In 1880 Census, Alexander Brough is listed as being 47 years old (born about 1833), born in Scotland, married and working as a "Dry Goods Dealer", while residing with his wife, Jane A., and three of their children, in Providence, Rhode Island.
In the 1900 Census, Alexander Brough is listed as being 67 years old, born in August 1832 in Scotland, married for 42 years (married in about 1858), immigrated to the U.S. in 1872 and lived in the U.S. for 28 years, and residing with his wife, Jane A., and their daughter, Louise, in Providence, Rhode Island.
Research Note: The probable parentage of Alexander Brough was determined through the use of chronology, geography and patronymics.
In 1880 Census, Jane A. Brough is listed as being 44 years old (born about 1836), born in Scotland, and "Keeping House" while residing with her husband, Alexander Brough, and three of their children, in Providence, Rhode Island.
In the 1900 Census, Jane A. Brough is listed as being 64 years old, born in November 1836 in Scotland, married for 42 years (married in about 1858), immigrated to the U.S. in 1872 and lived in the U.S. for 28 years, and residing with her husband, Alexander Brough, and their daughter, Louise, in Providence, Rhode Island.
In the 1910 Census, Jane A. Brough is listed as being 74 years old (born about 1836), born in Scotland, immigrated to the U.S. in 1872, a Widow, the mother of four children who was living on her "own income", and residing with her daughter, Louise, in Providence, Rhode Island.
In the 1920 Census, Jane A. Brough is listed as being 84 years old (born about 1836), born in Scotland, immigrated to the U.S. in 1872, a Widow, and residing with her daughter, Louise, in Providence, Rhode Island.
Elizabeth Heggie Brough is listed in New Family Search.
In the 1880 Census, David D. Brough is listed as being 14 years old (born about 1863), born in Scotland, single and "at school", and residing with his parents, Alexander and Jane A. Brough, and two siblings in Providence, Rhode Island.
In 1880 Census, Louise M. Brough is listed as being 7 years old (born about 1873), born in Rhode Island, and residing with her parents, Alexander and Jane A. Brough, and two siblings, in Providence, Rhode Island.
In the 1900 Census, Louise M. J. Brough is listed as being 27 years old, born in April 1873 in Rhode Island, single, and residing with her parents, Alexander and Jane A. Brough, in Providence, Rhode Island.
In the 1910 Census, Louise M. J. Brough is listed as being 37 years old (born about 1873), born in Rhode Island, single, and residing with her mother, Jane A. Brough, in Providence, Rhode Island.
In the 1920 Census, Jane A. Brough is listed as being 46 years old (born about 1874), born in Rhode Island, single, and residing with her mother, Jane A. Brough, in Providence, Rhode Island.
The christening of Alexander Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 1040069), which states that he was christened on 16 October 1800 in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland, and that his parents were John Brough and Mary Millar.
Alexander Brough is listed in New Family Search: PI# LHRC-H1W.
The birth and death of Elizabeth Henderson is listed in the IGI (via LDS Patron Submission).
Marriage Notes for Alexander Brough and Elizabeth Henderson-22741
Alexander Brough and Elizabeth Henderson are listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 1066691) as the parents of Elizabeth Brough who was born 14 September 1828 in Edinburgh Parish.
The birth and death of Alexander Brough is listed in the IGI (via LDS Patron Submission).
In the 1880 Census, Alexander Jr. Brough is listed as being 17 years old (born about 1863), born in Scotland, single and "at school", and residing with his parents, Alexander and Jane A. Brough, and two siblings in Providence, Rhode Island.
Alexander Brough was issued a U.S. Passport on 9 July 1923, which stated the following: That he was born on 25 January 1863 in Glasgow, Scotland; that his father--who was deceased--was also named Alexander Brough; that he "emigrated to the United States, sailing from Glasgow, Scotland, about April 1872"; that he had resided in the U.S. for 51 years--from 1872 to 1923--spending 15 years in Providence, Rhode Island, and 36 years in New York City; and that his current occupation in New York City was that of City Magistrate.
Information about Alexander Brough is listed in the online "Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians", at: http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/brookshire-brough.html, which states the following:
"Alexander Brough (b.1863) - of Manhattan, New York County, New York. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, January 25, 1863. Republican, Lawyer; member of New York state assembly from New York County 19th District, 1907; member of New York state senate 18th District, 1909-1910, Scottish ancestry. Burial location unknown."Alexander Brough is listed in New Family Search.
In the 1880 Census, Alexander Jr. Brough is listed as being 17 years old (born about 1863), born in Scotland, single and "at school", and residing with his parents, Alexander and Jane A. Brough, and two siblings in Providence, Rhode Island.
Alexander Brough was issued a U.S. Passport on 9 July 1923, which stated the following: That he was born on 25 January 1863 in Glasgow, Scotland; that his father--who was deceased--was also named Alexander Brough; that he "emigrated to the United States, sailing from Glasgow, Scotland, about April 1872"; that he had resided in the U.S. for 51 years--from 1872 to 1923--spending 15 years in Providence, Rhode Island, and 36 years in New York City; and that his current occupation in New York City was that of City Magistrate.
Information about Alexander Brough is listed in the online "Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians", at: http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/brookshire-brough.html, which states the following:
"Alexander Brough (b.1863) - of Manhattan, New York County, New York. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, January 25, 1863. Republican, Lawyer; member of New York state assembly from New York County 19th District, 1907; member of New York state senate 18th District, 1909-1910, Scottish ancestry. Burial location unknown."Alexander Brough is listed in New Family Search.
Burial at: Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, Mount Pleasant, Westchester Co., New York.
Marriage Notes for John Brough and Mary Miller-22743
The marriage of John Brough and "Mary Miller" is listed in the IGI (via LDS Patron Submission).
The birth and death of John Brough is listed in the IGI (via LDS Patron Submission).
The birth and death of John Brough is listed in the IGI (via LDS Patron Submission).
The birth of Elizabeth Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 1066691), which states that she was born on 14 September 1828 in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, and that her parents were Alexander Brough and Elizabeth Henderson.