| Ref A472 |
| 2KD | Ref A2 |
| 5 Days' Work, Lightcliffe | Ref A934 |
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| 10 days' work bottom | Ref A144 |
There were several places – typically fields or meadows – in the district with names such as 2 days' work, 4 days' work, 7 days' work, and 9 days' work.
| 100 trades, Town of | Ref A439 |
| 600 Machine Tool Group | Ref A712 |
| 1855 Building | Ref A201 |
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| Aaron ... | Ref A4 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Aaron's: Ben Aaron & Son | Ref A615 |
Many members of the family were involved in the boot and shoe trade and many joined the family business.
David Benjamin Aaron joined the business in 1958 and moved from selling and repairing footwear to selling work and industrial clothing and safety wear.
Philip W. B. Aaron joined the business in 1984 and began the importation and sale of German military and industrial footwear under the name Aaron Distribution.
The business has been at several addresses in Halifax: 24 Gaol Lane [1850], Sovereign Street, 4 Northgate, 39 Woolshops [1936], and 105 Northgate [1940].
The business remained at 105 Northgate, Halifax until it finally closed on 25th March 2016
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| Abattoir, Brighouse | Ref A145 |
In 1888, this was superseded by a new facility at The Lees, Brighouse.
| Abattoir, Clifton | Ref A771 |
At the end of the 19th century, there was a slaughter house on Wakefield Road / Armytage Road.
| Abattoir, Halifax | Ref A5 |
The abattoir at Woolshops was originally built around 1920 on the site of the Assembly Rooms behind the Talbot Inn, this was against the Piece Hall, near the north gate, and near the site of the present shopping precinct.
The corner stones for a new building were laid on 25th November 1926.
It opened in October 1929 at a cost of about £69,000, and was designed to handle 400 cattle, 250 pigs, 770 sheep and calves. Animals arrived at front and were held in pens before hydraulic lifts took them to the upper level. It had seven cubicles for killing cattle, four pig-sticking pens and 28 cratches for killing sheep. The building deteriorated and needed considerable refurbishment; it became redundant and closed in March 1976. It was demolished in 1979 to make way for the new Woolshops development.
See Harold Victor Leslie Westwood
| Abattoir, Salterhebble | Ref A261 |
| Abbey Park Library | Ref A529 |
| Abbey, Stott | Ref A4410 |
He was a retired co-operative society worker [1911].
In [Q4] 1864, he married Elizabeth Meredith [1829-1893] in Halifax.
Children:
| Abbot, Mrs Mary | Ref A870 |
| Abbot, Mr | Ref A460 |
| Abbotroyd, Barkisland | Ref A345 |
It was formerly known as Avelt Royds.
In 1800, David Dyson bought a piece of land called Abbots Royd.
Between 1820-1829, his children, Samuel and Barbara, built the house.
Later owners included
See Cut Hedge Farm, Barkisland
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| Abbotsford, Lightcliffe | Ref A1041 |
The house was originally a part of Lightcliffe Vicarage
| Abbott & Ellerton | Ref A799 |
They were at Union Street, Halifax [1816] and Albion Street, Halifax [1821]
| Abbott, Arthur | Ref A446 |
Born in Lydgate, Todmorden.
He was a carter [1889, 1891] / a carter for bobbin works [1901] / a pit labourer underground [1911].
In [Q1] 1889, he married Sarah Elizabeth Crowther [1863-19??] at Heptonstall Church.
Sarah Elizabeth was born in Langfield, the daughter of John Crowther, stone mason
Children:
The family lived at
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| Abbott, Charles | Ref A185 |
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| Abbott, Crossley & Company | Ref A628 |
| Abbott, Edgar | Ref A250 |
Born in Cornholme.
He was employed in a bobbin mill [1911] / a weaver with Crabtree & Farrar [1915].
He lived at 14 Wood Head Street, Cornholme (with his parents).
During World War I, he enlisted [30th April 1915] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers.
He trained in Edinburgh & Berwick-on-Tweed. He was sent to Egypt and the Greek island of Lemnos (where he was hospitalised with sickness).
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [11th August 1916] published a report that he was posted as missing, and the edition of 18th August 1916 published his photograph.
He died 23rd July 1916.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France, and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Abbott, George | Ref A318 |
He was a labourer [1871] / a general labourer [1881] / a quarryman [1891] / a caretaker of orphanage [1901].
In 1864, he married either Mary Jepson or Maria Wild [1841-19??] in Stockport, Cheshire.
Maria was born in Disley, Cheshire
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] were boarders
George died in 1903 (aged 68).
Maria died in 1909 (aged 69).
They both died in Halifax
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| Abbott, George Edward | Ref A1120 |
He was an estate agent [1891, 1901].
In [Q4] 1868, he married Mary Elizabeth Rhodes [1848-1924] in Kirkstall, Leeds.
Mary Elizabeth was born in Leeds
Children:
The 4 oldest children were born in Leeds; the 2 youngest were born in Greetland.
They lived at Crawstone Hall, Greetland [1881, 1901].
Mary Elizabeth died at Cronk Beg Derby Haven, Isle of Man [19th December 1924].
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £92 2/8d.
Administration was granted to her husband George Edward.
George Edward died at Cronk Beg Derby Haven, Isle of Man [9th October 1928].
Probate records show that he left effects of Nil.
The will was proved by his daughter Ethel Ruth
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| Abbott, James | Ref A111 |
He was a maltster [1891].
In 1884, he married Elizabeth Stockings [1862-1???].
Elizabeth was born in Onehouse, Suffolk
Children:
They lived at
James died in Halifax in 1899 (aged 35).
James was buried at St Stephen's Church, Copley
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| Abbott, James Edward | Ref A371 |
Born in Elland.
He was a member of the Choir & Sunday School teacher at St Stephen's Church, Copley / a worsted maker-up [1901] / a warehouse man of Copley [1910] / a worsted yarn maker-up [1911] / employed by Akroyd's at Copley Mills [for 19½ years].
In [Q4] 1910, he married Elizabeth Harris [1885-19??] at St Stephen's Church, Copley.
Elizabeth, of Copley, was the daughter of William Henry Harris
Children:
They lived at 29 Calder Terrace, Copley [1917].
During World War I, he enlisted [June 1916] and served as a Private with the 1st/5th Battalion Essex Regiment.
He was killed in action at Gaza whilst serving with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force [2nd November 1917] (aged 31).
The Halifax Courier [17th November 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Gaza War Cemetery, Palestine [Grave Ref X F 12].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on Copley War Memorial, and on the Copley Roll of Honour
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| Abbott, John | Ref A264 |
He made his money as a woolstapler.
See: Cold Edge Dam Company / William Emmet / Halifax, Bradford & Keighley Insurance Company / John Spencer / West Yorkshire Railway Company
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| Abbott, John | Ref A186 |
Born in Leeds.
He was an apprentice tool maker [1891, 1901]
In [Q3] 1896, he married Lydia Normanton [1874-1902] in Halifax.
The couple were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland [Grave Ref: 98] with Hannah Abbott [1874-1902] & John Granville Abbott [1898-1898]
| Abbott's Ladies' Home, Skircoat Green | Ref A350 |
Almshouses built with money left in the will of John Abbott
See: Horace Edward Foster / Elizabeth Ann Gregory / Emma Gregory / Edward Wallace Norris / John Whitley
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| Abbott, Robert | Ref A570 |
In 1817, he bought Spring Mill, Warley from Samuel Schorfield
He ran a carpet-manufacturing business with his son, John, and Francis Ellerton. The partnership was dissolved in 1821.
In 1830, John Crossley bought the business.
On 29th January 1792, he married Jane Nicholl at Halifax Parish Church.
Child: John
See Abbott, Crossley & Company and Robert Abbott & Company
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| Abbott's: Robert Abbott & Company | Ref A884 |
See Robert Abbott
| Abbott Scholarships | Ref A517 |
In 1884, it was recorded that
the scholarship this year will be awarded for proficiency in classics. The value of the scholarship will be about £60 a year, and it will be tenable for 3 years. Candidates must be the sons of clergymen of the Church of England, who stand in need of assistance to enable them to obtain the benefit of a university education. Candidates from the West Riding of Yorkshire are to be preferred
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| Abbreviations | Ref A969 |
| ABC Cinema, Halifax | Ref A311 |
| Abel Cote Farm, Hebden Bridge | Ref A220 |
| Abel Cross, Crimsworth Dean | Ref A20 |
A legend says that the stones mark the graves of two rival suitors who fought and died for the love of Katie, a farmer's daughter from Cross End's Farm. Katie later committed suicide by jumping into the waterfall from the bridge at Lumb Bridge. She was buried between the 2 crosses. Her ghost is said to haunt Stone Booth, Cross Ends and Grain
| Abel, John Eyre | Ref A221 |
During World War II, he was a member of the Municipal Borough Home Guard in Crewe.
On 29th December 1940, he was injured when a German Junkers 88 dropped 2 bombs on the Rolls-Royce Works at Crewe. 60 people were injured, and 16 people were killed outright.
John died at the Memorial Hospital [3rd January 1941] (aged 23).
| Abel, Rev John Roger | Ref A892 |
He was Chairman for the United Methodists in Halifax [1913].
In [Q3] 1896, he married Cassandra May Jewell [1871-1946] in St Asaph District, North Wales.
Cassandra was born in Sheffield [3rd May 1871]
They had no children.
They lived at 6 Milton Place, Halifax [1911, 1913]
John died in St Asaph [Q2 1925] (aged 62).
In 1939, Cassandra was living at Hillside, Greymount, Prestatyn, with her brother Frank Jewell [b 14th July 1868] (estate agent, auctioneer), his wife Edith Jewell [b 6th May 1876], and their daughter Florence M Jewell [b 12th July 1881] (teacher of music).
Cassandra died in St Asaph [Q4 1946]
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| Abel, Mary | Ref A193 |
Born in Kintore.
The couple had met while Frederick was travelling in Scotland for Royston's.
Mary died 28th May 1854 (aged 24) after giving birth to their youngest child, before her husband went into business on his own.
She & her infant son were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 727] with her husband.
Her Scottish ancestry is remembered in the name – Caledonia Wire Mills – and the thistle emblem of his company Frederick Smith & Company
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| Abell, Rev Brian | Ref A105 |
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| Abercrombie, Charles | Ref A945 |
Born in Bradford [Q3 1843].
He was an apprentice stuff merchant [by 1861]. He was a manufacturer in Lightcliffe.
On 12th December 1866, he married Elizabeth Ann Webster.
Elizabeth Ann was the daughter of Samuel Webster
Children:
Elizabeth and the children were living with her brother Isaac at Buckley Gate Hall, Ovenden [1871]
They lived at 23 The Avenue, Acton, Middlesex [1881]
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| Abercrombie, David | Ref A1046 |
He was a stuff merchant [1851, 1861] / a Poor Law Guardian for Bradford [1861] / a member of the Provisional Committee of The Bradford District Bank [1862].
He was in partnership with Thomas Arton as D. Abercrombie & Company and Abercrombie & Ayrton. This was dissolved in May 1862.
He married Elizabeth [1803-1???] from Perth, Scotland.
Children:
All the children's births were registered in Bradford.
The sons went on to become apprentice stuff merchants [by 1861]
They lived at Springfield Place, Bradford [1851].
In 1860, he built Perth House, Lightcliffe and came to live in Lightcliffe. The family were at Perth House, Lightcliffe [1861, 1862] and Perth Villas, Lightcliffe [1871]
He died on 27th June 1869.
He was buried at Undercliffe Cemetery.
Mrs Abercrombie was still living at Perth House [1874].
See Halifax & Ovenden Junction Railway Company
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| Abercrombie, George Wilson | Ref A122 |
A merchant [1876, 1878].
In [Q3] 1874, he married Mary Ellen Whitteron in Wetherby.
Children:
They lived at The Crescent, Hipperholme [1876].
George died in Halifax [Q2 1881] (aged 36)
| Abercrombie, Lascelles | Ref A408 |
Born at Ashton upon Mersey [9th January 1881].
He was a poet and literary critic.
He married Catherine Dwatkin [1881-1968] in Ulverston, Lancashire [1909].
Children:
He suffered from diabetes and died in hospital at St John's Wood, London [27th October 1938]
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| Abercrombie, Leslie Patrick | Ref A432 |
Born at Ashton upon Mersey [6th June 1879].
He was an architect / articled to Manchester architect Charles Henry Heathcote / professor of Civic Design at Liverpool / knighted for his work as a town planner [1945].
He married Emily Maud Gordon [1886-1942] in Wirral, Cheshire [1908].
Sir Patrick died at Didcot [23rd March 1957]
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| Abercrombie, William | Ref A361 |
Born in Bradford [Q2 1838].
He was an apprentice stuff merchant [by 1861] / a Manchester stockbroker.
On 10th February 1863, he married Sarah Ann Heron [1842-1916] in Huddersfield.
Sarah Ann came from Dewsbury
Children:
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| The Abergele Disaster | Ref A1099 |
Joseph Priestley Edwards and his son, Priestley August Edwards were travelling on the train, returning from a shooting party, they and 31 other victims were buried near the scene of the accident.
Joseph Priestley Edwards was so badly injured that he could only be identified from a bunch of keys
| Abraham, James | Ref A494 |
During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax and served with the 5th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.
He died 25th March 1918.
He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [Panel 31 & 32]
Question: Does anyone know any more details about this man?
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| Abraham Ormerod Clinic, Todmorden | Ref A55 |
The Clinic - designed by James Edward Stott – was built in 1938 on the site of Ridgefoot Mill and presented to the town. It was opened on the 23rd July 1938 by the Princess Royal.
It closed in 19??.
The building has been left to fall into disrepair by the ever-reliable value-for-money Calderdale Council.
In November 2007, a proposal was announced to demolish the building and build sheltered accommodation for the elderly on the site.
See Patmos Congregational Church War Memorial, Harold Shipman and Todmorden Health Centre
| Abrahams, Johnny | Ref A514 |
The Good Night and God Bless Man
on account of his way of addressing people he met on his way home from the pub
| Abrams, Alfred George | Ref A802 |
He was a colour sergeant in the Infantry [1891] / landlord of the Golden Plough, Elland [1899-1900] / publican at the Black Bull, Brighouse or the Anchor, Brighouse [1901].
He married Catherine [1863-19??] from Aldershot.
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was M. Dobson [aged 27] (singer) born in Kent
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| Abson, Thomas | Ref A143 |
On 10th November 1893, he married Rachel at Halifax Parish Church.
Rachel was the widow of Benjamin Berry.She had taken over from Benjamin as beerhouse keeper of the Railway Hotel, Ripponden [1888-1906]
Rachel died in 1928
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| Acacia House, Hebden Bridge | Ref A212 |
| Accidents | Ref A3 |
| Ackerley, Alvin | Ref A1049 |
Player with Halifax RLFC [1952]. He won caps for England while at Halifax. He played 396 times for Halifax, 6 times for England and twice for Great Britain.
He married Hannah Bell Tweedale [1926-1995].
He died in Halifax [18th November 1973]
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| Ackerley, William | Ref A46 |
He married Ellen Dugdale in West Derby.
They lived at 8 Providence Place, Luddenden.
During World War I, he served as a Pioneer with the Royal Engineers and transferred to the Labour Corps.
He died 15th July 1920 (aged 48).
He was buried at Luddenden Cemetery [A C 418].
He is remembered on Luddenden & Midgley War Memorial
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| Ackerley, William Noel | Ref A563 |
Born in Liverpool.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.
He died 26th October 1918 (aged 18).
He was buried at St. Souplet British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I B 27].
He is remembered on Luddenden & Midgley War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Luddenden
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| Ackrigg, Robert | Ref A430 |
In December 1894, he called at the Coach & Horses, Blackstone Edge. He shot the landlord, Peter McIntyre, and his wife, and threatened their servant, Eliza. They escaped to fetch help and Ackrigg was arrested. Ackrigg had a criminal record and had escaped from Walton Gaol only a few days earlier. On 2nd February 1895, he was tried at Manchester Assizes and sentenced to 12 years' penal servitude
| Ackroyd ... | Ref A17 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Ackroyd & Ambler | Ref A858 |
| Ackroyd & Platt | Ref A700 |
| Ackroyd Brothers | Ref A598 |
On 11th March 1891, they began a horse omnibus service between Hebden Bridge and Todmorden. They ran 4 buses per day. Like other local carriers, they had a waggonette trade taking visitors to and from Hardcastle Crags
| Ackroyd's: J. & W. Ackroyd | Ref A683 |
Partners included John Ackroyd, William Ackroyd, and Henry John Ackroyd.
The partnership was dissolved by mutual consent [March 1850]
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| Ackroyd's: John Ackroyd & Sons | Ref A698 |
| Ackroyd's: John Ackroyd & Sons | Ref A868 |
Established by John Ackroyd
| Ackroyd's: Maria Ackroyd's Bread & Coals Christmas Fund | Ref A534 |
| Ackroyd's: Maria Ackroyd Charity | Ref A226 |
| Ackroyd's: Maria Ackroyd's Poor Children's Treat Fund | Ref A533 |
| Ackroyd's: Matthew Ackroyd & Son | Ref A708 |
| Ackroyde, Alfred Norman | Ref A280 |
He was a colourer [1909] / landlord of the Fleece, Greetland [1923-1937] / landlord of the Golden Lion, Halifax [1937-1947].
On 20th February 1909, he married Mary Stott [1888-1979] at St Matthew's Church, Rastrick.
Mary was born in Elland
Child: James Edward [1909-1932]
Alfred Normand died 30th August 1959.
Mary died in 1979.
They both died in Halifax
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| Ackroyde, Henry | Ref A307 |
He was a grocer of Greetland [1848]
In 1848, he married Mary Walsh at Elland Parish Church.
Child: Rachel Walsh [1850-1872]
Mary died 14th February 1850 (aged 25 years & 10 months).
She & her daughter were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: K6] with her father.
Details of Henry's death / burial place are not yet known
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| Ackroyde, Joshua | Ref A807 |
He was a corn miller [1851].
Around 1831, he married Harriet [1802-18??].
Harriet was born in Huddersfield
Children:
They lived at Norland Hall [1851].
Living with them [in 1851] was grandson William Ackroyde [b 1849]
| Ackroyde, Thomas | Ref A190 |
Born in Greetland.
He was a book keeper [1871] / innkeeper at the Druids' Arms, Greetland [1881].
On 31st March 1865, he married Charlotte Ann Crowther [1848-1???] in Halifax.
Charlotte Ann was born in Ripponden
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871, 1881] was Arthur Shaw [b 1866]
Arthur was the illegitimate son of Thomas's sister Mary Ann Ackroyd
Tom died at the Druids Arms [15th June 1885].
He was buried at St Thomas's Church, Greetland.
On 24th February 1892, Charlotte married (2) Alfred Earnshaw.
She died in Stainland [27th December 1924], and was buried at Greetland with her first husband Thomas and son Norman
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| Acland, Henry Relf | Ref A223 |
Son of Thomas Henry Relf Acland.
Born in Halifax.
He was employed at Ryburndale Paper Mill, Soyland.
In [Q3] 1908, he married Ada Sykes in Halifax.
They lived at 7 Lower Swift Place, Ripponden [1918].
During World War I, he enlisted [October 1916] and served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed by an enemy sniper [20th July 1918] (aged 33).
The Halifax Courier [24th August 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Marfaux British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I E 6].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on Ripponden War Memorial, and (possibly) on the Roll of Honour at Rishworth Particular Baptist Church Memorial.
His brother Relf also died in the War
| Acland, Relf | Ref A689 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a member of St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden.
In [Q1] 1918, he married Ada Davidson in North Shields.
They lived at 13 Spring Street, Ripponden.
During World War II, he enlisted [1915] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was wounded 3 times.
He was killed in action near Hancourt [1st September 1918] (aged 34).
His photograph appears with reports of his death in the Halifax Courier [28th September & 5th October 1918].
He was buried at Vis-En-Artois British Cemetery, Haucourt, France [Grave Ref II B 7].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
His brother Harry also died in the War
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| Acland, Thomas Henry Relf | Ref A687 |
He was a clothier's porter [1891] / a fish hawker [1911].
He married Emily Green [1852-1919].
Emily was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
Son Thomas & Charles were buried at St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount.
Sons Relf & Harry died in World War I
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| Acre Farm, Luddendenfoot | Ref A541 |
Owners and tenants have included
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| Acre Farm, Midgley | Ref A352 |
| Acre Gate, Halifax | Ref A381 |
| Acre Mead, Halifax | Ref A268 |
Home of Harold Vincent Mackintosh until his marriage in 1916 and Eric Donald Mackintosh [1935]
| Acre Nook Clough, Todmorden | Ref A1075 |
| Acre Nook Farm, Todmorden | Ref A1036 |
| Acrid, Edwin | Ref A652 |
Around 1891, the family changed their name to Ackroyd. It also appears as Akroyd.
Born in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire.
He was a woollen carder [1901] / a mill hand (woollen mill) [1911] / a blanket finisher in woollen mill [1911] / a card room hand at Watson Mill, Sowerby Bridge.
He lived at 17 Halifax Lane, Luddenden.
During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax, and he served as a Rifleman with the 18th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 15th September 1916.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 13A & 13B], on Luddenden Working Men's Club Roll of Honour, on Luddenden & Midgley War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint James's United Methodist Free Church, Luddenden.
His brother Matthew also died in the War
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| Acrid, James | Ref A569 |
Around 1891, the family changed their name to Ackroyd. It also appears as Akroyd.
He was a steelworks labourer [1891] / a bobbin sider (worsted mill) [1901] / an insurance agent boarding in Leeds [1911].
In [Q3] 1874, he married Mary Berry [1855-1933] in Ulverston.
Mary was born in Dudley, Staffordshire
Children:
They lived at
Sons Edwin & Matthew died in World War I.
James died in Preston in 1919.
Mary died in Hebden Bridge in 1933
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| Acrid, Matthew | Ref A568 |
Around 1891, the family changed their name to Ackroyd. It also appears as Akroyd.
Born in Barrow in Furness.
He was a member of St James's United Methodist Free Church, Luddenden / a labourer in saw mill [1911] / employed by James Maud & Sons.
He lived at 17 Halifax Lane, Luddenden.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 27th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.
He was killed in action [9th April 1917] (aged 25).
The Halifax Courier [26th May 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 2 & 3], on Luddenden Working Men's Club Roll of Honour, on Luddenden & Midgley War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint James's United Methodist Free Church, Luddenden.
His brother Edwin also died in the War
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| Action Halifax | Ref A609 |
| Acton, James Benjamin | Ref A746 |
He lived at 7 Highroad Well Court, Halifax.
He enlisted in 1935.
During World War II, he served as a Bombardier with the 9th Coast Regiment Royal Artillery.
He was killed in action [19th February 1942] (aged 27).
He is remembered on the Singapore Memorial [Grave Ref 7], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Actors | Ref A74 |
| Ada (Halifax) Limited | Ref A1029 |
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| Ada washing machine | Ref A117 |
It used features which George Carter copied from a Hotpoint washing machine
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| Adam & Emmet | Ref A959 |
| Adam, Emmet & Emmet | Ref A874 |
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| Adam, Rev Henry Thompson | Ref A397 |
| Adam Royd, Todmorden | Ref A100 |
| Adam son of Peter de Birkin | Ref A738 |
(Modern: Adam Birkin)
First son and heir of Peter son of Essolf de Birkin.
He held lands in Birkin, Shitlington, Flockton, Stainborough, Upper Hoyland, Havercroft, Fairburn, & Brayton.
He married [1] Matilda.
He married [2] Matilda de Crauz
Children:
One of Adam's daughters married Robert le Vavasour
In a grant [undated 1175-1185], Adam gave a buck or doe yearly from his park of Birkin to the monks of Pontefract. This was witnessed by Robert le Vavasour.
In a grant [undated 1175-1185], Adam gave to Thomas his brother his land in Leeds with a mill, and his land in Sheepscar, to hold for the service of half a knight
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| Adam, Thomas | Ref A7 |
Born in Halifax.
From 1816 to 1821, he was articled to James Thompson of Wigglesworth & Thompson. He practised as an attorney [1823 to 1868].
Between 1826 and 1856, he was in partnership with Robert Parker as Parker & Adam.
He was one of Anne Lister's legal advisers
He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835].
On 8th September 1946, he married Sarah Anne Mellor [1811-1890] in Manchester
Children:
They lived at Horton House, Halifax.
He died in Marylebone [4th June 1873]
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| Adam, Rev Thomas William | Ref A396 |
He was Rector of Brasenose College Oxford.
On 30th July 1879, he married Fanny Borrow from Stoke Newington
| Adam, William | Ref A395 |
Recorded in 1822, when he was an ironmonger and hardwareman at Hall End, Halifax.
On 2nd April 1799, he married Alice Lister at Halifax Parish Church.
Child: Thomas
His wife died 16th March 1812, in the prime of life, after a lingering illness, which she bore with truly christian fortitude, sincerely and universally respected
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| Adamroyd, Todmorden | Ref A983 |
| Adams, Charles Kitson | Ref A253 |
He was a motor salesman of 2 Castle Hall, Cragg Vale [1924].
In [Q1] 1924, he married Edna Pretoria Greenwood at St John's Church, Cragg Vale.
Child: George
They lived at 17 Manor Drive, Halifax
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| Adams, David | Ref A530 |
Born in Halesowen, Worcestershire.
He was a tin plate worker of Causeway Head, Warley [1884] / a tin plate worker [1891, 1901].
In 1884, he married Jane Ellen Riley [1864-1923] at Halifax Parish Church.
Jane Ellen, of Causeway head, Warley, was born in Soyland, the daughter of Joseph Riley, labourer.She was widowed and a grocer & general dealer [1911]
Children:
They lived at
David died in 1904 (aged 45)
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| Adams, Edwin | Ref A485 |
Born in Frankton, Shropshire.
He was a cab driver in Halifax [1881, 1891].
In [Q2] 1883, he married Rachel Ann Kitchen [1866-19??] in Halifax.
