The Family of Thomas McAloon & Mary Kelt, 1881

Thomas McAloon was born on July 18, 1858 in Summerlee, Coatbridge to Isabella Martin (c1820 - 1865) and John McAloon, Furnace Filler (c1820 - ). [See section MAL-6-1 for family background.]

Mary Kelt was born about 1862 in Ireland to Ann Cassidy (c1837 - ) and Bernard Kelt, Railway Labourer ( - before 1881).

This is probably Mary and her mother in the 1881 census living on Steel Street [between Bank and Buchanan Streets], Dundyvan, Coatbridge in a house with one windowed room.

Rel.Mar.AgeOccupationBirthplace
Ann KiltHeadW44Farm ServantIreland1
Mary do.DaurUnm19Iron Polisherdo.


1881 On Saturday, September 17, Thomas McAloon and Mary Kelt were married at St. Patrick's R.C. Church after Publication according to the Forms of the R.C. Church. The marriage was registered No.150 at Coatbridge on September 19.

Thomas was a Bachelor, age 22, occupation Railway Labourer and usual residence 9 South Row, Summerlee. His parents are recorded as John McAloon, Iron Works Labourer and Isabella McAloon m.s. Martin (deceased).

Mary was a Spinster, gave her age as 19, occupation Domestic Servant and usual residence Steel Street, Coatbridge. Her parents are recorded as Bernard Kelt, Railway Labourer (deceased) and Annie Kelt m.s. Cassidy.

The celebrant was Thomas O'Reilly, R.C.C. and the witnesses were Patrick McCormick and Emma Barbour.

The marriage is noted in the Register of Marriages in St. Patrick's, Coatbridge. [Index entry]

Thomas and Mary had the following children (that I know of), all born in Coatbridge —

Johnborn in 1881 at Steel Street, last sighting 1901.
Bernardborn in 1883 at 7 Poker Row and died in 1890.
Thomasborn in 1884 at 7 Poker Row, last sighting 1911.
Sarahborn in 1887 at 14 Carrick Street, last sighting 1901.
Isabellaborn in 1889 at 14 Carrick Street, last sighting 1901.
Patrickborn in 1891 at 14 Carrick Street, last sighting 1911.
Annborn in 1893 in PLACE , last sighting 1911.
Mary (1)born in 1895 in PLACE and probably died in 1902.
Margaretborn in 1897 in PLACE , last sighting 1911.
Catherine ?born in 1897 in PLACE and died before 1901.
Agnesborn in 1899 in PLACE , last sighting 1911.
Janeborn in 1901 in PLACE and probably died in 1902.
Mary (2)born in 1903 in PLACE , last sighting 1911.

which, if Catherine existed, tallies with the 1911 census count.

[Note :– I could not find any baptisms in St. Patrick's after 1881 : the parish of St. Augustine's was established in 1892.]


1881 John McAloon was born at 1h45m a.m. on Friday, October 7 at Steel Street, Coatbridge to Mary McAloon m.s. Kilt [sic] and Thomas McAloon, Railway Surfaceman, who married on September 17, 1881 at Coatbridge. His birth was registered No.634 at Coatbridge on the same day by Thomas McAloon, Father.

He was baptised on October 11 by PRIEST in the parish of St. Patrick's, Coatbridge with sponsors ONE and TWO. His mother's surname is Kelt. [Index entry]


1883 Bernard McAloon was born at 2h0m a.m. on Monday, February 26 at 7 Poker Row, Coatbridge to Mary McAloon m.s. Kelt and Thomas McAloon, Railway Labourer, who married on September 17, 1881 at Coatbridge. His birth was registered No.156 at Coatbridge on the same day by Thomas McAloon, Father, Present.

Sadly, Bernard died in 1890, aged 7 years.


1884 Thomas McAloon was born at 4h30m a.m. on Monday, December 8 at 7 Poker Row, Coatbridge to Mary McAloon m.s. Kilt [sic] and Thomas McAloon, Pit Bottomer, who married on September 17, 1881 at Coatbridge. His birth was registered No.853 at Coatbridge on December 11 by T. McAloon, Father, Present.


1887 Sarah McAloon was born at 6h0m a.m. on Friday, August 26 at 14 Carrick Street [previously Poker Row], Coatbridge to Mary McAloon m.s. Kilt [sic] and Thomas McAloon, Railway Labourer, who married on September 17, 1881 at Coatbridge. Her birth was registered No.852 at Coatbridge on the same day by T. McAloon, Father, Present.


1889 Isabella McAloon was born at 9h0m p.m. on Thursday, July 11 at 14 Carrick Street, Coatbridge to Mary McAloon m.s. Kilt [sic] and Thomas McAloon, Railway Labourer, who married on September 17, 1881 at Coatbridge. Her birth was registered No.721 at Coatbridge on July 13 by Thomas McAloon, Father, Present.


1890 Bernard McAloon (Single) died at 6h0m a.m. on Wednesday, October 1 at 14 Carrick Street, Coatbridge, age 7 years, of Acute Rheumatism, 5 days, Ricarditis, as certified by W.T. Browne, MBCM. His parents are recorded as Thomas McAloon, Coalminer and Mary McAloon m.s. Kilt [sic]. His death was registered No.472 at Coatbridge on the same day by Thomas McAloon, Father, Present.


