In the 1871 Census, William Brough is listed as being "6 months" old (born about October 1870--as the 1871 Census was taken on 2 April 1871), born in Thirsk, Yorkshire, and residing with his unmarried mother, Elizabeth Brough, and a older sibling, Robert Brough (age 6 years), and a "Lodger", Thomas Kirk (age 27), at: Bridge Street, Thirsk, Yorkshire.
In the 1881 Census, William Brough is listed as being 11 years old (born about 1870), born in Thirsk, Yorkshire, and residing with his unmarried mother, Elizabeth Brough, and two siblings (Robert Brough--age16, and Sarah Ann Brough--age 9), and a "Lodger", Thomas Kirk, at: 13, Piggotts Yard, Thirsk, Yorkshire.
Some of the information on the family of William Brough and Margaret Alice Stephenson was obtained from the online England BMD records (via Ancestry.com)
Some of the information on the family of William Brough and Margaret Alice Stephenson was obtained from Adam Toulson of Yorkshire, England, in December 2012, who stated: "William...married Margaret Alice and had children, John William (1896), George (1898) and Dora Ann (1901). William was a Traction Engine Drive and the family stayed in Thirsk, at least until 1911."
In the 1891 Census, Harold Brough is listed as being "9 months" old (born about July/August 1890--as the 1891 Census was taken on 5 April 1891), born in Birkby, Yorkshire, and residing with his parents, Robert and Anna M. Brough, and a sibling (Gertrude Brough--age 4), at: 3, Railway Cottages, Pilmoor Grange, Brafferton, Easingwold, Yorkshire.
In the 1901 Census, Harold Brough is listed as being 10 years old (born about 1891), born in Pilmoor, Yorkshire, and residing with his parents, Robert and Annie M. Brough, and four siblings, at: 55, White Rose Street, York, Yorkshire.
In the 1911 Census, Harold Brough is listed as being 20 years old (born about 1891), born in Pilmoor, Yorkshire, single and working as a "Apprentice Chemistry", and residing with his father, Robert Brough, at: 22 Union Terrace, York, Yorkshire.
Some of the information on the family of Harold Brough and Edith Gwendoline Turner was obtained from the online England BMD records (via Ancestry.com)
Some of the information on the family of Harold Brough and Edith Gwendoline Turner was obtained from Adam Toulson of Yorkshire, England, in December 2012, who states that Harold Brough was also known as "Harold Arthur Brough", and describes his death and burial as follows: "Harold became a Dentist and lived/worked at Cornmarket in Pontefract. He was a Senior Mason. Following his death in 1957 at the age of 67, he left effects of £5149 16s 7d to his wife Edith and two children, Ray and Anne. He is buried with Edith in Pontefract Cemetery; the grave is in the southwest corner (opposite the supermarket) and about four or five graves away from the west wall."
The birth and death of "Edith Gwendoline Brough" is listed in the online "England & Wales Death Index: 1916-2006" (via Ancestry.com), which states that she was born on 2 August 1900, that her death was registered in October-December 1981 in Doncaster district, South Yorkshire, and that she died when she was "81" years old (born about 1900).
Some of the information on the family of Harold Brough and Edith Gwendoline Turner was obtained from the online England BMD records (via Ancestry.com)
Some of the information on the family of Harold Brough and Edith Gwendoline Turner was obtained from Adam Toulson of Yorkshire, England, in December 2012.
Some of the information on the family of Raymond Harold Malcolm Brough and Josephine Howdle was obtained from the online England BMD records (via Ancestry.com)
Some of the information on the family of Raymond Harold Malcolm Brough and Josephine Howdle was obtained from Adam Toulson of Yorkshire, England, in December 2012.
Some of the information on the family of John Alfred Stephen Toulson and Mary Patricia Anne Brough was obtained from Adam Toulson of Yorkshire, England, in December 2012.
Edward Brough was apparently born in Lapley or Wheaton Aston in about 1786 (based on census reports and his death record). Although his christening does not appear in the parish register of Lapley (FHL Film # 1471067, Item #20), the BFO Research Committee believes (as of 2012) that Edward Brough was possibly the son of William Brough and Mary Dugmore, based on extensive radius searches of available parish records, known Brough families in the area, and recognized family patronymics. Hopefully further research will verify or nullify this possibility.
The death of Edward Brough is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in April-June 1872 in West Bromwich district, Staffordshire, and that he died when he was "86" years old (born about 1786).
In the 1841 Census, Edward Brough is listed as being 50 years old (born about 1787-1791), born in Staffordshire, working as a "Labourer", and residing with his apparent second wife, Susan, and his two youngest children, Thomas Brough (age 14) and John Brough (age 13), at: North Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire.
In the 1851 Census, Edward Brough is listed as being 60 years old (born about 1791), born in Lapley, Staffordshire, working as a "Pensioner - Chelsea", and residing with his wife, Susanna, at: Horsebrook, Brewood, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, Edward Brough is listed as being 72 years old (born about 1789), born in Lapley, Staffordshire, working as a "Pensioner [and] Labourer", and residing with his wife, Susannah, at: Horsebrook, Brewood, Staffordshire.