Rachel Ann was born in Halifax [17th July 1866]
Children:
The family lived at 11 Saltburn Street, Halifax [1921, 1939].
Living with Rachel Ann [in 1921] were daughter Ethel and son Walter & his family.
Edwin died 17th June 1899 (aged 43) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1782]
| Adams, George | Ref A293 |
In 1911, he married Elizabeth Ann Eastwood [1864-19??] in Todmorden.
During World War I, he enlisted in Rochdale, and he served as a Corporal with the 1st/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
He was killed in action [20th October 1917] (aged 44).
He was buried at Coxyde Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref IV H 4].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
In 1919, Elizabeth Ann married George Sykes.
They lived at 5 Mills Place, Todmorden [1917].
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| Adams, George | Ref A119 |
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on Wadsworth War Memorial
| Adams, George | Ref A249 |
He was educated at Holy Trinity School & Halifax Technical College / an apprentice engineer with Halifax Gas Works.
During World War II, he served as a Pilot Officer with 419 (RCAF) Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He was shot down in a Lancaster Bomber [14th October 1944] (aged 19).
He was buried at Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Germany [Grave Ref 29 A 2].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Jude's Church, Savile Park
| Adams, Henry | Ref A486 |
He married Emma [1831-1???].
Emma was born in Frankton / Ellesmere, Shropshire
Children:
The family lived at
| Adams, Irving | Ref A224 |
Born in Warley.
He was a twiner piecer [1911] / employed in the garage of Councillor Edgar Smith, Northgate, Halifax.
He was engaged to Mary.
During World War I, he enlisted [25th April 1916] and served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.
He was killed in action [23rd April 1917] (aged 25).
The Halifax Courier [19th May 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 2 & 3]
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| Adams, John | Ref A720 |
In 1886, he married Thirza Radmore [1868-1942] in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.
The family were itinerant, travelling to wherever John could find work as a navvy.
Around 1905, they came to the Heptonstall area. At Dawson City, Thirza ran a lodging house and was one of the Queens of Dawson City. She was known as Mrs Navvy Adams
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| Adams, Dr John Andrew | Ref A565 |
Born in Tyrone, Omagh.
He was House surgeon at the Halifax Infirmary & Dispensary [1895] / Physician and surgeon at Sowerby Bridge [1905].
He was one of the medical men who attended those injured in the Pye Nest Tram Disaster.
On 24th September 1902, he married Anne Beatrice, daughter of Benjamin Clay, at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Sowerby Bridge
Child: John Donald [b 1910]
They lived at
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| Adams, John Ernest | Ref A56 |
During World War II, he served as a Private with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps.
He died 1st January 1942 (aged 25).
He was buried at Heptonstall Slack Baptist Cemetery [284]
| Adams, Thomas | Ref A740 |
Born in Cragg Vale.
He was a boot maker/dealer [1910].
On 4th June 1910, he married Mary Hannah Fielden in Halifax.
Mary Hannah was born in Cragg Vale.She was a sewing machinist [1910]
They had no children.
They lived at 9 Woodbine Place, Hebden Bridge.
During World War I, he enlisted in Hebden Bridge [June 1916], and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 7th Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales).
During his service, he was appointed Regimental Shoe Maker and received extra pay for his duties.
He was admitted to the field hospital at Kamadan, Persia [28th September 1918], dangerously ill with enterica.
He died 3rd October 1918 (aged 31).
He was buried at Tehran War Cemetery, Iran [Grave Ref IV B 12]
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| Adams, Walter | Ref A488 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a motor mechanic with J. Butler & Company [1921].
He married Mary [1891-19??].
Mary was born in Stockton-on-Tees
Children:
The family lived at 11 Saltburn Street, Halifax (living with Walter's widowed mother) [1921]
| Adams, Wilfred | Ref A747 |
He was employed in the family firm – The Pram Shop – at 223 King Cross Road, Halifax.
During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He was killed in a flying accident [29th January 1943] (aged 20).
He was on a navigational exercise, and took off from Stratford-on-Avon; after climbing through scattered cloud, he collided with a bomber from the same unit. Both aircraft disintegrated near Honington airfield in Suffolk.
He was buried at Scholemoor Cemetery, Bradford.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Adams, Rev William | Ref A505 |
He was Minister of Union Croft Chapel, Ambler Thorn [1870, 1871] / Minister of Luddendenfoot Congregational Church [August 1871].
He married Eliza [1831-1???].
Eliza was born in Wymondham, Norfolk
Children:
They lived at 11 Beverley Terrace, Northowram [1871].
In December 1873, they moved to Bristol
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| Adams, William | Ref A129 |
He married Emma [1875-1929].
| Adamski, Zygmunt Jan | Ref A120 |
| Adamson, Thomas | Ref A294 |
He married Jane [1746-1833].
Jane died 16th October 1833 (aged 87).
Thomas died 8th April 1840 (aged 82).
The couple were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax [Grave Ref: 211]
| Adcock's: F. K. Adcock & Company | Ref A754 |
| Addersgate Farm, Northowram | Ref A418 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Addersgate Farm, Sowerby Bridge | Ref A537 |
| Addington House, Halifax | Ref A491 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Addison, Arthur | Ref A31 |
Born in Saham Toney, Norfolk.
During World War I, he served as a Driver with the 122nd Battery 24th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.
He died 2nd November 1918.
He was buried at Brighouse Cemetery [E U 443].
He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial
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| Addison, Basil William | Ref A113 |
Born in Fulford, York.
He was a clerk in the University Office, and living in a boarding house in Wavertree, Liverpool [1911].
He lived with his parents at 15 Clare Road, Halifax [1917].
During World War I, he served as a Lieutenant with the Lancashire Fusiliers.
He was awarded the Military Cross [1917].
His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [10th November 1917]. His brother Reginald died in World War I.
He survived the War.
In [Q3] 1921, he married Alice Hirst in Halifax.
He died in Halifax [Q2 1968] (aged 78)
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| Addison, Daniel | Ref A3310 |
| Addison, George | Ref A547 |
Recorded in 1743, when local Catholics (about 10 in number) held monthly meetings at his house. Mr Brown from Lancashire was their priest
| Addison, George | Ref A6180 |
| Addison, George Thomas | Ref A7410 |
He was attendant on the insane at an asylum in York [1891] / steward at Halifax Liberal Club [1901] / hall keeper at the Victoria Hall, Halifax [1911].
In [Q4] 1879, he married Sarah Elizabeth France [1855-19??] in York.
Sarah Elizabeth was born in Boultham, York, daughter of Joseph France
Children:
The children were born in Fulford, York.
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1911] was widowed father-in-law Joseph France [b 1833], and boarder Bertha Read [b 1889] (school mistress)
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| Addison, Holdins | Ref A871 |
He lived at Green Hill, Halifax [1850]
| Addison, L. F. | Ref A209 |
| Addison, Reginald France | Ref A516 |
Born in Fulford, York.
He was a member of St Paul's Church & School, King Cross / Secretary of St Paul's School, King Cross / Secretary of the Young Men's Society at St Paul's / a clerk for a confectionery manufacturer [1901] / warehouseman's clerk & under manager for toffee manufacturer [1911].
He lived at 15 Clare Road, Halifax.
He was a member of St Paul's Church, King Cross, and worked for Mackintosh's as a clerk (confectioner manufacturer) [1901], a warehouseman's clerk [1911], and under manager for toffee manufacturer [1911] and he was in Germany on business for the firm.
During World War I, he enlisted [May 1915] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was reported missing and assumed to have died after being lost in an attack on Les Boeufs [12th October 1916] (aged 33).
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at John Mackintosh & Sons Limited, and on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial
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| Addy, Herbert | Ref A233 |
Born in Oldham
During World War I, he served as a Gunner with Q Battery 164th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.
He was killed in France [2nd July 1916] (aged 23).
He was buried at Bouzincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref II D 3].
He is remembered on the family grave at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel
| Addy, John | Ref A304 |
He married Jane [1867-1941].
Children:
They lived at 88 Pye Nest Gate, Halifax [1916].
John died 24th February 1924 (aged 57)
Jane died 14th February 1941 (aged 74)
Members of the family were buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel
| Addy, Mr | Ref A319 |
He married Eleanor [1816-1896].
Eleanor was born in Knottingley
Children:
They lived at
Eleanor died 5th January 1896 (aged 80) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1659]
| Addy, Sam Dearndley | Ref A285 |
Born in Thurgoland.
He was a coalminer [1881] / a bearer [1889] / a stone delver (quarry) [1901].
In [Q1] 1876, he married (1) Emma Hollings [1853-1886] in Wortley.
Emma was born in Stainborough, Barnsley.She had a daughter: Bertha H. Hollings [b 1874]
Children:
Emma died in Barnsley [Q3 1886] (aged 33).
On 12th October 1889, he married (2) Frances Drake at St Anne's Church, Southowram.
They lived at
Frances died Q4 1909 (aged 67).
Sam died Q1 1932 (aged 79).
| Addyman, Rev T. | Ref A324 |
| The Adega, Halifax | Ref A648 |
Became the Adega pub.
| Adelaide Street Glee Society | Ref A157 |
| The Adelaide, West Vale | Ref A325 |
| Adeodu, Rev Shadrach | Ref A964 |
He was Curate at St George's Church, Lee Mount [19??].
He served for about 2 years before returning to Nigeria
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| Adey, Rev J. | Ref A235 |
He was the last vicar to live at Clifton Vicarage
| Adgel Farm, Southowram | Ref A554 |
Owners and tenants have included
See Adgil Crescent, Southowram and Adgil Grove House, Southowram
| Adgil Grove Farm, Southowram | Ref A960 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Adkins, Sir W. Ryland D. | Ref A298 |
| Advertisements | Ref A1009 |
| Aelande | Ref A14 |
| Ælred | Ref A15 |
At one time, he became father confessor to a young girl from a nearby religious home for females, and performed due flagellations for his thoughts of her and her blonde hair. One day, the girl confessed that she had met a godly man for whom her passions raged, and Ælred – assuming that she referred to him – was overtaken by a rage, and crying
Satan, I know thee, and I defy thee
he struck her and severed her head from her body. Her head was later found fixed to a yew tree – into which the fair hair had taken root. Ælred's body was found at the foot of a precipice. The tree was revered and became a centre of pilgrimage for some time, and Watson suggests that this was near the Well of St John. This is yet another explanation of the name Halifax – Holy hair.
Camden says that before this incident, the town was called Horton.
See The Halifax Coat of Arms, The Halifax Seal and Seal of the Waterhouse Charity
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| Aerated Water Company, Elland | Ref A786 |
| Aerated Water Company, Halifax | Ref A688 |
Recorded in 1874, when they were at Bedford Terrace, Halifax when James Bolt was Manager.
Question: Is this the same as the Halifax & District Mineral Water Manufacturers Association Limited?
| Aeroplane Field, Clifton | Ref A379 |
| Afferetti, Mr | Ref A3660 |
| Africa | Ref A644 |
| Agbrigg & Morley | Ref A723 |
| Aged Folks' Tea Party Society, Todmorden | Ref A3850 |
| Agricultural societies | Ref A640 |
| Aiggin stone | Ref A225 |
The name is pronounced as Edgin' and may be derived from the French aigulle, a needle, or aigle, an eagle, or from the Latin aggerere, an earthwork
| Aiglin, William | Ref A248 |
| Ainley ... | Ref A135 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Ainley & Peckett | Ref A24 |
Partners included John Ainley, David Ainley and John Peckett.
The partnership was dissolved in September 1857
| Ainley's: B. Ainley & Sons | Ref A171 |
See J. & B. Ainley
| Ainley Brothers (Elland) Limited | Ref A616 |
| Ainley House, Elland | Ref A106 |
| Ainley House, Ovenden | Ref A457 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Ainley's: J. & B. Ainley | Ref A695 |
They produced ales and stouts – in casks and bottles – under the brand name Wappy.
In 1899, John Ainley & Sons Limited was registered.
See B. Ainley & Sons
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| Ainley's: John Ainley & Company | Ref A1106 |
Recorded in September 1857, when the partnership was dissolved
| Ainley's: John Ainley & Sons Limited | Ref A594 |
See Alfred Ainley, J. & B. Ainley and Wapping Spring Brewery, Outlane
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| Ainley's: John Ainley & Sons (Oil Merchants) Limited | Ref A600 |
| Ainley Top | Ref A18 |
Coal mining is recorded here in the 12th century.
The turnpike road from Huddersfield to Elland and Halifax was built by Blind Jack of Knaresborough.
Locally, the area is known as Ainleys or The Ainleys, and is variously spelled Alnaldley, Aneley, Avenley, and Awnley in old documents.
The hotel was built here in 1970.
See Grimescar
| The Ainleys | Ref A19 |
| Ainsworth, Albert | Ref A124 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a teacher of Lightcliffe [1889] / an assistant master public elementary school [1891] / an elementary school teacher [1901] / head teacher of elementary school [1911].
In [Q3] 1889, he married Clara Hill [1868-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Clara, of Brighouse, was born in Heckmondwike, the daughter of Michael Hill
Child: Dorothy Hill Eugenie [b Lightcliffe 26th September 1894] who was a musical student [1911]
They lived at
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| Ainsworth, Cowling Thomas | Ref A445 |
He married Nancy [1803-1867].
Children:
They lived at
Cowling Thomas died 24th June 1863 (aged 66).
Nancy died 2nd May 1867 (aged 64).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3130]
| Ainsworth, Henry | Ref A450 |
He was buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden.
Watson observed that
his is the oldest gravestone in the churchyard
| Ainsworth, Thomas | Ref A188 |
He was a carpet weaver [1861, 1871, 1881].
In 1852, he married Esther Mitchell [1829-1???] in Keighley.
Esther was born in Bingley
Children:
They lived at
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| Ainsworth, Rev William | Ref A104 |
Heywood includes him in his list of the great number of wretched drunken preachers at Lightcliffe.
He may have been related to Nathaniel Waterhouse. In 1650, Thomas Broad of York published his book of 3 Waterhouse sermons entitled Triplex Memoriale:
He owned Crow Nest Mansion, Lightcliffe [1632-1649].
He married Grace.
Children: Several.
In 1661, he moved to Hull.
He became vicar of Sculcoates.
He died and was buried at Sculcoates
More details can be found in the Lightcliffe Incumbents articles on the People of interest in Lightcliffe Churchyard website
| Ainsworth, William | Ref A295 |
He was a carpet power loom overlooker [1871] / a carpet loom tuner [1881] / a tapestry carpet weaver [1891].
In [Q3] 1851, he married Paulina Feather [1827-1899] in Keighley.
Paulina was born in Keighley
Children:
They lived at
William died 24th July 1892 (aged 64).
Paulina died 13th November 1899 (aged 72).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4318]
| Air Circus | Ref A158 |
See Circuses
| Aird, Benjamin Lambert | Ref A283 |
He was a publican.
He married Louisa [1809-1???].
Louisa was born in Marylebone, Middlesex
They lived at 136 Hollydale Road, Camberwell, London [1881]
Living with them [in 1881] was grandson Ernest James Clarke [b 1873].
Benjamin died in Camberwell [Q3 1887] (aged 88)
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| Aird, Janet Fanny | Ref A281 |
Daughter of Benjamin Lambert Aird.
She was born at sea.
Baptised in Lambeth [11th November 1849],
In 1869, she married (1) Alfred William Clarke.
They had five children.
Alfred William died in Lambeth in 1876 (aged 32).
In 1881, Janet Fanny was a publican, at St Martin in the Fields, London.
In 1882, she married (2) Frederick William Martin.
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| Aire & Calder Navigation Company | Ref A883 |
In 1809, Thomas Walpole was the agent at Sowerby Bridge
| Aire, Clifford | Ref A247 |
During World War II, he served as a Guardsman with the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards.
He died 17th May 1940 (aged 21).
He was buried at Heverlee War Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II D 6].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
| Aire Street Co-operative Store, Brighouse | Ref A775 |
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| Aire Terrace Co-Op, Rastrick | Ref A531 |
It was at the junction with Huddersfield Road, Rastrick.
It became the Co-Op Funeral Services
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| Airey & Greenwood | Ref A742 |
On 21st April 1856 an 11-year-old girl, employed washing silk at the mill, lost all the fingers off her right hand when she became entangled in the machinery
| Airey, Anthony | Ref A148 |
He was an overlooker (silk) [1861] / an overlooker [1871].
In [Q4] 1849, he married Margaret Slinger [1820-1???] in Bradford.
Margaret was born in Kendal, Westmoreland
Children:
They lived at
| Airey, Bartholomew Arkwright | Ref A1087 |
Born in Brighouse.
He was a scholar at Wellhouse Academy, Mirfield [1871] / a silk noil merchant [1881] / a silk salesman [1891] / a silk yarn and noil salesman [1901] / manager silk noils and wool [1911] / a partner in E., G. & B. A. Airey
The business was declared bankrupt in March 1885. In August 1885, he, his brother George Airey, and father Edmund Airey, were charged with having, by false representations, obtained property on credit, not having paid for same, within 4 months next before the presentation of their bankruptcy petition. He was sentenced to 6 months' imprisonment with hard labour
In 1880, he married Elizabeth Mary Greenall [1855-1???] at Spalding.
Elizabeth Mary was born in Spalding, Lincolnshire.She was a milliner [1881] and a furniture dealer [1901]
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881] was sister-in-law Kate Greenall [aged 18] (milliner).
Bartholomew Arkwright died at 43 Cecil Avenue, Bradford [18th October 1928]
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £1,020. Probate was granted to his widow Elizabeth Mary
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| Airey's: E., G. & B. A. Airey | Ref A11 |
In 1883, the were indebted to the bank to the extent of between £30,000 and £40,000.
In March 1885, the partnership was declared bankrupt.
In August 1885, the partners were charged with fraud, having, by false representations, obtained property on credit, not having paid for same, within 4 months next before the presentation of their bankruptcy petition. They were each imprisoned
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| Airey, Edmund | Ref A1085 |
He was a silk spinner in Brighouse / senior partner in E., G. & B. A. Airey with his sons
The business was declared bankrupt in March 1885. In August 1885, he and his sons were charged with having, by false representations, obtained property on credit, not having paid for same, within 4 months next before the presentation of their bankruptcy petition. He was sentenced to 3 months' imprisonment. As he was suffering from
an extremely painful disease
the Court said the sentence would probably be served in the Gaol Infirmary
In 1849, he married Ann Bleasdall [1825-1???] from Wyersdale, Lancashire, in Preston.
Children:
They lived at Mill Lane, Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse [1861]
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| Airey, George | Ref A1086 |
Partner in E., G. & B. A. Airey.
The business was declared bankrupt in March 1885. In August 1885, he, his brother Bartholomew Arkwright Airey, and father Edmund Airey, were charged with having, by false representations, obtained property on credit, not having paid for same, within 4 months next before the presentation of their bankruptcy petition. He was sentenced to 6 months' imprisonment with hard labour
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| Airey, Stephen | Ref A899 |
In 1839, he married Ellen Rimmer in Blackburn.
Child: Margaret who married John Turner
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| Airey, Thomas | Ref A83 |
He was a mill hand [1871] / a silk overlooker [1881] / a fish fryer [1881].
He married Margaret [1856-1927].
Margaret was born in Preston
Children:
They lived at 139 Bradford Road, Brighouse [1901].
Thomas died 5th January 1927 (aged 72).
Margaret died 29th April 1927 (aged 71).
Members of the family were buried at Brighouse Cemetery
| Airmyn, Halifax | Ref A378 |
| Airport | Ref A645 |
The Mayor of Brighouse, A. Reeve, produced an alternative plan for an airport at Clifton, but this was also rejected – see Clifton Air Circus
In 1955, Brighouse Town Planning Committee rejected a proposal for the construction of a helicopter station at the junction of Mill Lane and Huddersfield Road – near the present Sainsbury's supermarket.
The nearest modern airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport
| Airton, Richard | Ref A1109 |
He loaned money to William Calvert to mortgage the Water Mill / Old Mill in order to repay the major creditors of his late brother Jonathan Calvert [1826]. William needed £1,500 but Airton increased this to £3,000 to repay all the creditors; it was agreed that £1,500 should be repaid in August 1828
| Aitken-Davies, Edward | Ref A229 |
He was a journalist & author [1901] / divisional education officer [1953].
In [Q2] 1898, he married Annie Tout [1875-1953] in Plymouth.
Annie was born in Plymouth
Children:
They lived at
Annie died 6th January 1953 Probate records show that she left effects valued at £1,251 7/11d.
Probate was granted to her husband & her daughter Gweneth
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| Aitken-Davies, Dr Edward | Ref A359 |
Born in Plymouth, Devon [2nd May 1899].
On 2nd January 1948, he married Gisela Hildegard Edith Zeiner [1926-2012] in Hanover, Germany.
Gisela was born 14th November 1926
Children:
They lived at
Edward died 10th December 1981 (aged 82).
Gisela died in Todmorden [19th March 2012] (aged 86)
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| Aitken-Davies, Richard | Ref A360 |
Born in Hamburg, Germany.
In [Q4] 1972, he married Sally Elizabeth Letham in Chard, Somerset.
Sally Elizabeth came from Ilminster
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| Aitken, Edward | Ref A303 |
Born in Bacup [28th May 1861].
He was Manager of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Bank Limited, Todmorden [1894-1912].
In 1886, he married Bertha Apedaile [1861-1934] at Knaresborough.
Bertha was born in Walsden, the daughter of George Apedaile [1829-1868] & Hannah Fielden [1826-1872]
Children:
They lived at Brocklyn House, Todmorden.
Edward died at Brocklyn House [16th March 1912].
Bertha died in the Isle of Man [18th July 1934].
The sons died in the Isle of Man
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| Ajax | Ref A140 |
The cruiser HMS Ajax and the HMS St Pancras were adopted by Halifax during World War II. During Warships Week, in February 1942, Halifax raised a total of £2,077,565.
| Ajax Domestic Appliance Company | Ref A617 |
Question: Does anyone know the link between Ada (Halifax) Limited and Ajax Domestic Appliances?
In 1950, the company was bought out by the Aurochs Investment Company of London.
In 1952, they were at West Mount Works, Halifax.
In 1960, it was taken over by Philips and became Philips UK Limited, Hipperholme
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| Ajax Machine Tool Company Limited | Ref A622 |
The company produced the Ada washing machine which Carter copied from a Hotpoint washing machine In 1952, they were at West Mount Works, Halifax, Fairfield Works, Holmfield, and Miall Street, Halifax.
The company later became Ajax Domestic Appliances
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| Akam, John W. | Ref A651 |
| Akbar, Halifax | Ref A383 |
| Aked ... | Ref A207 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Aked & Hey | Ref A595 |
They were listed as hatters at Old Arcade, Halifax [1896], hosier at 3 Old Market, Halifax [1903], and children's outfitters at 2 Arcade, Halifax [1936]
| Aked's: Henry Aked & Company | Ref A682 |
| Aked's: James Aked & Sons | Ref A620 |
In 1850, they were listed as manufacturers of fancy gamboons and lasting.
At the Great Exhibition of 1851, they exhibited many of their products
| Aked's Road Steam Laundry | Ref A631 |
| Aked's Road Turkish Baths, Halifax | Ref A579 |
| Akeroyd, Abel | Ref A639 |
| Akeroyd, Arthur Charles | Ref A476 |
Born in Leeds [16th July 1883].
He qualified in April 1905.
He was a solicitor with Hirst, Whitley & Akeroyd [1934].
On 1st October 1914, he married Emily Milnes in Lindley.
They lived at Rylstone, Lightcliffe [1952].
He died in Lightcliffe [28th January 1956].
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| Akers, Edward | Ref A9000 |
He was an assistant surgeon in HM Army.
He died at MacCarthy Island, Gambia, Africa [21st August 1858].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £600. Probate was granted to his sisters Harriet Frances Moore and Caroline Smith
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| Akers, Robert | Ref A192 |
On 12th June 1821, he married Charlotte Bagnold at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The children were all baptised at Halifax Parish Church.
They lived at Barum House, Halifax
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| Akers, William Bagnold | Ref A357 |
He was Chief Clerk at Halifax Post Office [1837, 1845].
He never married.
He lived at Hipperholme.
He died at Huddersfield [18th March 1861].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £800. Probate was granted to his sisters Harriet Frances Moore and Caroline Smith
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| Akley Hardening Company, Halifax | Ref A1030 |
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| Akrigg, Robert | Ref A284 |
In [Q3] 1947, he married Isabella Dickson in Garstang, Lancashire.
Children:
On 29th November 1965, Robert and his son Donald set out the check rain gauges in the catchment area. It was blizzard conditions when Robert left Donald between Reaps Water and Dicken Dyke, and went towards Raistrick Greave. Robert failed to arrive back at the agreed rendezvous after checking the gauges.
His body was found on 6th February 1966 after the snow had melted.
Calder Valley Search & Rescue Team was set up following the incident
| Akroyd ... | Ref A36 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Akroyd & Ashworth | Ref A660 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Ivan Birch
| Akroyd Branch Library | Ref A709 |
Librarians here have included
See Akroydon Library
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Akroyd's Brass Band | Ref A822 |
| Akroyd Farm, Wadsworth | Ref A197 |
Owners and tenants have included
The akroyd name is derived from oak and royd, and means an oak clearing.
The surname Ackroyd and its many variants probably originated here
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Nortcliffe
| Akroyd, Garlick & Company | Ref A636 |
| Akroyd House, Hebden Bridge | Ref A6 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Akroyd's: J. S. Akroyd & Webb Limited | Ref A1032 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Ivan Birch
| Akroyd's: James Akroyd & Sons | Ref A605 |
By the mid-19th century, it was the largest such company in Britain, and employed about 2,000 combers, spinners and weavers.
See: Akroyd's Brass Band / Dr William Alexander / Benjamin Firth / Thomas Hebblethwaite / John Ingham / John Milner / J. W. Pearce / Plug Riots / Sarah Smith
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| Akroyd's: M. Akroyd & Sons | Ref A588 |
It was recorded that they had 10,675 spindles [1913].
