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Gabbett, W.Ref G200
[18??-19??] A manufacturer at Walsden.

In 1883, he was declared bankrupt

Gabbott, WilliamRef G136
[18??-1???] Recorded in 1880, when he was at Ramsden Wood Mill, Walsden

Gable, Christopher MichaelRef G998
[1940-1998] CBE.

Dancer, actor and ballet director.

Born in London.

He was involved with the Northern Ballet, when this was in Halifax.

In Q4 1961, he married Carole Needham, in Huddersfield.


Carole was a dancer
 

They lived at Little Park Farm, Mytholmroyd.

He died of cancer [23rd October 1998] and was cremated at Elland

The Gables, HalifaxRef G1168
Owners and tenants have included

The Gables, HipperholmeRef G499
/ Cecil Avenue, Lightcliffe.

Owners and tenants have included

The Gables, NorlandRef G166
Sowerby Croft Lane. Designed by C. F. L. Horsfall as the vicarage for St Luke's Church, Norland. Rev Charles Livermore was the first vicar to live here.

In 19??, it became a nursing home.

It has been extended sonsiderably, and is currently known as Grange Manor

Gabriel RatchettsRef G38
A herd of dogs which – according to local legend – fly through the air and around Eagle Crag, Todmorden and Stoodley Pike and then disappear below ground.

Heywood mentions the phenomenon in his diaries for March 1664


there is also a strange noyse in the aire heard of many in these parts this winter, called Gabriel-Ratches by this country-people, the noyse is as if a great number of whelps were barking and howling, and tis observed that if any see them the persons that see them dye shortly after, they are never heard but before a great death or dearth.
 

He also mentions night-whisslers and adds


tho I have never heard either of them
 

GAC Engineering GroupRef G1353
In 2001, Greening & Crowther became GAC Engineering Group.

In April 2010, the business closed.

Machine Tool Technology Group of New Works, Burnley Road, Halifax, took on the workforce

Gad's Hill, HalifaxRef G350
House at Trimminham built for his family by Wilkinson Pickles who was very fond of the works of Charles Dickens

Gadd, George ThompsonRef G607
[1822-1870] Born in Lincoln.

He was a tailor & draper [1861].

In [Q4] 1850, he married Mary Clark [1816-1882] in Halifax.


Mary was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Margaret [1851-1876] who married John Mellor Eastwood

They lived at 64 Square Road, Halifax [1861].

George Thompson died 19th April 1870 (aged 48).

Mary died 4th January 1882 (aged 66).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1821] with Mary's brothers: William Clark [1822-1881] & John Clark [1817-1892]

Gaddings Dam GroupRef G962
See Gaddings Dam, Todmorden

Gaddings Dam, TodmordenRef G408
About 400 feet above sea-level on Langfield Moor above Todmorden. This is actually 2 dams – the eastern and the western – built to supply water-power to the local mills, including Lumbutts Mill.

In 1824, the Rochdale Canal Company built the eastern dam for the Fielden family and other local mill owners. This was to be filled once a year by water from Langfield Common.

The western dam was built in the 1830s by the mill owners themselves.

The water flowed down Lumbutts Clough to the Calder. There was considerable disagreement between the canal company and local mill owners over the use of the water.

When the dam was no longer used, Parliament decreed that it must be made safe by lowering the water level, unless a waterman was employed to maintain the banks.

Gaddings Drain fed water to fill the dam.

A part of the dam has been drained.

In 2001, the Gaddings Dam Group bought the dam with the aim of keeping it open for people to enjoy.

This has never been used as a reservoir for the public water supply.

See Warland Reservoir

Gaiety Theatre, HalifaxRef G97
Aka the New Music Hall and later Templeton's Gaiety Theatre.

A wooden theatre which was the home of Robert Templeton's Templeton's Varieties.

Recorded in September 1881, when it was described as

near North Bridge ... a large and commodious structure ... will hold 3000 persons. The interior is fitted up with every comfort; one large gallery stretches round 3 sides of the hall, at the end of which are refreshment rooms, there are 4 outlets in case of fire

It burned down in 1888.

The Grand Theatre & Opera House was built on the site.

See Arthur Grimmett

Gaimster, Leslie RaynerRef G1074
[1914-2002] Born in Halifax. In 1932, he left school and started work in the laboratory of Crossley's Carpets.

He was a local preacher. He studied at Handsworth Methodist College. He became a missionary in China.

He was recorded when he performed a burial at Mount Zion Church, Ogden [1954].

He was active in the Halifax-Aachen Society

Gaines, Alfred MatthewRef G783
[1862-1891] He was a groom.

In 1882, he married Ann Hornsby [1863-19??] in Leeds.


Ann was born in Leeds
 

Children:

  1. Mary J [b 1884] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
  2. Emma J [b 1887] who was a worsted twister [1901]
  3. Matthew
  4. Annie [b 1892] who was a worsted spinning twister [1911]

They lived at 3 Woolpack Yard, Halifax [1891].

Living with them [in 1891] was sister-in-law Jane Jackson [b  Leeds 1865] (flax spinner).

Alfred Matthew died in Halifax [Q2 1891] (aged 29).

In 1901, Ann was living at 4 Painters Court, Halifax, as housekeeper to Sam Wood [b Halifax 1864] (green grocer own account), and had 4 more children:

  1. Samuel Wood Gaines [b 1894] who was an electric wire  coverer [1911]
  2. Ivy Wood Gaines [b 1897] who was a worsted spinner [1911]
  3. Grace Wood Gaines [b 1897]
  4. May Wood Gaines [b 1900]

In 1911, Ann was a charwoman living at 6 Oates Street, Halifax with her Gaines & Wood children.

In 1918, Ann and her children were living at 13 Plymouth Grove, Halifax

Gaines, JohnRef G1048
[1851-1897] Landlord of the General Rawdon, Luddendenfoot [1894-1897]

He married Elizabeth.

John died in 1897.

Elizabeth took over at the General Rawdon [1897-1905]

Gaines, MatthewRef G103
[1889-1918] Son of Alfred Matthew Gaines.

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of St Mary's Church, Rhodes Street, Halifax / a worsted setter [1901] / an assistant worsted spinning overlooker [1901] / employed by S. Whitley & Company Limited [although his  name does not appear on their War Memorial].

In [Q1] 1916, he married Elizabeth Ann Hey [1891-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.


Elizabeth Ann, of Cherry Street, Pellon Lane, was the daughter of George Ellis Hey, sawyer
 

They lived at 24 Cherry Street, Pellon Lane, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted at Halifax [March 1915] and served as a Private with the Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He was on gas and gun sentry somewhere in France when he was killed instantaneously by a shell [21st March 1918] (aged 29). The Halifax Courier [13th April 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 10], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary's Church, Halifax

Gaines's: T. Gaines & SonsRef G828
Engineers of Stannary Street, Halifax.

See Harry Houdini

Gaines, William HenryRef G377
[18??-19??] Joiner and shopfitter at Green Mount Joinery Works, Halifax [1907].

He lived at 32 Oxford Terrace, St James's Road, Halifax [1907]

GainestRef G3
Hill at Pye Nest whose name may derive from it being the gainest – or most direct – way down the hill

Gainest Cottage, HalifaxRef G318
Pye Nest.

In 1808, the Methodists built a Sunday School here in what was described as being

in a little fold at the entrance to Washer Lane

The property belonged to the Sowerby Bridge Methodist Society

Gainsborough Studio, BrighouseRef G457
Aka Orthochrome. Photographic studio in Briggate run by Mr Curson

GalasRef G18

Galbraith, Rev AngusRef G153
[1827-1901] Born in Scotland. He held several posts in Scotland and Whitehaven, Cumberland before becoming Minister of Bridge End Congregational Church [January 1877-1900]. He was a worker for the temperance cause. He was popular and attracted many local families back to the church. Bridge End Chapel and Sunday School were extended during his time, and the Mission School at Waring Green was built

Gale, GeorgeRef G721
[1867-1919] Son of Emma & Jonathan Gale of Chichester.

Born in Chichester.

He lived at

  • 16 Back Gerrard Street, Halifax

During World War I, he served as an Aircraftman 2nd Class with the Royal Air Force.

He died at St Luke's War Hospital, Halifax [1st May 1919] (aged 52).

He was buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel Probate records show that he left effects valued at £19 1/11d.

Probate was granted to William Gale (Corporation employee).

Gall, CharlesRef G913
[18??-18??] In 1874, he was listed at Milner Street, Halifax as
patentee of Patent Self-Acting Smoke Preventers

He lived at Prescott Place

Gall, ThomasRef G592
[18??-18??] He was a manager working for Jonathan Charnock, builder & contractor.

In August 1866, he filed a patent for

improvements in machinery or apparatus working stone or cutting and working mouldings thereon

Gallagher, JohnRef G1045
[1866-19??] Born in County Mayo, Ireland.

He was a plumber's labourer [1901] / a gas works labourer [1911].

In [Q3] 1896, he married Ellen Cain [1873-19??] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. John Joseph
  2. Annie [b 1900]
  3. Thomas [b 1901]
  4. Michael [b 1903]
  5. Catherine [b 1905]
  6. Mary Ellen [b 1907]
  7. Margaret [b 1908]
  8. Agnes [b 1911]

The family lived at 37 Southowram Bank, Halifax [1901, 1911]

Gallagher, JohnRef G196
[1904-1940] Son of Elizabeth & Patrick Gallagher.

He was employed by Halifax Corporation Highways Department.

He married Dora.

Children:

  1. child
  2. child

The family lived at 22 Ovenden Close, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Private with 75 Company Aux. Mil. Pioneer Corps.

He was lost [17th June 1940] (aged 36)  when the troopship HMS Lancastria was bombed and sank at St Nazaire, with the loss of 2,899 of the 5,310 people aboard.

He is remembered on the Dunkirk Memorial, France [151], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Gallagher, John JosephRef G143
[1897-1918] Son of John Gallagher.

Born in Halifax [Q3 1897].

He was a member of St Bernard's Catholic Church, Halifax / a worsted doffer [1911] / employed by Brookfoot Dye Works.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 12th/13th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He has served in France for almost 2 years, when he was reported missing and assumed to have died [27th April 1918].

His photograph appears with a report of his death in the Halifax Courier [23rd November 1918].

He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref XXVIII A 15].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Galland, ThomasRef G1194
[1???-18??] Methodist preacher at Halifax [1833]

Galley, RoyRef G141
[1947-] Conservative MP for Halifax [1983-1987]

Gallipole Allotment, BarkislandRef G1097
In the 1830s, Barbara Dyson took an area of over 13 acres – known as the Gallipole allotment – from Cut Hedge Farm, Barkisland and added it to her Abbots Royd estate.

See Gallypole

Gallon, Gilbert HaighRef G732
[1886-1917] Born in Elland.

In [Q3] 1910, he married Mary Elizabeth Cummings in Bradford.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 120th Heavy Battery Royal Garrison Artillery.

He died 7th November 1917.

He was buried at St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France [P III L 7B].

In [Q3] 1920, Mary Elizabeth married Joseph M. Cartwright in Bradford.

They lived at Pontefract

Gallon's LimitedRef G1288
National chain of grocery stores. There were several branches of the grocers in the district, including

  • Southgate, Elland [1935]

Gallop, Harold JohnRef G593
[1922-1942] Son of Ada & Frederick Claude Gallop of Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Wireman with the Royal Navy aboard HMT Sotra.

He died 29th January 1942 (aged 20)  when his ship was torpedoed by German Submarine U-431, and sank in the Mediterranean, 80 miles east of Tobruk, with the loss of all of her crew of 22.

He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England [69 2]

Galloway, GeorgeRef G892
[18??-19??] He had business as a herbalist and a servants' registry at 101 Northgate, Halifax [1905]

Galloway, JamesRef G185
[1897-1987] Born in Chapel-en-le-Frith.

In 1925, he married Laura Ainley in Halifax.


Laura was the daughter of
Benjamin Ainley
 

The couple died in Halifax

GallypoleRef G1098
Watson suggests that the name comes from a gallows which once stood at Gallypole Hill.

See Gallipole Allotment, Barkisland

Gallypole HillRef G4
Area at the southern end of Norland moor.

A plantation at Greetland called Gallipolli Hill is recorded in 1828 as part of the Crowstone Hall estate.

Watson suggests that the name comes from a gallows which once stood there

Galvani, MadameRef G1047
[17??-19??] French tutor & friend to Anne Lister during her stay in Paris

Galvin, ThomasRef G208
[18??-1918]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 12th (Ayr & Lanark Yeomanry) Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers.

He died 30th September 1918.

He was buried at Messines Ridge British Cemetery, Belgium [I A 60].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Gamble, Dr Albert GauntRef G984
[1882-1962] LMSSA.

Son of Dr Charles Edward Gamble.

Born in Elland [21st October 1882].

a medical student [1901] / qualified at Leeds [1907] / a physician & surgeon [1911] / Medical Officer & Public Vaccination Elland & Greetland District  Halifax Union [1915-1942] and was in practice at Bedford House, Elland [1925-1942].

In 1919, he married Elsie Ellen Law in Halifax.


Elsie was born 21 July 1886
 

Children:

  1. John Rushforth [born Q1 1921] who was a chartered accountant [1962]

The family lived at

  • 13 John Street, Elland [1918-1954]
  • 2 Brixham Place, Blackpool [1962]
  • 31 Savile Crescent, Halifax [1963]

Albert died at 129 Newton Drive, Blackpool [25th November 1962].

Elsie Ellen died 22nd June 1963

Gamble, Dr Charles EdwardRef G513
[1842-1928] MRCS, LSA.

Born in Fulneck / Calverley / Bradford.

He was Medical practitioner in Elland [1874] / Medical Officer & Public Vaccination Elland & Greetland District,  Halifax Union [1875-1895] / with the Local Government Medical Service [1895] / Medical Officer Smallpox Hospital [1895] / Medical Officer for Elland, Greetland & Upper Greetland [1905] / a retired surgeon [1911].

In [Q2] 1880, he married Sarah Elizabeth Rushfirth [1846-1919] in Leeds.


Sarah Elizabeth was born in Manchester
 

Children:

  1. Albert Gaunt
  2. Charles Edward [1884] who died in infancy
  3. Gladys Mary [1886-1909]


In May 1876, he was charged with having – on 25th April 1876 – committed an indecent assault upon a girl about 14 years of age named Mary Jane Farrar. It appeared that the girl had gone to the prisoner's surgery, and while there the alleged assault was committed. The magistrates, committed him to the Assizes for trial.

In August 1876, the jury found him Not Guilty, but expressed an opinion that he had been guilty of great indiscretion.

He was discharged with a warning

 

They lived at 13 John Street, Elland [1881, 1891, 1901, 1911].

Sarah Elizabeth died Q1 1919 (aged 73).

Charles Edward died 14th June 1928 (aged 86).

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £10,563

Gamble, HalRef G249
Stage name of Harold Howlett

Gamble, MrRef G973
[18??-1???] He stood unsuccessfully as the Tory candidate in the Election for MP for Halifax [1877]

GamelRef G5
[1065-1???] Son of Ukil.

He owned the townships of Brighouse, Elland, Greetland, Southowram, Thornhill, and the Manor of Rochdale before they became a part of the Honour of Pontefract of Ilbert de Lacy.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Orm

After the land was granted to Ilbert, it was still managed by Gamel, then passed down through his family to Orm, then to Leising.

In the 18th/19th century, there was an effigy of Gamel displayed outside Mr Howarth's druggist's shop in High Street, Halifax.

See Essolf and Manor of Heptonstall

Gandy Bridge, TodmordenRef G157
Bridge over the Calder

Ganger Ing, BrighouseRef G1009
Land leased by Sir George Armytage on which Clegg's Mill was built. Under terms of the lease, the mill could be converted or used for any manufacturing purposes, but it could not be converted into cottages

Ganley, MaryRef G162
[1858-1884] She and James Ridgway lived together as man and wife at Martin Street, Boothtown.

On 18th August 1884, Mary and her daughter were on the way to take a dinner to Ridgway at his work. On the way, they called in at the Pine Apple, Halifax where they found Ridgway, and gave him his dinner.

Ridgway had been drinking and, instead of returning to work, went home to sleep. When he woke, he called for his tea, and Mary, who had also been asleep, promised to get it for him, but later she refused. As Ridgway got up to walk out of the house, Mary seized him and forced him into a chair. The 2 began swearing at each other and Mary picked up the fire tongs and struck him. He took them from her, and she picked up the poker and struck him with that. He took that from her and followed her outside where he struck and felled her.

She died a few days after.

At the Yorkshire Winter Assizes [November 1884], Ridgway pleaded guilty, and was imprisoned for one year with hard labour

GannexRef G6
Weatherproof fabric manufactured in the former Crossley Mill at Elland by Joseph Kagan's Kagan Textiles company, and used in the production of raincoats. The clothing was popular with many celebrities, including The Queen, Prime Minister Harold Wilson, several Russian leaders, and US presidents.

The company also used the nearby Marshfield Mills and Broad Lea Mill

Gannon, MichaelRef G1015
[1843-1884] Born in Ireland.

He was a mason's labourer [1881].

Around 1874, he married Mary [1856-1???].


Mary was born in Durham
 

Children:

  1. Michael [b 1874]
  2. Mary Ann [b 1876]
  3. John [b 1878]
  4. Bridget [b 1880]
  5. Margaret [b 1882]
  6. Catherine [b 1884]

Catherine was born in Greetland; the older children were born in Bradford.

They lived at Lister Court, Bradford [1881].

A Michael Gannon died in Halifax [Q4 1884] (aged 41).

In 1885, Mary married (2) James Earley

GannyRef G150
Also Ganney. Area around the bottom of Halifax Road, Brighouse.

It is likely that the name comes from a field-name which led down to the Calder in that area of the town.

See Ganny Bar, Ganny Cottage, Ganny Lock, Ganny Mill and Ganny Road

Ganny Bar, BrighouseRef G305
Recorded in the 18th/19th century. Toll booth at the junction of Elland Road and Halifax Road.

See Ganny

Ganny Cottage, BrighouseRef G1219
Recorded in the 19th century. The property still stands on Elland Road near the bottom of Halifax Road, Brighouse.

Owners and tenants have included

See Ganny

Ganny Lock, BrighouseRef G616
Lock #18 on the Calder & Hebble Navigation leading from the Calder to the North Cut.

The lock-keeper's cottage is built over the floodgates which connect the canal and the river.

In October 2003, there were plans to widen the lock which has narrowed under pressure from the north bank of the canal.

Like most of the locks on the canal, this is a scheduled monument

Ganson, AbrahamRef G393
[1868-1940] Son of William Ganson.

Born in Brighouse.

He was a manager at the family's mineral water business after his father's death [1904].

In 1892, he married (1) Mary Ellen Sykes [1871-1898].

Children:

  1. Mabel [b 1896] who was a milliner's apprentice [1911]
  2. Bertie [b 1898]

Mary Ellen died in 1898.

In 1910, he married (2) Hannah [1859-1924].


Hannah – née Hirst – was the widow of George Greenwood
 

After their marriage, he was innkeeper at the Vine Hotel, Brighouse [1911, 1917] / a licensed victualler [1918]

Hannah died at the Vine Hotel [17th November 1924].

She was buried at St John's Church, Cragg Vale with her first husband

Ganson, John EmmanuelRef G935
[1799-18??] His parents were missionaries for the Moravian Church.

The family originally came from Magdeburg, Germany.

Born in Antigua, West Indies.

He married Susanna [1???-1806].


Susanna was born in Littletown, Gomersal
 

Children:

  1. child
  2. child
  3. child
  4. child
  5. child
  6. child
  7. child
  8. child
  9. William Gottlieb

Ganson Mineral Water CompanyRef G830
Hove Edge company.

Established by William Ganson after he bought a small mineral water business next to the Joiner's Arms, Hove Edge. The company supplied drinks to Sunny Vale Pleasure Gardens.

In the 1920s, the company was bought by Ernest Sheffield.

In the 1930s, the business moved across the road to premises in Half House Lane.

W. Ganson & Company were recorded at Cornaro Works, Hove Edge in 1937

Ganson, William GottliebRef G300
[1831-1904] Son of John Emmanuel Ganson.

Born in Droylsden, Manchester [16th July 1831].

He was educated at the Moravian Day School, Fairfield, Manchester.

On 28th May 1854, he married Catherine Barlow [1836-1918] at the Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Ashton, Lancashire.

Children:

  1. Josiah [b 1856] who was a cotton piecer [1900]
  2. John William [b 1860]
  3. Betty [b 1865]
  4. Susan [1862-1891] who married Robert William Lund
  5. Abraham

In 1867, the family came to live in Brighouse for a short time.

He was a cotton carder [1871].

They lived at 40 Thornhill Briggs Lane [1871].

William returned in 1885 to buy a mineral water business at premises next to the Joiner's Arms, Hove Edge. He established the Ganson Mineral Water Company.

He was elected Councillor in the Brighouse Municipal Elections of 1893.

They lived at 180 Halifax Road, Hove Edge [1901].

William died in 1901.

Catherine died 12th February 1918.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £351 1/-.

Probate was granted to son Abraham and Annie Rawnsley (widow) 

Garaghty, WilliamRef G671
[1894-1918] Aka Willie.

Son of William Garaghty of 37 Brooke Street, Rastrick.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 24th May 1918 (aged 24).

He was buried at Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No.2, France [II C 19]

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial

Garbutt, Rev JohnRef G679
[1796-1826] He trained at Idle Academy before becoming the first Minister at Providence Congregational Church, Elland [1825]. He was ordained on 3rd February 1826. He died on 29th April 1826. He was buried in the new churchyard

Garbutt, John WatsonRef G905
[18??-19??] Son of Tom Garbutt.

He was a municipal engineer.

On 4th February 1925, he married Clara at St John's Wesleyan Chapel, Halifax


Clara (née Halstead) was the widow of
Frank Mitchell
 

Gardam, James B.Ref G639
[1824-1???] Born in Campsall, Yorkshire.

He was a block painter [1868] / a seal skin colour mixer [1871].

In [Q1] 1843, he married Ellen Hatherstall [1823-1???] in Clitheroe, Lancashire.


Ellen was born in Clitheroe
 

Children:

  1. Christiana [b 1848] who was a worsted & cotton weaver  [1871]
  2. William [b 1853] who was a book keeper & local preacher  [1871]
  3. Ann [b 1855] who was a worsted & cotton weaver [1871]
  4. Isabella [1859-1868] who was buried at Lister Lane  Cemetery [Plot 2695]

The family lived at 44 Lower Hope Street, Halifax [1871]

Garden City, Bailiff BridgeRef G251
Popular name for houses at Highfield Avenue, Bailiff Bridge which were built around 1917. The houses were built to let and had gardens, an inside toilet, and a bath.

The central area of the U-shaped development was intended to be used for allotments, but more houses were built on the land in the 1930s

Garden City, HalifaxRef G624
In 1913, the Council rejected an application by the owners of property on the Coronation EstateKliffen Place, Abbey Walk, Abbey Walk South, and Cheltenham Place – for permission to alter and plan the streets on the Garden City Scheme

Garden City, Waring GreenRef G28
See Waterloo Road, Brighouse

Garden House, BrighouseRef G9400
59 Lightcliffe Road.

House at the corner of Lightcliffe Road and Garden Road.

Dated 1901

Owners and tenants have included

Gardener, VictorRef G217
[1894-1918] He worked in the flax department at Crossley's.

He lived at 37 Mason Street, Range Bank, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [1914], and served as a Stoker 1st Class with the Royal Navy aboard the destroyer HMS Kale.

He was lost [27th March 1918] (aged 24)  when his ship struck a (possibly British) contact mine and sank in the North Sea, with the loss of 41 officers & men.

He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England [30], and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets

Gardeners' [No 206] Masonic LodgeRef G389
Masonic Lodge.

Recorded on 14th April 1873, when a group of around 75 members celebrated their anniversary at the George, Brighouse

Gardening & HorticultureRef G864

Gardens & ParksRef G863

Gardens Guild, HalifaxRef G1176
Formed on 2nd May 1928

Gardiner, Rev Alexander StokerRef G955
[1807-1880] Born in Borris, Ossory, [now County Laois], Northern Ireland. He was Curate at Dewsbury and Hartshead [1845-1846]. He was ordained deacon [1847] and priest [1848].

His rôle was

to bring religion to the men who were working on the railways

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Frederick Augustus
  2. Theodore Senior

In 1849, he moved to Salford where he was chaplain to the workhouse for the next 20 years.

He died in Essex

Gardiner, Rev Frederick AugustusRef G99
[1834-1900] BA.

Son of Rev Alexander Stoker Gardiner.

Born in Dublin.

He was ordained deacon [1858] and priest [1860]. He was the first vicar of All Saints' Church, Todmorden [1858], and Curate at Cross Stone [1861].

On 6th August 1861, he married Marianne Frances Berry at Eccles.

In 1862, he moved to Wakefield, where he was a curate at St John's Church. He then worked as a chaplain in the Convict Prison Service – being at Chatham, Dartmoor and Woking. He died in London [26th October 1900], having retired there

Gardiner, JamesRef G926
[18??-1???] Son of John Gardiner.

He married Elizabeth.

Children:

  1. John [1856]
  2. Ruth [1857]

The children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2862] with their Gardiner grandparents

Gardiner, JohnRef G682
[1804-1851] Of Halifax.

He married Hannah.

Children:

  1. John [1830-1853]
  2. James
  3. Elizabeth [1832-1856] who married James Carter
  4. Sarah [1839-1857]

John died 11th July 1851 (aged 47).

He & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2862]

Gardiner, JohnRef G740
[1806-18??] He was a woolcomber [1841].

Around 1824, he married Hannah [1806-18??].

Children:

  1. William [b 1824] who was a weaver [1841]
  2. Robert [b 1826] who was a woolcomber [1841]
  3. John [b 1829] who was a worsted factory worker [1841]
  4. Richard [b 1834]
  5. Rebecca [b 1836]
  6. Sarah [b 1840]

They lived at Boulderclough, Sowerby [1841]

Gardiner, RobertRef G204
[18??-18??] He was an engine tenter [1850].

He married Elizabeth Broadbent [1822-1850].


Elizabeth was the daughter of John & Ellen Broadbent
 

Elizabeth died 15th September 1850 (aged 28), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2756].


Details of Robert's death / burial place are not yet known
 

Gardiner, Theodore SeniorRef G954
[1846-1909] Son of Alexander Stoker Gardiner.

Born in Dublin.

Chris Davidson, his great-grandson, writes:

He lists himself on birth certificates as a surgeon – though in reality he never qualified as a medical practitioner.

In 1879, he married Lucy Georgina Holdsworth.

Children:

  1. Lucy Georgina [b 1880]
  2. Sybil Senior [b 1882]
  3. Muriel Kathleen [b 1884]
  4. Violet Adele [b 1885]
  5. Cecil Senior [b 1888]

The couple moved to Edinburgh, where their 3 daughters were born. They moved at least 4 times whilst there.

His affairs were sequestrated in 1882.

The family moved to Brighton, and lived at several addresses there. Their youngest 2 children were born there.

In 1888, he was listed as a debtor in the London Gazette. At some point after that, and before 1895, he and Lucy went their separate ways and had no contact whatsoever before his death in 1909 and hers in 1908.

She had the children living with her in Newcastle under Lyme.

Theodore served for a while in the second Boer War in the Army Medical Corps.

On his return, he was a broken man. He developed dementia and was eventually picked up on the streets sleeping rough in winter

Gardiner, WilliamRef G908
[1826-1879] Born in Halifax.

He was an overlooker at worsted mill [1871].

In [Q4] 1848, he (possibly) married Esther Robertshaw [1826-1???] in Bradford.


Esther was born in Halifax.

She was a worsted weaver [1871]

 

They lived at St James's Square, Northowram [1871].

Living with them [in 1871] was William's sister Mary Gardiner [b 1843] (worsted warper) 

William died 29th April 1879 (aged 53)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2454] with Jonathan Scott & James Alfred Smith [1846-1863]

Gardner, JohnRef G186
[1820-1???] Born in Lancashire.

He was a cabinet maker [1871].

He married Mary [1818-1???] from Lancashire.

Children:

  1. Jane [b 1850] who was a worsted weaver [1871]
  2. Isabel [b 1852] who was a worsted weaver [1871] and  married John Batty
  3. John [b 1856] who was a weaver worsted [1871]
  4. Joseph [b 1858]

They lived at 6 Garden Street, Halifax [1871].

Living with them [in 1871] were granddaughter Sarah J Gardner [b 1868], daughter Isabel and her husband John Batty

Gardner, Stanley Edward SamuelRef G739
[1920-1941] Son of Emily (née Maud) & John William Gardner.

He married Maria Annunziata Fusco [1912-1991].


Maria was born in Clitheroe
 

They lived in Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 2nd/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 21st February 1941 (aged 21).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [H 144].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Maria died in Halifax in 1991

Gardner, WilliamRef G1316
[1848-1899] Born in Lancaster.

He was a joiner [1881] / a joiner & beerseller at the Black Boy, Halifax [1891]

He married Sarah Ann Wright [1851-1887] from Halifax.

Children:

  1. Fred [b 1876] who was a waiter public house [1881, 1891]

The family lived at 8 Hanover Street, Halifax [1881].

Living with them [in 1881] 1891 was Sarah Ann's widowed mother Elizabeth Wright [b 1831] (weaver) born in Leeds

Gardom, Ernest CronhelmRef G1356
[1853-1920] Son of John Williams Gardom.

Born in Norwich.

He was a Stockbroker's Clerk [1886].

On 24th November 1886, he married Mary Jane, daughter of Frederick Cronhelm. Mary Jane was his first cousin once removed.

Children:

  1. Dorothy [b 1888]

He died in Reigate [1920]

Gardom, John WilliamsRef G1355
[1812-1872] Son of Margaret (née Alsop) & William Gardom.

He was a silk manufacturer at Manchester [1844].

On 17th April 1844, he married Eliza, daughter of George Otto Cronhelm, at Scarborough.

Children:

  1. John Williams [1845-1922] who died in Victoria, British  Columbia
  2. George Frederick [1846-1898]
  3. Benjamin [1847-1926] who died in Buenos Aires
  4. Eliza [1849-1912]
  5. Edward Theodore [1850-1933]
  6. Margaret Alice [b 1851] who (possibly) married John  Bainbridge Booth
  7. Ernest Cronhelm
  8. Charles Henry [1854-1922]
  9. Herbert Augustus [b 1856]
  10. Florence E. [b 1858]
  11. Albert [b 1860]
  12. Arthur Harold [1862-1943]
  13. Victor [b 1865] who was an actor and died at Brighton

Garfitt & BarberRef G1025
Screw bolt manufacturers at Hipperholme.

Partners included Richard Garfitt and James Barber.

The partnership was dissolved in January 1856

Garfitt, ErnestRef G1024
[1881-1953] Son of William Garfitt.

Born in Rastrick.

He was a hairdresser [1911] / landlord of the Football, Brighouse [1915, 1920].

In [Q2] 1902, he married Ellen Whiteley [1882-1965] in Halifax.


Ellen was born in Bailiff Bridge.

She was a confectioner [1911]

 

Children:

  1. Edith [b 1902]
  2. Harold [b 1904]
  3. (possibly) William Herbert [1906] who died in infancy

They lived at 39 Bethel Street, Brighouse [1911].

Whilst he served in World War I, his wife took over the pub [1918].

After returning from the war, he resumed at the pub [1920].

The pub was declared redundant [1926], and Ernest turned it in a barber's shop.

An Ernest Garfitt died in Calder District [Q4 1953] (aged 71).

An Ellen Garfitt died in Bradford [Q4 1965] (aged 83) 

Garfitt, FredRef G8830
[1884-1922] Born in Halifax.

In 1910, he married Hetty / Etta Woodhead in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Edith Alice [b 1911] who married [1930] Wilfred Seedhouse

Fred died in 1922.

In 1925, Hetty married Tom Fearnley

Garfitt, HerbertRef G772
[1879-1925] Son of William Garfitt.

Born in Manningham, Bradford [12th November 1879].

He enlisted in Aston Under Lyme [August 1898].

During World War I, he was a POW at Frederichsfeld, Wessel, Germany [6th October 1918].

He died in Lincoln in 1925

Garfitt, JosephRef G1035
[1802-1867] Born in Skircoat.

He was a blacksmith [1851].

He married (1) Martha [1792-1854].


Martha was born in Southowram
 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [b 1831] who was a worsted twister (woollen mill) 

Martha died in Halifax [Q4 1854].

In [Q1] 1856, he married (2) Grace in Halifax.


Grace was the widow of
Joseph Gledhill
 

They lived at Gallery, Halifax [1851].

Joseph died 23rd June 1867 (aged 65).

Grace died 9th October 1879 (aged 78).

The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S2/21] with Grace's first husband

Garfitt, MallinsonRef G452
[1827-1885] Born in Salterhebble, Halifax.

He was a blacksmith (engineer department) [1881].

He married Martha [1832-1???].


Martha was born in Leicester
 

Children:

  1. Mallinson [b 1864] who was a worsted packer [1881], a  worsted warehouseman [1891]
  2. Ellen / Helen [b 1867] who was an elastic brace  maker [1881], a brace weaver [1891]
  3. Lily [b 1869] who was an elastic brace maker [1881], a  brace weaver [1891]
  4. William
  5. Charlotte A. [b 1874] who was a dressmaker [1891]

The family lived at

  • 5 Temple Street Halifax [1881]
  • 49 Raglan Street, Halifax [1891]

Mallinson died in Halifax [Q1 1885] (aged 57) 

Garfitt, RichardRef G1008
[1850-1912] Born in Mirfield.

He was a maltster [1910] / a warehouseman [1911].

In [Q4] 1874, he married Hannah Clayton [1856-19??] in Halifax.


Hannah was born in Lindley
 

Children:

  1. Emily [b 1888] who married James Bond
  2. Edith Alice [b 1890] who was a dressmaker [1911]
  3. Florence [b 1892] who was a dressmaker [1911]

They lived at 6 Cliffe Road, Rastrick [1911].

Richard died in Halifax [Q3 1912] (aged 62).

In [Q3] 1915, Hannah married (2) Henry Clay

Garfitt, RushRef G774
[1884-1966] Son of William Garfitt.

He was a bootmaker.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Royal Army Medical Corps [11th October 1915], then transferred to the Royal Flying Corps [August 1917].

He was discharged from the Royal Air Force [February 1919].

