Global Brough Database

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Enoch Whitehouse

The 1888 marriage of "Enoch Whitehouse" and "Martha Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470995, Item #21), which states that they were married by Banns on 25 March 1888 at St. Mark's church in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, England; that Enoch Whitehouse was of "full" age and a "Bachelor" and "Miner" of "Great Syrley" and that his father was "William Whitehouse" a "Miner"; and that Martha Brough was of "full" age and a "Spinster" of "Great Wyrley" and that her father was "Edward Brough" an "Engineer".  The marriage was witnessed by Edward Brough and Louisa Whitehouse.


Martha Brough

The 1888 marriage of "Enoch Whitehouse" and "Martha Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470995, Item #21), which states that they were married by Banns on 25 March 1888 at St. Mark's church in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, England; that Enoch Whitehouse was of "full" age and a "Bachelor" and "Miner" of "Great Syrley" and that his father was "William Whitehouse" a "Miner"; and that Martha Brough was of "full" age and a "Spinster" of "Great Wyrley" and that her father was "Edward Brough" an "Engineer".  The marriage was witnessed by Edward Brough and Louisa Whitehouse.


Marriage Notes for Enoch Whitehouse and Martha Brough-36421

The 1888 marriage of "Enoch Whitehouse" and "Martha Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470995, Item #21), which states that they were married by Banns on 25 March 1888 at St. Mark's church in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, England; that Enoch Whitehouse was of "full" age and a "Bachelor" and "Miner" of "Great Syrley" and that his father was "William Whitehouse" a "Miner"; and that Martha Brough was of "full" age and a "Spinster" of "Great Wyrley" and that her father was "Edward Brough" an "Engineer".  The marriage was witnessed by Edward Brough and Louisa Whitehouse.


Edward Brough

The 1866 birth of "Edward Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his birth was registered in January-March 1866 in Penkridge district (which includes the civil parish of Cheslyn Hay), Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Nightingale".

The 1888 marriage of "Edward Brough" and "Mary Ann Follows" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470995, Item #21), which states that they were married by Banns on 29 October 1888 at St. Mark's church in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, England; that Edward Brough was "22" years old (born about 1866) and a "Bachelor" and "Fitter and Furner" of "Cheslyn Hay" and that his father was "Edward Brough" an "Engineer"; and that Mary Ann Follows was "20" years old (born about 1868) and a "Spinster" of "Chelsyn Hay" and that her father was "William Follows" a "Miner".  The marriage was witnessed by George Follows and Clara Penry.


Mary Ann Follows

The 1888 marriage of "Edward Brough" and "Mary Ann Follows" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470995, Item #21), which states that they were married by Banns on 29 October 1888 at St. Mark's church in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, England; that Edward Brough was "22" years old (born about 1866) and a "Bachelor" and "Fitter and Furner" of "Cheslyn Hay" and that his father was "Edward Brough" an "Engineer"; and that Mary Ann Follows was "20" years old (born about 1868) and a "Spinster" of "Chelsyn Hay" and that her father was "William Follows" a "Miner".  The marriage was witnessed by George Follows and Clara Penry.


Marriage Notes for Edward Brough and Mary Ann Follows-36503

The 1888 marriage of "Edward Brough" and "Mary Ann Follows" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470995, Item #21), which states that they were married by Banns on 29 October 1888 at St. Mark's church in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, England; that Edward Brough was "22" years old (born about 1866) and a "Bachelor" and "Fitter and Furner" of "Cheslyn Hay" and that his father was "Edward Brough" an "Engineer"; and that Mary Ann Follows was "20" years old (born about 1868) and a "Spinster" of "Chelsyn Hay" and that her father was "William Follows" a "Miner".  The marriage was witnessed by George Follows and Clara Penry.


William Brough

The 1895 marriage of "William Brough" and "Emma Hicken" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470995, Item #21), which states that they were married by Banns on 2 June 1895 at St. Mark's church in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, England; that William Brough was "24" years old (born about 1871) and a "Bachelor" and "Edge Tool Maker" of "Cheslyn Hay" and that his father was "Edward Brough" an "Engine Driver"; and that Emma Hicken was "19" years old (born about 1876) and a "Spinster" of "Cheslyn Hay" and that her father was "Thomas Hicken (deceased)".  The marriage was witnessed by Edward Brough and Eliza Maiden.


Eliza Emma Elizabeth Hickens

The 1895 marriage of "William Brough" and "Emma Hicken" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470995, Item #21), which states that they were married by Banns on 2 June 1895 at St. Mark's church in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, England; that William Brough was "24" years old (born about 1871) and a "Bachelor" and "Edge Tool Maker" of "Cheslyn Hay" and that his father was "Edward Brough" an "Engine Driver"; and that Emma Hicken was "19" years old (born about 1876) and a "Spinster" of "Cheslyn Hay" and that her father was "Thomas Hicken (deceased)".  The marriage was witnessed by Edward Brough and Eliza Maiden.


