Children of Elizabeth and Thomas Brady

It was thought right for him to take charge and management of the business, he having had the opportunity of learning both the drapery and grocery business in different situations, but he had not been long in charge eer he became enamoured with a young woman, Mary Ann Breary of Dewsbury, and he soon made known his desire to be married, which brought them into a straight as the situation was one of great responsibility and they considered the business would not answer for the mother and son.

William Brady had now to look out for himself to begin business eer he got married and as a business in the woollen drapery at Hull was the dispose, off he went to make an arrangement about it. He called at Dewsbury to see his beloved, who was then in business as a draper and doing a nice little trade. Her father and relatives residing there considered he would act wisely to take up her business, as they were satisfied of a good opening for a steady, active young man. He yielded and matters was soon arranged.

When William began business at Dewsbury he did not require much help and he soon had enough to spare as his business was very prosperous and extended his trade, removing from his original premises and made an ample fortune.

Imprisoned fourteen days.— Hannah Mary Oxley, for stealing a quantity of linen drapery goods, the property of William and Edward Brady, of Dewsbury.

Mary was the only daughter and remained a considerable time with her mother, after returning from school. A close friendship arising between her and I, the mother removed her to Stockton to reside with her brother, Alfred. I suppose that she might be out of the way. My respect never ceased and after I got into business at Halifax I paid her a visit in true love, which not being reciprocated, it fell through.

At the Friends' Meeting House, in Stockton, the 1st inst. Mr Alfred Brady, clerk to Messrs Backhouse and Co., to Ann, daughter of Mr Joseph Taylor, coal-fitter.

Mr. Alfred Brady:—I am manager of Messrs. Backhouse's bank at Stockton. I have known Mr. Wren 20 years, and during that time his conduct has been highly honourable.

Mr DAVISON, who appeared on behalf of the plaintiffs, merely call Mr Alfred Brady, the manager of the branch, to prove the account.—Verdict for the plaintiffs.

Alfred Brady was in Backhouses Bank at Darlington and was very little expense to his mother. He afterwards removed to a branch opened at Stockton, ultimately took the management and remains there still.

DEATH OF AN OLD STANDARD AT NORTON.—The death is announced of Mr Alfred Brady, sen., of Norton, Stockton. The deceased gentleman was formerly manager of Messrs Backhouse and Co.'s Bank at Stockton, and was held in high esteem. He had reached the ripe age of 92 years.

A VENERABLE FIGURE HAS BEEN REMOVED from the Teesside district by the death of Mr Alfred Brady, of Norton. A native of the Darlington district, and educated at the Ackworth School, Yorks, he for the long period of fifty years was associated with the firm of Messrs Backhouse & Co., bankers. He succeeded Mr Frederick Backhouse as manager of their Stockton branch, and during the long period he held that honourable and responsible post saw Stockton develop from an agricultural town to a not unimportant iron manufacturing district, its population more than double, and its industries largely expanded. And in no small degree must Mr Brady, as the resident chief representative the the famous banking firm, have aided in that remarkable change. In 1873 he retired into private life, and spent the remainder of his years amidst the pleasant quietude of the quaint and picturesque village of Norton, passing peacefully away at the advanced age of 92. Though never taking any active part in public life, Mr Brady noted its changeful and winding current with placid interest. With all that was good and true his heart and sympathies went, and with kindly unostentatiousness he took much interest in the philanthropic and benevolent movements of the day. His wife, Miss Taylor, sister of the respected Mr Wm. Taylor, of Middlesbrough (though the family is a Stockton one) has been dead some years, and his children have arrived at maturity, one—Mr Arthur Brady—having for many years been prominently associated with Stockton Y.M.C.A. work.

FUNERAL OF MR BRADY.

