The birth of "Frank Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in January-March 1874 in Newcastle under Lyme district, Staffordshire.
In the 1881 Census, "Frank Brough" is listed as being 7 years old (born about 1874), born in Audley, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, James and Sarah Brough, and five siblings, at: Briery Brook, Audley, Staffordshire.
In the 1891 Census, "Frank Brough" is listed as being 17 years old (born about 1874), born in Audley, Staffordshire, single and working as a "Stationary Engine Worker", and residing with his parents, James and Sarah A. Brough, and two siblings at:: Dunkirk, Audley, Staffordshire.
The marriage of "Frank Brough" and "Mary Elizabeth Jackson" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that their "Civil Marriage" was registered in October-December 1893 in Newcastle under Lyme district, Staffordshire.
In the 1901 Census, "Frank Brough" is listed as being 28 years old (born about 1873), born in Audley, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Loader C[oal] Driver to below", and residing with his wife, Mary E. Brough (age 26), and their three children (John J. Brough--age 6; Annie J. Brough--age 4; and Jessie Brough--age 7 months), at the: Grocery, Newcastle Road, Talk o'th' Hill, Audley, Staffordshire. Geographical Note: Wikipedia states the following about Talke, Staffordshire: "Talke is a village in the English county of Staffordshire, four miles northwest of Newcastle under Lyme. Its unusual name is derived from the even more unusual 'Talk o' th' Hill' which means 'bush on top of the hill'. Tlke is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Talc in 1086."
In the 1911 Census, "Frank Brough" is listed as being 38 years old (born about 1873), born in Bowery Brook, Audley, Staffordshire, married for 17 years (married about 1894), the father of five children--all of whom were living at the time of the 1911 Census, working as a "Commission Agent [for a] Insurnace Co.", and residing with his wife, Mary Elizabeth (age 37), and their five children (Ethel Mary Brough--age 17; John Jackson Brough--age 16; Annie Jackson Brough--age 14; Jessie Brough--age 10, and Marjorie Brough--age 1), at: 34 Newcastle Road, Talke, Staffordshire. Geographical Note: Wikipedia states the following about Talke, Staffordshire: "Talke is a village in the English county of Staffordshire, four miles northwest of Newcastle under Lyme. Its unusual name is derived from the even more unusual 'Talk o' th' Hill' which means 'bush on top of the hill'. Tlke is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Talc in 1086."
The birth of "Mary Elizabeth Jackson" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her birth was registered in April-June 1875 in Newcasltle under Lyme district (wich includes Talke village), Staffordshire.
The marriage of "Frank Brough" and "Mary Elizabeth Jackson" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that their "Civil Marriage" was registered in October-December 1893 in Newcastle under Lyme district, Staffordshire.
In the 1901 Census, "Mary E. Brough" is listed as being 26 years old (born about 1875), born in Talke, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, Frank Brough (age 28), and their three children (John J. Brough--age 6; Annie J. Brough--age 4; and Jessie Brough--age 7 months), at the: Grocery, Newcastle Road, Talk o'th' Hill, Audley, Staffordshire. Geographical Note: Wikipedia states the following about Talke, Staffordshire: "Talke is a village in the English county of Staffordshire, four miles northwest of Newcastle under Lyme. Its unusual name is derived from the even more unusual 'Talk o' th' Hill' which means 'bush on top of the hill'. Tlke is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Talc in 1086."
In the 1911 Census, "Mary Elizabeth Brough" is listed as being 37 years old (born about 1874), born in Newcastle Road, Talke, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband,m Frank Brough (age 38), and their five children (Ethel Mary Brough--age 17; John Jackson Brough--age 16; Annie Jackson Brough--age 14; Jessie Brough--age 10, and Marjorie Brough--age 1), at: 34 Newcastle Road, Talke, Staffordshire. Geographical Note: Wikipedia states the following about Talke, Staffordshire: "Talke is a village in the English county of Staffordshire, four miles northwest of Newcastle under Lyme. Its unusual name is derived from the even more unusual 'Talk o' th' Hill' which means 'bush on top of the hill'. Tlke is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Talc in 1086."
