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susan/sussanah Brownhill

AnneMarieBland — 2012-02-09 00:12:48Z

Susan Brownhill married James Riley c. 1840-49, living at 6 Mayo St. Ardwick, Lancaster Uk in 1851 when daughter, Mary Ann, was born.
any information about Susan's parents, sibling etc. greatly appreciated.
thanks.

Re: Dr William Brownhill of England

eve666 — 2010-09-21 16:33:33Z

Fairly extensive searches failed to find any such person - William had very little dealings with surgeons, and those he did are pretty well documented. There was no William Bronhill among them.
To cut a long story short, other rumours about this gentleman led to the interesting possibility that he was a pirate, or connected in some way with the West Indies pritaes - even perhaps as a medical assistant, of which they would have had a great deal of need.
I would be very interested to hear if anyone has ever found any hard evidence of such a William Brownhill. Research is very much easier these days of course, than 10 odd years ago, when it was all in original documents.
EVE

Re: Dr William Brownhill of England

eve666 — 2010-09-21 16:32:47Z

Fairl extensive searches failed to find any such person - William had very little dealings with surgeons, and those he did are pretty well documented. There was no William Bronhill among them.
To cut a long story short, other rumours about this gentelemn led to the interesting possibility that he was a pirate, or connected in some way with the West Indies pritaes - even perhaps as a medical assistant, of which they would have had a great deal of need.
I would be very interested to hear if anyone has ever found any hard evidence of such a William Brownhill. Research is very much easier these days of course, than 10 odd years ago, when it was all in original documents.
EVE

Re: Dr William Brownhill of England

eve666 — 2010-09-21 16:32:25Z

Brownhills in Salford

anuket1 — 2010-07-25 19:58:47Z

Hope Frank Brownhill reads this, would welcome comments.

Still have not found birth record of Stephen Brownhill, but I did find him on the 1841 and 1851 census.

On the 1841 census I think "Magt" was mistranscribed as Mary. This family were transcribed as surname "Holl", and this caused a long delay in finding them on the 1841 Census.

George Street, Manchester
Jno Brownhill 35 Overlooker
Mary (Could be Magt) Brownhill 35
Sarah Brownhill 15 1926 rounded?
Stephen Brownhill 6 1835
Sarah Howarth 60 1781

1851 unfilmed census
Living at 6 George Street Salford
John Brownhill, 52 abt 1799 Hand Loom Weaver Cotton, b. Manchester
Margaret Brownhill, 60, abt 1791 Born Haslenden Lancashire
Stephen Brownhill, Son, 16, Polisher French Furniture, Born Salford

No accounting for the weird age gaps with John and Margaret from the 1841 census, but I haven't seen the recovered census and can't check it.

With the clue that Sarah Howarth living with them in 1841 might be a relative, this is a possible marriage for John.

Manchester Cathedral 19/3/1820
John Brownhill & Margaret Howarth
Groom's Name: John Brownhill
Bride's Name: Margaret Howarth
Marriage Date: 19 Mar 1820
Marriage Place: Cathedral,Manchester,Lancashire,England
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00546-5
System Origin: England-ODM
Source Film Number: 438191
Reference Number:
Collection: England Marriages, 1538–1973

As for Stephen's siblings, I have found some through burial records at the Register of Burials at the Methodist Chapel on Brunswick Terrace in Pendleton, and some through Christenings, but unfortunately none survived past infancy.

Sarah, James 1824-1826, Elizabeth 1830-1833, John 1832-1833, then Stephen 1834/5-1891, John 1836-1836, Margaret 1837-1838.

We were hopeful that in finding these other children we would also find a birth/christening record for Stephen, but after several years we still haven't found it. If anyone comes across it, I'd be really glad to hear from you. I think he was the only Stephen Brownhill around at the time.

Also would love to hear from any descendants of Stephen Brownhill and Sarah Heaton.

Cheers!

C Brownhill
Canada

GEORGE BROWNHILL

shyning1 — 2010-03-02 23:58:13Z

I am trying to get any information I can on my grandfather George Brownhill from New York. Not sure if he came here from England or if he was born in the U.S. All I have on him is that he married Emily Roland in New york City on January 28, 1918 and that is it. I imagine he was probably born somewhere around the turn of the century. Any ideas as to where I can go to get any more information? Is there a list server for an email group or website involved with Brownhill? Anyone have any information on the Brownhill's coming to New York? PLEASE RESPOND TO shyning@sprynet.com My ancestry account finally ran out after many years - thank-you.

