Joseph Henry Bramwell

My great grandfather, Joseph Henry Bramwell, was the eldest child of Peter Bramwell & Susannah Crossland.

He was born in 1874 at Chapel-en-le-Frith & baptised at the Parish Church on 5 Jul 1874
Joseph Henry son of Peter & Susanna Bramwell, Church Brow, CELF, Slater

Joseph married Edith Lillian Payne on 8 Oct 1912 at the Register Office, Pontefract.

They had 3 children:
1. Betty Bramwell
2. Tom Bramwell
3. Joseph Henry Bramwell.

Joseph Henry Bramwell died on 10 Jul 1937 at Chapel-en-le-Frith and was buried with his parents at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Betty Bramwell

Betty was the first daughter of Joseph Henry Bramwell & Edith Lillian Payne.

She was born in 1913 in Pontefract, Yorkshire.

Sadly she died in 1918 aged 4.

Marjory Walker told me that Betty had gone to school one day and didn't come home. When they went to look for her they had found her lying in the snow, dead. Apparently she had died of pneumonia.

Tom Bramwell

Tom Bramwell was the second child & first son of Joseph Henry Bramwell & Edith Lillian Payne.

He was born on 6 Jul 1915 in Pontefract, Yorkshire

After the death of his sister, the family moved to Kent.

He married Kathleen Amy Eastland on 16 Nov 1940 at the Parish Church, Minster, Thanet, Kent. Kathleen was the daughter of Walter Elvy Eastland & Ellen Matilda Notley & was born on 12 Nov 1919 in Minster, Thanet

They had 3 children:
Joseph Henry Bramwell
Valerie Ann Bramwell
Peter John Bramwell

Uncle Joe the shorter told me, the reason Tom had returned from Kent to Chapel-en-le-Frith was because they had asked him (as the eldest son) to carry on the Sextonship of the Parish Church. He used to dig the graves and was vey good at his job. He would dig them very deep and the sides were as straight as you could get them and none of them ever collapsed. But he would only get a few shillings for each of them. Uncle Joe said he was always drinking and had a lot of arguements and fallings out with the vicar of the church too. Next door to the church, going down Burrfields, was a big factory called Ferodo Brake Linings. The men earn't a lot of money there and so he left the church and went to work at Ferodo. He was the last Bramwell to be Sexton of the church.

They lived at 64 Park Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Around 1972 Tom & Kathleen divorced and Kathleen took the youngest son Peter to Epsom in Surrey. Joe & Val were married by this time.

A few years later, Tom left Park Road and went to live in London with his son Peter where he died on 10 Nov 1983.

Uncle Joe the shorter told me that a lady stopped him in the street one day (in Chapel-en-le-Frith) and asked him what he wanted done with his brother Tom's ashes? Uncle Joe had no idea that he had even died. Apparently Peter Bramwell, Tom's son, had had him cremated in London. (He had lived with them for the last few years of his life.) He had bought his ashes back to Chapel and left them in a plastic bag in the vestry of the church with a note attached, saying, his last wish was to be put in the same grave as his grandparents, Peter & Susannah Bramwell. Uncle Joe contacted a few members of the family but not many wanted to know. Tom had been divorced from his wife, Kathleen, for a long time and had physically & mentally abused his children and so they didn't want anything to do with him. A few older members of the family including his brother (Uncle Joe) went to the church and he was put in the grave of his grandparents. When Uncle Joe had gone to settle the bill for the funeral with the vicar , the vicar said Tom's son Peter had left enough money to cover all the expenses.

Joseph Henry Bramwell

Joseph Henry Bramwell was the third child & second son of Joseph Henry Bramwell & Edith Lillian Payne.

He was born at 35 South Ave, Pontefract, Yorkshire on 20 Sep 1918

He married Marjorie Garlick on 25 Jun 1946 at the Parish Church, Bradwell, Derbyshire. They had one daughter Carol.

Peter Bramwell & Susannah Crossland

My great, great grandfather, Peter Bramwell, was the third child & second son of Joseph Bramwell & Betty Hibbert

He was born on 28 Dec 1846 - Peter - Boy - Joseph Bramwell - Betty Bramwell formerly Hibbert - Slater - Chapel-en-le-Frith.

He was baptised on 21 Jan 1847 at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith - Peter son of Joseph & Betty Bramwell of Park Houses, CELF, Slater

1851 Census - Park, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Head - M - 33 - Slater - Dby, CELF
Betty Bramwell - Wife - M - 34 - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - 4 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - 6m - Dby, CELF

1861 Census - Market Street, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Head - Mar - 43 - Slater - Dby, CELF
Betty Bramwell - Wife - Mar - 44 - Slater's Wife - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - 14 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - 10 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Son - 2 - Dby, CELF
Ellen Bramwell - Daur - 3m - Dby, CELF

1871 Census - Smithbrook, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Head - M - 52 - Slater - Dby, CELF
Betty Bramwell - Wife - M - 53 - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - um - 24 - Slater - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - um - 20 - Slaters Apprentice - Dby, CELF
Mary H Bramwell - Daur - um - 17 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Elizabeth Bramwell - Daur - um - 15 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Son - um - 12 - Scholar - Dby, CELF

On July 13th 1873 Peter Bramwell married Susannah Crossland at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Susannah, born 16 Sep 1847 & baptised 26 Oct 1847, was the daughter of Henry Crossland & Margaret Hibbert.

1881 Census - Church Brow, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - Mar - 34 - Slater - Dby, CELF
Susannah Bramwell - Wife - Mar - 33 - Dby, CELF
William Bramwell - Son - Um - 5 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
George Bramwell - Son - Um - 4 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - Um - 2 - Dby, CELF
Thomas Bramwell - Son - Um - 8mths - Scholar - Dby, CELF

Sadly in 1883, their son George, aged 5, dies. He was buried at the Parish Church.

In 1887 Peter & Susannah lose another son, John aged 2. He is also buried at the Parish Church.

1891 Census - Market Place, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Head - Wid - 72 - Retired Slater - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - Mar - 44 - Slater - Dby, CELF
William Hibbert - SinL - Wid - 31 - Play---layer?? - Dby, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Gson - Um - 16 - Iron Founder Lab - Dby, CELF

1901 Census - Church Brow, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - Mar - 54 - Plater - Dby, CELF
Susannah Bramwell - Wife - M - 54 - Dby, CELF
William Bramwell - Son - Um - 24 - General Labourer - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - Um - 22 - Blacksmith - Dby, CELF
Tom Bramwell - Son - Um - 19 - General Labourer - Dby, CELF
Mary Ellen Bramwell - Daur - Um - 18 - Blouse Machinist - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - 11 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Sarah Elizth Bramwell - Daur - 9 - Scholar - Dby, CELF

In 1915 Peter & Susannah receive news that their beloved son Tom, is killed in action in Kemmel Belgium in WW1.

Then tragedy strikes again the following year when Tom's older brother William dies.

Memorial Inscription
In loving memory of Peter Bramwell of Chapel-en-le-Frith who died Jan 2nd 1923 aged 76 years Sexton of this church 1915-1923 also Susanna his beloved wife who died Nov 1st 1929 aged 81 years also George & Jack sons of the above who died in infancy also William son of the above who died Feb 19th 1916 aged 39 years also Pte Tom Bramwell son of the above killed in action at Kemmel May 19th 1915 aged 34 years Sexton of this church 1907-1915 also Joseph Henry son of the above who died July 10th 1937 aged 62 years

William Bramwell

William Bramwell was the second son of Peter Bramwell & Susannah Crossland

His birth was registered in the Dec Qtr 1875 & was baptised on 5 Dec 1875 at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith - William son of Peter & Susannah Bramwell , Church Brow, Slater

1881 Census - Church Brow, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - Mar - 34 - Slater - Dby, CELF
Susannah Bramwell - Wife - Mar - 33 - Dby, CELF
William Bramwell - Son - Um - 5 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
George Bramwell - Son - Um - 4 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - Um - 2 - Dby, CELF
Thomas Bramwell - Son - Um - 8mths - Scholar - Dby, CELF

1891 Census - Church Brow, Chapel-en-le-Frith
Susannah Bramwell - Wife - Mar - 43 - Dby, CELF
William Bramwell - Son - Um - 15 - Guard Boy Port - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - Um - 12 - Dby, CELF
Tom Bramwell - Son - Um - 10 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Mary Bramwell - Daur - Um - 8 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Bertha Bramwell - Daur - Um - 4 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - Um - 2 - Dby, CELF

1901 Census - Church Brow, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - Mar - 54 - Plater - Dby, CELF
Susannah Bramwell - Wife - M - 54 - Dby, CELF
William Bramwell - Son - Um - 24 - General Labourer - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - Um - 22 - Blacksmith - Dby, CELF
Tom Bramwell - Son - Um - 19 - General Labourer - Dby, CELF
Mary Ellen Bramwell - Daur - Um - 18 - Blouse Machinist - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - 11 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Sarah Elizth Bramwell - Daur - 9 - Scholar - Dby, CELF

William died 19 Feb 1916 ~ he is remembered on his parents gravestone:
Also William son of the above who died 19 Feb 1916 aged 39 years.

