Richard Brereton 
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.
Death Notes
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 (3X) 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.
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Occupation Details
Occupation Notes
1851 censusOccupation Notes
1853 Marriage Cert.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 directoryOccupation Notes
1861 censusOccupation Notes
John recorded his father as a labourer in 1876 and General labourer on the census of 1881 censusOccupation Notes
George described his father as a Wheelwright when he married Mary Batho in 1885Occupation Notes
1891 census shows Richard Brereton as a Publican and Woodman, with several family members living there.Occupation Notes
1901 census whows Richard as a Publican at the Bird in Hand, Birkenhead. He had retierd before his death in 1904.
From 1851 Richard's occupation was Agracultural Labourer in agriculture in Cuddington.1From 1853 his occupation was Labourer in agriculture.5From 1857 his occupation was Hotel or Inn Keeper in accommodation and food services at Mersey Hotel, 25 Lord St..6From 1861 his occupation was Labourer in transportation for Railways.7From 1876 to after 1881 his occupation was General Labourer.8From 1885 his occupation was Wheelwright.5From 1891 his occupation was Publican and Woodman in accommodation and food services at Shropshire Inn, New Road.9From 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
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Whereabouts
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Richard lived in Horton from 1861.7
Occupancy/Contact Notes
Home of George and Jane Brereton, and their two youngest children, Jane and Thomas in 1861
He lived in Cuddington from 1851.1Occupancy/Contact Notes
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 1861.7Occupancy/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.
He lived at 18 George Street from 1876.11Occupancy/Contact Notes
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
He lived at Shropshire Inn, New Road from 1891.9Occupancy/Contact Notes
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.
He worked and lived at 11 Chapel Street (Bird in Hand) from 1901.10Occupancy/Contact Notes
Home of Richard and Esther, with George Eddowes (nephew) and Lilian (neice)
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Connections & Relationships
Relationship Notes
Ada was living with Grandparents, Richard and Esther at Marchwell, Denbishire, N. Wales in 1891Relationship Notes
Florence living with Grandparents, Richard and Esther at Marchwell, Denbishire, N. Wales in 1891Relationship Notes
Esther living with Grandparents, Richard and Esther at Marchwell, Denbishire, N. Wales in 1891Relationship Notes
Edward (grandson) was staying with Richard and Esther at the Shorpshire Inn, Eyton, Denbishire in 1891, but name recorded as Hall, not Hale.Relationship Notes
Annie Hale was present at her fathers death in 1904.
Richard lived with Ada Brereton.He lived with Florence (Florrie) Brereton.He lived with Esther (Ettie) Brereton.He lived with Edward (Ted) Hale.Ann Brereton attended Him.
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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*There are earlier generations for the ancestor(s) indicated. See their page(s) for details (click name)
- b.1685 in Nantwich d.18 Jan 1722 in Tarporley
- b.Jun 1711 in Nantwich d.Jun 1752 in Nantwich
- b.1689 in Nantwich d.1767 in Wybunbury
- b.Mar 1742 in Bunbury d.22 Jun 1818 in Overton
- b.~ 1681 in Cheshire d.1733 in Nantwich
- b.1716 in Cheshire d.16 Sep 1785
- b.~ 1685 d.Dec 1752 in Smallwood
- b.1774 in Barnhill d.17 Oct 1866 in Tattenhall
- b.1695 in Bunbury d.04 May 1744 in Bunbury
- b.Aug 1721 in Chester d.May 1787 in Beeston
- b.1696 in Bunbury d.19 Jun 1768 in Bunbury
- b.~ 1749 in Bunbury d.01 Jan 1794 in Bunbury
- b.~ 1690
- b.Apr 1710 in Wardle/Wardleworth d.Aug 1788 in Beeston
- b.1687
- b.11 Apr 1810 in Harthill d.Sep 1893 in Birkenhead
- b.1740 in Cuddington d.May 1819 in Malpas
- b.1767 in Barnhill d.19 Dec 1834 in Harthill
- b.1745 in Malpas d.Oct 1825 in Broxton
- b.28 Sep 1833 in Horton d.08 Jun 1904 in Birkenhead
- b.~ 1675
- b.1696 in Malpas d.Oct 1759 in Shocklach
- b.1677 in Malpas
- b.1722 in Shocklach d.Jan 1798 in Shocklach
- b.~ 1700 d.< 1759
- b.Jan 1764 in Shocklach d.Jan 1847 in Shocklach
- b.1726 in Shocklach d.Feb 1810 in Shocklach
- b.1810 in Shocklach d.Dec 1867 in Birkenhead
- b.1699 in Tilston d.1776 in Tilston
- b.1742 in Tilston d.Feb 1823 in Shocklach
- b.~ 1700 in Flintshire d.1776 in Tilston
- b.Jun 1770 in Shocklach d.Feb 1814 in Worthenbury
- b.1714 in Shocklach d.Jul 1773 in Shocklach
- b.12 Jun 1748 in Shocklach d.1812 in Shocklach
- b.1716 in Tilston d.Feb 1787 in Shocklach
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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.
