The birth of Henry Ford Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD.
In the 1891 Census, Henry F. Brough is listed as being about 4 years old (born about 1887), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, Seth and Sarah Brough, in Ashwood Terrace, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1901 Census, Henry Brough is listed as being about 14 years old (born about 1887), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, Seth and Sarah Brough, in Ashwood Terrace, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1911 Census, Henry Ford Brough (mistakenly recorded as Harry Ford Brough by the transcriber) is listed as being about 25 years old (born about 1886), born in Longton, Staffordshire, single and working as a "Clerk In Accountant's Dept", and residing with his widowed mother, Sarah (Brough), and his two other siblings, at: 1 Ashwood, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
Marriage Notes for Henry Ford Brough and Annie Gibson-21042
The marriage of "Henry Brough" and "Annie Gibson" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which states that their marriage was registered in July-September 1914 in Wolstanton district, Staffordshire, and that it was a "Civil Marriage".
The birth and death of Henry Brough is listed in the online England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005 (via Ancestry.com), which states that he was born on 2 March 1915 and that his death was registered in March 1989 in Stoke-on-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that he died when he was 74 years old (born about 1915).
The birth of Henry Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD, which lists his mother's surname as "Gibson".
The birth and death of Gordon James Brough is listed in the online England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005 (via Ancestry.com), which states that he was born on 9 August 1918 and that his death was registered in January-March 1978 in South Shields district, Tyne and Wear, and that he died when he was 59 years old (born about 1919).
The birth of Gordan J. Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD, which lists his mother's surname as "Gibson".
The birth and death of Norman Brough is listed in the online England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005 (via Ancestry.com), which states that he was born on 21 September 1920 and that his death was registered in July-September 1982 in Stoke-on-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that he died when he was 62 years old (born about 1920).
The birth of Norman Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD, which lists his mother's surname as "Gibson".
The christening of "Richard Brough" is listed in the parish register of Blurton, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1040829, Item #8), which states that he was christened on 2 February 1845 in Blurton, Staffordshire, and that he was the son of "Richard and Jane Brough" of "Stone Road" and that Richard Brough was a "Collier".
In the 1851 Census, Richard Brough is listed as being 6 years old (born about 1845), born in Trentham, and residing with his parents, Richard and Jane Brough, and five siblings, on Stone Road in Blurton, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, Richard Brough is listed as being about 16 years old (born about 1845), born in Blurton, and working as a "Potter" while residing in Blurton.
The 1867 marriage of "Richard Brough" and "Eliza Bill Edwards" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 7605070) and shown on FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 11 March 1867 in the parish church of Stone, Staffordshire, England, that Richard Brough was "24" years old (born about 1843) and a "Bachelor" and "Potter" of "Mear Green" and that his father was "Richard Brough" a "Miner", and that Eliza Bill Edwards was "31" years old (born about 1836) and a "Spinster" of "Mear Green" and that her father was "John Bill Edwards" a "Miner". The marriage was witnessed by Thomas Hallman and Hannah Brough.
In the 1871 Census, Richard Brough is listed as being about 29 years old (born about 1842), born in Longton, and working as a Potters Placer while residing in Spratslade, Trentham.
In the 1881 Census, Richard Brough is listed as being about 45 years old (born about 1836), born in Longton, and working as a "Potter's Presser" while residing in Normacot, Stone.
In the 1891 Census, Richard Brough is listed as being about 50 years old (born about 1841), born in Longton, and working as a "Potters Placer Earth" while residing in Caverswall.
The 1896 marriage of "Richard Brough" and "Sarah Smith" is listed in the parish register of Trentham, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1526192, Item #3), which states that they were married by Banns on 20 July 1896 in Trentham, Staffordshire, that Richard Brough was "57" years old (born about 1839) and a "Widower" and "Potter" of "Caverswall" and that his father was "Richard Brough" a "Collier", and that Sarah Smith was "48" years old (born about 1848) and a "Widow" of "Trentham" and that her father was "Thomas Kinsey" a "Collier". The marriage was witnessed by Thomas Daekin and Sabra Parker.
In the 1901 Census, Richard Brough is listed as being about 60 years old (born about 1841), born in Longton, and working as a "Potters Glaze dipper" while residing on Uttoxeter Road in Longton. His second wife, Sarah (Smith)--along with two of her children (Albert and Ruth Smith)--are listed alongside him in the 1901 Census.