George Bramwell

George Bramwell was the third son of Peter Bramwell & Susannah Crossland

His birth was registered in the June Qtr 1877 & was baptised on 13 May 1877 at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith - George son of Peter & Susannah Bramwell , Church Brow, Slater

1881 Census - Church Brow, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - Mar - 34 - Slater - Dby, CELF
Susannah Bramwell - Wife - Mar - 33 - Dby, CELF
William Bramwell - Son - Um - 5 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
George Bramwell - Son - Um - 4 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - Um - 2 - Dby, CELF
Thomas Bramwell - Son - Um - 8mths - Scholar - Dby, CELF

On his parents Memorial Inscription it says: also George & Jack sons of the above who died in infancy.

There is a death recorded in the GRO indexes for a George Bramwell aged 5 in the March qtr 1883

Peter Bramwell

Peter was the fourth son of Peter Bramwell & Susannah Crossland

He was baptised on 10 Nov 1878 at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith - Peter son of Peter & Susannah Bramwell , Church Brow, Slater

1881 Census - Church Brow, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - Mar - 34 - Slater - Dby, CELF
Susannah Bramwell - Wife - Mar - 33 - Dby, CELF
William Bramwell - Son - Um - 5 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
George Bramwell - Son - Um - 4 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - Um - 2 - Dby, CELF
Thomas Bramwell - Son - Um - 8mths - Scholar - Dby, CELF

1891 Census - Church Brow, Chapel-en-le-Frith
Susannah Bramwell - Wife - Mar - 43 - Dby, CELF
William Bramwell - Son - Um - 15 - Guard Boy Port - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - Um - 12 - Dby, CELF
Tom Bramwell - Son - Um - 10 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Mary Bramwell - Daur - Um - 8 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Bertha Bramwell - Daur - Um - 4 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - Um - 2 - Dby, CELF

1901 Census - Church Brow, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - Mar - 54 - Plater - Dby, CELF
Susannah Bramwell - Wife - M - 54 - Dby, CELF
William Bramwell - Son - Um - 24 - General Labourer - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - Um - 22 - Blacksmith - Dby, CELF
Tom Bramwell - Son - Um - 19 - General Labourer - Dby, CELF
Mary Ellen Bramwell - Daur - Um - 18 - Blouse Machinist - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - 11 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Sarah Elizth Bramwell - Daur - 9 - Scolar - Dby, CELF

Uncle Joe the Shorter says:
Peter married a French/Canadian girl called Camille in Canada

Tom Bramwell

Tom Bramwell was the fifth son of Peter Bramwell & Susannah Crossland

His birth was registered in the Sept Qtr 1880 but no record of his baptism has been found.

1881 Census - Church Brow, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - Mar - 34 - Slater - Dby, CELF
Susannah Bramwell - Wife - Mar - 33 - Dby, CELF
William Bramwell - Son - Um - 5 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
George Bramwell - Son - Um - 4 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - Um - 2 - Dby, CELF
Thomas Bramwell - Son - Um - 8mths - Scholar - Dby, CELF

1891 Census - Church Brow, Chapel-en-le-Frith
Susannah Bramwell - Wife - Mar - 43 - Dby, CELF
William Bramwell - Son - Um - 15 - Guard Boy Port - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - Um - 12 - Dby, CELF
Tom Bramwell - Son - Um - 10 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Mary Bramwell - Daur - Um - 8 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Bertha Bramwell - Daur - Um - 4 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - Um - 2 - Dby, CELF

1901 Census - Church Brow, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - Mar - 54 - Plater - Dby, CELF
Susannah Bramwell - Wife - M - 54 - Dby, CELF
William Bramwell - Son - Um - 24 - General Labourer - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - Um - 22 - Blacksmith - Dby, CELF
Tom Bramwell - Son - Um - 19 - General Labourer - Dby, CELF
Mary Ellen Bramwell - Daur - Um - 18 - Blouse Machinist - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - 11 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Sarah Elizth Bramwell - Daur - 9 - Scholar - Dby, CELF

Tom served with "B" Company 1st/6th Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment) in the 1st World War. Sadly he was killed on 19 May 1915 at Kemmel in Belgium. His death is commemorated on the War Graves Commission website.

High Peak News, Saturday May 29th 1915
Chapel-en-le-Frith

Private Bramwell Killed

All Chapel-en-le-Frith was grieved to hear of the death of Pte. Tom Bramwell, who rejoined the Territorials - for he was a reserve man - at the beginning of the war and went to France a short while ago. Pte. Bramwell was an exceedingly well known person in the town and resided on the Market Place. He was 34 years of age.

A letter of condolence has been received from Col. Goodman, as follows: "I am extremely sorry to say that your son Tom was killed in the trenches late last night. He was shot in the spine, I believe, and only lived a short time. He will be buried tonight in the British Cemetery not far away and I shall attend with any who can be spared. Tom has done his work & duty well since he has been with the Battalion. I deeply regret his loss & sympathise with you all in your bereavement. It will be some consolation to know he has given his life for his country - your faithfully G. D. Goodman Lt. Col."

On another page:

By the death of Private Bramwell of Chapel-en-le-Frith, the Great War has been brought home to residents in no uncertain manner. Not that the death of other townsmen are not deeply deplored by all, but Private Bramwell, always maintained such an intimate connection with the town; he was so well known.

As a footballer his achievements on the field of play will not soon fade from the "footballing mind". His headwork espscially was renowned throughout the Peak. "He could do anything with his head" remarked one devotee of the game, and so he could! He captained the Chapel XI a couple of years ago, when they carried off triple honours - the Derbyshire Challenge Cup, the Stockport & District League Cup and the Buxton & District League Sheild. Altogether he had led the team for three years and was the oldest member.

Bramwell commenced football playing twenty years ago, and was, without doubt, the best centre-half we had in the district. He possesed over twenty football medals, practically all of which were won playing with the team of his native town.

The game of cricket also had in him a devotee, and he played for the Chapel Cricket XI.

Homing was another of his hobbies and several cups were won by his birds. Alas! we shall see him no more.

The sextonship of the Parish Church has been in the Bramwell family for several hundred years, and a record of this is preserved over the Sexton-house door. It reads: "Joseph Bramwell monumental mason, near the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Peter Bramwell over 52 years, Sexton at the said parish, his son 40 years, his grandson 38, his great grandson 50, his great great grandson 43, his great great great grandsons 39: 1631 - 1883" Surely a wonderful record. But the continuity has not been broken, for deceased's father is alive and well. To say Private Bramwell was a great favourite with all would be to make use of a platitude. His death is deeply deplored by all.

In the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith is a wall memorial In memory of
Tom Bramwell
6th Battalion Sherwood Forresters
Sexton of this church
Killed in action at Kemmel Belgium May 19th 1915
Aged 34 years
"A workman that needeth not to be ashamed" II TIM-11-15
Erected by the vicar, past & present church wardens.

Tom is remembered on his parents gravestone:
Also Pte. Tom Bramwell son of the above killed in action at Kemmel 19 May 1915 aged 34 years Sexton of this church 1907 - 1915

Mary Ellen Bramwell

Mary Ellen was the sixth child & first daughter of Peter Bramwell & Susannah Crossland

She was baptised on 1 Jul 1882 at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith - Mary Ellen daur of Peter & Susannah Bramwell , Church Brow, Slater

1891 Census - Church Brow, Chapel-en-le-Frith
Susannah Bramwell - Wife - Mar - 43 - Dby, CELF
William Bramwell - Son - Um - 15 - Guard Boy Port - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - Um - 12 - Dby, CELF
Tom Bramwell - Son - Um - 10 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Mary Bramwell - Daur - Um - 8 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Bertha Bramwell - Daur - Um - 4 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - Um - 2 - Dby, CELF

1901 Census - Church Brow, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - Mar - 54 - Plater - Dby, CELF
Susannah Bramwell - Wife - M - 54 - Dby, CELF
William Bramwell - Son - Um - 24 - General Labourer - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - Um - 22 - Blacksmith - Dby, CELF
Tom Bramwell - Son - Um - 19 - General Labourer - Dby, CELF
Mary Ellen Bramwell - Daur - Um - 18 - Blouse Machinist - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - 11 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Sarah Elizth Bramwell - Daur - 9 - Scolar - Dby, CELF

Mary married Albert Bagshaw in the Dec Qtr 1914 & had one son Sidney

John Bramwell

John Bramwell was the seventh child & sixth son of Peter Bramwell & Susannah Crossland

His birth was registered in the September Qtr 1884 & was baptised on 31 Jul 1884 at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith - John son of Peter & Susannah Bramwell , Church Brow, Slater

On his parents Memorial Inscription it says: also George & Jack sons of the above who died in infancy. Was Jack, John Bramwell?