The Yorkshire Post [28th November 1914]
Pendleton Mill, Elland, M. Akroyd & SonsDeclining business cotton spinning machinery to be sold including 6,660 mule & 3,544 twiner spindles
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| Akroyd Memorial Cross | Ref A813 |
See Akroyd Statue and A Day Out
| Akroyd Museum & Art Gallery | Ref A519 |
The 19th century name for what became Bankfield Museum
In 1896, the collections of the Halifax Literary & Philosophical Society were presented to the town and held in the Akroyd Museum.
See Halifax Museum
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| Akroyd Park, Halifax | Ref A92 |
The ornamental fountain has been filled in.
See Woodside Baths
| Akroyd Place School Baths | Ref A581 |
| Akroyd Statue | Ref A131 |
On 29th July 1876, a 9 ft bronze statue of him was unveiled at the south-west corner of North Bridge before a crowd of 10,000 people.
The statue was modelled by John Birnie Philip and completed by Fucigna after Philip's death. The bronze was cast by a Chelsea foundry. The figure is holding a map of his model village at Akroydon. It stands on a 10½ ft high marble pedestal The cost was £2,000.
Bronze panels on the pedestal depict scenes from Akroyd's life.
On Tuesday, 10th April 1877, a seaman was sentenced to 10 days' imprisonment for removing his shirt and placing on the statue; he then went on to challenge the statue to a fight. In his defence, he said that he had merely hung his shirt to dry.
On 28th October 1901, the statue was moved to All Souls' Church to make way for the trams.
| Akroyd-Stuart, Herbert | Ref A487 |
| Akroyd's: T. E. Akroyd & Company | Ref A150 |
Established by Thomas Edward Akroyd in 1892.
They were at 23 Waterhouse Street, Halifax [1914]
| Akroyd's: William Akroyd's Bequest | Ref A561 |
to keep one scholar at Oxford or Cambridge to the end of the world
Edward Akroyd is recorded as having used the foundation to help 3 of his nephews – John Edward Champney, D. Champney, and C. E. Champney - to university. He was than appointed a trustee to establish a college in the West Riding
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| Akroydon Co-Op | Ref A13 |
| Akroydon, Halifax | Ref A29 |
See Akroyd Memorial Cross, Akroydon Cemetery, Halifax and Akroydon Heritage Trail
| Akroydon Library | Ref A365 |
| Akroydon Park, Boothtown | Ref A306 |
| Akroydon Ward, Halifax | Ref A911 |
See Charles Henry Lucas, John Oddy and William Regan
| Alangate, Halifax | Ref A394 |
| Albany Arcade | Ref A30 |
The fish market was moved outside the market building to Albion Street around 1905
| Albany Chambers, Halifax | Ref A947 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Albany Club, Halifax | Ref A592 |
In 1917, Thomas Clark was secretary
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| Albany House, Halifax | Ref A213 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Albany Music Rooms, Halifax | Ref A262 |
Robinson's Directory of 1905, lists Albany Music Rooms at 22 Market Street.
James H. Sykes had his business selling pianos, organs and other musical instruments here. He ran concerts here [around 1887].
Owners and tenants of the Rooms have included
| Albert Hall Company Limited | Ref A932 |
See Sam Blackburn
| Albert Park, Skircoat | Ref A91 |
Originally known as Heath Park.
It was renamed in 1902 when the statue of Prince Albert was moved to the park from the junction of Horton Street and Ward's End to make way for the trams.
See Heath Hall
| Albert Place Working Men's Reading Room | Ref A399 |
| Albert Portrait Rooms, Halifax | Ref A482 |
| Albert Promenade, Halifax | Ref A34 |
| Albert Reservoir, Halifax | Ref A417 |
It will be a storage reservoir of spring waters now running to waste in the Ogden valley; and to provide for the increased quantity which will flow from the conduit in the Luddenden Valley, when that branch of the work is complete. It is computed that on average some 250,000 gallons per day of pure spring water is lost for want of storage. The contractor, Mr Dan Skelton of Moor End, undertakes to complete the work for £10,500
Built 1862-1864 by J. F. Bateman. It had a capacity of 27,341,000 gallons.
On 23rd May 1928, a trout weighing 5 lb 4 oz was caught in the Reservoir.
See Long Lover Reservoir, Halifax
| Albert Theatre & Opera House, Brighouse | Ref A37 |
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| Albert Town | Ref A316 |
| Albert Wood Lock, Sowerby Bridge | Ref A75 |
| Albion Bowling Club, Brighouse | Ref A101 |
| Albion Rams Club, Halifax | Ref A179 |
Question: Can anyone tell me anything about the Club?
| Albion Restaurant, Halifax | Ref A952 |
| Albon, Elias | Ref A275 |
He was a general labourer [1881, 1891].
Around 1874, he married Sarah [1854-1932].
Sarah was born in Arlesey, Bedfordshire
Children:
They lived at
Sarah died Q4 1932 (aged 78).
Elias died Q1 1933 (aged 80).
They both died in Halifax
| Albon, Eric | Ref A254 |
In [Q4] 1943, he married Audrey Green in Halifax.
They lived at Halifax.
During World War II, he served as a Flying Officer with the 78th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He was killed in action [13th June 1944] (aged 21).
He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [Grave Ref 204], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Albon, George William | Ref A271 |
Born in Arlesey, Bedfordshire.
He was a worsted bobbin weigher [1891] / a railway signalman [1901] / a tram car conductor [1911].
In [Q3] 1901, he married (1) Frances Burrows [1872-1943] in Halifax.
Frances was born in Stonebroom, Derbyshire
Children:
Frances died Q1 1943 (aged 71).
In [Q2] 1946, he married (2) Emily in Calder District.
Emily – née Mallinson – was the widow of Proctor Ingham
They lived at
Emily died 10th September 1950 (aged 74).
She was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-B16] with her first husband.
George died in Halifax [Q2 1954] (aged 80).
His burial place is not yet known
| Alcock, Robert | Ref A99 |
| Alcomden | Ref A219 |
Ogden suggests that the name comes from various Celtic roots and means a high valley
| Alcomden Stream | Ref A218 |
| Aldam's | Ref A774 |
They were at 19 Union Street and 78-79 New Market, Halifax [1906].
In 1919, they were at Union Street and their advertisements described the business as
The Home of Literature
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| Aldam's Café, Halifax | Ref A898 |
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| Aldam, George | Ref A162 |
He was a farmer of 35 acres [1881] / a farmer [1891].
In [Q4] 1866, he married Clara Rusling [1845-1???] in Thorne.
Children:
They lived at
A George Aldam died in Thorne [Q2 1914] (aged 74)
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| Aldam, Herbert | Ref A169 |
Born in Epworth, Lincolnshire.
He was a painter (lodging with his brother John William Aldam at Franklin Street, Halifax) [1891] / a foreman house painter [1901].
In [Q2] 1894, he married Ellen Brandwood [1869-19??] in Halifax.
Ellen was born in Queensbury
Children:
They lived at 27 Gibraltar Road, Halifax [1901].
Living with them [in 1901] was brother James Frederick Aldam
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| Aldam, James Frederick | Ref A84 |
Born in Epworth, Lincolnshire.
He was a grocer's assistant [1901] / a retail grocer [1911] / a grocer's manager [1912] / proprietor of Aldam's Café, Halifax with his wife Kate [1936].
In [Q4] 1904, he married (1) Bertha Holland [1881-1911] in Halifax.
Bertha was a British Subject born in Paterson, New Jersey, USA
Bertha died Q3 1911.
On 28th December 1912, he married (2) Eudora Marshall at St Anne's Church, Southowram.
Eudora was the daughter of Samuel Marshall
Eudora died 18th September 1914.
She was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-G1A] [21st September 1914] with her parents.
In [Q2] 1915, he married (3) Kate B. Laycock in Halifax.
They lived at 14 Glen View, Halifax [1911].
Living with them [in 1911] was boarder (sister-in-law?) Edith Holland [b 1884] (elementary school teacher).
James Frederick died in Calder District [Q3 1958] (aged 75).
He was buried at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [15th August 1958]
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| Aldam, John William | Ref A309 |
Born in Epworth, Lincolnshire.
He was a stationer's assistant (lodging with his brother Herbert Aldam at Franklin Street, Halifax) [1891] / proprietor of Aldam's book & stationery store / a bookseller (own account) [1901] / a bookseller (employer) [1911].
In 1898, he married Ellen Crossland [1974-1963] in Halifax.
Ellen was born in Southowram, the daughter of Clementia (née Stott) & Samuel Crossland
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1911] was widowed mother-in-law Clementia Crossland [b 1847]
John William died 20th February 1961 (aged 88).
Ellen died 4th December 1963 (aged 90).
The couple were buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram
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| Alderman, George Cole | Ref A312 |
He was a grocer & corn miller [1881] / a grocer [1891].
He married (1) Unknown.
Child: Margaret M. [b 1870 Boston, Lincolnshire]
In 1874, he married (2) Elizabeth Ann Womersley [1854-1934] in Halifax.
Elizabeth was born in Elland
They lived at
Elizabeth Ann died in 1934 (aged 80).
She was buried at St Stephen's Church, Copley
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| Alderman, Dr George Walkley | Ref A721 |
Born 16th January 1910.
He was physician & surgeon [1939]
In 1938, he married Patricia McCaffrey [1913-19??] in Skipton.
Patricia was born 3rd August 1913
They lived at
George died in 1959 (aged 48).
He was buried at St Stephen's Church, Copley
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| Alderman, Dr Henry Cole | Ref A667 |
Born in Copley.
He was a chemist's apprentice [1891] / a surgeon at Leeds General Infirmary [1891] / a physician & surgeon [1911].
In [Q3] 1904, he married Winifred Walkley [1875-1939] in Kensington, London.
Winifred was born in Warburton, Sussex
Child: George Walkley
They lived at
Henry died 1st August 1939 (aged 65) at the York Hotel, Berners Street, London.
Winifred died in 1939 (aged 64).
The couple were buried at St Stephen's Church, Copley Probate records show that he left effects valued at £12,285.
Probate was granted to his son George
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| Alderson ... | Ref A265 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Alderson's: A. Alderson & Company | Ref A649 |
A 1900 advertisement for the business announced
|
Manufacturers of Architectural, Office, Bank, School Board and
Household Furniture, Wood Bedsteads and Bed Drapery
Works: Croft Mills
|
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| Alderson's: B. Alderson & Sons | Ref A596 |
The company was established in 1874 when the businesses of John Alderson and Benjamin Alderson merged.
Partners included
They were at
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| Alderson's: James Alderson & Company Limited | Ref A599 |
He originally operated from Lower Brear Brewery.
As production increased, the business expanded to new premises behind the Windmill Tavern, Northowram, becoming the Windmill Hill Brewery, Northowram [1905].
They had a town office at 4 Winding Road, Halifax.
On 27th May 1898, he bought the Who could a' thowt it, Southowram, and it became one of his first tied houses.
In 1908, they acquired the Warley Springs Brewery.
In 1910, John Naylor sold his brewery business to James Alderson & Company Limited.
An advertisement for the business in October 1914 announced
JAMES ALDERSON & Co. Ltd Alderson's Empire Stout For the Empire's Stout Defenders WARLEY SPRINGS BREWERY Tel. 432 |
After World War I, the company got into financial difficulties and sold the business to Thomas Ramsden & Son Limited [1919].
The Brewery is discussed in the book Halifax Pubs.
See Reed, Sowerby Bridge and Talbot, Halifax
| Alderson's: John Alderson & Sons | Ref A610 |
| Aldersyde, Halifax | Ref A385 |
| Aldorth | Ref A149 |
| Aldred & Drake | Ref A755 |
| Aldridge, James | Ref A314 |
In March 1906 and without any explanation, the Secretary of State recommended his immediate release from Parkhurst Prison
| Aldwyn, Halifax | Ref A387 |
| Alegar Well, Brighouse | Ref A337 |
This well was popular into the late 19th century, and liquorice water would be drunk by the crowds which gathered here on Palm Sunday mornings.
The name may be a corruption of Elliker meaning Holy carr or hilly carr. It is unlikely to be associated with the word Alegar.
A petrol station now stands on the site.
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| Alexander ... | Ref A227 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Alexander & Cockcroft | Ref A734 |
The partnership was dissolved in 1818
Question: Can anyone identify the partners? Was this Mr Alexander one of Dr Gervase Alexander or Dr Gervase Alexander?
| Alexander & Hammerton | Ref A872 |
They were solicitors to the Guardians of Waterhouse Charities and solicitors to the Guardians of Heath School
Partners included Edward Nelson Alexander and Alexander Lewis
| Alexander Bridge, Triangle | Ref A887 |
| Alexandra Bridge, Kebroyd | Ref A321 |
See Littlehaven Tea Gardens, Triangle
| Alexandra Café, Halifax | Ref A607 |
| Alexandra Hall & Café Company | Ref A123 |
Officers of the Company have included George Normanton
| Alexandra Hall, Halifax | Ref A41 |
Public Hall – owned by the Alexandra Hall & Café Company – between Alexandra Street and King Edward Street, Halifax. It was designed by the Halifax-based Clement Williams & Sons, and built by Benjamin Whitehead Jackson and opened on 11th March 1931, with the Alexandra Café and restaurant.
The 650-seat hall was owned by the Halifax Building Society – and built on land owned by the society next to the former York Buildings – although it was operated by an independent company for many years, and was popularly known as The Alex.
When opened, it had the only domed cyclorama in Britain.
The theatre was well-equipped and the lighting was advanced for its time with a sophisticated colour system. The first production was the Halifax Thespians' Adam, the Creator by the Brothers Capek.
There were 3 lockup shops outside the building. The basement is carved out of solid rock and was used as a strongroom to store the building society's title deeds and documents.
The hall was used for meetings, social gatherings and exhibitions, and was closed to the public in 1969, and is now a part of The Halifax complex
| Alexandra House, Halifax | Ref A958 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Alexandra Reservoir, Sowerby Bridge | Ref A204 |
The first sod for the reservoir was cut on 4th January 1864 by Henry Alexander Norris. It was opened on 17th August 1864 by William Elliot.
The reservoir was 107 ft 6 ins long by 43 ft wide and 10 ft 6 ins deep. It had a capacity of about 300,000 gallons. The cost of construction was £707 11s 5d.
At the time of opening the works, about 400 houses were connected with the water supply
| Alexandra Shed, Mytholmroyd | Ref A1097 |
| Alfieri, Paul | Ref A27 |
Recorded in 1822, when he was an ironmonger at Union Street, Halifax
| Alford, Edward | Ref A893 |
He was
In 1863, he married (1) Susanna Biggs [1840-18??] in Banbury.
Susanna was born in North Marston, Buckinghamshire
Children:
Susanna died between 1881 & 1885.
In 1885, he married (2) Betty Clegg in Oldham.
Betty was born in Oldham
They lived at
Edward died 4th July 1909 (aged 68).
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £732.
Probate was granted to son Herbert Joseph Alford & (grandson?) Samuel Alford Butt (solicitor)
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| Alhambra Cinema, Halifax | Ref A597 |
It closed in June 1959.
It was demolished in 1963.
See Blake's Alhambra, Hebden Bridge and Rowland Wadsworth Ward
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| Ali, Ferman | Ref A112 |
| Alice Longstaff Gallery Collection | Ref A356 |
Alice bequeathed the collection to Frank Woolrych, who, with Issy Shannon, produces the magazine Milltown Memories which uses many photographs from the collection. Some photographs from the collection can be seen on the Todmorden & Walsden website.
It is hoped to be able to mount a permanent exhibition for the collection – see Ted Hughes Poetry Centre.
The Pennine Horizons charity is in the process of digitising the collection.
This & associated entries use material contributed by Nigel Lloyd
| Alklum Storage Batteries Limited | Ref A756 |
| All Saints' Parish Hall, Skircoat Green | Ref A962 |
| All Souls' Amateur Operatic Society | Ref A71 |
The Society is still performing [2011]
| All Souls' Church Institute, Halifax | Ref A126 |
| All Souls Lodge, Halifax | Ref A1016 |
In the 1880s, it was acquired by Halifax Council.
Around 1892, it was bought, taken apart and rebuilt lower down Boothtown Road as accommodation for Rev Thomas Lewthwaite and his family when he arrived at the Church
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| All Souls' Road Park, Halifax | Ref A750 |
| All Souls' Verger's House | Ref A305 |
When the House was demolished, the Lodge was demolished and rebuilt opposite All Souls' Church and became the Verger's House
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| Allan Fold House, Halifax | Ref A917 |
It was demolished in 1???.
The Allan Fold pub stands on the site and a retaining wall uses material from the house – including the listed datestone
| Allan Gate, Sowerby Bridge | Ref A1005 |
| Allan House, Sowerby Bridge | Ref A114 |
Owners and tenants have included
In 1922, Stansfeld sold the property and the grounds were opened as a public park: Allan Park.
The house was used by the local Council.
It is now [2014] a Health Centre
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| Allan, James Robert | Ref A2300 |
From the Isle of Skye.
For many years, he was a schoolmaster in Halifax.
He died 16th November 1868 (aged 34).
He was buried at Christ Church, Pellon [Grave Ref: 1 I 17]
| Allan, John | Ref A424 |
Farmer and professional wrestler known as Farmer Johnny Allan.
He married Unknown.
He lived at Lee House, Shibden [1960s].
He died January 2013
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| Allan Park, Sowerby Bridge | Ref A236 |
| Allan, Dr William | Ref A230 |
Son of Benjamin Allan, iron founder.
Born 25th December 1902. He qualified at University of Glasgow [1926].
He was house surgeon at Royal Portsmouth Infirmary / a medical practitioner [1932] / a physician & surgeon [1939].
On 21st January 1932, he married Doris Wormald [1897-1990] at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.
Doris, of 31 Hill Crest, Sowerby Bridge, was born 16th October 1897, the daughter of Edward Wormald, tax collector
They lived at
William died in Calder District [Q4 1972] (aged 70).
Doris died in Halifax [Q4 1990] (aged 93)
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| Allan Wood, Sowerby Bridge | Ref A832 |
| Allandale, Halifax | Ref A1810 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Allatt, Peter | Ref A411 |
Born in Heckmondwike.
He was a fellmonger [1841] / a fellmonger & woolstapler employing 2 men [1851] / a woolstapler employing 1 man [1861] / a woolstapler [1871] / a master woolstapler employing 4 men [1881].
He married (1) Mary [1806-1873].
Mary was born in Heckmondwike
Mary died in Halifax in 1873 (aged 67).
In [Q2] 1876, he married (2) Sarah Grace in Halifax.
Sarah Grace [née Helm], was born in Rastrick, the widow of Samuel Thornton
They lived at
Living with them [in 1851] was nephew Edward S. Hirst [b 1830] (corn miller).
Peter died at The Crescent, Hipperholme [25th August 1890] (aged 81) Probate records show that he left effects valued at £4,446.
His will was proved by his nephew Frank Parker of Halifax (woolstapler), James Hartley Scott of Pontefract (farmer) & John Thornton of Rastrick (woollen warehouseman).
Sarah Grace died in Halifax [Q2 1902] (aged 77)
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| Allatt, Rev Robert | Ref A512 |
| Allatt, William | Ref A507 |
Born in Sowerby Bridge [14th November 1899].
He was a postman [1939].
In [Q4] 1927, he married Mabel Mallinson in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 7 Willow Terrace, Steps Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1939].
William died in Calder District [25th October 1967] (aged 67) and was buried at Mount Zion Primitive Methodist Chapel, Norland with Mabel's father
| Allchurch, Rev Harold Goodwin | Ref A562 |
| Allcock, Jane | Ref A317 |
She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted spinner at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.
She lived with James Whittaker [1881]
| Allcock, Margaret | Ref A315 |
She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a D at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.
She lived with James Whittaker [1881]
| Allden, Thomas Cuthbert | Ref A141 |
In 1938, he married Helen Margaret Ormerod in Bucklow.
Children:
The couple died in Cheltenham: Thomas Cuthbert [1989]; Helen Margaret [1991]
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| Allen ... | Ref A76 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Allen & Son (Halifax) Limited | Ref A673 |
He converted the works to manufacture refractory bricks.
Their Selfrac refractory bricks were world famous.
The bricks were carried by narrow-gauge railway up the valley to the sidings at Hipperholme station.
In 19??, they were taken over by G. R. Stein.
In January 1937, Herbert Lister was killed when a scaffold collapsed on him at the bottom of their Walterclough Pit.
See Michael Allen, Harold Lister and Henry Clifford Smith
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| Allen's: Peter Allen (London-Paris) Limited | Ref A757 |
| Allengate, Halifax | Ref A479 |
Aka Alangate / Alan Gate
It has
an Italianate tower
and was built by Bernard Hartley [about 1810]
About 1845 and 1870 it was extended for Thomas Shaw.
Between 1870 and 1873, Shaw commissioned Christopher Dresser to remodel and redecorate the interior.
Subsequent owners and tenants have included
During World War I, it was divided into 5 separate dwellings.
The remaining lodge, the boundary walls, gate piers, the raised terrace and steps are listed.
See Allan Gate, Sowerby Bridge
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| Allenson, Anthony | Ref A1003 |
Clothier in Hipperholme.
He was buried in Halifax Parish Church
| Allenson, Elizabeth | Ref A176 |
She married husband #1.
She married husband #2.
In 1730, she married (3) Dr William Alexander
| Allenson, Francis | Ref A1004 |
He was a haberdasher in Halifax.
He was buried in Halifax Parish Church
| Allenson, Robert | Ref A54 |
Around 1755, he was Lord of the Manor of Southowram.
With his nephew James Hoyle, he was in business manufacturing woollen cloth at Ripponden Mill.
He married Unknown.
Child: Elizabeth
| Allenson, Robert | Ref A1002 |
He married Judith Stead [16??-1685].
Children:
Members of the family were buried in Halifax Parish Church
| Allescholes | Ref A44 |
A milestone here gives the mileage of the packhorse routes to Halifax, Rochdale, Todmorden, and Burnley.
See Higher Allescholes, Walsden and Lower Allescholes, Walsden
| Allescholes Farm, Walsden | Ref A452 |
| Allied Colloids Limited, Low Moor | Ref A623 |
| Allied Mills Limited | Ref A174 |
Thomas David Sugden became a director
| Allied Newspapers Limited | Ref A760 |
| Allin, Rev Thomas | Ref A1000 |
He was authorised
to make the best job he could of [establishing a church] in Hipperholme
but this proved to be a hopeless case, and the cause didn't flourish
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| Allingham, Mr | Ref A9200 |
| Allinson, Rev James | Ref A766 |
| Allinson, James Henry | Ref A132 |
He was a brass fettler [1884] and a Company Sergeant Major.
On 1st November 1884, he married Isabella Kershaw [1866-1912] in Keighley
Isabella was born in Keighley
Children:
They lived at 24 Colbeck Street, Halifax [1911]
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| Allinson, Rennie | Ref A159 |
Born in Queensbury [27th September 1893]; baptised at All Souls' Church, Halifax [4th July 1901].
He was an apprentice planer in a tool works [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.
He was killed in action [14th July 1916] (aged 23).
The Halifax Courier [14th October 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 10B, 11B & 12B], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Allinson, Richard | Ref A130 |
He was a member of Rhodes Street Wesleyan Chapel, Halifax / employed in the print shed at Dean Clough Mills.
During World War I, he enlisted under age, but was claimed back by his mother.
When he was aged 18, he was called-up for service and joined the Durham Light Infantry, and transferred to Leicestershire Regiment.
He served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Essex Regiment.
Three of his brothers were also serving.
Dick was killed instantly by a bullet in the head during fighting near Epehy [18th September 1918] (aged 18).
The Halifax Courier [5th October 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Epehy Wood Farm Cemetery, Epehy, France [Grave Ref II C 6], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets
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| Allinson, Tom | Ref A173 |
He was a stone quarry labourer [1889, 1911].
On 25th December 1889, he married Mary Ann Walker [1871-1941] in Bradford.
Mary Ann was born in Buckland Hollow, Derby
Children:
The children were born in Queensbury/Boothtown.
The family lived at
Members of the family were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
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| Allinson, Rev W. S. | Ref A339 |
| Allison, Aeneas | Ref A287 |
He was a woollen spinner [1871] / an engineer [1881].
Around 1860, he married Ellen [1833-1???].
Ellen was born in Greetland
Children:
They lived at
| Allison, David | Ref A195 |
Born in Elland.
He was a spinner of Greetland [1844, 1851] / a woollen spinner [1851] / a woollen slubber [1861].
In 1844, he married Sarah Smith [1822-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Sarah was born in Norland, the daughter of Job Smith, manufacturer
Children:
They lived at
David died in Halifax in 1869 (aged 51)
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| Allison, George | Ref A189 |
Born in Greetland [2nd October 1847].
Baptised at Elland [1851].
He was a woollen piecer [1861] / a woollen slubber [1871] / a woollen spinner [1881] / a woollen carder [1891, 1901] / a woollen fettler [1911].
In September 1878, he married Mary Hannah Dyson [1850-19??] in Halifax.
Mary Hannah was the daughter of John Dyson
Child: Arthur [b 1880] who was an assistant worsted overlooker [1901], an iron shearer [1911]
They lived at
After the death of Emma, wife of his brother Joe Allison, in 1901, their son John lived with George and family
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| Allison, Henry | Ref A1119 |
| Allison, Henry | Ref A286 |
Born in Greetland.
He was a cordwainer [1881] / a boot & shoe maker [1891] / a boot maker [1901] / a boot repairer [1911].
In [Q2] 1889, he married Ellen Walker [1868-1914] in Halifax.
Ellen was born in Stainland
They had no children.
They lived at
Ellen died 18th May 1914 (aged 46).
Henry died 18th March 1935 (aged 73).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland
| Allison, Herbert William | Ref A377 |
During World War I, he enlisted [March 1917] and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment.
He was killed in action [10th November 1918] (aged 19).
He was buried at Cross Roads Cemetery, Fontaine-au-Bois, France [Grave Ref III C 2].
