At the time of his christening, Edward Worsdale was "illegitimate" and his mother was Eliza Worsdale of Spratslade (see Blurton Parish Register: FHL Film # 1040829; or FHL Book # 942.46, B4pr, vol. 99).
In the 1841 Census, Edward Worsdale is listed as being about 14 years old (born about 1827), born in Staffordshire, and working as a "Potter".
In the 1851 Census, Edward Worsdale is listed as being about 23 years old (born about 1828), born in Spratslade, Trentham, Staffordshire, and working as a "Potter Ovenman".
The 1852 marriage of "Edward Worsdale" and "Mary Ann Brough" is listed in the parish register of Blurton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1040829, Item #11, and FHL Book # 942.46, B4pr, vol. 99, page 55), which states that their marriage was Banns and took place on 3 August 1852 in Blurton, Staffordshire; that Edward Worsdale was of "full age" and a "Bachelor" and "Oven Man Potter" of "Blurton" and that his father was "Stephen Bond"; and that Mary Ann Brough was of "full age" and a "Spinster" of "Blurton" and that her father was "Richard Brough" a "Miner". The marriage was witnessed by Stephen Warrilow and Mary Warrilow.
According to Alan Barlow (alan.barlow21@tiscali.co.uk): Edward Worsdale is in the 1861 Census at Spratslade, Blurton, Staffordshire, as a "Potter", and in the 1871 Census at the same place as a "Potter's Placer". After his death, Mary Ann is listed in the 1881 Census and the 1891 Census.
The burial of Edward Worsdale is listed in the Dresden Parish Register (FHL Film # 1470944), which states that he was "of Spratslade" and "46 years of age"--which corresponds with his christening year in 1827.
Note: The family of Edward Worsdale was living at Spratslade when Ann Ellen, Priscilla, William and Stephen were christened, and living in Dresdon when Nathan and Samuel were christened. Edward Worsdale's occupation was a "Potter".
The christening of "Marianne Brough" is listed in the parish register of St. John, Longton (FHL Film # 1471087, Item #1), which states that she was christened on 13 November 1831 as the daughter of Richard and Jane Brough of Lane End, and that Richard Brough was a "Collier".
Mary Ann Brough is listed as being about 9 years old in the 1841 Census.
In the 1851 Census, "Mary A. Brough" is listed as being 19 years old (born about 1832), born in Trentham, working as a "Potters Painter", unmarried, and residing with her parents, Richard and Jane Brough, and five siblings, on Stone Road in Blurton, Staffordshire.
The 1852 marriage of "Edward Worsdale" and "Mary Ann Brough" is listed in the parish register of Blurton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1040829, Item #11, and FHL Book # 942.46, B4pr, vol. 99, page 55), which states that their marriage was Banns and took place on 3 August 1852 in Blurton, Staffordshire; that Edward Worsdale was of "full age" and a "Bachelor" and "Oven Man Potter" of "Blurton" and that his father was "Stephen Bond"; and that Mary Ann Brough was of "full age" and a "Spinster" of "Blurton" and that her father was "Richard Brough" a "Miner". The marriage was witnessed by Stephen Warrilow and Mary Warrilow.
The burial of Mary Ann (Brough) Worsdale is listed in the Dresden Parish Register (FHL Film # 1470944), which states that she was "of Worsdale Place, Florence" and "age 59". The burial date of Mary Ann puts her birth year at 1834 and married at 18 years of age to Edward (who, according to his burial date, would have been 25 years old).
According to Alan Barlow (alan.barlow21@tiscali.co.uk): Edward Worsdale is in the 1861 Census at Spratslade, Blurton, Staffordshire, as a "Potter", and in the 1871 Census at the same place as a "Potter's Placer". After his death, Mary Ann is listed in the 1881 Census and the 1891 Census.
Marriage Notes for Edward Worsdale and Marianne Brough-4563
The 1852 marriage of "Edward Worsdale" and "Mary Ann Brough" is listed in the parish register of Blurton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1040829, Item #11, and FHL Book # 942.46, B4pr, vol. 99, page 55), which states that their marriage was Banns and took place on 3 August 1852 in Blurton, Staffordshire; that Edward Worsdale was of "full age" and a "Bachelor" and "Oven Man Potter" of "Blurton" and that his father was "Stephen Bond"; and that Mary Ann Brough was of "full age" and a "Spinster" of "Blurton" and that her father was "Richard Brough" a "Miner". The marriage was witnessed by Stephen Warrilow and Mary Warrilow.
