My Nana was a Brassington

[ADI]

Hello,
I'm writing from Seattle Washington USA.
My Nana's maiden name was Winnifred Francis Brassington. She was indeed from Stoke on Trent. Her Fathers name was Edgar Brassington and her mothers maiden name was Eva Lily Shirley. They came to the U.S. when she was a child (around 1909). They were intercontinental and she did not become a U.S citizen until my mother was at school age. Her father was involved with the railroad.
The only thing I know about my Nana's family is that Edgar's family was at least partially French. I know nothing of Eva Lily's family in England. 
I hope this helps someone put together missing pieces.
Best Regards,
ADI

[suzard]

Welcome to RootsChat
Do you know of any birth/marriage dates?

I have found an Edgar Brassington in Staffs on the 1901 census -he has a sister Winifred (very often children were named after parents siblings
I also have found an Eva Lily Shirley who is age 11 on 1901 census

Birth/marriage dates could help to see if these are possibilities

Suz

[suzard]

This looks a strong possibility for your nana's birth registration
FreeBMD
Birth
Winifred F Brassington
Sept quarter
1911
Wolstanton Staffordshire district
Mother's maiden name Shirley
Volume 6b
Page 152

Suz

[suzard]

Could this be Eva Lily Shirley?
1901
77 Scotia(?) Rd
Burslem Staffs
Thomas Leonard Shirley head M 37 Colliery Clerk Longbridge hayes Staffs
Mary Jane Shirley wife 32 Burslem Staffs
Harry gray Shirley son 13 Wolstanton Staffs
EVA LILY SHIRLEY daughter 11 Burslem
Gladys may Shirley daughter 8 Burslem
Martha Elsie Shirley daughter 6 Tunstall Staffs
Sarah Wilhelmina Shirley daughter 4 Burslem
Dorothy Ann Shirley under 2 months
RG13 2593 157 25

1891
48 Stanley St Burslem Staffs
Alexander gray Head 58 Potter's presser Burslem
Martha Gray wife 55 Tunstall
Charles Gray son U 22 potters presser Burslem
George Gray son U 18 Potters Presser Burslem
Lily Gray daughter U 25 Potters Paintress Burslem
EVA SHIRLEY granddaughter 1 Burslem
Harry gray Shirley grandson 3 Wolstanton
Mary Shirley daughter M 23 Burslem
Leonard Shirley son in law M 27 Potters Clerk Burslem

RG12 2162 105 35

Marriage FreeBMD
Dec qtr 1886
Wolstanton district
on same page
Mary Jane Gray
Thomas Leonard Shirley
Volume 6b page 182

if you think this is your family I can find more information

Suz

[ADI]

I just spoke with my aunt and she said that Nana(Winifred Francis Brassington) was born June 18th 1911.  She's the most reliable source left in our family.
Thanks for your interest and response Suz.
ADI

[suzard]

The birth registration I found would be the correct one then, as it doesn't refer to the date of birth, but when the birth was registered. As she was born June 18th, she probably wouldn't be registered until beginning of July, which would put her registration in the Sept quarter. The actual certificate would show the exact date of birth.
Eva Lily Shirley age 11 on 1901 census looks a very strong possibility for her mother. She is the only Eva Lily Shirley to be found in Staffordshire of about the correct age to be your Nan's Mum.
If you sent for Eva Lily's marriage certificate, that would give you her father's name (which will most probably be Thomas leonard Shirley.

Would you like any further look ups on this line?

Suz

[ADI]

Thank you for your time and trouble!

[Mere]

Hello,

I am new to Rootschat. I am researching the Brassington family from Betley, Staffordshire.
I see you have made contact with a researcher researching this family.Edgar Francis Brassington was one of my Grandfather's brothers.I last found Edgar on the 1920 census of King, Seattle.
Would like a chat with yourself or anyone else researching this Brassington family.

Thank you

Mere.

[Arranroots]

Hello Mere

Welcome to Rootschat! 

I see that ADI hasn't been back on to the site his 2006 messages but maybe your message will tempt them (assuming they get the notification email!)

Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy the site!

Kind regards, Arranroots