The birth and christening of "James Brough" is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Bucknall, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 426501, Item #1), which states that he was born on 17 March 1828 and christened on 6 April 1828 in Bucknall and that he was the son of William and Ann Brough of "Abbey Mill" and that William was a "Labourer". Also, the christening of James Brough is listed in the IGI and FamilySearch (via FHL Films #: 426501 and 1278889), which states that he was christened on 6 April 1828 in Bucknall Cum Bagnall, Staffordshire. (Geographical Note: Bucknall is about four miles from Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.)
In the 1841 Census, James Brough is listed as being about 13 years old (born about 1828), born in Staffordshire, working as a "Potters apprentice", and residing with his parents, William and Anne Brough, and his siblings, at: Little Fenton Cottage, Fenton Vivian, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1851 Census, James Brough is listed as being 23 years old (born about 1828), born in Stoke, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Slip Maker", and residing with his wife, Ann, and their three children, at: Vale Street, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, James Brough (mistakenly indexed as "James Bronger" in Ancestry.com) is listed as being 34 years old (born about 1827), born in Abby Mills--which is in Stoke-upon-Trent, married and working as a "Potter [and] Slip Maker", and residing with his wife, Ann, and their five children, at: Penkhull Lane, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
The christening of Ann Hancock is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Film # 1040770, Item #4), which states that she was christened on 18 December 185 in Madeley, Staffordshire, and that her parents were Ralph Hancock and Jane.
In the 1851 Census, Ann (Brough) is listed as being 35 years old (born about 1816), born in Stoke, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, James Brough, and their three children, at: Vale Street, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, Ann (Brough) is listed as being 45 years old (born about 1816), born in Madeley, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, James Brough, and their five children, at: Penkhull Lane, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire. Note: "Madeley is a village just inside Staffordshire, between Crewe and Newcastle under Lyme, and is on the border between Staffordshire and Cheshire (and close to the Shropshire border too!). It is closest to Newcastle under Lyme, and is within the Staffordshire council area and with Stoke-on-Trent area codes (01782), yet it has Crewe (CW3) postcodes" (http://www.madeleyvillage.co.uk/).
The birth of James Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which states that his birth was registered in October-December 1850 in Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that his mother's surname was "Hancock".
In the 1851 Census, James Brough is listed as being "5 months" old (born about November 1850--as the 1851 Census was taken on 30 March 1851), born in Stoke, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, James and Ann Brough, and two siblings, at: Vale Street, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, James Brough is listed as being 10 years old (born about 1851), born in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, James and Ann Brough, and four siblings, at: Penkhull Lane, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
The birth of Ralph Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which states that his birth was registered in April-June 1853 in Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that his mother's surname was "Hancock".
In the 1861 Census, Ralph Brough is listed as being 7 years old (born about 1854), born in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, James and Ann Brough, and four siblings, at: Penkhull Lane, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
The birth of Ann Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which states that her birth was registered sometime during April-September 1855 in Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that her mother's surname was "Hancock".
In the 1861 Census, Ann Brough is listed as being 5 years old (born about 1856), born in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, James and Ann Brough, and four siblings, at: Penkhull Lane, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
The christening of "Olive Brough" is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Bucknall, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 426501, Item #1), which states that she was christened on 2 Januar 1831 in Bucknall and that she was the daughter of William and Ann Brough of "Abbey Mill" and that William was a "Labourer".
In the 1841 Census, Olive Brough is listed as being about 10 years old (born about 1831), born in Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, William and Anne Brough, and her siblings, at Little Fenton Cottage, Fenton Vivian, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
Marriage Notes for William Scragg and Olive Brough-15748
The marriage of William Scragg and Olive Brough is listed in the parish register of St. James, Longton, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1471085, Item #17), which states that they were married by Banns on 7 March 1848, that William Scragg was 20 years old (born about 1828), a Bachelor and Potter of High Street, and that his father was Ralph Scragg, a Potter; and that Olive Brough was 19 years old (born about 1829), a Spinster of High Street, and that her father was William Brough, a Joiner. The marriage was witnessed by Thomas Hough and Ellen Brough.