Marriage Notes for Frank Brough and Mary Elizabeth Jackson-31684
The marriage of "Frank Brough" and "Mary Elizabeth Jackson" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that their "Civil Marriage" was registered in October-December 1893 in Newcastle under Lyme district, Staffordshire.
The birth of "Ethel Mary Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in January-March 1894 in Newcastle under Lyme district (which includes Talke village), Staffordshire.
In the 1911 Census, "Ethel Mary Brough" is listed as being 17 years old (born about 1894), born in Newcastle Road, Talke, Staffordshire, unmarried and working as a "Clerk", and residing with her parents, Frank and Mary Elizabeth Brough, and four siblings, at: 34 Newcastle Road, Talke, Staffordshire. Geographical Note: Wikipedia states the following about Talke, Staffordshire: "Talke is a village in the English county of Staffordshire, four miles northwest of Newcastle under Lyme. Its unusual name is derived from the even more unusual 'Talk o' th' Hill' which means 'bush on top of the hill'. Tlke is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Talc in 1086."
The birth of "John Jackson Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in January-March 1895 in Newcastle under Lyme district (which includes Talke village), Staffordshire.
In the 1901 Census, "John J. Brough" is listed as being 6 years old (born about 1895), born in Talke, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, Frank and Mary E. Brough, and two siblings, at the: Grocery, Newcastle Road, Talk o'th' Hill, Audley, Staffordshire. Geographical Note: Wikipedia states the following about Talke, Staffordshire: "Talke is a village in the English county of Staffordshire, four miles northwest of Newcastle under Lyme. Its unusual name is derived from the even more unusual 'Talk o' th' Hill' which means 'bush on top of the hill'. Tlke is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Talc in 1086."
In the 1911 Census, "John Jackson Brough" is listed as being 16 years old (born about 1895), born in Newcastle Road, Talke, Staffordshire, unmarried and working as a "Baker", and residing with his parents, Frank and Mary Elizabeth Brough, and four siblings, at: 34 Newcastle Road, Talke, Staffordshire. Geographical Note: Wikipedia states the following about Talke, Staffordshire: "Talke is a village in the English county of Staffordshire, four miles northwest of Newcastle under Lyme. Its unusual name is derived from the even more unusual 'Talk o' th' Hill' which means 'bush on top of the hill'. Tlke is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Talc in 1086."
The birth of "Annie Jackson Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in January-March 1897 in Newcastle under Lyme district (which includes Talke village), Staffordshire.
In the 1901 Census, "Annie J. Brough" is listed as being 4 years old (born about 1897), born in Talke, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Frank and Mary E. Brough, and two siblings, at the: Grocery, Newcastle Road, Talk o'th' Hill, Audley, Staffordshire. Geographical Note: Wikipedia states the following about Talke, Staffordshire: "Talke is a village in the English county of Staffordshire, four miles northwest of Newcastle under Lyme. Its unusual name is derived from the even more unusual 'Talk o' th' Hill' which means 'bush on top of the hill'. Tlke is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Talc in 1086."
In the 1911 Census, "Annie Jackson Brough" is listed as being 14 years old (born about 1897), born in Newcastle Road, Talke, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Frank and Mary Elizabeth Brough, and four siblings, at: 34 Newcastle Road, Talke, Staffordshire. Geographical Note: Wikipedia states the following about Talke, Staffordshire: "Talke is a village in the English county of Staffordshire, four miles northwest of Newcastle under Lyme. Its unusual name is derived from the even more unusual 'Talk o' th' Hill' which means 'bush on top of the hill'. Tlke is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Talc in 1086."
The birth of "Jessie Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in July-September 1900 in Newcastle under Lyme district (which includes Talke village), Staffordshire.
