Elizabeth Ann MCKENZIE

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BR 0042bP
• Reference Number: BR-J
• Census: 7 Apr 1861, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England; : 5y; Address: Arthur St
• Census: 3 Apr 1881, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England; : 26y; Address: Mid Lent Fair
• Census: 5 Apr 1891, Milverton, Somerset, England; : 36y; Address: Dulton Field, Milverton, Somerset
• Census: 31 Mar 1901, Kirkmabreck, Scotland; : 46y; Address: Adamson Square
• Census: 2 Apr 1911, Radcliffe Bridge, Lancashire, England; : 57y; Address: Wakes Ground
• Census: 19 Jun 1921, Wallasey, Cheshire, England; : 65y 5m; Address: Caravan, Knighton Yard, Rowan Street
• Census: 29 Sep 1939, Wallasey, Cheshire, England; Address: 22 Egerton Street

Notes:

Birth:
1861 Census gives birthplace as Hoyland, Yorkshire

Census:
Relation to Head of House: Daughter

Census:
Relation to Head of House: Wife

Census:
Relation to Head of House: Wife

Census:
Married 31 years, 8 children, 4 living, 4 died
I'm aware of all of them.

Census:
Relation to Head of House: Head
Widow
Brother, Ezra McKenzie with her

Census:
Born: 1854
+2 Redacted
Living with daughter and grandson
Entertainer - Retired
Gives DOB as 1854 instead of 1855

Buried:
16C 917 C of E
Looked in cemetery (13/07/06), no headstone.

Elizabeth married Simeon Henry ABRAHAM on 17 Jul 1879 in Glasgow, Scotland. Simeon (son of Lewis Michael ABRAHAM and Hannah JACOBS) was born on 20 Nov 1854 in St Pancras, London, England; died on 28 Aug 1913 in Shanagary, Eire; was buried on 30 Aug 1913 in Cloyne, Eire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BR 0015a
• Reference Number: BR-J

Notes:

Name found in book given as school prize. Have assumed parents were Sydney Henry & Elizabeth Ann

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BR 0010a
• Reference Number: BR-J

Notes:

Not with parents in 1881 census. Probably died

Died:
Not with parents in 1881 census. Probably died [01/01/1980]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BR 0090a
• Reference Number: BR-J

Notes:

Family had been at Grantham Fair at time of Census, so were presumablyheading south.

Birth was registered on same day as was born.

Died:
Found from National Burial Index on Find My Past

Buried:
St Guthlac's church
Found from National Burial Index on Find My Past

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BR 0012a
• Reference Number: BR-J
• Census: 5 Apr 1891, Leytonstone, London, England; : 8y; Address: Essex House, Norman Road, Leytonstone
• Miscellaneous: 20 Feb 1896, Dalton Junction, County Durham, England
• Census: 31 Mar 1901, Kirkmabreck, Scotland; : 18y; Address: Adamson Square
• Census: 2 Apr 1911, Tenbury, Worcestershire, England; : 28y; Address: Travelling Zoo
• Enlisted: 22 Feb 1916; : 34y; Address: 110 Queen Street, Cardiff
• Census: 19 Jun 1921, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales; : 39y 1m; Address: 211 Bute Street
• Census: 29 Sep 1939, Porthcawl, Glamorganshire, Wales; Address: Van 5

Notes:

Served in World War but didn't see active service

1905 - Showman [Arthur Henry's Marriage Certificate]

Cutting from "World's Fair" Jan 24th 1914
"MARRIAGE OF Mr S BRAHAM
The marriage took place on wednesday last of Sydney Braham, eldest son ofthe late Sydney & Mrs Braham of Bird Show fame. The bride is well knownin Cardiff"

Census:
Relation to Head of House: Nephew
Living with George Joseph Wines and family


Miscellaneous:
Present in a photograph taken at a menageries sale at Dalton Junction. From Hamlyn's Mangerie Magazine
Seat on ground (end right)

Census:
Animal Novelty Exponent
Single
On the road with a menagerie managed by Harold Birket

Census:
Relation to Head of House: Head
Proprietor of Rifle Range - Own Account - At Home

Number of Children (under16) by age:-
No. 2
4 X
6 X


Census:
Born: 1882
Showman

Died:
Living in a 'Living Van' in Nicholas Yard, Porthcawl
Occupation - Amusement Caterer

Anthony Braham enquired from local authorities if there was a grave anywhere, but there wasn't.

