The christening of Sarah Laurence is listed in the IGI (via LDS Extraction Program, via FHL Film # 417185).
Marriage Notes for Joseph Abbots and Sarah Laurence (Lawrence)-277
The marriage of Joseph Abbots and Sarah Lawrence is listed in the Gnosall Parish Register (FHL Book: 942.46, B4pr, V.12, p.207), which only states that they were married in Gnosall on 17 April 1781. Their parents were not listed in this marriage record.
Christening listed in the Gnosall Parish Record, FHL Film # 1470948.
In August 2008, RBFO representatives visited Gnosall parish, and found the gravestone of Thomas Abbotts, which reads: "In Memory of Thomas Abbotts late of Coton who departed this life Feb 11, 1855 aged 71 years."
Christening listed in the Gnosall Parish Record, FHL Film # 1470948.
Christening listed in the Gnosall Parish Record, FHL Film # 1470948.
In June 2008, James H. Brough of Alsager, Staffordshire, send photographs and documents to the RBFO, which showed the gravestone of James (Jr.) Abbotts and his wife, Hannah, that stands in the churchyard of St. Chad at Seighford, Staffordshire. The gravestone states the following: "Sacred to the memory of James Abbotts, of Seighford, who departed this life [on] January 1, 1888, aged 69 [born about 1819].... Also of Hannah, wife of the above, who departed this life February 20, 1889, aged 71 [born about 1818].
The online FreeBMD contains the death of a James Abbotts, age 69 (born about 1819), which was registered in the district of Stafford, Staffordshire, during the quarter of January-March 1888.The 1851 Census lists James Abbotts as being about 32 years old (born about 1819), born in Seighford, Staffordshire, and working as a Blacksmith.
The 1861 Census lists James Abbott as being about 42 years old (born about 1819), born in Seighford, Staffordshire, and working as a Blacksmith.
The 1871 Census lists James Abbotts as being about 51 years old (born about 1820), born in Seighford, Staffordshire, and working as a Blacksmith.
The 1881 Census lists James Abbotts as being about 62 years old (born about 1819), born in Seighford, Staffordshire, and working as a Blacksmith.
In June 2008, James H. Brough of Alsager, Staffordshire, send photographs and documents to the RBFO, which showed the gravestone of James (Jr.) Abbotts and his wife, Hannah, that stands in the churchyard of St. Chad at Seighford, Staffordshire. The gravestone states the following: "Sacred to the memory of James Abbotts, of Seighford, who departed this life [on] January 1, 1888, aged 69 [born about 1819].... Also of Hannah, wife of the above, who departed this life February 20, 1889, aged 71 [born about 1818].
The online FreeBMD lists the marriage of James Abbotts and Hannah Banks as having be registered in the district of Stafford during the quarter of July-September 1848.
The 1851 Census lists Hannah (Abbotts) as being about 33 years old (born about 1818) and born in Weston, Staffordshire.
The 1861 Census lists Hannah (Abbotts) as being about 43 years old (born about 1818) and born in Weston-upon-Trent.
The 1871 Census lists Hannah (Abbotts) as being about 52 years old (born about 1819) and born in Weston-on-Trent.
The 1881 Census lists Hannah (Abbotts) as being about 63 years old (born about 1818) and born in Weston, Staffordshire.
Marriage Notes for James Abbotts Jr. and Hannah Banks-275
This marriage is listed in the IGI.
This parish register of Weston-upon-Trent (FHL Film # 497351) states that James Abbotts and Hannah Banks were married on 24 July 1848, and that James Abbotts father was James Abbotts (a Blacksmith), and that Hannah Banks father was John Banks (a Blacksmith).
The christening of Richard Laurence is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, via FHL Film # 417185).
The christening of Sarah Ellits is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, via FHL Film # 421585).
Marriage Notes for Richard Laurence and Sarah Ellits-14824
This marriage is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, via FHL Film # 417185).
The christening of Frances Laurence is listed in the IGI (via LDS Extraction Program, via FHL Film # 417185).
The christening of Ann Lawrence is listed in the IGI (via LDS Extraction Program, via FHL Film # 417185).
