This page is a place-holder for those children about whom I have limited information.
James and Ellen had the following children (that I know of) —
a girl ( - before 1855) Elizabeth born about 1853 in Shettleston, married Thomas Keegan in 1873, last sighting 1881. Helen born in 1855 in Shettleston, married James Owens in 1873, last sighting 1881. James (1857 - after 1911), married (1) Ellen Glacken in 1877, (2) Margaret Gibbon in 1884
and is covered elsewhere.Ann (1860 - 1861) John (1) (1862 - 1864) Michael (1863 - after 1911), married Mary Kennedy in 1889, last sighting 1911. John (2) (1865 - after 1911), married Sarah McGee in 1889 and is covered elsewhere. Janet (1867 - after 1901), married Michael Connolly in 1888 and is covered elsewhere. Alexander (1868 - after 1911), married Elizabeth Greer in 1890, last sighting 1911. Owen (1871 - after 1911), married Annie Watson in 1896, last sighting 1911.
Thomas Keegan was born about 1849 to Mary Early ( - ) and James Keegan, Farmer ( - before 1873).
Elizabeth Hayes was born about 1853 in Shettleston to Ellen Hooks (c1832 - 1902) and James Hayes, Coal Miner (c1830 - 1871). [See Section HS-5-1 for family background.]
1873 James Keegan (Illegitimate) was born at 2h0m a.m. on Monday, November 24 at ?? Eastmuir Street to Elizabeth Hay, Steam Loom Weaver and Thomas Keegan, Pitheadman. His birth was registered No.253 at Shettleston on December 3 by Elizabeth Hay, "her X mark", Mother and Thomas Keegan, Father.
There is a correction in the Register of Corrected Entries for the District of Shettleston in the County of Lanark, Volume 1, Page 81, to the following effect —
“In the second column of Entry No.253 in the Register Book of Births for the year 1873, for November Twentyfourth, substitute November Seventeenth.
The above Correction is made under the direction and by the written authority of the Sheriff in consequence of the depositions dated December 13,, 1873 of Elizabeth Hay and Thomas Keegan, Informants of the Birth to which the said Entry relates.
December 13, 1873 at Shettleston, Andrew Garrand, Registrar.”
1873 On Monday, November 24, Thomas Keegan and Elizabeth Hay were married at Eastmuir, Shettleston after Banns according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.76 at Shettleston on November 26.
Thomas was a Bachelor, gave his age as 24, occupation Pitheadman and usual residence Woodlands, Old Monkland Parish. His parents are recorded as James Keegan, Farmer (deceased) and Mary Keegan m.s. Early.
Elizabeth was a Spinster, gave her age as 20, occupation Steamloom Weaver and usual residence Eastmuir, Shettleston Parish. Her parents are recorded as James Hay, Coal Miner (deceased) and Helen Hay m.s. Crooks [sic].
The celebrant was G. McBrearty, Cath. Clergyman and the witnesses were James McConville and Mary Jane McAleer.
Elizabeth and Mary Jane made their marks, Thomas and James signed.
The marriage is noted in the Register of Marriages for St. Paul's, Eastmuir, Shettleston. [Index entry]
Thomas and Elizabeth had the following children (that I know of) —
James born in 1873 at Eastmuir Street, Shettleston, last sighting 1881. Ellen born in 1878 at 77 Barloch Street, Possilpark, Maryhill, last sighting 1881.
1878 Helen Hay Keegan was born at 3h0m a.m. on Monday, August 26 at 77 Barloch Street, Possil Park, Maryhill Parish to Elizabeth Keegan m.s. Hay and Thomas Keegan, Pitheadman. Her birth was registered No.585 at Maryhill on September 6 by Thomas Keegan, Father, Present.
1881 April 3 The family were living at 26 Eastfield Place, Inchbelly Road, in a house with one windowed room. [I would consider this to be in Springburn though it is enumerated in Dennistoun District.]
