The 1849 birth of "Harriet Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in October-December 1848 in Bridgnorth district (which includes the civil parish of Claverley), Shropshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Rowley".
In the 1851 Census, "Harriet Brough" is listed as being 2 years old (born about 1849), born in Claverley, Shropshire, and residing with her parents, William Brough (age 41) and Ann (age 38), and four siblings, at: Ludstone, Claverley, Shropshire, England.
In the 1861 Census, "Harriett Brough" is listed as being 12 years old (born about 1849), born in Claverley, Shropshire, and residing with her parents, William Brough (age 51) and Ann (age 47), and two siblings, at: Ludstone, Claverley, Shropshire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "Harriett Brough" is listed as being 22 years old (born about 1849), born in Claverley, Shropshire, unmarried and working as a "General Servant", and residing with her parents, William Brough (age 61) and Ann (age 58), and her possible daughter, Lucy Brough (age 1), at: Ludstone (a village in the civil parish of Claverley), Claverley, Shropshire, England.
The 1811 christening of "John Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that he was christened on 17 November 1811 in Claverley, Shropshire, England, and that his parents were "John Brough" and "Mary".
The 1840 marriage record of "John Brough" and "Elizabeth Woosenem" is listed in FamilySearch and viewable in FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 31 May 1840 at St. Peter's Collegiate Church in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; that John Brough was of "full age" and a "Bachelor" and "Labourer" of "Wolverhampton" and that his father was "John Brough" a "Labourer"; and that Elizabeth Woosenam was of "full age" and a "Spinster" and "Servant" of "Wolverhampton" and that her father was "John Woosenem" a "Cordwainer". The marriage was witnessed by J. Parkins and J. Biddulph Jr.
In the 1841 Census, "John Brough" is listed as being 25 years old (born about 1812-1816), born in Shropshire, working as an "Ag[ricultural] Lab[ourer]", and residing with his possible wife, Elizabeth (age 30), at: Rudge Heath, Hopstone, Claverley, Shropshire, England.
In the 1851 Census, "John Brough" is listed as being 39 years old ?(born about 1812), born in Claverley, Shropshire, married and working as an "Ag[ricultural] Lab[ourer]", and residing with his wife Elizabeth (age 44), but with no children, at: Upper Ludstone, Claverley, Shropshire, England.
In the 1861 Census, "John Brough" is listed as being 50 years old (born about 1811), born in Claverley, Shropshire, married and working as a "Labourer", and residing with his wife, Elizabeth (age 57), at Rudge Heath, Claverley, Shropshire, England.
The 1804 christening of "Elizabeth Woosenam" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was christened on 23 September 1804 in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England, and that her parents were "John Woosenam" and "Elizabeth".
The 1840 marriage record of "John Brough" and "Elizabeth Woosenem" is listed in FamilySearch and viewable in FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 31 May 1840 at St. Peter's Collegiate Church in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; that John Brough was of "full age" and a "Bachelor" and "Labourer" of "Wolverhampton" and that his father was "John Brough" a "Labourer"; and that Elizabeth Woosenam was of "full age" and a "Spinster" and "Servant" of "Wolverhampton" and that her father was "John Woosenem" a "Cordwainer". The marriage was witnessed by J. Parkins and J. Biddulph Jr.
In the 1841 Census, "Elizabeth Brough" is listed as being 30 years old (born about 1807-1811), born in Shropshire, and residing with her possible husband, John Brough (age 25), at: Rudge Heath, Hopstone, Claverley, Shropshire, England.
In the 1851 Census, "Elizabeth Brough" is listed as being 44 years old (born about 1807), born in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, married and working as an "Ag[ricultural] Lab[ourer]", and residing with her husband, John Brough (age 39), but with no children, at: Upper Ludstone, Claverley, Shropshire, England.
In the 1861 Census, "Elizabeth Brough" is listed as being 57 years old (born about 1804), born in Claverley, Shropshire, married and residing with her husband, John Brough (age 50), at Rudge Heath, Claverley, Shropshire, England.
Marriage Notes for John Brough and Elizabeth Woosenam-40757
The 1840 marriage record of "John Brough" and "Elizabeth Woosenem" is listed in FamilySearch and viewable in FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 31 May 1840 at St. Peter's Collegiate Church in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; that John Brough was of "full age" and a "Bachelor" and "Labourer" of "Wolverhampton" and that his father was "John Brough" a "Labourer"; and that Elizabeth Woosenam was of "full age" and a "Spinster" and "Servant" of "Wolverhampton" and that her father was "John Woosenem" a "Cordwainer". The marriage was witnessed by J. Parkins and J. Biddulph Jr.
The christening of "Elizabeth Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was christened on 5 December 1818 in Claverley, Shropshire, England, and that her parents were "John Brough" and "Mary".
In the 1841 Census, "Elizabeth Brough" is listed as being 20 years old (born about 1717-1821), born in Shropshire, and residing with her possible parents, John Brough (age 55) and Mary (age 60), and her possible son, Edwin (4 months old), at: Rudge Heath, Hopstone, Claverley, Shropshire, England.
The 1841 birth of "Edwin Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his birth was registered in January-March 1841 in Bridgnorth district (which includes the civil parish of Claverley), Shropshire, England. Note: His mother's surname is not listed in the index.
The 1841 christening of "Edwin Brough" is listed in FindMyPast, which states that he was christened on 31 January 1841 as the "Illegitimate son of Elizabeth Brough [of] Rudge Heath" in Claverley, Shropshire, England.
In the 1841 Census, "Edwin Brough" is listed as being "4 months old" (born about February 1841--as the 1841 Census was taken on 6 June 1841), born in Shropshire, and residing with his possible mother, Elizabeth Brough (age 20), and his possible grandparents, John Brough (age 55) and Mary (age 60), at: Rudge Heath, Hopstone, Claverley, Shropshire, England.
In the 1851 Census, "Edwin Brough" is listed as being 10 years old (born about 1841), born in Claverley, Shropshire, and residing with his grandparents, John Brough (age 72) and Mary (age 74), at: Rudge Heath, Claverley, Shropshire, England.
In the 1861 Census, "Edwin Brough" is listed as being 20 years old (born about 1841), born in Claverley, Shropshire, unmarried and working as a "Laborer", and residing with his grandparents, John Brough (age 82) and Mary (age 84), at: Rudge Heath, Claverley, Shropshire, England.
