Much of the information on this individual/family comes from the genealogical records of Jim H. Brough, 36 Grosvenor Avenue, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 2BZ, England. Jim Brough provided this information to the RBFO in November 2002.
The christening of "Ralph Brough" is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Horton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 417199, Item #2), which states that he was christened on 17 July 1785 in Horton, Staffordshire, and that his parents were "Charles and Mary Brough".
Marriage Notes for Ralph Brough and Ann Boon-672
The marriage of Ralph Brough and Ann Boon is listed in the Biddulph Parish Register (FHL Film # 1278828, Item 12), which states that the marriage was by Banns and that Ralph was a Bachelor and Ann was a Spinster, both of Biddulph Parish; also no parents were listed but the witnesses were Richard Boulton and William Cooke.
In the 1851 Census, Charles Brough is listed as being about 27 years old (born about 1824), born in Aughton(?), Cheshire, working as a Coal Miner, and residing in Biddulph, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, Charles Brough is listed as being about 38 years old (born about 1823), born in Dane-in-Shaw, Cheshire, working as a Coal Miner, and residing at Astbury Lane End in Congleton, Cheshire.
In the 1871 Census, Charles Brough is listed as being about 48 years old (born about 1823), born in Aspleney(?), Cheshire, a Widower and working as a Coal Miner, and residing in Ferry Hill, Durham.
In the 1881 Census, Charles Brough is listed as being about 57 years old (born about 1824), born in Cheshire, England, working as a Coal Miner, and residing at "The Square" in Biddulph, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, Charles Brough is listed as being about 67 years old (born about 1824), born in Timbersbrook, Cheshire, and a "Retired Coal Miner" living in Fegg Hayes, Wolstanton, Staffordshire.
In the 1901 Census, Charles Brough is listed as being about 77 years old (born about 1824), born in Buglawton, Cheshire, and a "Retired Coal Hewer" living in Congleton, Cheshire.
In the 1851 Census, Hannah (Brough) is listed as being about 27 years old (born about 1824) and born in Aughton(?), Cheshire.
In the 1861 Census, Hannah (Brough) is listed as being about 38 years old (born about 1823) and born in Congleton, Cheshire.
The death of Hannah (Brough) is listed in the online FreeBMD, which lists her age as 45 years old (born about 1823) when she died in 1868.
Marriage Notes for Charles Brough and Hannah Cheer-14188
This marriage is listed in the online FreeBMD and Cheshire BMD.
The 1848 birth of "William Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in April-June 1848 in Congleton district, Cheshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Cheer".
The 1848 christening of "William Bruff" is listed in the Mowcop Parish Register (FHL Film # 1040771), which states that he was christened on 6 September 1848 in Mowcop, Biddulph, and that his parents were Charles Bruff and Hannah, and that Charles Bruff was a "Collier". This christening was extracted by Ethel M. Brough in March 2008.
The death and burial of "William Brough" is listed in the parish register of Bidd1848 ulph, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1278828, Item #8), which states that he died of "Convlsions" on 6 September 1848 when he was "17 weeks" old (born about May 1848), and that he was buried on 10 September 1848 in Biddulph, and that his parents were Charles Brough, a Collier, and Hannah, and that their abode was "Near Tower Hill".
The birth of Mary Ann Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD.
In the 1851 Census, Mary Ann Brough is listed as being about 1 year old (born about 1850) and born in Biddulph, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, Mary Ann Brough is listed as being about 11 years old (born about 1850) and born in Harriseahead, Staffordshire.
The 1856 birth of "Frederick Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in July-September 1856 in Tunstall subdistrict, Wolstanton district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Cheer".
The 1856 christening of Frederick Bruff is listed in the Mowcop Parish Register (FHL Film # 1040771), which states that he was christened on 26 July 1856 in Mowcop, Biddulph, and that his parents were Charles Bruff and Anna. This christening was extracted by Ethel M. Brough in March 2008.
The 1861 birth of Hannah Brough is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in January-March 1861 in Congleton district, Cheshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Cheer".
In the 1861 Census, Hannah Brough is listed as being about "3 months" old (born about 1861) and born in Congleton, Cheshire.
