John Donnelly was born about 1855 in Glasgow to Sarah Jane Troy ( - ) and Arthur Donnelly, Yarn Twister ( - before 1880).
Mary Thompson was born about 1856 in Glasgow to Ellen McGowan ( - before 1880) and James Thomson, Cotton Weaver ( - before 1880).
1880 On Friday, October 29, John Donnelly and Mary Thomson were married at St. Mary's Chapel, [Abercromby Street,] Glasgow after Banns according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.250 at Glasgow [District of Calton] on November 2.
John was a Bachelor, gave his age as 25, occupation Plumber (Journeyman) and usual residence 12 Tureen Street, [Calton,] Glasgow. His parents are recorded as Arthur Donnelly, Yarn Twister (deceased) and Sarah Jane Donnelly m.s. Troy.
Mary was a Spinster, gave her age as 24, occupation Yarn Winder and usual residence also 12 Tureen Street, Glasgow. Her parents are recorded as James Thomson, Cotton Weaver and Ellen Thomson m.s. McGowan, both deceased.
The celebrant was Donald Carmichael and the witnesses were Joseph Curran and Mary Fox.
The bride made her mark, the others signed.
John and Mary had the following children (that I know of) —
James born about 1884 in Glasgow, last sighting 1911. Helen born in 1885 in Calton, Glasgow, married Thomas Colvin in 1910 and died in 1961. John born about 1887 in Shettleston, last sighting 1901. Sarah born about 1890 in Shettleston, last sighting 1911. Thomas born about 1892 in Shettleston, last sighting 1901. Andrew born about 1894 in Shettleston, last sighting 1911. Margaret born about 1896 in Shettleston, last sighting 1911. Joseph born about 1898 in Shettleston, last sighting 1911. Arthur born in 1900 in Shettleston, last sighting 1911. Mary G. born about 1903 in Shettleston, last sighting 1911. This is one short of the 1911 census count.
1885 Ellen Donnelly was born at 7h50m a.m. on Thursday, February 5 at 108 Abercromby Street, Glasgow to Mary Donnelly m.s. Thomson and John Donnelly, Plumber (Jouneyman) who married on October 29, 1880 in Glasgow (Calton District). Her birth was registered No.193 at Glasgow [District of Calton] on February 11 by John Donnelly, Father.
1891 April 5 The family were living at 4 Albert Place, Main Street, Shettleston in a house with two windowed rooms.
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Status Birthplace John Donnelly Head Mar 35 Plumber Worker Lanarkshire, Glasgow 2 Mary [Thompson] Wife do. 34 do., do. James do. Son 7 Scholar do., do. Ellen do. Daur 6 do. do., do. John do. Son 4 do., Shettleston Sarah do. Daur 1 do., do.
1901 March 31 The family were living at 282 Main Street, Shettleston in a house with 3 windowed rooms. Six families share this address.
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Status Birthplace John Donnelly Head Mar 45 Plumber Emp'r Lanarkshire, Glasgow 3 Mary [Thompson] Wife do. 44 do., do. Jas do. Son S 17 Plumber Worker do., do. Helen Donnelly Daur 16 Dressmaker Worker
At HomeLanarkshire, Glasgow John do. Son 13 Scholar do., Shettleston Sarah do. Daur 11 do. do., do. Thos do. Son 9 do. do., do. Andrew do. Son 7 do. do., do. Margaret do. Daur 5 do. do., do. Joseph do. Son 3 do., do. Arthur do. Son 7 mos do., do.
1911 April 2 The family were living at 6 Budhill Avenue, Shettleston in a house with 4 windowed rooms. Five families share this address with one house unoccupied.
Rel. Age Mar. Occupation Status Birthplace John Donnelly Head 55 Mar Plumber Employer Lanarkshire, Glasgow 4 Mary [Thompson] Wife 54 Mar 30 - 11 - 9 do., do. James do. Son 27 S Plumber Worker do., do. Sarah do. Daur 21 S School Teacher do., Shettleston Andrew do. Son 17 S Surveyer to Measure do., do. Margret do. Daur 15 S School do., do. Joseph do. Son 13 S School do., do. Arthur do. Son 10 School do., do. Mary G do. Daur 8 School do., do. John and Mary had been married for 30 years and produced 11 children, 9 of whom were still alive, the exceptions being
Thomas Colvin was born on Tuesday, September 16, 1879 at Lightburn, Shettleston to Margaret McGee (1840 - 1905) and Daniel Colvin, Storeman (1837 - 1917). [See Section CL-6-1 for family background.]
Helen Donnelly was born about 1885 to Mary Thompson (c1857 - ) and John Donnelly, Plumber (c1856 - ). [See above for family background.]
1910 On Thursday, July 14, Thomas Colvin and Helen Donnelly were married at St. Paul's Shettleston after Publication according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.85 at Shettleston on the following day.
Thomas was a Bachelor, aged 30, occupation Joiner (Journeyman) and usual address Frames Land, Lightburn, Shettleston. His parents are recorded as Daniel Colvin, Road Surfaceman and Margaret Colvin m.s. McGhee (deceased).
Helen was a Spinster, aged 25, occupation Dressmaker and usual address 6 Budhill Avenue, Shettleston. Her parents are recorded as John Donnelly, Plumber (Master) and Mary Donnelly m.s. Thompson.
The celebrant was Daniel Colvin, R.C. Clergyman [and Thomas's brother] and the witnesses were William Rogan [Thomas's cousin who went to America] and Sarah Donnelly [probably Helen's sister].