There is a death recorded in the GRO indexes for a John Bramwell aged 2 in the March qtr 1887

Bertha Bramwell

Bertha was the eighth child & second daughter of Peter Bramwell & Susannah Crossland

She was baptised on 12 Jun 1887 at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith - Bertha daur of Peter & Susannah Bramwell , Church Brow, Slater

1891 Census - Church Brow, Chapel-en-le-Frith
Susannah Bramwell - Wife - Mar - 43 - Dby, CELF
William Bramwell - Son - Um - 15 - Guard Boy Port - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - Um - 12 - Dby, CELF
Tom Bramwell - Son - Um - 10 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Mary Bramwell - Daur - Um - 8 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Bertha Bramwell - Daur - Um - 4 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - Um - 2 - Dby, CELF

1901 Census - 22 Market Place, Chapel-en-le-Frith
Susannah Hibbert - Head - Wid - 65 - Dby, CELF
James Edw Hibbert - Son - M - 32 - Cotton Bleacher - Worker - Dby, CELF
Bertha Bramwell - Niece - Um - 13 - Dby, CELF

She married Joseph Ford in the Sep Qtr 1910 & had three children:
1. Muriel Ford
2. Marjory Ford married Wilfred Walker
3. Norma Ford

James Bramwell

James Bramwell was the ninth child & seventh son of Peter Bramwell & Susannah Crossland.

He was baptised on 24 Apr 1889 at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith - James son of Peter & Susanna Bramwell, Church Brow, Slater.

1901 Census - Church Brow, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - Mar - 54 - Plater - Dby, CELF
Susannah Bramwell - Wife - M - 54 - Dby, CELF
William Bramwell - Son - Um - 24 - General Labourer - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - Um - 22 - Blacksmith - Dby, CELF
Tom Bramwell - Son - Um - 19 - General Labourer - Dby, CELF
Mary Ellen Bramwell - Daur - Um - 18 - Blouse Machinist - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - 11 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Sarah Elizth Bramwell - Daur - 9 - Scolar - Dby, CELF

Sarah Elizabeth Bramwell

Sarah Elizabeth was the tenth child & third daughter of Peter Bramwell & Susannah Crossland

She was born on 31 Aug 1891 & was baptised at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith on 13 Nov 1892 - Sarah Elizabeth daur of Peter & Susannah Bramwel of Church Brow, Slater.

1901 Census - Church Brow, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - Mar - 54 - Plater - Dby, CELF
Susannah Bramwell - Wife - M - 54 - Dby, CELF
William Bramwell - Son - Um - 24 - General Labourer - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - Um - 22 - Blacksmith - Dby, CELF
Tom Bramwell - Son - Um - 19 - General Labourer - Dby, CELF
Mary Ellen Bramwell - Daur - Um - 18 - Blouse Machinist - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - 11 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Sarah Elizth Bramwell - Daur - 9 - Scolar - Dby, CELF

Joseph Bramwell & Betty Hibbert

My 3 x great grandfather, Joseph Bramwell, was the son of Peter Bramwell & Hannah Hatfield

Joseph was baptised on 4 Sep 1817 at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith
4th Sept 1817 Joseph son of Peter & Hannah Bramwell of Chapel, Slater.

Joseph married Betty Hibbert on 13 Jun 1842 at the Parish Church, CELF June 13th 1842 at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith after Banns - Joseph Bramwell - of full age - Bachelor - Slater - CELF - Peter Bramwell - Slater - Betty Hibbert - of full age - Spinster - CELF - John Hibbert - Carrier. Joseph signed his name & Betty made her mark. John Cameron & Charles Walton were witnesses.

Betty Hibbert was baptised on 3 Apr 1817 at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith 3rd April 1817 Betty daur of John & Mary Hibbert of Chapel, labourer.

They had 9 children:
Peter Bramwell - B: 16 Oct 1842 ~ D: 21 May 1845
Hannah Bramwell - B: 20 Oct 1844 ~ D: 3 May 1846
Peter Bramwell*
John Bramwell - B: 15 Jul 1849
James Bramwell - B: 13 Oct 1850 ~ D: 27 Dec 1910
Mary Hannah Bramwell - B: 4 Dec 1855
Elizabeth Bramwell - B: 6 Jan 1856 ~ D: 1890
Joseph Bramwell - B: 17 Aug 1859 ~ D: 21 Nov 1910
Ellen Bramwell - B: 13 Jan 1861 ~ D: 1866

1841 Census - Bottom of the Town, Chapel-en-le-Frith
Peter Bramwell - 70 - Slater - yes
Joseph Bramwell - 20 - Slater - yes
Ellen Bramwell - 20 - yes
John Bramwell - 35 - Labourer - yes
Hannah Bramwell - 7 - yes

1851 Census - Park, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Head - M - 33 - Slater - Dby, CELF
Betty Bramwell - Wife - M - 34 - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - 4 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - 6m - Dby, CELF

1861 Census - Market Street, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Head - Mar - 43 - Slater - Dby, CELF
Betty Bramwell - Wife - Mar - 44 - Slater's Wife - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - 14 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - 10 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Son - 2 - Dby, CELF
Ellen Bramwell - Daur - 3m - Dby, CELF

1871 Census - Smithbrook, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Head - M - 52 - Slater - Dby, CELF
Betty Bramwell - Wife - M - 53 - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - um - 24 - Slater - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - um - 20 - Slaters Apprentice - Dby, CELF
Mary H Bramwell - Daur - um - 17 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Elizabeth Bramwell - Daur - um - 15 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Son - um - 12 - Scholar - Dby, CELF

1881 Census - Market Street, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Head - M - 63 - Sexton Parish Church - Dby, CELF
Betty Bramwell - Wife - M - 64 - Dby, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Son - um - 22 - Stone Cutter - Dby, CELF
Joseph H Bramwell - Gson - um - 12 - Scholar - Dby, CELF

1891 Census - Market Place, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Head - Wid - 72 - Retired Slater - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - Mar - 44 - Slater - Dby, CELF
William Hibbert - SinL - Wid - 31 - Play---layer?? - Dby, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Gson - Um - 16 - Iron Founder Lab - Dby, CELF

Joseph died on 17 Jun 1893

His memorial inscription at the Parish Church, CELF reads, In memory of Joseph Bramwell who died June 17th 1893 aged 76 years also Betty his wife who died April 17th 1890 aged 73 years "Thy will be done".

Peter Bramwell

Peter was the first child & son of Joseph Bramwell & Betty Hibbert

Peter was baptised at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith on 16 Oct 1842. His birth was recorded in the Sept qtr 1842.

He died on 21 May 1845, 18 days after the death of his younger sister Hannah.

Hannah Bramwell

Hannah was the second child & the first daughter of Joseph Bramwell & Betty Hibbert

She was baptised on 20 Oct 1844, her birth is recorded in the Dec qtr 1844.

She died 3 May 1846 just 18 days before the death of her older brother Peter.

John Bramwell

John was the fourth child & third son of Joseph Bramwell & Betty Hibbert

John was baptised 15 July 1849 at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith - John son of Joseph & Betty Bramwell of Park Houses, Slater.

Nothing more is known about John

James Bramwell

James was the fifth child & fourth son of Joseph Bramwell & Betty Hibbert

His birth was registered in the 3rd qtr 1850 & he was baptised at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith on 13 Jul 1850 - James son of Joseph & Betty Bramwell of Park Houses, Slater.