In August 2007, the RBFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Stephen Worsdale from England, which stated that he was born on 21 May 1853 in Spratslade, Trentham, Staffordshire, and that his father was Edward Worsdale, a Potter, and his mother was "Mary Ann Worsdale formerly Brough".
The burial of Stephen Worsdale is listed in the Blurton Parish Register (FHL Film # 1040829), as an "infant" on the 12th of June 1853.
The birth Edward Worsdale is listed in the online FreeBMD as having taken place during the December quarter (October-December) of 1856 in the district of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
The christening of Edward Worsdale is listed in the British Vital Records Index.
In the 1881 Census, Edward is listed as being 25 years old (born about 1856), born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and working as a "Potters Placer".
The 1901 burial of Edward Worsdale is listed in the Dresden Parish Register (FHL Film # 1470944), which states that died in the "North Stafford Infirmary" at "age 44"--which, when compared to his listed in the 1881 Census--confirms that he was born about 1856/1857.
Research Note: There is no christening for Edward Worsdale in the Dresden or Blurton Parish Registers.
The birth of Ann Ellen Worsdale is listed in the online Free BMD as having taken place during the September quarter (July-September) of 1858 in the district of Cheadle, Staffordshire.
The christening of Ann Ellen Worsdale is listed in the Blurton Parish Register (FHL Film # 1470944).
The christening of Ann Ellen Worsdale is listed in the British Vital Records Index.
The burial of Ann Ellen Worsdale is listed in the Dresden Parish Register (FHLF Film #1470944), which states that she was "of Spratslade" and "14 months old", which means she was born about mid-1858.
Note: The IGI also contains a christening for Ann Ellen Worsdale dated 5 May 1859 at Blurton Redpath, Staffordshire.
The birth and christening of "Samuel Birks" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 7566681), which states that he was born on 13 February 1865 and christened on 13 January 1870 at St. John's church in Longton, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "Samuel Birks" and "Jane".
The 1884 marriage of "Samuel Birks" and "Annie Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470945, Item #9), which states that they were married by Banns on 24 May 1884 at St. Paul church in Edensor, Staffordshire, England; that Samuel Birks was "20" years old (born about 1864) and a "Bachelor" and "Potter" of "Heathcote Road" and that his father was "Samuel Birks" a "Potter"; and that Annie Brough was "18" years old (born about 1866) and a "Spinster" and "Dress Maker" of "Edensor Road" and that her father was "William Brough" a "Innkeeper". The marriage was witnessed by William Brough and Fredilina Birks.
In November 2012 the Brough Family Organization obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Ann Brough from England, which stated that she was born on 16 September 1866 in Bagnall Street, Longton, Staffordshire, and that her father was William Brough, a Beer seller, and that her mother was "Elizabeth Brough formerly Wootton".
The christening of Ann Brough is listed in the parish register of St. James, Longton, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1471085, Item #8), which states that she was christened on 7 October 1866 as the daughter of William of Elizabeth Brough of Bagnall Street, and that William Brough was a Publican.
In the 1871 Census, Annie Brough is as being 5 years old (born about 1866), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing as a "daughter"--which should have been recorded as a "grand-daughter", with her grandparents, George and Harriet Brough, in Stone Road, Trentham, Staffordshire.
The 1884 marriage of "Samuel Birks" and "Annie Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470945, Item #9), which states that they were married by Banns on 24 May 1884 at St. Paul church in Edensor, Staffordshire, England; that Samuel Birks was "20" years old (born about 1864) and a "Bachelor" and "Potter" of "Heathcote Road" and that his father was "Samuel Birks" a "Potter"; and that Annie Brough was "18" years old (born about 1866) and a "Spinster" and "Dress Maker" of "Edensor Road" and that her father was "William Brough" a "Innkeeper". The marriage was witnessed by William Brough and Fredilina Birks.
