Research Note: The online FreeBMD contains two listings of birth for "George Edwards: September quarter 1859 in the district of Cheadle, Staffordshire; and June quarter 1860 in the district of Cheadle, Staffordshire.
The christening of George Edwards is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index.
In 1880, when George Edwards was married to Ann Jane Brough, he was listed as being 22 years old (born about 1858) nd working as a Collier (or Miner).
In the 1881 Census, George Edwards is listed as being about 22 years old (born about 1859), born in Caverswall, Staffordshire, and working as a "Coal Miner".
In the 1891 Census, George Edwards is listed as being about 31 years old (born about 1860), born in Caverswall, Staffordshire, and working as a "Miner - Coal".
In the 1901 Census, George Edwards is listed as being about 42 years old (born about 1859), born in Caverswall, Staffordshire, and working as a "Coal Miner".
Research Note: The 1901 Census should be carefully reviewed and considered, as it suggests that George Edwards was possible married twice (with his wife Ann stating she was born in Eccleshall, Staffordshire)--as he had two "step children" residing in his household.
In August 2007, the BFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Hannah Jane Brough, which stated that she was born on 13 March 1863 in Sheaf Passage, Longton, Staffordshire, England, and that her father was Samuel Brough, a Saucer Maker, and her mother was "Frances Brough formerly Deakin."
The birth of Hannah Jane Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD as having taken place in the June quarter (April-June) of 1863 in the district of Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In 1880, when Ann Jane Brough was married to George Edwards, she was listed as being 19 years old (born about 1861).
In the 1881 Census, Hannah Edwards is listed as being about 18 years old (born about 1863) and born in Longton.
In the 1891 Census, Hannah J. Edwards is listed as being about 28 years old (born about 1863) and born in Longton.
Marriage Notes for George Edwards and Hannah Jane Brough-7172
The 1880 marriage of George Edwards and Ann Jane Brough was by Banns and is listed in the Dresden Parish Register (FHL Film # 1470944). At the time of their marriage on 25 December 1880 in Dresden, George Edwards was listed as being 22 years old (born about 1858), a Collier, and his father was Thomas Edwards (a Labourer); while Ann Jane Brough was listed as being 19 years old (born about 1861), a Potter, and her father was Samuel Brough (a Potter).
The birth of Maud Edwards is listed in the online FreeBMD as: Maud Edwards, born December quarter (October-December) 1883, in the district of Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, Maud F. Edwards is listed as being about 9 years old (born about 1882) and born in Dresden, Staffordshire.
The birth of Annie Edwards is listed in the online FreeBMD as: Annie Edwards, born June quarter (April-June) 1884, in the district of Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
The christening of Annie Laura Edwards is listed in the British Vital Records Index.
In the 1891 Census, Annie L. Edwards is listed as being about 8 years old (born about 1883) and born in Dresden, Staffordshire.
The birth of Frederick George Edwards is listed in the online FreeBMD as: Frederick George Edwards, born December quarter (October-December) 1884, in the district of Congleton, Staffordshire.
The christening of Frederick George Edwards is listed in the British Vital Records Index.
In the 1891 Census, Frederick G. Edwards is listed as being about 7 years old (born about 1884) and born in Dresden, Staffordshire.
The birth of William Leonard Edwards is listed in the online FreeBMD as: William Leonard Edwards, born June quarter (April-June) 1886, in the district of Wakefield, Yorkshire.
In the 1891 Census, William L. Edwards is listed as being about 5 years old (born about 1886) and born in Normanton, Yorkshire.
The birth of Albert Henry Edwards is listed in the online FreeBMD as: Albert Henry Edwards, born September quarter (July-September) 1888, in the district of Wakefield, Yorkshire.
In the 1891 Census, Albert H. Edwards is listed as being about 2 years old (born about 1889) and born in Normanton, Yorkshire.
In the 1901 Census, Albert H. Edwards is listed as being about 13 years old (born about 1888) and born in Normanton, Yorkshire.
The birth and christening of Lawrence Edwards is listed in the British Vital Records Index.
The birth of Laurence Edwards is listed in the online FreeBMD as: Laurence Edwards, born September quarter (July-September) 1890, in the district of Cheadle, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, Lawrence Edwards is listed as being about 11 months old (born about 1890) and born in Caverswall, Staffordshire.
In the 1901 Census, Lawrence Edwards is listed as being about 11 years old (born about 1890) and born in Caverswall, Staffordshire.
The christening of Nathan Worsdale is listed in the British Vital Records Index.
In the 1901 Census, Nathan Worsdale is listed as being about 4 years old (born about 1897) and born in Longton.
According to Alan Barlow (alan.barlow21@tiscali.co.uk): Nathan Worsdale (1896-1971) died 5 September 1971 at the City General Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent. His wife was called Adelaide, according to the death certificate. I believe there were five children of this marriage.
The 1881 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 1881 in Dilhorne subdistrict, Cheadle district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Derricott".
The 1889 christening of "William Brough" is listed in the parish register of Caverswall, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1278996, Item #15), which states that he was born in February 1882 and christened on 7 November 1889 as the son of Thomas and Mary Ann Brough of East Vale, and that Thomas Brough was a "Collier".
In the 1891 Census, William Brough is listed as being about 9 years old (born about 1882) and born in Caverswall, Staffordshire.