1851 Census - Park, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Head - M - 33 - Slater - Dby, CELF
Betty Bramwell - Wife - M - 34 - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - 4 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - 6m - Dby, CELF

1861 Census - Market Street, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Head - Mar - 43 - Slater - Dby, CELF
Betty Bramwell - Wife - Mar - 44 - Slater's Wife - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - 14 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - 10 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Son - 2 - Dby, CELF
Ellen Bramwell - Daur - 3m - Dby, CELF

1871 Census - Smithbrook, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Head - M - 52 - Slater - CELF
Betty Bramwell - Wife - M - 53 - CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - um - 24 - Slater - CELF
James Bramwell - Son - um - 20 - Slaters Apprentice - CELF
Mary H Bramwell - Daur - um - 17 - Scholar - CELF
Elizabeth Bramwell - Daur - um - 15 - Scholar - CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Son - um - 12 - Scholar - CELF

James married Sarah Jane Oaks on 8 Jun 1876
June 8th 1876 at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith after Banns - James Bramwell - 26 - Bachelor - Slater - CELF - Joseph Bramwell - Slater - Sarah Jane Oakes - 30 - Widow - CELF - Aaron Stone - Labourer. Both signed. Aaron Stone & Mary Hannah Bramwell were witnesses. (Her father's name could be Stone, Store or Storey)

They had two children that I know of:
Arthur Bramwell baptised 20 May 1877 at CELF
Mary Ann Bramwell baptised 19 Oct 1879 at CELF

Arthur married Amy Nadin & they had two children, Winnie Bramwell who married Steven Buckingham & Ada Bramwell who married Fred Hartle Hitchens

Photograph Ada Bramwell ~ date unknown

In later life Ada Hitchens (formerly Bramwell) wrote a book called "The Warming Stone" all about her childhood growing up in Chapel-en-le-Frith. 1881 Census - Church Brow - CELF
James Bramwell - Head - M - 38 - Slaters Plasterer - Dby, CELF
Sarah J Bramwell - Wife - M - 35 - Chs, Whaley Bridge
Arthur Bramwell - Son - 3 - Dby, CELF
Mary A Bramwell - Daur - 1 - Dby, CELF
Martha E Stone - visitor - 13 - Scholar - Dby, Harper Hill

1891 Census - Market Place CELF
James Bramwell - Head - M - 48 - Slater - Dby, CELF
Sarah Bramwell - Wife - M - 44 - Chs, Whaley Bridge
Arthur Bramwell - son - 13 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Mary A Bramwell - Daur - 11 - Scholar - Dby, CELF

Chapel en le Frith Parish Church - Parish Magazine Extracts for the Year 1892
April 1892
From the Special Account payments were made to Mr. Joseph SIMPSON of £5 12s 6d for repairs to the West Wall of Church : to Mr. James BRAMWELL of 16s 6d for repairs to roof.

Sadly Sarah Jane died in the Dec Qtr 1899 aged 55

1901 Census - Market Street, CELF
James Bramwell - Head - 50 - Wid - Slater - Employer - Dby, CELF
Arthur Bramwell - Son - Um - 23 - Slater - Worker - Dby, CELF
Mary A Bramwell - Daur - Um - 21 - Dby, CELF

James died 27 Dec 1910

From the Wills Index at Portsmouth:

1911
James BRAMWELL of Market Street CELF Derbyshire who died 27th December 1910 probate London 10th June to Arthur Bramwell Slater and Mary Ann Bramwell Spinster
Effects £2,351 19s 5d

Mary Hannah Bramwell

Mary Hannah Bramwell was the sixth child & second daughter of Joseph Bramwell & Betty Hibbert

She was baptised at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith on 4 Dec 1853 - Mary Hannah daur of Joseph & Betty Bramwell of Park Houses, Slater.

1861 Census - Park Houses, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - Wid - 60 - Slater - Dby CELF
Ellen Bramwell - Sister - Um - 43 - House Keeper - Dby CELF
Mary H Bramwell - Niece - Um - 7 - Scholar - Dby CELF
Elizabeth Bramwell - Niece - Um - 5 - Scholar - Dby CELF

1871 Census - Smithbrook, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Head - M - 52 - Slater - CELF
Betty Bramwell - Wife - M - 53 - CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - um - 24 - Slater - CELF
James Bramwell - Son - um - 20 - Slaters Apprentice - CELF
Mary H Bramwell - Daur - um - 17 - Scholar - CELF
Elizabeth Bramwell - Daur - um - 15 - Scholar - CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Son - um - 12 - Scholar - CELF

1881 Census - Market Street, Chapel-en-le-Frith
Ellen Ford - Head - W - 64 - Grocer - Dby CELF
Mary H. Bramwell - Serv - Um - 27 - General Servant - Dby CELF
Elizabeth Bramwell - Border - Um - 25 - Factory Operator - Dby CELF

She married George Hibbert at the Parish Church, CELF on 1 Jan 1885
January 1st 1885 - George Hibbert - 32 - bachelor - Smith - CELF - ???wright - Mary Hannah Bramwell - 31 - spinster - CELF - Joseph Bramwell - Slater - married at the Parish Church after Banns. Both signed & Joseph Bramwell & Elizabeth Bramwell were witnesses.

They had two children that I know of, Ernest Hibbert & George Hibbert although there is one baptism on the IGI for a Bessie Hibbert. Bessie was baptised on 19 Jun 1887 at Chapel-en-le-Frith to parents George Hibbert & Mary Hannah.

1901 Census - Buxton Road, Furness Vale, Cheshire
George Hibbert - Head - M - 47 - Blacksmith - Own Acc at Home - Dby, CELF
Mary H Hibbert - Wife - M - 46 - Dby, CELF
Ernest Hibbert - Son - Um - 15 - Apprentice Blacksmith - Dby, CELF
George Hibbert - Son - Um - 6 - born Dby, CELF

Elizabeth Bramwell

Elizabeth was the seventh child & third daughter of Joseph Bramwell & Betty Hibbert

She was baptised 6 Jan 1856 at the Parish Church Chapel-en-le-Frith

6 Jan 1856 Elizabeth daur of Joseph & Betty Bramwell of CELF Slater

1861 Census - Park Houses, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - Wid - 60 - Slater - Dby CELF
Ellen Bramwell - Sister - Um - 43 - House Keeper - Dby CELF
Mary H Bramwell - Niece - Um - 7 - Scholar - Dby CELF
Elizabeth Bramwell - Niece - Um - 5 - Scholar - Dby CELF

1871 Census - Smithbrook CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Head - M - 52 - Slater - CELF
Betty Bramwell - Wife - M - 53 - CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - Um - 24 - Slater - CELF
James Bramwell - Son - Um - 20 - Slater's apprentice - CELF
Mary H Bramwell - Daur - Um - 17 - Scholar - CELF
Elizabeth Bramwell - Daur - Um - 15 - Scolar - CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Son - Um - 12 - Scholar - CELF

1881 Census - Market Street CELF
Ellen Ford - Head - Wid - 64 - Grocer - Dby, CELF
Mary H Bramwell - Serv - Um - 27 - General Servant - Dby, CELF
Elizabeth Bramwell - Border - Um - 25 - Factory Operater - Dby, CELF

Elizabeth married William Hibbert on 24 Apr 1889 at the Parish Church, CELF

April 24th 1889 - William Hibbert - 29 - bachelor - labourer - Church Brow CELF - George Hibbert - Mechanic - Elizabeth Bramwell - 33 - spinster - Market Street CELF - Joseph Bramwell - Slater - married at the Parish Church CELF after Banns. Both signed. Peter Bramwell & Martha Ford were witnesses.

Elizabeth died the following year and her death is recorded in the Jun qtr 1890 - Elizabeth Hibbert aged 34 CELF. No Hibbert babies died in CELF that Qtr

On the 1891 census, William Hibbert is living with Joseph Bramwell and is described as his son-in-law and a widow.

Joseph Bramwell

Joseph was the eighth child and fifth son of Joseph Bramwell & Betty Hibbert

His birth was recorded in the Mar qtr 1859 & he was baptised at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith on 17 Aug 1858

17 Aug 1858 Joseph son of Joseph & Betty Bramwell of CELF Slater

Joseph married Leonorah Lightfoot on Christmas Day 1886 at the Parish Church, CELF.

December 25th 1886 - Joseph Bramwell - 27 - Bachelor - Sexton - Chapel-en-le-Frith - Joseph Bramwell - Slater & Norah Lightfoot - 22 - spinster - Chapel-en-le-Frith - Heny Lightfoot - shoemaker - at the Parish Church after banns. Both signed. Peter Bramwell & Edith Lightfoot were witnesses.

