Brierly - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Roana (Curtis) Brierly

angelofmercygirl2 — 2012-04-15 02:08:14Z

Not sure you are on this site. But I am a descendant of Charles Brierly in Louisville kentucky. His
Father was James Daniel
Brierly born in maysville, Ky. In Kenton County. I have been frustrated regarding the family tree can't find any information past my grandfather. Any information you have would be appreciated. My father died in 2007 so getting information is difficult. There is no one left on the Brierly side to ask sorry to say.

Re: Brierly cemetery in Nicholas County, KY - list of persons buried there

Sbarnard1227 — 2012-01-15 00:42:56Z

My grandfather is Arthur Brierly. I have just started to track my family tree for my children and grandchildren. I am very interested in any help. I have tried to contact Cheryl but am unable. I know that she, Susan Brierly Wills and I are all cousins. Both of my grandparents came from Bracken County. I started to do this several years ago but had to put it away due to family issues. I do have quite a bit written down but would love more. If anyone could contact me about it that would be great. My email is sbarnard1227@gmail.com. I currently reside near Phoenix, Az.

Re: BRIERLY/Co. Offaly, Ireland

dublin208 — 2011-03-25 13:59:18Z

Hi,

There were three persons with the name JOHN BRIERLEY in the RIC. Contact me at j_herlihy@esatclear.ie.

Best regards,

JIM HERLIHY

BRIERLY James K

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-11-19 19:38:56Z

BRIERLY James K - Vietnam Wall section 36W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 218,952 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Suicide of Robert Brierly - 1900

maryachtrh — 2010-11-19 16:25:45Z

Article from The Weekly Examiner, San Francisco, Thursday, 28 June 1900

SUICIDE AFTER A SPREE

Santa Barbara, June 25 - The suicide of Robert Brierly, a well-to-do farmer of the Lompoc Valley, was discovered yesterday. He had spent Saturday in drinking in Lompoc and had parted with a considerable amount of money. Although a man if wealth, it is thought the loss of this money caused his act., He used a knife to cut his throat. He was fifty-five years of age and had been for twenty-five years a resident of this county.

John Brierly

lastonestanding — 2010-08-16 05:23:53Z

Past and Present LaSalle county Illinois 1877 directory page 419 Eagle Township
John retired farmer, section 12 with post office Farm Ridge was born in England Jun 10 1805, came to America 1827 and to LaSalle county Ill 1840, Independent, owns 405 acres land value $24,300, his wife was Mary Gallaway, married in 1837, she was born in New York March 18 1831 and died Dec 24th 1876, had 9 children.
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The 1870 census has John age 62 born in England,farmer and Mary age 57 with Samuel 25,Sarah 19, Jane 15 and Josephine age 14,living with them is farm labor Jacob Smith age 38 from Baden,Germany. They are in Eagle Township but the post office is Streator,LaSalle county Illinois. In the 1850 in same town but had a 7 year old son Francis.
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Brierly families buried - Nicholas County, KY

sandragriffett — 2010-05-08 10:16:59Z

The Brierly family cemetery is located near Bald Hill, KY (a tiny, tiny village) in Nicholas County. It's not visible from the road and you have to walk thru the woods to get to it. The thru-road that ran to it was closed several years ago.

The site was chosen when Leonard (Lennie - one of many, many Leonard Brierlys) told his mother that he wanted to be buried there when he died- he was just a child and loved to play there. Less than a year later he became ill and died and the family started the cemetery. Lennie was the son of Robert Brierly (b. 1850) and Rebecca Ward Brierly (b. 1849). Here is a list of the people buried there:

