The birth of "George Freakley" is listed in the online GRO Index and Free BMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in April-June 1902 in Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Myatt".
In the 1911 Census, "George Freakley" is listed being 9 years old (born about 1902), born in Hanford, Staffordshire, and residing with his parents, James Freakley (age 41) and Jane (age 40), and nine siblings, at: 123 Birks Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
The marriage of "George Freakley" and "Elsie Evans" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that their marriage was registered in January-March 1928 and took place at the Methodist Church, Longsdale Street, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1939 England and Wales Register, "George Freakley" is listed as being born on 6 March 1902, married and working as a "General Labourer" and "Heavy worker", and residing with his wife, Elsie (born 19 June 1902), and two possible children--whose records are "officially closed" or not viewable, at: 44 New Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
The birth and death of "George Freakley" is listed in the "England & Wales Civil Registration Death Index" (via Ancestry.com), which states that he was born on 6 March 1902 and that his death was registered in December 1988 in Stoke-on-Trent district, Staffordshire, England.
The 1902 birth of "Elsie Evans" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in July-September 1902 in Stoke subdistrict, Stoke upon Trent district, Staffordshire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Simpson". Also, the 1902 birth of "Elsie Freakley" is listed in the online "England & Wales Civil Registration Death Index" (via Ancestry.com), which states that she was born on 19 June 1902 and that her death was registered in January-March 1983 in Stoke-on-Trent district, Staffordshire, England.
The 1928 marriage of "George Freakley" and "Elsie Evans" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that their marriage was registered in January-March 1928 and took place at the Methodist Church, Longsdale Street, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1911 Census, Thomas and Alice Evans lived at: 30 New Street, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England. The family included: Thomas Evans, Head, Married, 40, Gloss Placer [of] Pottery, birthplace: Longton, Staffordshire; Alice Evans, Wife, Married, 42, birthplace: Hanley, Staffordshire, married for 19 years, 10 children--6 living and 4 dead (at the time the census was taken); Gertrude Evans, Daughter, Single, 16, Potters Paintress, birthplace: Dresdon, Staffordshire; Lydia Evans, Daughter, Single, 15, Potters Burnister, birthplace: Dresdon, Staffordshire; Edith Evans, 11, birthplace: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire; Elsie Evans, 9, birthplace: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire; Thomas Evans, 4, birthplace: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire; Gladys Evans, 1, birthplace: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1921 Cesus, "Elsie Evans" is listed as being 19 years old (born about June 1902--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, single and working as a "Potters Caster" but "Out of Work", and residing with her widowed mother, Alice A. Evans (age 52 and 11 months old), and four siblings, at: 30 New Street, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
In the 1939 England and Wales Register, "Elsie Freakley" is listed as being born on 19 June 1902, married and working in "Unpaid Domestic Duties", and residing with her husband, George Freakley (born 6 March 1902), and two possible children--whose records are "officially closed" or not viewable, at: 44 New Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
The 1983 death of "Elsie Freakley" is listed in the online "England & Wales Civil Registration Death Index" (via Ancestry.com), which states that she was born on 19 June 1902 and that her death was registered in January-March 1983 in Stoke-on-Trent district, Staffordshire, England.
Between 1989 and 1993, Alice Boulton Unwin (1922-1993) informed the Brough Family Organization that Elsie Evans was married and had at least two daughters and one son.
Marriage Notes for George Freakley and Elsie Evans-147
Alice Unwin stated that Elsie Evans was married and had two daughters and one son.
The marriage of "George Freakley" and "Elsie Evans" is listed in the online FreeBMD and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that their marriage was registered in January-March 1928 and took place at the Methodist Church, Longsdale Street, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
"John T. Evans" is listed in the "1939 England & Wales Register" (via Ancestry.com), which states that he was born on 13 January 1907, married, and working as a "Public Works Contractor Labourer", and residing with his wife, Hilda (born on 18 March 1907), and their three children (Raymond Evans--born on 4 May 1929, another child whose record was "officially closed", and Marion Evans--born on 21 August 1933), at: 3 Northwood Cottage, Stone Rural District, Staffordshire, England.