Thanks for any assistance you can provide.

KEITH BROWNHILL MARCUM

Re: Dr William Brownhill of England

billb1290 — 2010-02-12 06:24:46Z

my name is william robert brownhill 16 3 1961 son of tomas james brownhill 3 3 1921 son of james octavius born sydney australia 1880s his father had 1 family australia one older one in scotland

Re: Brownhill Family History - One Name Study

shyning1 — 2009-11-13 00:52:59Z

I am trying to get any information I can on my grandfather George Brownhill from New York. Not sure if he came here from England or if he was born in the U.S. All I have on him is that he married Emily Roland in New york City on January 28, 1918 and that is it. I imagine he was probably born somewhere around the turn of the century. Any ideas as to where I can go to get any more information? Is there a list server for an email group involved with Brownhill. I will certainly check out your website.

Thanks for any assistance you can provide.

KEITH BROWNHILL MARCUM

Re: Brownhill Family History One Name Study

shyning1 — 2009-11-13 00:44:08Z

All I know about my grandfather is that he his name was George Brownhill and that he married Emily Roland January 28,1918. How do I get to see one of the family trees? I have Family Tree Maker at home and have one whole side of the family back to the 1600's but nothing regarding the Brownhills. My mother was Ethel Brownhill.

Thanks for an help you can provide.

Keith Brownhill Marcum

Re: Brownhill Family History One Name Study

paintislovely — 2009-08-19 13:52:59Z

Hello,
This is a long time after this thread but maybe someone is still here and researching Cheshire Brownhills. My G Great Grandmother was a Lucy Brownhill married to a Hignett - both from the Frodsham Kingsley area in Cheshire.
If we have any connection I'd be glad to share any useful info.
best wishes
Angela

Re: Dr William Brownhill of England

nightcrawler1 — 2009-03-16 04:19:49Z

Additional info:
The information I have came from a geneology written between 1885-1899 By John Caldwell Tidball (1825-1906)

The Preface says "Thomas Tidball landed at Philadelphia Penna.,August 11 1714"

He cam from some Port in the Bristol Channel in which part of England the Name is quite commmon"

On July 6 1715 he married Elizabeth Brownhill also of England She had been a fellow passanger during the voyage from the old country.

If this is helpful I would like to hear back from you. I have spent may years trying to fill in some of the gapps in the original geneology.

Re: Dr William Brownhill of England

nightcrawler1 — 2009-03-16 04:18:01Z

Copy of manuscript in possession of Mrs. Nancy Tidball of Millersburg, Ohio, copied by Milford Tidball January 6, 1880).

During the reign of William the Third and Mary; King and Queen of England, in the latter part of the 17th century, an expedition was sent abroad by the British government. To what place and for what purpose is not known.

Among others who embarked on the expedition was an eminent physician of London, Dr. William Brownhill by name, who acted in the capacity of ship’s surgeon. During the voyage an epidemic broke out among the men of the expedition and made such havoc and devastation not only among the privates, but also among the officers. In a short time not a single officer was left to command the ship. Dr. Brownhill, being the only person on board who understood navigation was chosen to take command of the vessel.

However, not long after he had been chosen to this office, the vessel under his care met with another serious disaster. Meeting with a hostile fleet of Portuguese vessels which were more numerous and better equipped for battle than themselves, they were compelled to surrender. They were taken prisoners and their ship was despoiled of its treasures. But not feeling satisfied and thinking that more treasure was hidden somewhere on board the vessel, the Portuguese endeavored to find it by making threats against the commander. He truthfully asserted that the victors already possessed all the treasures on board.

Thinking that Dr. Brownhill’s denial was made with a view of deceiving them, the Portuguese commander threatened death to Dr. Brownhill in case the treasures were not produced. He still persisted in his first statement and was accordingly hung to the yard arm of the vessel, after he had remained in this position a few moments, he was let down and again questioned in regard to the supposed treasure.