The christening of "James Brough" is listed in the parish register of Holy Trinity, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire (FHL Film # 1703068, Item #6), which states that he was christened on 4 September 1804 as the son of "Robt. and Mary Brough".
Research Note - 2010: In the past it has been suggested that the James Brough who was christened on 1 May 1802 in Barrow Upon Humber, Lincolnshire (and whose parents were Thomas Brough and Susannah Barnes), was the same James Brough who married Mary Grundy on 5 October 1825 in Willingham, Lincolnshire. However, this is not the case, as the James Brough who was christened in 1802 in Barrow Upon Humber died of "consumption" when he was about "20 years" old and was buried on 4 July 1822 in Barrow Upon Humber (see FHL Film # 1450436, Item #2).
Research Note - 2011: The travel distance between Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire--where James Brough was christened in 1804, and Willingham, Lincolnshire--where James Brough was married in 1825, is about 42 miles. Current durational and radius research of available extracted and indexed records suggests that the James Brough who was christened in 1804 in Yorkshire was possibly the same James Brough who was married in 1825 in Lincolnshire. Further research is needed to verify or nullify this possible relationship.
Research Note: The IGI contains the chirstening of a "Marey Grundy" which took place on 29 June 1800 in Aisthorpe, Lincolnshire, and whose parents were John and Marey Grundy. (Source: LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 436023.)
Marriage Notes for James Brough and Mary Grundy-27118
The marriage of James Brough and Mary Grundy is listed in "Pallot's Marriage Index for England: 1780-1837" (via Ancestry.com), which states: "James Brough, of Willingham-by-Stow, & Mary Grundy ... (of Willingham-by-Stow) [were married on] 5 October 1825 [in] Bracebridge Linc[olnshire] 8". Note: Bracebridge is a suburb in Lincoln city, Lincolnshire.
The marriage of James Brough and Mary Grundy is listed in the IGI (via LDS Patron submission).
The christening of Jacob Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 436005).
The christening of Job Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 436005).
The christening of "Robert Brough" is listed in the parish register of All Saints, Hessle By Hull, Yorkshire (FHL Film # 1657089, Item #4), which states that he was christened on 30 September 1767 as the son of "Robert Brough" who was a "Servt". Also, the christening of "Robert Brough" is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Hessle By Hull, Yorkshire (FHL Film # 919427, Item #2), which states that he was christened on 30 September 1767 as the son of "Robert Brough" who was a "Servt".
The 1790 marriage of Robert Brough and Mary Wilkinson is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 990828--which is the Bishop's Transcript for Holy Trinity, Hull, Yorkshire), and states that they were married on 11 October 1790 in Hull, Yorkshire. Also, the 1790 marriage record of "Robert Brough" and "Mary Wilkinson" is available online and states that they were married by "Banns" on 11 October 1790 and that Robert Brough was a "Batchlor" and "Boat Builder", and that Mary Wilkinson was a "Widow".
The christening of "Mary Wilkinson" is listed in the FamilySearch (via FHL Film # 919478), which states that she was christened on 21 August 1768 in Cottingham, Yorkshire, and that her father was William Wilkinson.
The 1790 marriage of Robert Brough and Mary Wilkinson is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 990828--which is the Bishop's Transcript for Holy Trinity, Hull, Yorkshire), and states that they were married on 11 October 1790 in Hull, Yorkshire. Also, the 1790 marriage record of "Robert Brough" and "Mary Wilkinson" is available online and states that they were married by "Banns" on 11 October 1790 and that Robert Brough was a "Batchlor" and "Boat Builder", and that Mary Wilkinson was a "Widow".
In April 2015, Penni Brough informed the BFO of the following: "I've figured out to my satisfaction which Mary Wilkinson was married to Robert Brough chr. 30 Sep 1767, Hessle By Hull. It's Mary Wilkinson chr. 21 Aug 1768, Cottingham, Yorkshire, daugher of William Wilkinson and Mary Gilbank. There is a death record for a Mary Brough bur. 3 May 1839 Hull, Yorkshire and seems to be the closest reasonable death for Mary (Wilkinson) Brough. It lists an age of 61 years. Mary Wilkinson would have been just short of her 61st birthday. Mary Wilkinson listed as being born in 1769 would have been short of her 60th birthday. So just based on age Cottingham Mary fits better.
