The 1817 christening record of "George Brough" is listed and shown in FamilySearch, which states that he was christened on 19 January 1817 in "Astbury at Congleton" in Cheshire, England, and that he was the "Illeg[itimate]" son of "Esther Brough" of "Congleton".
The 1836 marriage record of "George Brough" and "Martha Hood" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that they were married by Banns on 14 November 1836 in Astbury, Cheshire, England; that George Brough was a "Bachelor" of "this Parish", and that Martha Hood was a "Spinster" of "this Parish". The marriage was witnessed by Thomas Limeburner and Jane Haywood.
In the 1851 Census, "George Brough" is listed as being 36 years old (born about 1815), born in Astbury, Cheshire, England, married and working as a "Ribbon Weaver [of] Silk", and residing with his wife, Martha (age 39), and his "Step Son" John Hood (age 15), and their daughter Elizabeth Brough (age 14), at: Astbury Street, Congleton, Cheshire, England.
The 1875 death of "George Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his death was registered in October-December 1875 in Congleton district, Cheshire, England, and that he died at the age of "59" years old (born about 1816).
The 1812 christening of "Martha Hood" is listed and shown in FamilySearch, which states that she was christened on 19 August 1812 in Astbury, Cheshire, England, and that her parents were "John & Elizabeth Hood".
The 1836 marriage record of "George Brough" and "Martha Hood" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that they were married by Banns on 14 November 1836 in Astbury, Cheshire, England; that George Brough was a "Bachelor" of "this Parish", and that Martha Hood was a "Spinster" of "this Parish". The marriage was witnessed by Thomas Limeburner and Jane Haywood.
In the 1851 Census, "Martha Brough" is listed as being 39 years old (born about 1812), born in Congleton, Cheshire, England, married and residing with her husband, George Brough (age 36), and her son John Hood (age 15 and listed as a "Step Son" to George Brough), and their daughter, Elizabeth Brough (age 14), at: Astbury Street, Congleton, Cheshire, England.
Marriage Notes for George Brough and Martha Hood-41156
The 1836 marriage record of "George Brough" and "Martha Hood" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that they were married by Banns on 14 November 1836 in Astbury, Cheshire, England; that George Brough was a "Bachelor" of "this Parish", and that Martha Hood was a "Spinster" of "this Parish". The marriage was witnessed by Thomas Limeburner and Jane Haywood.
The 1837 christening record of "Elizabeth Brough" is listed and shown in FamilySearch, which states that she was christened on 15 February 1837 in Astbury, Cheshire, England, and that her father was "George Brough" of "Congleton" who was a "Warehouse Man".
In the 1851 Census, "Elizabeth Brough" is listed as being 14 years old (born about 1837), born in Congleton, Cheshire, England, and residing with her parents, George Brough (age 36) and Martha (age 39), at: Astbury Street, Congleton, Cheshire, England.
The 1854 burial record of "Elizabeth Brough" is listed and shown in FamilySearch, which states that she was buried on 17 April 1854 in "Astbury at Congleton" in Cheshire, England, and that her abode was "Congleton" and that she died at the age of "17 Years" old (born about 1837).
The 1851 birth certificate of "James Brough" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in November 2024, and states that he was born on 5 June 1851 in Astbury Street, Congleton, Cheshire, England, and that his parents were "George Brough" a "Weaver" and "Martha Brough formerly Hood".
The 1837 burial record of "Esther Brough" a "Widow" is listed and shown in FamilySearch, which states she was buried on 19 April 1837 in Astbury, Cheshire, England, and that she died at the age of "63" years old (born about 1774). Interestingly, although Esther's burial record lists her as having been a widow no marriage has yet been found for her. However, she did have illegitimate children in the early 1800's.
Research Note: Esther Brough was possibly the child of John Brough who was christened in 1749 in Astbury, Cheshire, England, as John also had a sister named Esther.
The 1808 christening of "Elizabeth Brough" is listed and shown in FamilySearch, which states that she was christened on 11 September 1808 in Astbury, Cheshire, England, and that she was the "illegitt [illegitimate] Dr. [daughter] of Esther Brough of Astbury".
The 1812 burial record of "Martha Brough" is listed and shown in FamilySearch, which states that she was buried on 1 November 1812 in Astbury, Cheshire, England, and that she was the "illegitt [illegitimate] D[aughte]r of Esther Brough of Congleton".
In the 1930 U.S. Census, "Joseph Miller" is listed as being 27 years old (born about 1903), born in Connecticut, married when he was 24 years old (married about 1927) and working as a "Shipping Clerk", and residing with his wife, Clarice (age 25), in the home of his wife's mother, Louisa (age 54) and her stepfather, Albert E. Burdett (age 52), and others, at: Jewett Avenue, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.