Family Notes
Marriages Dec 1853 (>99%)
Eddowes Esther Wrexham 11b 563
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Children
Birth Notes
Born: Wrexham, Denbighshire, North Wales.
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.
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.Birth Notes
Aged 35 in 1891
Aged 45 in 1901
Aged 56 in 1911
Born in Birkenhead in 1856 (according to GRO and 1881 census).
Two Ann's were born in the Wirral this year:
BRERETON, ANN EDDOWES
GRO Reference: 1856 J Quarter in WIRRAL
Volume 08A Page 443
WARNING: There are also birth for Ann Brereton MMN = ORRETT in 1853 and 1856 on the Wirral.
Ann Hale (nee Brereton) recorded her birthday as 2 Apr 1856, which is consistent with the first record.
Name: Anne Brereton
Gender: Female
Baptism Date: 27 Apr 1856
Baptism Place: Holy Trinity, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England
Father: Richard Brereton
Mother: Esther Brereton
FHL Film Number: 2104037Death Notes
Ann was 83 when she died.
Born: Birkenhead, Cheshire
Probate:
HALE Ann of 56 Church Street, Birkenhead, Widow died 11 March 1940 Probate Liverpool 16 May to John Hale bricklayer. Effects £420 14sBirth 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
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.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: 2104037Death 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
John Brereton
John was born on March 19th, 1854 in Wrexham.12
Ann Brereton
Ann was born on April 2nd, 1856 in Birkenhead and her baptism took place there on April 27th, 1846.8 14
Richard Brereton
Richard was born on June 11th, 1858 in Birkenhead.8
George (Teapot) Brereton
George, known as Teapot, was born on February 9th, 1861 in Birkenhead and his baptism took place there on March 8th, 1861.12 14
1 1851 UK Census
2 FamilySearch.org
3 Burial Records - Richard & Esther Brereton
4 FreeBMD.org.uk
5 Certificate - Marriage
6 Post Office Directory of Cheshire 1857
7 1861 UK Census
8 1881 UK Census
9 1891 UK Census
10 1901 UK Census
11 1871 UK Census
12 Individual - Les Thomas
13 Will - John Brereton (1914)
14 Cheshire Parish Records (1538-2000)
15 Individual - Mum & Dad
16 Headstone - Richard & Lydia Brereton
2 FamilySearch.org
3 Burial Records - Richard & Esther Brereton
4 FreeBMD.org.uk
5 Certificate - Marriage
6 Post Office Directory of Cheshire 1857
7 1861 UK Census
8 1881 UK Census
9 1891 UK Census
10 1901 UK Census
11 1871 UK Census
12 Individual - Les Thomas
13 Will - John Brereton (1914)
14 Cheshire Parish Records (1538-2000)
15 Individual - Mum & Dad
16 Headstone - Richard & Lydia Brereton
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