In August 2007, the RBFO obtained a copy of the marriage of John Thomas Evans and Hilda Stone, which stated that they were married by Certificate on 24 November 1928 at "Our Lady of the Angels and St. Peter in Chains" Catholic Church in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire; that John Thomas Evans was 21 years old (born about 1907), a Bachelor and Colliery Coal Truck Shunter of 3 New Street, Boothen, Stoke-on-Trent, and that his father was Thomas Evans (deceased), a Potters Glassware Placer; and that Hilda Stone was 21 years old (born about 1907), a Spinster and Domestic Servant of 1 off Newcastle Street, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, and that her father was Samuel Stone, a Stonemason. The marriage was witnessed by Samuel Stone and Nellie Stone.
In July 2008, the RBFO obtained a copy of the death certificate of John Thomas Evans, which stated that he was born on 13 January 1907 in Stoke-on-Trent, that he was a "wireman (retired)" who had resided at: 1 Northwood Cottages, Foxglove Lane, Clayton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, and that he had died of "Bronchopnemonia" and "Heart Failure" on 16 April 1997 at the City General Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The name of the Informant on the death certificate (which was dated 18 April 1997) was: Christine Anne Franks, a "daughter", who resided at "31 Seabridge Lane, Clayton, Newcastle, Staffordshire".
On September 24, 2003, Jim H. Brough provided the RBFO with the following obituary notice on John Thomas Evans: "At rest on Wednesday April 16 1997 at the City General Hospital, Thomas (Tom) aged 90 years of Clayton, the beloved husband of the late Hilda Evans, much loved dad of Iris, John, Chris, and the late Ray and Marion, a dear father in law, dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. Service and cremation at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday April 25 at 1:30pm. Will relatives kindly accept this intimation and friends please assemble at the Crematorium."
In the 1911 Census, Thomas and Alice Evans lived at: 30 New Street, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England. The family included: Thomas Evans, Head, Married, 40, Gloss Placer [of] Pottery, birthplace: Longton, Staffordshire; Alice Evans, Wife, Married, 42, birthplace: Hanley, Staffordshire, married for 19 years, 10 children--6 living and 4 dead (at the time the census was taken); Gertrude Evans, Daughter, Single, 16, Potters Paintress, birthplace: Dresdon, Staffordshire; Lydia Evans, Daughter, Single, 15, Potters Burnister, birthplace: Dresdon, Staffordshire; Edith Evans, 11, birthplace: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire; Elsie Evans, 9, birthplace: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire; Thomas Evans, 4, birthplace: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire; Gladys Evans, 1, birthplace: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
In the 1921 Cesus, "John Thomas Evans" is listed as being 14 year and 5 months old (born about January 1907--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, single and working as an "Errand Boy" for "J.C. Slater provisions", and residing with his widowed mother, Alice A. Evans (age 52 and 11 months old), and four siblings, at: 30 New Street, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
In August 2007, the RBFO obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Hilda Stone from England, which stated that she was born on 18 March 1907 at 2 Mill Street, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, and that her parents were Samuel Stone, a Stone Mason, and her mother was "Ellen Stone formerly Connor".
In August 2007, the RBFO obtained a copy of the marriage of John Thomas Evans and Hilda Stone, which stated that they were married by Certificate on 24 November 1928 at "Our Lady of the Angels and St. Peter in Chains" Catholic Church in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire; that John Thomas Evans was 21 years old (born about 1907), a Bachelor and Colliery Coal Truck Shunter of 3 New Street, Boothen, Stoke-on-Trent, and that his father was Thomas Evans (deceased), a Potters Glassware Placer; and that Hilda Stone was 21 years old (born about 1907), a Spinster and Domestic Servant of 1 off Newcastle Street, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, and that her father was Samuel Stone, a Stonemason. The marriage was witnessed by Samuel Stone and Nellie Stone.
"Hilda Evans" is listed in the "1939 England & Wales Register" (via Ancestry.com), which states that she was born on 18 March 1907, married, and working in "Unpaid domestic duties", and residing with her husband, John T. Evans (born on 13 January 1907), and their three children (Raymond Evans--born on 4 May 1929, another child whose record was "officially closed", and Marion Evans--born on 21 August 1933), at: 3 Northwood Cottage, Stone Rural District, Staffordshire, England.
The death of "Hilda Evans" is listed in the "England & Wales Civil Registration Death Index" (via Ancestry.com), which states that she was born on 18 March 1907 and that her death was registered in August 1990 in Stoke-on-Trent district, Staffordshire, England.
