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John Brownlee & Mary Barrie
in Wishaw, Lanarkshire, Scotland

John Brownlee born c1760 in Carluke Parish was married 27 August 1790[1] in Cambusnethan Parish to Mary Barrie (Barry) of Cambusnethan Parish. John Brownlee was a farmer[2].

They had issue:

1. James Brownlee, born circa 1807, in Wishawtoun, Cambusnethan Parish, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Married Elizabeth Somerville (Somervale[3], Sommerville[4]), born c1811 daughter of (?) Sommerville and Mary Reid (maiden surname Douglas). Elizabeth died at 4:40pm on 24 February 1874 at 113 Main Street Wishaw aged 63 years[5]. She had suffered with heart disease for a period of 5 years. Her son James Brownlie was the informant[6]. James Brownlee’s occupation has been recorded as a Miller, Carter and labourer in distillery[7]. James died of acute bronchitis at 3am on 7 February 1857 (aged 50) in Wishaw. Mary Brownlie his daughter aged 16 (possibly from Hertshank?) was present at his death and was the informant. He was buried at Carluke Churchyard[8]. There was a Mary Ann Reid born c1826 aged 15 staying with them at the 1841 census.

They had Issue:

1. John Brownlee born circa 1836[9], Wishawtoun Cambusnethan Parish in Lanarkshire Scotland.

2. Mary Brownlee, born 14 August 1837[10], Wishawtoun.  Baptised 3 September 1837[11], Wishawtoun. Died of Diarrhoea in Carluke (?) February 1838. Buried Carluke 21 February 1838.

3. Robert Brownlee, twin born 28 December 1840[12], baptised 7 March 1841[13], at Wishawtoun. Robert died in Carluke on 12 June 1841 and buried at Carluke Cemetery on 12 June 1841[14].

4. Mary Brownlee, twin born 28 December 1840[15], baptised 7 March 1841[16], at Wishawtoun.  Died 29 February 1920 at 103 Airbles Road, Motherwell, in Lanarkshire. Buried 3 March 1920 at Bent Cemetery (Lair NSL 24), Hamilton, in Lanarkshire.  Mary was married according to the (?) of the United Presbyterian Church at 113 Main Street Wishaw[17] on 12 December 1864[18] to Robert McCartney, Pitheadman and woodcutter, born 28 February 1842, baptised 20 March 1842, Ayr Ayrshire Scotland[19]. Died 18 January 1914 at 105 Airbles Road, Motherwell, in Lanarkshire.  Buried 20 January 1914 at Bent Cemetery (Lair NSL 24), Hamilton, Scotland. Robert was the son of Hugh McCartney, General Labourer or surface-man[20] and Jane[21] Pollock.  Hugh McCartney and Jane[22] Pollock married 15 April 1838 at Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland[23]. Marriage or banns also recorded on 27 April 1838 at Colyton, Ayrshire, Scotland[24]. Mary Brownlee was Robert’s second wife. His first wife was Jane Simpson, married 5 June 1863 in the manse at Old Monkland in Lanarkshire Scotland[25]. Witnesses at the marriage were (?) Crawford and Elizabeth Reid[26]. Robert and Mary lived at Smith’s Land, Hill Street Wishaw in 1881[27].

Robert McCartney and Jane Simpson had issue:

1. Hugh McCartney, born 3pm 15 January 1864 at Woodlands Cottage, Walkmill Road Old Monkland[28]. Hugh was married on 28 June 1889 at Neilson’s Square[29], Graham Street Wishaw after Banns according to the forms of the Church of Scotland to Jessie McCall born c1868. Jessie was the daughter of James McCall, coalminer and Margaret (or Mary) Ramsay. Duff MacDonald BD., a minister from Dalziel performed the marriage. Witnesses to the marriage were George Russell and Nellie Manson. Hugh died at 11:15am on 15 January 1902 at Douglas’ Land Park Street Wishaw[30]. His informant at death was John McCall his brother in law who lived at 19 King Street Wishaw. Hugh was a clerk at age 17[31] and an Engine Driver at the time of his death.