In the 1871 Census, Edward Brough is listed as being 86 years old (born about 1785), born in Wheaton Aston, Staffordshire, working as a "Chelsea Pensioner", and residing with his wife, Susanna, at: Sandy Lane, Brewood, Staffordshire.
Geographical Note: The travel distance between Lapley and Wheaton Aston, Staffordshire, is about two miles.
The death of Susannah (Brough) is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her death was registered in April-June 1872 in West Bromwich district, Staffordshire, and that she died when he was "81" years old (born about 1791).
In the 1841 Census, Susan (Brough) is listed as being 50 years old (born about 1787-1791), born in Staffordshire, and residing with her apparent husband, Edward Brough, and Edward's two youngest children (apparently by his first wife, Mary Halbeard): Thomas Brough (age 14) and John Brough (age 13), at: North Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire.
In the 1851 Census, Susanna (Brough) is listed as being 60 years old (born about 1791), born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, a "Pensioner Wife", and residing with her husband, Edward Brough, at: Horsebrook, Brewood, Staffordshire.
In the 1861 Census, Susannah (Brough) is listed as being 70 years old (born about 1791), born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, and residing with her husband, Edward Brough, at: Horsebrook, Brewood, Staffordshire.
In the 1871 Census, Susanna (Brough) is listed as being 80 years old (born about 1791), born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, a "Chelsea Pensioner Wife", and residing with her husband, Edward Brough, Sandy Lane, Brewood, Staffordshire.
Marriage Notes for Edward Brough and Susannah -28358
The marriage of "Edward Brough" and "Susannah" probably took place sometime between 1828 (after Edward's last child, John Brough, was born in about 1828) and before the first civil registration period of 1837 (as civil registration indexes do not list a marriage of an Edward Brough to a Susannah, Susanna or Susan during 1837-1841).
The 1825 christening of "Edward Bruff" is listed in New FamilySearch (PI#: L4RY-TTC), which states that he was christened on 6 February 1825 in Tettenhall, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were Edward Bruff and Mary.
The 1844 marriage of "Edward Broff" and "Mary Ann Cotterill" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Film #: 1040903), which states that they were married on 8 December 1844 in St. Peter, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, and that Edward Broff was 20 years old (born about 1824) and that his father was "E. Broff", and that Mary Ann Cotterill was 19 years old (born about 1825) and that her father was "J. Cotterill". (Research Note: The marriage record of Edward Broff and Mary Ann Cotterill needs to be checked for possible additional information.)
In the 1851 Census, "Edward Brough" is listed as being 27 years old (born about 1824), born in Bushbury, Staffordshire, England, married and working as a "Locksmith", and residing with his wife, Mary Ann (age 25), and their son, Edwin Brough (age 1 month old), at: Gt. Brick-Kiln Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1861 Census, "Edward Brough" is listed as being 36 years old (born about 1825), born in Pendeford, Staffordshire, England, married and working as a "Locksmith", and residing with his wife, Mary A. (age 36), and their four children (Edwin--age 10, Matilda A.--age 8, John--age 6, and Georger W.--age 3), at: Bennetts Fold No.5-1/2, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "Edward Brough" is listed as being 41 years old (born about 1830), born in Bushbury, Staffordshire, England, married and working as a "Locksmith", and residing with his wife, Mary Ann (age 38), and their four children (Matilda-age 18, John J.--age 16, George W.--age 13, and Mary H.--age 8), at: 9 Gt. Brickkiln Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1879 marriage of "Edward Brough" and "Susannah Roberts" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1879 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1881 Census, "Edward Brough" is listed as being 55 years old (born about
1826), born in Pendeford, Staffordshire, England, married and working as a "Cabinet Locksmith", and residing with his second wife, Sushannah (age 49), at: Nokes Building, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.The 1891 death of "Edward Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in January-March 1891 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was 67 years old (born about 1824).
The 1828 christening of "Mary Ann Cottrill" is listed in New FamilySearch (PI#: M8SS-3RR), which states that she was christened on 17 February 1828 in St. Peter, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, and that her parents were Joseph Cottrill and Elizabeth.
The 1844 marriage of "Edward Broff" and "Mary Ann Cotterill" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Film #: 1040903), which states that they were married on 8 December 1844 in St. Peter, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, and that Edward Broff was 20 years old (born about 1824) and that his father was "E. Broff", and that Mary Ann Cotterill was 19 years old (born about 1825) and that her father was "J. Cotterill". (Research Note: The marriage record of Edward Broff and Mary Ann Cotterill needs to be checked for possible additional information.)
