Hello Gwen
Welcome to Rootschat.
Here is another string of posts about the Brophys..........
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=655138.0Laurence Brophy that married Annie Brady was born in Dublin on 27 Sep 1879. His parents were Laurence Brophy and Catherine McDermott.
Those of us who have searched cannot find out much about Catherine. I do have her burial record from Glasnevin. One researcher even hired a professional research firm but no luck.
Laurence Brophy married Annie Brady at the Dublin Pro Catherdral on 30 Jul 1899.
As far as I know they had the following children: Catherine Christina 1899-1900, James 1902, Laurence Leo 1903-1990, Patrick 1905-1963, John Joseph 1909-1936 and William 1910.
Laurence and Annie went to Liverpool about 1914. I know this as I have some enrollment information from St Patrick's in Liverpool.
Laurence Leo, James and Patrick were enrolled at St. Patrick's in Liverpool on November 30, 1914. John was enrolled on January 11, 1915. Previously they had attended St. Bridget's in Dublin. I didn't find anything about William but he is still living as he later married in Liverpool in 1931.
As you say Laurence and at least one of his brothers were stone mason's on the Anglican Cathedral in Liverpool.
Laurence and Annie Brady were my husband's (also Laurence) great grand parents. Their son Laurence Leo Brophy is my husband's grandfather.
There are so many Laurences in this family that you have to give them numbers....LOL
Are you descended from their son Patrick?
The Brophys were from Black Quarry and later Walkins Street, Kilkenny. The Keys were from Mylerstown, Kildare.
I have done quite a bit of research on the Key name and it's variations. There is still a lot to learn.
If you're interested I have a tree on Ancestry.uk.
http://person.ancestry.co.uk/tree/3397183/person/-1644537137/factsWe have a picture of my husband and his sister with Laurence Brophy as well but I'd love to see the pics you have.
mab