The 1904 birth of "Clarice Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in October-December 1904 in Cannock district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Whitehouse".
In the 1910 U.S. Census, "Clarice Brough" is listed as being 5 years old (born about 1905), born in England, arrived in the U.S. in 1905, and residing with her parents, Joseph Brough (age 38) and Louis (age 34), and two siblings, and others, at: Bridgeport Town, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, United States.
In the 1920 U.S. Census, "Clarice Brough" is listed as being 15 years old (born about 1905), born in England, arrived in the U.S. in 1905 and naturalized in 1915, single and working as a "Saleslady", and residing with her widowed mother, Louise Brough (age 43), and a sibling, at: Bridgport City, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, United States.
In the 1930 U.S. Census, "Clarice Miller" is listed as being 25 years old (born about 1905), born in England, married when she was 21 years old (married about 1926) and working as a "Saleslady", and residing with her husband, Joseph Miller (age 27), in the home of her mother, Lousia (age 54) and her stepfather, Albert E. Burdett (age 52), and others, at: Jewett Avenue, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.
In the 1940 U.S. Census, "Clarice Cihas" is listed as being 35 years old (born about 1905), born in England, married and working as a "Manager" in a store, and residing with her husband, Thaddeus Cihas (age 29), and others, at: Bridgeport City, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.
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The 1854 birth of "Harriet Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in April-June 1854 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Webley".
In the 1861 Census, "Harriet Brough" is listed as being 6 or 4 years old, born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, and residing with her parents, William Brough (age 30) and Allice (age 32), and three siblings, at: Court House, Birmingham, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "Harriet Brough" is listed as being 16 years old (born about 1855), born in Gailey, Staffordshire, England, unmarried and working as a "General Servant (Domestic)" in the home of widower William Hughes (age 54), along with others, at: New Inn, Coven, Brewood, Staffordshire, England.
The 1876 birth certificate of "Agnes Brough" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in February 2026, and states that she was born on 11 January 1876 at the "Workhouse" in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother was "Harriet Brough" a "Domestic Servant".
The 1877 death of "Agnes Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her death was registered in April-June 1877 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "1" year old.
The 1878 marriage record of "Thomas Walters" and "Lavinia Brough" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 19 May 1878 at St. Jude church in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; that Thomas Walters was of "full" age and a "Bachelor" and "Varnish maker" of "Newhampton Road" and that his father was "Thomas Walters" a "Cordwainer"; and that Lavinia Brough was of "full" age and a "Spinster" of Newhampton Road" and that her father was "William Brough" a "Iron moulder". The marriage was witnessed by Thomas Walters and Mary Ann Payne.
In the 1881 Census, "Thomas Walters" is listed as being 24 years old (born about 1857), born in Stafford, Staffordshire, England, married and working as a "Labourer in Varnish works", and residing with his wife, Lavinia (age 24), and their daughter, Lavinia (age 6 months old), along with his wife's widowed mother, Alice Brough (age 51), and his wife's two unmarried brothers (William Brough--age 22) and James Brough (age 19), at: 11 Cannock Road, Wednesfield (civil parish), Wolverhampton (borough), Staffordshire, England.
The 1856 birth of "Lavina Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in October-December 1856 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Webley".
In the 1861 Census, "Lavinnia Brough" is listed as being 4 years old (born about 1857), born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, and residing with her parents, William Brough (age 30) and Allice (age 32), and three siblings, at: Court House, Birmingham, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "Lavinia Brough" is listed as being 15 years old (born about 1856), born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, and residing with her parents, William Brough (age 39) and Alice (age 42), and two siblings, at: 10 Bagnal Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1878 marriage record of "Thomas Walters" and "Lavinia Brough" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 19 May 1878 at St. Jude church in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; that Thomas Walters was of "full" age and a "Bachelor" and "Varnish maker" of "Newhampton Road" and that his father was "Thomas Walters" a "Cordwainer"; and that Lavinia Brough was of "full" age and a "Spinster" of Newhampton Road" and that her father was "William Brough" a "Iron moulder". The marriage was witnessed by Thomas Walters and Mary Ann Payne.
In the 1881 Census, "Lavinia Walters" is listed as being 24 years old (born about 1857), born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, married and residing with her husband, Thomas Walters (age 24), and their daughter, Lavinia Walters (age 6 months old), along with her widowed mother, Alice Brough (age 51), and her two unmarried brothers (William Brough (age 22) and James Brough (age 19), at: 11 Cannock Road, Wednesfield (civil parish), Wolverhampton (borough), Staffordshire, England.
