Agnes Brodie Hart (1915-1993)

Agnes Brodie Hart , daughter of David Brodie (1896-1944) and Christina Hunter Brodie (1897-1935), was born on the 20th July 1915. At the point of her birth, David and Christina were not married and hence Agnes was born Agnes Hunter. Her parents did however marry shortly after her birth on 12th January 1916.

The father of Agnes and his immediate ancestors were born in Broughty Ferry, Dundee and are the only known family members described in this site to have origins in this area. Once a productive close-knit fishing village until technology changes led to a loss of competitiveness and hence key markets, Broughty Ferry developed into a popular holiday resort in the early 20th century - referred to as "The Brighton of the North". More detailed information regarding the Brodie and Hunter families from Dundee is available in the Special Items Section of this site.

Agnes was to lose her mother early in her life with Christina dying from cancer in 1935, aged only 37. Agnes was the Informant. Christina had lived latterly at 45 High Street in Paisley which is at the corner and head of New Street. Much earlier in 1665, this was the site of the Paisley Meal Market - a market where cereal was sold.

	The Corner of New Street and High Street in Paisley - Home to a Young Agnes

Agnes married Peter McGlinn (1915-1997) aged just 16 on the 2nd July 1932 at the St Mirin's Chapel in Paisley. Her address at this time was 122 George Street in Paisley. By co-incidence given the course of the later life of Agnes, a Mrs Hart who was a midwife had also lived at this same address much earlier in 1848.

	A Mrs Hart Residing at 122 George Street, Paisley in 1848.

	Marriage of 16 Year old Agnes and Peter McGlinn in 1932.

Agnes was to later re-marry, this time to William Devine Hart (1918-1994). Agnes ultimately had 3 daughters and 2 sons who all were to live and raise their own families in Paisley. Agnes also reportedly had a still-born son with a weight approaching 17 pounds - in fact all of the children were unusually large at birth.

Agnes was a keen fan of the 1970's Saturday afternoon Wrestling programmes which boasted such iconic athletes as 'Giant Haystacks' and 'Big Daddy', to the amusement of her family. Agnes and William often holidayed at the scenic and still popular caravan park in Weymss Bay which is perched high on wooded slopes and overlooks the Firth of Clyde.

	Firth of Clyde view from Weymss Bay Caravan park		15th Century Broughty Castle

Agnes passed away after a period of ill health on 26th October 1993.

     Family Tree Summary

Forename	Surname	Born	Died	Cause of Death
Agnes	Hunter Brodie McGlinn Hart	20/07/1915, Paisley	26/10/1993, Paisley	Heart Failure