He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Rastrick War Memorial
| Allison, Rev James Timothy | Ref A753 |
He has served as Vicar of Mytholmroyd & Cragg Vale / Rural Dean of Calder Valley / chairman of The Elmet Trust / chairman of Upper Calder Valley Renaissance / a governor of Scout Road School / Mayor of Hebden Royd [2004-2005]
| Allison, Joe | Ref A368 |
Born in Greetland.
He was a turner piecener [1871] / a woollen weaver [1881] / an engine tenter [1889] / a woollen weaver [1891, 1901] / an engine tenter [1911].
In [Q3] 1889, he married Emma Dyson [1854-1901] in Halifax.
Emma was born in Halifax, the daughter of John Dyson
Child: John Dyson
Emma died Q1 1901 (aged 47).
After her death, Joe lived alone, and son John lived with his uncle George Allison.
They lived at
Living with them [in 1891] was a relative Joseph Smith [b 1833] (rag grinder)
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| Allison, John Dyson | Ref A367 |
Born in Greetland 1890.
After his mother's death [1901], he went to live with his uncle George Allison.
He was a member of Greetland Wesleyan Chapel & School / a woollen piecer [1911] / employed by James Casson Limited.
On 27th December 1915, he married Nellie Agnes Whalley [1893-19??] at Elland Parish Church.
Nellie Agnes was born in Halifax
Child: Phyllis M. [b 1917]
They lived at Langdale Street, Elland.
He joined the Territorials in 1912.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Hallamshire T.F Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.
He was killed in action [7th September 1916].
He was buried at Lonsdale Cemetery Authuille, France [Grave Ref X H 6]
He is remembered on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland
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| Allison, Joseph | Ref A202 |
Born in Greetland.
He was a clothier of Greetland [1829] / a weaver [1830, 1841] / a woollen weaver by hand [1851] / a woollen handloom weaver [1861] / a parr weaver [1871] / a woollen weaver [1881].
In 1829, he married (1) Sarah Broadbent at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
Joseph was a widower by 1838.
In 1838, he married (2) Alice Smith [1812-1???] at Elland Parish Church.
Alice, of Greetland, was born in Luddenden, the daughter of Isaac Smith, paper maker
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1851, 1861] was Joseph's widowed father Thomas Allison.
Living with them [in 1871, 1881] was Alice's unmarried brother Joseph Smith [b 1833] (woolcomb tenter 1871), (rag grinder 1881)
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| Allison, Thomas | Ref A206 |
He was a woollen manufacturer [1829] / a clothier [1838] / a former clothier; receiving Parish relief [1851] / late woollen manufacturer [1861].
He married Unknown.
Thomas was a widower by 1851 and living with his son Joseph & family
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| Allison, Thomas | Ref A228 |
He was a woollen weaver [1871, 1881].
In [Q1] 1842, he married (1) Hannah Holroyd [1822-1849] in Halifax.
Children:
Hannah died 3rd April 1849 (aged 27).
She was buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: N3].
In [Q2] 1858, he married (2) Elizabeth Shaw [1828-1900] in Halifax.
Elizabeth was born in Greetland
Children:
They lived at
Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: N3].
Thomas died Q1 1887 (aged 70).
Elizabeth died Q1 1900 (aged 72).
Their burials have not yet been found
| Allison, William | Ref A292 |
He was a weaving and worsted overlooker.
On 15th January 1855, he married Mary Ann Pollard [1832-1???] at St Peter's Church, Bradford (Bradford Cathedral).
Mary Ann was born in Northowram, the daughter of William Pollard
Children:
On 9th October 1882, the family arrived at New York, aboard the Alaska. Daughter Emma & her husband Elijah were travelling with them.
They settled in Jamestown, NY, where William became a well-known citizen.
It is possible that the Allison's had moved to the USA earlier, and returned to England to bring the newly-wed Emma & Elijah to America
They lived at
William died at home [5th July 1890] (aged 59 years, 8 months & 19 days)
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| Allister, Bradshaw | Ref A453 |
He was an agricultural labourer [1861] / a labourer [1871] / a bricklayer [1881, 1891, 1901].
He married Mary [1834-1913].
Mary was born in Newbliss, Monaghan, Ireland
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] were daughter Jane, and her son Willie.
Bradshaw died in Todmorden [Q3 1904] (aged 74).
Living with the widowed Mary [in 1911] were daughter Jane and her son Willie, and Mary's granddaughter Nora Brownbridge [b 1904].
Mary died in Todmorden [Q3 1913] (aged 78)
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| Allister, Bradshaw | Ref A164 |
Born in Kirkham, near Blackpool, Lancashire.
Children:
On 10th November 1888, he married Betsy Brownbridge [1867-19??] at Christ Church, Todmorden.
Betsy was born in Todmorden
Children:
The children were born in Todmorden.
The family lived at
During World War I, he served as a Company Sergeant Major with the 1st/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal
For good leading of his platoon on the 4th June 1915, south of Krithia (Dardanelles), under heavy rifle and shrapnel fire, to take a Turkish trench. He cleared one flank himself, killing eight Turks
He survived the War.
All the family (except Willie) emigrated to the USA [11th April 1925].
The family lived in Bridgeport, Connecticut [1940].
All the children (except Willie) died in the USA
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| Allister, Harry | Ref A165 |
He worked for the Todmorden Industrial & Co-operative Society.
In the Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [23rd August 1918], he published an In Memoriam for his cousin William Clifford Allister who had been killed in action [20th July 1918].
During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 18th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.
He was killed [3rd October 1918].
He was buried at Perth Cemetery (China Wall), Belgium [Grave Ref V A 7].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Todmorden Co-operative Society, on the Memorial at Oddfellows' Hall, Todmorden, and on the Memorial at Christ Church, Todmorden
He was awarded the Military Medal
| Allister, Jane | Ref A320 |
Born in Kirkham, Lancashire.
She was a cotton weaver [1881, 1891, 1901].
She had an illegitimate son: Willie / William [b 1895].
They lived at
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| Allister, William Clifford | Ref A251 |
Born in Todmorden; baptised at Christ Church, Todmorden [23rd November 1895].
He was a weaver at Waterside Mill / a member of the Todmorden Conservative Club.
He lived at Hall Ing Place, Todmorden.
During World War I, he enlisted [16th January 1916] and served as a Private with the 5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He went to France [June 1916] and was gassed [July 1917].
He was killed in action [20th July 1918] (aged 21).
His cousin Harry Allister published an In Memoriam in the Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [23rd August 1918]
In Memoriam AllisterIn loving memory of Private W.C.Allister, who fell in action on 20th July, 1918.
We shook his hand and said good-bye,
Tears glistened in his eyes,
We wished him luck, but never thought,
It was his last good-bye.From his cousin Harold (somewhere in France) and Alice, 4 Pex Place, Todmorden
He was buried at Courmas British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II C 5].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Oddfellows' Hall, Todmorden, and on the Memorial at Christ Church, Todmorden
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| Allone, Halifax | Ref A393 |
| Allott Brothers | Ref A811 |
Circumstantial evidence suggests that brothers Joseph Allott and Jonathan Allott were the founders of the business.
Other partners included George Allott.
Joseph died in 1883.
In June 1897, when George retired, the partnership was dissolved and Jonathan carried on the business.
The motif of a flight of steps appears on their bottles
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| Allott, George | Ref A5170 |
Born in Highburton.
He was a blacksmith [1881] / an engine tenter [1883] / a mineral water manufacturer (employer) [1891] / partner in Allott Brothers
The partnership was dissolved in June 1897 when George retired and Jonathan Allott carried on the business
In 1883, he married Mary Sykes [1861-1???] at All Hallows', Huddersfield.
Mary was the daughter of weaver Joseph Sykes
Children:
They lived at 28 Burnley Road, Sowerby Bridge [1891]
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| Allott, Joan Dickens | Ref A782 |
She was a pianoforte teacher at 7 Savile Park Road.
She married Ernest Reginald Gutsell
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| Allott, Jonathan | Ref A910 |
Born in Farnley Tyas.
He was a mechanic [1878] / a mineral water manufacturer [1881, 1891] / a mineral water manufacturer at 185 Gibbet Street, Halifax / a manager mineral water works [1901] / a mineral water maker [1911] / a partner in Allott Brothers.
The partnership was dissolved in June 1897 when George Allott retired and Jonathan carried on the business.
In 1878, he married Ada Turton, at Christ Church, Mold Green, Huddersfield.
Ada was the daughter of designer William Turton
Child: child who died in infancy
They lived at
Living with them [in 1891] was boarder Lizzie Allott [aged 23] (mistress infants).
In 1901, his wife Ada was staying with her family in Dalton, Huddersfield.
He died at Penistone Road, Waterloo, Huddersfield [6th January 1931].
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £218. Probate was granted to Willie Turton Roebuck (commercial traveller) and Lilian Margaret Turton (spinster)
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| Allott, Joseph | Ref A2460 |
Born in Sheepridge, Huddersfield.
He was a power loom weaver woollen [1851] / an agricultural labourer [1861] / a brewer's labourer [1871] / a soda water manufacturer [1881]. Circumstantial evidence suggests that he and Jonathan are the founders of Allott Brothers.
He married Emma [1833-1???] born in Highburton. Joseph was a widower by 1881.
Children:
They lived at
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| Allott, Thomas | Ref A3410 |
Born in Burchworth / Wigbirchworth, Yorkshire.
He was an ag lab [1851] / a carter [1861] / a farm labourer [1878].
He married Bathsheba [1806-1???], born in Shepley.
Children:
They lived at
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| Allsop, Rev Frederick | Ref A524 |
| Allsopp's: Samuel Allsopp & Sons Limited | Ref A671 |
| Allswell Farm, Pecket Well | Ref A12 |
| Alma Cottage, Claremount | Ref A967 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Alma Road Canal Bridge, Walsden | Ref A981 |
See Alma Road River Bridge, Walsden
| Alma Road River Bridge, Walsden | Ref A81 |
Single-span bridge over the Walsden Water. Built 1816.
See Alma Road Canal Bridge, Walsden
| Almanacks | Ref A638 |
| Almond, Alfred | Ref A769 |
Born in Manchester.
He was educated at Crossley & Porter School.
During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 19th Battalion King's (Liverpool Regiment).
He died of wounds [22nd December 1916] (aged 32).
He was buried at Étaples Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref XX J 9].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax
| Almond, George Walter | Ref A804 |
Born in Halifax [Q4 1878].
He was an upholsterer [1901, 1911].
A 1900 advertisement for his business announced
|
Wood Carver & Antique Dealer, Lessons in Wood Carving
Ladies on Thursday
18, Hall Street, Halifax |
In [Q2] 1908, he married Edith Butler [1887-19??] in Halifax.
Edith was born in Halifax
They lived at 7 Holly Grove, Halifax [1911] / Bedford Street, Halifax [1914] / Gibbet Street, Halifax (wholesale chair manufacturer) [1918]
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| Almond, Walter | Ref A161 |
He was a chair maker (cabinet) [1881] / a chair maker & upholsterer [1901] / a chair manufacturer (employer) [1911].
He married Lucy [1854-19??].
Lucy was born in Norfolk
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881] were Walter's brothers Charles Almond [b 1851] (wood carver) & George Almond [b 1847] (chair maker).
Living with them [in 1901] were Walter's brother George Almond [b 1847] (wood carver & antique furniture dealer)
| Almshouse | Ref A25 |
See the Foldout on Almshouses
| The Alpha Manufacturing Company | Ref A657 |
| Alta Via, Halifax | Ref A147 |
| Altenbach Limited | Ref A7490 |
On 18th October 1907, 18-year-old William Christopher Donahue was injured whilst using a grinding wheel, and died 7 hours later
| Alternative Technology Centre, Hebden Bridge | Ref A496 |
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| Altham, Abraham | Ref A471 |
In 1872, he opened a wholesale then a retail tea shop. In 1874, this was followed by branches at Halifax, Elland, York, Leeds and Bradford.
When he died, there were 64 retail tea establishments in Lancashire and Yorkshire.
He established the travel side of the business, by offering cut-price trips to the seaside for his customers. This developed into Altham's Travel Service
| Altham's: Abraham Altham Limited | Ref A619 |
They had several premises in the district:
They also sold crockery and cutlery.
They later became travel agents
| Althorpe, Halifax | Ref A118 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Alty, Robert | Ref A535 |
| Amateur Astronomy Centre, Todmorden | Ref A45 |
Built by Peter Drew and a group of enthusiasts on the site of a former pipe works on Todmorden Moor.
See Hebden Bridge Literary & Scientific Society
| Ambassador | Ref A57 |
| Ambassador Radio & Television | Ref A433 |
They also traded as R. N. Fitton at their Radio Works, Hutchinson Lane, Brighouse.
They were at 6 Cow Green, Halifax [1936].
In 1954, the business was acquired by Hartley Baird Limited
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| Ambient, Mark | Ref A242 |
| Ambler ... | Ref A23 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Ambler Brothers | Ref A142 |
| Ambler House, Ambler Thorn | Ref A724 |
Owners and tenants have included
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| Ambler's: John Ambler & Sons Limited | Ref A613 |
Recorded 1828-1901.
They were at Peel House Mill when the Plug Rioters attacked it [1842].
Partners included John Ambler and sons William & James
| Ambler Thorn Liberal Club | Ref A711 |
Recorded in 1917, when Frederick Longbottom was secretary
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| Ambler Thorn Manse | Ref A718 |
It stood next to the Chapel.
The Manse – and the Chapel – were demolished in 1974, and the site became a car park for the Royal Oak Inn
| Ambler Thorn Toll House | Ref A881 |
| Ambler Thorn Tram Accident [1917] | Ref A369 |
The tram was carrying 40 passenger when it went out of control, rushed 150 yards to the bottom of the hill, jumped the rails and ran 25 yards over the setts in the road before overturning. The vehicle – driven by Roland Hodgson – was new and the cause of the accident was unknown.
Mrs Easton received head and leg injuries and died in Halifax Royal Infirmary 2 days later.
During the incident, £5 2/- disappeared from the conductor's bag
| Ambler Thorn Well | Ref A425 |
| Ambleside, Halifax | Ref A402 |
| Ambulances | Ref A1115 |
| America | Ref A646 |
| America Jim | Ref A154 |
| The American Crown Tooth Company Limited | Ref A655 |
| American Skating Rink, Halifax | Ref A97 |
The manager, Mr Dearden, went on to become the first manager of the Electric Theatre
| American Society | Ref A635 |
| Amisfield House, Hipperholme | Ref A890 |
Stands just north-west of Ashwell House, Hipperholme
Owners and tenants have included
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| Amisol Limited | Ref A773 |
| Ammonia Avenue, Halifax | Ref A269 |
| Amos, William | Ref A259 |
He was employed by Joshua Smithson of India Buildings, Halifax.
In [Q3] 1905, he married Ethel Schofield in Bradford.
Child: William S. [b 1917]
They lived at 20 Launceston Street, Hanson Lane, Halifax.
He joined the regular army.
During World War I, he enlisted [March 1916], and he served as a Rifleman / Corporal with the 5th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.
He was killed in an air raid on Chatham, and was due to go on leave the following day [5th June 1917] (aged 35).
He was buried at Sheerness Cemetery, Isle of Sheppey, Kent [Grave Ref PP 80].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Anchor Bridge, Brighouse | Ref A348 |
See Anchor pub and Ship, Brighouse
| Anchor Pit, Brighouse | Ref A78 |
See Anchor Pit, Clifton, Anchor Pit Flood Lock, Brighouse, Anchor Pit Junction, Brighouse and Anchor Pit pub, Rastrick
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| Anchor Pit Flood Gates, Brighouse | Ref A134 |
| Anchor Pit Junction, Brighouse | Ref A866 |
On 7th December 1904, 65-year-old Isaiah Dewis of Low Moor, a guard in charge of a goods train, was killed in a railway accident at the Junction.
| Anchormen | Ref A42 |
On 10th June 1967, they appeared on the TV programme Opportunity Knocks as The Elland Boys' Brigade Anchormen. The following year, they appeared on Junior Showtime.
The big band – the Anchormen Ensemble – was established in 1999.
They rehearse at the Harold Savage Hall, Elland
| Ancient Order of Druids | Ref A497 |
| Ancient Order of Foresters | Ref A632 |
See Simeon Kaye, Cragg Vale Lodge of Free Foresters and Royal Foresters
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| Anderson ... | Ref A484 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Anderson Brothers | Ref A167 |
Partners included William Bain Anderson, David Charles Anderson, and John Bain Anderson.
The business was declared bankrupt [1869].
The brothers must have recovered because, a couple of years later, their fleeces were winning prizes at the Halifax Agricultural Show.
After the death of his wife [1876], William migrated to New Zealand where he and his brothers (Charles and John) set themselves up in Dunedin's burgeoning textile industry. They traded as Anderson Brothers, Ravensbourne
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| Anderton, George Lloyd | Ref A501 |
Born in Todmorden [25th March 1866].
He was an iron turner [1891] / a mechanic [1909] / an iron turner [1911] / a grocer (own account) [1921]. a retired iron turner [1939]
In [Q1] 1890, he married Jinefer Hetty L. [1868-1952].
Jinefer was born in Lostwithiel, Cornwall [3rd April 1868]
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1911] were daughter Dora, her husband & family
Living with them [in 1921] were grandson William S. Mitchell [b 1916] and daughter Emily (cotton operative for Brierley Spring Company, cotton manufacturers at Brimrod, Rochdale) & her husband Thomas Lucas [b 1895] (cemetery labourer in Rochdale).
Living with the family [in 1939] was grandson William S. Mitchell [b 15th July 1916] (restaurant waiter).
George died Q4 1943 (aged 77).
Jinefer died Q2 1952 (aged 77).
They both died in Rochdale
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| Anderton, J. | Ref A576 |
In May 1876, he was declared bankrupt
| Anderton, James | Ref A492 |
He married Hannah Horsfall [1812-1872].
Hannah was born in Sowerby / Mytholmroyd
Children:
The family lived at
James died 30th April 1865.
Hannah died at Haley Hill [21st January 1872].
The couple were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
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| Anderton, James William | Ref A443 |
Born in Shelf.
He was a weft man in a worsted mill [1911].
In [Q1] 1917, he married Emily Dyson in Halifax.
They lived at
During World War I, he served as a Private / Lewis gunner with the 2nd/6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He was killed in an attack at Ribecourt in the Battle of Cambrai [20th November 1917] (aged 32).
He was buried at Sains-Les-Marquion British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II D 17].
He is remembered on Coley War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Northowram, and on the Memorial at Saint John the Baptist, Coley
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| Anderton, John | Ref A338 |
He married Mary J. Greenwood [1828-1910] of Halifax [1853].
Children:
They lived at 25 Corporation Street, Halifax [1874].
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| Anderton, John | Ref A322 |
Born in Northowram.
He was a school assistant [1841] / a bookkeeper [1851].
In 1847, he married Hannah Rushworth [1827-1???] in Halifax.
Hannah was born in Northowram
Child: James [b 1851]
They lived at Ambler Thorn, Northowram [1851]
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| Anderton, John | Ref A502 |
He was an iron moulder [1871]
In [Q4] 1859, he married Theodora Spencer Sherington [1837-1???] in Preston, Lancashire.
Theodora was born in Brixton Hill, Surrey
Children: Robert S [b 1861] Elizabeth Jane [b 1864] George Lloyd William [b 1869]
They lived at 4 Fair View, Langfield [1871]
| Anderton, John Wainwright | Ref A560 |
Born in Halifax [31st March 1889],
He was educated at Crossley & Porter School.
He lived at 10 Leicester Terrace, Manor Drive.
During World War I, he served as a Corporal / Gunnery Instructor with the Royal Marine Light Infantry aboard the cruiser HMS Good Hope.
He was killed in action [1st November 1914] when his ship sank with all hands off the coast of Chile at the Battle of Coronel.
He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England [Grave Ref 6], on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Jude's Church, Savile Park
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| Anderton, Joseph | Ref A49 |
| Anderton, Mr | Ref A1026 |
During the Corn Riots of 1783, the mob suspected that he was storing large quantities of corn in his warehouse and demanded that he sell it cheaply to the poor. He refused, saying that the corn was not his. The mob then attacked other corn merchants
| Anderton, Samuel | Ref A85 |
He was running a private school at Ambler Thorn [around 1838] / a schoolmaster [1841] / a bookkeeper [1851] / sick & infirm [1861].
He married Hannah [1801-18??].
Hannah was born in Wibsey
Children:
They lived at
Samuel died in Halifax in 1862
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| Anderton, Thomas | Ref A438 |
Born in Southowram.
He was a miner of Northowram [1858] / a coal miner [1861, 1866, 1871, 1881].
In 1858, he married (1) Alice Rothery [1836-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Alice, of Northowram, was the daughter of Thomas Rothery, weaver
Children:
Alice died in Halifax in 1865.
On 22nd September 1866, he married (2) Betty Hardy [1839-1904] at Halifax Parish Church.
Betty, of Northowram, was born in Low Moor, the daughter of William Hardy, whitesmith
Children:
They lived at
Thomas died in Halifax in 1890 (aged 57)
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| Anderton, Thomas Henry | Ref A557 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a herbalist [1888].
In 1888, he married Annie Lewthwaite [1863-1939] in Halifax.
Annie was born in Halifax
Child: John Wainwright
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| Anderton, W. | Ref A35 |
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Jude's Church, Savile Park
| Anderton, William | Ref A152 |
| Anderton, William H. | Ref A335 |
Born in Shelf.
He was a bookkeeper [1851] / a silk & cotton warp dresser [1861] / a warp dresser of Northowram [1869] / a cotton warp dresser [1871].
In 1869, he married Mary Jane Greenwood [1842-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Mary Jane, of Northowram, was born in Queensbury, the daughter of John Greenwood, shoemaker.She was a worsted weaver [1871]
They lived at Mount Pleasant Street, Northowram [1871].
Living with them [in 1871] was William's widowed mother Hannah Anderton [b 1801]
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| Andrew, Mark | Ref A970 |
He was an architect / an assistant architect in Dublin, Nairobi & Kampala / resident architect for Baghdad International Airport / an architect for the Kariba Dam in Zambia/Zimbabwe.
Back in the UK, he was a County Councillor for Sowerby Bridge Ward [1978-1982] / a founder member of Yorkshire in Bloom / founder of Shire Cruisers Limited / founder of Calderdale Leisure Services Limited / a Paul Harris Rotary Fellow by Sowerby Bridge Rotary Club [2010].
He was made a Freeman of the Borough of Calderdale in 2011.
He married Roma whom he had met whilst they were working in Uganda.
They had a son William who died in a road accident in 1983. The headquarters of the 12 Halifax Sea Scouts was named after William.
In 1972, he and his wife Roma took the lease on Sowerby Bridge Canal Basin from British Waterways, and were advised to demolish the Salt Warehouse as it was unsafe. They saved it by forming The Salt Warehouse Trust of which Mark was chairman.
Roma was a Former District Commissioner of Sowerby Girl Guides; Vice President of West Yorkshire West County Guides Association; Former President of Halifax National Council of Women.
See Contributions by Mark Andrew and Stones House, Ripponden
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| Andrew, Thomas Wilson | Ref A272 |
In [Q4] 1927, he married Phyllis Dean in Halifax.
They lived in Halifax.
During World War II, he served as a Corporal with the Royal Army Service Corps.
He died 1st February 1945 (aged 43).
He is remembered with a CWGC headstone at Illingworth Moor Wesleyan Chapel [18 1014]
| Andrews, Archibald Harold | Ref A273 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 26th Battalion Royal Fusiliers.
He died 1st August 1917 (aged 26).
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 6 & 8], and on Brighouse War Memorial
| Andrews, Harvey | Ref A415 |
He served in World War I.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Memorial at York Street Wesleyan Methodist Church
| Andrews, Dr Magnus Francis Lynch | Ref A7890 |
He graduated in medicine at Edinburgh University. In 1838, he published a work On the Sedative effects of Alum.
He worked in Brighouse [1854].
In 1850, he married (1) Margarette Elizabeth Ann Algar [1818-1854] in Erpingham, Norfolk.
Margarette Elizabeth Ann died 14th April 1854 (aged 36).
She was buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse.
In 1856, he married (2) Elizabeth Flinn at Edmonton, North London.
He died at Bath Row, Birmingham [19th December 1860].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £300. The will was proved by his widow Elizabeth of 12 Wilton Terrace, Islington
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| Andrews, Captain Maynard Percy | Ref A98 |
Born in Whitchurch, Shropshire.
He was appointed headmaster of Hipperholme Grammar School [1911].
He was killed in action at the second battle of Ypres [15th August 1915] (aged 44).
He is remembered on the School's war memorial and on Coley War Memorial
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| Andrews, Mr | Ref A511 |
| Andrews, Richard | Ref A333 |
| Andrews, Ward | Ref A270 |
He built Craig Royston, Hipperholme
He was buried at Scholemoor Cemetery, Bradford
| Angel Barn, Halifax | Ref A931 |
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| Angeldale, Hebden Bridge | Ref A354 |
| Anglo-American Oil Company Limited | Ref A758 |
| Angus, Joseph | Ref A82 |
He married Elizabeth Ann [1864-1956].
Joseph died 11th January 1936 (aged 76).
Elizabeth Ann died 21st June 1956 (aged 92).
The couple were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: NR-B8A]
| Anker, Harry | Ref A323 |
He married Mary [18??-1???].
| Anker, Henry | Ref A447 |
He was a cotton weaver [1891, 1901, 1911].
In 1882, he married Mary Meikle [1860-1932] in Rochdale.
Mary was born in Stockport, Lancashire.She was a cotton weaver [1891]
Children:
The children were born in the Britannia area of Bacup (Parish of Spotland, Rochdale).
The family lived at
Henry died in Todmorden [Q1 1919] (aged 57).
Mary died in Todmorden [Q1 1932] (aged 72)
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| Anker, Richard | Ref A256 |
Born in Rochdale.
He was a cotton warehouseman [1901] / a cotton weaver [1911].
In [Q3] 1914, he married Florence Stott in Todmorden.
They lived at 5 Lion Street, Shade.
