The 1829 birth and 1836 christening of "George Robert Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that he was born on 25 July 1829 and christened on 4 April 1836 at St. Phillips church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and that his parents were "Thomas Brough" and "Elizabeth".
In the 1851 Census, "George Brough" is listed as being 21 years old (born about 1830), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, unmarried and working as a "Silver plater", and residing with his parents, Thomas Brough (age 52) and Elizabeth (age 56), and a married brother, Thomas Brough (age 31) and his wife Charlotte (age 32) and their three children (Ann--age 7, Henry--age 5, and Fanny--age 2), at: 28 Northwood Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
The 1854 marriage record of "George Brough" and "Eliza Brough" is listed and shown in Ancestry.com, which states that they were married by Banns on 1 July 1854 at St. Mary's church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England; that George Brough was of "full" age and a "Bachelor and "Silver plater" of "Birmingham" and that his father was "Thomas Pierce Brough" a "Silver plater"; and that Eliza Brough was of "full" age and a "Spinster" of "Birmingham" and that her father was "William Brough" a "Police Officer". The marriage was witnessed by David Butler and Emma Brough.
In the 1861 Census (taken 7 April 1861), "George Brough" is listed as being 31 years old (born about 1830), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, married and working as a "Silversmith", and residing with his wife, Eliza (age 27), and their two son (George Brough--age 3, and Samuel--age 4 months old), at: 126 Lower Camden Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "George Brough" is listed as being 41 years old (born about 1830), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, married and working as a "Boot & Shoe Dealer", and residing with his wife, Eliza (age 37), and their son Samuel Brough (age 10), at: No. 98 Camden Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
In the 1881 Census, "George Brough" is listed as being 52 years old (born about 1829), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, married and working as a "Boot Factor", and residing with his wife, Eliza (age 47), and their unmarried son Samuel Brough (age 20), at: Wellington Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire, England. (Note: Handsworth is about three miles northwest of Birmingham.)
In the 1891 Census, "George Brough" is listed as being 61 years old (born about 1830), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, married and a "Retired Electro Plater", and residing with his wife, Eliza (age 57), and their granddaughter Dorothy C. Brough (age 1), at: 7 Wellington Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1901 Census (taken on 31 March 1901), "George Brough" is listed as being 71 years old (born about 1830), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, married and a "Retired Electro Plater", and residing with his wife, Elizabeth (age 67), at: 5 Wellington Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire, England.
The 1901 death of "George Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in April-June 1901 in West Bromwich district (which includes the civil parish of Handsworth), Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "72" years old (born about 1829).
The 1901 death of "George Brough" is listed in the England & Wales National Probate Calendar (via Ancestry.com), which states that George Brough was "of Wellington-road" in "Handsworth, Staffordshire" and that he "died" on "18 June 1901." His "Probate" was held in "Lichfield" on "16 November [1901" and was awarded "to George Brough and Samuel Brough boot-manufacturers" in the "Effects" amount of "£5569 13s. 1d."
Reference Note: On 19 October 2006, Andrew Steven Brough of Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, wrote the following email to the RBFO: "[I] was very interested by your [RBFO web]site. My father is Richard John Brough (hence [the] reason I came across [your web]site) and I am Andrew Steven Brough. We run a manufacturing business in central Birmingham, England (established since 1861). We are very proud of our heritage. Look at our website...for [further] information...." The website is "http://www.gandsbrough.co.uk/" and contains information about the company "G & S Brough Ltd, Washers and Gaskets" which was "established [in] 1861". According to the company's website: "G & S Brough Ltd was established in 1861 by George and Sam[uel] Brough, initially as a boot manufacturer, but it was only after the Great War that washers, at that time in mainly leather and fibre, became an integral part of the company's production. 1951 saw the move from Camden Street, Hockley to larger premises in Commercial Street. 2004 saw a further move across the city to an even larger factory in Highgate. G & S Brough has always been a family-run business and has become one of the largest manufacturers of non-metallic washers in the United Kingdom. G & S Brough are established manufacturers of washers, gaskets, joints and hydraulic leathers, supplying to a broad spectrum of industries for nearly 150 years. Washers of any size are produced from all materials and gaskets of any shape from all non-metallic materials." According to the 1884 edition of "Kelly's Directory of Birmingham, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire, 1884", page 359: "Brough, George and Samuel, boot makers [were located at] 191 & 193 Camben street...." Today (2006), the company is located at: 28-40 Leopold Street, Highgate, Birmingham, B12 OUR, England, United Kingdom (telephone: 0121-440-4406).