Marriage Notes for William Brough and Eliza Emma Elizabeth Hickens-36526

The 1895 marriage of "William Brough" and "Emma Hicken" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470995, Item #21), which states that they were married by Banns on 2 June 1895 at St. Mark's church in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, England; that William Brough was "24" years old (born about 1871) and a "Bachelor" and "Edge Tool Maker" of "Cheslyn Hay" and that his father was "Edward Brough" an "Engine Driver"; and that Emma Hicken was "19" years old (born about 1876) and a "Spinster" of "Cheslyn Hay" and that her father was "Thomas Hicken (deceased)".  The marriage was witnessed by Edward Brough and Eliza Maiden.


George Arthur Brough

The 1896 marriage of "George Arthur Brough" "Eliza Maiden" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470995, Item #21), which states that they were married by Banns on 28 November 1896 at St. Mark's church in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, England; that George Arthur Brough was "23" years old (born about 1874) and a "Bachelor" and "Edge Tool Maker" of "Cheslyn Hay" and that his father was "Edward Brough" an "Engine Driver"; and that Eliza Maiden was "21" years old (born about 1875) and a "Spinster" of "Cheslyn Hay" and that her father was "George Maiden" a "Miner".  The marriage was witnessed by John Brough and Martha Whitehouse.

Genealogical information on this individual and/or family was provided to the Brough Family Organization in 2018.


Eliza Maiden

The 1896 marriage of "George Arthur Brough" "Eliza Maiden" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470995, Item #21), which states that they were married by Banns on 28 November 1896 at St. Mark's church in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, England; that George Arthur Brough was "23" years old (born about 1874) and a "Bachelor" and "Edge Tool Maker" of "Cheslyn Hay" and that his father was "Edward Brough" an "Engine Driver"; and that Eliza Maiden was "21" years old (born about 1875) and a "Spinster" of "Cheslyn Hay" and that her father was "George Maiden" a "Miner".  The marriage was witnessed by John Brough and Martha Whitehouse.

Genealogical information on this individual and/or family was provided to the Brough Family Organization in 2018.


Marriage Notes for George Arthur Brough and Eliza Maiden-36445

The 1896 marriage of "George Arthur Brough" "Eliza Maiden" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470995, Item #21), which states that they were married by Banns on 28 November 1896 at St. Mark's church in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, England; that George Arthur Brough was "23" years old (born about 1874) and a "Bachelor" and "Edge Tool Maker" of "Cheslyn Hay" and that his father was "Edward Brough" an "Engine Driver"; and that Eliza Maiden was "21" years old (born about 1875) and a "Spinster" of "Cheslyn Hay" and that her father was "George Maiden" a "Miner".  The marriage was witnessed by John Brough and Martha Whitehouse.


Charles Lamberth Brough

Genealogical information on this individual and/or family was provided to the Brough Family Organization in 2018.


Thomas Simmonds

The birth of "Thomas Simmonds" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in January-March 1861 in Farnham district, Surrey--which includes the civil parish of Aldershot, Hampshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Morgan".  Also, on 20 November 2017 the birth of "Thomas Simmons" was listed in FamilySearch (FS) by a FS patron identified as "kevinmartinburdett1", who stated that Thomas Simmons was born on 9 March 1861 in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, and that his birth information came from "Deborah Parsons Family Tree, Family Tree, Ancestry.com".  

The christening of "Thomas Simmons" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1067477), which states that he was christened on 30 June 1861 in Leamington, Warwickshire, England, and that his parents were "George Simmons" and "Mary Ann".

In the 1861 Census, "Thomas Simmonds" is listed as being "1 month" old (born about March 1861--as the 1861 Census was taken on 7 April 1861), born in Aldershot, Hampshire, and residing with his parents, George Simmonds (age 24) and Mary Ann (age 26), and other siblings, at: Gents Court, Leamington, Warwickshire, England.

In the 1871 Census, "Thomas Simmons" is listed as being 10 years old (born about 1861), born in Aldershott, Kent--which should have been listed as a Aldershot, Hampshire, and residing with his parents, George Simmons (age 34) and Mary Ann (age 37), at: Rawnsley Building, Rawnsley, Cannock (or Cannock Chase district), Staffordshire, England.