James Brownlee and Elizabeth Somerville also had:

5. James Brownlee, born 24 May 1846, Wishaw, Lanarkshire.  Occupation was Master Bricklayer. Died 26 June 1892[32] at Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown NSW in Australia. James died on the steps of the hospital from Chronic Ulcer of Duodenum, acute Peritonitis.  Buried in Presbyterian Section, Rookwood Cemetery, NSW, on 27 June 1892.  James was married by Reverend Robert Gibson on Tuesday 21 July 1874 at Partick East Presbyterian Church to Catherine (or Catharine) Bell Duncan, born 3 August 1854 in Edinburgh, Scotland, illegitimate daughter of Catharine Bell of Collessie Parish. Her father's name was not recorded. Catherine Bell Duncan's parents were Robert Duncan and Catharine Bell and their Banns of Marriage was recorded in Kennoway on 6 August 1833[33] after a regular proclamation and in Collessie on 9 August 1833[34]. Robert was said to have been a gardener at Edinburgh Castle although not verified. Catherine died 25 January 1934[35] at John Street, Leichhardt NSW, in Australia from a Cerebral Haemorrhage. For more information on the Duncan Bell families go to the following link DUNCAN/BELL

Travelled to New Zealand in c1880 and to Sydney, Australia aboard the Manapouri in c1884.

They had Issue:

1. Catherine Bell Brownlee, born 24 June 1875 at Smiths Land, Hill Street, Wishaw, Lanarkshire.  Died 30 October 1876 at 21 Portland Square, Hamilton, Scotland.  Buried 1 November 1876 at Bent Cemetery (Lair NSL 24) Hamilton.

2. James Brownlee, born 5 April 1877 at 21 Portland Square, Hamilton, Scotland.  Was a Milk Vendor and became a director of the Milk Board in Sydney, Australia.  He was a keen sailor (18 footers) and had trotters.  Died 22 August 1954.  Married Emily Borley, born 25 June 1883 at Tenterfield, N.S.W.  Emily was the daughter of William John Borley, Dairyman and Mary O’Neill.  Emily died 24 June 1959.

They had Issue:

1. Mary Irene Brownlee, born 5 February 1905[36] at John Street, Leichhardt, N.S.W., Australia. Died 1994. Married Reginald Joseph Dicks, born 17 March 1901 at Nymagee, N.S.W.  Died 8 July 1976.

They had Issue:

1. Irene Mae Dicks, born 24 May 1924.  Died 25 June 1986. Married Albert Moulding, born 21 July 1925.  They had no issue, but had stepchildren.

1. Stephen John Moulding, born 17 August 1951. Married Gloria Guymer, born 13 May 1952.

They had issue:

1. Andrew James Moulding, born 29 March 1980

2. David Craig Moulding, born 22 April 1982

3. Benjamin John Moulding, born 12 October 1985

4. Hannah Clare Moulding, born (?)

Irene Mae Dicks and Albert Moulding also had:

2. Geoffrey Phillip Moulding, born 25 April 1954. Married Annie McMahon, born 23 November 1953

They had issue:

1. Sophie Jean Moulding, born 13 November 1985

2. Rory (?) Moulding, born (?)

James Brownlee and Emily Borley also had:

2. James Brownlee, born 8 January 1907 at John Street, Leichhardt, N.S.W., Australia.  Occupation Butcher.  Died 14 June 1941.  Married Isabelle Louisa Larkins, born 12th June 1908.  Died 28 February 1975. Isabelle was the daughter of James Larkins and Eliza Tozer.

They had Issue:

1. Betty Irene Brownlee, born 3 November 1927 at Brennan Street, Leichhardt, N.S.W., Australia.  Died 7 December 1982.  Married 7 February 1948 to Percival John James Kelly, born 12 September 1919 at Cowra, N.S.W., son of Percival Kelly and Florence Ruby Delaney.

They had Issue:

1. John James Kelly, born 13 October 1949.

2. Margaret Irene Kelly, born 20 June 1956.  Married 9 November 1984 at Sydney to Ray Smith, born 14 July 1956 at Camperdown, N.S.W.

