In November 2013, the BFO obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of William Brown and Jane Brough from England, which stated that they were married by "Registrar's Certificate" on 31 May 1868 in the parish church of Leek (St. Edwards), Staffordshire; that William Brown was 18 years old (born about 1850), a Miner of Bath Street, and that his father was Daniel Brown, a Mason; and that Jane Brough was 23 years old (born about 1845), a Spinster of Bath Street, and that her father was Charles Brough, a Miner. The marriage was witnessed by John James Moon and Annie Smith. Also, the marriage of William Brown and Jane Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1868 in Leek district, Staffordshire, and took place at St. Edwards, Leek, Staffordshire.
In the 1871 Census, William Brown is listed as being 21 years old (born about 1850), born in Biddulph, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Coal Miner", and residing with his wife, Jane (age 26), and their young son, Vernon Brown (age 2), at: End of Bailey's Hill, Biddulph Moor, Biddulph, Staffordshire.
In the 1881 Census, William Brown is listed as being 31 years old (born about 1850), born in Biddulph, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Stone Mason", and residing with his wife, Jane (age 36), and their five children (Vernon--age 12; Enos--age 9; Mary H.--age 7; Cinderella--age 5; and William A.--age 7 months), at: Biddulph Moor, Biddulph, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, William Brown is listed as being 42 years old (born about 1849), born in Biddulph, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Coal Miner and Grocer", and residing with his wife, Jane (age 47), and their six children (Vernon--age 22; Mary H.--age 17; Cinderella--age 15; William A.--age 10; Enoch--age 8; Lilly B.--age 3), at: Robin Hill, Biddulph Moor, Biddulph, Staffordshire.
In the 1901 Census, William Brown is listed as being 51 years old (born about 1850), born in Biddulph, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Coal Miner , Hewer Underground", and residing with his wife, Jane (age 56), and their four children (Mary H.--age 27; William A.--age 20 and married; Enoch--age 18; and Lilly--age 14), at: Biddulph, Staffordshire.
The birth of Jane Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her birth was registered in October-December 1844 in Congleton district, Cheshire.
In the 1851 Census, Jane Brough is listed as being 6 years old (born about 1845) and born in Aughton(?), Cheshire.
In the 1861 Census, Jane Brough is listed as being 17 years old (born about 1844) and born in Harriseahead, Staffordshire.
In November 2013, the BFO obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of William Brown and Jane Brough from England, which stated that they were married by "Registrar's Certificate" on 31 May 1868 in the parish church of Leek (St. Edwards), Staffordshire; that William Brown was 18 years old (born about 1850), a Miner of Bath Street, and that his father was Daniel Brown, a Mason; and that Jane Brough was 23 years old (born about 1845), a Spinster of Bath Street, and that her father was Charles Brough, a Miner. The marriage was witnessed by John James Moon and Annie Smith. Also, the marriage of William Brown and Jane Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1868 in Leek district, Staffordshire, and took place at St. Edwards, Leek, Staffordshire.
In the 1871 Census, Jane (Brown) is listed as being 26 years old (born about 1845), born in Congleton, Cheshire, married and residing with her husband, William Brown (age 21), and their young son, Vernon Brown (age 2), at: End of Bailey's Hill, Biddulph Moor, Biddulph, Staffordshire.
In the 1881 Census, Jane (Brown) is listed as being 36 years old (born about 1845), born in Biddulph, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, William Brown (age 31), and their five children (Vernon--age 12; Enos--age 9; Mary H.--age 7; Cinderella--age 5; and William A.--age 7 months), at: Biddulph Moor, Biddulph, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, Jane (Brown) is listed as being 47 years old (born about 1844), born in Biddulph, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Grocer", and residing with her husband, William Brown (age 42), and their six children (Vernon--age 22; Mary H.--age 17; Cinderella--age 15; William A.--age 10; Enoch--age 8; Lilly B.--age 3), at: Robin Hill, Biddulph Moor, Biddulph, Staffordshire.
In the 1901 Census, Jane (Brown) is listed as being 56 years old (born about 1845), born in Dane-in-Shaw, Congleton, Cheshire, married and residing with her husband, William Brown (age 51), and their four children (Mary H.--age 27; William A.--age 20 and married; Enoch--age 18; and Lilly--age 14), at: Biddulph, Staffordshire.
