The 1910 marriage of "Louisa M. Rogers" and "William A. R. Gorton" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1910 in Chorlton district, Lancashire, England.
In the 1911 Census, "William A. Gorton" is listed as being 26 years old (born about 1885), born in Manchester, Lancashire, married "under one" year, working as a "Pawn broker Manager", and residing with his wife, Louisa Gorton (age 24), and her widowed father, Thomas Rogers (age 66), at: 43 Bakewell Street, Gorton, Lancashire, England.
The birth of "Louisa May Rogers" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in April-June 1886 in Chorlton district, Lancashire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Jeffs".
In the 1891 Census, "Louisa M. Rogers" is listed as being 4 years old (born about 1887), born in Manchester, Lancashire, and residing with her parents, Thomas Rogers (age 46) and Esther H. (age 46), and six siblings, at: 88 Birch Street, Gorton, Lancashire, England.
In the 1901 Census, "Louisa M. Rogers" is listed as being 14 years old (born about 1887), born in Manchester, Lancashire, and residing with her widowed father, Thomas Rogers (age 56), in the home of Herbert and Elizabeth Connally, at: 39 Oxford Street, Groton, Lancashire, England.
The 1910 marriage of "Louisa M. Rogers" and "William A. R. Gorton" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1910 in Chorlton district, Lancashire, England.
In the 1911 Census, "Louisa Gorton" is listed as being 24 years old (born about 1887), born in Manchester, Lancashire, married "under one" year, and residing with her husband, William A. Gorton (age 26), and her widowed father, Thomas Rogers (age 66), at: 43 Bakewell Street, Gorton, Lancashire, England.
Marriage Notes for William A. R. Gorton and Louisa May Rogers-37924
The 1910 marriage of "Louisa M. Rogers" and "William A. R. Gorton" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1910 in Chorlton district, Lancashire, England.
The christening of "Margrett Custons" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 417166), which states that she was christened on 25 October 1696 in Alton, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "John Custons" and "Margrett".
The 1721 marriage of "John Brough" and "Margret Custons" is listed in the parish register of Alton, Staffordshire (FHL Book # 942.46, B4pr, V.86, page 73), which states that they were married on 20 November 1721 in Alton, Staffordshire, England.
Research Note: John Brough and Margret Custons were married in 1721 in Alton, Staffordshire. Margret was the third wife of John--who was much older than she was when they were married. John died in 1728. Follow John's death, Margret had at least three illegitimate children who were christened in Alton: Elizabeth Brough, christened in 1731; Anne Brough, christened in 1735; and Robert Brough, christened in 1738.
The christening of "Rob[er]t [the] s[on of] Margrett Brough" is listed n the parish register of Alton, Staffordshire (FHL Book # 942.46, B4pr, V.86, page 99), which states that he was christened on 4 November 1738 in Alton, Staffordshire, England.
The christening of "Eliz[abeth]: [the] bastard child of Margrett Brough" is listed in the parish register of Alton, Staffordshire (FHL Book # 942.46, B4pr, V.86, page 89), which states that she was christened on 23 December 1731 in Alton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1766 marriage of "Joseph Stonnier"--signed "Stonier"--and "Elizabeth Brough" is listed in the parish register of Alton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Book #: 942.46, B4pr, V.86, page 125), which states that they were married by Banns on 24 October 1766 in Alton, Staffordshire, and that they were both of "this Parish [of Alton]". The marriage was witnessed by Phineas Lawton and Edward Botham.
The 1766 marriage of "Joseph Stonnier"--signed "Stonier"--and "Elizabeth Brough" is listed in the parish register of Alton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Book #: 942.46, B4pr, V.86, page 125), which states that they were married by Banns on 24 October 1766 in Alton, Staffordshire, and that they were both of "this Parish [of Alton]". The marriage was witnessed by Phineas Lawton and Edward Botham.
The christening of "Eliz[abeth]: [the] bastard child of Margrett Brough" is listed in the parish register of Alton, Staffordshire (FHL Book # 942.46, B4pr, V.86, page 89), which states that she was christened on 23 December 1731 in Alton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1766 marriage of "Joseph Stonnier"--signed "Stonier"--and "Elizabeth Brough" is listed in the parish register of Alton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Book #: 942.46, B4pr, V.86, page 125), which states that they were married by Banns on 24 October 1766 in Alton, Staffordshire, and that they were both of "this Parish [of Alton]". The marriage was witnessed by Phineas Lawton and Edward Botham.