The christening of Eliza Bell Edwards is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The 1867 marriage of "Richard Brough" and "Eliza Bill Edwards" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 7605070) and shown on FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 11 March 1867 in the parish church of Stone, Staffordshire, England, that Richard Brough was "24" years old (born about 1843) and a "Bachelor" and "Potter" of "Mear Green" and that his father was "Richard Brough" a "Miner", and that Eliza Bill Edwards was "31" years old (born about 1836) and a "Spinster" of "Mear Green" and that her father was "John Bill Edwards" a "Miner". The marriage was witnessed by Thomas Hallman and Hannah Brough.
In the 1871 Census, Eliza (Brough) is listed as being about 32 years old (born about 1839) and born in Longton.
In the 1881 Census, Eliza (Brough) is listed as being about 42 years old (born about 1839), born in Longton, and working as a "Warehouse woman".
In the 1891 Census, Eliza (Brough) is listed as being about 57 years old (born about 1834) and born in Longton.
The death of Eliza (Brough) is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her death was registered in January-March 1896 in the district of Cheadle (which includes Uttoxeter) when she was about 61 years old (born about 1835).
Marriage Notes for Richard Brough and Eliza Bell (Bill) Edwards-14612
The 1867 marriage of "Richard Brough" and "Eliza Bill Edwards" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 7605070) and shown on FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 11 March 1867 in the parish church of Stone, Staffordshire, England, that Richard Brough was "24" years old (born about 1843) and a "Bachelor" and "Potter" of "Mear Green" and that his father was "Richard Brough" a "Miner", and that Eliza Bill Edwards was "31" years old (born about 1836) and a "Spinster" of "Mear Green" and that her father was "John Bill Edwards" a "Miner". The marriage was witnessed by Thomas Hallman and Hannah Brough.
The christening of "Richard Brough" is listed in the parish register of Blurton, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1040829, Item #8), which states that he was christened on 2 February 1845 in Blurton, Staffordshire, and that he was the son of "Richard and Jane Brough" of "Stone Road" and that Richard Brough was a "Collier".
In the 1851 Census, Richard Brough is listed as being 6 years old (born about 1845), born in Trentham, and residing with his parents, Richard and Jane Brough, and five siblings, on Stone Road in Blurton, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, Richard Brough is listed as being about 16 years old (born about 1845), born in Blurton, and working as a "Potter" while residing in Blurton.
The 1867 marriage of "Richard Brough" and "Eliza Bill Edwards" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 7605070) and shown on FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 11 March 1867 in the parish church of Stone, Staffordshire, England, that Richard Brough was "24" years old (born about 1843) and a "Bachelor" and "Potter" of "Mear Green" and that his father was "Richard Brough" a "Miner", and that Eliza Bill Edwards was "31" years old (born about 1836) and a "Spinster" of "Mear Green" and that her father was "John Bill Edwards" a "Miner". The marriage was witnessed by Thomas Hallman and Hannah Brough.
In the 1871 Census, Richard Brough is listed as being about 29 years old (born about 1842), born in Longton, and working as a Potters Placer while residing in Spratslade, Trentham.
In the 1881 Census, Richard Brough is listed as being about 45 years old (born about 1836), born in Longton, and working as a "Potter's Presser" while residing in Normacot, Stone.
In the 1891 Census, Richard Brough is listed as being about 50 years old (born about 1841), born in Longton, and working as a "Potters Placer Earth" while residing in Caverswall.
The 1896 marriage of "Richard Brough" and "Sarah Smith" is listed in the parish register of Trentham, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1526192, Item #3), which states that they were married by Banns on 20 July 1896 in Trentham, Staffordshire, that Richard Brough was "57" years old (born about 1839) and a "Widower" and "Potter" of "Caverswall" and that his father was "Richard Brough" a "Collier", and that Sarah Smith was "48" years old (born about 1848) and a "Widow" of "Trentham" and that her father was "Thomas Kinsey" a "Collier". The marriage was witnessed by Thomas Daekin and Sabra Parker.
In the 1901 Census, Richard Brough is listed as being about 60 years old (born about 1841), born in Longton, and working as a "Potters Glaze dipper" while residing on Uttoxeter Road in Longton. His second wife, Sarah (Smith)--along with two of her children (Albert and Ruth Smith)--are listed alongside him in the 1901 Census.
In the 1881 Census, Sarah (Smith) is listed as being about 32 years old (born about 1849) and born in Stone, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, Sarah (Smith) is listed as being about 42 years old (born about 1849) and born in Normacot, Staffordshire.