Again he denied and was hung the second time and remained suspended by the neck until life was almost extinct when he was then lowered. When sufficiently restored he was again commanded to tell where the gold and silver was hidden.

He still denied that there were any treasures on board except what they had already taken. Again the enemy threatened and again he denied and in compliance with their threats, Dr. Brownhill was hung the third time. His own men succeeded in persuading the Portuguese that there was in reality, no more treasure on the ship and that their commander could not reveal treasure which did not exist, so he was released and restored to consciousness.

He was not permitted to escape. He was taken to Portugal and confined to prison seven long years. At the end of that time, he gained his liberty and immediately departed for London anxious to see his wife and family whom he had not seen or heard from in all that time.

On entering the city he went immediately to his former residence and knocking at the door he was invited into the house by a little girl whom he soon discovered to be his own daughter, Lizzie. He inquired if Mrs. Brownhill resided there and if she were at home. The little girl said that her mother was Mrs. Brownhill but she was visiting a neighbor and would not return until evening.

The base insult as she regarded it, was still fresh in her mind and burned with indignation whenever she thought of the stranger. But how much stronger were her feelings of anger when she saw the same stranger walking down the street not only with her Mother holding his arm but even resting her head upon his shoulder.

The secret was soon revealed to her and she joyfully embraced her long lost father, whom she had supposed dead.

Dr. Brownhill’s reputation soon became so well established that he was chosen surgeon to King William III, Prince of Orange.

In this capacity he was engaged until his death. He died as a result of a fall and was mourned by many who held him in high esteem as a man.

For some reason not now known, Dr. Brownhill advised his wife to take Lizzie and their other daughter (name not known) and move to America. In 1714 she prepared to do as her husband advised and set sail on a vessel bound for Philadelphia.

By this time, Lizzie had become a young woman. While crossing the ocean this young woman saw a young sailor by the name of “THOMAS TYDBALL” with whom she immediately fell in love. He as also effected in the same manner by the young lady’s beauty and manner. But the circumstances of these young people were so very different that a [personal meeting seemed impossible. She was a wealthy young English lady and he was only a sailor. It would have been regarded as improper for him in his lowly position in life to have spoken to her or in any way to have sought her acquaintance.

The difference in social rank seemed to be an insurmountable barrier between them. And yet the young sailor could not dismiss the fair young passenger from his thoughts. He thought of her by day and dreamed of her by night. Occasionally he saw her promenading the deck with her Mother. Strange it seemed to him, he would catch her eye glancing at him. Thus several months of a long voyage passed away.

Miss Brownhill had similar experiences as was afterward learned. She thought she saw in him something superior to the other sailors. She saw in him a noble, manly look and something in his manner which told her he was no ordinary man. The more often she saw him, the stronger became her attachment for him. She resolved to seek an opportunity to speak with the young sailor, but no opportunity was offered.

On August 11, 1714, the ship landed in Philadelphia and here the lovers were for the time separated. The Brownhill family left the ship and the young sailor then returned with his ship to England.

Now for a few words in regard to the sailor named Thomas Tydball. (This is the way the name was spelled in England). His father (first name unknown) resided in England. He had two sons, Charles and Thomas. At his death, the older son had been appointed guardian of the younger, therefore had possession of most of the property, leaving Thomas with little means. (As was the custom in those days,)

In his straightened circumstances he had taken to the sea for a means of livelihood o in the story, we find Thomas employed. After his return to England, his love for the fair passenger still remained strong within him and he resolved to take shipping to America in order, if possible, to find the object of his deep affections.

To find Elizabeth Brownhill was not an easy task. He knew not where to find her. After a diligent search his efforts were rewarded with success. The former barriers were no longer in the way. Mrs. Brownhill and her daughter were soon convinced that Thomas was a worthy young man and above the lowly calling in which they had found him at the time of their coming to America. Very soon, an engagement was entered into by the lovers.

In a story received from Jennifer Ann Larson of 2499 Sky Line Circle, Salt Lake City Utah 84103; this was additional information.