Marriage Notes for Joseph Stonier and Elizabeth Brough-37946
The 1766 marriage of "Joseph Stonnier"--signed "Stonier"--and "Elizabeth Brough" is listed in the parish register of Alton, Staffordshire, England (FHL Book #: 942.46, B4pr, V.86, page 125), which states that they were married by Banns on 24 October 1766 in Alton, Staffordshire, and that they were both of "this Parish [of Alton]". The marriage was witnessed by Phineas Lawton and Edward Botham.
The christening of "Anne [the] d[aughter of] Margrett Brough" is listed n the parish register of Alton, Staffordshire (FHL Book # 942.46, B4pr, V.86, page 94), which states that she was christened on 1 June 1735 in Alton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1773 marriage of "Jno Moult" and "Ann Brough" is listed in the "Birmingham & Midland Society for Genealogy & Heraldry, Staffordshire Marriage Index Extract" that was obtained by the Brough Family Organization in 2002, and states that they were married on 1 April 1773 in Alton, Staffordshire, England.
The christening of "John Mould" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Films # 96885-968856), which states that he was christened on 9 May 1742
at St. Peter's church in Ellaston, Staffordshire, and that his parents were "Thomas Mould" and "Ann".The 1773 marriage of "Jno Moult" and "Ann Brough" is listed in the "Birmingham & Midland Society for Genealogy & Heraldry, Staffordshire Marriage Index Extract" that was obtained by the Brough Family Organization in 2002, and states that they were married on 1 April 1773 in Alton, Staffordshire, England.
The burial of "John Moult" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Films # 1278803 and 7566321), which states that he was buried on 20 February 1776 at St. Peter's church in Alton, Staffordshire, England.
The christening of "Anne [the] d[aughter of] Margrett Brough" is listed n the parish register of Alton, Staffordshire (FHL Book # 942.46, B4pr, V.86, page 94), which states that she was christened on 1 June 1735 in Alton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1773 marriage of "Jno Moult" and "Ann Brough" is listed in the "Birmingham & Midland Society for Genealogy & Heraldry, Staffordshire Marriage Index Extract" that was obtained by the Brough Family Organization in 2002, and states that they were married on 1 April 1773 in Alton, Staffordshire, England.
Marriage Notes for John Mould and Anne Brough-37947
The 1773 marriage of "Jno Moult" and "Ann Brough" is listed in the "Birmingham & Midland Society for Genealogy & Heraldry, Staffordshire Marriage Index Extract" that was obtained by the Brough Family Organization in 2002, and states that they were married on 1 April 1773 in Alton, Staffordshire, England.
The christening of "Thomas Spencer" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 421618), which states that he was christened on 10 April 1803 in Weston upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "George Spencer" and "Elizabeth".
The 1828 marriage of "Thomas Spencer" and "Ellen Brough" is listed in the parish register of Weston upon Trent, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1040889, Item #11), which states that they were married by License on 29 May 1828 in Weston upon Trent, that they were both of "This Parish" and that Thomas Spencer was a "Bachelor" and Ellen Brough was a "Spinster", and that they were married with consent of their parents. The marriage was witnessed by John Spencer and Sarah Brough. Also, the 1828 marriage of "Thomas Spencer" and "Miss E Brough" is listed in the "Staffordshire Advertiser" newspaper (via Jim Brough to the Brough Family Organization in 2002), which stated the following on 7 June 1828: "On Thursday week at Weston-upon-Trent Mr. Thomas Spencer third son of George Spencer to Miss E Brough of Weston".
The christening of "Hellen Brough" is listed in the parish register of Weston upon Trent, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1040889, Item #7), which states that she was christened on 14 August 1808 in Weston upon Trent, Staffordshire, and that her parents were "John and Elizabeth Brough".
The 1828 marriage of "Thomas Spencer" and "Ellen Brough" is listed in the parish register of Weston upon Trent, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1040889, Item #11), which states that they were married by License on 29 May 1828 in Weston upon Trent, that they were both of "This Parish" and that Thomas Spencer was a "Bachelor" and Ellen Brough was a "Spinster", and that they were married with consent of their parents. The marriage was witnessed by John Spencer and Sarah Brough. Also, the 1828 marriage of "Thomas Spencer" and "Miss E Brough" is listed in the "Staffordshire Advertiser" newspaper (via Jim Brough to the Brough Family Organization in 2002), which stated the following on 7 June 1828: "On Thursday week at Weston-upon-Trent Mr. Thomas Spencer third son of George Spencer to Miss E Brough of Weston".