In the 1851 Census, "Mary Ann Brough" is listed as being 25 years old (born about 1826), born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, married and residing with her husband, Edward Brough (age 27), and their son, Edwin Brough (age 1 month old), at: Gt. Brick-Kiln Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1861 Census, "Mary A. Brough" is listed as being 36 years old (born about 1825), born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, married and residing with her husband, Edward Brough (age 36), and their four children (Edwin--age 10, Matilda A.--age 8, John--age 6, and Georger W.--age 3), at: Bennetts Fold No.5-1/2, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "Mary Ann Brough" is listed as being 38 years old (born about 1833), born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, married and residing with her husband, Edward Brough (age 41), and their four children (Matilda-age 18, John J.--age 16, George W.--age 13, and Mary H.--age 8), at: 9 Gt. Brickkiln Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1879 death of "Mary Ann Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her death was registered in April-June 1879 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was 53 years old (born about 1826).
Marriage Notes for Edward Bruff and Mary Ann Cottrill-28360
The marriage of "Edward Broff" and "Mary Ann Cotterill" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Film #: 1040903), which states that they were married on 8 December 1844 in St. Peter, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, and that Edward Broff was 20 years old (born about 1824) and that his father was "E. Broff", and that Mary Ann Cotterill was 19 years old (born about 1825) and that her father was "J. Cotterill". (Research Note: The marriage record of Edward Broff and Mary Ann Cotterill needs to be checked for possible additional information.)
The 1849 birth of "John Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in July-September 1849 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Cotterill".
The 1849 death of "John Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that his death was registered in July-September 1849 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "0" years old--or under the age of one year old.
The 1851 birth of "Edwin Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in January-March 1851 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Cotterill".
In the 1851 Census, "Edwin Brough" is listed as being "1 month" old (born about February 1851--as the 1851 Census was taken on 30 March 1851), born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, and residing with his parents, Edward Brough (age 27) and Mary Ann (age 25), at: Gt. Brick-Kiln Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1861 Census, "Edwin Brough" is listed as being 10 years old (born about 1851), born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, working as a "Locksmith", and residing with his parents, Edward Brough (age 36) and Mary A. (age 36), and three siblings, at: Bennetts Fold No.5-1/2, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1860 birth of "Alice Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in July-September 1860 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Cotterill".
The 1860 death of "Alice Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that her death was registered in July-September 1860 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "0" years old--or under the age of one year old.
The 1861 birth of "Mary Ann Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in July-September 1861 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Cotterill".
The 1862 death of "Mary Ann Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that her death was registered in January-March 1862 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "0" years old--or under the age of one year old.
The 1863 birth of "Mary Harriet Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in January-March 1863 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Cotterill".
In the 1871 Census, "Mary H. Brough" is listed as being 8 years old (born about 1863), born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, and residing with her parents, Edward Brough (age 41) and Mary Ann (age 38), and three siblings, at: 9 Gt. Brickkiln Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1864 birth of "Susanna Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in April-June 1864 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Cotterill".
Susanna Brough probably died prior to the 1871 Census--as she is not listed with her parents in that census or in the 1881 Census.
The 1865 birth of "Sarah Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in July-September 1865 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Cotterill".
The 1865 death of "Sarah Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that her death was registered in July-September 1865 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "0" years old--or under the age of one year old.
The 1825 christening of "Edward Bruff" is listed in New FamilySearch (PI#: L4RY-TTC), which states that he was christened on 6 February 1825 in Tettenhall, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were Edward Bruff and Mary.
The 1844 marriage of "Edward Broff" and "Mary Ann Cotterill" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Film #: 1040903), which states that they were married on 8 December 1844 in St. Peter, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, and that Edward Broff was 20 years old (born about 1824) and that his father was "E. Broff", and that Mary Ann Cotterill was 19 years old (born about 1825) and that her father was "J. Cotterill". (Research Note: The marriage record of Edward Broff and Mary Ann Cotterill needs to be checked for possible additional information.)
In the 1851 Census, "Edward Brough" is listed as being 27 years old (born about 1824), born in Bushbury, Staffordshire, England, married and working as a "Locksmith", and residing with his wife, Mary Ann (age 25), and their son, Edwin Brough (age 1 month old), at: Gt. Brick-Kiln Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1861 Census, "Edward Brough" is listed as being 36 years old (born about 1825), born in Pendeford, Staffordshire, England, married and working as a "Locksmith", and residing with his wife, Mary A. (age 36), and their four children (Edwin--age 10, Matilda A.--age 8, John--age 6, and Georger W.--age 3), at: Bennetts Fold No.5-1/2, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "Edward Brough" is listed as being 41 years old (born about 1830), born in Bushbury, Staffordshire, England, married and working as a "Locksmith", and residing with his wife, Mary Ann (age 38), and their four children (Matilda-age 18, John J.--age 16, George W.--age 13, and Mary H.--age 8), at: 9 Gt. Brickkiln Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1879 marriage of "Edward Brough" and "Susannah Roberts" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1879 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1881 Census, "Edward Brough" is listed as being 55 years old (born about
1826), born in Pendeford, Staffordshire, England, married and working as a "Cabinet Locksmith", and residing with his second wife, Sushannah (age 49), at: Nokes Building, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.The 1891 death of "Edward Brough" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in January-March 1891 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was 67 years old (born about 1824).