The 1896 marriage of "Richard Brough" and "Sarah Smith" is listed in the parish register of Trentham, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1526192, Item #3), which states that they were married by Banns on 20 July 1896 in Trentham, Staffordshire, that Richard Brough was "57" years old (born about 1839) and a "Widower" and "Potter" of "Caverswall" and that his father was "Richard Brough" a "Collier", and that Sarah Smith was "48" years old (born about 1848) and a "Widow" of "Trentham" and that her father was "Thomas Kinsey" a "Collier". The marriage was witnessed by Thomas Daekin and Sabra Parker.
In the 1901 Census, Sarah (Brough) is listed as being about 52 years old (born about 1849) and born in Longton. At the time of the 1901 Census, two of Sarah's children--Albert and Ruth Smith (by her first husband)--are living on Uttoxeter Road in Longton with she and her second husband, Richard Brough.
Marriage Notes for Richard Brough and Sarah Kinsey-14613
The 1896 marriage of "Richard Brough" and "Sarah Smith" is listed in the parish register of Trentham, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1526192, Item #3), which states that they were married by Banns on 20 July 1896 in Trentham, Staffordshire, that Richard Brough was "57" years old (born about 1839) and a "Widower" and "Potter" of "Caverswall" and that his father was "Richard Brough" a "Collier", and that Sarah Smith was "48" years old (born about 1848) and a "Widow" of "Trentham" and that her father was "Thomas Kinsey" a "Collier". The marriage was witnessed by Thomas Daekin and Sabra Parker.
The 1865 birth of "Alfred Thomas Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his birth was registered in October-December 1865 in Birmingham district, Warwickshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Sidebotham".
The 1866 christening of Alfred Thomas Brough can be found in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index via the LDS Extraction Program.
The 1887 marriage of "Alfred Thomas Brough" and "Elizabeth Ann Edwards" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in July-September 1887 in Liverpool district, Lncashire, England.
In the 1891 Census, Alfred T. [Thomas] Brough is listed as being about 27 years old (born about 1864) and born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1887 marriage of "Alfred Thomas Brough" and "Elizabeth Ann Edwards" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in July-September 1887 in Liverpool district, Lncashire, England.
In the 1891 Census, Elizabeth Brough is listed as being about 27 years old (born about 1864), and born in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
Marriage Notes for Alfred Thomas Brough and Elizabeth Ann Edwards-762
The 1887 marriage of "Alfred Thomas Brough" and "Elizabeth Ann Edwards" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in July-September 1887 in Liverpool district, Lncashire, England.
The christening of Thomas Hill is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The 1868 marriage of "Thomas Hill" and "Jane Brough" is in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #6), which states that they were married by Banns on 25 January 1868 in Dresden, Staffordshire, England; that Thomas Hill was 27 years old (born about 1841), a "Widower" and "Potter", and his father was "William Hill" whose occupation was a "Carter"; and that Jane Brough was listed as being about 21 years old (born about 1847), a "Spinster" and "Potter" and her father was "Richard Brough" whose occupation was a "Miner".
In the 1871 Census, Thomas Hill is listed as being about 30 years old (born about 1841), born in Trentham, and working as a "Potters Turner."
In the 1881 Census, Thomas Hill is listed as being about 41 years old (born about 1840), born in Longton, and working as a "Potters Turner".
In the 1891 Census, Thomas Hill is listed as being about 51 years old (born about 1840), born in Longton, and working as a "Potters Turner."
The burial of "Thomas Hill" is listed in the parish register of Dresden, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #13), which states that he was buried on 26 December 1898 in Dresden, that he was of "26 Ronald Street, Florence", and that he died when he was "58" years old (born about 1840).
In July 2007, the RBFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Jane Brough, which stated that she was born on 10 Jun 1847 in "Stone Road, Trentham" and that her father was Richard Brough, a Collier, and her mother was "Jane Brough formerly Rowson".
In the 1851 Census, Jane Brough is listed as being 3 years old (born about 1848), born in Trentham, and residing with her parents, Richard and Jane Brough, and five siblings, on Stone Road in Blurton, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, Jane Brough is listed as being about 14 years old (born about 1847), born in Blurton, and working as a "Servant".
The 1868 marriage of "Thomas Hill" and "Jane Brough" is in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #6), which states that they were married by Banns on 25 January 1868 in Dresden, Staffordshire, England; that Thomas Hill was 27 years old (born about 1841), a "Widower" and "Potter", and his father was "William Hill" whose occupation was a "Carter"; and that Jane Brough was listed as being about 21 years old (born about 1847), a "Spinster" and "Potter" and her father was "Richard Brough" whose occupation was a "Miner".