Marriage Notes for Thomas Spencer and Hellen Brough-37968
The 1828 marriage of "Thomas Spencer" and "Ellen Brough" is listed in the parish register of Weston upon Trent, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1040889, Item #11), which states that they were married by License on 29 May 1828 in Weston upon Trent, that they were both of "This Parish" and that Thomas Spencer was a "Bachelor" and Ellen Brough was a "Spinster", and that they were married with consent of their parents. The marriage was witnessed by John Spencer and Sarah Brough. Also, the 1828 marriage of "Thomas Spencer" and "Miss E Brough" is listed in the "Staffordshire Advertiser" newspaper (via Jim Brough to the Brough Family Organization in 2002), which stated the following on 7 June 1828: "On Thursday week at Weston-upon-Trent Mr. Thomas Spencer third son of George Spencer to Miss E Brough of Weston".
The christening of "William Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 435863), which states that he was christened on 25 September 1836 in Swynnerton, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "William Brough" and "Ann".
In the 1841 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 4 years old (born about 1837), born in Staffordshire, and residing with his possible parents, William Brough (age 20) and Ann (age 35), and two possible siblings, in Darlaston, Stone, Staffordshire, England.
The 1855 marriage of "William Brough" and "Prudence Holmes" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that their marriage was registered in July-September 1855 and took place at St. George church in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England.
The 1855 marriage of "William Brough" and "Prudence Holmes" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that their marriage was registered in July-September 1855 and took place at St. George church in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England.
Marriage Notes for William Brough and Prudence Holmes-41359
The 1855 marriage of "William Brough" and "Prudence Holmes" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that their marriage was registered in July-September 1855 and took place at St. George church in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England.
The 1856 birth of "Mary Ann Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in July-September 1856 in Stoke subdistrict, Stoke upon Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Holmes".
The 1863 birth of "Elizabeth Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in July-September 1863 in Eccleshall subdistrict, Stone district (which also includes the civil parish of Swynnerton), Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Holms".
The 1734 marriage of "Edmund Brough" and "Hannah Sykes" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 417199), which states that they were married on 17 October 1734 in Horton, Staffordshire, England. Also, the 1734 marriage license of "Edmund Brough" and "Hannah Sikes" is listed and shown in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 7619002), which states that on 15 October 1734 "Edmund Brough of Macclesfield Forest in the parish of Presbury, County of Chester, aged 21 [born about 1713], and Hannah Sikes of the parish of Leek and County of Stafford aged 22 [born about 1712]" stated they intended to get married in either the "Parish Church of Horton, Cheddleton or Leek".
"Edmund and Hannah Brough" are listed as being "of [or associated with] the Green Dragon in Leek" in the christening records of their daughters, Elizabeth and Mary Brough. For example: The christening of "Mary Brough" is listed in the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1040766, Item #1), which states that she was christened on 19 April 1739 in Leek, Staffordshire, and that her parents were "Edmund and Hannah Brough of the Green Dragon in Leek".
History of the Green Dragon in Leek, Staffordshire, England:
(https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pub-histories/england/staffordshire/the-green-dragon-leek)
Location: 2 St Edward Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5DS
In 1693, these premises were called The Green Dragon. By 1783, the inn had become The Swan, more formally The Swan With Two Necks. The name derives from the centuries-old tradition of marking birds’ beaks with nicks (or necks) to denote ownership. The early 19th-century extension at the rear of the premises was a grocery and provision store. It was later owned by the Leek and Moorlands Industrial Provident Society.
Text about the history of The Green Dragon:
This grade II listed, timber-framed building is said to be Leek’s oldest inn. According to A History Of the County of Stafford, the public house has been in “existence since the 1560s”. The public house was known as The Green Dragon between 1693 and 1750 but has also gone by the names of The Angel (1781), The Swan with Two Necks (1900) and The Swan (1786). The above photograph shows the landlord, Mr T Wilkinson and his staff c1920 when the pub was called The Swan. Of all the licensees of The Green Dragon the most famous was Sgt. Major John Allen who rode in the ranks of the 13th Light Dragoons at the Charge of Balaclava on 25 October 1854 and who was landlord from 1887 until his death in 1894.
In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Leek changed dramatically from a quiet market town to a silk weaving centre, with several large mills. Textiles and dyeing were a fundamental part of the town’s livelihood and Leek gained national fame for its embroideries, buttons, ribbons and sewing silks and attracted many artists and designers including William Morris.
During the 1600s the open field that extended down the present West Street area were overlooked by St Edwards Church and were known as ‘The Dragons Crofts’. In 1835 Benjamin Barlow was appointed as choirmaster and organist at St Edward’s Church and encouraged the development of music in the town. When the Leek Philharmonic Society was established in 1839, Barlow gave the first in a series of subscription concerts in October, which were held in the Assembly Room at The Green Dragon.
