Venn: Adm. pens. (age 18) at ST JOHN'S, May 9, 1789. 2nd s. of Charles, Esq., of Gosforth, Northumberland, M.P. for Newcastle. School, Hackney (Mr Newcome). ' Matric. Michs. 1789, as Ralph Henry; B.A. 1793; M.A. 1796. Ord. deacon (York) June 12, 1795; priest (Gloucester) Feb. 21, 1796; C. of Rothwell, Yorks., 1795; V. there, 1796-1828. P.C. of Castle Eden, Durham, 1804-27; resigned. Succeeded to the family estates on the death of his brother, Charles John, in 1826. Appears to have met with misfortune, for the furniture, plate, china and other property were sold at Gosforth House, Sept. 26, 1836, and the family estates were sold in 1852. Married Emma, dau. of Oldfield Bowles, Esq., at North Aston, Oxon., Apr. 12, 1796. A promoter of the Newcastle Natural History Society and the founder of its Museum. The last of the Brandlings of Gosforth. Died Aug. 26, 1853, aged 82, at Eldon Square, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1795 | Appt(Licensing) | Brandling, Ralph Henry | Rothwell / | Curate | View |
| 1795 | Ordi(ordination) | Brandling, Ralph Henry | / | deacon | View |
| 1796 | Appt(Institution) | Brandling, Ralph Henry | Rothwell / | Vicar | View |
| 1796 | Ordi(ordination) | Brandling, Ralph Henry | / | priest | View |
| 1796 | Ordi(letters dimissory) | Brandling, Ralph Henry | / | priest | View |
| 1804 | Appt(Nomination) | Brandling, Ralph Henry | Castle Eden / | Perpetual Curate | View |
| 1804 | Appt(Institution) | Brandling, Ralph Henry | Rothwell / | Vicar | View |
| 1828 | Appt(Resignation) | Brandling, Ralph Henry | Castle Eden / | Perpetual Curate | View |
| 1829 | Appt(Resignation) | Brandling, Ralph Henry | Rothwell / | Vicar | View |
| 1829 | Vac(resignation) | Brandling, Ralph Henry | Rothwell / | Vicar | View |