The burial of Johannis Brough is listed in the parish register of St. Michael's, Macclesfield, Cheshire (FHL Film # 2105906, Item #3, p.156), which states that on 28 December 1728, "Johannes Brough de Mac. Forrest" was buried.
The Cheshire Index of Wills and Inventories (FHL Book # 942.7, B41c, p.40) lists the probated Administration and Inventory of John Brough, dated 15 April 1729. This document (FHL Film # 2127385, pages 319-324) stated that John was a "Yeoman" of "Wildboarclough (Wildboar Clough)" and that his wife was "Maria" or "Mary" of "Wildboarclough (Wildboar Clough)". Unfortunately, this document only mentioned that "Mary Brough" was John's "widow" and did not identify any of John's children or specify his genealogical relationship to any other individual.
The burial of Margaretta Brough is listed in the parish register of St. Michael's, Macclesfield, Cheshire (FHL Film # 2105906, Item #3, p.141), which states that on 29 June 1727, "Margaretta fia Johan Brough de Forrest" was buried.
The christening of Robert Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film's # 872641, 1040765 and 1040766), which states that he was christened on 9 January 1679 in Leek, Staffordshire, and that his parents were Edmund Brough and Mary.
The burial of Robert Brough is listed in the parish register of Bosley, Cheshire (FHL Film # 1941869, Item #14), which states that he was buried on 26 June 1731 as "Robertus Brough de Winkhill Seputlus frist arasimo Sexto Dio Junn Anna prodicto".
The burial of Robert Brough is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Bosley, Cheshire (FHL Film # 1655397, Item #3), which states that he was buried on 26 June 1731 as "Robertus Brough de Winknal Sepultus vicesimo Sects de Junn".
The "Will Admon" [Will Administration] of "Robert Brough" of "Wincle" is listed in the on-line "Cheshire Probate Records" as being dated in 1731, and states that he was a "Yeoman".
Robert Brough was murdered "between White Lee Farm and Hollinhall, in Heaton, near Meerbrook", in June 1731 by John Nadin, a disloyal servant. For further information about this murder, see:
http://www.broughfamily.org/history/brough_crimes_&_criminals.html
and
http://www/cheshireghostsandhauntings.org.uk/wincle/wincle.html.In April 2011, the following information was supplied to the RBFO from a family member living in England: "The Gentleman's Magazine gives an account of this murder and calls Robert Brough 'A substantial Cheshire farmer'. It also says at the end of the account that Mary was to be brought to trail and that John Naden (whom she led astray) was hung in chains on Gunn opposite the farmhouse and left there 'until his flesh falls from his bones' for Mary to see what she had brought to her husband and lover. It is also recorded locally that Mary lived and died alone in a little cottage on the edge of the Moors."
The burial of Mary Brough is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Bosley, Cheshire (FHL Film # 1655397), which states that she was buried on 21 September 1735 as "Mary Brough widow of Sutton, buried the twenty first day of September anno 1735".
The burial of Mary Brough is listed in the parish register of Bosley, Cheshire (FHL Film # 1941869), which states that she was buried on 21 September 1735 as "Maria Brough widow Vidua de Sutton, Sepulta vicesima primo die Septembur anna Domin 1735 who was wife to Robert Brough of Wincle who was murdered by John Nadin and buried here June 26, 1731".
Research Note: The IGI (via the LDS EXtraction Program) lists a Mary Dakin who was christened on 26 July 1699 as the daughter of John and Mary Dakin in Cauldon, Staffordshire. The traveling distance between Cauldon, Staffordshire, and Prestbury, Cheshire, is 25 miles.
The christening of Mary Brough is listed in the parish register of Prestbury (FHL Film # 2093600, Item #3), which states that she was christened on 28 July 1719 as the daughter of Robert Brough of Wincle.
In April 2011, Ann Brough Hind of England informed the RBFO that "Robert Brough and Mary Daken had three daughters: Mary, Alice and Elizabeth, and a son, Robert, who were named in Robert's will."
The christening of Alicia Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Book: 942.71/M1, Vol.27), which states that she was christened on 4 April 1721 in St. Michael, Macclesfield, Cheshire, and that her father was Roberti Brough.
