Daniel and John Brawley were born on 8 May 1913. Their father was Daniel Brawley, my maternal grandfather's eldest brother. The twins' mother was Mary Berry. This was Mary's second pregnancy; their daughter Margaret having been born the previous year. The boys were born in the family home at 16 Hope Street, Newmains. More info … Continue reading Daniel & John Brawley 1913-1913
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Elizabeth Keenan 1866-1950
My great aunt Elizabeth Keenan was born on 22 March 1866 at 15 Furnace Row, Newmains, Lanarkshire. She was the 6th child of Patrick Keenan and Agnes Haughey and the elder sister of my mother's maternal grandmother, Ellen Keenan. I have previously posted about her sisters Margaret and Mary. The records show that Elizabeth married … Continue reading Elizabeth Keenan 1866-1950
A Farewell Party
I have previously posted about Patrick Brawley and how he left Scotland in 1907 for a new life in America. I recently found this newspaper article published on 27 March 1907 about a farewell party held in his honour at the Cooperative Hall in Newmains. I'd love to know who those 50 couples were and … Continue reading A Farewell Party
Patrick Brawley 1884-1956
Patrick Brawley was born in Newmains, Lanarkshire on 22 May 1884. His parents were James Brawley (Born about 1837) and Sarah McLaughlan (Born about 1839). He was the youngest of ten children and was born 27 years after his eldest sibling, John. By the time Patrick was born James and Sarah had lost two children. … Continue reading Patrick Brawley 1884-1956
John Brawley 1857-1892
John Brawley was born on 12 June 1857 at Calderbraes, Old Monkland, Lanarkshire. He was my 2nd great uncle and the eldest child of my great, great grandparents, Sarah McLaughlin and James Brawley. His brother Daniel was my mother's paternal grandfather. For the first few years of his life the family moved around as James' … Continue reading John Brawley 1857-1892
Mary Keenan 1857-1885
My 2nd great aunt, Mary Keenan was born on 23 August 1857 at Old Monkland, Lanarkshire. Her sister, Ellen was my mother's paternal grandmother. Mary was the first of ten children of Patrick Keenan and Agnes Haughey. The next two siblings were born in Shotts but by 1862 the family had settled in Newmains. Mary … Continue reading Mary Keenan 1857-1885
Shaking The Branches 