During World War I, he enlisted [5th December 1916] and served as a Private with the 20th (Tyneside Scottish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.
He went to France [February 1917] and was reported missing [June 1917].
He died 5th June 1917 (aged 30).
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 2 & 3], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
In 1921, Florence married John M. Ford in Todmorden, and they went to live in Bolton
| Anley, Robert | Ref A332 |
| Ann Holt's Trust Fund | Ref A216 |
In 1936, it was listed as Halifax Council of Social Welfare.
| Annabut Lee, Cragg Vale | Ref A792 |
Recorded in 1775.
Owners and tenants have included
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| Annandale, Elland | Ref A405 |
| Anne Lister's grave | Ref A1300 |
| Anne Lister's Horses | Ref A790 |
| Anne Lister's journals | Ref A48 |
| Annesley House, Elland | Ref A222 |
Owners and tenants have included
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| Annet Hole Beck, Shelf | Ref A919 |
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| Annotsfield | Ref A330 |
| Ansdale, Robert | Ref A572 |
He was a labourer [1898].
On 19th December 1898, he married Annie Gott [1874-1925] in Halifax.
Annie was born in Harrogate
Children:
They lived at 19 Beacon Parade, Halifax [1911]
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| Ansdell, Percy | Ref A763 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a member of St Thomas's Church, Claremount & Boys' Brigade / a labourer employed by Edward Foster & Son Limited [1911].
On 6th June 1914, he married Christiana Beaumont [1893-1983] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 49 Southowram Bank.
During World War I, he enlisted [September 1916] and served as a Private with the 1st/5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed instantly when a shell hit his shelter [20th November 1917] (aged 25).
The Halifax Courier [22nd December 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Perth Cemetery (China Wall), Belgium [Grave Ref V J 12].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Ansell, Henry | Ref A328 |
He was a tunnel miner (navvy) [1901] / a tunnel foreman for L. & Y. Railway [1911].
He married Sarah [1857-19??].
Sarah was born in Cold Ashby, Northamptonshire
Children:
They lived at
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| Ansell, William Henry | Ref A274 |
Born in Rawtenstall, Lancashire [Q3 1891].
He was a member of St Paul's Church, Cross Stone / a cotton warehouseman [1911] / a warehouseman at John Sutcliffe's Sandholme Mill, Todmorden.
He lived at Croft Bank, Todmorden.
During World War I, he enlisted [22nd February 1916] and served as a Private with the 10th Battalion Alexandra Princess of Wales Own (Yorkshire Regiment).
He was killed by machine gun fire, after going over the top, on the first day of the Battle of the Somme [1st July 1916] (aged 24).
The Todmorden & District News [25 August 1916] published his photograph. with a report of his death.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 3A & 3D], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
| Ansley, Rev A. J. | Ref A342 |
| Anthony, Albert Edward | Ref A336 |
He was a joiner [1891] / foreman joiner at mill [1901] / a carter & joiner (employer) [1911] / partner in J. & A. E. Anthony.
In [Q4] 1886, he married Leah Snowden [1864-19??] in Todmorden.
Leah was born in Cragg Vale
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1891] was brother Joseph H. Anthony [b 1868] (joiner)
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| Anthony, Harold | Ref A257 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a member of Inchfield Bottom United Methodist Church / a builder's clerk in the family business at Clough Mill, Walsden [1901, 1911].
During World War I, he enlisted [8th June 1916] and served as a Private with the 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.
He went to the Front [October 1916].
On 4th April 1917, his parents received news that he had suffered head wounds and had been moved to Le Treport in a critical condition. They travelled to London in the hope of getting to see him in France, but, in London, they were told that he had died [6th April 1917] (aged 23).
The Todmorden & District News [13th April 1917] published an obituary with a photograph.
He was buried at Mont Huon Military Cemetery, France.
He is remembered on the Memorial at Trinity United Methodist Free Church, Walsden, and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Anthony's: J. & A. E. Anthony | Ref A454 |
Partners included Albert Edward Anthony
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| Anti-Corn Law League | Ref A427 |
The Halifax Operatives Anti-Corn Law League Association was formed around the same time.
See Richard Cobden, Halifax Anti Corn Laws Association and Union Building Society
| Antiquarian | Ref A355 |
| Antiquarius | Ref A435 |
| Antwerp Cottage, Mankinholes | Ref A982 |
| Appia, Paul Jean Jacques Auguste | Ref A291 |
He came to live in Halifax [1800].
He died 31st December 1857 (aged 77).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 117]
| Apple House, Luddenden | Ref A200 |
| Apple Tree, Blackshawhead | Ref A440 |
| Appleby, John William | Ref A650 |
He was a knocker-up / a stripper grinder in a cotton mill [1911] / employed at Crossley's.
In [Q3] 1897, he married Emily Hirst [1878-1???] in Halifax.
Emily came from Shipley
Children:
They lived at 12 or 20 Portland Road, Range Bank [1911].
During World War I, he enlisted [29th August 1916] and served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [10th April 1918].
The Halifax Courier [27th April 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Douchy-Les-Ayette British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II G 14].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets.
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| Appleby, Thomas | Ref A641 |
He was a shoe maker [1868].
On 4th July 1868, he married Elizabeth Pickles [1840-1899] in Halifax.
Elizabeth was born in Halifax
Children:
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| Appleton, Fred | Ref A258 |
He was a blacksmith [1901] / a farrier, fireman (shoeing smith) [1911].
He married Emily Jane [1866-1938].
Emily Jane was born in Steeple Langford, Wiltshire
Children:
The 1911 census shows that they had had 4 children of whom 3 were still alive at that time.
They lived at
Emily Jane died 4th November 1938 (aged 72).
Fred died 20th August 1940 (aged 73).
Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-G10]
| Appleton, Geoffrey | Ref A770 |
During World War II, he served as a Flight Lieutenant / Flight Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died 26th July 1942 (aged 20).
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Appleton, J. | Ref A580 |
In September 1864, he was declared bankrupt
| Appleton, James | Ref A680 |
During World War II, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 11th October 1942 (aged 23).
He was buried at Rangoon War Cemetery, Burma [Grave Ref 6 F 7].
He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial
| Appleton's: R. J. Appleton & Company | Ref A654 |
They were at 7 Commercial Street, Halifax [1905] and 53 New Crown Street, Halifax [1915].
R. B. Walker attended personally in 1936.
| Appleyard ... | Ref A401 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Appleyard's | Ref A603 |
They had offices and works in Woolshops, and
The Chocolate Shop
at 7 George Street [1920s] and 285 Queens Road [1936].
Their product-lines included
The business closed in the 1940s, after Appleyard's deathToffee Le-Roy Roast Nut Toffee Treacle Toffee Cream Caramel Toffee Mint Toffee Brazil Nut Toffee
| Appleyard & Crossley | Ref A998 |
| Appleyard Charity | Ref A428 |
| Appleyard's Farm, Elland | Ref A772 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Appleyard's: George Appleyard & Company | Ref A701 |
| Appleyard, Lees & Company | Ref A627 |
Partners included Gerbacio Protacio Appleyard and Clifford Lees.
Lees became proprietor of the company in 1971. He retired in 1995.
The business is still going as Appleyard Lees [2011] with offices in Halifax, Leeds and Manchester
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| Appleyard's: S. Appleyard & Company | Ref A611 |
| Appleyard sisters | Ref A326 |
| Appleyard's Steam Laundry, Lightcliffe | Ref A349 |
He was at Hoyle House [1888, 1891].
Lightcliffe Laundry is recorded here [1904], and Brighouse & Lightcliffe Laundry [1937, 1939]
| Appleyard's: W. Appleyard & Sons | Ref A608 |
Worsted spinner in business at Warley / Wainstalls.
In the 1830s, they established a factory school at their mill.
See Josiah Aked
| Appleyard's: William Appleyard & Son | Ref A73 |
Worsted spinners, stuff merchants, woolstaplers, and manufacturers.
Established by William Appleyard and son Joshua, when he bought Upper Mill, Wainstalls from Jonas Tillotson in 1821.
They had business at Upper Mill, Wainstalls [1820s], New Mill, Wainstalls [1841, 1845], Hebble Mill, Wheatley [1845, 1874], 5 King Cross Street, Halifax [1837], and King Cross Street, Halifax (warehouse) [1850, 1874]
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| Appsley Gate, Halifax | Ref A406 |
| Appsley House, Halifax | Ref A412 |
| Arab printing machine | Ref A172 |
It was patented in 1872.
Around 40,000 machines were produced in Halifax until 1959 when the interests of the firm were sold to Wellsman & Parry of Liverpool, then to Excelsior of London who were trading until 1986
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| Arcade | Ref A810 |
| Arcade Buildings, Halifax | Ref A133 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Arcade Chambers, Halifax | Ref A32 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Arcade Royale, Halifax | Ref A59 |
It opened on 5th October 1912.
See Post Office Chambers, Halifax
| Arcadian Orchestra Society | Ref A53 |
| The Arcadians | Ref A110 |
| Arch, Thomas | Ref A139 |
He was a house painter's labourer [1911].
In 1909, he married Edith Fretwell [1882-19??] in Halifax.
Edith was born in Doncaster
Children:
They lived at
During World War I, he enlisted at Leeds and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He died of wounds [29th June 1915].
He was buried at New Irish Farm Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II H 1]
| Arch View, Todmorden | Ref A50 |
A group of Baptists also held their meeting here before moving to Lydgate Baptist Church in 1865.
| Arch View Working Men's Club, Lydgate | Ref A389 |
| Archbell, Ann Armitage | Ref A470 |
She inherited money from her uncle John Armitage
| Archbell, Thomas | Ref A469 |
Son of Thomas Archbell and Mary Dickinson.
On 6th May 1790, he married Mary, daughter of William Armitage, at Halifax.
Children:
None of the children married.
Thomas was buried in a large tomb at Healaugh. Mary and all the children were buried at Rastrick
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| Archdeacon, William Henry | Ref A436 |
In [Q1] 1853, he married (1) Deliah Mitchell [1824-1868] in Halifax.
Deliah died 28th October 1868.
In [Q4] 1871, he married (2) Caroline Simcox [1835-1905] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Caroline died 26th March 1905.
William died 23rd January 1911.
Members of the family were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
| Archdeacon, William Henry | Ref A178 |
He was a cabinet maker [1914].
He lived with his sister Martha at 14 Lord Street, Halifax [1914].
On 7th August 1914, he was found suffocated by gas, in the attic of his home.
At the Inquest, his sister Martha said he had been to enlist at the Drill Hall, but they told him he was not fit. On returning home, he was agitated and wrote his will
| Archer & Tempest | Ref A656 |
| Archer, Arthur | Ref A160 |
On 18th May 1907, he married Mabel Annis Sykes at All Souls' Church, Halifax.
Mabel Annis was the daughter of Joshua Sykes
They emigrated to the USA [1909].
They became naturalised American citizens at Rhode Island [4th October 1917]
During World War I, Arthur fought with American forces.
Arthur died in Massachusetts [7th November 1969].
Mabel Annis died in Maine, USA [13th January 1970].
The couple were buried at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford, Massachusetts, USA
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| Archer, Clifford | Ref A663 |
Born at 27 Lower Hope Street Halifax.
He was a member of St Augustine's Church, Pellon & Sunday School / a member of Square Church Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Society / a weaver of carriage cloth [1911] / employed by Clayton's, Karrier Company, Huddersfield.
He lived at 19 Thomas Street South, Halifax [with his widowed mother & stepfather 1911].
He had a sweetheart, Miss Holland.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 29th Division Signal Company Army Service Corps, attached to the 29th Div. Signal Company, Royal Engineers.
He was killed in action in France [30th November 1917].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Archer, Edward Bertwell | Ref A1081 |
He was a bookseller & stationer [1911] / a stationer with a shop and showrooms at 26 Commercial Street, Halifax / a book & stationery dealer [1939].
In 1904, he married Mary Jane Thomas [1876-19??] in Eastbourne.
Mary Jane was born in Heathfield, Sussex [20th May 1876]
Children:
They lived at
Edward died in Bridge, Kent [Q2 1958] (aged 83)
| Archer, Rev George | Ref A191 |
Born in Camberwell.
He was Vicar of St James's Church, Halifax [1887-1892].
On 27th September 1886, he married Mary Beatrice Pitt Butts [1867-1941] at St Nicholas's Church, Thames Ditton, Surrey.
Mary was born in Chatham, the daughter of Captain William Pitt Butts of the Buffs (East Kent) Regiment
Children:
In May 1892, he announced that he was going south on account of the health of his family.
Mary and George died in the parsonage at Talkin near Brampton, Cumberland
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| Archer, James | Ref A214 |
He was a doffer in worsted mill [1861].
On 17th July 1867, he was killed in an accident which occurred at Scout Hall, Shibden when a shooting-stick gun exploded as he and 2 others – James Clay of Park Street, Halifax and William Burrow of Scout Hall – were shooting birds in Shibden Vale. The gun was being loaded when the accident occurred and the ram-rod and shot were blown into Archer's neck. All 3 men worked at Wood Brothers
| Archer, Rev John Kendrick | Ref A662 |
He was Pastor at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Heptonstall Slack [1895-1903]
In 1894, he married Phoebe Elizabeth Gee [1870-19??] in Peterborough.
Phoebe was born in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Child: Kendrick G. [b 1897]
They lived at The Manse, Heptonstall [1901]
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| Archer, John William Butts | Ref A567 |
Born in Halifax [14th March 1890].
He was a career soldier, educated at Stubbington, in France, and at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. He was appointed 2nd Lieutenant [5th October 1910], and Lieutenant [9th March 1912]. He served in Singapore [1910-1912] and India [1912-1914].
On the outbreak of World War I, he was recalled home and spent a few days with his parents at the parsonage at Stilton before leaving for France [16th January 1915].
During World War I, he served as a Lieutenant with the 2nd Battalion Buffs (East Kent Regiment).
He died at Ypres [16th February 1915].
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 12]
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| Archer, Percy | Ref A779 |
Born in Bradford.
During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 18th Battalion (Queen Mary's Own) Hussars.
He died 24th May 1915 (aged 23).
He was buried at Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref III A 3].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Northowram
| Archer, Thomas | Ref A351 |
Born in Sowerby Bridge.
He was a comber of Barkisland [1845] / a wool comber [1851, 1861, 1869].
In 1845, he married Mary Markwell [1822-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Mary, of Barkisland, was born in Wilby, Suffolk, the daughter of Edward Markwell, farmer
Children:
They lived at
Thomas died in Halifax [22nd December 1869] (aged 50)
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| Archer, Thomas | Ref A252 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a plasterer [1871, 1881] / a slater & plasterer (employer) [1891, 1901, 1911] / a plasterer & slater with business at Bedford Street, Halifax [1905].
In 1875, he married Christiana Platts [1853-1922] at Halifax Parish Church.
Christiana, of Northowram, was born in Halifax, the daughter of Thomas Platts, mechanic
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881] was Thomas's widowed mother Martha Archer [b 1823].
Thomas died 11th April 1920 (aged 68).
Christiana died 29th September 1922 (aged 69).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1425] with Thomas's parents & James Platts
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| Archer, Thomas | Ref A661 |
Born in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.
He was a drayman of Commercial Road, Halifax [1881] / a bonding warehouseman [1891].
On 14th April 1881, he married Mary Houseman [1862-1944] at Halifax Parish Church.
Mary, of Lilly Lane, Halifax, was born in Aslackby, Lincolnshire, the daughter of John Houseman, drayman
Children:
They lived at
Thomas died in Halifax in 1899 (aged 41).
In 1909, Mary married William John Bray in Halifax.
Their combined families lived at
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| Archer, William | Ref A308 |
He was a street labourer [1871].
In [Q2] 1851, he married Martha Kitchenman [1823-1886] in Halifax.
Martha was born in Southowram, the daughter of Thomas Kitchenman [b Skircoat 1793], woolcomber
Children:
They lived at Garden Street, Northowram [1871].
Living with them [in 1871] was Martha's father Thomas Kitchenman.
William died 26th October 1880 (aged 63).
Martha died 21st May 1886 (aged 63).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1425]
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| Architects | Ref A60 |
| Archiving your material | Ref A211 |
| Ardell, Bob | Ref A419 |
| Arden House, Halifax | Ref A386 |
Subsequent owners and tenants have included
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| Arden Lodge, Halifax | Ref A108 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Arden Road Barracks, Halifax | Ref A566 |
The barracks were gutted by fire on 6th December 1910.
| Arden Road Social Club, Halifax | Ref A784 |
| Ardeth Engineering Limited | Ref A606 |
In 1972, Allan Jagger joined the company, and he bought the business in 1974.
In 1979, they rebuilt the Elland Bridge foundry. They began to produce pressure vessels. They went on to produce equipment for the chemical, oil, pharmaceutical, food and mining industries.
In 1985, they expanded and leased accommodation at the Rosemount Iron Works of Oxley-Dempster, but, on account of noise pollution, the site closed in 1986.
In 1986, James Lumb Engineering went into receivership and Ardeth bought the land and assets and moved to Perseverance Engine Works, Elland.
They expanded to Mount Works [1990], part of Marshfield Mill [1996] and other sites in and around Elland.
| Ardsley, Mr | Ref A451 |
Heywood includes him in his list of the great number of wretched drunken preachers at Lightcliffe, and adds
Afterwards, as formerly, vicar of Batley, whom I have seen but once, and he was drunk, and they say he was asleep in the pulpit at Lightcliffe
| Argenta Meat Company Limited | Ref A591 |
| Arguile, John Cecil | Ref A302 |
In [Q2] 1915, he married Alice Maude Whiteheade in Halifax.
John Cecil died 29th December 1952 (aged 64).
Alice Maude died 15th October 1968 (aged 81).
The couple were buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel with Alice Maude's parents
| Argyle, Jesse James | Ref A282 |
During World War I, he enlisted in the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), but he served as a Sergeant with the 2nd Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.
He died 2nd October 1917 (aged 23).
He was buried at Zuydcoote Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I G 21].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint John the Evangelist, Warley
| Argyle Musical Society | Ref A51 |
| The Argyle Press Limited | Ref A658 |
George Baildon was Managing Director [1911]
| Armistead, Henry | Ref A707 |
He lived at Ovenden House
| Armistead, W. | Ref A590 |
In March 1820, he was declared bankrupt
| Armistead, William | Ref A300 |
He was a stone delver [1816].
On 7th October 1816, he married Mary Denison [1798-1850] in Halifax.
Mary was born in Southowram
Children:
William died in Brighouse [20th February 1845].
Mary died in Brighouse [6th January 1850].
The couple & other members of the family (‡) were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse
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| Armitage ... | Ref A28 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Armitage & Greenwood | Ref A762 |
In March 1832, the partnership was declared bankrupt
| Armitage & Norton | Ref A483 |
Recorded in 1902, when George Pepler Norton was a member of the firm.
Gilbert Paul Norton was head of the firm
| Armitage Brothers | Ref A593 |
In the 1890s, they acquired the business of J. H. Goodyear
| Armitage's: George Armitage & Sons | Ref A109 |
Later known as George Armitage Limited (BDA)
| Armitage's: J. W. Armitage & Sons Limited | Ref A621 |
In 1892, the partnership of Baldwin, Armitage & Company was dissolved and Armitage established J. W. Armitage & Sons at Brooksmouth Mills, Brighouse.
Partners included Herbert Armitage and Ernest Armitage.
They operated 1400 spindles [1895].
They later occupied Spring Bank Silk Spinning Mills, Brighouse
| Armitage's: Joshua Armitage & Sons | Ref A955 |
| Armitage: Phineas Armitage Lodge | Ref A1056 |
in connection with the Sunday School of the Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Brighouse in Bethel Street ... it was named in honour of one of the late leaders of that congregation
Recorded in June 1874, when a Third Degree meeting was held in the Bethel School Room, Brighouse
| Armitstead, Thomas | Ref A310 |
Son of William Edward Armitstead.
Born in Halifax [6th October 1893].
He was a grocer's clerk [1911].
He enlisted in the Royal Navy on the [20th February 1912]. He left the Navy by purchase, paying £24 for his discharge [26th January 1914].
He was a military officer of 48 Emscote Avenue, Halifax [1916].
In [Q3] 1916, he married Marjorie Dickinson [1892-19??].
at King Cross, Halifax.
Marjorie, a teacher of Leamington Avenue, Halifax, was born 5th July 1892, the daughter of Thomas George Dickinson, worsted spinner
Child: Betty [b 2nd May 1917]
They lived at 1 Heathfield Place, Halifax [1939].
During World War I, he joined the West Riding Regiment as an officer.
He served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 9th West Riding Regiment. then as a Lieutenant in the 3rd West Riding Regiment. He was sent to France [December 1916].
He was awarded a Silver War Badge – which was issued to those honourably discharged due to wounds or sickness from military service.
He was awarded the MBE for
preventing deaths on a training exercise when he threw a live grenade out of a trench
He was a publisher's traveller [1939].
During World War II, he served as a Pilot Officer with the Royal Air Force.
He died 30th June 1940 (aged 46), and is remembered at Pontypridd Crematorium
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| Armitstead, William Edward | Ref A353 |
Born in Clapham, Yorkshire.
He was a painter of 15 Clog Yard, King Cross, Halifax [1888] / a pattern maker's painter [1891, 1901] / a card room worker [1911] / a store keeper [1916].
In 1888, he married Eliza Greaves [1864-1???] at St James's Church, Halifax.
Eliza, of 1 Pratt Street, North Parade, Halifax, was born in Wednesbury, Staffordshire, daughter of Isaiah Greaves
Children:
The family lived at
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| Armley Brewery Limited | Ref A787 |
| Armstrong, Albert Elliott | Ref A288 |
He was a fustian cutter [1891] / a dyer's labourer [1901] / a fustian dresser [1911].
He married Mary Ann [1885-1963].
During World War I, he served with the King's Royal Rifle Corps.
He was awarded the Military Medal.
Mary Ann died 7th April 1963 (aged 78).
Albert died 27th June 1965 (aged 86).
The couple were buried in the family grave at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [Grave Ref: C594]
| Armstrong, Alexander | Ref A431 |
He was a Police Constable.
He married Helen Taylor [1849-1888].
Helen was born in Scotland
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| Armstrong & Company | Ref A633 |
| Armstrong, E. | Ref A735 |
In March 1862, he was declared bankrupt
| Armstrong, James | Ref A780 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a member of St Bernard's Catholic Church, Halifax / a furnace tenter of Moon's Yard, Halifax [1909] / a furnace tenter at iron foundry [1911] / employed by J. Sagar & Company Limited.
In 1909, he married Annie Poole [1885-19??] at St Thomas's Church, Claremount.
Annie, of Howarth Building, Halifax, was born in Birmingham, the daughter of Richard Poole, safe maker
Children:
They lived at 3 Terrace Street, New Bank, Halifax [1911].
Living with them [in 1911] was boarder Mable Poole [b Birmingham 1889] (worsted twister).
During World War I, he enlisted [October 1914] and served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 2nd March 1916 (aged 29).
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
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| Armstrong, Louis | Ref A442 |
Born in Hebden Bridge [22nd September 1889].
He was educated at Board Schools in Hebden Bridge / a work booker fustian clothing [1911] / employed by E. Greenwood & Company / a player with Hebden Bridge A. F. C / a player with Hebden Bridge Rugby Club.
He worked at the Wholesale Clothing Works at Hebden Bridge, where he saved the life of a girl worker.
During World War I, he enlisted [2nd May 1915] and served as a Private with the 19th (Public Schools Battalion) Royal Fusiliers.
Three of his brothers were also serving.
He went to France [14th November 1915].
He was returning from the trenches with his battalion after they had suffered heavily from a German bombardment, and whilst attending an officer who had been taken ill, he was hit by the explosion of a shell which fell at their feet [2nd January 1916].
The Halifax Courier [15th January 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Bethune Town Cemetery, France [Grave Ref IV G 80].
He is remembered at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [Grave Ref: C594] and on the Memorial at Hebden Bridge Association Football Club
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| Armstrong, Mr | Ref A495 |
| Armstrong, PC | Ref A1061 |
| Armstrong, Robert | Ref A364 |
He was a wheelwright striker [1891] / a blacksmith's striker [1901, 1911].
In [Q2] 1881, he married Annie Walsh [1860-19??] in Halifax.
Annie was born in Accrington, Lancashire
Children:
The family lived at
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| Armstrong, Robert | Ref A685 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a back tenter at iron foundry [1911].
He lived at Pollard Street North, New Bank, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Cameronian (Scottish Rifles).
He was killed at Neuve Chapelle [10th March 1915].
He is remembered on the Le Touret Memorial, France [Grave Ref 15 & 16], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
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| Armstrong, Thomas | Ref A441 |
He was a cotton fustian cutter [1881] / a foreman cutter fustian [1891] / a fustian cutter [1901].
In 1874, he married Esther Schofield [1854-1926] in Manchester.
Esther, born in Almondbury, was the daughter of Jonathan Schofield. She was a tailoress [1881]
Children:
The 4 sons served in World War I.
They lived at
The couple & other members of the family (‡) were buried at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [Grave Ref: C594]
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| Armstrong's: Thomas G. Armstrong & Company Limited | Ref A208 |
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| Armstrong, Rev William T. | Ref A696 |
| Armstrong, Wilson | Ref A423 |
Born in Greetland [4th February 1886].
On 7th March 1901 (aged 15), he was admitted to the Calder Farm Reformatory School in Mirfield.
In 1911, he was serving in India with the 12th Battery Royal Garrison Artillery.
During World War I, he served as a Gunner with the Royal Horse Artillery & Royal Field Artillery.
He was killed in action [18th August 1916].
He was buried at Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt, France [Grave Ref II B 8]
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| The Army & Navy Stores | Ref A759 |
| Armytage ... | Ref A16 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Armytage dole | Ref A400 |
| Armytage's: George & Joseph Armytage | Ref A94 |
| Armytage's: Joseph Armytage & Sons | Ref A679 |
Partners included Joseph Armitage, Edward Armytage, and Henry Armitage
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| Armytage Road Industrial Estate, Brighouse | Ref A498 |
The first buildings came into use in November 1953.