Marriage Notes for Robert Brough and Mary Wilkinson-27128
The 1790 marriage of Robert Brough and Mary Wilkinson is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 990828--which is the Bishop's Transcript for Holy Trinity, Hull, Yorkshire), and states that they were married on 11 October 1790 in Hull, Yorkshire. Also, the 1790 marriage record of "Robert Brough" and "Mary Wilkinson" is available online and states that they were married by "Banns" on 11 October 1790 and that Robert Brough was a "Batchlor" and "Boat Builder", and that Mary Wilkinson was a "Widow".
The christening of "Mary Brough" is listed in the parish register of Holy Trinity, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire (FHL Film # 1703068, Item #4), which states that she was christened on 21 November 1791 as the daughter of "Robert Brough".
The christening of Mary Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 990828), which states that she was christened on 21 November 1791 in Holy Trinity, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire, and that her father was Robt. Brough.
The christening of "John Brough" is listed in the parish register of Holy Trinity, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire (FHL Film # 1703068, Item #6), which states that he was christened on 10 October 1793 as the son of "Robt. Brough".
The burial of John Brough is listed in the parish register of Holy Trinity, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire (FHL Film # 1657074, Item #7), which states that he was buried on 24 November 1794 as "John" the son of "Robt. Brough".
The christening of "Jane Brough" is listed in the parish register of Holy Trinity, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire (FHL Film # 1703068, Item #6), which states that she was christened on 22 August 1796 as the daughter of "Robert and Mary Brough".
The burial of "Jane Brough" is listed in the parish register of Holy Trinity, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire (FHL Film # 1657074, Item #7, which states that she was buried on 29 January 1803 and that she was the daughter of "Robert Brough".
The christening of "Mary Brough" is listed in the parish register of Holy Trinity, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire (FHL Film # 1703068, Item #6), which states that she was christened on 29 January 1803 as the daughter of "Robt. and Mary Brough".
The birth and christening of Robert Barnabas Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 374484).
In April 2010, the RBFO obtained a copy of the death certificate of Robert Barnabus Brough from England, which stated that he died on 26 June 1860 at 8 Boundary Street, Hulme, Lancaster [Lancashire], England, at the age of "32 years" (born about 1828) from "Tabes Mesenterea certified", and that he had been an "Author and Dramatist".
In April 2010, an RBFO member living in Scotland stated: "Barnabas Brough was once kidnapped at gunpoint while living in Wales. He seems to have been a very colourful and enterprising character. He was not only an auctioneer and brewery owner but he also wrote under the name Barnabas De Burgh."
The christening Elizabeth Romer is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 93877-93879).
In the 1851 Census, Elizabeth Romer is listed as being about 19 years old (born about 1832), born in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, and an unmarried "Visitor" and "A lady" who was residing in the household of Barnabas and Frances Brough and their children at: 4 South Lambeth Place, Lambeth, St. Mark Kennington, Surrey, England.
In the 1861 Census, Elizabeth (Brough) is listed as being about 29 years old (born about 1832), born in Liverpool, Lancashire, an "Actress" and a "Widow", who was then residing with her three children in Exelir Arcade, St. Mary Le Strand, Westminster, London, England.
Marriage Notes for Robert Barnabas Brough and Elizabeth Romer-15769
In April 2010, the RBFO obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of Robert Barnabas Brough and Elizabeth Romer from England, which stated that they were married by Licence on 18 September 1851 at the parish church of St. Luke, Chelsea, Middlesex, England, and that Robert Barnabas Brough was of "full" age and a Bachelor and Literary Man of Johnsons Place, Thistle Grove, Kensington, and that his father was Barnabas Brough, an Account[ant], and that Elizabeth Romer was a "minor with consent" and a Spinster of Flacks Cottage, Fulham Road, and that her father was Thomas Romer, a Watchmaker. The marriage was witnessed by John Romer and Emma King.
In the 1861 Census, "Fanny W. Brough" is listed as being about 8 years old (born about 1853), born in France (but a "British Subject"), and living with her mother, Elizabeth (Brough)--who was then an "Actress" and a "Widow"--who was then residing in Exelir Arcade, St. Mary Le Strand, Westminster, London, England.