They had issue:

1. Michael James Brownlee Smith, born 28 February 1987

2. Christine Francis Wilson Smith, born 9 June 1988

James Brownlee and Emily Borley also had:

3. Emily Margaret Brownlee, born 25 August 1908 at Leichhardt, N.S.W. Passed away 25 April 1992 (or 24 April 1992). Married Frederick Roberts, born 27 September 1909, son of Frederick Roberts and Lillian Tei.  Frederick died as a Prisoner of War on 23 June 1945.

They had Issue:

1. Malcolm Frederick Roberts, born 9 October 1931 (twin).  Married 1st Patricia Scanlon.

They had Issue:

1. Kerry Louise Roberts, born 22 July 1960.

Kerry Louise Roberts had issue:

1. Natalie Carlson, born 10 September 1988

Malcolm Frederick Roberts Married 2nd on 24 August 1971 Thomson Mary Delaney, born 24 April 1943, died (?) April 1993, daughter of Thomson Mary Dickson and Trevor Delaney.

Emily Brownlee and Frederick Roberts also had:

2. Reginald James Roberts, 9 October 1931 (twin). Died 11 October 1931.

3. William Edward Roberts, born 22 August 1936. Married Valerie Collet, born 6 December 1938.

They had Issue:

1. Steven William Robert, born 12 November 1959.

2. Mark John Roberts, born 19 March 1962. Married Julie.

They had issue:

1. Emily (?) Roberts was born (?) 1997.

Emily Brownlee and Frederick Roberts also had:

4. John Allan Roberts, born 21 September 1940.  Married 1st Elaine Smith.

They had Issue:

1. Donna Lee Roberts, born 6 January 1962.

Had Issue:

1. Jessica Carly Roberts, born 25 June 1984.

John Allan Roberts and Elaine Smith also had:

1. Paul Roberts, born 2 September 1964.

John Allan Roberts married secondly on 5 September 1989 to Julia Diane Newling born 10 September 1964 in Cambridge, England

They had issue:

1. Daniel John Roberts, born 20 January 1990

James Brownlee and Emily Borley also had:

3. Alan Lynyard Brownlee, born 10 July 1910 at Leichhardt, N.S.W.  Died 6 July 1915.

4. Thomas Roy Brownlee, born 25 October 1912, at White Street, Leichhardt, N.S.W. Employed as a Meat Carter with State Abattoirs, Homebush, in N.S.W.  Married 1 April 1939 to Beryl Joyce Bennett, born 10 February 1918, died 198(?), daughter of John Bennett and Josephine Amelia Castle, born at Flood Street, Leichhardt, N.S.W.  Thomas died 25 April 1965 (or 1975?).

They had Issue:

1. Merle Anne Brownlee, born 8 February 1940.  Married George Gravis.

They had Issue:

1. Anthony Gravis, born 3 April 1962. Married 198(?)

They had issue:

1. Matthew Gravis

2. Daniel Gravis

Merle Anne Brownlee and George Gravis also had:

2. Lisa Gravis, born 2 May 1966.

3. Craig Gravis, born 16 December 1969. Married (?)

They had issue:

1. Joshua Gravis, born (?)

James Brownlee and Emily Borley also had:

5. William Robert Brownlee  (twin), born 19 September 1914 at White Street, Leichhardt, N.S.W.  Died 29 July 1995 Self-employed as a Milk Vendor.  No Issue.

6. Lila Jean Brownlee (twin), born 19 September 1914 at White Street, Leichhardt, N.S.W.  Baptised 6 January 1915.  Died 15 June 1915.

7. Marjorie (Marnie) May Brownlee, born 4 August 1916 at White Street, Leichhardt, N.S.W.  Died 28 July 1989 at Orange, NSW. Marjorie was cremated on 1 August 1989 at Canobolas Crematorium, Orange NSW. Service conducted by Reverend John Clarkson Minister Church of England Blayney Parish. Eulogy read by John Blackberry. Lesson read by Chris Coleman. Married 4 January 1947 William Sedrick Vagg, born 18 June 1909, died 26 October 1980.  William was cremated on 29 October 1989 at Canobolas Crematorium Orange. William was the son of George Vagg and Rose Playle.