The 1821 christening of "George Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that he was christened on 13 October 1821 in Claverley, Shropshire, England, and that his parents were "John Brough" and "Mary".
The 1846 marriage record of "George Brough" and "Mary Foxall" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that they were married "by License" on 24 June 1846 in the parish church of Claverley, Shropshire, England; that George Brough was "of full age" and a "Bachelor" and "Labourer" of "Claverley" and that his father was "John Brough" a "Labourer"; and that Mary Foxall was "of full age" and a "Spinster" of "Claverley" and that her father was "Richard Foxall" a "Farmer". The marriage was witnessed by Mary Ann Martin and John Martin.
In the 1861 Census, "George Brough" is listed as being 39 years old (born about 1822), born in Claverley, Shropshire, married and working as a "Labourer", and residing with his wife, Mary (age 38), and their three children (George--age 8, Sarah Jane--age 6, and Moses--age 3), at: Rudge Heath, Claverley, Shropshire, England.
The 1821 christening of "Mary Foxall" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that she was christened on 26 December 1821 in Kinver, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "Richard Foxall" and "Frances" of "Kinver" and that Richard Foxall was a "Farmer".
The 1846 marriage record of "George Brough" and "Mary Foxall" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that they were married "by License" on 24 June 1846 in the parish church of Claverley, Shropshire, England; that George Brough was "of full age" and a "Bachelor" and "Labourer" of "Claverley" and that his father was "John Brough" a "Labourer"; and that Mary Foxall was "of full age" and a "Spinster" of "Claverley" and that her father was "Richard Foxall" a "Farmer". The marriage was witnessed by Mary Ann Martin and John Martin.
In the 1861 Census, "Mary Brough" is listed as being 38 years old (born about 1823), born in Kinver, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, George Brough (age 39), and their three children (George--age 8, Sarah Jane--age 6, and Moses--age 3), at: Rudge Heath, Claverley, Shropshire, England.
Marriage Notes for George Brough and Mary Foxall-40770
The 1846 marriage record of "George Brough" and "Mary Foxall" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that they were married "by License" on 24 June 1846 in the parish church of Claverley, Shropshire, England; that George Brough was "of full age" and a "Bachelor" and "Labourer" of "Claverley" and that his father was "John Brough" a "Labourer"; and that Mary Foxall was "of full age" and a "Spinster" of "Claverley" and that her father was "Richard Foxall" a "Farmer". The marriage was witnessed by Mary Ann Martin and John Martin.
The 1852 birth of "George Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his birth was registered in October-December 1852 in Bridgnorth district (which contains the civil parish of Claverley), Shropshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Foxhall".
In the 1861 Census, "George Brough" is listed as being 8 years old (born about 1853), born in Claverley, Shropshire, and residing with his parents, George Brough (age 39) and Mary (age 38), and two siblings, at: Rudge Heath, Claverley, Shropshire, England.
The 1855 birth of "Sarah Jane Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in January-March 1855 in Bridgnorth (which contains the civil parish of Claverley), Shropshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Foxall".
In the 1861 Census, "Sarah Jane Brough" is listed as being 6 years old (born about 1855), born in Claverley, Shropshire, and residing with her parents, George Brough (age 39) and Mary (age 38), and two siblings, at: Rudge Heath, Claverley, Shropshire, England.
The 1857 birth of "Moses Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his birth was registered in July-September 1857 in Bridgnorth district (which contains the civil parish of Claverley), Shropshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Foxall".
In the 1861 Census, "Moses Brough" is listed as being 3 years old (born about 1858), born in Claverley, Shropshire, and residing with his parents, George Brough (age 39) and Mary (age 38), and two siblings, at: Rudge Heath, Claverley, Shropshire, England.
The 1882 birth of "Charles Edward Potts" is as follows: "Charles Edward Potts" is listed in FindAGrave (Memorial # 53512993), which states that he was born on 3 June 1882, died on 14 April 1968, and is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA.
In the 1900 U.S. Census (taken on 13 June 1900), "Charles E. Potts" is listed as being born in June 1882, born in New Jersey, single and working as a "Day Laborer", and residing with her widowed mother, Mary J. Potts (born July 1847 in England), and a sibling, at: Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey.
In the 1910 U.S. Census (taken on 25 April 1910), "Charles E. Potts" is listed as being 27 years old (born about 1883), born in New Jersey, single and working as a "Fireman" on a "Rail Road", and residing with her widowed mother, Mary I. Potts (age 62 and born in England), and a sibling, at: Trenton City, Mercer, New Jersey.
The 1913 marriage of "Charles Edward Potts" and "Anna L." Huston is based on the following information: In the 1930 U.S. Census (taken 17 April 1930), "Anna L. Potts" is listed as being 43 years old (born about 1887), born in Pennsylvania, married when 26 years old (married about 1913), and residing with her husband, Charles Potts (age 43), and their four children (Richard H.--age 13, Walter E.--age 11, Elizabeth--age 9, and Robert G.--age 7), at: Trenton City, Mercer, New Jersey.
In the 1915 New Jersey States Census (taken in June 1915), "Charles E. Potts" is listed as being born in June 1882 in New Jersey, married and working as an "Engineman", and residing with his wife, Louisa H. (born in July 1886 in Pennsylvania), and his widowed mother, Mary J. Potts (age 67 and born in England), and a sibling, at: Trenton (1st Ward 4th Precinct), Mercer, New Jersey.
In the 1920 U.S. Census (taken 7-8 January 1920), "Charles E. Potts" is listed as being 37 years old (born about 1883), born in New Jersey, married and working as a "Locomotive Engineer" on a "Steam Railroad", and residing with his wife, Anne L. (age 34), and their two children (Richard E.--age 3 years and 6 months old, and Walter E.--age 1 year and 6 months old), and his unmarried sister, Elizabeth F. Potts (age 41), at: Trenton City, Mercer, New Jersey.
In the 1930 U.S. Census (taken 17 April 1930), "Charles Potts" is listed as being 43 years old (born about 1887), born in New Jersey, married when 26 years old, and working as an "Engineer" on a "Steam railroad", and residing with his wife, Anna L. (age 43), and their four children (Richard H.--age 13, Walter E.--age 11, Elizabeth--age 9, and Robert G.--age 7), at: Trenton City, Mercer, New Jersey.
