George Brierley was born in 1889 in Shirland, Derbyshire. His birth was registered in June quarter 1889 in the district of Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The son of George Brierley and Sarah (Boddy).
In 1891, George is aged 2 years wih his parents George and Sarah and his 8 years old sister, M. A. Brierley. The family are living at Dogs Lane, Shirland, Derbyshire.
By 1901, the family have moved to 184 Pleasant Row, Clay Cross, Derbyshire. George Brierley is aged 11 years, with his Parents George and Sarah, and sisters. Fanny aged 9, Alice aged 7, Annie aged 4, Lucy aged 1, and Elsie aged 2 months.
In 1911, George is a 21 Years old Coal Miner Hewer, living with his brother in Law John Edwards and family at 83 Bertink Road, Shuttlewood, Chesterfield.
George Brierley was married on 26 December 1912 in St Laurance church, North Wingfield, Derbyshire, to 23 years old Margaret Smith, daughter of Charles Smith.
Their son, George Victor Brierley was born in 1917 in Maltby, Yorkshire. His birth was registered in September quarter 1917 in Rotherham district.
Second son, Dennis Brierley was born in 1919 in Maltby, Yorkshire. His birth was registered in December quarter 1919 in Rotherham district.
In 1921, the family are living at 57 Victoria Street, Maltby, Yorkshire. George Brierley is aged 32 years 2 months. He is a Coal Miner Hewer at Maltby Main Colliery. Wife Margurite is aged 32 years 1 month, son Victor George is aged 3 years 10 months, and son Dennis is aged 1 year 8 months.
Birth of daughter Margaret J. Brierley, was registered in March quarter of 1922 in Rotherham district.
The death of George Brierley aged 34, was registered in March quarter 1924 in the district of Doncaster.
The birth of a John Brierley (mothers maiden name Smith) was registered in March quarter 1930 in Rotherham district.