In the 1901 Census, "Jessie Brough" is listed as being "7 months" old (born about September 1900--as the 1901 Census was taken on 31 March 1901), born in Talke, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Frank and Mary E. Brough, and two siblings, at the: Grocery, Newcastle Road, Talk o'th' Hill, Audley, Staffordshire. Geographical Note: Wikipedia states the following about Talke, Staffordshire: "Talke is a village in the English county of Staffordshire, four miles northwest of Newcastle under Lyme. Its unusual name is derived from the even more unusual 'Talk o' th' Hill' which means 'bush on top of the hill'. Tlke is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Talc in 1086."
In the 1911 Census, "Jessie Brough" is listed as being 10 years old (born about 1901), born in Newcastle Road, Talke, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Frank and Mary Elizabeth Brough, and four siblings, at: 34 Newcastle Road, Talke, Staffordshire. Geographical Note: Wikipedia states the following about Talke, Staffordshire: "Talke is a village in the English county of Staffordshire, four miles northwest of Newcastle under Lyme. Its unusual name is derived from the even more unusual 'Talk o' th' Hill' which means 'bush on top of the hill'. Tlke is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Talc in 1086."
The birth of "Marjorie Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in July-September 1909 in Newcastle under Lyme district (which includes Talke village), Staffordshire.
In the 1911 Census, "Marjorie Brough" is listed as being 1 year old (born about 1910), born in Newcastle Road, Talke, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Frank and Mary Elizabeth Brough, and four siblings, at: 34 Newcastle Road, Talke, Staffordshire. Geographical Note: Wikipedia states the following about Talke, Staffordshire: "Talke is a village in the English county of Staffordshire, four miles northwest of Newcastle under Lyme. Its unusual name is derived from the even more unusual 'Talk o' th' Hill' which means 'bush on top of the hill'. Tlke is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Talc in 1086."
Some information about "Denys A. Pearson" was provided by Duncan N. Pearson of England to the BFO in September 2012.
Some information about "Kathleen Bott" was provided by Duncan N. Pearson of England to the BFO in September 2012.
In the 1841 Census, "Richard Hollison" is listed as being 40 years old (born between 1797-1801), born in Staffordshire, working as a "Collier" and residing with his 70-year old mother, Elizabeth Hollison; along with his nephew, James Hollison (age 20--and the son of Mary Hollison who married Richard Brough) and his wife, Mary (age 25--who was named Mary Harper), and their young son William Hollison (age 1), in Wetley Moor, Bucknall Cum Bagnall, Bucknall, Staffordshire.
In the 1851 Census, "Richard Hollison" is listed as being 54 years old (born about 1797), born in Bucknall, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Ag. Lbr. [Agricultural Labourer]", and residing with his wife, Kitty, in Wetleymoor [Wetley Moor], Staffordshire.
"Richard Horleston" is listed in the Will of his mother, Elizabeth Hollison, as follows: The "Will" of "Elizabeth Horleston" (FHL Film # 96721--located about halfway through the microfilm), was probated in Newcastle, Staffordshire, on 27 October 1843, but was written on 13 December 1829. In her Will, Elizabeth Horleston states that "the whole of my estate...consists of nothing but a lease of a cottage at Whetley Moore [Wetley Moor]...which lease expires at the death of my son William Horleston, and the premises of the said cottage consists of two small dwelling houses with about three acreas of land...and the said land is divided into three small crofts". (Note: a "croft" is a small enclosed field or pasture near a house.) The Will of Elizabeth Horleston also named three children: her son "William Horleston"--who was a "Collier", her son "Richard Horleston", and her daughter, "Mary Brough"--who was the wife of "Richard Brough", a "Labourer"; and the Probate section of the Will stated that Elizabeth Horleston died on 14 October 1843. In addition, an "Estate Duty Death Reference" notice (FHL Film # 1485063), states that "Elizabeth Horleston" was "of Stoke-upon-Trent", that she died on 14 October 1843, that her Will was dated 13 December 1829, that she had a "Leasehold [of a] Cottage at Whetley Moor [Wetley Moor] which expires at the death of [her] son William", and that the Executors were: William Horleston--her son, Richard Horleston--her son, and Mary Brough--her daughter.