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Birthplace Thomas Reegan Head M 30 Coal Miner Ireland Eliza [Hayes] Wife M 28 East Muir James do. Son 7 Scholar not Stated Ellen do. Daur 3 Lanarkshire, Maryhill [Balgrayhill Road, Springburn was formerly known as the Inchbelly Turnpike Road. There were workers houses there associated with the Caledonian Railway Works. Inchbelly Crossing was the official name for the bridge at the Caley. It was on the site of the Glasgow Garnkirk Railway, Scotlands first passenger railway.]
James Owens was born about 1854 to Catherine Hilon ( - ) and Henry Owens, Coal Miner ( - ).
Helen Hayes was born on Saturday, November 10, 1855 at Eastmuir, Shettleston to Ellen Hooks (c1832 - 1902) and James Hayes, Coal Miner (c1830 - 1871). [See Section HS-5-1 for family background.]
1873 On Thursday, October 2, James Owens and Ellen Haye were married at Eastmuir, Shettleston after Banns according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.64 at Shettleston on October 4.
James was a Bachelor, gave his age as 19, occupation Coal Miner and usual residence Baillieston, Old Monkland Parish. His parents are recorded as Henry Owens, Coal Miner and Catherine Owens m.s. Hilon.
Ellen was a Spinster, age 17, occupation Steamloom Weaver and usual residence Eastmuir, Shettleston Parish. Her parents are recorded as James Haye, Coal Miner (deceased) and Helen Haye m.s. Hooks.
The celebrant was G. McBrearty, Cath. Clergyman and the witnesses were John Bartly and Margaret Owens.
The marriage is noted in the Register of Marriages for St. Paul's, Eastmuir, Shettleston. [Index entry]
1881 April 3 The family were living at Owen's Land, Crosshill, Baillieston in a house with one windowed room.
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Birthplace James Owens Head Mar 27 Coal Miner Lanarkshire, Old Monkland 1 Ellen [Hayes] Wife do. 25 do., Barony Henry do. Son 7 Scholar do., Old Monkland Ann do. Daur 6 do. do., do. Catherine do. do. 4 do., do. Ellen do. do. 1 do., do. Next door, in the other half of Owen's Land, with two windowed rooms, there dwelt —
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Birthplace Henry Owens Head Mar 51 Coal Miner Ireland 2 Catherine [Hilon] Wife do. 42 do. Henry do. Son Unm 21 do. Lanarkshire, Old Monkland Daniel do. do. 14 do. do. John do. do. 12 Scholar do. Edward do. do. 7 do. do. Charlotte do. Daur 1 do. who will probably prove to be James's parents and siblings (when or if I get around to digging up a few more details).
[The presence of the apostrophe in Owen's Land (and in the adjacent two Owen's Houses) is consistent in the enumerator's book. Were it not there, one might infer that the Owens family had a proprietorial interest in these buildings.]
Michael Hayes was born on Wednesday, September 16, 1863 at Eastmuir, Shettleston to Ellen Hooks (c1832 - 1902) and James Hayes, Coal Miner (c1830 - 1871). [See Section HS-5-1 for family background.]
Mary Kennedy was born about 1865 in Glasgow to Catherine McBride ( - ) and Terence Kennedy, Labourer ( - before 1889).
1889 On Thursday, April 25, Michael Hayes and Mary Kennedy were married at St. Michael's Chapel, Parkhead, Glasgow after Publication according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.99 at Glasgow [Camlachie District] on May 1.
Michael was a Bachelor, gave his age as 24, occupation Coal Miner and usual residence 114 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston. His parents are recorded as James Hayes, Miner (deceased) and Ellen Hayes m.s. Hooks.
Mary was a Spinster, gave her age as 22, occupation Yarn Winder and usual residence 160 Great Eastern Road [now part of the Gallowgate], Glasgow. Her parents are recorded as Terence Kennedy, Labourer (deceased) and Catherine Kennedy m.s. McBride.
The celebrant was H. Doody and the witnesses were Alexander Hayes [probably Michael's brother] and Louisa Donnelly. [Fr. Edward Doody was the first parish priest of St. Joseph's, Tollcross when it was established in 1893, but stayed less than a year.]
Mary and Louisa made their marks, Michael and Alexander signed.