He settled in Sedgeford, Norfolk, working on his own account as a boot & shoe repairer

Garfitt, WilliamRef G1067
[1855-1907] Born in Battyeford.

He was a silk dresser in Manningham, Bradford [1879-1881] / landlord of the Robin Hood, Brighouse [1891, 1896, 1901].

He married Ruth Barber [1857-1939].


Ruth came from Mixenden
 

Children:

  1. William Henry [b 1878]
  2. Herbert
  3. Ernest
  4. Rush
  5. Ann [b1896]

Living with them at 16 Wakefield Road, Brighouse [in 1901] was widowed mother-in-law Mary Barber [b Heptonstall 1834]

Garfitt, WilliamRef G295
[1871-1923] Son of Mallinson Garfitt.

He was a pawnbroker's assistant [1891] / a pawnbroker's manager [1923].

William died 26th November 1923 (aged 52), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1167]

Garford, RichardRef G453
[19??-] In 1988, he bought the title of Lord of the Manor of Shelf

Garforth ...Ref G345
The entries for people & families with the surname Garforth are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Garforth's: Samuel & John GarforthRef G1026
Manufacturers and merchants at Ovenden.

Partners included Samuel Garforth and John Garforth.

The partnership was dissolved in June 1828

Gargan, EdwardRef G476
[1827-1905] Born in Ireland.

He was a tailor [1881, 1871].

In [Q2] 1852, he (possibly) married Hannah [1827-1???] at St Martin's Church, Brighouse.


Hannah (possibly Hannah Farrar Kenyon) was born in Brighouse
 

Children:

  1. George [b 1853] who was a factory operative [1871]
  2. Elizabeth Carver [b 13th June 1859; d 18th March 1957]  who was a worsted weaver [1881], a factory operative [1871]  
  3. Mary Ann [b 1860] who was a worsted twister [1881], a  factory operative [1871]
  4. Isabella [b 1861] who was a worsted twister [1881]
  5. Edward [b 1865] who was a tailor [1881]
  6. Sarah Ellen [b 14th June 1871; d 27th October 1953]  

The children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1046].

They lived at

  • 3 Ramsden's Upper Court, Halifax [1871]
  • 2 Duke Street, Halifax [1881]
  • 3 Grosvenor Terrace, Halifax (daughters Elizabeth &  Sarah Ellen) [1953, 1957]

An Edward Gargan died in Halifax [Q2 1905] (aged 80) 

Garland, William HenryRef G421
[1853-1897] MusBac.

Organist at Halifax Parish Church [1884-1897]. In 1886, he became conductor of the Halifax Choral Society.

On 26th February 1895, he gave recital to inaugurate the organ at Blackley Particular Baptist Church.

He lived at Boulevard, Halifax [1897].

There is a memorial window for him in Halifax Parish Church

Garlick, ArthurRef G600
[1897-1917] Son of Annie & William Garlick of Rastrick.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 21st November 1917 (aged 20).

He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [XXVII BB 4].

He is remembered on Rastrick War Memorial

Garlick, FirthRef G306
[1881-1918]

In [Q3] 1904, he married Alice Denton in Halifax.

Children:

  1. unknown

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 12th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He died of pleurisy in POW hospital in Heidelberg, Germany [22nd August 1918] (aged 37).

He was buried at Lidzberg Warminski War Cemetery, Poland [12].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Garlick, Dr Frederick SmithRef G280
[1810-1870] MRCS, LAC.

Son of John Garlick.

Born in Halifax.

He was granted qualification at Apothecaries' Hall [21st February 1839] / medical officer under the Poor Law for the township of Halifax [1851]  / physician, medical officer and public vaccinator for Halifax [1860s].

He was living and practising at 5 Cheapside, Halifax [1845, 1851]

He was an informant for William Ranger.

In 1857, he attended William Makepeace Thackeray who fell ill during a lecture tour. Thackeray remarked

I think the doctor I have had here is the best of them all. His name is Garlick and I like him both in cookery and as a medical man

He died 18th March 1870.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £2,000.

The will was proved by Richard Holt of 7 New Road, Halifax (gentleman) 

Garlick, JohnRef G434
[17??-18??] He was partner in bankers Rawson, Rhodes & Briggs / partner in Rhodes, Briggs & Garlick / in partnership with James Akroyd [1813-1818].

Around 1818, he sold land for the construction of Ovenden Sunday School

Garlick, JohnRef G575
[1747-1???] On 8th July 1777, he married Mary Prince [1754-1???], at All Saints, Castleford.

Children:

  1. John
  2. William
  3. Michael
  4. Thomas

The children were born in Castleford

Garlick, JohnRef G573
[1778-1819] Son of John Garlick.

Born in Castleford.

On 5th December 1799, he married Mary Wilson [1777-1852] at St Peter's Church, Leeds

Children:

  1. John William
  2. Mary [b 1804]
  3. Eliza Lucretia [b 1806]
  4. Samuel
  5. Frederick Smith
  6. Edward Wilson [b 1813]

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £1,500

Garlick, Dr John WilliamRef G716
[1800-1869] MD, LRCP, MRCS, LSA.

Son of John Garlick.

Born in Hunslet.

He was a member of Salem Chapel / physician & surgeon [1851] / physician to the Halifax Tradesmen's Benevolent Society [1865].

In 1825, he was handling the business of his late uncle Dr William Garlick.

On 8th February 1828, he married Jane Grainger [1805-1877] at Halifax Parish Church.


Jane was born in Woodhouse
 

Children:

  1. Mary Eliza [b 1829]
  2. Sarah Julia [1832-1872]
  3. John William [1837-1885]
  4. Henry Grainger [b 1840]

He died in Halifax [11th November 1869].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £4,000.

The will was proved by William Rothwell and Rev Hilkiah Bedford Hall

Garlick, MichaelRef G202
[1???-18??] Recorded in 1822, when he was clerk to the trustees of water & streets at 16 The Square, Halifax

Garlick, MichaelRef G697
[17??-18??] Halifax printer and bookseller. In 1808, he acquired the business of Jonas Nicholson.

He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835]

Garlick, MichaelRef G49
[1790-1844] Son of John Garlick.

Born in Castleford.

He was a bookseller [1814] / a printer [1815] / a stationer [1821] / an accountant / a clerk to the trustees of water & streets at 16 The Square, Halifax [1822].

He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835]

In 1808, he acquired the business of Jonas Nicholson.

On 21st July 1812, he married Rebecca Alcock [1785-1829] in Sherburn, Leeds.

Children:

  1. Rebecca [1813-1840]
  2. Sarah [1814-1858]
  3. Frances [1816-1842]
  4. Michael Prince [b 1818] who was an attorney's clerk  [1841] and an attorney in Whalley, Lancashire [1851]
  5. Ann [1820-1856]
  6. Harriet [b 1821]

The children were baptised at Halifax Parish Church.

His daughters Sarah and Ann established a school in Halifax.

The family lived at Square Road, Halifax [1841].

Members of the family were buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax

Garlick, MissesRef G361
In 1835, Sarah and Ann Garlick, daughters of Michael Garlick, established a school in Halifax

Garlick, ThomasRef G574
[1785-1814] Son of John Garlick.

Born in Castleford.

On 9th March 1806, he married (1) Elizabeth Hey [1788-1860] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Thomas Hey
  2. Eliza [1811-26th June 1875] who died in Edenfield,  Lancashire, and was buried with her mother at St Thomas's Church, Claremount [30th June 1875]

Thomas died in 1814.

On 10th March 1819, Elizabeth married (2) Isaac Green at Halifax Parish Church

Garlick, Thomas HeyRef G695
[1808-1864] Son of Thomas Garlick.

He was chemist, druggist & tea dealer at 6 Waterhouse Street, Halifax  [1837] / chemist & insurance agent [1851, 1861]

In 1833, he gave a lecture on Geology to the Halifax Mechanics' Institute.

On 2nd September 1843, he was robbed by 2 men who stole his gold watch and 2 sovereigns.

He lived at

  • Horley Green [1843]
  • 9 North Bridge [1851, 1861]

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at under £450.

Probate was granted to his sister Eliza

Garlick, TomRef G1800
[1852-1920] Born in Rastrick.

He was a grocer [1901] / a shopkeeper – mixed business grocery sweets etc [1911]

On 1st April 1882, he married Hannah Crossley [1849-1934] at Elland Parish Church.


Hannah was born in Elland
 

Children:

  1. Mary Crossley [1884-1970]
  2. Ernest [1887-1946] who was a template maker [1911]

They lived at Delf Hill, Rastrick [1901, 1911]

Garlick, WilliamRef G9
[17??-18??] A director of the Halifax Commercial Bank

Garlick, Dr WilliamRef G1111
[1783-1825] Son of John Garlick.

Born in Castleford.

He was a surgeon at Square, Halifax [1816].

On 21st September 1806, he married Mary Boothroyd [1786-18??] at Halifax Parish Church

Children:

  1. William [1807] who died in infancy
  2. Maria [b 1807]
  3. Lucretia [b 1809]
  4. William [1811-1890] who emigrated to Australia, where he  died
  5. Thomas Boothroyd [1813-1897] who emigrated to Australia,  where he died
  6. Joseph [b 1816]

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £600.

A notice to his debtors & creditors [published 9th November 1825], indicated that the business was being conducted by his nephew John William Garlick

Garling, Rev W. T.Ref G879
[18??-19??] Pastor at Lydgate Baptist Church, Todmorden [1907]

Garner, Rev E. WilliamRef G676
[18??-18??] He served at Denholme before becoming Minister at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [1859].

He left in 1862

Garner, Rev JohnRef G8
[1800-1856] Born in Kegworth.

Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1841]

Garner, John ThomasRef G324
[1886-1915] Born in Pateley Bridge.

He was a taxi driver for a carriage proprietor [1911].

On 18th June 1908, he married Christiana Popplewell [1887-19??] at All Saints' Church, Darton.


Christiana was born in Darton
 

They lived at 2 Cavendish Terrace, Halifax [1911].

About 1914, they separated by mutual agreement, and Christiana went to live in Montréal, Canada.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 1st Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.

He died 18th July 1915.

He was buried at Guards' Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy, France [Grave Ref I B 6].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

In his will, John Thomas left everything to Miss Ethel Whiteley the daughter of Louis Whiteley of Grove House, 24 Upper Washer Lane. Ethel received his medals in 1921

On 9th July 1919, She married (2) Arthur Brown at All Saints' Church, Darton

Garner, RichardRef G1211
[1823-1895] Of Huddersfield.

Singer who appeared in concert with Mrs Sunderland on many occasions.

He attended – and sang at – the meeting on 4th December 1888 which was to discuss the details of the Mrs Sunderland Competition

Garner, Rev WilliamRef G576
[1902-1881] Born in Kegworth.

Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1836]

Garnet, DanielRef G681
[1715-1809] Of Greystones, Warley.

Son of Elizabeth (née Bramley) [1685-1738] & John Garnet [1680-1730].

In 1787, he occupied room No.4 in the Rustic Gallery of the Halifax Piece Hall.

He had an illegitimate son – James – by Mary Murgatroyd [1718-1748]

Garnet, Rev Henry EliRef G486
[1827-1875] Son of John Garnet.

He was educated at Barkisland Green School [1841], Heath Grammar School, and Trinity College Dublin and went on to be Vicar of St Anne's Church, Lydgate, Saddleworth [1865-1875]

Garnet, JamesRef G666
[1741-1807] Illegitimate son of Daniel Garnet.

He was a shalloon maker of Warley.

He married Judith Murgatroyd [1742-1784].

Children:

  1. John

Garnet, JohnRef G3201
[1776-185?] Of Midgley.

Son of James Garnet.

Baptised 25th October 1776.

On 13th October 1807, he married Susannah Bedford [1778-1833].

In March 1808, Susannah – attended by Mr Dyneley of Hebden Bridge – gave birth to 4 daughters.

  • daughter who died soon after birth
  • Sarah
  • Susannah
  • Betty

A newspaper reported

One of the children died soon after birth, the other three are likely to do well and have been baptised

The 3 surviving daughters were baptised at St Mary's Church, Luddenden [17th March 1808].

They all died shortly afterwards and were buried at Luddenden [2nd April 1808].

John and Susannah went on to have 3 more daughters:

  1. Susy [1809-1874]
  2. Elizabeth [1814-1879]
  3. Fanny [1816-1847]

The family lived at

Garnet, JohnRef G478
[1781-1853] He was a manufacturer [1843].

He married Jennett Hadfield [1782-1854].

Children:

  1. John
  2. Ellen [1817-1899] who was a schoolteacher & married John Greenwood
  3. Mary Ann [1820-1881] who never married
  4. William
  5. Martha [1823-1893] who never married
  6. Benjamin who emigrated to Australia [1853]
  7. Henry Eli

Garnet, JohnRef G1276
[1816-1903] Of Luddenden.

Son of John Garnet.

He was a student at Ewood Hall / a manufacturer of Elland [1843] / an Inland Revenue Officer with postings in England, Scotland and  Ireland

On 6th April 1843, he married Judith Murgatroyd in Halifax.


Judith was the daughter of Henry Murgatroyd
 

Children:

  1. Mary [1844-1844]
  2. John [1845-1845]
  3. Anna Elizabeth [1847-1922] who was born in Hendon,  Wiltshire
  4. Mary [1850-1861] who was born in Cumbria
  5. Jeanette [1853-1860]

In 1851, Judith and her daughters Anna Eliza and Mary were visitors at The Greave, Midgley with Judith's brother Hartley Murgatroyd

Garnet, NathanielRef G122
[18??-1???] He was churchwarden at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd [1848-1853]

Garnet, WilliamRef G765
[1821-1898] Son of John Garnet.

He was a textile designer.

They lived at

He never married.

Living with him [in 1871] were his siblings Ellen & Martha.

Living with him [in 1891] was his sister Ellen, widow of John Greenwood

Garnett ...Ref G711
The entries for people & families with the surname Garnett are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Garnett & RhodesRef G1209
Quarry owners.

In May 1882, there was an auction of several lots of their property at Haugh Shaw Estate, Upper Haugh Shaw House, Higgin Lane, Southowram, Blaithroyd Lane, Southowram, and Southowram main road

Garnett & RobinsonRef G417
Wool and waste dealers at West Vale.

Partners included Eli Garnett and Jesse Robinson.

The partnership was dissolved in September 1873 when Eli Garnett retired

Garnett's: Ely Garnett & Son LimitedRef G824
Elland. Shoddy, wool, noil and waste merchants founded by Ely Garnett around 1861.

The business was at Cocker's Mill just above Elland Bridge.

At one time, this was the oldest family-run business in Elland

Garnett's: J. Garnett & CompanyRef G865
Cigar merchant at 1c Burnley Road, Halifax

Garnham, Clifford EdwardRef G332
[1885-1917] He was educated at Crossley & Porter School.

During World War I, and he served as a Private with the Honourable Artillery Company.

He died of wounds in hospital in the UK [20th February 1917] (aged 32).

He was buried at the Rosary Cemetery, Norwich [B 4/181]

He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax

Garrad, Rev J.Ref G1137
[19??-] Member of the Brighouse Team Parish with responsibility for St John's Church, Clifton [199?]

Garrard, A.Ref G714
[18??-19??] Tailor, hatter and outfitter at Borough House, Brighouse [1895]

Garratt, HerbertRef G1150
[1880-19??] He was Deputy Town Clerk at Burnley before becoming Town Clerk of Todmorden [1913]. His salary was £400 per year

Garratt, Reginald Henry HobsonRef G751
[1921-1942] Son of Laura Johnstone & Walter Reginald Garratt of Brighouse.

He died 2nd June 1942 (aged 21).

During World War II, he served as a Flight Sergeant with the 49th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He was buried at Heverlee War Cemetery, Belgium [8 F 1-5]

Garrett, Mrs JohnRef G273
[17??-18??] Of Lane Top, Midgley.

In 1808, she gave birth to quadruplets – all girls – all of whom survived

Garrett, Rev R. C.Ref G481
[18??-19??] He was curate at Stourbridge before becoming Vicar of St John the Evangelist, West Vale [1936]. In 1944, he was appointed perpetual curate at Beeston Hill, Leeds

Garrett, ThomasRef G931
[1919-1942] Son of Mary & V. A. Garrett of 23 Hanover Street, Sowerby Bridge.

He worked for Willey & Pearson Limited at Scarborough Mills, King Cross, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Gunner with the 124th Field Regiment Royal Artillery.

He was killed in action [1st June 1942].

He is remembered on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt [Grave Ref 35]

Garsed, DavidRef G193
[1796-1870] He was a cloth dresser [1841] / a cloth dresser master employing 8 men [1851] / a woollen manufacturer employing 60 men & 10 boys [1861].

On 9th December 1834, he married Ann Robinson [1811-1892] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Joseph [1835-1877] who was a cloth dresser [1861]
  2. Mary [1837-1867]
  3. Jabez [1839-1840]
  4. Delia [1840-1919] who married Thomas Parkinson
  5. Elizabeth [1842-1922] who was a pupil-teacher in the  National School [1861]
  6. Samuel Garside
  7. Jabez
  8. Albert [1845-1901] who was a wool slubber [1871]
  9. John Law
  10. Allen [1853-1853]

They lived at Spa Well, Elland [1841, 1851, 1861, 1871].

David died at Spa Well [25th November 1870].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £7,000.

Probate was granted to his widow Ann

In 1871, Ann was running the business and listed as

a woollen cloth manufacturer employing 29 men, 31 women, 6 boys & 4 girls

See David Garsed

Garsed's: David GarsedRef G741
Recorded in 1881.

Woollen manufacturer at Spa Field Mills, Elland [1905].

See David Garsed Samuel Garsed

Garsed, DavidRef G635
[1871-1952] LLB.

Son of Samuel Garsed.

He was an articled clerk [1891] – he qualified [March 1896] / a solicitor [1901] / Halifax solicitor with David Garsed & Son [1934].

On 9th December 1903, he married Alice Walker [1870-1919] at Elland Parish Church.


Alice was born in Higher Broughton, Manchester
 

Children:

  1. Samuel Walker
  2. Dorothy Gwendoline [b 1906]
  3. Kathleen [1908-1984]

In 1926, he bought Holywell House, Holywell Green.

They lived at

  • 96 Southgate, Elland [1919]
  • 12 Elm View, Huddersfield Road, Halifax [1952]

Alice died 27th March 1919.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £129 3/7d.

Probate was granted to her husband.

David died at Union Street, Halifax [20th July 1952].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £8,996 4/5d.

Probate was granted to his son Samuel Walker, Kenneth Garsed (solicitor), and Kenneth William Howarth (chartered accountant) 

Garsed's: David Garsed & SonRef G807
Legal firm at Prudential Assurance Buildings, Halifax [1936] and Elland.

Partners included David Garsed and Samuel Walker Garsed

Garsed, J. L.Ref G380
[18??-19??] Of Halifax.

In December 1887, he filed a patent for

improvements in egg boilers

Garsed, JabezRef G744
[1844-1909] Son of David Garsed.

He was an overlooker woollen power looms [1861] / a woollen manufacturer at Spa Field Mills, Elland.

He lived at Townfield House, Elland [1905]

Garsed, JamesRef G780
[1761-1829]

He married Nancy [1751-1800].

Children:

  1. Nancy [b 1801] who married James 1794 Schofield

The family lived at Brandy Hole, Greetland [1800].

Nancy died 9th September 1800 (aged 49).

James died 3rd April 1829 (aged 68).

Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: G7]

Garsed, JohnRef G224
[18??-18??] Cloth dresser at Elland.

In July 1843, he was declared bankrupt

Garsed, John LawRef G507
[1850-1918] Son of David Garsed.

Born in Elland.

He was a solicitor's articled clerk [1871] / a solicitor [1900] / a solicitor & woollen manufacturer [1901].

On 25th October 1900, he married Jessie Aitken [1874-1961] at Elland Parish Church.


Jessie, of Bank Field, Elland, was born in Manchester, the daughter of Robert Walker Aitken, architect
 

Children:

  1. Beatrice Irene Macdonald [b 1903]
  2. John Trevor [b 1907]

They lived at

John died Q4 1918 (aged 67).

A Jessie Garsed died in Warwick [Q2 1961] (aged 87) 

Garsed, SamuelRef G133
[1844-1906] Son of David Garsed.

Born in Elland.

He was a cotton spinner [1861] / a woollen manufacturer of the firm David Garsed [1881] / a woollen manufacturer [1891, 1901].

On 15th July 1869, he married Martha Bottomley [1846-1919] from Huddersfield, at Halifax Parish Church

Children:

  1. Mary [1869-1872]
  2. David
  3. John Garsed [1873-1920] who was a cloth finisher [1891,  1901]

The family lived at

  • Victoria Road, Elland [1881]
  • Wood Lea, Elland [1901, 1906]

Samuel died 16th November 1906.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £7,546 14/7d.

Probate was granted to John Wood (cashier), and John Lockwood Thompson (coal merchant) 

There is a memorial stone for Samuel at Southgate Methodist Church

Garsed, Samuel WalkerRef G637
[1904-1980] MA, BCL, LLB.

Son of David Garsed

He was Halifax solicitor with David Garsed & Son [1934] – he qualified  [February 1930] / a solicitor [1952, 1966]

Garsed, ShawRef G6000
[18??-19??] He was a Deacon at Blackley Baptist Chapel [1911]

Garside ...Ref G977
The entries for people & families with the surname Garside are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Garside & DerringtonRef G975
Brass founders at Clarence Works, Halifax [1937].

Their products included



Foster patent lubricator
Neerfail patent reducing valve
Langwell compression joints

Garside's: George E. Garside & WaringRef G866
Auctioneers, valuers and estate agents at 4 Carlton Place, Halifax [1905]

Garside's: George Garside & SonRef G629
Woolstaplers.

Recorded in 1914, when they were at Church Street, Halifax

Garside's: John Garside & SonsRef G793
Machine makers, engineers and millwrights, established by John Garside.

They were at Adelaide Works, Greetland [1905] and Copley Mills.

In June 1886, John Garside, George Garside, Thomas Garside, and John William Garside of West Vale filed a patent for

improvements in milling machinery

Garside's: W. Garside & CompanyRef G734
Spinners & doublers at Slade Lane Mill, Rastrick [1864].

On 16th June 1864, the mill burned down

Garthwaite, ThomasRef G776
[1862-1899] Born in Deighton, Huddersfield.

He was a driver [1888] / beerhouse keeper at the Museum, Stump Cross [1891-1895] / landlord of the Stocks Arms, Northowram [1895-1897] / landlord of the Horse & Jockey, Elland [1897-1899].

On 13th June 1888, he married Mary Firth [1858-1895] at St Thomas's Church, Claremount.


Mary was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. John [b 1889]
  2. Ethel Mary [b 1891]

Living with them [in 1891] were boarder Eli Fieldhouse (grocer's labourer), George Gledhill [b 1835] (ostler)  & Laura Rooker [b 1873] (servant).

Mary died at the Museum, Stump Cross [30th June 1895].

Tom died at the Horse & Jockey [7th May 1899].

The couple were buried at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [Plot G78]

Gartland, ThomasRef G750
[1915-1945] Son of Mary (née Hannah) & Thomas Gartland of Halifax, who married in Halifax [q2/1905].

He was educated at St Joseph's Catholic School, Claremount & Halifax Secondary School.

In [Q1] 1937, he married Connie Robinson in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Peter [b 1937] who married [Q4 1962] Susan E. Ward

The family lived at 62 Woodside View, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Trooper with the 16th/5th Lancers Royal Armoured Corps.

He died 20th April 1945 (aged 30).

He was buried at Argenta Gap War Cemetery, Italy [II A 13].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church.

In [Q2] 1947, Connie married Paul Milnes in Halifax

Gartside, BenjaminRef G558
[17??-1817] On 12th April 1817, he and Benjamin Micklethwaite were executed at the Tyburn, York for a burglary near Halifax.

Gartside's CharityRef G4501
Recorded in 1823. The Charity gave about 53 yards of linen cloth a year to the Township of Todmorden. The cloth was distributed by the Overseer to deserving cases and could be made into sheets or shifts.

See Reuben Haigh

Gartside, ClarenceRef G364
[1894-1915] Son of James Gartside.

Born in New Hey, Milnrow, Lancashire.

He was a cotton spinning mule piecer [1911] / a weaver of West Summit Lock House [1914] / employed at the picker works at Gatebottom.

On 9th September 1914, he married Hannah Sutcliffe Sunderland [1881-1959].

at St Mary's Church, Harley Wood, Todmorden.


Hannah, of 13 Blind Lane, Todmorden, was born in Todmorden [29th September 1881], the daughter of James Sutcliffe Sunderland, drawer-in
 

They lived at 43 Blind Lane, Todmorden [1915, 1921, 1939].

During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax [February 1915] and served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Devonshire Regiment.

He went to France July [1915].

He died 29th September 1915 (aged 23).

The Todmorden & District News [15th October 1915] reported his death with a photograph


Private Clarence Gartside, Devonshire Regiment, died on the 29th of September 1915 of wounds received last week in the battle of Loos, aged 23
 

He was buried at Lapugnoy Military Cemetery, France.

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.

Living with Hannah [in 1921, 1939] was her nephew Kenneth Sunderland [b 26th April 1920].

Hannah died in Todmorden [Q1 1959] (aged 77) 

Gartside, JamesRef G933
[1867-1908] Born in Saddleworth, Yorkshire.

He was a coal miner [1891] / a coal miner (hewer) [1901].

In 1886, he married Mary Ann Challinor [1869-19??] in Saddleworth.


Mary Ann was born in Manchester
 

Children:

  1. David [b 1888] who was a cotton doffer [1901]
  2. Ethel [b 1889]
  3. Frank [b 1892] who was a cotton bleacher [1911]
  4. Ambrose [b 1893] who was a woollen fulling miller [1911]
  5. Clarence
  6. Rhoda [b 1896] who was a woollen winder [1911]
  7. Ellis [b 1898] who was a cotton ring frame doffer [1911]
  8. Dora [b 1902]

The family lived at

  • Cherry Clough, Saddleworth [1891]
  • 1 Howarth Cote, Newhey, Milnrow [1901]
  • 76 Shaw Road, New Hey, Milnrow [1911]

James died in Rochdale [Q2 1908] (aged 41) 

Gartside, JosephRef G391
[1???-18??] In 1838, he had a business at Cote Hill Bobbin Mill

Garvey, Christopher WilliamRef G748
[1918-1944] Son of Mary & James Garvey of Halifax.

He was educated at St Joseph's Catholic School, Claremount / employed by Charles Horner Limited.

In [Q2] 1937, he married Dorothy Robinson in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Joan [b 1938]

The family lived at 3 Ringby Terrace, Boothtown.

During World War II, he enlisted [1939], and served as a Lance Corporal with the 7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 12th October 1944 (aged 26).

He was buried at Leopoldsburg War Cemetery, Belgium [V E 11].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Garwood, FrankRef G522
[19??-19??] He lived at Hangingroyd House, Hebden Bridge.

He married Margaret Clegg.

Children:

  1. son [b 1943]
  2. daughter [b 1946]

Gas WorksRef G111

Gas Works Road Bridge, Sowerby BridgeRef G244
Bridge which carries Gas Works Road over the Calder to join Mearclough Road. Built in 1818. It was widened around 1850. Built by Aydon & Elwell for Thomas Fearnside & Son.

See Chain Bridge, Sowerby Bridge

Gascoigne, Rev JohnRef G673
[18??-19??] He trained at Rotherham College before becoming Minister at Warley Congregational Church [February 1884]. He moved to Brampton [1887], Hyde [1895], and Wakefield [1899]

Gascoigne, Thomas JohnRef G641
[1857-1890] Born in Knaresborough [Q4 1857].

In [Q2] 1883, he married Florence Nightingale King

Children:

  1. Tom [b 1884]

Thomas John died in Knaresborough [Q3 1890] (aged 32).

In 1905, Florence married (2) Walter Holroyd Oates

Gaskell, JamesRef G1193
[1837-1878] Born in Stockport, Cheshire.

He was an accountant [1871].

On 23rd November 1870, he married Mary Alice Wylde at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.

Children:

  1. Edith Elizabeth [1871-1934]
  2. Edward Wylde [b 1872] who went to live in South Africa

In 1871, the couple were living at Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge with his brother-in-law John William Helm and his mother-in-law Ellen Wylde.

He died at 6 Beech Villas, Sowerby Bridge [19th April 1878].

Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at under £1,500. Probate was granted to his widow Mary Alice, his brother George Gaskell of Manchester (book keeper) and John William Helm.

After James's death, Mary Alice married her brother-in-law John William Helm

Gaskin, AminadabRef G1314
[1845-1886] Of Halifax.

A newspaper article of 13th February 1864 announced


AMINADAB GASKIN, late of
Isle of Man Yard was, in June last year, convicted of gambling in Southowram, but the penalty of 15/10d not having been paid, he was doomed to sit in the stocks at Southowram for three hours on Tuesday
 

Gassed, JamesRef G327
[17??-1???] Coiner of Soyland

Gate House, MidgleyRef G379
The Midgley family owned property here

Gate House, SouthowramRef G493
Owners and tenants have included

Gatehouse, Kirklees NunneryRef G107
The early 16th century gatehouse to Kirklees Nunnery is the only surviving part of the Nunnery. The small building with its timbered gable is impressive, though falling into disrepair.

This was the only place that visitors to the Nunnery – especially male visitors – were allowed. Anyone seeking help or medical aid would have been treated here. Robin Hood is said to have died here.

In 2002, plans were approved to convert the gatehouse into a holiday flat and office.

This one of several buildings at Kirklees Park which are on English Heritage's Buildings At Risk Register.

Gates, BillRef G884
[1955-] Founder of the computer software company Microsoft had roots in the Halstead family of Halifax.

David Glover believes he was descended from Jonas Halstead by the following family line:

  * Jonas Halstead
  * The Maxwell family
  * James Willard Maxwell Jnr
  * Mary Maxwell who married William Henry Gates
  * Bill Gates

The Gath Electrical Engineering CompanyRef G850
Electricians, electric apparatus dealers, telephone engineers at Westgate, Elland [1905], 20 Horton Street, Halifax [1905, 1920], (Head Office & Showrooms) Southgate, Halifax [1920], Victoria Road, Elland [1920], and Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge [1920].

In 1920, their advertisements said that they

incorporated the business of E. Sykes, late of King Cross Street

Recorded in 1936, when they were listed at Wards End, Halifax

See J. H. Gath

Gath, J. H.Ref G885
[18??-19??] Manager at The Gath Electrical Engineering Company [1905]

Gath, JamesRef G675
[1821-1???] Born in Northowram.

He was a beer shop keeper [1851].


Question: Does anyone know which beerhouse this may have been?

 

Around 1842, he married Sarah [1822-1???].


Sarah was born in Northowram
 

Children:

  1. George [b 1842]
  2. Joseph [b 1845]
  3. Emma [b 1850]

The family lived at 10 Bradford Road [1851]

Gath, JosephRef G7320
[1???-18??] A corn miller in Brighouse.

On 1st April 1866, he was found suspended by a rope from the stair rail of his house, and nearly died. He was charged with attempting to hang himself.

The Court heard that his wife's habitual drunkenness was the cause of his attempt. His wife attended the Court in a state of inebriety, and was ordered to be kept in custody. Gath was discharged

Gath, SamuelRef G9440
[1749-1794] Son of William Gath.

Born in Halifax [1749].

He was one of the town's trustees for Halifax.

In 1782, he sold a plot of land in Halifax

to build an engine house upon

He occupied Room 42 on the Colonnade of the Piece Hall [1787].

In 1787, he subscribed towards a new peal of bells for Halifax Parish Church.

On 3rd November 1785, he married Sarah Milner [1767-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.


Sarah was born in Rastrick
 

Samuel died 23rd October 1794 He was buried 27th October 1794.

The widowed Sarah appears under Gentry & Clergy in town directories at Gibbet Street [1834] and at 30 Gibbet Street [1837], and as a Fund Holder living at 31 Gibbet Street [1851].

Sarah died 11th March 1853.

The couple were buried at Halifax Parish Church

Gath, ThomasRef G225
[1795-1852] Born in Halifax.

He was a farrier [1841] / a blacksmith mason [1851] / a blacksmith.

He married Mary [1794-1864].


Mary was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Ann Isabella [1817-1868] who married Joseph Rosendale
  2. Joseph [1820-1859] who was a farrier [1841]
  3. Susannah [1833-1882] who was a dress maker [1851] and  married George Walker

The family lived at

  • Blackledge, Halifax [1841]
  • 14 Blackledge, Halifax [1851]
  • 16 Blackledge, Halifax [1861]

Thomas died 7th August 1852 (aged 57).

Living with the widowed Mary [in 1861] were daughter Susannah and daughter Mary H. Walker [b 1854].

Mary died 26th December 1864 (aged 70).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2972] with other members of the family, including grandson John Thomas Walker [1862-1875]

Gath, ThomasRef G4720
[1846-1922] Born in Halifax.

He was farmer / master brewer (employer) [1871] / landlord of the Three Horse Shoes, Claremount [1871].

In [Q2] 1868, he married Sarah Ann Colbeck [1840-1???] in Halifax.


Sarah Ann was born in Leeds or Dewsbury
 

Living with them at the Three Horse Shoes [in 1871], were Thomas's siblings: John [b 1852] (dyer), and Susannah [b 1855] (bar servant) 

Gath, WilliamRef G749
[1715-1796]

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Samuel Gath
  2. William Gath

Gath, WilliamRef G8002
[1745-1818] Of North Bridge, Halifax.

Son of William Gath.

He was one of the town's trustees for Halifax.

He occupied Room 24 on the Colonnade of the Piece Hall [1787].

In 1809, he subscribed 1 guinea to a fund for the celebration of the jubilee of George III in Halifax

Gath, WilliamRef G1080
[1753-1815] of Halifax.

He died 13th December 1815 (aged 62).

Members of the family were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax

Gath, WilliamRef G207
[1779-1860] Son of Mary & William Gath.

Baptised at St Margaret, Durham [20th June 1779].

He was a blacksmith at Haley Hill, Halifax [1822, 1851].

On 26th December 1805, he (possibly) married Sarah Best at Halifax Parish Church.


His wife is recorded as Susey [1851]
 

Children:

  1. Susannah [b 1808]
  2. George [b 1822]
  3. Sarah Best [b 1827]

Gathorn, DavidRef G805
[17??-18??] Patten & last maker at Woolshops, Halifax [1816]

Gaubert Hall, LightcliffeRef G172
St Giles Road. Aka Gawbert Hall, Gawbutt Hall.