The 1833 birth and 1837 christening of "Eliza Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was born on 16 August 1833 and christened on 27 February 1837 at St. Martin's church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and that her parents were "William Brough" and "Sarah" and that William Brough's residence was "Birmingham".
In the 1851 Census, "Eliza Brough" is listed as being 17 years old (born about 1834), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, unmarried and working as a "House Servant", and residing with her parents William Brough (age 54 and a "Police Sergeant") and Sarah (age 55), and four siblings, at: 22 Paradise Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
The 1854 marriage record of "George Brough" and "Eliza Brough" is listed and shown in Ancestry.com, which states that they were married by Banns on 1 July 1854 at St. Mary's church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England; that George Brough was of "full" age and a "Bachelor and "Silver plater" of "Birmingham" and that his father was "Thomas Pierce Brough" a "Silver plater"; and that Eliza Brough was of "full" age and a "Spinster" of "Birmingham" and that her father was "William Brough" a "Police Officer". The marriage was witnessed by David Butler and Emma Brough.
In the 1861 Census (taken 7 April 1861), "Eliza Brough" is listed as being 27 years old (born about 1834), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, married and residing with her husband, George Brough (age 31), and their two son (George Brough--age 3, and Samuel--age 4 months old), at: 126 Lower Camden Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "Eliza Brough" is listed as being 37 years old (born about 1834), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, married and residing with her husband, George Brough (age 41), and their son Samuel Brough (age 10), at: No. 98 Camden Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
In the 1881 Census, "Eliza Brough" is listed as being 47 years old (born about 1834), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, married and residing with her husband, George Brough (age 52), and their unmarried son Samuel Brough (age 20), at: Wellington Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire, England. (Note: Handsworth is about three miles northwest of Birmingham.)
In the 1891 Census, "Eliza Brough" is listed as being 57 years old (born about 1834), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, married residing with her husband, George Brough (age 61), and their granddaughter Dorothy C. Brough (age 1), at: 7 Wellington Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1901 Census, "Elizabeth Brough" is listed as being 67 years old (born about 1830), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, married and residing with her husband, George Brough (age 71), at: 5 Wellington Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire, England.
The 1917 death of "Eliza Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her death was registered in October-December 1917 in West Bromwich district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "84" years old (born about 1833).
Marriage Notes for George Robert Brough and Eliza Brough-4550
The 1854 marriage record of "George Brough" and "Eliza Brough" is listed and shown in Ancestry.com, which states that they were married by Banns on 1 July 1854 at St. Mary's church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England; that George Brough was of "full" age and a "Bachelor and "Silver plater" of "Birmingham" and that his father was "Thomas Pierce Brough" a "Silver plater"; and that Eliza Brough was of "full" age and a "Spinster" of "Birmingham" and that her father was "William Brough" a "Police Officer". The marriage was witnessed by David Butler and Emma Brough.
The 1855 birth of "Ellen Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in July-September 1855 in Birmingham district, Warwickshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Brough".
The 1855 christening of "Helen Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was christened on 12 August 1855 at St. Thomas's church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and that her parents were "George Brough" and "Eliza" of "Wynn Street".
The 1857 birth of "George Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his birth was registered in April-June 1857 in Birmingham district, Warwickshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Brough".
The 1861 christening record of "George Brough" is listed and shown in Ancestry.com, which states that he was christened on 23 June 1861 at All Saints church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and that his parents were "George & Eliza Brough" of "Lower Camden Street" and that George Brough was a "Silver Plater".
In the 1861 Census (taken on 7 April 1861), "George Brough" is listed as being 3 years old (born about 1858), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and residing with his parents, George Brough (age 31) and Eliza (age 27), and a brother (Samuel--age 4 months old), at: Wellington Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire, England. (Note: Handsworth is about three miles northwest of Birmingham.)
The 1860 birth of "Samuel Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his birth was registered in October-December 1860 in Birmingham district, Warwickshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Brough".
The 1861 christening record of "Samuel Brough" is listed and shown in Ancestry.com, which states that he was christened on 23 June 1861 at All Saints church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and that his parents were "George & Eliza Brough" of "Lower Camden Street" and that George Brough was a "Silver Plater".