Marriage Notes for Samuel Birks and Ann Brough-4565
The 1884 marriage of "Samuel Birks" and "Annie Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470945, Item #9), which states that they were married by Banns on 24 May 1884 at St. Paul church in Edensor, Staffordshire, England; that Samuel Birks was "20" years old (born about 1864) and a "Bachelor" and "Potter" of "Heathcote Road" and that his father was "Samuel Birks" a "Potter"; and that Annie Brough was "18" years old (born about 1866) and a "Spinster" and "Dress Maker" of "Edensor Road" and that her father was "William Brough" a "Innkeeper". The marriage was witnessed by William Brough and Fredilina Birks.
The 1839 birth of "William Henry Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in October-December 1839 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Warren".
The 1849 christening of "William Henry Brough" apparently took place when he was about nine years old (so he was born about 1840) and is listed in the parish register of St. James, Longton, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1471085, Item #7), which states that he was christened on 27 May 1849 as the son of "George and Harriette Brough" of "Stone Road" and that George Brough was a "Collier".
In the 1841 Census, William Brough is listed as being 1 year old (born about 1840), born in Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, George and Harriett Brough, and apparent grandmother Ann Brough, in Stone Road, Blurton, Staffordshire.
In the 1851 Census, William Brough is listed as being 12 years old (born about 1839), born in Stoke, Staffordshire, working as a "Potter", and residing with his parents, George and Harriet Brough, in Stone Road, Blurton, Staffordshire.
On 1 November 2012, James H. Brough of Alsager, England, provided the following information to the BFO: The marriage of "William Brough" and "Elizabeth Wooton" (SRO#428) took place by Banns on 9 November 1863; William Brough was 24 years old (born about 1839), a Bachelor and Potter of Stoke, and his father was George Brough, a Miner; and Elizabeth Wooton was 19 years old (born about 1844), a Spinster of Stoke, and her father was Philip Wooton, a Potter. The marriage was witnessed by John Hulme and William Moore.
In the 1871 Census, William Brough is listed as being 32 years old (born about 1839), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Beer Seller", and residing with his wife, Elizabeth, and their one son, George (1 year old), at: 154 Normacott Road, Longton, Staffordshire.
The marriage of William Brough and Ann Keeling is listed in the parish register for St. Michael's, Stone, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1278,887, Item #3), which states that they were married on 2 May 1876; that William Brough was 37 years old (born about 1839), a Widower and Potter of Normicott, and that his father was George Brough, a Collier; and that Ann Keeling was 37 years old (born about 1839), a Widow, and that her father was George Barlow, a Potter. The marriage was witnessed by Robrt Borham and Mary Ann Barlow.
William Brough is listed in the Monumental Inscriptions of St. John's Churchyard of Longton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Book#: 942. A1, No. 158, p. 555), which states: "In memory of Elizabeth Brough wife of William Brough of Wood St. who died Dec 16th 1874 aged 30 years. Also Harriet their daughter who died April 30th 1874 aged 1 year & 5 months. The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Also William their son who died Feb 15th 1877 aged 5 years and 6 months. Lie still little angle in they grave. My tears shall not awake thee. I anxiously wait till God appears and then I'll overtake thee."
The burial of "William Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470945, Item #12), which states that he was buried on 26 July 1890 at St. Paul church in Edensor, Staffordshire, England, that he was of "6 Heathcote Court", and that he died when he was "52" years old (born about 1838).
The birth of "Elizabeth Wootten" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her birth was registered in April-June 1844 in Stone district, Staffordshire.
On 1 November 2012, James H. Brough of Alsager, England, provided the following information to the BFO: The marriage of "William Brough" and "Elizabeth Wooton" (SRO#428) took place by Banns on 9 November 1863; William Brough was 24 years old (born about 1839), a Bachelor and Potter of Stoke, and his father was George Brough, a Miner; and Elizabeth Wooton was 19 years old (born about 1844), a Spinster of Stoke, and her father was Philip Wooton, a Potter. The marriage was witnessed by John Hulme and William Moore.
In the 1871 Census, Elizabeth (Brough) is listed as being 27 years old (born about 1844), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, William Brough, and their one son, George (1 year old), at: 154 Normacott Road, Longton, Staffordshire.
