Buried in the same grave as his mother, Mary (see reference) and his wife Elizabeth as Harthill.
Burial confirms John was 69y old. He was buried with his wife Elizabeth, aged 84 and his mother Mary (wife of William Brereton), aged 65.
Probate: 27 April. Effects under £1,500. John Brereton late of Bolesworth Hill in the Township of Broxton in the Parish of Malpas in the County of Chester Farmer who died 29 September 1870 as Bolesworth Hill was proved at Chester by John Brereton of Harthill Village in the said County Farmer and Thomas Brereton of Bolesworth Hill Farmer the Sons the Executors.
(Will is available as PDF). The estate is left to his four named children: John, Thomas, Elizabeth and Ann. However, john had £450 deducted as having already recieved that inheritance during his fathers lifetime.
General Notes
In 1831, John was a butcher. Later, John was a farmer of 124 acres, and an employer of 2 labourers. He lived with his wife's parents throughout his married life.
In 1841, John and Elizabeth (both 35) were with Elizabeth's parents William and Ann Boote. Their three surviving children John, Thos and William (5, 2 and 1mo) were also with them.
In 1851, John (47), Elizabeth (46) and family, including Ann (2) were living with John's parents William and Ann Boote
According to their headstone (and John's will), John and Elizabeth lived at Bolesworth Hill, Broxton (as tenant farmers). John must have been very sucessful, leaving an estate valued at under £1,500 (in 1870).
Occupation Details
From 1851 John's occupation was Assistant Farmer in agriculture in Tattenhall.1
Occupation Notes
1851 census
From 1857 his occupation was Farmer in agriculture in Broxton.4
Occupation Notes
John, Thomas and William of Dark Lane (3 borthers) are all recorded as farmers at Broxton, and also William (father) who was at Woodend farm, Broxton
From 1861 his occupation was Farmer in agriculture. He retired.5
John and Elizabeth were married in a religious ceremony on August 17th, 1829 in Chester.2
Marriage/Union Notes
JOHN BRERETON married ELIZABETH SHENTON 22 MAY 1823 Wybunbury, Cheshire, England However, an IGI family record records his wife as Elizabeth Boot, About 1836 (but they had 2 children by then)
Name: John Broughton Gender: Male Marital status: Single Marriage Date: 17 Aug 1829 Marriage Place: St John the Baptist, Chester, Cheshire, England Spouse: Elizabeth Boot FHL Film Number: 1655481
It is assumed that John married an Elizabeth, as he is buried with an Elizabeth Brereton of similar age. However, there is a chance this could be an unknown and unmarried sister.
William was born in 1831 in Harthill and his christening took place there on April 26th, 1831.2
Birth Notes
name: William Brereton event: Christening event date: 26 Apr 1831 event place: Harthill, Cheshire, England gender: Male father: John Brereton mother: Elizabeth digital folder number: 4008701
He died at the age of 4 in June 1835. He was buried on July 2nd, 1835 in Tattenhall.
Death Notes
name: William Brereton event: Burial event date: 02 Jul 1835 event place: Tattenhall, Cheshire, England gender: Male age: 4y digital folder number: 4018566
Mary Ann Brereton Birth: Christening: 13 OCT 1833 Tattenhall, Cheshire, England Parents: Father: John Brereton Mother: Mrs. Elizabeth Brereton
She died due to a childhood disease at the age of 2 in July 1835 in Tattenhall. She was buried on July 21st, 1835 in Tattenhall.2
Death Notes
Mary Ann was missing from 1841, 51 and future census records, so probably died young. As she was christened in 1833 and the family were living in Tattenhall in 1841, her death was probably here.
name: Mary Ann Brereton event: Burial event date: 21 Jul 1835 event place: Tattenhall, Cheshire, England gender: Female age: 1y digital folder number: 4015782
John Brereton
John was born in 1836 in Tattenhall and his christening took place there on May 29th, 1836.62
Birth Notes
Possibly the same John born 1837 (as mcant find a burial) if he was baptised twice.
