I remember you asking before about Bradley and I checked those in my tree at that time. I've just checked them again. The Bradleys in my Broadley tree came about because one branch decided to be called Bradley. My Broadleys and Bradleys are descended from Abraham and Ellen Broadley who turned up in Darwen in 1654. There is also a group of Broadleys in Bury, not descended from the above Abraham and Ellen, the spelling of whose name varies amazingly after they leave Bury. What occupation did your ancestors have? The Bury Broadleys are wool combers. I have never found any of my Broadley/Bradleys wool combing. I would also suggest contacting John Bradley the one namer, but I am wondering if he's ill, as I haven't had a response from him for some time. He's usually very good. Sorry not to be of more help, Marie in Cheshire.