The christening of "John Badley" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 7566649), which states that he was christened on 10 July 1836 at St. Peter's church in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "Edward Badley" and "Ann".
The 1862 marriage of "John Baddeley" and "Elizabeth Brough" is listed in the parish register of Blurton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1040829, Item #11), which states that they were married by Banns on 18 January 1862 in Blurton, that they were both of "full age", that John Baddeley was a "Bachelor" and "Miner" of "Blurton Stone Road" and that his father was "Edward Baddeley" a "Miner", and that Elizabeth Brough was a "Spinster" and "Potter" of "Blurton Stone Road" and that her father was "James Brough" a "Miner". The marriage was witnessed by James Edwards and Mary Baddeley.
In the 1871 Census, "John Baddeley" is listed as being 34 years old (born about 1837), born in Wolverhammpton, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Miner", and residing with his wife, Elizabeth (age 28), and their young son, Joseph (age 6 months old), in the home of John's parents, Edward Baddeley (age 56) and Ann (age 53), at: 12 East Street, Altofts, Yorkshire, England.
The birth of "Elizabeth Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in January-March 1841 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Myatt".
In the 1861 Census, "Elizabeth Brough" is listed as being 20 years old (born about 1841), born in Blurton, Staffordshire, unmarried and working as a "Potter", and residing with her parents, James Brough (age 51) and Susannah (age 52), and her sister, Eliza (age 23), and Eliza's young daughter, Jemima (age 3), at: Stone Road, Blurton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1862 marriage of "John Baddeley" and "Elizabeth Brough" is listed in the parish register of Blurton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1040829, Item #11), which states that they were married by Banns on 18 January 1862 in Blurton, that they were both of "full age", that John Baddeley was a "Bachelor" and "Miner" of "Blurton Stone Road" and that his father was "Edward Baddeley" a "Miner", and that Elizabeth Brough was a "Spinster" and "Potter" of "Blurton Stone Road" and that her father was "James Brough" a "Miner". The marriage was witnessed by James Edwards and Mary Baddeley.
In the 1871 Census, "Elizabeth Baddeley" is listed as being 28 years old (born about 1843), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, John Baddeley (age 34), and their young son, Joseph (age 6 months old), in the home of John's parents, Edward Baddeley (age 56) and Ann (age 53), at: 12 East Street, Altofts, Yorkshire, England.
Marriage Notes for John Badley and Elizabeth Brough-124
The 1862 marriage of "John Baddeley" and "Elizabeth Brough" is listed in the parish register of Blurton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1040829, Item #11), which states that they were married by Banns on 18 January 1862 in Blurton, that they were both of "full age", that John Baddeley was a "Bachelor" and "Miner" of "Blurton Stone Road" and that his father was "Edward Baddeley" a "Miner", and that Elizabeth Brough was a "Spinster" and "Potter" of "Blurton Stone Road" and that her father was "James Brough" a "Miner". The marriage was witnessed by James Edwards and Mary Baddeley.
The birth of "Joseph Baddeley" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his birth was registered in October-December 1870 in Wakefield Union district (which includes the civil parish of Altofts, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Brough".
In the 1871 Census, "Joseph Baddeley" is listed as being "6 months" old (born about October 1870--as the 1871 Census was taken on 2 April 1871), born in Altofts, Yorkshire, and residing with his parents, John Baddeley (age 34) and Elizabeth (age 28), in the home of John's parents, Edward Baddeley (age 56) and Ann (age 53), at: 12 East Street, Altofts, Yorkshire, England.
The birth and christening of "Jas. [James] Brough" is listed in the parish register of Trentham, Staffordshire, England (FHL Book # 942.46, B4pr, V.39, page 390), which states that he was born on 3 May 1810 and christened on 26 May 1810 in the Blurton Chapel of Trentham, Staffordshire, and that his parents were "Thos. [Thomas] and Ann Brough", and that Thomas Brough was a "Miner".
The 1833 marriage of "James Brough" and "Susannah Myatt" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Book # 942.46/F1, K2b, page 82), which states that they were married by Banns on 15 December 1833 in Fulford, Staffordshire; that James Brough as a "Bachelor" and "Collier" of "this Parish"; and that Susannah Myatt was of "this Parish". The marriage was witnessed by Richard Podmore and James (or Frances) Dennis.