The estate accommodates several national and local companies and organisations.
See Sir Titus Salt
| Arndale Centre, Halifax | Ref A121 |
| Arnell, Harold | Ref A65 |
In 1911, he married Nellie May Furness in Halifax.
There is no record of any children
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| Arnett, Albert | Ref A728 |
In [Q3] 1915, he married Olive Wood in Halifax.
They lived at 52 Wakefield Road, Clifton.
During World War I, he served as a Sapper with the 112th Construction Company Royal Engineers.
He died 14th February 1919 (aged 27).
He was buried at St.Andre Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I B 21].
He is remembered on Clifton War Memorial, in the book Clifton War Memorial, and on Brighouse War Memorial
| Arnison, Dr Thomas Wright | Ref A232 |
Son of Charles Nathan Arnison [1841-1???], solicitor.
Born in Penrith.
He was a general practitioner [1911].
In [Q3] 1905, he married Alice Barber in Halifax
Child: Nancy Charlton (Arnison) [b 1907]
They lived at the Poplars Rastrick [1911].
Alice died 3rd May 1932.
She was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-R26] with her parents.
Thomas died in 1965 (aged 93).
His burial place is not yet known
| Arnold, Abraham | Ref A812 |
He was a ropemaker [1824, 1826] / a wire drawer [1832, 1841, 1851] / a beerseller at an unidentified beerhouse at 1 Upper Kirkgate, Halifax [1851].
On 8th April 1824, he married Martha Ann Richardson [1804-1847] at Halifax Parish Church.
Martha came from Halifax
Children:
The children were baptised at Halifax Parish Church.
The family lived at
Martha died in Halifax in 1847 (aged 43).
She was buried at Halifax Parish Church [22nd April 1847].
Details of Abraham's death / burial place are not yet known
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| Arnold, Sir Alfred | Ref A266 |
Born in Cheltenham [18th November 1935].
He was the youngest son Rev Frederick Arnold [1800-1873].
He was educated at Cheltenham Grammar School & at Sidney Sussex College Cambridge / a merchant [1855].
He worked in the financial organisation W. A. Britton & Company in Natchez, Missouri, USA.
In 1863, he left the USA to become private secretary for a London capitalist.
In 1869, he came to work for James Royston, Son & Company.
In 1871, he and his son Charles took control of the company.
In 1881, Alfred was a bank director & sole partner in Royston's.
He was Conservative MP for Halifax [1895-1900].
On 30th July 1855, he married (1) Catherine Comber [1830-1891] at St Pancras.
Catherine, from Hadlow, Kent, was the daughter of Robert Comber
Children:
They lived at
In 1901, he married (2) Mary.
Mary (née Wood) was the widow of Mr Collins
Alfred died 31st October 1908.
He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £4,558 11/11d.
Probate was granted to daughter Alfreda.
See Pellon Ward Conservative Club
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| Arnold, Alfred Huntriss | Ref A63 |
Born 14th August 1892.
He was educated at Uppingham [from 1906] / at the Royal Military College at Sandhurst [1911] / with the West Yorkshire Regiment [1912] / in Malta.
He lived at Hadlow, Albert Promenade, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Captain with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was with the international force at Scutari, Albania, and in France [1914].
In March 1915, he was severely wounded in the shoulder and spine in the Battle of Neuve Chappelle, and evacuated to Lady Wimborne's Auxiliary Hospital at Templeton House, Roehampton.
He died of wounds [30th December 1916].
He was buried at Barnes (East Sheen) Cemetery [F 221].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial
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| Arnold, Charles Comber | Ref A267 |
Born in Cambridgeshire.
He was a boarder at Blackheath Park, Charlton, London [1871] / a barrister at law (not practising) [1881] / he and his father took control of James Royston, Son & Company [1871] / a wire manufacturer [1888] / barrister at law [1888].
On 25th October 1888, he married Isabel Huntriss at Halifax Parish Church.
Isabel, of West Field, Halifax, was the daughter of William Huntriss
Children:
They lived at
He died at Grange-over-Sands [11th April 1913].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £9,130 0/10d.
Probate was granted to Harold Huntriss (gentleman), John Fawcett Hirst, & Edward Mitchell Huntriss (gentleman)
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| Arnold, George | Ref A490 |
He was a foreman railway porter [1891].
In [Q3] 1879, he married Sarah Duckworth in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 8 North Parade, Halifax [1891].
Living with them [in 1891] were Sarah's siblings: Alice Duckworth [b 1846] retired carpet weaver, Margaret Duckworth [b 1856] (cloth weaver) & John Duckworth, and George's step-siblings: Reader Goswell [b 1868] (draymen) & David Goswell [b 1871] (railway goods porter)
| Arnold Royd, Elland | Ref A413 |
| Arnott, F. R. | Ref A374 |
| Arnside, Halifax | Ref A416 |
| Arrandale, Edgar | Ref A407 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a boot repairer [1911] / a conductor on the Pellon / Skircoat routes of Halifax Corporation Tramways.
He lived at 126 Ashfield Terrace, Queen's Road.
During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders.
He went to the Front [February 1916].
He died 14th June 1917.
The Halifax Courier [25th August 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 8 & 9], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Akroydon Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
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| Arrandale, James | Ref A410 |
He was a stone delver / a stone dresser [1881, 1891, 1901] / a quarryman [1911].
In 1874, he married (1) Sarah Riley [1849-1887]
Sarah was born in Ovenden
Children:
Sarah died (possibly of perinatal complications) in 1887 (aged 38).
In 1890, James married (2) Elizabeth Fearn [1854-1897].
Elizabeth was born in Magdalene, Norfolk
Children:
Elizabeth died in Halifax in 1897 (aged 42) They lived at
In 1911, James (aged 57) quarryman – recorded as a lunatic since the age of 50 – was an inmate at The West Riding Lunatic Asylum, Stanley Road, Wakefield.
James & Elizabeth were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
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| Arrandale, Ronald | Ref A334 |
In [Q1] 1941, he married Mary Crossley in Halifax.
They lived at King Cross, Halifax.
During World War II, he served as a Corporal with 463 Water Tank Company Royal Army Service Corps.
He died 2nd March 1944 (aged 29).
He is remembered on the Brookwood Memorial, Surrey [Grave Ref 15 3], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Christ Church, Pellon
| Arrowsmith, George | Ref A865 |
| Arrowsmith, Walter Hartley | Ref A403 |
Born in Halifax.
He joined the army in 1901 and saw service in South Africa.
In 1902, he was awarded the Queens Africa Star with clasps.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [28th November 1914].
He was buried at Kandahar Farm Cemetery, Heuvelland, Belgium [Grave Ref I C 4]
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| Art & artists | Ref A66 |
| Art Galleries | Ref A637 |
| Art Gallery Trust | Ref A366 |
The location of the building was to be subject to trustee approval. Bankfield Museum was rejected as being too far from the town centre.
The paintings – including some of Nicholson's works donated by his son, John – were accepted by the Corporation in 1941 and they are probably in the cellars of Bankfield.
No building was ever built or bought which met with the approval of the trustees. In 1960, John Nicholson again contacted Halifax Corporation who decided there was nothing they could do about it, and ended the trust. The funds – minus legal costs – were returned to the original estates
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| Arthur, Rev Edgar Kenneth Thornton | Ref A340 |
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| Arthur, George Stuart | Ref A215 |
He was educated at Heath Grammar School / employed in the family's drapery business in Huddersfield.
During World War I, he and 7 friends enlisted with the Cheshire Regiment [17th September 1914]:
who were killed,
who were wounded, and Major Horace Fox, who survived unscathed.
George Stuart served as a 2nd Lieutenant with A Company 1/5th (Pioneer) Battalion Cheshire Regiment.
He was leading a bombing party on first day of Battle of the Somme.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died on the first day of the Battle of the Somme [1st July 1916] (aged 32).
He was buried at Gommecourt British Cemetery No.2, Heburterne, France [Grave Ref III C 15] [Spec. Memorial D].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Heath Grammar School, and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Arthur, John | Ref A241 |
Born in Kendal, Westmorland.
He was a warehouseman of Battinson Road, Halifax [1899] / landlord of the Cherry Tree, Halifax [1901, 1905] / a mill hand [1911].
In 1899, he married Hannah at Halifax Parish Church.
Hannah was the daughter of John Jagger, inn keeper, and widow of John Lumb
They lived at
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| Arthur's: S. Arthur & Sons | Ref A798 |
They occupied the building which had been George H. Gledhill's Halifax Millinery & Mourning Establishment at 2 Broad Street / 41-43 Northgate, Halifax [1936]
| Arthur, Samuel | Ref A217 |
He was a draper with a business in Huddersfield.
In 1879, he married Louisa Pook [1852-1923] in Wimborne
They lived at 24 Heath Crescent, Halifax [1916]
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| Arthur, William Stanley | Ref A429 |
In [Q4] 1916, he married (1) Norah Spender [1896-1926] in Halifax.
Children:
Nora died in childbirth [Q4 1926] (aged 30)
In [Q2] 1929, he married (2) Kathleen Hartley in Halifax.
Kathleen was the daughter of John Edward Hartley
Child: 5. Christopher O. H. [b 1934]
They lived at 11 Heath Mount, Halifax [1940]
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| Artillery Square | Ref A245 |
| Artisan | Ref A634 |
| Arts Resource Centre | Ref A146 |
More information: Telephone: 01422-358087 / Fax: 01422-349310
Question: Is there a website with more up-to-date information?
| Arundel, Inspector | Ref A5340 |
Recorded in December 1904, when he was witness in the trial of Edward Spink
| Arvon Foundation, Colden | Ref A198 |
In 1997, the Foundation received a grant from the National Lottery.
In 2004, the centre was renamed The Ted Hughes Arvon Centre
| Asa Farrar Stone, Rastrick | Ref A891 |
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| Ash, Edward | Ref A464 |
He was an overlooker in a worsted mill [1861] / a machine tenter [1867] / an overlooker in wool combing [1871].
In [Q4] 1843, he married Dinah Robertshaw [1823-1880] in Bradford.
Dinah was born in Bingley
Children:
The family lived at
Dinah died in Bradford [Q4 1880] (aged 57).
Her burial place is not yet known
Edward died 29th November 1900 (aged 80), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2305] with the children (‡)
| Ash Grove Brick, Tile & Fireclay Company | Ref A589 |
This later became W. T. Knowles & Sons
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| Ash Grove, Clifton | Ref A409 |
Owners and tenants have included
See Memories of Ash Grove, Clifton
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| Ash Grove House, Brighouse | Ref A933 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Ash Grove, Southowram | Ref A61 |
| Ash, Rev John | Ref A4000 |
They lived at Calder Grange, Mytholmroyd [1874].
Grace died 19th December 1874 (aged 49); John died 21st February 1880 (aged 59).
They were buried at Mytholmroyd Wesleyan Methodist Church
| Ash Lea, Elland | Ref A953 |
Owners and tenants have included
This and the neighbouring Burn Lea were demolished for the construction of the A629 road at Elland.
The gate posts remain on the section of Halifax Road between Elland Bridge and the A629
| Ash, Misses | Ref A946 |
| Ash Tree, Shelf | Ref A716 |
Owners and tenants have included
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| Ashburn, Christopher | Ref A68 |
During the second rising of the north in favour of the Roman church, he offered to raise 3 or 4,000 men from his own parish in defence of the Queen
| Ashburn, Francis | Ref A69 |
Aka Ashbourne. He was the son of Christopher Ashburn. Vicar of Halifax from 3rd June 1573. He died 8th July 1585
| Ashby, John Grover | Ref A375 |
He was educated at Shrewsbury School and Cambridge / a member of the OTC.
During World War II, he enlisted [1942], and he served as a Lieutenant with the Royal Artillery 383 Battery 142 (The Royal North Devon Yeomanry) Field Regiment.
He served in Sicily & Italy.
He died of enteric fever [24th January 1944] (aged 20).
He was buried at Caserta War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref V C 11].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Jude's Church, Savile Park
| Ashby, Matthew | Ref A461 |
He was a joiner [1871, 1891] / a carpenter & joiner [1901] / a joiner [1911].
In [Q4] 1869, he married Mary Alice Jessop [1851-1918] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
Mary Alice died 27th July 1918 (aged 67).
Matthew died 8th August 1919 (aged 73).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 554] with Mary Alice's sister Elizabeth Jessop [1849-1879] and Ann Appleyard [1826-1885]
| Ashday | Ref A9 |
| Ashday Cottage, Southowram | Ref A677 |
| Ashday Fireclays Limited | Ref A199 |
| Ashday Hall, Southowram | Ref A70 |
Aka Ashdale, Astey.
Recorded in 1275, when John of Ashday was here, and in 1379, John of Ashday held 20 acres in the Manor of Cromwell Bottom
There have been many earlier dwellings in the area connected with the Ashday, Astey, Astley, Hastey, de Astay, and de Astey family.
In the 14th century, John de Haldeworth and the Holdsworth family of Ashday Hall, are recorded here.
In the 15th century, John Holdsworth lived here, and his son, Robert, was born here. The family rebuilt the house around 1515.
The present building was built by William Holdsworth [1713] and extended by Rev Thomas Holdsworth [1738]. Many of the 1738 features remain.
In 1792, it passed to Phoebe and William Drake, then to their son, Thomas Drake.
After the death of Sir Gillery Piggott in 1875, financial problems led to the house being sold in 1898. Owners and tenants have included
The Halifax Guardian [Saturday 27th December 1902] advertised
Sale by Auction on 5th January 1903 on instructions received from Messrs J. & A. Green – dissolution of partnership owing to death.Valuable farming stock and implements, meadow hay., etc
This is discussed in the books Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions and Our Home & Country.
See Ashday Park Stone Quarries, Southowram and Boggart House, Cromwellbottom
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| Ashday Rutway | Ref A177 |
A system built for the transportation of Elland flags, roofing slates & tiles from Ashday Park Stone Quarries down to the Calder & Hebble Navigation.
It was built to replace a footpath which served the earlier mines & quarries in the area.
It was used between 1770 & 1820.
The gauge was about 1.35 m with plain unflanged cartwheels – known as hunds – using a groove cut into stone blocks.
It is not known who built the wagonway.
There are remains of the brake drum building, with sycamore trees now growing out of the ruins.
Evidence suggests that an early electric telegraph was used to alert the brakeman, as both ends could not see each other. The cables for this are known to exist
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| Ashenhurst, Stansfield | Ref A732 |
Subsequent owners and tenants have included
| Ashes, Cross Stone | Ref A829 |
| Asheton, Peter | Ref A462 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
He & several of his children were buried at Elland Parish Church
| Asheton, Peter | Ref A449 |
He was Curate at Milnrow, Lancashire from around 1700 until his death. He may have had a day school near Sparth, Rochdale
He was buried at Elland Parish Church
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| Ashfield Co-Op | Ref A21 |
| Ashford, John | Ref A571 |
Of Elland.
Around 1790, he and John Ramsden built one of the Swamp Mills, Sowerby
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| Ashgrove House, Elland | Ref A278 |
House at 500 Elland Road, Brighouse.
In 1994, the – then run-down – property was acquired by Paul Cockroft.
Now evolved into a housing development known as The Courtyard and Ashgrove Country Park
| Ashgrove, Warley | Ref A703 |
| Ashleigh, Halifax | Ref A862 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Ashley | Ref A532 |
| Ashley, Rev Archibald John | Ref A62 |
In [Q3] 1909, he married Annie Catherine Furst at Ormskirk.
Children:
| Ashley, Eleanor Phyllis Catharine | Ref A67 |
On 24th August 1939, she married Rev Peter Ralph Monie from Edinburgh at St John the Divine, Rastrick
| Ashley House, Hebden Bridge | Ref A456 |
In 1890, the house passed to his brother-in-law Joseph Thomas.
The house stayed in the family until 1956.
During World War II, soldiers were billeted in the mills and the Ministry of Works leased the house. It was used as a social club.
The WRVS used the house to care for the Royal Engineers.
After the war the house was used as the local National Insurance and Dole Office.
It was subsequently acquired by Yorkshire Electricity for use as offices.
In 1971, it was used as a rest home – Linden House. This closed in 1999.
In 2000, it was renamed Angeldale and became a guest house
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| Ashley House, Southowram | Ref A347 |
| Ashley, William | Ref A506 |
| Ashling, R. C. | Ref A380 |
| Ashman, Hannah Elizabeth | Ref A481 |
Born in Halifax [12th September 1875].
She was a covered wire dresser [1891] / a seamstress / dressmaker [1901].
She never married.
She lived at
On 3 October 1908, Hannah disembarked at Ellis Island, New York, having sailed from Liverpool on a ship called Luciana.
Her travelling companion was Emma Gerke, wife of Frank Henry Gerke, a carpenter from Halifax, Yorkshire. Hannah was visiting her sister, Eliza Jane Done, wife of Arthur Done, a carpenter from Halifax, Yorkshire.
On 3 May 1910, Hannah disembarked at Ellis Island from a ship called Arabic. Her travelling companion this time was Mary Elizabeth Burns. They were both listed as seamstresses. Their destination was Cedarhurst, Long Island, which is where Hannah's sister, Eliza Jane Done, was living.
Also living in Cedarhurst at this time was Hannah's brother, William Ashman. In 1911, William's wife, Alice, had disembarked at Ellis Island, with the five children and she had been detained on arrival due to illness. She died a few months later.
In 1911, Hannah moved into her brother, William's home to help raise his five children.
In the 1915 Rhode Island Census, William – (possibly) fearful that his children and Hannah might be declared illegal immigrants and deported back to England – lists his eldest daughter, Edith as his wife. All of his family were born in Halifax, Yorkshire but he lists them as having been born in the USA. He lists his sister, Hannah as being his 19 year old daughter when she is in fact, 39 years old.
Hannah had no children of her own.
In 1916, her brother William Ashman died and Hannah took over the care of his three youngest, orphaned children.
In the 1920 USA census, she lists the two youngest children as her daughters.
Hannah became a naturalised US citizen on 26 March 1934. She was a resident of Pawtucket, Rhode Island for 42 years.
Hannah died at Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA in 1953 after an illness of 6 months, & was buried at Moshassuck Cemetery
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| Ashman, James | Ref A475 |
He was a small wire drawer [1881, 1891, 1901] / a retired wire drawer [1911] / recorded as blind [1921].
He married Lavinia Haslem [1851-1920].
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1881] were mother Elizabeth Ashman [b Idle 1815] & unmarried sister Ann Gott [b Idle 1843] (worsted worker).
Lavinia died Q4 1920 (aged 69).
James died Q1 1923 (aged 73).
They both died in Halifax
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| Ashman, William | Ref A64 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a glass beveller [1891, 1894] / a carpenter [1906].
On 17th September 1894, he married Alice Ramsden in Halifax.
Alice was the daughter of William Ramsden
Children:
His brother-in-law Arthur Done may have played a part in William's training as a carpenter.
In 1906, William went out to America on his own.
Certainly William became a carpenter shortly after arriving in the USA in 1906 and listed his person of contact upon arrival as Arthur Done. William also appears at Arthur Done's home in the 1910 USA census.
William returned to England at least once [in 1908].
On 11th July 1911, Alice and the five children arrived aboard the Arabica to join William in America.
Alice must have been very ill because she was detained at Ellis Island on arrival and died at St Joseph's Hospital, Far Rockaway, New York on 27th November 1911.
William's sister, Hannah Elizabeth Ashman moved into the home to run the household and look after the children.
William was working as a carpenter on a building site when he fell down an elevator shaft. He fractured his skull and died of cranial injuries in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA on 26th February 1916.
The children were left as orphans, and their aunt Hannah Elizabeth Ashman became the legal guardian of his three youngest children, raising them in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
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| Ashmore, Rev Ernest A. | Ref A329 |
| Ashmore, Sidney | Ref A384 |
He married Rose.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.
He died 2nd September 1918 (aged 23).
He was buried at Bancourt British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II G 20]
| The Ashton Family | Ref A1018 |
The local links with the Ashton family appear to stem from the marriage of Geoffrey Stansfeld to Katherine Ashton.
In 1614, James Stansfield leased land in Hartshead to William Ashton. There are several deeds in 1617/18 from James and Elizabeth Stansfeld to Theophilus Ashton of Grayes Inn, of certain closes and messuages in Stansfeld for 8 years at a rent of a grain of pepper.
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| Ashton, Albert Sims | Ref A515 |
Born in Hebden Bridge.
He was a butcher.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/8th Battalion Durham Light Infantry.
He was posted missing [28th May 1918]. He must have been found by German soldiers and taken to Rastatt (Baden) Germany, where he died of his wounds 5 days later [2nd June 1918].
He was buried at Niederzwehren Cemetery, Germany. [Grave Ref II J 15].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge.
His brother Harry Ashton also died in the War
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| Ashton, Alfred | Ref A313 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 3rd/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
He suffered haemorrhage of the lungs & was sent to Wakefield Sanatorium.
He died at home [4th December 1916] (aged 19).
He had a military funeral at Harley Wood.
He was buried at Christ Church, Todmorden
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Ashton, Arnold | Ref A691 |
Born in Rastrick [17th November 1913].
He was a player with Rugby League teams in Brighouse, Rastrick & Bradford / a player with Rastrick Cricket Club / employed by Crowther & Nicholson, Huddersfield.
During World War II, he enlisted [1940], and he served as a Guardsman with the 5th Battalion Coldstream Guards.
He was killed in action in Normandy whilst going for stretcher-bearers [21st July 1944] (aged 30).
He was buried at Banneville-la-Campagne War Cemetery, France [Grave Ref IX C 7].
He is remembered on Elland War Memorial
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| Ashton Brothers | Ref A1015 |
In 1968, they were taken over by Courtaulds Limited
| Ashton, Harry | Ref A521 |
He was a joiner [1876, 1881] / a mechanic, sewing machine adjuster [1891] / a sewing machine mechanic (own account) [1901] / a commercial traveller, sewing machine expert [1911].
In 1876, he married (1) Sarah Emily Buckle [1857-1???] at St Peter's Church, Leeds.
Sarah Emily, of Templar Street, Leeds, was born in Leeds, the daughter of William Buckle, brewer
Children:
Sarah Emily died in Todmorden in 1896 (aged 39).
In [Q3] 1898, he married (2) Mary Sims [1869-19??] in Newark.
Mary was born in Newark
Children:
They lived at
Sons Harry & Albert died in World War I
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| Ashton, Harry | Ref A404 |
He was educated at Burnley Road School & Hebden Bridge Central School / a member of Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge / a fitter (machine making) [1901] / an apprentice engineer in Blackburn.
During the South African Wars, he served with the Royal Army Medical Corps.
He emigrated to Australia, and worked for Singer Sewing Machines.
He moved to New Zealand.
He married Grace.
They lived at Petone, Wellington, New Zealand.
During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 2nd/3rd Battalion New Zealand Rifle Brigade.
He was wounded on the Somme.
He died 5 days later [27th September 1916] (aged 32).
He was buried at Dernancourt Communal Cemetery, France.
He is remembered on the Memorial at Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge.
His brother Albert Sims Ashton also died in the War
| Ashton, Henry | Ref A694 |
| Ashton, Mr Jo. | Ref A327 |
See Greene family
| Ashton, John | Ref A151 |
He lived at Brick Buildings, Southowram Bank.
He died February 1893 (aged 63) and was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [F 319 C]
| Ashton, John | Ref A86 |
In [Q3] 1913, he married Florence Armitage [1893-1950] in Halifax.
They lived at 8 Dewsbury Road, Elland [1950, 1954]
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| Ashton-Jones, F. | Ref A194 |
In 1957, Ashton-Jones Orchestras are listed at 13 Prince's Arcade, Halifax, the same address as stamp dealer W. A. Ashton-Jones.
Question: Can anyone add any details of the link between W. A. Ashton-Jones and F. Ashton-Jones? Father and son? Brothers?
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| Ashton-Jones, William A. | Ref A717 |
A William Aubrey Ashton Jones, son of Susan Emily & William Ashton Jones, was born in South Norwood, Surrey.He and his family were recorded in Eastbourne, Sussex [1911].
The hyphen may be a later affectation
Stamp dealer at 13 Prince's Arcade, Halifax.
In [Q1] 1916, he married Dorothy Tyler in Holborn, London.
William died in Halifax [Q3 1967] (aged 71).
See F. Ashton-Jones
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| Ashton, Rev Joseph | Ref A510 |
In 1829, he moved to Whitby and then to Preston [1830-1856]
| Ashton, Joseph | Ref A455 |
| Ashton, Joseph | Ref A125 |
He was a dyer [1861] / a cotton yarn dyer [1871] / a cotton dyer employing 18 men & 4 women [1881] / a cotton yarn dyer [1891].
Around 1860, he married Mary [1836-1898].
Mary was born in Heywood, Lancashire
Children:
They lived at
Members of the family were buried at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd
| Ashton, Joseph C. | Ref A458 |
| Ashton, Joseph Clarkson | Ref A362 |
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £55,925
| Ashton, Thomas | Ref A739 |
He was a Mytholmroyd Councillor / Chairman of Mytholmroyd District Council [1917] / the military representative for Todmorden [1917] / a supporter of Heptonstall Slack Baptist Cemetery.
He lived at Stocks Hall, Mytholmroyd.
James Lister live with him at the Hall.
See William Algernon Simpson-Hinchliffe
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| Ashton, Thomas | Ref A240 |
He married Unknown.
They had children.
They lived at Thomas Street, Claremount.
In June 1892 he and Richard Jowett were killed as they were being lowered down the shaft in the box
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| Ashtree, Northowram | Ref A5600 |
| Ashwell House, Hipperholme | Ref A390 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Ashwood, John | Ref A781 |
Born in Halifax.
His family migrated to Toronto, Canada.
He was employed by Paton & Baldwin Limited in Toronto.
During World War II, he served as a Warrant Officer Class II with the Royal Canadian Air Force.
He died 7th November 1943 (aged 20).