Michael and Mary had the following children (that I know of) —
Catherine born in 1890 at 88 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston, last sighting 1911. James born in 1891 at Eastmuir Street, Shettleston, last sighting 1911. Ellen born in 1895 at 96 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston, died two days later.
1890 Catherine Hayes was born at 10h0m a.m. on Wednesday, September 3 at 88 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston to Mary Hayes m.s. Kennedy and Michael Hayes, Coal Miner who married on April 25, 1889 at Camlachie, Glasgow. Her birth was registered No.287 at Shettleston on the following day by Michael Hayes, Father.
1891 April 5 The family were living at 88 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston. (single house)
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Status Birthplace Michael Hayes Head Mar 27 Coal Miner Emp'd Lanarkshire, Shettleston Mary [Kennedy] Wife Mar 26 do., Glasgow Catherine do. Daur 7 mo do., Shettleston Catherine Kennedy Mother in law 60 Ireland
1891 James Hayes was born at 4h30m a.m. on Wednesday, November 11 at Eastmuir Street, Shettleston to Mary Hayes m.s. Kennedy and Michael Hayes, Coal Miner who married on April 25, 1889 at Camlachie, Glasgow. His birth was registered No.392 at Shettleston on November 13 by Michael Hayes, Father.
1895 Ellen Hayes was born at 8h0m p.m. on Sunday, October 27 at 96 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston to Mary Hayes m.s. Kennedy and Michael Hayes, Coal Miner who married on April 25, 1888 [sic] at Camlachie, Glasgow. Her birth was registered No.447 at Shettleston on October 29 by Michael Hayes, Father.
Sadly, Ellen did not live long.
1895 Ellen Hayes (Single) died at 0h30m p.m. on Tuesday, October 29 at 86 [sic] Eastmuir Street, Shettleston, age 2 days, of Debility as certified by R. Davidson, MBCM. Her parents are recorded as Michael Hayes, Coal Miner and Mary Hayes m.s. Kennedy. Her death was registered No.215 at Shettleston on the same day by Michael Hayes, Father.
1901 March 31 The family were living at 80 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston in a house with one windowed room. (5 families share this address.)
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Status Birthplace Michael Hayes Head Mar 38 Coal Miner Worker Lanarkshire, Shettleston 1 Mary do. Wife Mar 37 do. Wife do., Glasgow Catherine do. Daur Single 10 Scholar do., Shettleston James do. Son do. 9 do. do., Shettleston
1910 Mary Hayes, Married to Michael Hayes, Coal Miner, died at 2h a.m. on Sunday, June 5 at Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow, [usual residence blank,] age 47 years, of Phthisis Pulmonalis, as certified by John M. Henderson, MB. Her parents are recorded as Terrence Kennedy, Labourer and Catherine Kennedy m.s. McBride, both deceased. Her death was registered No.485 at Glasgow [Springburn District] on the following day by Michael Hayes, Widower, Gladstone Place, Shettleston.
Mary Hayes (age 47) was buried on June 7 in Dalbeth Common Ground, cause of death Consumption and a fee of 10/6d was paid.
1911 April 2 The family were living at 65 McNair Street, Shettleston in a house with one windowed room.
Rel. Age Mar. Occupation Status Birthplace Michael Hayes Head 49 Widr Coal Miner - Hewer Worker
(formerly)Lanarkshire, Shettleston 1 Catherine do. Daur 20 S Rope Worker Worker do., do. James do. Son 19 S Iron Dresser
General EngineeringWorker do., do.
Alexander Hayes was born on Wednesday, September 30, 1868 at Croftspar, Shettleston to Ellen Hooks (c1832 - 1902) and James Hayes, Coal Miner (c1830 - 1871). [See Section HS-5-1 for family background.]
Elizabeth Greer was born on Monday, May 23, 1870 at 83 Graigmark, Dalmellington, Ayrshire to Jane McMillan ( - ) and Thomas Greer, Coal Miner ( - ). [See Section GR-5-1 for family background.]
1890 On Wednesday, January 1, Alexander Hayes and Elizabeth Greer were married at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church after Publication according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.7 at Shettleston on January 4.