In the 1861 Census (taken on 7 April 1861), "Samuel Brough" is listed as being 4 months old (born about December 1860), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and residing with his parents, George Brough (age 31) and Eliza (age 27), and a brother (George--age 3), at: Wellington Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire, England. (Note: Handsworth is about three miles northwest of Birmingham.)
The 1861 christening of "Samuel Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that he was christened on 23 June 1861 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and that his parents were "George Brough" and "Eliza".
In the 1871 Census, "Samuel Brough" is listed as being 10 years old (born about 1861), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and residing with his parents, George Brough (age 41) and Eliza (age 37), at: No. 98 Camden Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
In the 1881 Census, "Samuel Brough" is listed as being 20 years old (born about 1861), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, unmarried and working as a "Boot Manufacturer", and residing with his parents, George Brough (age 52) and Eliza (age 47), at: Wellington Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire, England. (Note: Handsworth is about three miles northwest of Birmingham.)
The 1799 christening of "Thomas Pearce Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that he was christened on 1 January 1799 at St. Martin's church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and that his parents were "William Brough" and "Ann".
The 1817 marriage of "Thomas Brough" and "Elizabeth Bennett" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that they were married on 3 February 1817 at St. Mary's church in Handsworth, Staffordshire, England. (Note: Handsworth is about four travel miles from Birmingham.)
In the 1841 Census, "Thomas Brough" is listed as being 40 years old (born about 1797-1801), born in Warwickshire, England, working as a "Silver Plater", and residing with his apparent wife, Elizabeth (age 45), at: Aston Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
In the 1851 Census, "Thomas Brough" is listed as being 52 years old (born about 1799), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, married and working as a "Silver plater", and residing with his wife, Elizabeth (age 56), and their unmarried son George (age 21), and their married son Thomas (age 31) and his wife Charlotte (age 32) and their three children (Ann--age 7, Henry--age 5, and Fanny--age 2), at: 28 Northwood Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
In the 1881 Census, "Thos [Thomas] Pearce Brough" is listed as being 82 years old (born about 1799), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, a "Widower" and "Retired Electro Plater", and residing with his daughter Elizabeth Baker (age 53) and Ellen Brough (age 21), at: Handsworth, Staffordshire, England.
The 1882 probate of "Thomas Pearce Brough" is listed in the "England & Wales Index to Death Duty Registers" (via FamilySearch), which states that his residence was "Handsworth" and that his probate took place in 1882.
The 1817 marriage of "Thomas Brough" and "Elizabeth Bennett" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that they were married on 3 February 1817 at St. Mary's church in Handsworth, Staffordshire, England. (Note: Handsworth is about four travel miles from Birmingham.)
In the 1841 Census, "Elizabeth Brough" is listed as being 45 years old (born about 1792-1796), born in Warwickshire, England, and residing with her apparent husband, Thomas Brough (age 40), at: Aston Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
In the 1851 Census, "Elizabeth Brough" is listed as being 56 years old (born about 1795), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, married and residing with her husband, Thomas Brough (age 52), and their unmarried son George (age 21), and their married son Thomas (age 31) and his wife Charlotte (age 32) and their three children (Ann--age 7, Henry--age 5, and Fanny--age 2), at: 28 Northwood Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
Marriage Notes for Thomas Pearce Brough and Elizabeth Bennett-41713
The 1817 marriage of "Thomas Brough" and "Elizabeth Bennett" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that they were married on 3 February 1817 at St. Mary's church in Handsworth, Staffordshire, England. (Note: Handsworth is about four travel miles from Birmingham.)
The 1817 birth and christening of "Amelia Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was born on 23 July 1817 and christened on 11 August 1817 at St. Phillips church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and that her parents were "Thomas Brough" and "Elizabeth" of "Navigation Street".
The 1826 birth and 1827 christening of "Elizabeth Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was born on 24 December 1826 and christened on 9 June 1827 at St. Phillips church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and that her parents were "Thomas Brough" and "Elizabeth".
The birth and christening of George Brough is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index via the LDS Extraction Program.
The children of George Brough and Ann Greenwood are listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index via the LDS Extraction Program. Also, they can be found at different times in the 1841, 1851 and 1861 Census.
In the 1841 Census,"George Brough" is listed as being 30 years old (born about 1807-1811), born in Warwickshire, England, working as a "Cabinet Maker", and residing with his apparent wife, Ann (age 30), and their apparent six children (George--age 10, Emma--age 9, John--age 6, Mary--age 4, William--age 2, and Samuel--age 1), at: Cheapside, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
Ann Greenwood Brough is listed in the 1851 Census (for Birmingham) as being 45 years old and born in Ticteton [Tickton], Yorkshire, England. (Note: Tickton, Yorkshire is 137 miles northeast of Birmingham, Warwickshire.)
