This is the family of Francis and John who feature elsewhere in the story.
1868 On Monday, June 8, Barnard Kennedy and Jane Marron were married at Dalry after Banns according to the Forms of the Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.30 at Dalry on June 11.
Barnard was a Bachelor, gave his age as 25, occupation Coal Miner and usual residence Courthill Street, Dalry. His parents are recorded as Francis Kennedy, Coal Miner and Agnes Kennedy m.s. Small.
Jane was a Spinster, gave her age as 27, no occupation recorded and usual residence Garnock Street, Dalry. Her parents are recorded as John Marron, Farmer (deceased) and Sarah Marron m.s. Marron.
The celebrant was Daniel Conway, Catholic Clergyman and the witnesses were Barnard Gunn and Mary Ann Gunn.
Jane and Mary Ann made their marks, the Barnards apparently signed.
Which raises the question of where the Dickey (Ireland) or Dickie (Scotland) which feature in most of the birth and marriage registrations came from.
Bernard and Jane had the following children (that I know of) —
Sarah Ann born about 1866 in Ireland, married Alexander Simpson in 1882, last sighting 1882. Mary Jane born in 1869 in Ballymena, Co. Antrim, last sighting 1881. Theresa born in 1871 in Ballymena, Co. Antrim, married Henry Duffin in 1890, last sighting 1890. Ellen born in 1873 in Ballymena, Co. Antrim, married William McNally in 1897, last sighting 1897. Agnes born in 1875 in Watsonville, Motherwell, married Arthur McGarry in 1900, last sighting 1900. Francis born in 1879 in Watsonville, married Ellen Kelly in 1909, last sighting 1911. John born in 1881 in Watsonville, married Mary Reynolds in 1901, last sighting 1930. James born in 1884 in Watsonville, Motherwell, last sighting 1901. Sarah Ann may be Bernard's child from a previous relationship, or adopted.
I'm still looking for Sarah Ann, having found no-one suitable with surname Kennedy or Dickey in Ballymena 1865 - 1870. There are no registrations for any Sarah Marron in the same place and time.
Sarah married Alexander Simpson in 1882. (She claimed to be 20 so look earlier for birth and/or baptism.)
1869 Mary Jane Kennedy was born on Sunday, April 18 to Jane Kennedy m.s. Dickey and Barnett Kennedy, Labourer, Ballybollan. Her birth was registered No.194 in the District of Ahoghill in the Union of Ballymena in the County of Antrim on May 24 by Jane Kennedy, "her X mark", Mother, Ballybollan. [Group Registration ID 7899445]
I have yet to find her baptism.
1871 Theresa Kennedy was born on Friday, May 26 to Jane Kennedy m.s. Dickey and Bernard Kennedy, Labourer, Ballybollan. Her birth was registered No.337 in the District of Ahoghill in the Union of Ballymena in the County of Antrim on June 12 by Sarah Marron, "her X mark", Present at birth, Ballybollan. [Group Registration ID 11760755]
There is the baptism recorded in the Parish of Ahoghill on May 28, of Teresa Kennedy, parents Bernard Kennedy and Jane McKay of Carnearney with sponsors James Nicholl and Rose McKeown. Not an exact match but close enough to be going on with.
Theresa married Henry Duffin in 1890.
1873 Ellen Kennedy was born on Thursday, February 20 to Jane Kennedy m.s. Dickey and Bryan Kennedy, Labourer, Ballylummin. Her birth was registered No.376 in the District of Ahoghill in the Union of Ballymena in the County of Antrim on March 14 by Nancy Luke, "her X mark", Present at birth, Ballylummin. [Group Registration ID 10558879]
She was baptised in the Parish of Ahoghill on February 24, parents Bryan Kennedy and Jane Dickey of Galgorm Parks with sponsors Michael Keenan and Ellel Marron
Ellen married William McNally in 1897.