There is more history connected to the rear assembly rooms within The Green Dragon than in the actual public house itself. A theatre company led by Samuel Stanton included Leek in its circuit in 1789 and for the 1791-2 season it was based in the town while its theatre at Stafford was being rebuilt. On both occasions the company included young actress Herriot Mellon, later the Duchess of St Albans.The death of "Edmund Brough" is listed in "The London Gazette" (an official journal of record of the government of the United Kingdom), which states that "Edmund Brough...of the Parish of St. Martin, in the City of Worcester, Gentleman, deceased, ...died on or about the 16th Day of July 1801...." However, at old St. Martin's church in Worcester which today exists as St. Martins in the Cornmarket, a plaque inside the church reads as follows: "At the entrance by the front door lies interred the body of Edmund Brough who departed this life on 26th July 1801 aged 88 [years old]".
The burial of "Edmund Brough" is listed in the "National Burial Index for England & Wales" (via FindMyPast), which states that he was buried on 28 July 1801 at St. Martin (or St. Martin in the Cornmarket) church, Worcester, Worcestershire, England.
The Will of "Edmund Brough" (via Ancestry.com) was written on 9 October 1797 and probated on 29 September 1801 in Worcester, Worcestershire, England, and mentions the following relatives, friends and locations (with spelling modernized):
1) "I give to my own cousin John Brough all my household estates that I have under the Earl of Derby [that are] lying and being in the Township of Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough in the County of Cheshire...and...the sum of three hundred pounds...."
2) "I give to his [John Brough's] Eldest son James Brough the sum of fifty pounds for his own seperate use...."
3) "I give to my two and half cousins viz. Elizabeth Booth and Sarah Longdale...[the] daughters of William Brough the sum of eighty pounds each of them...."
4) "I give to John Brough grandson to my uncle John Brough twenty pounds...."
5) "I give to Ralph Berthanough's wife my half sisters daughter the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds...."
6) "I give to the son and two daughters of Mr. Mellor [a] butterman in Leek Staffordshire the sum of fifthy pounds each...."
7) "My one cousin John Brough officer at Runcorn near Frodsham in Cheshire...."
8) "Ralph Berthanough at the Toll Booth near Sutton Hall [in] Macclesfield, Cheshire...."
9) "William Broughs daughters Elizabeth Booth and Sarah Longdale near Macclesfield, Cheshire...."
10) "Mr. Mellor [of] Leek Staffordshire and Martha Burton in Leek ditto...."
The christening of "Hanh. [Hannah] Sikes" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 872641, 1040765 and 1040766), which states that she was christened on 26 March 1712 in Leek, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "Jos. [Joseph] Sikes" and "Jane".
The 1734 marriage of "Edmund Brough" and "Hannah Sykes" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 417199), which states that they were married on 17 October 1734 in Horton, Staffordshire, England. Also, the 1734 marriage license of "Edmund Brough" and "Hannah Sikes" is listed and shown in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 7619002), which states that on 15 October 1734 "Edmund Brough of Macclesfield Forest in the parish of Presbury, County of Chester, aged 21 [born about 1713], and Hannah Sikes of the parish of Leek and County of Stafford aged 22 [born about 1712]" stated they intended to get married in either the "Parish Church of Horton, Cheddleton or Leek".
The burial of "Hannah Brough" is listed in the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire, England (FHL Film # 1040768, Item #4), which states that she was buried on 9 May 1789 in Leek, Staffordshire, and that she was a sister to Edward Sikes.
"Edmund and Hannah Brough" are listed as being "of [or associated with] the Green Dragon in Leek" in the christening records of their daughters, Elizabeth and Mary Brough. For example: The christening of "Mary Brough" is listed in the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1040766, Item #1), which states that she was christened on 19 April 1739 in Leek, Staffordshire, and that her parents were "Edmund and Hannah Brough of the Green Dragon in Leek".
History of the Green Dragon in Leek, Staffordshire, England:
(https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pub-histories/england/staffordshire/the-green-dragon-leek)
Location: 2 St Edward Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5DS
In 1693, these premises were called The Green Dragon. By 1783, the inn had become The Swan, more formally The Swan With Two Necks. The name derives from the centuries-old tradition of marking birds’ beaks with nicks (or necks) to denote ownership. The early 19th-century extension at the rear of the premises was a grocery and provision store. It was later owned by the Leek and Moorlands Industrial Provident Society.