The christening of "Charles Hassall" is listed in the parish register of St. John, Longton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1471086, Item #9), which states that he was christened on 3 November 1776 at St. John's church in Longton, Staffordshire, and that his father was "Wm [William] Hassall" a "Gr. Collier".
The marriage of "Charles Hassar" and "Alice Brough" is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Newcastle-under-Lyne, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 421578), which states that they were married on 14 June 1801 and that "Charles Hassar" was a "Potter" of "Stoke" [on Trent] and that "Alice Brough" was of "Stoke" [on Trent].
According to the christening records of his children, Charles Hassall worked as a "Potter" between 1802 and 1818 and as a "Potseller" in 1822.
The burial of "Charles Hassal" is listed in online FindMyPast, which states that he was buried on 2 March 1828 at St. John's church in Longton, Staffordshire, England, that his "Abode" was "Lane End" and that he died when he was "50" years old (born about 1778).
Charles Hassall is not listed with his wife, Alice, in the 1841 Census, is not listed in the 1851 Census, and his wife is listed as a "Widow" in the 1861 Census--as follows: In the 1861 Census, "Alice Hassall" is listed as being 79 years old (born about 1782), born in Trentham, a "widow", and residing with her married son, William Hassall, and his wife Grace and two of their children, on Warren's Lane, Blurton, Staffordshire.
The christening of "Alice Brough" is listed in the parish register of Trentham, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 96895--which was a copy of Trentham Parish Register in book form: FHL Book # 942.46, B4, Volume 38), which states that she was christened on 20 November 1780 in Trentham, Staffordshire, and that her parents were "Rich [Richard] and Ellen Brough". Also, the christening of Alice Brough is listed in the parish register of Trentham (FHL Film # 1526191, Item #17).
The marriage of "Charles Hassar" and "Alice Brough" is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Newcastle-under-Lyne, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 421578), which states that they were married on 14 June 1801 and that "Charles Hassar" was a "Potter" of "Stoke" [on Trent] and that "Alice Brough" was of "Stoke" [on Trent].
In February 2012, the BFO obtained a copy of the death certificate of "Alice Hassall" from England, which stated that she died from "Bronchitis [and] Natural Decay" at the age of "84 years" on "30 January 1866" at "Russell Street", Longton, Staffordshire; that she was the "Widow of Charles Hassall [a] Pitcherman"; and that the "informant" of her death was "Elizabeth Blundert [who was] present at her death [and was of] Lower Russell Street [in Dresden,] Longton". Research Note: The death date of Alice Brough is listed in the LDS Ancestral File as being 30 June 1886--which is wrong as it would have meant that she lived to be nearly 106 years old--and no such death (in 1886) is listed for her in the online FreeBMD.
The burial of "Alice Hassall" is listed in the parish register of St. John's, Longton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1471087, Item #14, page 363), which states that she was buried on 4 February 1866 at the age of "84" years old.
In the 1841 Census, "Alice Hassall" is listed as being 60 years old (born about 1781), born in Staffordshire, and residing with three of her children (Richard--age 30, James--age 25, and Harriett--age 15), on Furnace Road, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, "Alice Hassall" is listed as being 79 years old (born about 1782), born in Trentham, a "widow", and residing with her married son, William Hassall, and his wife Grace and two of their children, on Warren's Lane, Blurton, Staffordshire.
Relationship Note: The patronymics of the children of Alice Brough and Charles Hassall support the conclusion that Alice Brough who married Charles Hassall was, in fact, the daughter of Richard Brough and Ellen Parrott. For example: Alice Brough and Charles Hassall's named their first son "William"--apparently after Charles father; their second son "Charles"--apparently after his father, their second daughter "Ellen"--apparently after Alice's mother, and their third son "Richard"--apparently after Alice's father.
