Richard was born on September 28th, 1833 in Horton and his christening took place on March 8th, 1835 in Tilston.12
Birth Notes
Aged 7 in Apr 1841 Aged 16 in Apr 1851 Aged 19 in Oct 1853 Aged 25 in Apr 1861 Aged 37 in Apr 1871 Aged 71 in Jun 1904
Two Richard Breretons were born about 1833-5. The one who married Esther, was the son of George Brereton.
Various birthplaces are recorded for Richard: 1841 Horton (where living) 1851 Tilston 1861 Alton 1871 Houghton 1881 Orton 1891 Tilston 1901 Orton
I believe Houghton and Orton are both meant to be Horton. Horton Green is the next village south of Tilston, so most probably Horton is the area surrounding Horton Green. Therefore his birth place was probably on a farm part of Horton Hall, near Horton Green and Tilston, where his father George is recorded in the 1833 Poll Book..
One possible christening record is indexed, which probably is the correct record as it specifies "Tilston by Malpas", but has his father as Richard (not George). There isnt a record for George as the father, so perhaps this is a transcription error (as christened Richard), or simply his record isnt indexed.
RICHARD BRERETON Event(s): Christening: 08 MAR 1835 Tilston By Malpas, Cheshire, England Parents: Father: RICHARD Mother: JANE BRERETON Baptism at Tilston, Abode Horton.
I did have his birth as 28-Sep-1833, but nothing to support this and census and death ages are of little help. However, he was a year older than Esther on the marriage certificate and 1961 census record.
In his later years, Richard probably suffered from dementure. He would bring home rubbish and occasionally threaten his wife Esther, who must have been terrified, athough from newspaper clips we know Esther was a tough old girl !
Deaths Jun 1904 - BRERETON Richard 69 Birkenhead 8a 295
Death Cert: Richard Brereton died 8 June 1904, at 11 Chaple Street, Birkenhead (i.e. the Bird in Hand), aged 69 years, a retired Licensed Victular. The cause of death was "Cerebral Apoplexy, 4 months". Annie Hale, daughter was present at the death.
Richard was buried on the 13th June, and the headstone shows he died 8th June.
Richard (aged 71) and Esther (aged 84) are buried in the same grave as Esther's youngest brother, Mathew Eddowes who died at the early age of 29. Three infants, Ethel Brereton, Henry Hale and William Brereton, are also buried with them. Grave number 481 in the CoE section 2.
No will.
General Notes
Richard is one of my 4 Great Great (2X) Grandfathers.
Richards marriage certificate (1853) shows his farther was George Brereton. The family moved to Birkenhead in 1855 (after John was born).
Richard Brereton is recorded at 12 Chapel Street, beer retailer in the PO directory of 1857 (when he was only 24).
Living with his Brereton family and Eddowes's all of his married life.
Brearton miss-spelt "Braeton" in 1861 e-census record.
In 1885, Richard is described as a Wheelwright when his son George married Mary Batho.
In 1891, Richard and Esther were at the Shropshire Inn, New Road.
Richard was a publican and had the "Bird in Hand" at 7 Chapel Street, Birkenhead. It was a busy pub, opening at 6am so the night shift could have a drink after finishing work.
Richard retired but was still there when he died, 8th June 1904, aged 69.
Occupation Details
From 1851 Richard's occupation was Agracultural Labourer in agriculture in Cuddington.1
Occupation Notes
1851 census
From 1853 his occupation was Labourer in agriculture.5
Occupation Notes
1853 Marriage Cert.
From 1857 his occupation was Hotel or Inn Keeper in accommodation and food services at Mersey Hotel, 25 Lord St..6
Occupation Notes
1857, Richard was an Inn Keeper - See http://www.andysutton.co.uk/old/1857birkenhead_ab.htm
Recorded as a Beer Seller in 1857 at 17 Chapel Street, in the PO directory
From 1861 his occupation was Labourer in transportation for Railways.7
Occupation Notes
1861 census
From 1876 to after 1881 his occupation was General Labourer.8
Occupation Notes
John recorded his father as a labourer in 1876 and General labourer on the census of 1881 census
George described his father as a Wheelwright when he married Mary Batho in 1885
From 1887 to 1891 his occupation was Publican and Woodman in accommodation and food services at Shropshire Inn, New Road.9
Occupation Notes
A Licenced Victualler when son Richard married Lydia in 1887.
1891 census shows Richard Brereton as a Publican and Woodman, with several family members living there.
From 1901 his occupation was Licensed Victualler (Publican) in accommodation and food services at 11 Chapel Street (Bird in Hand). He retired on June 8th, 1904.10
Occupation Notes
1901 census whows Richard as a Publican at the Bird in Hand, Birkenhead. He had retierd before his death in 1904.
George and Jane Brereton and family living at Cuddington Mill, Cuddington in 1851
He lived at 12 Chapel Street for four years from before 1857 to 1861.7
Occupancy/Contact Notes
Home of Richard and Esther, with John, Ann, George, Richard (age 2) Also Mary Eddowes (mother-in-law), with William, Mathew Also Thomas Eddowes and wife Mary.
Home or Richard and Esther and family in 1871, with Richard Eddows. Home of Mathew Eddowes in 1877 at the time of his death. Home or Richard and Esther in 1881, with Richard Eddows, son Richard and two other boarders. Home of John Brereton (22, son of Richard) when he married Eliza Batho in 1876
Home of Richard and Esther in 1891, richard working as a publican and woodman. Also present were Agnes Eddowed (neice), Edward Hall (grandson). Also Ada, Florence and Esther Brereton (grandchildren). Also, Jessie Eddowes (neice), aged 25.
