In December 2006, the RBFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of John Brough from England, which stated that he was born on 12 December 1877 in Audmore, Gnosall, Staffordshire, and that his father was George Brough, a Farm Labourer, and his mother was "Ellen Brough formerly Cartwright".
Research Note: Mark, E. Gardner, a professional genealogist, stated the following in December 2006: "Concerning the family of Geoge Brough and Ellen Pigott or Cartwright: The birth certificates for two of the children of George Brough and Ellen show Ellen's maiden name to be Cartwright. Our searches for a marriage of a George Brough to Ellen produced only the marriage of George Broughand Ellen Pigott. We obtained this marriage certificate which was at High Offley on 9 March 1874--which is about two years prior to the first child of George Brough and Ellen Cartwright's child named George Henry Brough being born. This marriage certificate of George Brough and Ellen Pigott does not list father's names. Often when a certificate does not list a father's name it could mean that one or both parties who are married were born out of wedlock. As a result, the father may or may not have been known. Usually when a child is born out wedlock the child carries the mothers maiden name as his or hers surname. In this case, if Ellen Pigott/Cartwright was born out of wedlock then Pigott might very well be her biological fathers surname and her mother's maiden name is Cartwright. A birth or christening should be sought to try and identify her real parents and they may very well be a Mr. Pigott and Miss. Cartwright."
In the 1881 Census, John Brough is listed as being 4 years old (bonr about 1877), born in Audmore, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, George and Ellen Brough, and two siblings, in Audmore hamlet, Gnosall, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, John Brough is listed as being 14 years old (born about 1877), born in Gnosall, Staffordshire, working as a Agricultural Labourer, and residing with his parents, George and Ellen Brough, and five siblings, in Hopshort, Gnosall, Staffordshire.
The "World War I Service Record" of "John Brough" lists him as joining the "North Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales)" on 21 January 1897 at the age of "19 years and 11 months"; and that on 19 March 1920 a "clasp to the '1914 Star' in the case of the late...J. Brough [of the] 1st North Staffordshire Reg., has been issued to Mrs. A. G. Brough, 56 Third Avenue, Small Heath, Birmingham" and that "the name [of J.Brough] appears on '1914 Star' roll."
"John Brough" is listed in the "Commonwealth War Graves Commission" website (www.cwgc.org).
"John Brough" is listed in the "Commonwealth War Graves Commission" website (www.cwgc.org), which states that he was a "Sergeant" in the "Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders" in World War I, that he died on 17 April 1918 at 33 years old (born about 1885), that he is listed in the Tannay British Cemetery, Thiennes, Nord, France, and that he was the "Son of James and Mary Brough, of Paisley; husband of Janet Brough, of 5, Abbey Terrace, Paisley", Renfrewshire Co., Scotland.
"John Brough" is listed in New FamilySearch, PI#: 9KG5-724.
"John Forbes Brough" is listed in the "Commonwealth War Graves Commission" website (www.cwgc.org), which states that he was a "Private" in the "South African Infantry" in World War I, that he died on 4 May 1918 at 36 years old (born about 1882), that he is listed in the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen,Belgium, and that he was the "Son of Thomas and Catherine Brough, of Snaigow Cottages, Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland; husband of Margaret Brough, of 21, George St., Claudelands, Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand."
"J. R. Brough" is listed in the "Commonwealth War Graves Commission" website (www.cwgc.org), which states that he was a "Private" in the "Royal Scots" in World War I, that he died on 23 April 1917 at 39 years old (born about 1878), that he is listed in the Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, Pas de Calais, France, and that he was the "Son of Mrs. E. Brough, of Kincarrathie Lodge, Perth", Perthshire, Scotland.
Charles William Brough is listed in another BFO Database: Main - Rin#: 41889.
Marriage Notes for Charles William Brough and Harriet Ann Booth-228
The marriage of "Charles William Brough" and "Harriet Ann Booth" is listed in the online FreeBMD--which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1887 in Macclesfield district, Cheshire; and is also listed in the Cheshire BMD--which states that their marriage took place at St. Peter, Prestbury, Cheshire.