Marriage Notes for William Brown and Jane Brough-14193
In November 2013, the BFO obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of William Brown and Jane Brough from England, which stated that they were married by "Registrar's Certificate" on 31 May 1868 in the parish church of Leek (St. Edwards), Staffordshire; that William Brown was 18 years old (born about 1850), a Miner of Bath Street, and that his father was Daniel Brown, a Mason; and that Jane Brough was 23 years old (born about 1845), a Spinster of Bath Street, and that her father was Charles Brough, a Miner. The marriage was witnessed by John James Moon and Annie Smith. Also, the marriage of William Brown and Jane Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1868 in Leek district, Staffordshire, and took place at St. Edwards, Leek, Staffordshire.
The birth of "Vernon Brown" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in January-March 1869 in Congleton district, Cheshire.
In the 1871 Census, Vernon Brown is listed as being 2 years old (born about 1869), born in Biddulph, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, William and Jane Brough, at: End of Bailey's Hill, Biddulph Moor, Biddulph, Staffordshire.
The birth of "Enos Brown" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in October-December 1871 in Congleton district, Cheshire.
The birth of "Mary Hannah Brown" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her birth was registered in October-December 1873 in Congleton district, Cheshire.
The birth of "Cinderella Brown" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her birth was registered in January-March 1876 in Congleton district, Cheshire.
The birth of "William Alfred Brown" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in July-September 1880 in Congleton district, Cheshire.
In the 1881 Census, William A. Brown is listed as being "7 months" (born about September 1880--as the 1881 Census was taken on 3 April 1881), and residing with his parents, William and Jane Brown, and four siblings, at: Biddulph Moor, Biddulph, Staffordshire.
The birth of "Enoch Brown" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in October-December 1882 in Congleton district, Cheshire.
The birth of "Lilly Beatrice Brown" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her birth was registered in April-June 1887 in Congleton district, Cheshire.
In October 2013, a copy of the birth certificate of "Henry Brough" was supplied by Edith Constance Brough Thomas of New Hampshire to the Brough Family Organization. The birth certificate stated that he was born on 15 September 1858 in Harriseahead, Stadmoreslow, Staffordshire, and that his parents were Charles Brough, a Coal Miner, and "Hannah Brough formerly Cheer".
In the 1911 Census, Henry Brough is listed as being 52 years old (born about 1859), born in Harriseahead, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Coal Miner Hewer", and residing with his wife, Jane, and their seven children, at: 22 Cotton Street off Wigan Lane Road in Leigh, Lancashire.
In October 2013, Edith Constance Brough Thomas of New Hampshire provided the Brough Family Organization with information which stated that Henry Brough (age 50 years old) and Thomas Henry Brough (age 20 years old) left Liverpool, England, on 8 July 1913 aboard the ship Mongolian and arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on 20 July 1913. Their destination was Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada. Both could read and write; and Thomas had married Anne Rigby on 1 January 1913.
Henry Brough is listed in FamilySearch Tree, PID#: 9VYV-7V6.
In October 2013, a copy of the birth certificate of "Jane Brooks" was supplied by Edith Constance Brough Thomas of New Hampshire to the Brough Family Organization. The birth certificate stated that she was born on 31 August 1872 at: South Camp, Aldershott [Aldershot], Hampshire, and that her father was Thomas Brooks, a "Private" in the British Army's "1st Battalion 7th Foot", and that her mother was "Ann Brooks formerly Stubbs".
In October 2013, a copy of the marriage certificate of "Henry Brough" and "Jane Brooks" was supplied by Edith Constance Brough Thomas of New Hampshire to the Brough Family Organization. The marriage certificate stated that they were married by Certificate in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Lowton, Leigh, Lancashire, on 6 June 1892; that Henry Brough was 33 years old (born about 1859), a Widower and Coal Miner of Prescott's Houses, Lowton, and that his father was Charles Brough, "Formerly a Coal Miner"; and that Jane Brooks was 22 years old (born about 1870), a Spinster of Lowton Common, Lowton, and that her father was John Brooks, a "Joiner (Journeyman)". The marriage was witnessed by Jonathan Colterille and Alice Brooks.