The funeral of this venerable Teesside citizen took place on Monday afternoon, in the presence of a large and influential company, in the quiet burial-ground attached to the Friends' Meeting-house at Stockton. The hearse left the deceased's residence at Norton about half-past two. It was followed by half a dozen mourning coaches and carriages, though many friends of the family assembled at the Meeting-house. The cortege arrived there shortly after three, and the mortal remains were at once conveyed to the grave where they were silently deposited, Mr. W. Taylor, of Middlesbrough, remarking that on account of the inclement weather the proceedings would not be protracted there, but that they left their departed brother with the sure and certain hope that his would be a bright resurrection. The brass plate on the oak coffin bore the inscription "Alfred Brady, died 1st November, 1895, aged 92". The company then proceeded to the Meeting House. The ministers were Mr Arthur Pease, M.P., and Mr G.B. Hodgkin, J.P. Amongst many others there we observed Mr C. Brady, Darlington, and Mr Arthur Brady, Stockton, sons of the deceased; Mss Brady, Norton; Mrs Jacob, Bishop Auckland; and Mrs Fossick, daughters; Mr Jacob, Bishop Auckland, Mr W. Taylor, Mr J.H. Taylor, Middlesbrough, Mr J.E. Backhouse, J.P., Mr C. Backhouse, and Mr E.B. Mounsey, Darlington, of the banking firm of Messrs Backhouse & Co., with whom the deceased gentleman was honourably and faithfully associated for the long period of half a century; Mr James Stobbart, manager of the firm's Stockton branch; Mr W.C. Craggs, manager of the Middlesbrough branch; Mr W. Hodgson, of the Darlington branch, and now the oldest employé of the firm; Mr Foster, Darlington; Mr W.S. Fothergill, Ald. J. Richardson, J.P., Mr G.M. Watson, J.P., Mr W. Kirk, J.P., Mr G. Newby, J.P., Mr H.S. Corsby, Mr W. Harland, Mr W.B.A. Abbott, Councillor A.G. Rudd, Mr Jno. Watson, Mr I. Hart, Mr Gibson; Mr T.J. Thomson, Saltburn; Mr T. Braithwaite, Mr John Coning, Mr T.W. Pumphrey, &c.—After lengthy silent prayer and meditation

Mr A. Pease, M.P., spoke upon the words, "We that are in this tabernacle do groan being burdened." He observed that the Apostle pointed out it was not that they might cease to exist but that they might be freed from the burdens of the flesh, and replace their present experience with something more glorious. And they felt the present life was the precursor of a greater and brighter one. He (Mr Pease) had felt as though their dear departed friend could have taken up the words of the Apostle. He knew in whom he had believed, and with confident trust and faith they laid him to rest.

Mr J.B. Hodgkin, who also spoke, said that probably a large number were drawn there chiefly by sympathy—a very true sympathy for those who were in sorrow. he trusted that nothing might lead them to forget the privilege of entering into sympathy with those who were in sorrow—the privilege of praying that our Heavenly Father's comfort might be abundantly given to them. That day they were face to face with another message from God to each soul. It was the message of "Art thou ready?" He appealed to each of them to straightforwardly face that question in the sight of God.

After further meditation Mr Hodgkin prayed, and the meeting concluded.—The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Mr Weatherell.

NORTON, near Stockton.—For Sale, by Private Contract, the RESIDENCE AND PREMISES, 69, High-street, Norton, recently in the occupation of the late owner, Alfred Brady, Esq., deceased. The House contains spacious Entrance Hall, Drawing and Dining Rooms, Library, 2 Kitchens, Store Room, 6 Bedrooms, Attics. The Outbuildings comprise Stabling for 6 horses, Coachhouse, &c. The Garden is well stocked with Choice Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, and Plants. There is a Greenhouse heated by hot water. The whole, containing an area of about an acre and a half, may be viewed by appointment.—For further particulars and price, apply to Mr T.W. Pybus, Auctioneer and Valuer, Stockton-on-Tees.

THE LATE MR. ALFRED BRADY, OF NORTON.—Probate of the will, dated December 3rd, 1891, with a codicil of the 13th August, of Mr. Alfred Brady, of 69, High-street, Norton, Stockton (who was for more than 50 years in the service of Messrs. Backhouse and Co., and died on the 1st November last, aged 92 years), has been granted to his son, Mr. Arthur Brady, engineer, power being reserved to grant probate also to the testator's son, Charles Brady, a bank clerk. The testator bequeaths to his daughter Jane Fossick £300; to his daughter Lucy Brady eight shares in Blair and Co., Limited, and £1,000; and to his son Arthur eight shares in Blair and Co., Limited, and £1,000. Mr. Brady bequeaths certain furniture to his son Arthur and his daughter Lucy, and he leaves the residue of his property to his daughter, Emma Jacom [sic] and his son Charles Brady.