The burial of Elizabeth Brough is listed in the parish register of St. John, Longton (FHL Film # 1471147, Item #1), which states that she was buried on 18 December 1874 when she was "30" years old.
Elizabeth (Brough) is listed in the Monumental Inscriptions of St. John's Churchyard of Longton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Book#: 942. A1, No. 158, p. 555), which states: "In memory of Elizabeth Brough wife of William Brough of Wood St. who died Dec 16th 1874 aged 30 years. Also Harriet their daughter who died April 30th 1874 aged 1 year & 5 months. The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Also William their son who died Feb 15th 1877 aged 5 years and 6 months. Lie still little angle in they grave. My tears shall not awake thee. I anxiously wait till God appears and then I'll overtake thee."
Marriage Notes for William Henry Brough and Elizabeth Wootten-28154
On 1 November 2012, James H. Brough of Alsager, England, provided the following information to the BFO: The marriage of "William Brough" and "Elizabeth Wooton" (SRO#428) took place by Banns on 9 November 1863; William Brough was 24 years old (born about 1839), a Bachelor and Potter of Stoke, and his father was George Brough, a Miner; and Elizabeth Wooton was 19 years old (born about 1844), a Spinster of Stoke, and her father was Philip Wooton, a Potter. The marriage was witnessed by John Hulme and William Moore.
The birth of Charlotte Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which states that her birth was registered in July-September 1864 in Trentham, Stone district, Staffordshire, and that her mother's surname was "Wootton".
The christening of "Charlotte Brough" is listed in the parish register of Blurton, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #1), which states that she was christened on 4 September 1864 in Blurton, and that her parents were "William and Elizabeth Brough" of "Stone Road", and that William Brough was a "Potter".
The death of Charlotte Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her death was registered in July-September 1868 in Stone district, Staffordshire, and that she died when she was "4" years old (born about 1864).
The burial of "Charlotte Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #9), which states that she was buried on 8 September 1868 in Dresden, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "4 years" old (born about 1864).
The birth of "William Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in April-June 1868 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Wootton".
The christening of William Brough is listed in the parish register of St. James, Longton, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1471085, Item #8), which states that he was christened on 3 May 1868 as the son of "William of Elizabeth Brough" of "U[ncle]. Tom's Cabin [on] Normacott Road", and that William Brough was a Publican.
The death of William Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in October-December 1868 in Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that William Brough was "0" years old (or under the age one year old) when he died.
The burial of "William Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #9), which states that he was buried on 8 October 1868 in Dresden, Staffordshire, England, that he was of "Warrens Lane", and that he died when he was "6 months" old.
The birth of George Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which states that his birth was registered in July-September 1869 in Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that his mother's surname was "Wootton".
The christening of George Brough is listed in the parish register of St. James, Longton, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1471085, Item #8), which states that he was christened on 17 Oct 1869 as the son of William of Elizabeth Brough of Normacott Road, and that William Brough was a Beer Seller.
In the 1871 Census, George Brough is listed as being 1 year old (born about 1870), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, William and Elizabeth Brough, at: 154 Normacott Road, Longton, Staffordshire.
In the 1881 Census, George Brough is listed as being 12 years old (born about 1869), born in Longton, and residing as a "grandson" with his widowed grandmother, Harriet Brough (age 62), in Stone Road, Trentham, Staffordshire.
The burial of George Brough is listed in the parish register of St. John, Longton (FHL Film # 1471147, Item #3), which states that he was of "Tentham" and was buried on 29 April 1881 when he was "12" years old.
George Brough is listed in the Monumental Inscriptions of St. John's Churchyard of Longton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Book#: 942. A1, No. 158, p. 513), which states: "In memory of George Brough of Stone Road who died Feb. 1st 1875 aged 61 years [born about 1814]. They will be done O' Lord. George Brough grandson of the above born August 4th 1869, died April 26th 1881. Also of Harriet the beloved wife of the above born Jan 2nd 1818, died Jan 4th 1883. They will be done O' Lord".
The birth of William Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which states that his birth was registered in July-September 1871 in Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that his mother's surname was "Wootton".
The burial of William Brough is listed in the parish register of St. John, Longton (FHL Film # 1471147, Item #1), which states that he was buried on 18 February 1877 when he was "5" years old.
