Doing my own family history it would appear that the majority of men who came to Coatbridge from Ireland worked as Tube Workers. This information must be greatly appreciated by his descendants. Keep up the good work
Anne Richardson, COATBRIDGE, 22/04/2021 11:02AM
I was always told that my great (maybe) great grandad was killed in the First World War and that his name was on the local cenotaph. The name of his wife (Miller) makes me think that this may be the same person as my brother has Miller as one of his names.
Maureen O’Rourke, Coatbridge, 21/04/2021 1:26PM
My grandmother was Jane born the day my great grandfather died her first born was My mother Florence o'Rourke married William Bell from Bargeddie
JANETTE MCLAUGHLAN , COATBRIDGE , 05/12/2019 10:51PM
Joseph o'Rourke was my great grandfather i have the scroll that was sent to his family still in tube with a penny red stamp on it it was handed down to my son by my late father.
Joseph Mc bride , Coatbridge , 22/02/2019 10:01PM
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Last update: 9th November 2018
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Last update: 9th November 2018
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14.1 This website is owned and operated by Steven Buick.
14.2The domain name coatbridgeandthegreatwar.com is owned by John McCann.
14.3 You can contact us:
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