In April 1937, "Charles Edward Potts" is listed in the U.S. Social Security Numerical Identification Files (via FamilySearch) as being born on 3 June 1882 in Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, and that his parents were "Richard Potts" and "Mary Hart".
In the 1940 U.S. Census (taken 12 April 1940), "Charles P(?). Potts" is listed as being 57 years old (born about 1883), born in New Jersey, married and working as an "Engineer" on a "Steam Railway", and residing with his wife, Louisa A. (age 53), and their three children (Walter--age 21, Mary E.--age 19, and Robert G.--age 17), at: Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey.
In the 1950 U.S. Census (taken 3 April 1950), "Charfles E. Potts" is listed as being 67 years old (born about 1883), born in New Jersey, married and working as a "Railroad Engineer", and residing with his wife, Lousia A. (age 65), and their two children (Mary E. Potts--age 29, and Robert G. Potts--age 26), and two grandchildren, at: Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey.
The 1968 death of "Charles Edward Potts" is as follows: "Charles Edward Potts" is listed in FindAGrave (Memorial # 53512993), which states that he was born on 3 June 1882, died on 14 April 1968, and is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA.
The 1886 birth of "Louisa Huston Potts" is listed in FindAGrave (Memorial # 53512994), which states that she was born on 29 July 1886, died on 23 May 1961, and is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery in Hamilton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA.
In the 1900 U.S. Census (taken on 12 June 1900), "Anna L. Huston" is listed as being born in July 1886 in Pennsylvania, and residing with her father, John Huston (born August 1848), and her apparent stepmother, Harriett (born August 1857), and two siblings, at: Warwick Township, Chester, Pennsylvania.
In the 1910 U.S. Census (taken on 5 May 1910), "Anna L. Huston" is listed as being 22 years old (born about 1888), born in Pennsylvania, single and working as a "Servant" and "Cook for a "Private Family" while residing in the home of John H. Spenagle (age 40) and Jonna G. (age 50), at: Birdsboro, Berks, Pennsylvania.
The 1913 marriage of "Anna L." Huston and "Charles Edward Potts" is based on the following information: In the 1930 U.S. Census (taken 17 April 1930), "Anna L. Potts" is listed as being 43 years old (born about 1887), born in Pennsylvania, married when 26 years old (married about 1913), and residing with her husband, Charles Potts (age 43), and their four children (Richard H.--age 13, Walter E.--age 11, Elizabeth--age 9, and Robert G.--age 7), at: Trenton City, Mercer, New Jersey.
In the 1915 New Jersey States Census (taken in June 1915), "Louisa H. Potts" is listed as being born in July 1886 in Pennsylvania, married and a "House wife", and residing with her husband, Charles E. Potts (born in June 1882 in New Jersey), and Charles widowed mother, Mary J. Potts (age 67 and born in England), at: Trenton (1st Ward 4th Precinct), Mercer, New Jersey.
In the 1920 U.S. Census (taken 7-8 January 1920), "Anna L. Potts" is listed as being 34 years old (born about 1886), born in Pennsylvania, married and working as a "Locomotive Engineer" on a "Steam Railroad", and residing with his wife, Anne S. (age 32), and their two children (Richard E.--age 3 years and 6 months old, and Walter E.--age 1 year and 6 months old), and his unmarried sister, Elizabeth F. Potts (age 41), at: Trenton City, Mercer, New Jersey.
In the 1930 U.S. Census (taken 17 April 1930), "Anna L. Potts" is listed as being 43 years old (born about 1887), born in Pennsylvania, married when 26 years old (married about 1913), and residing with her husband, Charles Potts (age 43), and their four children (Richard H.--age 13, Walter E.--age 11, Elizabeth--age 9, and Robert G.--age 7), at: Trenton City, Mercer, New Jersey.
In the 1940 U.S. Census (taken 12 April 1940), "Louisa A. Potts" is listed as being 53 years old (born about 1887), born in Pennsylvania, married and residing with her husband, Charles P(?). Potts (age 57), and their three children (Walter--age 21, Mary E.--age 19, and Robert G.--age 17), at: Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey.
In the 1950 U.S. Census (taken 3 April 1950), "Louisa A. Potts" is listed as being 65 years old (born about 1885), born in Pennsylvania, married and residing with her husband, Charles E. Potts (age 67), and their two children (Mary E. Potts--age 29, and Robert G. Potts--age 26), and two grandchildren, at: Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey.
The 1961 death and burial of "Louisa Huston Potts" is listed in FindAGrave (Memorial # 53512994), which states that she was born on 29 July 1886, died on 23 May 1961, and is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery in Hamilton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA.
Marriage Notes for Charles Edward Potts and Anna Louisa Huston-40789
The 1913 marriage of "Charles Edward Potts" and "Anna L." Huston is based on the following information: In the 1930 U.S. Census (taken 17 April 1930), "Anna L. Potts" is listed as being 43 years old (born about 1887), born in Pennsylvania, married when 26 years old (married about 1913), and residing with her husband, Charles Potts (age 43), and their four children (Richard H.--age 13, Walter E.--age 11, Elizabeth--age 9, and Robert G.--age 7), at: Trenton City, Mercer, New Jersey.
In the 1930 U.S. Census (taken 17 April 1930), "Elizabeth Potts" is listed as being 9 years old (born about 1921), born in New Jersey, and residing with her parents, Charles Potts (age 43) and Anna L. (age 43), and three siblings, at: Trenton City, Mercer, New Jersey. Also, the U.S. Social Security Numerical Identification Files (via FamilySearch) lists the application (in March 1940) of "Mary Elizabeth Potts" who was born on 26 May 1920 in Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, and who later died on 10 February 2003 and whose "previous residence" was Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and whose parents were "Charles E. Potts" and "Anna L. Huston".
In the 1940 U.S. Census (taken 12 April 1940), "Mary E. Potts" is listed as being 19 years old (born about 1921), born in New Jersey, single and residing with her parents, Charles Potts (age 57) and Louisa A. (age 53), and two siblings, at: Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey.