The 1879 marriage of "Edward Brough" and "Susannah Roberts" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1879 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1881 Census, "Sushannah Brough" is listed as being 49 years old (born about
1832), born in Stourbridge, Worcestershire, England, married and residing with her husband, Edward Brough (age 55), at: Nokes Building, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
Marriage Notes for Edward Bruff and Susannah Roberts-41145
The 1879 marriage of "Edward Brough" and "Susannah Roberts" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1879 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1841 Census, "John Brough" is listed as being 13 years old (born about 1828), born in Staffordshire, England, and residing with his father, Edward Brough, and his apparent step-mother, Susan, and his older brother, Thomas Brough (age 14), at: North Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1851 Census, "John Brough" is listed as being 22 years old (born about 1829), born in Gnosall, Staffordshire, England, unmarried and working as a "Serv[ant]", and residing in the home of Charles Mellow (age 27) in Sugnell Magna, Eccleshall (parish), Staffordshire, England.
In the 1861 Census, "John Brough" is listed as being 30 years old (born about 1830), born in Brewood, Staffordshire, England, unmarried and working as a "Servant" and "Carter" in the home of Edwin Nash (age 33) and Emma (age 33), in Fordhouses, Bushbury, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "John Brough" is listed as being 42 years old (born about 1829), born in Penkridge, Staffordshire, England, married and working as an "Agr[cultural] Laborer", and residing with his wife, Jane (age 35), and their three children (Thomas--age 9, Sarah--age 6, and Jane--age 1), at: Coven (village), Brewood (civil parish), Staffordshire, England.
In the 1881 Census, "John Brough" is listed as being 53 years old (born about 1828), born in Penkridge, Staffordshire, England, married and working as an "Ag[ricultural] Lab[orer]", and residing with his wife, Jane (age 45), and their two daughters (Jane--age 11, and Anne--age 8), at: 5 Garden Road, Shareshill, Staffordshire, England.
The 1835 christening of "Jane Tomkinson" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was christened on 1 February 1835 at St. Mary's church in Brewood, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "Thomas Tomkinson" and "Sarah".
In 1865, "Jane Tomkinson" is listed in the birth record of her daughter Sarah Brough as follows: The 1865 birth certificate of "Sarah Brough" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in October 2025, and states that she was born on 21 March 1865 in Newtown, Essington (civil parish), Cannock (subdistrict), Penkridge (district), Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "John Brough" a "Cowman" and "Jane Brough formerly Tomkinson".
In 1870, Jane "Tonkinson" is listed in the birth record of her daughter Jane Elizabeth Brough as follows: The 1870 birth of "Jane Elizabeth Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in October-December 1869 in Brewood subdistrict, Penkridge district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Tonkinson".
In the 1871 Census, "Jane Brough" is listed as being 35 years old (born about 1836), born in Brewood, Staffordshire, England, married and residing with her husband, John Brough (age 42), and their three children (Thomas--age 9, Sarah--age 6, and Jane--age 1), at: Coven (village), Brewood (civil parish), Staffordshire, England.
In the 1881 Census, "Jane Brough" is listed as being 45 years old (born about 1836), born in _(?)_Heath (or Neath), Staffordshire, England, married and working as an "Ag[ricultural] Lab[orers] Wife", and residing with her husband, John Brough (age 53), and their two daughters (Jane--age 11, and Anne--age 8), at: 5 Garden Road, Shareshill, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "Thomas Brough" is listed as being 9 years old (born about 1862), born in Brewood, Staffordshire, England, and residing with his parents, John Brough (age 42) and Jane (age 35), and two siblings, at: Coven (village), Brewood (civil parish), Staffordshire, England.
The 1865 birth certificate of "Sarah Brough" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in October 2025, and states that she was born on 21 March 1865 in Newtown, Essington (civil parish), Cannock (subdistrict), Penkridge (district), Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "John Brough" a "Cowman" and "Jane Brough formerly Tomkinson".
In the 1871 Census, "Sarah Brough" is listed as being 6 years old (born about 1865), born in Essington, Staffordshire, England, and residing with her parents, John Brough (age 42) and Jane (age 35), and two siblings, at: Coven (village), Brewood (civil parish), Staffordshire, England.
The 1869 birth of "Jane Elizabeth Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in October-December 1869 in Brewood subdistrict, Penkridge district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Tonkinson".
The 1869 christening record of "Jane Elizabeth Brough" is listed and shown in FamilySearch, which states that she was christened on 15 September 1869 at St. Paul's church in Coven, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "John & Jane Brough" of "Cross Green" and that John Brough was a "Labourer".
In the 1871 Census, "Jane Brough" is listed as being 1 year old (born about 1870), born in Brewood, Staffordshire, England, and residing with her parents, John Brough (age 42) and Jane (age 35), and two siblings, at: Coven (village), Brewood (civil parish), Staffordshire, England.
In the 1881 Census, "Jane Brough" is listed as being 11 years old (born about 1870), born in Brewood, Staffordshire, England, and residing with her parents, John Brough (age 53) and Jane (age 45), and a sibling, at: 5 Garden Road, Shareshill, Staffordshire, England.