They had Issue:

1. Maureen Anne Vagg, born 24 August 1951 at Darlinghurst, N.S.W.  Married 5 October 1974 at Annandale, N.S.W. to David Edward Coleman, born 12 September 1948 at Parramatta, N.S.W. Son of William John Coleman, born 13 January, 1910, died 26 June, 1987 & Evelyn Esther Whitehouse, born 7 September, 1912, died 30 June, 1973. 

They had Issue:

1. Scott William Coleman, born 12 November 1980 at Orange, N.S.W.  Baptised 4 January 1981. Scott married Emma at Orange on 21 January 2007.

They had issue:

1. Maddison Isabel Coleman born 26 October 2007 at "Baldabeen", Collarenebri 2833

Maureen Anne Vagg and David Edward Coleman also had:

2. Gavin James Coleman, born 24 December 1982 at Orange, N.S.W.  Baptised 27 February 1983. Godfather is Ian Edward Brownlee.

James Brownlee and Emily Borley also had:

5. Charles Frederick Brownlee, born 27 May 1918 at White Street, Leichhardt.  Died 5 July 1993 at hospital. Funeral service was held in the West Chapel of the Rookwood Crematorium on Wednesday, 7 July 1993 at 10am. Manning's Funerals carried out the funeral arrangements. Charles Frederick Brownlee married Olive Edith Luke, born 5 July 1920, died 30 October 1962.

They had Issue:

1. James Thomas Brownlee, born 24 November 1942.

2. Kenneth (Ken) John Brownlee, born 30 June 1944. Ken was recognised as a Life Member of Leichhardt Men’s Bowling Club in 2002 and his name appears on the honour board. Ken married Rhonda Margaret Smoker, born 22 December 1946. Rhonda was the daughter of (?) born (?) and (?) born (?). Rhonda was Treasurer of Leichhardt Women’s Bowling Club from 2001 to 2004. She won the Leichhardt Women’s Bowling Club Minor Championship 1995/6 and the Triples Championship in 2003 with partners, E. Byrne and J. Robinson. Her name appears on the club honour board in recognition of these achievements. Rhonda passed away on 12 June 2004.  Her funeral service was held in the South Chapel, Rookwood Crematorium, on Wednesday, 16 June 2004 at 10:45am. The representation of 550–600 people at the service gives testimony to her strong character and her loving nature. Son’s Raymond and Gregory gave testimonies, which showed the love and respect they had for their mother. Funeral directors were Mannings Funerals[37]. Kenneth passed away on 4th June 2009 at home. The Funeral Service is to be held in the South Chapel, Rookwood Crematorium on Wednesday, 10 June 2009 at 11:30 am. Funeral Directors are Mannings Funerals.

They had Issue:

1. Raymond Paul Brownlee[38], born 28 November 1964 at King George V Hospital Camperdown N.S.W. Has a Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Honours) from University of Technology, Sydney and a Graduate Diploma of Management and a Master of Business Administration from Deakin University. Ray became General Manager within Local Government at the age of 36. Married on 23 August 1986 at St Anthony’s Catholic Church, Summer Hill to Vesna Pavica Tomas, born 4 June 1964 in Osijek, Croatia. Vesna migrated to Australia with her family in 1969 and settled in Leichhardt. At their wedding reception, 300 guests attended at the Villa Rosa Reception Lounge at Leichhardt. The reception lounge was across the road from Leichhardt High School where Ray and Vesna first met. Vesna is the daughter of Ilkan Tomas born 15 August 1927 and Pavka Bijader born 3 December 1932.

They had issue:

1. Adam Kenneth Brownlee, was born on 10 August 1989 at Campbelltown Hospital. Adam attended Marist College, Penshurst and was Dux of Year 8 in 2003. He currently (2009) studies a combined Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Business degree at the University of Technology, Sydney. Adam’s middle name is in honour of his grandfather, Kenneth John Brownlee.