In the 1861 Census, "James Brough" is listed as being 51 years old (born about 1810), born in Blurton, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Collier", and residing with his wife, Susannah (age 52), and their two unmarried daughters, Eliza (age 23) and Elizabeth (age 20) Brough, and their young granddaughter, Jemima Brough (age 3--and who was the daughter of Eliza), at: Stone Road, Blurton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "James Brough" is listed as being 62 years old (born about 1809), born on Stone Road, Trentham, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Coal Miner", and residing with his wife, Susannah (age 63), and their married daughter, Eliza Edwards (age 33), and their granddaughter, Jemima Brough (age 13)--who is mistakenly listed as their daughter, at: Stone Road, Trentham, Staffordshire, England.
The birth and christening of Susannah Myatt is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was born on 11 May 1809 and christened on 18 May 1809 at the Bethesda Chapel Albion Street- Methodist New Connexshe, Shelton, Staffordshire, and that her parents were John Myatt and Susanna Hall.
The 1833 marriage of "James Brough" and "Susannah Myatt" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Book # 942.46/F1, K2b, page 82), which states that they were married by Banns on 15 December 1833 in Fulford, Staffordshire; that James Brough as a "Bachelor" and "Collier" of "this Parish"; and that Susannah Myatt was of "this Parish". The marriage was witnessed by Richard Podmore and James (or Frances) Dennis.
In the 1861 Census, "Susannah Brough" is listed as being 52 years old (born about 1809), born in Blurton, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, James Brough (age 51), and their two unmarried daughters, Eliza (age 23) and Elizabeth (age 20) Brough, and their young granddaughter, Jemima Brough (age 3--and who was the daughter of Eliza), at: Stone Road, Blurton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "Susannah Brough" is listed as being 63 years old (born about 1808), born in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, James Brough (age 62), and their married daughter, Eliza Edwards (age 33), and their granddaughter, Jemima Brough (age 13)--who is mistakenly listed as their daughter, at: Stone Road, Trentham, Staffordshire, England.
The death of "Susannah Brough" is listed in the parish register of Dresden, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #10), which states that she was buried on 14 May 1873 in Dresden, that she was of "Stone Road", and that she died when she was "64" years old (born about 1809).
Marriage Notes for James Brough and Susannah Myatt-765
The 1833 marriage of "James Brough" and "Susannah Myatt" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Book # 942.46/F1, K2b, page 82), which states that they were married by Banns on 15 December 1833 in Fulford, Staffordshire; that James Brough as a "Bachelor" and "Collier" of "this Parish"; and that Susannah Myatt was of "this Parish". The marriage was witnessed by Richard Podmore and James (or Frances) Dennis.
The birth and christening of "Ann Brough" is listed in the "Methodist New Connexion" register of Longton, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 825394, Item #1), which states that she was born on 1 April 1835 and christened on 3 May 1835 as the "1st child" of James Brough and Susanah Myatt; that James Brough was a Miner of Lane End in the parish of Stoke-upon-Trent; and that Susanah Myatt was the daughter of John Myatt, a Potter of Lane End.
The 1844 birth of "James Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in April-June 1844 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Myatt".
The burial of James Brough can be found in the Blurton Parish Register (FHL book #: 942.46, B4pr, Vol.99), as documented by Ethel M. Brough in November 2006.
The 1845 birth of "Thomas Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registeredin October-December 1845 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Myatt".
The 1845 death of "Thomas Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his death was registered in October-December 1845 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "0" years old--or under the age of one year old.
The 1847 birth certificate of "Joseph Brough" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in November 2024, and states that he was he was born on 17 March 1847 at "Stone Road" in Trentham, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "James Brough" a "Collier" and "Susannah Brough formerly Myatt".
The 1847 death of "Joseph Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his death was registered in January-March 1847 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "0" years old--or under the age of one year old.
The 1849 birth of "Benjamin James Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in January-March 1849 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Myatt".
The 1849 christening of "Benjamin Brough" is listed in the parish register of Blurton, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1040829, Item #8), which states that he was christened on 16 March 1849 in Blurton, Staffordshire, and that he was the son of "James and Susanna Brough" of "Stone Road" and that James Brough was a "Miner". Also, the christening of Benjamin Brough can be found in the Blurton Parish Register (FHL book #: 942.46, B4pr, Vol.99).
The 1827 christening of John Brough is listed in the IGI and New Family Search (via the LDS Extraction Program); and is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Penkridge (FHL Film # 435825), which states that he was christened on 3 December 1827 as the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Brough of the "Lawn" and that Thomas Brough was a Labourer.
In the 1841 Census, John Brough is listed as being about 11 years old (born about 1829), born in Staffordshire, and living with his parents, Thomas and Elizabeth Brough, in Penkridge, Staffordshire.
