Francis Reynolds was born on September 26, 1863, in Eastmuir, Shettleston, to Ellen Connelly (c1826 - 1896) and Patrick Reynolds (c1826 - 1882). [See Section RS-5-1 for family background.]
Roseanne (Rosina) McDermott was born on January 8, 1871 at Bowhousebog [or Liquo], Calderhead District to Ellen McDermott m.s. Toner (c1849 - ) and Hugh McDermott, Coal Miner (c1845 - 1910). [See Section MD-5-1 for family background.]
(Rosina's sister Ellen married Joseph Reynolds in 1890 and Annie married John Reynolds in 1901, a second marriage for both.)
1889 On Friday, August 30, Francis Reynolds and Rosina McDermott were married at the R.C. Chapel [St. Mary's], Cleland after Banns according to the Forms of the R.C. Church. The marriage was registered No.17 at Cleland, West District of Shotts on September 2.
Francis was a Bachelor, gave his age as 23 [he was 4 weeks short of his 26th birthday], occupation as Coalminer and usual residence as 95 Omoa Square [the home of Patrick and Sarah in 1881 (but not in 1891, they had moved to 34 Omoa Square)]. His parents are recorded as Patrick Reynolds, Coalminer (deceased) and Helen Reynolds m.s. Connolly.
Rosina was a Spinster, gave her age as 17 [she was 18½ if I've found the right birth record], occupation Brickfield Worker and residence as Hornshill, Shotts Parish. Her parents are recorded as Hugh McDermott, Coalminer and Helen McDermott m.s. Toner.
The celebrant was Fr. John Hughes and the witnesses were Joseph Reynolds [Francis's brother] and Ellen McDermott [Rosina's sister] who married in 1890.
Francis and Rosina had the following children (that I know of) —
Ellen born in 1890 at Omoa Square, Cleland, last sighting 1911. Patrick born in 1892 at Omoa Square, Cleland, last sighting 1911. Hugh (1) born in 1893 at Cleland, Shotts Parish and died in 1894. William born in 1895 at Omoa Square, Cleland, married Annie Curran in 1921, last sighting 1932. Francis born in 1897 at Omoa Square, Cleland, married Agnes Brawley in 1932 and died in 1966. Jane born in 1899 at Windyedge, Cleland and married Patrick Thomas in 1924. Hugh (2) born in 1900 at Windyedge, Cleland, last sighting 1911. Mary born in 1904 at Wester Windyedge, Cleland, last sighting 1911. Joseph born in 1906 at Wester Windyedge, Cleland, last sighting 1944. Rose born in 1908 at Wester Windyedge, Cleland, last sighting 1911. which matches the count in the 1911 census.
1890 Ellen Reynolds was born at 11h30m a.m. on Friday, May 16 at 69 Omoa Square, Shotts Parish to Rosina Reynolds m.s. McDermott and Francis Reynolds, Coalminer who married on August 30, 1889 at Cleland. Her birth was registered No.50 at Cleland, West District of Shotts, on June 2 by Francis Reynolds, Father, Present.
1891 April 5 The family were living in a one-roomed house at 69 Omoa Square.
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Birthplace Francis Reynolds Head Mar 26 Coal Miner Lanarkshire, Eastmuir Rosina Wife Mar 20 Do., Shotts Ellen Daur 11 mo Do., Shotts
1892 Patrick Reynolds was born at 9h35m p.m. on Sunday, February 14 at 120 Omoa Square, Shotts Parish to Rosina Reynolds m.s. McDermott and Francis Reynolds, Coalminer who married on August 30, 1889 at Cleland, Shotts Parish. His birth was registered No.25 at Cleland, West District of Shotts, on February 19 by Francis Reynolds, Father.
1893 Hugh Reynolds was born at 0h30m p.m. on Thursday, June 15 at Cleland, Shotts Parish to Rosina Reynolds m.s. McDermott and Francis Reynolds, Coalminer who married on August 30, 1889 at Cleland, West District of Shotts. His birth was registered No.87 at Cleland, West District of Shotts, on July 4 by Francis Reynolds, Father.
Sadly, Hugh did not live long.
1894 Hugh Reynolds, Single, died at 8h0m p.m. on Thursday, April 5, aged 10 months, at 6 Omoa Square, Shotts Parish of Bronchitis, 14 days, Whooping Cough, 14 days and Convulsions as certified by John Lithgow, MBCM. His parents are recorded as Francis Reynolds, Coal Miner and Rosina Reynolds m.s. McDermott. His death was registered No.16 at Cleland (West District of Shotts) on the following day by Francis Reynolds, Father, Present.
1895 William Reynolds was born at 5h30m a.m. on Thursday, February 14 at 134 Omoa Square, Shotts Parish to Rosina Reynolds m.s. McDermott and Francis Reynolds, Coalminer who married on August 30, 1889 at Cleland, Shotts Parish. His birth was registered No.28 at Cleland on March 1 by Francis Reynolds, Father.
William married Annie Curran in 1921 in Carfin.
1897 Francis Reynolds was born at 11h50m p.m. on Tuesday, April 6 at 65 Omoa Square, West District of Shotts to Rosina Reynolds m.s. McDermott and Francis Reynolds, Coalminer who married on August 30, 1889 at Cleland, West District of Shotts. His birth was registered No.48 at Cleland on April 26 by Francis Reynolds, Father.
