McCartney page 4

 McCartney page 4 by ric gustafson

Right before Jim McCartney turned 40, he met 31 year old Mary Mohin. Mary was Catholic. Jim was Protestant. They were married in April 1941. James Paul McCartney was born June 18 1942. Even though Paul was his middle name, he always went by Paul. 

Paul's first home was 10 Sunbury Road Anfield. In Jan 1944, Mary had a second son. His name was Peter Michael. At age 4, Paul and his family moved to 72 Western Ave. By six or seven, Paul already had a clear and strong singing voice. 

In 1955, the McCartney family moved to 20 Forthlin Road Allerton. At the time, the area was considered middle class. The family was excited. The house had an inside toilet. 

On October 31 1956, tragedy struck. Mary McCartney died from breast cancer. She was 47. Now Jim had to raise two boys by himself. He created a house full of laughter and music.

research help: ' Paul McCartney the Life' by Philip Norman

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric