Marriage Notes for James Brough and Annie Rawlings-112
The marriage of "James Brough" and "Annie Rawlings" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1886 in Middlesbrough, North Riding of Yorkshire, England.
"Thomas Brough" is listed in the "Commonwealth War Graves Commission" website (www.cwgc.org), which states that he was a "Lance Corporal" in the "Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)" in World War I, that he died on 25 March 1918 at 37 years old (born about 1881), is listed in the Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No.1 in Somme, France, and was the "Son of David and Isabella L. M. Brough, of Upper Springland, Perth, and Croft House, Methven, Perthshire", Scotland.
Thomas Brough is listed in another Brough Family Organization (BFO) Database: Main - Rin # 53110.
Thomas Brough is listed in New FamilySearch, PI#'s: KH6J-1M8 and 9KG5-72P.
Birth 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).
"Joseph Patrick Brough" is listed in the "Commonwealth War Graves Commission" website (www.cwgc.org), which states that he was a "Private" in the "Wellington Regiment, N.Z.E.F." in World War I, that he died on 30 January 1918 at 38 years of age (born about 1880), is listed in the Tidworth Military Cemetery in Wiltshire, England, and that he was the "Son of Thomas and Eliza Brough, of Hawera, New Plymouth; husband of Jane Brough, of Waitara, Taranaki".
Joseph Patrick Brough is listed in another Brough Family Organization (BFO) Database: New Zealand - Rin # 96.
Marriage Notes for Joseph Patrick Brough and Jane Bell-64
Marriage listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which states that Joseph Patrick Brough married Jane Bell in 1914.
Birth listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011).
A family source states that Julian Peter Brough served in the Army in World War I (1914-1917).
"Julian Peter Brough" is listed in the "Commonwealth War Graves Commission" website (www.cwgc.org), which states that he was a "Private" in the "Wellington Regiment, N.Z.E.F." in World War I, that he died on 4 October 1917, is listed in the Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, and that he was the "Son of Alexander and Harriet Brough, of Kakahi, Hamilton (North Island), New Zealand".
Julian Peter Brough is listed in another Brough Family Organization (BFO) Database: New Zealand - Rin # 106.
Birth listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011).
"William Brough" is listed in the "Commonwealth War Graves Commission" website (www.cwgc.org), which states that he was a "Private" in the "Wellington Regiment, N.Z.E.F." in World War I, that he died on 28 September 1916, is listed in the London Cemetery and Extension, Longueval, Somme, France, and that he was the "Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Brough, of Waitara, Taranaki, New Zealand".
William Henry Brough is listed in two other Brough Family Organization (BFO) Databases: Main - Rin # 52967, and New Zealand - Rin # 134.
Death listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which lists this individual's name and year of death (but no age is listed).
"John Michael Brough" is listed in the "Commonwealth War Graves Commission" website (www.cwgc.org), which states that he was a "Private" in the "New Zealand Infantry" in World War II, that he died on 8 December 1943 at 22 years old (born about 1921), is listed in the Sangro River War Cemetery in Italy, and was the "Son of John Harken Brough and Lena Brough of Nelson, New Zealand; husband of Margaret Rennie Brough, of Nelson".
John Michael Brough is listed in another Brough Family Organization (BFO) Database: New Zealand - Rin # 421
In March 2012, Neil Smith of the RAF 51 Squardron History Society emailed the Brough Family Organization (www.broughfamily.org) with the following information about the death of Richmond Brough:
"We are doing some research into Halifax Bomber DG413 that crashed on a training exercise in April 1943. Have a look at: www.aircrewremembrancesociety.com/raf1943/2/rawlingstockton.html. Pilot Officer Richmond Brough died in the crash. Thought you might like a copy of his death certificate".