The 1872 birth of "Annie Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in April-June 1872 in Brewood subdistrict, Penkridge district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Tonkinson".
In the 1881 Census, "Anne Brough" is listed as being 8 years old (born about 1873), born in Brewood, Staffordshire, England, and residing with her parents, John Brough (age 53) and Jane (age 45), and a sibling, at: 5 Garden Road, Shareshill, Staffordshire, England.
The 1866 birth certificate of "Robert Humphrey Hughes" was obtained from the GRO in England in December 2024 by the Brough Family Organization, and stated that he was born on 27 November 1866 in Greenfield, Holywell, Flintshire, Wales, and that his parents were "Llewelyn Hughes" a "Black Smith" and "Ann Hughes formerly Cartman" and that the informant of his death was "Llewelyn Hughes" his "Father" who was then residing at "15 Back Myers Street" in "Windsor" in "Liverpool". (Parentage Note: Llewelyn Hughes and Ann Cartman were married in 1860 in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales.)
The 1866 christening record of "Robert Humphrey Hughes" is listed and shown in Ancestry.com, which states he was christened on 25 December 1866 in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales, and that his parents were "Llewelyn & Anne Hughes" of "Greenfield" and that Llewelyn Hughes was a "Striker" (or blacksmith's striker).
In the 1871 Census, "Robt [Robert] H. Hughes" is listed as being 4 years old (born about 1867), born in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales, and residing with his parents, Llewelyn Hughes (age 36 and working as a "Smith [or Blacksmith] Labourer") and Anne (age 35), in the home of his stepmother, Anne Cartman (age 76), at: Green Bank, Greenfield (civil parish), Holywell, Flintshire, Wales.
The 1891 marriage of "Robert Hughes" and "Annie Lockett" is listed in the parish register of St. John, Burslem, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1278929, Item #7, page 12), which states that they were married by Banns on 25 December 1891; that Robert Hughes was 24 years old (born about 1867), a Bachelor and Labourer of Victoria Street in Burslem, and that his father was Llewyln Hughes, a Blacksmith; and that Annie Lockett was 20 years old (born about 1871), a Spinster and Potter of Victoria Street in Burslem, and that her father was Thomas Lockett, a Potter. The marriage was witnessed by John Thomas Warren and Rosetta Kelsall. Also, the marriage of "Robert Hughes" and "Annie Lockett" is listed in the online FreeBMD, and the marriage of "Robert M. Hughes" and "Annie Lockett" is listed in the Staffordshire BMD, which combined sources state that their marriage took place in October-December 1891 at St. John, Burslem, and was registered in Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire.
In the 1901 Census, "Robert Hughes" is listed as being 34 years old (born about 1867), born in Hollewell [Holywell], Flint [Flintshire], Wales, married and working as a "Bricklayer's Labourer", and residing with his wife, Annie (age 29), and their young daughter, Mary H. Hughes (age 5), at: 25 Deuton Rd., Willesden, Middlesex, England.
1904 Immigration: According to his death and burial records "Robert Humphrey Hughes" arrived in New Zealand in about 1904.
In the New Zealand Electoral Rolls of 1908 to 1925, "Robert Humphrey Hughes" and "Annie Hughes" are listed as follows:
1908: Robert is a "labourer" and Annie is "married", both of 22 Havelock street, Mornington, Dunedin Central, Otago, New Zealand.
1911: Robert is a "labourer" and Annie is "married", both of Mill Road, Mornington, Dunedin Central, Otago, New Zealand.
1914: Robert is a "labourer" and Annie is "married", both of Mill Road, Mornington, Dunedin Central, Otago, New Zealand.
1922: Robert is a "labourer" and Annie is "married", both of 14 Stone street, Mornington, Dunedin West, Otago, New Zealand.
1925: Robert is a "labourer" and Annie is "married", both of 14 Stone street, Mornington, Dunedin West, Otago, New Zealand.The 1927 death of "Robert Humphrey Hughes" is listed in the New Zealand Cemetery Records (via Ancestry.com), which states the following about Robert Humphrey's Hughes: "Died 28 June 1927, aged 60 years [born about 1867], a labourer. Resident of Seacliff. Born Wales. Last came from 14 Stone Street. Lived 23 years in province [arrived in about 1904 in the Otago province of New Zealand]. Buried 1 Jul. [1927] (Presbyterian)". Also, FindAGrave (Memorial # 221341169) states the following about "Robert Humphrey Hughes": Death: 28 June 1927 (aged 59-60), Burial: Andersons Bay Cemetery, Andersons Bay, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand, "Age: 60, Last Address: Seacliff, Notes: [Occupation: Labourer, Native of: Wales, Years in NZ: 23, Place died: Dunedin], 1 July 1927 is the interment date."