Leonard Brierly (Lennie) 1871-1880
Orval Brierly 1875-1918
Robert Brierly 1850-1930
Rebecca Ward Brierly 1849-1937
William Robert Roy Brierly, 1908-1910
Jessie O'Rear Brerily, 1911-1913
William Davis Brierly, 1924-1926
Thomas Henry Brierly, 1852-1937
William Ambry Brierly 1855-1929
Lorene Ward (no dates)
Darius Workman (no dates)
Elizabeth Workman (no dates)
Will Askins (no dates)
Mollie Askins (1873-1943)
Rena Brierly, 1888-1890
Bertha May Brierly, 1892-1894
Bertha Workman, died 1897
Nancy Smitson Brierly 1827 is birthdate - no death date; this is Leonard Lyons Brierly's wife (mother of Robert, Thomas Henry, William A, and Martha Ellen)
Martha Ellen Brierly Toomey, 1848-October 25, 1888 (this is my dad's grandmother - she died and left behind 6 children - the youngest just 3 years old)
Hobert Kelley, n.d.
Lula Kelley, n.d.
Melia Kelley, n.d.
Shell Henderson, n.d.
Jim Henderson, n.d.
Ed Henderson, n.d.
Peter Henderson, n.d.

I believe Mollie Askins is the daughter of Robert and Rebecca. I have no idea what the Workman and Kelley connection is.

There is another Brierly Cemetery but it is located in Robertson County, KY on Brierly Ridge right outside of Mt. Olivet. Also, Leonard Lyons Brierly is buried at the Old Corinth Cemetery in Robertson County.

Hope this helps someone out there in cyber-land!

Re: Brierly cemetery in Nicholas County, KY - list of persons buried there

txgrl631 — 2010-04-20 12:28:37Z

Sandra,
Not sure if you know how the Workman tie into the Brierly's but Elizabeth Workman 1852-1897 buried there is Rebecca Ward Brierly sister. Bertha 1894-1897 is Elizabeth and Darius daughter.
After she died Robert and Rebecca adopted some of her children, her son Benjamin Workman 1886-1960 married my grandfather sister daughter, Nellie Ruth Gregory.

Re: Bryarly family

mnjelaire — 2010-04-06 02:15:42Z

Hey, just found out that this is my 4th great grandfather. Seems Capt JOe L Bryarly is my great great grandfather (Red River County Clarksville Texas).

Re: Richard Samuel Bryarly

mnjelaire — 2010-04-06 02:13:29Z

Hey Gene:

I just found out that Richard is my 4th Great Grandfather.
We are the decendants of one of his grandson, Capt Joe L Bryarly (Red River Clarksville TX).

We are the african american grandchildren of my grandmother
Sarah Horton who was a housekeeper for the Capt. My great great grandfather was Charley Horton.

You can email me at mnjelaire@yahoo.com.

Mahala Brierly 1803-1864 KY>Iowa

arborealhall — 2009-11-09 13:10:44Z

Looking for information on Mahala Brierly. She was born about 1803, and died May 28, 1864 in Page county, Iowa. She is buried at the Franklin Grove Cemetary there.

Her husband was James C. Hall (1807-1867) born in Russell County, Kentucky; and they had at least 5 children, one of whom died during the civil war. The children were Wesley, John F., Martha, Samuel John and Pleasant M. Hall.

Re: Joseph Brierly

ronbrierly — 2009-08-22 15:29:54Z

I have a Joseph Brierly who was my GGG Grandfather. All I have at this stage is a name and the fact that he had at least one child, my GG Grandfater William Brierly who was born in Plymouth, Devon, England in 1831. The family were mainly based in Newcastle Upon Tyne after this. Not sure whether there is any connection.

James Brierly

mattandaliw — 2009-05-20 20:33:34Z

HI! I am looking for the parents of James Brierly. He was a Captain in Company C 25th Regiment Missouri Militia, Union Army, Civil War. He got his commission 2 Jul 1862. He was born 1811 and died 1891. He married Sarah Ann Cabell. They had at least 3 girls.... Martha A, Helen, and Georgia. My line continues through Georgia. We have his sword and commission up on our wall. Can anyone help me out?

Thanks
Ali

Re: MaryJane Brierly b.1846 NY-d. 1928 MN

chrismeier163 — 2008-05-07 16:44:09Z

Do you have any info. on any other Brierly's living in Ohio? I am trying to search for parents of a Clara L Brierly b. Sept. 1896. Sometime between 1900-1910, Clara was given up for adoption, as her mother had some sort of terminal disease, to the Praetorius family. Any ideas?
Thank you,
Chris

William Brierly/Brierley, Hollingworth, Manchester

geniaus — 2007-06-25 03:22:58Z

I wonder if anyone could help me break through this brick wall.