Alexander was a Bachelor, gave his age as 21, occupation Coal Miner and usual residence 114 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston. His parents are recorded as James Hayes, Coal Miner (deceased) and Helen Hayes m.s. Hooks.
Elizabeth was a Spinster, age 19, occupation Roperie Worker and usual residence Union Place, Shettleston. Her parents are recorded as Thomas Greer, Coal Miner and Jane Greer m.s. McMillan.
The celebrant was Joseph Van Hecke and the witnesses were John Hendry and Mary Greer [probably Elizabeth's twin sister].
Alexander and Elizabeth had the following children (that I know of) —
James born in 1893 at 37 Salisbury Place, Shettleston, last sighting 1911. Jeanie born in 1895 at Eastmuir Street, Shettleston, last sighting 1911. Thomas born in 1898 at 114 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston, last sighting 1911. Helen born in 1899 at 114 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston, last sighting 1911. Alexander Joseph born in 1901 at 114 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston and died in 1902, aged 4 months. which tallies with the 1911 census count.
1891 April 5 The family were living at 6 Chester Street, Shettleston in a house with one windowed room. (9 families share this address.)
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Status Birthplace Alexander Hayes Head Mar 23 Coal Miner Emp'd Lanarkshire, Glasgow 1 Elizabeth [Greer] Wife Mar 20 Ayrshire, Dalmellington Mary Greer Boarder Unm 20 Rope Worker do., do.
1893 James Hayes was born at 3h0m a.m. on Saturday, September 23 at 37 Salisbury Place, Shettleston to Elizabeth Hayes m.s. Greer and Alexander Hayes, Coal Miner who married on January 1, 1890 at Shettleston. His birth was registered No.397 at Shettleston on September 29 by Alexander Hayes, Father.
1895 Jeanie Greer Hayes was born at 9h45m p.m. on Saturday, September 14 at Eastmuir Street, Shettleston to Elizabeth Hayes m.s. Greer and Alexander Hayes, Coal Miner who married on January 1, 1890 at Shettleston. Her birth was registered No.388 at Shettleston on September 17 by Alexander Hayes, Father.
1898 Thomas Greer Hayes was born at 5h45m a.m. on Tuesday, July 19 at 114 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston to Elizabeth Hayes m.s. Greer and Alexander Hayes, Coal Miner who married on January 1, 1890 at Shettleston. His birth was registered No.360 at Shettleston on July 21 by Alexander Hayes, Father.
1899 Helen Hayes was born at 11h45m p.m. on Friday, December 1 at 114 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston to Elizabeth Hayes m.s. Greer and Alexander Hayes, Coal Miner who married on January 1, 1890 at Shettleston. Her birth was registered No.643 at Shettleston on December 6 by Alexander Hayes, Father.
1901 March 31 The family were living at 114 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston in a house with two windowed rooms. (This is the only family at this address.)
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Status Birthplace Alexander Hayes Head Mar 31 Coal Miner Worker Lanarkshire, Shettleston 2 Mrs. do. Wife do. 30 do. Wife Ayrshire, Craigmark James do. Son 7 Lanarkshire, Shettleston Jane do. Daur 5 do., do. Thomas do. Son 2 do., do. Ellen do. Daur 1 do., do. Thomas Greer Father in Law Widr 67 Formerly Coal Miner Ireland Edward do. Boarder ? 25 Coal Miner Worker Lanarkshire, Tollcross John Dourris do. do. 22 Blacksmith do. Lanarkshire, Baillieston
1901 Alexander Joseph Hayes was born at 9h0m p.m. on Sunday, December 22 at 114 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston to Elizabeth Hayes m.s. Greer and Alexander Hayes, Coal Miner who married on January 1, 1890 at Shettleston. His birth was registered No.793 at Shettleston on December 24 by Alexander Hayes, Father.
Sadly, Alexander did not live long.