The 1855 marriage of John Brough and Catherine Poole is listed in the parish register of Penkridge (FHL Film # 1040784), which states that they were married by Banns on 28 January 1855, and that John Brough was of "full age" and a Bachelor and Labourer of Penkridge, and that his father was Thomas Brough, a Labourer; and that Catherine Poole was a "miner" and Spinster of Penkridge, and that her father was George Poole, a Labourer. The marriage was witnessed by Joseph Horton and Harriet Poole.
In the 1861 Census, John Brough is listed as being about 30 years old (born about 1831), born in Penkridge, Staffordshire, working as a "Ag[ricultural] Lab[bourer]", married and residing with his wife, Catherine, and three of their children in Penkridge, Staffordshire.
In 1866, John Brough is listed in the birth record of his son Edward Brough as being the husband of Sarah Jackson (his second wife), as follows: The 1866 birth certificate of "Edward Brough" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in November 2025, and states that he was born on 13 July 1866 at "Coven Heath" in "Bushbury" in Brewood district, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "John Brough" a "Farm Labourer" and "Sarah Brough formerly Jackson".
The christening of Catherine Pool is listed in the IGI and New Family Search (via the LDS Extraction Program).
In the 1841 Census, Catherine Pool is listed as being about 5 years old (born about 1836), born in Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, George and Mary Pool, in Brewood, Staffordshire.
In the 1851 Census, Catherine Poole is listed as being about 15 years old (born about 1836), born in Bell Fields, Staffordshire, unmarried and working as a Servant, while residing with the family of William and Isabella Hales in Penkridge, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, Catherine (Brough) is listed as being about 26 years old (born about 1835), born in Horsebrook, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, John Brough, and three of their children in Penkridge, Staffordshire.
Catherine died three days after her last child, an un-named baby girl, died shortly after being born.
In June 2006, the RBFO obtained a copy of the death certificate of Catherine Brough from England, which stated that she died on 11 April 1863 from “Inflammation of the chest” when she was “27 years” old (born about 1836), that she died in Gailey, Penkridge, Staffordshire, that she was the “wife of John Brough, Farm Labourer”, and that the informant of her death was “Mary Poole, Present at the Death, [who was of] Congreve, Penkridge”.
Marriage Notes for John Brough and Catherine Pool-758
The 1855 marriage of John Brough and Catherine Poole is listed in the parish register of Penkridge (FHL Film # 1040784), which states that they were married by Banns on 28 January 1855, and that John Brough was of "full age" and a Bachelor and Labourer of Penkridge, and that his father was Thomas Brough, a Labourer; and that Catherine Poole was a "miner" and Spinster of Penkridge, and that her father was George Poole, a Labourer. The marriage was witnessed by Joseph Horton and Harriet Poole.
The christening of Harriett Poole is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Penkridge (FHL Film # 435826), which states that she was christened on 28 January 1855 as the daughter of Catharine Poole of Penkridge.
In the 1861 Census, Harriett Brough is listed as being about 6 years old (born about 1855), born in Congreve, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, John and Catherine Brough, in Penkridge, Staffordshire.
New Family Search lists Harriett Poole or Harriett Brough: PI# 9NR6-C1H.
In 2006, the RBFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Emma Brough, which stated that she was born on 4 May 1857 in Gailey, Penkridge, Staffordshire, and that her father was John Brough, an Agricultural Labourer, and her mother was "Catherine Brough formerly Poole".
The christening of Emma Brough is listed in the IGI and New Family Search (via the LDS Extraction Program).
In the 1861 Census, Emma Brough is listed as being about 4 years old (born about 1857), born in Gailey, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, John and Catherine Brough, in Penkridge, Staffordshire.
The 1860 birth certificate of "Mary Ann Brough" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in August 2025, and states that she was born on 24 September 1860 in Seacroft, Cannock, Penkridge district, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "John Brough" a "Husbandman" and "Catharine Brough formerly Pool".
The 1860 christening of "Mary Ann Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was christened on 14 October 1860 in Cannock, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "John Brough" and "Catharine".
In the 1861 Census, Mary Ann Brough is listed as being about "6 months" old (born about 1860), born in Cannock, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, John and Catherine Brough, in Penkridge, Staffordshire.
In the 1871 Census, Mary Ann Brough is listed as living as a 11-year-old "niece" with William and Emily Bradbury in Penkridge, Staffordshire, England.