BRADY, ALFRED (at Ackworth 1813–17), was born at Staindrop, in the county of Durham, on the 4th of Ninth Month, 1803. His father, Thomas Brady, was among the first Ackworth Scholars, being sent there in 17811. He belonged to a family which had been settled at Thorne, Yorkshire, from the rise of the Society. When Alfred Brady was at Ackworth, the famed writing master, Joseph Donbavand, was one of his teachers, and he is reported to have said of his pupil, "Alfred is a very fine boy but he'll never make a writer." After leaving Ackworth he went for a time to the school of Frederick Smith at Darlington. He was intended for a chemist, but a change occurred in his ideas, and he entered the banking establishment of Jonathan Backhouse & Co. For three or four years he remained at their head office in Darlington, but when about twenty-three he was transferred to the Stockton Branch, where he remained till his retirement in 1873, on the completion of 55 years service with the firm. About 1858, shortly before the death of his wife, (Ann Taylor, also an Ackworth Scholar,) he removed from the bank to the quiet and picturesque suburb of Norton, where his books and his garden afforded him constant enjoyment. He loved flowers, of which he was a most successful cultivator, often carrying off prizes at the local horticultural shows. Though always maintaining a keen interest in public affairs, Alfred Brady seldom took any active share in them, feeling it right from his position at the bank, to maintain a neutral attitude as far as possible. He was however a member of the Norton School Board during the first three years of its existence. He was a very regular attender of meetings for Discipline, and in these as well as in other directions; his influence and judgments were much valued. Up to a comparatively advanced period of his long life he showed little evidence of the infirmities of age. He was an excellent reader, and was able after he was ninety to take his share in the public reading of the Scriptures without the use of spectacles. He died on the 1st of Eleventh Month, 1895, aged ninety-two years.

Henry's situation as a doctor in one of the first practices, he was obliged to keep up a respectable appearance and when he began to walk the hospital's, the money went faster and faster. He at that time not knowing the true value of money. But when he had finished his course and began business for himself he had to learn how the money came.

He was possessed of much intellectual power, and, though naturally quick, impulsive and critical, he soon took a useful position in our Society. As years advanced he appeared gradually but surely to yield to the softening and refining influence of the Holy Spirit.

Mr Henry Brady, had practised as a surgeon in Gateshead since 1828; in 1831 he attended the first three cases of cholera in the borough. There is no institution for the relief of surgical cases in Gateshead, but there is a dispensary, with the reports of which he concurred. [more detailed evidence follows]

In 1859, the loss of considerable property, the savings of many laborious years, just when he was on the point of retiring from the active duties of his profession, was borne by Henry Brady and his wife with unrepining patience . . .

. . . filled the office of Elder acceptably for many years; and in 1861, when past middle life[,] Henry Brady yielded to a call to the ministry which was recognized by his friends as from the Lord. This was at a time when the meetings were generally held in silence, which made the effort greater. His communications were neither long nor frequent, but gave evidence of the true baptism of the Holy Spirit, and his prayers were offered with marked reverence and fervency.

He was earnestly solicitous that our Meetings should be times of deep spiritual worship, and rarely allowed his close professional engagements to prevent his attendance, at least once every First-day; at the small gatherings also, during the week, his ministry was often felt to be especially instructive. He was emphatically a Christian physician, often saying a helpful word or offering a prayer on behalf of his patients when caring for their bodily infirmities.

Henry Brady, surgeon, Gateshead, said: I have attended the deceased since he was injured by the falling of the platform, on the 11th June. When I examined him I found that both his feet were injured, the left slightly, and the right much crushed and bruised. Active inflammation set in, followed by the formation of a large quantity of matter, and eventually the bones of the right foot became diseased. Pyœmia, or absorption of poisonous matter into the blood followed, producing great constitutional disturbances, under which he died yesterday. There is no doubt whatever that the injury to his foot was the cause of death. There has been nothing wanting in regard to his treatment at his home. When the case assumed a serious appearance, I got Dr Heath to examine the deceased with me, and he agrees with me.