After Mrs. Brownhill and her daughters settled in Philadelphia an English nobleman, influenced doubtless by her wealth, followed over and became married to her. He left America to attend to her property in Jamaica and was never afterward heard from. Many supposed him to be lost at sea or murdered, yet it is possible that having obtained her property he absconded—It had been told that of Dr. Brownhill’s wealth, the most of this was composed of large possessions which he had in Jamaica. In his capacity as the Surgeon to King William, he was considered to be the most skilled in London. When he received the severe fall on the sidewalk, which broke his thigh bone, the walk being covered with ice and sleet, the King spared no expense in securing the most skillful physician for the Dr. that he might be restored to health, but it was all in vain, he died from its effects. A man beloved by all, he stood high in his profession and had many to mourn his departure.

Re: Dr William Brownhill of England

nightcrawler1 — 2009-03-16 04:08:43Z

I checked freebmd and found a marriage of Richard C. Tidball to a Winifred F March.June 1916 Quarter Shepton, Mallet District this would put it in the right time frame..Richard C. Tidball
BMD Birth record of Bridgewater district March 1897 Quarter.1901 census record show:son of Richard J. Tidball born 1871,see below:

Richard J Tidball abt 1871 Huntspill, Somerset, England Head Ditcheat Somerset
Charlotte M Tidball abt 1873 Seend, Wiltshire, England Wife Ditcheat Somerset
Richard C Tidball abt 1897 Huntspill West, Somerset, England Son Ditcheat Somerset
Harry J Tidball abt 1900 Milton Clevedon, Somerset, England Son Ditcheat Somerset

Also Richard John married Charlotte Mary Phillis.
Richard Johns parents were Richard Tidball and Martha Sommers
His parents were James Tidball and Jane Phippen
James Parents were George Tidball and Sarah Ash
Georges Parents were James Tidball and Elizabeth Urch
James Parents were Phillip Tidball and Martha Coulston(e)
Phillips Parents were Richard and Joan Popham

Re: Brownhill Family History - One Name Study

christineswan77 — 2009-02-01 14:39:57Z

Hi i am Christiana Brownhill from Dudley,West Midland's.
I decend from Thomas Brownhill and Maria Law. Thomas was born in 1853 in Dudley.I am trying to trace his parent's and would welcome any info if anyone comes across any.
There are so many Brownhill's in Dudley but i don't know where they originated from originally.Regards Chris.

Re: Brownhill Family History One Name Study

nikkispiers — 2008-04-29 17:45:40Z

Any one have a Frank Brownhill Married to a May Spiers nee Critchley 19?? I think May died in the 70's not done enough research yet

Harry BROWNHILL m Ida WOOD

marthahallowell — 2006-11-03 21:51:25Z

Seeking descendants of Harry Brownhill and Ida Wood, daughter of Israel C Wood and Sarah Hallman and granddaughter of John C Hallman (1808 - 1870) and Elizabeth Boyer (1815 - 1890).

Elizabeth Brownhill married Davd Rushton about 1843

falkenheiner1 — 2006-07-10 18:45:47Z

I am searching for information about Elizabeth Brownhill born about 1821 in Much Woolton, England. She married David Rushton about 1843. David was a blacksmith. They had three daugthers, and in 1849 the family left England for the United States. They eventually settled in Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, having more children born in Indiana.

Elizabeth Brownhill Rushton died in December 1893.

Thomas Brownhills, b. abt. 1725 in Ireland

BasketLady420 — 2005-11-20 04:34:24Z

Brownhills, Thomas
Labourer. 22. Kinnaird, Inchture. Jacobite in Oglivy's regiment. Transported on the "Veteran" master John Ricky, from Liverpool, 5 May 1747 for the Leeward Islands. Liberated by a French privateer and landed on Martinique June 1747.
(P) (OR) (RM)

I am not related to this family, I am just passing on this information, which comes from a book titled " Scots Banished to the American Plantations" 1650-1775 by David Dobson. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. 1983. pg. 16.
Joyce

Re: Brownhill Family History UK/Australia

2005-10-25 17:19:11Z

Anne-Marie Bland
Received your message 24.10.05 in reply to mine of 01.05
All my direct relations are from the UK and most from Yorkshire therefore I regret I am unable to help you finding Susan Brownhill from Ireland.