In October 2013, Edith Constance Brough Thomas of New Hampshire provided the Brough Family Organization with information which stated that Jane (age 41), James (age 11), Lily (age 9), William (age 8), Doris (age 6), whose religion was the Church of England, left Liverpool, England on 28 March 1914, aboard the ship Tunisian, and arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on 7 April 1914.
In October 2013, a copy of the death certificate of "Jane Brough" was provided by Edith Constance Brough Thomas of New Hampshire to the Brough Family Organization. The certificate stated that she was born on 31 August 1872 in England, that she died on 13 July 1942 in Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada, that her funeral was to take place on 15 July 1942, that her cremated remains were to be placed in the Trinity Church Cemetery in Chippawa, Ontario, Canada, that her husband was Henry Brough, and that her parents were Thomas Brooks and Anne Stubbs of England.
Marriage Notes for Henry Brough and Jane Brooks-29282
In October 2013, a copy of the marriage certificate of "Henry Brough" and "Jane Brooks" was supplied by Edith Constance Brough Thomas of New Hampshire to the Brough Family Organization. The marriage certificate stated that they were married by Certificate in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Lowton, Leigh, Lancashire, on 6 June 1892; that Henry Brough was 33 years old (born about 1859), a Widower and Coal Miner of Prescott's Houses, Lowton, and that his father was Charles Brough, "Formerly a Coal Miner"; and that Jane Brooks was 22 years old (born about 1870), a Spinster of Lowton Common, Lowton, and that her father was John Brooks, a "Joiner (Journeyman)". The marriage was witnessed by Jonathan Colterille and Alice Brooks.
The marriage of Henry Brough and Jane Brooks is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1892 in Leigh district, Lancashire.
In October 2013, a copy of the birth certificate of "Ann Brough" was supplied by Edith Constance Brough Thomas of New Hampshire to the Brough Family Organization. The birth certificate stated that she was born on 15 August 1895 at: Sandy Lane, Lowton, Leigh, Lancashire, and that her parents were Henry Brough, a Coal miner, and "Jane Brough formerly Brooks".
In October 2013, a copy of the birth certificate of "James Brough" was supplied by Edith Constance Brough Thomas of New Hampshire to the Brough Family Organization. The birth certificate stated that he was born on 10 June 1898 at: 50 Smith's Lane, Hindley Green, Hindley, Lancashire, and that his were Henry Brough, a Coal Miner, and "Jane Brough formerly Brooks".
In October 2013, a copy of the birth certificate of "Alice May Brough" was supplied by Edith Constance Brough Thomas of New Hampshire to the Brough Family Organization. The birth certificate stated that she was born on 21 June 1903 at: 20 Brook Street, Lowton, Leigh, Lancashire; that she was "8 months old" when she died; that her parents were Henry Brough, a Coal miner, and "Jane Brough formerly Brooks"; and that her mother, Jane Brough, was present at her death.
In October 2013, a copy of the death certificate of "Alice May Brough" was supplied by Edith Constance Brough Thomas of New Hampshire to the Brough Family Organization. The death certificate stated that she died of "Hydrocephalus" on 7 March 1902 at: 20 Brook Street, Lowton, Leigh, Lancashire, and that she was the "Daughter of Henry Brough [a] Coal miner".
In October 2013, a copy of the birth certificate of "Doris Brough" was supplied by Edith Constance Brough Thomas of New Hampshire to the Brough Family Organization. The birth certificate stated that she was born on 14 May 1907 at: 23 Sandy Lane, Lowton, Leigh, Lancashire, and that her parents were Henry Brough, a Coal miner, and "Jane Brough formerly Brooks".
In October 2013, Edith Constance Brough Thomas of New Hampshire supplied the following information to the Brough Family Organization: Doris Brough, age 16, of Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada, was confirmed on November 25, 1923 at the Trinity Anglican Church, 15 Queen Street, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada. There is a note in the parish register written in pencil in under the First Communion portion that she had moved to the United States.
The christening of "Benjamin Brough" is listed in the parish register of Trentham, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1526191, Item #19), which states that he was christened on 24 July 1825 in Trentham, and that his parents were "Benjamin and Elizabeth Brough" of "Ash Green" and that Benjamin Brough was a "Joiner".