The death certificate of Richmond Brough (as listed in the "Register of Deaths out of New Zealand of Members of Expeditionary Forces and Others"), states that he was a "Flying Officer" whose usual occupation was an "Electrician", that he died at the age of "25" on "6 April 1943" due to being "Killed in aircraft accident on Active Service", that he was born in "Auckland, New Zealand", that his parents were "Mason Brough" a "Civil Servant" and "Edna Louise Brough Stephenson", and that he was buried in "Driffield Cemetery, Yorkshire, grave no. 6206.Historical information about Richmond Brough can be found online at: www.aircrewremembrancesociety.com/raf1943/2/rawlingstockton.html:
Sgt. Richmond Brough M.i.D. Driffield Cemetery Grave 6206. Son of Mason Brough and of Edna Brough (nee Stephenson); husband of Marguerite Brough, of Mangateparu, Auckland, New Zealand. Mission: Fighter affiliation training; Date: 6th April 1943; Unit: No. 1663 H.C.U. (Heavy Conversion Unit); Type: Halifax V; Serial: DG413; Code: C; Base: Rufforth; Location: Hutton Cranswick, 4 miles South East of Driffield; Pilot (Instructor): P/O. Stockton Gowland Rawling D.F.C. 136317 R.A.F.V.R. Age 19. Killed; Pilot (Trainee): Sgt. Richmond Brough M.i.D. NZ416084 R.N.Z.A.F. Age 25. Killed ....
Reason for loss: Took off at about 10.30hrs. piloted by P/O. Rawling D.F.C. After some 25 minutes into the exercise crashed after the starboard wing broke away outboard of the inner engine while executing a controlled steep turn at 6000 feet, 3 miles SE of Driffield, some 30 miles east of Rufforth at 1055. All 12 occupants died, the New Zealander being buried at Driffield with three of the RAF airmen. It was found that the wing had failed when a wing spar lower attachment bolt had worked free because of faulty assembly. ...Sgt Richmond Brough, 449hrs (12 solo on Halifax) Brough was one of two pilots on board in addition to Rawling. It seems likely that both were receiving type handling instruction from the latter. Prior to his posting to the HCU, Brough had flown an unknown number of maritime patrols with 10 OTU and undertaken two ops over Germany with 10 Sqn, RAF."Richmond Brough" is listed in the "Commonwealth War Graves Commission" website (www.cwgc.org), which states that he was a "Sergeant" and "Pilot" in the "Royal New Zealand Air Force" in World War II, that he died on 6 April 1943 at 25 years old (born about 1918), is listed in the Driffield Cemetery in Yorkshire, England, and was the "Son of Mason Brough and of Edna Brough (nee Stephenson); husband of Marguerite Brough, of Mangateparu, Auckland, New Zealand".
Richmond Brough is listed in another Brough Family Organization (BFO) Database: New Zealand - Rin # 422.
In August 2011, a descendant of Elizabeth Ann Brough provided the RBFO with a copy of the birth certificate of Edward John Rawlins from England, which stated that he was born on 4 March 1868 in Marsh Gibbon, Buckinghamshire, England, and that his mother was "Jane Rawlins". (Note: The father of Edward John Rawlins was not listed on his birth certificate).
In July 2011, the RBFO obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of John Rawlins and Elizabeth Ann Brough from England, which stated that they were married by Banns on 25 November 1897 in the parish church of Brandsby, Yorkshire, and that John Rawlins was 29 years old (born about 1868), a Bachelor and Labourer of Stearsby, and that his father was James Rawlins, a Labourer; and that Elizabeth Ann Brough was 22 years old (born about 1875), a Spinster and Servant of Stearsby, and that her father was John Brough, a Labourer. The marriage was witnessed by John Brough and Minnie Spence.
The death of "John E. Rawling" is listed in the on-line FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in July-September 1914 in Easingwold district, Yorkshire, and that he was 43 years of age when he died (born about 1871).
In July 2011, the RBFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Elizabeth Ann Brough from England, which stated that she was born on 16 August 1875 in Stearsby, Yorkshire, and that she was the daughter of John, a Farm Labourer of Stearsby, and "Margaret Brough late Hall, formerly Baker".
The death of "Elizabeth Rawlings" is listed in the on-line FreeBMD, which states that her death was registered in October-December 1919 in Hanslet district, Yorkshire, and that she died when she was 47 years old (born about 1872).
In the 1881 Census, Elizabeth A. Brough is listed as being about 5 years old (born about 1841), born in Stearsby, Yorkshire, and residing with her parents, John and Margaret Brough, in Brandsby Cum Stearsby, Yorkshire.
In the 1891 Census, Elizabeth A. Brough is listed as being about 15 years old (born about 1876), born in Stearsby, Yorkshire, and residing with her parents, John and Margaret Brough, and a sibling, in Brandsby Cum Stearsby, Yorkshire.