In the 1950 U.S. Census (taken 3 April 1950), "Mary E. Potts" is listed as being 29 years old (born about 1921), born in New Jersey, never married, and residing with her parents, Charles E. Potts (age 67) and Lousia A. (age 65), and a sibling, at: Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey.
The 2003 death of "Mary Elizabeth Potts" is as follows: Also, the U.S. Social Security Numerical Identification Files (via FamilySearch) lists the application (in March 1940) of "Mary Elizabeth Potts" who was born on 26 May 1920 in Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, and who later died on 10 February 2003 and whose "previous residence" was Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and whose parents were "Charles E. Potts" and "Anna L. Huston".
In the 1920 U.S. Census (taken 7-8 January 1920), "Walter E. Potts" is listed as being 1 year and 6 months old (born about July-August 1918), born in New Jersey, and residing with his parents, Charles E. Potts (age 37) and Anna L. (age 34), and a sibling, at: Trenton City, Mercer, New Jersey. Also, the birth of "Walter E. Potts" is listed in the New Jersey Reclaim the Records Geographic Birth Index (via FamilySearch), which states that he was born on 13 August 1918 in Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey. In addition, "Walter Potts" is listed in the U.S. Social Security Death Index (via FamilySearch) as having been born on 13 August 1918 and died in December 1976.
In the 1930 U.S. Census (taken 17 April 1930), "Walter E. Potts" is listed as being 11 years old (born about 1919), born in New Jersey, and residing with his parents, Charles Potts (age 43) and Anna L. (age 43), and three siblings, at: Trenton City, Mercer, New Jersey.
In the 1940 U.S. Census (taken 12 April 1940), "Walter Potts" is listed as being 21 years old (born about 1919), born in New Jersey, single and working as a "Ass[istant] Manager" in a "Restaurant", and residing with his parents, Charles Potts (age 57) and Louisa A. (age 53), and two siblings, at: Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey.
In the 1950 U.S. Census (taken 12 April 1950), "Walter E. Potts" is listed as being 31 years old (born about 1919), born in New Jersey, married and working as an "Assistant Traffic Mgr." in "Chemical Mfgrs.", and residing with his wife, Elizabeth R. (age 26), and a daughter (Elizabeth M.--age 2), at: Bogota, Bergen, New Jersey.
In 1976, "Walter E. Potts" died as follows (via FindAGrave Memorial # 155609957): "Barnwell SC - Walter E. Potts, 58 [born about 1918], manager of the nuclear Transportation Dept. for Allied Gerneral Nuclear Services, died Monday [December 6, 1976] in Bamberg County Hospital. He was born in Trenton NJ, a son of the late Charles R. and Anna Louisa Houston Potts. He was a World War II veteran, a member of the Knights of Columbus, Lions Club, Delta Nu Alpha Transportation fraternity and the New York and Augusta GA Traffic Clubs. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth R. Potts of Barnwell; six daughters, Mrs. Mark FritzGibbon of Olmstead Falls OH, Mrs. Dan Ouzts of Georgetown SC, Mrs. Michael Baltes of Jacksonville FL, Mrs. Richard Capen of Spokane WA, and Joyce and Donna Potts of Barnwell; a sister, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Denzel of Philadelphia; and two brothers, Richard H. Potts of Trenton NJ, and Robert G. Potts of Mercerville NJ. Burial in Barnwell County Memory Gardens. Mole Funeral Home. The State, Tuesday, December 7, 1976."
"Elizabeth Mary 'Betty' Rouault Potts" is listed in FindAGrave (Memorial # 155584248), which states that she was born on 30 May 1923 in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, died on 30 November 2015 in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, and is buried in Barnwell County Memorial Gardens cemetery in Barnwell, Barnwell County, South Carolina.
In the 1950 U.S. Census (taken 12 April 1950), "Elizabeth R. Potts" is listed as being 26 years old (born about 1924), born in New Jersey, married and residing with her husband, Walter E. Potts (age 31), and a daughter (Elizabeth M.--age 2), at: Bogota, Bergen, New Jersey.
FindAGrave Memorial (# 155584248) Information:
Elizabeth Rouault Potts, known by friends and family as Betty, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 at her home in Charleston, South Carolina. She was 92 years old. Betty was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on May 30, 1923 to Mary Hickey Rouault and Cecil Armand Rouault.
She was married to Walter Edwin Potts on April 22, 1945. A graduate of Teaneck High School and Trenton State Teachers College, NJ, she went on to earn a Masters degree in Reading from The Citadel. She taught the blind and visually handicapped in the Barnwell County School System until her retirement in 1988. An avid bridge player who was prized as a partner for her winning strategies, Betty was also an astute follower of current events. She enjoyed the beach. Her husband Walter and her six girls were the loves of her life.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Fitz Gibbon of Portland, OR; Kathryn Ouzts of Mt. Pleasant, SC; Mary Louisa Baltes of Bellingham, MA, Joyce DiMarco of Ft. Leavenworth, KS and Donna Bergeson of Atlanta, GA; and her brother, Robert Rouault of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She leaves 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Betty was predeceased by her beloved husband, Walter Edwin Potts, her daughter, Patricia Capen; and her sister, Jean Rouault Galloway.
A viewing will be held at the Mole Funeral Home in Barnwell from 9 to 10 AM on Thursday, December 3rd. The Rosary will be said at 10:30 and the memorial service will begin at 11 AM at St. Andrews Catholic Church. Interment will be at the Barnwell County Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in memory of Elizabeth R. Potts to the USC Educational Foundation for the Claudia Waites Peeples Scholarship Fund for Barnwell High School students, in care of Gift Processing, 1027 Barnwell Street, Suite 214, Columbia, SC 29208.
The 1857 birth certificate of "Thomas Hassall" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in April 2025, and states that he was born on 4 July 1857 at "Lockett's Lane" in "Longton" in Stoke upon Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that his father was "Charles Hassall" a "Pot Turner" and his mother was "Ellen Hassall formerly Lindop".
