Hugh Dougan was born about 1859 in Ireland to Mary O'Donnell ( - before 1880) and Patrick Dougan, Farm Labourer ( - ). ]See Section DO-6-1 for family background.
Sarah Freel was born about 1857 in Ireland to Margaret McGarvey ( - before 1880) and William Freel, Farm Labourer ( - before 1880).
1880 On Friday, July 30, Hugh Dougan and Sarah Freel were married at the R.C. Church, St. Paul's, Lennoxtown after Banns according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.29 at Campsie on August 2.
Hugh was a Bachelor, gave his age as 21, occupation Alum work Labourer and usual residence Lennoxtown, Campsie. His parents are recorded as Patrick Dougan, Farm Labourer and Mary Dougan m.s. O'Donnell (deceased).
Sarah was a Spinster, gave her age as 23, occupation Bleachfield Shirt dresser and usual residence Glenmill, Campsie. Her parents are recorded as William Freel, Farm Labourer and Margaret Freel m.s. McGarvey, both deceased.
The celebrant was John H[onorius] Magini, R.C. Priest and the witnesses were Michael Haggart and Mary Welsh.
All four parties made their marks.
[A Catholic mission was established in Lennoxtown in 1831, a church dedicated to St. Paul was opened in 1846 and it was re-dedicated to St. Machan in 1881.]
Hugh and Sarah had the following children (that I know of), all born in Lennoxtown, Stirlingshire —
Patrick born in 1880, married Martha Ross in 1909. William born in 1882, last sighting 1911. John born in 1884, last sighting 1911. Margaret born in 1886, married Michael Rooney in 1905. Hugh born in 1888, married Bridget Duffy in 1908. Daniel born in 1890/1, last sighting 1911. Manus born in 1893, last sighting 1911. Mary born in 1895, married Michael Johnstone in 1925. Sophia born in 1898, last sighting 1911. which tallies with the 1911 census count.
1880 Patrick Dougan was born at 1h15m p.m. on Monday, August 2 at Lennoxtown, Campsie to Sarah Dougan m.s. Freel and Hugh Dougan, Alum work Labourer who married on July 30, 1880 at Lennoxtown, Campsie. His birth was registered No.109 at Campsie on August 11 by Hugh Dougan, "his X mark", Father, Present.
Patrick married Martha Ross in 1909.
1881 April 3 The family were living in Morton's Land, Lockhart's Lane, Lennoxtown, in a house with one windowed room. 25 families share this address, all houses having only one windowed room.
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Birthplace Hugh Dugan Head Mar 21 Alum Works Labourer Ireland 1 Sarah [Freel] Wife do. 23 Housekeeper do. Patrick do. Son 8 mos Stirlingshire, Lennoxtown Hugh's occupation was originally entered as Cement Labourer, with Cement scored out and Alum Works entered. There are other entries in the vicinity with the same adjustment.
1882 William Dougan was born at 10h20m a.m. on Saturday, March 25 at Lockhart's Lane, Lennoxtown, Campsie to Sarah Dougan m.s. Freel and Hugh Dougan, Limework Labourer who married on July 30, 1880 at Lennoxtown, Campsie. His birth was registered No.50 at Campsie on April 1 by Hugh Dougan, "his X mark", Father.
1884 John Dougan was born at 1h15m p.m. on Friday, March 14 at Main Street, Lennoxtown, to Sarah Dougan m.s. Freel and Hugh Dougan, Alum work Labourer who married on July 30, 1880 at Lennoxtown, Campsie. His birth was registered No.46 at Campsie on March 24 by Hugh Dougan, "his X mark", Father.
1886 Margaret Dougan was born at 8h30m a.m. on Tuesday, June 29 at Main Street, Lennoxtown to Sarah Dougan m.s. Freel and Hugh Dougan, Alum work Labourer who married on July 30, 1880 at Lennoxtown, Campsie. Her birth was registered No.98 at Campsie on July 5 by Hugh Dougan, "his X mark", Father, Present.
Margaret married Michael Rooney in 1905.
