The birth of Robert Brough is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 1040136), which states that he was born on 25 February 1836 in Rhynd, Perthshire, Scotland, and that his parents were Robert Brough and Ann Hay.
In the 1851 Census, Robert Brough is listed as being 15 years old (born about 1836), born in Rhynd, Perthshire, unmarred and residing with his parents, Robert and Ann Brough, and five siblings, in Craignorth, Kinfauns, Perthshire, Scotland. Note: In the 1851 Census, a "John Hay" was serving as a "Servant" and "Ag[ricultural] Lab[ourer]" in the household of Robert and Ann Brough.
Research Note: Robert Brough has not yet been found in the 1861 Census for Scotland--which was taken on 7/8 April 1861, and he was married on 16 April 1861.
In the 1871 Census, Robert Brough is listed as being 33 years old (born about 1838), born in Crieff, Perthshire, married and working as a "Stevedore" (who was a person usually employed in the loading or unloading of ships), and residing with his wife, Agnes, and their three sons (Robert, William and John), in Grange Street, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
In the 1881 Census, Robert Brough is listed as being 51 years old (born about 1830), born in Crieff, Perthshire, married and working in a "Stevedore Pig Work", and residing with his wife, Agnes, and their four sons (Robert, William, John and David), in Grange Street, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
In the 1891 Census, Robert Brough is listed as being 59 years old (born about 1832), born in Crieff, Perthshire, married and working as a "Dock Labourer", and residing with his wife, Agnes, and their two unmarried sons (William and David), in Grange Street, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
Robert Brough is listed in his marriage to Agnes Gillespie in 1861 as follows: The marriage of Robert Brough and Agnes Gillespie is listed in the Marriages in the Central District of Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (FHL Film # 224183, 644/1, entry 118), which states that they were married by Banns on 16 April 1861 at Regent Terrace, Glasgow; that Robert Brough was 27 years old (born about 1834), a Bachelor and Seaman of Bainsford, and that his father was Robert Brough, a Weaver who was deceased, and that his mother was Anne Hendry; and that Agnes Gillespie was 26 years old (born about 1835), a Spinster and Farm Servant of Bainsford, and that her father was Charles Gillespie, a Labourer, and Janet Rankine. The marriage was witnessed by Hellen McGregor and Charles Gillespie.
Robert Brough is listed in New FamilySearch, PI#: 9QF3-DJV.
The birth and christening of Agnes Gillespie is listed in FamilySearch (PI#: KCYS-KQ4), which states that she was born on 22 November 1834 and christened on 28 December 1834 in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, and that her parents were Charles Gillespie and Janet Rankine.
In the 1871 Census, Agnes (Brough) is listed as being 31 years old (born about 1840), born in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, married and residing with her husband, Robert Brough, and their three sons (Robert, William and John), in Grange Street, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
In the 1881 Census, Agnes (Brough) is listed as being 44 years old (born about 1837), born in Bainsford, Stirlingshire, married and residing with her husband, Robert Brough, and their four sons (Robert, William, John and David), in Grange Street, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
In the 1891 Census, Agnes (Brough) is listed as being 55 years old (born about 1836), born in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, married and residing with her husband, Robert Brough, and their two unmarried sons (William and David), in Grange Street, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
In the 1901 Census, Agnes (Brough) is listed as being 67 years old (born about 1834), born in Bansford [or Bainsford], Stirlingshire, a Widow, and residing with her two adult unmarried sons (John Brough and David Brough), at: 71, Grange Street, Grangemouth, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
According to the online ScotlandsPeople, Agnes Brough died in 1905 in Grangemouth district, Stirlingshire, Scotland, at the age "72 years" old (born about 1833).
Agnes Gillespie is listed in her marriage to Robert Brough in 1861 as follows: The marriage of Robert Brough and Agnes Gillespie is listed in the Marriages in the Central District of Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (FHL Film # 224183, 644/1, entry 118), which states that they were married by Banns on 16 April 1861 at Regent Terrace, Glasgow; that Robert Brough was 27 years old (born about 1834), a Bachelor and Seaman of Bainsford, and that his father was Robert Brough, a Weaver who was deceased, and that his mother was Anne Hendry; and that Agnes Gillespie was 26 years old (born about 1835), a Spinster and Farm Servant of Bainsford, and that her father was Charles Gillespie, a Labourer, and Janet Rankine. The marriage was witnessed by Hellen McGregor and Charles Gillespie.