In the 1871 Census, Jane is listed as being about 23 years old (born about 1848) and born in Trentham.
In the 1881 Census, Jane is listed as being about 35 years old (born about 1846), born in Trentham, and living with her husband, Thomas Hill, in Trentham, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, Jane is listed as being about 43 years old (born about 1848), born in Longton, and living with her husband, Thomas Hill, in the town of Longton.
In the 1901 Census, Jane Hill is listed as being about 54 years old (born about 1847), born in Longton, and living with her daughter, Sarah Jane Hill, and her son-in-law, Albert Russell, in Dresden, Longton, Staffordshire.
Marriage Notes for Thomas Hill and Jane Brough-763
The 1868 marriage of "Thomas Hill" and "Jane Brough" is in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #6), which states that they were married by Banns on 25 January 1868 in Dresden, Staffordshire, England; that Thomas Hill was 27 years old (born about 1841), a "Widower" and "Potter", and his father was "William Hill" whose occupation was a "Carter"; and that Jane Brough was listed as being about 21 years old (born about 1847), a "Spinster" and "Potter" and her father was "Richard Brough" whose occupation was a "Miner".
Research Note from the online FHL Library Sources: [The] Imperial Gazetteer is a bit unclear concerning the relationship between Blurton, Dresden and Redbank. It is stated that Dresden was a chapelry in the parish of Blurton. At one time, however, Blurton was a chapelry in the parish of Trentham. Imperial Gazetteer also states that Blurton united with Redbank, but Imperial makes no mention of a Redbank in the county of Staffordshire (there is a Redbank in Lancashire). The parish registers suggest that Dresden became a parish ca. 1867, although Bartholomew's states that Dresden is an ecclesiastical district.
The christening of Joseph Hill is listed in the Dresden Parish Register (FHL Film # 1470944); and this listing gave the family abode as "Dresden".
The burial of Joseph Hill is listed in the Dresden Parish Register (FHL Film # 1470944).
In the 1871 Census, Joseph Hill is listed as being about 1 year old (born about 1870) and born in Trentham.
The christening of Thomas Hill is listed in the Dresden Parish Register (FHL Film # 1470944), and this listing gave the family abode as "Spratslade".
The burial of Thomas Hill is listed in the Dresden Parish Register (FHL Film # 1470944).
The christening of Florence Hill is listed in the Dresden Parish Register (FHL Film # 1470944), and this listing gave the family abode as "Florence".
The burial of Florence Hill is listed in the Dresden Parish Register (FHL Film # 1470944).
The christening of Florence Hill is listed in the IGI and LDS Ordinance Index.
Samuel Brough is listed as being about 1 years old in the 1841 Census, 20 years old in the 1861 Census, and 30 years old in the 1871 Census.
Samuel Brough and Sophia Sidebottom are listed in the 1871 Census as living with Sophia's father, Thomas Sidebottom, in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
Reference Note: On 19 October 2006, Andrew Steven Brough of Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, wrote the following email to the RBFO: "[I] was very interested by your [RBFO web]site. My father is Richard John Brough (hence [the] reason I came across [your web]site) and I am Andrew Steven Brough. We run a manufacturing business in central Birmingham, England (established since 1861). We are very proud of our heritage. Look at our website...for [further] information...." The website is "http://www.gandsbrough.co.uk/" and contains information about the company "G & S Brough Ltd, Washers and Gaskets" which was "established [in] 1861". According to the company's website: "G & S Brough Ltd was established in 1861 by George and Sam[uel] Brough, initially as a boot manufacturer, but it was only after the Great War that washers, at that time in mainly leather and fibre, became an integral part of the company's production. 1951 saw the move from Camden Street, Hockley to larger premises in Commercial Street. 2004 saw a further move across the city to an even larger factory in Highgate. G & S Brough has always been a family-run business and has become one of the largest manufacturers of non-metallic washers in the United Kingdom. G & S Brough are established manufacturers of washers, gaskets, joints and hydraulic leathers, supplying to a broad spectrum of industries for nearly 150 years. Washers of any size are produced from all materials and gaskets of any shape from all non-metallic materials." According to the 1884 edition of "Kelly's Directory of Birmingham, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire, 1884", page 359: "Brough, George and Samuel, boot makers [were located at] 191 & 193 Camben street...." Today (2006), the company is located at: 28-40 Leopold Street, Highgate, Birmingham, B12 OUR, England, United Kingdom (telephone: 0121-440-4406).
Sophia Sidebottom Brough is listed in the 1871 Census as being 24 years old and born in W.Hampton [Wolverhampton], Staffordshire, England.