Ann Greenwood Brough died prior to 1861, as her husband, George Brough, is listed as a "widower" in the 1861 Census.
The christening of Ann Greenwood is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The christening of William Brough can be found on the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index via the LDS Extraction Program.
Ann Pearce Brough's burial can be found in the National Burial Index. Also, Ann's burial is listed in St. Martin Parish Records (FHL Film # 918912) and states that she was about "67 years" old when she died (born about 1767).
Marriage Notes for William Brough and Ann Pearce-4540
The marriage of William Brough and Ann Pearce can be found in St. Martin's Parish Register (FHL Film # 919779). Also, this marriage is listed in the IGI and the LDS Ordinance Index (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The birth, christening of John Bruff is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 919766).
The burial of John Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 919767), which states that he was buried on 25 July 1803 as "John [the] son of William and Ann Brough".
Burial information on Ann Brough can be found in the National Burial Index.
The marriage of William Brough and Elizabeth Leak is listed in the Edgbaston Parish Register and reads as follows: "July 24, 1757: William Bruff & Eliz. Leak." (See FHL book # 942.48, B4d. Vol.14, p.4.) Also, the marriage of William Brough and Elizabeth Leak can be found on the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index.
Research Note: The first "Brough" or "Bruff" entries in the parish records of St. Martin, Birmingham, Warwickshire (which span the years 1555 to 1875), appeared in 1744 (see FHL Microfiche #6900588).
The christening of Elizabeth Leak is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The marriage of William Brough and Elizabeth Leak is listed in the Edgbaston Parish Register and reads as follows: "July 24, 1757: William Bruff & Eliz. Leak." (See FHL book # 942.48, B4d. Vol.14, p.4.) Also, the marriage of William Brough and Elizabeth Leak can be found on the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index.
Marriage Notes for William Brough and Elizabeth Leak-4556
The marriage of William Brough and Elizabeth Leak is listed in the Edgbaston Parish Register and reads as follows: "July 24, 1757: William Bruff & Eliz. Leak." (See FHL book # 942.48, B4d. Vol.14, p.4.) Also, the marriage of William Brough and Elizabeth Leak can be found on the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index.
The birth and christening of "John Bruff" is listed in the parish register of St. Martin, Birmingham, Warwickshire (FHL Film # 919767), which states that he was born in Birmingham on 19 February 1802 and christened on 19 July 1802 in St. Martin, Birmingham, and that he was the son of "William & Elizabeth Bruff".
The 1830 marriage of John Bruff and Mary Ann Toft is found in the parish register of St. Martin, Birmingham (FHL Film # 919783), which states that they were married by License on 8 April 1830, and that John was "of this parish" and a "Widower", and that Mary Ann Toft was "of this parish" and a Spinster. The marriage was witnessed by Sarah Betcher and Edwin Frenkley. Also, the 1830 marriage of "John Bruff" and "Mary Ann Toft" is listed in the "Staffordshire Advertiser" newspaper (via Jim Brough to the Brough Family Organization in 2002), which stated the following on 17 April 1830: "On Thursday 8th [of April 1830] inst[ant] at Birmingham Mr John Brough of Weston-on-Trent to Miss Mary Ann Toft eldest dasughter of Mr. Thomas Toft of Penkridge."
Research Note: From a family source in England: "Mary Ann Bruff b.1837 married Richard Goodman on 24 Feb. 1856 at St. Phillips in Birmingham. Her father John was born 1802 and was an Oil of Vitriol Maker. I've seen his information on a census but I cannot find it today. ...It looks like John Bruff died before 1861 as he isn't on the census. His wife, Mary Ann was living with her daughter and son-in-law. I have John and Mary Ann married in St. Phillips in 1830. There are siblings to Mary Ann all born before 1837 but they were all christened together in June 1837 at St. Phillips. Then there's Joseph born 1839 and christened that year in St. Phillips."