They had four children:
Edith Elizabeth Bramwell baptised 23 Jun 1889 at CELF
Mary Hannah Bramwell born 4 Sep 1891 & baptised 4 Oct 1891 at CELF & died 17 Sept 1952
Bessie Bramwell born 6 Dec 1892 & baptised 27 Jan 1893
George Bramwell born C:1900 & died C:1969. George married Ada Badger

1861 Census - Market Street, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Head - Mar - 43 - Slater - Dby, CELF
Betty Bramwell - Wife - Mar - 44 - Slater's Wife - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - 14 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - 10 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Son - 2 - Dby, CELF
Ellen Bramwell - Daur - 3m - Dby, CELF

1871 Census - Smithbrook, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Head - M - 52 - Slater - Dby, CELF
Betty Bramwell - Wife - M - 53 - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - um - 24 - Slater - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - um - 20 - Slaters Apprentice - Dby, CELF
Mary H Bramwell - Daur - um - 17 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Elizabeth Bramwell - Daur - um - 15 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Son - um - 12 - Scholar - Dby, CELF

1881 Census - Market Street, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Head - M - 63 - Sexton Parish Church - Dby, CELF
Betty Bramwell - Wife - M - 64 - Dby, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Son - um - 22 - Stone Cutter - Dby, CELFJoseph H Bramwell - Gson - um - 12 - Scholar - Dby, CELF

1891 Census - Market Place, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Head - M - 31 - Stone Cutter - Dby CELF
Leonorah Bramwell - Wife - M - F - Staffs, Eccleshall (?)
Edith E. Bramwell - Daur - 1 - Dby CELF
Fredrick Dyson - Lodger - M - 21 - Hairdresser - Cheshire Crewe
John Sweeting - Lodger - S - 50 - ?Factor? - Dby Holloway

1901 Census - Church Brow, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Joseph Bramwell - Head - M - 42 - Stone Cutter - Grave Stones - own account - Dby, CELF

Norah Bramwell - Wife - M - 38 - Staffs, Walk Mill

Edith Bramwell - Daur - 11 - Scholar - Dby, CELFMary H Bramwell - Daur - 9 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Bessie Bramwell - Daur - 8 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
George Bramwell - Son - 1 - Dby, CELF
Joseph Bramwell died 21 Nov 1910 and was buried at the Parish Church, CELF

From the Wills Index at Portsmouth
1911 Joseph BRAMWELL of Market Place CELF Derbyshire
Monumental Stonemason died 21 November 1910
Admin Derby 17 January to Leonora Bramwell Widow
Effects £33

His memorial inscription reads:
In loving memory of Joseph Bramwell who died Nov 21st 1910 aged 52 years who was sexton at this church for 15 years "Thy will be done" also Norah, beloved wife of the above who died Oct 28th 1939 aged 74 years also their daughter Mary who died Sept 17th 1952 aged 61 years.

Ellen Bramwell

Ellen was the ninth child & fourth daughter of Joseph Bramwell & Betty Hibbert

Her birth was recorded in the Dec qtr 1860 & she was baptised at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith on 13 January 1861 - Ellen daur of Joseph & Betty Bramwell fo CELF Slater

1861 Census - Market Street, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Head - Mar - 43 - Slater - Dby, CELF
Betty Bramwell - Wife - Mar - 44 - Slater's Wife - Dby, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Son - 14 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
James Bramwell - Son - 10 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Joseph Bramwell - Son - 2 - Dby, CELF
Ellen Bramwell - Daur - 3m - Dby, CELF

Ellen died in the Sept qtr of 1866

Peter Bramwell & Hannah Hatfield

Peter Bramwell was the son of Peter Bramwell & Elizabeth Wilson

He was baptised at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith on 1 Feb 1769

February Anno Domini 1769 Peter son of Peter Bramwell of the town and Parish of Chapel-e-l-Frith was baptised the first day.

Peter married Hannah Hatfield at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith on 12 Jun 1794 Peter Bramwell of this Parish, Slater & Hannah Hatfield, spinster were married in this church by banns this twelfth day of June in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety four by me Samuel Grundy minister. Peter signed his name & Hannah made her mark in the presence of Samuel Shirt & George Bramwell.

Hannah Hatfield was born C: 1772 & died 10 Oct 1838

They had 9 children:
George Bramwell - B: 2 Oct 1794 ~ D: 9 Jun 1873
Elizabeth Bramwell - B: 21 Mar 1796 ~ 22 Jun 1850
Peter Bramwell - B: 23 Feb 1800 ~ D: 19 Mar 1886
John Bramwell - B: 22 Feb 1806 ~ D: 14 Jul 1852
William Bramwell - B: 25 Dec 1808 ~ D: 8 Feb 1888
Ellen Bramwell - B: 12 Aug 1810 ~ D: 15 Jan 1815
Charles Bramwell - B: 14 Mar 1813 ~ D: 16 Apr 1878
Ellen Bramwell - B: 21 May 1818 ~ D: 23 Jul 1893
Joseph Bramwell*

1841 Census - Bottom of the Town, Bradshaw Edge, Chapel-en-le-Frith
Peter Bramwell - 70 - Slater - yes
Joseph Bramwell - 20 - Slater - yes
Ellen Bramwell - 20 - yes
John Bramwell - 35 - Labourer - yes
Hannah Bramwell - 7 - yes

Next door
Charles Bramwell - 28 - Slater - yes
Mary Bramwell - 30 - Milliner - yes
Elizabeth Bramwell - 3 - yes

1851 Census - Market Street - CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - Widow - 82 - Sexton & Slater - Dby CELF
John Bramwell - Son - Um - 45 - Sexton - Dby CELF
Ellen Bramwell - Daur - Um - 38 - Dby CELF

A passage from William Braylesford Buntings book reads ...

It is a rare thing to still have a Hearse House. The earlier one was in the churchyard itself and the horses were obliged to trample on the graves, which was seen to be profane. The present one, according to the lease of land, dated March 3rd 1819 demands a yearly rent of of "one peppercorn". It stands on the main road and has recently been restored. On a large stone above the door is the inscription: "Erected when Samuel Grundy was minister an Adam Fox and Stephen Bellot were church wardens." The charge for the hire of the hearse "with bobs and plumes" was from one shilling (5p) - families to supply their own horse. The sexton, Peter Bramwell was to have full use of the loft above, to store his mole catching tools and the use of the fireplace "to dry his cloathes". He could be the same sexton who kept is pint ale-pot in the Bagshaw vault.

Peter died 23 Jan 1854.

Peter Bramwell's Will 1854

Peter Bramwell of Chapel-en-le-Frith in the county of Derby, Sexton.
He give his daughter Ellen the whole of the households goods, furniture and effects money and book debts contained in his house. The remainder of his property was shared amongst his sons George Bramwell, William Bramwell, Charles Bramwell, Joseph Bramwell and his daughter Ellen Bramwell.

His sons Charles Bramwell and Joseph Bramwell were made executors. His will was made on the thirtieth day of December 1852.
Peter Bramwell his hand and seal
Signed sealed published and declared in the presence of Thomas Ford & John Ford
Probate granted 26th July 1854

Memorial Inscription for Peter Bramwell situated in the graveyard at the parish Church CELF In memory of Peter Bramwell who was Sexton of this church 43 years who died on 23rd day of January 1854 in the 86th year of his age also Hannah his wife who died on the 10th day of October 1838 in the 66th year of her age also John their son who died on the 14th day July 1852 in the 47th year of his age also George their son died June 9th 1873 in his 79th year.

William Bramwell

William was the fifth child & fourth son of Peter Bramwell & Hannah Hatfield.

He was baptised on Christmas day 1808 at the Parish church, Chapel-en-le-Frith

1851 Census - Hope, Derbyshire
William Hobson - Head - M - 30 - Cordwainer + farmer 16 acres - Dby, Hope
Elizabeth Hobson - Wife - M - 24 - Dby, Derwent
Ann Hobsob - Daur - 2 - Dby, Derwent
William Bramall - Boarder - Um - 40 - Journeyman Cordwainer - Dby, CELF
Isaac Hall - Boarder - 14 - Apprentice Cordwainer - Dby, Castleton

William married Eliza Dakin in 1852

They had four sons that I know of:
John Bramwell born C:1854
Peter Bramwell born C:1856
Stephen Bramwell baptised 3 Oct 1858 at the Parish Church, CELF
Thomas Dakin Bramwell baptised 17 Jul 1864 at the Parish Church, CELF

Stephen married Eliza Millington, daughter of John Millington & Fanny Buxton, on 28 Oct 1878 at St Mary's, Bolsterstone, Yorkshire. Their daughter Fanny was born in 1880

1881 Census - 18 Haywoods Park, Bradfield, York
William Bramwell - Head - 72 - M - Cordwainer - Dby, CELF
Eliza Bramwell - Wife - 52 - M - Dby, Bradwell
Peter Bramwell - Son - 25 - Um - Lab Rail Mill - Dby, Bradwell
Thomas Dakin Bramwell - Son - 17 - Um - General Lab - Dby, Bradwell
Joseph Middleton - Boarder - 40 - M - Lead Miner - Dby, Bradwell

1881 Census - 100 Haywoods Park, Bradford, York
Stephen Bramwell - Head - 23 - M - Lab Bessemer Steel Shop - Dby, Bradwell
Eliza Bramwell - Wife - 21 - M - Dby, Stocksbridge
Fanny Bramwell - Daur - 6m - Dby, Stocksbridge

William died 8 Feb 1888

John Bramwell

John was the fourth child & third son of Peter Bramwell & Hannah Hatfield.