I am trying to find information regarding the family of William BRIERLY/BRIERLEY. (aka Thomas COLLINS). He was born c1824,

William, then known as Thomas Collins, was convicted at Salford of a very minor crime and transported to Australia in 1845.

His indent papers show his proper name as William Brierly and that he last lived with his uncle, Abraham, at native place, Hollingworth. Hollingworth is now part of greater Manchester, about 6 miles west of Manchester and Salford is about 1 mile slightly NE of Manchester.

I will be very grateful for any help. Regards, Merle

Brierly

lastonestanding — 2007-04-30 21:36:31Z

LaVerne Cemetery in LaVerne California
B Street
Headstone of Arnott W. Brierly
Sept 14, 1906-june 12,1981
Beloved Father and Grandfather
The cornerstone of our family
In the California Death Index: Arnott W. Brierly born 14 Sept of 1906 in Canada, died 12 June 1981 in Los Angeles county california. His mother's maiden name listed as Lowry.
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Re: Brierly family Worcester Mass USA

vmuser — 2007-03-26 01:38:18Z

I don't know exactly what our family has. My sister, who lives about an hour away, may have the family bible etc. However, there may be more on that geographical filmpaper. That's because it was so fragile, it was difficult to photocopy or reproduce. So, I will try to contact her and ask her. - Chris

Re: Brierly family Worcester Mass USA

wakkkojakkko — 2007-03-26 01:25:15Z

Hi Chris,
Thankyou very much for the attachments... I do not have any of those ones. I knew I had some missing. I have most of the Australian side although I still suspect some of that is also missing. The sheets I have here have your father's name on them. (Compiled by Dr William B Brierly MA).
I hit a "Brick wall" with my Thomas woolfenden.. on the sheets that your father compiled he states Thomas's first marriage then it is written that he married Mrs Price.???
It is very hard to read. I have been unable to locate any further info on Thomas, his first wife or Mrs Price. I know Thomas was a Tailor by trade but there is no death records for him or his first wife in Australia, I once thought he may have died over in USA .
Do you have the Australian sheets done by your father ??

Debbie.

Re: Brierly family Worcester Mass USA

wakkkojakkko — 2007-03-26 00:29:42Z

Hi Chris,
We are of the same family !
I have the same tree compiled by your father Dr William Biggar Brierly. It was handed down to me some 10 years ago. I had no idea that your father came to Australia to visit but my mother said that her uncle went to USA to visit as well. I knew they corresponded with each other from the research material compiled on the sheets.
I am descendant from Thomas Woolfenden (the very myserious Thomas I may add! more about that later...)
Thomas, as you are already aware was the son of Jesse Woolfenden & Hannah Dean. He emigrated to Australia, married in 1869 to Ellen Emma Rosey. They had 2 children Jesse L b 1873 died 1874 & Cecilia Elizabeth b 1871 died 1941. Cecilia married Alfred Stephens and my great grandfather James J B Stephens was born to them in 1893.
James married Edie and my grandfather James John Stephens was born in 1915. James John married Eileen Fountain and my mother was born in 1940.
I have accumulated a very large Woolfenden Family Tree and would like to give you a copy for your reference ( it keeps your father's work going!). It needs to be updated on your side of the world but I have managed to fill in some of the gaps.
Was your father's or Edna's address 90 East Main Street Freehold New Jersey USA?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Please email me direct at jbjackson@optusnet.com.au
Debbie Jackson - Melbourne Australia