In the 1881 Census, "Thomas Simmons" is listed as being 20 years old (born about 1861), born in Aldershot, Hampshire, unmarried and working as a "Carpenter", and residing with his parents, George Simmons (age 45) and Ann M. (age 47), and other siblings, at: Sheep Wash, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England.

The 1883 marriage of "Thomas Simmons" and "Mary Jane Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470995, Item #21), which states that they were married by Banns on 26 December 1883 at St. Mark's church in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, England; that Thomas Simmons was of "full" age and a "Bachelor" and "Carpenter" of "Rugeley" and that his father was "George Simmons" a "Carpenter"; and that Mary Jane Brough was of "full" age and a "Spinster" of "Gret Wyrley" and that her father was "Edward Brough" an "Engineer".  The marriage was witnessed by John Brough and Hannah Brough.

In 1885 "Thomas Simmons" was described as being a "Carpenter" in the christening record of his son, John Simmons, as follows: The christening of "John Simmons" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 7566573), which states that he was christened on 27 December 1885 at St. Mark's parish church in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "Thomas and Mary Simmons" whose abode was "Merthyr Tydfil SW" and that Thomas Simmons was a "Carpenter".

The 1894 marriage of "Thomas Simmons" and "Emma Davis" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which states that their "Civil Marriage" was registered in July-September 1894 in Cannock district, Staffordshire, England.

In the 1901 Census, "Thomas Simmons" is listed as being 40 years old (born about 1861), born in Aldershot, Hampshire, married and working as a "Carpenter", and residing with his second wife, Emma (age 33), and his children (John--age 15, Martha--age 13, Thomas H.--age 11, Albert--age 5, Ethel--age 4, Alexander--age 3, and Sidney--age 1), at: Smorrell Lane, Astley, Warwickshire, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Thomas Simmons" is listed as being 50 years old (born about 1861), born in Leamington, Warwickshire, married and working as a "Carpenter" in a "Colliery", and residing with his second wife, Emma (age 43), and his children (John--age 25, Martha--age 23, Thomas H.--age 21, Albert--age 15, Ethel--age 14, Alex--age 13, Katie--age 9, and Flosie--age 8), at: Smorrel Lane Astley Nuneaton, Astley, Warwickshire, England.

The death of "Thomas Simmons" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in October-December 1932 in Nuneaton district (which includes Astley), Warwickshire, England, and that he died when he was "71" years old (born about 1861).

The death and probate of "Thomas Simmons" is listed in the "England & Wales National Probate Calendar" (via Ancestry.com), which states the following: "Thomas Simmons of Astley Warwickshire died [on] 30 September 1932. Probate [:] Birmington [on] 9 December [1932] to Emma Simmons [the] widow [of] John Simmons [a]coal miner and [his son] Thomas Henry Simmons [a] carpenter.  Effects [:] £714 2s. 4d."


Mary Jane Brough

The birth of "Mary Jane Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in April-June 1860 in Cannock subdistrict, Penkridge district (which includes the civil parish of Cheslyn Hay), Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Nightingale".

The birth and christening of "Mary Jane Brough" was provided to the Brough Family Organization by a family member living in England, who stated that she was born on 20 April 1860 in Cheslyn Hay, and christened on 20 May 1860 at the Salem New Connexion Methodist Chapel in Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were Edward Brough and Clara Nightingale.

The 1883 marriage of "Thomas Simmons" and "Mary Jane Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470995, Item #21), which states that they were married by Banns on 26 December 1883 at St. Mark's church in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, England; that Thomas Simmons was of "full" age and a "Bachelor" and "Carpenter" of "Rugeley" and that his father was "George Simmons" a "Carpenter"; and that Mary Jane Brough was of "full" age and a "Spinster" of "Gret Wyrley" and that her father was "Edward Brough" an "Engineer".  The marriage was witnessed by John Brough and Hannah Brough.

The death of "Mary Jane Simmons" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her death was registered in April-June 1892 in Merthyr Tydfil district, Glamorganshire, Wales, and that she died when she was "31" years old (born about 1861).


Marriage Notes for Thomas Simmonds and Mary Jane Brough-36426

The 1883 marriage of "Thomas Simmons" and "Mary Jane Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470995, Item #21), which states that they were married by Banns on 26 December 1883 at St. Mark's church in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, England; that Thomas Simmons was of "full" age and a "Bachelor" and "Carpenter" of "Rugeley" and that his father was "George Simmons" a "Carpenter"; and that Mary Jane Brough was of "full" age and a "Spinster" of "Gret Wyrley" and that her father was "Edward Brough" an "Engineer".  The marriage was witnessed by John Brough and Hannah Brough.


John Simmons

The birth of "John Simmons" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his birth was registered in October-December 1885 in Merthyr Tydfil district, Glamorganshire, Wales, and that his mother's surname was "Brough".