The birth and christening of Fanny Whiteside is listed in the parish register of St. Peter's Church, Liverpool (FHL Film # 93886), which states that she was born on 7 July 1852 and christened on 23 February 1853 as the daughter of Robert Barnabas and Elizabeth Brough of London, and that Robert Barnabas Brough was a Gentleman. Also, the christening of Fanny Whiteside Brough is listed in New Family Search.
In April 2010, the BFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Robert Statham Brough from England, which stated that he was born on 19 April 1857 in Laburnum Villa, South Lambeth, Kennington, Surrey, England, and that his father was Robert Barnabas Brough, an Author, and his mother was "Elizabeth Brough formerly Romer".
In the 1861 Census, "Robert S. Brough" is listed as being about 3 years old (born about 1858), born in South Lambeth, and living with his mother, Elizabeth (Brough)--who was then an "Actress" and a "Widow"--who was then residing in Exelir Arcade, St. Mary Le Strand, Westminster, London, England.
In the 1871 Census, "Robert N. Brough" is listed as being 13 years old (born about 1858), birthplace "Not Known", and residing as a "Lodger" and "Scholar" in the household of Elizabeth J. Bennett (age 44) at: Gaisford Street, St. Pancras, London, England.
In the 1881 Census, "R. Brough" is listed as being 23 years old (born about 1858), born in London, married (although his wife was not listed with him) and working as an "Actor" while being a "Visitor" in the household of "J. R. Gibson" at: 54 Lupus Street, St. George Hanover Square, London, England.
The birth and christening of Barnabas Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 825355).
The death of Barnabas Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD.
In the 1841 Census, Barnabas Brough (mistakenly indexed as "Brugh"), is listed as being about 45 years old (born about 1796), not born in the county in which he was then residing, working as an "Auctioneer" and residing with his wife, Frances, and two children, in Pontypool, Abergavenny (Upper Division), Monmouthshire, Wales.
In the 1851 Census, Barnabas Brough is listed as being about 55 years old (born about 1796), born in Newcastle On [Upon] Tyne, Northumberland, married and working as a Surveyor and Accountant, and residing with his wife, Frances, and their children at: 4 South Lambeth Place, Lambeth, St. Mark Kennington, Surrey, England.
The birth and christening of Francis Whiteside is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 845245).
In the 1841 Census, Frances (Brough--mistakenly indexed as "Brugh"), is listed as being about 35 years old (born about 1806), not born in the county in which she was then residing, and residing with her husband, Barnabas Brough, and two children, in Pontypool, Abergavenny (Upper Division), Monmouthshire, Wales.
In the 1851 Census, Frances (Brough) is listed as being about 47 years old (born about 1804), born in London, Middlesex, married and residing with her husband, Barnabas Brough, and their children at: 4 South Lambeth Place, Lambeth, St. Mark Kennington, Surrey, England.
Marriage Notes for Barnabas Brough and Frances Whiteside-17852
The marriage of Barnabas Brough and Frances Whiteside is listed in Ancestry.com.
Mary Elizabeth Chamberlin Brough
The birth and christening of Mary Elizabeth Chamberlin Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 374484).
In the 1851 Census, Mary E. C. Brough is listed as being about 20 years old (born about 1831), born in London, Middlesex, unmarried and residing with her parents, Barnabas and Frances Brough, and her siblings, at: 4 South Lambeth Place, Lambeth, St. Mark Kennington, Surrey, England.
The christening of John Cardle Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 104919).
In the 1851 Census, John C. Brough is listed as being about 17 years old (born about 1834), born in Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales, and residing with his parents, Barnabas and Frances Brough, and his siblings, at: 4 South Lambeth Place, Lambeth, St. Mark Kennington, Surrey, England.
Information about "John Cargill Brough" is listed in Wikipedia.
The christening of Lionel Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 104919).
In the 1851 Census, Lionel Brough is listed as being about 15 years old (born about 1836), born in Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales, and residing with his parents, Barnabas and Frances Brough, and his siblings, at: 4 South Lambeth Place, Lambeth, St. Mark Kennington, Surrey, England.
