Selected Families and Individuals

Notes


Rev. Thomas Broadhurst BA

He became vicar of St. Oswald, Blackford in May 1751 (ref. EDP 18/1/2)
Vicar of St Oswald's, Chester on 12 Jul 1780 (ref. EDP 71/1/2)

In 1741 he subscribed to The History of the Life of marcus Tullius Cicero (vol 1.) 1741, Middleton, Conyers, London.

In 1788 he subscribed to Miscellaneous Poems, by Helen Leigh, of Middlewich, 1788, Leigh, Helen Manchester.

According to Terry Broadhurst, Cheadle, Cheshire in the Aug 2003 article on p38 of the Family Tree Magazine:-

Thomas Broadhurst born 1718, Hartford , Cheshire , and Christina Bradshaw of Northwhich, married at Pulford, Cheshire , 3 November 1746 . Thomas was vicar of Backford, Cheshire.

Thomas Broadhurst and Ann Norcott, both of Great Budworth, Cheshire , married by licence at Winwick, Lancashire 22 April 1713 .


Christian Bradshaw

Found in the baptism register at Pulford between 1720/40 along with twin Elizabeth and sister Ann.

Terry Broadhurst reckons of Northwich


Elizabeth Broadhurst

Not found in the baptism register at Pulford between 1740/52.


Thomas Broadhurst

Reckon he died before Starkey made his Will in 1794 as he is not mentioned


Starkey Broadhurst

There are a number of card index entries for Starkey at the CRO.
Terry Broadhurst reckons he was buried at Backford on 10 Dec 1794


Rev. William Louis Bradshaw

CRO's card index says he died in 1760
George Ormerod's History of the County Palatine of Chester gives his rector date of 1720
Therefore he must have been born at least 21 years earlier.
Rector from 4 Feb 1720/21 'to fill vacancy left by the death of James Thompson' (ref. EDP 229/1/2)
On 19 Mar 1767 oneThomas Burroughs applied to fill the vacancy left by the death of William Bradshaw
9 Nov 1747 he was granted the freedom of the City of Chester (ref. A/B/4/122)
Not recorded at University
2/8/04 Terry B says: Pulford church records record him as Rector from 13 Mar 1720 (AM or MA)


Alfred Thomas Broadhurst Esq.

Court Book says "Of Fenchurch Street, and Camberwell in the county of Surrey"
In 1843 his address was Commercial Sale-rooms, Mincing Lane (as was his fathers), then he moved to Rodney Terrace in 1848. In 1865 he had moved into 137 Fenchurch Street with his son and from there to 24 Mincing Lane (1867) again with his son, Alfred William.
His cress is on the right hand side of the fireplace in the main Hall.

Can not find his Will in the Probate Index.

There are a couple of IGI entries in Saint Mark, Kennington, London (P015571)
Jessie, b.28 MAY 1849, c.17 JUN 1849 of ALFRED & LOUISA JESSIE
Edward Alfred, b.11 DEC 1853, c.15 JAN 1854 of ALFRED & LOUISA JESSIE
that should somehow be related.

25/5/2006 I'm not sure he married twice
10/6/2006 Death certificate reported by J.Lucas - not Ana supposed 2nd wife


Anne Miller

TODO: find Walter BROOKS who was her nephew


Horace Miliken Broadhurst

Mothers Will names him as Horace Miliken
IGI as Horatio Milliken


George Creighton Broadhurst

TODO: get a copy of his Will
His name may have been because a person named "George Creighton" joined the Friendly Union Society in 1833, 3 years before this father joined.
Born before 1839 because of Freedom

No other Broadhurst Will found between 1895 and 1898

FreeBMD has
Deaths Mar 1895
Broadhurst George Creighton 56 Steyning 2b 280
with does not agree with the 1897 Will!


Alfred William Broadhurst

He lived in 137 Fenchurch Street in 1865 with his father Alfred and then they moved to 24 Mincing Lane in 1867. He moved to Adelaide Rd (now Ave), Penge in 1869.


