In March 2013, the BFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of George Brough from ScotlandsPeople, which stated that he was born on 4 January 1892 at "6 hr 15 m. AM" at 26 Arthur Street in Glasgow; that his father was Robert Brough, a Shipping Clerk, and his mother was Margaret Brough formerly "Trapp"--who were married on 21 November 1888 in Falkirk. The informant of his birth was "Robert Brough [his] Father".
In the 1901 Census, George Brough is listed as being 9 years old (born about 1892), born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, and residing with his parents, Robert and Margaret Brough, and four siblings, in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
In the 1911 Census, George Brough is listed as being 19 years old (born about 1892), born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, single and working as a "Marine Engineer [and] Student Part Time", and residing with his married father, Robert Brough, and two siblings, at: 48 Overnewton Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
George Brough is listed in "Military Service" during 1918-1921, according to the "United Kingdom, Merchant Navy Seamen Records, 1835-1941" (via FamilySearch).
"George Brough" is listed in the "Commonwealth War Graves Commission" website (www.cwgc.org), which states that he was a "Chief Engineer Officer" on the S. S. Kanbe in the Merchant Navy in World War II, that he died on 8 May 1943 at 50 years old (born about 1892), is listed in the Tower Hill Memorial, London, England, and that he was the "Son of Robert and Margaret Brough, husband of Thomasina Brough, of Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire".
"George Brough" is listed in New FamilySearch, PI#: LZT3-D5J.
Research Note: According to the website "http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?37417", the S. S. Kanbe was sunk by a German torpedo on 9 May 1943, resulting in the death of 66 crew members.
Historical Note: According to the website: http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?37417:
"Kanbe SS was a British Passenger/Cargo Steamer of 6,244 tons built in 1941 by William Denny & Brothers Ltd., Dumbarton, Yard No 1357 for the British & Burmese Steam Navigation Company, Glasgow. She was powered by a steam, triple expansion engine of 320 nhp, giving 11 knots. On the 9th May 1943 she was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine U-123 whilst as a straggler in Convoy TS-38 carrying a general cargo including 3,500 tons of copper on route from Alexandria - Takoradi - Freetown for the UK Her master, Capt J Burke and 65 of the crew were killed."Historical Note: According to the website: http://akinostudio.com/articles/ss-kanbe:
"SS Kanbe was built in 1941 and was pressed into service as a convoy ship protecting cargo for the British war effort. She was known as a straggler; a ship that wasn’t very powerful and wasn’t well armed, at the back of the convoy. She was a sitting duck. In 1943, en route from Alexandria to the UK, she was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-123, commanded by 24 year old Horst von Schroeter. There were 66 crew on the SS Kanbe; only a few survived. John O’Donnell, a 24 year old from Birchip in northern Victoria, died that night. Von Schroeter survived the war and later become a Commander of NATO Navel forces."
Marriage Notes for George Brough and Thomasina Nutt-27312
In March 2013, the BFO obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of George Brough and Thomasina Nutt from ScotlandsPeople, which stated that they were married by Banns on 1 October 1932 at Cadoro, Union Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; that George Brough was 40 years old (born about 1892), a Bachelor and Marine Engineer residing at 5 Radnor Terrace, Glasgow, and the son of Robert Brough, a Shipping Clerk, and Margaret Trapp; and that Thomasina Nutt was 27 years old (born about 1905), a Spinster of 8 Castle Square, Dalmuir West, and the daughter of Thomas Nutt, a Mason, and Isabella Galbraith.
The birth of Robert Brough is listed in birth registers for Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland (via FHL Film # 294817, #479-1) which states that he was born on 2 January 1863 at 11:30 AM in Bainsford, Falkirk, as the son of Robert Brough, a Seaman Merchant Force", and Agnes Gillespie.