The 1850 marriage certificate of “Benjamin Brough” and “Maria Lunt” was obtained from the GRO in July 2021 by the Brough Family Organization and states that they were married on 13 September 1850 in the Catholic Church at Swynnerton, Stone, Staffordshire, England; that Benjamin Brough was “25” years old (born about 1825) and a “Bachelor” and “Joiner” of “Sandyford” and that his father was “Benjamin Brough” a “Joiner”; and that Maria Lunt was “20” years old (born about 1830) and a “Spinster” of “Sandyford” and that her father was “William Lunt” a “Farmer”. The marriage was witnessed by James Lunt and Mary Lunt.
In the 1861 Census, "Benjiman Brough" is listed as being 35 years old (born about 1826), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Carpenter", and residing with his wife, Maria (age 30), and their three children (Elizabeth--age 7, Maria--age 4, and Anne--age 1), at: Barlaston Village, Barlaston, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "Benjamin Brough" is listed as being 44 years old (born about 1827), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, married and a "Carpenter unemployed", and residing with his wife, Maria (age 42), and their four daughters (Elizabeth--age 17, Maria--age 14, Annie--age 11, and Beatrice--age 1), at: Cannock, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1881 Census, "Benjamin Brough" is listed as being 50 years old (born about 1831), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Borough Foreman", and residing with his wife, Maria (age 49), and their daughter (Beatrice--age 11), at: 1 Furlong View, Burslem, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1891 Census, "Benjamin Brough" is listed as being 61 years old (born about 1830), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Road Foreman", and residing with his wife, Maria (age 60), and their unmarried daughter (Beatrice--age 21), at: 3 Baddaley Street, Burslem, Staffordshire, England.
The death of "Benjamin Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his death was registered in April-June 1892 in Burslem subdistrict, Wolstanton district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "66" years old (born about 1826).
The 1850 marriage certificate of “Benjamin Brough” and “Maria Lunt” was obtained from the GRO in July 2021 by the Brough Family Organization and states that they were married on 13 September 1850 in the Catholic Church at Swynnerton, Stone, Staffordshire, England; that Benjamin Brough was “25” years old (born about 1825) and a “Bachelor” and “Joiner” of “Sandyford” and that his father was “Benjamin Brough” a “Joiner”; and that Maria Lunt was “20” years old (born about 1830) and a “Spinster” of “Sandyford” and that her father was “William Lunt” a “Farmer”. The marriage was witnessed by James Lunt and Mary Lunt.
In the 1861 Census, "Maria Brough" is listed as being 30 years old (born about 1831), born in Stone, Staffordshire, married and a "carpenter's wife", and residing with her husband, Benjiman Brough (age 35), and their three children (Elizabeth--age 7, Maria--age 4, and Anne--age 1), at: Barlaston Village, Barlaston, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "Maria Brough" is listed as being 42 years old (born about 1829), born in Swynnerton, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, Benjamin Brough (age 44), and their four daughters (Elizabeth--age 17, Maria--age 14, Annie--age 11, and Beatrice--age 1), at: Cannock, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1881 Census, "Maria Brough" is listed as being 49 years old (born about 1832), born in Swynnerton, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, Benjamin Brough (age 50), and their daughter (Beatrice--age 11), at: 1 Furlong View, Burslem, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1891 Census, "Maria Brough" is listed as being 60 years old (born about 1831), born in Swynnerton, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, Benjamin Brough (age 61), and their unmarried daughter (Beatrice--age 21), at: 3 Baddaley Street, Burslem, Staffordshire, England.
The death of "Maria Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her death was registered in July-September 1904 in Burslem subdistrict, Wolstanton district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when he was "74" years old (born about 1830).
Marriage Notes for Benjamin Brough and Maria Lunt-16046
The 1850 marriage certificate of “Benjamin Brough” and “Maria Lunt” was obtained from the GRO in July 2021 by the Brough Family Organization and states that they were married on 13 September 1850 in the Catholic Church at Swynnerton, Stone, Staffordshire, England; that Benjamin Brough was “25” years old (born about 1825) and a “Bachelor” and “Joiner” of “Sandyford” and that his father was “Benjamin Brough” a “Joiner”; and that Maria Lunt was “20” years old (born about 1830) and a “Spinster” of “Sandyford” and that her father was “William Lunt” a “Farmer”. The marriage was witnessed by James Lunt and Mary Lunt.