1888 Hugh Dougan was born at 9h30m p.m. on Tuesday, July 3 at Chapel Street, Lennoxtown to Sarah Dougan m.s. Freel and Hugh Dougan, Alum work Labourer who married on July 30, 1880 at Lennoxtown, Campsie. His birth was registered No.86 at Lennoxtown on July 16 by Hugh Dougan, "his X mark", Father, Present.
Hugh married Bridget Duffy in 1908.
1890 Daniel Dougan was born at 6h30m p.m. on Monday, December 29 at Chapel Street, Lennoxtown to Sarah Dougan m.s. Freel and Hugh Dougan, Farm Labourer who married on July 30, 1880 at Lennoxtown, Campsie. His birth was registered No.4 at Lennoxtown on January 5, 1891 by Hugh Dougan, "his X mark", Father, Present.
1891 April 5 The family were living on Chapel Street, Lennoxtown in a house with 2 windowed rooms. There are 28 families living on Chapel Street with no indication of house numbers.
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Status Birthplace Hugh Dougan Head Mar 35 Chemical Works
LabourerEmp'd Ireland G&E 2 Sarah [Freel] Wife do. 40 do. do. Patrick do. Son 11 Scholar Stirlingshire, Campsie Wm. do. do. 9 do. do., do. John do. do. 7 do. do., do. Margt. do. Daur 5 do., do. Hugh do. Son 3 do., do. Daniel do. do. 3mos do., do. Both Hugh and Sarah claimed to speak Gaelic and English, the only time they did so.
John and Rose (Dolan) were also living on Chapel Street.
1893 Manus Dougan was born at 7h30m a.m. on Saturday, July 1 at Main Street, Lennoxtown to Sarah Dougan m.s. Freel and Hugh Dougan, Chemical Work Labourer who married on July 30, 1880 at Lennoxtown, Campsie. His birth was registered No.88 at Lennoxtown on July 11 by Hugh Dougan, "his X mark", Father.
1895 Mary Dougan was born at 2h30m p.m. on Tuesday, May 7 at Main Street, Lennoxtown to Sarah Dougan m.s. Freel and Hugh Dougan, Chemical Work Labourer who married on July 30, 1880 at Lennoxtown, Campsie. Her birth was registered No.66 at Lennoxtown on May 17 by Hugh Dougan, "his X mark", Father, Present.
Mary married Michael Johnstone in 1925.
1898 Sophia Dougan was born at 8h p.m. on Tuesday, July 19 at Balgrochan Limeworks, Lennoxtown to Sarah Dougan m.s. Freel and Hugh Dougan, Limework Labourer who married on July 30, 1880 at Lennoxtown, Campsie. Her birth was registered No.100 at Lennoxtown on July 27 by Hugh Dougan, "his X mark", Father, Present.
1901 March 31 The family were living in the House at Balgrochan Lime Works with two windowed rooms. [Balgrochan is on the Crow Road at the north edge of Lennoxtown.]
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Status Birthplace Hugh Dugan Head Mar 41 Limeburner Worker Ireland 2 Sarah [Freel] Wife do. 40 do. Patrick do. Son S 20 Limeburner do. Stirlingshire, Campsie William do. do. S 19 Printfield do. do., do. John do. do. S 17 do. do. do., do. Margt. do. Daur 15 Laundress do. do., do. Hugh do. Son 13 Scholar do., do. Daniel do. do. 10 do. do., do. Manus do. do. 6 do. do., do. Mary do. Daur 5 do. do., do. Sophia do. do. 2 do., do.
1905 On Tuesday, June 16, Michael Rooney and Margaret Dougan were married at St. Machan's R.C. Church, Lennoxtown after Banns and Publication according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.13 at Lennoxtown on June 20.
Michael was a Bachelor, gave his age as 26, occupation Mason's Labourer and usual residence 24 South Wellington Street, Glasgow. His parents are recorded as John Rooney, Farmer (deceased) and Rose Rooney m.s. Moochan.