In the 1871 Census, Robert Brough is listed as being 8 years old (born about 1863), 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, Robert Brough is listed as being 18 years old (born about 1863), born in Bainsford, Stirlingshire, unmarried and working as a "Shippin Clerk", and residing with his parents, Robert and Agnes Brough, and three brothers, in Grange Street, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
In the 1901 Census, Robert Brough is listed as being 38 years old (born about 1863), born in Bainsford, Stirlingshire, Scotland, married and working as a Shipping Clerk, and residing with his wife, Margaret, and their five children, in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
In the 1911 Census, Robert Brough is listed as being 48 years old (born about 1863), born in Bainsford, Stirlingshire, Scotland, married (although his wife is not listed with him in the census), working as a "Warfinger [in] Shipping", and residing with his three children (George, Agnes and William), at: 48 Overnewton Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
The christening of Margaret Trapp is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Film # 6035516), which states that she was christened on 28 April 1864 in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, and that her parents were George Trapp and Ann Walker.
In the 1901 Census, Margaret (Brough) is listed as being 36 years old (born about 1865), born in Laurceton, Stirlingshire, Scotland, married and residing with her husband, Robert Brough, and their five children, in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Marriage Notes for Robert Brough and Margaret Trapp-27311
In March 2013, the BFO obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of Robert Brough and Margaret Trapp from ScotlandPeople, which stated that they were married on 21 November 1888 in the parish of Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland; that Robert Brough was 25 years old (born about 1863), a Bachelor and Shipping Clerk of 3 Alexander Street, Sandyford, Glasgow, and that his father was Robert Brough a Dock Labourer, and that his mother was Agnes Gillespie; and that Margaret Trapp was 24 year sold (born about 1864), a Spinster of and Domestic Servant of the parish of Falkirk, and that her father was George Trapp, (occupation) a Smith, and that her mother was Ann Walker. The marriage was witnessed by William Brough and Christian Ritchie.
In the 1901 Census, Agnes G. Brough is listed as being 7 years old (born about 1894), born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, and residing with her parents, Robert and Margaret Brough, and four siblings, in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
In the 1911 Census, Agnes G. Brough is listed as being 17 years old (born about 1894), born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, single and working as a "Dressmaker", and residing with her married father, Robert Brough, and two siblings, at: 48 Overnewton Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
In the 1901 Census, Annie W. Brough is listed as being 5 years old (born about 1896), born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, and residing with her parents, Robert and Margaret Brough, and four siblings, in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
In the 1901 Census, William Brough is listed as being 2 years old (born about 1899), born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, and residing with his parents, Robert and Margaret Brough, and four siblings, in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
In the 1911 Census, William Brough is listed as being 12 years old (born about 1899), born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, attending "School", and residing with his married father, Robert Brough, and two siblings, at: 48 Overnewton Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
In the 1901 Census, Charles Brough is listed as being "4 months" old (born about December 1900--as all responses in the 1901 Census were to "reflect the individual's status as of 31 March-1 April 1901 for all individuals"), born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, and residing with his parents, Robert and Margaret Brough, and four siblings, in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
The birth of "Sidney Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in July-September 1901 in Sculcoates district, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
In the 1911 Census, "Sidney Brough" is listed as being 9 years old (born about 1902) born in Hull, Yorkshire, and residing with his widowed mother, Harriet Brough, and two siblings, at: 17 Fenchurch Street, Sculcoates, East Riding of Yorkshire.
The marriage of "Sidney Brough" and "Edna M. Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1929 in Sculcoates district, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
"Sidney Brough" is listed in the "Commonwealth War Graves Commission" website (www.cwgc.org), which states that he was a "Leading Aircraftman" in the "Royal Air Force (Auxillary Air Forcce)" in World War II, that he died on 13 February 1943 at 41 years old (born about 1902), is listed in the Hull Northern Cemetery in Yorkshire, England, and was the "Son of Ben and Harriet Brough, of Hull; husband of Edna May Brough, of Hull". Note: According to a family relative "Sid was killed in WW2 when he fell off a weather boat in the Humber Estuary in Hull. He was a radio operator and fell overboard whilst launching an air baloon."
Sidney Brough is listed in the BFO Military Database, RIN# 56.
Sidney Brough is listed in FamilySearch, PID#: LZT3-D52.
The 1904 birth of "Edna May Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in April-June 1904 in Sculcoates district, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Martin".