Marriage Notes for Charles Hassall and Alice Brough-284
The marriage of "Charles Hassal" and "Alice Brough" is listed in the parish record of St. Giles, Newcastle under Lyme (FHL Film # 1040775, Item #5), which states that they were married by Banns on 14 June 1801, that they were both "of the Parish of Stoke", that Charles Hassal was a "Potter, and that the marriage was witnessed by "Wm. [William] Hill" and "Richard Brough"--who was probably Alice's father. Also, the marriage of "Charles Hassar" and "Alice Brough" is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Newcastle-under-Lyne, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 421578), which states that they were married on 14 June 1801, that "Charles Hassar" was a "Potter", and that Charles and Alice were both of "Stoke" [on Trent].
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Research Notes:
1) In the past, some individuals have submitted this marriage to the IGI as having been between Alice Brough and a Charles "Harper", however, this is a mistake. This marriage (in FHL Film # 1040775, Item #5) was carefully reviewed and verified by the BFO Research Committee in February 2012.
2) The IGI (via an initial LDS Patron submission to the Ancestral File in 1983 by Robert McKinnon Smith of Inglewood, California) lists Alice Brough as having married a Samuel Wright on 3 August 1800 in Trentham, Staffordshire. However, no reference source accompanied this submission and subsequent research by the RBFO Research Committee failed to discover any such 1800 marriage in Staffordshire. Nevertheless, an Alice Brough did marry a John Wright by Banns on 25 March 1805 in the parish church of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (as listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Stoke, FHL Film # 421596, and listed in the IGI via an LDS Patron submission in 1957), but this Alice Brough (who was supposedly born about 1784 and married in 1805 to John Wright) was not the same individual who married Charles Hassall in 1801.
The christening of "Richd [Richard] Hassal" is listed in the parish register of St. John, Longton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1471086, Item #10), which states that he was christened on 4 February 1810 at St. John's church in Longton, Staffordshire, and that his parents were "Charles and Alice Hassal" and that Charles Hassal was a "Potter".
In the 1841 Census, "Richard Hassall" is listed as being 30 years old (born about 1811), born in Staffordshire, working as a "Collier", and residing with his mother, Alice Hassall, and two of his siblings, on Furnace Road, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
The burial of "Richard Hassall" is listed in the parish register of St. John, Longton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1471086, Item #10), which states that he was buried on 11 September 1845 at St. John's church in Longton, Staffordshire, and that he died when he was "35" years old (born about 1810).
The christening of "Eliza Hassal" is listed in the parish register of St. John, Longton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1471086, Item #10), which states that she was christened on 7 May 1815 at St. John's church in Longton, Staffordshire, and that her parents were "Charles and Alice Hassal" and that Charles Hassal was a "Potter".
The burial of "Eliza Hassal" is listed in the parish register of St. John, Longton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1471087, Item #9), which states that she was buried on 16 February 1817 at St. John's church in Longton, Staffordshire, and that she died when she was "2" years old (born about 1815).
The 1816 christening of "Harriet Hassal" is listed in the parish register of St. John, Longton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1471086, Item #10), which states that she was christened on 11 November 1816 at St. John's church in Longton, Staffordshire, and that her parents were "Charles and Alice Hassal" and that Charles Hassal was a "Potter".
The christening of "Wm. [William] Parrott Brough" is listed in the parish register of Trentham, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 96895--which is a copy of Trentham Parish register in book form: FHL Book # 942.46, B4, Volume 38), which states that he was christened on 9 November 1782 as the son of "Rich and Ellen Brough". Also, the christening date of William Parrott Brough is listed in the parish register of Trentham (FHL Film # 1526191, Item #17).
In 1824, William Brough is listed in the christening record of his son, William, as being a "Servant" of "Ash Green", Staffordshire, as follows: The christening of "William Brough" is listed in the parish register of Trentham, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film 1526191, Item #19), which states that he was christened on 8 February 1824 in Trentham, Staffordshire, and that his parents were "William and Charlotte Brough" of "Ash Green", and that William Brough was a "Servant".
In 1827, William Brough is listed in the christening record of his son, Thomas, as being a "Gent." of "Caroline Place", St. Luke, Chelsea, Middlesex.
In 1833, William Brough is listed in the christening record of his daughter, Charlotte, as being a "Servant" of "Caroline Place", St. Luke, Chelsea, Middlesex.