William Brough is listed in the Monumental Inscriptions of St. John's Churchyard of Longton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Book#: 942. A1, No. 158, p. 555), which states: "In memory of Elizabeth Brough wife of William Brough of Wood St. who died Dec 16th 1874 aged 30 years. Also Harriet their daughter who died April 30th 1874 aged 1 year & 5 months. The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Also William their son who died Feb 15th 1877 aged 5 years and 6 months. Lie still little angle in they grave. My tears shall not awake thee. I anxiously wait till God appears and then I'll overtake thee."
The birth of Harriet Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which states that her birth was registered in October-December 1872 in Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that her mother's surname was "Wootton".
The burial of Harriet Brough is listed in the parish register of St. John, Longton (FHL Film # 1471147, Item #1), which states that she was buried on 3 May 1874 when she was "17 months" old.
Harriet Brough is listed in the Monumental Inscriptions of St. John's Churchyard of Longton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Book#: 942. A1, No. 158, p. 555), which states: "In memory of Elizabeth Brough wife of William Brough of Wood St. who died Dec 16th 1874 aged 30 years. Also Harriet their daughter who died April 30th 1874 aged 1 year & 5 months. The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Also William their son who died Feb 15th 1877 aged 5 years and 6 months. Lie still little angle in they grave. My tears shall not awake thee. I anxiously wait till God appears and then I'll overtake thee."
The christening of "William Brough" is listed in the parish register of Dresden, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #2), which states that he was christened on 17 February 1875 in Dresden, and that his parents were "William and Elizabeth Brough" of "Longton" and that William Brough was a "Potter".
The 1836 birth and christening of "William Brough" is listed in the "Methodist New Connexion" register of Longton, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 825394, Item #2), which states that he was born on 15 June 1836 and christened on 2 July 1836 as the "1st child [or son]" 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.
In 1860, "William Brough" is listed in the following record: The 1860 birth certificate of "Maria Brough" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in August 2025, and states that she was born on 22 May 1860 at "Daisy Bank" in Longton, Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "William Brough" a "Collier" and "Rebecca Brough formerly Thompson".
In 1860, "Rebecca Thompson" is listed in the following record: The 1860 birth certificate of "Maria Brough" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in August 2025, and states that she was born on 22 May 1860 at "Daisy Bank" in Longton, Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "William Brough" a "Collier" and "Rebecca Brough formerly Thompson".
Marriage Notes for William Brough and Rebecca Thompson-41502
In 1860, "William Brough" and "Rebecca Thompson" are listed in the following record: The 1860 birth certificate of "Maria Brough" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in August 2025, and states that she was born on 22 May 1860 at "Daisy Bank" in Longton, Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "William Brough" a "Collier" and "Rebecca Brough formerly Thompson".
The 1860 birth certificate of "Maria Brough" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in August 2025, and states that she was born on 22 May 1860 at "Daisy Bank" in Longton, Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "William Brough" a "Collier" and "Rebecca Brough formerly Thompson".
The christening for Eliza Anne Brough is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 7566681), which states that she was christened on 29 October 1837 at St. John's church in Longton, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "Jas [James] Brough" and "Susannah".
In the 1861 Census, "Eliza Brough" is listed as being 23 years old (born about 1838), 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 young daughter, Jemima (age 3), and her unmarried sister, Elizabeth (age 20), at: Stone Road, Blurton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1864 marriage of "James Edwards" and "Eliza Ann 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 6 June 1864 in Blurton; that they were both of "full age"; that James Edwards was a "Bachelor" and "Miner" of "Stone Road" and that his father was "Jesse Edwards" a "Potter"; and that Eliza Ann Brough was a "Spinster" and "Potter" of "Stone Road" and that her father was "James Brough" a "Miner". The marriage was witnessed by George Brough and Joseph Chadwick.hire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "Eliza Edwards" is listed as being 33 years old (born about 1838), born in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, married--although her husband is not listed with her in the census--and working as a "Potter", and residing in the home of her parents, James Brough (age 62) and Susannah (age 63), at: Stone Road, Trentham, Staffordshire, England.
The christening of "James Edwards" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that he was christened on 1 March 1840 at St. James church in Longton, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "Jesse Edwards" and "Sarah".