1875 Agnes Kennedy was born at 6h30m p.m. on Tuesday, May 18 at Watsonville, Motherwell, Parish of Hamilton to Jane Kennedy m.s. Marrown and Barney Kennedy, Coal Miner who married on June 8, 1868 at Dalry. Her birth was registered No.344 at Hamilton on June 1 by Barney Kennedy, "his X mark", Father.
Agnes married Arthur McGarry in 1900.
1879 Francis Kennedy was born at 6h0m a.m. on Tuesday, June 24 at 31 Watson Villa, Motherwell, Parish of Hamilton to Jane Kennedy m.s. Dickie and Bernard Kennedy, Coal Miner who married on June 11 [sic], 1868 at Dalry. His birth was registered No.514 at Hamilton on June 27 by Bernard Kennedy, "his X mark", Father.
Francis married Ellen Kelly or McInally in 1909.
1881 April 3 The family were living at 31 Watsonville Rows near Motherwell [but enumerated in Hamilton] in a house with one windowed room.
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Birthplace Bernard Kennedy Head Mar 35 Coal miner Lanarkshire, Wishaw Jane do. Wife Mar 36 Ireland Sarah Ann do. Daur 14 do. Mary Jane do. Daur 11 Scholar do. Theresa do. Daur 9 do. do. Helen do. Daur 8 do. do. Agnes do. Daur 5 do. Lanarkshire, Motherwell Francis do. Son 1 do., do.
1881 John Kennedy was born at 4h0m a.m. on Tuesday, September 20 at 31 Watsonville, Motherwell, Parish of Hamilton to Jane Kennedy m.s. Marrown and Bernard Kennedy, Coal Miner who married on June 8, 1868 at Dalry. His birth was registered No.797 at Hamilton on September 23 by Janet Young, Intimate friend of Parents (present), 32 Watsonville, Motherwell.
John married Mary Reynolds in 1901.
1882 On Saturday, October 21, Alexander Simpson and Sarah Ann Kennedy were married at Watsonville, Motherwell, Parish of Hamilton after Publication according to the Forms of the Church of Scotland. The marriage was registered No.144 at Hamilton on October 25.
Alexander was a Bachelor, gave his age as 20, occupation Coal Miner and usual residence Watsonville, Motherwell, Parish of Hamilton. His parents are recorded as James Simpson, Coal Miner and Jane Simpson m.s. Anderson, both deceased.
Sarah Ann was a Spinster, gave her age as 20, occupation Worker in Bolt Works and usual residence also Watsonville, Motherwell, Parish of Hamilton. Her parents are recorded as Bernard Kennedy, Coal Miner and Jane Kennedy m.s. Dick [sic].
The officiating minister was Thomas Hyslop, Minister of South Dalziel, and the witnesses were David Niss and Mary Kennedy [probably Sarah's sister].
1884 James Kennedy was born at 6h0m p.m. on Wednesday, May 7 at 31 Watsonville, Motherwell, Parish of Hamilton to Jane Kennedy m.s. Dickie and Bernard Kennedy, Coal Miner who married on June 8, 1868 at Dalry (Ayr). His birth was registered No.433 at Hamilton on May 9 by B. Kennedy, Father.
1890 On Friday, February 28, Henry Duffin and Theresa Kennedy were married at the R.C. Chapel, Motherwell [Our Lady of Good Aid], Parish of Dalziel after Publication according to the Forms of the R.C. Church. The marriage was registered No.36 at Dalziel on March 3.
Henry was a Bachelor, gave his age as 21, occupation Steel Work Labourer and usual residence 34 Crosshill St., Motherwell. His parents are recorded as James Duffin, Farmer and Catherine Duffin m.s. O'Neil.
Theresa was a Spinster, gave her age as 20 [she was three months short of her 19th birthday], occupation Bolt Screwer and usual residence 44 Logan's Rows, Motherwell. Her parents are recorded as Bernard Kennedy, Coalminer and Jane Kennedy m.s. Dickie.