The burial of "Richard Plant Horleston" is listed in the parish register of Bucknall, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1278909, Item #7), which states that he was buried on 30 January 1861 when he was "63 years" old (born about 1798) and that he was of "Wetley Moor".
In the 1851 Census, "Kitty Hollison" is listed as being 51 years old (born about 1800), born in Cheddleton, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, Richard Hollison, in Wetleymoor [Wetley Moor], Staffordshire.
Marriage Notes for Richard Hollison and Catharine Brooks-28127
In October 2012, the BFO obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of Richard Hollison and Catharine Brooks from England, which stated that they were married by Banns on 4 August 1845 at St. Peter's Church, in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England; and that Richard Hollison was of "full age" and a Bachelor and Labourer of Wetley Moor, but his father's name and occupation was not listed; and that Catharine Brooks was of "full age" and a Spinster of Wetley Hall, and that her father was John Brooks, a Farmer. Richard Hollison and Catharine Brooks did not sign their own names on their marriage certificate, but instead signed with an "X" by their listed names. The marriage was witnessed by Thomas Lake and Joseph Forrister.
The marriage of "William Hollison" and "Mary Hulme" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film #'s: 873645-873646), which states that their marriage took place on 1 June 1809 in Bucknall Cum Bagnall, Staffordshire.
In the 1851 Census, "William Hollison" is listed as being 62 years old (born about 1789), born in Bucknall, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Coal Miner", and residing with his wife, Mary, in Wetleymoor [Wetley Moor], Staffordshire.
"William Horleston" is listed in the Will of his mother, Elizabeth Hollison, as follows: The "Will" of "Elizabeth Horleston" (FHL Film # 96721--located about halfway through the microfilm), was probated in Newcastle, Staffordshire, on 27 October 1843, but was written on 13 December 1829. In her Will, Elizabeth Horleston states that "the whole of my estate...consists of nothing but a lease of a cottage at Whetley Moore [Wetley Moor]...which lease expires at the death of my son William Horleston, and the premises of the said cottage consists of two small dwelling houses with about three acreas of land...and the said land is divided into three small crofts". (Note: a "croft" is a small enclosed field or pasture near a house.) The Will of Elizabeth Horleston also named three children: her son "William Horleston"--who was a "Collier", her son "Richard Horleston", and her daughter, "Mary Brough"--who was the wife of "Richard Brough", a "Labourer"; and the Probate section of the Will stated that Elizabeth Horleston died on 14 October 1843. In addition, an "Estate Duty Death Reference" notice (FHL Film # 1485063), states that "Elizabeth Horleston" was "of Stoke-upon-Trent", that she died on 14 October 1843, that her Will was dated 13 December 1829, that she had a "Leasehold [of a] Cottage at Whetley Moor [Wetley Moor] which expires at the death of [her] son William", and that the Executors were: William Horleston--her son, Richard Horleston--her son, and Mary Brough--her daughter.
The burial of "William Horleston" is listed in the parish register of Bucknall, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1278909, Item #7), which states that he was buried on 21 December 1870 in Bucknall and that he was "82" years old (born about 1788) and that he was of "Wetley Moor".
The marriage of "William Hollison" and "Mary Hulme" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film #'s: 873645-873646), which states that their marriage took place on 1 June 1809 in Bucknall Cum Bagnall, Staffordshire.
In the 1851 Census, Mary (Hollison) is listed as being 69 years old (born about 1782), born in Caverswall, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, William Hollison, in Wetleymoor [Wetley Moor], Staffordshire.
Marriage Notes for William Hollison and Mary Hulme-28126
The marriage of "William Hollison" and "Mary Hulme" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film #'s: 873645-873646), which states that their marriage took place on 1 June 1809 in Bucknall Cum Bagnall, Staffordshire.
The 1839 birth of "William Henry Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in October-December 1839 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Warren".