1902 Alexander Joseph Hayes (Single), died at 7h30m p.m. on Wednesday, April 30 at 114 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston, age 4 months, of Eclampsia [probably convulsions] after 1 day as certified by George Wilson, MBCM. His parents are recorded as Alexander Hayes, Coal Miner and Elizabeth Hayes m.s. Greer. His death was registered No.132 at Shettleston on the following day by Alexander Hayes, Father, Present.
1911 April 2 The family were living at 292 Main Street, Shettleston in a house with two windowed rooms.
Rel. Age Mar. Occupation Status Birthplace Alexander Hayes Head 41 Mar Coal Miner - Hewer Worker Shettleston, Lanarkshire 2 Elizabeth [Greer] Wife 40 Mar 21 - 5 - 4 Dalmellington, Ayrshire James do. Son 17 S Coal Miner - Hewer Worker Shettleston, Lanarkshire Jeanie do. Daur 15 S at home do., do. Thomas do. Son 12 School do., do. Ellen do. Daur 10 do. do., do. Alexander and Elizabeth had been married for 21 years and produced 5 children of whom 4 were still living, the exception being Alexander (1901 - 1902).
Owen Hayes was born on Tuesday, February 14, 1871 at Croftspar, Shettleston to Ellen Hooks (c1832 - 1902) and James Hayes, Coal Miner (c1830 - 1871). [See Section HS-5-1 for family background.]
Annie Watson was born on Friday, January 30, 1874 in Wishaw to Mary Connelly (1850 - ) and Edward Watson, Coalminer (c1849 - 1887). [See Section WS-6-1 for family background.]
1896 On Wednesday, April 8, Owen Hayes and Annie Watson were married at St. Paul's R.C. Church, Shettleston after Publication according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.32 at Shettleston on April 13.
Owen was a Bachelor, gave his age as 25, occupation Coal Miner and usual residence 29 McNair Street, Shettleston. His parents are recorded as James Hayes, Coal Miner (deceased) and Ellen Hayes m.s. Hooks.
Annie was a Spinster, age 22, occupation Power Loom Weaver and usual residence 97 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston. Her parents are recorded as Edward Watson, Coal Miner (deceased) and Mary Watson m.s. Connelly.
The celebrant was Patrick Gaule, R.C.C. and the witnesses were Henry Dulens and Ellen Watson [probably Annie's sister].
Owen and Annie had the following children (that I know of), all born in Shettleston —
Mary Josephine born in 1896 at 16 Meriane Terrace, last sighting 1911. Helen born in 1898 at 7 Helenvale Terrace, Eastmuir, last sighting 1911. Ann born in 1900 at 97 Eastmuir Street, last sighting 1911. Margaret Rita born in 1902 at 97 Eastmuir Street and died 10 weeks later. Elizabeth Philomena born in 1903 at 97 Eastmuir Street, last sighting 1911. James born in 1906 at 97 Eastmuir Street, last sighting 1911. Catherine born in 1908 at 315 Eastmuir, last sighting 1911.
1896 Mary Josephine Watson Hayes was born at 2h0m p.m. on Friday, December 25 at 16 Meriane Terrace, Shettleston to Annie Hayes m.s. Watson and Owen Hayes, Coal Miner who married on April 8, 1896 at Shettleston. Her birth was registered No.543 at Shettleston on December 30 by Owen Hayes, Father.
1898 Helen Winifred Hayes was born at 3h0m a.m. on Friday, September 23 at 7 Helenvale Terrace, Eastmuir, Shettleston to Annie Hayes m.s. Watson and Owen Hayes, Coal Miner who married on April 8, 1896 at Shettleston. Her birth was registered No.470 at Shettleston on the same day by Owen Hayes, Father, Present.
1900 Ann Maria Watson Hayes was born at 5h30m a.m. on Friday, September 14 at 97 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston to Ann Hayes m.s. Watson and Owen Hayes, Coal Miner who married on April 8, 1896 at Shettleston. Her birth was registered No.559 at Shettleston on September 17 by Owen Hayes, Father.
1901 March 31 The family were living at 97 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston in a house with one windowed room. (8 families share this address, including Annie's mother and several siblings.)