Owners and tenants have included

The artist Lumb Stocks was born here.

In the 19th century stone, Joseph Brooke had a quarry here. The house stood opposite Yew Tree, Hipperholme.

Gaubert Hall Quarry occupies the site today

Gauke, JamesRef G719
[1795-18??] He served with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment in the Peninsular War

Gaukrodger, JohnRef G1362
[1835-1910] Son of Charles Gaukroger.

Born in Halifax.

In 1843, he went to New Zealand aboard the Indus.

In 1844 he went to Foxhill, and remained there until 1858, when he left for Australia.

He was the champion shearer of Australasia, and set the record of 222 sheep in 8 hours at Callan Doon station, on the borders of New South Wales and Queensland.

On his return to New Zealand, he spent 12 years in various parts, chiefly Canterbury, and finally settled at Foxhill, where he kept the Foxhill Inn for 30 years.

He left the hotel, and lived in retirement at Foxhill until his death [27th May 1910].

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Arthur who married [1901] Emily, daughter of  the late Mr K. R. Fellowes, of Waitapa
  2. son
  3. son
  4. son
  5. son
  6. son
  7. son
  8. son

An obituary records that

He was 75 years of age at the time of his death, and was therefore a colonist of 67 years' standing.

He was a widower, his wife having predeceased him many years ago, and seven sons, six of whom live in New South Wales and Queensland; one is manager of a station carrying 200,000 sheep, and 3 jointly conduct a large butchering business; one son lost his life in a buggy accident on the 11th of October 1903.

He was a keen lover of horses, and a capable judge, and frequently officiated in this capacity at agricultural shows.

For many years he was a member of the General Committee of the Nelson Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and also a member of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, his advice to the latter body on all matters pertaining to the welfare of animals being valued and appreciated

Gaukrodger, JonathanRef G996
[1781-1867] Born in Halifax.

He married Mary [1780-1850].

Children:

  1. Priscilla who married [Halifax Q3 1842] Robert  Smith
  2. Louisa who married [Halifax Q2 1855] Robert  McDonald

Mary died 9th February 1850 (aged 70).

In the 1851 census, he was out of business and living alone at 18 Albert Street, Halifax.

He died 1st June 1867 (aged 86).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2048] with grandchildren Robert Henry Smith [1852-1853] & Louisa McDonald [1856-1858]

Gaukrodger, RichardRef G117
[1848-1896] Born in Ovenden.

On 5th March 1867, he married Harriet Habergham [1848-1878] at St Peter's Church, Sowerby.


Harriet was born in Soyland, the illegitimate daughter of Mary Habergham, and granddaughter of
Nehemiah Habergham
 

Children:

  1. Frederick [1867-1927]
  2. Joseph Sladen [1869-1921]
  3. Hannah [b 1873]
  4. Winifred [1875-1901]
  5. Richard [1878-1879]

By 1878, Richard was a lodging-house keeper and they were living in York Street, Leeds.

Harriet died 12th December 1878 in Leeds after a domestic argument, on the 9th December, with her husband during which a clay smoking pipe was thrust up her nostril fracturing her skull.

On 29th January 1879, at Leeds, Richard was convicted of the manslaughter of his wife Harriet. He was sentenced to 21 calendar months, and served his sentence in Armley Jail.

Richard died in Leeds.

daughter Winifred was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby

Gaukrodger, Thomas WilliamRef G223
[1866-1900] Born in Halifax

He was a coach driver [1889].

On 6th July 1889, he married Annis Wright at St Thomas's Church, Claremount.


Annis was the daughter of
Titus Wright
 

Thomas William died in Salford in 1900.

Annis died in Halifax in 1914

Gaukroger ...Ref G429
The entries for people & families with the surname Gaukroger are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Gaukroger & FlemingRef G9010
Corn dealers of Halifax. Partners included William Gaukroger and Frederick Green Fleming.

A notice in the London Gazette of 23rd January 1863 announced

The partnership between William Gaukroger and Frederick Green Fleming, trading as Gaukroger & Fleming, corn dealers of Halifax, was dissolved. The business to be carried on by Frederick Green Fleming

Gaukroger & ShackletonRef G39
Cotton spinners at Hebden Bridge, Todmorden and Manchester.

Partners included J. Gaukroger and W. Shackleton.

The partnership was dissolved in April 1866

Gaukroger & SlaterRef G1022
Cotton spinners at Hebble End Mill. Partners included James Gaukroger, Titus Gaukroger, and William Slater.

In 1854, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Gaukroger Farm, SowerbyRef G1180
See Upper Gaukroger, Sowerby

Gaukroger's: George Gaukroger & SonRef G1109
Card makers at Savile Mill, Halifax [1850]

Gaukroger's: John Gaukroger & SonRef G323
Tailors, merchant tailor and outfitters, established by John Gaukroger at King Cross Street, Halifax [1872].

He was joined by his son Harry Gaukroger

The business was at

Gaukroger, SykesRef G956
Brass and iron founders at New Bank, Halifax [1897].

They moved to Spring Hall Lane, Pellon.

Richard Edwin Hattersley was secretary, then a director of the firm.

In 1910, United Brass Founders & Engineers Limited was established

Gaukroger, Sykes & Roberts LimitedRef G811
Gun metal steam fitting specialists and steam fitting manufacturers at Spring Hall Lane, Halifax [1905]. Established by James William Gaukroger

Gaukroger's: T., E., J. & Y. GaukrogerRef G51
Cotton spinners at Heptonstall and Manchester.

Partners included T. Gaukroger, E. Gaukroger, J. Gaukroger and Y. Gaukroger.

The partnership was dissolved in April 1862

Gaukroger's: Titus Gaukroger & SonRef G950
Cotton spinners and manufacturers at New Bridge Mill, Hebden Bridge and Upper Lumb Mills [1861].

In October 1858, they were charged with working their employees too late in the evening. The company pleaded guilty and apologised, and were fined £5 9/6d.

See James Gaukroger and Titus Gaukroger

Gaumont cinemaRef G112
A later name for the Picture House, Halifax

Gaunt, Foster & HillRef G806
Legal firm at Permanent Chambers, Alexandra Street, Halifax [1934].

See John Henry Hill and A. N. Hoole

Gaunt, George HenryRef G73
[1851-19??] Born in Wortley, Leeds.

He was a gentleman (private means) [1911].

In [Q3] 1881, he married Ada Wilson [1860-19??] from Ossett, in Bramley.

Children:

  1. Ada [b 1888]
  2. Rowland [b 1891] who was a cloth designer [1911]
  3. Mary Caroline [b 1893]
  4. Clara [b 1896]
  5. Edgar [b 1898]

The family lived at 97 Waterloo Crescent / Savile Park Road, Halifax [1911]

Gaunt, HenryRef G12
[1878-1957] He was a farmer and publican at the New Rock, Barkisland [1908-1939].

On 29th April 1908, he married (1) Mary Haigh [1879-1940] at Christ Church, Bradford.


Mary came from Shettleston, Glasgow
 

Children:

  1. Ellen Hilton [1909-1982]

Mary died in 1940.

In [Q4] 1940, he married (2) Josephine Smith Charter [1889-1962] in Halifax.

Henry (possibly) died at Farsley in Wharfedale [24th February 1957].

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland [Grave Ref: 854]

Gaunt, Herbert ArthurRef G1126
[1865-1931] Son of Nathan Gaunt.

Born in Halifax.

He was a woolsorter [1881] / an ironmonger [1897] / an ironmonger's assistant [1901].

In [Q3] 1896, he married Ruth Greenwood [1864-1???] in Halifax.


Ruth was born in Illingworth
 

Children:

  1. Reynold Herbert [1893-1897] who was buried with his  Gaunt grandparents at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1129]
  2. Vera May [b 1901]

They lived at 47 Junction Road, Sheffield [1911].

Herbert died in Eccleshall, Bierlow [Q1 1931] (aged 65) 

Gaunt, NathanRef G312
[1843-1901] Born in Wortley, Leeds.

He was a clerk (carpet trade) [1871] / a commercial clerk (carpet works) [1881].

In [Q3] 1864, he married Mary Helen Brookes [1844-1906] in Halifax.


Mary Helen was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Herbert Arthur
  2. Tom [1865] who died in infancy
  3. Bertha Elizabeth [b 1867]
  4. Ernest John [b 1869]
  5. Maud Helen [b 1870]
  6. Agnes Katherine [b 1872]
  7. Frank Harold who died 28th May 1874 (aged 1 month)   
  8. Frances Sophia who died 6th December 1874 (aged 7 months)   
  9. Beatrice Mary [b 1878]
  10. George Norman [b 1881]
  11. Bertha Elizabeth [1867-1910]

They lived at

  • 126 Osborne Place, Halifax [1871]
  • 126 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1881]

Nathan died 8th August 1901 (aged 58).

Mary Helen died 1st April 1906 (aged 62).

The couple & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1129] with grandchild Reynold Herbert Gaunt [1893-1897] /

Gautier, Claudius FleuryRef G441
[1817-1871] Born in France.

He was a textile fabric designer [1871].

He married Elizabeth [1834-1917].


Elizabeth was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Leontine C. [b 1858]
  2. Heloise Ada [b 1861]
  3. Ludovic Claudius [b 1863]

They lived at 6 Union Street South, Halifax (with Elizabeth's widowed mother Mary Ridehalgh) [1871].

Claudius Fleury died 21st December 1871 (aged 54).

Elizabeth died 15th March 1917 (aged 83).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1879] with Elizabeth's mother Mary Ridehalgh [1808-1895]

Gautier, Joseph CharlesRef G215
[17??-1792] Merchant.

He had business at Hoyle House Mill.

He lived at Hoyle House, Warley.

He built a warehouse in nearby Meadow Close [1791] This was used as a cotton mill and was later demolished.

He was churchwarden at Sowerby [1774].

He was one of the original trustees of Warley Grammar School [1786].

He married Mary [1741-1798].

Children:

  1. Clementine Jane [1769-1780]

Joseph Charles died 27th November 1792.

Mary died 29th July 1798 (aged 57).

Members of the family were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax

GauxholmeRef G17
District of Calderdale south of Todmorden on the road to Lancashire.

See Hudsonites

Gauxholme Canal WarehouseRef G309
Bacup Road, Todmorden. Built when the canal opened in 1798. Stands near the Gauxholme Locks

Gauxholme High LockRef G203
Lock #24 on the Rochdale Canal. Built around 1798. It has a double set of bottom gates to take the 57½ ft long vessels of the Calder & Hebble Canal. Gauxholme Canal Warehouse is nearby

Gauxholme Low LockRef G218
Lock #22 on the Rochdale Canal. Built around 1798. It has a double set of bottom gates to take the 57½ ft long vessels of the Calder & Hebble Canal. Gauxholme Canal Warehouse is nearby

Gauxholme Middle LockRef G201
Lock #23 on the Rochdale Canal. Built around 1798. It has a double set of bottom gates to take the 57½ ft long vessels of the Calder & Hebble Canal. Gauxholme Canal Warehouse is nearby

Gauxholme Railway BridgeRef G745
Aka Skew Bridge.

The railway crosses the Rochdale Canal twice at Gauxholme by way of the stone viaduct, and this 101 ft long cast-iron canal bridge.

This was built in 1840 by George Stephenson and T. L. Gooch for the Manchester-Leeds Railway.

It has been described as

the most outstanding railway bridge on the line

The iron bridge crosses 40 ft above the canal and is at an angle of 27° to the canal.

See Todmorden Station

See Gauxholme road bridge

Gauxholme Road BridgeRef G1188
Bacup Road. Gauxholme Arch Bridge #31 carries the A681 over the Rochdale Canal.

See Gauxholme Railway Bridge

Gauxholme Stones Farm, WalsdenRef G559
Rochdale Road. Early 18th century house.

Owners and tenants have included

Gauxholme Toll HouseRef G211

Gauxholme ViaductRef G173
The railway crosses the Rochdale Canal twice at Gauxholme by way of this 17-arch stone viaduct, and the cast-iron canal bridge.

This was constructed in 1840 by George Stephenson.

Invitations to tender for the contract for the construction of the viaduct were advertised in April 1838. It was to commence on the south-west side of the westerly crossing of the Rochdale Canal at Gauxholme, and terminate on the north-east side of the turnpike from Todmorden to Haslingden, a length of about 320 yards.

See Todmorden Station

Gauxholme WorkhouseRef G149
This is now a private house.

See Amanda Haigh, Luke Jackson, William Lord, Todmorden Union Workhouse and Union Sunday School, Gauxholme

Gavaghan, CharlesRef G752
[1911-1945] Son of Mary Elizabeth & John Gavaghan of Todmorden.

In [Q4] 1949, he married Annie McNicholas in Todmorden.

They lived in Todmorden.

During World War II, and he served as a Corporal with the 1st (Airborne) Battalion Border Regiment.

He died 10th May 1945 (aged 34).

He was buried at Oslo Western Civil Cemetery, Norway [Grave Ref 2 A 2]

Gavros, DennisRef G985
[19??-] From New Zealand. Speedway rider with the Halifax Dukes.

He retired and went to New Zealand

Gawbert HallRef G286

Gawbutt HallRef G102

Gawthorpe & KitchenRef G1089
Halifax printers established by William Gawthorpe and John Kitchen. They had premises at Broad Street and Old Market. They were proprietors of the Huddersfield & Halifax Express

Gawthorpe, Herbert EdwardRef G753
[1920-1940] Son of Annie & George Henry Gawthorpe of 4 Belle Vue Place, Gibbet Street, Halifax.

He was educated at St Augustine's School, Halifax Modern School, &  Halifax Tech / a fast bowler / a member of Halifax Baptist Cricket Club & Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club / employed by Butler's at Mile Thorn / a member of the Territorials.

During World War II, he was called-up [September 1939], and served as a Sergeant with the 2nd/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in the Battle of France [11th June 1940] (aged 20).

He was buried at Blosseville-sur-Mer Churchyard, France [Grave Ref 1 3], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Gawthorpe, James SmithRef G333
[1890-1915]

Gawthorpe, WilliamRef G1090
[18??-18??] From York.

Partner in Gawthorpe & Kitchen

The Gawthrop family of NorthowramRef G465
Associated with Dean Stones Estate, Northowram

Gay, Rev J.Ref G881
[18??-19??] Pastor at Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [1894-1898]

Gay, JohnRef G279
[1909-1999] Internationally famous photographer.

He was born Hans Gohler in Karlsruhe, Germany, and in 1933 he and several friends moved to England when Hitler became Chancellor in 1933.

He settled in Halifax. He changed his name of that of the English poet and dramatist.

In 1942, he married Marie Arnheim and the couple moved to Highgate, London.

He was celebrated for his photographs of railway stations, graveyards and country scenes, and of literary personalities including Enid Blyton, Agatha Christie, Terence Rattigan, Vita Sackville-West, and Dylan Thomas

Gay, Dr Sydney B.Ref G724
[18??-19??] Physician and surgeon at Greetland [1905]

Gay, Rev WalterRef G722
[18??-19??] Minister at Thornfield United Free Methodist Church, Greetland [1905]

Gaynor, MrRef G562
[17??-18??] Of Rastrick. He was one of a local gang involved in the Luddite attack on Rawfolds Mill on 11th April 1812. As the gang made their way to Dumb Steeple, they were stopped by police. Gaynor ran back to Rastrick and met the sexton of St Matthew's, Rastrick as the church bell struck midnight.

At the trial of those involved in the attack, the sexton corroborated the time and Gaynor was found Not Guilty since it was not possible for him to have got back to Rastrick by midnight

Gaytington, Thomas ofRef G19

Geary, FrederickRef G782
[1820-1902] Born in Manchester.

He was a railway guard [1881].

He married Jane [18??-1891].


Jane was born in Wordsley, Lancashire
 

Children:

  1. Charles William [1849-30th March 1931] who married  Mary Hannah [1849-28th October 1935]
  2. John [1850-28th August 1869]
  3. Fred [b 1864] who was a railway clerk [1881]

They lived at North Dean Station [1881].

Jane died 21st May 1891.

Frederick died 3rd March 1902 (aged 82).

Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: F1]

Geary, Fr JosephRef G436
[18??-1???] Priest at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax [1870-1882].

In the 1870s, he set up missions in Hebden Bridge and Luddendenfoot

He is recorded [1870, 1871] when he performed interments at Lister Lane Cemetery

Gedge, Rev Hugh SomervilleRef G543
[1844-1923] Curate at St Peter's Church, Sowerby [1868].

In 1898, he and his wife were badly injured in a railway accident at Wellingborough.

He became a Canon at Peterborough

Gee, BenjaminRef G7380
[1812-1869] He was a woolcomber [1841] / a farmer 10 acres [1851, 1861].

On 27th May 1833, he married Mary Habergham [1814-1871] at Elland Parish Church.


Mary was the daughter of George Habergham
 

Children:

  1. Charlotte [1834-1914] who married George Lumb
  2. Mary Ann [1835-1906]
  3. Betty [1837-1892]
  4. George [1839-1906]
  5. Hannah [1846-1927] who married Thomas Whiteley
  6. Richard [1848-1922]
  7. Monimea / Manimia [1850-1914]
  8. Benjamin [1852-1916]
  9. James [1854-1944]
  10. Emma [1858-1936]

They lived at

  • Slack, Barkisland [1841, 1851]
  • Cob Clough, Barkisland [1861]

He died 26th August 1869.

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland

Gee, BenjaminRef G599
[1882-1916] Son of Edward Gee.

Born in Stainland.

He was a cloth presser [1901] / a cloth presser (woollen & worsted) [1911].

In 1904, he married Mary Hannah Furness [1879-19??] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Ina [b 1908]

The family lived at Thorn Street, Stainland [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 3rd September 1916.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [6A & 6B]

Gee, EdwardRef G598
[1847-19??] Son of George Gee, weaver.

Born in Stainland.

He was a weaver of Stainland [1874] / a worsted weaver [1881, 1891] / a road mender [1901].

In 1874, he married Mary Wood [1849-19??] at Elland Parish Church.


Mary, of Stainland, was born in Slaithwaite, the daughter of Joseph Wood
 

Children:

  1. John [b 1875] who was a woollen weaver [1891], a wool  comber [1901]
  2. Ruth A. [b 1877] who was a worsted doffer [1891], a wool  sorter [1901]
  3. Mary H. [b 1880] who was a paper maker [1891], a worsted  drawer [1901]
  4. Benjamin
  5. Ernest [b 1885] who was a waggon runner-up [1901]
  6. Joe Edward [b 1887]
  7. Annie [b 1890]

They lived at

  • New Laith, Stainland [1881, 1891]
  • Forest Hill, Stainland [1901]

Living with them [in 1881] was brother-in-law James Wood [b  1844] (woollen weaver) 

Gee, ElijahRef G700
[1859-1935] Born in Barkisland

On 3rd February 1884, he married Elizabeth Gee [18??-1???] at Elland Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Gabriel [1884-1956]
  2. Thomas

Elizabeth died 5th October 1932.

Elijah died 6th January 1935.

They were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland

Gee, JosephRef G725
[18??-19??] Dyer at Scarr Bottom Mills, Greetland [1905]

Gee, JosephRef G1187
[1827-1903] Farmer of 16 acres at Soyland [1881].

In 1853, he married Ann Whiteley [1835-1909] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Thomas [b 1858]
  2. Mary Ann [b 1865]
  3. Emma [b 1870]
  4. Fred [b 1873]
  5. Whiteley

They lived at

  • Moor Fields, Soyland [1881]
  • Sunny Bank Farm, Soyland [1901]

Gee, JosephRef G469
[1866-1???] Son of William Gee.

Born in Huddersfield.

He was an errand boy [1881] / a worsted warp sizer [1891].

In [Q1] 1887, he married Mary Rachel Oldroyd [1869-1???] in Halifax.


Mary Rachel was born in Halifax.

She was a worsted coating weaver [1891]

 

Children:

  1. Annie [b 1888]
  2. William [b 1890]
  3. Elsie [1892-1893] who was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 265] – her father Joseph owned Plot  265

The family lived at 10 Health Street, Halifax [1891].

Living with them [in 1891] was brother Fred Gee

Gee, RichardRef G704
[1852-1922] Born in Manchester.

He was a mechanic & turner.

In 1880, he married Sarah Ann Farrow [1854-1925] in Halifax.


Sarah Ann was born in Scarborough
 

Children:

  1. May [b 1880]
  2. George Farrow [b 1882]
  3. Jane Gertrude [b 1884]
  4. Mary Ann [b 1887]
  5. Richard

The children were born in Halifax.

They lived at 17 Lime Street, Lee Mount [1891, 1901, 1911]

Gee, RichardRef G490
[1895-1918] Son of Richard Gee.

Born in Halifax.

He worked in the finishing department of Standeven & Company Limited at Ladyship Mills, Ovenden.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), then served as a Private with the 50th Battalion Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He was killed in action [31st August 1918].

He was buried at Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt, France [Grave Ref IV C 15].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Saint George's Church, Lee Mount, and on the Standeven Roll of Honour.

His death was reported in the Halifax Courier [21st September 1918]

Gee, Rev RobertRef G1002
[19??-] Minister at Lindwell Primitive Methodist Church, Greetland [2002] and Greetland Methodist Church [2002]

Gee, ThomasRef G26
[1820-1862] Born in Barkisland.

He was a stone mason [1851, 1861].

In [Q3] 1850, he married Grace Stott [1813-1887] in Halifax.


Grace was born in Stainland [30th March 1813], the daughter of
James Stott
 


Grace was born in Stainland [30th March 1813]
 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth / Betty [b 1848]

They lived at

  • Slack, Barkisland [1851]
  • Plane Field, Barkisland [1861]
  • Hazelgreave Hill, Halifax

Thomas died 24th November 1862 (aged 42).

In [Q2] 1868, Grace married Peter Gledhill in Halifax

Grace died 9th March 1887 (aged 74).

Thomas & Grace were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S2/66]

Gee, ThomasRef G657
[1887-1918] Son of Elijah Gee.

Born in Holmfirth; baptised at Christ Church, Barkisland [24th August 1888].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was killed in action [24th April 1918].

He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [Grave Ref 26 & 27], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on Barkisland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Krumlin Methodist Chapel, Barkisland

Gee, WhiteleyRef G1117
[1877-1962] Son of Joseph Gee.

He was branch manager at the Lower Godley Co-Op, Rishworth [1911].

In 1928, he left to go into business as a general dealer, grocer and confectioner at his shop near Denton Bridge, Kebroyd. The shop closed in the 1970s and is now private house.

In 1904, he married Mary Sykes [1877-19??] at Halifax.

The family lived at Lower Godley, Rishworth [1911].

Gee, WilliamRef G474
[1843-1877] Born in Stainland.

He was landlord of the Waggon & Horses, Outlane [1871].

In [Q2] 1865, he married (1) Jane Weavil [1848-1872] in Huddersfield.


Jane was born in Slaithwaite
 

Children:

  1. Joseph
  2. Mary Hannah [b 1868]
  3. Fred [b 1870] who was a worsted twister & healder [1891]

Jane died in Huddersfield [Q1 1872] (aged 24).

In [Q1] 1872, William married (2) Hannah Pearson [1831-1???] in Huddersfield.


Hannah was born in Stainland
 

Children:

  1. Clara [b 1874]

William died in Huddersfield [Q3 1877] (aged 34).

Hannah took over at the Waggon & Horses [1881]

Gee, WilliamRef G495
[1888-1916] Son of Catherine & Edward Gee of Sale, Manchester.

In [Q4] 1912, he married Amena Nita Pilling in Wigan.

They lived at 41 Eagle Street, Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 22nd Battalion Manchester Regiment.

He was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme [1st July 1916] (aged 28).

He was buried at Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mametz, France [II F 9]

Gegg, Rev Walter BuchananRef G993
[1860-1930] BA.

He was educated at Queen's College Oxford / ordained at St Anne's Church, Southowram [1886].

On 30th April 1889, he married Amy Olivia Wightman at St Anne's Church, Southowram.


Amy Olivia was the daughter of William Wightman
 

In 1919, he changed his name to Wightman, his wife's maiden name

Gelder, ArnoldRef G983
[1894-1977] JP.

Son of Harriet Elizabeth (née Hagin) & Fred Gelder.

Born in Halifax [29th May 1894].

He was Managing Director of The Tyremen Limited of Halifax, tyre  distribution company / a borough magistrate / a Liberal Councillor for West ward [1936-1952] / unsuccessful the Liberal candidate in the General Election for MP for Halifax [1945] / a founder member of the National Federation of Old Age  Pensioners.

In 1924, he married Phyllis Tidswell in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Audrey M. [b 1927]
  2. son
  3. son

He died in Halifax in 1977.

They lived at 2 Well Head Drive, Halifax [1939]

Gelder, EdwardRef G354
[1826-1???] Son of John Gelder

Born in Southowram.

He was a stone delver [1841] / a delver of Northowram [1847] / a stone delver dresser [1851] / a flag facer [1861, 1871] / a stone quarryman [1881].

In 1847, he married Sarah Wood [1828-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.


Sarah, of Ovenden, was born in Northowram, the daughter of Isaac Wood, delver
 

Children:

  1. Sam [b 1849] who was a cordwainer [1861], a stone flag  facer [1871]
  2. Eliza [b 1850] who was a worsted spinner [1861, 1871]
  3. Ellen [b 1858] who was a worsted spinner [1871], a  worsted weaver [1881]
  4. Edwin
  5. Rhoda [b 1863] who was a worsted twister [1881]
  6. Samson [b 1866] who was a worsted mill hand [1881]

The family lived at

  • 8 Village, Northowram [1851]
  • Sutcliffe Buildings, Upper Lane, Northowram [1861]
  • Upper Lane, Northowram [1871]
  • Sutcliffe Row, Upper Lane, Northowram [1881]

Living with them [in 1871] were granddaughter Ada Gelder [b  1868] and sister-in-law Elizabeth Wood [b 1824].

Living with them [in 1881] were granddaughter Alice Gelder [b  1875] and sister-in-law Elizabeth Wood [b 1824]

Gelder, EdwinRef G226
[1861-19??] Son of Edward Gelder.

Born in Northowram.

He was a worsted spinner [1871] / a stone quarryman [1881] / a stone flag facer (quarry) [1891] / a quarryman of Penrose Place, Northowram [1900] / a flag hewer [1901, 1911].

In 1884, he married (1) Sarah Tattersall [1861-1???] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Oliver [b 1886] who was a half-timer / worsted mill hand [1901]

Sarah died in Halifax in 1899 (aged 29).

In 1900, he married (2) Maria [1861-19??] in Halifax.


Maria [née Ellis], of Penrose Place, Northowram, was the widow of Alfred Webster
 

Children:

  1. Nellie [b 1901]

They lived at

  • 24 Penrose Place, Northowram [1891]
  • 17 Upper Lane, Halifax [1901]
  • 17 Towngate, Northowram [1911]
  • 6 Casson Fold, Northowram [1918]

Living with them [in 1901] was Maria's family and boarder Harry Gelder [b 1876] (flag hewer) 

Gelder, Ernest WilliamRef G768
[1877-1917] Son of John Gelder.

Born in Middlestown, Wakefield.

He was a mill hand [1891] / a stone mason [1901] / employed at Ramsden's Stone Trough Brewery.

On 13th January 1906, he married Janet Fraser / Moore [1883-1952] at Halifax Register Office.


Janet was born in Sowerby Bridge
 

Children:

  1. child
  2. child

They lived at 36 Willow Street, Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge.

During World War I, he enlisted [1916] and served as a Private with the 13th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.

He died of wounds [29th June 1917] (aged 40).

He was buried at Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, France [Grave Ref IV N 21].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.

His brother Frederick Arnold. also died in the War

Janet never remarried

Gelder, Frederick ArnoldRef G916
[1882-1917] Known as Arnold.

Son of John Gelder.

He was a stone mason [1901]

On 30th April 1908, an Arnold Gelder (labourer), left Liverpool on the Tunisian, bound for Québec.

During World War I, he enlisted at the outbreak of War, and served as a Corporal with the 2nd Field Company Canadian Engineers.

He trained in Salisbury, Wiltshire, before joining his unit in France [May 1916]. He was injured [9th April 1917] when a bullet went through his neck.

He died a few days before his 35th birthday [10th April 1917] (aged 35).

His photograph appears with a report of his death in the Halifax Courier [28th April 1917].

He was buried at Lapugnoy Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref III D 4.]

His brother Ernest William also died in the War

Gelder, Frederick WilliamRef G1030
[1858-1???] Son of George Gelder, agent.

Born in Huddersfield.

He was a manufacturer of Almondbury [1889] / a manager at worsted coating mill [1891] / a manager at worsted cloth mill [1901] / a manager at worsted coating mill [1911].

In 1889, he married Alice Ann Graham [1863-19??] at St Thomas's Church, Huddersfield.


Alice Ann was born in Upper Thong, Huddersfield, the daughter of Elliot Graham, grocer
 

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1891]
  2. Philip Graham [b 1901]
  3. George Douglas
  4. Norah Graham [b 1904]

The family lived at

  • 24 Elmfield Terrace, Skircoat, Halifax [1891]
  • 2 Stafford Place, Halifax [1901]
  • East Dean, Lea Avenue, Halifax [1911]

Gelder, George DouglasRef G449
[1894-1918] Son of Frederick William Gelder.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School / a worsted yarn spinning apprentice [1911] / employed by James Tankard Limited, woollen spinners of  Bradford.

During World War I, he enlisted at the beginning of the War [September 1914] with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), and became Captain with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 4th November 1918 (aged 24).

His photograph appears with a report of his death in the Halifax Courier [16th November 1918].

He was buried at Romeries Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref VII A 2].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell, on the Memorial at Saint John's Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Halifax, and on the Memorial at Heath Grammar School

Gelder, JohnRef G351
[1801-18??] He was a stone delver [1841] / a delver [1846].

He married Hannah [1796-18??].

Children:

  1. Thomas [b 1821] who was a stone delver [1841]
  2. Jesse [b 1821] who was a stone delver [1841]
  3. John Gelder
  4. Edward
  5. Mary [b 1826]
  6. Elizabeth [b 1827]
  7. Joseph [b 1829]
  8. William [b 1831]
  9. Martha [b 1833]
  10. Sarah [b 1835]
  11. Job [b 1838]

The family lived at Upper Lane, Northowram [1841]

Gelder, JohnRef G247
[1821-1???] Son of John Gelder.

Born in Northowram.

He was a stone delver [1841] / a delver of Northowram [1846] / a wool comber [1851] / a piling? piecer [1861] / a stone flag facer [1871, 1881].

In 1846, he married Mary Ann Holmes [1828-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.


Mary Ann, of Northowram, was the daughter of Edward Holmes, comber
 

Children:

  1. Ned [b 1848] who was a coalpit boy [1861]
  2. Emma [b 1850] who was a factory girl [1861], a worsted  weaver [1871]
  3. Sutcliffe
  4. Naomi [b 1855] who was a worsted spinner [1871]
  5. William [b 1858] who was a cordwainer [1871], a boot  maker [1881]
  6. Walter [b 1860] who was a worsted spinner [1871], a stone  flag facer [1881]
  7. Ann [b 1863] who was a factory hand [1881]
  8. Martha Hannah [1868-1871]
  9. Edmund J [b 1873]

The family lived at

  • Upper Lane, Northowram [1851]
  • ???? Buildings, Upper Lane, Northowram
  • Penrose Building, Northowram Village, Northowram [1871]
  • Village, Northowram [1881]

Gelder, JohnRef G915
[1848-19??] Son of Thomas Gelder, railway contractor.

Born in Sandal, Wakefield.

He was a stone mason [1891, 1901] / a stone mason (waller) [1911].

In [Q3] 1867, he married (1) Martha Ann Sharpe [1848-1896] in Wakefield.


Martha Ann was born in Horbury
 

Children:

  1. John Henry [b 1868] who was a stone mason [1891] and  lived at 22 Chestnut Street, Halifax [1917]
  2. Bessie Alberta [b 1871]
  3. Arthur Walter [b 1875] who was a stone mason [1891]
  4. Ernest William
  5. Wilfred Jackson [b 1880] who was a watchmaker & jeweller  [1901]
  6. Frederick Arnold
  7. Charles B Sharp [b 1885] who was a leather currier [1901]

Martha Ann died in 1896 (aged 48) 

In 1906, he married (2) Hannah [1849-19??] at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.


Hannah, of 17 Charlotte Street, Sowerby Bridge, was born in Kirby Moor Side, Yorkshire, the daughter of Joseph Wright, Parish clerk, and widow of Mr Slater
 

They lived at

  • Causeway Head, Sowerby Bridge [1891]
  • 60 Gratrix Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1901, 1911]

Sons Ernest William & Frederick Arnold died in World War I

Gelder, JosephRef G328
[1744-1???] Aka Geldert. Weaver of Halifax. One of the coiners.

The official notice of 1769 for his arrest described him as

JOSEPH GELDER, late of Halifax, Stuff Weaver, about 25 years old, of a Dark Complexion, and squints, wears his own Hair, which is of a dark Colour, and curls well; he is about 5 ft 7 in. high: had on when he went off, a light-coloured Drab Coat and Waistcoat

Gelder, SutcliffeRef G87
[1852-1903] Son of John Gelder.

Born in Northowram.

He was a factory boy [1861] / a stone delver [1871] / a mason of Shipley [1876] / a stone quarryman [1881] / a stone mason [1891] / a stone shipper [1901].

In 1876, he married Hannah Sadler [1854-1???] at St Paul's Church, Shipley.


Hannah, a servant of Shipley, was born in Quarndon, Derby, the daughter of William Sadler, farm labourer
 

Children:

  1. Thomas H [b 1878] who was a yarn spinner [1891]
  2. Lucy Ann [b 1880] who was a yarn spinner [1891], a  worsted reeler [1901]
  3. Emma [b 1882] who was a worsted comber [1901]
  4. Willie [b 1884] who was a stone mason [1901]
  5. Arthur [b 1886] who was a joiner [1901]
  6. Louisa [b 1894] who was a cotton twiner [1911]

The family lived at

  • Village, Northowram [1881]
  • Sofa Hall, Crow Nest, Hipperholme [1891]
  • Lydgate, Hipperholme [1901]
  • 13 Park Place East, Hipperholme, Lightcliffe [1911]

Living with them [in 1881] were his brother Ned Gelder [b  1848] (stone quarry man), and boarders Alfred Webster & his wife Maria.

