Patrick Cunningham was born in Ireland about 1833 to Bridget Queen (- before 1861) and John Cunningham (c1809 - ). [See Section CM-5-1 for family background.]
Catherine Dunigan was born in Shettleston about 1831 to Mary Smith (c1807 - 1897) and Henry Dunigan (c1801 - 1870). [See Section DG-5-2 for family background.]
1866 On Sunday, January 21, Patrick Cunningham and Catherine Dunigan were married at Eastmuir, Shettleston after Banns according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.4 at Shettleston on the following day.
Catherine was a Spinster, gave her age as 31 [I think 34 would have been more accurate], occupation Cotton Weaver and usual residence Shettleston, Lanark. Her parents are recorded as Henry Dunigan, Cotton Weaver and Mary Dunigan m.s. Smith.
Patrick was a Bachelor, gave his age as 32, occupation Coal Miner and usual residence Sandyhills, Shettleston Parish, Lanark. His parents are recorded as John Cunningham, Coal Miner and Bridget Cunningham m.s. Queen (deceased).
The celebrant was P. McLaughlin, Pastor of St. Paul's Rom. Cath. Church, Eastmuir and the witnesses were Joseph Cunningham [Patrick's brother] and Margaret Dunigan [who themselves married in 1868]. The bride and groom made their marks, the witnesses apparently signed.
The marriage is also recorded in the register of St. Paul's, Eastmuir —
"Patrick Cunningham & Catherine Dunigan, after due proclamation of Banns, were married by me in the presence of Joseph Cunningham and Margaret Dunigan. Patrick McLaughlin."
1866 There is the baptism of Joseph Cunningham, lawful child of Patrick Cunningham and Cath Dunigan by Fr Patrick McLaughlin in the parish of St. Paul's, Eastmuir on November 25 with sponsor Margaret Dunigan, giving a birth date of Friday, November 16.
I could find no civil registration to match this event, nor could I find a death before a second Joseph was born.
1867 Joseph Cunningham was born at 3h30m a.m. on Monday, September 16 at Middlequarter, Shettleston, Lanark to Catherine Cunningham m.s. Dunigan and Patrick Cunningham, Coal Miner who married on January 21, 1866 at Eastmuir. His birth was registered No.248 at Shettleston on November 22 by Patrick Cunningham, "his X mark", Father.
I did not see a baptism to match this event.
This Joseph is probably the one who died in 1874 in Holytown, age 7.
1869 Henry Cunningham was born at 4h15m p.m. on Sunday, November 3 at Eastmuir, Shettleston, Lanark to Catherine Cunningham m.s. Dunigan and Patrick Cunningham, Coal Miner who married on January 21, 1866 at Eastmuir. His birth was registered No.194 at Shettleston on the following day by Patrick Cunningham, "his X mark", Father.
Henry died in 1874 in Holytown, age 5.
1871 April 2 The family have moved to Holytown where the address, as best I could make it out, appears to be 7 Black Ship Row, a house with one windowed room.
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Birthplace Patrick Cunningham Head Mar 33 Coal Miner Ireland 1 Catherine do. Wife do. 31 Lanarkshire, Glasgow Joseph do. Son 3 do., do. Henry do. Son 1 do., do. The ages of Patrick and Catherine are some way out, they should both be about 40.
1874 Henry Cunningham (Single) died at 6h20m p.m. on Saturday, November 21 at Holytown, Parish of Bothwell, age 5 years, of Scarlet Fever after 12 days, as certified by J. Forest, M.D. His parents are recorded as Patrick Cunningham, Coalminer and Catherine Cunningham m.s. Dunnigan. His death was registered No.256 at Holytown on November 23 by Patrick Cunningham, "his X mark", Father, Present.
1874 Joseph Cunningham (Single) died at 4h45m a.m. on Friday, December 4 at Holytown, Parish of Bothwell, age 7 years, of Scarlet Fever as certified by J. Forest, M.D. His parents are recorded as Patrick Cunningham, Coalminer and Catherine Cunningham m.s. Dunnigan. His death was registered No.271 at Holytown on the following day by Patrick Cunningham, "his X mark", Father, Present.
1881 April 3 This looks like them at 13 Big Cotton Land, Shettleston in a house with one windowed room.
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Birthplace Patrick Cunningham Head M 49 Coal Miner unemployed Ireland Catherine do. Wife M 51 Lanarkshire, Shettleston
1882 Mrs Patrick Cunningham was sponsor at the baptism of Mary Smith Dunigan (daughter of Catherine's brother Henry and Elizabeth Houston) on December 6 in St. Paul's, Shettleston.
1891 April 5 Patrick and Catherine were living in a house with one windowed room at 13 Green [now Ducraig] Street, Shettleston. Patrick's brother Joseph and Catherine's mother Mary were living up the same close.
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Status Birthplace Patrick Cunningham Head Mar 59 Hawker Emp'd Ireland 1 Kate do. Wife Mar 60 Lanarkshire, Shettleston
1901 March 31 Patrick and Catherine were living at 130 Main Street [on the north side between Dalness and Amulree Streets], Tollcross in a house with one windowed room. There were four families sharing this address.
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Birthplace Patrick Cunningham Head Mar 69 Coal Miner, unable to work Ireland Catherine do. Wife do. 70 Shettleston, L'shire
1903 Patrick Cunningham, Coal Miner, Married to Catherine Dunnigan, died at 1h0m p.m. on , May 25 at 130 Main Street, Tollcross, age 67 years [he was nearer 70], of Cardiac Failure after 7 days as certified by Thos. Russell, M.B.C.M. His parents are recorded as John Cunningham, Coal Miner and Bridget Cunningham m.s. Queen, both deceased. His death was registered No.135 at Shettleston on the same day by Elizabeth Morran, "her X mark", Sister, Present, 21 Paterson Place, Shettleston.
1903 Patrick Cunningham, age 67, was buried in St. Peter's Cemetery, Dalbeth on May 27. [Index entry]
1904 Catherine Cunningham, Widow of Patrick Cunningham, Coal Miner, died at 2h0m p.m. on Friday, January 1 at 130 Main Street, Tollcross, age 57 years [she was nearer 73], of Senile Decay as certified by Thos. Russell, M.B.C.M. Her parents are recorded as Bernard [sic] Dunnigan, Handloom Weaver and Mary Dunnigan m.s. not recorded, both deceased. Her death was registered No.4 at Shettleston on the following day by Elizabeth Moran, "her X mark", Sister in law, Present.
Catherine was buried in St. Peter's Cemetery, Dalbeth on January 3 where her age is given as 70. [Index entry]