The 1849 christening of "William Henry Brough" apparently took place when he was about nine years old (so he was born about 1840) and is listed in the parish register of St. James, Longton, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1471085, Item #7), which states that he was christened on 27 May 1849 as the son of "George and Harriette Brough" of "Stone Road" and that George Brough was a "Collier".
In the 1841 Census, William Brough is listed as being 1 year old (born about 1840), born in Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, George and Harriett Brough, and apparent grandmother Ann Brough, in Stone Road, Blurton, Staffordshire.
In the 1851 Census, William Brough is listed as being 12 years old (born about 1839), born in Stoke, Staffordshire, working as a "Potter", and residing with his parents, George and Harriet Brough, in Stone Road, Blurton, Staffordshire.
On 1 November 2012, James H. Brough of Alsager, England, provided the following information to the BFO: The marriage of "William Brough" and "Elizabeth Wooton" (SRO#428) took place by Banns on 9 November 1863; William Brough was 24 years old (born about 1839), a Bachelor and Potter of Stoke, and his father was George Brough, a Miner; and Elizabeth Wooton was 19 years old (born about 1844), a Spinster of Stoke, and her father was Philip Wooton, a Potter. The marriage was witnessed by John Hulme and William Moore.
In the 1871 Census, William Brough is listed as being 32 years old (born about 1839), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Beer Seller", and residing with his wife, Elizabeth, and their one son, George (1 year old), at: 154 Normacott Road, Longton, Staffordshire.
The marriage of William Brough and Ann Keeling is listed in the parish register for St. Michael's, Stone, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1278,887, Item #3), which states that they were married on 2 May 1876; that William Brough was 37 years old (born about 1839), a Widower and Potter of Normicott, and that his father was George Brough, a Collier; and that Ann Keeling was 37 years old (born about 1839), a Widow, and that her father was George Barlow, a Potter. The marriage was witnessed by Robrt Borham and Mary Ann Barlow.
William Brough is listed in the Monumental Inscriptions of St. John's Churchyard of Longton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Book#: 942. A1, No. 158, p. 555), which states: "In memory of Elizabeth Brough wife of William Brough of Wood St. who died Dec 16th 1874 aged 30 years. Also Harriet their daughter who died April 30th 1874 aged 1 year & 5 months. The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Also William their son who died Feb 15th 1877 aged 5 years and 6 months. Lie still little angle in they grave. My tears shall not awake thee. I anxiously wait till God appears and then I'll overtake thee."
The burial of "William Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470945, Item #12), which states that he was buried on 26 July 1890 at St. Paul church in Edensor, Staffordshire, England, that he was of "6 Heathcote Court", and that he died when he was "52" years old (born about 1838).
Ann Barlow is listed in New FamilySearch, PI#: L8QW-MYH.
The marriage of William Brough and Ann Keeling is listed in the parish register for St. Michael's, Stone, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1278,887, Item #3), which states that they were married on 2 May 1876; that William Brough was 37 years old (born about 1839), a Widower and Potter of Normicott, and that his father was George Brough, a Collier; and that Ann Keeling was 37 years old (born about 1839), a Widow, and that her father was George Barlow, a Potter. The marriage was witnessed by Robrt Borham and Mary Ann Barlow.
Marriage Notes for William Henry Brough and Ann Barlow-28150
The marriage of William Brough and Ann Keeling is listed in the parish register for St. Michael's, Stone, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1278887, Item #3), which states that they were married on 2 May 1876; that William Brough was 37 years old (born about 1839), a Widower and Potter of Normicott, and that his father was George Brough, a Collier; and that Ann Keeling was 37 years old (born about 1839), a Widow, and that her father was George Barlow, a Potter. The marriage was witnessed by Robrt Borham and Mary Ann Barlow.
Research Note: The family of Thomas Plant was extensively researched and documented by Marie B. Nielson in the late 1990's, and is listed in the RBFO book: The Broughs of Staffordshire, England, and their English, American and Australian Descendants" (2000, pages 100-126).