He was baptised on 22 Feb 1806 at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith.

1841 Census - Bottom of the Town, Bradshaw Edge, Chapel-en-le-Frith
Peter Bramwell - 70 - Slater - yes
Joseph Bramwell - 20 - Slater - yes
Ellen Bramwell - 20 - yes
John Bramwell - 35 - Labourer - yes
Hannah Bramwell - 7 - Scholar - yes

1851 Census - Market Street - CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - Widow - 82 - Sexton & Slater - Dby CELF
John Bramwell - Son - Um - 45 - Sexton - Dby CELF
Ellen Bramwell - Daur - Um - 38 - Dby CELF

He died the 14 Jul 1852 & his death is recorded on his parents gravestone.

Charles Bramwell

Charles was seventh child & fifth son of Peter Bramwell & Hannah Hatfield

He was baptised 14 Mar 1813 at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith

He married Mary Hill at Cheadle on 1 Oct 1832 after Banns

They had five children:
Hannah Bramwell baptised 30 Jul 1833 at the Parish Church, CELF & died 11 Oct 1846
Peter Bramwell baptised 20 Sep 1835 at the Parish Church, CELF
Elizabeth Bramwell* baptised 9 Jul 1837 at the Parish Church, CELF
Mary Ann Bramwell** baptised 13 May 1842 at the Parish Church, CELF
Rebecca Bramwell*** born 20 May 1851 & baptised 29 Jun 1851 at the Parish Church, CELF

The above is a copy of Rebecca Bramwell's birth certificate - 20 May 1851 - Church Brow, CELF - 'no name' - girl - Charles Bramwell - Mary Bramwell formerley Hill - Slater - Charles Bramwell father Church Brow, CELF

Elizabeth Bramwell* married Noah Bramwell (son of Joseph Bramwell & Ann Bromley) at the Parish Church, CELF on 29 Nov 1871 Noah Bramwell - 34 - Bachelor - Tailor - Chapel-en-le-Frith - Joseph Bramwell - Tailor & Draper married Bramwell - 34 - Spinster - Chapel-en-le-Frith - Charles Bramwell - Sexton

They had three children baptised at the Parish Church CELF:
Mary Ann Bramwell baptised 12 Oct 1872
Hannah Bramwell baptised 14 Feb 1875
Charles Bramwell baptised 8 Apr 1877

Charles Bramwell Jnr. married Mary Lomas on 21 Nov 1898 at the Parish Church CELF

1881 Census - Crossings, CELF
Noah Bramwell - Head - M - 44 - Tailor - Dby, CELF
Elizabeth Bramwell - Wife - M - 44 - Dby, CELF
Mary A Bramwell - Daur - 8 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Hannah Bramwell - Daur - 6 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Charles Bramwell - Son - 4 - Scholar - Dby, CELF

Mary Ann Bramwell** married William Barnes on 12 Mar 1860 at Wirksworth, Derbyshire. They had ten children all born at Hayfield & baptised at St Matthews Church: Sarah Hannah Barnes born 2 Oct 1860 & baptised 14 Oct 1860. Esther Ann Barnes born 16 Sept 1861 & baptised 22 Sep 1861. Mary Grace Barnes born 30 July 1863 & baptised 25 Oct 1863. Mary Grace married Samuel Hill in 1891 at St Matthews Church, Hayfield. John Barnes born 19 Dec 1865 & baptised 28 Jan 1866. Josiah Barnes born 26 Jun 1868 & baptised 28 Jun 1868. Samuel Barnes born 6 Jan 1870 & baptised 10 April 1870. Eli Barnes born 25 May 1872 & baptised 22 Sep 1872. Asenath Jane Barnes born 30 Jul 1874 & baptised 22 Nov 1874. Asenath married Watkin Edwards in 1899. William Barnes born circa 1877. Norman Barnes born circa 1878.

Rebecca Bramwell*** married Joseph Walker on 1 Dec 1873 at the Parish Church CELF
They had one daughter Sarah Jane born C:1877

The above is a copy of Rebecca Bramwell's marriage certificate - 1 Dec 1873 - Parish Church, CELF after Banns - Joseph Walker - 21 - bachelor - platelayer - Chapel-en-le-Frith - John Walker - Forgeman married Rebecca Bramwell - 22 - spinster - Chapel-en-le-Frith - Charles Bramwell - Sexton. Both sighned. Miles Jowle & Peter Bramwell were witnesses.

Charles Bramwell died on 16 Apr 1878 & was buried at the Parish Church, CELF on 20 Apr 1878

His Will of 1878
Charles Bramwell
Personal Estate under £300
4th June: The Will of Charles Bramwell late of CELF in the county of Derby Slater who died 16th April 1878 at CELF was proved at Derby by John Hollinshead of Whitehough in the Parish of CELF Grocer & Edwin Plant of Furness Vale near Stockport in the County of Chester Station Master the Executors. His Will says he owned property at Furness Vale.

Peter Bramwell

Peter was the third child & second son of Peter Bramwell & Hannah Hatfield.

He was baptised at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith on 23 Feb 1800.

He married Martha Shepley on 11 Jan 1838 at the same church

January 11th 1838 at the Parish Church Chapel-en-le-Frith - Peter Bramwell - full age - bachelor - Slater - Chapel-en-le-Frith - Peter Bramwell - Slater & Martha Shepley - full age - spinster - Chapel-en-le-Frith - no father recorded. Both signed. James Braddock & Edward Heathcote were witnesses.

1841 Census - CELF
Peter Bramwell - 40 - Slater - Yes
Martha Bramwell - 40 - No

1851 Census - Park, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - Mar - 49 - Slater Master - Dby, CELF
Martha Bramwell - Wife - Mar - 51 - Dby, CELF
Martha Ann Ford - Cousin - 8 - Scholar - Dby, CELF
Ellen Lowe - Servant - Um - 26 - Dby, CELF

1861 Census -Park Houses, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - Wid - 60 - Slater - Dby CELF
Ellen Bramwell - Sister - Um - 43 - House Keeper - Dby CELF
Mary H Bramwell - Niece - Um - 7 - Scholar - Dby CELF
Elizabeth Bramwell - Niece - Um - 5 - Scholar - Dby CELF

1871 Census - Park Houses, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - Wid - 71 - Slater - Dby, CELF

1881 Census - Park Lane, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - Wid - 81 - Retired Slater - Dby, CELF
Daniel Sumner - Visitor - Wid - 48 - Shoe Maker - Lancashire, Manchester

He died 19 Mar 1886 & was buried at the Parish Church in Chapel.

His memorial inscription says: Martha wife of Peter Bramwell of Park died 1st April 1854 aged 57 also the above Peter Bramwell died 19th March 1886 aged 86.

Peter left a Will dated 15 March 1883:

Peter Bramwell of 'The Park' in Chapel-en-le-Frith in the County of Derby, Yeoman.
He gives his bed & chest of drawers in the front room to Georgina Haslam who was residing with Samuel Lomas & Mary his wife (his housekeeper)
He gives his desk & chest of drawers in the back room to Martha Taylor (the wife of Robert Taylor of Stockport)
He gives all his houses & belongings on Church Brow to Ellen Ford, John Ford, James Green & Samuel Ashton.
He gives twenty pounds to Georgina Haslam
He gives five pounds to Elizabeth Haslam
He gives ten pounds to Ellen Ford (wife of Benjamin Ford)
He gives ten pounds to each of his nephews, Peter, James & Joseph (sons of his brother Joseph Bramwell)
He gives ten pounds to his neices Elizabeth (the wife of Noah Bramwell) & Rebecca (the wife of Joseph Walker) (daughter of his late brother Charles Bramwell)
He left all his investments shared equally between his brother Joseph Bramwell, his brother William Bramwell his sister Ellen Ford & Mary Lomas his housekeeper.
He leaves his brother Joseph Bramwell, the room above the Hearse House in Market Street, CELF
He leaves the leasehold & freehold of his property to his great nephew Peter Bramwell.
He leaves instruction to pay the bell rings of the Parish Church CELF, 10 shillings every Christmas Eve to eat a supper.
He also mentions his nephew Peter Bramwell & Susanna his wife, his nephews John, Peter, Stephen & Thomas (sons of his brother William)