Sydney married Emma KINDER on 21 Jan 1914 in Pontypridd, Wales. Emma was born on 7 Feb 1887 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales; died in Jun 1966 in Victoria, Australia; was cremated on 1 Jul 1966 in Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BR 0008aP
• Reference Number: BR-J
• Census: 5 Apr 1891, Leytonstone, London, England; : 5y; Address: Essex House, Norman Road, Leytonstone
• Census: 31 Mar 1901, Kirkmabreck, Scotland; : 16y; Address: Adamson Square
• Census: 2 Apr 1911, Crook, County Durham, England; : 27y; Address: Ashton Street
• Occupation: 14 Jun 1913, Crook, County Durham, England; Oil Company Cartman; Address: 1 Woodifield Road, Crook, County Duham
• Census: 19 Jun 1921, Crook, County Durham, England; : 36y 9m; Address: Bell Street
• Census: 29 Sep 1939, Longsight, Manchester, Lancashire, England; Address: 7 Vernon Place

Notes:

War Service:-
09/12/1915 Northumberland Fusiliers, 24/27 Battalion
Private No. 46530
Wounded Rouen. 6th General Hospital - 12/09/1917
Gunshot Wound to left shoulder.

RAF Pte 2 No. 139086 Unit 48RB Sect Reg/Corps RA7 Demobbed12/01/1919

1905 - A Showman [ Marriage Certificate]
1906 - A Showman [Margaret Elizabeth's Birth Certificate]
1908 - Electric Car Driver in Salford [Annie Anita's Birth Certificate]

Monumental Inscription

In loving memory of my dear wife
Sarah Ann Braham
died Feb 4th 1947 aged 65 years
also her beloved husband
Arthur Henry Braham
died May 21st 1960 aged 75 years
also their daughter
Anita Braham
died May 25th 1978 aged 69 years

Gorton Cemetary, Block X, Plot 617

1905 - A Showman [ Marriage Certificate]
1906 - A Showman [Margaret Elizabeth's Birth Certificate]
1908 - Electric Car Driver in Salford [Annie Anita's Birth Certificate]

Arthur Henry Braham & Arthur Lewis Braham working together

Address: Wavertree
Father: Exhibition Proprietor

Census:
Relation to Head of House: Nephew
Living with George Joseph Wines and family

Census:
Agent, Insurance
Boarding with a family called Boddy

Occupation:
Birth of son Arthur Lewis

Census:
Relation to Head of House: Head
Out of Work - General Labourer - Pease & Partner

Number of Children (under 16) by age

Count	<1	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
3									X				X			X

Census:
Born: 16/09/1884
Occupation: Petrol Service Station

Vernon Place no longer exists.

It can be seen on old maps, but is unnamed.
This link shows old map, but Vernon Place is not named.
http://maps.nls.uk/view/101103815
Grid Ref: 866, 959 - it is the short unnamed street coming down the page from Vernon Street
On modern maps use: 53.460232, -2.201901



