I doubt that there will be anyone left who remembers Peter Brawley. He was a young man when he died. He had never married and their are no descendants. Peter was my grand uncle. He was one of my grandfather's nine sibings and the closest to him in age. He was born on 20 August … Continue reading Peter Brawley 1901-1925
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My Great Granny – Sarah Helferty 1867-1921
This is an update to a previous post about my maternal granny's mother, Sarah Helferty. I've found out a lot more about her and, after my recent visit to the church where she married my great grandfather, she's been on my mind. All the circumstances of her life suggest that she must have been tough … Continue reading My Great Granny – Sarah Helferty 1867-1921
Robert Wallace Lockie 1829 – 1912
Robert Wallace Lockie is the older brother of my 3rd great grandmother Mary Allen Lockie. He was born in Scotland in 1829 in New Trows, Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire. His parents were James Lockie (1793-1865) a carpenter and Margaret Wallace (1803-1870). The couple had seven children of whom Robert was the third. by 1841 the family had … Continue reading Robert Wallace Lockie 1829 – 1912