Re: Brierly family Worcester Mass USA

vmuser — 2007-03-25 17:08:00Z

My father was Dr. William Biggar Brierly (deceased). He was the past President of the Massachusetts Archealogical Society, a geographer, botanist and family historian.We lived in Millbury, Mass.
The age would have been right for my Aunt Edna for during the 1960's she started to have health problems. She may have been a nurse but I am not really sure. I know for a fact that we are related to the Woolfenden family. My father visited them in Australia a few times.
John McCall is in possession of the last tree my father had recorded but I will send you them via attachment. All the names you mentioned are on there (I believe). Years ago, I thought I was in possession of the original family tree in Indian Ink on a plastic cartographical film. I had told John that I would look. I thought it had disappeared during my moving but it turned up at my sister's home while cleaning. She then sent him the copies via e-mail. I'll send you what I have.
I noticed you have "Debbie-Melbourne". Are you a Woolfenden decendent? The Nom-de-guerre of "jakkkowakkko"; Is that John McCall?
I hope this helps! - Chris

Re: Brierly family Worcester Mass USA

wakkkojakkko — 2007-03-25 09:08:38Z

Hi There,
The Edna that I have was born 20/8/1899 Worcester MA and daughter of George Brierly & Alice Ann Woolfenden.
She would of had 3 brothers, Gordon, raymond and Warren.
Is this the same Edna.
Debbie - Melbourne Australia

Re: Brierly family Worcester Mass USA

vmuser — 2007-03-25 06:03:37Z

I had an Aunt Edna who lived near Holy Cross College. (near Southbridge St.) Could this be one and the same?

Jane Brierly, married a Schofield in Oldham England

SiusaidhH — 2005-11-25 22:23:09Z

Looking for information on my 3great grandmother, Jane BRIERLY. I have a picture of her, does not look like a happy camper! She had a daughter, ADA SCHOFIELD in Oldham England in 1861. Do not know any other information on Jane, her family or her husband.

Crossman

nmillik — 2005-09-19 00:52:17Z

Does anyone have information on Ernest Jones Crossman? He was born 1/28/1877 in New Brunswick, Canada, and died
3/21/1947 in Haverhill, Massachcusetts. He would be my
grandfather.
Thank you, Nancy

Clearfield Co., PA Brierly

2005-09-12 15:20:08Z

Looking for anything at all on Brierly (maybe Brierley, Briarley, Briarly) who came from England and settled in Clearfield Co., PA. My great grandmother was Annabella (Bell) Brierly (b. 1848) who married Elkanah Wolstencroft. She was born in PA, as were her siblings Mary and Miles Henry. Their parents were born in England, Robert and Susan.

Re: Brierly family Worcester Mass USA

nmillik — 2005-05-29 05:27:19Z

Debra,
Sorry I didn't get back to you, but I've been sick the past few years. I just started back researching information. Yes, it
is the same family. George F Brierly would be my sons great
grandfather. I was married to Raymond E Brierly Jr, and he
died from a brain tumor at 22 yrs old. I'm sure my sons
would appreciate any information you have on the family.
Auntie Edna Brierly had a beautiful up-to-date family tree on
a large cardboard, but her neices threw all that stuff away
when she got old and sickly. Nancy Brierly Milliken

Brierly, Joseph - wife Phoebe York Dake

carolyn_drews — 2004-12-02 12:53:55Z

Seeking any info about Joseph wife and wife Phoebe Ester York(maiden)Dake(1st married) Brierly(2ndmarried). Don't have any info on Joseph except his name. Phoebe was previously married (March 1844) to Martin Hoffman Dake (1818-1865). Phoebe born 4/20/1824 in Stonington, CT - died 8/19/1886 in Hancock, MN. She had several children from first marriage. Any info appreciated.

Re: Joseph Brierly

hajnasiewicz — 2004-11-08 14:47:45Z

This is a long shot... I have a Joseph Brierly in my database. The Joseph Brierly info I have is that he was a widow when married to my also widowed great great grandmother in 1870. My gg grandmother was Phebe Ester York Dake (1825-1886). From handwritten records: moved to Hancock MN 1876, Joseph died while visiting a relative in England. 1880 Stevens County MN Census indicates only Phebe Brierly and 18 year old son George W Brierly in household. Possible connection?

BRIERLYs from Co. Kildare, Ireland, c. 1800-1810

imperativa — 2004-10-12 02:12:29Z

Does anyone have information on BRIERLY families in Co. Kildare, Ireland in the very early 1800s?

