John was born on October 17, 1860, in Eastmuir, Shettleston to Ellen Connelly (c1826 - 1896) and Patrick Reynolds (c1826 - 1882). [See Section RS-5-1 for family background.]
Ellen was (probably) born on November 19, 1862 at Omoa Iron Works, Cleland to Sarah Ann McLean (c1836 - 1867) and Daniel McVey (c1833 - 1875). [See Section MV-5-1 for (probable) family background.]
1888 On Friday, May 11 John Reynolds and Ellen McVey were married at the R.C. Chapel, Cleland [St Mary's], Shotts Parish after Banns according to the Forms of the R.C. Church. The marriage was registered No.12 at Cleland, West District of Shotts on May 15.
John was a Bachelor, gave his age as 26 [he was 27½], occupation Coalminer and usual residence Cleland, Shotts Parish. His parents are recorded as Patrick Reynolds, Coalminer (deceased) and Ellen Reynolds m.s. Connolly.
Ellen was a Spinster, age 25, occupation Brickfield Worker and usual residence Omoa Square, Shotts Parish. Her parents are recorded as Daniel McVey, Coalminer and Helen McVey, m.s. McKillop, both deceased. [Which confuses me no end as I have found only one Ellen McVey in Shotts who comes anywhere near fitting the bill and her birth certificate gives her mother as Sarah Ann McLean. I have failed to find her death registration in Scotland.]
The celebrant was John Hughes and the witnesses were Joseph Reynolds and Ellen McDermott, who married in 1890.
All parties signed the official documents (rather than made their marks).
John and Ellen had the following children (that I know of) —
Elizabeth born in 1889 in Cleland, married Francis Mellon in 1909, last sighting 1911. Patrick born in 1890 in Omoa Square, last sighting 1891. Francis born in 1892 in Omoa Square, married Bridget McBrearty in 1922, last sighting 1928. Catherine born in 1895 in Omoa Square, and died in 1907. (John had further children with his second wife Annie McDermott.)
1889 Elizabeth Reynolds was born at 8h0m p.m. on Friday, March 1 at McAuley's Land, Cleland, Shotts Parish to Ellen Reynolds m.s. McVey and John Reynolds, Coalminer who married on 1888 May 11 at Cleland. Her birth was registered No.25 at Cleland (West District of Shotts) on March 15 by John Reynolds, Father.
Elizabeth married Francis Mellon in 1910.
1890 Patrick Reynolds was born at 3h30m a.m. on Tuesday, October 7 at 71 Omoa Square, Shotts Parish to Ellen Reynolds m.s. McVey and John Reynolds, Coalminer who married on May 11, 1888 at Cleland, Shotts Parish. His birth was registered No.107 at Cleland (West District of Shotts) on October 27 by John Reynolds, Father.
1891 April 5 The family were living in a one-roomed house at 71 Omoa Square.
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Birthplace John Reynolds Head Mar 30 Coal Miner Lanarkshire, Eastmuir Helen Wife Mar 27 do., Shotts Elizabeth Daur 2 do., Shotts Patrick McVay Boarder Widr 60 Coal Miner Ireland Francis Reynolds Son 6 mo Lanarkshire, Shotts I wonder why Patrick has become Francis. The real Francis was not born until 1892.
The boarder, Patrick McVay might be an uncle of Ellen's, as the 1881 Census shows Patrick McVey aged 50, living with his widowed sister-in-law Ann McVey [second wife of Daniel McVey whose first wife was Sarah McLean], a nephew and sundry nieces including one named Ellen.
1892 Francis Reynolds was born at 10h0m p.m. on Saturday, October 29 at 60 Omoa Square, Shotts Parish to Ellen Reynolds m.s. McVey and John Reynolds, Coal Miner who married on May 11, 1888 at Cleland, Shotts Parish. His birth was registered No.124 at Cleland (West District of Shotts) on November 15 by John Reynolds, Father.
Francis married Bridget McBrearty in 1922.
1895 Catherine Reynolds was born at 1h30m a.m. on Friday, May 10 at 28 Omoa Square, Cleland to Ellen Reynolds m.s. McVey and John Reynolds, Coalminer who married on May 11, 1888 at Cleland. Her birth was registered No.67 at Cleland (West District of Shotts) on May 29 by Ellen Reynolds, Mother.
1901 March 31 At this date, John was a widower, a boarder with his brother in law Robert Kelly (Jane is missing) at 54 Omoa Square; Elizabeth (12) was living with her presumed step-grandmother Ann McVey at 61 Omoa Square; Patrick (10), Francis (7) and Catherine (5) are all missing.
I have been unable to find Ellen's death in the index. There are two Ellens and a Helen Reynolds deaths in Edinburgh but the ages are a bit out.
1907 Catherine Reynolds (Single) died at 10h40m p.m. on Tuesday, January 22 at Omoa Square, West District of Shotts, age 11 years, of Pulmonary Phthisis as certified by A.A. Carruthers, MBChB. Her parents are recorded as John Reynolds, Coalminer and Ellen Reynolds m.s. McVey (deceased). Her death was registered No.9 at Cleland on the following day by John Reynolds, Father, Present.