Margaret was a Spinster, gave her age as 20 [she was two weeks short of her 19th birthday], no occupation recorded and usual residence Balgrochan Limeworks, Campsie. Her parents are recorded as Hugh Dougan, Limework Foreman and Sarah Dougan m.s. Freel.
The celebrant was Charles McGhee and the witnesses were John Dougan [probably Sarah's brother] and Mary Gallacher.
1908 On Thursday, December 31, Hugh Dougan and Bridget Duffy were married at St. Machan's, Lennoxtown after Banns according to the Forms of the R.C. Church. The marriage was registered No.34 at Lennoxtown on the same day.
Hugh was a Bachelor, age 20, occupation Pithead Worker and usual residence Stockwell Place, Lennoxtown. His parents are recorded as Hugh Dougan, Alum Works Fireman and Sarah Dougan m.s. Friel [sic].
Bridget was a Spinster, gave her age as 19, occupation Shirt Dresser and usual residence Glenmill Terrace, Campsie. Her parents are recorded as John Duffy, Coal Miner and Catherine Duffy m.s. Strawbridge.
The celebrant was M[ichael] J. Turner and the witnesses were William McGrorty and Sarah Duffy.
1909 On Friday, July 2, Patrick Dougan and Martha Ross were married at St. Machan's R.C. Church, Lennoxtown after Banns according to the Forms of the R.C. Church. The marriage was registered No.9 at Lennoxtown on July 5.
Patrick was a Bachelor, age 28, occupation Outdoor Labourer and usual residence Stockwell Place, Lennoxtown. His parents are recorded as Hugh Dougan, Outdoor Labourer and Sarah Dougan m.s. Friel [sic].
Martha was a Spinster, gave her age as 27, occupation Printfield Worker and usual residence Milton of Campsie. Her parents are recorded as James Ross, Plasterer and June Ross m.s. Gillespie.
The celebrant was M[ichael] J. Turner and the witnesses were John Dougan [probably Patrick's brother] and Bridget Marley.
1911 April 2 The family were living in Stockwell Place, Lennoxtown in a house with two windowed rooms.
Rel. Age Mar. Occupation Status Birthplace Hugh Dougan Head 52 Mar Lime Burner Worker Ireland 2 Sarah [Freel] Wife 50 Mar 30 - 9 - 9 do. do. William Dougan Son 29 Single Chemical Work Labourer Worker Stirling, Lennoxtown John Dougan Son 27 do. Labourer -
Calico Print Worksdo. do., do. Daniel Dougan Son 20 do. Coal Pit Lab.
above grounddo. do., do. Manus Dougan Son 17 do. Labourer -
Calico Print Worksdo. do., do. Mary Dougan Daur 15 do. Laundry Worker do., do. Sophia Dougan do. 12 School do., do. Hugh and Sarah had been married for 30 years and produced 9 children, all of whom were still living.
Here, we are missing Patrick (30), Margaret (25) and Hugh (23), all married.
1915 Hugh Dougan, Lime Kiln Labourer, married to Sarah Freel, died at 0h15m a.m. on Tuesday, June 1 at Taylors Land, Lennoxtown, age 56 years, of Acute obstruction of bowel after 1 day, as certified by Henry Doig, L.R.C.S. His parents are recorded as Patrick Dougan, Farm Labourer and Mary Dougan m.s. O'Donnell, both deceased. His death was registered No.44 at Lennoxtown on the same day by Patrick Dougan, Son, Present who gave his address as Lockhart's Lane, Lennoxtown.
1925 On Thursday, December 31, Mary married Michael John Johnstone in St. Machan's, Lennoxtown. [See Section MA-7-1 for further information.]
1938 Sarah Dougan, widow of Hugh Dougan, Lime Burner, died at 8h40m a.m. on Monday, August 15 at 6 Lindsay Terrace, Lennoxtown, age 81 years, of Circulatory failure, 6 days, Bronchitis, as certified by Phoebe Napier Harvey, M.B.Ch.B. Her parents are recorded as William Freel, Farm Labourer and Margaret Freel m.s. McGarvey, both deceased. Her death was registered No.54 at Lennoxtown on the same day by William Dougan, Son, Present.