According to his Royal Irish Constabulary record, my gg-grandfather, John BRIERLY, was supposedly born in Co. Kildare in approx. 1806-07 before joining the RIC in Tullamore, Kings Co. (now Co. Offaly) in 1835.

I am particularly interested in finding towns or parishes with protestant BRIERLY families in Co. Kildare, since my ancestor was definitely not catholic.

Re: BRIERLYs from Co. Kildare, Ireland, c. 1800-1810

imperativa — 2004-10-12 02:12:29Z

Thanks. I have e-mailed you directly.

brierly /brierley/briley etc.

landlubber1 — 2004-05-12 21:40:47Z

I'm looking for info on John Brierly and his wife Hannah(nee ?).
Their names are enscribed on a brooch that belonged to my great grandmother Hannah B(as in Brierly) F (nee Leach) Medlicott. My gr.gram was born abt 1880 in Oldham England. She had a brother Norman, but I dont have their parents name. I'm assuming their dad was "Leach", and mom was the daughter, granddaughter and even gr. grandaughter of a Brierly. On the brooch it says: John Brierly on March 03 1836 at 58yrs.,and Hannah Brierly on March 18 1851 at 72 yrs. These dates are when they both died. Which would make them born abt.1778 and 1779. I need to fill in the blanks from about 1789 (when they possibly married, then started having kids.) to abt 1880. All probably in the Oldham area. Gr.gram Hannah, brother Norman and their parents went to Saskatchewan Canada, but I dont know when. Hannah married Edwin John Medlicottt May 07 1910, he had only been in Canada for abt. 3 yrs. He came from Bexhill. I hope one out there knows something or how to find out. I'm in Canada which makes it a pain to research some things. Thanx Sandy

BRIERLY, John Lee & Robey Adell

lmeadows_99 — 2004-01-07 20:49:29Z

seeking info on John Lee Brierly b.2 Jul 1861. Married Robey
Adell Blakeman 25 Dec 1888. Looking for possible children
of this union.

BRIERLY/BRIERLEY

kapttinson — 2004-01-02 13:37:43Z

Very long shot. Getting desperate!!
Searching info on
Brierly or Brierley who married Valerie unknown in Bridlington.
Children were
Peggy
James William Benjamine

Valerie then went on to marry Philip (PIP) Chadwick

Re: Brierly family Worcester Mass USA

sallyann — 2003-08-24 22:05:29Z

Sorry I'm so late in responding -- board had my wrong email address. Just found this listing for Worcester Brierlys.

Yes. I do have information and would be happy to help.

Re: Hugh Brierly of Maryland

2003-02-17 23:29:48Z

Do you know if Hugh Brierly and Rebecca Forwood had a daughter named Margaret who married John Montgomery of VA. The latter became Col. Montgomery in the Revolutionary War. Barbara Dunn Chandler

Joseph Brierly

opalkey — 2003-02-03 17:47:02Z

Trying to find family and parents of Joseph Brierly and Mary O'Mara. Both born in Pa, most likely Philadelphia. Joseph born about 1871, Mary born about 1872. They had one daughter, Mary born about 1899 in Philadelphia.

Brierly family Worcester Mass USA

wakkkojakkko — 2003-02-03 09:35:44Z

I am seeking any information on James Brierly who married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Dean Woolfenden, I think three children George, Arthur and William born Worc Mass. Seeking info to link up family history on Woolfenden Australia. Letters and family tree sheets found in family bible.

Re: Joseph Brierly

2002-10-10 00:22:20Z

Alan, desperately trying to reach you via email, but all returned for some odd reason. I really am most desperate to contact you re: your ancestor, James Weir Brierly. Alan please email me direct ASAP. Warmest regards, Lynne.

James Weir Brierly

2002-10-04 11:55:08Z

Hi,

Does anybody have any information on James Weir Brierly? James was born in Kamplee (East India) c.1832. His parents were Joseph and Charlotte. Both were dead by 1853.