Text about the history of The Green Dragon:
This grade II listed, timber-framed building is said to be Leek’s oldest inn. According to A History Of the County of Stafford, the public house has been in “existence since the 1560s”. The public house was known as The Green Dragon between 1693 and 1750 but has also gone by the names of The Angel (1781), The Swan with Two Necks (1900) and The Swan (1786). The above photograph shows the landlord, Mr T Wilkinson and his staff c1920 when the pub was called The Swan. Of all the licensees of The Green Dragon the most famous was Sgt. Major John Allen who rode in the ranks of the 13th Light Dragoons at the Charge of Balaclava on 25 October 1854 and who was landlord from 1887 until his death in 1894.
In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Leek changed dramatically from a quiet market town to a silk weaving centre, with several large mills. Textiles and dyeing were a fundamental part of the town’s livelihood and Leek gained national fame for its embroideries, buttons, ribbons and sewing silks and attracted many artists and designers including William Morris.
During the 1600s the open field that extended down the present West Street area were overlooked by St Edwards Church and were known as ‘The Dragons Crofts’. In 1835 Benjamin Barlow was appointed as choirmaster and organist at St Edward’s Church and encouraged the development of music in the town. When the Leek Philharmonic Society was established in 1839, Barlow gave the first in a series of subscription concerts in October, which were held in the Assembly Room at The Green Dragon.
There is more history connected to the rear assembly rooms within The Green Dragon than in the actual public house itself. A theatre company led by Samuel Stanton included Leek in its circuit in 1789 and for the 1791-2 season it was based in the town while its theatre at Stafford was being rebuilt. On both occasions the company included young actress Herriot Mellon, later the Duchess of St Albans.
Marriage Notes for Edmund Brough and Hannah Sikes-37993
The 1734 marriage of "Edmund Brough" and "Hannah Sykes" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 417199), which states that they were married on 17 October 1734 in Horton, Staffordshire, England. Also, the 1734 marriage license of "Edmund Brough" and "Hannah Sikes" is listed and shown in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 7619002), which states that on 15 October 1734 "Edmund Brough of Macclesfield Forest in the parish of Presbury, County of Chester, aged 21 [born about 1713], and Hannah Sikes of the parish of Leek and County of Stafford aged 22 [born about 1712]" stated they intended to get married in either the "Parish Church of Horton, Cheddleton or Leek".
The christening of "Elizabeth Brough" is listed in the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1040766, Item #1), which states that she was christened on 18 December 1735 in Leek, Staffordshire, and that her parents were "Edmund and Hannah Brough of [the] Green Dragon [in] Leek".
"Elizabeth Brough" is not listed in the Will of her father, Edmund Brough, as follows: The Will of "Edmund Brough" (via Ancestry.com) was written on 9 October 1797 and probated on 29 September 1801 in Worcester, Worcestershire, England. It is possible that Elizabeth Brough died prior to her father's Will.
The christening of "Mary Brough" is listed in the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1040766, Item #1), which states that she was christened on 19 April 1739 in Leek, Staffordshire, and that her parents were "Edmund and Hannah Brough of the Green Dragon in Leek".
The burial of "Mary Brough" is listed in the parish register of Leek, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1040768, Item #3), which states that she was buried on 23 October 1739 in Leek, Staffordshire, and that her parents were "Edmund and Hannah Brough of [the] Green Dragon [in Leek]".
The 1714 marriage of "Edmund Brough jnr. of Wildboarclough and Sarah Oliver [a] widow of [Macclesfield] Forrest" is listed and shown in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 2105801), which states that they were married on 9 February 1713/1714 at St. Michael's church in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England.
The 1709 marriage of "Edward Oliver" and "Sarah Parks" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 7619394) and on FindMyPast, which states that their marriage license was dated 31 July 1709; that Edward Oliver was "27" years old (born about 1682) and of "Kinifare"(?), Staffordshire, England; and that Sarah Parks was of "Womborn" (or Wombourne), Staffordshire, England,
The 1714 marriage of "Edmund Brough jnr. of Wildboarclough and Sarah Oliver [a] widow of [Macclesfield] Forrest" is listed and shown in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 2105801), which states that they were married on 9 February 1713/1714 at St. Michael's church in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England.
Marriage Notes for Edmund Brough Jr. and Sarah Parks-39584
The 1714 marriage of "Edmund Brough jnr. of Wildboarclough and Sarah Oliver [a] widow of [Macclesfield] Forrest" is listed and shown in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 2105801), which states that they were married on 9 February 1713/1714 at St. Michael's church in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England.