[on his wife's death] his christian resignation was signally manifested. She was tenderly beloved, and the trial was severe, but he remarked to one of his daughters, "Do not think that I am impatient to go to mother, I hope I am quite willing either to go or stay as God sees right."

He was always careful not to speak against the character of any one, and to check such remarks when he heard them, saying "Is there nothing good to say of him."

His conversation with his family shewed that he had no trust in any righteousness of his own, but that it was through unmerited mercy that he was accepted through the blood of his Saviour.

. . . "a true lover of nature, and accomplished botanist" . . .

Dr. Henry Brady, one of the oldest medical practitioners in the North of England, died at his residence, Hillfield, Gateshead, on Saturday, in his 78th year. The late doctor was a member of the Society of Friends.

Edward was at Hull learning the woollen drapery business. During the forepart of this time he spent money faster than I approved of and than his mother could afford, therefore I got his mother to write and I also wrote to him showing that he must alter his course, which had the desired affect and as he broke off his expensive companions he then reformed and I have reason to think he became convinced of the error of his ways.

Imprisoned fourteen days.— Hannah Mary Oxley, for stealing a quantity of linen drapery goods, the property of William and Edward Brady, of Dewsbury.

TO LET, an excellent SHOP and HOUSE, in the Market-Place, Dewsbury. The above is well calculated for a Druggist, Tea Dealer, or Ironmonger, or any Business requiring handsome Frontage, and is situated in the greatest Thoroughfare in the Town. For Particulars apply to Edward Brady, Draper, Dewsbury.

11th Mo., 1st, 1838.

REMOVAL OF BUSINESS.

EDWARD BRADY,

WOOLLEN AND LINEN DRAPER, BARNSLEY,

IN thanking his friends for the kind support with which he has been favoured during the past Seventeen Years, begs respectfully to inform them, that Early in 2nd Mo. (FEBRUARY) he intends REMOVING his BUSINESS to the more convenient Premises nearly opposite his present Shop, and lately occupied by T. & J. SMITH, Drapers,

NEXT DOOR ABOVE THE KING'S HEAD INN.

1st Mo., 4th, 1858.

GAWBER.—Mr. Edward Brady is to give a tea, on the marriage day of the Prince of Wales, to one hundred of the poor inhabitants of Gawber, at his own cost. The juveniles will also have an entertainment in the evening with the magic lantern.

Mr. EDWARD BRADY moved the first resolution, as follows—"That this meeting considers the bill to extend the rights of voting at elections for members of Parliament in England and Wales, proposed by her Majesty's Government, and now before the House of Commons, deserves general and hearty support as an honest and practicable proposal to amend the laws relating to the representation of the people."

A COMPLAINT.

The Clerk read the following letter from Mr. E. Brady:—

The Limes, near Barnsley, 23, 5, 1870.

May I suggest that, at your meeting to-morrow, the Guardians should inspect the state of thence (opposite the half-way house), bounding your ten-acre field. It is in a dangerous state, and accidents have repeatedly occurred from passengers falling over on dark nights. As I believe I shall have to summons the surveyor of our township (Barugh), for neglecting his duty on the opposite side, I hope I may be saved the trouble of summoning the Chairman of the Board of Guardians for similar neglect.—I am, yours respectfully,

EDWARD BRADY.

R. Inns, Esq., Chairman of the Board of Guardians.

—(Laughter.)

LOT 1.—GAWBER.

All that Valuable CLOSE of ARABLE LAND, situate on, and having an extensive frontage to, the Old Barnsley and Grange Moor turnpike road leading from Barnsley to Gawber, containing eight acres and two roods, or thereabouts, be the same more or less, and being in the township of Barugh aforesaid, and in the occupation of Mr. Edward Brady.

The above Lot is in a high state of cultivation, is admirably adopted for villa and other building sites, having extensive and commanding views within a short distance of the town, being on an excellent road, and being situate just beyond the boundary of the borough of Barnsley, and in the township of Barugh, the rates are much easier.

This lot is known to contain, in addition to other beds of coal, the well-known and excellent Flockton, Park Gate, and Silkstone Beds, which are being worked in the immediate neighbourhood, and leased at high acreage rents. The vendors will determine at the time of sale whether they will offer the Minerals with the surface, or as a separate lot.