In the 1851 Census, William Brough is listed as being about 70 years old (born about 1781), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, England, living in Long Ditton, Surrey, and working as a "Butler" (servant) to Lady Elizabeth Clements (who was born in Dublin, Ireland).
The death certificate of "William Brough' was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in June 2023, and stated that William Brough was a "Servant" and that he died on 1 May 1853 at Long Ditton, Surrey, England, of "Disease of Heart and Arteries some years Gangraena [Gangrene] Sepitis [Sepsis] 15 weeks certified" and that he died at the age "73 years" (born about 1780). The informant of his death was "Sam[uel] Jolly Mathews" and "In attendance" was "Thomas Ditton".
The burial of William Brough is listed in the Bishop's Transcripts of Long Ditton (FHL Film # 397744), which states that he was of "Long Ditton" and was buried on 5 May 1853 at the age 73 (born about 1780). His burial ceremony was performed by Francis N. Clements, Vicar of Norton, Diocese of Durham. Unfortunately, the location of his gravesite is no longer known.
DNA Analysis: In 2009 a direct male descendent of John Bray (b.abt.1806) took a Y-DNA 46-Marker test (via Ancestry.com), and in 2018 he took a Y-DNA 111 test (via Family Tree DNA). Both Y-DNA tests revealed that he was a direct descendant of the male Brough's of northern Staffordshire, England--as listed by the Brough Family Organization (BFO). After extensive analysis the BFO Research Committee reached the conclusion that John Bray (b.abt.1806) was possibly the son of William Parrott Brough (chr.1783) and Mary Bray (chr.1786). Further research into this possibility is ongoing.
The christening of "Mary Bray" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Digital Film # 100956688), which states that she was christened on 2 October 1786 in St. Bartholomew, Longnor, Staffordshire, England, and that she was "Mary [the] d[aughte]r of Edward Bray [of] Longnor".
The burial of "Mary Bray" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Digital Film # 101049688), which states that she was buried on 26 August 1807 in St. Peter ad Vincula, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, and that she was of ""Shelton".
Research Note: FamilySearch (via FHL Digital Films # 7605007 and 7566589) lists a "Mary Bray" who was christened on 27 May 1789 in Leek, Staffordshire, England, as the daughter of Isaac Bray and Jane. However, this Mary Bray was buried on 28 January 1790 in Leek, Staffordshire, England.
The christening of "Wm. [William] Parrott Brough" is listed in the parish register of Trentham, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 96895--which is a copy of Trentham Parish register in book form: FHL Book # 942.46, B4, Volume 38), which states that he was christened on 9 November 1782 as the son of "Rich and Ellen Brough". Also, the christening date of William Parrott Brough is listed in the parish register of Trentham (FHL Film # 1526191, Item #17).
In 1824, William Brough is listed in the christening record of his son, William, as being a "Servant" of "Ash Green", Staffordshire, as follows: The christening of "William Brough" is listed in the parish register of Trentham, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film 1526191, Item #19), which states that he was christened on 8 February 1824 in Trentham, Staffordshire, and that his parents were "William and Charlotte Brough" of "Ash Green", and that William Brough was a "Servant".
In 1827, William Brough is listed in the christening record of his son, Thomas, as being a "Gent." of "Caroline Place", St. Luke, Chelsea, Middlesex.
In 1833, William Brough is listed in the christening record of his daughter, Charlotte, as being a "Servant" of "Caroline Place", St. Luke, Chelsea, Middlesex.
In the 1851 Census, William Brough is listed as being about 70 years old (born about 1781), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, England, living in Long Ditton, Surrey, and working as a "Butler" (servant) to Lady Elizabeth Clements (who was born in Dublin, Ireland).
The death certificate of "William Brough' was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in June 2023, and stated that William Brough was a "Servant" and that he died on 1 May 1853 at Long Ditton, Surrey, England, of "Disease of Heart and Arteries some years Gangraena [Gangrene] Sepitis [Sepsis] 15 weeks certified" and that he died at the age "73 years" (born about 1780). The informant of his death was "Sam[uel] Jolly Mathews" and "In attendance" was "Thomas Ditton".