In the 1911 Census, "Edna May Brough" is listed as being 7 years old (born about 1904), born in Hull, Yorkshire, England, and residing with her parents, Laurence Barnes Brough (age 37) and Hellen (age 37), and two siblings, at: 42 Tunis Street, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
The 1929 marriage of "Sidney Brough" and "Edna M. Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1929 in Sculcoates district, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Edna May Brough is listed in FamilySearch Tree, PID#: LZT3-DTN.
Marriage Notes for Sidney Brough and Edna May Brough-27316
The 1929 marriage of "Sidney Brough" and "Edna M. Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1929 in Sculcoates district, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
The birth of Clive L. Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in October-December 1932 in Sculcoates district, East Riding of Yorkshire, and that his mother's surname was "Brough".
The birth of Kenneth Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in July-September 1935 in Sculcoates district, East Riding of Yorkshire, and that his mother's surname was "Brough".
The birth of "Ben Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in October-December 1873 in Sheffield district, West Riding of Yorkshire.
In the 1881 Census, "Ben Brough" is listed as being 7 years old (born about 1874), born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, and residing with his widowed father, William Brough, and two siblings, at: 68 Hampton Road, Falsgrave, Yorkshire.
The death of "Ben Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in July-September 1909 in Sculcoates district, East Riding of Yorkshire, and that he died when he was "34" years old (born about 1875).
Ben Brough is listed in FamilySearch Tree, PID#: LZT3-DYX.
In the 1911 Census, Harriet (Brough) is listed as being 38 years old (born about 1873) born in Hull, Yorkshire, a "Widow", the mother of four children--three of whom were living and one dead at the time of the census, and residing with her three children (James William Brough--age 17; Louie Brough--age 13; and Sidney Brough--age 9), at: 17 Fenchurch Street, Sculcoates, East Riding of Yorkshire.
Harriet Bolder is listed in FamilySearch Tree, PID#: LZT3-DTF.
Marriage Notes for Ben Brough and Harriet Bolder-27315
The marriage of "Ben Brough" and "Harriet Bolder" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in January-March 1893 in Sculcoates district, East Riding of Yorkshire.
The birth of James William Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in January-March 1894 in Hull district, East Riding of Yorkshire.
The christening of James William Brough is listed in FamilySearch Tree, PID#: L4DH-WQ8.
In the 1911 Census, James William Brough is listed as being 17 years old (born about 1894) born in Hull, Yorkshire, single and working as a "Stone Mason apprentice", and residing with his widowed mother, Harriet Brough, and two siblings, at: 17 Fenchurch Street, Sculcoates, East Riding of Yorkshire.
The birth of Louie Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her birth was registered in July-September 1897 in Sculcoates district, East Riding of Yorkshire.
In the 1911 Census, Louie Brough is listed as being 13 years old (born about 1898) born in Hull, Yorkshire, and residing with her widowed mother, Harriet Brough, and two siblings, at: 17 Fenchurch Street, Sculcoates, East Riding of Yorkshire.
Louie Brough is listed in FamilySearch Tree, PID#: LDYS-PP9.
The christening of William Brough is listed in the Bishop's Transcript for Clayworth, Nottinghamshire, (FHL Film # 504061, Item #7), which states that he was christened on 4 September 1842 in Clayworth, Nottinghamshire, and that his parents were Charles and Mary Brough of Clayworth, and that Charles Brough was a "Labourer".
In the 1871 Census, William Brough is listed as being 28 years old (born about 1843), born in Clayworth, Nottinghamshire, married and working as a "Cord Wainer", and residing with his wife, Martha H., and their son, Fred Brough (age 1), at: 25 Reginald Street, Brightside Bierlow, Sheffield, Yorkshire.
In the 1881 Census, William Brough is listed as being 38 years old (born about 1843), born in Clayworth, Nottinghamshire, a "Widower" and working as a "Boot Maker", and residing with his three children (Fred Brough--age 11; Rebecca Brough--age 9; and Ben Brough--age 7), at: 68 Hampton Road, Falsgrave, Yorkshire.