The birth of "Maria Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in April-June 1856 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district (which includes the civil parish of Barlaston), Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Lunt".
The christening of "Maria Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 426482), which states that she was christened on 18 May 1856 in Barlaston, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "Benjamin Brough" and "Maria".
In the 1861 Census, "Maria Brough" is listed as being 4 years old (born about 1857), born in Barlaston, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Benjiman Brough (age 35) and Maria (age 30), and two siblings, at: Barlaston Village, Barlaston, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "Maria Brough" is listed as being 14 years old (born about 1857), born in Barlaston, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Benjamin Brough (age 44) and Maria (age 42), and three siblings, at: Cannock, Staffordshire, England.
The birth of "Beatrice Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in October-December 1869 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district (which includes the civil parish of Barlaston), Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Lunt".
The christening of "Beatrice Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1040828), which states that she was christened on 24 October 1869 in Barlaston, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "Benjamin Brough" and "Maria".
In the 1871 Census, "Beatrice Brough" is listed as being 1 year old (born about 1870), born in Barlaston, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Benjamin Brough (age 44) and Maria (age 42), and three siblings, at: Cannock, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1881 Census, "Beatrice Brough" is listed as being 11 years old (born about 1870), born in Barlaston, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Benjamin Brough (age 50) and Maria (age 49), at: 1 Furlong View, Burslem, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1891 Census, "Beatrice Brough" is listed as being 21 years old (born about 1870), born in Barlaston, Staffordshire, single (unmarried), and residing with her parents, Benjamin Brough (age 61) and Maria (age 60), at: 3 Baddaley Street, Burslem, Staffordshire, England.
The christening of "James Brough" is listed in the parish register of Trentham, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1526191, Item #19), which states that he was christened on 8 August 1830 in Trentham, and that his parents were "Benjamin and Elizabeth Brough" of "Ash Green" and that Benjamin Brough was a "Carpenter".
The death of James Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in April-June 1897 in Newcastle under Lyme district, Staffordshire, and that he died when he was 66 years old (born about 1831).
In the 1841 Census, James Brough is listed as being 11 years old (born about 1830), born in Staffordshire, and residing with his father, Benjamin Brough, and his step-mother, Ellen, and seven siblings, in Trentham, Staffordshire.
In the 1851 Census, James Brough is listed as being 20 years old (born about 1831), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, unmarried and working as a "Blacksmith Apprentice", and residing in the household of Thomas and Elizabeth Steele, at: Little Lane, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, James Brough is listed as being 30 years old (born about 1831), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Blacksmith Journeyman", and residing with his wife, Sarah, and their four children, at: 1 Cliff Vale, Penkhull, Staffordshire.
In the 1871 Census, James Brough is listed as being 40 years old (born about 1831), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Collier Blacksmith", and residing with his wife, Sarah Ann, and their six children, at: Briery Brook, Audley, Staffordshire.
In the 1881 Census, James Brough is listed as being 50 years old (born about 1831), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Blacksmith", and residing with his wife, Sarah, and their six children, at: Briery Brook, Audley, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, James Brough is listed as being 60 years old (born about 1831), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Blacksmith", and residing with his wife, Sarah A., and their three children, at: Dunkirk, Audley, Staffordshire.
The christening of Sarah Ann Williams is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Film # 426559--the Bishop's Transcript of Hanford), which states that she was christened on 16 December 1832 in Hanford, Staffordshire, and that her parents were Thomas Williams and Hannah.
In the 1841 Census, Sarah Williams is listed as being 8 years old (born about 1833), born in Staffordshire, and residing with her apparent parents, Thomas and Hanna Williams, and apparent five siblings, at: Penkhull, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, Sarah (Brough) is listed as being 28 years old (born about 1833), born in Hanford, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, James Brough, and their four children, at: 1 Cliff Vale, Penkhull, Staffordshire.
In the 1871 Census, Sarah Ann (Brough) is listed as being 37 years old (born about 1834), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, James Brough, and their six children, at: Briery Brook, Audley, Staffordshire.
In the 1881 Census, Sarah (Brough) is listed as being 48 years old (born about 1833), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, James Brough, and their six children, at: Briery Brook, Audley, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, Sarah A. (Brough) is listed as being 58 years old (born about 1833), born in Hanford, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, James Brough, and their three children, at: Dunkirk, Audley, Staffordshire.