Regards
Charles

Re: Brownhill Family History UK/Australia

AnneMarieBland — 2005-10-25 05:44:34Z

I have Brownhill ancestry and am in Australia.
Susan Brownhill b. Ireland 1827. married James Riley. first child, Mary Ann, b. 1851 in Ardwick, Lancaster UK. other children: Susannah, Thomas and Ellen. Mary Ann and James came to Australia.
anyone recognise my Susan Brownhill...would love contact.
Anne-Marie

Re: BROWNHILL/SMETON marriage....1626

Bob_Smeaton — 2005-07-09 21:32:17Z

Grandfather, William Smeaton, b. Oct 5, 1840 Perthshire, Scotland. His parents Alexander and Catherine immigrated 1855 to New York City, then moved to Canada. In 1861 settled in Saginaw, MI. Sept 1, 1864 enlisted in Co. C, 29th Reg..Mich. Vol. Inf. Died 1908, Richview, IL.

BROWNHILL/SMETON marriage....1626

RosalindPowell62 — 2005-03-03 19:44:26Z

Saint Mary, Nottingham marriage...Mary BROWNHILL, and Thomas SMETON. 1626.
Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

Brownhill Family History UK/Australia

CharlesBrownhill — 2005-01-23 20:10:48Z

To Frank C Brownhill

If you have any contact E-Mail addresses from your records they would be very much apreciated. I have not made any contact outside the UK.

Regards
Charles Brownhill

Re: Ann Brownhill married Thomas Rostron, Manchester 1835

2004-12-13 21:52:31Z

Hello Louise,

Thomas is my gt gt grandfather so I must be a generation older than you! Contact me direct and I will happily pass on what info I have.

Lesley

Ann Brownhill married Thomas Rostron, Manchester 1835

@@lesleycannings@hotmail.com — 2004-12-06 23:25:26Z

Looking for any information and/or connections

Ann and Thomas had children William (died?), Martha (married name Rushton), another William, Esther, Alice (married William Hay, Hannah (died?), John Joseph and Thomas G(eorge?)

Re: Ann Brownhill married Thomas Rostron, Manchester 1835

@@lesleycannings@hotmail.com — 2004-12-06 23:25:26Z

Sorry, Amy - I don't know this one. Do you have any further information?

Re: Ann Brownhill married Thomas Rostron, Manchester 1835

2004-12-06 21:44:15Z

Hi Lesley, I have a Thomas Rostron in my family tree who married Ann B, I presume this could be one and the same. Thomas is my GT GT GT grandfather!

Re: Brownhill Family History - One Name Study

AHDL12452 — 2004-08-24 20:02:45Z

hi, trying to find more details of Charles William Brownhill, from midlands uk. no date of birth, however he married Laura Armfield and had a daughter Laura Gladys in 1902.
if you have any info it would be much appriated.

CHARLES W BROWNHILL birmingham/warwickshire England

AHDL12452 — 2004-07-03 07:48:46Z

looking for details or any info on CHARLES W BROWNHILL who married a lady with the surnam of Armfield in 1882.around Kings Norton Area Birmingham. Charles was a grocer later before the crash and had his own tea shop.
Had two children Laura Gladys and William Brownhill.
any info please let me know

Re: Dr William Brownhill of England

joybell1 — 2004-03-30 01:05:31Z

I am trying to find ancestors of James Brownhill married to Sarah Whitley Had three children William, Peter and Emma. I think Peter went to Australia, William went to New Zealand. Thought you might have a connection.

Re: Brownhill Family History - One Name Study

robertWheatland — 2004-03-19 14:13:40Z

I have read with interest comments on the message boards on the surname Brownhill. My interest is Mary Brownhill b.1848 (approx) in Sale, Cheshire, she married a John Cribbin in 1866 at St. Vincents Church, Altrincham, she lived at Parkside, Sale for many years and went on to have 10 sons and 2 daughters . Her father was James Brownhill lived in Sale and was a gardener. I am really interested in the Cribbin line, but have come to a full stop with Mary Brownhill (Cribbin).Can anyone help ?

Re: Ann Brownhill married Thomas Rostron, Manchester 1835

amyn731 — 2004-02-24 18:16:49Z

Hello,
My great grandfather was William Rostron. He was born in England. He was born in 1879. I have not found his place of birth ....he married Matilda (?) and they lived in Illinois.