2. Emily Ann Brownlee, was born on 8 July 1992 at Hurstville Private Hospital. Emily attended (2004) St Joseph’s Primary School and currently (2009) attends St George Girl's High School. Emily was named after Rhonda Margaret Smoker’s grandmother Emily.

Kenneth John Brownlee and Rhonda Margaret Smoker also had:

2. Gary Robert Brownlee, born 28 October 1966 in Sydney. Married 28 August 1993 at Villa Maria Church, Hunters Hill to Rosie Gazivoda, born 10 August 1966 in Wollongong, daughter of Roza Kocovic born in Ulcinj Montenegro and Matthew Gazivoda born in Ulcinj Montenegro. Roza and Matthew were married 21 November 1962.

They had issue:

1. Kirsty Louise Brownlee, born 27 October 1994 at St Margaret’s Private Hospital, Darlinghurst.

2. Chloe Danielle Brownlee, born 11 August 1997 at Ryde Hospital.

Kenneth John Brownlee and Rhonda Margaret Smoker also had:

3. Gregory Darryl Brownlee, born 7 April 1971. Married (?) firstly on (?) to Tracy (?), born (?), daughter of (?) born (?) and (?) born (?). Divorced. Married (?) secondly to Leah (?), born (?), daughter of  (?) born (?) and (?) born (?).

Charles Brownlee and Olive Luke also had:

3. Wayne David Brownlee, born 4 August 1955.  Married firstly 10 July 1981 to Dorothy Louise Pope, born 11 August 1956, daughter of Leonard Pope, born (?) and Audrey Merle Fisher, born (?).

They had Issue:

1. Yasmine Brownlee, born 25 March 1981, at Townsville, Queensland.

2. Alex Hayden Brownlee, born 27 October 1982, at Townsville, Queensland.

Wayne David Brownlee married secondly Doreen (?), born (?), daughter of  (?) born (?) and (?) born(?).

James Brownlee and Emily Borley also had:

6. Nellie Elizabeth Brownlee, born 7 November 1923, at White Street, Leichhardt.  Died 7 December 1996. Married 19 January 1957 at Annandale, N.S.W. to Roy John Blackberry, born 10 October 1922, son of Roy James Blackberry, and Annie Taff. No Issue.

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James Brownlee and Catherine Bell Duncan also had:

3. Robert Duncan Brownlee, born 25 January 1879, at 52 Union Street, Hamilton, Scotland.  Married Annie Johnson, born 29 March 1877, daughter of William Arthur Johnson.   Annie Johnson was born in Cheshire, England and migrated to Australia with her parents.  She died 28 February 1960.  Robert started a box factory in Annandale around the turn of the century.  In 1908 he founded R. Brownlee & Co. Ltd. Sawmill at Ourimbah, N.S.W.  This Sawmill was taken over by his son Robert William Brownlee after his death on 27 October 1935[39].  He also had shares in Taylor Brothers and Brownlee boatshed at The Entrance, N.S.W., where he was involved in building and repairing boats for hire.  Robert Brownlee also shared an interest in trotters, with his brother, James Brownlee. EXPAND CHART

4. John Brownlee, born 19 March 1881 at Dunedin, New Zealand[40].  Migrated to Australia with parents in 1884.  Worked at R. Brownlee & Co. Ltd. at Ourimbah.  Married in 1908[41] (Marriage registered at Annandale) to Bertha May Franklin born at Petersham on 17 December 1887[42], died 14 July 1972 buried at Ronkana Cemetery.  Daughter of Joseph Franklin and Elizabeth A(nn?) Milner or Hilner[43]. Refer Marriage Certificate registered in Concord 1740/1880[44]. NB: Other siblings of Joseph Franklin and Elizabeth Ann Milner or Hilner were Alfred George Franklin born 1881 in Petersham[45], Lizzie Franklin born 1883 in Canterbury[46], and Mary A(nn) Franklin born 1889[47]. (There is an entry in the NSW Birth records, showing that a Joseph Franklin[48] was born to Joseph Franklin and Johanna (?) in 1849, along with two other siblings, Robert Franklin[49] born 1847 and James Franklin[50] born in 1856, who were both born to the same parents. Editor) EXPAND CHART