Agnes Gillespie is listed in New FamilySearch, PI#: 9QF3-DJT.
Marriage Notes for Robert Brough and Agnes Gillespie-28584
The marriage of Robert Brough and Agnes Gillespie is listed in the Marriages in the Central District of Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (FHL Film # 224183, 644/1, entry 118), which states that they were married by Banns on 16 April 1861 at Regent Terrace, Glasgow; that Robert Brough was 27 years old (born about 1834), a Bachelor and Seaman of Bainsford, and that his father was Robert Brough, a Weaver who was deceased, and that his mother was Anne Hendry; and that Agnes Gillespie was 26 years old (born about 1835), a Spinster and Farm Servant of Bainsford, and that her father was Charles Gillespie, a Labourer, and Janet Rankine. The marriage was witnessed by Hellen McGregor and Charles Gillespie.
The birth of Charles Brough is listed in birth registers for Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland (via FHL Film # 321207, #479-1, entry 274) which states that he was born on 17 October 1864 at 5:30 PM in Bainsford, Falkirk, as the son of Robert Brough, a "Seaman Merchant Service", and Agnes Gillespie.
The birth of William Brough is listed in birth registers for Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland (via FHL Film # 332616, #479-1, entry 118)) which states that he was born on 15 April 1866 at 11 AM in Bainsford, Falkirk, as the son of Robert Brough, a "Dock Labourer", and Agnes Gillespie.
In the 1871 Census, William Brough is listed as being 5 years old (born about 1866), born in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, and residing with his parents, Robert and Agnes Brough, and two brothers, in Grange Street, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
In the 1881 Census, William Brough is listed as being 15 years old (born about 1866), born in Bainsford, Stirlingshire, unmarried and residing with his parents, Robert and Agnes Brough, and three brothers, in Grange Street, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
In the 1891 Census, William Brough is listed as being 23 years old (born about 1868), born in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, unmarried and working as a "Dock Labourer", and residing with his parents, Robert and Agnes Brough, and one brother, in Grange Street, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
The birth of John Brough is listed in birth registers for Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland (via FHL Film # 352814, #479-1, entry 243) which states that he was born on 12 September 1870 at 4:15 AM in Bainsford, Falkirk, as the son of Robert Brough, a "Deck Labourer", and Agnes Gillespie.
In the 1871 Census, John Brough is listed as being "0" years old (born about 1870-1871), born in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, and residing with his parents, Robert and Agnes Brough, and two brothers, in Grange Street, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
In the 1881 Census, John Brough is listed as being 10 years old (born about 1871), born in Bainsford, Stirlingshire, and residing with his parents, Robert and Agnes Brough, and three brothers, in Grange Street, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
In the 1901 Census, John Brough is listed as being 31 years old (born about 1870), born in Bansford [or Bainsford], Stirlingshire, single and working as a "Steam Engine Fitter", and residing with his widowed mother, Agnes Brough, and a brother, at: 71, Grange Street, Grangemouth, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
The birth of David Brough is listed in birth registers for Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland (via FHL Film # 300160, #479-2, entry 131) which states that he was born on 14 April 1873 at 2:30 AM in Grangemouth, Falkirk, as the son of Robert Brough, a "Deck Labourer", and Agnes Gillespie.
In the 1881 Census, David Brough is listed as being 7 years old (born about 1874), born in Grangemouth, Stirlingshire, and residing with his parents, Robert and Agnes Brough, and three brothers, in Grange Street, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
In the 1891 Census, David Brough is listed as being 17 years old (born about 1874), born in Grangemouth, Stirlingshire, unmarried and working as a "Draughtsman (Apprentice)", and residing with his parents, Robert and Agnes Brough, and one brother, in Grange Street, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
In the 1901 Census, David Brough is listed as being 29 years old (born about 1872), born in Grangemouth, Stirlingshire, single and working as a "Ship Draughtsman", and residing with his widowed mother, Agnes Brough, and a brother, at: 71, Grange Street, Grangemouth, Stirlingshire, Scotland.