The celebrant was John Taylor and the witnesses were John McCourt and Ellen Kennedy [probably Sarah's sister].
1890 There is a marriage registered in Calderhead between Mary Kennedy and John O'Donnell. (try 626/B-28 - no)
1891 April 5 The family were living at 41 Logans Rows, Motherwell in a house with one windowed room.
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Birthplace Barney Kennedy Head Mar 45 Coalminer Lanarkshire, Wishaw Jane do. Wife do. 46 Ireland Ellen do. Daughr Unm 17 Bolt maker do. Agnes do. Daughr Unm 15 Bolt maker Lanarkshire, Motherwell Francis do. Son 11 Scholar do. John do. Son 8 do. do. James do. Son 6 do. do. We are missing Mary Jane (21).
1895 Bernard Kennedy, Coalminer, married to Jane Dickie, died at 7h40m a.m. on Sunday, March 17 at 41 Logans Row, Motherwell, Parish of Dalziel, age 44 years, of Spinal Sclerosis, 1 year, General Debility as certified by David Jones, M.B.C.M. His parents are recorded as Francis Kennedy, Farmer and Margaret Kennedy m.s. Small. His death was registered No.151 at Dalziel on the following day by Mary Jane Donnelly, Daughter, Present.
Bernard's marriage registration gives his mother's name as Agnes. I think that carries more weight than Margaret, above.
1897 On Wednesday, August 25, William McNally and Helen Kennedy were married at the R.C. Chapel, Motherwell [Our Lady of Good Aid] after Publication according to the Forms of the R.C. Church. The marriage was registered No.36 at Dalziel on August 28.
William was a Bachelor, gave his age as 31, occupation Coalminer and usual residence 130 Watsonville, Motherwell. His parents are recorded as Francis McNally, Labourer (deceased) and Rose McNally m.s. McLourley.
Helen was a Spinster, gave her age as 23 [she was 24½], occupation Boltworker and usual residence 31 Old Logans, Motherwell. Her parents are recorded as Bernard Kennedy, Coal Miner (deceased) and Jane Kennedy m.s. Dickie.
The celebrant was John Taylor, R.C. Clergyman, and the witnesses were John Costillo and Agnes Kennedy [probably Sarah's sister].
1900 On Wednesday, June 6, Arthur McGarry and Agnes Kennedy were married at the R.C. Church, Motherwell [Our Lady of Good Aid] after Publication according to the Forms of the R.C. Church. The marriage was registered No.126 at Dalziel on June 8.
Arthur was a Bachelor, gave his age as 23, occupation Steel Worker and usual residence 74 Melton St., Motherwell. His parents are recorded as Laurence McGarry, Gasman and Ann McGarry m.s. O'Neil.
Agnes was a Spinster, gave her age as 21 [she was 25], no occupation recorded and usual residence 41 Logans Row, Motherwell. Her parents are recorded as Bernard Kennedy, Coal Miner (deceased) and Marion Jane Kennedy m.s. Dickie.
The celebrant was John Taylor, R.C. Clergyman, and the witnesses were James Campbell and Mary Currie.
1901 March 31 The family were living at 207 Caledonian Street, Wishaw in a house with one windowed room.
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Status Birthplace James Kennedy Head Sing 16 Coal Miner Worker Lanarkshire, Motherwell 1 John Kennedy Son do. 18 do. do. do., do. Francis Kennedy do. do. 21 do. do. do., do. Jeanie Kennedy Mother Widow Ireland [Interesting order here, James was originally entered as "Son", overwritten with "Head".]
1901 On Thursday, October 31, John Kennedy married Mary Reynolds at St. Patrick's, Stane. [See Section KD-7-1 for further information.]
1909 On Tuesday, June 8, Francis Kennedy married Ellen McInally m.s. Kelly at St. Mary's, Cleland. [See Section KD-7-2 for further information.]
Mary Reynolds and Ellen Kelly were cousins.