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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Durham => Topic started by: steveb on Wednesday 23 February 05 06:34 GMT (UK)
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Does anybody have an interest in the BRASS family.
All I have so far is Anne BRASS, b. 1822, Ingleton. Father was Thomas BRASS.
I have run out of leads on this one - can anybody help?
Steve
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Hi Steve
I have Brasses in Ingleton in my tree, originating in Appleby, Westmoreland but settling in Ingleton, Co Durham.
The earliest I have, however, is William, born c1833. The name Thomas recurrs in the family so its conceivable that there is a link.
Paul
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Hi Paul,
Do you know Williams father, or when they were in Ingleton ?
Steve
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Hi Steve
I haven't been able to trace William's line yet, but he moved to Ingleton, Durham some time between 1865 / 1870, as his earlier children were all born in Westmoreland. He was the Sexton at the Church in Ingleton.
He is my ggg grandfather.
cheers
Paul
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Did you get any further with the Brass family, Steve?
best wishes
Paul
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Hi Paul
No, I am stuck at the same place unfortunately.
All I have is Ann Brass born Ingleton abt 1822 ( she married Robert Batie), Her Father was Thomas Brass (from her marriage cert)
Steve
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Hi Steve
The IGI has a Thomas Brass, christened at Whorlton 11 Jan 1778, parents William Brass and Ann. Possible sister Jane Bras (same parents) christened 8 Mar 1779.
I think my Brass line (originating in Appleby) may be unrelated, but then again, its conceivable thatsome family link drew them to Ingleton.
Paul