Living with them [in 1891] was his brother Edmund J Gelder [b  1873] (labourer).

Sutcliffe died Q4 1903 (aged 51) 

Gelder, WalterRef G709
[1860-1937] Born in Halifax.

Landlord of the Victoria Inn / Queen Victoria, Northowram [1894, 1901].

He died in Halifax [Q2 1937] (aged 76) 

Gelson, JohnRef G4955
[1???-1862] A member of Halifax Town Council [1848-1851].

He died 29th July 1862

Gem, HalifaxRef G836
The first cinema Halifax was established at the Marlborough Hall. It could accommodate 800 people.

Films were shown here in 1896, only 9 months after the first films had been shown in London.

By 1912, it was known as the Gem. Films were shown infrequently during the winter months until 1917. It was then opened by George West and Albert Greene – aka Greene Brothers – as the Gem Cinema on permanent lease

Around 1932, the building ceased to be a cinema and was used as a dancing academy

Gem Picture Theatre, TodmordenRef G357
Cornholme. It opened in 1???. 400 seats. It closed in 1958

GemeresRef G910
An area now called the Mere Stones near the old Kirklees nunnery

The name means boundary stones

See John Brodley and Thomas Brodley

Gemyes, AnthonyRef G29
[1580-16??] Of Heptonstall.

On 22nd July 1600, he married Grace, daughter of Richard Farrer

General Clothing EstablishmentRef G1376
Recorded in The Tradesmen's Advertiser of 1874, where the business was run by
B. HINSCLIFF (late Pickles) 

tailor and outfitter at North Bridge End, Halifax

The cheapest Hats in Halifax are at Hinscliff's

General Wood Farm, WalsdenRef G152
Next to Top o' th' Hill Farm, Walsden.

Owners and tenants have included

Gent's: John Thomas Gent & CompanyRef G914
Telegraph engineers, electric bell makers, lightening conductor erecters, magic lantern and dissolving view apparatus manufacturers and exhibitors at Lord Street, Halifax and at Bradford [1874]

Gentle, Dr James AlexanderRef G1043
[18??-19??] MB, ChB.

Doctor and surgeon at Hipperholme [1922]. He lived at The Gables, Hipperholme

Geoffrey Fell, TodmordenRef G320

George,Ref G227
[1839-1916] Son of Francis Aaron.

Born in Southowram.

On 8th April 1863, he married Maria Antonia Posso [1834-1921] in Gibraltar.

The couple died in Gibraltar

George, Rev C. D.Ref G514
[19??-19??] He was Organising Secretary of the Church Pastoral Aid Society before becoming Vicar at Siddal [1955]. In 1961, he was appointed rector of Treeton, Sheffield

George, David LloydRef G130
[1863-1945] The Liberal politician visited Halifax on 1st February 1902.

On 4th July 1931, he attended a Conservative demonstration at Manor Heath, Halifax

George, EdwardRef G439
[1892-1915] Son of John George.

He was a member of Holywell Green AFC / a clerk to worsted spinners [1911] / employed by James Skelton at Greaves Mill.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died following a German gas attack [19th December 1915] (aged 23).

His photograph appears with a report of his death in the Halifax Courier [1st January 1916].

He was buried at Bard Cottage Cemetery, Belgium. [Grave Ref I E 3]

George, HarryRef G53
[1920-1941] Son of Rowland George.

During World War II, he served as a Leading Aircraftman with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 8th October 1941 (aged 21).

He was buried at St Andrew's Church, Stainland [270 New]

George, JohnRef G433
[1857-1909] Born in Orleton, Hertfordshire.

He was a police constable [1891] / a police sergeant [1901].

He married Ann [1857-19??]


Ann was born in Eastington, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1887] who was a cloth mender [1911]
  2. John [b 1889] who was a cloth miller [1911]
  3. Annie [b 1890]
  4. Edward
  5. George [b 1895] who was a warehouseman [1911]
  6. Robert [b 1897] who was a clerk at laundry [1911]
  7. Florrie [b 1899]

They lived at

  • Church Lane, Snaith, Goole [1891]
  • 22 Milton Street, Goole [1901]
  • Station Road, Holywell Green [1911]

John died in Halifax in 1909 (aged 52) 

George, Rev JonathanRef G968
[18??-19??] Curate at Elland [1884]

George Mitchell Memorial Institute, GreetlandRef G1170
George Mitchell was killed on active service during World War I. His parents established the Institute at Greetland Wesleyan Chapel in his memory. The Institute opened on 5th March 1921

George, RowlandRef G944
[18??-19??]

He married Victoria [18??-19??].

Children:

  1. Harry

The family lived at Sowood, Stainland

George Square, HalifaxRef G27
The lower, eastern end of George Street adjoining Commercial Street.

George Street and the square are said to have been named after a visit by King Christian VII of Denmark in 1768.

The underground toilets – which some considered unnecessary & extravagant – were built in 1903 at a cost of £1,750. They were closed in 2000 and filled in 2001 to be replaced by above-ground facilities

See Arcade Buildings, Halifax

George Street Co-operative Society, TodmordenRef G3330
Premises for the Todmorden Co-operative Society in George Street

George Turner TrustRef G16
A charitable trust established by George Turner. The charity gave money to worthy causes in an area 10 miles around Brighouse. In 2004, the trust was wound up and the proceeds went to Calderdale Talking Newspaper Association and Overgate Hospice

George V Park, LightcliffeRef G242
Wakefield Road / Till Carr Lane.

Recreation ground built on land – originally a stone quarry – which was donated by Sir Algernon & Lady Janet Firth on the accession of George V in 1911

GeorgianaRef G275
404-ton

Sailings:

Prisoners recorded on this ship include:

Gerke, Frank HenryRef G927
[1882-1953] Son of Henry Gerke.

Born in Halifax [27th September 1882].

He was a joiner's apprentice [1901] / a carpenter.

On 19th November 1904, he married Emma Jane Longbottom [1884-1956] at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

Children:

  1. Dora [1907-2010]

They lived at

  • Gardener's Square, Hipperholme [1891]
  • Old Lane, Northowram [1901]
  • Cedarhurst, Hempstead, Nassau, New York [1907-1953]
Around 1907, Frank Henry sailed to the USA.

On 3rd October 1908, Emma disembarked at Ellis Island, New York, having sailed from Liverpool on a ship called Luciana. Her travelling companion was Hannah Elizabeth Ashman.

Frank Henry died 21st May 1953.

Emma Jane died in 1956.

They both died at Cedarhurst, Hempstead & were buried at Trinity Cemetery, Hewlett, Hempstead

Gerke, HenryRef G932
[1852-1937] Born in Halifax [9th January 1852].

He was a plasterer [1891, 1901, 1910].

On 21st December 1872, he married Mary Jane Foster [1852-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.


Mary Jane was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Alfred [1873-1930] who was a drawing overlooker [1891]
  2. Frederick [b 1875] who was a carpet factory hand [1891]
  3. Charles [1877-1909] who was a carpet factory hand [1891]
  4. Clara [1879-1951] who was a carpet factory hand [1891] &  married Oliver North
  5. Frank Henry

The family lived at

  • Gardener's Square Northowram [1891]
  • 11 Old Lane, Halifax [1901]
  • Cedarhurst, Hampstead, Nassau, New York [1910-1937]

Living with them [in 1901] was grandson John North [b 1901]

Henry was a widower by 1907.

On 31/8/1907, Henry emigrated to New York. sailing aboard the Cedric. All 5 of his children also went to New York.

Henry died in Cedarhurst [1st July 1937], where he was living with his daughter Clara & family. He was buried at Greenfield Cemetery, Uniondale

German House, HipperholmeRef G1062
Aka German Houses [1881].

The property stood on the south side of Wakefield Road, almost opposite Roydlands Farm, and next to Tennyson Cottage [1881 census]

Owners and tenants have included

German House, LightcliffeRef G31
Originally known as Upper German House.

A three-storey house adjacent to Smith House was built in 1741 for the Moravian Brethren who stayed there.

Owners and tenants have included

The name was dropped during World War I.

See Lower German House

German, MaryRef G1104
[1826-1???] In December 1855, she started work for Samuel Whitehead, landlord of the Old Crispin, Halifax.

She became pregnant but denied this. On 2nd March 1856, the body of a child was found in a mill dam near the pub, with cord and a clock weight around it neck. The weight was identified as belonging to Mr Whitehead, and was known to have been in Mary's bedroom. At her trial, he jury returned a verdict of Guilty and Mary was sentenced to 4 months' imprisonment

GerneberRef G458
[1???-1???] A Dane.

At the time of Domesday Book, he was Lord of the Manor of Hartshead or Herteshevet.

When the Normans took the land, it was held by Ilbert and Gerneber was deprived of all his lands, except Thornhill.

See Essolf

Gernet, AdamRef G533
[11??-11??] Probably son of Vivian Gernet.

He succeeded his older brother Roger as Master Forester of Lancashire [some time after 1170].

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Benedict

Gernet, BenedictRef G532
[11??-1206] Son of Adam Gernet.

He was Master Forester of Lancashire.

He married Cecily de Hutton.

Children:

  1. William
  2. Roger
  3. John

Benedict died in 1206.

Cecily married Elias de Stiveton

Gernet, JohnRef G531
[11??-12??] Probably younger son of Benedict Gernet.

In 1249, he held 2 bovates of land in the vill of Thistleton of John de Thornhill

Gernet, RogerRef G570
[11??-11??] Probably son of Vivian Gernet.

He was chief forester for Lancashire.

Master Serjeant [from around 1140 to after 1170].

He was succeeded by his younger brother Adam

Gernet, RogerRef G538
[11??-1252] Second son of Benedict Gernet.

He succeeded his brother William Gernet as Master Forester of Lancashire [1207].

In the great inquest of 1212, he is listed as holding the fee of one knight by the office of Forester.

The fee of the Master Forester of Lancashire consisted of 9 manors, a rateable area of 21½ carucates.

He married Quinilda.


Quinilda was the daughter of Richard son of Roger, and widow of Jordan de Thornhill
 

They had no children.

Quinilda & Roger died in 1252.

With the death of Quinilda without issue, her estates were partitioned between the heirs of her sisters Matilda and Amice

Gernet, VivianRef G569
[11??-11??] He was living in the times of Henry I [1100-1135] and Stephen [1135-1154].

He was Master Forester of Lancashire – the first recorded tenant of this serjeanty.

He married Emma.


Emma was the daughter of Pain de Vilers
 

Children:

  1. (probably) Roger
  2. (probably) Adam
  3. (probably) William

Gernet, WilliamRef G571
[11??-1207] Son of Benedict Gernet.

He succeeded his father as Master Forester of Lancashire [1206]. He held the Forest fee for one year and was succeeded by his brother Roger

Gervis, Rev G. W.Ref G482
[18??-19??] BA.

Of Honley. Vicar of Heywood's Chapel [1925]. In 1933, he left the church without a Minister for a year until Rev J. Foster Haigh took over the post

Geslicar, MrRef G961
[17??-18??] A mill owner at Sowerby.

In Crabtree's Tour of Calder Dale of 1832, he is described as a tyrant whose employees

frequently [worked] from 5 to 9, and [were beaten] with a rope with a knot at the end of it if they were late and on other trivial occasions

Geslingroyd, BarkislandRef G484
Owners and tenants have included

Get WeavingRef G233
An induction course given to new employees at Crossley's Carpets in the 20th century

Gething, Dan LutherRef G742
[1893-1914] Born in Halifax.

He left Halifax [1907] to become an apprentice jockey at Newmarket.

He died of double pneumonia in Rous Memorial Hospital, Newmarket [8th November 1914] (aged 21).

He was buried at Illingworth Church

Getingdon, Thomas deRef G32
[12??-1349] Aka Gaytington. Vicar of Halifax [1321]. He died of the Black Death

Gevel, van deRef G718

GhostsRef G890

Ghosts & Legends of the Lower Calder ValleyRef G1120
A website – published by Kai Roberts – with stories of hauntings and folk traditions in the Brighouse and Elland district

Giant's Tooth, Ovenden MoorRef G184
A large – white-washed – standing stone which forms a part of a stone circle in the Ogden Water Nature Reserve.

The stone gives its name to a Fell Race which is held in the area

GibRef G264
See Haworth Hall

Gibb Farm, Mount TaborRef G1240
Gibb Lane.

Farmhouse dated 1715.

A doorway is inscribed T O

Gibb, JamesRef G105
[1884-1918] Son of John Fleming Gibb.

He was a steam engine fitter [1915].

During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax [6th August 1915] and served as a Private with the Royal Army Medical Corps.

He died (possibly drowned) [9th April 1918].

He was buried at Trois Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerck, France [Grave Ref II N 3]

Gibb, John FlemingRef G118
[1846-1907] Born in Dunblane.

He was a worsted drawing overlooker [1876].

On 3rd November 1876, he married Jane McLaren [1847-1927] in Halifax.


Jane was born at Bridge of Allan
 

Children:

  1. Jane Neish [1877-1882]
  2. Hugh [1879-1925] who was a tailor [1915]
  3. Donald McLaren [1883-1958]
  4. James

The family lived at

  • 11 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge [1891]
  • 1 Baldwin Yard, Sowerby Bridge [1901]
  • 3 Egerton Street, Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1911-1915]

Gibb Lane Well, Mount TaborRef G1013
Well at Gibb Lane, Mount Tabor

The GibbetRef G34
A guillotine which was used for public execution in Halifax from the 13th to the 17th century, long after the practice had been discontinued in other parts of the country.

A replica stands in Gibbet Street, Halifax.

The gibbet platform is listed.

See Chats, Dennis & the Gibbet Law of Halifax, Mr Dinnis, Furcé anglicé, Hull, Hell & Halifax, Maiden, Running Man and John Taylor

Gibbet HillRef G116
Earlier name for Gibbet Street, Halifax where the Gibbet stood

Gibbet Hill ReservoirRef G405
Constructed in 1757. It has a capacity of 26,000 gallons. The reservoir was fed by water from Mount Tabor, Birks Hall Wood, and Dodgson Clough

See Birks Hall and Elevation of Halifax

Gibbet LawRef G36
The Gibbet Law required that any thief who was caught in the district with stolen cloth or goods or animals – or who confessed to having stolen goods – to the value of 13½d [the value assessed by four constables] – would be arrested. The felon was tried by jury and, if convicted, was placed in the town's stocks for six days, and finally executed on the Gibbet.

This is discussed in a section of Ling Roth's book Yorkshire Coiners. See Clark Bridge and Running Man

Gibbet Street Economic StoresRef G1055
Gibbet Street. A branch of Economic Stores (Halifax) Limited. Opened in 1???

Gibbet Street Institution, HalifaxRef G1212
Another name for the Halifax Poor Law Institution because it stood on Gibbet Street

Gibbet Street Post OfficeRef G902
Recorded in 1905 at 74 Gibbet Street, Halifax

Gibbet Street Turkish Baths, HalifaxRef G786
166-168 Gibbet Street. Aka Hydropathic and Turkish Baths.

Built around 1870 for John Crossley as a part of his West Hill Park development.

Francis James was the first proprietor until the formation of the Halifax Turkish and Hydropathic Baths Company Limited in 1877.

Managers of the baths included John Salter [1881].

The company went into liquidation in 1892 but the baths survived until at least 1901.

See Hydropathic & Turkish Baths, Halifax

Gibbs's: George Gibbs & SonRef G1102
Auctioneers and valuers. Recorded in 1881 at 4 Wade Street, Halifax

Gibbs, James HenryRef G585
[1876-19??] Born in Halifax.

He was a tram conductor [1901] / a Halifax Corporation tramway motorman [1911].

In [Q1] 1900, he married Edith Annie Wilkinson in Halifax.


Edith Annie was the daughter of
Benjamin Halstead Wilkinson
 

Children:

  1. James Stanley [b 1901]
  2. Leonard [b 1902]
  3. Lena [b 1904]
  4. Ernest [b 1907]

The family lived at

  • 16 Stead Street, Halifax (living with Edith Annie's  parents) [1901]
  • 24 Lister Lane, Halifax (living with Edith Annie's  parents) [1901]

Gibbs, Michael TeranceRef G356
[1879-1918]

In [Q4] 1906, he married Kate E. Sharp in Halifax.

Michael died 15th September 1918 (aged 39)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1397] with Kate's second husband.

In [Q4] 1920, Kate married Louis John Smith in Halifax.

Gibraltar Farm, HalifaxRef G37
Farm at Parkinson Lane. Recorded in 1772. Gave its name to Gibraltar Road

Gibraltar Farm, Pecket WellRef G265
Aka Haworth Hall

Gibson ...Ref G126
The entries for people & families with the surname Gibson are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Gibson & DewhirstRef G798
Warp sizers at Copperas House Mill, Walsden [1877]

Gibson's Bridge, HeptonstallRef G1235
Early 19th century toll bridge across Hebden Water at Gibson Mill, Hardcastle Crags

Gibson BrothersRef G813
Sewing-machine and blanket whipping-machine makers of Hebden Bridge.

Partners included Samuel Gibson and Newton Gibson

Gibson CharityRef G615
In his will of 1738, Michael Gibson left 1/- per week to be spent on bread and given every Sunday to 12 poor people from Hove Edge and Upper Lane.

This was to be distributed by the Minister and Churchwardens of Eastfield Chapel. The money was from rents of property known as Pear Trees, Lightcliffe

Gibson DixonRef G69
Chemists, druggists and mineral water manufacturers and wine dealers established by Gibson Dixon.

They succeeded William Dyer at 1 Corn Market, Halifax [1905].

They were at 8 Old Market.

They subsequently had a shop on Northgate, Halifax at the corner of Gaol Lane.

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced


CORNS CURED – CORNS CURED – CORNS CURED
by the
GOLDEN CORN CURE
Six bottles, post free for 4/6d.
GIBSON DIXON, 1, Corn Market, Halifax

The shop was demolished when the area was redeveloped in the 1970s.

See Dyer's Aerated Table Waters

Gibson Mill Toll GateRef G329
Toll Gate over Hebden Water at Gibson Mill

Gibson's Oyster Saloon, TodmordenRef G1121
Recorded in 1891, when it was run by Sam Gibson.

An advertisement for the business in 1891 announced


Poultry Establishment & Oyster Saloon
Opposite the Market House, Todmorden
 

See Oyster

Gibson's: Sarah & Ann GibsonRef G1383
Bakers and confectioners in Southgate, Elland [1901]. Partners were Sarah [1864-19??] and Ann [1866-19??], both born in Luddenden.

Ann Jones was an apprentice with them [1901]

Gidley, HaroldRef G355
[1892-1918] Son of Herbert Gidley.

He was a member of Square Church PSA, Halifax / a piece dyer's labourer at Brookfoot Dye Works [1911] / a reservist.

During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914], and served as a Sergeant with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action at Ypres Salient [3rd April 1918].

His photograph appears with a report of his death in the Halifax Courier [20th April 1918].

He was buried at Aeroplane Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II B 25]. in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Thomas the Apostle, Claremount

His brother William also died in the War

Gidley, HerbertRef G425
[1857-1926] Son of Emma [1820-1???] and William Gidley [1820-1???] of Bradford.

Born in Bradford.

He was a manufacturing clerk [1881] / a bookkeeper [1891] / a textile factory bookkeeper [1901] / a clerk (piece dyers) [1911].

In [Q1] 1889, he married Alice Maud Mary Anne Collinson [1868-1951] in Bradford.


Alice Maud was born in Sculcoates, Hull
 

Children:

  1. Polly [b 1890] who was a twist drawer [1911]
  2. Harold
  3. William
  4. Maud [b 1898] who was a winder (woollen manufacturer)   [1911]
  5. Lucy May [b 1900]
  6. Margaret [b 1902] who never married
  7. Norman [b 1905]
  8. Nellie [b 1910]
  9. child who died in infancy [before 1911]

They lived at

  • 3 Talbot Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 13 West Grove Terrace, Halifax [1901]
  • 4 Godley Road, New Bank, Halifax [1911, 1918]
  • 3 Pellon New Road, Halifax [1951]

Sons Harold & William died in World War I.

Herbert died in Halifax [Q1 1926] (aged 67) 

Alice Mary died in Halifax [22nd March 1951] (aged 82)  Probate records show that she left effects valued at £272 17/2d.

Probate was granted to daughter Margaret, and Herbert Ingham (funeral director) 

Gidley, NormanRef G1036
[1904-1964] Born in Halifax.

He was landlord of the Rook Hotel, Halifax [1962-1964].

In 1942, he married Jennie Webster in Halifax.


Jennie was the daughter of Harry Webster
 

Norman died at the Rook in 1964.

Jennie took over the Rook [1964]

Gidley, WilliamRef G326
[1893-1916] Son of Herbert Gidley.

He was a sidesman & server at St Thomas's Church, Claremount & Sunday  School / a piece dyer's labourer [1911] / a labourer at Brookfoot Dye Works.

During World War I, he enlisted [September 1914], and served as a Sergeant with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed on the Somme [7th July 1916] (aged 23).

His photograph appears with a report of his death in the Halifax Courier [17th March 1917].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Thomas the Apostle, Claremount

His brother Harold also died in the War

Gig Mill Spinning CompanyRef G995
Of Soyland. Partners included C. Pilling, Luke Hartley Crawshaw, and Raymond Tattersall.

The partnership was dissolved in 1921.

See Gig mill and Gig Mill, Ripponden

Giggal, Ernest HaythornRef G997
[1911-1944] Son of Amy Giggal and stepson of Ben Blackburn of Stainland.

In [Q2] 1936, he married Marian Senior in Halifax.

They lived at Stainland.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 12th February 1944 (aged 33).

He was buried at Anzio War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref II K 8].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland

Gilbert, Rev JeremiahRef G1001
[17??-18??] Methodist preacher.

In 1821, he and Thomas Halliday came from Barnsley to the Halifax district.

Gilbey, Rev ArthurRef G506
[18??-19??] MA.

Or Gilby.

Minister at Ripponden Congregational Church [August 1895, 1897, 1905] and Waring Green Congregational Church [1905, 1910].

He went to serve at Bognor Congregational Church [1910], and to Morton, near Bingley [1915]

Gilbodie, RobertRef G504
[1???-16??] Curate at Heptonstall [1636-1461]

Gilburn, MichaelRef G385
[1647-1674] Son of Michael Gilburn, a tailor of York.

He was a Halifax attorney with offices by The Swan in Halifax.

He drowned in the Calder after drinking with the Foxcrofts at Woodhouse, Skircoat

Gilchrist, Mary JaneRef G302
[1855-1917] Born in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland.

She worked for the family of John Berry at Myrtle Grove, Halifax [1877-1917].

She never married.

She died at the Nursing Home, Stafford Avenue, Halifax [9th September 1917]

She was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell with members of the Berry family.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £979 1/6d. Probate was granted to John Frederick Berry and Edith Emily Berry

Gilderdale, Rev JohnRef G687
[1803-1864] MA, BD.

Educated at Howden Grammar School, and St Catherine's Hall, Cambridge.

Through the influence of Rev Charles Musgrave, he was appointed Lecturer at Halifax Parish Church.

He left for the living of Walthamstow.

He published a sermon on natural religion entitled An Essay on Natural Religion and Revelation, considered with regard to the legitimate use and the proper limitation of Reason [London 1837].

He lived at Egerton Lodge [1835].

He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835]

He died in Dorsetshire [25th September 1864] (aged 61) 

Giles, HarryRef G958
[18??-19??] Of Sowerby Bridge. In 1899, he filed a patent for
improvements in holders for cigars, cigarettes, and the like

Giles Hill, ShelfRef G1384
Owners and tenants have included

Giles House, Hove EdgeRef G46
/ Lightcliffe.

Aka St Giles House.

This Halifax house is mentioned in 1529 as the home of John and Richard Scholefield who gave an annual sum of 12d to Eastfield Chapel. This payment continued into the 20th century.

Subsequent owners and tenants of the house have included

The rear of the house was probably used for textile production or other industrial use.

There is a three-tier dovecote in the middle of three gables of the frontage. There are bee-boles in the 19th century garden.

The house is said to be named after St Giles, the patron St of wells, although documents of the Pious Uses Commission call it simply Giles House and the Saint appears to have been added in the 19th century

This is discussed in the books Ancient Halls in & about Halifax, Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions and The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire

Gill ...Ref G343
The entries for people & families with the surname Gill are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Gill & LordRef G804
See Skues & Wilson

Gill & SalmonRef G917
Rope makers at Horley Green Road, Halifax [1874]

Gill's: Watson Gill & CompanyRef G1049
Ginger beer and mineral water manufacturers at Brighouse & Rastrick [1910] and 9 Birds Royd, Rastrick [1929]

Gillam, Denys EdgarRef G1161
[1915-1991] AFC, DFC, DSO.

Son of Thomas Henry James Gillam.

He obtained his flying licence [1934] and joined the RAF the following year. His career included

  • He received the AFC for flying food to Rathlin Island in hazardous conditions [June 1938]
  • During the Battle of Britain, he was shot down by a BF110 and picked up by Air Sea Rescue Launch off Dunkirk [2nd September 1940]
  • He formed the first Typhoon Wing at Duxford [March 1942]
  • He took command of 20 Sector 2nd TAF in [April 1944]
  • He led an attack on the German Staff Conference at Dordrecht which killed many of the senior staff of the 15th Army [October 1944]
  • He left the RAF [1945] but rejoined 616 Squadron as a Flight Lieutenant in the RAF
  • He was appointed Grootofficier in de orde van Oranje Nassau [1947]

He became Director and Chairman of Homfray Carpets.

He was Deputy Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire.

In 1945, he married (1) Nancy Short.

He married (2) Unknown, the sister of Air Vice-Marshal Bird-Wilson

Gillam, Henry James HomfrayRef G1261
[1914-2011] Son of Thomas Henry James Gillam.

He was High Sheriff of Yorkshire [1973-1974].

He died in Tadcaster

Gillam, Thomas Henry JamesRef G1260
[1886-1947] In 1913, he married Doris, daughter of Henry James Homfray, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Henry James Homfray [1914-2011]
  2. Denys Edgar [1915-1991]

Gillburn, JeremiahRef G147
[18??-1???] Methodist preacher at Bradshaw. Services were held in a building adjacent to the blacksmith's shop there

Gillespie, JamesRef G378
[18??-1914]

He married Lilly.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

ypres died 11th November 1914.

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [56], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Gillet, JohnRef G72
[1???-16??] Churchwarden at Halifax Parish Church. His initials can be seen on the south door of the church. He is said to have refused to help his father who had been imprisoned at Pontefract for debt. He went into business as a draper. He was imprisoned for debt

Gillibrand, AdamRef G407
[18??-19??] Taught at Crimsworth Board School in 1881

Gillibrand, ErnestRef G630
[18??-1918] Son of Henrietta & Samuel Gillibrand.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 767th Mechanical Transport Company Royal Army Service Corps.

He married Annie.

He died 20th December 1918.

He was buried at Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria, Greece [1067].

Annie married Mr Wilkinson.

They lived at 9 Tyson Street, West End, Halifax

Gillibrand, OgdenRef G395
[1890-1918] Born in Bury.

He was a member of Halifax Gymnasium / employed by Bentley's of Fenton Road, Halifax.

In [Q3] 1913, he married Edith Greenwood in Halifax.

They lived at 26 Spencer's Buildings, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1915] and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers.

He died 17th June 1918 (aged 27).

He was buried at Sandpits British Cemetery, Fouquereuil, France [Grave Ref II F 6].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Ebenezer Primitive Methodist Church.

In 1920, Edith married Clement Holgate in Halifax

Gilliebrand, ErnestRef G383
[1885-1918] Son of Henrietta & Samuel Gilliebrand.

Born in Chorley.

In [Q3] 1918, he married Annie / Margaret Waring in Chorley.

They lived at 9 Tyson Street, West End, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 767th Mechanical Transport Company Royal Army Service Corps.

He died of influenza in hospital in Macedonia [20th December 1918] (aged 33).

He was buried at Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria, Greece [1067].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Annie married Mr Wilkinson.

Gillis, Rev WilliamRef G903
[18??-19??] Minister at Hanover Chapel, Halifax [1917]

Gillmor, Richard HookerRef G971
[1851-1870] A younger son of Rev William Gillmor.

He served as Ensign with the 92nd Highlanders.

He died in India

Gillmor, Rev WilliamRef G289
[1806-1878] MA.

Also Gilmore.

Born in County Sligo.

He was educated at Trinity College Cambridge.

He was incumbent at Barnard Castle, Earlsheaton, and at Yaxham in Norfolk before becoming Curate at Halifax [18??] and Perpetual Curate at Illingworth [1836-1878]

In 1844, Rev Samuel Dunn published a 4-page letter to

the Christian inhabitants of Illingworth and Ovenden exposing Rev William Gillmor as a Puseyite priest

In August 1853, Rev Gillmor was charged with assault on his tenant, an old man called Jon. Tidswell.


Tidswell farmed 2 fields behind Illingworth Parsonage, and had to pass close to Gillmor's house and garden to reach the fields. As Tidswell was driving his cattle, Gillmor said that he must find another route for the animals to avoid their running up a grass plot alongside the path.

An altercation ensued and ended when Gillmor pushed Tidswell down into the road with his fists, and Gillmor and 2 female servants turned Tidswell's cattle out of the fields.

Gillmor was fined 25/- plus 25/- costs

 

On Sunday, 8th June 1856, he began preaching in the open air at Holdsworth.

He made an appeal for the building of a vicarage for the parish.

He was responsible for building Christ Church, Pellon.

On 13th November 1834, he married Mary Greenwood [1810-1889] in Dewsbury.

both Mary & William are buried in St Mary, Illingworth.


Mary was born in Dewsbury, the second daughter of John Greenwood of Dewsbury
 

Children:

  1. Mary Greenwood [1835-1856]
  2. Elizabeth [1837-1918] who never married & died in  Marylebone
  3. twins William [1839-1897] who died in Birmingham
  4. John Greenwood [1839-1893] who died in Thames Ditton
  5. Catherine Soden [1841-1855]
  6. James [1843] who died in infancy
  7. Clement Ridley [1844] who died in infancy  
  8. Charles Edward [1847] who died in infancy  
  9. Richard Hooker

Only 3 of his children survived into adulthood.

William died in the parsonage at Illingworth [16th November 1878].

Mary died in Birmingham [13th February 1889].

The couple & other members of the family () were buried at Illingworth Church

See St George's Mission Church, Ovenden

Gilman, Rev F.Ref G520
[19??-19??] He was Minister at Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [1930]

Gilmartin, JamesRef G339
[1???-19??] JP.

He was Mayor of Todmorden [1930-1931]

Gilmour, James R.Ref G611
[1898-1917] Son of Clara & William Gilmour of Holywell Green.

Born in Kiveton Park, Sheffield.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 17th July 1917 (aged 19).

He was buried at Noeux-Les-Mines Communal Cemetery, France [II E 35]

Gilroy, TimothyRef G93
[1842-1920] Born in Ireland.

He was deaf & dumb.

On 21st June 1873, he married Maria Louisa Bancroft at Halifax Parish Church.


Maria Louisa was the daughter of
Jonathan Ramsden Bancroft
 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [b 1874]
  2. Augustine [b 1876]
  3. Emma [b 1878]

The children were deaf and dumb.

They lived at 31 Briggate, Brighouse [1871]

Gilson, Joseph NellRef G1076
[1808-18??] Son of Mary (née Keyworth) & Richard Gilson.

Born 1st February 1808; baptised in Sherburn in Elmet [8th February 1808].

In 1836, he was in the Wakefield Debtors' Court recorded as out of business.

He was a porter merchant at 14 Cheapside, Halifax [1937].

In May 1832, he (possibly) married (1) Diana Forrest in York.

In August 1833, he married (2) Jane Bradley at Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate, York.


Jane was the daughter of Thomas Bradley
 

Children:

  1. Mary Bradley (Gilson) [b 22nd August 1836; bapt Halifax  23rd September 1836]
  2. Jane Bradley (Gilson) [bapt Halifax 22nd July 1845]
  3. Richard William [b 27th July 1845]

Jane died 17th April 1846 (aged 37).

She was buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax with her parents

Ginger beer brewersRef G1164

Girdler, AlfredRef G402
[1922-1943] Son of Harry Girdler.

He was a member of the Choir of St Jude's Church, Savile Park / educated at Halifax Modern School & Halifax Tech / a Red Cross worker.

He lived Weybridge.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 158th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 22nd September 1943 (aged 21).

He was buried at Hanover War Cemetery [11 A 13].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Jude's Church, Savile Park

Girdler, HarryRef G414
[18??-19??]

In [Q2] 1908, he married Elsie Maud Robinson [18??-19??] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Alfred

The family (possibly) lived at 46 Abbey Walk, Halifax

Girle, SamuelRef G438
[17??-1817] Minister of Elland Unitarian Chapel [1793-1796]

Girling, GeorgeRef G1129
[18??-19??] He was a card cutter.

In 1895, he married Alice Halsall [1877-1900] in Todmorden.

They lived at Bobbin Street, Cornholme.

On 1st August 1900, Alice died

from misadventure, namely, from the effects of chloroform, administered during a surgical examination

Girls' Friendly Lodge, HalifaxRef G1073
In 1891, Mrs Mary Ann Banks had a Girls' Friendly Lodge at 15/16 Harrison Road, Halifax. At that time, there were 6 servants and 9 lady boarders

  • Annie Bridge [aged 26] General Draper's Assistant
  • Mary A. Bridge [aged 24]
  • Mary H. Butler [aged 24] General Draper's Assistant
  • Ms M. A. Hobbs [aged 24] Governess
  • Annie Hocktrin [aged 22] General Draper's Assistant
  • Isabella B. Duncan [aged 25] Assistant School Mistress
  • Ms Phillips [aged 21] Dressmaker
  • Jennie Hallam [aged 25] Dressmaker
  • Eveline E. Anderson [aged 21] Dressmaker

Girls' Friendly Society Club, HalifaxRef G854
Recorded in 1905 at 15 Harrison Road when the Secretary was Miss A. Swallow

Gladwin, HarryRef G358
[1897-1916] Son of Henry Gladwin.

He was a half-time sipper (?) maker (Simpson's) [1911] / employed by George Patchett & Sons at Sedburgh Mills, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) [January 1915] and served as a Private with the 11th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was killed by shellfire [7th October 1916] (aged 19).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 2A, 2C & 2D], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His brother James William also died in the War

Gladwin, HenryRef G563
[1860-19??] Son of William Gladwin, hawker.

Born in Bradford.