In the 1871 Census, Hannah Brough is listed as being about 10 years old (born about 1861) and born in Aspleney(?), Cheshire.
The christening of William Brough is listed in the British Vital Records Index.
In the 1851 Census, Charles Brough is listed as being about 27 years old (born about 1824), born in Aughton(?), Cheshire, working as a Coal Miner, and residing in Biddulph, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, Charles Brough is listed as being about 38 years old (born about 1823), born in Dane-in-Shaw, Cheshire, working as a Coal Miner, and residing at Astbury Lane End in Congleton, Cheshire.
In the 1871 Census, Charles Brough is listed as being about 48 years old (born about 1823), born in Aspleney(?), Cheshire, a Widower and working as a Coal Miner, and residing in Ferry Hill, Durham.
In the 1881 Census, Charles Brough is listed as being about 57 years old (born about 1824), born in Cheshire, England, working as a Coal Miner, and residing at "The Square" in Biddulph, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, Charles Brough is listed as being about 67 years old (born about 1824), born in Timbersbrook, Cheshire, and a "Retired Coal Miner" living in Fegg Hayes, Wolstanton, Staffordshire.
In the 1901 Census, Charles Brough is listed as being about 77 years old (born about 1824), born in Buglawton, Cheshire, and a "Retired Coal Hewer" living in Congleton, Cheshire.
In the 1871 Census, Emma Turner is listed as being about 29 years old (born about 1842), born in Cheshire, and working as a "Housekeeper and Domestic Servant" in the home of Charles Brough--who at the time was a Widower and Coal Miner and living in Ferry Hill, Durham.
In the 1881 Census, Emma (Brough) is listed as being about 39 years old (born about 1842), born in Odd Road, Cheshire, and the wife of Charles Brough.
In the 1891 Census, Emma (Brough) is listed as being about 49 years old (born about 1842) and born in Mow Cop, Cheshire.
In the 1901 Census, Emma (Brough) is listed as being about 77 years old--mistakenly the same age as her husband--and born in Odd Rode, Cheshire.
The birth of Louisa Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD.
In the 1881 Census, Louisa Brough is listed as being about 7 years old (born about 1874) and born in Leeds, Yorkshire.
In the 1891 Census, Louisa Brough is listed as being about 17 years old (born about 1874), born in Hemslett, Yorkshire, and working as an "Underglaze Earth Decorator".
The christening of "James Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1278828), which states that he was christened on 26 March 1815 in Biddulph, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "Ralph and Ann Brough" of "Biddulph Park", and that Ralph Brough was a "Labourer".
The 1840 marriage of "James Brough" and "Mary Bailey" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 100910739), which states that were married by Banns on 8 November 1840 at St. Edward's church in Leek, Staffordshire, England; that James Brough was "of Full age" and a Bachelor and "Labourer" of "Rushton James", and that his father was "Ralph Brough" a "Labourer"; and that Mary Bailey was "of Full age" and a "Widow" of "Rushton James", and that her father was "Joseph Farr" a "Labourer". The marriage was witnessed by John Cottrell and George Rider.
The birth and christening of "Mary Farr" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Films # 823615 and 1941901), which states that she was born on 25 April 1810 and christened on 30 May 1810 in Sandbach, Cheshire, England, and that her parents were "Joseph and Elizabeth Farr" of "Sandbach".
The 1840 marriage of "James Brough" and "Mary Bailey" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 100910739), which states that were married by Banns on 8 November 1840 at St. Edward's church in Leek, Staffordshire, England; that James Brough was "of Full age" and a Bachelor and "Labourer" of "Rushton James", and that his father was "Ralph Brough" a "Labourer"; and that Mary Bailey was "of Full age" and a "Widow" of "Rushton James", and that her father was "Joseph Farr" a "Labourer". The marriage was witnessed by John Cottrell and George Rider.
Marriage Notes for James Brough and Mary Farr-38945
The 1840 marriage of "James Brough" and "Mary Bailey" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 100910739), which states that were married by Banns on 8 November 1840 at St. Edward's church in Leek, Staffordshire, England; that James Brough was "of Full age" and a Bachelor and "Labourer" of "Rushton James", and that his father was "Ralph Brough" a "Labourer"; and that Mary Bailey was "of Full age" and a "Widow" of "Rushton James", and that her father was "Joseph Farr" a "Labourer". The marriage was witnessed by John Cottrell and George Rider.