The 1864 marriage of "James Edwards" and "Eliza Ann 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 6 June 1864 in Blurton; that they were both of "full age"; that James Edwards was a "Bachelor" and "Miner" of "Stone Road" and that his father was "Jesse Edwards" a "Potter"; and that Eliza Ann Brough was a "Spinster" and "Potter" of "Stone Road" and that her father was "James Brough" a "Miner". The marriage was witnessed by George Brough and Joseph Chadwick.
The christening for Eliza Anne Brough is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 7566681), which states that she was christened on 29 October 1837 at St. John's church in Longton, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "Jas [James] Brough" and "Susannah".
In the 1861 Census, "Eliza Brough" is listed as being 23 years old (born about 1838), 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 young daughter, Jemima (age 3), and her unmarried sister, Elizabeth (age 20), at: Stone Road, Blurton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1864 marriage of "James Edwards" and "Eliza Ann 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 6 June 1864 in Blurton; that they were both of "full age"; that James Edwards was a "Bachelor" and "Miner" of "Stone Road" and that his father was "Jesse Edwards" a "Potter"; and that Eliza Ann Brough was a "Spinster" and "Potter" of "Stone Road" and that her father was "James Brough" a "Miner". The marriage was witnessed by George Brough and Joseph Chadwick.hire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "Eliza Edwards" is listed as being 33 years old (born about 1838), born in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, married--although her husband is not listed with her in the census--and working as a "Potter", and residing in the home of her parents, James Brough (age 62) and Susannah (age 63), at: Stone Road, Trentham, Staffordshire, England.
Marriage Notes for James Edwards and Eliza Anne Brough-4569
The 1864 marriage of "James Edwards" and "Eliza Ann 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 6 June 1864 in Blurton; that they were both of "full age"; that James Edwards was a "Bachelor" and "Miner" of "Stone Road" and that his father was "Jesse Edwards" a "Potter"; and that Eliza Ann Brough was a "Spinster" and "Potter" of "Stone Road" and that her father was "James Brough" a "Miner". The marriage was witnessed by George Brough and Joseph Chadwick.
In 2006, the RBFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of George Bullock from England, which stated that he was born on 6 February 1858 in New Street, Longton, Staffordshire, and that his father was George Bullock, a Collier, and his mother was "Caroline Bullock formerly Lilly".
In the 1861 Census, George Bullock is listed as being about 3 years old (born about 1858) and born in Longton, Staffordshire.
In the 1871 Census, George Bullock is listed as being about 13 years old (born about 1858), born in Longton, and working as a "Potters Jigger Turner".
The 1878 marriage of "George Bullock" and "Lydia Brough" is listed in the parish register of Dresden, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #6), which states that they were married by Banns on 3 November 1878 in Dresden; that George Bullock was 21 years old (born about 1857), a Bachelor and Potter, and that his father was George Bullock, a Potter; and that Lydia Brough was 22 years old (born about 1856), a Spinsiter and Potter, and that her father was Jabez Brough, a Potter. The marriage was witnessed by Edward Dodd and Edith Hill.
In the 1881 Census, George Bullock is listed as being about 23 years old (born about 1858), born in Longton, and working as a "Potters Presser".
George Bullock's, wife, Lydia (Brough) Bullock is listed as a "Widow" in the 1891 Census.
The christening of "Lydia Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1471085, Item #7), which states that she was christened on 11 May 1856 at St. James church in Longton, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "Jabez and Elizabeth Brough" of "Longton" and that Jabez Brough was a "Potter.
The 1878 marriage of "George Bullock" and "Lydia Brough" is listed in the parish register of Dresden, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #6), which states that they were married by Banns on 3 November 1878 in Dresden; that George Bullock was 21 years old (born about 1857), a Bachelor and Potter, and that his father was George Bullock, a Potter; and that Lydia Brough was 22 years old (born about 1856), a Spinsiter and Potter, and that her father was Jabez Brough, a Potter. The marriage was witnessed by Edward Dodd and Edith Hill.
In the 1881 Census, Lydia (Brough) Bullock is listed as being about 24 years old (born about 1857), born in Longton, and working as a "Warehousewoman".