Annie McDermott was born about 1868 in Ireland to Ellen Tonner (c1849 - ) and Hugh McDermott, Coal Miner (c1845 - 1910). [See Section MD-5-1 for family background.]
Annie's sister Rosina married Francis Reynolds in 1889 and Ellen married Joseph Reynolds in 1890.
1901 On Friday, December 6 John Reynolds and Annie McDermott were married at the RC Chapel, Cleland [St Mary's] after Banns & Publication according to the Forms of the R.C. Church. The marriage was registered No.31 at Cleland, West District of Shotts on December 9.
John was a Widower, gave his age as 39 [he was 41], occupation Coalminer and usual residence as Omoa Square, West District of Shotts. His parents are recorded as Patrick Reynolds, Coalminer and Ellen Reynolds m.s. Connolly, both deceased.
Annie was a Widow, gave her age as 35 and usual residence [Cleland] Pottery Buildings, Parish of Holytown. Her parents are recorded as Hugh McDermott, Coalminer and Ellen McDermott, m.s. McInnes. [I don't know where that came from, every other McDermott reference has Ellen's maiden name as Ton(n)er.]
The celebrant was Fr. Patrick Haskett and the witnesses were James McGlinchey [possibly the boarder (along with John) with Robert and Jane Kelly in the 1901 census] and Mary Ann Smyth [probably John's 16 year old niece].
All parties signed the official documents (rather than made their marks).
I note that on this page of the register, both marriages feature widows and in neither case are the previous spouses' surnames mentioned.
John & Annie had the following children (that I know of), all born in Shotts Parish —
Annie born in 1902, last sighting 1911. Patrick born in 1904 at Omoa Square, last sighting 1940. Hugh born in 1906 at Omoa Road, last sighting 1911. Sarah born in 1908 at Omoa Square, Cleland and married James Moran in 1930. which tallies with the 1911 census.
1902 Annie Reynolds was born at 9h30m a.m. on Sunday, September 21 at Pottery Buildings, Cleland, District of Holytown to Annie Reynolds, previously Brady m.s. McDiarmid and John Reynolds, Coalminer who married on December 6 at Cleland, Shotts. Her birth was registered No.558 at Holytown on October 11 by John Reynolds, Father, Present.
Pottery Building, Cleland registered in Holytown? The district boundary was the Tillan Burn which runs just west of Omoa Square. Cleland Pottery (1895 - 1911 or 14) was on the west bank of the burn, therefore in Holytown District despite being much closer to Cleland than to Holytown.
1904 Patrick Reynolds was born at 8h30m p.m. on Friday, April 22 at 105½ Omoa Square, West District of Shotts to Annie Reynolds m.s. McDermott and John Reynolds, Coalminer who married on December 6, 1902 [sic] at Cleland, West District of Shotts. His birth was registered No.46 at Cleland on April 25 by John Reynolds, Father, Present.
1906 Hugh Reynolds was born at 3h5m a.m. on Tuesday, October 16 at 135 Omoa Road, West District of Shotts to Annie Reynolds m.s. McDermott and John Reynolds, Coalminer who married on December 6, 1901 in the West District of Shotts. His birth was registered No.136 at Cleland on October 27 by John Reynolds, Father, Present.
1908 Sarah Reynolds was born at 11h0m p.m. on Monday, June 15 at 142 Omoa Square, Cleland to Annie Reynolds m.s. McDermott and John Reynolds, Coalminer who married on December 6, 1901 at Cleland. Her birth was registered No.103 at Cleland on July 3 by John Reynolds, Father, Present.
Also registered at Cleland, No.104 on July 8 was Catherine Reynolds, daughter of Ellen McDermott and Joseph Reynolds and No.114 on August 3 was Roseanna Reynolds, daughter of Rosina McDermott and Francis Reynolds.
Sarah married James Moran in 1930 in Cleland.
1909 On Friday, December 31, Francis Mellon and Elizabeth Reynolds were married at the Roman Catholic Chapel, Cleland [St. Mary's] after Banns and Publication according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.5 at Cleland on January 3.
[All of the early registrations in the book have been re-dated as February 16, I know not the reason why.]
Francis was a Widower, gave his age as 37, occupation Pottery Worker and usual residence 37 Omoa Road, Cleland. His parents are recorded as Patrick Mellon, Barber and Bridget Mellon m.s. Kane, both deceased.
Elizabeth was a Spinster, age 20, no occupation recorded and usual residence Omoa Square, Cleland. Her parents are recorded as John Reynolds, Coalminer and Ellen Reynolds m.s. McVey.
The celebrant was Peter Murray and the witnesses were William Kelly and Ellen Reynolds [possibly cousins of Elizabeth].