In the 1891 Census, William Brough is listed as being 48 years old (born about 1843), born in Clayworth, Nottinghamshire, a "Widower" and working as a "Shoemaker", and residing with his daughter, Rebecca Brough (age 19), and granddaughter, Emely Brough (age 3), at: Newington, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire.
In the 1901 Census, William Brough is listed as being 58 years old (born about 1843), born in Clayworth, Nottinghamshire, a "Widower" and working as a "Boot repairer and Herbalist", and residing with his granddaughter, Emily Brough (age 13), at: 46 Gillett Street, Newington, Sculcoates, Yorkshire.
William Brough is listed in FamilySearch Tree, PID#: LHT3-1WT.
In the 1871 Census, "Martha A. Brough" is listed as being 24 years old (born about 1847), born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, married and residing with her husband, William Brough, and their son, Fred Brough (age 1), at: 25 Reginald Street, Brightside Bierlow, Sheffield, Yorkshire.
The death of "Martha Ann Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her death was registered in October-December 1874 in Sheffield district, West Riding of Yorkshire, and that she died when she was "27" years old (born about 1847).
Marriage Notes for William Brough and Martha Ann Wood-29246
The marriage of "William Brough" and "Martha Wood" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their married was registered in January-March 1869 in Sheffield district, West Riding of Yorkshire.
The birth of "Fred Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in January-March 1870 in Sheffield district, West Riding of Yorkshire.
In the 1871 Census, Fred Brough is listed as being 1 year old (born about 1870), born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, and residing with his parents, William and Martha H. Brough, at: 25 Reginald Street, Brightside Bierlow, Sheffield, Yorkshire.
In the 1881 Census, Fred Brough is listed as being 11 years old (born about 1870), born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, and residing with his widowed father, William Brough, and two siblings, at: 68 Hampton Road, Falsgrave, Yorkshire.
The birth of "Rebecca Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in April-June 1871 in Sheffield district, West Riding of Yorkshire.
In the 1881 Census, Rebecca Brough is listed as being 9 years old (born about 1872), born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, and residing with her widowed father, William Brough, and two siblings, at: 68 Hampton Road, Falsgrave, Yorkshire.
In the 1891 Census, Rebecca Brough is listed as being 19 years old (born about 1872), born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, single and residing with her widowed father, William Brough, at: Newington, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire.
The 1873 birth of "Lawrence Barnes Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his birth was registered in July-September 1873 in Hull district, Yorkshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Ecclles".
In the 1881 Census, "Lawrence B. Brough" is listed as being 7 years old (born about 1874), born in Hull, Yorkshire, England, and residing with his parents, Alfred Brough (age 39) and Emma (age 36), and two siblings, at: 35 Clifton Terrace, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England.
In the 1891 Census, "Lawrence B. Brough" is listed as being 17 years old (born about 1874), born in Hull, Yorkshire, England, single and working as a "Blacksmith's Apprentice", and residing with his parents, Alfred Brough (age 49) and Emma (age 46), and two siblings, at: 13 Charlottes Terrance, Holy Trinity, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England.
The 1895 marriage of "Lawrance Barnes Brough" and "Helen Elizabeth S. Martin" is llisted in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1895 in Hull district, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
In the 1901 Census, "Lawrance Brough" is listed as being 28 years old (born about 1873), born in Hull, Yorkshire, England, married (although his wife is not listed with him in the census), working as a "Whitesmith", and residing with his parents, Alfred Brough (age 59) and Emma (age 57), at: 6 Lime Tree Avenue, Sculcoates, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England.
In the 1911 Census, "Laurence Barnes Brough" is listed as being 37 years old (born about 1874), born in Hull, Yorkshire, England, married and working as a "Whitesmith Master", and residing with his wife, Hellen (age 37), and their three children (Doris Emily--age 15, Mary Elizabeth--age 13, and Edan May--age 7), at: 42 Tunis Street, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
The 1939 death of "Lawrence Barnes Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that his death was registered in January-March 1939 in Hull district, Yorkshire, England, and that he died when he was "65" years old (born about 1874).
