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.
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).
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).
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).
Marriage Notes for Thomas Brough and Elizabeth Anne Walker-114
In July 2011, the RBFO obtained a copy of the marriage of Thomas Brough and Elizabeth Ann Walker from New Zealand, which stated that they were married on 20 November 1874 "At house of Capt. Jas. Stewart, Manor Place, Dunedin" (South Island), New Zealand; that they were both of "full" age; that Thomas Brough was a Bachelor and French Polisher; and Elizabeth Ann Walker was a Spinster and Domestic Servant. The marriage was witnessed by A. R. Heislop, a Watchmaker, and Margaret Heislop, and both witnesses were of Scotland Street.
Marriage listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which states that Thomas Brough and Elizabeth Anne Walker were married in 1874.
The marriage of Thomas Brough and Elizabeth Ann Walker is listed in the on-line website: www.ausbdm.org.
Information on this individual was obtained from New Family Search (Feb.2011).
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.
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).
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).
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).
Marriage Notes for Thomas Brough and Jane Wells-2
In June 2011, the RBFO obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of Thomas Brough and Jane Wells from New Zealand, which stated that they were married on 24 November 1888 in the house of Wm. George Pap in Toi Toi Valley, Nelson (South Island), New Zealand; and that Thomas Brough was 36 years old (born about 1852), a French Polisher and Widower of Nelson, whose previous wife had died on 29 September 1887, that he was born in Liverpool, England, and that his parents were Robert Brough and Jane Brown; and that Jane Wells was 21 years old (born about 1867), a Spinster of Nelson, that she was born in Wakefield (South Island), New Zealand, and that her parents were John Wells and Martha Wells. The marriage was witnessed by George Pap and Elizabeth Ann Wells.
Marriage listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011).
Birth listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011).
Birth listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011).
Marriage Notes for Robert Brough and Jane Brown-113
The marriage of Robert Brough and Jane Brown is listed in the online FreeBMD and FamilySearch.org.
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 John Benjamin Brough was born on 17 January 1902 and died in 1985.
Marriage Notes for John Benjamin Brough and Elsie Moir-251
Marriage listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which states that John Benjamin Brough married Elsie Moir in 1922.
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 Harold James Brough died in 1957 at 61 years old (born about 1896).
Eunice Loes Sarah Austin Taylor
Birth listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011).
Marriage Notes for Harold James Brough and Eunice Loes Sarah Austin Taylor-264
Marriage listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which states that Harold James Brough married Eunice Lois Sarah Austin Taylor in 1919.
The birth of Albert Edward Brough is listed in the New Zealand World War 1 Army Records (which is viewable online at: http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz) which states that he was born on 18 August 1894 in Mosgiel, Otago, South Island, New Zealand, and that his parents were John Brough (who was born in England) and Elizabeth (who was born in England).
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 Albert Edward Brough died in 1962 at 70 years old (born about 1892).
Sylvia Louisa Jessie Ellen Miller
Birth listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011).
Marriage Notes for Albert Edward Brough and Sylvia Louisa Jessie Ellen Miller-250
Marriage listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which states that Albert Edward Brough married Sylvia Louisa Jessie Ellen Miller in 1917.
The birth of John Brough is listed in the on-line FreeBMD, which lists his birth as being registered in January-March 1850 in the district of Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1851 Census, John Brough is listed as being about 1 year old (born about 1850), born in Stoke on Trent, and residing with his parents, John and Mary Brough, at: 12 Globe Street, Penkhull, part of Stoke Upon Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, John Brough is listed as being about 11 years old (born about 1850), born in Stoke upon Trent, working as a "Potters Apprentice Figures Makers", and residing with his married mother, Mary (Brough), and his siblings, on Chapel Street, Penkhull, Sotke Upon Trent, Staffordshire.
The death of John Brough is listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which lists his name, and that he was "85" years old when his death was registered in New Zealand in 1935 (so he was born about 1850).
Research Note: The New Zealand birth certificates of the ten children of John Brough lists his age and calculated year of birth, which suggests that he was born sometime between 1847 and 1851 in Stoke-Upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England. Also, the birth certificates of his children state that John Brough was a "Blacksmith".
The birth of Elizabeth Farnell is listed in the on-line FreeBMD, which lists her birth as being registered in April-June 1855 in the district of Newcastle under Lyme (which includes the township or civil parish of Whitmore), Staffordshire.
The birth of Elizabeth Brough is listed in the computerized database "They Came to New Zealand" produced by the Birmingham & Midland Institute (BMSGH), which states the following: "Elizabeth Brough was born 1854 at Whitmore in Staffordshire, died 23/06/1945, ref SO838. Notes: widow. 68 yrs in New Zealand."