5. William Somerville Brownlee was born 12 June 1883 at Ravensbourne[51] (Rothesay)[52] Dunedin New Zealand.  Died 13 June 1960 at Leichhardt, NSW.  Worked as Boot maker, worked on sheep stations as a slushy (cleaned the shearing sheds), drove meat wagons for Riverstone Meat Works, worked on Glebe Island, worked for R. Brownlee & Co. Ltd. Sawmills at Ourimbah for 10 years (1917-1927) as a saw sharpener.  Married at “The Parsonage”, Wellington Street, Bondi by the Reverend Eustace Coplin Thomas. Witnesses were Elisabeth Lang and Mabel Thomas[53]. Married to Maria Bessie Chadwick born 19 April 1893, died 31 May 1981.  Maria was 2nd child of Edward Chadwick born in Kings County, Ireland circa 1859. Edward’s parents, Frederick and Julia Chadwick, were farmers. Edward had come to Australia in the 1880’s and was a van proprietor in Sydney. Edward married Elizabeth Ralph, born c1861 in Roscrea, Tipperary, Ireland. Edward and Elizabeth were married at St Phillips Church of England, Sydney by Rev. H. Izod Richards on 20 August 1890[54]. Elizabeth died on 14 November 1901 of Typhoid Fever[55], and after her death, Catherine Bell Brownlee, by now, a widower, looked after young Maria Bessie and William Edward Chadwick.  On 31 January 1905[56], Edward Chadwick suffered a fractured skull and passed away as a result of a collision between his van and a tram in Sydney. In his will[57], Catherine Bell Brownlee was sworn as Guardian of his children. It was through my grandmother’s love and inspiration that I developed an interest in the Brownlee family history. I remember spending many days and nights sitting with her as she told me stories of how it was when she was a child. I treasure those stories and without them, this book would not have been possible. I am also grateful to her for teaching me some qualities that have helped me through many personal challenges. They were persistence and perseverance. Her words still play in my head whenever I need them “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try and try again[58].” Thanks to her, I learned, that if you persist with your dream and never, ever, give up, no matter what is said against that dream, then that dream can be yours. King Robert the Bruce I was born at Lochmaben Castle in 1274. He was Knight and Overlord of Annandale. In 1306 he was crowned King of Scotland and henceforth tried to free Scotland from the English enemy. After being defeated at a battle, Bruce escaped and found a hideout in a cave. Hiding in a cave for three months, Bruce was at the lowest point of his life. He thought about leaving the country and never coming back. While waiting, he watched a spider building a web in the cave's entrance. The spider fell down time after time, but finally he succeeded with his web. So Bruce decided also to retry his fight and told his men: "If at first you don't succeed, try, try and try again". This comment was written into this history on 19 April 2004, while I was reflecting on the 111th anniversary of Grandma Brownlee’s birth - Ian Edward Brownlee, editor. EXPAND CHART

6. Elizabeth Mary Somerville Brownlee was born 30 July 1885[59] at John Street, Leichhardt, N.S.W. Lived in White Street, Annandale. Died 11 September 1973.  Married Edward Thomas Lang. EXPAND CHART