The 1895 marriage of "Lawrance Barnes Brough" and "Helen Elizabeth S. Martin" is llisted in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1895 in Hull district, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
In the 1911 Census, "Hellen Brough" is listed as being 37 years old (born about 1874), born in Hull, Yorkshire, England, married for 16 years (married about 1895)and the mother of three children--all of whom were living at the time of the census, and residing with her husband, Laurence Barnes Brough (age 37), and their three children (Doris Emily--age 15, Mary Elizabeth--age 13, and Edan May--age 7), at: 42 Tunis Street, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Marriage Notes for Lawrence Barnes Brough and Helen Elizabeth S. Martin-41456
The 1895 marriage of "Lawrance Barnes Brough" and "Helen Elizabeth S. Martin" is llisted in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1895 in Hull district, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
In the 1911 Census, "Doris Emily Brough" is listed as being 15 years old (born about 1896), born in Hull, Yorkshire, England, and residing with her parents, Laurence Barnes Brough (age 37) and Hellen (age 37), and two siblings, at: 42 Tunis Street, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
In the 1911 Census, "Mary Elizabeth Brough" is listed as being 13 years old (born about 1898), born in Hull, Yorkshire, England, and residing with her parents, Laurence Barnes Brough (age 37) and Hellen (age 37), and two siblings, at: 42 Tunis Street, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
"John Cooper" is listed in the 1899 marriage record of "James Brough" as follows: The 1899 marriage of "James Brough" and "Christine Cooke" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1471086, Item #3), which states that they were married by Banns on 16 January 1899 at St. James church in Longton, Staffordshire, England; that James Brough was "22" years old (born about 1877) and a "Bachelor" and "Potter" of "39 Barker St." and that his father was "John Cooper" a "Collier"; and that Christine Cooke was "21" years old (born about 1878) and a "Spinster" of "41 Barker St." and that her father was "Robert Cooke" a "Potter". The marriage was witnessed by John Cooke and Harriet Edwards.
The birth of "Harriet Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in January-March 1859 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that her mother's surname was "Everill".
In the 1861 Census, "Harriet Brough" is listed as being 2 years old (born about 1859), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Richard Brough (age 60) and Fanny (age 27), and two siblings, in Longton, Staffordshire.
In the 1871 Census, "Harriet Brough" is listed as being 12 years old (born about 1859), born in Longton, Staffordshire, working as a "Potters Paper Cutter", and residing with her widowed mother, Fanny Brough (age 33), and four siblings, and a "Lodger", Benjamin Sims (age 38), at: 3 Anchor Passage, Longton, Staffordshire.
In the 1881 Census, "Harriet Brough" is listed as being 23 years old (born about 1858), born in Longton, Staffordshire, unmarried and working as a "Potter's scourer", and residing with her two children (James--age 4, and Caroline (age 3), at: 12 Heathcote Court, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
The 1885 marriage of "George Bates" and "Harriet Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470945, Item #9), which states that they were married on by Banns on 3 August 1885 at St. Paul church in Edensor, Staffordshire, England; that George Bates was "27" years old (born about 1858) and a "Bachelor" and "Miner" of "Clayton Street" and that his father was "William Bates" a "Labourer"; and that Harriet Brough was "26" years old (born about 1859) and a "Spinster" and "Potter" of "Clayton Street" and that her father was "Richard Brough" a "Potter". The marriage was witnessed by Mary Evans and George Hole.
In the 1891 Census, "Harriet Bates" is listed as being 32 years old (born about 1859), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and working as in a "Potters Warehouse", and residing with her husband, George Bates (age 33), and their five children (James--age 15, Caroline--age 13, Lottie--age 11, George--age 5, and Fanny--age 1), at: 82 New Street, Longton, Staffordshire, England.
The death of "Harriet Bates" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her death was registered in April-June 1891 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "32" years old (born about 1859).
The birth of "Harriet Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in January-March 1859 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that her mother's surname was "Everill".
In the 1861 Census, "Harriet Brough" is listed as being 2 years old (born about 1859), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Richard Brough (age 60) and Fanny (age 27), and two siblings, in Longton, Staffordshire.