Buried:
Buried in Plot 617 Section 'X' Gorton Cemetary
Visited graveyard in 2008


Buried in Plot 617 Section 'X' Gorton Cemetary

Arthur married Sarah Ann MACKNEY on 12 Sep 1905 in Stanhope, County Durham, England. Sarah was born on 8 Feb 1881 in Pendleton, Salford, Lancashire, England; died on 4 Feb 1947 in Manchester, Lancashire, England; was buried on 8 Feb 1947 in Gorton, Manchester, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BR 0014a
• Reference Number: BR-J
• Census: 5 Apr 1891, Milverton, Somerset, England; : 4y; Address: Dulton Field, Milverton, Somerset
• Census: 31 Mar 1901, Kirkmabreck, Scotland; : 14y; Address: Adamson Square
• Census: 2 Apr 1911, Radcliffe Bridge, Lancashire, England; : 24y; Address: Wakes Ground
• Physical Description: 11 Dec 1915; Height 5' 6"
• Enlisted: 11 Dec 1915, Crewe, Cheshire, England; : 29y
• Demobbed: 11 Aug 1919; : 32y
• Occupation: Between 18 Jan 1932 and 16 Apr 1954, Whipsnade, Bedfordshire, England; Elephant Trainer; Address: Whipsnade Zoo
• Census: 29 Sep 1939, Luton, Bedfordshire, England; Address: Windmill Terrace
• Retired: 16 Apr 1954, Wallasey, Cheshire, England; Address: 3 Mallard Way, Moreton, Wallasey

Notes:

Served in World War 1
Saw service in Mesopotamia
Discharged as no longer physically fit for war service.
Neurasthenia (Shell Shock)

Elephant Trainer (Brahams Menagerie then Whipsnade, via Bostock & Wombwells Menagerie)
Elephant called Dixie
At Whipsnade 1932 - 1954
Never Married
Lived with Joan Godfrey (Niece) & her husband (Stan Finlay) after retiring
Possibly refer to sale of Bostocks in World's Fair 23/01/1932 pp33,39,40,45 also 16/01/1932 p45 and News of World from 09.01.1932

Census:
Relation to Head of House: Son

Demobbed:
Discharged disabled 'Neurathenia' - another name for 'Shell Shock'
Served in Mesopotamia and India

Census:
Born: 1886
Elephant Keeper
Living in house with Gertrude Kingham (Possibly as a lodger)
Her code RG101/2007B/018/28
Note: CR 282 WAA 31-3-52
PWC 402/14070

Died:
Living with nephew & niece

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BR 0017a
• Reference Number: BR-J
• Census: 5 Apr 1891, Milverton, Somerset, England; : 3y; Address: Dulton Field, Milverton, Somerset
• Census: 31 Mar 1901, Kirkmabreck, Scotland; : 13y; Address: Adamson Square
• Census: 2 Apr 1911, Radcliffe Bridge, Lancashire, England; : 23y; Address: Wakes Ground
• Census: 19 Jun 1921, Wallasey, Cheshire, England; : 33y 5m; Address: Caravan, Knighton Yard, Rowan Street
• Census: 29 Sep 1939, Wallasey, Cheshire, England; Address: 22 Egerton Street

Notes:

Brahams Menagerie - had Magic Act

"World's Fair" - Jan 27th 1912 page 4

We are sorry to hear that Miss Annie Braham has been ordered intohospital to undergo an operation. Miss Braham is at the SamaritanHospital for Women, Lisburn Road, Belfast and will be pleased to hearfrom all old friends.

"World's Fair" - Feb 24th 1912 page 4

We are pleased to hear that Miss Annie Braham is progressing favourablyand wishes to thank all friends for their cheering letters and goodwishes and Miss Baker for handsome dressing jacket. She is unable toreply personally but will do so as early as possible.

"World's Fair" - March 2nd 1912

Miss Annie Braham who has been an inmate of the Samaritans Hospital,Lisburn Road, Belfast for some weeks underwent an operation on Wednesdaylast, and we are pleased to hear is progressing as well as can beexpected. She will not of course be able to reply to the many letters forsome time to come.

According to Maureen the Brahams were living in New Brighton at the timeshe met Alfred Godfrey. They continued to live there during the war.

Always known (to my Mother) as Aunt Annie Braham, even after marriage.

Birth:
Travelling Showman

Census:
Relation to Head of House: Daughter

Census:
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Cashier - Collins Palace - New Brighton
Uncle, Ezra McKenzie with her

Census:
Born: 1888
+2 Redacted
Indexed as Podfrey
Gives DOB as 16 June which is incorrect
Variety Artist

Annie married Alfred GODFREY between Apr 1922 and Jun 1922 in Birkenhead Area, Cheshire, England. Alfred died before 1948. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BR 0019a
• Reference Number: BR-J

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BR 0192a
• Reference Number: BR-J
• Census: 19 Jun 1921, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales; : 6y 7m; Address: 211 Bute Street
• Census: 29 Sep 1939, Porthcawl, Glamorganshire, Wales; : 24y; Address: Van 9

Notes:

According to an email from Anthony Braham in March 2009 Eileen was married twice, first to a Mr Pate and then to Elwyn Churchill.