The 1836 marriage of "John Cottrell" and "Hannah Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1040768, Item #2), which states that they were married by Banns on 16 May 1836 at St. Edward church in Leek, Staffordshire, England; that John Cottrell was a "Bachelor" and "Sawyer" of the "Parish of Leek"; and that Hannah Brough was a "Spinster" of the "Parish of Leek". The marriage was witnessed by John Bailey and George Rider.
In the 1841 Census, "John Cottrell" is listed as being 25 years old (born about 1812-1816), born in Cheshire, working as an "Ag[ricultural] La[bourer]", and residing with his possible wife, Hannah (age 25), and their possible daughter, Jane (age 10 months old), at: Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire, England.
In the 1851 Census, "John Cottrell" is listed as being 35 years old (born about 1816), born in Congleton, Cheshire, married and working as a "Mason", and residing with his wife, Hannah (age 38), and their son, William (age 4), at: Woodhead (a hamlet), Tintwistle, Cheshire, England.
The christening of "Hannah Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Films # 223713, 1278828, 7566315), which states that she was christened on 3 May 1812 at St. Lawrence church in Biddulph, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "Ralph Brough" and "Anne".
The 1836 marriage of "John Cottrell" and "Hannah Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1040768, Item #2), which states that they were married by Banns on 16 May 1836 at St. Edward church in Leek, Staffordshire, England; that John Cottrell was a "Bachelor" and "Sawyer" of the "Parish of Leek"; and that Hannah Brough was a "Spinster" of the "Parish of Leek". The marriage was witnessed by John Bailey and George Rider.
In the 1841 Census, "Hannah Cottrell" is listed as being 25 years old (born about 1812-1816), born in Cheshire, and residing with her possible husband, John Cottrell (age 25), and their possible daughter, Jane (age 10 months old), at: Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire, England.
In the 1851 Census, "Hannah Cottrell" is listed as being 38 years old (born about 1813), born in Biddulph, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, John Cottrell (age 35), and their son, William (age 4), at: Woodhead (a hamlet), Tintwistle, Cheshire, England.
Marriage Notes for John Cottrell and Hannah Brough-671
The 1836 marriage of "John Cottrell" and "Hannah Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1040768, Item #2), which states that they were married by Banns on 16 May 1836 at St. Edward church in Leek, Staffordshire, England; that John Cottrell was a "Bachelor" and "Sawyer" of the "Parish of Leek"; and that Hannah Brough was a "Spinster" of the "Parish of Leek". The marriage was witnessed by John Bailey and George Rider.
In the 1841 Census, "Jane Cottrell" is listed as being "1 month" old (born about May 1841--as the 1841 Census was taken on 6 June 1841), and residing with her possible parents, John Cottrell (age 25) and Hannah (age 25), at: Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire, England.
In the 1851 Census, "William Cottrell" is listed as being 4 years old (born about 1847), born in Congleton, Cheshire, and residing with his parents, John Cottrell (age 35) and Hannah (age 38), at: Woodhead (a hamlet), Tintwistle, Cheshire, England.
The christening of Samuel Sutton is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The 1841 Census lists Samuel Sutton as being about 45 years old.
The 1841 Census lists Samuel Sutton as being about 55 years old (born about 1796), born in Horton, and working as a "Labourer" in Horton.
The christening of "Ann Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 417199), which states that she was christened on 20 November 1796 in Horton, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "Chalres and Sarah Brough".
The 1841 Census lists Ann Brough as being about 45 years old.
The 1851 Census lists Ann (Brough) Sutton as being about 55 years old (born about 1796) and born in Horton.
Marriage Notes for Samuel Sutton and Ann (Anne) Brough-673
The information on this marriage was provided by James (Jim) H. Brough of Alsager, Staffordshire, to the RBFO on June 15, 2007. Also, this marriage is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via the LDS Extraction Program).
Christening information on Samuel Sutton was provided by James (Jim) H. Brough of Alsager, Staffordshire, to the RBFO in June 2007. Also, this christening is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The 1841 Census lists Martha Sutton as being about 3 years old.