1891 April 5 The family were living at 14 Carrick Street, Dundyvan, Coatbridge. The number of windowed rooms is not visible.

Rel.Mar.AgeOccupationStatusBirthplace
Ann KeltHeadW57Farm ServantIrelandn/a
Thomas McAloonBoarderMar31Coal MinerWorkerLanarkshire, Coatbridge
Mary [Kelt]do.'s WifeMar29Ireland
John do.do.'s Son9ScholarLanarkshire, Coatbridge
Thomas do.do.'s Son6ScholarLanarkshire, Coatbridge
Sarah do.do.'s Daur3Lanarkshire, Coatbridge
Isabella do.do.'s Daur1Lanarkshire, Coatbridge


1891 Patrick McAloon was born at 7h30m a.m. on Friday, August 14 at 14 Carrick Street, Coatbridge to Mary McAloon m.s. Kelt and Thomas McAloon, Coalminer, who married on September 17, 1881 at Coatbridge. His birth was registered No.852 at Coatbridge on the same day by Thomas McAloon, Father, Present.


1893 Ann McAloon was born (try Coatbridge 652/2-1045)

Anna was born on September 24 and baptised on September 27 by PRIEST in the parish of St. Augustine's, Coatbridge with sponsors ONE and TWO. Her parents are named (in cod latin) as Thomae McAloon and Mariae Kelt. [Index entry]


1895 Mary McAloon was born (try Coatbridge 652/2-630)

Maria was born on May 31 and baptised on June 4 by PRIEST in the parish of St. Augustine's, Coatbridge with sponsors ONE and TWO. Her parents are named as Thomae McAloon and Mariae Kilt. [Index entry]


1897 Margaret McAloon was born (try Coatbridge 652/2-600)

Margareta and Cathe were born on May 27 and baptised on June 1 by PRIEST in the parish of St. Augustine's, Coatbridge with sponsors ONE and TWO. Their parents are named as Thomae McAloon and Mariae Kills. [Index entries]

Two baptism index entries suggests twins but I can see only Margaret's birth registration.


1899 Agnes McAloon was born (try Coatbridge 652/2-486)

Agnes was born on May 3 and baptised on May 11 by PRIEST in the parish of St. Augustine's, Coatbridge with sponsors ONE and TWO. Her parents are named as Thomae McAloon and Mariae Kelt. [Index entry]


1901 March 31 The family were living at 3 Allan Place [off Bank St], Coatbridge in a house with two windowed rooms.

Rel.Mar.AgeOccupationStatusBirthplace
Thomas McAloonHeadMar42Coal MinerWorkerLanark, Coatbridge2
Mary [Kelt]WifeMar39Ireland
John do.SonS19RiveterWorkerLanark, Coatbridge
Thomas do.SonS16Coal MinerWorkerdo., do.
Sarah do.Daur13Scholardo., do.
Bella McAloonDaur11ScholarLanark, Coatbridge
Patrick do.Daur9Scholardo., do.
Annie do.Daur7Scholardo., do.
Mary do.Daur5do., do.
Maggie do.Daur3do., do.
Agnes do.Daur1do., do.
Annie KiltMotherW68Ireland


1901 Jane McAloon was born (try Coatbridge 652/2-)

Joanna was born on May 29 and baptised on June 6 by PRIEST in the parish of St. Augustine's, Coatbridge with sponsors ONE and TWO. Her parents are named as Thomae McAloon and Mariae Kilts. [Index entry]


1902 There is the death of Mary McAloon, age 7, registered in Coatbridge. (try 652/2-70)


1902 There is the death of Jeanie McAloon, age 2, registered in Coatbridge. (try 652/2-600)


1903 Mary McAloon was born (try Coatbridge 652/2-)

Maria was born on March 19 and baptised on March 26 by PRIEST in the parish of St. Augustine's, Coatbridge with sponsors ONE and TWO. Her parents are named as Thomae McAloon and Mariae Kilts. [Index entry]


1911 April 2 The family were living at 54c King Street, Coatbridge in a house with 3 windowed rooms.

Rel.AgeMar.OccupationStatusBirthplace
Thomas MacaloonHead53MarPit fireman - CollieryWorkerLanark, Coatbridge3
Mary [Kelt]wife49Mar30 - 13 - 9 Ireland
Thomas do.son26SShop Assistant - Spirit Trade WorkerLanark, Coatbridge
Patrick do.son19Sdo. do. - do. do.do.do., do.
Ann do.daur17SClerkess - Timber Merchantdo.do., do.
Margr. do.daur13School do., do.
Agnes do.daur11School do., do.
Mary do.daur8School do., do.
Ann KeiltMother-in-law74WidIreland

Thomas and Mary had been married for 30 years and produced 13 children of whom 9 were still living, the exceptions being Bernard (1883 - 1890), Mary (1895 - 1902), Catherine (1897 - ) and Jane (1901 - 1902).


 


Compiled by John Reynolds — JRGene@btinternet.com
Last significant update — May 2019 (1911 census and Baptisms)