In the 1861 Census (taken on 7 April 1861),"Thos [Thomas] Hassall" is listed as being 4 years old (born about 1857), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, Charles Hassall (age 32) and Ellen (age 37), and two siblings, at: Locketts Lane, Longton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "Thomas Hassall" is listed as being 13 years old (born about 1858), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, Charles Hassall (age 48) and Ellen (age 47), and two siblings, at: Locketts Lane, Longton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1881 Census, "Thomas Hassell" is listed as being 23 years old (born about 1858), born in Longton, Staffordshire, unmarried and working as a "Pot Giggerer", and residing as a "Boarder" in the home of Richard Hewitt (age 31) and Harriet (age 28), and their children, at: 1 Gower Street, Hanley (town), Shelton (civil parish), Staffordshire, England.
The 1883 marriage record of "Thomas Hassall" and "Annie Jackson" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 7 October 1883 at the Holy Trinity church in Hope (a chapelry in Shelton township, Hanley borough, Stoke-upon-Trent parish), Staffordshire, England; that Thomas Hassall was "25" years old (born about 1858) and a "Bachelor" and "Potter" of "19 Sydney Street" and that his father was "Charles Hassall" a "Potter"; and that Annie Jackson was "22" years old (born about 1861) and a "Spinster" of "19 Sydney Street" and that her father was "Joseph Jackson" a "Potter". The marriage was witnessed by Adam Jackson and Eliza Anne Jackson.
In the 1891 Census, "Thomas Hassell" is listed as being 33 years old (born about 1858), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Potter", and residing as a "Boarder" with his wife, Annie (age 30) and their two children (Mary E.--age 6, and William--age 1), in the home of Noah Holloway (age 59) and Harriet (age 57), at: 32 Sidney Street Court, Hanley, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1901 Census, "Thomas Hassall" is listed as being 44 years old (born about 1857), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Potters Jigger Earth", and residing with his wife, Ann (age 43), and their three children (Mary E--age 16, Harriet--age 9, and William--age 8), and others, at: 26 Sydney Street, Hanley, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1911 Census, "Thomas Hassall" is listed as being 53 years old (born about 1858), born in Longton, Staffordshire, a "Widower" and working as a "Cup Jollier" in "Pottery", married for 30 years (married about 1881) and the father of 15 children--three of whom were living and 12 who had died, and residing with his two unmarried children (Harriet Hassall--age 20, and William Hassall--age 19), and his married daughter, Ellen Mary Baggaley (age 27) and her husband Joseph Baggaley (age 27), and their son Joseph Thomas Baggaley (age 9), at: 78 Hanover Street, Hanley, Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1921 Census, "Thomas Hassall" is listed as being 63 years and 11 months old (born about July 1857--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, a "Widower" and working as a "Potter -Earthenware Presser" for "W. Hulme Potter Manufacturer" of "North Road Cobridge", and residing with his unmarried daughter, Harriet Hassall (age 29 years and 10 months), and his grandson, Charles Hassall (age 8 years and 11 months), along with his marriage daughter, Mary Ellen Baggaley (age 38 years and 4 months), and her husband Joseph Bagggaley (age 39 years and 4 months), and their son Joseph T. Baggaley (age 18 years and 6 months), at: 78 Hanover Street, Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England.
The 1923 death certificate of "Thomas Hassall" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in April 2025, and states that he died on 19 August 1923 at "78 Hanover Street" in Hanley, Staffordshire, England, that he was a "Potter's Jollier" and died when he was "66 years" old (born about 1857) from "Chronic Bronchitis (2-1/2 years)" and "Myocardial degeneration", and that "M.E. Baggaley [his] Daughter [was] Present at the death".
In the 1881 Census, "Ann Jackson" is listed as being 22 years old (born about 1859), born in Hanley, Staffordshire, England, unmarried and working as a "Potters Sponger", and residing with her widowed mother, Ann Jackson (age 60), and others, at: 12 Avery Street, Hanley, Staffordshire, England.
The 1883 marriage record of "Thomas Hassall" and "Annie Jackson" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 7 October 1883 at the Holy Trinity church in Hope (a chapelry in Shelton township, Hanley borough, Stoke-upon-Trent parish), Staffordshire, England; that Thomas Hassall was "25" years old (born about 1858) and a "Bachelor" and "Potter" of "19 Sydney Street" and that his father was "Charles Hassall" a "Potter"; and that Annie Jackson was "22" years old (born about 1861) and a "Spinster" of "19 Sydney Street" and that her father was "Joseph Jackson" a "Potter". The marriage was witnessed by Adam Jackson and Eliza Anne Jackson.
In the 1891 Census, "Annie Hassell" is listed as being 30 years old (born about 1861), born in Hanley, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, Thomas Hassell (age 33), and their two children (Mary E.--age 6, and William--age 1), in the home of Noah Holloway (age 59) and Harriet (age 57), at: 32 Sidney Street Court, Hanley, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1901 Census, "Ann Hassall" is listed as being 43 years old (born about 1858), born in Hanley, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Potters cup maker", and residing with her husband, Thomas Hassall (age 44), and their three children (Mary E--age 16, Harriet--age 9, and William--age 8), and others, at: 26 Sydney Street, Hanley, Staffordshire, England.
The 1902 death certificate of "Annie Hassall" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in April 2025, which states that she died on 27 November 1902 at "12 York Street", Hanley, Shelton subdistrict, Stoke upon Trent district, Staffordshire, England, that she was "43 years" old when she died (born about 1859) of "Apoplexy" and that she was the "wife of Thomas Hassall [a] Potter's Presser" who was the "widower of deceased [and] present at the death".
Marriage Notes for Thomas Hassall and Annie Jackson-41336
The 1883 marriage record of "Thomas Hassall" and "Annie Jackson" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 7 October 1883 at the Holy Trinity church in Hope (a chapelry in Shelton township, Hanley borough, Stoke-upon-Trent parish), Staffordshire, England; that Thomas Hassall was "25" years old (born about 1858) and a "Bachelor" and "Potter" of "19 Sydney Street" and that his father was "Charles Hassall" a "Potter"; and that Annie Jackson was "22" years old (born about 1861) and a "Spinster" of "19 Sydney Street" and that her father was "Joseph Jackson" a "Potter". The marriage was witnessed by Adam Jackson and Eliza Anne Jackson.
The 1886 birth of "Ann Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in April-June 1886 in Shelton subdistrict, Stoke upon Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Jackson".
The 1886 death of "Ann Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her death was registered in July-September 1886 in Shelton subdistrict, Stoke upon Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "0" years old--or under the age of one year old.