In May 2006, the RBFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of a "Girl" Brough from England, which stated that she was born on 8 April 1863 in Gailey, Penkridge, Staffordshire, and that her father was John Brough, a Farm Labourer, and her mother was "Catharine Brough formerly Poole" who was "Deceased" at the time the certificate was recorded.
The death certificate of this child lists her as an un-named "girl".
The birth of Thomas Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which lists his birth as being registered in July-September 1852 in Stone district, Staffordshire, and his mother's maiden name as "Rowson". Research Note: The birth certificate of Thomas Brough can be ordered from the Superintendent Registrar via the following website: http://www.staffordshirebmd.org.uk/cgi/pba.cgi?date=1852&county=staffordshire&reference=ST%3ATRE%2F04%2F434&file=B&pos=64109&area=NL
Thomas Brough was one of 64 miners who died in the Mossfield Colliery Explosion that occurred on 16 October 1889 in Adderley Green, Longton, Staffordshire. More information about this mine explosion can be found on the following website: http://www.healeyhero.co.uk/rescue/pits/mossfield/mossfield1.htm.
In the 1861 Census, Thomas Brough is listed as being 10 years old (born about 1851), born in Blurton, and residing with his parents, Richard and Jane Brough, and siblings, on Stone Road, Blurton, Staffordshire.
In the 1871 Census, Thomas Brough is listed as being 18 years old (born about 1853), born in Trentham, unmarried and working as a "Potter Kiln Foreman", and residing with his parents, Richard and Jane Brough, on Stone Road, Spratslade, Stone, Dresden, Trentham, Staffordshire.
In the 1881 Census, Thomas Brough is listed as being 29 years old (born about 1852), born in Stone, married and working as a "Coal Miner", and residing with his wife, Mary Ann, and their one-year-old son, Thomas Brough, on Melbourne Street, East Vale, Caverswall, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, Thomas Brough's wife, Mary A. Brough, is listed as a 'Widow".
Research Note: A "Mary Derricott" is listed in the online FreeBMD as being born in the December quarter (October-December) of 1853 in the district of Stourbridge.
In the 1861 Census, Mary A. Derricott is listed as being 5 years old (born about 1856) and born in Caverswall, Staffordshire.
In the 1871 Census, Mary (Maryh) Derricot is listed as being 17 years old (born about 1854), born in East Vale, Staffordshire, and working as a "Potter Paintress".
In the 1881 Census, Mary Ann Brough is listed as being 25 years old (born about 1856), born in Caverswall, Staffordshire, and working as a "Potters Gilder".
In the 1891 Census, Mary A. Brough is listed as being 34 years old (born about 1857), born in Caverswall, and a "Widow" who was then "Living on her own means". At the time of the 1891 Census, Mary A. Brough was living at: 26 Melbourne Street, Caverswall (parish), Longton (town), Staffordshire.
Marriage Notes for Thomas Brough and Mary Ann Derricott-7177
The marriage of Thomas Brough and Mary Ann Derricott is listed in the parish register of Dresden (FHL Film # 1470944), which states that they were married by Banns on 30 September 1872, and that Thomas Brough was 20 years old (born about 1852), a Bachelor and Miner of Dresden, and that his father was Richard Brough, a Miner; and that Mary Ann Derricott was 18 years old (born about 1854), a Spinster and Potter of Dresden, and that her father was Isaac Derricott, a Miner. The marriage was witnessed by William Pegg and Alethea Deakin.
The 1878 birth certificate of "Chorlton Brough" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in February 2026, and states that he was born on 17 November 1878 at "28 Goddard Street" in "East Vale" in "Caverswall" in Dilhorne district, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "Thomas Brough" a "Coal Miner" and "Mary Ann Brough formerly Derricott" of "5 Melbourne Street" in "East Vale" in "Caverswall".
The 1879 death of "Chorlton Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his death was registered in January-March 1879 in Dilhorne subdistrict, Cheadle district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "0" years old--or under the age of one year old.
The birth and christening of Thomas Brough is listed in the parish register of Caverswall, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1278996, Item #15), which states that he was born on 16 February 1880 and christened on 7 November 1889 as the son of Thomas and Mary Ann Brough of East Vale, and that Thomas Brough was a "Collier".
In the 1881 Census, Thomas Brough is listed as being about 1 year old (born about 1880) and born in East Vale, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, Thomas Brough is listed as being about 10 years old (born about 1881) and born in Caverswall, Staffordshire.