The 1830 marriage of John Bruff and Mary Ann Toft is found in the parish register of St. Martin, Birmingham (FHL Film # 919783), which states that they were married by License on 8 April 1830, and that John was "of this parish" and a "Widower", and that Mary Ann Toft was "of this parish" and a Spinster. The marriage was witnessed by Sarah Betcher and Edwin Frenkley. Also, the 1830 marriage of "John Bruff" and "Mary Ann Toft" is listed in the "Staffordshire Advertiser" newspaper (via Jim Brough to the Brough Family Organization in 2002), which stated the following on 17 April 1830: "On Thursday 8th [of April 1830] inst[ant] at Birmingham Mr John Brough of Weston-on-Trent to Miss Mary Ann Toft eldest dasughter of Mr. Thomas Toft of Penkridge."
Marriage Notes for John Bruff and Mary Ann Trott-19484
The marriage of John Bruff and Mary Ann Trott is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 813726-813728).
The christening of Elizabeth Bruff is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 813720).
The birth and christening of Jane Bruff is listed in the parish register of St. Phillips, Birmingham (FHL Film # 813723, Item #2), which states that she was born on 16 January 1826, and christened on 30 June 1837, and that her parents were John Bruff and Mary Ann Toft of Livery Street, and that John Bruff was a Labourer. However, when John Bruff was married for a second time in 1830 to Mary Ann Toft he was listed as a "Widower", so the mother of Jane Bruff was not Mary Ann Toft.
The birth and christening of "John Bruff" is listed in the parish register of St. Martin, Birmingham, Warwickshire (FHL Film # 919767), which states that he was born in Birmingham on 19 February 1802 and christened on 19 July 1802 in St. Martin, Birmingham, and that he was the son of "William & Elizabeth Bruff".
The 1830 marriage of John Bruff and Mary Ann Toft is found in the parish register of St. Martin, Birmingham (FHL Film # 919783), which states that they were married by License on 8 April 1830, and that John was "of this parish" and a "Widower", and that Mary Ann Toft was "of this parish" and a Spinster. The marriage was witnessed by Sarah Betcher and Edwin Frenkley. Also, the 1830 marriage of "John Bruff" and "Mary Ann Toft" is listed in the "Staffordshire Advertiser" newspaper (via Jim Brough to the Brough Family Organization in 2002), which stated the following on 17 April 1830: "On Thursday 8th [of April 1830] inst[ant] at Birmingham Mr John Brough of Weston-on-Trent to Miss Mary Ann Toft eldest dasughter of Mr. Thomas Toft of Penkridge."
Research Note: From a family source in England: "Mary Ann Bruff b.1837 married Richard Goodman on 24 Feb. 1856 at St. Phillips in Birmingham. Her father John was born 1802 and was an Oil of Vitriol Maker. I've seen his information on a census but I cannot find it today. ...It looks like John Bruff died before 1861 as he isn't on the census. His wife, Mary Ann was living with her daughter and son-in-law. I have John and Mary Ann married in St. Phillips in 1830. There are siblings to Mary Ann all born before 1837 but they were all christened together in June 1837 at St. Phillips. Then there's Joseph born 1839 and christened that year in St. Phillips."
The 1830 marriage of John Bruff and Mary Ann Toft is found in the parish register of St. Martin, Birmingham (FHL Film # 919783), which states that they were married by License on 8 April 1830, and that John was "of this parish" and a "Widower", and that Mary Ann Toft was "of this parish" and a Spinster. The marriage was witnessed by Sarah Betcher and Edwin Frenkley. Also, the 1830 marriage of "John Bruff" and "Mary Ann Toft" is listed in the "Staffordshire Advertiser" newspaper (via Jim Brough to the Brough Family Organization in 2002), which stated the following on 17 April 1830: "On Thursday 8th [of April 1830] inst[ant] at Birmingham Mr John Brough of Weston-on-Trent to Miss Mary Ann Toft eldest dasughter of Mr. Thomas Toft of Penkridge."
In the 1851 Census, "Mary Bruff" is listed as being about 48 years old (born about 1803), born in Scotland, a "Widow" working as a "Paper Painter", and residing with her eleven year old son, Joseph Bruff, in St. George, Birmingham, Warwickshire.
In the 1861 Census, "Mary A. Bruff" is listed as being about 59 years old (born about 1802), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, a "Widow" working as a "Warehouse Woman", and residing as a "Mother In Law" with her daughter, Mary A. (Bruff), and her husband Richard Goodman (and their two children) on Chapel House Street in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.
The death of Mary Ann Toft is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that she died in 1871 at the age of 69 (born about 1802).
