the daughter of John Pilkington of Anderton and his wife Catherine Shaw. The marriage lasted 35 years, and produced 5 children. The family lived at 3 Paradise Street, as well as 44 School Lane in Liverpool. Commemorations The Brandeth Club of Ormskirk was founded by the late Dr. Gerard Sanderson, Consultant Physician to the Ormskirk and District National Hospital, and named after Joseph Brandreth who had lived in Ormskirk and, in his day, achieved great distinction as a physician. There is an impressive memorial to Joseph Brandreth in his hometown of Ormskirk, in the parish church, which has the following inscription:The Good Samaritan Memorial in Ormskirk Parish church to Dr. Joseph Brandreth SACRED to the MEMORY of JOSEPH BRANDRETH MD PHYSICIAN to HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS the DUKE OF GLOUCESTER The Rt. HON EDWARD EARL & ELIZABETH COUNTESS of DERBY He was many years first Physician to the LIVERPOOL INFIRMARY And zealously exerted himself in establishing the DISPENSARY. His Industry and Talents raised him to the head of his Profession While the kindness of his heart rendered him universally beloved. Born Oct 1745 - Died April 10th 1815 This memorial was erected by his Widow CATHERINE BRANDRETH Who died 22nd April 1827 aged 75. References 19th-century English medical doctors 18th-century English medical doctors People from Ormskirk 1746 births 1815 deaths