The birth and christening of Minnie Brough is listed in the parish register of Caverswall, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1278996, Item #15), which states that she was born on 16 January 1885 and christened on 7 November 1889 as the daughter of Thomas and Mary Ann Brough of East Vale, and that Thomas Brough was a "Collier".
In the 1891 Census, Minnie Brough is listed as being about 5 years old (born about 1886) and born in Caverswall, Staffordshire.
The birth and christening of Richard Brough is listed in the parish register of Caverswall, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1278996, Item #15), which states that he was born on 22 January 1887 and christened on 7 November 1889 as the son of Thomas and Mary Ann Brough of East Vale, and that Thomas Brough was a "Collier".
In the 1891 Census, Richard Brough is listed as being about 4 years old (born about 1887) and born in Caverswall, Staffordshire.
The birth of Charlotte Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her birth was registered in October-December 1888 in Cheadle district, Staffordshire.
The birth and christening of "Charlotte Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1471085, Item #13), which states that she was born on 15 November 1888 and christened on 23 December 1888 at St. James church in Longton, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "Thomas and Mary Ann Brough" of "Melville Street, East Vale" and that Thomas Brough was a "Collier".
In the 1891 Census, Charlotte Brough is listed as being about 2 years old (born about 1889) and born in Caverswall, Staffordshire.
The birth of Isaac Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in July-September 1890 in Cheadle district, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, Isaac Brough is listed as being about 10 months old (born in about June 1890--as the 1891 Census was taken on 5 April 1891) and born in Caverswall, Staffordshire.
Research Note: The Parish Register of Caverswall for 1875-1895 (FHL Film # 1278996) does not contain any christening for a Isaac Brough.
Genealogical information on the multiple wives, children and families of Charles Law was obtained from the IGI and the LDS Ancestral File and LDS Ordinance Index.
Research Note: In June 2007, Jean Ohai (3767 Hillside Lane, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84109) provided the RBFO with the following information: "When Emma [Bocock] was only 15 [years old, in 1859, she married] her brother-in-law Charles Law [who had previously married Emma's two older sisters: Hannah Bocock in 1857, and Elizabeth Bocock in 1858].... [The marriage of Emma Bocock and Charles Law] was performed [on 12 March 1859] by George A. Smith at the home of Bishop Aaron Johnson of Springville [Utah] and it is recorded in the book of temple sealings, FHL [Film #] 1,149,514, p 334, item no. 2235. Witnesses: John Berry and Aaron Johnson. [Two years later,] Charles Law took his three wives to the Endowment House [in Salt Lake City, on] 31 Aug 1861, where they were all endowed and the Bocock sisters were sealed to him as wives by D.H. Wells, FHL [Film #] 1,149,514, p 550, item no. 3753. After Charles' death a year later [on 20 September 1862], Emma -- along with her [two older] sisters [Hannah and Elizabeth]--sought a cancellation of her sealing to [Charles] Law. Emma was subsequently sealed during her life to her second husband, Alma Moroni Blanchard. An inquiry to the Genealogical Department brought the reply that it must have been done according to the order of the [LDS] Church, i.e., a cancellation of her sealing to Charles Law. This must have been her wish. The story Aunt Melva Hickenlooper told was that Brigham Young granted cancellations to Emma and Elizabeth, but not to Hannah, on the grounds that Hannah was old enough to know what kind of man she was getting. Hannah, unlike Emma and Elizabeth, was sealed to her second husband only after her death. ... At the insistance of her sister, Elizabeth Bocock Law Weight, Emma was also sealed posthumously to her brother-in-law Frederick Weight [on] 23 Oct 1890 [in the] Logan [Temple]...."
Research Note: In June 2007, Jean Ohai (3767 Hillside Lane, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84109) provided the RBFO with the following information: "When Emma [Bocock] was only 15 [years old, in 1859, she married] her brother-in-law Charles Law [who had previously married Emma's two older sisters: Hannah Bocock in 1857, and Elizabeth Bocock in 1858].... [The marriage of Emma Bocock and Charles Law] was performed [on 12 March 1859] by George A. Smith at the home of Bishop Aaron Johnson of Springville [Utah] and it is recorded in the book of temple sealings, FHL [Film #] 1,149,514, p 334, item no. 2235. Witnesses: John Berry and Aaron Johnson. [Two years later,] Charles Law took his three wives to the Endowment House [in Salt Lake City, on] 31 Aug 1861, where they were all endowed and the Bocock sisters were sealed to him as wives by D.H. Wells, FHL [Film #] 1,149,514, p 550, item no. 3753. After Charles' death a year later [on 20 September 1862], Emma -- along with her [two older] sisters [Hannah and Elizabeth]--sought a cancellation of her sealing to [Charles] Law. Emma was subsequently sealed during her life to her second husband, Alma Moroni Blanchard. An inquiry to the Genealogical Department brought the reply that it must have been done according to the order of the [LDS] Church, i.e., a cancellation of her sealing to Charles Law. This must have been her wish. The story Aunt Melva Hickenlooper told was that Brigham Young granted cancellations to Emma and Elizabeth, but not to Hannah, on the grounds that Hannah was old enough to know what kind of man she was getting. Hannah, unlike Emma and Elizabeth, was sealed to her second husband only after her death. ... At the insistance of her sister, Elizabeth Bocock Law Weight, Emma was also sealed posthumously to her brother-in-law Frederick Weight [on] 23 Oct 1890 [in the] Logan [Temple]...."