Marriage Notes for Thomas Walters and Lavina Brough-41187
The 1878 marriage record of "Thomas Walters" and "Lavinia Brough" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 19 May 1878 at St. Jude church in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; that Thomas Walters was of "full" age and a "Bachelor" and "Varnish maker" of "Newhampton Road" and that his father was "Thomas Walters" a "Cordwainer"; and that Lavinia Brough was of "full" age and a "Spinster" of Newhampton Road" and that her father was "William Brough" a "Iron moulder". The marriage was witnessed by Thomas Walters and Mary Ann Payne.
The 1880 birth of "Clara Lavinia Walters" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in October-December 1880 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Brough".
In the 1881 Census, "Lavinia Walters" is listed as being "6 months" old (born about October 1880--as the 1881 Census was taken on 3 April 1881), born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, and residing with her parents, Thomas Walters (age 24) and Lavinia (age 24), at: 11 Cannock Road, Wednesfield (civil parish), Wolverhampton (borough), Staffordshire, England.
The 1859 birth of "William Thomas Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his birth was registered in January-March 1859 in Lincoln district, Lincolnshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Webley".
In the 1861 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 2 years old (born about 1859), born in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, and residing with his parents, William Brough (age 30) and Allice (age 32), and three siblings, at: Court House, Birmingham, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1871 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 13 years old (born about 1858), born in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, and residing with his parents, William Brough (age 39) and Alice (age 42), and two siblings, at: 10 Bagnal Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1881 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 22 years old (born about 1859), born in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, unmarried and working as an "Iron Moulder", and residing with his widowed mother, Alice Brough (age 51), and his unmarried brother, James Brough (age 19), in the home of his married sister, Lavinia Walters (age 24), and her husband and daughter, at: 11 Cannock Road, Wednesfield (civil parish), Wolverhampton (borough), Staffordshire, England.
The 1882 marriage record of "William Brough" and "Julia Johnson" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 10 December 1882 at All Saints church in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; that William Brough "23" years old (born about 1859) and a "Bachelor" and "Moulder" of "Cobden Street" and that his father was "William Brough" a "Moulder"; and that Julia Johnson was "18" years old (born about 1864) and a "Spinster" of "Cobden Street" and that her father was "Joseph Johnson" a "Shoemaker". The marriage was witnessed by Richard Mainwaring and Alice Mainwaring.
In the 1891 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 32 years old (born about 1859), born in Lincolnshire, England, married and working as an "Iron Moulder", and residing with his wife, Julia (age 26) and their four children (William--age 8, Edward--age 6, Alice--age 3, and Joseph--age 6 months old), at: 35 Heath Street, Heath, Wednesfield, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1901 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 43 years old (born about 1858), born in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, married and working as an "Iron Moulder", and residing with his wife, Julia (age 37), and their six children (William--age 18, Edward--age 16, Alice--age 13, Joseph--age 9, Florrie--age 5, and Ernest--age 2), at: 73 Bismarck Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1911 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 52 years old (born about 1859), born in Lincoln City, Lincolnshire, England, married for "29 years" (married about 1882), working as an "Iron Founder Moulder", and residing with his wife, Julia (age 46), and their five children (Florrance--age 14, Ernest--age 12, John--age 8, Alford--age 5, and James--age 2), at: 57 Showell Road, Bushbury (a village in Wolverhampton), Staffordshire, England.
In the 1921 Census, "William Brough" is listed as being 62 years and 2 months old (born about March-April 1859--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, married and working as a "Couvemaker" for a "Electrict Construction Co.", and residing with his wife, Julia (age 56 years and 3 months old), and their four sons (Ernest H.--age 22 years and 1 month, Jack H.--age 18 years and 9 months, Alfred--age 15 years and 10 months, and James--age 12 years and 6 months old), at: 57 Showell Road, Bushbury, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1932 death of "William Thomas Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that his death was registered in October-December 1932 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "73" years old (born about 1859).
The 1865 birth of "Julia Johnson" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in April-June 1865 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Action".
The 1865 christening of "Julia Johnson" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was christened on 21 March 1865 at St. George's church in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "Joseph Johnson" and "Jane".
The 1882 marriage record of "William Brough" and "Julia Johnson" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 10 December 1882 at All Saints church in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; that William Brough "23" years old (born about 1859) and a "Bachelor" and "Moulder" of "Cobden Street" and that his father was "William Brough" a "Moulder"; and that Julia Johnson was "18" years old (born about 1864) and a "Spinster" of "Cobden Street" and that her father was "Joseph Johnson" a "Shoemaker". The marriage was witnessed by Richard Mainwaring and Alice Mainwaring.