The christening of Alicia Brough is listed in Family Search (via FHL Film # 2105906), which states that she was christened on 4 April 1721 in St. Michael, Macclesfield, Cheshire, as the daughter of Roberti Brough.
The christening of Alice Brough is listed in the New Family Search (via the LDS Extraction Program).
In April 2011, Ann Brough Hind of England informed the RBFO that "Robert Brough and Mary Daken had three daughters: Mary, Alice and Elizabeth, and a son, Robert, who were named in Robert's will."
In April 2011, Ann Brough Hind of England informed the RBFO that "Robert Brough and Mary Daken had three daughters: Mary, Alice and Elizabeth, and a son, Robert, who were named in Robert's will."
The christening of Aimes Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Book: 942.71/M1, Vol.27), which states that she was christened on 19 April 1724 in St. Michael, Macclesfield, Cheshire, and that her father was Roberti Brough.
The christening of Eliza Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Book: 942.71/M1, Vol.27), which states that she was christened on 11 January 1726 in St. Michael, Macclesfield, Cheshire, and that her father was Roberti Brough.
The christening of Eliza Brough is listed in Family Search (via FHL Film # 2105906), which states that she was christened on 11 January 1726 in St. Michael, Macclesfield, Cheshire, as the daughter of Roberti Brough.
In April 2011, Ann Brough Hind of England informed the RBFO that "Robert Brough and Mary Daken had three daughters: Mary, Alice and Elizabeth, and a son, Robert, who were named in Robert's will."
The christening of Edmund Brough is listed in the parish register of Leek (FHL Book # 942.46, B4pr, Volume 13, page 48), which states that he was christened on 28 April 1643 as the son of "Robt. and Annie Brough of Brownsword". Also, the christening of Edmund Broiugh is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film's # 872641, 1040765 and 1040766), which states that he was christened on 28 April 1643 in Leek, Staffordshire, and that his parents were Robt. Brough and Annie.
The christening of Edmund Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film's # 872641, 1040765 and 1040766), which states that he was christened on 18 March 1677 in Leek, Staffordshire, and that his parents were Edmund Brough and Mary.
Robert Brough was probably born about 1612 in Bosley, Cheshire. Unfortunately, the parish records of Bosley start in 1617 (see the Bishop's Transcript, FHL Film # 1655397, Item #3). However, it is interesting to note that Robert Brough's grandson, who was also named Robert Brough (b.1679), was murdered in 1731 at White Lee Farm, Wincle, Staffordshire, but his body was subsequently brought back to be buried alongside his Brough relatives in Bosley, Cheshire.
Robert Brough is listed in the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire (FHL Book # 942.46, B4pr, Volume 13) as "Rob. Brough of Brancott" in the christening of his first child, Joan Brough in 1636; as "Rob. Brough" in the christening of his second child, Anna Brough in 1639; and as "Robt. Brough" in the christening of his third child, Edmund Brough in 1643.
The burial of Robert Brough is listed in the parish register of Leek , Staffordshire (FHL Book # 942.46, B4pr, Volume 13, page 122), which states that he was buried on 28 February 1657 as "Robert Brough, of Branckot [or Broncott], in p. [parish of] Leeke".
Geographical Note: Broncott is within the parish of Alstonfield, as described on-line via Genuki as follows: "Alstonfield, or Alstonefield, is a village of well built houses, picturesquely seated on a western declivity above Dovedale, ten miles E of Leek.... and the [parish includes the] scattered districts of Broncott, Morredge Top...and some others, on the banks of the Manifold." The traveling distance between Alstonefield and Leek is about 13 miles.
Anne Wilson (Brough) is listed in the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire (FHL Book # 942.46, B4pr, Volume 13) as "Anne" (Brough) in the christening of her first child, Joan Brough in 1636; as "Anne Wilson of Brownsford" in the christening of her second child, Anna Brough in 1639; and as "Annie Brough of Brownsword" in the christening of her third child, Edmund Brough in 1643.
The burial of Anne Wilson is listed in the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire (FHL Book # 942.46, B4pr, Volume 13, page 181), which states that she was buried on 31 March 1669 as "Widow Brough, of Broncot".