The genealogical information on James Humpherys and most of his family was obtained from the LDS Ancestral File and LDS Ordinance Index.
Research Note: In June 2007, Jean Ohai (3767 Hillside Lane, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84109) provided the RBFO with the following information: "When Emma [Bocock] was only 15 [years old, in 1859, she married] her brother-in-law Charles Law [who had previously married Emma's two older sisters: Hannah Bocock in 1857, and Elizabeth Bocock in 1858].... [The marriage of Emma Bocock and Charles Law] was performed [on 12 March 1859] by George A. Smith at the home of Bishop Aaron Johnson of Springville [Utah] and it is recorded in the book of temple sealings, FHL [Film #] 1,149,514, p 334, item no. 2235. Witnesses: John Berry and Aaron Johnson. [Two years later,] Charles Law took his three wives to the Endowment House [in Salt Lake City, on] 31 Aug 1861, where they were all endowed and the Bocock sisters were sealed to him as wives by D.H. Wells, FHL [Film #] 1,149,514, p 550, item no. 3753. After Charles' death a year later [on 20 September 1862], Emma -- along with her [two older] sisters [Hannah and Elizabeth]--sought a cancellation of her sealing to [Charles] Law. Emma was subsequently sealed during her life to her second husband, Alma Moroni Blanchard. An inquiry to the Genealogical Department brought the reply that it must have been done according to the order of the [LDS] Church, i.e., a cancellation of her sealing to Charles Law. This must have been her wish. The story Aunt Melva Hickenlooper told was that Brigham Young granted cancellations to Emma and Elizabeth, but not to Hannah, on the grounds that Hannah was old enough to know what kind of man she was getting. Hannah, unlike Emma and Elizabeth, was sealed to her second husband only after her death. ... At the insistance of her sister, Elizabeth Bocock Law Weight, Emma was also sealed posthumously to her brother-in-law Frederick Weight [on] 23 Oct 1890 [in the] Logan [Temple]...."
The genealogical information on William Bocock and most of his family was obtained from the LDS Ancestral File.
The christening of "Sarah Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 503790), which states that she was christened on 9 April 1799 in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, and that her parents were "James Brough" and "Jane".
In July 2007, the RBFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Eliza Brough, which stated that she was born on 28 May 1839 "at Stone Road, Trentham" and that her father was Richard Brough, a Miner, and her mother was "Jane Brough formerly Rowson".
In the 1841 Census, Eliza Brough is listed as being about 2 years old (born about 1839).
In the 1851 Census, Eliza Brough is listed as being 11 years old (born about 1840), born in Trentham, and residing with her parents, Richard and Jane Brough, and five siblings, on Stone Road in Blurton, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, Eliza Brough is listed as being about 20 years old (born about 1841), born in Blurton, and working as a "Servant".
The 1862 birth certificate of "Cecily Brough" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in September 2025, and states that she was born on 3 June 1862 at "Stone Road" in "Trentham" in Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother was "Eliza Brough" of "Stone Road" in "Trentham". (The father's name was not listed on the birth certificate.)
The 1863 death of "Cecily Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her death was registered in January-March 1863 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "0" years old--or under the age of one year old.
The christening of "Levi Cockram" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Film # 1471087, Item #1), which states that he was christened on 25 March 1838 in St. John's, Longton, Staffordshire, and that his parents were Timothy Cockram and Mary.
In July 2007, the RBFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Eliza Brough, which stated that she was born on 28 May 1839 "at Stone Road, Trentham" and that her father was Richard Brough, a Miner, and her mother was "Jane Brough formerly Rowson".