The marriage of Charles William Brough and Harriet Ann Booth is listed in FamilySearch and the "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000" (via FHL Film # 2093810), which states that they were married on 20 November 1887 in Prestbury, Cheshire; that Charles William Brough was 28 years old (born about 1859) and that his father was Samuel Brough; and that the father of Harriet Ann Booth was James Booth.
The birth of "Lionel Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in April-June 1896 in Macclesfield district, Cheshire, England.
The christening of "Lionel Brough" is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of St. Paul's, Macclesfield, Cheshire (FHL Film # 1647520), which states (according to FamilySearch) that he was christened on 10 November 1897, and that his parents were Charles William Brough and Harriet Ann. (Note: Lionel Brough and Elsie Brough were christened on the same day.)
"Lionel Brough" is listed in the "Commonwealth War Graves Commission" website (www.cwgc.org), which states that he was a "Private" in the "Royal Berkshire Regiment" in World War I, that he died on 12 September 1917 at 21 years old (born about 1896), that he is listed in the Tyne Cot Memorial in West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, and that he was the "Son of Charles William and Harriet Ann Brough, of 7, Flint St., Macclesfield."
In the 1901 Census, "Lionel Brough" is listed as being 4 years old (born about 1897), born in Macclesfield, Cheshire, and residing with his parents, Charles and Harriet A. Brough, and siblings, on Flint Street in St. Paul (Ecclesiastical parish), Macclesfield, Cheshire.
In the 1911 Census, "Lionel Brough" is listed as being 14 years old (born about 1897), born in Macclesfield, Cheshire, and working as a "Hard Silk Hand", and residing with his parents, Charles and Harriet Ann Brough, and siblings, at: 7 Flint Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire.
Lionel Brough is listed in New FamilySearch, PI#: LZTW-2PC.
Lionel Brough is listed in another BFO Database: Main - Rin#: 53542.
"Robert Brough" is listed in the "Commonwealth War Graves Commission" website (www.cwgc.org), which states that he was a "Private" in the "Worcestershire Regiment" in World War I, that he died on 20 March 1917 at 34 years old (born about 1883), that he is listed in the Lembet Road, Salonika Military Cemetery in Greece, and that he was the "Son of David and Marion Brough, of 6, Templepark Crescent, Edinburgh", Scotland.
"Robert Brough" is listed in New FamilySearch, PI#: 9KG5-722.
"Robert Brough" is listed in the "Commonwealth War Graves Commission" website (www.cwgc.org), which states that he was a "Private" in the "Border Regiment" in World War I, that he died on 15 October 1918 at 29 years old (born about 1889), that he is listed in the Dadizeele New British Cemetery in West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, and that he was the "Husband of Catherine Carter (formerly Brough), of 34, Carlisle St., Beswick, Manchester", Lancashire.
Marriage Notes for Robert Brough and Catherine Connor-238
The marriage of "Robret Brough" and "Catherine Connor" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in July-September 1910 in Manchester district, Lancashire, England.
The birth of "Samuel Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in April-June 1899 in Leeds district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
"Samuel Brough" is listed in the "Commonwealth War Graves Commission" website (www.cwgc.org), which states that he was a "Private" in the "West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)" in World War I, that he died on 28 June 1918 at 19 years old (born about 1899), that he is listed in the Ploegsteert Memorial in Hainaut, Belgium, and that he was the "Son of Mr. R. T. and Mrs. C. A. Brough, of 13, Granville St., Leeds", West Yorkshire (which was historically a part of West Riding of Yorkshire), England.
The birth of "Sidney Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in January-March 1893 in Stourbridge district, Worcestershire, England.
"Sydney Brough" is listed in the "Commonwealth War Graves Commission" website (www.cwgc.org), which states that he was a "Private" in the "Royal Marine Light Infantry" in World War I, that he died on 27 December 1915 at 22 years old (born about 1893), that he is listed in the Redoubt Cemetery, Helles, Turkey, and that he was the "Son of Thomas and Sarah Ann Brough, of 142, Cinder Bank, Netherton, Dudley", West Midlands Co. (historically in the county of Worcestershire), England.