Children of Alfred and Ann Brady

JACOBS—BRADY.—On the 19th inst., at the Friends' Meeting-house, Stockton-on-Tees, Mr. Isaac Jacobs, to Emma, the eldest daughter of Alfred Brady, Esq., banker, of that place.

JACOB.—November 1, at Stockton, aged 6 years, Emma Louisa, daughter of Mr. Isaac Jacob, iron-moulder.

Proceedings of the Ackworth Old Scholars' Association, Part XV, Eighth Month, 1896

The interment of the late Mr. Charles Brady (72), who for over half a century was an official at Messrs. Backhouse's (now Barclay and Co.) Bank, at Darlington, took place yesterday.

ANOTHER QUAKER'S WEDDING.—It was generally supposed that a Quaker's Wedding was anything but an interesting affair, and consequently such happy events attracted little notice out of the narrow circle of their own society. Now, however, they are deemed worthy of lengthy reports in the newspapers. The beauty and dress of the bride is described, and vanity appears now to have culminated in drab. The Darlington Times contains a long account of the wedding last week, of Mr. George Fossick, of Stockton, with Miss Brady, the daughter of Mr. Brady, manager of Messrs. Backhouse's Bank, Stockton. At about half-past ten, says our contemporary, "the bridegroom, accompanied by Mr. William Fossick and Mr. Samuel Fossick, arrived at the Meeting House, Stockton; and presently there drove up two carriages, the first containing Miss Lucy Brady, Miss Caroline Cash, Mr. Charles Brady, and Mr. Arthur Brady, and the second, the bride, Mr. A. Brady, her father, and Miss Taylor, her aunt. The bride's dress consisted of a splendid drab morie antique, white tulle bonnet, and white silk scarf; her face being veiled by an elegant white fall—she was beautiful and graceful. Her bridesmaids were Miss Lucy Brady, Miss Cash, and Miss A. Jones, who were attired in a manner highly appropriate to the occasion." The parties having taken their seats, silence for a time pervaded the place. Mr. John Dodshon then rose, and said there might be some persons thinking it somewhat strange that Friends should assemble together in this sort, sitting down in solemn reverent silence before Almighty God; but, it was to e remembered, that they regarded the contract of marriage as one of a peculiar, solemn, and weighty character, and which should be only entered into in the fear of the Lord. Now, he trusted there were those present who were not insensible to the solemnizing influence which our heavenly Father in the riches of his mercy sometimes thought fit to spread over assemblies such as the present one. He trusted there were hearts bowed in reverent and solemn and awful worship before Him, and his desire was that they should endeavour to profit their souls on this occasion. A protracted silence followed, being at last broken by the bridegroom, who taking the hand of his fair one, vowed solemnly before God and in the presence of that assembly, that he took her to he his wife, promising with Divine assistance to continue a faithful and affectionate husband until death parted them. The bride, tremulous, but at the same time speaking with distinctness, on her part, as a wife, made the same declaration. Mr John Dodshon again addressed the assembly, after which Mrs. Bevan prayed that the union so auspiciously entered upon might be conducive to the happiness of both parties. The certificate of marriage was then read aloud, and was signed by a large number of parties present.

WEDDING FESTIVITIES AT STOCKTON.—On Thursday the works of Messrs. Fossick and Hackworth presented a gay appearance, being adorned with flags and banners in honour of the marriage of George Fossick, Esq., the senior partner of the firm, to Miss Jane Brady, daughter of Alfred Brady, Esq., of Stockton, which was solemnised that morning at the Friends' Meeting House, Stockton, according to the usual simple ceremonial of that body. In the afternoon the whole of the workmen connected with those works were entertained with tea in the Borough Hall, which was crowded to excess by them and their wives, &c. The tea was provided by Miss Smith of Middlesbro', and was in all respects excellent. After tea, Mr. George Blair took the chair, and a short time was occupied by the delivery of speeches connected with the event of the day. Several toasts were proposed, the speakers being the Rev. A. Steward, Mr. S. Fossick, Mr. Burlinson, Mr. Carr, and several of the workmen. Between the speeches songs and recitations were given; Mr. Bolam presided at the piano. Immediately upon the conclusion of this part of the proceedings, the hall was cleared of benches, and after refreshments had been partaken of dancing commenced and was continued to a late hour, no one being desirous to curtail the enjoyment.

A meeting of the creditors of Mr. George Fossick, who formerly carried on business as an engine builder, at Stockton, took place at Mr. Wrightson's, Fleece Hotel, Darlington, on Tuesday last, Mr. Bainbridge being in the chair. An account was produced, which exhibited the state of affairs, so far as they could be at present ascertained. The liabilities (unsecured) were about £80,000, and though the nominal assets were stated to be about £30,000, yet the general opinion seemed to be that they would ultimately resolve themselves into very little, and it was feared that there would be a very small dividend.

Lucy Brady: (scholar 1850–1853), was the daughter of Alfred and Ann Brady, of Stockton, where her father was for many years bank manager, residing on the bank premises, later holding a similar position at Norton. Lucy Brady took a leading part in everything relating to Stockton Meeting, being especially interested in the Mothers' Meeting and in the Friends' Lodge of Good Templars. She was a Recorded Minister of the Society of Friends. During her later years almost complete blindness disabled her from her usual activities. These years were spent at Redcar, where she died on February 20, 1924, aged 85.

ARTHUR BRADY (Scholar 1852 to 1857), son of Alfred and Ann Brady, was born at Stockton-on-Tees in 1841, and resided there, and at the adjoining village of Norton, during most of his life. He was never very strong, but was generally very well while at Ackworth. After leaving school, he was apprenticed to an engineering firm, now Blair and Co., Limited, and continued in their employ till within six months of his decease, many years being spent in their drawing offices.

He was much interested in the Stockton Y.M.C.A., and his services in connection with it, extending over thirty years, were highly valued, and during the later years of his life he conducted the Sunday afternoon Bible Class for its members. He also took charge of the junior school of boys, connected with the Friends' Adult School, in which for over twenty-five years he did much good work, often finding his boys very unwilling to pass from under his influence, when it was needful for them to join the senior classes.

Although a serious attack of typhoid fever, in 1893, weakened is general health, it was only during the last two years of his life, that his friends became seriously anxious about him. A troublesome affection of the throat, however, compelled recourse to a warmer climate, and in the Third month of last year he went to Falmouth in the hope of restoration. Unhappily the disease continued to make progress, but he was able for some time to enjoy walks and drives in that beautiful neighbourhood. He died on the 18th of Seventh Month, 1900, aged 58 years.