The 1851 Census does not list Martha Sutton living with her parents at the time the census was taken.
Much of the information on this individual/family comes from the genealogical records of Jim H. Brough, 36 Grosvenor Avenue, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 2BZ, England. Jim Brough provided this information to the RBFO in November 2002.
Much of the information on this individual/family comes from the genealogical records of Jim H. Brough, 36 Grosvenor Avenue, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 2BZ, England. Jim Brough provided this information to the RBFO in November 2002.
Most of the genealogical information on the descendants of Sarah Brough was provided by Dennis Michael Wood to the RBFO in March 2007. Dennis Michael Wood's address is: Professor Dennis Wood, Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Palmes Academiques, Chair of French Literature, Department of French Studies, School of Humanities, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, England, United Kingdom (home email: denniswood@blueyonder.co.uk).
Additional information on Sarah Brough was provided by James (Jim) H. Brough of Alsager, Staffordshire, to the RBFO in June 2007.
Marriage Notes for Solomon Brown and Sarah Brough-677
This marriage is listed in the Biddulph parish register (FHL Film # 1278828, Item #12) and states that the marriage was by Banns and that both Solomon Brough and Sarah Brough were of the parish of Biddulph. Solomon was a Shoemaker, and Sarah was a Spinster. The marriage was witnessed by Charles Brough and George Simcock.
The christening of Martha Brown is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via the LDS Extraction Program). Also, this christening is listed in the Biddulph parish register (FHL Film #1278828, Item #6), and states that Martha's father, Solomon Brown, was a Shoemaker, living in Greenway Moor, Biddulph.
The christening of "James Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1278828), which states that he was christened on 21 May 1797 at St. Lawrence church in Biddulph, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "Ralph and Anne Brough".
The 1823 marriage of "James Brough" and "Lucy Fynney" is listed in the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1040767, Item #7) which states that they were married by Banns on 2 April 1823, and that James Brough was a Bachelor and Farmer of "this Parish"; and that Lucy Fynney was a Spinster of "this Parish". The marriage was witnessed by Francis Hilliard and William Clulow.
In April 2011, Gregory Brough of the United Kingdom supplied the RBFO with a copy of the Will of James Brough, dated 20 June 1871, which mentiones his daughters, Elizabeth Fynney George, Mary Brough, and Louisa Brough; and his son, John Mountford Brough; and his granddaughter Zelinda Fynney George.
The death and burial of "James Brough" is listed in the "St. Lawrence Parish Church, Biddulph, Monumental Inscriptions" (Volume 1, page 71, E31 flat stone; which is in possession of the Brough Family Organization), which states the following: "In memory of Mary Fynney who died February 11th 1811 aged 80 (?) years. Also Lucy wife of James Brough, daughter of the above Mary Fynney died July 17th 1861 aged 67 years. In affectionate remembrance of James Brough who died Feby 1st 1871 aged 73 years. Also Louisa Brough daughter of the above who died Ju--19th 1883 aged 54 years. Also Mary Brough daughter of the above who -----aged-----years."
The burial of "James Brough" is listed in the parish register of Biddulph, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1278828, Item #18), which states that he was buried on 9 February 1871 in Biddulph, Staffordshire, that he died when he was "73" years old (born about 1798), and that he was of "Leek".
The 1823 marriage of "James Brough" and "Lucy Fynney" is listed in the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1040767, Item #7) which states that they were married by Banns on 2 April 1823, and that James Brough was a Bachelor and Farmer of "this Parish"; and that Lucy Fynney was a Spinster of "this Parish". The marriage was witnessed by Francis Hilliard and William Clulow.
The death of "Lucy Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her death was registered in July-September 1864 in Leek subdistrict, Leek district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "67" years old (born about 1797).
The burial of "Lucy Brough" is listed in the parish register of Biddulph, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1278828, Item #18), which states that she was buried on 20 July 1864 in Biddulph, Staffordshire, that she died when he was "67" years old (born about 1797), and that she was of "Leek".
