Joseph Reynolds was born on Sunday, February 9, 1879 at 12 Miller Street, Blantyre to Sarah Carrol (1860 - 1930) and Patrick Reynolds, Coal Miner (1856 - 1932). [See Section RS-6-3 for family background.]
Maggie Dobbin was born about 1883 in Blantyre to Anne King (c1855 - ) and William Dobbin, Coal Miner (c1855 - ). [See Section DB2-6-1 for family background.]
1907 On Friday, April 26, Joseph Reynolds and Maggie Dobbin were married at St. Joseph's, Blantyre after Publication according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.27 at Blantyre on April 29.
Joseph was a Bachelor, gave his age as 27 [he was 28], occupation Coal Miner and usual address 2 Victoria Buildings, Halfway, Cambuslang. His parents are recorded as Patrick Reynolds, Coal Miner and Sarah Reynolds, m.s. Carroll.
Maggie was a Spinster, gave her age as 22, occupation Steam Loom Weaver and usual address Whifflet Place, Stonefield, Blantyre. Her parents are recorded as William Dobbin, Coal Miner and Anne Dobbin m.s. King.
The celebrant was Thomas Hackett and the witnesses were Patrick Reynolds [probably Joseph's brother] and Jane Kelly.
Joseph and Maggie had the following children (that I know of) —
Annie born in 1908 in Blantyre, last sighting 1911. Sarah born in 1910 in Blantyre, last sighting 1911. John born in 1915 in Blantyre, last sighting 1949. Patrick born in 1920 in Blantyre, married Catherine McGowan Miller in 1949, last sighting 1949. which tallies with the 1911 census count.
1908 Annie Reynolds was born at 11h50m a.m. on Saturday, February 29 at 7 Greenside Street, Blantyre to Margaret Reynolds m.s. Dobbin and Joseph Reynolds, Coal Miner who married on April 26, 1907 in Blantyre. Her birth was registered No.120 at Blantyre on March 4 by Joseph Reynolds, Father.
1910 Sarah Reynolds was born at 5h40m a.m. on Friday, January 21 at 7 Greenside Street, Blantyre to Margaret Reynolds m.s. Dobbin and Joseph Reynolds, Coal Miner who married on April 26, 1907 in Blantyre. Her birth was registered No.40 at Blantyre on January 24 by Joseph Reynolds, Father.
1911 April 2 The family were living at 7 Greenside Street, Stonefield, Blantyre in a house with one windowed room.
Rel. Age Mar. Occupation Status Birthplace Joseph Reynolds Head 31 Mar Coal Miner - Hewer Worker Lanark, Blantyre 1 Maggie [Dobbin] Wife 26 Mar 4 - 2 - 2 do., do. Annie do. Daur 3 do., do. Sarah do. Daur 1 do., do.
1915 There is a birth of John Reynolds registered in Blantyre. (try 624-69 - NO)
1920 Patrick Reynolds was born at 5h a.m. on Saturday, January 3 at 214 Glasgow Road, Blantyre to Margaret Reynolds m.s. Dobbin and Joseph Reynolds, Colliery Repairer who married on April 26, 1907 in Blantyre. His birth was registered No.13 at Blantyre, on January 5 by Joseph Reynolds, Father.
1949 On Saturday, August 20, Patrick Reynolds and Catherine McGowan Miller were married at St. Joseph's Church, Blantyre after Publication according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.84 at Blantyre on August 22.
Patrick was a Bachelor, gave his age as 29, occupation Paper Pattern Factory Worker and usual residence 242A Glasgow Road, Blantyre. His parents are recorded as Joseph Reynolds, Colliery Repairer (Retired) and Margaret Reynolds m.s. Dobbin.
Catherine was a Spinster, gave her age as 31, occupation Laundry Worker and usual residence 3 Priory Street, Blantyre. Her parents are recorded as Robert Miller, Colliery Brusher and Margaret Miller m.s. Clark.
The celebrant was Bernard Keenan, R.C. Clergyman, St. Joseph's, Blantyre and the witnesses were John Reynolds, 242A Glasgow Road, Blantyre and Margaret Miller, 3 Priory Street, Blantyre.