Julia Susan Ventom

1881 census has her aged 50.
She must have lied about her age, which should have been 54!

Note no Will found for her or any other Broadhurst 1899 - 1910


Alfred Thomas Broadhurst

Assume born in 1853, rather than 1852, as parents married in that year!
Not found in 1881 census


Kate Elizabeth Broadhurst

Not mentioned in CGB's will although alive when he made it in 1923!
Not found in 1881 census


Creighton Albert Broadhurst

Note his birth was registered as Camberwell
His cress is on the right hand side of the door in the main Hall.


Vera Louise Leins

After the war they lived at Priest Hill, Limpsfield, Surrey which had a minsteral gallery and a duck pond down a slope at the bottom of the garden.
They owned 3 Becmead Ave where their son and grand-daughter was born.
They moved to 7/9? Melina Place, St John's Wood, London in 1950 (?) and stayed there until his death.
She then moved to 29 Circus Rd, St John's Wood where she died. Sarah JE Broadhurst was present at her death.
She spent the WWII years staying at the Complete Angler Hotel in Marlow.
She was a concerto pianoist and played at the Crystal Place.
8.12.2000 Birth Cert for Leins not found 1890-95 @ FRC


Alfred Thomas Broadhurst Esq.

Court Book says "Of Fenchurch Street, and Camberwell in the county of Surrey"
In 1843 his address was Commercial Sale-rooms, Mincing Lane (as was his fathers), then he moved to Rodney Terrace in 1848. In 1865 he had moved into 137 Fenchurch Street with his son and from there to 24 Mincing Lane (1867) again with his son, Alfred William.
His cress is on the right hand side of the fireplace in the main Hall.

Can not find his Will in the Probate Index.

There are a couple of IGI entries in Saint Mark, Kennington, London (P015571)
Jessie, b.28 MAY 1849, c.17 JUN 1849 of ALFRED & LOUISA JESSIE
Edward Alfred, b.11 DEC 1853, c.15 JAN 1854 of ALFRED & LOUISA JESSIE
that should somehow be related.

25/5/2006 I'm not sure he married twice
10/6/2006 Death certificate reported by J.Lucas - not Ana supposed 2nd wife


Ana

Really not sure about this
Census for family does not say Alfred was born in Kennington


William Broadhurst Esq.

He was the William the 'elder' in the Ironmongers.
Born before 1753 because of Freedom
Died after 1824 because of Freedom of son Alfred and before 1843 (as was first Lists to check)

Not found in the baptism register at Pulford between 1740/52.
Not found in the Bishop's Transcripts of St Mary Pulford between 1746/51.
Not found at Aldford, Chester St John or St Oswald ( ditto Elizabeth)
Left to check: St Bridget, St Martin, St Mary on the Hill, St Michale, St Olave, St Peter in Chester or Chester Cathedral.

In 1784 a Broadhurst, William and James company is recorded in Lowndes's London Directory 1784, 23rd Edition, as sugar brokers, food/drinnk(s) at 18 Harp lane, Tower Street, London.

In 1779 a William Broadhurst is listed in The Complete Pocket Book, or Gentleman and Tradesman's Daily Journal, 11779, London (printed by J.Johnson & J.Payne) as Broker, financial/brokering service(s) at New Court, Swithin's Lane, London.