MAN AND WIFE.—Wanted, a respectable middle-aged man and his wife, without family, to take Working Management of small Milk Farm, where six or seven cows are kept; would occasionally have to drive, and should be competent to keep carriage and harness in nice order    His wife must be equal to the management of the dairy. House provided on the premises, and liberal wages.—Apply Edward Brady, The Limes, near Barnsley.

DEATH OF A BARNSLEY TRADESMAN.—On Monday morning, about half-past five o'clock, Mr. Edward Brady, draper, Market hill, Barnsley, expired at his residence, "The Limes," near Barnsley, at the age of 75 years. The deceased, who belonged to the Society of Friends, had been in business for fully 50 years, and for more than 40 years had occupied two shops on Market hill. Up to about six weeks ago he attended to business. The deceased, who was father of Ald. Brady, the present Mayor of Barnsley, was highly respected. On Thursday the remains were interred in the Friends' Burial Ground, Barnsley. Most of the shops were closed, and the Corporation and many of the leading tradesmen in the town attended the funeral, which was of an impressive character.

Death of Mr. Edward Brady.

Another well-known and esteemed townsman has passed from our midst within the past few days. We allude to Mr Edward Brady, who died at his residence, The Limes, near Gawber, early last Monday morning. The deceased gentleman was not a native of Barnsley, but he has been in the town for a period of full 40 years, having commenced business as a draper during the year 1841. He was, we believe, a native of the county of Durham, and was educated at Ackworth School, where he had, as one of his fellow pupils, our friend Mr Thomas Lister. After leaving school he was apprenticed to the trade of a draper, and was for some time in partnership with his elder brother, the late Mr Wm. Brady, of Dewsbury, under the style or title of William and Edward Brady. He commenced business in Barnsley, as we have said, in 1841, in the premises now occupied by Mr Burnett, painter, &c., on the west side of Market-hill. His predecessor in the above premises was the late Mr John Pepper. Here he succeeded in establishing the business with which his name has been for many years identified. About the year 1857 the business was transferred to the opposite side of Market-hill, to premises previously occupied by Messrs T. and J. Smith, where it has been carried on uninterruptedly down to the present time, latterly in conjunction with sons, in whose favour he retired some seven years ago. During the earlier portion of his career he took an active part in public matters, and was instrumental in having the finances of the town, then principally administered by the overseers of the poor, placed on a sound footing. He served as an overseer along with Mr John Wilcock—Mr Spencer and Mr Dandison being their colleagues. When the effort was made which resulted in the application of the Public Health Act to Barnsley, Mr Brady was amongst the foremost supporters of the measure, and was elected on the first Local Board on the 3rd June, 1853, his name standing seventh on the list of successful candidates. The seven who headed the list were as under, the voting, as will be seen, being very close:—Henry Harvey, 648 votes; John Birks Pigott, 631; Richard Inns, 619; Joseph Canter, 604; Thos. Cope, 596; Edward Bromley, 595; and Edward Brady, 582. The name next below Mr Brady was that of the late Mr Henry Richardson. As a member of the Board he was concerned in most of the important questions dealt with by it, and, though never prominent as a speaker, his judgment and caution were greatly appreciated by his fellow members. Disagreeing with the opinions of the majority of the ratepayers on the question of water Supply, he voluntarily relinquished his seat on the Board along with the late Mr T.S. Cordeux at the ninth annual meeting held May 6th, 1862. Their places were supplied by the late Mr Edward Parker and Mr Chas. Newman. He did not again solicit election on the Board of Health, but after the incorporation of the borough in 1869, he was induced, in response to an urgent request made by a deputation which waited upon him, to come forward as a candidate to supply the vacancy caused by the election to the office of Alderman of Mr Richard Carter, one of the first Councillors for the South-west Ward. He had as his opponent the late Mr John Thomas Scales, of Grange House, and at the close of the poll, which took place on the 20th September, the votes stood thus:—Brady, 118; Scales, 62. In 1871, on the expiration of his term of office, he did not seek re-election, and his place was taken by Mr Henry Pigott. He has not since taken any part in public matters. In politics Mr Brady was well-known as a consistent Liberal. There are many now living who remember how in the evil days of 1848, when many of the old supporters of the cause faulted in their allegiance, a small band of energetic workers of whom he was one, and which numbered in its ranks the late Mr John Shaw, Mr George Traviss, Mr E. Bromley, and Mr W. Bailey, successfully managed without legal assistance the wide polling district of which Barnsley was at that time the centre, in the interests of Sir Culling Eardley, the Liberal candidate; that gentleman speaking during his canvass from Mr Brady's window on the Market-hill. Though taking a less prominent part at subsequent elections, his advice and support were always at the service of the party, and his loss in this direction as in others will be much felt. The deceased gentleman had been through life an attached member of the Society of Friends, to which most of his family belong. His eldest son is, as our readers are aware, Mr Ald. Chas. Brady, the present Mayor of Barnsley. Mrs Brady died a few years ago. He has one surviving brother, Mr Alfred Brady, of Norton, in the county of Durham, for many years manager of Messrs. Backhouse's branch bank, Stockton-on-Tees. Deceased has been in falling health for some weeks, and on Thursday week he had an attack of paralysis, from the effects of which he never recovered.