In 1896, Elizabeth Brough was described as a "Domestic Servant", as follows: In June 2011 the RBFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of George Henry Brough from England, which stated that he was born on 14 June 1896 in Stillington R.D (Rural District)., Yorkshire, as the son of "Elizabeth Brough a Domestic Servant" (with no father listed), and that his birth was registered by "E. Brough, Mother, [of] Stearsby. Brandsby cum. Stearsby" [Brandsby-cum-Stearsby] in Yorkshire. Also, the birth of George Henry Brough is listed in the on-line FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in July-September 1896 in Easingwold district, Yorkshire.
In July 2011, the RBFO obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of John Rawlins and Elizabeth Ann Brough from England, which stated that they were married by Banns on 25 November 1897 in the parish church of Brandsby, Yorkshire, and that John Rawlins was 29 years old (born about 1868), a Bachelor and Labourer of Stearsby, and that his father was James Rawlins, a Labourer; and that Elizabeth Ann Brough was 22 years old (born about 1875), a Spinster and Servant of Stearsby, and that her father was John Brough, a Labourer. The marriage was witnessed by John Brough and Minnie Spence.
Marriage Notes for Edward John Rawlins and Elizabeth Ann Brough-76
In July 2011, the RBFO obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of John Rawlins and Elizabeth Ann Brough from England, which stated that they were married by Banns on 25 November 1897 in the parish church of Brandsby, Yorkshire, and that John Rawlins was 29 years old (born about 1868), a Bachelor and Labourer of Stearsby, and that his father was James Rawlins, a Labourer; and that Elizabeth Ann Brough was 22 years old (born about 1875), a Spinster and Servant of Stearsby, and that her father was John Brough, a Labourer. The marriage was witnessed by John Brough and Minnie Spence.
In June 2011 the RBFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of George Henry Brough from England, which stated that he was born on 14 June 1896 in Stillington R.D (Rural District)., (North) Yorkshire, as the son of "Elizabeth Brough a Domestic Servant" (with no father listed), and that his birth was registered by "E. Brough, Mother, [of] Stearsby. Brandsby cum. Stearsby" [Brandsby-cum-Stearsby] in Yorkshire. Also, the birth of George Henry Brough is listed in the on-line FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in July-September 1896 in Easingwold district, Yorkshire.
In the 1901 Census, George Henry Brough is listed as being about 4 years old (born about 1897), born in Stillington, Yorkshire, and residing as a "grandson" with his widowed grandmother, Margaret (Brough), and his "single" uncle, John T. Brough, in Brandsby Cum Stearsby, Yorkshire.
In the 1911 Census, George Henry Brough is listed as being about 14 years old (born about 1897), born in Stearsby, Brandsby, Yorkshire, working as a "Servant" while "Employed on Small Holding", and residing with the family of John and Mary Jane Ward in Easingwold, Yorkshire.
The death of George Henry Brough is listed in the online listing of "UK Soldiers [who] Died in the Great War, 1914-1919" (via Ancestry.com), which states that George Henry Brough was born in Derby, died on 27 September 1916 in "France & Flanders", was enlished in "Malton", Yorkshire, served as a "Private" in the regiment of "Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment), 4th Battalion, Number 7505", and was "Killed in action" in the "Western European Theatre" (of War).
George Henry Brough (1896-1916) fought and died in World War 1, and his name is inscribed on a monument gate in the parish church of Gilling East, North Yorkshire, which reads: "George Henry Brough, Yorkshire Regt."
Geographical Note: The travel distance between Stillington and Stearsby is about 4 miles; the travel distance between Stillington and Easingwold is about 4 miles; the travel distance between Easingwold and Gilling East is about 9 miles; and the travel distance between Stillington and Gilling East is about 8 miles.
George Henry Brough is listed in another BFO Database: Main - Rin# 41774.
Death listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which lists this individual's name and year of death (but no age is listed).
"Valentine George Brough" is listed in the "Commonwealth War Graves Commission" website (www.cwgc.org), which states that he was a "Pilot Officer" in the "Royal New Zealand Air Force" in World War II, that he died on 14 September 1942 at 21 years old (born about 1921), is listed in the Gramsbergen General Cemetery in Overijssel, Netherlands, and was the "Son of Louis Brough and of Myrtle Brough (nee Page), of Takaka, Nelson (South Island), New Zealand".
Valentine George Brough is listed in another Brough Family Organization (BFO) Database: New Zealand - Rin # 423.