He was buried at City Road Cemetery, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire [Grave Ref: C 1 7].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Ashworth ... | Ref A255 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Ashworth | Ref A331 |
| Ashworth & Birkhead | Ref A647 |
| Ashworth Brothers | Ref A602 |
Partners included William Ashworth.
On 13th April 1869, Abraham Webster, a weaver at the works, died after his clothing was caught by a shaft.
In 1906, theirs was the first mill to be affected when the fustian weavers' strike began. A group of their employees unsuccessfully tried to sue the firm for breach of contract at Todmorden County Court
| Ashworth's: D. & J. Ashworth & Company | Ref A8700 |
| Ashworth House Farm, Priestley Green | Ref A1074 |
| Ashworth's: J. Ashworth & Son | Ref A370 |
They also advertised their
Steam Dye Works TOP OF LEWIS STREET Halifax |
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| Ashworth's: John Ashworth & Company | Ref A885 |
| Ashworth's: Joseph Ashworth & Sons | Ref A1045 |
They were at Lister Lane [1915].
The business was still operating in 1967
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| Ashworth's: Normington Ashworth Printers | Ref A745 |
Recorded in 1927, when they were at 30 Lister Lane, Halifax.
When Normington died [1930], the business passed to his son Edgar Normington Ashworth.
When Edgar died [1936], the business passed on to his son Geoffrey N. Ashworth.
Geoffrey N. Ashworth was still running the business in 1971
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| Ashworth's: R. H. Ashworth & Company Limited | Ref A373 |
Established by Robert Henry Ashworth.
They published the Brighouse Free Press [1891] and Brighouse Free Press & District Advertiser [1897]
Ashworth died in 1902.
The Brighouse Free Press was published by the Premier Printing Company Limited [1917]
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| Aske, Charles Parker | Ref A765 |
Born in Halifax.
Born and baptised as Charles Aske, but later known as Charles P. Aske – he may have adopted his mother's maiden name, becoming Charles Parker Aske.
He was a draper's assistant [1901] / a soft furnishing assistant [1911].
In 1901, he was living with his brother William Aske.
On 16th November 1907, he married Irene (Rene) Bertha Holstead [1889-1965] at Halifax Register Office.
Irene was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
During World War I, he served as a Gunner /signaller with the Royal Garrison Artillery.
He died 5th March 1919 in Shelf Sanatorium from pneumonia and fever following wounds suffered in the War.
He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 961].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
Irene Bertha died in Taunton [Q1 1965] (aged 76)
| Aske, Richard | Ref A72 |
| Aske, William | Ref A851 |
He was a master watch maker [1871] / a shopman silversmith [1881] / a jeweller's assistant [1891] / a jeweller [1896].
On 15th June 1869, he married Lily Parker at St Thomas's Church, Claremount.
Children:
The children were baptised at St Thomas's Church, Claremount.
They lived at
William died 7th October 1896.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £142 3/6d.
Probate was granted to his widow Lily, and Charles Parker (manufacturer).
Lily died in 1899.
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 91]
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| Aske, William | Ref A9201 |
He was an oil & paint merchant [1911].
He established William Aske & Company Limited.
In [Q3] 1900, he married (1) Edith Eastburn [1874-1932] in Halifax.
Children:
Edith died 14th July 1932 (aged 58), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 91].
In July 1936, William married (2) Mabel Wilkinson [1889-1961] in Halifax.
Mabel was born in Bradford
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was brother Charles P. Aske.
William died at the Duke of York's Nursing Home, Bradford [30th December 1939] (aged 65).
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £245 7/2d.
Administration was granted to his widow Mabel
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| Aske's: William Aske & Company Limited | Ref A669 |
Grease, oil, tallow, paint and varnish manufacturers and importers at Victoria Oil Works, Halifax [1905].
They also had a foundry supply business at Waterside, Halifax.
Their trademark was Baltiseed and their products included Askol motor oil.
They also established the Thylene Company
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| Aske, William Eastburn | Ref A181 |
He was an oil merchant [1940].
In [Q3] 1932, he married Edith Wilkinson [1908-1940] in Leeds.
They lived at Fengarth, 97 Dudwell Lane, Halifax [1940].
Edith died in the Royal Halifax Infirmary [26th January 1940] (aged 32) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 91]. Probate records show that she left effects valued at £618 7/3d.
Probate was granted to her husband
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| Askew, Samuel George | Ref A388 |
He was a gas engineer [1901, 1911].
In 1895, he married Emily Burgess [1874-1957] in Wolstanton, Staffordshire.
Emily was born in Burslem, Staffordshire
Children:
The family lived at
A Samuel G. Askew died in Calder District [Q2 1944] (aged 70).
An Emily Askew died in Halifax [Q3 1957] (aged 83)
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| Askew, Timothy | Ref A833 |
In 1727, he married Mary Ingham at Northowram.
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| Askew, Vincent Charles | Ref A697 |
In 1939, he was a Petty Officer on the Royal Navy HM Submarine H43, living at 76/80 Queen Street, Portsmouth.
In [Q4] 1940, he married Gladys Gwendoline Aldridge in Portsmouth.
During World War II, he served as a Petty Officer with the Royal Navy aboard HM Submarine P33.
He was lost at sea [20th August 1941] (aged 32) when P33 was sunk by enemy action in the Mediterranean Sea with the loss of all 32 crew.
He is remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent [Grave Ref 41 2], and on Elland War Memorial
| Askolf | Ref A729 |
| Asling, Edgar | Ref A463 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a doffer [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died of wounds [7th May 1915] (aged 19).
He was buried at Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France [Grave Ref I C 152]
| Asling, Edward | Ref A467 |
In 1892, he married Clara Riley [1871-1955] in Saddleworth.
Children:
They lived at Bradford
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| Aspenden, William | Ref A184 |
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| Aspenden, Sir William | Ref A183 |
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| Aspin, Canon Albert | Ref A127 |
He was the Mayor's Chaplain at Heywood, Lancashire for 2 years before becoming Vicar of Todmorden [1916].
He was a keen cricketer.
In 1907 he married Edith Mary [1878-19??] from Manchester.
Children:
He left to become vicar of St Anne's Parish Church, St Annes-on-Sea, Lancashire until his retirement in 1950.
He was buried in the churchyard there.
Son Noel Aspin also became a vicar and died whilst he was vicar of All Saints, Blackpool
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| Aspin, Alfred Uriel | Ref A103 |
He was a worsted spinning overlooker [1895].
On 4th May 1895, he married Mary Eliza Bailey [1872-1924] in Halifax.
Mary Eliza was born in Greetland
Children:
They lived at 6 Claremont Street, Sowerby Bridge [1915, 1919].
Sons James Albert & Joseph Whiteley died in World War I
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| Aspin, James | Ref A231 |
He was landlord of the Hinchliffe Arms, Cragg Vale [1939].
In 1908, he married Lily Shaw [1881-1966] in Blackburn.
Lily was born in Darwen [24th March 1881]
James died at the Hinchliffe Arms [11th June 1943].
Lily died at the Vale Mill Houses [11th June 1966].
The couple were buried at St John's Church, Cragg Vale
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| Aspin, James Albert | Ref A95 |
Born in Elland.
He was employed by Alfred Siddall, Sowerby Bridge.
During World War I, he enlisted [10th August 1914], and he served as a Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [17th March 1918].
The Halifax Courier [30th March 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Buttes New British Cemetery, Polygon Wood, Belgium [Grave Ref II B 9].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.
His brother Joseph Whiteley also died in the War
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| Aspin, Joseph Whiteley | Ref A88 |
He was employed by Clay & Horsfall.
He lived with his parents at 6 Claremont Street, Sowerby Bridge.
During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was hit in the forehead as he was leading his section through a village, and died instantly [21st November 1917].
The Halifax Courier [15th December 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [Grave Ref 6 & 7], and on the Memorial at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.
His brother James Albert also died in the War
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| Aspin, Thomas | Ref A465 |
He was a public park keeper [1871] / a domestic coachman [1881] / a shopkeeper [1896].
In [Q4] 1861, he married (1) Ann Schorah [1832-1867] in Hemsworth.
Children:
Ann died 15th May 1867 (aged 35).
In [Q1] 1871, he married (2) Emily Jane Shuttleworth [1838-1889].
Emily Jane was born in Halifax
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871] was Emily Jane's Widowed mother Amelia Shuttleworth [b Fixby 1793]. In 1881, Amelia Shuttleworth was head of the household and Thomas, Emily Jane & Samuel were living with her.
Emily Jane died 15th May 1889 (aged 51).
Thomas died 19th April 1896 (aged 59).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2324]
| Aspinall ... | Ref A47 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Aspinall & Priestley | Ref A420 |
Partners included Samuel Aspinall and Mr Priestley
| Aspinall & Womersley | Ref A614 |
| Aspinall's: Job Aspinall & Company | Ref A886 |
| Aspinall's: John Aspinall & Sons | Ref A612 |
In June 1863, they opened new office and stores at Corn Market, Halifax.
In February 1884, the company was sued by H. Thompson, a manufacturer of Norton Towers, for injuries sustained by his daughter who was thrown from a phæton when one of Aspinall's carts ran into the vehicle. A Miss Hellewell who was also in the phæton subsequently died. The Jury returned a verdict for £400.
Partners included William Aspinall and James Aspinall. when bankruptcy receiving orders were published in February 1884.
See W. & J. Aspinall
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| Aspinall's: Levi Aspinall & Son | Ref A587 |
| Aspinall's: W. & J. Aspinall | Ref A702 |
They were stone merchants trading as John Aspinall & Sons at Bradley, near Skipton when they were declared bankrupt [1884], and also W. Butterworth, innkeeper, and bottled ale and porter dealer, trading as John Aspinall & Sons at Halifax when he was declared bankrupt [1884]
See John Aspinall
| Aspinwall, Arthur D. | Ref A783 |
In [Q4] 1913, he married Charlotte Derby in West Derby, Lancashire.
They lived in Liverpool.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment.
He died 12th April 1918 (aged 26).
He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref XXVI HH 7A].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax
| Asps Farm, Pellon | Ref A376 |
The name may be derived from an aspen – poplar – tree growing there.
Owners and tenants have included
| Asquith ... | Ref A40 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Asquith Bottom House, Sowerby Bridge | Ref A175 |
It was probably the oldest house in Sowerby Bridge, and is mentioned in 1556, when it belonged to the Waterhouse family of Lower Hollins, Warley. A datestone inscribed 1171 was probably reused from an older building.
In 1765, it was bought by John Priestley of White Windows.
Around 1845, John Wilde lived here and ran a popular school at the house.
In the 1930s, the house was divided into six dwellings, but Sowerby Council did not consider it fit for habitation and wanted to make it subject to a clearance order. An inquiry was held in October 1936, and the council's clearance order was dismissed, although it was agreed that the building was no longer fit for habitation, and the occupants were moved out and Asquith Bottom was to be used for other purposes.
It was demolished in 1956.
This is discussed in the book Ancient Halls in & about Halifax
| Asquith Butler | Ref A584 |
In 1993, the company was bought out by Marbaix (Holdings) Limited of Basingstoke.
The company operated from the Butler's Mile Thorn Works.
They have been at Brookfoot since 2003
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| Asquith's Mourning Warehouse, Halifax | Ref A957 |
He had a shop in Old Market, Halifax [before 1890]. This was demolished when the block with the New Arcade, Halifax was built.
He had his Mourning Warehouse at Alexandra House, Halifax [1890, 1903]
| Asquith's: William Asquith Limited | Ref A585 |
Founded in 1865 by William Asquith at premises in Raglan Street.
In 1871, the business moved to Highroad Well.
They were involved with many international engineering projects.
In 1905, they were at Bob Lane / Gibbet Street.
In 1914, they rebuilt the premises at Bob Lane.
During World War I, the company produced munitions.
On 5th January 1918, a YMCA canteen opened at their works.
In 1920, the company was registered as William Asquith (1920) Limited. The name was changed on 28th February 1928.
The company also manufactured specialist drilling machines, and in 1924 they supplied 40 drilling machines used in the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Associated companies included Drummond-Asquith (Sales) Limited and Smit-Asquith Diamond Cutting Factories Limited.
In the 1930s, British Rema Manufacturing Company Limited was set up as a part of the company.
In 1955, they took over Swift-Summerskill.
In 1992, they became Asquith Butler.
See: Robert Willis Asquith / William Stancliffe Asquith / Samuel Gledhill / Horace Highley / Kitchen & Wade / Lewis Rhodes / Rotadop Limited / Warner Swasey Asquith
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| Asquithbothom | Ref A344 |
| Assembly Rooms | Ref A676 |
| Assembly Rooms, Brighouse | Ref A107 |
Stands between what was formerly Queen Anne's Square and the Anchor Pub.
Designed by Edward C. Brooke. Opened on 17th July 1906.
It was built to house the local Freemasons' Brighouse No 1301 and Rastrick No 4885 Lodges and the Brighouse Borough Club, and their insignia can be seen on the entrances to the building.
The Anchor was rebuilt at the same time and incorporated into the building.
It is used by various small organisations, and by the local Brighouse, Clifton and Rastrick lodges of the Freemasons.
In 2005, the building was refurbished
| Assembly Rooms, Halifax | Ref A180 |
On 1st March 1814, the property was damaged by fire.
From 1818, meetings and rehearsals of the Halifax Quarterly Choral Society were held here and at other local Inns.
The Catholics – with Rev Thomas F. Keily – worshipped here between 1830 and 1837. Services were conducted here, in association with St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax [1880s]. Father Michael Bradley was involved with a mission chapel here in the 1920s.
In 1848, the first Halifax Town Council was held here.
People who performed here included Napoleon Feliks Zaba.
The building was demolished in 1929 and Abattoir was built on the site.
See Michael Boai, Thomas Hartley and New Assembly Rooms, Harrison Road
| Assembly Rooms, Halifax | Ref A58 |
| Assenhirste, Stansfield | Ref A731 |
| Asserati, Mr | Ref A518 |
Question: In his History of Brighouse, Rastrick, & Hipperholme, Horsfall Turner included his name in a list of local worthies. Does anyone know anything about him?
| Assize of Cloth | Ref A473 |
See Ullnage
| Astay, Matilda de | Ref A43 |
a scold and a brawler
| The Astey family of Southowram | Ref A79 |
| Astin ... | Ref A163 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Astin & Barker | Ref A586 |
They occupied the Victoria Iron Foundry [1861, 1905].
Partners included James Astin, John Astin, John Barker, and James Barker.
John Travis worked here
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| Astin Brothers | Ref A601 |
Recorded in 1921, 1927.
They had 4 factories in the town, including Hangingroyd Royd Lane and Valley Road.
They also had a factory at the Wolf Inn, Luddenden.
Members of the firm have included
| Astin's: John Astin & Sons | Ref A922 |
Partners included John Astin, and sons Arthur, Fred, and Harry.
On 18th December 1897, they were charged with having – on 23rd October 1897 – employed 2 women in their factory in unauthorised hours. The company was fined 10/- plus costs in each case.
The partnership was dissolved on 31st December 1901 by mutual consent. The business was then carried on by John Astin, Fred Astin, and Harry Astin at Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge
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| Astley, Charles James D. | Ref A880 |
In 1882, he married Louisa Amy, daughter of George Burgess Hadwen.
Children:
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| Astley, Rev Gilbert | Ref A80 |
He was also curate at Turton [1590].
See Richard Midgley
| Astley, Rev Richard | Ref A509 |
On 11th February 1812, he married Anna Heywood at Gainsborough.
Anna was the daughter of Samuel Heywood
In 1826, he moved to Gloucester.
There was a memorial brass to him and his wife in Northgate End Chapel
| Aston, Rev Oswald Fielding | Ref A52 |
Born in Leeds.
He was a student in arts & theology [1891] / curate of St Chrysostom's, Peckham. before becoming first Vicar of St Michael & All Angels' Church, Cornholme [1902, 1905], Vicar of St George's Church, Sowerby [1914, 1917], Vicar of Ripponden [1920-1923], and Vicar of Southowram [1923-1933].
In 1933, he was appointed Vicar of Newbottle, Northamptonshire.
On 14th April 1909, he married Mary Maunders [1872-19??] in Catherington, Hampshire.
Mary, from Waterlooville, Portsmouth, was born in Thames Ditton, Surrey
They lived at
An Oswald F. Aston died in North Buckinghamshire [Q4 1947] (aged 75)
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| Aston, William | Ref A426 |
He was Rector of Linton [1891].
He married Martha Ellen [1849-1???].
Martha Ellen was born in Leicester
Children:
The family lived at Linton Rectory, Linton, Skipton, Yorkshire [1891]
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| Astoria Ballroom, Brighouse | Ref A96 |
It closed in 1956. The licensing authorities revoked its licence because of late night disturbances by those at the hall.
In 19??, Gerald Tiplady bought the property.
It was demolished in 1970s to make way for a car park for what became Hillard's Supermarket
| Astoria Ballroom, Todmorden | Ref A382 |
| Astra, Halifax | Ref A583 |
| Astwood, Bairstow | Ref A414 |
He was an oven & boiler letter (?) mason [1911]
On 8th January 1876, he married Ellen Goddard [1857-1911] at Halifax Parish Church.
Ellen was born in Hadfield, Derbyshire
Children:
They lived at 19 Ladyship Terrace, Old Lane, Halifax [1911]
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| Astwood, Harold | Ref A210 |
Born in Halifax.
He was who was a brass moulder's labourer [1911] / a labourer [1914].
During World War I, he enlisted [2nd September 1914] with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was discharged after serving for 56 days [27 October 1914]
not being likely to become an efficient soldier
He lived with his parents at 33 Portland Road, Halifax.
On 12th August 1916, he married Rose Ann James [1895-1969] at St Thomas's Church, Claremount.
Rose Ann was (possibly) born in Halifax [25th March 1895], and lived at 31 Portland Road, Halifax
Harold died Q3 1935 (aged 43).
In [Q4] 1939, Rose Ann married Arthur Howarth in Halifax
A Rose Ann Howarth died Q4 1969
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| Astwood, Morris | Ref A38 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a part-time worsted doffer [1911]
During World War I, he enlisted [21st October 1916] and mobilized [23rd February 1917] into the Lincolnshire Regiment.
He was discharged [1st December 1918].
He started work as a postman in Halifax [1919].
He survived the War, and is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Astwood, W. | Ref A39 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the West Yorkshire Regiment.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Astwood, Walter | Ref A196 |
He was a boiler fitter [1901] / a cash till fitter [1916].
On 23rd August 1891, he married Emily Ann Knowles [1859-1915] at Christ Church, Pellon.
Emily was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
Emily Ann died 26th May 1915 (aged 55).
Walter died 2nd June 1926 (aged 58).
Members of the family were buried at St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount [Grave Ref: XII 21]
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| Atack, Eric | Ref A525 |
Born in Hebden Bridge.
He was a member of St James's Parish Church, Hebden Bridge & Sunday School / a house painter's apprentice [1911] / a painter of Edgewood, Hebden Bridge [1915] / employed by Fred Sutcliffe of Bridge Lanes.
On 12th January 1915, he married May Selina Britton [1892-1964] at Hebden Bridge Parish Church.
May Selina was born in Shropshire, the daughter of Thomas Edward Britton, gas worker.She was a housemaid at The Vicarage, Hebden Bridge [1915]
Child: Thomas Edward [1916-1994]
They lived at 10 Oak Villas, Blackshaw, Hebden Bridge.
During World War I, he joined the Yorkshire Regiment, then and he served as a Private Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).
He was killed in action [4th May 1917].
The Halifax Courier [19th May 1917] reported his death with a photograph. News of his death came to the family through his brother-in-law Private Britton of the Shropshire Regiment.
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 10], on the Memorial at Hebden Bridge United District Secondary School, and on the Memorial at Saint James Church, Hebden Bridge
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| Atack, Frank | Ref A699 |
Born in Norton, Doncaster [Q1 1895].
He was a member of St Paul's Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Brighouse & Sunday School / a weaver's creeler [1911] / employed by Firth's Carpets in Bailiff Bridge.
During World War I, he enlisted [August 1914] and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was wounded in a failed attack on Schwaben Redoubt and disappeared with 2 stretcher-bearers on the way to the Casualty Clearing Station. He was reported missing and assumed to have died 3rd September 1916.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], on Firth's War Memorial, on Bailiff Bridge War Memorial, on Brighouse War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Bethel Chapel, Brighouse
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| Atack, George | Ref A528 |
Born in Crofton, Yorkshire.
He was a fustian cutter of Hebden Bridge [1873] / a fustian cutter [1881, 1891] / a fustian manufacturer's clerk [1901] / a book keeper (fustian clothing manufacturer) [1911] / a secretary [1915].
On 1st January 1873, he married Mary Ellen Cheetham at Hebden Bridge.
Children:
They lived at
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| Atack, George Herbert | Ref A797 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a clothier's warehouseman (fustian) [1901] / a clerk living in Hebden Bridge [1907].
On 6th August 1907, he married Ethel Annie Saltonstall at St Peter's Church, Sowerby.
Ethel Annie from Sowerby, was the daughter of John Saltonstall
George Albert died in Todmorden [Q4 1958]
| Atack, James | Ref A296 |
He was a general labourer [1901] / an engineer's labourer (hydraulic engineers) [1911].
In [Q2] 1894, he married (1) Bertha Burton [1872-1906] in Doncaster.
Bertha was born in Doncaster
Children:
Bertha died in Halifax [Q2 1906] (aged 34).
In [Q4] 1907, he married (2) Sarah Gibson [1860-19??].
Sarah was born in Halifax
They lived at
Living with them [in 1911] was sister-in-law Mary Hannah Gibson.
A James Atack died in Bradford [Q4 1931] (aged 62)
| Athenæum, Todmorden | Ref A526 |
| Atherton, John | Ref A22 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
The family lived at Woodhouse, Rastrick.
John died 3rd October 1845 (aged 52).
He was interred in the family vault (at St Matthew's Church, Rastrick[?])
There is a memorial to him in St Matthew's Church, Rastrick
| Atherton, John Armitage | Ref A767 |
On 17th August 1871, he married Emily Jessop Barber at St Anne's Church, Southowram
| Atherton, Rev Percy Francis | Ref A693 |
He was at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary Illinois [1952], and served in American Churches [1952-1957] before becoming Assistant Chaplain and House Master at Rishworth School [1957-1961]. He left to become Senior Lecturer and Chaplain at Bretton Hall College [1962-1966].
He was Head Master at Macon International School at Arequipa, Peru [1975-1976]. He returned to England, and was Rector of Bow with Colebrook in the Diocese of Exeter [from 1978]
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| Atherton, William | Ref A550 |
| Atkin, Arnold | Ref A793 |
He was a house painter [1911]. He lived with his parents at 36 Whitegate Road, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was reported missing in the Battle of Lys, Nieppe.
He died as a POW, the following day [10th April 1918] (aged 28).
He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 82-85 & 162A], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
He is remembered at Stoney Royd Cemetery
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| Atkin, John Harrison | Ref A434 |
He was an iron moulder [1881, 1891, 1901, 1911].
In 1874, he married Emma Cordingley in Bradford.
Emma was born in Bradford
Children:
They lived at
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| Atkins, Arthur | Ref A155 |
He married Sarah Ann.
Children:
The family lived at 4 West Field, Southowram [1906].
| Atkins, George | Ref A277 |
He was a commercial traveller & book keeper [1861].
Around 1842, he married Alice [1817-18??].
Alice was born in Worsley, Lancashire
Children:
They lived at 23 Milton Place, Halifax [1859, 1861].
Recorded in February 1859, when his pocket-book, containing £388, was returned to him by Joseph Stubbs, a carriage cleaner, after Atkins had fallen asleep on a train. The honest railway servant was rewarded by Atkins with
I am much obliged to you
| Atkins, Harry | Ref A239 |
He was a yarn scourer [1911].
In [Q3] 1909, he married (1) Margaret Jane Westwood in Halifax.
They had no children.
They lived at 105 Hyde Park Road, Halifax [1911].
Living with them [in 1911] was boarder Elizabeth Mowbray [b 1885] (factory hand).
Margaret Jane died 11th March 1913.
In [Q2] 1916, Harry married (2) Margaret Chadwick in Halifax.
She was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-E25]. Harry's burial place is not known
| Atkins, William | Ref A398 |
He was a silk dresser at the Prince of Wales Mill, Brighouse.
He lived at Mill Lane, Brighouse.
In 1912, he emigrated to Canada.
During World War I, he enlisted [1916] and served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regt).
He was killed at Lens [15th August 1917] (aged 23).
He is (possibly) remembered on the Vimy Memorial, France, and on Brighouse War Memorial
| Atkinson ... | Ref A26 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Atkinson's: John Atkinson & Sons Limited | Ref A618 |
They produced blankets, and textiles for clothing, and for uniforms of the British army.
The business was originally at Turvin Mill, Cragg Vale.
They later became one of the leading woollen manufacturers in Sowerby Bridge and produced blankets at Old House Mill, Watson Mill, Willow Hall Mills where they carried out carding and spinning [1920], West End Mills [1933], and Spring Bank Mills.
In 1890, partners were James Henry Atkinson and William Arthur Sutcliffe.
In 1897, James Riley Atkinson and William Arthur Sutcliffe filed a patent for
improvements applicable to the rough drying machines employed after carbonisation in the process of cloth finishing
In 1959, the company was granted its own coat-of-arms.
In 1968, the company merged with Wormald & Walker and moved to Dewsbury.
See James Riley Atkinson, Joseph William Atkinson and William Hanson & Company Limited
| Atkinson's: Thomas Atkinson & Sons | Ref A493 |
Recorded in 1921, when they were pork butchers at Oak Hill Road, Clifton, Brighouse.