The 1887 birth of "Grace Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in July-September 1887 in Shelton subdistrict, Stoke upon Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Jackson".
The 1888 death of "Grace Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her death was registered in July-September 1888 in Shelton subdistrict, Stoke upon Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "1" year old.
The 1890 birth of "William Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in January-March 1890 in Shelton subdistrict, Stoke upon Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Jackson".
The 1890 christening of "William Hessall" is listed in Ancestry.com, which states that he was christened on 14 May 1890 at St. John's church in Hanley, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "Thomas & Annie Hessall" of "37 Loftus Street" and that Thomas Hessall was a "Potter".
In the 1891 Census (taken 5 April 1891), "William Hassell" is listed as being 1 year old (born about 1890), born in Hanley, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, Thomas Hassell (age 33) and Annie (age 30), and a sibling, in the home of Noah Holloway (age 59) and Harriet (age 57), at: 32 Sidney Street Court, Hanley, Staffordshire, England.
The 1891 death of "William Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his death was registered in April-June 1891 in Shelton subdistrict, Stoke upon Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "1" year old.
The 1894 birth of "Eliza Ann Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in January-March 1894 in Shelton subdistrict, Stoke upon Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Jackson".
The 1894 christening record of "Eliza Ann Hassall" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that she was christened on 24 January 1894 in Hope, Hanley, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "Thomas & Ann Hassall" of "26 Sydney [Street]" and that Thomas Hassall was a "Potter".
The 1895 death of "Eliza Ann Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her death was registered in January-March 1895 in Shelton subdistrict, Stoke upon Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "1" year old.
The 1895 birth of "Ann Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in January-March 1895 in Shelton subdistrict, Stoke upon Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Jackson".
The 1895 christening record of "Ann Hassall" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that she was christened on 16 April 1895 in Hope, Hanley, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "Thomas & Ann Hassall" of "26 Sydney Street" and that Thomas Hassall was a "Potter".
The 1895 death of "Ann Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her death was registered in April-June 1895 in Shelton subdistrict, Stoke upon Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "0" years old--or under the age of one year old.
The 1897 birth of "Thomas Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in July-September 1897 in Shelton subdistrict, Stoke upon Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Jackson".
The 1898 christening record of "Thomas Hassall" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that he was christened on 21 November 1898 in Hope, Hanley, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "Thomas & Annie Hassall" of "26 Sydney Street" and that Thomas Hassall was a "Potter".
The 1899 death of "Thomas Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his death was registered in October-December 1899 in Shelton subdistrict, Stoke upon Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "2" years old.
In the 1861 Census (taken on 7 April 1861),"Wm [William] John Hassall" is listed as being 3 months old (born about January 1861), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, Charles Hassall (age 32) and Ellen (age 37), and two siblings, at: Locketts Lane, Longton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1861 christening of "William John Hassall" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 4012211), which states that he was christened on 27 January 1861 in Longton, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "Charles Hassall" and "Ellen".
In the 1871 Census, "William J. Hassall" is listed as being 10 years old (born about 1861), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, Charles Hassall (age 48) and Ellen (age 47), and two siblings, at: Locketts Lane, Longton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1881 Census, "William Hassall" is listed as being 19 years old (born about 1862), born in Longton, Staffordshire, unmarried and working as a Potts Presser", and residing with his widowed mother, Ellen Hassall (age 54), and his married sister (Sarah A. Walker--age 28), at: Howard Street, Florence (town), Dresden (ecclesiastical parish) Trentham (civil parish), Stoke-on-Trent (parliamentary borough), Staffordshire, England.
The 1883 marriage record of "William John Hassall" and "Mary Jane Hewitt" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470945) and shown in FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 10 February 1883 in Edensor, Staffordshire, England; that William John Hassall was "21" years old (born about 1862) and a "Bachelor" and "Potter" of "Gregory Street" and that his father was "Charles Hassall (deceased)" a "Potter"; and that Mary Jane Hewitt" was "18" years old (born about 1865) and a "Spinster" and "Potter" of "Gregory Street" and that her father was "Thomas Hewitt" a "Miner". The marriage was witnessed by John Barker and Hannah Barker.
The 1886 death of "William John Hassall" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his death was registered in April-June 1886 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "24" years old (born about 1862).
The 1864 birth of "Mary Jane Hewitt" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in October-December 1864 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Mountford". (Note: The 1860 marriage of "Thomas Hewitt" and "Eliza Mountford" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1860 and took place at St. Nicholas church in Fulford, Staffordshire, England.
The 1883 marriage record of "William John Hassall" and "Mary Jane Hewitt" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470945) and shown in FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 10 February 1883 in Edensor, Staffordshire, England; that William John Hassall was "21" years old (born about 1862) and a "Bachelor" and "Potter" of "Gregory Street" and that his father was "Charles Hassall (deceased)" a "Potter"; and that Mary Jane Hewitt" was "18" years old (born about 1865) and a "Spinster" and "Potter" of "Gregory Street" and that her father was "Thomas Hewitt" a "Miner". The marriage was witnessed by John Barker and Hannah Barker. (Note: William John Hassall died in 1886.)
The 1889 marriage record of "William Rowley" and "Mary Jane Hassall" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 6 April 1889 at St. Paul's church in Edensor, Staffordshire, England; that William Rowley was "30" years old (born about 1859) and a "Widower" and "Potter" of "316 Uttoxeter Road" and that his father was "Edward Rowley" a "Carter"; and that Mary Jane Hassall was "24" years old (born about 1865) and a "Widow" and "Potter" of "21 Marsh Street" and that her father was "Thomas Hewitt" a "Collier". The marriage was witnessed by Samuel Brooks and Hannah Barker. (Note: Mary Jane's first husband, William John Hassall, died in 1886.)
In the 1891 Census, "Mary J. Rowley" is listed as being 26 years old (born about 1865), born in Milwich (which is about eight miles northeast of Stafford town), Staffordshire, England, and residing with her two children (by her first husband, William John Hassall--who died in 1886): Charles Hassall (age 7) and Sarah A. Hassall (age 6), in the home of her second husband, William Rowley (age 32), and their children, at: 316 Uttoxeter Road, Normacot (ecclesiastical parish), Longton (town), Staffordshire, England. (Note: Interestingly, in the 1901 Census, William Rowley is listed as being born in Milwich.)