The death and cremation of "Hilda Evans" is listed in the "England & Scotland Select Cemetery Registers" (via Ancestry.com), which states that she died on 8 August 1990 and was cremated on 14 August 1990 at Bradwell Crematorium in Newcastle under Lyme district, and that at the time of her death she was married, a "Housewife", and residing at: 1 Northwood Cottages, Foxglove Lane, Clayton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire.
Marriage Notes for John Thomas Evans and Hilda Stone-864
In August 2007, the RBFO obtained a copy of the marriage of John Thomas Evans and Hilda Stone, which stated that they were married by Certificate on 24 November 1928 at "Our Lady of the Angels and St. Peter in Chains" Catholic Church in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire; that John Thomas Evans was 21 years old (born about 1907), a Bachelor and Colliery Coal Truck Shunter of 3 New Street, Boothen, Stoke-on-Trent, and that his father was Thomas Evans (deceased), a Potters Glassware Placer; and that Hilda Stone was 21 years old (born about 1907), a Spinster and Domestic Servant of 1 off Newcastle Street, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, and that her father was Samuel Stone, a Stonemason. The marriage was witnessed by Samuel Stone and Nellie Stone.
Thomas's surname is listed as "Myatt" on his 1866 birth certificate, and as "Brough" in the 1881 Census and thereafter.
The birth certificate of "Thomas Myatt" states that he was born on 12 April 1866 in Mount Pleasant, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and that his parents were "Richard Myatt" and "Elizabeth Myatt formerly Bradburn."
Research Note: So far, RBFO researchers have not located Thomas Myatt (Brough) in the 1871 Census.
In the 1881 Census, "Thomas Brough" is listed as being about 16 years old (born about 1865), born in Longton, Staffordshire, working as a "Labourer general", and residing with his father, Richard Brough, at: 28 Lower Russell Street, in Longton, Staffordshire.
Thomas Brough immigrated to Australia (from England) in 1885. The online "Assisted Immigrants" section of the New South Wales Government website (www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives) lists "Thomas Brought" as being about "18" years old when he immigrated in 1885 (born about 1867), and that he traveled to Sydney, Australia, aboard the ship "Gulf of Venice" in 1885.
In March 2003, Roy Victor Brough sent the following information to the RBFO: "It appears my great grandfather, Thomas Myatt Brough, emigrated to Australia from his birthplace of Longton, Staffordshire. From my understanding, Thomas settled and remained in the Newcastle area which is 100 miles north of Sydney in the state of New South Wales. He married Ellen France who was also from Staffordshire. ...My great grandfather was a businessman. At one point in time he operated a dairy, and in later life had a garage for motor vehicle repair and a shop. I never met the man, but I do remember my great grandmother [Ellen France]. She was by all accounts a feisty lady and lived to a great age. Both are buried in the Newcastle area."
In March 2010, the RBFO obtained a transcription of the death record of Thomas Brough, which stated that he died of "coronary occlusion [and] coronary sclerosis" at the age of 75 (born about 1866) on 30 March 1941 at the District Hospital, Wallsend, City of Greater Newcastle, Late of New Lambton, City of Greater Newcastle, and that he was a "Coal Miner". He was born in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England, his father was Richard Brough, a Brick Maker, and his mother was Rosehannah Myatt [which was a mistake as his grandmother was actually Rosannah Myatt]. His wife was Ellen France, they were married in Lambton, NSW, and their children were: William, 49; Constance, 47; Roy V.M., 42; Edward R.M., 38; Robert M., 29; living 2 males, 2 females deceased. The informant was "E. Brough, son, 5 Crompton Street, Hamilton". He was buried on 31 March 1941 in the Church of England Cemetery, Sandgate.
The birth and birth certificate for Ellen France was located and obtained from England by RBFO Genealogists in early 2001. Ellen France's birth certificate (CM # 45049; original # 155) states that Ellen France was born on 22 January 1869 in Factory Fold, Amberswood Common, Ince, Hindley, Wigan, Lancaster, England. Her father is listed as William France (a Colliery and Banksman) and her mother is listed as Rebecca France, formerly Brown.