Marriage Notes for John Bruff and Mary Ann Toft-19022
The 1830 marriage of John Bruff and Mary Ann Toft is found in the parish register of St. Martin, Birmingham (FHL Film # 919783), which states that they were married by License on 8 April 1830, and that John was "of this parish" and a "Widower", and that Mary Ann Toft was "of this parish" and a Spinster. The marriage was witnessed by Sarah Betcher and Edwin Frenkley. Also, the 1830 marriage of "John Bruff" and "Mary Ann Toft" is listed in the "Staffordshire Advertiser" newspaper (via Jim Brough to the Brough Family Organization in 2002), which stated the following on 17 April 1830: "On Thursday 8th [of April 1830] inst[ant] at Birmingham Mr John Brough of Weston-on-Trent to Miss Mary Ann Toft eldest dasughter of Mr. Thomas Toft of Penkridge."
The birth and christening of Charles Bruff is listed in the parish register of St. Phillips, Birmingham (FHL Film # 813723, Item #2), which states that he was born on 4 May 1832, and christened on 30 June 1837, as the son of John and Mary Ann Brough of Livery Street, and that John Brough was a Labourer.
The birth and christening of Joseph Bruff is listed in the parish register of St. Phillips, Birmingham (FHL Film # 813723, Item # 2), which states that his parents were John and Mary Ann Bruff of Mary Ann Street, Birmingham, and that John Bruff was a Labourer.
The christening of "William Broughf" is listed in the parish register of Sandon, Staffordshire (FHL Book # 942.46, B4pr, V.118, page 52), which states that he was christened on 3 March 1746/1747 in All Saints, Sandon, Staffordshire, and that his parents were "Joseph Broughf" and "Dorothy". Also, the christening of William Brough is listed in the parish register of Sandon, Staffordshire (via the British Isles Vital Records Index , FHL Film # 1526109), which states that he was christened on 3 March 1746 as the son of Joseph Brough and Dorothy.
The marriage of "William Bruff" and "Elizabeth Unite" is listed in the parish register of St. Martin, Birmingham (FHL Film # 919779), which states that they were married by Banns on 5 February 1793 in St. Martin, Birmingham; that "William Bruff [was] of this Parish" and a "Widower"; and that "Elizabeth Unite [was] of this Parish" and a "Spinster". The marriage was witnessed by Charles Ryland and Martha Tonnes.
The burial of William Bruff is listed in the National Burial Index, which states that he was about "73" years old (so born about 1746) when he was buried on 25 December 1819 at St. Paul, Birmingham, Warwickshire.
Research Note: There appears to have been several William Bruff's living in the area of Birmingham, Warwickshire, in the mid-to-late 1700's . For example, the William Brough who was christened in St. Martin in 1758 (and who was the son of William Brough and Elizabeth) appears to have married Ann Pearce in 1793 in St. Martin.
The marriage of "William Bruff" and "Elizabeth Unite" is listed in the parish register of St. Martin, Birmingham (FHL Film # 919779), which states that they were married by Banns on 5 February 1793 in St. Martin, Birmingham; that "William Bruff [was] of this Parish" and a "Widower"; and that "Elizabeth Unite [was] of this Parish" and a "Spinster". The marriage was witnessed by Charles Ryland and Martha Tonnes.
The christening of "John Bruff" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 7750345), which states that he was christened on 27 March 1794 in St. Martin, Birmingham, Warwickshire, and that his parents were "William Brough" and "Elizabeth".
The christening of "Elizabeth Bruff" is listed in the parish register of St. Martin, Birmingham, Warwickshire (FHL Film # 919766), which states that she was christened on 29 September 1795 in St. Martin, Birmingham, and that she was the daughter of "William & Elizabeth Bruff".
The christening of "Mary Bruff" is listed in the parish register of St. Martin, Birmingham, Warwickshire (FHL Film # 919767), which states that she was christened on 31 May 1798 in St. Martin, Birmingham, and that she was the daughter of "William & Elizabeth Bruff".
The christening of "Sarah Bruff" is listed in the parish register of St. Martin, Birmingham, Warwickshire (FHL Film # 919767), which states that she was christened on 17 September 1799 in St. Martin, Birmingham, and that she was the daughter of "William & Elizabeth Bruff".
The 1796 birth and christening of "William Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 91967), which states that he was born on 15 July 1796 and christened on 30 December 1796 at St. Martin's church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and that his parents were "William Brough" and "Ann".