Thomas and Helen had the following children (that I know of), all born in Shettleston —
Daniel born in 1911 at 8 Meadowwell Street, last sighting 1911. Mary born in 1912 at 8 Meadowwell Street, married Brian Costello in 19xx and died in 2004. Margaret born in 1914 at 52 Eastmuir Street, last sighting 1914. John born in 1916 at 52 Eastmuir Street, last sighting 1916. Josephine born prematurely in 1918 at 52 Eastmuir Street and lived only 45 minutes.
1911 April 2 Index entries. Shettleston 622/2 Book 22 Page 5
Rel. Age Mar. Occupation Status Birthplace Thomas Colvin Head 31 Mar Lanarkshire, Shettleston Helen [Donnelly] Wife 26 do. do., do.
1911 Daniel Colvin was born at 11h0m p.m. on Tuesday, July 25 at 8 Meadowwell Street, Shettleston to Helen Colvin m.s. Donnelly and Thomas Colvin, Joiner (Journeyman) who married on July 14, 1910 in Shettleston. His birth was registered No.614 at Shettleston on August 2 by Thomas Colvin, Father.
1912 Mary Colvin was born at 3h30m a.m. on Sunday, August 4 at 8 Meadowwell Street, Shettleston to Helen Colvin m.s. Donnelly and Thomas Colvin, Joiner who married on July 14, 1910 in Shettleston. Her birth was registered No.659 at Shettleston on August 12 by Thomas Colvin, Father, Present.
1914 Margaret Colvin was born at 7h30m a.m. on Friday, June 26 at 52 Eastmuir [Street], Shettleston, Glasgow to Helen Colvin m.s. Donnelly and Thomas Colvin, Joiner (Journeyman) who married on July 14, 1910 in Shettleston. Her birth was registered No.558 at Glasgow [District of Shettleston] on July 1 by Thomas Colvin, Father.
1916 John Diamond Colvin was born at 9h15m p.m. on Monday, November 27 at 52 Eastmuir [Street], Glasgow to Helen Colvin m.s. Donnelly and Thomas Colvin, Joiner (Journeyman) who married on July 14, 1910 in Shettleston. His birth was registered No.855 at Glasgow [District of Shettleston] on December 1 by Thomas Colvin, Father, Present.
1918 Josephine Colvin was born at 5h30m a.m. on Wednesday, September 4 at 52 Eastmuir [Street], Glasgow to Thomas Colvin, Joiner (Journeyman) and Helen Colvin m.s. Donnelly who married on July 14, 1910 at Shettleston. Her birth was registered No.519 at Shettleston on the same day by Thomas Colvin, Father.
Sadly, Josephine lived only 45 minutes.
1918 Josephine Colvin (Single) died at 6h15m a.m. on Wednesday, September 4 at 52 Eastmuir [Street], Glasgow due to Premature Birth as certified by H.J.G. Davidson, MBChB. Her parents are recorded as Thomas Colvin, Joiner (Journeyman) and Helen Colvin m.s. Donnelly. Her death was registered No. 214 at Shettleston on the same day by Thomas Colvin, Father.
There is an entry in the records of St. Peter's Cemetery, Dalbeth for the burial of Josephine Colvin in Lair 239, Section 14W (Title No.4072), age ¾ hours, cause of death Premature Birth, Grandchild of the lair owner.
1961 Thomas Colvin, Joiner (Retired), Married to Helen Donnelly, died at 4h45m p.m. on Friday, March 24 at Canniesburn Auxiliary Hospital, Bearsden (Usual residence 1318 Shettleston Road, Glasgow), aged 81 years, of Carcinoma of Bladder as certified by M. Jean Lunn, MBChB. His parents are recorded as Daniel Colvin, Road Surfaceman and Margaret Colvin m.s McGhee, both deceased. His death was registered No.41 at Bearsden (District of New Kilpatrick) the following day by Brian Costello, Son-in-law, 1318 Shettleston Road, Glasgow.
1961 Helen Colvin, Widow of Thomas Colvin, Joiner, died at 6h45m p.m. on Saturday, August 5 at [the Western District Hospital,] 63 Possil Road (Usual residence 1318 Shettleston Road, Glasgow), aged 76 years, of Cervical Spondulosis, Spastic Paraplegia, Chronic Pulmonary Infection as certified by A.R. McGowan, MBChB. Her parents are recorded as John Donnelly, Plumber and Mary Donnelly m.s. Thompson, both deceased. Her death was recorded No.595 at Glasgow (District of Milton) on August 7 by Mary Costello, Daughter, 1318 Shettleston Road, Glasgow.
2004 Mary Costello (Date of Birth 1912-8-4), Supermarket Cashier (Retired), married to Brian Costello, Biscuit Factory Oversman (Retired) died at 1740 hours on Tuesday, March 30 at Haydale Nursing Home, 17 Corbett Street, [Tollcross,] Glasgow G32 8LL (usual residence 256 Ardgay Street, [Shettleston,] Glasgow G32 9BD), age 91 years, of Carcinoma of bladder. Her parents are recorded as Thomas Colvin, Joiner and Helen Colvin m.s. Donnelly (both deceased). Her death was registered No.836 at Glasgow, Martha Street on April 2 by Helen Anne Mitchell, Niece, 42 Greenlaw Crescent, Paisley PA1 3RT.