The 1927 death certificate of "Robert Humphreys Hughes" was obtained from New Zealand by the Brough Family Organization in January 2025, and stated that he died from "General Paralysis Of The Insane" on 28 June 1927 at the "Mental Hospital Seacliffe From 14 Stone Street Mornington", that he was "60 years" old when he died (born about 1867), that he was born in "Holywell Wales", that he had lived in New Zealand for "23" years (or arriving in New Zealand in about 1904), that he was a "Labourer", that he was buried or cremated on 1 July 1927 at "Anderson Bay", that he was married at the age of "24" (in about 1891) to "Annie Lockett" in "Staffordshire England", and that Annie was "55" years old in 1927 (born about 1872).
The 1871 birth certificate of "Annie Lockett" was obtained from the GRO in England in December 2024 by the Brough Family Organization, and states that she was born on 25 May 1871 in Russell Street, Longton, Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "Thomas Lockett" a"Potter's Presser" and "Sarah Ann Lockett formerly Brough".
The 1871 christening of "Ann Lockett" is listed in the parish register of St. James, Longton (FHL Film # 1471085, Item #8), which states that she was christened on 11 June 1871 and that her parents were "Thomas and Sarah Ann Lockett" who were living on "Russell Street" and that Thomas Lockett was a "Potter".
In the 1891 Census, "Annie Locket" is listed as being 19 years old (born about 1872), born in Longton, Staffordshire, single and working as a "Potters Assistant [and] Teapot Maker", and residing with her mother, Sarah Ann Locket (age 43), and her younger sister, Alice Locket (age 17), at: 47, New Street, Burslem, Staffordshire.
The 1891 marriage of "Robert Hughes" and "Annie Lockett" is listed in the parish register of St. John, Burslem, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1278929, Item #7, page 12), which states that they were married by Banns on 25 December 1891; that Robert Hughes was 24 years old (born about 1867), a Bachelor and Labourer of Victoria Street in Burslem, and that his father was Llewyln Hughes, a Blacksmith; and that Annie Lockett was 20 years old (born about 1871), a Spinster and Potter of Victoria Street in Burslem, and that her father was Thomas Lockett, a Potter. The marriage was witnessed by John Thomas Warren and Rosetta Kelsall. Also, the marriage of "Robert Hughes" and "Annie Lockett" is listed in the online FreeBMD, and the marriage of "Robert M. Hughes" and "Annie Lockett" is listed in the Staffordshire BMD, which combined sources state that their marriage took place in October-December 1891 at St. John, Burslem, and was registered in Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire.
In the 1901 Census, "Annie Hughes" is listed as being 29 years old (born about 1872), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, Robert Hughes (age 34), and their young daughter, Mary H. Hughes (age 5), at: 25 Deuton Rd., Willesden, Middlesex, England.
1906 Immigration: According to her death and burial records "Annie Hughes" arrived in New Zealand in about 1906.
In the New Zealand Electoral Rolls of 1908 to 1925, "Robert Humphrey Hughes" and "Annie Hughes" are listed as follows:
1908: Robert is a "labourer" and Annie is "married", both of 22 Havelock street, Mornington, Dunedin Central, Otago, New Zealand.
1911: Robert is a "labourer" and Annie is "married", both of Mill Road, Mornington, Dunedin Central, Otago, New Zealand.
1914: Robert is a "labourer" and Annie is "married", both of Mill Road, Mornington, Dunedin Central, Otago, New Zealand.
1922: Robert is a "labourer" and Annie is "married", both of 14 Stone street, Mornington, Dunedin West, Otago, New Zealand.
1925: Robert is a "labourer" and Annie is "married", both of 14 Stone street, Mornington, Dunedin West, Otago, New Zealand.The 1928 death of "Annie Hughes" is listed in the New Zealand Death Index and in FindAGrave (via Ancestry.com), which combined states that she died on 12 September 1928 and was buried on 14 September 1928 in Andersons Bay, Dunedin City, Otago, South Island, New Zealand. Also, in FindAGrave (Memorial # 221326690), Annie Hughes is listed as follows: Death: 12 September 1928, Burial: Andersons Bay Cemetery, "Age: 56, Last Address: 8 Stone Street, Dunedin, Notes: [Occupation: Widow, Native of: England, Yearsin NZ: 22 [arrived in about 1906], Place died: Dunedin], 14 September 1928 is the interment date."
The 1928 death certificate of "Annie Hughes" was obtained from New Zealand by the Brough Family Organization in January 2025, and stated that she died from "Carcinoma Glands Of Neck - 3 Years" on 12 September 1928 at "12 Stone Street Mornington", that she was "56" years old when she died (born about 1872), that she was born in "Staffordshire England", that she had lived in New Zealand for "22" years (or arriving in New Zealand in about 1906), that her father was "Thomas Lockett" and her mother was "Sarah Ann Brough", that she was married at the age of "20" (in about 1892) in "Staffordshire England" to "Robert Humphrey Hughes", that she was a "Widow" when she died, and that she was buried or cremated on 14 September 1928 at "Andersons Bay", and that when she died in 1928 that she had a daughter (not named) who was then "33" years old (born about 1895).