In the 1871 Census, "Harriet Brough" is listed as being 12 years old (born about 1859), born in Longton, Staffordshire, working as a "Potters Paper Cutter", and residing with her widowed mother, Fanny Brough (age 33), and four siblings, and a "Lodger", Benjamin Sims (age 38), at: 3 Anchor Passage, Longton, Staffordshire.
In the 1881 Census, "Harriet Brough" is listed as being 23 years old (born about 1858), born in Longton, Staffordshire, unmarried and working as a "Potter's scourer", and residing with her two children (James--age 4, and Caroline (age 3), at: 12 Heathcote Court, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
The 1885 marriage of "George Bates" and "Harriet Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470945, Item #9), which states that they were married on by Banns on 3 August 1885 at St. Paul church in Edensor, Staffordshire, England; that George Bates was "27" years old (born about 1858) and a "Bachelor" and "Miner" of "Clayton Street" and that his father was "William Bates" a "Labourer"; and that Harriet Brough was "26" years old (born about 1859) and a "Spinster" and "Potter" of "Clayton Street" and that her father was "Richard Brough" a "Potter". The marriage was witnessed by Mary Evans and George Hole.
In the 1891 Census, "Harriet Bates" is listed as being 32 years old (born about 1859), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and working as in a "Potters Warehouse", and residing with her husband, George Bates (age 33), and their five children (James--age 15, Caroline--age 13, Lottie--age 11, George--age 5, and Fanny--age 1), at: 82 New Street, Longton, Staffordshire, England.
The death of "Harriet Bates" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her death was registered in April-June 1891 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "32" years old (born about 1859).
The 1879 birth certificate of "Richard Brough" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in February 2026, and states that he was born on 25 August 1879 at "Heathcote Court" in Longton, Stoke upon Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother was 'Harriet Brough" a "potter's scourer" of "9 Cross Street" in Longton. (Note: The father's name is not listed on the birth certificate.)
The 1879 death of "Richard Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his death was registered in October-December 1879 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke upon Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "0" years old--or under the age of one year old.
The birth of "George Bates" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in July-September 1858 in Eccleshall subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Corke". (Note: The 1854 marriage of "William Bates" and "Mary Cork" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that their marriage was registered in July-September 1854 and took place at Holy Trinity church in Eccleshall (Stone district), Staffordshire, England.)
The christening of "George Bates" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 101424655), which states that he was christened on 11 July 1858 at St. Paul church in Croxton, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "William and Mary Bates" of "Blore Pipe" and that William Bates was a "Labourer".
The 1885 marriage of "George Bates" and "Harriet Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470945, Item #9), which states that they were married on by Banns on 3 August 1885 at St. Paul church in Edensor, Staffordshire, England; that George Bates was "27" years old (born about 1858) and a "Bachelor" and "Miner" of "Clayton Street" and that his father was "William Bates" a "Labourer"; and that Harriet Brough was "26" years old (born about 1859) and a "Spinster" and "Potter" of "Clayton Street" and that her father was "Richard Brough" a "Potter". The marriage was witnessed by Mary Evans and George Hole.
In the 1891 Census, "George Bates" is listed as being 33 years old (born about 1858), born in Rugeley, Staffordshire, married and working as in a "Coal Miner", and residing with his wife, Harriet (age 32), and their five children (James--age 15, Caroline--age 13, Lottie--age 11, George--age 5, and Fanny--age 1), at: 82 New Street, Longton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1901 Census, "George Bates" is listed as being 43 years old (born about 1858), born in Rugeley, Staffordshire, a "Widow" and working as a "Coal Miner", and residing with his son, George Bates (age 16), in the home of his married daughter (or stepdaughter), Charlotte (age 19), and her husband, Thomas Edwards (age 22), at: 27 Weton Place, Edensor (Ecllesiastical Parish), Longton (Civil Parish), Staffordshire, England.
The death of "George Bates" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in January-March 1905 in Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "46" years old (born about 1859).
The birth of "Harriet Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in January-March 1859 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that her mother's surname was "Everill".
In the 1861 Census, "Harriet Brough" is listed as being 2 years old (born about 1859), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Richard Brough (age 60) and Fanny (age 27), and two siblings, in Longton, Staffordshire.