The burial of William Brough is listed in the Bishop's Transcripts of Long Ditton (FHL Film # 397744), which states that he was of "Long Ditton" and was buried on 5 May 1853 at the age 73 (born about 1780). His burial ceremony was performed by Francis N. Clements, Vicar of Norton, Diocese of Durham. Unfortunately, the location of his gravesite is no longer known.
DNA Analysis: In 2009 a direct male descendent of John Bray (b.abt.1806) took a Y-DNA 46-Marker test (via Ancestry.com), and in 2018 he took a Y-DNA 111 test (via Family Tree DNA). Both Y-DNA tests revealed that he was a direct descendant of the male Brough's of northern Staffordshire, England--as listed by the Brough Family Organization (BFO). After extensive analysis the BFO Research Committee reached the conclusion that John Bray (b.abt.1806) was possibly the son of William Parrott Brough (chr.1783) and Mary Bray (chr.1786). Further research into this possibility is ongoing.
The christening of "Charlotte Stanley" is listed in the parish register of Borden, Kent (FHL Film # 1473708, Item #3), which states (in FamilySearch) that she was christened on 13 February 1785 in Borden, Kent, and that her parents were John Stanley and Charlotte.
In the 1841 Census, Charlotte Brough is listed as being 50 years old (born about 1787-1791), NOT born in Middlesex, working as a "Laundress", and residing with her apparent daughter, Charlotte Brough (age 12), and a George Durling (age 12), at: Caroline Place, Parish of St. Luke, Chelsea, Middlesex.
In the 1851 Census, Charlotte Brough is listed as being 62 years old (born about 1789), born in Kent, Nottingham, married (although her husband is not listed as residing with her in the census), working as a "Laundress", and residing with her unmarried daughter, Charlotte Brough (age 21), at: 22 Caroline Place, St. Lukes, Chelsea, Middlesex.
In July 2007, the RBFO obtained a copy of the death certificate for Charlotte Brough, which stated that she died on 21 June 1856, at the age of about "68 years" at "10 Ranelagh Grove" in Pimlico, Belgrave, Middlesex, England, and that she was a "Widow of William Brough, a Butler".
The burial of Charlotte Brough is listed in the Bishop's Transcripts of Long Ditton, Surrey, England (FHL Film # 397744), which states that she was of "Ranelagh Grove Pimlico" and was buried on 27 June 1856 at the age 68 (born about 1788). Her burial ceremony was performed by J. Gifford, Rector. Unfortunately, the location of her gravesite is no longer known.
Marriage Notes for William Parrott Brough and Charlotte Stanley-4589
The marriage of "William Brough" and "Charlotte Stanley" is listed in the parish register of St. James, Piccadilly, London (FHL Film # 1042319, Item #3), which states that they were married by Banns on 29 May 1822, that they were both "of this Parish", and that the marriage was witnessed by William Matheson and Elizabeth Martin.
The birth and christening of "Charlotte Brough" is listed in the parish register of St. Luke, Chelsea, Middlesex (FHL Film # 585473, Item #1), which states that she was born 14 May 1829 and christened on 20 January 1833 at St. Luke, Chelsea, Middlesex, and that her parents were William and Charlotte Brough, and that William Brough was a "Servant" of "Caroline Place", St. Luke, Chelsea, Middlesex.
In the 1841 Census, Charlotte Brough is listed as being 12 years old (born about 1829), born in Middlesex, and residing with her apparent mother, Charlotte Brough (age 50), at: Caroline Place, Parish of St. Luke, Chelsea, Middlesex.
In the 1851 Census, Charlotte Brough is listed as being 21 years old (born about 1830), born in Chelsea, Middlesex, unmarried and working as a "Laundress", and residing with her married mother, Charlotte Brough (age 62), at: 22 Caroline Place, St. Lukes, Chelsea, Middlesex.
Research Note: In August 2023 the BFO Research Committee could NOT located Charlotte Brough in the 1861, 1871 or 1881 Census. Also, all registered deaths between 1851 and 1871 for a Charlotte Brough (or Bruff)--and the ages they were when they died--did not match the birth or christening dates of Charlotte Brough who was the daughter of William Parrott Brough and Charlotte Stanley.