Information from Wikipedia: "Lionel Brough (10 March 1836 - 9 November 1909) was a British actor, comedian and playwright. After beginning his career with Lydia Thompson's British Blondes in America, he returned to Britain and began to act in London. His reputation was strengthened when he joined the strong company at the new Queen's Theatre, Long Acre in 1867, and he soon became known for his roles in Shakespeare, contemporary comedies, and classics, especially as Tony Lumpkin in 'She Stoops to Conquer'. Although untrained musically, he appeared in several operettas in the 1880's. He continued to contribute popular performances into the 20th Century, and ended his career in comedy roles with Herbert Beerbohm Tree's company."
The birth of Louisa Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD.
The christening of Louisa Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 104919).
In the 1851 Census, Louisa Brough is listed as being about 13 years old (born about 1838), born in Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales, and residing with her parents, Barnabas and Frances Brough, and her siblings, at: 4 South Lambeth Place, Lambeth, St. Mark Kennington, Surrey, England.
The birth of Frances Victoria Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD.
The christening of Frances Victoria Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 104919).
In the 1841 Census, Frances Brough (mistakenly indexed as "Brugh), is listed as being about 1 year old (born about 1840, born in the county in which he was then residing, and residing with his parents, Barnabas and Frances Brough, in Pontypool, Abergavenny (Upper Division), Monmouthshire, Wales.
In the 1851 Census, Frances V. Brough is listed as being about 10 years old (born about 1841), born in Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales, and residing with her parents, Barnabas and Frances Brough, and her siblings, at: 4 South Lambeth Place, Lambeth, St. Mark Kennington, Surrey, England.
Lionel Barnabas (Robert) Brough
In April 2010, the RBFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Lionel Barnabas Brough from England, which stated that he was born on 13 July 1855 at Wellington Cottage, Vittreia Place, South Lambeth, Kennington, Surrey, England, and that his father was Robert Barnabas Brough, an Author, and his mother was "Elizabeth Brough formerly Romer".
The death of "Lionel B. (Robert) Brough" is listed in the online NSW BMD Index of Australia.
In the 1861 Census, "Leonel Brough" is listed as being about 5 years old (born about 1856), born in Lambeth, and living with his mother, Elizabeth (Brough)--who was then an "Actress" and a "Widow"--who was then residing in Exelir Arcade, St. Mary Le Strand, Westminster, London, England.
The following biographical information on "Lionel Robert Brough" comes from the online source: http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/biogs/A030233b.htm
BROUGH, LIONEL ROBERT (1857-1906), actor-manager, was the son of Robert Barnabas Brough (1828-1860), English journalist, satirist and burlesque writer, and the actress Elizabeth, née Romer. His sister Fanny Whiteside (1854-1914) became a celebrated actress in London.
Brough made his début in 1870 and gained his experience as a comedian at the Theatre Royal, Liverpool, and the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin. He also toured with the D'Oyley-Carte company for their first provincial presentation of H.M.S. Pinafore, in which Buttercup was played by Florence Trevelyn Major, whom he married at Weymouth, Devon, in 1881.
Brough appeared in musical comedy at the Opéra Comique, London in 1882, and then for three years in burlesque at the London Gaiety Theatre. There J. C. Williamson saw the Broughs, and contracted them to Williamson, Garner & Musgrove for a year in Australia; Steele Rudd's Magazine later claimed that this action was the firm's only worthwhile contribution to Australian theatre.
The Broughs' Australian début was at the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, on 9 May 1885 in Iolanthe. Robert was greeted as one of the most outstanding performers seen for some time and although his voice was not powerful, critics said that his clear diction and nasality made him perfect in Gilbert and Sullivan. Florence was less impressive, particularly with the high notes in her role as the Fairy Queen, yet she later became the more accomplished player of the two, and later spoke of her intense dislike of musical comedy. After six months Williamson formed a comedy company at the Bijou Theatre, where the Broughs played until their contract expired. This run suggested to Robert the idea of a permanent comedy company, and he found a partner in Dion G. Boucicault who arrived with his father in 1885.
