The Family of John McCluskey & Rose Ann McKerracher, 1887

John McCluskey was born about 1863 in Old Cumnock, Ayrshire to Ann McCave ( - ) and Philip McCluskey, Coal Miner ( - before 1887).

Rose Ann McKerracher was born about 1864 in Co. Antrim, Ireland to Ellen Ward (c1838 - 1898) and Daniel McKerracher, Furnaceman (c1836 - ). [See Section KR-6-1 for family background.]


1886 John McCarragher (Illegitimate) was born at 2h0m a.m. on Tuesday, March 9 at 19 Newhall Street to Rosann McCarragher, Dyework Spreader. His birth was registered No.383 at Glasgow [Bridgeton District] on March 22 by Rosann McCarragher, Mother.

Since John appears as John McLuskey with his grandfather Daniel McKerracher in 1891, I think it is fair to assume that John McCluskey was his father.


1887 On Thursday, April 21, John McCluskey and Rosann McCarragher were married at the Sacred Heart Chapel, Glasgow after Publication according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.117 at Glasgow [Bridgeton District] on April 23.

John was a Bachelor, gave his age as 24, occupation Coal Miner and usual residence 19 Newhall Street, Glasgow. His parents are recorded as Philip McCluskey, Coal Miner (deceased) and Ann McLeish, formerly McCluskey m.s. McCave.

Rosann was a Spinster, gave her age as 23, occupation Dyework Spreader and usual residence also 19 Newhall Street, Glasgow. Her parents are recorded as Daniel McCarragher, Ironwork Furnaceman and Ellen McCarragher m.s. Ward.

The celebrant was Francis Jn Hughes and the witnesses were John McGurk and Jane McKerracher [sic].

John made his mark, everyone else signed.

John and Rose Ann had the following children (that I know of) —

Johnborn in 1886 in Bridgeton, last sighting 1901.
Thomasborn about 1888 in Bridgeton, last sighting 1901.
Danielborn about 1890 in Tollcross, last sighting 1901.
Jamesborn about 1895 in Tollcross, last sighting 1901.
Annborn about 1895 in Tollcross, last sighting 1901.
Peterborn about 1897 in Tollcross, last sighting 1901.
Edwardborn about 1900 in Tollcross, last sighting 1901.
Josephborn about 1900 in Tollcross, last sighting 1901.


c1888 Thomas was born.


c1890 Daniel was born.


1891 April 5 The family were living at 65 Main Street, Tollcross in a house with one windowed room. (8 families share this address.)

Rel.Mar.AgeOccupationStatusBirthplace
John McCluskeyHeadMarr32CoalminerEmp'dAyr, O.Cumnock1
Rose Ann [McKerracher]WifeMarr28do.'s WifeIreland
Thomas do.Son3Lanark, Glasgow
Daniel do.Son1Lanark, Tollcrofs


c1895 Twins James and Ann were born.


c1897 Peter was born.


c1900 Twins Edward and Joseph were born.


1901 March 31 The family were living in Catherine Place, Dunlop [now Corbett] Street in a house with two windowed rooms. (20 families share this address.)

Rel.Mar.AgeOccupationStatusBirthplace
John McLuskeyHeadMar42Coal MinerWorkerAyrshire2
Rose Ann [McKerracher]Wifedo.37Ireland, Antrim
Thomas do.Son13Coal MinerWorkerLanarkshire, Bridgeton
Daniel do.Son11Scholardo., Tollcross
James do.do.6do.do., do.
Ann McLuskeyDaur6ScholarLanarkshire, Tollcross
Peter do.Son4do., do.
Edward do.do.1do., do.
Joseph do.do.1do., do.

 


Compiled by John Reynolds — JRGene@btinternet.com
Last significant update — October 2017 (created)