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Marriages of other "Charlotte Brough's" in England between 1851 and 1871:
BFO Rin # 79570: The 1852 marriage of "Frederick Barlow" and "Charlotte (or Charotte) Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD and described in FindMyPast, which states that they were married on 6 January 1852 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England; that Frederick Barlow as 24 years old (born about 1828) and that his father was "Joseph Barlow"; and that Charlotte (or Charotte) Brough was 26 years old (born about 1826) and that her father was "Joseph Brough".
BFO Rin # 59431: The 1854 marriage certificate of "Alexander McQueen" and "Charlotte Brough" was obtained from the GRO in England in February 2022, and stated that they were married by Banns on 27 April 1854 in the parish church of Kensington, Middlesex, England; that Alexander McQueen was "27" years old (born about 1827) and a "Bachelor" and "Cabinet Maker" of "7 Hornton Terrace" and that his father was "William McQueen" a "Schoolmaster"; and that Charlotte Brough was "24" years old (born about 1830) and a "Spinster" of "7 Hornton Terrace" and that her father was "William Brough" a "Wheelwright". The marriage was witnessed by William Brough and Sarah Brough.
BFO Rin # 39267: The 1864 marriage of "Thomas Gad Copeland Boote" and "Charlotte Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD and shown in FindMyPast, which combined states that their marriage was by Banns and took place on 31 October 1864 at St. Margaret church in Wolstanton, Staffordshire, England; that Thomas Gad Copeland Boote was "of age" and a "Bachelor" and "Labourer" of Bradwell Wood" and that his father was "Charles Copeland Boote" a "Labourer"; and that Charlotte Brough waws "of age" and a "Spinster" of Bradwell Wood" and that her father was "Samuel Brough" a "Labourer". The marriage was witnessed by Samuel Oakes and Charlotte Oakes.
BFO Rin # 83368: The 1867 marriage certificate of "William Burden" and "Charlotte Brough" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in September 2022, and stated that they were married by Banns on 12 March 1867 at St. Botolph's, Aldersgate, London, England; that William Burden was of "full" age and a "Bachelor" and "Baker" of "120 Aldersgate Street" and that his father was "Walter Burden" a "Boatman"; and that Charlotte Brough was of "full" age and a "Spinster" of "120 Aldersgate Street" and that her father was "Francis Brough" a "Tallow Chandler". The marriage was witnessed by F. Brough and C. Brough. Also, the 1867 marriage of "William Burden" and "Charlotte Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that they were married on 12 March 1867 at St. Botolph church in Aldersgate (or St. Botolph Without Aldersgate), London, England. In addition, the "Marriage Banns" of "William Burden" and "Charlotte Brough" is listed and shown in Ancestry.com, which lists their address as "120 Aldersgate Street", that William Burden was a "Bachelor" and that Charlotte Brough was a "Spinster", and that their Banns were published on 17 February, 24 February and 3 March, 1867.
The christening of "Richardus filius Richardi Brough et Margarettae uxoris ejus" is listed in the Bishop's Transcripts of Ipstones, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 417200), which states that he, Richardus, was christened on 29 November 1688 in Ipstones.
The christening of "Richardus Brough" is listed in the parish records of Ipstones, Staffordshire (via RBFO Research Report by David Bethell, p.37, which quotes both "ORs and BTs" of "1600 to 1740"), which states that he was christened on 29 November 1688 in Ipstones, as "Richardus, filius Richardi Brough & Margaretae uxoris ejus."
The marriage of "Richard Brough" and "Ann Mellor" is listed in the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire (FHL Book #: 942.46, B4pr, Volume 93, p.109), which states that they were married on 8 November 1716 in Leek.
The marriage of "Richardus Brough" and "Amia Wilshaw" is listed in the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1040766, Item #1), which states that they were married on 18 August 1731 and that they were of "Meerbrooke".
The burial of "Richard Brough" is listed in the parish register of St. Matthews, Meerbrook, Leek, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1471147, Item #28), which states that he was buried on 20 December 1768 and that he was of "Meerbrook".