In the 1841 Census, Eliza Brough is listed as being about 2 years old (born about 1839).
In the 1851 Census, Eliza Brough is listed as being 11 years old (born about 1840), born in Trentham, and residing with her parents, Richard and Jane Brough, and five siblings, on Stone Road in Blurton, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, Eliza Brough is listed as being about 20 years old (born about 1841), born in Blurton, and working as a "Servant".
Marriage Notes for Levi Cockram and Eliza Brough-128
Marriage at St. Peter, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England; Marriage Date: 9 November 1863; Method: Banns.
Groom: Levi Cockram; Age: 26 (born about 1837); Status: Bachelor; Occupation: Potter; Residence: Both;
Father: Timothy Cockram; Occupation: Potter.
Bride: Eliza Brough; Age: 24 (born about 1839); Status: Spinster; Occupation: Not listed; Residence: in Stoke;
Father: Richard Brough; Occupation: Miner.
Witnesses: John Hulme; William Moore.
The 1843 birth of "John Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his birth was registered in July-September 1843 in Cheadle district (which includes the civil parish of Checkley), Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Durose".
The 1843 birth and christening of "John Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Films # 426524 and 100839386), which states that he was born on 21 August 1843, christened on 25 August 1843 at St. Mary & All Saints church in Checkley, Staffordshire, and that he was son of "John and Ann Brough" of "Lower Tean" and that his father was a "Publican.
In the 1851 Census, "John Brough" is listed as being 7 years old (born about 1844), born in Checkley, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, John and Ann Brough, and five siblings, at: Tean Bank, Checkley, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, "John Brough" is listed as being 17 years old (born about 1844), born in Checkley, Staffordshire, unmarried and working as an "Apprentice", and residing with his parents, John and Ann Brough, and two siblings, at: Lower Tern, Checkley, Staffordshire.
In the 1871 Census, "John Brough" is listed as being 28 years old (born about 1843), born in Tean, Staffordshire, unmarried and working as a "Joiner", and residing as a "Lodger" in the home of George and Sarah Adcock, at: St. Mary (Civil Parish), Exchange (Municipal Ward), Nottingham (Parliamentary Borough), Nottinghamshire, England.
The 1876 marriage certificate of "John Brough" and "Ann Cottrell" was obtained from England in 2006 by the Brough Family Organization, and stated that they were married by Licence on 5 June 1876 in the parish church of St. Mary, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England; that John Brough was 31 years old (born about 1845), a Bachelor and Carpenter of "Darker Gate"--which should have been listed as "Barker Gate", and that his father was John Brough, a Farm Bailiff; and that Ann Cottrell was 31 years old (born about 1845), a Spinster of Barlaston, County of Stafford, and that her father was William Cottrell, a Farmer. The marriage was witnessed by John L. Koon and Sarah Alwick. Geographical Note: "Barker Gate" is a street in Nottingham city, and historically has been described as follows: "In 1810 St Mary’s Vestry Society purchased a building on Barker Gate to establish a school for the education of poor boys. The St Mary’s Girls School opened in 1835 close by on Plumptre Place. By 1877 St Mary’s Barker Gate school served infants, boys and girls. ...The St Mary’s Institute on Barker Gate was built in 1874 on the site of the Salem Chapel. The Annual Reports of 1893-4 described the Institute, opened by the Bishop of Southwell in 1892, as used for parish activities; for St Mary’s Sunday school, youth clubs for boys and girls and for the choir." (Source: https://southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk/nottingham-st-mary/hhistory.php)
Research Note: For some reason, Ann Cottrell identified herself as being the same age as her husband, John Brough, (of 31 years old) when she married him in 1876, and again as the same age of her husband (of 37 years old) in the 1881 Census. However, Ann (chr.1833) was actually significantly older than John (chr.1843).
In the 1881 Census, "John Brough" is listed as being 37 years old (born about 1844), born in Lower Tean, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Carpenters Foreman", and residing with his wife, Ann (age 37), and their son "Jno [John] Thos [Thomas] Brough" (age 4), at: 39 Union Road, St. Mary (Civil Parish), Nottingham (Parlimentary Borough), Nottinghamshire, England.
The 1888 marriage of "John Brough" and "Mary Bailey" is listed in the "Nottinghamshire Marriages Index" (via FindMyPast), which states that their marriage took place on 28 January 1888 at St. Mark church in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. Also, the marriage of "John Brough" and "Mary Bailey" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in January-March 1888 in Nottingham district, Nottinghamshire, England.