Re: Dr William Brownhill of England

2003-09-06 00:15:13Z

Fran,
Thanks for the info.I will make contact about the book

Re: Dr William Brownhill of England

2003-09-03 20:06:01Z

I am related thru William's first wife' Miss Sheeley- their dau Mary married James Kiddoo
An update on the book written by General John Tidball is close to being published by Barbara Tidball ( rtidball1@ aol.com )

my address: 3520 Saint Gaudens Rd
Coconut Grone FL 33133

Re: Dr William Brownhill of England

2003-08-12 18:03:09Z

I too am related thru Thomas Tidball-Elizabeth Brownhill,their
son William-Margaret Buchnan,daughter Jane Tidball who m.
John Grimes their son William Tidball Grimes m.Rosanna
Weaver their son John Brownhill Grimes m.Rhoda Webb their
son John Cecil Grimes m.his 1st cousin Cora Rosanna
Grimes their son James Brownhill Grimes is my father.

I have the info that William Brownhill is Elizabeth's father
but not verified.

Re: Brownhill Family History - One Name Study

akua1 — 2003-04-12 21:45:37Z

Thank you Frank, I hadn't seen this reply before today.

Please take my other comments in good part. One has to wonder where all the Brownhills are with so little traffic on the message boards.

CB

Re: Brownhill Family History One Name Study

akua1 — 2003-04-12 21:35:55Z

Hello Frank, I very much appreciate all the work you have done, but thought perhaps I could mention that I personally find it very muddling the way "First Cheshire Brownhill" "Second Cheshire Brownhill " and so on are entered. There also seem to be massive gaps, with children from several generations included in one family.

Is there a lot of point in putting this in, if you don't have the names and details?

I also find that responding to every query about the Brownhills on all the message boards with the information that you are compiling a one name study, without responding to the questions asked so that others can benefit, is not helping us very much.

If you do have the answers or can help out, would you mind very much posting it publicly? I would like to be able to get in touch with other people interested in Brownhill research, but your responses seem to head 'em off at the pass and redirect them all to yourself.

C Brownhill
(STILL making very little progress with Brownhill research after two years)

Re: Dr William Brownhill of England

JLongCook — 2003-03-28 01:48:38Z

My ancestors are Thomas Tidball and Elizabeth Brownhill. In Early Marriages of PA, I have found that Elizabeth was daughter of Dr. William Brownhill, surgeon to King William of Orange, King of England. I have been unable to find anything of reference to either his wife or his lineage. If anyone has any information on him, please email me at midgie@charter.net. Thank you.

Brownhill Family History - One Name Study

2003-03-04 17:08:47Z

Just to remind anyone interested in the Brownhill family that I have many records, and many gaps, on the Brownhill name. I will search my records for others researchers and I welcome new information.

The Brownbill name is not part of the Brownhill family and is a Cheshire surname. However, poor handwriting can cause confusion. So do double check if in doubt.

Cherry, I am still trying to find Stephen's ancestry.

Regards

Frank c. Brownhll.

www.brownhill-family.info

Re: Brownhill family in Manchester & Salford

2003-01-06 22:49:15Z

Hi again- Have posted the info re Brownbills on their board. Will have a look at any other lists for the other name.Jean.

Re: Brownhill family in Manchester & Salford

2003-01-06 18:03:15Z

I am never sure about those Brownbills.

B and H are so similar in the old copperplate type script, I can't help thinking that they may have been mixed up sometimes.

I look into them anyway, just in case.

Does your husband have any information on a Sarah Heaton, daughter of John Heaton, born Salford around 1838, plus/minus a year? Can't find this family anywhere.

CherryB

Re: Brownhill family in Manchester & Salford

2003-01-06 17:25:08Z

Thanks again, Cherry-my husband has listed loads of baptisms A-N for M/cr & Salford. Found another Brownhill..
Thomas Brownhill son of Thomas & Eliza Brownhill born 7th Sept.1811 at Hardman St.Salford-baptized on Sept.23.1811.
Not same line but may be of use to someone. There are also 3 Brownbills??? Bye. Jean

Re: Brownhill family in Manchester

2003-01-02 16:54:22Z

Re: Brownhill family in Manchester

2002-12-31 17:12:15Z

Hello Cherry, Thanks for replying.If I trace James Brownhill parents will post message. He married Margaret Burgess of Pendleton, Salford possible late 1920"s and they had 10 children, eldest son also James. Where in area was your Stephen Brownhill?