Richard and Esther were married in a religious ceremony on October 24th, 1853 in Wrexham by Curate M Davies and witnessed by Edmund & Mary Eddowes.5
Marriage/Union Notes
Richard Brereton & Esther Eddowes, both of this parish (Denbighshire). Banns 9, 16 and 23 October 1853.
Marriages Dec 1853 (>99%) Brereton Richard Wrexham 11b 563 Eddowes Esther Wrexham 11b 563 Wrexham, St. Giles
EDDOWES Esther Wrexham, St Giles Wrexham County Borough (Wrexham) C45/04/120 Although recorded abode is "Cattle market", the home of Esthers father's was actually "Beast Market", Wrexham.
They had three sons and a daughter, named John, Richard, Teapot and Ann. There are no more children.
Family Notes
Marriages Dec 1853 (>99%) Eddowes Esther Wrexham 11b 563
Recorded as aged 17, Born Denbishire, Wrexhan in 1871 census Aged 59, Born Wrexham according to 1911 census
BRERETON, JOHN EDDOWES GRO Reference: 1854 M Quarter in WREXHAM Volume 11B Page 312
Ann Hale (nee Brereton) recorded John's birthday as 19 March 1854.
He died at the age of 59 on December 26th, 1913 in Birkenhead.13
Death Notes
First Name: JOHN Surname: BRERETON Place: BIRKENHEAD Occupation: RAILWAY SHUNTER Date: 1914 Will: Yes
Deaths Dec 1913 (>99%) Brereton John 59 Birkenhead 8a 579
On Oct 16th 1913, John made his will, leaving everything to his wife Eliza. Alfred Goodwin and Joseph Shipley were witness. Probate was granted 10 Feb 1914.
Probate: BRERETON John of 46 Church-street Birkenhead railway shunter died 26 Dec 1913 Probate Chester 10 February to Eliza Brereton widow. Effects £218 14s 10d. His estate was left to wife Eliza in its entirity.
Richard was born on June 11th, 1858 in Birkenhead.8
Birth Notes
Born Birkenhead, Cheshire about 1859. Note: FreeBMD only indexed from 1861 for Birkenhead, and no GRO record index for Richard - very strange !
Ann Hale (nee Brereton) recorded Richards birthday as 11 June 1858
Aged 52 on 1911 census
He died due to a medical problem, Cirrhosis of liver and Exhaustion, at the age of 61 on February 9th, 1920 in Birkenhead. He was buried on February 12th, 1920 at the Flaybrick Memorial Gardens.1516
Death Notes
Deaths Mar 1920 (32%) BRERETON Richard (age 51 or 61) Birkenhead 8a 585
Richard must have still been alive when his mother Esther wrote her Will in 1917, leaving him one quarter of the residual estate.
Died before 1925, and Mum (Joan Dittmer) never met her grandparents. A search of the records between 1918 and 1925 finds only one Richard Brearton who died in Birkenhead. The index is difficult to read, and his age looks more like 51 than 61, but this is him.
Richard Brereton, Beer Retailer, died 9 Feb 1920 at 7 Tunnel Road (Birkenhead), aged 61 years. The cause of death was Cirrhosis of the liver and Exhaustion. R. T. Brereton, Son was in attendance.
My mother remembered that Richard was "a heavy drinker". Cirrhosis of the liver is often caused by long-term alcohol misuse (or hepatitis C infection). Scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue and stops it from working properly.
The cemeteries office at Landican have confirmed he was buried on 12-Feb-1920 in the same grave as his wife Lidia, who was interned two years earlier. The grave is in CoE Section 2, Grave No. 789. See references and picture.
Probate: Brereton Richard of the Red Lion Inn 7 Tunnel Road Birkenhead died 9 February 1920 Probate 6 March to Richard Timmis Brereton ships plater and Elsie Dittmer (wife of Harry Dittmer). Effects £1218 10s 4d.
George, known as Teapot, was born on February 9th, 1861 in Birkenhead and his baptism took place there on March 8th, 1861.1214
Birth Notes
Born: Birkenhead, Cheshire (1861 census) 2 months old at time of 7-April-1861 census 10 yerrs in 1871 30 years in 1891 (with wife Mary) 40 years in 1901 (with wife Mary) 50 years in 1911 (with wife Mary), b.Birkenhead
BRITTAN, GEORGE EDDOWS GRO Reference: 1861 M Quarter in WIRRAL Volume 08A Page 427
Ann Hale (nee Brereton) recorded George's birthday as 9 Feb 1861 wich fits in perfectly with the census. However, I cant find any BMD record for his birth in Birkenhead.
Name: George Brereton Gender: Male Baptism Date: 8 Mar 1861 Baptism Place: Holy Trinity, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England Father: Richard Brereton Mother: Esther Brereton FHL Film Number: 2104037
He died at the age of 75 in March 1936 in Nantwich.4
Death Notes
George alive in 1911, and must have still been alive when his mother Esther wrote her will in 1917, leaving him one quater of the residual estate. He died before 1843, as Mary was described as a widow on her probate.
Two good matches, but nothing for Newton in Makerfield (Warrington area), where he was in 1911. His wife Mary died in Malpas, Cheshire, which is where she was born, so may have returned to family after George's death. Since we know of no second name for George, then George A is probably the wrong one.
Deaths Sep 1936 (>99%) Brereton George A 74 Manchester S. 8d 163
Deaths Mar 1936 Brereton George 75 Nantwich 8a 535