In the 1871 Census, "Harriet Brough" is listed as being 12 years old (born about 1859), born in Longton, Staffordshire, working as a "Potters Paper Cutter", and residing with her widowed mother, Fanny Brough (age 33), and four siblings, and a "Lodger", Benjamin Sims (age 38), at: 3 Anchor Passage, Longton, Staffordshire.
In the 1881 Census, "Harriet Brough" is listed as being 23 years old (born about 1858), born in Longton, Staffordshire, unmarried and working as a "Potter's scourer", and residing with her two children (James--age 4, and Caroline (age 3), at: 12 Heathcote Court, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
The 1885 marriage of "George Bates" and "Harriet Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470945, Item #9), which states that they were married on by Banns on 3 August 1885 at St. Paul church in Edensor, Staffordshire, England; that George Bates was "27" years old (born about 1858) and a "Bachelor" and "Miner" of "Clayton Street" and that his father was "William Bates" a "Labourer"; and that Harriet Brough was "26" years old (born about 1859) and a "Spinster" and "Potter" of "Clayton Street" and that her father was "Richard Brough" a "Potter". The marriage was witnessed by Mary Evans and George Hole.
In the 1891 Census, "Harriet Bates" is listed as being 32 years old (born about 1859), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and working as in a "Potters Warehouse", and residing with her husband, George Bates (age 33), and their five children (James--age 15, Caroline--age 13, Lottie--age 11, George--age 5, and Fanny--age 1), at: 82 New Street, Longton, Staffordshire, England.
The death of "Harriet Bates" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her death was registered in April-June 1891 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "32" years old (born about 1859).
Marriage Notes for George Bates and Harriet Brough-27338
The 1885 marriage of "George Bates" and "Harriet Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470945, Item #9), which states that they were married on by Banns on 3 August 1885 at St. Paul church in Edensor, Staffordshire, England; that George Bates was "27" years old (born about 1858) and a "Bachelor" and "Miner" of "Clayton Street" and that his father was "William Bates" a "Labourer"; and that Harriet Brough was "26" years old (born about 1859) and a "Spinster" and "Potter" of "Clayton Street" and that her father was "Richard Brough" a "Potter". The marriage was witnessed by Mary Evans and George Hole.
The birth of "George Bates" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in January-March 1886 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Brough".
The christening of "George Bates" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 7566566), which states that he was christened on 25 August 1887 at St. Paul church in Edensor, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "George Bates" and "Hannah".
In the 1891 Census, "George Bates" is listed as being 5 years old (born about 1886), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing as a "Son" with his parents, George Bates (age 33) and Harriet (age 32), and four siblings, at: 82 New Street, Longton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1901 Census, "George Bates" is listed as being 16 years old (born about 1885), born in Longton, Staffordshire, single and working as a "Potter's mould runner", and residing with his widowed father, George Bates (age 43), in the home of his married sister (or half-sister), Charlotte (age 19), and her husband, Thomas Edwards (age 22), at: 27 Weton Place, Edensor (Ecllesiastical Parish), Longton (Civil Parish), Staffordshire, England.
The birth of "Louisa Bates" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in July-September 1887 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Brough".
The christening of "Louisa Bates" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 7566566), which states that she was christened on 25 August 1887 at St. Paul church in Edensor, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "George Bates" and "Hannah".
The death of "Louisa Bates" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her death was registered in April-June 1888 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "0" years old--or under the age of one year old.
The birth of "Tom Bates" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in April-June 1889 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Brough".
The birth and christening of "Tom Bates" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 4012211), which states that he was born on 22 May 1889 and christened on 9 June 1889 at St. James church in Longton, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "George Bates" and "Hannah".
The death of "Tommy Bates" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his death was registered in January-March 1890 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "0" years old--or under the age of one year old.
"William Henry Brough" is listed in FindAGrave, Memorial#: 21730047.
"William Henry Brough" is listed in New FamilySearch, PI#: LHKZ-BNY.
"Sarah Frances Plank Brough" is listed in FindAGrave, Memorial#: 21730045.
Never married.