I have previously written about John Brawley and the circumstances surrounding his death. At the time of writing all I knew about him was that he died young and that made him seem a tragic figure. Of course, one event cannot tell us everything there is to know about a person. From newspaper reports and … Continue reading Finding Out More – John Brawley 1857-1892
Furnace Row Newmains
Stories From The Poorhouse (Part 2) Julia Brawley
Working my way through the North Lanarkshire Poorhouse records is certainly throwing up some surprises. I'm finding things out that I wouldn't find from any other sources. I'm also finding family that I didn't even know existed. Below is the record of John Brawley. I have previously written about the accident that ended his life. … Continue reading Stories From The Poorhouse (Part 2) Julia Brawley
Daniel Brawley 1888-1948
Daniel Brawley was my cousin twice removed. His father was my great great uncle John Brawley. Daniel was born on 26 September 1888 in Newmains, Lanarkshire. He was the 3rd child of John and his wife Roseanne McGuinness. I have previously told the story of how John was killed in an accident at work. At … Continue reading Daniel Brawley 1888-1948
Patrick Mullervy Born 1906
Above is the death record for Patrick Mullervy. His great grandfather was my great great great grandfather, Owen Mullervy. This record makes me really sad. Look at the age at death. He was just two minutes old. And there's yet another family connection to Furnace Row in Newmains. The name Mullervy was one I had … Continue reading Patrick Mullervy Born 1906
A Family Mystery — Daniel Brawley and Ellen Keenan
Daniel Brawley and Ellen Keenan were my great grandparents. I don't remember being told many family stories but the one that did stick in my mind is that my mother's grandparents got married in Scranton, Pennsylvania. There was no explanation given as to why they were in America and it seemed no one really knew the … Continue reading A Family Mystery — Daniel Brawley and Ellen Keenan
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