He was a moulder of Haley Hill [1879] / a labourer (wire mill) [1891] / a wire yielder [1901] / a wire yielder at Patchett Bros [1911].

In 1879, he married Eliza Fowler [1861-1???] at All Souls' Church, Halifax.


Eliza, of Halifax, was born in Holbeck, Leeds, daughter of Thomas William Fowler, bootmaker
 

Children:

  1. Jane Ann [b 1885] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
  2. Violetta [b 1892]
  3. James William
  4. Harry
  5. Arthur [b 1901]

The family lived at

  • 14 Victoria Street, Northowram [1891]
  • 15 Oxford Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 53 Great Albion Street, Halifax [1911]
  • 2 Paris Gates, Lower Shaw Hill, Halifax

Sons James William & Harry died in World War I

Gladwin, James WilliamRef G564
[1893-1916] Son of Henry Gladwin

Born in Halifax.

He was a wire maker (Patchett Bros) [1911] / labourer of Holdsworth Street, Boys Lane, Halifax [1915] / employed by George Patchett & Sons.

In 1915, he married Mary Drummond [1895-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.


Mary, of Back Shaw Lane, Halifax, was the daughter of Robert Drummond, overlooker
 

Children:

  1. Robert H. [b 1915]

They lived at

  • 12 Clarence Street, Halifax [1916]
  • 9 Back Shaw Lane, Halifax

During World War I, he was called up [28th June 1916] and served as a Private with the 3rd/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

Whilst training, he contracted a severe cold in camp.

He died of pneumonia in Clipstone Nottinghamshire [30th July 1916] (aged 22).

The Halifax Courier [5th August 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered with a CWGC headstone at Stoney Royd Cemetery, and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His brother Harry also died in the War

Gladys Lumb CollectionRef G773
A collection of photographs taken by Gladys Lumb. On her death, the collection passed to local author Stephen Gee

GlanceriRef G175
Welsh bardic name of poet John Newton Crowther

Glanville, ChristineRef G299
[1924-1999] Halifax-born puppeteer. She worked in TV and films, including Fireball XL5, Stingray, and Thunderbirds

Glasbey, JoshuaRef G42
[1900-1941] Son of Mr J. E. Glasbey.

In [Q1] 1927, he married Edith Maude Winifred Pickering at Alverstoke, Hampshire.

They lived in Rastrick

During World War II, he served as a Warrant Officer with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 25th June 1941 (aged 41).

He was buried at Brighouse Cemetery [E C 351]

Glasby, CharlesRef G427
[18??-191?] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint John the Evangelist, Warley

Glasby, GeorgeRef G636
[1856-1???] Born in South Cave, East Riding of Yorkshire.

He was a private coachman [1901].

In [Q3] 1875, he married Sarah Ann Bates in Halifax.


Sarah Ann was the daughter of Hannah Bates who married
Ambler Booth,
 

Children:

  1. Wilfred [b 1876] who was a brass founder [1901]
  2. Emma [b 1878] who was a worsted weaver [1901]
  3. John [1880-1882]
  4. Gertrude [1882]

The children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2147] with Sarah Ann's stepfather Ambler Booth.

The family lived at 50 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1901]

Glasgerdine, C. E. E.Ref G1063
[19??-19??] Curate at Sowerby [1940]

Glass, WilliamRef G717
[1804-1871] Born in Wellington, Somerset.

He was a handloom weaver (carpets) [1851].

On 19th July 1825, he married Amelia Wood [1805-1871] in Wellington.


Amelia was born in Wellington
 

Children:

  1. Mary Ann [b 15th December 1826]
  2. Hannah [b 1832] who was a worsted spinner [1851]
  3. Eliza [b 1834] who was a worsted spinner [1851]
  4. Maria [b 1840]
  5. Sarah [b 1845]
  6. Elizabeth [b 1848]

The children were born in Wellington.

The family lived at 11 Temperance Street, Halifax [1851].

Amelia died 16th February 1871 (aged 66).

William died 12th December 1872 (aged 67).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3728]

Glassbrook, HaroldRef G911
[1889-1918] Known as Harry.

Son of William Charles Glassbrook.

Born in Aston, Warwickshire [15th January 1889].

He was a pianist / a worsted doffer [1901] / a cotton warehouseman [1911] / an overlooker at Joseph W. Whitworth Limited / a regular soldier [for 8 years].

In [Q1] 1915, he married Lily Payne in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Charles A. [b 1915]
  2. Elsie M. [b 1916]

The family lived at 11 Glenfield Place, Sowerby Bridge.

During World War I, he enlisted [1914], and served as a Corporal with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

On account of his health, he was on home service as a POW camp guard in Dorchester and in Leicester.

He was killed in action in a bombing raid in France [18th July 1918].

His photograph appears with reports of his death in the Halifax Courier [10th August & 17th August 1918].

He was buried at Gonnehem British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref F 1].

He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Luddendenfoot Working Men's Club.

Glassbrook, William CharlesRef G992
[1863-1913] Born in Aston, Birmingham.

He was a brass finisher [1901] / a worsted spinning bobbin sorter [1911].

Around 1882, he married Lavinia [1865-19??].


Lavinia was born in Birmingham
 

Children:

  1. Arthur [b 1884] who was a spice maker (confectionery)   [1901], a woollen spinning willeyer [1911]
  2. Ada [b 1887] who was a worsted spinner [1901, 1911] &  married [Halifax Q4/1915] Willie Smith
  3. Albert [1890-1891]
  4. Harold
  5. Marie / Alice Marie / Mary Alice [b 1893]  who married [Halifax Q2/1913] Joseph W. Pickles
  6. Winifred [1895-1896]
  7. Bernard [b 1897] who was a worsted oiler [1911] & married  [Q2 1919] Dora A. Gaukroger
  8. Joseph [1898-1906]
  9. William Charles [1902] who died in infancy

Around 1890, the family moved from Birmingham to Halifax.

They lived at

  • 34 Old Lee Bank, Ovenden [1901]
  • 2 Wharfe House, Burnley Road, Luddenden Foot [1911]

Living with them [in 1911] was niece Jenny Oakley [b Aston 1894] (worsted spinner)  & grandson Francis Leslie Glassbrook [b 1910]

William Charles died Q2 1913 (aged 49) 

Glasse, AlfredRef G941
[1896-1955] Son of Hugh Augustus Walter Glasse.

He was a leather worker [1911]

During World War I, and he served as a Private with the Lancashire Fusiliers.

The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [30th June 1916]


Private Alfred Glasse, Lancashire Fusiliers, has been so seriously wounded by shrapnel while serving in the Dardanelles that the surgeons deemed in necessary to amputate one leg.

It is his 20th birthday today

 

He was discharged from the army

Glasse, CharlesRef G240
[1890-1917] Son of Hugh Augustus Walter Glasse.

He was a leather worker [1911] / a slater and plasterer's labourer for Mr T. Sutcliffe,  plasterer.

On 12th July 1913, he married Ellen Sykes [1889-1919] in Todmorden


Ellen was the daughter of Arnold Sykes
 

The Todmorden & District News [18th July 1913] reported the wedding.


Mr Charles Glasse, 6 Longfield Road, Todmorden, married Miss Ellen Sykes, 12 Union Street South, Todmorden, at Slack Baptist Chapel
 

They lived at Edge End Cottages, Dobroyd, Todmorden.

During World War I, he joined up [1st June 1915] and he served as a Private with W Company 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action in France [27th August 1917] (aged 26).

The Todmorden & District News [14th September 1917] reported his death


Private Charles Glasse of 17 Market Street, Shade, was wounded on 12th October 1916, and returned to the firing line about four months ago.

He was killed in action in France on the 27th August, aged 26.

Last weekend, his wife received news of the death of her brother, Private Nathan Sykes of the Lancashire Fusiliers.

His brother Alfred was discharged from the army having lost a leg

 

The following week's Edition [21st September 1917] published his photograph.

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium, in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, & on the grave of his mother's first husband John Alfred Uttley at Lumbutts United Methodist Free Church.

His Army Service Record adds the following details


Charles Glasse enlisted with the West Riding Regiment at Halifax on the 1st June 1915 (aged 24), and was sent to France on the 1st January 1915.

He was wounded 12th October 1916; Shot in the right foot and right leg.

He was sent home on the 14th October 1916, & returned to France on the 10th June 1917.

He was killed in action 27/28th August 1917

 

Ellen died in Todmorden [10th September 1919] (aged 30)  & was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone with her parents Ellen & Arnold Sykes and her brother Nathan Sykes

Glasse, Charles AlexanderRef G870
[1837-1899]

In 1860, he married (1) Mary Ann Kimber [1836-1873] in Portsea Island, Hampshire.

Children:

  1. Hugh Augustus Waleter

On 26th May 1874, he married (2) Caroline Sandow [1852-1919] at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone.

Children:

  1. Herbert Ambrose Fred
  2. Lord Charles Alfred Harry

Glasse, Herbert Ambrose FredRef G831
[1877-1940] Son of Charles Alexander Glasse.

During World War I, he served with the Royal Army Medical Corps.

He is remembered on the Roll of Honour of Patmos Congregational Church

Glasse, Hugh Augustus WalterRef G472
[1866-1933] Son of Charles Alexander Glasse.

Born in Catherington, Hampshire.

He was a cotton operative [1891] / a baker [1901, 1911].

On 24th March 1888, he married Mary Jane [1864-1955] at Rehoboth Chapel, Todmorden.


Mary Jane of King Street, Todmorden, was born in Ramsbottom, Lancashire, the daughter of Thomas Newbold.

She was the widow of John Alfred Uttley. In 1885, she had lost her first child, Arthur Uttley (aged 1 week), and her first husband, in less than six months

 

The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [29th March 1888] reported the wedding.

Children:

  1. Alice [1889-1955] who was a weaver [1911]
  2. Charles
  3. Maria [1892-1973] who was a weaver [1911]
  4. Alfred
  5. Emma [1898-1972]
  6. Sydney [1900-1931]
  7. Harry [1906-1980]

The family lived at

  • 1 King Street, Langfield (living with Mary Jane's widowed  mother) [1891]
  • Cockpit, Langfield [1901]
  • 6 Longfield Road, Todmorden [1911]
  • Fielden Square, Todmorden

The couple died in Todmorden

Glasse, Lord Charles Alfred HarryRef G867
[1882-1953] Son of Charles Alexander Glasse.

During World War I, he served Lancashire Fusiliers.

He is remembered on the Roll of Honour of Patmos Congregational Church

Glasse, Major Adolphus FrancisRef G1133
[1888-1951] Born in Todmorden [16th January 1888].

He was a cop packer for a cotton manufacturer [1911] / a cop packer at Mons Spinning Company Limited [1921].

In [Q3] 1908, he married Sarah Ellen Phipps [1887-1940] in Todmorden.


Sarah Ellen was born in Todmorden [6th July 1887].

She was a cotton weaver [1911]

 

Children:

  1. Clifford [b 11th November 1913] who was a cotton loom  overlooker [1939]
  2. Edna [b 12th August 1921] who was a cotton & linen winder  [1939]

They lived at

  • 10 Albert Lane, Todmorden [1911]
  • 4 Hollins Bank, Walsden [1921]
  • 146 Hollins Road, Walsden [1939, 1940]

Sarah Ellen died October 1940 (aged 52).

Major died 17th February 1951 (aged 63).

The couple were buried at Lumbutts United Methodist Free Church

Gleadhall, CharlesRef G381
[1???-18??] Son of Charles Gleadhall.

He became a Halifax attorney.

He married Elizabeth, daughter of Mr Halliley

Gleadhall, CharlesRef G605
[1???-18??] Of Haigh Hall, South Kirkby.

He married Betsy [1818-1890].

Children:

  1. Charles
  2. Henry
  3. Sarah who married Francis Edwin Macaulay

Charles was dead by 1890.

Betsy died at 4 Well Close Mount, Leeds [5th June 1890] (aged 72) 

Gleadhall, HenryRef G382
[1???-1???] Son of Charles Gleadhall.

He became a Halifax attorney

Gleadow, WilliamRef G480
[1829-1885] Born in Howden.

He was a timber merchant's cashier (corn clerk) [1881].

He married Hannah [1829-1902].


Hannah was born in Howden.

In [Q4] 1873, a William Gleadow married a Hannah Adams in Sculcoates, East Riding of Yorkshire

 

Children:

  1. Ann Elizabeth [b 1859] who was a dressmaker [1881] who  married Joe Nicholl
  2. William [b 1860] who was a commercial clerk timber  merchants [1881]
  3. Mary [b 9th February 1862; d 11th November 1953] who was  a cigar maker [1881] & never married
  4. Emily [1865-1879]
  5. Charles Henry [1866-1868]
  6. Jane [b 1869]

They lived at

  • 10 Clare Street, Halifax [1881]
  • 24 Commercial Street, Halifax (the widowed Hannah was  living with daughter Ann & her husband) [1891]
  • 6 Woodville Street, Lee Mount (Mary was living here with  Thomas Briggs (retired dyer's clerk) = (possibly) Thomas Briggs ) [1953]

William died 24th September 1885 (aged 56).

Hannah died 10th December 1902 (aged 73).

The couple & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1117]

Gleanings, Norton TowerRef G959
A property with this name appears on mid 19th century maps.

In the 1930s, the Mount Farm Estate was built on the site of this and Mount Farm

See Gleanings Avenue, Norton Tower and Gleanings Drive, Norton Tower

Glebe Cottage, RippondenRef G454
In the 1970s, it was damaged by fire.

During reconstruction, stones were found which are believed to have been salvaged from the great flood of 18th May 1722

The Glebe House, EllandRef G1285
Rev David Meredith sold the house and built the Rectory in Westgate

Glebe House, TriangleRef G1234
Butterworth Lane.

Early 19th century house.

It is said that Horton-Fawkes gave the house to St Peter's Church, Sowerby, and it may have been used as the Vicarage

The Glebe, SowerbyRef G1375

Gled Hall, EllandRef G602
House. Recorded in 1905

Owners and tenants have included

  • John Mitchell [1915]

GledcliffeRef G50
Aka Clegg Cliff or Gleg Clyff. An old name for Beacon Hill, using the element gled. Watson mentions a deed of 1553 which refers to
le Bekyn super altitudine montis de Gletclif

The Gleddings, (1) HalifaxRef G63
Birdcage Lane.

The house was originally called Rockcliffe

It was built around 1871 by Henry Alexander Norris who lived there until around 1884. John William Smithies lived there from 1891-1912.

In 1913, Sir George Fisher-Smith moved there and renamed the house after his old home which stood next door and was called The Gleddings. His old home was later renamed Ing Royde. Sir George lived there until his death in 1931, and his wife remained for the rest of her life.

The name is (possibly) derived from Glad Ings a field which is recorded at Birdcage Lane in the 17th/18th century.

Around 1961, the Bermondsey House School moved here, becoming The Gleddings School

The Gleddings, (2) HalifaxRef G258
Birdcage Lane.

Sir George Fisher-Smith lived here before he moved to live next door at Rockcliffe. He renamed Rockcliffe as The Gleddings, and the original Gleddings was then renamed Ing Royde

Gledell, WilliamRef G460
[15??-15??] Of Hartshead. In 1587, he was taken to court after he had refused to let the women of Hartshead wash their clothes at his well. The judgement was that ...
William Gledell of Hartshead shall suffer all his neighbours which have been accustomed to fetch water or wash clothes at a well in his close, to have free passage and entrance to the said well, in pain to forfeit 12/6d

Gledhill ...Ref G25
The entries for people & families with the surname Gledhill are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Gledhill & AshworthRef G1125
Sizers at Hall Ings, Todmorden [1900].

Partners included Richard Gledhill

Gledhill's: Arthur GledhillRef G775
Gents' tailors, outfitters, hatters and hosiers.

They were at 2-4 Crown Street at the junction with Princess Street, Halifax [1916, 1922, 1938].

Partners included Arthur Gledhill & his brother James Gledhill

Gledhill-Brook Time Recorders LimitedRef G814
Automatic accounting engineers, established by George H. Gledhill

Gledhill's: E. Gledhill & SonsRef G1112
Dealers in leather, sizeing, and yarn at Union Street, Halifax [1809]

Gledhill's: G. H. Gledhill & Sons LimitedRef G843
Company formed by George H. Gledhill and his sons, Arthur H. Gledhill, Gilbert Gledhill and Walter G. Gledhill, to produce his automatic cash till and automatic cash displayer.

In 1892, the company moved into the top floor of Trinity Works on Harrison Road, Halifax, to manufacture cash tills.

He subsequently took over the whole factory and opened two others in Halifax and one in Huddersfield.

They had a factory at Jubilee Works, Halifax, and used the basement of Holy Trinity Church, Halifax.

In 1905, the company was listed as cash till manufacturers and bottle washing machine makers at 19 Trinity Road.

In 1912, the firm bought Frank Brook's time recording business to form Gledhill-Brook Time Recorders Limited.

During World War I, the company developed a bomb-release mechanism. This was fitted as standard to the early bombers of the Royal Flying Corps and later, the Royal Air Force.

During World War II, the company produced a range of military equipment: sun compasses for desert operations, a field service level for use in road and trench construction, map measurers, booby traps, tanks and torpedoes.

In 1964, the time-recorder business was sold to the Simplex Time Recorder Company of Gardner, Massachusetts. The business closed in 1975. By which time they had produced an estimated 300,000 cash registers.

See Harold Wilson

Gledhill's GiftRef G335
A Benefactors' Board which hung in Lightcliffe Old Church recorded that in his will of 1789, James Gledhill left


To William Walker of Crow Nest & his successors in trust the sum of 40 shillings, one half to be laid out in linen cloth for 8 poor women, & the other half to be applied to the benefit of Sunday Schools, but, if the Sunday Schools be discontinued, then the 20 shillings to be distributed to the poor on Christmas Day in every year
 

The income was charged on property known as Sawood, Lightcliffe

Gledhill's: John, Samuel & James GledhillRef G15
Worsted top manufacturers at Stainland.

Partners included John Gledhill, Samuel Gledhill and James Gledhill.

The partnership was dissolved in October 1838

Gledhill's: Mary Gledhill & SonRef G1113
Leather cutters at Barum Top, Halifax [1809]

Gledhill's: Thomas Gledhill's CharityRef G446
In his will of 1656, Thomas Gledhill bequeathed £170 for the Minister at Ripponden and £50 for the poor of Barkisland

Gledhill's: William Gledhill & SonsRef G808
Cotton spinners at Rodmer Clough Mill, Hebden Bridge [1830, 1837]

Gleg ClyffRef G55
Aka Gledcliffe. A 14th century name for Beacon Hill – possibly derived from clay cliff

Gleidhill, MaryRef G578
[1320-1???] Daughter of Peter Gleidhill.

She may have married her cousin Henry Gledhill

Gleidhill, PeterRef G579
[1295-1???] Son of Thomas Gleidhill.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Mary

Gleidhill, RichardRef G581
[12??-1???] Of Barkisland. An early member of the Gledhill family of Barkisland.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Thomas

Gleidhill, ThomasRef G580
[1270-1???] Son of Richard Gleidhill.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Peter

Glen House, MytholmroydRef G8500
Cragg Vale. The property is recorded as having 11 rooms [1911].

Owners and tenants have included

Glen Leigh, HalifaxRef G5860
27 Savile Park Road, Halifax

Owners and tenants have included

Glen Royd, LuddendenRef G1265
Owners and tenants have included

Glen Royde, WheatleyRef G259
City Lane. 17th century house

The Glen, TodmordenRef G156
The house was built in 1??? and stood near [what is now] Lineholme Avenue.

Owners and tenants have included

Demolished in 19??

Glen View, TodmordenRef G113
Owners and tenants have included

The Glendenning familyRef G1172
Around 1780, John and Alexander Glendenning moved to Halifax. They were brandy merchants.

They lived at Hopwood House, Halifax [1788]

Glendenning, AlexanderRef G1174
[17??-1???] Around 1780, he and John Glendenning moved to Halifax. They were brandy merchants and are recorded at Hopwood House.

He and his family moved to Manchester

Glendenning, DavidRef G442
[1836-1???] Born in Shelf.

He was an overlooker [1888] / a retired damask overlooker [1891].

He married Mary Ann [1836-1???].


Mary Ann was born in Shelf
 

Children:

  1. Sam
  2. Zilpah [1863-1905] who married Eli Womersley
  3. Annie [b 1871] who was a worsted weaver [1891]

They lived at 21 Eton Street, Halifax [1891]

Glendenning, JohnRef G1173
[1743-1806] Around 1780, he and Alexander Glendenning moved to Halifax. They were brandy merchants and are recorded at Hopwood House.

He died in Halifax

Glendenning, SamRef G517
[1863-1???] Son of David Glendenning.

Born in Shelf.

He was a foundry labourer [1891].

In [Q3] 1884, he married Elizabeth Ann Thornton [1861-1???] in Halifax.


Elizabeth Ann was a worsted weaver [1891]
 

Children:

  1. Lily [b 1886]

The family lived at Eton Street, Halifax [with Sam's parents 1891]

Glendining, JohnRef G1072
[1745-1808] Of Halifax.

He married Elizabeth [1757-1814].

Children:

  1. Agnes who died 22 May 1795 (aged 5 years, 6 months & 17  days) 
  2. John [1792-11th April 1812]
  3. Elizabeth who died 6 Mar 1802 (aged 7 years & 9 months) 
  4. Maria [1799-21st November 1814]

John died 10th January 1808 (aged 62) 

Elizabeth died 14th December 1814 (aged 57).

Members of the family were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax

Glendinning & HansonRef G825
Architects and surveyors. Recorded in 1869 at Skircoat.

They were at Albany Chambers, Halifax [1936].

Their work included the Toffee Works of Riley Brothers (Halifax) Limited, the Talbot, Illingworth, and the Shay Hotel, Halifax.

See James John Glendinning

Glendinning, James JohnRef G4900
[1880-1958] Born in Halifax. His family originally came from Scotland.

He was an architect.

In 1908, he married Lucy, daughter of John Henry Oates.

Children:

  1. William Ian [b 1911] who died aged 3 months

Lucy & her son were buried at Warley Town Cemetery in an Oates family grave.

See Glendinning & Hanson

Glendinning, MrRef G7590
[17??-1808] Wine merchant and liquor merchant in Halifax.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. John [1792-1812]

He died in January 1808

Glenhaven Cottage, RippondenRef G969
Built in 1860. A datestone


J. & EP
Glenhaven Cottage
1860
- for
Joseph and Elizabeth Priestley – was revealed when the building was being renovated in 2011.

The house became the Commercial Inn, Ripponden

Glenholm Hostel, West ValeRef G404
Hostel for the aged & infirm. Recorded in 1941

Glenholme, GreetlandRef G1289
Green Lane. This was the home of the Waller family.

There were 2 entrances: one each for Charles H. Waller and Henry Hirst Waller. The entrances are dated 1907.

Owners and tenants have included

It subsequently became a respite centre

Glenroyd House, TodmordenRef G1127
Built by Sugden Sutcliffe for his family

Glenside, LydgateRef G743
House built in 1903

Glenthorne, BrighouseRef G539
49 High Street.

This was the residence of the Town Clerk of Brighouse.

Owners and tenants have included

Glentworth, HenryRef G764
[1903-1943] Son of Louis & Joseph Glentworth.

In [Q3] 1941, he married Doris Mercer in Halifax.

They lived in Ovenden, Yorkshire.

During World War I, he served as Second Hand with the Royal Naval Reserve (Patrol Service) aboard the trawler HMT William Stephen.

He died 25th October 1943 (aged 40)  when his ship was torpedoed by German S-74 and sank in the North Sea off Cromer.

He is remembered on the Lowestoft Naval Memorial, Suffolk [11 1]

Glenview Lodge, TodmordenRef G1139
Masonic Lodge.

A Juvenile Lodge of the Todmorden District recorded when they met at the Shoulder of Mutton, Todmorden.

Officers and Members of the Lodge have included

  • M. Crossley was Secretary [1907, 1909]
  • T. Travis was Secretary [1911]

Glenwood, SouthowramRef G492
Church Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

In May 1915, Mrs E. Marchetti gave the property for the use of convalescing wounded soldiers

GletcliffeRef G56
An old name for Beacon Hill

Globe Engineering LimitedRef G960
Manufacturers of specialist electric motors at Brighouse. For much of the 20th century, they occupied the part of Perseverance Mill on Huddersfield Road. The business closed in the early 1980s

Glory Lodge: OddfellowsRef G1295
Halifax. They met at the Saddle, Halifax

See Oddfellows

Glossop, JamesRef G206
[1876-1908] Son of Ellen [1842-1???] & James Glossop [1839-1???], a policeman in Mirfield [1881].

Born in Calver, Derbyshire.

He was a partner in W. & J. Glossop Limited with his brother William.

He lived at Cobden Terrace, Hipperholme.

The Halifax Evening Courier [Wednesday 21st October 1908] reported


Mr James Glossop, 33 years of age, of Cobden Terrace, Hipperholme died under tragic circumstances.

Mr Glossop was very well known in Halifax. He was a partner with his brother William in the Penyghent Stone Company, and the Cumberland Granite Company, the firm being known as W. & J. Glossop.

Deceased was an ardent sportsman, especially football, hockey and similar games. His brother William is President of Halifax Cricket and Football Club.

The death of James, or Jimmy has cast quite a gloom over the district.

He left home yesterday to go to Leeds on business, and, after completing his business, he left Leeds for Halifax on the 10:55 express train to Lightcliffe, and after leaving here, it did not stop again until Low Moor was reached.

It is said that he was seen to be asleep by a porter, but the train was in motion at that time. He was alone in the compartment.

It is assumed he wakened up between Lightcliffe and Wyke and in a half-dazed state opened the carriage door, and either stepped out, thinking he had reached his destination, or was thrown out by the movement of the carriage. The train at this stage would be proceeding at express speed. On arrival at Low Moor, two ticket collectors noticed a carriage door open. The compartment was empty, and thinking that something was wrong they set out to traverse the line towards Wyke. They found the huddled up figure of a man lying in the 6 ft way just outside the station. The man, who was identified as Mr Glossop, was unconscious and was removed to Bradford Infirmary by a later train.

He died soon afterwards

 

Glossop's: W. & J. Glossop LimitedRef G827
Road contractors and quarry owners. Recorded in 1800 at Southowram. Recorded in 1867. at Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse.

Partners included brothers William Glossop and James Glossop.

It is said that it was started by Mr Glossop who had left Brooke's of Hipperholme after a disagreement with the family.

In 1937, they were at Law Hill Quarries, Southowram and Yew Tree Quarries, Lightcliffe, and their head office was at Highfield House, Bramley Lane, Hipperholme.

W. & J. Glossop Limited, tar distillers, trading as Glossops, were recorded at Hipperholme [1922].

They were at Landemere Quarry, Northowram [1950s]

Glossop, WilliamRef G250
[1869-19??] Son of Ellen [1842-1???] & James Glossop [1839-1???], a policeman in Mirfield [1881].

Born in Calver, Derbyshire.

He was President of Halifax Cricket & Football Club / secretary to a private limited company [1901] / partner in W. & J. Glossop Limited with his brother William Glossop.

In [Q4] 1892, he (possibly) married Emily Brewer [1867-19??].


Emily was born in Bradford
 

They lived at

Glover, Charles ThomasRef G1335
[18??-19??] Of Gibbet Street, Halifax.

He was a clerk in the collector's office at Halifax Town Hall.

On 1st January 1894, he was appointed Secretary of the Greetland, West Vale & Stainland Coal Society

In September 1896, he was summoned

for misapplying £108

and was fined £20 plus £1 8/- or 3 month's hard labour

Glover, FrankRef G976
[1895-1967] Son of Henry Glover.

Born in Grimsby.

He was a fustian crossing machinist (living with Edward Sutcliffe at Greave Farm, Langfield) [1911].

During World War I, he served with the Royal Field Artillery.

He survived the War.

A Frank Glover died in Grimsby [Q2 1967] (aged 77) 

Glover, HenryRef G943
[1858-1914] Son of Alfred Glover.

Born in Peckham, Surrey.

He was a ship's fireman [1901].

On 3rd May 1881, he married Sarah Ann Tupling [1859-1939] in Hull.


Sarah Ann was born in Northfleet, Kent, the daughter of Mary Ann & John Tupling
 

Children:

  1. Sarah Annie [b 1883]
  2. Alfred Harry [b 1887]
  3. Albert Edward [b 1889] who was a fish curer [1911]
  4. William George [b 1890]
  5. Frank
  6. Beatrice Mary [b 1896]
  7. Jack Sutcliffe
  8. Walter Samuel [b 1900] who was a farm labourer [1921]
  9. Alice Maud [b 1902]
  10. Dorothy May [b 1904]

They lived at

  • 17 Worsley Buildings, Grimsby [1891]
  • 32 Hart Street, Cleethorpes [1901]
  • 97 Poplar Road, Cleethorpes [1911]
  • Hatton, Wragby, Lincolnshire [1921]

Henry was at sea when many of the census records were taken.

Living with them [in 1891, 1901] was lodger William Sutcliffe [b Todmorden 1871] (fisherman 1891), (ship's fireman 1901).

Living with them [in 1911] were Sarah Ann's widowed mother Mary Ann Tupling [b Beverley, Yorkshire 1830]. and boarder William Sutcliffe [b 1870] (engineman on fishing trawler) 

The Boston Guardian [27th February 1915] reported the loss of Henry's trawler


The steam fishing trawler Salvia sailed from Grimsby, bound for the Faroe Islands, on the 29th of September 1914.

No trace since.

Now officially presumed lost

 

Sarah Ann died in Grimsby [Q2 1939] (aged 80) 

Glover, Jack SutcliffeRef G331
[1897-1915] Son of Henry Glover / adopted son of Edward Sutcliffe.

Born in Grimsby [30th June 1897].

He was working on the Sutcliffe family farm [1911].

During World War I, and he served as a Boy 1st Class with the Royal Navy aboard the armed merchant cruiser HMS Clan McNaughton.

He died 3rd February 1915.

when HMS Clan McNaughton foundered to the north of Ireland with the loss of all 281 crew.

The Todmorden & District News [26th February 1915] reported his death


Jack Glover drowned while serving on the HMS Clan MacNaughton, aged 17. The ship was believed to have been lost due to bad weather. The last signal from it was on the 3rd of February.

He was serving on the cruiser Royal Arthur at the outbreak of the war.

He formerly lived at Eastwood.

His brother, Frank Glover, is serving with the Royal Field Artillery.

His mother lives at Cleethorpes. Her husband went down with the trawler Salvia some years ago

 

He is remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent [Grave Ref 10], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Glover, John JosiahRef G1010
[1855-1942] Born in Bradford.

He was an engineer tool fitter [1881] / a mechanic's tool fitter [1891] / a grocer shopkeeper [1901] / a grocer [1911].

In [Q1] 1880, he married Sarah Fielden [1854-1929] in Halifax.


Sarah was born in Halifax.

She was a carpet setter [1881]

 

Children:

  1. Mary Emma [1884-18th December 1887] who was buried with her parents

They lived at

  • 2 Temperance Street, Halifax [1881, 1891]
  • 16 Portland Road, New Bank, Halifax [1901, 1911]

Sarah died 31st December 1929 (aged 75).

John Josiah died 12th November 1942 (aged 87).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 98] with Joseph Flather

Glover, OswaldRef G419
[1887-1918] He was employed by Redman Brothers Limited.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 83rd Company Machine Gun Corps.

He died 9th October 1918 (aged 31).

He was buried at Kirechkoi-Hortakoi Military Cemetery, Greece [273].

He is remembered on the Redman Brothers Roll of Honour - where he is recorded as being with the York & Lancaster Regiment - on a memorial in St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd, in the book Royd Regeneration, and on the Memorial at Mytholmroyd Church Lads' Brigade

Glover, PhilipRef G142
[1843-1929]

He married Mary [1846-1920].


In [Q4] 1866, a Philip Glover married a Mary Lovack in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Edith [1880-1900]

Mary died 10th May 1920.

Philip died 26th November 1929.

Members of the family were buried at Brighouse Cemetery with granddaughter Margaret (Peggy) [1915-1918] who died aged 2 years & 7 months

Glover, Richard ShepherdRef G1068
[1790-1854] Born in Wakefield.

In [Q2] 1841, he (possibly) married Elizabeth Wilkinson in Halifax.

He was landlord of the Oddfellows' Tap, Halifax [1851].

He was a widower by 1851

He died in Halifax [Q2 1854]

Glover, RichardsonRef G1108
[1794-1854] With William Crowther, he was landlord of the Royal Hotel & Oddfellows' Hall, Halifax [1845]

Glynn Company LimitedRef G810
Manufacturing chemists and flavouring essence and colour manufacturers at

  • 66 Crib Lane, Halifax [1905]
  • Cross Hills, Halifax [1915]
  • North Parade [1936]

In 1920, the Tinning Department at 44 North Parade, Halifax was advertising


Iron, tin and copper plate workers, stampers, metal spinners &c
 

Glynwood, EllandRef G9850
Victoria Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Go-a-Head Building SocietyRef G1214

Go Ahead, HalifaxRef G75
The original name of Mount Pleasant at Dean Clough, so-called because it was the first street to be built by the Go-a-Head or Union Building Society

Goat House, RishworthRef G131

Goddard, Henry EdwardRef G445
[1892-1916] Son of J. E. Goddard of 14 Sladdin Street, Boothtown, Halifax.

He was a carter for Nettleton's of Southowram.

In [Q4] 1911, he married May Foster in Halifax.

Children:

  1. child
  2. child

They lived at

  • Springhall Lane, Pellon
  • 35 Lombard Street, King Cross, Halifax

During World War I, he enlisted [September 1914] and served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action by shellfire before going on leave [2nd March 1916] (aged 24).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Goddard, Henry JamesRef G800
[1870-19??] Born in East Soham, Suffolk.

He was an agricultural labourer [1891].

In 1889, he married Annie Eliza Church [1872-1938] in Stow, Suffolk.


Annie Eliza was born in Stonham Aspal, Suffolk
 

Children:

  1. Henry James [b Q4/1889] who was a brewery bottler [1911]
  2. Walter [b 1892]
  3. Dorothy [b 1897] who was a cotton mill [1911]
  4. Sidney
  5. Frank [b 1899] who was a doffer at worsted mill [1911]
  6. Annie [b 1901]
The 3 oldest children were born in Suffolk; the 3 youngest children were born in Hipperholme.

They lived at 12 Spring Row, Stowmarket, Stow, Suffolk [1891].