John Brereton Birth: Christening: 29 MAY 1836 Tattenhall, Cheshire, England Parents: Father: John Brereton Mother: Mrs. Elizabeth Brereton
Name: John Brereton Gender: Male Baptism Date: 29 May 1836 Baptism Place: Tattenhall, Cheshire, England Father: John Brereton Mother: Elizabeth FHL Film Number: 1836288
John was born in 1837 in Harthill and his baptism took place on June 27th, 1841 in Tattenhall.78
Birth Notes
Aged 34 in 1871, born Tattenhall
This is the 2nd baptism for John, with parents: John Brereton and Elizabeth. John was baptised the same day as William.
name: John Brereton event: Christening event date: 27 Jun 1841 event place: Tattenhall, Cheshire, England gender: Male father: John Brereton mother: Elizabeth digital folder number: 4018566
He died at the age of 58 on March 22nd, 1895 in Chowley. He was buried on March 25th, 1895 at All Saints, Harthill.99
Death Notes
Died after 1870, as mentioned in his father John's will.
AFN:14LR-LZF From: Harthill, Cheshire Lived at Dragon Farm, Chowley
Name: John Brereton Birth Date: 1837 Birth Place: Tattenhall, Cheshire West. Death Date: 22 Mar 1895 Death Place: Cheshire, England Cemetery: Harthill Chester Churchyard Burial or Cremation Place: Harthill, Cheshire West. Has Bio?: N Father: John Brereton Mother: Elizabeth Brereton Spouse: Mary Anne Brereton Children: Clara Brereton URL: https://www.findagrave.com/mem...
Probate: BRERETON, John of the Dragon Farm, Chowley near Handley, Cheshire, farmer died 22 Match 1985. Probate Chester 2 July to Thomas Brereton and John Bate, farmers. Effects. £2579 0s 11d
Thomas was born in 1838 in Tattenhall and his christening took place there on November 18th, 1838.52
Birth Notes
Thomas Brereton Birth: Christening: 18 NOV 1838 Tattenhall, Cheshire, England Parents: Father: John Brereton Mother: Mrs. Elizabeth Brereton
He died at the age of 77 on April 24th, 1915 in Cheshire.10
Death Notes
Probate: BRERETON THomas of Ford House Hargrave Cheshire farmer died 24 April 1915. Probate Chester 9 November to Martha Brereton widow and John Bate William Evans and Harry Evans Brereton farmers. Effects £3145 17s 3d.
William Brereton Birth: Christening: 27 JUN 1841 Tattenhall, Cheshire, England Parents: Father: John Brereton Mother: Elizabeth
She died at the age of 6 in April 1848 in Tattenhall. She was buried on April 26th, 1848 in Tattenhall.22
Death Notes
Not with family in 1861, so did he die young ?
name: William Brereton event: Burial event date: 26 Apr 1848 event place: Tattenhall, Cheshire, England gender: Male age: 6y digital folder number: 4018566
Elizabeth Brereton
Elizabeth was born in 1844 in Tattenhall and her christening took place there on October 13th, 1844.52
Birth Notes
Elizabeth Brereton Birth: Christening: 13 OCT 1844 Tattenhall, Cheshire, England Parents: Father: John Brereton Mother: Mrs. Elizabeth Brereton
George Brereton
George was born in 1847 and his christening took place on April 3rd, 1847 in Tattenhall.2
Birth Notes
George Brereton Birth: Christening: 03 APR 1847 Tattenhall, Cheshire, England Parents: Father: John Brereton Mother: Elizabeth
He died as an infant in April 1847 in Tattenhall. He was buried on April 7th, 1847 in Tattenhall.2
Death Notes
Not with family in 1861, so did he die young ?
name: George Brereton event: Burial event date: 07 Apr 1847 event place: Tattenhall, Cheshire, England gender: Male age: infant digital folder number: 4018566
Ann Brereton
Ann was born in 1849 in Tattenhall and her christening took place there on March 25th, 1849.56
Birth Notes
Name: Ann Brereton Gender: Female Baptism Date: 25 Mar 1849 Baptism Place: Tattenhall, Cheshire, England Father: John Brereton Mother: Elizth. FHL Film Number: 1836288