In the 1891 Census, "John Brough" is listed as being 47 years old (born about 1844), born in Stoke, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Joiner", and residing with his wife, Mary (age 50), and his son, John T. Brough (age 18), and his three stepchildren (Arthur G. Bailey--age 18, Susan A. Bailey--age 16, and Fred J. Bailey--age 13), at: 117 Woodboro (Woodborough) Road, St. Mary (Civil Parish), Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.
In the 1901 Census, "John Brough" is listed as being 57 years old (born about 1844), born in Tean, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Joiner", and residing with his wife, Mary (age 60), at: 117 Woodborough Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.
The 1908 death of "John Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in July-September 1908 in Nottingham district, Nottinghamshire, England, and that he died when he was "64" years old (born about 1844).
The christening of "Mary Wood" is listed in the "Nottinghamshire Baptisms" (via FindMyPast), which states that she was christened on 26 October 1840 at St. Mary (Anglican) church in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, and that her parents were "Thomas Wood" and "Ann" of "Beck Street".
In the 1841 Census, "Mary Wood" is listed as being "7 months" old (born about October-November 1840--as the census was taken on 6 June 1841), born in Nottinghamshire, and residing with her probable parents, Thomas Wood (age 25) and Ann (age 25), and a probable older sister, Elizabeth (age 5), at: Beck Street, St. Mary (Parish), Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.
In the 1851 Census, "Mary Wood" is listed as being 10 years old (born about 1841), born in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, and residing with her married mother, Ann Wood (age 37 and a "Bricklayer's wife"), and her older sister, Elizabeth Wood (age 15), at: 24 Freeman Street, St. Mary (Parish), Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.
In the 1861 Census, "Mary Wood" is listed as being 20 years old (born about 1841), born in Nottingham, unmarried and working as a "Finisher of Hosiery", and residing with her parents, Thomas Wood (age 45) and Ann (age 48), and her older sister, Elizabeth (age 25), at: 7 Great Alfred Street, St. Mary (Parish), Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.
The 1862 marriage of "William Bailey" and "Mary Wood" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1862 in Nottingham district, Nottinghamshire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "Mary Bailey" is listed as being 30 years old (born about 1841), born in Nottingham, married and residing with her husband, William Bailey (age 32), and their four children (Thomas Charles Bailey--age 7, William Wood Bailey--age 6, Elizabeth Ann Bailey--age 2, and Florence Mary Bailey--age 9 months old), at: 53 Alfred Street Central, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.
In the 1881 Census, "Mary Bailey" is listed as being 40 years old (born about 1841), born in Nottingham, married and residing with her husband, William Bailey (age 42), and their seven children (Thomas C.--age 17, William W.--age 16, Elizabeth A.--age 12, Florence M.--age 10, Arthur G.--age 8, Susan H.A.--age 6, and Fred J.--age 3), at: 223 Great Alfred Street, St. Mary (Parish), Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.
The 1888 marriage of "John Brough" and "Mary Bailey" is listed in the "Nottinghamshire Marriages Index" (via FindMyPast), which states that their marriage took place on 28 January 1888 at St. Mark church in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. Also, the marriage of "John Brough" and "Mary Bailey" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in January-March 1888 in Nottingham district, Nottinghamshire, England.
In the 1891 Census, "Mary Brough" is listed as being 50 years old (born about 1841), born in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, married and residing with her husband, John Brough (age 47), and his son, John T. Brough (age 18), and her three children (Arthur G. Bailey--age 18, Susan A. Bailey--age 16, and Fred J. Bailey--age 13), at: 117 Woodboro (Woodborough) Road, St. Mary (Civil Parish), Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.
In the 1901 Census, "Mary Brough" is listed as being 60 years old (born about 1841), born in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, married and residing with her husband, John Brough (age 57), at: 117 Woodborough Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.
In the 1911 Census, "Mary Brough" is listed as being 70 years old (born about 1841), born in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, a "Widow", and residing at: 37 Broad Oak Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.
The 1919 death of "Mary Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her death was registered in April-June 1919 in Nottingham district, Nottinghamshire, England, and that she died when she was "78" years old (born about 1841).
Marriage Notes for John Brough and Mary Wood-129
The 1888 marriage of "John Brough" and "Mary Bailey" is listed in the "Nottinghamshire Marriages Index" (via FindMyPast), which states that their marriage took place on 28 January 1888 at St. Mark church in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. Also, the marriage of "John Brough" and "Mary Bailey" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in January-March 1888 in Nottingham district, Nottinghamshire, England.