1911 April 2 The family were living at 5 Huttonridge, Cleland in a house with 2 windowed rooms.
Rel. Age Mar. Occupation Status Birthplace John Reynolds Head 53 Mar Coal Miner Hewer Worker Lanark, Shettleston 1 Annie [McDermott] Wife 43 Mar 9 - 4 - 4 Ireland Francis do. Son 18 S Coal Miner Hewer Worker Lanark, Shotts Mary Brady Step-Daur 14 do., do. Annie Reynolds Daur 8 School Lanark, Shotts Patrick do. Son 6 School Lanark, do. Hugh do. Son 4 School Lanark, do. Sarah do. Daur 2 Lanark, do. John & Annie had been married for 9 years and produced 4 children, all of whom were still living.
Annie's other children from her first marriage, Bernard and Ellen (Brady), were with their maternal grandmother somewhere in Cleland village.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth and Francis (Mellon) were living at 67 Omoa Road in a house with 2 windowed rooms.
Rel. Age Mar. Occupation Status Birthplace Francis Mellon Head 38 Mar Pottery Kilnsman Worker Lanark, Glasgow 2 Elizabeth [Reynolds] Wife 22 Mar 1 - None do., Shotts Francis do. Son 18 S Steam Cranesman Worker do., Glasgow
1916 John Reynolds, Coal Miner, married to 1. Ellen McVey, 2. Annie McDermott died at 3h20m a.m. on Saturday, April 22 at Cross-Gates, Cleland, age 54 years [he was 55½], of Pulmonary Tuberculosis after ? [sic] months, as certified by Geo. Hugh Logan MBChB. His parents are recorded as Patrick Reynolds, Coal Miner and Helen Reynolds m.s. Connelly, both deceased. His death was registered No.21 at Cleland on the same day by Annie Reynolds, Widow, Present.
1922 On Friday, December 29 Francis Reynolds and Bridget McBrearty were married at St. Mary's Chapel, Paisley after Publication according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.620 at Paisley on the following day.
Francis was a Bachelor, age 30, occupation Coal Miner and usual residence Omoa Road, Cleland. His parents are recorded as John Reynolds, Coal Miner and Helen Reynolds m.s. McVey, both deceased.
Bridget was a Spinster, age 27, occupation Threadmill Worker and usual residence 28 Newton Street, Paisley. Her parents are recorded as Patrick McBrearty, Mason's Labourer (deceased) and Annie McBrearty, m.s. Hannan.
The celebrant was William Davidson, R.C. Rector of St. Mary's, Paisley and the witnesses were Francis Mellon, Omoa Road, Cleland [possibly the husband of Francis's sister Elizabeth] and Susan McBrearty, 28 Newton Street, Paisley [probably Bridget's sister].
[See BY-6-1 for McBrearty family background.]
1925 Annie Hannan Reynolds was born at 11h0m a.m. on Saturday, January 31 at 77 Biggar Road, Cleland to Bridget Reynolds m.s. McBrearty and Francis Reynolds, Coal Miner who married on December 29, 1922 at Paisley. Her birth was registered No.14 at Cleland on February 3 by Francis Reynolds, Father, Present.
1926 Helen McVey Reynolds was born at 11h15m a.m. on Monday, August 9 at 77 Biggar Road, Cleland to Bridget Reynolds m.s. McBrearty and Francis Reynolds, Coal Miner who married on December 29, 1922 at Paisley. Her birth was registered No.102 at Cleland on the same day by Francis Reynolds, Father, Present.
1928 Mary McBrearty Reynolds was born at 2h0m p.m. on Monday, February 20 at 17 Auchinlea, Cleland to Bridget Reynolds m.s. McBrearty and Francis Reynolds, Coal Miner who married on December 29, 1922 at Paisley. Her birth was registered No.12 at Cleland on the same day by Francis Reynolds, Father, Present.
1930 On Friday, April 25, James Moran and Sarah Reynolds were married at St. Mary's Chapel, Cleland after Publication according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.4 at Cleland on the following day.
James was a Bachelor, gave his age as 29, occupation Coal Miner and usual residence 19 Biggar Road, Cleland. His parents are recorded as Edward Moran, Coal Miner and Ellen Moran m.s. Brennan (deceased).
Sarah was a Spinster, age 21, occupation Motor Bus Conductor and usual residence 16 Fraser Street, Cleland. Her parents are recorded as John Reynolds, Coalminer (deceased) and Annie Reynolds m.s. McDermott.
The celebrant was Patrick A. McCarthy, St. Mary's R.C. Church, Cleland and the witnesses were James Carroll, 36 Fraser Street, Cleland and Annie Reynolds [probably Sarah's sister], 16 Fraser Street, Cleland.
1940 Annie Reynolds, Widow of (1) Thomas Brady, Coal Cutting Machineman, (2) John Reynolds, Coal Miner (Hewer), died at 10h50m a.m. on Tuesday, November 19 at 16 Fraser Street, Cleland, age 70 years [she was probably 73 if her age in 1871 is to be believed], of Acute Bronchitis after 7 days, as certified by P.G. Duff, LRCPE, LRCSE, LRFPSG. Her parents are recorded as Hugh McDermott, Coal Miner and Helen McDermott m.s. Toner, both deceased. Her death was registered No.113 at Cleland on the same day by Patrick Reynolds, Son.