When she married Churchill she is indexed as both Pate and Braham as he maiden name which tends to confirm Anthony's story.

But why comment about it being before 1937? [DS 13/11/2015]
I have not managed to find anything to match at all.
Tried:
Braham = Pate (all years) but no results
Lil* Braham (all years) but nothing suitable



Census:
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
School: Whole time

Census:
Born: 18/11/1914
+2 Redacted
Unpaid domestic duties

Lillian married Edward Thomas PATE before 1937. Edward was born on 4 Jun 1904 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England; died on 18 Dec 1947 in Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillian married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Medal: Various medals from WW II
• Reference Number: BR 0244a
• Reference Number: BR-J
• Census: 19 Jun 1921, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales; : 4y 11m
• Census: 29 Sep 1939, Porthcawl, Glamorganshire, Wales; : 23y; Address: Van 5
• Emigration: 30 Jun 1960
• Census: 1963, Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Address: 180 Nott Street
• Census: 1972, Victoria, Australia; Address: 84 Paterson Road, Springvale

Notes:

Emigrated to Australia under the Assisted Passage Migration Scheme in 1960

The family, Sydney, Myra, Peter and Pamela, travelled onthe Fairsky from Southampton

Medal:
Information from Anthony Braham - sent in Powerpoint 2009

Census:
Relation to Head of House: Son
School: Whole time

Census:
Born: 05/07/1916
Showman

Emigration:
S.E.F. Braham & Family departed Southampton on 30-Jul-1960 via FAIRSKY under the Assisted Passage Migration Scheme
Into Place: Australia

Census:
Occupation: Nil
No other details

Census:
Boilermaker

Sydney married Myra May SHUTT between Jul 1948 and Sep 1948 in Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales. Myra was born on 30 Aug 1912 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England; died on 5 Jan 1989 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; was cremated on 9 Jan 1989 in Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BR-J
• Reference Number: C 0012bP
• Census: 2 Apr 1911, Crook, County Durham, England; : 5y; Address: Ashton Street
• Census: 19 Jun 1921, Crook, County Durham, England; : 15y 2m; Address: Bell Street
• Census: 29 Sep 1939, Manchester, Lancashire, England; : 33y; Address: 11 Rippleton Road

Notes:

Used to refer to her Great Aunt Alice who lived in London and spoke Hebrew. This would make her a sister to her Grandfather (Sydney Henry).

Family moved to Manchester area when about 16
Used to refer to her Great Aunt Alice who lived in London and spoke Hebrew. This would make her a sister to her Grandfather (Sydney Henry).

Family moved to Manchester area when about 16

Census:
Registered as Elizabeth

Census:
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Grocer's Assistant

Census:
Born: 1906
+4 Redacted
Unpaid domestic duties
Elizabeth added as additional forename
Note: ECIA - MAN 31-3-71

Born: 1906
+5 Redacted
Only expecting +4 - spoke to Maureen and she doesn't know who the 5th was

Died:
Details from www.deceasedonline.com

Buried:
Cremated.
Details from www.deceasedonline.com

Margaret married James CARNEY on 9 Jul 1929 in Longsight, Manchester, Lancashire, England. James was born on 1 Jan 1905 in Salford, Lancashire, England; was christened on 15 Jan 1905 in Salford, Lancashire, England; died on 30 Apr 1981 in Manchester, Lancashire, England; was buried on 7 May 1981 in Overdale, Manchester, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BR 0003a
• Reference Number: BR-J
• Census: 2 Apr 1911, Crook, County Durham, England; : 2y 6m; Address: Ashton Street
• Census: 19 Jun 1921, Crook, County Durham, England; : 12y 7m; Address: Bell Street
• Census: 29 Sep 1939, Manchester, Lancashire, England; Address: 7 Vernon Place