Research Note: The New Zealand birth certificates of the ten children of Elizabeth Farnell lists her age and calculated year of birth, which suggests that she was born sometime between 1854 and 1856 in Whitmore, Staffordshire, England.
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).
Marriage Notes for John Brough and Elizabeth Farnell-692
In April 2011, the RBFO obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of John Brough and Elizabeth Farnell from England, which stated that they were married by Banns on 28 September 1872 in the parish church of St. George, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, and that John Brough was 22 years old (born about 1850), a Bachelor and Blacksmith of Clarence Street, and that his father was John Brough, a Potter; and that Elizabeth Farnell was 18 years old (born about 1854), a Spinster of Boundary Street, and that her father was William Farnell, a Tailor. The marriage was witnessed by John Hudson and Ellen Hudson. Also, The New Zealand birth certificates of the ten children of John Brough lists the marriage date and place of their parents, John Brough and Elizabeth Farnell, as having taken place on 28 September 1872 in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England.
In March 2011, the RBFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of John Brough from New Zealand, which states that he was born on 23 October 1877 in Ravensbourne [Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand]; that his father was John Brough, a Blacksmith, 28 years old (born about 1849), born in Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England; that his mother was Elizabeth Brough "formerly Farnell", 21 years old (born about 1856), born in Witmore [Whitmore], Staffordshire, England; that his parents were married on 28 September 1872 in Newcastle under Lyne [Newcastle-Under-Lyme], Staffordshire, England; and that the informant of his birth was his father, John Brough, of Ravensbourne.
The birth of John Brough is listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which lists his birth year as 1877 and his parents as John Brough and Elizabeth.
The death of John Brough is listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which states that he died in 1965 at 87 years old (born about 1878).
In March 2011, the RBFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Ellen Elizabeth Brough from New Zealand, which states that she was born on 3 October 1879 in Ravensbourne [Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand]; that her father was John Brough, a Blacksmith, 30 years old (born about 1849), born in Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England; that her mother was Elizabeth Brough "formerly Farnell", 23 years old (born about 1856), born in Whitmore, Staffordshire, England; that her parents were married on 28 September 1872 in Newcastle under Line [Newcastle-Under-Lyme], Staffordshire, England; and that the informant of her birth was her father, John Brough, of Ravensbourne.
The birth of Ellen Elizabeth Brough is listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which lists her birth year as 1879 and her parents as John Brough and Elizabeth.
The death of Ellen Elizabeth Brough is listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which states that she died in 1892 at 12 years old (born about 1880).
In March 2011, the RBFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Bertha Ada Brough from New Zealand, which states that she was born on 3 December 1887 in South Dunedin [Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand]; that her father was John Brough, a Blacksmith, 37 years old (born about 1850), born in Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England; that her mother was Elizabeth Brough "formerly Farnell", 32 years old (born about 1855), born in Whitmore, Staffordshire, England; that her parents were married on 28 September 1872 in Newcastle under Line [Newcastle-Under-Lyme], Staffordshire, England; and that the informant of her birth was her mother, Elizabeth Brough, of South Dunedin.
The birth of Bertha Ada Brough is listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which lists her birth year as 1888 and her parents as John Brough and Elizabeth.
In March 2011, the RBFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Elizabeth Alice Brough from New Zealand, which states that she was born on 9 January 1889 in South Dunedin [Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand]; that her father was John Brough, a Blacksmith, 38 years old (born about 1851), born in Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England; that her mother was Elizabeth Brough "formerly Farnell", 33 years old (born about 1856), born in Whitmore, Staffordshire, England; that her parents were married on 28 September 1872 in Newcastle Under Lyne [Newcastle-Under-Lyme], Staffordshire, England; and that the informant of her birth was her mother, E. Brough, of South Dunedin.
The birth of Elizabeth Alice Brough is listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which lists her birth year as 1889 and her parents as John Brough and Elizabeth.
In March 2011, the RBFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Robert Farnell Brough from New Zealand, which states that he was born on 5 November 1891 in South Dunedin [Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand]; that his father was John Brough, a Blacksmith, 41 years old (born about 1850), born in Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England; that his mother was Elizabeth Brough "formerly Farnell", 36 years old (born about 1855), born in Whitmore, Staffordshire, England; that his parents were married on 28 September 1872 in Newcastle Under Lyne [Newcastle-Under-Lyme], Staffordshire, England; and that the informant of his birth was his mother, E. Brough, of South Dunedin.
The birth of Robert Farnell Brough is listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which lists his birth year as 1891 and his parents as John Brough and Elizabeth.
The death of Robert Farnell Brough is listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which states that Robert Farnell Brough was born on 5 November 1891 and died in 1973.
Birth listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011).
Birth listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011).
Marriage Notes for Alan Joseph Beattie and Evelyn Ilma Brough-9
Marriage listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011).