In 1793 the Universal British Directory (1793-98), 2nd edition published by Peter barfoot & John Wilkes in 9 volumes lists:
Directory section
James Broadhurst, sugar-broker 18 Harp Lane
Livery Section
James Broadhurst,Swithin's Lane Ironomnger's Co sworn sugar broker
William Broadhurst, 18 Harp Lane Ironomnger's Co sworn sugar broker
found by Cathy {shoecat@waitrose.com]

Kent's London Directory 1817, list him as broker at 8 Mincing Lane.
Pigot's London Directory Sept 1839 lists him as a broker at 13 London Commercial Sale Rooms, Mincing Lane London

In IGI BRODEHURST-C062369.ged there are 4 children, William c.20 May 1767, Elizabeth Sarah c.18 Jul 1768, Thomas c.18 Apr 1770 & James c.2 Aug 1775 born to William and Ann[e] @ Saint Anne Soho, Westminster - they could just be some of this children if he was born in 1746/7 and married early, aged 19/20


Emily Broadhurst

1851 census gives birth


Susan Kyffin

After she divorced Topline in 1950 (?), she married Michael Baille-Grohman and lived in Wiltshire and then Tilehurst, Reading for a short while. In 1954 (?) they travelled overland in a Hilliam Husky van to India where she shot a record length tiger. They then lived in Schloss Matzen, Brizlegg, Innsbruch, Austria, which was his father's (Admiral B-G) castle.
On her return to England and her divorce in 1958 she moved into Freshfield Manor, Horsted Kynes, Sussex. In the early 1960s she moved to Keeper's Cottage, Coleman's Hatch, Sussex before buying 88 Ebury Street, London.
She changed her name by deed poll to Victoria Gordon (hence her number plate VG 88).
She married Percy G.H. Fender on 19th Apr 1962 at Crowborough. Note he had served with Gogo in WWI. They brought Cox Farm, Warnham, Horsham, but kept on both their London flats.
She had separated from PGH Fender by the time of her death.
A very good biography of her is given in Shon's (Williams Kyffin) book 'A Wider Sky' 1991, ISBN 086383-757-3. He changed the names as follows: Gwen was Mummy, Owen was Gogo, Brenda was Granny, David was Thomas, TB Lieutenant was Dad, Berkshire village was Tilehurst and the Commander was Michael. Schloss Wolfstein was Matzen.
According to Kump, the present owner of Matzen...
"In 1873 Fanny Read Grohman, an Irishwoman, bought the property and restored it. Her son William Baillie-Grohman continued her work, wrote a number of books about the history of the valley, and once even hosted Theodore Roosevelt on a hunt. The family maintained the castle through two World Wars, returning to Britain when the fighting got too close. The fourth generation of the family sold the castle in 1957"


Susan Kyffin

After she divorced Topline in 1950 (?), she married Michael Baille-Grohman and lived in Wiltshire and then Tilehurst, Reading for a short while. In 1954 (?) they travelled overland in a Hilliam Husky van to India where she shot a record length tiger. They then lived in Schloss Matzen, Brizlegg, Innsbruch, Austria, which was his father's (Admiral B-G) castle.
On her return to England and her divorce in 1958 she moved into Freshfield Manor, Horsted Kynes, Sussex. In the early 1960s she moved to Keeper's Cottage, Coleman's Hatch, Sussex before buying 88 Ebury Street, London.
She changed her name by deed poll to Victoria Gordon (hence her number plate VG 88).
She married Percy G.H. Fender on 19th Apr 1962 at Crowborough. Note he had served with Gogo in WWI. They brought Cox Farm, Warnham, Horsham, but kept on both their London flats.
She had separated from PGH Fender by the time of her death.
A very good biography of her is given in Shon's (Williams Kyffin) book 'A Wider Sky' 1991, ISBN 086383-757-3. He changed the names as follows: Gwen was Mummy, Owen was Gogo, Brenda was Granny, David was Thomas, TB Lieutenant was Dad, Berkshire village was Tilehurst and the Commander was Michael. Schloss Wolfstein was Matzen.
According to Kump, the present owner of Matzen...
"In 1873 Fanny Read Grohman, an Irishwoman, bought the property and restored it. Her son William Baillie-Grohman continued her work, wrote a number of books about the history of the valley, and once even hosted Theodore Roosevelt on a hunt. The family maintained the castle through two World Wars, returning to Britain when the fighting got too close. The fourth generation of the family sold the castle in 1957"