Happy New Year 2003.
Jean.

Re: Brownhill family in Manchester

2002-12-31 01:37:16Z

Hello Jean, thanks for your message.

Your Jimmy and Margaret Brownhill were certainly in the same area as our family.

I suspect that our Stephen had a brother named James, parents John and Mary Brownhill, but that was back in 1830 or so. As Stephen Brownhill only had one son, Edward, any Brownhill surname connection with our family would probably be back with Stephen's siblings, or earlier.

If you find out who Jimmy's parents were, I would be very interested to know.

All the best for the New Year!

Cherry
.

Re: Brownhill family in Manchester

2002-12-26 18:52:01Z

Only Brownhills I am aware of were my cousins Brownhills of 44 Dudley St.Higher Broughton, Salford.in the 1930/1940/1950"s
Their parents Jimmy and Margaret Brownhill.

Re: Brownhill family in Manchester

2002-11-25 23:52:55Z

Hello Tim, Sorry but I can't find a connection to a Sarah A Brownhill and the Gard family.

Good luck!

SCB

Re: Brownhill family in Manchester

2002-11-25 18:29:50Z

I am seeking information on my Great Great Grandmother:

Sarah A Brownhill

The only info I have is she married Arthur Gard (date ?)
had a son named Alfred T Gard (my Great Grandfarther) DOB 2/22/1876

Thanks very much!!!

Re: Dr William Brownhill of England

2002-08-27 21:30:58Z

Elizabeth Brownhill, born 1695, England
married
Thomas Tidball, born 1690, England
their daughter was
Mary Tidball, born December 22, 1723
who married April 9, 1744
Oliver Miller, from Northern Ireland
they were married in Friend's Cove, near Fort Bedford, Pennsylvania
they had 10 children

Oliver Miller is my 6th Great Grandfather. The Oliver Miller Homestead is a historical site in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and his sons were involved in the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794.

Brownhill family in Manchester

2002-07-29 18:18:24Z

Looking for connections to this family, from Manchester (from 1881 census)
Dwelling: 18 Regent Road
Census Place: Salford, Lancashire, England
Source: FHL Film 1341947 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 3966 Folio 23 Page 10 (approx birth)

Stephen BROWNHILL M 46 M Salford, Lancashire, England 1834
Rel: Head
Occ: Genl Dealer
Sarah BROWNHILL M 42 F
Salford, Lancashire, England 1838
Rel: Wife
Occ: Genl Dealer Wife
Annie BROWNHILL U 21 F
Salford, Lancashire, England 1860
Rel: Daur
Occ: Upholstress
Margaret BROWNHILL U 16 F Salford, Lancashire, England 1865
Rel: Daur
Occ: Ender & Mender
Helen BROWNHILL 14 F
Salford, Lancashire, England 1867
Rel: Daur
Occ: Apprentice Book Stitching (Binding)
Lucy Cawley BROWNHILL 12 F Salford, Lancashire, England 1869
Rel: Daur
Maud BROWNHILL 4 F
Salford, Lancashire, England 1877
Rel: Daur
Gertrude BROWNHILL 3 F Salford, Lancashire, England 1878
Rel: Daur
Mary Eliz. BROWNHILL 1 F Salford, Lancashire, England 1880

One son, Edward, born 1st April, 1882.

Stephen Brownhill's parents were John Brownhill (b. c.1800 - 1806) and Mary. He had a sister Sarah Brownhill, b. c 1826.

Stephen's wife was Sarah Heaton, b. 1838, daughter of John Heaton. marriage date - 25th December, 1858, Christ Church, Salford.

Edward Brownhill married Bessie Edge, daughter of David Edge and Elizabeth Moran, 26th December, 1908. Their son was the late Charles Kenneth Brownhill.

I would like to hear from any of Edward's sisters' families, and also anyone who might have come across the marriage of John Brownhill and Mary.

SCBrownhill