The christening of Joan Brough is listed in the parish register of Leek (FHL Book # 942.46, B4pr, Volume 13, page 12), which states that she was christened on 18 May 1636 as the daughter of "Rob. and Anne Brough of Brancott". Also, the christening of Joan Brough Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film's # 872641, 1040765 and 1040766), which states that she was christened on 18 May 1636 in Leek, Staffordshire, and that her parents were Rob. Brough and Anne.
The christening of Anna Brough is listed in the parish register of Leek (FHL Book # 942.46, B4pr, Volume 13, page 31), which states that she was christened on 12 October 1639 as the daughter of "Anne Wilson of Brownsford and Rob. Brough". Also, the christening of Anna Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film's # 872641, 1040765 and 1040766), which states that she was christened on 12 October 1639 in Leek, Staffordshire, and that her parents were Rob. Brough and Anne Wilson.
The christening and burial of Ann Brough is listed in the IGI (via LDS Patron Submission), which states that she was christened on 12 October 1639 in Leek, Staffordshire, as the daughter of Robert Brough and Ann Wilson, and that she was buried on 18 January 1640.
The burial of Robert Brough is listed in the IGI (via LDS Patron submission--which was first contributed by Samuel R.Brough in 1928), and which lists his parents as Robert Brough and Anne Wilson.
Edmund (or Edmundi) Brough is mentioned as follows: The christening of Joanna Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, via FHL Film # 1655397, Item #3 --containing the Bishop's Transcript of Bosley), which states that she was christened on 28 December 1620 in Bosley, Cheshire, and that her father was Edmundi Brough.
Research Note: It is interesting to note that Robert Brough (b.abt. 1612) probably named his first son Edmund Brough (chr.1643) after his father, Edmund (or Edmundi) Brough (b.abt.1586).
The burial of Joanna Brough is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Bosley (FHL Film # 1655397, Item #3), which states that she was a "Widow" and was buried on 22 September 1677 in Bosley, Cheshire.
The christening of Joanna Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, via FHL Film # 1655397, Item #3 --containing the Bishop's Transcript of Bosley), which states that she was christened on 28 December 1620 in Bosley, Cheshire, and that her father was Edmundi Brough.
The birth and christening of Thomas Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 93886), which states that he was born on 20 August 1852 in Liverpool, and christened on 6 September 1852 in St. Peter, Liverpool, Lancashire, and that his parents were Robert Brough and Jane.
The christening of Thomas Brough is listed in the parish register of St. Peter's Church, Liverpool (FHL Film # 93886), which states that he was christened on 6 September 1852 as the son of Robert and Jane Brough of Kirkdale, and that Robert Brough was a French Polisher.
Death listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which lists this individual's name, year of death, and age at time of death (which was used to calculate an approximate birthdate).
Thomas Brough was a "French Polisher"--as listed on his 1888 marriage certificate. In the 1700's and 1800's, French polishing was a wood finishing technique that resulted in a very high gloss surface, with a deep colour and chatoyancy. In the Victorian era, French polishing was commonly used on Mahogany and other expensive woods, and was considered the best possible finish for fine furniture and string instruments such as pianos, lutes and guitars. However, the process was very labour intensive.
In the 1861 Census, Thomas Brough is listed as being about 8 years old (born about 1853), born in Cheshire, England (which appears to be a mistake possibly based on the fact that his father was born in Cheshire), and residing with his parents, Robert and Jane Brough, and siblings at: 12 Marty Street, Everton, Lancashire.
Person listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011).
Information on this individual was obtained from New Family Search (Feb.2011).
Person listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011).
Information on this individual was obtained from New Family Search (Feb.2011).
The specific death date of Elizabeth Ann Walker Brough--of 29 September 1887--is listed in the 1888 marriage certificate of Thomas Brough and Jane Wells.
Death listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which lists this individual's name, year of death, and age at time of death (which was used to calculate an approximate birthdate).
Birth listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011).
Death listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which states that Walter Charles Brough died in 1879 at "16 months" old (born about 1877/1878).
Birth listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011).
Death listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which states that Arthur Clarence Brough died in 1892 at 11 years old (born about 1881).
