BRASS Family - Co Durham pre 1840

[steveb]

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

[Paul E]

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

[steveb]

Hi Paul,
Do you know Williams father, or when they were in Ingleton ?
Steve

[Paul E]

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

[Paul E]

Did you get any further with the Brass family, Steve?

best wishes

Paul

[steveb]

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

[Paul E]

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