THE FUNERAL.

The remains of deceased were interred on Thursday afternoon by the side of deceased's wife, in the centre of the ground attached to the Friends' Meeting House, Cockerham-road, with all the calmness, quietude, and simplicity which are characteristic of funerals conducted by the Society of Friends. The principal shops in the neighbourhood of Market-hill and Church-street were closed out of respect to the memory of the deceased. The funeral procession was headed by most of the principal tradesmen of the town, and included, also, the following members of the Town Council:—Aldermen Newman, Marshall, and Pigott; Councillors England, Jackson, Horsfield, Farrer, Burrows, Wilby, Bailey, Taylor; with Mr H. Horsfield, town-clerk; and Mr J.H. Taylor, borough surveyor. The chief mourners were the Mayor (Alderman Charles Brady), Mr and Mrs Edward Brady, Mr Oswald Brady, Mr and Mrs Walter Brady, Miss Marion Brady, Miss Rebecca Brady, Mr and Mrs Watson, Newcastle-on-Tyne; Mr Alfred Brady, Stockton (only surviving brother of the deceased), and Mr Henry Brady, F.R.S., Newcastle-on-Tyne. Many members of the Society of Friends from a distance also attended. At the graveside, after a prolonged silence, Mr. T. Harvey offered prayer, after which all went inside the meeting house, where one or two brief addresses were given.—The first speaker was Thomas Kitching, who said: [ . . . reported at length]. Addresses were also given by Mr Thomas Harvey, Leeds; Mr Albert Linney, Ackworth, and others, and the proceedings ended soon afterwards.

THE LIMES, GAWBER, NEAR BARNSLEY.

THURSDAY, THE 18TH OCTOBER, 1883.

SALE OF VALUABLE HOUSE FURNISHINGS, &c.

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY

MR. R.J. TINKER, by order of the Exors., of Mr. Edward Brady, deceased, at the Old Post Office Mart, Regent-street, Barnsley, where the contents of the residence called the Limes, viz, Household Furniture, Valuable Oil Paintings and other useful effects, detailed particulars of which will be given in posters.

Sale at Eleven o'clock a.m.

Offices, Regent-street, Barnsley.

THE LIMES, GAWBER, NEAR BARNSLEY.

Important Sale of Farming Stock, Carriages, &c.

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY

MR. R.J. TINKER, on the premises, as above, by order of the Executors of the late Mr Edward Brady, deceased, on Friday, the 19th October, 1883, all the truly valuable FARM STOCK, Carriages, &c.

HORSES, &c.

Two very valuable Horses, suitable for all kinds of work; excellent Brougham, by Hartley, Wakefield; handsome vis-a-vis Phæton, silver mounted Harness, Horse Clothing, &c.

CATTLE.

Five well bred Milch Cows in calf, two well bred Sows, 7 young Pigs, 5 fat Pigs.

About 20 tons of well got Clover and Hay.

Two Stacks Barley and Oats.

Quantity of Turnips, Mangolds, &c.

Full particulars next week.

Sale at 11.3- a.m.