Henry James (senior) disappeared after 1891, when the family was in Suffolk; in 1901, his mother was living with Robert Stannard in Hipperholme. She was listed as wife in 1901, and as housekeeper in 1911

Goddard, JohnRef G649
[18??-1???] Brighouse butcher. In 1871, Brighouse Court Leet charged him with having unjust scales in his possession, caused by him having stuck suet round the flange of one of the scale bottoms. The inspector had caught him while he was hawking his wares at Stainland. The jury considered this a gross case of deceiving and cheating the public, and fined him £5

Goddard, SidneyRef G873
[1898-1918] Son of Henry James Goddard.

Born in Hipperholme.

He was a doffer at worsted mill [1911] / employed by the Leeds Fireclay Company at Hipperholme.

During World War I, he enlisted with the West Riding Regiment, then he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry.

He was hit by a shell fragment and died instantaneously [29th March 1918].

His photograph appears with a report of his death in the Halifax Courier [27th April 1918].

He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [Grave Ref 58-72], and on the Roll of Honour at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe

Goderich, ViscountRef G972
[1827-1909] George Robinson, 1st Marquis of Ripon. He was MP for the West Riding [1857-1859]

Godfrey, Albert HamiltonRef G366
[1???-1???] MBE, JP, CC.

Nephew of Ingram Fuller Godfrey. He inherited Heath Hall and other property from his uncle

Godfrey, BarringtonRef G530
[1937-1???] Of Tennyson Avenue, Sowerby Bridge.

In 1985, he was arrested for charges of theft and deception.

He had posed as Tony Brown, a fund-raiser for the striking coal miners, and had conned several celebrities – including Tony Benn MP, Barry Cryer, Jill Gascoine, Bill Owen, and Maggie Steed – into giving money and contributing towards the making of a video supposedly supporting the miners. He was found guilty of 8 charges

Godfrey, EmmaRef G595
[1864-1???] Born in Liverpool.

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]

Godfrey, GeorgeRef G656
[1881-1916] Son of William Godfrey.

Born in Islington, Middlesex.

He was a member of Halifax Parish Church / a maker-up (worsted factory) [1901] / employed at Shaw Lodge Mills, Halifax.

He went to Canada [1906/1907].

In [Q2] 1907, he married Clara Batty [18??-1915] in Simcoe, Canada.


Clara came from Bell Hall, Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Frank [b 1909]
  2. Harry [b 1911]
  3. Clara [b 1913]

Clara died 24th December 1915.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 5th Battalion Canadian Infantry.

He went to France [December 1915].

He died 26th September 1916 (aged 35).

The Halifax Courier [4th November 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Vimy Memorial, France, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Hilda's Church, Halifax.

The children were sent back to England, and were going to the Blue Coat School & Almshouses but an aunt and uncle stepped in to adopt them

Godfrey, Ingram FullerRef G57
[1827-1???] Eldest son of Augusta Isabella (née Ingram) & John Jull JP of Kent. In 1810, the family had taken the surname Godfrey by licence.

They were well-known bankers – Ingram, Kennett & Ingram – in Wakefield.

He was a landowner of parts of Halifax, Heath Hall and much of Skircoat.

He had a home in Kent.

He left much of his property – including Heath Hall – to his nephew, Albert Hamilton Godfrey.

See Fuller Street, Skircoat and Godfrey Road, Skircoat

Godfrey, Rev J. R.Ref G352
[1842-1???] Born in Coventry. He lived in Barnoldswick, Burnley, Manchester [1860-66] and in Leicester before becoming Pastor at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [1872]. He stayed for 7 years. He was a member of the Calder Valley Poets

Godfrey, PC AlanRef G222
[1946-] Todmorden policeman who reported unexplained events and UFO sightings in 1980.

See Zygmunt Jan Adamski

Godfrey, WilliamRef G655
[1851-1921] Born in Congerstone, Leicestershire.

He was a railway guard [1891] / a trench digger (navvy) [1901] / a gas works labourer [1911].

He married Emma Wambles [1863-19??].


Emma was born in Middlesborough
 

Children:

  1. George
  2. Elizabeth [b 1883] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
  3. Ethel [b 1886] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
  4. Katie [b 1889] who was a worsted spinner half-time [1901]
  5. Alice [1890-1891]
  6. Emma [b 1893]
  7. William Thomas [b 1897]
  8. Robert [b 1900]

They lived at

  • Islington, Middlesex [1889]
  • 12 Cross Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 23 St John Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 24 Clement Street, Halifax [1911]
  • Brow Lane, Shibden [1921]

Godhard, Samuel RothwellRef G542
[18??-19??] Of Stainland. A Methodist preacher

GodleyRef G158
Area of Shibden.

The names means good lea or good meadow or Goda's clearing.

See Folly Hall, Godley and Shibden Grange

Godley BridgeRef G253
A narrow stone bridge originally crossed Godley cutting when it opened in 1830.

This was replaced by the present iron bridge which opened on 26th June 1900. The new bridge was higher and allowed trams to pass beneath. The bridge was designed by the Borough Engineer, E. R. S. Escott

Godley Brook BridgeRef G270
Bridge over the Red Beck at Stump Cross.

In 1681, Lydia Priestley was drowned after being thrown from her horse as she crossed the bridge.

The bridge was rebuilt around 1788.

A culvert now crosses the Red Beck here

Godley CuttingRef G59
Around 60 ft high, 44 ft wide and ¾ mile long cutting at Godley from the Shibden valley into Halifax. It was constructed by the Leeds and Halifax Turnpike Trust in 1824-1830 following the Turnpike Act. It replaced the mediæval Wakefield Gate route into the town, and the later Halifax Old Road / Shibden Hall Road of the 1700s.

It was constructed by Rhodes & Leadbetter of Leeds on land purchased from Anne Lister.

At the time, it was described as

one of the most stupendous of its kind in England

The original Stump Cross Inn stood on the site of the embankment and a new Stump Cross Inn opened at the present site. See also the Museum, Stump Cross.

Earth dug out to create the cutting was dumped further down the valley to raise the level of the road as it dipped towards Stump Cross. 40 men were employed in the construction.

In her diary for 13th April 1829, Anne Lister noted

3 accidents in the new Godley road. A young men has fallen into the gulf and was almost killed [Sunday, 29th March 1829]. 2 elderly men fell in and were killed [Monday 30th March 1829]

In January 1856, Charles Stead [aged 66] died after falling from the top of the cutting.

On 24th December 1919, there was a landslide and the retaining wall collapsed, stopping tram services through the cutting.

The road through the cutting is now the A58.

See Southowram-Holmfield Light Railway, John Briggs and Godley Bridge

Godley HouseRef G58
It was later known as Shibden Grange

Godley Iron WorksRef G428
Established by Mr Hirst and Mr Mitchell who had been foremen at Crown Works, Boothtown

Godley, JohnRef G497
[16??-17??] Curate at Southowram [1716-1718]

Godley, John ofRef G219
[12??-13??] He lived at Shibden Grange. In 1329, he was assaulted and evil treated by John Drake of Horley Green. In 1331, he sued Drake for 20/-

Godley Lane Toll GateRef G266
Toll gate

Godley Lane Weighing BridgeRef G1054
In June 1841, William Dibb of Wakefield was fined £1 for refusing to allow his waggon to be weighed at the weighing bridge here

Godley, MichaelRef G525
[16??-17??] Or Godly.

Curate at Cross Stone [1727-1732]

Godley, William ofRef G238
[13??-1394] He owned Shibden Grange which passed to Richard Saltonstall in 1394

GodlyRef G216
Aka Godley. Area of Rishworth. The surname Godley may have originated here.

St John's Church, Rishworth is here

Godsall, Rev R.Ref G523
[19??-] He was at Cambridge before becoming Vicar of Hebden Bridge [1984]

Gog Hill, EllandRef G115
Runs from Elland Bridge to Westgate

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country

Goggs, ArthurRef G1115
[1896-1970] Born in Huddersfield [25th March 1896].

He was a fettler in platinum foundry with J. Hopkinson & Company,  valve makers [1921] / a decorator & decorator materials dealer [1939].

In [Q4] 1921, he married Agnes Greenwood [1895-1966] in Todmorden.


Agnes was the daughter of
George Greenwood
 

Children:

  1. Muriel [b 20th September 1922]

They lived at 3 Kineton Avenue, Todmorden [1939]

Agnes died 22nd September 1966 (aged 71).

Arthur died 14th March 1970 (aged 73).

The couple were buried at Lumbutts United Methodist Free Church with Agnes's parents

Gohler, HansRef G283
See John Gay

Gold, AlfRef G1087
[19??-19??] Barber at Burnley Road, Luddendenfoot. He sold the business and moved to Australia

Gold, JackRef G684
[1894-1915] Son of Florence B. & Henry Alfred Harcourt Gold of 8 Lane Side, Luddendenfoot.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 20th November 1915 (aged 21).

He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [IV A 11A].

He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial

Goldacres, G.Ref G394
[18??-18??] Curate at Brighouse [1852-1866]

Golden Canister Tea WarehouseRef G642
Opened in May 1835 by Thomas Collinson at 4 Corn Market, Halifax.

The shop was identified by a golden canister sign.

The premises were previously occupied by John Harrison

Goldfields Recreation GroundRef G237
Rochdale Road, Greetland

Golding, Thomas EdwardRef G754
[18??-19??] Skep manufacturer at Smith Yard, 11 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge.

He lived at 12 Grove Terrace, Sowerby Bridge [1905]

Goldsbrough, EzraRef G5100
[1864-1922] Born in Denholme.

He was sergeant of police for the West Riding Constabulary [1901].

In 1896, he married Louisa Stocks [1864-19??] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Jane [b 1908]
  2. Albert [b 1921]

The family lived at St Helen's Square, Stainland [1901]

Goldsmith's Grave, HalifaxRef G61
Name given to the junction of Parkinson Lane and King Cross Lane, after the suicide of an Irish goldsmith – Richard Commons – who was buried there.

Human remains found here in 1859 were believed to be those of Commons, but medical examination proved them to be female – probably those of Nan Beverley or Elizabeth Gill.

In the mid-19th century, land here is mentioned as being the property of Peter Beck and part of the Stone Trough Brewery estate

Goldthorp, DavidRef G297
[17??-18??] He helped Thomas Sugden move to Perseverance Mill where he established Thomas Sugden & Son.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Mary [1???-18??] who married Thomas Sugden

Goldthorp, GilbertRef G1205
[1799-1855] Son of John Goldthorp.

Born in Brighouse.

He was a card maker [1851].

In 1847, he married Mary Susannah Pickard [1806-1877]

Glasse, Major Adolphus FrancisRef G1133
[1888-1951] Born in Todmorden [16th January 1888].

He was a cop packer for a cotton manufacturer [1911] / a cop packer at Mons Spinning Company Limited [1921].

In [Q3] 1908, he married Sarah Ellen Phipps [1887-1940] in Todmorden.


Sarah Ellen was born in Todmorden [6th July 1887].

She was a cotton weaver [1911]

 

Children:

  1. Clifford [b 11th November 1913] who was a cotton loom  overlooker [1939]
  2. Edna [b 12th August 1921] who was a cotton & linen winder  [1939]

They lived at

  • 10 Albert Lane, Todmorden [1911]
  • 4 Hollins Bank, Walsden [1921]
  • 146 Hollins Road, Walsden [1939, 1940]

Sarah Ellen died October 1940 (aged 52).

Major died 17th February 1951 (aged 63).

The couple were buried at Lumbutts United Methodist Free Church

Gleadhall, CharlesRef G381
[1???-18??] Son of Charles Gleadhall.

He became a Halifax attorney.

He married Elizabeth, daughter of Mr Halliley

Gleadhall, CharlesRef G605
[1???-18??] Of Haigh Hall, South Kirkby.

He married Betsy [1818-1890].

Children:

  1. Charles
  2. Henry
  3. Sarah who married Francis Edwin Macaulay

Charles was dead by 1890.

Betsy died at 4 Well Close Mount, Leeds [5th June 1890] (aged 72) 

Gleadhall, HenryRef G382
[1???-1???] Son of Charles Gleadhall.

He became a Halifax attorney

Gleadow, WilliamRef G480
[1829-1885] Born in Howden.

He was a timber merchant's cashier (corn clerk) [1881].

He married Hannah [1829-1902].


Hannah was born in Howden.

In [Q4] 1873, a William Gleadow married a Hannah Adams in Sculcoates, East Riding of Yorkshire

 

Children:

  1. Ann Elizabeth [b 1859] who was a dressmaker [1881] who  married Joe Nicholl
  2. William [b 1860] who was a commercial clerk timber  merchants [1881]
  3. Mary [b 9th February 1862; d 11th November 1953] who was  a cigar maker [1881] & never married
  4. Emily [1865-1879]
  5. Charles Henry [1866-1868]
  6. Jane [b 1869]

They lived at

  • 10 Clare Street, Halifax [1881]
  • 24 Commercial Street, Halifax (the widowed Hannah was  living with daughter Ann & her husband) [1891]
  • 6 Woodville Street, Lee Mount (Mary was living here with  Thomas Briggs (retired dyer's clerk) = (possibly) Thomas Briggs ) [1953]

William died 24th September 1885 (aged 56).

Hannah died 10th December 1902 (aged 73).

The couple & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1117]

Gleanings, Norton TowerRef G959
A property with this name appears on mid 19th century maps.

In the 1930s, the Mount Farm Estate was built on the site of this and Mount Farm

See Gleanings Avenue, Norton Tower and Gleanings Drive, Norton Tower

Glebe Cottage, RippondenRef G454
In the 1970s, it was damaged by fire.

During reconstruction, stones were found which are believed to have been salvaged from the great flood of 18th May 1722

The Glebe House, EllandRef G1285
Rev David Meredith sold the house and built the Rectory in Westgate

Glebe House, TriangleRef G1234
Butterworth Lane.

Early 19th century house.

It is said that Horton-Fawkes gave the house to St Peter's Church, Sowerby, and it may have been used as the Vicarage

The Glebe, SowerbyRef G1375

Gled Hall, EllandRef G602
House. Recorded in 1905

Owners and tenants have included

  • John Mitchell [1915]

GledcliffeRef G50
Aka Clegg Cliff or Gleg Clyff. An old name for Beacon Hill, using the element gled. Watson mentions a deed of 1553 which refers to
le Bekyn super altitudine montis de Gletclif

The Gleddings, (1) HalifaxRef G63
Birdcage Lane.

The house was originally called Rockcliffe

It was built around 1871 by Henry Alexander Norris who lived there until around 1884. John William Smithies lived there from 1891-1912.

In 1913, Sir George Fisher-Smith moved there and renamed the house after his old home which stood next door and was called The Gleddings. His old home was later renamed Ing Royde. Sir George lived there until his death in 1931, and his wife remained for the rest of her life.

The name is (possibly) derived from Glad Ings a field which is recorded at Birdcage Lane in the 17th/18th century.

Around 1961, the Bermondsey House School moved here, becoming The Gleddings School

The Gleddings, (2) HalifaxRef G258
Birdcage Lane.

Sir George Fisher-Smith lived here before he moved to live next door at Rockcliffe. He renamed Rockcliffe as The Gleddings, and the original Gleddings was then renamed Ing Royde

Gledell, WilliamRef G460
[15??-15??] Of Hartshead. In 1587, he was taken to court after he had refused to let the women of Hartshead wash their clothes at his well. The judgement was that ...
William Gledell of Hartshead shall suffer all his neighbours which have been accustomed to fetch water or wash clothes at a well in his close, to have free passage and entrance to the said well, in pain to forfeit 12/6d

Gledhill ...Ref G25
The entries for people & families with the surname Gledhill are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Gledhill & AshworthRef G1125
Sizers at Hall Ings, Todmorden [1900].

Partners included Richard Gledhill

Gledhill's: Arthur GledhillRef G775
Gents' tailors, outfitters, hatters and hosiers.

They were at 2-4 Crown Street at the junction with Princess Street, Halifax [1916, 1922, 1938].

Partners included Arthur Gledhill & his brother James Gledhill

Gledhill-Brook Time Recorders LimitedRef G814
Automatic accounting engineers, established by George H. Gledhill

Gledhill's: E. Gledhill & SonsRef G1112
Dealers in leather, sizeing, and yarn at Union Street, Halifax [1809]

Gledhill's: G. H. Gledhill & Sons LimitedRef G843
Company formed by George H. Gledhill and his sons, Arthur H. Gledhill, Gilbert Gledhill and Walter G. Gledhill, to produce his automatic cash till and automatic cash displayer.

In 1892, the company moved into the top floor of Trinity Works on Harrison Road, Halifax, to manufacture cash tills.

He subsequently took over the whole factory and opened two others in Halifax and one in Huddersfield.

They had a factory at Jubilee Works, Halifax, and used the basement of Holy Trinity Church, Halifax.

In 1905, the company was listed as cash till manufacturers and bottle washing machine makers at 19 Trinity Road.

In 1912, the firm bought Frank Brook's time recording business to form Gledhill-Brook Time Recorders Limited.

During World War I, the company developed a bomb-release mechanism. This was fitted as standard to the early bombers of the Royal Flying Corps and later, the Royal Air Force.

During World War II, the company produced a range of military equipment: sun compasses for desert operations, a field service level for use in road and trench construction, map measurers, booby traps, tanks and torpedoes.

In 1964, the time-recorder business was sold to the Simplex Time Recorder Company of Gardner, Massachusetts. The business closed in 1975. By which time they had produced an estimated 300,000 cash registers.

See Harold Wilson

Gledhill's GiftRef G335
A Benefactors' Board which hung in Lightcliffe Old Church recorded that in his will of 1789, James Gledhill left


To William Walker of Crow Nest & his successors in trust the sum of 40 shillings, one half to be laid out in linen cloth for 8 poor women, & the other half to be applied to the benefit of Sunday Schools, but, if the Sunday Schools be discontinued, then the 20 shillings to be distributed to the poor on Christmas Day in every year
 

The income was charged on property known as Sawood, Lightcliffe

Gledhill's: John, Samuel & James GledhillRef G15
Worsted top manufacturers at Stainland.

Partners included John Gledhill, Samuel Gledhill and James Gledhill.

The partnership was dissolved in October 1838

Gledhill's: Mary Gledhill & SonRef G1113
Leather cutters at Barum Top, Halifax [1809]

Gledhill's: Thomas Gledhill's CharityRef G446
In his will of 1656, Thomas Gledhill bequeathed £170 for the Minister at Ripponden and £50 for the poor of Barkisland

Gledhill's: William Gledhill & SonsRef G808
Cotton spinners at Rodmer Clough Mill, Hebden Bridge [1830, 1837]

Gleg ClyffRef G55
Aka Gledcliffe. A 14th century name for Beacon Hill – possibly derived from clay cliff

Gleidhill, MaryRef G578
[1320-1???] Daughter of Peter Gleidhill.

She may have married her cousin Henry Gledhill

Gleidhill, PeterRef G579
[1295-1???] Son of Thomas Gleidhill.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Mary

Gleidhill, RichardRef G581
[12??-1???] Of Barkisland. An early member of the Gledhill family of Barkisland.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Thomas

Gleidhill, ThomasRef G580
[1270-1???] Son of Richard Gleidhill.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Peter

Glen House, MytholmroydRef G8500
Cragg Vale. The property is recorded as having 11 rooms [1911].

Owners and tenants have included

Glen Leigh, HalifaxRef G5860
27 Savile Park Road, Halifax

Owners and tenants have included

Glen Royd, LuddendenRef G1265
Owners and tenants have included

Glen Royde, WheatleyRef G259
City Lane. 17th century house

The Glen, TodmordenRef G156
The house was built in 1??? and stood near [what is now] Lineholme Avenue.

Owners and tenants have included

Demolished in 19??

Glen View, TodmordenRef G113
Owners and tenants have included

The Glendenning familyRef G1172
Around 1780, John and Alexander Glendenning moved to Halifax. They were brandy merchants.

They lived at Hopwood House, Halifax [1788]

Glendenning, AlexanderRef G1174
[17??-1???] Around 1780, he and John Glendenning moved to Halifax. They were brandy merchants and are recorded at Hopwood House.

He and his family moved to Manchester

Glendenning, DavidRef G442
[1836-1???] Born in Shelf.

He was an overlooker [1888] / a retired damask overlooker [1891].

He married Mary Ann [1836-1???].


Mary Ann was born in Shelf
 

Children:

  1. Sam
  2. Zilpah [1863-1905] who married Eli Womersley
  3. Annie [b 1871] who was a worsted weaver [1891]

They lived at 21 Eton Street, Halifax [1891]

Glendenning, JohnRef G1173
[1743-1806] Around 1780, he and Alexander Glendenning moved to Halifax. They were brandy merchants and are recorded at Hopwood House.

He died in Halifax

Glendenning, SamRef G517
[1863-1???] Son of David Glendenning.

Born in Shelf.

He was a foundry labourer [1891].

In [Q3] 1884, he married Elizabeth Ann Thornton [1861-1???] in Halifax.


Elizabeth Ann was a worsted weaver [1891]
 

Children:

  1. Lily [b 1886]

The family lived at Eton Street, Halifax [with Sam's parents 1891]

Glendining, JohnRef G1072
[1745-1808] Of Halifax.

He married Elizabeth [1757-1814].

Children:

  1. Agnes who died 22 May 1795 (aged 5 years, 6 months & 17  days) 
  2. John [1792-11th April 1812]
  3. Elizabeth who died 6 Mar 1802 (aged 7 years & 9 months) 
  4. Maria [1799-21st November 1814]

John died 10th January 1808 (aged 62) 

Elizabeth died 14th December 1814 (aged 57).

Members of the family were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax

Glendinning & HansonRef G825
Architects and surveyors. Recorded in 1869 at Skircoat.

They were at Albany Chambers, Halifax [1936].

Their work included the Toffee Works of Riley Brothers (Halifax) Limited, the Talbot, Illingworth, and the Shay Hotel, Halifax.

See James John Glendinning

Glendinning, James JohnRef G4900
[1880-1958] Born in Halifax. His family originally came from Scotland.

He was an architect.

In 1908, he married Lucy, daughter of John Henry Oates.

Children:

  1. William Ian [b 1911] who died aged 3 months

Lucy & her son were buried at Warley Town Cemetery in an Oates family grave.

See Glendinning & Hanson

Glendinning, MrRef G7590
[17??-1808] Wine merchant and liquor merchant in Halifax.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. John [1792-1812]

He died in January 1808

Glenhaven Cottage, RippondenRef G969
Built in 1860. A datestone


J. & EP
Glenhaven Cottage
1860
- for
Joseph and Elizabeth Priestley – was revealed when the building was being renovated in 2011.

The house became the Commercial Inn, Ripponden

Glenholm Hostel, West ValeRef G404
Hostel for the aged & infirm. Recorded in 1941

Glenholme, GreetlandRef G1289
Green Lane. This was the home of the Waller family.

There were 2 entrances: one each for Charles H. Waller and Henry Hirst Waller. The entrances are dated 1907.

Owners and tenants have included

It subsequently became a respite centre

Glenroyd House, TodmordenRef G1127
Built by Sugden Sutcliffe for his family

Glenside, LydgateRef G743
House built in 1903

Glenthorne, BrighouseRef G539
49 High Street.

This was the residence of the Town Clerk of Brighouse.

Owners and tenants have included

Glentworth, HenryRef G764
[1903-1943] Son of Louis & Joseph Glentworth.

In [Q3] 1941, he married Doris Mercer in Halifax.

They lived in Ovenden, Yorkshire.

During World War I, he served as Second Hand with the Royal Naval Reserve (Patrol Service) aboard the trawler HMT William Stephen.

He died 25th October 1943 (aged 40)  when his ship was torpedoed by German S-74 and sank in the North Sea off Cromer.

He is remembered on the Lowestoft Naval Memorial, Suffolk [11 1]

Glenview Lodge, TodmordenRef G1139
Masonic Lodge.

A Juvenile Lodge of the Todmorden District recorded when they met at the Shoulder of Mutton, Todmorden.

Officers and Members of the Lodge have included

  • M. Crossley was Secretary [1907, 1909]
  • T. Travis was Secretary [1911]

Glenwood, SouthowramRef G492
Church Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

In May 1915, Mrs E. Marchetti gave the property for the use of convalescing wounded soldiers

GletcliffeRef G56
An old name for Beacon Hill

Globe Engineering LimitedRef G960
Manufacturers of specialist electric motors at Brighouse. For much of the 20th century, they occupied the part of Perseverance Mill on Huddersfield Road. The business closed in the early 1980s

Glory Lodge: OddfellowsRef G1295
Halifax. They met at the Saddle, Halifax

See Oddfellows

Glossop, JamesRef G206
[1876-1908] Son of Ellen [1842-1???] & James Glossop [1839-1???], a policeman in Mirfield [1881].

Born in Calver, Derbyshire.

He was a partner in W. & J. Glossop Limited with his brother William.

He lived at Cobden Terrace, Hipperholme.

The Halifax Evening Courier [Wednesday 21st October 1908] reported


Mr James Glossop, 33 years of age, of Cobden Terrace, Hipperholme died under tragic circumstances.

Mr Glossop was very well known in Halifax. He was a partner with his brother William in the Penyghent Stone Company, and the Cumberland Granite Company, the firm being known as W. & J. Glossop.

Deceased was an ardent sportsman, especially football, hockey and similar games. His brother William is President of Halifax Cricket and Football Club.

The death of James, or Jimmy has cast quite a gloom over the district.

He left home yesterday to go to Leeds on business, and, after completing his business, he left Leeds for Halifax on the 10:55 express train to Lightcliffe, and after leaving here, it did not stop again until Low Moor was reached.

It is said that he was seen to be asleep by a porter, but the train was in motion at that time. He was alone in the compartment.

It is assumed he wakened up between Lightcliffe and Wyke and in a half-dazed state opened the carriage door, and either stepped out, thinking he had reached his destination, or was thrown out by the movement of the carriage. The train at this stage would be proceeding at express speed. On arrival at Low Moor, two ticket collectors noticed a carriage door open. The compartment was empty, and thinking that something was wrong they set out to traverse the line towards Wyke. They found the huddled up figure of a man lying in the 6 ft way just outside the station. The man, who was identified as Mr Glossop, was unconscious and was removed to Bradford Infirmary by a later train.

He died soon afterwards

 

Glossop's: W. & J. Glossop LimitedRef G827
Road contractors and quarry owners. Recorded in 1800 at Southowram. Recorded in 1867. at Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse.

Partners included brothers William Glossop and James Glossop.

It is said that it was started by Mr Glossop who had left Brooke's of Hipperholme after a disagreement with the family.

In 1937, they were at Law Hill Quarries, Southowram and Yew Tree Quarries, Lightcliffe, and their head office was at Highfield House, Bramley Lane, Hipperholme.

W. & J. Glossop Limited, tar distillers, trading as Glossops, were recorded at Hipperholme [1922].

They were at Landemere Quarry, Northowram [1950s]

Glossop, WilliamRef G250
[1869-19??] Son of Ellen [1842-1???] & James Glossop [1839-1???], a policeman in Mirfield [1881].

Born in Calver, Derbyshire.

He was President of Halifax Cricket & Football Club / secretary to a private limited company [1901] / partner in W. & J. Glossop Limited with his brother William Glossop.

In [Q4] 1892, he (possibly) married Emily Brewer [1867-19??].


Emily was born in Bradford
 

They lived at

Glover, Charles ThomasRef G1335
[18??-19??] Of Gibbet Street, Halifax.

He was a clerk in the collector's office at Halifax Town Hall.

On 1st January 1894, he was appointed Secretary of the Greetland, West Vale & Stainland Coal Society

In September 1896, he was summoned

for misapplying £108

and was fined £20 plus £1 8/- or 3 month's hard labour

Glover, FrankRef G976
[1895-1967] Son of Henry Glover.

Born in Grimsby.

He was a fustian crossing machinist (living with Edward Sutcliffe at Greave Farm, Langfield) [1911].

During World War I, he served with the Royal Field Artillery.

He survived the War.

A Frank Glover died in Grimsby [Q2 1967] (aged 77) 

Glover, HenryRef G943
[1858-1914] Son of Alfred Glover.

Born in Peckham, Surrey.

He was a ship's fireman [1901].

On 3rd May 1881, he married Sarah Ann Tupling [1859-1939] in Hull.


Sarah Ann was born in Northfleet, Kent, the daughter of Mary Ann & John Tupling
 

Children:

  1. Sarah Annie [b 1883]
  2. Alfred Harry [b 1887]
  3. Albert Edward [b 1889] who was a fish curer [1911]
  4. William George [b 1890]
  5. Frank
  6. Beatrice Mary [b 1896]
  7. Jack Sutcliffe
  8. Walter Samuel [b 1900] who was a farm labourer [1921]
  9. Alice Maud [b 1902]
  10. Dorothy May [b 1904]

They lived at

  • 17 Worsley Buildings, Grimsby [1891]
  • 32 Hart Street, Cleethorpes [1901]
  • 97 Poplar Road, Cleethorpes [1911]
  • Hatton, Wragby, Lincolnshire [1921]

Henry was at sea when many of the census records were taken.

Living with them [in 1891, 1901] was lodger William Sutcliffe [b Todmorden 1871] (fisherman 1891), (ship's fireman 1901).

Living with them [in 1911] were Sarah Ann's widowed mother Mary Ann Tupling [b Beverley, Yorkshire 1830]. and boarder William Sutcliffe [b 1870] (engineman on fishing trawler) 

The Boston Guardian [27th February 1915] reported the loss of Henry's trawler


The steam fishing trawler Salvia sailed from Grimsby, bound for the Faroe Islands, on the 29th of September 1914.

No trace since.

Now officially presumed lost

 

Sarah Ann died in Grimsby [Q2 1939] (aged 80) 

Glover, Jack SutcliffeRef G331
[1897-1915] Son of Henry Glover / adopted son of Edward Sutcliffe.

Born in Grimsby [30th June 1897].

He was working on the Sutcliffe family farm [1911].

During World War I, and he served as a Boy 1st Class with the Royal Navy aboard the armed merchant cruiser HMS Clan McNaughton.

He died 3rd February 1915.

when HMS Clan McNaughton foundered to the north of Ireland with the loss of all 281 crew.

The Todmorden & District News [26th February 1915] reported his death


Jack Glover drowned while serving on the HMS Clan MacNaughton, aged 17. The ship was believed to have been lost due to bad weather. The last signal from it was on the 3rd of February.

He was serving on the cruiser Royal Arthur at the outbreak of the war.

He formerly lived at Eastwood.

His brother, Frank Glover, is serving with the Royal Field Artillery.

His mother lives at Cleethorpes. Her husband went down with the trawler Salvia some years ago

 

He is remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent [Grave Ref 10], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Glover, John JosiahRef G1010
[1855-1942] Born in Bradford.

He was an engineer tool fitter [1881] / a mechanic's tool fitter [1891] / a grocer shopkeeper [1901] / a grocer [1911].

In [Q1] 1880, he married Sarah Fielden [1854-1929] in Halifax.


Sarah was born in Halifax.

She was a carpet setter [1881]

 

Children:

  1. Mary Emma [1884-18th December 1887] who was buried with her parents

They lived at

  • 2 Temperance Street, Halifax [1881, 1891]
  • 16 Portland Road, New Bank, Halifax [1901, 1911]

Sarah died 31st December 1929 (aged 75).

John Josiah died 12th November 1942 (aged 87).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 98] with Joseph Flather

Glover, OswaldRef G419
[1887-1918] He was employed by Redman Brothers Limited.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 83rd Company Machine Gun Corps.

He died 9th October 1918 (aged 31).

He was buried at Kirechkoi-Hortakoi Military Cemetery, Greece [273].

He is remembered on the Redman Brothers Roll of Honour - where he is recorded as being with the York & Lancaster Regiment - on a memorial in St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd, in the book Royd Regeneration, and on the Memorial at Mytholmroyd Church Lads' Brigade

Glover, PhilipRef G142
[1843-1929]

He married Mary [1846-1920].


In [Q4] 1866, a Philip Glover married a Mary Lovack in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Edith [1880-1900]

Mary died 10th May 1920.

Philip died 26th November 1929.

Members of the family were buried at Brighouse Cemetery with granddaughter Margaret (Peggy) [1915-1918] who died aged 2 years & 7 months

Glover, Richard ShepherdRef G1068
[1790-1854] Born in Wakefield.

In [Q2] 1841, he (possibly) married Elizabeth Wilkinson in Halifax.

He was landlord of the Oddfellows' Tap, Halifax [1851].

He was a widower by 1851

He died in Halifax [Q2 1854]

Glover, RichardsonRef G1108
[1794-1854] With William Crowther, he was landlord of the Royal Hotel & Oddfellows' Hall, Halifax [1845]

Glynn Company LimitedRef G810
Manufacturing chemists and flavouring essence and colour manufacturers at

  • 66 Crib Lane, Halifax [1905]
  • Cross Hills, Halifax [1915]
  • North Parade [1936]

In 1920, the Tinning Department at 44 North Parade, Halifax was advertising


Iron, tin and copper plate workers, stampers, metal spinners &c
 

Glynwood, EllandRef G9850
Victoria Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Go-a-Head Building SocietyRef G1214

Go Ahead, HalifaxRef G75
The original name of Mount Pleasant at Dean Clough, so-called because it was the first street to be built by the Go-a-Head or Union Building Society

Goat House, RishworthRef G131

Goddard, Henry EdwardRef G445
[1892-1916] Son of J. E. Goddard of 14 Sladdin Street, Boothtown, Halifax.

He was a carter for Nettleton's of Southowram.

In [Q4] 1911, he married May Foster in Halifax.

Children:

  1. child
  2. child

They lived at

  • Springhall Lane, Pellon
  • 35 Lombard Street, King Cross, Halifax

During World War I, he enlisted [September 1914] and served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action by shellfire before going on leave [2nd March 1916] (aged 24).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Goddard, Henry JamesRef G800
[1870-19??] Born in East Soham, Suffolk.

He was an agricultural labourer [1891].

In 1889, he married Annie Eliza Church [1872-1938] in Stow, Suffolk.


Annie Eliza was born in Stonham Aspal, Suffolk
 

Children:

  1. Henry James [b Q4/1889] who was a brewery bottler [1911]
  2. Walter [b 1892]
  3. Dorothy [b 1897] who was a cotton mill [1911]
  4. Sidney
  5. Frank [b 1899] who was a doffer at worsted mill [1911]
  6. Annie [b 1901]
The 3 oldest children were born in Suffolk; the 3 youngest children were born in Hipperholme.