Marriage Notes for Robert Humphrey Hughes and Annie Lockett-28362
The 1891 marriage of "Robert Hughes" and "Annie Lockett" is listed in the parish register of St. John, Burslem, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1278929, Item #7, page 12), which states that they were married by Banns on 25 December 1891; that Robert Hughes was 24 years old (born about 1867), a Bachelor and Labourer of Victoria Street in Burslem, and that his father was Llewyln Hughes, a Blacksmith; and that Annie Lockett was 20 years old (born about 1871), a Spinster and Potter of Victoria Street in Burslem, and that her father was Thomas Lockett, a Potter. The marriage was witnessed by John Thomas Warren and Rosetta Kelsall. Also, the marriage of "Robert Hughes" and "Annie Lockett" is listed in the online FreeBMD, and the marriage of "Robert M. Hughes" and "Annie Lockett" is listed in the Staffordshire BMD, which combined sources state that their marriage took place in October-December 1891 at St. John, Burslem, and was registered in Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire.
In the 1901 Census, "Mary H. Hughes" is listed as being 5 years old (born about 1896), born in Burslem, Staffordshire, England, and residing with her parents, Robert and Annie Hughes, at: 25 Deuton Rd., Willesden, Middlesex, England.
A "Daughter" of Robert Humphrey Hughes and Annie Lockett is referred to in the death certificate of her mother, Annie Lockett Hughes, as follows: The 1928 death certificate of "Annie Hughes" was obtained from New Zealand by the Brough Family Organization in January 2025, and stated that she died from "Carcinoma Glands Of Neck - 3 Years" on 12 September 1928 at "12 Stone Street Mornington", that she was "56" years old when she died (born about 1872), that she was born in "Staffordshire England", that she had lived in New Zealand for "22" years (or arriving in New Zealand in about 1906), that her father was "Thomas Lockett" and her mother was "Sarah Ann Brough", that she was married at the age of "20" (in about 1892) in "Staffordshire England" to "Robert Humphrey Hughes", that she was a "Widow" when she died, and that she was buried or cremated on 14 September 1928 at "Andersons Bay", and that when she died in 1928 that she had a daughter (not named) who was then "33" years old (born about 1895).
The marriage of James Abberley and Mary Ann Brough is listed in the parish register of St. James, Longton, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1471085, Item #17), which states that they were married by License on 16 September 1845, that James Abberley was "of full age", a Bachelor and Shoe Maker of Longton, and that his father was John Abberley, a Boot and Shoe Maker; and that Mary Ann Brough was "of full age" and a Spinster of Longton, and that her father was Samuel Brough, a Potter. The marriage was witnessed by Benjamin Singleton Brough and Elizabeth Brough.
James Abberley is listed in New FamilySearch, PI#: KT4Z-JJ5.
The christening of Mary Ann Brough is listed in FamilySearch (via "England and Wales, Non-Conformist Record Indexes), which states that she was christened on 1 July 1810 in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, and that her parents were Samuel Brough and Elizabeth.
The birth and christening of Mary Ann Brough is listed in New FamilySearch (PI#: MDSD-6QJ), which states that she was born on 10 June 1810 and christened on 5 July 1810 in Lower Street Wesleyan, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, and that her parents were Samuel Brough and Elizabeth.
The marriage of James Abberley and Mary Ann Brough is listed in the parish register of St. James, Longton, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1471085, Item #17), which states that they were married by License on 16 September 1845, that James Abberley was "of full age", a Bachelor and Shoe Maker of Longton, and that his father was John Abberley, a Boot and Shoe Maker; and that Mary Ann Brough was "of full age" and a Spinster of Longton, and that her father was Samuel Brough, a Potter. The marriage was witnessed by Benjamin Singleton Brough and Elizabeth Brough.
Mary Ann (Brough Abberley) is listed in the New FamilySearch, PI#: KT4Z-JGW.
Marriage Notes for James Abberley and Mary Ann Brough-28379
The marriage of James Abberley and Mary Ann Brough is listed in the parish register of St. James, Longton, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1471085, Item #17), which states that they were married by License on 16 September 1845, that James Abberley was "of full age", a Bachelor and Shoe Maker of Longton, and that his father was John Abberley, a Boot and Shoe Maker; and that Mary Ann Brough was "of full age" and a Spinster of Longton, and that her father was Samuel Brough, a Potter. The marriage was witnessed by Benjamin Singleton Brough and Elizabeth Brough.
Alice Abberley is listed in New FamilySearch, PI#: MZ16-92V.
The 1906 birth of "Charles Brammar" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in January-March 1906 in Hanley subdistrict, Stoke on Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Pratt". Also, in the 1939 England & Wales Register, "Charles Brammer" is listed as being born on 4 January 1906.