(Possibly) established by Thomas Atkinson
See
| Atkinson's: W. & J. Atkinson | Ref A630 |
Partners included brothers William Atkinson & John Atkinson
| Atkinson's: W. Atkinson & Sons Limited | Ref A604 |
| Atkinson's: W. H. Atkinson & Company | Ref A664 |
| Atkinson's: Wm Atkinson & Son | Ref A954 |
| Atlas Mill Caravan Park, Brighouse | Ref A733 |
| Atlas Mill rink | Ref A392 |
| Atlas Mill Waste Disposal | Ref A93 |
It is now probably the most inaccessible and user-hostile waste disposal and recycling sites in Britain
| Attey, Roger | Ref A459 |
| Attorneys, Lawyers & Solicitors | Ref A1098 |
| Atwell, Rev Hugh | Ref A358 |
| Audus, Appleton Benison | Ref A77 |
Born in Pateley Bridge.
He was a corn miller [1872].
In 1872, he married Alice Barstow [1848-1920] in Halifax.
Alice was born in Greetland
Children:
Appleton (snr) died in Halifax [15th August 1884].
He was buried at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Chapel with his parents.
Alice died in Storthes Hall [26th June 1920].
Alice & son Appleton were buried at St Stephen's Church, Copley [98]
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| Audus, Appleton Benison | Ref A372 |
Born in Heywood, Lancashire [7th October 1874].
During World War I, he served as a Pioneer with the Royal Engineers.
He was discharged from the Royal Engineers [10th January 1917].
He died of gas & shell shock at Copley [3rd October 1917] (aged 43).
He was buried at St Stephen's Church, Copley with a military headstone.
He is remembered on Copley War Memorial, on the Copley Roll of Honour, and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Audus, Francis | Ref A102 |
He was a corn miller [1861, 1881] / a Methodist preacher.
He married Christiana [1813-1878].
Christiana was born in Newton Gisbrough
Children:
They lived at
Christiana died 3rd December 1878 (aged 65).
Francis died in Halifax [10th June 1893] (aged 83).
Members of the family were buried at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Chapel
| Aufhole, Soyland | Ref A808 |
Owners and tenants have included
| August's Limited | Ref A582 |
The business moved to Thorn Tree Works, Halifax. They had a heat treatment, annealing nd hardening business at New Bank, Halifax.
In 1926, the business moved to High Level Works, Exmoor Street, Halifax.
In 1932, the name was changed to August's Limited.
They produced
The firm closed in 19??August's Muffle Furnaces Simpson Sand Mixer
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| August, R. Gustav | Ref A116 |
| Aulay House, Luddendenfoot | Ref A363 |
| Auld Lang Syne | Ref A692 |
| Ault, Joseph William | Ref A128 |
He was a collier.
On 10th December 1901, he married Caroline (Carrie) May [1853-1928] in Chesterfield.
Carrie was born in Otley
Child: daughter who married and lived at Norland
They lived at
Around 1902, he returned to England, and worked in the mines at Ilkeston, Nottingham.
During World War I, he enlisted with his old regiment on the outbreak of War, and was transferred, serving as a Private with the Chatham Battalion RN Div. Royal Marine Light Infantry.
He died of wounds in the Dardanelles [2nd June 1915] (aged 49).
He was buried at Lancashire Landing Cemetery, Turkey [Grave Ref B 28]
He is remembered on Awsworth War Memorial at St Peter's Church, Nottinghamshire.
Carrie died in Sowerby Bridge [1928]
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| Aulte, William | Ref A508 |
| Aumbeler, John | Ref A137 |
| Aumbler, John | Ref A995 |
| Austin, Fred | Ref A478 |
Born in Bolton / Manchester.
He was a member of the St Mark's Church, Siddal & Church Lads' Brigade / educated at Siddal School / a worsted doffer [1911] / employed by Bower Brothers.
He lived at 7 Shay Syke, Halifax.
He was engaged to Miss Scott of 31 Cleveland Avenue, Siddal.
During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax [October 1914] and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was wounded [14th April 1917] and sent back to England. He returned to France [7th July 1917].
He died of wounds at a Canadian Clearing Station [13th March 1918] (aged 21).
The Halifax Courier [9th April 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref XXVII EE 12].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Roll of Honour at Saint Mark's Church, Siddal, on the Roll of Honour for St Mark's Church Lads Brigade, and on the Roll of Honour at Siddal Council Board School. Two of his brothers were serving in France
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| Austin, Henry | Ref A684 |
He was a bricklayer [1901, 1911].
In 1881, he married Sarah Wells [1857-1938] in West Derby.
Sarah was born in Terrington, Yorkshire
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1911] was granddaughter Minnie Day [b 1906]
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| Austin, J. | Ref A448 |
| Austin, Rev John | Ref A182 |
| Austin, Ralph W. J. | Ref A659 |
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| Austin, Will | Ref A243 |
| Australia | Ref A643 |
| Authors' Circle | Ref A136 |
| Authors, Writers & Poets | Ref A706 |
| Autobiographies & Diaries | Ref A788 |
| Automatic Cash Displayer | Ref A90 |
| Automatic Cash Till | Ref A89 |
| Automatic Identification & Data Capture | Ref A156 |
| Automatic Standard Screw Company | Ref A624 |
The business was originally formed [1886] with Chairman John Albert Bright, one of the 7 children of the Liberal reformer John Bright. They introduced automatic screw cutting & turned work machinery into Britain.
Manufacturers of screws, nuts, washers and bolts founded in 1896, and was the first of its kind to be established in Britain.
It was an offshoot from the largest screw manufacturing concern in the United States, the Hartford Machine Tool Screw Company, from which European patent rights & machinery were purchased.
In 1896, Simon Crawshaw. purchased the business outright.
Simon was succeeded by his sons, Leonard & Norman, and Arthur Parker, works manager of the factory at Square Road, Halifax.
H. Ling Roth was company secretary.
In 1897, the premises were extended when the Barracks Tavern in Charles Street was demolished.
After World War I, the private Automatic Standard Screw Company became the Standard Screw Company Limited, a public company which carried on the business.
They were at 17 Charles Street, Halifax [1905, 1937].
The business closed for a few weeks in 1983 before being restarted under new management.
It finally closed in 1993
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| Automobiles (Geographical) Limited | Ref A803 |
Recorded in the 1930s, when they were at Thorn Tree Street, Halifax, and Harry Frow Coggon was Managing Director.
The firm signed a deal with the Austin motor company to produce model cars bearing the Austin name
Question: Does anyone know anything about the Company or its business?
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| Automobilia Transport Museum | Ref A33 |
| Auty, James | Ref A468 |
He was one of the original trustees of the United Methodist Free Church, Clifton
| Auty, James | Ref A901 |
Born in Hartshead.
He was a coal miner [1871] / a miner in Hartshead [1877] / a coal miner [1881] / employed by the Low Moor Company at Flatts Pit, Clifton.
He married (1) Unknown.
In 1877, he married (2) Sarah Robertshaw [1851-1???] at St Thomas's Church, Claremount.
Sarah, of Charlestown, was born in Clifton, the daughter of John Robertshaw, surveyor
Children:
The family lived at Hartshead, Hartshead-cum-Clifton [1881, 1891].
In 3rd August 1887, James was killed by a roof fall at the coal mine where he worked at Flatts Pit, Clifton.
The Brighouse & Rastrick Gazette [13th August 1887] gave a detailed account of the Inquest. The Jury returned a verdict of Accidental Death, adding that the deceased was to blame for not leaving his work immediately he heard noises coming from the roof
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| Auty, Jonathan | Ref A900 |
Born in Dewsbury.
He was a miner in Heckmondwike [1850] / a coal miner [1851, 1861, 1871, 1881].
In 1850, he married Rhoda Auty [1831-1???] at St Peter's Church, Birstall.
Rhoda, of Heckmondwike, was born in Dewsbury Moor, the daughter of Thomas Auty, clothier
Children:
They lived at
He was one of those injured in a fire-damp explosion at the Black Flat Pit, Clifton on 14th January 1873.
Jonathan died in 1884 (aged 57)
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| Auty, Joshua | Ref A466 |
Born in Woodkirk, Yorkshire.
He moved to Clifton in 1830.
He was a carpenter [1841] / a wheelwright and carpenter [1861] / Clerk in the office of Benjamin Walker's colliery / a teacher at Highmoor Lane School, Clifton and Clifton Methodist Sunday School / a member of Clifton Methodist Church.
On 13th July 1823, he married Nancy Speight in Woodkirk.
Children:
They lived at
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| Auty, Joshua | Ref A906 |
Children:
In 1881, Lucy and the children were living with her parents at Bramley Lane, Hipperholme.
He was dead by 1891
| Auty, William | Ref A437 |
He married Martha [1813-18??].
Martha was born in Halifax
Children:
Martha was a widow by 1871.
They lived at Hartshead [1871]
| Avena Carpets Limited | Ref A626 |
The company was originally at Denholme.
In 1983, they moved to Bankfield Mills, Haley Hill, Halifax.
The company has made carpets for Elton John and Oprah Winfrey, for the Throne Room at Windsor Castle, and for the Guest Room at the White House in Washington.
In March 2009, it was announced that the company was to close. It was the last carpet factory in Halifax, and one of only 3 factories in Britain producing narrow-loom woven Wilton carpets.
In April 2009, Nick Crossley bought the business from the creditors and set up John Crossley Carpets Limited at the Avena site
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| Averiss, Arthur James | Ref A681 |
Born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
He was a teamer of Bank House Lane, Salterhebble [1905] / a carter of coke for a contractor [1911].
In [Q3] 1905, he married Mary Alice at Halifax Parish Church.
Mary Alice, of Pineberry Hill Court, Southowram, was born in Coal Street, Caddy Field, the daughter of Arthur Hirst
Child: Doris [b 1911]
They lived at 11 Exley Bank, Halifax [1911].
Living with them [in 1911], Mary Alice's sister Amy Hirst [b 1900]
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| Avery, Rev A. J. | Ref A341 |
| Avery, Margaret | Ref A8 |
She played Ginger, the juvenile lead in the film A boy, a girl, and a bike which was filmed in the Upper Calder Valley and elsewhere in 1948.
She was working in a Halifax bank when she was discovered.
In 1955, she married actor Jimmy Hanley [1918-1970] and took the stage name Maggie Hanley.
Hanley divorced his first wife – actress Dinah Sheridan – in 1953
Children:
Maggie died 23rd February 2015
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| Avery's: W. & T. Avery Limited | Ref A670 |
| Avery, William Bayliss | Ref A187 |
He was a dental mechanic [1936].
He married Unknown.
They lived at 34 Savile Drive, Halifax [1932, 1936]
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| Aves, Charles Thomas | Ref A2420 |
Born in Halifax.
He was educated in Berlin / professor at the Manchester School of Music / a concert pianist and gave performance in Canada and Ireland / appointed organist and choirmaster of St Nicholas, Cork [1905] / appointed organist of St John the Evangelist, Warley [1907].
He died in Devon
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| Aves, Harry | Ref A794 |
He married Ellen.
They lived at 71 Burnley Road, King Cross, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 913th Mechanical Transport Company Royal Army Service Corps.
He died in Bermondsey Military Hospital [2nd May 1919] (aged 38).
He was buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel [Grave Ref: D 199] [7th May 1919]
| Aves, James Joseph | Ref A1064 |
Born in Albany, Westminster, London.
He was National schoolmaster at Northowram [1871] / National schoolmaster at Skircoat [1881] / headmaster at St Luke's School, Norland [1895] / elementary schoolmaster [1901] / a retired schoolmaster on government pension [1911].
In 1867, he married Mary Greenhalgh [1845-1910] in Bolton.
Mary was born in Bury, Lancashire
Children:
Wife Mary and daughter Alice also taught at the school at Norland. Mary was an elementary school mistress [1901]
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871] were boarders William Smith [aged 21] (National schoolmaster) and Joseph Ingham [aged 10?] (National schoolmaster).
He left the School in 1905, and on Saturday, 25th November 1905, there was a surprise presentation at which he was given an ornamental lamp, a smoking cabinet, and a gold-mounted ebony walking stick.
Mary died in Sleaford [1910].
Living with him [in 1911] were his widowed sister Ellen Eliza Wilfress Alder [aged 60] (house keeper) and his daughter Alice Jane Aves (elementary school teacher)
James Joseph died at Leyburn
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| Avinou, James Greig | Ref A279 |
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| Avison ... | Ref A166 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Awdsley, Roger | Ref A499 |
More details can be found in the Lightcliffe Incumbents articles on the People of interest in Lightcliffe Churchyard website
| Awmbler, William | Ref A474 |
Around 1546, he lived at Ambler House in the area known later as Ambler Thorn
| Axe, Johanna | Ref A920 |
In 1896, when Bertha Göpfert married engineer Johann Emil Dietz, Johanna became Johanna Dietz.
She was a servant with Sir Enoch Hill at Willow Hall.
She stayed with the family until Lady Bertha Hill died in 1951.
She lived at The Grove, Halifax [1960-1969]
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| Axon, William Edward Armytage | Ref A1023 |
Illegitimate son of Edward Armytage and 15½-year-old servant Lydia Whitehead. William Edward was born in Manchester [January 1846].
He was fostered out and neglected, then rescued and adopted by the Axon family in Manchester.
He adopted the surname of Axon.
He kept in touch with his birth mother and spent holidays with her on the family farm.
He was a sickly child and was educated at home by his adoptive sisters.
He became a librarian at the Manchester Free Library, becoming sub-librarian in 1867.
In the 1870s, he joined the staff of the Manchester Guardian. He stayed there until he retired in 1905.
He wrote several works – articles, poems and stories – on local history, language and dialect.
In 1866, he married (1) Jane Woods [18??-1889] in Manchester.
Children:
In 1892, he married (2) Elizabeth LÜFt [18??-1910] in Chorlton.
Child: Dorothy Setta [b 1894]
On 27th October 1913, he was awarded an honorary MA by Manchester University. On account of his failing health, the officials travelled to his home for the ceremony.
He died 2 months later
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| Aydon & Elwell | Ref A625 |
In September 1821, the partnership was dissolved by mutual consent. Aydon carried on the business of making cast iron goods on his own account. Elwell carried on the business of making pig iron on his own account.
| Aydon, Samuel | Ref A1039 |
In September 1821, the partnership was dissolved by mutual consent. Aydon carried on the business of making cast iron goods on his own account.
Aydon Way, Shelf is named for him
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| Aykroyd, Major Sir Alfred Hammond | Ref A504 |
Eldest son of Sir William Henry Aykroyd.
Born in Manningham, Bradford.
On his father's death, he succeeded to the baronetcy as 2nd Baronet Akroyd of Lightcliffe.
On 12th November 1919, he married Sylvia Walker.
Sylvia was the daughter of Frank Walker
Child: William Miles
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| Aykroyd, Colonel George H. | Ref A346 |
He married Nina Marguerite Hulse.
Child: son [b 1934]
| Aykroyd, George Hammond | Ref A776 |
Son of Sir William Henry Aykroyd.
Born in Lightcliffe.
He was educated at Rugby School [1911] and Trinity College Cambridge.
He served in the Territorial Army, Royal Artillery, attaining the rank of Colonel and was awarded the Territorial Decoration.
In 1924, he married his first cousin Margaret Roberts Aykroyd [1903-1981] at Knaresborough.
Margaret Roberts, born in Wharfedale, was the daughter of Sir Frederick Alfred Aykroyd, First Baronet Aykroyd of Birstwith Hall
Child: Michael David
He lived at Toothill Hall, Rastrick [1924]
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| Aykroyd, George Jack | Ref A5000 |
Heir apparent to succeed his father as 6th Baronet Akroyd of Lightcliffe.
He married Jodie Askew.
Children:
| Aykroyd, Harold Hammond | Ref A777 |
He was educated at Rugby School [1911] / High Sheriff of Yorkshire [1957].
He succeeded his brother, who then retired, as Chairman of T. F. Firth & Sons Limited [1962]
He was known as Colonel Harold to his employees, and was Chairman in 1968, when the Aykroyd family lost control of the business following a hostile bid from the Guthrie Corporation, which forced them to look for a more friendly takeover partner, Readicut International.
During World War I, he served with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
In 1916, Second-Lieutenant Aykroyd was awarded the Military Cross.
On 14th December 1926, he married (1) Nina Margaret Hulse.
Children:
In 1938, he and Nina Margaret divorced.
On 29th December 1941, he married (2) Kathleen Ellen Tyrrell-Gray.
Child: 3. Harriet Louisa [b 1951]
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| Aykroyd, Sir Henry Robert George | Ref A1068 |
On his father's death [21st March 2010], he succeeded to the baronetcy as 5th Baronet Akroyd of Lightcliffe.
In 1954, he married Lucy Merlin Brown.
Lucy Merlin was the daughter of Colonel Jack Houghton Brown
Child: George Jack
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| Aykroyd, Mary Hammond | Ref A778 |
Daughter of Sir William Henry Aykroyd.
In 1945, she was awarded the OBE, having been the Regional Administration for Leeds Women's Voluntary Services during World War II
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| Aykroyd, Sir Michael David | Ref A752 |
Eldest son of George Hammond Aykroyd
On the death of his cousin Sir William Miles Aykroyd, he succeeded to the baronetcy as 4th Baronet Akroyd of Lightcliffe.
In 1952, he married Oenone Gillian Diana Cowling.
Oenone Gillian Diana was the daughter of Donald George Cowling MBE of Leeds
Children:
He died 21st March 2010
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| Aykroyd, Richard | Ref A234 |
| Aykroyd, Sir William Henry | Ref A10 |
Son of Alfred Aykroyd [1841-1???], a cotton dyer and bleacher.
Born in Manningham, Bradford [8th May 1865].
They lived at Oakwood Villas, Toller Lane, Bradford
He was a woollen and carpet manufacturer / Managing Director of the Bradford Dyers' Association [1901] / chairman of Hammond's Bradford Brewery / a subscriber to The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire [1913].
In 1890, he married Emma Louisa Hammond.
Children:
In 1880, after the death of Jonas Foster, he leased Cliffe Hill Mansion, Lightcliffe from Foster's widow.
They lived at Cliffe Hill, Lightcliffe [1901].
In 1909, a car owned (and driven?) by Aykroyd was involved in an accident at Filey, in which one boy – Harry Saville [aged 11] – was killed, and his brother – Arthur Conyers Saville [aged 5] – was injured.
He was created the 1st Baronet Akroyd of Lightcliffe [Order of St John] in the 1920 Birthday Honours List.
He entered his uncle's business T. F. Firth & Company. He took over from Sir Algernon Firth in 1921 and was director of T. F. Firth & Company.
In 1921, Sir William and Lady Aykroyd gave Bailiff Bridge War Memorial, and the land on which it stands, to the community.
He died 3rd April 1947.
See Bailiff Bridge Club, Mrs Kathleen Blakeborough, Lightcliffe Cricket Club and John Wright
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| Aykroyd, Sir William Miles | Ref A751 |
Son of Sir Alfred Hammond Aykroyd.
Born [24 August 1923].
He was educated at Charterhouse.
During World War II, he was a Lieutenant in the 5th Royal Inniskillin Dragoon Guards. In 1944, he was awarded the Military Medal (MC). He was a Director of Hardy Amies Limited [1950-1969]. He was not involved with the Firth's Carpets business.
He lived at Buckland Newton Place, Dorchester [2003].
On his father's death [1965], he succeeded to the baronetcy as 3rd Baronet Akroyd of Lightcliffe.
On his death [18 July 2007], his cousin Michael David succeeded to the baronetcy as 4rd Baronet Akroyd of Lightcliffe
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| Aykroyde, William | Ref A244 |
He married Marianne, daughter of Richard Waterhouse
| Ayliffe, A. | Ref A203 |
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| Aylmer, Andrew | Ref A929 |
| Ayre, John William Carr | Ref A500 |
Born in Colne, Lancashire [12th June 1853].
He was educated at Caius College Cambridge / a solicitor [1895].
On 20th October 1897, he married Robina Hester Ingham at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone.
He inherited Brigg Royd, Soyland from Richard Ridehalgh [1895].
John William died at Cheadle, Cheshire [29th June 1902].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £104,803 10/1d. Probate was granted to George Carr (gentleman) and George Herbert Bates (solicitor).
Robina lived at Brigg Royd until her death [27th February 1951].
The couple were buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden
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| Ayres, Alfred Ernest | Ref A391 |
Born in Buckinghamshire.
He was a member of Halifax Parish Church & St Michael & All Angels' Church, Southowram Bank.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action at Le Transloy, Somme [12th October 1916].
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Saint Michael & All Angels' Church, Southowram Bank, on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial, and on the family grave at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-G16]
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| The Ayrton family of Ovenden | Ref A237 |
| Ayrton & Cornwell | Ref A714 |
Partners included John Ayrton and Charles Cornwell.
Originally, they were at Springfield House.
In the 1970s, they moved to Bradford Road, Brighouse.
The business closed in October 2008.
The building was said to be haunted by a fragrant woman known as Charlotte, and by the ghost of Ernest Green
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| Ayrton, Daniel | Ref A444 |
He was a cotton weaver [1911].
In 1892, he married Elizabeth Ann Lumb [1873-1946].
Elizabeth Ann was born in Sowerby
Children:
The family lived at
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| Ayrton, David | Ref A480 |
In 1835, he was on the List of Electors for the Ovenden Township of the Halifax Polling District in the election for the MP for the West Riding.
On 23rd February 1813, he married Hannah Burley / Burleigh [1791-1847] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at Holdsworth [1841].
David died 22nd March 1846.
Hannah died 22nd July 1847.
The couple were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden (Grave Ref: Hs01)
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| Ayrton, Edwin | Ref A153 |
He was a solicitor in Sheffield [1898].
In 24th December 1898, he married (1) Agnes Ann Hirst [1876-1928] at Halifax Parish Church.
Agnes Ann was the daughter of John Hirst
Child: John Brook [1899-1901] who died aged 1 year & 7 months
The couple died in Sheffield.
Son John Brook was buried at Brighouse Cemetery
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| Ayrton, John | Ref A8110 |
He was a wool comber [1851] / a farmer [1853] / innkeeper at the White Swan, Holmfield [1853, 1864, 1871].
On 18th July 1847, he married Sarah Ann Helliwell [1831-1896] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
John died at the White Swan [22nd October 1876] (aged 52).
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £450. Probate was granted to his widow.
After his death, Sarah Ann took over at the White Swan [1876, 1881].
Her nephew Ayrton Wadsworth took over at the White Swan [1887, 1894, 1896].
Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden (Grave Ref: Hs04)
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| Ayrton, John | Ref A246 |
He was a solicitor [1911].
On 2nd June 1860, he married (1) Ann Brook [1837-1881] at St Peter's Bradford.
Children:
On 5th September 1900, he married (2) Sarah Thorp [1836-1923] at Halifax Parish Church.
Sarah came from Weston-Super-Mare.She was a widow and had a daughter Mary Elizabeth Thorp [b 1873].
Mary Elizabeth was living with the family [former pupil-teacher 1881], [assistant teacher 1911]
They had no children.
They lived at
John died 3rd May 1920.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £17,729 17/9d.
Probate was granted to sons John and Edwin
Sarah Hannah died at Springfield House, Brighouse [25th January 1937].
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £3,130 8/1d. Probate was granted to brother Alfred and William Henry Ayrton (retired surveyor)
Bertha Ann died at Springfield House, Brighouse [17th January 1939].
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £4,032 14/-. Probate was granted to brother Edwin and William Henry Ayrton (surveyor)
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| Ayrton, John | Ref A715 |
Born in Brighouse.
Around 1900, he founded the Brighouse law firm which became Ayrton & Cornwell.
In [Q3] 1892, he married Mary Ann Wright [1869-19??] from Hartshead, in Bradford.
Children:
They lived at 55 Lightcliffe Road, Brighouse [1911]
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| Ayrton, Rev Jonathan | Ref A477 |
He was a dissenting minister at Horbury, Wakefield [1860] / Primitive Methodist Minister of Horbury Chapel [1861] / Primitive Methodist Minister at Silsden [1871] / Primitive Methodist Preacher at West Lane Chapel, Keighley [1881] / Primitive Methodist Minister at Sandal Magna [1891].
In July 1858, he married Hannah Farnsworth [1837-1867] at York.
Children:
Jonathan died in Leeds [6th August 1893]
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| Ayrton, Matthew | Ref A1 |
Son of David Ayrton.
He was a farmer of 39 acres employing 4 labourers [1851].
He was a distant relative of Elizabeth Wadsworth who left him her estate with the proviso that – at the age of 21 – he take the name Henry Wadsworth and be called Matthew Henry Wadsworth.
He left the Holdsworth estate to his son
On 21st August 1842, he married Mary Firth at Halifax Parish Church.
Sarah, of Ovenden, was the daughter of John Firth
Children:
He died at Holdsworth House [18th October 1860].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £1,500. Probate was granted to Samuel Wright of Halifax (cattle dealer) and his brother, the Rev Jonathan Ayrton.
He was buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden (Grave Ref: Hs02)
See Joseph Wilkinson
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| Ayrton, Thomas Francis | Ref A260 |
Born in Burnley.
He was a cotton roving frame doffer [1911] / a stripper & grinder at Fielden Brothers' Robinwood Mill.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
Around the beginning of April 1917, he was badly wounded and hospitalised in Rouen. One of his legs was amputated on account of his injuries, and later his other leg had to be amputated.
He died 28th April 1917 (aged 20).
His photograph appears with a report of his death in the Todmorden & District News [4th May 1917].
He was buried at St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France [Grave Ref P II N 12A].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Ayscough, Wilfred A. | Ref A796 |
During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 5th Field Regiment Royal Artillery.
He was a Japanese POW.
His brother William Edward was killed in an artillery duel in Singapore [12th February 1942], and Wilfred helped to bury him.
Wilfred was reported missing [1942].
He was said to have been liberated [1945].
It is not known what happened to him
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Ayscough, William A. | Ref A795 |
In [Q1] 1917, he married Mary O'Rourke [18??-1???] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
| Ayscough, William Edward | Ref A503 |
He was educated at St Mary's Catholic School.
During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 5th Field Regiment Royal Artillery.
He was killed in an artillery duel on Bukit Timbra Road, Singapore. [12th February 1942] (aged 23).
His brother Wilfred helped to bury him.
He is remembered on the Singapore Memorial [Grave Ref 12], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Aysgarth, Skircoat Green | Ref A7330 |
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