7. Thomas Duncan Brownlee, born 7 February 1888[60] at John Street, Leichhardt, N.S.W.  Died 1969.  Married Jessie Violet May Fraser, born 16 March 1886[61] at Hordern Street, Newtown, N.S.W.  Died 16 March 1962[62]. Jessie is the daughter of Adam Russell Fraser, a stonemason, born 1861 at Manly[63] and Virginia Christina Kidd[64] Murray, born 1862 at Shoalhaven, NSW. Adam and Virginia were married on 25 April 1883, at St Stephen’s Church in Newtown by Rev Robert Taylor[65]. They also had other children and their names were David Fraser born c1884 and Lilly Fraser born c1889. Adam Russell Fraser was the son of David Fraser, who was also a stonemason, and Margaret Russell. Virginia Kidd Murray was the daughter of James Kidd Murray, who possibly died in 1889[66]. James was a baker. Virginia’s mother was Sarah Mary Arnold. They also had other children as follows. James Murray born in 1860[67], Eliza E Murray born in 1861[68], Arthur J Murray born in 1863[69], Gladys L Murray born in 1865[70], Lillias A E Murray born in 1866[71] and Alfred E A S Murray born in 1868[72]. EXPAND CHART

8. Christina Brownlee, born 25 August 1890[73], John Street, Leichhardt, N.S.W. died 18 November 1957.  Married 6 January 1911[74] at Congregational Church, 141 Botany Street, Waterloo by the Reverend John Bickenham to Thomas George McMahon, butcher, born 17 February 1883[75] at Moss Vale, N.S.W., died  (Unknown). Thomas is the son of Nicholas Howard McMahon, farmer, and Mary Ann Bryan, home duties. Witnesses at marriage were Amelia Pettit (or Veltit) and Lizzie Field. EXPAND CHART

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[1] Cambusnethan Parochial Register 1634-1854 Marriages 27 August 1790.

[2] Parish of Cambusnethan Death Certificate James Brownlie Page 7 No 19, 7 February 1857.

[3] Somervale, Robert and Mary Brownlee’s birth Certificate. Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages, (Scotland) Act 1965, s 47 Certificate number 75983. 75981. Page 12 of Register 1841.

[4] Sommerville, on Mary Brownlee’s birth Certificate. Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Act 1965, s 47, Certificate No 75982 - page 160 (100) of Register 1837.

[5] Parish of Cambusnethan Death Certificate Elizabeth Brownlee Page 49 No 146, 24 February 1874.

[6] Parish of Cambusnethan Death Certificate Elizabeth Brownlee Page 49 No 146, 24 February 1874.

[7] Parish of Cambusnethan Death Certificate James Brownlie Page 7 No 19, 7 February 1857.

[8] Parish of Cambusnethan Death Certificate James Brownlie Page 7 No 19, 7 February 1857.

[9] 1841 Census Cambusnethan Parish – Wishawtoun. James Brownlee and Elizabeth Brownlee.

[10] Mary Brownlee’s birth Certificate Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Act 1965, s 47. Certificate number 75982. Page 160 (100) of Register 1837 Noted as their 2nd child.

[11] Cambusnethan IGI Record, batch number C116284. Source call number 1042968. Print out call number 6902213 fiche No. 3. Mary Brownlee’s birth Certificate. Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Act 1965, s 47 Certificate number 75982. Page 160 (100) of Register 1837. Noted as their 2nd child.

[12] Robert and Mary Brownlee’s birth Certificate. Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Act 1965, s 47 Certificate number 75983. 75981. Page 12 of Register 1841.

[13] Robert and Mary Brownlee’s birth Certificate. Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Act 1965, s 47 Certificate number 75983. 75981. Page 12 of Register 1841.

[14] Carluke Burial Records FR 856 1841.

[15] Robert and Mary Brownlee’s birth Certificate. Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Act 1965, s 47 Certificate number 75983. 75981. Page 12 of Register 1841.

[16] Cambusnethan IGI Record, batch number C116284. Source call number 1042968. Print out call number 6902213 fiche No. 3. Robert and Mary Brownlee’s birth Certificate. Registration of Births Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Act 1965, s 47 Certificate number 75983. 75981. Page 12 of Register 1841.

[17] Parish of Cambusnethan Marriage Certificate of Mary Brownlie and Robert McCartney Page 44 No 88 12 December 1864.

[18] Cambusnethan IGI Record, batch number M116281. Source call number 6035516.

[19] IGI Record, batch number C119634. Source call number 1041332. Print out call number 6900403

[20] Parish of Cambusnethan Marriage Certificate of Mary Brownlie and Robert McCartney Page 44 No 88 12 December 1864.

