I'm back after a long hiatus due to illness and I've walked straight into a puzzle. I've probably been looking at it too long and am a bit rusty. I'd really appreciate some help. My gut is telling me this is Charles' family, but the mother's maiden name is a stumbling block.
According to his marriage cert (1875 Hackney to Charlotte Riley) his father was Thomas Brandon, a labourer. Charles Brandon according to censuses was born c.1857 in Harlesden Green near Willesden. His parents were Thomas c.1825 Buckinghamshire (YOB inconsistent. between 1825-1834) and Ann c.1832 Somerset.
The only GRO entry that matched is
Year Qtr District Vol Page Reg Ent No DOR
1857 Mar HENDON 03A 84
Charles William Brandon MMN Jones
I could not find a corresponding marriage between a Thomas Brandon and Ann Jones.
However, when I looked up the other child that I'd found on the 1861 census, Emily b.1860 Hackney, MMN is Weaver. Them being in Hackney with the 1861 census. I did a no first name search from 1850 to 1860 with MMN Jones and found nothing but Charles in male or female. I then did the same for Weaver and found Charles Thomas Plumley. b.1851 Hendon d.1852, Hannah Elizabeth b.1853 Hendon d.1859, Sarah Elizabeth b.1858 Hendon d.1859 (bap'd Sarah Ann I believe), plus Emily.
I have found a marriage cert for Thomas Brandon and Ann Plumley Weaver 1851 Paddington. She is listed as a minor at the time of marriage, so this fits.
I ordered the DI of Charles' birth certificate and it states that his parents are Thomas Brandon Ag Lab and Ann formerly Jones.
I'm of the mind that a mistake has just been made with the MMN on Charles' entry, but I would appreciate some fresh eyes on this in case I'm missing something obvious as it's been a while since I've done this.
Thanks in advance.
Ells