The birth and christening of Thomas Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 93886), which states that he was born on 20 August 1852 in Liverpool, and christened on 6 September 1852 in St. Peter, Liverpool, Lancashire, and that his parents were Robert Brough and Jane.
The christening of Thomas Brough is listed in the parish register of St. Peter's Church, Liverpool (FHL Film # 93886), which states that he was christened on 6 September 1852 as the son of Robert and Jane Brough of Kirkdale, and that Robert Brough was a French Polisher.
Death listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which lists this individual's name, year of death, and age at time of death (which was used to calculate an approximate birthdate).
Thomas Brough was a "French Polisher"--as listed on his 1888 marriage certificate. In the 1700's and 1800's, French polishing was a wood finishing technique that resulted in a very high gloss surface, with a deep colour and chatoyancy. In the Victorian era, French polishing was commonly used on Mahogany and other expensive woods, and was considered the best possible finish for fine furniture and string instruments such as pianos, lutes and guitars. However, the process was very labour intensive.
In the 1861 Census, Thomas Brough is listed as being about 8 years old (born about 1853), born in Cheshire, England (which appears to be a mistake possibly based on the fact that his father was born in Cheshire), and residing with his parents, Robert and Jane Brough, and siblings at: 12 Marty Street, Everton, Lancashire.
Person listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011).
Information on this individual was obtained from New Family Search (Feb.2011).
Person listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011).
Death listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which lists this individual's name, year of death, and age at time of death (which was used to calculate an approximate birthdate).
Birth listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011).
In the 1841 Census, Robert Brough is listed as being 25 years old (born about 1816), born in Cheshire, and residing with his parents, Thomas and Hannah Brough, and two siblings, in Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England.
In the 1861 Census, Robert Brough is listed as being about 46 years old (born about 1815), born in Cheshire, England, working as a "French Polisher", and residing with his wife, Jane, and their children at: 12 Marty Street, Everton, Lancashire.
The christening of Jane Brown is listed in the parish register of St. Peter's Church, Liverpool (FHL Film # 93876, ITem #1), which states that she was christened on 15 June 1825 as the daughter of Joseph and Mary Brown of Burlington Street, and that Joseph Brown as a Paver. Also, The christening of Jane Brough is listed in the IGI.
In the 1861 Census, Jane (Brough) is listed as being about 36 years old (born about 1825), born in Cheshire, England, and residing with her husband, Robert Brough, and their children at: 12 Marty Street, Everton, Lancashire.
In the 1871 Census, Jane (Brough) is listed as being about 44 years old (born about 1827), born in Liverpool, Lancashire, possible a "widow" (but difficult to read in the census--although her husband is not listed with her in the census) and working as a "Dress Maker", while residing with her children at: 16 Nicholson Street, Everton, Lancashire.
In the 1881 Census, Jane (Brough) is listed as being about 55 years old (born about 1826), born in Liverpool, Lancashire, a widow, working as a "Dressmaker", while residing with her son, Walter Brough, and two of her other children, at: 21 Queens Road, Everton, Lancashire.
The christening of Mary Jane Brough is listed in the parish register of St. Peter's Church, Liverpool (FHL Film # 93887), which states that she was christened on 3 April 1854 as the daughter of Robert and Jane Brough of Kirkdale, and that Robert was a French Polisher.
The christening of Mary Jane Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 93887).
In the 1861 Census, Mary Jane Brough is listed as being about 7 years old (born about 1854), born in Cheshire, England(which appears to be a mistake possibly based on the fact that his father was born in Cheshire), and residing with her parents, Robert and Jane Brough, and siblings at: 12 Marty Street, Everton, Lancashire.
The birth and christening of Walter Brough is listed in the parish register of St. Peter's Church, Liverpool (FHL Film # 93887), which states that he was born on 22 May 1856 and christened on 9 June 1856 as the son of Robert and Jane Brough of Kirkdale, and that Robert was a French Polisher.
The christening of Walter Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 93887).
In the 1861 Census, Walter Brough is listed as being about 4 years old (born about 1857), born in Cheshire, England (which appears to be a mistake possibly based on the fact that his father was born in Cheshire), and residing with his parents, Robert and Jane Brough, and siblings at: 12 Marty Street, Everton, Lancashire.