The 1867 birth of "Jane Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in January-March 1867 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Sidebotham".
In the 1871 Census, Jane Brough is listed as being about 4 years old and born in W[olver]hampton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1869 birth of "Mary Ann Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in July-September 1869 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Sidebotham".
In the 1871 Census, Mary Ann Brough is listed as being about 1 year old and born in W[olver]hampton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1871 birth of "Emily Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in July-September 1871 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Sidebotham".
Genealogical records on this family were provided by R. Clayton Brough, RBFO President, and MEG, Professional Genealogist, in October 2006. Also, additional research on this family was conducted by Price & Associates Genealogical Services (Salt Lake City, Utah) in November 2006.
Notes: William Watson was a "taylor" in Glasgow, 1767-1770, and a "weaver" in 1771.
Marriage Notes for William Watson and Margaret Gray-805
The Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland marriage record states: "William Watson, Taylor in Glasgow, and Mart Gray, Indweller there" (FHL Film # 1042937, p.82-83).
The christening of Archibald Watson can be found in the Barony, Glasgow, Scotland parish registers 1672-1854 (FHL Film # 1041476).
The christening of "Edwin Brough" is listed in the parish register of St. Matthews, Meerbrook, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1471147, Item #30), which states that he was christened on 1 August 1869 at St. Matthews, Meerbrook, and that his parents were "Thomas and Sarah Brough [of] Hazelwood" and that Thomas Brough was a "Farmer".
Initial information on this family was provided in May 2006 to the RBFO by Geoff Webb of Australia (webb@netconnect.com.au). Additional research on this family was later conducted by RBFO genealogists.
Marriage Notes for Edwin Brough and Clara Brunt-3759
In 2006, the RBFO obtained a copy of the marriage of Edwin Brough and Clara Brunt from England, which stated that they were married by Banns on 10 October 1904 at St. Paul's church in Quarnford, Staffordshire; that Edwin Brough was 30 years old (born about 1874), a Bachelor and Farmer of Wetton, and that his father was Thomas Brough, a Farmer; and that Clara Brunt was 23 years old (born about 1881), a Spinster of New Cottage, Quarnford, and that her father was James Brunt, a Farmer. The marriage was witnessed by James Brunt and Sarah Brough.
The christening of "William Brough" is listed in the parish register of St. Matthews, Meerbrook, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1471147, Item #30), which states that he was christened on 6 December 1863 at St. Matthews, Meerbrook, and that his parents were "Thomas and Sarah Brough [of] Hazelwood" and that Thomas Brough was a "Farmer".
Initial information on this family was provided in May 2006 to the RBFO by Geoff Webb of Australia (webb@netconnect.com.au). Additional research on this family was later conducted by RBFO genealogists.
In March 2013, James H. Brough of Alsager, Staffordshire, provided the BFO with the following Monumental Inscription (#279) information for Meerbrook, Leek, Staffordshire: "In Loving Memory of / William Brough / of Hallows Grange, Wetton / Who died Jan 23rd 1933 / Aged 69 years. / Also Elizabeth his beloved wife / who died August 30th 1956 / Aged 71 years. / Peace Perfect Peace".
The RBFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Elizabeth Grindey from England, which stated that she was born on 24 August 1885 at Boosley Grange, Fawfieldhead, Staffordshire, and that her father was George Grindey, a Farmer, and her mother was "Ann Grindey formerly Lomas".
In March 2013, James H. Brough of Alsager, Staffordshire, provided the BFO with the following Monumental Inscription (#279) information for Meerbrook, Leek, Staffordshire: "In Loving Memory of / William Brough / of Hallows Grange, Wetton / Who died Jan 23rd 1933 / Aged 69 years. / Also Elizabeth his beloved wife / who died August 30th 1956 / Aged 71 years. / Peace Perfect Peace".
Marriage Notes for William Brough and Elizabeth Grindey-3758
In 2006, the RBFO obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of William Brough and Elizabeth Grindey from England, which stated that they were married by Banns on 2 May 1906 in St. Matthews church, Meerbrook (Leek), Staffordshire; that William Brough was 42 years old (born about 1864), a Bachelor and Farmer of Bent Head, and that his father was Thomas Brough, a Farmer; and that Elizabeth Grindey was 20 years old (born about 1886), a Spinster of Bent Head, and that her father was George Grindey, a Farmer. The marriage was witnessed by Edwin Brough and Sarah Brough.
Genealogical records on this family were provided by Marie B. Nielson, RBFO Genealogist, 2004.