Marriage Notes for James Brough and Sarah Ann Williams-28045
In October 2012, the BFO obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of James Brough and Sarah Ann Williams from England, which stated that they were married by Banns on 30 December 1855 in Hanford [in Trentham parish], Staffordshire; and that James Brough was of "full age" and a Bachelor and "Smith" [or Blacksmith] of "Trent Vale" [in Stoke-upon-Trent], and that his father was Benjamin Brough, a Joiner; and that Sarah Ann Williams was of "full age" and a Spinster of Hanford, and that her father was Thomas Williams, a Brickmaker. The marriage was witnessed by William Brough and Elizabeth Brough.
The marriage of James Brough and Sarah Ann Williams is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that they were married in October-December 1855 in Stone district, Staffordshire.
Historical Note: In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's "Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales" described Hanford like this:
"Hanford, a township and a chapelry in Trentham parish, Stafford. The township lies near the Grand Trunk canal and the Northwestern railway, 2½ miles S of Stoke-on-Trent; and has a post office under Stokeon-Trent. Real property, £1, 963. Pop., 832. Houses, 187. The property is divided among a few. Hanford Hall belongs to the Duke of Sutherland.—The chapelry was constituted in 1831; and is rather larger than the township. Pop., 857. Houses, 191. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of Lichfield. Value, £140. Patron, the Duke of Sutherland. The church was built in 1827, and enlarged and improved in 1862."
The birth of Emily Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her birth was registered in April-June 1861 in Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, Emily Brough is listed as being "2 months" old (born about February 1861--as the 1861 Census was taken on 7 April 1861), born in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, James and Sarah Brough, and three siblings, at: 1 Cliff Vale, Penkhull, Staffordshire.
In the 1871 Census, Emily Brough is listed as being 10 years old (born about 1861), born in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, James and Sarah Ann Brough, and five siblings, at: Briery Brook, Audley, Staffordshire.
The birth of Richard Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in January-March 1870 in Newcastle under Lyme district, Staffordshire.
In the 1871 Census, Richard Brough is listed as being 1 year old (born about 1870), born in Audley, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, James and Sarah Ann Brough, and five siblings, at: Briery Brook, Audley, Staffordshire.
In the 1881 Census, Richard Brough is listed as being 10 years old (born about 1871), born in Audley, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, James and Sarah Brough, and five siblings, at: Briery Brook, Audley, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, Richard Brough is listed as being 21 years old (born about 1870), born in Audley, Staffordshire, single and working as a "Collier Labourer", and residing with his parents, James and Sarah A. Brough, and two siblings at:: Dunkirk, Audley, Staffordshire.
The christening of "William Brough" is listed in the parish register of Trentham, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1526191, Item #19), which states that he was christened on 6 January 1833 in Trentham, and that his parents were "Benjamin and Elizabeth Brough" of "Ash Green" and that Benjamin Brough was a "Joiner".
In the 1851 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 16 years old (born about 1835), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, unmarried and working as a "Farm Labourer", and residing in the household of Esther Stevenson (an unmarried 53-year-old farmer of 84 acres), in Trent Vale, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 26 years old (born about 1835), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Bricklayer", and residing with his wife, Jane (age 21), and their daughter (Elizabeth Brough--age 2), at: Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire.
In the 1871 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 32 years old (born about 1839), born in Trentham, married and working as a "Bricklayer", and residing with his second wife, Lucey, and his three children, at: 4 Calverts Road, York, Yorkshire.
In the 1881 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 48 years old (born about 1833), born in Trentham, married and working as a "Bricklayer", and residing with his second wifre, Lucy, and their six children, at: 17 Ward Street, Hanley, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 48 years old (born about 1843), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, married--but his wife, Lucy, is not listed with him in the census, working as a "Bricklayer", and residing as a "Boarder" at: Gordon Cottages, Epping, Essex. Note: In the 1891 Census, "Lucy Brough" is listed as being 48 years old (born about 1843), born in York, Yorkshire, married--but her husband, William Brough, is not listed with her in the census, and residing with her five children, at: 13 East View, Hanley, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1901 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 59 years old (born about 1842), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, a "Widower" and working as a "Bricklayer", and residing at: 6 Oak Street, Northwood, Hanley, Staffordshire.