In the 1851 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 54 years old (born about 1797), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, married and working as a "Polie Sergeant", and residing with his wife, Sarah (age 55), and their five children (William--age 27, Mary Ann--age 23, Emma--age 20, Eliza--age 17, ,and Matilda--age 14), at: 22 Paradise Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
The 1878 death of "William Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in January-March 1878 in Solihull district, Warwickshire, England, and that he died at the age of "81" years old (born about 1797).
The 1798 christening of "Sarah Baddley" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was christened on 9 april 1798 at St. Philip's church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and that her parents were "Thomas Baddley" and "Sarah".
In the 1841 Census, "Sarah Brough" is listed as being 40 years old (born about 1797-1801), born in Warwickshire, England, and residing with her apparent five children (Sarah--age 20, Mary--age 14, Emma--age 10, Eliza--age 7, and Matilda--age 4), at: York Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire,England.
In the 1851 Census, "Sarah Brough" is listed as being 55 years old (born about 1796), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, married and a "Plice Sergeant's Wife", and residing with her husband, William Brough (age 54), and their five children (William--age 27, Mary Ann--age 23, Emma--age 20, Eliza--age 17, ,and Matilda--age 14), at: 22 Paradise Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
The 1863 death of "Sarah Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her death was registered in April-June 1863 in Aston district, Warwickshire, England, and that she died when she was "67" years old (born about 1796).
Marriage Notes for William Brough and Sarah Baddley-41718
The 1817 marriage of "William Brough" and "Sarah Baddeley" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that they were married on 21 September 1817 in Aston juxta Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
The 1820 birth and christening of "Sarah Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was born on 17 January 1820 and christened on 3 April 1820 at St. Martin's church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and that her parents were "William Brough" and "Sarah".
The 1821 christening of "Mary Ann Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was christened on 15 June 1821 at St. Martin's church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and that her parents were "William Brough" and "Sarah".
The 1821 burial of "Mary Ann Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was buried on 28 October 1821 at St. Martin's church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
The 1823 burial of "Ann Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was buried on 20 July 1823 at St. Martin's church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and that her parents were "William Brough" and "Sarah" and that she died when she was "0" days old.
The 1824 birth and christening of "William Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that he was born on 11 February 1824 and christened on 11 June 1824 at St. Martin's church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and that his parents were "William Brough" and "Sarah".
In the 1851 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 27 years old (born about 1824), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, unmarried and working as a "Bookseller", and residing with his parents William Brough (age 54 and a "Police Sergeant") and Sarah (age 55), and four siblings, at: 22 Paradise Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
The 1826 birth and 1830 christening of "Mary Ann Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was born on 28 December 1826 and christened on 12 April 1830 at St. Martin's church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and that her parents were "William Brough" and "Sarah" and that William Brough's residence was "Belmont".
In the 1851 Census, "Mary Ann Brough" is listed as being 23 years old (born about 1828), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, unmarried and working as an "Assistant Bookseller", and residing with her parents William Brough (age 54 and a "Police Sergeant") and Sarah (age 55), and four siblings, at: 22 Paradise Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
The 1828 birth and 1830 christening of "Elizabeth Brough" is listed in the FamilySearch, which states that she was born on 18 September 1828 and christened on 12 April 1830 at St. Martin's church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and that her parents were "William Brough" and "Sarah".
The 1831 burial of "Thomas Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that he was buried on 6 November 1831 at St. Martin's church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and that his parents were "William Brough" and "Sarah" and that he died when she was "0" days old.
The 1835 burial of "Maria Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was buried on 12 September 1835 at St. Martin in the Bull Ring Church, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and that her parents were "William Brough" and "Sarah" and that she died when she was "0" years old--or under the age of one year old.
The 1836 birth and 1837 christening of "Matilda Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was born on 29 May 1836 and christened on 27 February 1837 at St. Martin's church in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and that her parents were "William Brough" and "Sarah" and that William Brough's residence was "Birmingham".
In the 1851 Census, "Matilda Brough" is listed as being 14 years old (born about 1837), born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, unmarried and working as a "House Servant", and residing with her parents William Brough (age 54 and a "Police Sergeant") and Sarah (age 55), and four siblings, at: 22 Paradise Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
The christening of William Brough is listed in the parish register of Yoxall (FHL Film # 1517739, Item #13), which states that he was christened on 22 April 1687 as the son of Gervais Brough and Mary his wife. Also, the christening of William Brough is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Yoxall (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 421625).