On 9 October 1886 the Brough & Boucicault Comedy Company opened in Melbourne with the farce Turned Up. The Broughs had gone to England for competent actors and on their return in 1887 leased the Bijou Theatre, Melbourne, and the Criterion in Sydney. The B. & B. ran these two branches concurrently, and for nine years presented the most polished ensemble performances ever seen in Australia. The only criticisms of them were raised after a sumptuous Much Ado About Nothing was put up on Boxing Day 1892, when the Sydney Morning Herald expressed disappointment at the absence of a proper starring couple. Issue was taken with Brough's over-humorous treatment of the play which would, it was thought, have been avoided with more subtle leading actors. Yet, apart from Florence, the company could boast a well-known English actor, George S. Titheradge, Brough's mother, calling herself 'Miss Emily Romer', her daughter by a second marriage, Brenda Gibson, and Florence's sisters Bessie and Emma.
When the Bijou burned down on 22 April 1889 the B. & B. had become the standard against which all other Australian performances were measured. Melbourne football and cricket clubs joined the actors in raising over £1000 to replace the theatre. Meanwhile the company struggled on performing in the Hibernian Hall but by June had to make their headquarters in Sydney. Even when a new theatre was built, the B. & B. could not repeat their earlier financial successes, so beginning with Adelaide in 1893 they inaugurated yearly tours. In 1896 Boucicault retired, exhausted, from the partnership.
Brough managed the company until 1902. He produced all the new comedies from London, particularly those of A. W. Pinero and H. A. Jones, sometimes not waiting to see whether they were successful in England, and thus appeared to the public as the champion of refined and legitimate drama. This and his courage in presenting An Ideal Husband at the height of Oscar Wilde's notoriety in 1895 made Brough the only commercial manager approved by Australian intellectuals, who saw him as challenging Williamson's threat to intelligent theatre. One such, Gregan McMahon, who later founded the Melbourne Repertory Company which produced Australian plays, joined the Broughs in 1900 and later toured the Orient with them.
When the Broughs left Australia in 1902 they claimed to have played in over three hundred pieces, and presented a hundred new plays. They had to retire because of the over-frequent changes of repertoire expected in Australia and the lack of monetary reward for modern comedy. They visited India, England and South Africa, and in April 1905 at Perth Brough contracted with Herbert Flemming for a year's comedy work in Australia and New Zealand. Soon afterwards he collapsed from a heart ailment, but recovered to fulfil most of his engagements. He died at Sydney on 20 April 1906.
The Brough marriage had been considered sacred by their public, so Florence lost much prestige when she announced, soon after Brough died, that she would marry a stage electrician. On 1 August 1924 at a matinée for Maggie Moore in Sydney, 'Mrs Robert Brough' was vice-president of the organizing committee and director of one of the pieces.
During Robert Brough's years in Australia, the boast that the colonies could show productions 'equal to anything in London' first showed some justification. This success was partly due to his selection of broad farces and presentation with the finish of a classical comedy company, but his care in training even the most insignificant player must also have been important. Although 'quaint, grim, humourous' and competent in his roles, he never sought to star, and indeed only played leading roles after Titheradge left the company. He was extremely quiet, and his lack of jealousy at Florence's popularity was considered most admirable. He found little time to make non-professional friends and would not tolerate Bohemianism in his company. Even his obituary in the Church Commonwealth supports the claim that he did for Australia what Henry Irving (1838-1905) had done for England in making the theatre a respectable institution.
The birth of Florence Major is listed in the online FreeBMD.
Marriage Notes for Lionel Barnabas (Robert) Brough and Florence Trevelyn Major-15772
In April 2010, the RBFO obtained a copy of the marriage of Lionel Barnabas Brough and Florence Major from England, which stated that they were married by Licence on 26 July 1880 at St. James, Plymouth, Devon [Devon], England, and that Lionel Barnabas Brough was 25 years old (born about 1855) and a Bachelor and Comedian of 5 Buckland Terr[ace], and that his father was Robert Barnabas Brough (deceased), an Author; and that Florence Major was 23 years old (born about 1857), a Spinster of 5 Buckland Terr[ace], and that her father was Richard Major (deceased), a Vocalist. The marriage was witnessed by Amelia Amiee (or Amiee) MacGee, W. Hogarth, and Margaret Ethel Paterson.
