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Encyclopedia-style Information about the BFO

Introduction

     The Brough Family Organization (BFO) is a non-profit ancestral family organization and surname association that researches and publishes information on the ancestors and descendants of the Broughs of the British Isles. According to its mission statement, the organization exists to "engage in genealogical and historical research throughout the world in behalf of the ancestors, descendants and relatives of the Broughs of the British Isles--with specific emphasis on the ancestors, descendants and relatives of Richard Brough [1786-1873] and Mary Horleston of Staffordshire, England." It is one of the largest and oldest non-profit ancestral family organizations in existence, having been established in 1918 and subsequently holding family meetings and reunions in Utah. USA.

     The Brough Family Organization was first incorporated in 1979 in Utah as the Richard Brough Family (RBFO)--after Richard Brough (1786-1873) who served for 17 years in the British army and was the first "Brough" convert in England to join (in 1840) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Today the Brough Family Organization (BFO) operates under the direction and support of the RBFO--an IRS approved 501(c)(3) charitable organization and a Utah non-profit corporation.

Publications, Projects and Recognitions

     Since 1980, the Brough Family Organization has produced over a dozen publications containing extensive genealogical data and historical information on the ancestors and descendants of the Broughs of the British Isles. In 2010, the Brough Family Organization was listed by FamilySearch as an exemplary ancestral family organization.

     Currently the Brough Family Organization conducts research into the genealogies of many Brough families and their ancestors and descendants throughout the world, holds reunions, supports DNA studies, produces historical publications and videos, identifies military memorials, erects historical monuments, preserves ancient family documents, and participates in family history conferences.

Membership

     Membership in the Brough Family Organization is automatic and free for all descendants of the Broughs of the British Isles, who now number over 10,000 and are found in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States. 

Reunions

     Since 1918 Brough Family Reunions have been held in Utah, USA. In 2005, 2010, and 2015, the BFO held International Brough Reunions in Utah. In 2008 an International Brough Reunion was held in England. In 2013 a special Brough Reunion was held at the Bonneville Salt Flats Speedway in western Utah that celebrated Brough family history and Brough Superior Motorcycles. In 2002 and 2014 research trips were conducted in England and Scotland by BFO members.  In 2020 a virtual International Brough Reunion was broadcast to BFO members around the world.  Today the Brough Family Organization sponsors virtual international reunions every five years.