Brown, John Appleby (b. 24 SEP 1898, d. ABT 1976)

Note: John A. Brown, born 1998. Registration number M-J-119-0-0392 Middlesbr ough.

From 1901 Census for 68 Sutton Street, Aston Manor, Warwick. John A. B rown, son, age 2, born Middlesbrough.

Known as Jack. Had 7 children but most died young.

Alderman J. A. Brown Chairman of the Health Committe.
See picture in "Remember When" Volume 2, Page 124 with John Harvey-Jon es visiting ICI HOC Division in 1970.

Reference: 983

Note: James Wardman Brown was born June Quarter 1901 Warwickshire/ Birmingham. At 68 Sutton Street, Aston Manor, Warwick, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
Registration Aston 6d 440

Known as Wardman.

Evening Gazette newspaper for December 1948 show that he was Cremated , after a Church service at
St. Barnabas Church, Middlesbrough.

However on the Gravestone of his parents he is listed.
The ashes could have been put in grave after Cremation.
Inscription reads :
in loving memory of
James Brown,
Died 22nd October 1919, aged 44 years.
Also James Wardman, son of the above
Died 2nd December 1948, aged 47 years.
also Elizabeth Alice, wife of James Brown
and mother of James Wardman,
Died 29th September 1962 aged 84 years.

Reference: 984

Note: Was a Northern Nurse and went overseas to Spanish Civil War. Could have had a break do wn then returned back to live with family.

Reference: 985

Note: Dorothy Newton Brown born March Quarter 1904.

Married Harry W. Thomas June Quarter 1926 Middlesbrough (Mbro 9d 1136)

Reference: 986

Note: Birth Registration No. M-J-197-0-0452 Middlesbrough in 1910.

Originally worked in family business for Wesley Brown but quit and we nt to Russia in the nineteen thirties. Joined the RAF in 1938 and ser v ed in Greece and other places. Commanded 608 Squadron at Thornaby i n 194 6. Born 1910 and died 1976. Was in the RAF Auxilary.

Information from Elizabeth Appleby-Brown (contacted May 2000).
Address : Ghyll Close, Albion Terrace, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Cleveland , TS 12 1LT.
Telephone 01287 622156.

Reference: 987

Note: Birth Registration No. M-M-007-0-0011 Middlesbrough in 1911.

Reference: 988

Note: First job at Furnace Shipyard at Haverton Hill.

From 1911 Census lived at The Avenue, Middlesbrough, as Boarder.
George E. R. Smith, Head, Married, Age 45, Accountant, Born South Bank Yorkshire.
Mary Alice Smith, Wife, Married, Age 44, Born Snape Yorkshire.
Marjorie Anderson Smith, Daughter, Age 11, School, Born Middlesbrough Yorkshire.
Lawrence Smith, Son, Age 5, Born Middlesbrough Yorkshire.
John W. Brown, Boarder, Single, Age 37, Iron Merchant, born Middlesbrough Yorkshire.
Elizabeth Warner, Servant, Single, Age 28, General Servant Domestic, Born Brotton Yorkshire.

Became Conservative Member of Parlament for East Middlesbrough in 1922 .
Wesley Brown was Lord Mayor and Alderman of Middlesbrough 1932/33.
Also became the Tees Commissioner.
Honorary Freeman of Middlesbrough.

Principle of J. W. Brown and Co. builders merchants, Queen's square.

Was also a Shipbroaker and owned Lion Shipping Company. Ran Iron Ore from Spain to Middlesbrough and had three ships at the start of WW2. O ne sh ip was sunk by the Germans, one ship was ran aground and the oth er ship w as finally sold after the War.

Owned Oil Company among other busineses. Driving force in the Family business.
Was oldest child and never Married. Small in statue and not nice to know.

Funeral at Acklam Cemetery Middlesbrough on Saturday following a service at St. Barnabas Church at noon.

Gravesite near Church of Rememberence, Central Square, under tree. Double grave in Granite with Granite surround 3 yds x 3 yds. Planted wit h Shru bs in form of Cross.
Grave Maintenance Scheme maintained by Middlesbrough Council, Grave No . 20 39A.

Inscription reads : -

To the beloved memory of
Alderman John Wesley Brown J.P. Mayor 1932-3
and also Honorary Freeman of this County Borough
who died 8th November 1944 aged 71 years
Also Annie his dear Sister Mayoress 1932-3
who died 23rd June 1946.

Reference: 989

Note: Never married. Known as Annie.

Was the Lady Mayoress of Middlesbrough from 1932-3 with John Wesley Br o wn her Brother.

Buried in same plot as John Wesley Brown in Acklam Cemetery, Middlesbr ough .

Reference: 990

Note: Never married.

Reference: 991

Note: From 1901 Census for 34 Durham Street, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham , England.
Ecclesiastical Parish of Stockton-on-Tees St Pauls.
John C Wardman, Head, widower, age 43, born Yorks Easingwold, Marine Engineer.
Angelina Wardman, daughter, age 17, born Stockton-on-Tees, single, Dressmaker.
John Wardman, son, age 16, born Stockton-on-Tees, single, Steam Engin e Fitter.
Charles Wardman, son, age 14, born Stockton-on-Tees, single, Grocers Errand Boy.
Frederic Wardman, son, age 11, born Stockton-on-Tees.
Ernest Wardman, son, age 9, born Stockton-on-Tees.
Mary Wardman, daughter, age 7, born Stockton-on-Tees.
Albert Wardman, son, age 5, born Stockton-on-Tees.
Arthur R. Wardman, son, age 5, born Yorks Easingwold.
Emma Shaw, visitor, widow, age 37, born Westmorland Stanmore, House Keeper .
William J Shaw, visitor, single, age 14, born Orange Freestate Britis h Subject, Stationers Errand Boy.
Albert Shaw, visitor, age 2, born Westmorland Appleby.

Reference: 992

Reference: 993

Note: From GRO Index Emma Wardman was born June Quarter 1865 at Easingwold, Yorkshire, England. GRO number Easingwold 9d 365.

1871 Census for No 8 House Thornaby Green. Listed as Emma Appleby age 5 years and was born in Easingwold in Yorkshire.
1881 Census Emma Wardman was not listed. Could have been missed during census.

From FreeBMD there is a Death of a Emma Jordan aged 26. GRO Stockton 1 0a 4 8.

Reference: 994

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Note: Birth Reg No. M-L-044-0-0351 Middlesbrough.
Death Reg No. M-M-61-0-352 Middlesbrough.

Reference: 1004

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Reference: 1009

Note: Christened 6 February 1870 Thornaby. Parents Charles Helm/ Rebecca. Ba t ch number C040831.

From 1901 Census for 12 Frederick Street, Thornaby. Thomas Burton Helm , so n, single, age 31, born Thornaby, Labourer Bridge Yard.

From 1911 Census lived at 11 Georgiana Street, Thornaby-on-Tees.

From newspaper clipping held by Judith Helm. Thomas Burton Helm died 25 October 1951.

According to Judith Helm, Thomas Burton Helm and Anne Maria Sanderson had more children but they died in infancy.

Reference: 1010