The death and burial of "Lucy" Brough is listed in the "St. Lawrence Parish Church, Biddulph, Monumental Inscriptions" (Volume 1, page 71, E31 flat stone; which is in possession of the Brough Family Organization), which states the following: "In memory of Mary Fynney who died February 11th 1811 aged 80 (?) years. Also Lucy wife of James Brough, daughter of the above Mary Fynney died July 17th 1861 aged 67 years. In affectionate remembrance of James Brough who died Feby 1st 1871 aged 73 years. Also Louisa Brough daughter of the above who died Ju--19th 1883 aged 54 years. Also Mary Brough daughter of the above who -----aged-----years."
Marriage Notes for James Brough and Lucy Fynney-851
The 1823 marriage of "James Brough" and "Lucy Fynney" is listed in the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1040767, Item #7) which states that they were married by Banns on 2 April 1823, and that James Brough was a Bachelor and Farmer of "this Parish"; and that Lucy Fynney was a Spinster of "this Parish". The marriage was witnessed by Francis Hilliard and William Clulow.
The christening of Mary Brough is listed in the parish register for Astbury, Cheshire (FHL Film # 1655360).
The death and burial of "Mary Brough" is listed in the "St. Lawrence Parish Church, Biddulph, Monumental Inscriptions" (Volume 1, page 71, E31 flat stone; which is in possession of the Brough Family Organization), which states the following: "In memory of Mary Fynney who died February 11th 1811 aged 80 (?) years. Also Lucy wife of James Brough, daughter of the above Mary Fynney died July 17th 1861 aged 67 years. In affectionate remembrance of James Brough who died Feby 1st 1871 aged 73 years. Also Louisa Brough daughter of the above who died Ju--19th 1883 aged 54 years. Also Mary Brough daughter of the above who -----aged-----years."
The christening of Louisa Brough is listed in the parish register for Astbury, Cheshire (FHL Film # 1655360).
The death and burial of "Louisa Brough" is listed in the "St. Lawrence Parish Church, Biddulph, Monumental Inscriptions" (Volume 1, page 71, E31 flat stone; which is in possession of the Brough Family Organization), which states the following: "In memory of Mary Fynney who died February 11th 1811 aged 80 (?) years. Also Lucy wife of James Brough, daughter of the above Mary Fynney died July 17th 1861 aged 67 years. In affectionate remembrance of James Brough who died Feby 1st 1871 aged 73 years. Also Louisa Brough daughter of the above who died Ju--19th 1883 aged 54 years. Also Mary Brough daughter of the above who -----aged-----years."
The 1739 christening of "Ralph Brough" is listed in the parish register of Biddulph, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 950390, Item #3), which states that he was christened on 7 June 1730 in Biddulph, Staffordshire, and that his parents were "Ralph and Martha Brough".
The 1794 marriage of "Ralph Brough" and "Ann Rushton" is listed in the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1040767, Item #4), which states that they were married by Banns on 20 January 1794 in Leek, Staffordshire, and that Ralph Brough was of the parish of "Biddulph" and that Ann Rushton was of "this Parish" (Leek). The marriage was witnessed by F. Hilliard and John Armett.
Much of the information on this individual/family comes from the genealogical records of Jim H. Brough, 36 Grosvenor Avenue, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 2BZ, England. Jim Brough provided this information to the RBFO in November 2002.
The christening of Ann Rushton is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The 1794 marriage of "Ralph Brough" and "Ann Rushton" is listed in the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1040767, Item #4), which states that they were married by Banns on 20 January 1794 in Leek, Staffordshire, and that Ralph Brough was of the parish of "Biddulph" and that Ann Rushton was of "this Parish" (Leek). The marriage was witnessed by F. Hilliard and John Armett.
Much of the information on this individual/family comes from the genealogical records of Jim H. Brough, 36 Grosvenor Avenue, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 2BZ, England. Jim Brough provided this information to the RBFO in November 2002.
Marriage Notes for Ralph Brough and Ann (Anne) Rushton-692
The 1794 marriage of "Ralph Brough" and "Ann Rushton" is listed in the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1040767, Item #4), which states that they were married by Banns on 20 January 1794 in Leek, Staffordshire, and that Ralph Brough was of the parish of "Biddulph" and that Ann Rushton was of "this Parish" (Leek). The marriage was witnessed by F. Hilliard and John Armett.