Corp Thomas Brassington

[tigher]

I am searching for information on my great-uncle Thomas Brassington and his family, looking for photos, articles, etc.
He wa a Corporal with the Lancashire Fusiliers and died July 1916.  He was born in Salford Lancashire in 1878.

Any help would be appreciated.

[KGarrad]

Commonwealth War Graves Commission (cwgc.org) has:

10852, Corporal Thomas Brassington, 15th Battallion Lancashire Fusiliers
died 1st July 1916
Thiepval Memorial, Somme  Panel reference: Pier and 3C and 3D

Husband of Eva Brassington


Marriage: June qtr 1902
Salford district    vol 8d, page 171

Brassington, Thomas
Miller, Eva

[KGarrad]

1891 census: Reference RG12, Piece 3229, Folio 47, Page 31
6 West Street, Salford

Brassington, William  Head  M  49  Lorryman  b Chelmorton, Derbyshire
Brassington, Jane A  Wife  F  47  b Hartington, Derbyshire
Brassington, John  Son  M  22  Paperhanger  b Manchester
Brassington, Elizabeth  Daughter  F  19  Paper ?? Maker  b Salford
Brassington, Joseph  Son  M  15  Cart Boy  b Salford
Brassington, Thomas  Son  M  13  Cart Boy  b Salford
Brassington, Frank  Son  M  10  Scholar  b Salford
Brassington, Ann  Daughter  F  7  Scholar  b Salford
Brassington, Harry  Son  M  4  b Salford

[gortonboy]

Marriage: 26 May 1902 Stowell Memorial, Salford, Lancashire, England
Thomas Brassington - 24 Painter Bachelor of 6 West Street
Eva Miller - 19 Spinster of 1 West Worsley St.
    Groom's Father: William Brassington, Carter
    Bride's Father: Charles Miller, Sailor
    Witness: Joseph Brassington; Elizabeth Brassington

[gortonboy]

Baptisms: 8 Apr 1903 Stowell Memorial, Salford, Lancashire, England
Doris Brassington - Child of Thomas Brassington & Eva
    Abode: 6 West Street
    Occupation: Painter
    Baptised by: Arthur Botterill

[gortonboy]

Baptisms: 5 Jul 1905 Stowell Memorial, Salford, Lancashire, England
Thomas Brassington - Child of Thomas Brassington & Eva
    Abode: 5 Royle Street
    Occupation: Pairer
    Baptised by: Arthur Botterill

[gortonboy]

Baptisms: 4 Aug 1909 Stowell Memorial, Salford, Lancashire, England
George William Brassington - Child of Thomas Brassington & Eva
    Abode: 98 Hartington Street
    Occupation: Painter
    Baptised by: A. E. Talbot Rector

[gortonboy]

Baptisms: 13 Aug 1913 Stowell Memorial, Salford, Lancashire, England
Evan Brassington - Child of Thomas Brassington & Eva
    Abode: 20 Nansen Street, Seedley
    Occupation: House Painter

[KGarrad]

1891 census: Reference RG12, Piece 3207, Folio 81, Page 30
10 Clegg Street, Pendleton, Salford

Miller, Frederick B  Head  M  25  Cotton Dyer  b London, Middlesex
Miller, Maria  Wife  F  22  b Pendleton
Miller, Frederick  Son  M  6 months  b Pendleton
Miller, Eva  Sister  F  8  b Pendleton


In 1901, Eva is a servant, working in Salford.
RG13, 3734, 136, 3