[21] Also referred to as Jean Pollock.

[22] Also referred to as Jean Pollock

[23] IGI Record, batch number M116054. Source call number 1041396, 1041397. Print out call number 6900416.

[24] IGI Record, batch number M115834. Source call number 1041336. Print out call number 6900405.

[25] IGI Record, batch number M116521. Source call number 6035516.

[26] Parish of Cambusnethan Marriage Certificate of Mary Brownlie and Robert McCartney Page 44 No 88 12 December 1864.

[27] 1881 Census Cambusnethan Parish. FHL Film 0203621 GRO Ref Volume EnumDist 16 Page 29. Ref 482657.

[28] Register of Births in the middle district of Old Monkland 1864 page 11 reference 32.

[29] Marriage Register for Cambusnethan Parish 1889 page 30 No 77.

[30] Parish of Cambusnethan Death Certificate for Hugh McCartney 1902 Page 8 No 22.

[31] 1881 Census Cambusnethan Parish. FHL Film 0203621 GRO Ref Volume EnumDist 16 Page 29. Ref 482657.

[32] NSW Death Certificate 9612/331

[33] Old Parochial Marriage Register in the Parish of Kennoway Fife dated 6 August 1833.

[34] Old Parochial Marriage Register in the Parish of Collossie Fife dated 9 August 1833.

[35] NSW Death Certificate 2907/715

[36] NSW Birth Certificate 14159/1905 – not on hand

[37] Death notice appearing in Daily Telegraph, on 14 June 2004 (Document in Biographies)

[38] Information on family of Raymond & Vesna Brownlee supplied by Vesna Brownlee

[39] Beyond the Veil. - Death Notice ‘Come to Tuggerah Lakes All the Year Round’ 2/11/1935 p.5

[40] NZ Birth Certificate 19 March 1881. No 2792. Place of registration Dunedin.

[41] NSW Births, Deaths & Marriages 7187/1908

[42] NSW Births, Deaths & Marriages 6245/1887

[43] NSW Births, Deaths & Marriages 1740/1880

[44] NSW Births, Deaths & Marriages 1740/1880

[45] NSW Births, Deaths & Marriages 5240/1881

[46] NSW Births, Deaths & Marriages 6032/1883

[47] NSW Births, Deaths & Marriages 6255/1889

[48] NSW Births, Deaths & Marriages V18491481 66/1849 and V18491492 145/1849.

[49] NSW Births, Deaths & Marriages V18472531 64/1847.

[50] NSW Births, Deaths & Marriages V1856621 144/1856.

[51] NSW Birth Certificate for Edward James Brownlee registered in Annandale No 636 dated 6 February 1915.

[52] NZ Birth Certificate No 2790. Place of registration Dunedin.

[53] NSW Certificate of Marriage No. B99207.

[54] NSW Marriage Certificate 112145/73. Number in register 1148.

[55] NSW Death Certificate 15037/263.

[56] NSW Death Certificate 421/390.

[57] Probate of Edward Chadwick, case 33318. Notice in SMH on 4 February 1905.

[58] Legend of King Robert the Bruce I.

[59] NSW Birth Certificate 5084/1885 – not on hand

[60] NSW Birth Certificate 4924/1888 – not on hand

[61] Birth register 86 08467.

[62] Informed by June Dolores Peterson 19 November 2003.

[63] Birth Certificate Register No. 4089.

[64] Family legend says that there is a connection to Captain Kidd.

[65] Marriage register 2666 page 115.

[66] Death Certificate, Reg. No. 89 04376. James K Murray. Father John. Mother Christina.

[67] Birth Register 12223.

[68] Birth Register 12909.

[69] Birth Register 5910.

[70] Birth Register 2788.

[71] Birth Register 2835.

[72] Birth Register 2917.

[73] Certificate of particulars of birth. Application No. 5887/57 (18770/1890)

[74] Certificate of Marriage N0. B39334. No. 61c in ministers register.

[75] Certificate of an entry in register of births. Entry No. 14062/83. NB Not full certificate.