John Brailsford the elder

John Brailsford the elder (1692–1765) was an English cleric and poet.

He is in some literature referred to as "John Brailsford the elder", to distinguish him from his son John Brailsford the younger, who was also a cleric.

John was born 10 May 1692, the son of John Brailsford, a tinman and pewterer.

John was educated at Merchant Taylors' School

John was ordained as a Deacon Mar 1715 and ordained as a Priest May 1716 by Bishop William Dawes, at York Minster. His first appointment was Curate of Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, assisting his uncle, Matthew Brailsford Rector of Kirkby In Ashfield and simultaneously Dean of Wells. In 1719 John received his first appointment as Rector of St Bartholomew's Church in Blore Ray, Staffordshire, which he held until 1728. which translates to “Here lies Theodosius son of John Brailsford, of this church parish, and Elizabeth his wife. The child died Jan 18, 1727. Blessed are the innocent.” John was Vicar of Combe St Nicholas, Somerset, 1730-4. after the death of Matthew Brailsford, who previously held the title. John held this position until his death in 1765.

He wrote Derby Silk-Mill, attempted in Miltonick Verse, Nottingham, 1739.