R. Curtis Brierly burial place

sandragriffett — 2002-04-07 07:04:01Z

My great-grandmother was Martha Ellen Brierly born in Bracken county, KY in 1848. I've seen your relative's name in our family record. There are 3 Brierly family cemetery in central Kentucky. Two in Nicholas County (Carlisle) and one right outside Mt. Olivet (in Robertson County). Charles Gates in Carlisle, KY has the whole Brierly family history - perhaps you can contact him (he's in the phone book) and he could help you.

Leonard Lyons Brierly

sandragriffett — 2002-04-07 07:04:01Z

The information I have is that Leonard was the son of Robert and Sallie Robey Brierly. Leonard was a cabinet maker in Robertson County, KY (Mt. Olivet) and is buried in Robertson County at the old Corinth Cemetery.

Leonard Lyons also had a son named Robert and a son named Leonard.

Have you tried looking on www. Rootsweb.com for all the different counties and the contacts for the counties (in KY) who will look things up for you. E-mail me and I'll send you more info. Does this mean you and are cousins!!

to Dawn

sandragriffett — 2002-04-07 07:04:01Z

Hi Dawn, e-mail me at sandy.griffett@sylvania.com. We'll find out if there's a connection! And thanks for responding.

Toomey (Mollie)

sandragriffett — 2002-04-07 07:04:01Z

Hi Dawn, who is your father-in-law and where is he from? E-mail me at sandy.griffett@sylvania.com and I'll share info.

Re: BRIERLYs from Co. Kildare, Ireland, c. 1800-1810

2002-04-03 09:18:31Z

Michael,There are 2 John Brierly's of about the same age in this region of Ireland. One is Catholic and one probabely Prostestant. I am desended from the latter and would be happy to send you the information I have, on both of these families.

Joseph Brierly

2001-10-11 03:51:03Z

Researching Joseph Brierly, Madras European Regiment, Honourable East India Company circa 1820 - 1850. Any information appreciated.

Re: BRIERLY

2001-10-08 07:23:14Z

I have info on a James Brierly and am a direct decendant. He married in 1840, Stubenville, Oh. to Maria Stock. Then we lost all traces of James. Wife, Maria Brierly with 5 children showed up in Fayette County, Pa. on the 1850 census. One child was named James, born 1841 or 43, could this be the James that you are looking for??

My father and I have been looking all over for James, husband of Maria, for three years and have not found any other proof that he existed. I would be interested in your information about James Brierly. Have you found "JB" information that doesnt fit your research. If so maybe your info is what I need to fill in the blanks on "JB" from the marriage in 1840.

Hugh Brierly of Maryland

jamesblakethomas — 2001-09-21 13:17:47Z

Looking for information on Hugh Brierly and wife Rebecca Forwood in MD early to mid 1700's. Any help most welcome. Thanks.

James Blake Thomas

BRIERLY/Co. Offaly, Ireland

emds10 — 2001-09-20 12:59:05Z

Am interested in hearing from anyone who
thinks they might be descended from John
BRIERLY and Elizabeth ("Liz") PLUNKETT,
who had 11 children, mainly in Tullamore,
Co. Offaly, Ireland, between c. 1840 and
1865. Their second child (Mary) is my
great grandmother. John Brierly was a
member of the Royal Irish Constabulary.

Henry Brierly of Roscrea

emds10 — 2001-09-20 12:59:05Z

Mr Mackie: While it is possible that there is a connection here, I have no information that would suggest or confirm this for you. The earliest definite date that I have for the Brierly side of my family is in 1840, when Ellen BRIERLY was born as the first child of John BRIERLY (a policemen) and Elizabeth BRIERLY (nee PLUNKET). Since I have no idea where John BRIERLY or his family came from, given the dates, it is perfectly possible that he is also a son of Henry BRIERLY and Sarah BENNETT (although one has to asssume that this would be a considerable fluke).

Brierlys of Scottish-Irish descent

emds10 — 2001-09-20 12:59:05Z

While it is possible that there is a connection between your and my families, it is probably a VERY long shot. I have no data on my Brierly family prior to c. 1840, and I do not even know where my 2G-grandfather was born (or indeed, even if it was in Ireland). I am sorry not to be of any more assistance.