The birth date and death information for "John Borgwald Ronning" is listed in the British Columbia Death Registrations (via Ancestry.com), which states that he was born on 30 April 1913 in Oslo, Norway, that his father was John Ronning, that he was married to Marjorie Brough, and that he died on 4 April 1981 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
The birth and death dates of John Borgwald Ronning is listed in the online Canadian Headstone Index, which shows his headstone which states that "John B. Ronning" was born on 30 April 1913 and died on 4 April 1931, and that "Marjorie R. Ronning" was born on 3 October 1916 and died on July 11, 2002, and that they are buried in the Qualicum Beach Municipal cemetery in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. (Source: https://canadianheadstones.ca/wp/headstone-vendor/?wpda_search_column_idperson=1563318 .)
The 1916 birth and 2002 death dates of Marjorie Ruth Brough Ronning is listed online in the "Canadian Headstone Index, which shows her headstone which states that "Marjorie R. Ronning" was born on 3 October 1916 and died on July 11, 2002, and that "John B. Ronning" was born on 30 April 1913 and died on April 4, 1981, and that they are buried in the Qualicum Beach Municipal cemetery in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. (Source: https://canadianheadstones.ca/wp/headstone-vendor/?wpda_search_column_idperson=1563318 .)
The 2002 death date and related information about Marjorie Ronning is listed in the U.S. Obituary Collection (via Ancestry.com), which states that she died on 11 July 2002 at Eagle Park [Health Care Facility], Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada, that her residence was Parksville Qualicum Beach, and that her children included David Gilding, Jimmy Gilding, Shirley Gilding Furness, and Peter Ronning.
1920 Information: Canadian Passenger List (via Ancestry.com): Name: Majorie Brough; Gender: Female; Date of Arrival in Quebec, Canada: 24 October 1920; Age: 3-1/2; Estimated birth: About 1917; Birthplace: Canada; Accompanying: Parents; Father: Mr. Brough, of B.C. (British Columbia); Vessel: Corsican; Port of Departure: Montreal; Date of Departure: 1920.
In the 1921 Canadian Census, "Marjorie R. Brough" is listed as being 4 years old (born about 1917), born in British Columbia, Canada, a member of the Church of England, and residing with her parents, William S.C. Brough (age 40) and Evelyn C. (age 34), at: 810 Fort Street, Victoria City, British Columbia, Canada.
Marjorie Ruth Brough married George Gilding, had reportedly had three children who are named in the following document: The death date and related information about Marjorie Ronning is listed in the U.S. Obituary Collection (via Ancestry.com), which states that she died on 11 July 2002 at Eagle Park [Health Care Facility], Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada, that her residence was Parksville Qualicum Beach, and that her children included David Gilding, Jimmy Gilding, Shirley Gilding Furness, and Peter Ronning.
Marjorie Ruth Brough married and divorced Leslie Arthur Priestley, as follows: The birth and death of "Leslie Arthur Priestley" is listed in the British Columbia Death Registrations and by other submitters (via Ancestry.com), which states that he was born on 29 January 1917 in Kncolith, British Columbia, Canada, that his residence on 1 June 1921 was Skeena, British Columbia, Canada, that he died on 3 February 1985 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, that his parents were Arthur Featherstone Priestley and Melita Mary McCullogh (or McCullagh), and that his divorced spouse was Marjorie Ruth Brough.
Marjorie Ruth Brough married John Borgwald Ronning as follows: The birth and death dates of Marjorie Ruth Brough Ronning is listed online in the "Canadian Headstone Index, which shows her headstone which states that "Marjorie R. Ronning" was born on 3 October 1916 and died on July 11, 2002, and that "John B. Ronning" was born on 30 April 1913 and died on April 4, 1981, and that they are buried in the Qualicum Beach Municipal cemetery in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. (Source: https://canadianheadstones.ca/wp/headstone-vendor/?wpda_search_column_idperson=1563318 .)
Information from a family source: Susan (Ronning) Zoost was a realtor and wears many other hats in Qualicum.