The Will was proved at Derby on 6 May 1886
Gross value of Personal Estate £299.9.5

His wife Martha also left a Will dated 14 Nov 1849:

This is the last Will and Testament of me Martha Bramwell wife of Peter Bramwell of Park House in the Parish of Chapel-en-le-Frith in the County of Derby made published and declared in manner and form following that is to say... She leaves her husband everything including **Oxford firn & Briely Fields** situated in the Township of Chinley, Bugsworth and Brownside which was being occupied by Peter Ford plus three cottages on Church Brow, Chapel-en-le-Frith which were being occupied by Sarah Lowe and John Nall. Twenty pounds was left to Martha Ann Ford the illegitimate daughter of Hannah Ford (afterwards Hannah Frith) of Chapel-en-le-Frith & ten pounds was left to Thomas Noble son of Joseph Noble of Chapel-en-le-Frith. The will was made on fourteenth day of November one thousand eight hundred and forty nine & (Signed) Martha Bramwell

Executors ~ William Lazenby Excise Officer & William Carrington Printer

Martha died April 1st 1854
Probate granted 7th August 1854

**The Parish of Chinley, Bugsworth & Brownside old map says Oxley Firn & Briely Fields.

A passage from the book 'Chapel-en-le-Frith, Its People and its History' by Wm Braylesford Bunting.

Opposite to the Black Greyhound is the house for many years belonging to the Shepley family and now occupied by Messers Shepley, painters. In the possession of this family and long kept in this house is a "Yule Log", attached to which is the following note signed by Peter Bramwell, of The Park, who died in 1886. "Constance Oliver bread baker bought this girl Sally Shepley this little yule loaf on New Years Day 1777 as she was poorly. She played with it as long as she lived and was the daughter of Thomas & Mary Shepley. Her parents kept it during their life then left it to their daughter Bessie, sister to Sally for her to take care of then she left it to her neice Marth Shepley my wife and it has been in my possession for forty seven years."

Carew Hazlitt (Faiths & Folklore) says Yule loaf or Yule dough was a kind of baby or little image of paste which bakers used formerly to bake at Christmas & present to their customers. He suggests it was intended as an image of the infant Christ.

After talking to Uncle Joe the shorter about Peter Bramwell & Martha he told me where they lived on Old Park Rd, Chapel-en-le-Frith. On the outside wall of the house is a stone plaque with PB 1826 on it ... Peter Bramwell house built 1826. No 4 Park Houses is now owned by Andrew Boundy and he has found, hidden in an interior wall, a plaque that says "This house built by Peter & Martha Bramwell 1826. "

There is also a gravestone on the cellar floor which says ... Sacred the memory of the daughter of Peter ... Hannah Bramwell who died January 15th 1815 aged 4. There is another gravestone outside which is in the path but no inscription is known.

We have found the burial entry for Ellen Bramwell, daughter of Peter Bramwell who died 15 Jan 1815 aged 4. So we presume the name was a mistake and that's why it ended up on the floor of the cellar ~ 19th century recycling!

Andrew very kindly sent me the Epitone of Title which shows how the house was passed on. Incredibly, Ada Hitchens was also a decendent of the Bramwell family.
18 Dec 1834 - lease - Henry Kirk to Peter Bramwell
4 Dec 1937 - Assignment & Conveyance - James Bramwell to Arthur Bramwell
17 Nov 1964 - Probate of - Arthur Bramwell in favour Stephen Buckingham & Fred Hartle Hitchins
1 Feb 1970 - Death of Stephen Buckingham
29 Sep 1970 - Assent by - Fred Hartle Hitchens in favour of himself
30 Sep 1970 - Deed of Appointment - Fred Hartle Hitchens & Ada Hitchens
19 Dec 1972 - Death of Fred Hartle Hutchens
4 Jun 1973 - Deed of Appointment of new trustee - Ada Hitchens & Clare Bramwell Mortin

Ellen Bramwell

Ellen was eighth child & third daughter of Peter Bramwell & Hannah Hatfield

She was baptised at the Parish Church, Chapel on 21 May 1815.

1841 Census - Bottom of Town, CELF
Peter Bramwell - 70 - M - Slater - yes CELF
Joseph Bramwell - 20 - M - Slater yes
Ellen Bramwell - 20 - F - yes
John Bramwell - 35 - M - Labourer - yes
Hannah Bramwell - 7 - F

1851 Census - Market Street, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - W - 82 - Saxton & Slater - Dby CELF
John Bramwell - Son - Um - 45 - Saxton - Dby CELF
Ellen Bramwell - Daur - Um - 38 - Dby CELF

1861 Census - Park Houses, CELF
Peter Bramwell - Head - Wid - 60 - Slater - Dby CELF
Ellen Bramwell - Sister - Um - 43 - House Keeper - Dby CELF
Mary H Bramwell - Niece - Um - 7 - Scholar - Dby CELF
Elizabeth Bramwell - Niece - Um - 5 - Scholar - Dby CELF

Ellen married John Ford at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith May 6 1863 - John Ford - 38 - Bachelor - Cordwainer - Chapel-en-le-Frith - Thomas Ford - Cordwainer. Ellen Bramwell - 47 - Spinster - Park Houses - Peter Bramwell - Slater. Married by Licence. Both signed. Peter Bramwell & Sarah Holdagte were witnesses.

1881 Census - Market Street, Chapel-en-le-Frith
Ellen Ford - Head - W - 64 - Grocer - Dby CELF
Mary H. Bramwell - Serv - Um - 27 - General Servant - Dby CELF
Elizabeth Bramwell - Border - Um - 25 - Factory Operator - Dby CELF

She died on 23 Jul 1893

There is a gravestone at the Parish Church which reads:

John Ford of this town died April 19th 1877 aged 57 years also of Ellen relic of above who died July 23rd 1893 aged 78 years.

According to Andrew Boundy, John & Ellen had a daughter called Martha Anne?
1871 Census entry needed

George Bramwell

George was the first child & first son of Peter Bramwell & Hannah Hatfield

He was born on 2 Oct 1794
He was baptised at Chinley Independent Chapel on 14 Oct 1794 & seems to have been baptised a second time at the Parish Church Chapel on 9 Nov 1794

1841 Census - ?Steel? Street, Chapel-en-le-Frith
GeorgeBramwell - 45 - Slater - yes

1851 Census - Market Street, Chapel-en-le-Frith
Robert Hyde - Head - M - 29 - M - Butcher Grocer - Dby CELF
Ann Hyde - Wife - M - 32 - Dby CELF
James C Hyde - Son - 4 - Scholar - Dby CELF
Mary Hyde - Daur - 3 - Scholar - Dby CELF
Martha Hyde - Daur - 11 months -Dby CELF
Ruth Hartle - Servant - Um - 18 - Domestic Servant - Dby CELF
Susanna Crossland - Servant - Um - 15 - Servant - Dby CELF
James ?Dunvill? - Servant - 31 - Um - ?? Carter - Dby CELF
George Bramwell - Lodger - 55 - Um - Slater - Dby CELF

1871 Census - Market Street, Chapel-en-le-Frith
George Bramwell - Servant - Um - 76 - Domestic Servant - Dby

His death is recorded on his parents gravestone at the Parish Church Chapel-en-le-Frith

In memory of Peter Bramwell who was Sexton of this church 43 years who died on 23rd day of January 1854 in the 86th year of his age also Hannah his wife who died on the 10th day of October 1838 in the 66th year of her age also John their son who died on the 14th day July 1852 in the 47th year of his age also George their son died June 9th 1873 in his 79th year.

Elizabeth Bramwell

Elizabeth was the second child & first daughter of Peter Bramwell & Hannah Hatfield.

She was baptised at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith on 20 Mar 1796

She married Peter Lowe & died 22 Jun 1850

Ellen Bramwell

Ellen was the sixth child & second daughter of Peter Bramwell & Hannah Hatfield

She was baptised at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith on 12 Aug 1810

She died 15 Jan 1815

A gravestone resides on the cellar floor at 4 Park Houses, Old Park Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith that we think was meant as a memorial inscription for Ellen. Read more here.

Peter Bramwell & Elizabeth Wilson

Peter was the son of George Bramwell.

He was baptised at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith on 16 Aug 1733.