They lived at 12 Spring Row, Stowmarket, Stow, Suffolk [1891].

Henry James (senior) disappeared after 1891, when the family was in Suffolk; in 1901, his mother was living with Robert Stannard in Hipperholme. She was listed as wife in 1901, and as housekeeper in 1911

Goddard, JohnRef G649
[18??-1???] Brighouse butcher. In 1871, Brighouse Court Leet charged him with having unjust scales in his possession, caused by him having stuck suet round the flange of one of the scale bottoms. The inspector had caught him while he was hawking his wares at Stainland. The jury considered this a gross case of deceiving and cheating the public, and fined him £5

Goddard, SidneyRef G873
[1898-1918] Son of Henry James Goddard.

Born in Hipperholme.

He was a doffer at worsted mill [1911] / employed by the Leeds Fireclay Company at Hipperholme.

During World War I, he enlisted with the West Riding Regiment, then he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry.

He was hit by a shell fragment and died instantaneously [29th March 1918].

His photograph appears with a report of his death in the Halifax Courier [27th April 1918].

He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [Grave Ref 58-72], and on the Roll of Honour at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe

Goderich, ViscountRef G972
[1827-1909] George Robinson, 1st Marquis of Ripon. He was MP for the West Riding [1857-1859]

Godfrey, Albert HamiltonRef G366
[1???-1???] MBE, JP, CC.

Nephew of Ingram Fuller Godfrey. He inherited Heath Hall and other property from his uncle

Godfrey, BarringtonRef G530
[1937-1???] Of Tennyson Avenue, Sowerby Bridge.

In 1985, he was arrested for charges of theft and deception.

He had posed as Tony Brown, a fund-raiser for the striking coal miners, and had conned several celebrities – including Tony Benn MP, Barry Cryer, Jill Gascoine, Bill Owen, and Maggie Steed – into giving money and contributing towards the making of a video supposedly supporting the miners. He was found guilty of 8 charges

Godfrey, EmmaRef G595
[1864-1???] Born in Liverpool.

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]

Godfrey, GeorgeRef G656
[1881-1916] Son of William Godfrey.

Born in Islington, Middlesex.

He was a member of Halifax Parish Church / a maker-up (worsted factory) [1901] / employed at Shaw Lodge Mills, Halifax.

He went to Canada [1906/1907].

In [Q2] 1907, he married Clara Batty [18??-1915] in Simcoe, Canada.


Clara came from Bell Hall, Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Frank [b 1909]
  2. Harry [b 1911]
  3. Clara [b 1913]

Clara died 24th December 1915.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 5th Battalion Canadian Infantry.

He went to France [December 1915].

He died 26th September 1916 (aged 35).

The Halifax Courier [4th November 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Vimy Memorial, France, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Hilda's Church, Halifax.

The children were sent back to England, and were going to the Blue Coat School & Almshouses but an aunt and uncle stepped in to adopt them

Godfrey, Ingram FullerRef G57
[1827-1???] Eldest son of Augusta Isabella (née Ingram) & John Jull JP of Kent. In 1810, the family had taken the surname Godfrey by licence.

They were well-known bankers – Ingram, Kennett & Ingram – in Wakefield.

He was a landowner of parts of Halifax, Heath Hall and much of Skircoat.

He had a home in Kent.

He left much of his property – including Heath Hall – to his nephew, Albert Hamilton Godfrey.

See Fuller Street, Skircoat and Godfrey Road, Skircoat

Godfrey, Rev J. R.Ref G352
[1842-1???] Born in Coventry. He lived in Barnoldswick, Burnley, Manchester [1860-66] and in Leicester before becoming Pastor at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [1872]. He stayed for 7 years. He was a member of the Calder Valley Poets

Godfrey, PC AlanRef G222
[1946-] Todmorden policeman who reported unexplained events and UFO sightings in 1980.

See Zygmunt Jan Adamski

Godfrey, WilliamRef G655
[1851-1921] Born in Congerstone, Leicestershire.

He was a railway guard [1891] / a trench digger (navvy) [1901] / a gas works labourer [1911].

He married Emma Wambles [1863-19??].


Emma was born in Middlesborough
 

Children:

  1. George
  2. Elizabeth [b 1883] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
  3. Ethel [b 1886] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
  4. Katie [b 1889] who was a worsted spinner half-time [1901]
  5. Alice [1890-1891]
  6. Emma [b 1893]
  7. William Thomas [b 1897]
  8. Robert [b 1900]

They lived at

  • Islington, Middlesex [1889]
  • 12 Cross Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 23 St John Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 24 Clement Street, Halifax [1911]
  • Brow Lane, Shibden [1921]

Godhard, Samuel RothwellRef G542
[18??-19??] Of Stainland. A Methodist preacher

GodleyRef G158
Area of Shibden.

The names means good lea or good meadow or Goda's clearing.

See Folly Hall, Godley and Shibden Grange

Godley BridgeRef G253
A narrow stone bridge originally crossed Godley cutting when it opened in 1830.

This was replaced by the present iron bridge which opened on 26th June 1900. The new bridge was higher and allowed trams to pass beneath. The bridge was designed by the Borough Engineer, E. R. S. Escott

Godley Brook BridgeRef G270
Bridge over the Red Beck at Stump Cross.

In 1681, Lydia Priestley was drowned after being thrown from her horse as she crossed the bridge.

The bridge was rebuilt around 1788.

A culvert now crosses the Red Beck here

Godley CuttingRef G59
Around 60 ft high, 44 ft wide and ¾ mile long cutting at Godley from the Shibden valley into Halifax. It was constructed by the Leeds and Halifax Turnpike Trust in 1824-1830 following the Turnpike Act. It replaced the mediæval Wakefield Gate route into the town, and the later Halifax Old Road / Shibden Hall Road of the 1700s.

It was constructed by Rhodes & Leadbetter of Leeds on land purchased from Anne Lister.

At the time, it was described as

one of the most stupendous of its kind in England

The original Stump Cross Inn stood on the site of the embankment and a new Stump Cross Inn opened at the present site. See also the Museum, Stump Cross.

Earth dug out to create the cutting was dumped further down the valley to raise the level of the road as it dipped towards Stump Cross. 40 men were employed in the construction.

In her diary for 13th April 1829, Anne Lister noted

3 accidents in the new Godley road. A young men has fallen into the gulf and was almost killed [Sunday, 29th March 1829]. 2 elderly men fell in and were killed [Monday 30th March 1829]

In January 1856, Charles Stead [aged 66] died after falling from the top of the cutting.

On 24th December 1919, there was a landslide and the retaining wall collapsed, stopping tram services through the cutting.

The road through the cutting is now the A58.

See Southowram-Holmfield Light Railway, John Briggs and Godley Bridge

Godley HouseRef G58
It was later known as Shibden Grange

Godley Iron WorksRef G428
Established by Mr Hirst and Mr Mitchell who had been foremen at Crown Works, Boothtown

Godley, JohnRef G497
[16??-17??] Curate at Southowram [1716-1718]

Godley, John ofRef G219
[12??-13??] He lived at Shibden Grange. In 1329, he was assaulted and evil treated by John Drake of Horley Green. In 1331, he sued Drake for 20/-

Godley Lane Toll GateRef G266
Toll gate

Godley Lane Weighing BridgeRef G1054
In June 1841, William Dibb of Wakefield was fined £1 for refusing to allow his waggon to be weighed at the weighing bridge here

Godley, MichaelRef G525
[16??-17??] Or Godly.

Curate at Cross Stone [1727-1732]

Godley, William ofRef G238
[13??-1394] He owned Shibden Grange which passed to Richard Saltonstall in 1394

GodlyRef G216
Aka Godley. Area of Rishworth. The surname Godley may have originated here.

St John's Church, Rishworth is here

Godsall, Rev R.Ref G523
[19??-] He was at Cambridge before becoming Vicar of Hebden Bridge [1984]

Gog Hill, EllandRef G115
Runs from Elland Bridge to Westgate

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country

Goggs, ArthurRef G1115
[1896-1970] Born in Huddersfield [25th March 1896].

He was a fettler in platinum foundry with J. Hopkinson & Company,  valve makers [1921] / a decorator & decorator materials dealer [1939].

In [Q4] 1921, he married Agnes Greenwood [1895-1966] in Todmorden.


Agnes was the daughter of
George Greenwood
 

Children:

  1. Muriel [b 20th September 1922]

They lived at 3 Kineton Avenue, Todmorden [1939]

Agnes died 22nd September 1966 (aged 71).

Arthur died 14th March 1970 (aged 73).

The couple were buried at Lumbutts United Methodist Free Church with Agnes's parents

Gohler, HansRef G283
See John Gay

Gold, AlfRef G1087
[19??-19??] Barber at Burnley Road, Luddendenfoot. He sold the business and moved to Australia

Gold, JackRef G684
[1894-1915] Son of Florence B. & Henry Alfred Harcourt Gold of 8 Lane Side, Luddendenfoot.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 20th November 1915 (aged 21).

He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [IV A 11A].

He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial

Goldacres, G.Ref G394
[18??-18??] Curate at Brighouse [1852-1866]

Golden Canister Tea WarehouseRef G642
Opened in May 1835 by Thomas Collinson at 4 Corn Market, Halifax.

The shop was identified by a golden canister sign.

The premises were previously occupied by John Harrison

Goldfields Recreation GroundRef G237
Rochdale Road, Greetland

Golding, Thomas EdwardRef G754
[18??-19??] Skep manufacturer at Smith Yard, 11 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge.

He lived at 12 Grove Terrace, Sowerby Bridge [1905]

Goldsbrough, EzraRef G5100
[1864-1922] Born in Denholme.

He was sergeant of police for the West Riding Constabulary [1901].

In 1896, he married Louisa Stocks [1864-19??] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Jane [b 1908]
  2. Albert [b 1921]

The family lived at St Helen's Square, Stainland [1901]

Goldsmith's Grave, HalifaxRef G61
Name given to the junction of Parkinson Lane and King Cross Lane, after the suicide of an Irish goldsmith – Richard Commons – who was buried there.

Human remains found here in 1859 were believed to be those of Commons, but medical examination proved them to be female – probably those of Nan Beverley or Elizabeth Gill.

In the mid-19th century, land here is mentioned as being the property of Peter Beck and part of the Stone Trough Brewery estate

Goldthorp, DavidRef G297
[17??-18??] He helped Thomas Sugden move to Perseverance Mill where he established Thomas Sugden & Son.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Mary [1???-18??] who married Thomas Sugden

Goldthorp, GilbertRef G1205
[1799-1855] Son of John Goldthorp.

Born in Brighouse.

He was a card maker [1851].

In 1847, he married Mary Susannah Pickard [1806-1877] in Wirral, Cheshire


Mary was born in Brighouse.

She was the widow of George Cooper, and had a daughter: Isabella Cooper [b 1835]

 

They lived at Bonegate, Brighouse [1851].

Gilbert died 16th November 1855 (aged 56).

He was buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse on the north side of the Church.

Mary died in Guisborough in 1877

Goldthorp, GuyRef G770
[1858-1???] Son of Arabella & Robert H. Goldthorp.

Born in Cleckheaton.

He was a card manufacturer [1891].

Around 1882, he married Mary S. [1856-1???].


Mary S. was born in Scotland
 

Children:

  1. Robert Howard
  2. Hilda M. [b 1883]
  3. Mary Lindsay
  4. Evelyn [b 1888]
  5. Guy [b 1890]

They lived at Upper Spen, Dewsbury [1891]

Goldthorp, JamesRef G1107
[1793-1838] Son of John Goldthorp.

Born in Brighouse.

He was a card maker [1822].

On 30th October 1822, he married Hannah Tordoff [1797-1878] in Bradford.


Hannah was born in Bradford
 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [1823-1942]
  2. Thomas [1825-1843]
  3. Catherine [1827-1898]
  4. Sarah [1832-1920] who never married
  5. Ramsden [1833-1857]
  6. John [1835-1859]

James died in Brighouse [7th September 1838].

Hannah died in Knaresborough [10th April 1878].

The couple & other members of the family () were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

Goldthorp, JohnRef G683
[1757-1815] Born in Clifton [9th October 1757].

He was a card maker in Brighouse [1810] / a witness in the trial of Dr Bastow.

On 17th September 1778, he married Grace Ramsden [1758-1833] in Hartshead.


Grace was born in Clifton
 

Children:

  1. George [1779-1847]
  2. Frances [1780-1801]
  3. Sarah [1783-1801]
  4. Lydia [1785-1785]
  5. John
  6. Ann [1789-1797]
  7. Nathan [1792-1792]
  8. James
  9. Gilbert

John died in Brighouse [19th January 1815].

Grace died in Hartshead [8th July 1833]

Goldthorp, JohnRef G591
[1786-1853] Son of John Goldthorp.

He was a porter dealer in Brighouse [1829].

John died in Brighouse [28th February 1853].

He was buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

Goldthorp, LesleyRef G614
[19??-19??] Local historian.

See Calder Valley Offcuts

Goldthorp, Mary LindsayRef G769
[1885-1975] Daughter of Guy Goldthorp.

After her father's death, she was adopted by her uncle Algernon Freeman Firth.

On 19th October 1909, she married Gerald Cozens-Hardy Willans at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe.

In an account of the wedding, the Brighouse Echo reported


From the whole of the surrounding neighbourhood, there assembled a multitude of spectators
 

Goldthorp, MrRef G1204
[1???-18??] Of Brighouse.

He was Superintendent at the Bridge End Sunday School, Brighouse.

He was one of the people who recognised Susan Sykes's singing potential. He taught her music and singing. He bought her a piano so that she might practise at home

Goldthorp, Colonel Robert HowardRef G255
[1881-1955] DSO, JP, DL. Son of Guy Goldthorp.

During World War I, he served with the 4th West Riding Regiment, (T.F.) attached to 2nd-10th London Regiment, Lightcliffe.

He was a Director of Firth's Carpets for 40 years until his death.

He was a governor of Hipperholme Grammar School [1948].

In 1911, he married Margery Willans in Huddersfield.


Margery was the daughter of James Edward Willans
 

Children:

  1. Mary Kathleen who married [1938] Desmond Cannon  Brookes from London
  2. Ruth Margery who married [1943] Captain Maurice  Jewell of The Worcestershire Regiment

They lived at Holroyd House, Priestley Green from the end of World War I.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £162,654. In his will, he left £1,000 for St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe

Goldthorp, SavilleRef G1152
[18??-18??] President of Clifton Mechanics' Institute [1859]

Goldthorpe, AllenRef G566
[1854-1939] Born in Shipley.

He was a tailor's cutter [1882].

In 1882, he married Elizabeth Fowler [1857-1924], in Blackburn.


Elizabeth was born in Graveley
 

Children:

  1. Joseph William Fredrick Allen [b 1883]
  2. Mary Elizabeth [b 1885]
  3. Gladstone Ewart [b 1887]
  4. Lottie Fowler [b 1889]
  5. John Archibald [b 1891]
  6. Winifred May [b 1894]
  7. Walter
  8. Albert Edward [b 1899]

Goldthorpe, ArthurRef G1273
[18??-19??] Constable of Southowram at Law Lane [1891]

Goldthorpe, ConstableRef G1099
[18??-19??] Halifax Constable [1900]. Around 1900, PC Goldthorpe is mentioned in several police reports

Goldthorpe, FredRef G964
[1897-1918] Son of Frederick Goldthorpe.

He was a member of Centenary Church & Boys' Brigade / a worsted oiler [1911] / employed by Calvert's at Holmfield Mills.

During World War I, and he served as a Corporal with the 1st/5th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

He was killed in action [18th April 1918].

The Halifax Courier [4th May 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 125-128]

Goldthorpe, FrederickRef G978
[1856-1926] Born in Wakefield.

He was a wool washer [1891, 1901, 1911].

In 1888, he married Julia Clark [1866-1904] in Bradford.


Julia was born in Bradford.

She had a son (father unknown): William Clark [b Bradford 1885] who was a worsted mill hand [1901]

She was a reeler [1891]

 

Children:

  1. Charles Henry [b 1889] who was a wool carder [1911] &  served in World War I
  2. Walter [1891-1893]
  3. George [b 1894] who was a worsted doffer [1911] & served  in World War I
  4. James [b 1895] who was a wool punch minder [1911], served  in World War I & was awarded the Mons Medal
  5. Fred
  6. Annie [1899-1905]
  7. Albert [b 1901]
  8. Margaret [b 1902]

They lived at

  • 809 Leeds Road, Bradford [1891]
  • 13 Lee Square, Thornbury Road, Bradford [1901]
  • 13 Baker Street North, Holmfield, Halifax [1911, 1918, 1926]

Julia died in Bradford in 1904 (aged 38).

Frederick died at home [28th December 1926].

He was buried at Illingworth Church

Goldthorpe, GeorgeRef G672
[17??-18??] Card maker at Brighouse.

He married Mary [1789-1853]

Goldthorpe, MichaelRef G348
[19??-] He was Mayor of Todmorden [2003-2004]

Goldthorpe, RuthRef G347
[19??-] She was Mayor of Todmorden [1999-2000]

Goldthorpe vs HardmanRef G1042
In July 1844, John Goldthorpe, a maltster at Mirfield, brought an action against Dr James Hardman for injuries sustained on 13th December 1843. Hardman had placed a quantity of earth by the side of the road at Gauxholme, and, in the dark of night, Goldthorpe had walked up the earth and fallen over the wall into the Rochdale Canal, sustaining injuries with which he was confined to his house for several weeks. Hardman was fined £50

Goldthorpe, WalterRef G435
[18??-1918] His brother lived at 5 Club Houses, Ovenden.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), then served as a Corporal with the 1st/5th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

He was killed in action [18th April 1918].

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [125-128], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Goldthorpe, WalterRef G565
[1896-1916] Son of Allen Goldthorpe.

Born in Sowerby.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 18th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme [1st July 1916].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [2A, 2C & 2D]

Gollins, Rev R. W.Ref G1336
[19??-19??] Minister at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden [1980]

Gomersall, AlbertRef G989
[1919-2007]

He married Gladys [1916-2003].


was born 1916
 

Gladys died in 2003 (aged 87).

Albert died in 2007 (aged 88).

The couple were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: NL-B9]

Gomersall, Albert EdwardRef G582
[1896-1916] Son of John William Gomersall.

He was a member of Protestant Hall Sunday School / a setter (worsted) [1911] / an apprentice moulder [1913] / employed by Josiah Wade Limited / a chimney sweep (assisting his father).

During World War I, he enlisted [1914] and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died in a failed attack on Schwaben Redoubt [3rd September 1916].

The Halifax Courier [14th October 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross

Gomersall & BentleyRef G1118
Quarry owners at Lightcliffe.

On 14th June 1877, George Haigh was injured in an accident at the quarry, and died a few days later

Gomersall, Ernest Edward RobertsRef G755
[1924-1943] Son of Amy & Ernest Edward Roberts of Acomb, York.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School / winner of the Junior Victor Ludorum [1933].

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 15th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 28th July 1943 (aged 19).

He was buried at Hamburg Cemetery, Germany. [9A B 10-13].

He is remembered on Heath Grammar School Memorial Gates

Gomersall, JamesRef G7140
[1883-19??] Born in Brighouse.

He was a cotton twiner [1911].

In [Q4] 1904, he married Florence Genever / Florence Guinivera Sugden [1881-19??] from Hipperholme.

Children:

  1. Charles Henry [b 1908]
  2. Alice [b 1910]

The family lived at #14a St Ann's in the Grove, Southowram [1911]

Gomersall, JeremiahRef G654
[18??-1???] Built Ripley Street, Lightcliffe [1880s]

Gomersall, JohnRef G934
[1812-1863] Born in Southowram.

He was a wheelwright [1841] / landlord of the Shoulder of Mutton, Southowram [1841, 1845,  1851] / a carpenter [1851].

He married Selina [1811-1886].


Selina was born in Southowram.

She is listed as inn keeper [1851]

 

John died 5th February 1863 (aged 50).

Selina died 11th August 1886 (aged 75).

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-K5] with Jane Cockroft [1833-5th January 1892] & Edgar Cockroft [1866-31st May 1893]

Gomersall, John WilliamRef G577
[1871-1941] Son of Betty Gomersall.

Born in Halifax [23rd August 1871].

He was a chimney sweeper [1901] / a chimney sweep [1911, 1939].

In 1895, he married Lavinia Smith in Halifax.


Lavinia / Vinny was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Albert Edward
  2. Mary Elizabeth [1898-1898]
  3. William [b 1899]
  4. Thomas [b 1900]
  5. Florence [b 1902]
  6. Fred [b 1905]
  7. Nellie [b 1906]
  8. Lavinia [b 1907]
  9. Frank [b 1909]
  10. George [b 4 October 1911] who was a cloth scourer living  with his father [1939]
  11. Arthur [b 1916]

They lived at

  • 98 Haugh Shaw Road, Halifax [1901]
  • 4 Paradise Row, King Cross, Halifax [1911, 1939]

Lavinia died in Halifax [Q2 1938] (aged 60).

John William died in Halifax [Q1 1941] (aged 69) 

Gomersall, William HenryRef G668
[1840-1870] Son of Mary & James Gomersal, a labourer of Brighouse/

Born at Hightown [20th May 1840]; baptised as an adult, at St Martin's Church, Brighouse [4th October 1863]; his daughter Clara was baptised the same day.

He was an engineer of Brighouse [1860] / a stoker of engine at stone quarry [1861].

On 2nd December 1860, he married Betty Clegg [1841-1899].


Betty was born in Brighouse.

She was a widow & a sack mender [1871]

 

Children:

  1. Mary Elizabeth [1860-1861] who died aged 14 months & was  buried at Rastrick Church [Grave Ref: Q38]
  2. Clara [b Dewsbury 1862; bapt 4th October 1863] who  married [Bradford 1884] Arthur Spencer [b Halifax 1869]
  3. Albert E. [b 1869]

William Henry died in 1870 (aged 30).

He was buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse [Grave Ref: N5] (27th July 1870).

Betty went on to have two more children (father unknown):

  1. John William
  2. Thomas [b 22nd November 1873]

The family lived at

  • Daisy Croft, Brighouse, (with William Henry's parents)   [1860, 1861]
  • 4 Park St, Brighouse, Hipperholme cum Brighouse [1871]

Living with the widowed Betty [in 1871] was lodger Ellen Lee [b Rochdale 1852] (silk spinner).

By 1881, the family were dispersed:

  • Betty, her sons John William & Thomas Gumersal were amongst the people lodging with Horace Thomas Vere (lodging house keeper) at 6 Smithy Street, Halifax.

  • Albert Gomersall was living with his uncle William Gomersall [b Liversedge 1832] (boot & shoe maker) & family at Hartshead Moortop, Cleckheaton.

  • Clara Gomersall (silk spinner) was living with her uncle George Gomersall [b Elland 1854] (cotton dyer) at 42 Picton Street, Manningham, Bradford

In 1891, Betty was housekeeper to William Wood [b 1818] (pot hawker) & his son at 54 Skircoat Green, Halifax.

Betty died 20th July 1899 (aged 58) 

Gommersall, BenjaminRef G1044
[18??-18??] A card maker of Bradford.

On 2nd July 1853, he was charged at Halifax Magistrates' Office with running into Beacon Hill Tunnel with the alleged intention of suffering himself to be run over by the train. He was dragged out of the tunnel and restrained by porters. It appeared that his wife had come into some money, and he threatened to kill himself in order to intimidate her into giving him the money. He was not sober, and the prosecutor pleaded that he laboured under temporary excitement caused by a few days' drinking and domestic quarrels. He was fined 20/- plus 21/- expenses

Gooch, AlfredRef G651
[1868-19??] Father not recorded on marriage records.

Born in Yarmouth.

He was a labourer of Middle Terrace Street, Northowram [1891] / a cleaner at carpet mill [1911].

In [Q1] 1891, he married Elizabeth Greenwood [1873-19??] at St Thomas's Church, Claremount.


Elizabeth, of Middle Terrace Street, Northowram, was born in Halifax, the daughter of William Greenwood, spindle maker
 

Children:

  1. Emily [b 1892] who was a worsted spinning rover [1911]  & married Willie Crossley
  2. James Henry

The family lived at

  • 1 Middle Terrace Street, Northowram [1891]
  • 13 Lee Bank, Halifax [where Alfred & Emily were  boarders with Thomas William Bull 1911]
  • 8 Senior's Buildings, Range Bank, Halifax [where  Elizabeth & James were boarders with Benjamin  Sutcliffe (iron moulder) 1911]
  • 8 Senior's Buildings, Range Bank, Halifax [1916]

Gooch, Mrs AnneRef G1095
[1787-1869] Née Spaul.

Born in Heaveningham, Norfolk.

She married John Gooch.

Children:

  1. Ann [b 1813]
  2. Elizabeth

She had a school in Halifax. Her daughters, Ann and Elizabeth, became teachers at the school and took over after their mother's death

Gooch, ElizabethRef G1213
[1818-18??] Daughter of Anne & Rev John Gooch.

Born in Foxford, Suffolk.

She was a schoolmistress at her mother's school.

She married Mr Smith [18??-18??].

Children:

  1. Robert [b 1832]
  2. Elizabeth [b 1839]
  3. Katherine [b 1840]
  4. Charles Henry [b 1841]

She was a widow by 1851

Gooch, James HenryRef G463
[1895-1916] Son of Alfred Gooch.

Born in Halifax [Q2 1895].

He was an iron foundry labourer [1911] / employed by Crossley's [1914].

During World War I, he enlisted [September 1914], and served as a Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died in a failed attack on Schwaben Redoubt [3rd September 1916] (aged 20).

His photograph appears with a report of his death in the Halifax Courier [29th September 1917].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets

Gooch, Rev JohnRef G986
[1788-1848] BA.

Educated at Caius College Cambridge.

He was of independent means [1841] / (possibly) Usher at Heath Grammar School [1841] / (possibly) curate at Stanningley, Leeds [1842].

He married Ann Spaul.

Children:

  1. John Henry
  2. Anne [b 1812]
  3. Elizabeth

The family lived at

He was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax

Gooch, Rev John HenryRef G451
[1811-1861] MA.

Son of John Gooch.

Born in Yoxford, Suffolk.

He was educated at Trinity College Cambridge [1834] / Assistant master at Wakefield Proprietary School [1838-1840] / Incumbent at Alverthorpe, Wakefield / Headmaster of Heath Grammar School [1840-1861] / Incumbent/Curate at St Andrew's Church, Stainland [1841, 1845,  1855].

In 1840, whilst at Wakefield, he married Susannah Maude [1805-1876].


Susannah was the eldest daughter of Francis Maude of Alverthorpe Hall, Wakefield, whose family had lived at Stainland in the 1500s
 

They had no children.

They lived at Heath Grammar School [1841, 1851, 1861].

He died on 22nd July 1861, aged 50.

There is a memorial window for him in Halifax Parish Church which was erected by his pupils [1864].

The widowed Susannah lived at Bramley Lane, Hipperholme [1871].

Susannah was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax on 7th March 1876 by Rev James Hope,

Gooch, Rev W.Ref G1033
[1???-18??] Recorded in December 1857, when he was head master of the Free Grammar School, Stainland

Good, BillRef G221
[18??-1960] Halifax-born golf professional. He died a few weeks after retiring

Good Greave, Hardcastle CragsRef G235
Owners and tenants have included

Good TemplarsRef G970
The Halifax Central Lodge of the International Order of Good Templars is recorded in 1917 when Tom Lee was a member (brother) of the Order.

At that time, they held a memorial at the Trafalgar Mission Room, King Cross

Goodaire, Annie Elizabeth M.Ref G1181
[1865-1???] Daughter of James Goodaire.

She married George Bentley Taylor

Goodaire, BenjaminRef G106
[18??-1936] Brighouse Councillor. In 1908, he bought Hugh House Farm, Hove Edge

Goodaire, BenjaminRef G713
[1811-1877] Born in Rastrick.

With his twin brother, Joseph, he was a partner in J. & B. Goodaire. The brothers were also tailors.

He married Rachael [1810-18??] from Hilltown?.

Children:

  1. Benjamin [b 1848] who was an engine fitter [1871]
  2. Esther [b 1852] who was a silk doubler [1871]
  3. Mary E [b 1854] who was a milliner [1871]
  4. Rachael E [b 1845] who was a silk winder [1871] who  married Mr R?

The family lived at Gooder Lane, Rastrick [1871].

Living with them [in 1871] was grandson Alfred R? (aged 2) 

Goodaire's: J. & B. GoodaireRef G795
Manufacturing chemists and drysalters originally established around 1840 by the father and uncle of the proprietors.

In 1870, twin brothers, Joseph and Benjamin Goodaire, succeeded to the business.

They had business at Rastrick Common

Goodaire, JamesRef G1182
[1838-1874] Son of Joseph Goodaire.

He married Caroline Moulson [1841-1904].

Children:

  1. Annie Elizabeth

Goodaire, JoeRef G1320
[1860-1???] Born in Rastrick.

He was a wire drawer [1891].

In 1882, he married Eliza, daughter of James Firth, in Halifax. Eliza was a woollen weaver [1891].

Children:

  1. Martha A [b 1883]
  2. Emily [b 1885]

They lived at Delph Hill, Rastrick [1891].

Living with them [in 1891] were Eliza's parents Grace and James Firth

Goodaire, JosephRef G712
[1811-1885] Born in Rastrick.

With his twin brother, Benjamin, he was a partner in J. & B. Goodaire. The brothers were also tailors.

He married Ann Myers [1812-1881].

Children:

  1. James

Goodaire, ThomasRef G62
[1???-1???] Itinerant preacher with Thomas Taylor at Mankinholes

Goodaire, WilliamRef G708
[18??-18??] He was a vitriol maker [1852] / a manufacturing chemist [1854].

In [Q1] 1852, he married Martha Sinclair in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Ann Sinclair [bapt 27th June 1852]
  2. Jane Alice [bapt 8th October 1854]
  3. Judith [bapt 15th March 1857]
  4. William [bapt 15th March 1857]

The family lived at Thornhill Briggs, Brighouse [1852, 1857]

The Goodall family of Sowerby BridgeRef G78

Goodall, AbrahamRef G694
[1805-18??] Born in Heckmondwike.

He was a card maker employing 28 persons [1851].

Around 1830, he married Mary A. [1800-18??].


Mary A. was born in Clifton
 

Children:

  1. George S. [b 1830] who was a journey man card maker [1851]
  2. Edward [b 1837]
  3. John F. [b 1839]
  4. William [b 1841]

They lived at Brighouse [1851]

Goodall, AlfredRef G1077
[18??-18??] He established Alfred Goodall & Company Limited.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Mary Elizabeth [b 1875] who married married Walter Wyndham Hanbury Warneford

Goodall's: Alfred Goodall & Company LimitedRef G809
Dye-ware grinders and chemical manufacturers established by Alfred Goodall.

They had business at Farrar Mill Dye Works, Salterhebble [1874, 1905] and Providence Chemical Works, Halifax [1916].

They were listed as a branch of the British Cotton & Wool Dyers' Association

Goodall & MitchellRef G869
Carpet and linoleum manufacturers and merchants at 22a Cheapside, Halifax [1905, 1937].

The premises became the Brass Cat

Goodall, ElyRef G1085
[1743-1779] Of Halifax.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. John Goodall

Ely died 26th August 1779 (aged 36).

He & son John were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax [Grave Ref: 122]

Goodall, GeorgeRef G626
[1821-1855] He was a millwright in Halifax.

He married Jane [1826-1884].

Children:

  1. Grace Bancroft [stillborn 1st June 1853]
  2. Lavinia Magson [1855-1875]

George died 19th November 1855 (aged 34).

Jane died 6th January 1884 (aged 58).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2013] with Elizabeth Braginton [1845-1885] & Hannah Hey [1837-1913]

Goodall, HerbertRef G1019
[1871-19??] Born in Halifax.

He was a general labourer [1911]


He may have married Harriett Oates; they were living a man & wife in 1911, though a marriage record has not been found.

She had 2 illegitimate sons: Harry Oates [b 1899] & John William Oates [b 1901]

 

Children:

  1. Albert [b 1903]
  2. Annie Lizzie [b 1909]
  3. Elsie [b 1910]

The family lived at 23 Apple House Terrace, Luddenden [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] were Harriett's sons: Harry Oates & John William Oates

Goodall, IsaacRef G644
[1???-18??] He was appointed Surveyor of the Highways for Skircoat [1835]

Goodall, JackRef G1156
[1914-1990] Of Halifax.

He worked for Benjamin T. Thompson at Watson Quarries, Southowram.

He was Vice-President of Brighouse & Rastrick Band when the band won the BBC Band of the Year and World Championship in 1968.

In 1959, he took over Watson Quarries.

He retired in 1969 and sold the quarries to Marshall's.

Around 1980, he moved to Hampshire where he died.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. John

Goodall, JamesRef G376
[17??-18??] Corn Dealer. Of Farrar Hill, Skircoat

Goodall, JohnRef G1083
[1776-1801] Son of Ely Goodall.

He married Mary [1770-1862].

Children:

  1. Ely [1796-24th December 1823] who was a currier  
  2. Elizabeth [b 1800] who married James Horner

John died 26th February 1801 (aged 25) 

He & other members of the family () were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax [Grave Ref: 122] with John's father & Horner grandchildren.

Mary died 4th January 1862 (aged 91), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3586] with Horner grandchildren

Goodall, LedgardRef G756
[1919-1944] Son of Florence & Joseph Rupert Goodall of Luddendenfoot, Yorkshire.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 13th April 1944 (aged 25).

He was buried at Rangoon War Cemetery, Burma [Grave Ref 5 A 7].

He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial

Goodall, SamuelRef G918
[18??-18??] Dye wood grinder at Farrar Mill Dye Works, Salterhebble [1874]

Goodall, SamuelRef G613
[1819-1872] Born in Halifax.

He was a shopkeeper.

He married Mary [1818-1887].


Mary was born in Halifax
 

They lived at 4 Dean Clough, Halifax [1871].

Samuel died 18th October 1872 (aged 53).

In [Q4] 1877, Mary married (2) William Keighley in Fylde District, Lancashire.

Mary Keighley died 17th October 1887 (aged 69).

She & Samuel were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1674]

Goodall, ThomasRef G685
[18??-19??] Brighouse judge. He lived at 38 High Street, Brighouse [1908]

Goodall TrustRef G640
See Arthur John Croslegh Hirst

Goodare, SamuelRef G990
[1880-19??] Born in Barmby Dun, Yorkshire.