In the 1891 Census, "Julia Brough" is listed as being 26 years old (born about 1865), born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, married and residing with her husband, William Brough (age 32), and their four children (William--age 8, Edward--age 6, Alice--age 3, and Joseph--age 6 months old), at: 35 Heath Street, Heath, Wednesfield, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1901 Census, "Julia Brough" is listed as being 37 years old (born about 1864), born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, married and residing with her husband, William Brough (age 43), and their six children (William--age 18, Edward--age 16, Alice--age 13, Joseph--age 9, Florrie--age 5, and Ernest--age 2), at: 73 Bismarck Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1911 Census, "Julia Brough" is listed as being 46 years old (born about 1865), born in Wolverhampton, Lincolnshire, England, married for "29 years" (married about 1882) and the mother of 10 children--9 of whom were living at the time of the census, a "House Worker", and residing with her husband, William Brough (age 52), and their five children (Florrance--age 14, Ernest--age 12, John--age 8, Alford--age 5, and James--age 2), at: 57 Showell Road, Bushbury (a village in Wolverhampton), Staffordshire, England.
In the 1921 Census, "Julia Brough" is listed as being 56 years and 3 months old (born about March 1865--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, married and working in "Home duties", and residing with her husband, William Brough (age 62 years and 2 months), and their four sons (Ernest H.--age 22 years and 1 month, Jack H.--age 18 years and 9 months, Alfred--age 15 years and 10 months, and James--age 12 years and 6 months old), at: 57 Showell Road, Bushbury, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
The 1929 death of "Julia Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that her death was registered in January-March 1929 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that she died when she was "64" years old (born about 1865).
Marriage Notes for William Thomas Brough and Julia Johnson-41258
The 1882 marriage record of "William Brough" and "Julia Johnson" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which states that they were married by Banns on 10 December 1882 at All Saints church in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; that William Brough "23" years old (born about 1859) and a "Bachelor" and "Moulder" of "Cobden Street" and that his father was "William Brough" a "Moulder"; and that Julia Johnson was "18" years old (born about 1864) and a "Spinster" of "Cobden Street" and that her father was "Joseph Johnson" a "Shoemaker". The marriage was witnessed by Richard Mainwaring and Alice Mainwaring.
The 1893 birth of "Arthur Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his birth was registered in July-September 1893 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Johnson".
The 1895 death of "Arthur Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his death was registered in April-June 1895 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "1" year old.
The 1896 birth of "Florence Harriet Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in July-September 1896 in Wolverhampton district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Johnson".
The 1896 birth and christening of "Florence Harriett Brough" is listed in FamilySearch, which states that she was born on 7 July 1896 and christened on 13 September 1896 at Christ Church in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, and that her parents were "William & Julia Brough" of "94 Stafford Street" and that William Brough was a "Moulder".
In the 1901 Census, "Florrie Brough" is listed as being 5 years old (born about 1896), born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, and residing with her parents, William Brough (age 43) and Julia (age 37), and five siblings, at: 73 Bismarck Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1911 Census, "Florrance Brough" is listed as being 14 years old (born about 1897), born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, single and residing with her parents, William Brough (age 52) and Julia (age 46), and four siblings, at: 57 Showell Road, Bushbury (a village in Wolverhampton), Staffordshire, England.
The 1909 birth of "James Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in January-March 1909 in Cannock district (which includes the civil parishes of Bushbury and Wolverhampton), Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Johnson". Also, in the 1921 Census, "James Brough" is listed as being 12 years and 6 months old (born about January 1909--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, single and working as an "Engine Cleaner" for "Bushbury Loco", and residing with his parents, William Brough (age 62 and 2 months) and Julia (age 56 years and 3 months), and three brothers, at: 57 Showell Road, Bushbury, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1911 Census, "James Brough" is listed as being 2 years old (born about 1909), born in Bushbury, Staffordshire, England, and residing with his parents, William Brough (age 52) and Julia (age 46), and four siblings, at: 57 Showell Road, Bushbury (a village in Wolverhampton), Staffordshire, England.
In the 1921 Census, "James Brough" is listed as being 12 years and 6 months old (born about January 1909--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, single and working as an "Engine Cleaner" for "Bushbury Loco", and residing with his parents, William Brough (age 62 and 2 months) and Julia (age 56 years and 3 months), and three brothers, at: 57 Showell Road, Bushbury, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.