Thomas Kelly was born about 1880 in Ireland to Bridget O'Hagan ( - ) and Thomas Kelly, Colliery Sawyer ( - ).
Helen Reynolds (Ellen) was born on Wednesday, April 1, 1885 in Blantyre to Sarah Carroll (1860 - ) and Patrick Reynolds, Coal Miner (1856 - ). [See Section RS-6-3 for family background.]
1902 On Friday, November 14, Thomas Kelly and Helen Reynolds were married at St. Joseph's, Blantyre after Publication according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.84 at Blantyre on November 17.
Thomas was a Bachelor, gave his age as 22, occupation Washer Machineman and usual address Broompark Place, Stonefield Road, Blantyre. His parents are recorded as Thomas Kelly, Colliery Sawyer and Bridget Kelly m.s. O'Hagan.
Helen was a Spinster, age 17, occupation Domestic Servant and usual address 61 Spittal Rows, Newton, Cambuslang. Her parents are recorded as Patrick Reynolds, Coal Miner and Sarah Reynolds, m.s. Carroll.
The celebrant was Thomas Hackett and the witnesses were Robert Kelly and Margaret Daily.
Thomas and Helen had the following children (that I know of) —
Sarah born in 1903 in Blantyre, last sighting 1911. Thomas born in 1904 in Hamilton, last sighting 1911. Patrick born in 1907 in Hamilton, last sighting 1911. twins Helen & Mary born in 1908 in Hamilton, and died shortly after. William born in 1910 in Hamilton, last sighting 1911. which tallies with the 1911 census count.
1903 Sarah Kelly was born at 0h10m a.m. on , June 17 at Causeystanes, Blantyre to Helen Kelly m.s. Reynolds and Thomas Kelly, Coal Washerman who married on November 14, 1902 at Blantyre. Her birth was registered No.364 at Blantyre on June 29 by Thomas Kelly, Father, Present.
1904 Thomas Kelly was born at 3h p.m. on , September 15 at Anderson Street, Burnbank, Hamilton to Helen Kelly m.s. Reynolds and Thomas Kelly, Coal Washerman who married on November 14, 1902 at Blantyre. His birth was registered No.1268 at Hamilton on September 20 by Thomas Kelly, Father.
1907 Patrick Kelly was born at 7h p.m. on , March 14 at Anderson Street, Burnbank, Hamilton to Helen Kelly m.s. Reynolds and Thomas Kelly, Coal Miner who married on November 16 [sic], 1902 at Blantyre. His birth was registered No.414 at Hamilton on March 22 by Thomas Kelly, Father, Present.
1908 Twins Helen and Mary Kelly were born at 6h30m and 6h45m p.m. respectively on , August 18 at 11 Glenlee Street, Hamilton to Helen Kelly m.s. Reynolds and Thomas Kelly, Coal Miner who married on November 16 [sic], 1902 at Blantyre. Their births were registered Nos.1178 and 1179 at Hamilton on August 21 by Thomas Kelly, Father.
Sadly, neither twin lived long.
Helen Kelly (Single) died at 11h p.m. on , August 18 at 11 Glenlee Street, Hamilton, age 4 hours, of Debility from birth, as certified by David C. Douglas, M.B.Ch.B. Her parents are recorded as Thomas Kelly, Coal Miner and Helen Kelly m.s. Reynolds. Her death was registered No.568 at Hamilton on August 21 by Thomas Kelly, Father.
Mary Kelly (Single) died at 2h a.m. on , August 21 at 11 Glenlee Street, Hamilton, age 2 days, of Debility from birth, as certified by David C. Douglas, M.B.Ch.B. Her parents are recorded as Thomas Kelly, Coal Miner and Helen Kelly m.s. Reynolds. Her death was registered No.569 at Hamilton on August 21 by Thomas Kelly, Father, Present.
1910 William Kelly was born at 9h a.m. on , July 2 at 8 Glenlee Street, Hamilton to Ellen Kelly m.s. Reynolds and Thomas Kelly, Coal Miner who married on November 16 [sic], 1902 at Blantyre. His birth was registered No.892 at Hamilton on July 5 by Thomas Kelly, Father, Present.
1911 April 2 The family were living up a close at 321 Glasgow Road, Burnbank, Hamilton [A724] in a house with 2 windowed rooms.
Rel. Age Mar. Occupation Status Birthplace Thomas Kelly Head 31 Mar Coal Miner - hewer Worker Ireland 2 Helen [Reynolds] Wife 26 Mar 8 - 6 - 4 Lanarkshire, Blantyre Sarah do. Daur 7 School do., do. Thomas do. Son 6 do. do., Hamilton Patrick do. Son 4 do., do. William do. Son 9mo do., do. George Bone Br 22 S Coal Miner - hewer Worker Ayrshire, Glenbuck Thomas and Helen had been married for 8 years and produced 6 children of whom 4 were still living, the exceptions being twins Helen and Mary (1908).
Sarah also appears with Helen's sister Jane and Patrick (McGarry).