This lady is my great, great grandmother Sarah McLaughlin. She’s the only great great grandparent of whom I have a photo. I actually have two! Sarah was born in County Mayo, Ireland the parish of Oughaval. I don’t have a record of her birth but I know that it was around 1839. Her parents were … Continue reading Sarah McLaughlin 1839-1916
Rock Springs
Hugh Brawley 1902-1947
Hugh Brawley was born on 8 April 1902 in the town of Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA. His father was James Brawley, younger brother of my great grandfather, Daniel Brawley. James left Newmains in 1888. Hugh was the seventh of eight children. His mother, Sarah McGlynn was born in Pennsylvania. In 1919, without telling … Continue reading Hugh Brawley 1902-1947
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
James Brawley 1866-1955
Of my great, great grandparents, James Brawley and Sarah McLaughlin's ten children, James lived the longest. What must that be like to see eight siblings go before you? Only one much younger sibling survived him. Sadly, he also outlived his wife and two of his own children. In his 88 years he must have seen … Continue reading James Brawley 1866-1955
Shaking The Branches 