On-Going Research
International Brough DNA Genealogy Project:
In February 2008, the RBFO began the International Brough DNA Genealogy Project. The RBFO did so because it was felt that this DNA project could further cement Brough family genealogies and provide another research tool for people who wonder if they belong to or are connected to the Broughs of northern Staffordshire, England. It was also felt that DNA testing could possibly help the RBFO narrow down research requests from different parts of the world by allowing the comparison of DNA's from RBFO members to those of other people requesting RBFO assistance with their research.
There are two ways to participate in the International Brough DNA Genealogy Project. One is free and other is not. Those individuals wishing to participate in a free DNA analysis (in which results may not be available for a year or longer) should visit the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation website. Those individuals wishing to pay for a more comprehensive DNA analysis (in which results are usually available within four to eight weeks) should investigate commercial DNA genealogy testing firms--such as DNA Ancestry or GeneTree. For more information on the International Brough DNA Genealogy Project, please click here.
Forthcoming Video Documentary:
In August 2002 representatives of the RBFO traveled to England to begin documenting, researching, photographing and video-taping (via VHS and Digital formats) the historical locations of the Broughs of Staffordshire, covering the period of 1000 to 2000 AD. During 2008, additional RBFO representatives in England will finish documenting, research and photographing these historical locations, events and people. It is anticipated that their findings, interviews and recordings will eventually result in a high-quality video documentary on the Broughs of Staffordshire. This video should be finalized and available to RBFO members sometime in 2010.
Summary of Research Costs and Results:
As of 31 May 2008, the RBFO had 22,345 linked individuals in its genealogical
database. From 1969 to December 2007, the RBFO spent about $58,340 on
genealogical research--at an average cost of about $1,535 per year for
38 years. This research mainly concentrated on documenting and linking
1,241 primary ancestors who lived between 1040 and 1850 AD--at an average
cost of about $47 per individual to identify and verify. As of 31 May
2008, the cost of hiring a professional genealogist who specializes in
British research ranges between $25 and $75 per hour.
Warnings to Family Members:
Warning to all Family Members: Please carefully read and consider the information contained in the article Fake Family Trees May Trip Up Genealogists that appeared in the November 11, 2005 edition of the Deseret Morning News newspaper of Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Also, please be aware of "Advance Fee" scams when ordering genealogical or historical documents that unknowingly are fake--examples of which are available on Biskitz4Cheez which actually shows a fake RBFO document and explains the circumstances behind it.
On-Going Research Projects:
If you're interested in supporting current RBFO genealogical research, please consider contributing financially to the RBFO which is currently supporting research in the following two areas:
1.) Continue research on the ancestors and descendants
of the Broughs of northern Staffordshire, England, with particular emphasis
on the lineages already outlined in the History
portion of this website.
2.) Further document and identify the descendants of
Richard Brough and Mary Horleston, especially the children and grandchildren
of Richard Brough and Rosannah Myatt (whose descendants went to Australia),
Elizabeth Brough and Enoch Tipton (whose descendants are scattered around
the United States), and Adry Brough and Joseph Hinton Smith, Mary Ann
Brough and Robert Evans, and James Hollison (Brough) and Mary Harper (whose
descendants are in the British Isles).
These two research projects will require hiring professional genealogists to review records in England and Australia that are not available to us in Utah, as well as the need to purchase documents not available through the L.D.S. Family History Library.
The RBFO Board of Trustees and Executive Officers encourages every RBFO related parent or grandparent organization to try and raise $100 or more than can be donated annually toward such research projects. Of course all financial donations--large or small--are always welcomed and greatly appreciated and are tax-deductible in the United States. As always, please send your donations by check to: RBFO Secretary, Janene Brough Wood, 115 East 800 North, Bountiful, Utah, 84010, USA.
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