McLaughlin - Margey

[DoireM]

Hi Rootschatters,

I am looking for any information of the following family please.
James McLaughlin and Bridget Margey where married in November, 1859 in Inishowen, Co. Donegal, Ireland and moved to live in Greenock.  So far I have found seven children -

Edward born 1863, Patrick born 1865, Sarah born 1867, John born 1869, James born 1871, Patrick (2) born 1873 and a possible Susan.

I have the birth records for six of these children and the death records of James and Bridget.  James was an Egg Merchant and the last address in 1896 (when he died) was Duff Street, possibly his son Edward's residence.

Watts Library and Scotland's People were my sources.  If anyone recognizes this family, I would like to hear from you.

DoireM

[jonn]

Hello DoireM,

Just in case you do not have the 1881 census for the family here they are.

Dwelling 22 Lyle Street, East Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland.

James Mc Lachlan, Head, Spirit Merchant, M. age 54 years, M. born Ireland,
Bridget Mc Lachlan, Wife, M. age 44 years, F. born Ireland,
Mary Mc Lachlan, Daur, Dressmaker, U. age 20 years, F. born Ireland,
Edward Mc Lachlan, son, U. age 17 years, M. born Greenock, Renfrew,
Sarah Mc Lachlan, Daur, age 13 years, F. born Greenock, Renfrew,
Patrick Mc Lachlan, Son, age 7 years, M. born Greenock, Renfrew,
Susan Mc Lachlan, Daur, age 4 years, F. born Greenock, Renfrew.

Possible birth for Susan McLaughlin, 1876. Greenock, on Scotlandspeople.

There also seem to be another Edward McLaughlen, born 7/Nov/1861. Middle or New Parish Greenock, to parents James, and Bridget Margay, those spellings.

There are also Three of the births and baptisms for Edward, 1863, John 1869, and James 1871. in St. Marys RC. Church, Greenock.

Regards,
Jonn.

[DoireM]

Hello Jonn,

Many thanks for taking the time to unearth more on this family.  Looks like the first child was born in Donegal, something I will check up.  I know there are two James McLaughlin's in the same area of Greenock Middle Parish.  Yes, the spellings of both parents names do throw things askew at times.

Thanks again for your help.

DoireM