In the 1911 Census, William Brough is listed as being 31 years old (born about 1880), born in Longton, Staffordshire, a Widower and working in a "China Biscuit Place", and residing with his four children, at: 15 Hope Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
The 1954 death of William H. Brough is listed in the online "England & Wales Death Index: 1916-2005" (via Ancestry.com), which lists his death as being registered in October-December 1954 in Stoke-on-Trent district, Staffordshire, when he was "73" years old (born about 1881).
The birth of Dinah Bennett is listed in the online FreeBMD, which lists her birth as being registered in July-September 1884 in Stoke-on-Trent district, Staffordshire.
The death of "Dinah Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which lists her death as being registered in January-March 1911 in Stoke-on-Trent district, Staffordshire, and states that she died when she was "26" years old (born about 1885).
Marriage Notes for William Henry Brough and Dinah Bennett-24867
The marriage of William Henry Brough and dinah Bennett is listed in the parish register of Caverswall (FHL Film # 1470860, Item #4), which states that they were married by Banns on 18 September 1905, and that William Henry Brough was 22 years old (born about 1883), a Bachelor and Carter of East Vale, and that his father was Thomas Brough (Deceased), a Collier; and that Dinah Bennett was 22 years old (born about 1883), a Spinster of East Vale, and that the father was Thomas Bennett, a Potter. The marriage was witnessed by Minnie Brough and Jesse Harvey.
Also, the marriage of "William Henry Brough" and "Dinah Bennett" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which lists their marriage as being registered in July-September 1905, and that their marriage took place at St. Peter, Caverswall, Staffordshire.
In the 1911 Census, Florie Brough is listed as being 6 years old (born about 1905), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with her widowed father, William Brough, and three siblings, at: 15 Hope Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1911 Census, Elsie Brough is listed as being 4 years old (born about 1907), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with her widowed father, William Brough, and three siblings, at: 15 Hope Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1911 Census, William Brough is listed as being 2 years old (born about 1909), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with his widowed father, William Brough, and three siblings, at: 15 Hope Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
The birth of William Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD, which lists his birth as being registered in October-December 1909 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1911 Census, Dinah Brough is listed as being "1 month" old (born in about March 2011--as the 1911 Census was taken on 2/3 April 1911), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with her widowed father, William Brough, and three siblings, at: 15 Hope Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
The birth of Dinah Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD, which lists her birth as being registered in April-June 1911 in Stoke-on-Trent district, Staffordshire. Research Note: The birth of Dinah Brough was registered in the quarter following her birth, as her mother's death was registered in the quarter prior to Dinah's birth.
The 1881 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 1881 in Dilhorne subdistrict, Cheadle district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Derricott".
The 1889 christening of "William Brough" is listed in the parish register of Caverswall, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1278996, Item #15), which states that he was born in February 1882 and christened on 7 November 1889 as the son of Thomas and Mary Ann Brough of East Vale, and that Thomas Brough was a "Collier".
In the 1891 Census, William Brough is listed as being about 9 years old (born about 1882) and born in Caverswall, Staffordshire.
In the 1911 Census, William Brough is listed as being 31 years old (born about 1880), born in Longton, Staffordshire, a Widower and working in a "China Biscuit Place", and residing with his four children, at: 15 Hope Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
The 1954 death of William H. Brough is listed in the online "England & Wales Death Index: 1916-2005" (via Ancestry.com), which lists his death as being registered in October-December 1954 in Stoke-on-Trent district, Staffordshire, when he was "73" years old (born about 1881).
The birth of Sarah Ann Ridge is listed in the online FreeBMD, which lists her birth as being registered in April-June 1881 in Stoke-on-Trent district, Staffordshire.
The death of Sarah A. Brough is listed in the online "England & Wales Death Index: 1916-2005" (via Ancestry.com), which lists her death as being registered in January-March 1958 in Stoke-on-Trent district, Staffordshire, when she was "76" years old (born about 1882).
In the 1891 Census, Sarah A. Ridge is listed being 10 years old (born about 1881), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with her married father, William Ridge (a Coal Miner), and her other siblings, in the home of her grandmother, Sarah Boardman, at: 2 Ashwood, Longton, Staffordshire.
Marriage Notes for William Henry Brough and Sarah Ann Ridge-24868
The marriage of William Brough and "Sarah A. Perry" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which lists their marriage as being registered in July-September 1920 in Stoke-on-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that the marriage was a "Civil Marriage".
In April 2012, a family relative provided the BFO with the following information on the marriage of William Brough and Sarah Ann Perry taken from their marriage certificate: William Henry Brough and Sarah Ann Perry (nee Ridge) were married in the Register's Office in Stoke-on-Trent on 5 July 1920; William Henry Brough was 40 years old (born about 1880), a Widower and a Flint Millers Labourer (living on an army pension) residing at 20 Hope Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, and that his father was Thomas Brough, a Coal Miner (Deceased); and Sarah Ann Perry (nee Ridge) was 39 years old (born about 1881), a Widow and a Potters Stilt Maker residing at 6 Earl Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, and her father was William Ridge, a Coal Miner. The marriage was witnessed by Jesse Harvey and Minnie Harvey nee Brough (Minne was William's sister).
The birth of Norman Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD, which lists his birth as being registered in January-March 1921 in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
The birth and death of Norman Brough is listed in the online "England & Wales Death Index: 1916-2005" (via Ancestry.com), which lists his birth as 6 March 1921 and his death as being registered in December 1995 in Stoke-on-Trent district, Staffordshire, when he was "74" years old.
Marriage Notes for Arnold Henry Richardson and Gayle Anne Massey-7071
No children.