The death of "William Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in April-June 1901 in Richmond district, Surrey, and that he died when he was "66" years old (born about 1835).
The birth of "Jane Clarke" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her birth was registered in April-June 1839 in Newcastle under Lyme district, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, "Jane Brough" is listed as being 21 years old (born about 1840), born in Newcastle(-under-Lyme), Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, William Brough, and their daughter (Elizabeth Brough--age 2), at: Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire.
The death of "Jane Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her death was registered in July-September 1862 in Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire (no age listed).
Marriage Notes for William Brough and Jane Clarke-30382
The marriage of "William Brough" and "Jane Clarke" is listed in the parish register of St. Margaret, Wolstanton, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1517618, Item #3), which states that they were married by Banns on 25 January 1858; that William Brough was of "full age" and a "Bachelor" and "Stonemason" of Chesterton, and that his father was Benjamin Brough, a Joiner; and that Jane Clarke was of "full age" and a "Spinster" of Chesterton, and that her father was George Clarke, a Potter. The marriage was witnessed by Louisa Edge and William West.
The birth of "Elizabeth Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her birth was registered in July-September 1859 in Newcastle under Lyme district, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, "Elizabeth Brough" is listed as being 2 years old (born about 1859), born in Newcastle(-under-Lyme), Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, William and Jane Brouigh, at: Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire.
In the 1871 Census, "Elizabeth Brough" is listed as being 13 years old (born about 1858), born in Newcastle, Staffordshire, and residing with her father, William Brough, and step-mother, Lucey, and two step-sisters, at: 4 Calverts Road, York, Yorkshire.
The christening of "William Brough" is listed in the parish register of Trentham, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1526191, Item #19), which states that he was christened on 6 January 1833 in Trentham, and that his parents were "Benjamin and Elizabeth Brough" of "Ash Green" and that Benjamin Brough was a "Joiner".
In the 1851 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 16 years old (born about 1835), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, unmarried and working as a "Farm Labourer", and residing in the household of Esther Stevenson (an unmarried 53-year-old farmer of 84 acres), in Trent Vale, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 26 years old (born about 1835), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Bricklayer", and residing with his wife, Jane (age 21), and their daughter (Elizabeth Brough--age 2), at: Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire.
In the 1871 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 32 years old (born about 1839), born in Trentham, married and working as a "Bricklayer", and residing with his second wife, Lucey, and his three children, at: 4 Calverts Road, York, Yorkshire.
In the 1881 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 48 years old (born about 1833), born in Trentham, married and working as a "Bricklayer", and residing with his second wifre, Lucy, and their six children, at: 17 Ward Street, Hanley, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 48 years old (born about 1843), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, married--but his wife, Lucy, is not listed with him in the census, working as a "Bricklayer", and residing as a "Boarder" at: Gordon Cottages, Epping, Essex. Note: In the 1891 Census, "Lucy Brough" is listed as being 48 years old (born about 1843), born in York, Yorkshire, married--but her husband, William Brough, is not listed with her in the census, and residing with her five children, at: 13 East View, Hanley, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1901 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 59 years old (born about 1842), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, a "Widower" and working as a "Bricklayer", and residing at: 6 Oak Street, Northwood, Hanley, Staffordshire.
The death of "William Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in April-June 1901 in Richmond district, Surrey, and that he died when he was "66" years old (born about 1835).
The birth of "Lucy Powell" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her birth was registered in October-December 1844 in Luton district, Bedfordshire.
In the 1871 Census, "Lucey Brough" is listed as being 27 years old (born about 1844), born in Luton, Bedfordshire, married and residing with her husband, William Brough, and their children, at: 4 Calverts Road, York, Yorkshire.
In the 1881 Census, "Lucy Brough" is listed as being 38 years old (born about 1843), born in Luton, Bedfordshire, married and residing with her husband, William Brough, and their six children, at: 17 Ward Street, Hanley, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, "Lucy Brough" is listed as being 48 years old (born about 1843), born in York, Yorkshire, married--but her husband, William Brough, is not listed with her in the census, and residing with her five children, at: 13 East View, Hanley, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire. Note: In the 1891 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 48 years old (born about 1843), born in Trentham, Staffordshire, married--but his wife, Lucy, is not listed with him in the census, working as a "Bricklayer", and residing as a "Boarder" at: Gordon Cottages, Epping, Essex.