In the 1891 Census, Lydia (Brough) Bullock is listed as being about 34 years old (born about 1857), born in Longton, and was a "Widow" who was working as a "Potters Warehouse woman" and living with five of her children at the home of her parents, Jabez and Elizabeth Brough, in Dresdon, Longton, Staffordshire.
The 1892 marriage of "Richard Birks" and "Lydia (Brough) Bullock" is listed in the parish register of Dresden, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #7), which states that they were married by Banns on 24 December 1892 in Dresden; that Richard Birds was 37 years old (born about 1855), a Bachelor and Coachman of 29 Russell Street, Dresden, and that his father was Richard Birks, a Cratemaker; and that Lydia Bullock was 36 years old (born about 1856), a Widow and Potter of 72 Dunrobin Street, Florence, and that her father was Jabez Brough, a Potter. The marriage took place "in [the] church [of Dresden in the] presnce of Jabez Brough and Edith Kinsey".
In the 1901 Census, Lydia (Brough) Birks is listed as being about45 years old (born about 1856), born in Longton, and living with her second husband, Richard Birks, in her mother's (Elizabeth Brough) home in Dresden, Longton, Staffordshire.
According to the marriage document of Richard Birks and Lydia (Brough) Bullock, in 1892, Lydia (Brough) Bullock was 36 years old and her father was Jabez Brough.
Marriage Notes for George Bullock and Lydia Brough-4574
The 1878 marriage of "George Bullock" and "Lydia Brough" is listed in the parish register of Dresden, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #6), which states that they were married by Banns on 3 November 1878 in Dresden; that George Bullock was 21 years old (born about 1857), a Bachelor and Potter, and that his father was George Bullock, a Potter; and that Lydia Brough was 22 years old (born about 1856), a Spinsiter and Potter, and that her father was Jabez Brough, a Potter. The marriage was witnessed by Edward Dodd and Edith Hill.
Research Note: On the Scottish birth registration of their fifth child, Lydia Bullock, George Bullock and Lydia Brough stated that they were married on "27 October 1878" in Longton, Staffordshire, England.
The online FreeBMD lists a birth for William Bullock in the September quarter (July-September) of 1879 in the district of Stone, Staffordshire.
The christening of "William Bullock" is listed in the parish register of Dresden, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #2), which states that he was christened on 23 September 1879 in Dresden, that his parents were "George and Lydia Bullock" of "Dresden" and that George Bullock was a "Potter".
In the 1881 Census, William Bullock is listed as being about 1 year old (born about 1880) and born in Dresden, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, William Bullock is listed as being about 11 years old (born about 1880) and born in Longton, Staffordshire.
In August 2007, the RBFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Mary Ann Bullock from England, which stated that she was born on 1 July 1881 at 75 Cobden Street, Dresden, Trentham, Staffordshire, and that her father was George Bullock, a Potters Presser, and her mother was "Lydia Bullock formerly Brough".
In the 1891 Census, Mary A. Bullock is listed as being about 9 years old (born about 1882) and born in Longton, Staffordshire.
In the 1901 Census, Mary A. Bullock is listed as being about 19 years old (born about 1882), born in Longton, and working as a "Potters Gilder Earth".
The online FreeBMD lists a birth for Mary Bullock in the September (July-September) of 1881 in the district of Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
The online FreeBMD lists a birth for Harold Birks in the June quarter (April-June) of 1886 in the district of Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
The christening of "Harold Bullock" is listed in the parish register of Dresden, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #5), which states that he was christened on 1 September 1886 in Dresden, that his parents were "George and Lydia Bullock" of "Florence" and that George Bullock was a "Potter".
In the 1891 Census, Harold Bullock is listed as being about 6 years old (born about 1885) and born in Longton, Staffordshire.
The birth and christening of "Lydia Bullock" is listed in the parish register of Dresden, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #5), which states that she was born on 19 February 1890 and christened on 2 March 1890 in Dresden, that her parents were "George and Lydia Bullock" of "Dunrobin Street, Florence" and that George Bullock was a "Potter".
In August 2007, the RBFO obtained a copy of the birth registration of Lydia Bullock from Scotland.
In the 1891 Census, Lydia Bullock is listed as being about 2 years old (born about 1889) and born in Scotland.
In the 1901 Census, Lydia Bullock is listed s being about 12 years old (born about 1889) and born in Scotland.