Notes:

Civil Servant - Tax Office
Never Married

Monumental Inscription

In loving memory of my dear wife
Sarah Ann Braham
died Feb 4th 1947 aged 65 years
also her beloved husband
Arthur Henry Braham
died May 21st 1960 aged 75 years
also their daughter
Anita Braham
died May 25th 1978 aged 69 years

Gorton Cemetary, Block X, Plot 617

Census:
Indexed as Amie Anita

Census:
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
As Annue Aneita


Census:
Born: 22/11/1908
Occupation: Gown Machinist


Died:
died May 25th 1978 aged 69 years


Buried:
Buried with her parents Arthur Henry & Sarah Ann

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BR 0004a
• Reference Number: BR-J
• Census: 19 Jun 1921, Crook, County Durham, England; : 8y 3m; Address: Bell Street
• Census: 29 Sep 1939, Manchester, Lancashire, England; : 26y; Address: 7 Vernon Place
• Attested: 23 Nov 1939, Longsight, Manchester, Lancashire, England; : 26y; Address: 7 Vernon Place
• Occupation: 15 Apr 1950; Foreman Chimney Sweep; : 37y; Address: He: 9 Hill Avenue, Worcester

Notes:

Arthur Henry Braham & Arthur Lewis Braham working together

Birth:
Oil Company Cartman

Census:
Relation to Head of House: Son

Census:
Born: 14/03/1913
Occupation: Heavy Goods Driver


Attested:
Occupation: Motor Driver (Light)
Enlisted into Royal Army Service Corp
Had tried to join 2 days after war was declared but HGV drivers were classed as Reseved Occupation.
Tried to join the Navy, but had too many bad teeth.

Embarked for MEF (Middle East Land Forces) - December UK
Disembarked UK - 12/11/1943
Trained for Invasion
Embarked for BLA (British Liberation Army) 11/07/1944
Demobbed 29/03/1946

Joined Foreign Office Control Commission for Germany June 1946 - 31/3/1950

Returned to the UK

On return to Germany in late 1966 worked as civilian for British Army from 01/01/1967 - 31/03/1980

Arthur married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Address (2): New Brighton, Wallasey, Cheshire, England; Address: 22 Egerton Street
• Reference Number: BR 0058a
• Reference Number: BR-J
• Census: 29 Sep 1939, Wallasey, Cheshire, England; : 13y; Address: 22 Egerton Street

Notes:

According to my mother:
John was eldest son - approximately 1 year older than my mother so born approx 1930
Also went to sea.
Died young - never married.

Middle child
According to Maureen, followed his father into the MN as a Steward
Died young, never married

Address (2):
On postcard sent to John by his uncle, George Albert

Census:
Indexed as Podfrey
Born: 17/05/1926
At School

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Paddy Carney
• Reference Number: BR-J
• Reference Number: C 0007a
• Census: 29 Sep 1939, Manchester, Lancashire, England; Address: 11 Rippleton Road
• Emigration: 11 Sep 1959, Wythenshawe, Manchester, Lancashire, England; : 25y; Address: 13 Kingsholme Road

Notes:

Emigrated to New Zealand to be School Teacher - See cutting from'Southland Times'
What date emigration - believe July - September 1958

Census:
Redacted

Emigration:
Travelled on the Captain Cook from Glasgow
Went to work as a Teacher
Into Place: Wellington, New Zealand

Patricia married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BR-J
• Reference Number: C 0004a
• Census: 29 Sep 1939, Manchester, Lancashire, England; Address: 11 Rippleton Road

Notes:

Divorced from Mary 1980
Mary later committed suicide

Census:
Redacted

John married Mary Ann Margaret MACDONALD before 1963 in Inverness, Scotland. Mary was born in Skye, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Dorothy M BALL on 2 Apr 1982 in Preston, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Jane WEBSTER in Jul 1997 in Silverdale, Cumbria, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]