In the 1911 Census, "Charles Brammer" is listed as being 5 years old (born about 1906), born in Hanley, Staffordshire, England, and residing with his parents, William Brammer (age 31 and born in Hanley) and Sarah Ellen (age 28 and born in Fenton), at three siblings, at: 39 Houghton Street, Hanley, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1921 Census,"Charles Brammar" is listed as being 15 years and 5 months old (born about January 1906--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Hanley, Staffordshire, England, single and working as an "Apprentice Plasterer", and residing with his parents, William Brammar (age 41 years and 4 months old) and Sarah Ellen (age 38 years and 7 months old), and seven siblings, at: 39 Houghton Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
The 1935 marriage of "Charles Brammer" and "Annie Arrowsmith" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1935 and took place at St. James church in Longton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1939 England & Wales Register, "Charles Brammer" is listed as being born on 4 January 1906, married and working as a "Bricklayer Heavy Worker", and residing with his wife, Annie (born 9 August 1904), at: Stone Road Ventnor, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England.
In 1948, Charles Brammer's wife, Annie, died, as follows: "Annie Brammar" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which states that her death was registered in January-March 1948 and took place at "London Road (City General Hospital" in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "43" years old (born about 1905).
The 1951 the marriage" of "Charles Brammar" and "Louisa M. Vincent" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which states that their "Civil Marriage" was registered in October-December 1951 in Stoke on Trent district, Staffordshire, England.
The 1964 death of "Charles Brammar" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which states that his death was registered in October-December 1964 and took place at "London Road (City General Hospital" in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "58" years old (born about 1906).
The 1964 death of "Charles Brammar" is listed in the England & Wales National Probate Calendar (via Ancestry.com), which states that he was of "574 Lightwood Road" in "Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent" and that he "died [on] 9 November 1964 at The City General Hospital" in "Stoke-upon-Trent" and that his "Probate" was in "Chester" on "10 February [1965] to Louisa Mary Brammar [a] widow and "Wilfrid Thomas Beswick solicitor. £8068."
The 1904 birth of Annie Arrowsmith is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in July-September 1904 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that her mother's surname was "Kelsall". Also, in the 1921 Census, "Annie Arrowsmith" is listed as being 16 years and 10 months old (born about August 1904--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921); and in the 1939 England & Wales Register, "Annie Brammer" is listed as being born on 9 August 1904.
In the 1911 Census, "Annie Arrowsmith" is listed as being 7 years old (born about 1904), born in Longton, and residing with her parents, B. J. and Caroline Arrowsmith, and a brother, at: 11 Lower Spring Road, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1921 Census, "Annie Arrowsmith" is listed as being 16 years and 10 months old (born about August 1904--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Longton, Staffordshire, England, single and working in a "Pottery Warehouse" of "Taylor & Tunnecliffe Pottery Manufacturers", and residing with her parents, Bernard John Arrowsmith (age 41 years and 2 months old) and Coralina (age 40 years and 8 months old), and two siblings, at: 11 Lower Spring Road, Longton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England.
The 1935 marriage of "Charles Brammer" and "Annie Arrowsmith" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1935 and took place at St. James church in Longton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1939 England & Wales Register, "Annie Brammer" is listed as being born on 9 August 1904, married and working as a "Warehouse Electric Porcelain", and residing with her husband, Charles Brammer (born 4 January 1906), at: Stone Road Ventnor, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England.
The 1948 death of "Annie Brammar" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which states that her death was registered in January-March 1948 and took place at "London Road (City General Hospital" in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "43" years old (born about 1905).
Marriage Notes for Charles Brammar and Annie Arrowsmith-28388
The 1935 marriage of "Charles Brammer" and "Annie Arrowsmith" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1935 and took place at St. James church in Longton, Staffordshire, England.
The birth of "Bernard John Arrowsmith" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in April-June 1907 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that his mother's surname was "Kelsall".
In the 1911 Census, "B. L. Arrowsmith" is listed as being 3 years old (born about 1908), born in Longton, and residing with his parents, B. J. and Caroline Arrowsmith, and a sister, at: 11 Lower Spring Road, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1921 Census, "Bernard John Arrowsmith" is listed as being 14 years and 1 month old (born about May 1907--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Longton, Staffordshire, England, working as a "Potter mould runner", and residing with his parents, Bernard John Arrowsmith (age 41 years and 2 months old) and Coralina (age 40 years and 8 months old), and two siblings, at: 11 Lower Spring Road, Longton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England.
The birth and death of "Bernard John Arrowsmith" is listed in the "England & Wales Death Index, 1916-2006" (via Ancestry.com), which states that he was born on 6 May 1907 and that his death was registered in June 1991 in Newton Abbott district, Devon, and that he was "84" years old when he died (born about 1907).
The birth of "Dorothy F. Mayer" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her birth was registered in October-December 1913 in Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, and that her mother's surname was "Simpson".
Marriage Notes for Bernard John Arrowsmith and Dorothy Fanny Mayer-28395
The marriage of "Bernard J. Arrowsmith" and "Dorothy F. Mayer" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that their marriage took place in St. James, Longton, and was registered in April-June 1936 in Stoke-on-Trent district, Staffordshire.
Research Note: This marriage record needs to be ordered from England, and the FHL does not contain microfilm records for St. James, Longton, in 1936.