In the 1901 Census, "Mary Rowley" is listed as being 36 years old (born about 1865), born in Longton, Staffordshire, England, married and residing with her two children (by her first husband, William John Hassall--who died in 1886): Charles Hassall (age 17) and Sarah A. Hassall (age 16), in the home of her second husband, William Rowley (age 42), and his children, at: 308 Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1911 Census, "Mary J. Rowley" is listed as being 46 years old (born about 1865), born in Longton, Staffordshire, England, married for "22" years (married about 1889), the mother of five children (by her second husband, William Rowley)--of which four children were still living at the time of the census, and residing with her children: Charles Hassall (age 27), Sarah Hassall (age 26), Gertrude Rowley (age 21), Nellie Rowley (age 19), Harold Rowley (age 12) and Ernest Rowley (age 4), in the home of her second husband, William Rowley (age 52), at: 308 Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1921 Census, "Mary J. Rowley" is listed as being 56 years and 6 months old (born about December 1864--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Longton, Staffordshire, England, a "Widow" working at "Home Duties", and residing with her two unmarried stepchildren (Charles Hassall--age 38 and 1 month old, and Amelia Rowley--age 34 and 5 months old) and her two unmarried children (Harold Rowley--age 22 years and 9 months old, and Ernest Rowley--age 15 years and 2 months old), at: 308 Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1928 death of "Mary Jane Rowley" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her death was registered in July-September 1928 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke and Wolstanton district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "63" years old (born about 1865).
Marriage Notes for William John Hassall and Mary Jane Hewitt-40812
The 1883 marriage record of "William John Hassall" and "Mary Jane Hewitt" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470945) and shown in FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 10 February 1883 in Edensor, Staffordshire, England; that William John Hassall was "21" years old (born about 1862) and a "Bachelor" and "Potter" of "Gregory Street" and that his father was "Charles Hassall (deceased)" a "Potter"; and that Mary Jane Hewitt" was "18" years old (born about 1865) and a "Spinster" and "Potter" of "Gregory Street" and that her father was "Thomas Hewitt" a "Miner". The marriage was witnessed by John Barker and Hannah Barker.
The 1883 birth of "Charles Hassal" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in April-June 1883 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Hewitt".
The 1883 christening of "Charles Hassall" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that he was christened on 12 June 1883 at the Church of the Resurrection in Dresden, Staffordshire, England, and that his parents were "William Hassall" and "Mary Jane".
In the 1891 Census, "Charles Hassall" is listed as being 7 years old (born about 1884), born in Longton, Staffordshire, England, and residing with his mother, Mary J. (age 26), and his sister, Sarah A. Hassall (age 6), in the home of his stepfather, William Rowley (age 32), at: 316 Uttoxeter Road, Normacot (ecclesiastical parish), Longton (town), Staffordshire, England.
In the 1901 Census, "Charles Hassall" is listed as being 17 years old (born about 1884), born in Longton, Staffordshire, England, single and working as a "Pupil Teacher" in a "School", and residing with his mother, Mary Rowley (age 36), and his sister, Sarah A. Hassall (age 16), in the home of his stepfather, William Rowley (age 42), at: 308 Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1911 Census, "Charles Hassall" is listed as being 27 years old (born about 1884), born in Longton, Staffordshire, England, single and working as a "Schoolmaster", and residing with his mother, Mary J. Rowley (age 46), and his sister, Sarah Hassall (age 26), in the home of his stepfather, William Rowley (age 52), at: 308 Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1921 Census, "Charles Hassall" is listed as being 38 years and 1 months old (born about May-June 1883--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Longton, Staffordshire, England, single and working as a "Teacher (Elementary School)" for Stoke-on-Trent Education Comm" at "Grafton Road Boys School" in "Longton", and residing with his widowed mother, Mary J. Rowley, at: 308 Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1885 birth of "Sarah Ann Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which states that her birth was registered in January-March 1885 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Hewitt".
The 1885 christening of "Sarah Ann Hassall" is listed in Ancestry.com (via FHL Film # 1470944), which states that she was christened on 23 Mar 1885 at the Church of the Resurrection in Dresden, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "William John Hassall" and "Mary Jane".
In the 1891 Census, "Sarah A. Hassall" is listed as being 6 years old (born about 1885), born in Longton, Staffordshire, England, and residing with her mother, Mary J. (age 26), and her brother, Charles Hassall (age 7), in the home of her stepfather, William Rowley (age 32), at: 316 Uttoxeter Road, Normacot (ecclesiastical parish), Longton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1901 Census, "Sarah A. Hassall" is listed as being 16 years old (born about 1885), born in Longton, Staffordshire, England, single and working as a "Potter's Decorator", and residing with her mother, Mary Rowley (age 36), and her brother Charles Hassall (age 17), in the home of her stepfather, William Rowley (age 42), at: 308 Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1911 Census, "Sarah Hassall" is listed as being 26 years old (born about 1885), born in Longton, Staffordshire, England, single and working as a "Pottery Enameller", and residing with her mother, Mary J. Rowley (age 46), and her brother Charles Hassall (age 27), in the home of her stepfather, William Rowley (age 52), at: 308 Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "William S. Walker" is listed as being 25 years old (born about 1846), born in Hanley, Staffordshire, England, unmarried and working as a "Letter Carrier", and residing as a "Boarder" in the home of Samuel Keat (age 52) and Ellen (age 54), at: 31 King Street, Longton, Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England.
The 1871 marriage certificate of "William Samuel Walker" and "Sarah Ann Hassall" was obtained in from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in June 2024, and stated that they were married by "Certificate" on 9 August 1871 at the "Baptist Chapel" on "Eldon Street" in Hanley, Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England; that William Samuel Walker was "26 Years" old (born about 1845) and a "Bachelor" and "Letter Carrier" of "King Street" in "Longton" and that his father was "William Walker (deceased)" an "Inn Keeper"; and that Sarah Ann Hassall was "20 Years" old (born about 1851) and a "Spinster" and "Gilder" of "Lockett's Lane" in "Longton" and that her father was "Charles Hassall" a "Potters Turner". The marriage was witnessed by Charles Withington and L. Cornwell.