The christening of "John Simmons" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 7566573), which states that he was christened on 27 December 1885 at St. Mark's parish church in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "Thomas and Mary Simmons" whose abode was "Merthyr Tydfil SW" and that Thomas Simmons was a "Carpenter".

In the 1901 Census, "John Simmons" is listed as being 15 years old (born about 1886), born in Pentrebach, Wales, working as a "Carpenter's Apprentice", and residing with his father, Thomas Simmons (age 40), and his stepmother, Emma (age 33), and other siblings, at: Smorrell Lane, Astley, Warwickshire, England.

In the 1911 Census, "John Simmons" is listed as being 25 years old (born about 1886), single and working as a "Coal Miner Filler", and residing with his father, Thomas Simmons (age 50) and his stepmother Emma (age 43), and other siblings, at: Smorrel Lane Astley Nuneaton, Astley, Warwickshire, England.


Martha Simmons

The birth of "Martha" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in October-December 1887 in Merthyr Tydfil district, Glamorganshire, Wales, and that her mother's surname was "Brough".

In the 1901 Census, "Martha Simmons" is listed as being 13 years old (born about 1888), born in Pentrebach, Wales, and residing with her father, Thomas Simmons (age 40), and her stepmother, Emma (age 33), and other siblings, at: Smorrell Lane, Astley, Warwickshire, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Martha Simmons" is listed as being 23 years old (born about 1888), single and residing with her father, Thomas Simmons (age 50) and her stepmother Emma (age 43), and other siblings, at: Smorrel Lane Astley Nuneaton, Astley, Warwickshire, England.


Thomas Henry Simmons

The birth of "Thomas Henry Simmons" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his birth was registered in January-March 1890 in Merthyr Tydfil district, Glamorganshire, Wales, and that his mother's surname was "Brough".  (Note: The specific birthdate of 13 February 1890 for Thomas Henry Simmons was provided to FamilySearch by "Chris & Eva Mack" on 1 June 2012.)

In the 1901 Census, "Thomas H. Simmons" is listed as being 11 years old (born about 1890), born in Pentrebach, Wales, and residing with his father, Thomas Simmons (age 40), and his stepmother, Emma (age 33), and other siblings, at: Smorrell Lane, Astley, Warwickshire, England.

In the 1911 Census, "Thomas H. Simmons" is listed as being 21 years old (born about 1890), single and working as a "Miner Catcher", and residing with his father, Thomas Simmons (age 50) and his stepmother Emma (age 43), and other siblings, at: Smorrel Lane Astley Nuneaton, Astley, Warwickshire, England.


George Edward Simmons

The birth of "George Edward Simmons" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his birth was registered in January-March 1892 in Merthyr Tydfil district, Glamorganshire, Wales, and that his mother's surname was "Brough".

The death of "George Edward Simmons" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in October-December 1895 in Walsall district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "3" years old (born about 1892).


William Perry

The 1886 marriage of "William Perry" and "Clara Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470995, Item #21), which states that they were married by Banns on 14 June 1886 at St. Mark's church in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, England; that "William Perry" was of "full" age and a "Bachelor" and "Miner" of "Cheslyn Hay" and that his father was "James Perry" a "Miner"; and that Clara Brough was of "full" age and a "Spinster" of "Cheslyn Hay" and that her father was "Edward Brough" an "Engineer".  The marriage was witnessed by Richard Brough and Hannah Brough.


Clara Brough

The 1864 birth of "Clara Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in Penkridge district (which includes the civil parish of Cheslyn Hay), Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Nightingale".

The 1886 marriage of "William Perry" and "Clara Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470995, Item #21), which states that they were married by Banns on 14 June 1886 at St. Mark's church in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, England; that "William Perry" was of "full" age and a "Bachelor" and "Miner" of "Cheslyn Hay" and that his father was "James Perry" a "Miner"; and that Clara Brough was of "full" age and a "Spinster" of "Cheslyn Hay" and that her father was "Edward Brough" an "Engineer".  The marriage was witnessed by Richard Brough and Hannah Brough.


Marriage Notes for William Perry and Clara Brough-36427

The 1886 marriage of "William Perry" and "Clara Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470995, Item #21), which states that they were married by Banns on 14 June 1886 at St. Mark's church in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, England; that "William Perry" was of "full" age and a "Bachelor" and "Miner" of "Cheslyn Hay" and that his father was "James Perry" a "Miner"; and that Clara Brough was of "full" age and a "Spinster" of "Cheslyn Hay" and that her father was "Edward Brough" an "Engineer".  The marriage was witnessed by Richard Brough and Hannah Brough.