The death of "Lucy Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her death was registered in October-December 1900 in Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that she died when she was "55" years old (born about 1845).
Marriage Notes for William Brough and Lucy Powell-30374
The marriage of "William Brugh" and "Lucy Powell" is listed in the "London, England, Marriage and Banns, 1754-1521" records (via Ancestry.com), which marriage certificate states that they were married by Banns on 5 August 1866 in St. James, Clapham, Surrey; that William Brough was 29 years old (born about 1837), a Widower" and "Bricklayer" of Clapham, and that his father was Benjamin Brough, a Carpenter; and that Lucy Powell was 23 years old (born about 1843), a Spinster of Clapham, and that her father was George Powell, a Rope Spinner. The marriage was witnessed by Thomas Parr and ?.
The birth of "Lucy Jane Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her birth was registered in April-June 1867 in St. George Hanover Square district, Middlesex.
In the 1871 Census, "Lucy J. Brough" is listed as being 3 years old (born about 1868), born in London, and residing with her parents, William and Lucey Brough, and a sister and step-sister, at: 4 Calverts Road, York, Yorkshire.
In the 1881 Census, "Lucy Brough" is listed as being 14 years old (born about 1867), born in London, Middlesex, and residing with her parents, William and Lucy Brough, and five siblings, at: 17 Ward Street, Hanley, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
The birth of "Alice Maria L. Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her birth was registered in April-June 1869 in Camberwell district, Surrey.
In the 1871 Census, "Alice Brough" is listed as being 2 years old (born about 1869), born in London, and residing with her parents, William and Lucey Brough, and a sister and step-sister, at: 4 Calverts Road, York, Yorkshire.
In the 1881 Census, "Alice Brough" is listed as being 12 years old (born about 1869), born in London, Middlesex, and residing with her parents, William and Lucy Brough, and five siblings, at: 17 Ward Street, Hanley, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
The birth of "Walter Thomas Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in July-September 1871 in York district, Yorkshire.
In the 1881 Census, "Walter Brough" is listed as being 9 years old (born about 1872), born in York, Yorkshire, and residing with his parents, William and Lucy Brough, and five siblings, at: 17 Ward Street, Hanley, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, "Walter Brough" is listed as being 19 years old (born about 1872), born in Hanley, Staffordshire, unmarried and working as a "Potters Kiln Fireman", and residing with his married mother, Lucy Brough, and four siblings, at: 13 East View, Hanley, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
The birth of "Louisa Annie Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in April-June 1874 in Hanley subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that her mother's surname was "Powell".
In the 1881 Census, "Louisa Brough" is listed as being 6 years old (born about 1875), born in Hanley, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, William and Lucy Brough, and five siblings, at: 17 Ward Street, Hanley, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
The birth of "Arthur George Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in January-March 1877 in Hanley subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that his mother's surname was "Powell".
In the 1881 Census, "Arthur Brough" is listed as being 4 years old (born about 1877), born in Hanley, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, William and Lucy Brough, and five siblings, at: 17 Ward Street, Hanley, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, "Arthur Brough" is listed as being 14 years old (born about 1877), born in Hanley, Staffordshire, working as a "Potters Painter Transferer", and residing with his married mother, Lucy Brough, and four siblings, at: 13 East View, Hanley, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
The birth of "Florence Emily Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in July-September 1879 in Hanley subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that her mother's surname was "Powell".
In the 1881 Census, "Florence Brough" is listed as being 1 year old (born about 1880), born in Hanley, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, William and Lucy Brough, and five siblings, at: 17 Ward Street, Hanley, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
The birth of "Ernest Henry Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in July-September 1881 in Hanley subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that his mother's surname was "Powell".
In the 1891 Census, "Ernest Brough" is listed as being 10 years old (born about 1881), born in Hanley, Staffordshire, and residing with his married mother, Lucy Brough, and four siblings, at: 13 East View, Hanley, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
The birth of "Emily Ellen Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in July-September 1886 in Hanley subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that her mother's surname was "Powell".
In the 1891 Census, "Emile Brough" is listed as being 4 years old (born about 1887), born in Hanley, Staffordshire, and residing with her married mother, Lucy Brough, and four siblings, at: 13 East View, Hanley, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.