In 1873 "William Samuel Walker" was working as an "Engine Driver" as follows: The 1873 christening record of "Clara Walker" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that she was christened on 28 December 1873 in Dresden, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "William Saml [Samuel] & Sarah Walker" of "Dresden" and that William was an "Engine Driver".
The 1886 marriage record of "William Samuel Walker" and "Margaret Shelton" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 24 July 1886 at St. Peter's church in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England; that William Samuel Walker was "42" years old (born about 1844), a "Widower" and "Engine man" of "High Street, Fenton" and that his father was "William Walker (deceased)" an "Engine man"; and that Margaret Shelton was "36" years old (born about 1850) and a "Spinster" of "Newland Street" and that her father was "Solomon Shelton (deceased) a "Miller". The marriage was witnessed by Solomon Shelton and Sarah Catherine Ellis.
William Samuel Walker died prior to the 1891 Census (which was taken on 5 April 1891), as his wife is then listed as being a "Widow" as follows: In the 1891 Census, "Margaret Walker" is listed as being 41 years old (born about 1850), born in Longton, Staffordshire, England, a "Widow" and working as a "Potters Burnisher", and residing with her widowed mother, Ann Shelton (age 70) and her son, William Walker (age 4), at: 12 Gladstone Street, Longton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
The 1853 birth of "Sarah Ann Hassall" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in January-March 1853 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Lindop".
The 1853 christening of "Sarah Ann Hassall" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was christened on 7 March 1853 in Normacot, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "Charles & Ellen Hassall" of "Longton" and that Charles Hassall was a "Potter".
In the 1861 Census (taken on 7 April 1861),"Sarah Ann Hassall" is listed as being 8 years old (born about 1853), born in Longton, Staffordshire, and residing with her parents, Charles Hassall (age 32) and Ellen (age 37), and two siblings, at: Locketts Lane, Longton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "Sarah Ann Hassall" is listed as being 18 years old (born about 1853), born in Longton, Staffordshire, unmarried and working as a "Potter", and residing with her parents, Charles Hassall (age 48) and Ellen (age 47), and two siblings, at: Locketts Lane, Longton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1871 marriage certificate of "William Samuel Walker" and "Sarah Ann Hassall" was obtained in from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in June 2024, and stated that they were married by "Certificate" on 9 August 1871 at the "Baptist Chapel" on "Eldon Street" in Hanley, Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England; that William Samuel Walker was "26 Years" old (born about 1845) and a "Bachelor" and "Letter Carrier" of "King Street" in "Longton" and that his father was "William Walker (deceased)" an "Inn Keeper"; and that Sarah Ann Hassall was "20 Years" old (born about 1851) and a "Spinster" and "Gilder" of "Lockett's Lane" in "Longton" and that her father was "Charles Hassall" a "Potters Turner". The marriage was witnessed by Charles Withington and L. Cornwell.
In the 1881 Census, "Sarah A. Walker" is listed as being 28 years old (born about 1853), born in Longton, Staffordshire, married (although her husband is not listed with her in the census), working as a "Potts Gilder", and residing with her widowed mother, Ellen Hassall (age 54), and an unmarried brother (William Hassall--age 19), at: Howard Street, Florence (town), Dresden (ecclesiastical parish) Trentham (civil parish), Stoke-on-Trent (parliamentary borough), Staffordshire, England.
The 1883 death of "Sarah Ann Walker" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which states that her death was registered in April-June 1883 in Stafford district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "30" years old (born about 1853).
Marriage Notes for William Walker and Sarah Ann Hassall-40810
The 1871 marriage certificate of "William Samuel Walker" and "Sarah Ann Hassall" was obtained in from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in June 2024, and stated that they were married by "Certificate" on 9 August 1871 at the "Baptist Chapel" on "Eldon Street" in Hanley, Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England; that William Samuel Walker was "26 Years" old (born about 1845) and a "Bachelor" and "Letter Carrier" of "King Street" in "Longton" and that his father was "William Walker (deceased)" an "Inn Keeper"; and that Sarah Ann Hassall was "20 Years" old (born about 1851) and a "Spinster" and "Gilder" of "Lockett's Lane" in "Longton" and that her father was "Charles Hassall" a "Potters Turner". The marriage was witnessed by Charles Withington and L. Cornwell.
The 1886 marriage record of "William Samuel Walker" and "Margaret Shelton" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 24 July 1886 at St. Peter's church in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England; that William Samuel Walker was "42" years old (born about 1844), a "Widower" and "Engine man" of "High Street, Fenton" and that his father was "William Walker (deceased)" an "Engine man"; and that Margaret Shelton was "36" years old (born about 1850) and a "Spinster" of "Newland Street" and that her father was "Soloman Shelton (deceased) a "Miller". The marriage was witnessed by Solomon Shelton and Sarah Catherine Ellis.
The 1872 birth of "Emma Walker" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in January-March 1872 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Hassall".
The 1876 death of "Emma Walker" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her death was registered in April-June 1876 in Longton subdistrict, Stoke-upon-Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "4" years old (born about 1872).
The 1873 birth of "Clara Walker" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in October-December 1873 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Hassall".
The 1873 christening record of "Clara Walker" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that she was christened on 28 December 1873 in Dresden, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "William Saml [Samuel] & Sarah Walker" of "Dresden" and that William was an "Engine Driver".
The 1874 death of "Clara Walker" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her death was registered in January-March 1874 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "0" years old--or under the age of one year old.
The 1913 birth of "William Allan Brough" is listed in the online New Zealand BDM, which states that his parents were "William James Brough" and "Sarah Lucy".
"William Allan Brough" is listed in the New Zealand Electoral Rolls (via FamilySearch), which states that his Voter Registration was dated 1935 and 1938 in Dunedin South Electorate, Otago, New Zealand.
"William Allan Brough" is listed in the New Zealand Electoral Rolls (via FamilySearch), which states that his Voter Registration was dated 1938 in Avon Electorate, Canterbury, New Zealand.
Death listed in the on-line New Zealand BDM Historical Records (Feb 2, 2011), which lists this individual's name, specific birthdate and year of death.
Marriage Notes for William Allan Brough and Daphne Stewart-40824
The 1935 marriage of "William Allan Brough" and "Daphne Stewart" is listed in the online New Zealand BDM.