Ellen France immigrated to Australia (from England) in 1879. The online "Assisted Immigrants" section of the New South Wales Government website (www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives) lists "Ellen France" as being about "9" years old when she immigrated with her "family" in 1879 (born about 1870), and that she traveled to Sydney, Australia, aboard the ship "Blair Athole" in 1879.
An article in an old Australian newspaper, dated 1959 (est, and sent by Roy Brough to Warren Brough in the late 1980's), stated that: "Mrs. E. [Ellen France] Brough, 90 [years of age when the newspaper article was written], a pioneer of Toronto and former resident of Broadmeadow for 40 years...was born in Lanchashire (Eng[land]) in 1869, and came to Australia when she was eight [in 1877]. She settled at Toronto, married and had 10 children, five of who are living. She has 15 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Her five children are Messrs. [plural for Mr.] R. [Roy Victor Myatt] Brough, of Sydney, E. [Edward Richard Myatt] Brough and W. [William] Brough, of Newscastle, R. [Robert Myatt] Brough and Mrs. [Constance Brough] Phillips. Mrs. Brough lives with Mrs. Phillips in Morpethroad, East Maitland."
In March 2003, Roy Victor Brough sent the following information to the RBFO: "It appears my great grandfather, Thomas Myatt Brough, emigrated to Australia from his birthplace of Longton, Staffordshire. From my understanding, Thomas settled and remained in the Newcastle area which is 100 miles north of Sydney in the state of New South Wales. He married Ellen France who was also from Staffordshire. ...My great grandfather was a businessman. At one point in time he operated a dairy, and in later life had a garage for motor vehicle repair and a shop. I never met the man, but I do remember my great grandmother [Ellen France]. She was by all accounts a feisty lady and lived to a great age. Both are buried in the Newcastle area."
In March 2010, the RBFO obtained a transcription of the death record of Ellen Brough, which stated that she died of "cerebral thrombosis" at the age of 90 (born about 1869) on 20 May 1959 at 80 Morpeth Road, East Maitland, New South Wales, and that she was a "Widow". She was born in Wigham [Wigan], England, her father was William France, a Farmer, and her mother "not known". [Note: the geographical traveling distance between Wigan and Ince is less than two miles.] Her husband was Thomas Myatt Brough (deceased), they were married in New Lambton, NSW, and their children were: Rose (deceased); Alice (deceased), Rebecca (deceased), John (deceased), William, 68; Constance, 64; Thomas (deceased), Roy, 60; Edward, 57; Robert 47. The informant was "Constance Philips, daughter, 80 Morpeth Road, East Maitland. She was buried on 22 May 1959 in the Church of England Cemetery, Sandgate.
Marriage Notes for Thomas Myatt Brough and Ellen France-153
According to the Australian Vital Records Index (on CD at the FHL in June 2000), Thomas (Myatt) Brough married Ellen PALMER in 1888, while a Thomas Browne married an Ellen France in 1888. This is WRONG! In July 2000, RBFO genealogists secured a copy of the actual marriage certificate of Thomas Brough and his wife, and it stated that Ellen FRANCE married Thomas Brough on May 5, 1888 in the "private residence of David Young" according to "the rites" of the "Baptist Church" in Lambton, New South Wales, Australia. The marriage certificate also states that Thomas was a "Miner" and Ellen was a "Domestic Servant", but does not list the age or parents of either Thomas or Ellen.
The approximate birth of "Edward Clayton" is listed in the publication "George Clayton, 1810-1861, Roots and Shoots" by Gloria H. Jensen (1983, pages 122-124), which states that he was born "about 1719" and was of "Fairfield, Derbyshire, England". Note: In her publication Gloria states that this information comes from the "Bishop's Transcripts" for "Fairfield, Derbyshire" that covered the period "1678-1812" and which was held by the "Dioceasen Registry" in "Lichfield, Staffordshire, England", and that the records from 1678 to about 1738 were "missing [and] not included in those filmed by the Genealogical Society" but "were searched by Carma Moore while [she was] in England" in 1969 who then sent such information to Gloria.
Information for this family was obtained from a Family Group Record prepared by Gloria H. Jensen (444 North 400 East, Brigham City, Utah, 84302) in 1982.
Information for this family was obtained from a Family Group Record prepared by Gloria H. Jensen (444 North 400 East, Brigham City, Utah, 84302) in 1982.