Baptised, Peter the son of George Bramwell of this town the sixteenth day.He married Elizabeth Wilson at the Parish Church, Chapel-en-le-Frith, after Banns on 29 May 1755. Banns of Marriage between Peter Bramwell of this Town & Parish, Slater and Elizabeth Wilson of this Parish, Spinster were read at Chapel Parish Church on Sunday 11th, 18th & 25th May 1755 by Jno Byron Minister.Peter Bramwell of this Parish, Slater and Elizabeth Wilson of this Parish, Spinster were married in this Church by Banns this 29th day of May 1755 by me John Byron Minister. Both Peter & Elizabeth signed. Witnesses - Thomas Shirt & Joseph Bottoms

They had six children that we know of,

George baptised 2 Feb 1757 & buried 14 Jan 1760

Bettsey baptised 10 Mar 1759

Hannah baptised 21 Mar 1761 Baptism entry at Parish Church Chapel March AD 1761 Hannah daur of Peter Bramwell and his wife Sexton (21)

Rebecca baptised 12 Mar 1763 Baptism entry at Parish Church Chapel March 1763 Rebecca Daug of Peter Bramwell Sexton in the town and Parish of CELF was baptised the twelfth day (12)

Molly baptised 11 Oct 1765

Peter Bramwell

He was Sexton for 49 years. 1761-1810

He was buried at the same church on 17 Aug 1811 Burial of Peter Bramwell of this town - August 17th 1811 Notes in the burial register - Peter Bramwell was killed dead upon the spot by a fall from the barn of W. Jno Taylor in Barmore; he was Sexton 51 years.His Memorial Inscription reads: Here lieth the body of Elizabeth the wife of Peter Bramwell who departed this life November the 15th 1791 aged 61. Also the above named Peter Bramwell who was sexton at this church 50 years who departed this life August 14th 1811 aged 78 years.

George Bramwell

George was the son of George Bramwell.

I have been unable to find any original documents to confirm this. An entry for his buriel was found in the register for the Parish Church.

January Anno Domini 1761 George Bramwell Sexton in this town - 12

George Bramwell

George was the son of Peter Bramwell although I have been unable to find an original source to prove this fact.

An entry for his buriel was found in the register for the Parish Church. February Anno Domini 1720 George Bramall Saxton of this church who had been Saxton near forty years was buried in the churchyard this sixth day.

Peter Bramwell

Peter Bramwell was Sexton of the St Thomas a Beckett church in Chapel-en-le-Frith between 1631-1683

I have yet to find any reference of this Peter Bramwell in an original document.

About the time Peter became Sexton, Charles I was King of England, Shakespear had died 6 years earlier & the Taj Mahal was started.

Bramwell Legacy

In 1979 my great uncle, Joe Bramwell (affectinately know as Uncle Joe the Shorter) gave me a piece of paper containing a list of names and told me that these people were my ancestors. This is that piece of paper.List of "Bramwells" family who were Sextons at Chapel-en-le-Frith Church

1. 1631-1683 52 years Peter Bramwell
2. 1683-1723 40 years Peter Bramwell
3. 1723-1761 38 years Peter Bramwell
4. 1761-1810 49 years Peter Bramwell
5. 1810-1853 43 years Peter Bramwell
7. 1853-1877 24 years Charles Bramwell
8. 1877-1892 15 years Joseph Bramwell
9. 1892-1899 7 years James Bramwell
10. 1899-1907 8 years Joseph Bramwell
and part of 1892, 1893 & 1894
11. 1907-1914 7 years Tom Bramwell
6. 1914-1922 8 years Peter Bramwell
12. 1922-1936 14 years James Bramwell
305 years in total

The last (no.12) James Bramwell still holds the office (also verger and caretaker at church schools) Charles (no.7) was brother to Joseph (no.8), Joseph (no.8) was father of James (no.9), Joseph (no.10) and Peter (no.6). Tom (no.11) sexton 1907-1914 was killed in the Great War on 19th May 1915 (at Kemmel aged 34 years), being a son of Peter (no.6). Also James (no.12) is another son. Peter (no.6) died on January 2nd 1923 aged 76 years Sexton 1914-1922.

George Henry Barber
May 23rd 1936

My mother gave me a book that belonged to her father. The Parish Church St. Thomas a Becket Chapel-en-le-Frith by W. Bunting dated 1925 In it is a passage

The family of Bramwell can claim an even more lengthy association with the Church as Sextons than their friends in the Belfry, for since 1631 the post has been practically hereditary. On the Sexton's workshop in Dane's Yard adjoining the Churchyard may be read, carved in stone, the following inscription:

"Charles Bramwell, died 1878, and was Sexton of Chapel-en-le-Frith for 24 years. His father 43, his Grandfather 50, his Great-grandfather 38, his Great-great-grandfather 40, his Great-great-great-grandfather 52."

The Parish Register records the burial on 6 February, 1720-1, of "George Bramwell, Sexton of this Church who had been Sexton near 40 years." Charles Bramwell mentioned above, was succeeded by his nephew Joseph Bramwell, who with a short interval (when his brother James Bramwell acted) was Sexton until his death in 1910, when he was succeeded by his nephew Tom Bramwell. On the latter, who was a member of "B" Coy. 6th Batt. Sherwood Forresterd (T.F), being mobilised on 4th August, 1914, his father Peter Bramwell took up the duty temporarily, but Tom being killed in action at Kemmel in May 1915, Peter Bramwell became Sexton and so continued till his death in January 1923, when he was succeeded by a younger son, James Bramwell, the present Sexton. The Derby Mercury Newspaper ~ Wednesday June 21 1893 Opposite the Parish Church I found the brick building, now unfortunately deralict, that is known to the locals as the Sextons Shop. Above the window is a stone described by W. Bunting, but reads

Joseph Bramwell Monumental Mason near the Parish Church Chapel-en-le Frith
Peter Bramwell for 52 years, Sexton at the said church, his son 40 years, his grandson 38, his great grandson 50, his great great grandson 43, his great great great grandsons 39
1631 - 1883 Has the stone been replaced? or did W. Bunting get his facts wrong? Joseph out lived his brother Charles!!

My Uncle Joe (Uncle Joe the taller, nephew of Uncle Joe the shorter) lent me a postcard. The date is unreadable but the stamp on the back shows a picture of King Edward VII who reigned from 1901 to 1910. The half penny stamp was in circulation between 1902 and 1911. It is addressed to Mrs H Hobson, Post Office, Hope, Via Sheffield and says

Thanks for the P C this morning you had not forgot the day but no one at home thought about it. I will write to you some other time Pollie. On the front is a photograph of a Bramwell stood in the church entrance. Above the photo is written

A Record - Peter Bramwell, the last Parish Clerk of Chapel-en-le-Frith held office for 52 years; his grandfather 52 years - in all 104 years.

Below the photograph is written

Another Record - Charles Bramwell, died 1878 and was Sexton of Chapel-en-le-Frith for 24 years, his father 43, his grandfather 50, his great grandfaher 38, his great great grandfather 40, his great great great grandfather 52 years - in all 247 years. On the left of the entrance is a notice dated 22nd May 1887.This rules out the possibility of it being Charles Bramwell.

At the back of the Parish Church is a wooden panel on the last row of pews which states

1931 About this time the Bramwell family completed three centuries of service as Sextons of this church & parish 1631 Peter, 1683 George, 1761 Peter, 1811 Peter, 1854 Charles, 1878 Joseph, 1893 James, 1899 Joseph , 1808 Tom, 1914 Peter, 1923 James, 1951 Tom I found a loose piece of paper in the archives at the Derbyshire Record Office in Matlock. It's a table set out in 4 columns. The heading for the first column says 'name' the second 'period stated on slab, years' the third 'dates in newspaper cutting' & the fourth, 'reference in parish register'.

Sextons at the Parish Church Chapel-en-le-Frith

Peter Brramwell - 52 - 1631 to 1683 - nil
George Bramwell his son - 40 - 1683 to 1723 - buried George Bramall, Sexton of this church who had been Sexton near 40 years 6th Feb 1721
George Bramwell son of George - 38 - 1723 to 1761 - buried George Bramwell Sexton in this town 12th Feb 1761
Peter Bramwell son of the last named George - 50 - 1761 to 1811 - buried 17th Aug 1811 NB. Peter Bramwell was killed dead upon the spot by a fall from the barn of Mr John Taylor. He was Sexton 51 years - aged 78.
Peter Bramwell son of last named Peter - 43 - 1811 to 1854 - buried 27th Jan 1854
Charles Bramwell son of last named Peter - 24 - 1854 to 1875 - buried 20th April 1878 aged 66 years
Joseph son of last named Peter - 1875 to 1893 - 1878 to 1893
James Bramwell son of Joseph - 1893 to 1899
Joseph Bramwell - 1899 to 1908
Tom Bramwell grandson of Joseph son of last named Peter - 1908 to 1914
Peter Bramwell father of Tom - 1914 to 1923
James Bramwell brother of Tom - 1923