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Brampton is an ancient settlement recorded in the Domesday book and clearly in existence well before the Norman invasion of 1066. Several of the settlements later incorporated into the manor of Brampton are equally ancient and some still exist today.
The manor and parish of Brampton was clearly prosperous in it’s own quiet way for many centuries and there are extensive documentary and archaeological records to witness the passing of the centuries and of the generations of families whose heritage we see today.
The industrial revolution saw the rapid urban development of neighbouring Chesterfield to the point where, early in the 19th century it was deemed necessary to create a new parish from the Eastern, more urban parts of the ancient manor.
New Brampton (now shortened simply to Brampton) was created and has it’s own parish church (St Thomas) which was consecrated in 1832. Brampton is now an area within Chesterfield. Here, we are interested in the history of the ancient manor and parish and of the settlements included within it’s boundaries. That includes the Brampton area of Chesterfield.
I am building a searchable database of those who are recorded as having lived and worked there. This differs from a conventional genealogy or family history study in that the individuals are not forcibly linked by family ties.. Though inevitably many will be. Their one point in common is that they have contributed in some way to the life of these communities.
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If you have information, copies of documents, photographs or other contributions you would be happy to see included, please contact me.
The families left behind and those who replaced fighting men at the workplace also contributed and I’d like to hear their stories too.[/text_output][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”5px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none” parallax=”true”][vc_column width=”1/2″][custom_headline type=”left” level=”h3″ looks_like=”h3″]What I’m doing this month[/custom_headline][accordion][accordion_item title=”Site re-design underway” open=”true”]
Regular visitors will have noticed a few changes as I work on some essential site updates. There had been a number of missing pages which are now visible again, and some new content too. Thank you to those who have contributed, it is much appreciated.
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Researching the families and ancestors of Brampton residents who fought and died in the Great War. Updating the genealogy database and the Roll of Honour.
17th century baptism records from St Peter and St Paul are now complete and I’ve begun the early years of the 18th century.
[/accordion_item][accordion_item title=”Family history research”]Searching old newspaper archives for information relating to individuals and families in my own family tree.
Adding records to the Mosley Families and the Derbyshire Hills web sites.[/accordion_item][accordion_item title=”And away from my desk..”]
As June approaches, the BBQ is out, the terrace is cleaned and planted.. We’re going to enjoy the warmer weather.
We’re off to the UK for a week or so, and looking forward to spending time with family.
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Alfred was a humble pottery worker and his large family undoubtedly lived in difficult and very basic conditions. As was normal at the time, the couple had a large family and were entirely unremarkable. They suffered the tragic loss of their young daughter, Lucy but much worse was to come..
The Great War began in 1914 and three of the couple’s son’s quickly enlisted. Tragically Walter was killed in 1916, his brother Frederick also died in Flanders the following year.
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A study of the Hill family originating in Derbyshire and now extending around the world.
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Come and say hello on the Brampton Facebook page.
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Extended family tree including many other families associated with the Mosley name.
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