Henry Forgie
My Great Grandfather
1856 to November, 25, 1925
Henry Forgie was born in 1856 in Newarthill, Lanarkshire.
To William and Mary Forgie (Nee Cherry)
He married Grace Brady who was born in Scotland in 1859
Marriage Ref.No. 1877 479/2 30
3rd May 1877 Falkirk East Manse Banns -
Church of Scotland
Henry Forgie, Miner, Bachelor, 21 years, Slammanan
Grace Brady, Domestic servant, Spinster, 19 years, Limerigg,
Slamman
Married by William Begg, Minister
Witnesses Henry C Begg & Kate Euans Begg
Both Henry & Grace made their marks rather than signing their
names.
Their
children
William Born in 1877
Grace 1879 to 1927.
Mary ????
Peter
1889 to 1952
Hope 1891 to 1972
Henry 1897 to 1956
Hugh 1898 to February 24, 1957
Helen (Need
information)
Ann was living in Drumheller in 1991
Alec
Elizabeth Born in 1908 in Scotland
Geanie Hardy Mcpherson
June 9, 1903 to May 5, 1933 (My
Grandmother)
.
According to the 1881 census Henry and Grace and 2 children (William and Grace) were living with a John Smith and his wife at Whitburn, Midlothian.
Henry died November, 25, 1925 at 117 Standburn Muiravonside.
Cause: Acute influenza, pneumonia 5 days.
Registered by Peter Forgie (son) December 25, 1925.