The following statement was made by Catharine Ann Brough Hind to the RBFO on 24 June 1995: "Richard Brough [who was christened in 1688 in Ipstones, married Ann (Mary) Mellor in 1716 in Leek, and was buried in 1768 in Meerbrook, and who was the great-grandfather of Richard Brough who married Mary Horleston] was baptising children at Meerbrook in the 18thc [or 1700's]. I am confident that it was that Richard who witnessed [in 1754] the Will of my ancestor Isaac Barber, blacksmith and innkeeper of Meerbrook.... William Brough my gt gt gt grandfather was Isaac's son-in-law. This has always prompted me to suppose that Richard was a member of the Middlehulme Broughs." (Hind Research Reports to the RBFO, page 261.)
The information on the Family Group Record of Richard Brough and Ann (or Mary) Mellor has been taken from the 2000 RBFO book "The Broughs of Staffordshire, England and their English, American and Australian Descendants," pp.86-89.
The christening of "Ann Mellor" or "Anna Mellor" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Films # 1040766 and 7605007), which state that she was christened on 10 September 1701 at St. Edward church in Leek, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "Thos. [Thomas] Mellor" and "Jane" or "Jana".
The marriage of "Richard Brough" and "Ann Mellor" is listed in the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire (FHL Book #: 942.46, B4pr, Volume 93, p.109), which states that they were married on 8 November 1716 in Leek.
The name of "Ann Mellor" may have been "Mary Ann Mellor" or "Ann Mary Mellor", as follows: The christening of Richard Brough and Ann Mellor's son, "Richard Brough", is listed in the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire (FHL Book #: 942.46, B4pr, Vol.93, p.130), which states that he was christened on 2 November 1722, and that he was the son of "Richard and Mary Brough of Maerbrook". Note: The given name of Richard Brough's (the father) first wife is generally listed as "Ann"--as recorded in the christening records of his first three children (Hannah, Samuel and Jana) and his last child (Jacob); so the recorder probably made a mistake in listing Richard's wife's given name as "Mary" in the christening entry of his fourth child, Richard; or its possible that Richard's wife's full name as "Mary Ann" or "Ann Mary" Mellor.
The burial of "Maria Brough" is listed by David Bethell in his research report to the RBFO (page 179), which states that the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire, lists the following entry: Burial: 12 Feb 1726/1727: "Maria uxor Ricardi Brough sep spud Meerbrooke". Also, the burial of Ann (or Mary) Mellor is listed in the (British) National Burial Index, 2004 (via the Federation of Family History Societies) as held by the RBFO.
Marriage Notes for Richard Brough and Ann Mellor-299
The marriage of "Richard Brough" and "Ann Mellor" is listed in the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire (FHL Book #: 942.46, B4pr, Volume 93, p.109), which states that they were married on 8 November 1716 in Leek.
The christening of "James Brough" is listed in the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire (FHL Book # 942.46, B4pr, Volume 13, page 137), which states that he was christened on 7 October 1724 as the son of "Richard and Ann Bough of Mearbrook".
The christening of "Jacob Brough" is listed in the IGI (via an LDS Patron submission), which states that he was christened on 7 October 1724 in Leek, Staffordshire, and that his parents were "Richard Brough" and "Ann or Mary Mellor".
The christening and burial of Jacob Brough is listed by David Bethell's research report to the RBFO (pages 178-179), which states that the Leek, Staffordshire, parish register lists the following entries:
Baptism: 7 October 1724, "Jacobus fil: Ric'i et Annae Brough de Meerbrook".
Burial: 17 September 1725: "Jacobus Brough de Meerbrook Infans".
The christening and death of George Lownds is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via Patron Submission).
Research Note: The travel distance between Audley--where George Lownds was christened, and Wolstanton--where George Lownds parents (Joseph Lownds and Jane Whital) were married, is less than seven miles.
The birth and christening of Sarah Lownds is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via Patron Submission).
The christening of Sarah Lownds is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The christening and death of George Lownds is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The christening of Hannah Lownds is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via Patron Submission).
The christening of Sarah Lownds is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The birth of George Lownds is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via Patron Submission).