In the 1871 Census, Walter Brough is listed as being about 14 years old (born about 1857), born in Liverpool, Lancashire, working as a "Messenger", and residing with his mother, Jane Brough, and his siblings at: 16 Nicholson Street, Everton, Lancashire.
In the 1881 Census, Walter Brough is listed as being about 24 years old (born about 1857), born in Liverpool, Lancashire, unmarried and working as a "Clerk", while residing with his mother, Jane, and two of his siblings, at: 21 Queens Road, Everton, Lancashire.
The birth and christening of Robert Brough is listed in the parish register of St. Peter's Church, Liverpool (FHL Film # 93888), which states that he was born on 5 Julyl 1858 and christened on 30 August 1858 as the son of Robert and Jane Brough of Kirkdale, and that Robert was a French Polisher. Also, the christening of Robert Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 93887).
In the 1861 Census, Robert Brough is listed as being about 2 years old (born about 1859), born in Cheshire, England (which appears to be a mistake possibly based on the fact that his father was born in Cheshire), and residing with his parents, Robert and Jane Brough, and siblings at: 12 Marty Street, Everton, Lancashire.
In the 1871 Census, Robert Brough is listed as being about 12 years old (born about 1859), born in Liverpool, Lancashire, working as a "Coal Porter", and residing with his mother, Jane Brough, and his siblings at: 16 Nicholson Street, Everton, Lancashire.
In the 1861 Census, Joseph Brough is listed as being about "5 weeks" old (born about March 1861--as the 1861 Census was taken on 7 April 1861), born in Cheshire, England (which appears to be a mistake possibly based on the fact that his father was born in Cheshire), and residing with his parents, Robert and Jane Brough, and siblings at: 12 Marty Street, Everton, Lancashire.
In the 1871 Census, Joseph Brough is listed as being about 10 years old (born about 1861), born in Liverpool, Lancashire, and residing with his mother, Jane Brough, and his siblings at: 16 Nicholson Street, Everton, Lancashire.
In the 1881 Census, Joseph Brough is listed as being about 20 years old (born about 1861), born in Liverpool, Lancashire, unmarried and working as a "Sailor", while residing with his mother, Jane, and two of his siblings, at: 21 Queens Road, Everton, Lancashire.
The christening of Eliza Brough is listed in the IGI (via LDS Patron submission).
In the 1871 Census, Eliza Brough is listed as being about 6 years old (born about 1865), born in Liverpool, Lancashire, and residing with her mother Jane Brough, and her siblings at: 16 Nicholson Street, Everton, Lancashire.
In the 1881 Census, Eliza Brough is listed as being about 16 years old (born about 1865), born in Liverpool, Lancashire, unmarried and working as a "Seamstress", while residing with her mother, Jane, and two of her siblings, at: 21 Queens Road, Everton, Lancashire.
In the 1841 Census, Thos (Thomas) Brough is listed as being 64 years old (born about 1777), born in Cheshire, and working as a "Miller", while residing with his wife, Hannah, and their three sons (Robert, Bingimin and Elis), in Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England.
Note: According to the marriage certificate of Robert Brough and Jane Brown (in 1851), Robert's father, Thomas Brough, was a "Miller".
In the 1841 Census, Hannah (Brough) is listed as being 64 years old (born about 1777), born in Cheshire, and residing with her husband, Thomas Brough, and their three sons, in Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England.
In the 1841 Census, Bingimin Brough is listed as being 20 years old (born about 1821), born in Cheshire, and residing with his parents, Thomas and Hannah Brough, and two siblings, in Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England.
In the 1841 Census, Elis Brough is listed as being 18 years old (born about 1823), born in Cheshire, working as a "Cotton Thinner" and residing with his parents, Thomas and Hannah Brough, and two siblings, in Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England.
The christening of Daniel Brough is listed in the online "Cheshire Parish Register, 1538-2000" (via FHL Film # 2105907), which states that he was christened on 11 December 1825 in St. Michael, Macclesfield, Cheshire, as the son of Thomas Brough and Hanh (Hannah). Also, this individual is listed in New Family Search (via the LDS Extraction Program, PI# L7HS-SSY).