Francis married Agnes Brawley in 1932 in Newmains.
1899 Jane Reynolds was born at 10h0m p.m. on Tuesday, March 7 at Wyndedge, West District of Shotts to Rosina Reynolds m.s. McDermott and Francis Reynolds, Coalminer who married on August 30, 1889 in the West District of Shotts. Her birth was registered No.32 at Cleland on March 27 by Francis Reynolds, Father.
Jane married Patrick Thomas in 1924 in Cleland.
1900 A second Hugh Reynolds was born at 5h15m p.m. on Tuesday, November 6 at Windyedge, West District of Shotts to Rosina Reynolds m.s. McDermott and Francis Reynolds, Coalminer who married on August 30, 1889 in the West District of Shotts. His birth was registered No.141 at Cleland on November 21 by Francis Reynolds, Father.
1901 March 31 The family were living next door to Joseph & Ellen on Chapelhall Road, District of Cleland (probably the A73) in a house with 2 windowed rooms —
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Birthplace Francis Reynolds Head Mar 35 Coal Miner Lanark, Shettleston Rosina do. Wife Mar 30 do., Shotts Ellen do. Daur 10 Scholar do., do. Patrick do. Son 9 Scholar do., do. Wm. do. Son 6 Scholar do., do. Francis do. Son 4 do., do. Jane do. Daur 2 do., do. Hugh do. Son 4 mo do., do.
1903 Mary Reynolds was born at 9h30m a.m. on Sunday, December 27 at Wester Windyedge, West District of Shotts to Rosanna Reynolds m.s. McDermott and Francis Reynolds, Coalminer who married on August 15, 1898 [sic] in the West District of Shotts. Her birth was registered No.6 at Cleland on January 11, 1904 by Francis Reynolds, Father, Present.
1906 Joseph Reynolds was born at 4h0m p.m. on Friday, April 6 at Wester Windyedge, West District of Shotts to Rosina Reynolds m.s. McDermott and Francis Reynolds, Coalminer who married on August 30, 1889 in the West District of Shotts. His birth was registered No.43 at Cleland on April 23 by Francis Reynolds, Father, Present.
1908 Roseanna Reynolds was born at 12h Midday on Friday, July 17 at Wester Windyedge, Cleland to Roseanna Reynolds m.s. McDermott and Francis Reynolds, Coalminer who married on August 31 [sic], 1889 at Cleland. Her birth was registered No.114 at Cleland on August 3 by Francis Reynolds, Father, Present
Also registered at Cleland, No.103 on July 3 was Sarah Reynolds, daughter of Annie McDermott and John Reynolds and No.104 on July 8 was Catherine Reynolds, daughter of Ellen McDermott and Joseph Reynolds.
1911 April 2 The family were living next door to Joseph & Ellen at 8 Parkside, Cleland in a house with 2 windowed rooms —
Rel. Age Mar. Occupation Status Birthplace Francis Reynolds Head 46 Mar Coal Miner Hewer Worker Lanark, Shettleston 2 Rosana [McDermott] Wife 40 Mar 22 - 10 - 9 do., Shotts Ellen do. Daur 20 S do., do. Patrick do. Son 19 S Coal Miner Drawer Worker do., do. William do. Son 16 S School do., do. Francis do. Son 13 School do., do. Jane do. Daur 12 School do., do. Hugh do. Son 10 School do., do. Mary do. Daur 7 School do., do. Joseph do. Son 5 School do., do. Rose do. Daur 3 do., do. James Dunnery Boarder 28 S Steam Crane Man
at QuarryWorker Ayr, Kilmarnock Francis & Rosina had been married for 22 years and produced 10 children of whom 9 were still living, the exception being the first Hugh (1893 - 1894).
1921 On Tuesday, December 27, William married Annie Curran at St. Francis Xavier's, Carfin. [See Section RS-75-x for further information.]
1924 On Friday, June 20, Jane married Patrick Thomas at St. Mary's, Cleland. [See Section RS-75-x for further information.]
1932 Francis Reynolds, Coal Miner (Hewer), Retired, Married to Rosina McDermott, died at 0h15m a.m. on Tuesday, August 23 at 64 Biggar Road, Cleland, age 65 years [he was 68], of Carcinoma of Stomach after 2 months, as certified by Geo. Hugh Logan, M.B.Ch.B. His parents are recorded as Patrick Reynolds, Labourer and Ellen Reynolds m.s. Connolly, both deceased. His death was registered No.54 at Cleland on the same day by William Reynolds, Son, 38 New Stevenston Road, Carfin, Present.
1932 On Friday, December 30, Francis married Agnes Brawley at St. Brigid's, Newmains. [See Section RS-75-x for further information.]
1944 Rosina Reynolds, Widow of Francis Reynolds, Coal Miner (Hewer), died at 5h5m a.m. on Friday, May 5 at 64 Biggar Road, Cleland, age 73 years, of Carcinoma of Stomach after 6 months, as certified by Iain Sanderson, M.B.Ch.B. Her parents are recorded as Hugh McDermott, Coal Miner and Helen McDermott m.s. Tonnar, both deceased. Her death was registered No.79 at Cleland on the same day by Joseph Reynolds, Son.