Contact information as of February 2010: Susan Ronning Zoost & Robert Zoost: 821 Flamingo Drive, Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, V9K 2B5. Phone: 250-752-9413.
An online notice of death of "Susan Kristine Ronning Zoost" includes her birthdate of 21 January 1960 and her death date of 7 August 2020, and that her death notice appeared in the town of Parksville, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. (Source: https://necrocanada.com/obituaries-2020/susan-kristine-ronning-zoost-january-21-1960-august-7-2020-age-60/ .)
The christening of Thomas Hall is listed in the IGI and New Family Search (via the LDS Extraction Program).
In the 1861 Census, Thomas Hall is listed as being about 33 years old (born about 1828), born in Penkridge, working as a Wheelwright, and residing with his wife, Caroline, and their four children in Calf Heath Lane, Penkridge, Staffordshire.
In the 1871 Census, Thomas Hall is listed as being about 43 years old (born about 1828), born in Penkridge, working as a Wheelwright, and residing with his wife, Caroline, and their eight children in Calf Heath, Penkridge, Staffordshire.
In the 1881 Census, Thomas Hall is listed as being about 53 years old (born about 1828), born in Calf Heath, Penkridge, working as a Wheelwright, and residing with his wife, Caroline, and their six children in Calf Heath, Penkridge, Staffordshire.
The christening of Margaret Brough is listed in the IGI and New Family Search (via the LDS Extraction Program). In January 2010, Ethel M. Brough verified this christening (via FHL Film # 1470948, Item #20), which stated that Margaret Brough's parents were of Gnosall Heath, and that her father, Thomas Brough, was a Labourer.
The burial of Margaret Hall is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Penkridge (FHL Film # 435826), which states that she was buried on 25 June 1852 when she was "36" years old (born about 1816) and that she was of "Calf Heath".
In the 1841 Census, "Margret Brough" is listed as being about 20 years old (born about 1821), born in Staffordshire, and living with her parents, Thomas and Elizabeth Brough, in Penkridge, Staffordshire.
Marriage Notes for Thomas Hall and Margaret Brough-15777
The marriage of Thomas Hall and Margaret Brough is listed in the parish register of Penkridge (FHL Film # 1040784), which states that the marriage was by Banns on 25 January 1849 and that Thomas Hall was of "full age" and a Bachelor and Wheelwright of Penkridge, and that his father was Edward Hall, a Wheelwright; and that Margaret Brough was of "full age" and a Spinster of Penkridge, and that her father was Thomas Brough, a Labourer. The marriage was witnessed by William Brough and Eliza Holford, and the marriage was performed by Edward Hall.
The 1844 birth certificate of "Ann Brough" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in November 2024, and stated that she was born on 18 December 1844 in Congreve, Penkridge, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother was "Margaret Brough" of "Congreve".
The 1844 christening of Ann Brough is listed in the IGI and New Family Search (via the LDS Extraction Program), and is listed in the parish register of Penkridge (FHL Film # 1040783, Item #4) which states that she was christened on 29 December 1844 as the daughter of "Margaret Brough of Congreve, a single woman".
The christening of Elizabeth Hall is listed in the IGI and New Family Search (via the LDS Extraction Program), and is listed in the parish register of Penkridge (FHL Film # 1040783, Item #4) which states that she was christened on 30 December 1849 as the daughter of Thomas and Margaret Hall of Calf Heath and that Thomas Hall was a "Wheelwright".
The christening of Jane Hall is listed in the IGI and New Family Search (via the LDS Extraction Program), and is listed in the parish register of Penkridge (FHL Film # 1040783, Item #4) which states that she was christened on 6 June 1852 as the daughter of Thomas and Margaret Hall of Calf Heath and that Thomas Hall was a "Wheelwright".
SA Maritime Museum - J.R. Mr 27 Mar 1922 'Osterey' 69yrs Company Chairman; Miss 10 feb 1849 'Candahar;
Mr 20 Sep 1893 'Austral'; Miss Elizabeth 13 May 1876 'Benen' 27 yrs; Mstr John 'Benan' 8 yrs;
Mr John 'Benan 31 yrs Labourer.While waiting to become old enough to go nursing she was involved in a strike for better working conditions in the Mill where she and her father worked.