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Status Birthplace Owen Hayes Head Mar 30 Coal Miner Worker Lanarkshire, Shettleston 1 Ann [Watson] Wife do. 27 do., Wishaw Mary do. Daur 4 do., Shettleston Ellen do. Daur 2 do., do. Ann M do. Daur 6mo do., do. Daniel Mclaughlan Boarder S 25 Railway Surfaceman Worker Ireland 1
1902 Margaret Rita Hayes was born at 4h30m a.m. on Monday, October 13 at 97 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston to Ann Hayes m.s. Watson and Owen Hayes, Coal Miner who married on April 8, 1896 at Shettleston. Her birth was registered No.681 at Shettleston on the following day by Owen Hayes, Father.
Sadly, Margaret did not live long.
1902 Margaret Rita Hayes (Single), Found dead about 8h0m a.m. on Wednesday, December 17 at 97 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston, age 10 weeks, of Convulsions as certified by George Wilson, MBCM. Her parents are recorded as Owen Hayes, Coal Miner and Ann Hayes m.s. Watson. Her death was registered No.351 at Shettleston on the same day by Owen Hayes, Father.
There is no more information in the Register of Corrected Entries for the District of Shettleston in the County of Lanark, Vol.3, Page 139.
"The following report of result of a Precognition [Scots Law - preliminary examination of witnesses as to whether there is ground for prosecution] has been received touching the death of Margaret Rita Hayes registered under No.351 in the Register Book of Deaths for the Year 1902
Name, Age & Sex When & Where Died Cause of Death Margaret Rita
Hayes
Female
10 Weeks
(Single)1902 December
Seventeenth
between 6 + 8.45 am
97 Eastmuir Street
ShettlestonConvulsions
As cert. by
Dr George WilsonProcurator Fiscal's Office
Glasgow 30 Jany 1903
at ShettlestonCert. by W Young Procurator Fiscal Dep.
7th February 1903
M.D. Toner, RegistrarMargaret R. Hayes (age 2 months) was buried on December 18th in St. Peter's Cemetery, Dalbeth, cause of death Convulsions and a fee of 8/6d was paid. She is said to be the Daughter of the owner of the lair, 195, section 15W, with title number 4416. The grave was opened to a depth of 8 feet.
1903 Elizabeth Philomena Hayes was born at 10h0m p.m. on Tuesday, December 1 at 97 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston to Annie Hayes m.s. Watson and Owen Hayes, Coal Miner who married on April 8, 1896 at Shettleston. Her birth was registered No.866 at Shettleston on the following day by Owen Hayes, Father.
1906 James Joseph Hayes was born at 1h30m a.m. on Monday, March 12 at 97 Eastmuir Street, Shettleston to Annie Hayes m.s. Watson and Owen Hayes, Coal Miner who married on April 8, 1896 at Shettleston. His birth was registered No.214 at Shettleston on the same day by Owen Hayes, Father.
1908 Catherine Hayes was born at 10h30m p.m. on Sunday, June 7 at 315 Eastmuir, Shettleston to Ann Hayes m.s. Watson and Owen Hayes, Coal Miner who married on April 8, 1896 at Shettleston. Her birth was registered No.531 at Shettleston on June 13 by Owen Hayes, Father.
1911 April 2 The family were living at 315 Eastmuir [Street], Shettleston in a house with 3 windowed rooms.
Rel. Age Mar. Occupation Status Birthplace Owen Hayes Head 40 Mar Coal Miner Worker Lanark, Barony Parish 3 Ann [Watson] Wife 37 Mar 15 - 7 - 6 do., do. Mary do. Daur 14 School do., do. Helen do. do. 12 do. do., do. Ann do. do. 10 do. do., do. Lizzie do. do. 7 do. do., do. James do. Son 5 do. do., do. Catherine do. Daur 2 do., do. Daniel McGaughan Br 28 S Surfaceman - Railway Coy Worker Ireland Richard Hotchkiss Br 20 S Steel Moulder Worker Stirling, Falkirk Owen and Annie had been married for 15 years and produced 7 children of whom 6 were still living, the exception being Margaret Rita (1902). Annie seems to have forgotten that she was born in Wishaw.