He was a boatman [1911]

Around 1902, he married Ellen [1885-19??].


Ellen was born in Brighouse
 

They lived at 5 Old Post Office Yard, Elland [1911]

Living with them [in 1911] were widower Benjamin Hanner and his children Agnes [b 1894] & Charles [b 1899]

Goodchild, Rev C. F.Ref G1135
[18??-19??] Assistant Curate at Lightcliffe Parish Church.

In June 1948, he was appointed an Inspector of Schools

Goodcliffe, John W.Ref G901
[18??-191?] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Shelf Wesleyan Methodist Chapel

Gooder, AlbertRef G620
[1898-1918] Son of Sidney Gooder.

Born in Stump Cross.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 3rd Battalion London Regiment, attached to the 2nd Battalion London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers).

He died of wounds [22nd March 1918] (aged 19).

He was buried at Noyon New British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II D 4].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Heywood's Chapel, Northowram

Gooder, CharlesRef G904
[1812-1874] Son of Betty & John Gooder, a weaver.

Born in Rastrick [29th February 1812].

He was a footwear maker at Bridge End, Rastrick [1845].

On 7th April 1833, he married Sarah Yates [1808-1880] in Elland.

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [1836-1906]
  2. Eliza [1840-1912]
  3. Annis [1842-1910]

He died 16th September 1874

Gooder, JohnRef G623
[1803-18??] Stuff finisher at Rastrick.

In 1826, he married (1) Rachel Lee [1805-1835].

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1831]
  2. Northend [b 1833]
  3. Richard [b 1835]

He lived at Slade Lane [1845].

After Rachel's death, he married (2) Betty.

In 1841, the family emigrated to New Zealand

Gooder, RobertRef G1040
[1857-1918] President of the Brighouse District Industrial Society Limited [1893-1894]

Gooder, SidneyRef G706
[1867-1945] Born in Stump Cross.

He was an overlooker (silk making) [1901] / a self-employed Green Grocer [1911].

He married Emily Gooder [1866-1947].


Emily was born in Leeds
 

Children:

  1. Doris [b 1895]
  2. Albert
  3. Leslie [b 1905]

The children were born in Stump Cross.

They lived at

  • 29 The Hough, Stump Cross [1901]
  • 6 Godley View, Stump Cross [1911]
  • Upper Range, Claremont Road, Halifax
  • 99 Commercial Road, Halifax

Gooder, Thomas EdwinRef G760
[1857-1925] Son of William Gooder, farmer.

Born in Carr Green, Rastrick.

He was a farmer [1883, 1891, 1901, 1911].

In 1883, he married Jane Husband [1859-1941] at St Matthew's Church, Rastrick.


Jane, of Brighouse, was born in Hunwick, Durham, the daughter of Thomas Joseph Atkinson Husband, shoemaker
 

Children:

  1. Judith Elizabeth [b 1889] who was working in a dairy  [1901]
  2. William

The family lived at

  • Crowtrees, Rastrick [1891]
  • 22 Crowtrees Lane, Rastrick [1901]
  • Flints Hall Farm, Soyland [1911-1917]

Living with them [in 1901] was widowed mother Judith Gooder

Gooder, Thomas HerbertRef G119
[1923-2013] DFC.

He was Mayor of Brighouse [1969-1970]

Gooder, WalkerRef G83
[1822-1868]

In [Q2] 1849, he married Edna Noble in Halifax.


Edna, of Rastrick, was the daughter of Elijah Noble, gardener
 

Children:

  1. Maria [b 1850] who married [Halifax Q1 1879] William  Rayner and had a daughter Edna [b 1882]
  2. Lucy [b 1854]
  3. Anna [b 1860]
  4. Alice [b 1862]

Walker died Q1 1868 (aged 46).

In 1876, Edna married Edwin Aspinall

Gooder, WilliamRef G519
[18??-18??] He was a farmer in Rastrick.

In [Q4] 1847, he married Judith Parker [1826-19??] in Dewsbury.


Judith was born in Dewsbury
 

Children:

  1. Thomas Edwin

Gooder, WilliamRef G631
[18??-18??] In a report produced in 1850 under the Public Health Act, he was recorded as keeping a lodging house in Northowram which had 4 rooms, 5 beds, 10 lodgers, and a privy

Gooder's: William Gooder & CompanyRef G735
Owners of Slade Lane Mill, Rastrick [1864].

On 16th June 1864, the mill burned down

Gooder, William HallRef G601
[1890-1917] Son of Thomas Edwin Gooder.

Born in Rastrick.

He was working on the family farm in Rastrick [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 1st/5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 7th October 1917 (aged 27).

His photograph appears with a report of his death in the Halifax Courier [27th October 1917].

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 82-85 & 162A], and on Ripponden War Memorial

Gooderick, P. H.Ref G510
[19??-19??] MA.

Curate at Brighouse [1953]

Goodfellow, HowardRef G1140
[1787-1873] Born in Staffordshire.

He was a woollen weaver [1851] / a dealer in coals & grocer [1861].

He married Maria [1791-1882].


Maria was born in Wolstanton, Staffordshire
 

Children:

  1. Harriet [1816-1858] who was a dress maker [1851] &  married Mr Fletcher & was buried with her brother Howard
  2. Maria [b 1819] who was a dress maker [1851]
  3. Howard
  4. Sampson [b 1831] who was a woolcomber [1851], a gardener  [1861]
  5. William [b Halifax 1836] who was a cotton piecer [1851],  a woollen power loom overlooker [1861]

The family lived at

  • Trafalgar Square, Halifax [1851]
  • 23-26 Trafalgar, Halifax [1861]
  • Trafalgar, Halifax [1871]

Howard died Q1 1873 (aged 86).

Maria died Q2 1882 (aged 91).

They both died in Halifax

Goodfellow, HowardRef G109
[1821-1878] Son of Howard Goodfellow.

Born in Staffordshire.

He was a grocer [1857] / grocer & gardener [1861] / a shop keeper [1878].

In [Q4] 1839, he married (1) Eliza Ashworth [1821-1849] in Wolstanton, Staffordshire.


Eliza was born in Staffordshire
 

Children:

  1. George [b 1840]

Eliza died in Wolstanton [Q2 1849]

In [Q1] 1852, he married (2) Ruth Halliwell [1826-1857] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Harriet [1857] who died in infancy

The family lived at

  • Church Street, Wolstanton, Staffordshire [1841]
  • Trafalgar, Halifax (Howard living with his parents)   [1861, 1871]

Ruth died 14th May 1857 (aged 31).

Howard died 11th December 1878 (aged 57).

The couple & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3281] with Howard's sister Harriet Fletcher [1816-1858] & Ernest Goodfellow [1878-1879] (son of Ann Goodfellow

Goodfellow, KatieRef G528
[1880-1???] Born in Liverpool.

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 Jonas Rushworth [1891]

Goodfellow, SydneyRef G686
[1896-1918] Son of Louisa & Leonard Goodfellow of King Cross, Halifax, then Brooklands, Cheshire.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 11th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment.

He was killed in action [16th July 1918] (aged 22).

He was buried at Le Grand Hasard Military Cemetery, Morbecque, France [1 B 6].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Trinity Road Baptist Church, Halifax

Goodger, DennisRef G123
[1912-1975] JP.

Born in Lightcliffe [29th August 1912].

He was Mayor of Brighouse [1965-1966].

He died in Huddersfield Royal Infirmary [4th November 1975]

Goodger, JohnRef G489
[1850-19??] Born in Bentworth, Hampshire.

He was a market gardener (own account) [1901].

In [Q1] 1884, he married Sarah Elizabeth [1856-19??] in Carlisle.


Sarah Elizabeth was born in Cockermouth, Cumberland, and widow of Mr Holywell.

She had a son by her first marriage: William [b 1882].

She was a laundress [1901]

 

The family lived at Yew Tree Farm, Lightcliffe [1901]

Goodgreave, SowerbyRef G245
Aka Great Greave, Soyland

Goodhall, JamesRef G450
[17??-18??] He owned land in Sowerby Bridge.

See Old Brigg Chapel, Sowerby Bridge

Goodman & CockcroftRef G832
Worsted spinners established by Mr Goodman and Mr Cockcroft at Slead Mills, Brighouse in 1893.

They operated about 5000 spindles [1895]

Goodman, Chief ConstableRef G1365
[1???-19??] Chief Constable of Halifax [1948]

Goodman, CornallRef G1147
[1835-1931] Born in Barningham, Suffolk.

He was coachman to Edward Crossley at Bermerside, Halifax [1881].

In 1861, he married Eliza Arthurs [1835-1???] from Devon, at Leeds.

Children:

  1. Mary J. [b 1864]
  2. Cornall

The family lived at

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Goodman, CornallRef G1148
[1872-1949] Son of Cornall Goodman.

He was a chemist's assistant [1891] / a chemist [1898, 1901] / a chemist and druggist [1911].

On 7th December 1898, he married (1) Annie Crossley [1875-1920] at All Saint's Church, Dudwell.


Annie was the daughter of John Crossley of Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Eleanor Mabel [b 1907]
  2. Kathleen Mary [b 1910]

Annie died in 1920.

In 1923, he married (2) Marian Rosindale in Leeds.

They lived at

  • 20 Park Avenue, Leeds [1901]
  • 570 Meanwood Road, Leeds [1911]
  • 31 Sweet Street, Leeds [1920]

Cornall died in Leeds [17th November 1949]

Goodman, MrRef G707
[18??-1???] Partner in Goodman & Cockcroft

Goodman, SamuelRef G4040
[1854-1???] Son of Joseph Goodman.

Born in Ochbrook, Derbyshire.

He was a student of medicine [1891].

In [Q3] 1878, he married Mary Thomas from Glamorgan, in Pontypridd.

Children:

  1. Samuel [b 1880]
  2. Vaughan [b 1884]
  3. Enid [b 1886]

The family lived at 21 & 23 Aked's Road, Halifax [1891].

Living with them [in 1891] was his father Joseph Goodman [aged 73] (retired farmer), and sister-in-law Ann Thomas [aged 38]

Goodman, Rev W. E.Ref G883
[17??-18??] Minister at Steep Lane Baptist Church, Sowerby [1851-1857]

Goodman, W. E. H. G.Ref G397
[18??-19??] Curate at St Chad's Church, Hove Edge and (possibly) Brighouse [1926-1928]

Goodrich, Eustace IllingworthRef G403
[1915-1943] Born in Fylde, Lancashire.

He was a teacher at Manchester Art School.

In [Q1] 1940, he married Anne Sutcliffe in Todmorden.

They lived at 3 Draper Corner, Heptonstall.

During World War II, he served as a Leading Aircraftman with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

At the Fall of Singapore [February 1942], he escaped to Java. In May 1943, he was reported to be a Japanese POW.

He died 26th October 1943.

On 1st March 1944, one of his letters home was broadcast by German radio.

He is remembered on the Singapore Memorial [427], and on Todmorden War Memorial. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £176 13/3d.

Administration was granted to his widow Anne

Goodrick, P. H.Ref G398
[1???-19??] Curate at Brighouse [1953-1956]

Goodrum, Robert G.Ref G980
[1855-19??] Born in Saham Toney, Norfolk.

He was a grain warehouseman [1901].

Around 1878, he married Anne E. [1854-19??].


Anne E. was born in Norfolk
 

Children:

  1. Mabel Hannah [b 1878] who was a cigar maker [1901] &  married Ernest Nicholl
  2. James [b 1877] who was a cooper [1901]
  3. Emmeline [b 1883] who was a carpet mender [1901]
  4. Leonard [b 1889]

They lived at 13 Westbourne Terrace, Halifax [1901]

Goodwin, CharlesRef G84
[18??-1???] He was a house decorator.

He married Mary [1821-1???].


Mary was born in London.

She was a Moravian Missionary worker [1881]

 

Children:

  1. Clara Jessie [b 1852] who was a winder cotton [1881] and  married Stephen George Hall
  2. Sarah [b 1860] who was a brush maker [1881]

The family lived at 28 Alma Street, Halifax [1881]

Goodwin, DanielRef G906
[1846-1923]

In [Q2] 1870, he married Sarah Hannah Coton in Halifax.


Sarah Hannah was the daughter of
Dan Coton
 

Children:

  1. James who died 31st March 1873 (aged 8 months) & was buried with his mother

Sarah Hannah died 24th December 1877 (aged 32)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2977] with her parents

Goodwin, Frederick Walter WilliamRef G689
[1900-1918] Son of William Goodwin.

He was a member of St George's Church, Lee Mount / a member of Shroggs Park Bowling Club / employed by J. F. Brearley.

During World War I, he enlisted [12th June 1917] and served as a Private with the 1st/7th Battalion Notts & Derby (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment.

He went to France [1st April 1918].

He was wounded over the left eye, and on account of heavy shelling, he died before he could reach the dressing station, on his 19th day at the Front [20th April 1918] (aged 18).

He was buried by 2 soldiers at Kemmel Hill. The Halifax Courier [4th May 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 7], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint George's Church, Lee Mount

Goodwin's: G. W. Goodwin & SonRef G893
Soap manufacturers at 54 Northgate, Halifax [1905]

Goodwin, MosesRef G759
[1867-1???] Son of Thomas Goodwin

Born in Dean Head [27th January 1867].

He was a carder at Beeston Mill, Stainland [1891] / a rag stacker [1901] / a retired cloth finisher [1939].

On 19th December 1891, he married Merenna Bintcliffe [1873-1???].


Merenna, of Dean End, Stainland, was the daughter of Daniel Bintcliffe Daniel Bintcliffe
 

Children:

  1. Minnie [b 1894]

They lived at

  • Beestones Wood, Stainland [1901]
  • 82 Villa Terrace, Barkisland [1939]

In 23rd May 1895, Merenna and her sister Bessie Bintcliffe were both killed in the explosion at Beeston Mill, Stainland. They were buried at Outlane Methodist Churchyard

Goodwin, ReubenRef G880
[1865-19??] Son of Thomas Goodwin.

Born at Dean Head [3rd January 1865].

He was a wool spinner in Stainland [1891] / a carter [1893] / a mill hand [1896] / a cart driver [1901] / a fettler [1912] / a cloth finisher [1927].

On 10th November 1891, he married (1) Martha Booth [1867-1911].


Martha, of Slack Hill, Barkisland was the daughter of Jeremiah Booth
 

Children:

  1. Willie [b 6th March 1891] who emigrated to Canada
  2. Emily [b 17th January 1893] who married [30th November  1912] Arthur Shaw [b 1891] (cotton spinner of Barkisland), son  of David Shaw (labourer) 
  3. Harry [b 22nd September 1896]

Martha died 9th February 1911 (aged 45).

She was buried at Christ Church, Barkisland.

On 6th July 1912, he married (2) Edith Whiteley [1881-1924].


Edith, of Spen Villa Gate, Barkisland, was the daughter of Robert Whiteley, greengrocer
 

Edith died in Halifax [Q3 1924] (aged 42).

On 13th July 1927, he married (3) Harriet Hannah Hirst [1881-19??].


Harriet Hannah, of 63, Oldham Road, Ripponden, was the daughter of Levi Hirst, farmer
 

The family lived at

  • Villa Terrace, Barkisland [1891, 1893, 1896, 1901]
  • Spring Terrace, Barkisland [1911, 1912, 1927]

Goodwin, ThomasRef G761
[1828-1???] Son of Joseph Goodwin, labourer.

Born in Cheshire.

He was a labourer of Swettenham, Cheshire [1853] / a gardener [1861] / a farmer of 11 acres [1871] / a farmer of 12 acres [1881] / a gardener [1891].

On 17th January 1853, he married Elizabeth Goodwin [1831-1???].


Elizabeth, of Levenshulme, Manchester, was the daughter of William Goodwin, labourer
 

Children:

  1. Martha Emma [bapt Levenshulme 20th February 1859; d 1880]
  2. Phoebe [b 25th August 1860; d 1925] who married John Henry Petty
  3. Hannah [bapt Levenshulme 4th January 1863]
  4. Reuben
  5. Moses
  6. Eliza [b Rishworth 5th December 1869] who married [19th  December 1891] George Hilton Braithwaite [b 1871] (cloth  finisher) of Broom Hill Bottom, Stainland, son of John  Braithwaite (labourer) 

They lived at

  • Forest, Delight, Scammonden [1861]
  • Smith Lane Farm, Rishworth [1871]
  • Park Nook, Barkisland [1881]
  • Beeston Mill Cottage, Stainland [1891]

Goodwin, ThomasRef G778
[1836-1???] Born in Kettering, Northamptonshire.

He was a slater & plasterer [1891].

He married Elizabeth A. [1840-1???].


Elizabeth was born in Corby, Lincolnshire
 

Children:

  1. Tom Frisby
  2. Harry R [b 1872] who was a brass finisher [1891]
  3. Elisha D [b 1874] who was a pupil teacher [1891]
  4. Sam [b 1875] who was a solicitor's clerk [1891], a  cashier & book keeper [1901]
  5. Arthur [b 1877] who was a jeweller's assistant [1891], a  jeweller [1901]
  6. Elizabeth F [b 1880]

The children were born in Halifax.

They lived at 2 Pratt Street, Halifax [1891]

Goodwin, Thomas FrisbyRef G779
[1897-1???] Son of Tom Frisby Goodwin.

He was a member of the Boys' Brigade / a member of Pellon Lane Particular Baptist Church / a student at Halifax Tech [1913].

During World War I, he joined the army [1915], and transferred to the Royal Flying Corps [February 1917], and served as an Air Mechanic 2nd Class. He entered the RAF [April 1918], and transferred to the RAF Reserves [February 1919].

He was awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre [1918] in recognition for


that stunt at Hermies
 

His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [16th February 1918].

He survived the War, and is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Pellon Lane Particular Baptist Church,

Goodwin, Tom FrisbyRef G777
[1871-19??] Son of Thomas Goodwin.

Born in Halifax.

He was a jeweller's assistant [1891] / a thimble maker [1901] / a thimble maker (silversmith) [1911].

In 1895, he married Elizabeth Ann Hodge [1870-19??] in Ormskirk.


Elizabeth Ann was born in Southport, Lancashire
 

Children:

  1. Henry [1896-1907]
  2. Tom Frisby
  3. Frisby [b 1899]
  4. Frank Robert [b 1903]
  5. George [b 1905]
  6. Cyril Hodge [b 1907]

They lived at

  • 25 Ripon Terrace, Halifax [1901]
  • 19 Spring Hall Place, Halifax [1911]
  • 420 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1918]

Living with them [in 1901] were Tom's brothers: Sam Goodwin [b 1875] (cashier & book keeper)  & Arthur Goodwin [b 1877] (jeweller) 

Goodwin, WilliamRef G940
[1873-19??] Born in Buxton, Derbyshire.

He was a gardener for public parks [1901] / a park gardener for Borough Council [1911].

Around 1898, he married Alice Jane [1872-19??].


Alice Jane was born in Bath, Somerset
 

Children:

  1. Frederick Walter William
  2. Alice [b 1911]

They lived at

  • 134 Claremont Road, Halifax [1901]
  • Shroggs Park Lodge, Halifax [1911]

Goodyear ...Ref G1138
The entries for people & families with the surname Goodyear are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Goose Clough, Ovenden MoorRef G294
There are two late prehistoric enclosed settlements: one, 500m north west of Goose Clough on Ovenden Moor, and another 350m south-west of Goose Clough at Hunter Hill. These are listed

Goose Gate Farm, IllingworthRef G321
Owners and tenants have included

Goose, George DouglasRef G664
[1899-1917] Son of Sarah Jane (née Bilbrough) & George Goose.

Born in Conisborough.

His father died and his mother married Mr Simpson.

They lived at Penny Hill, Stainland.

During World War I, George served as a Corporal with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 22nd November 1917 (aged 18).

He was buried at Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, France [III B 8]. on Barkisland War Memorial, on the Memorial at Christ Church, Barkisland, on the Memorial at Wall Nook Primitive Methodist Chapel, and on the Memorial at Krumlin Wesleyan Chapel, Barkisland

Goose Nest Farm, NorlandRef G678
There was a group of Primitive Methodists here in 1821. Later that year, they moved to Waterloo Street, Sowerby Bridge. They moved to Sowerby Street, Sowerby Bridge [1826]. Mount Zion Primitive Methodist Chapel, Norland was built in 1863.

See Goose Nest Lane, Sowerby Bridge and Lower Goose Nest, Norland

Goose Nest, MidgleyRef G387

Gooseberry FairRef G455
On a Sunday in July 1829, a farmer at Barkisland held a fair in his garden for the sale of gooseberries. The local paper reported this to be attended by
various idle, profligate and dissolute persons of both sexes

and called upon the churchwardens of the district to do their duty because

[the gathering] of profligate and dissolute persons of both sexes on the Sabbath ... is indecorous in the extreme ... and the demoralising tendency of such conduct is incalculable and must be put down

Gordon, Arthur WilliamRef G967
[18??-19??]

In [Q3] 1896, he married Clara Annie Neave [1878-1952] in Caernarvon.


Clara Annie was born in Leeds, the daughter of Christine Eleanor [1856-1928] & Isaac Wood Hall Neave [1854-1882]
 

Children:

  1. Douglas Neave
  2. Ernest Arthur

Both sons died in World War I.

In 1911, Clara Annie married John Stansfield Smithies

Gordon Bank, MidgleyRef G413
Naylor Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Gordon, Douglas NeaveRef G762
[1897-1917] Son of Arthur William Gordon.

Born in Bangor.

He was educated at Archbishop Holgate School, York.

He lived at Hullen Edge, Elland.

During World War I, he enlisted [November 1915], and served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 1st/6th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment.

He died 21st February 1917 (aged 20).

He was buried at Berles New Military Cemetery, France [I B 5].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland, and on his Neave grandparents' grave in Doncaster.

His brother Ernest Arthur also died in the War

Gordon, Ernest Arthur WoodhallRef G763
[1898-1917] Son of Arthur William Gordon.

Born in Huddersfield.

He was educated at Archbishop Holgate School, York / employed by Joseph Smithies & Son Limited. He lived at Hullen Edge, Elland.

During World War I, he enlisted [November 1915], and he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 1st/4th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He was gassed at Nieuport and died in Le Tréport Military Hospital [29th July 1917] (aged 19).

His photograph appears with a report of his death in the Halifax Courier [28th July 1917].

He was buried at Mont Huon Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref IV B 1A].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland, and on his Neave grandparents' grave in Doncaster.

His brother Douglas Neave also died in the War

Gordon, Rev J. H.Ref G693
[18??-18??] Minister at Trinity Road Baptist Church, Halifax [1870]

Gordon, Rev Canon JamesRef G437
[18??-1???] Parish priest at St Mary's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street [1892-1896]

Gordon Manufacturing Company LimitedRef G788
Floor-cloth manufacturers at Burley Mills, Elland [1905]

Gordon, MaryRef G648
[17??-18??] Daughter of the Earl of Aberdeen.

She married Colonel Thomas Horton.

Her husband was a Colonel of the Halifax Militia. As Lady Mary Horton, she presented the original colours to the regiment on 10th January 1804

Gordon Riggs Garden Centre, WalsdenRef G1154
Created at Winterbutlee Mill, Walsden [1962]

See Canal Wharf Saw Mills, Hebden Royd

Gordon, TomRef G1257
[1???-19??] Superintendent of Police at West Riding Police Station [1936]

He lived at 27 Prescott Street, Halifax [1936]

Gore, EliasRef G365
[1889-1917] Son of John Gore.

Born in Ayrton, Accrington.

He was a general labourer [1911] / employed by Varley Brothers Limited.

In [Q4] 1911, he married Minnie Kenyon in Haslingden.

They had no children.

They lived at 550 Burnley Road, Portsmouth, Todmorden.

During World War I, he enlisted [May 1916] with the 23rd (Tyneside Scottish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, then he served as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was killed in action [16th August 1917] (aged 28).

The Todmorden & District News [23rd November 1917] reported his death with a photograph


Private Elias Gore, formerly reported wounded and missing on the 16th of August, now officially declared dead, aged 29
 

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium, on Todmorden War Memorial, on Cornholme War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Michael & All Angels' Church, Cornholme

Gore, ElizabethRef G494
[1875-19??] Born in Liverpool.

She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted twister at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.

She lived with Amos Bentley [1891]

Gore, Rev J. C.Ref G511
[19??-] He was Rector of Elland [19??], Canon of Lusaka, and Rural Dean of Brighouse and Elland [1977]

Gore, JohnRef G1050
[1863-1???] Son of Richard Gore, cotton mule spinner [b Hesketh Bank, Lancashire 1842].

John was born in Preston, Lancashire.

He was a coal carter [1891] / a general labourer [1901] / a foreman carter at cotton yarn dye works [1911].

He married 1883 (His Parents' Marriage) [1865-1???] in Haslingden.


Isabella was born in Crawshawbooth, Lancashire, the daughter of
Elias Walker.

She was a cotton weaver [1901] / a cotton weaver for Robert Pickles Limited [1921]

 

Children:

  1. Mary Jane [b 1885]
  2. Elias
  3. Frances [b 1891] who was a cotton weaver [1911] and  married William G. Hulme

They lived at

  • 31 Clement Street, Accrington [1891]
  • 111 Nuttall Street, Accrington (living with John's  widowed father) [1901]
  • 571 Pilling Terrace, Baxenden, Accrington [1911]
  • 990 Burnley Road, Todmorden [1921]

Living with them [in 1891, 1901] were Isabella's parents, Betty and Elias Walker.

Living with them [in 1921] was daughter Frances and her family & (not yet identified) granddaughter Mary Jane Gore [b  Baxenden, Lancashire 1910]

Gorell, HenryRef G1292
[15??-15??] Vicar of St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden [1577-1579]

Goring, LeonardRef G1153
[1885-1966] Born in Preston, Lancashire.

He trained to be a teacher at St John's College York.

He was Master at Clifton Church of England School [1917-1918]

In 1912, he married Ethel Martha Bamber in Fylde District.

They lived at Clifton Woodhead [1917-1918]

Gorman, Harry FortescueRef G757
[1901-1946] Son of Florence & Major William Henry Gorman (formerly of the East Surrey Regiment).

In [Q3] 1933, he married Frances Isabel Patricia Robinson in Halifax.

They lived in Brighouse.

During World War II, he served as a Lieutenant Colonel with the Royal Artillery.

He died 20th January 1946 (aged 45).

He was buried at Hamburg Cemetery, Germany. [1A C 15]

Gorman, JohnRef G1359
[1796-1871] A tailor.

In October 1871, he was found dead in bed at Blindlane, Todmorden.

Newspapers reported that £85 11/5½d was found in various parts of the house

Gorman, PhilipRef G621
[19??-19??] He served in World War II.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on Luddenden & Midgley War Memorial

Gornall, RichardRef G922
[18??-18??]

In [Q1] 1859, he married either Hannah Priestley or Hannah Rushworth [1836-1???] in Halifax.


Hannah was born in Mixenden.

She was a twister-in (woollen) [1881]

 

Children:

  1. William [b 1860] who was a spindle maker [1881]
  2. Martha A. [b 1862] who was a drawer-in woollen [1881]
  3. Mary E. [b 1865] who was a drawer-in woollen [1881]
  4. Hannah [b 1869]

Hannah was a widow by 1881.

They lived at 4 Pineberry Hill, Southowram [1881].

Living with them [in 1881] was boarder James T. Hagerty [b 1856] (tin plate worker) 

Gorple Lower ReservoirRef G633
One of the Gorple reservoirs. It covers 51 acres and has a capacity of 277 million gallons

Gorple ReservoirsRef G409
Gorple Upper Reservoir and Gorple Lower Reservoir.

They were begun in 1927 and opened on 7th July 1934.

On 17th February 1930, there were reports of mineral springs being tapped at Gorple.

See Gorple Mission and Navvyopolis

Gorple Upper ReservoirRef G632
One of the Gorple reservoirs. It covers 54 acres and has a capacity of 381 million gallons

GorpleyRef G23
District of Todmorden.

A fulling mill is recorded here in 1620

Gorpley CloughRef G296
Area below Gorpley Reservoir near Gauxholme.

There are several picturesque waterfalls on the stream.

On 20th May 1862, Hannah, wife of William Holden of Todmorden, died after falling down a precipice here

Gorpley Reservoir, TodmordenRef G406
On 12th August 1898, Royal Assent was given to the Todmorden Corporation Water Act, which empowered the Corporation to build 2 reservoirs in the Gorpley Valley, and to build an aqueduct down Gorpley Clough and Dulesgate to Gauxholme.

On 5th December 1899, Howroyd and part of the Gorpley estate were bought for £5,900 for Todmorden's new waterworks.

The reservoir was built for Todmorden Town Council around 1900 by Benjamin Lumb.

The first sod was cut on 31st May 1900 by Alderman and Mrs William Ormerod.

The contract price for the construction was £49,413 15/4d.

It opened on 23rd March 1905.

On 14th April 1928, a number of workmen were killed at the Reservoir construction site.

Capacity 120 million gallons, providing 690,000 gallons per day. The drainage and catchment area for the reservoir was 720 acres, and the surface area of the reservoir was 15½ acres, and around 76 ft deep

Goschen, GeorgeRef G1166
[1831-1907] 1st Viscount Goschen. Liberal politician and businessman. He was a champion of free trade. He addressed an anti-protection meeting at the Victoria Hall, Halifax [28th January 1904]

Goshawk, Robert William CokerRef G874
[1850-1935] Born in Brancaster, Norfolk.

He was an engineer pattern maker [1891] / a joiner in worsted mill [1901, 1911].

In [Q4] 1873, he married Mary Jane Hornsby [1853-1929] in Stockton.


Mary Jane was born in Middlesborough
 

Children:

  1. Emily Alice [1876-1898] who was a worsted operator [1891]  who married Samuel Clarkson
  2. Elizabeth Jane [b 1878] who was a worsted operator  [1891], a box tender at worsted mill [1901]
  3. James C. [b 1880] who was a worsted operator [1891], a  worsted wheel changer [1901]
  4. Louisa [b 1882] who was a worsted spinner [1901], a  worsted rover for worsted spinner [1911]
  5. Teddy Guy [b 1884] who was a worsted doffer [1901], a  machine oiler for worsted spinner [1911]
  6. George Matthew [b 1886] who was a worsted doffer [1901],  an assistant colour mixer for worsted spinner [1911]
  7. Ralph [b 1888] who was a worsted doffer [1901], an  assistant overlooker for worsted spinner [1911]
  8. Elijah R. [1891-1892]
  9. Margaret Harrier (Goshawk) [b 1893] who was a machine  minder for worsted spinner [1911]

The 2 oldest children were born in Middlesborough; the younger children were born in Elland.

They lived at

  • Middlesborough [1878]
  • Elland [1880]
  • Dewhirsts Buildings, Park Road, Elland [1891]
  • 13 Park Road, Elland [1898]
  • 12 Dewhirsts Buildings, Park Road, Elland [1901, 1911]

Living with them [in 1901, 1911] was grandson Albert Clarkson [b 1897].

Mary Jane died in Halifax [Q2 1929] (aged 75).

Robert died in Huddersfield [Q1 1935] (aged 84) 

Goshen Working Men's Club, TodmordenRef G1151
Recorded in 1913, when the membership was 105

Gosling, JohnRef G65
[17??-18??] A fustian cutter from Manchester who – with John McDonald – infiltrated a Luddite meeting at the St Crispin Inn in 1812

Gosling, John CragoRef G386
[1835-1908] Son of Ann & Edward Gosling.

Born in St Germans, Liskard, Cornwall.

His family were at Bodmin, Cornwall [1841] / Sutton on Plym, Plymouth [1851].

He joined the Army, and the UK Chelsea Pensioners Service Records show


  • John Crago Gosling age 15 (Possibly a cadet?) 
  • Final Rank – Sergeant Major. Event type – Pension
  • UK Royal Chelsea Pensioners Soldiers Services; Sergeant Major. Discharged 1876. 65th Regiment of Foot. Reg No.77th/2483; CPIM/1750 – 2772nd/1415; 65th/1730
  • UK Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioners Admission & Discharges; Pension Admission on Examination age 39. Admission date 18th April 1876. 65th Foot. Rank Sergeant Major. Service No.1730
  • 77th, 79th, 82nd, 88th, 89th & 90th Foot Regiments & Rifle Brigades – Crimea 1854-1855. Reg No.2483
 

He was Superintendent & Scholars' Pensioner at Shibden Industrial School  [1881] / mentioned in newspaper reports concerning abuse at the School  [1884] / discharged from the School [1883] / Accountant/Cashier and his 3 children were at 31 or 39, Clarence  Street or Crescent, Newcastle-upon-Tyne [1891] / Wholesale Grocers Cashier/Bookkeeper; wife Katie (35) and daughter  Marie were at 31 or 39, Clarence Street or Crescent,  Newcastle-upon-Tyne [1901].

In [Q1] 1859, he married Julia Ellen Maune [1841-1???] at Portsea.


Julia Ellen was born in Malta.

She was Matron at the School [1881]

 

Children:

  1. Arthur Ainslie [b 1866] who was born in Lucknow, India
  2. John Crago [b 1870] who married [1893] Louisa Frances  McLoughlin or Catherine Westgarth
  3. Marie Louisa [b 1879]


Details of Julia's death / burial place are not yet known.
 

In 1895, he married Katie Alderson [1866-19??] in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

They lived at 31 / 39 Clarence Street / Crescent, Newcastle-upon-Tyne [1891, 1901]

Katie died in 1906.

John died Q3 1908 (aged 73).

They both died in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Gosling, JosephRef G471
[18??-1914]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.

He died 18th October 1914.

He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [4], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Gosling, WilliamRef G412
[1873-19??] Born in Birkenhead.

He was a boiler maker [1901] / a welded boiler maker [1911].

Around 1893, he married Catherine (Kate) [1872-19??].


Kate was born in Derby
 

Children:

  1. Joseph [b 1893] who was an electrician wireman [1911]
  2. William [b 1897] who was a joiner's apprentice [1911]
  3. Beatrice [b 1900] who was a part-time school / errand  girl [1911]
  4. Wilfred [b 1901]
  5. Samuel [b 1904]

They lived at 46 Trafalgar Street, Halifax [1901]; 18 Trafalgar Square, Halifax [1911]

Gospel Thorn Farm, CliftonRef G195

This is discussed in the book Down the Acres

Gosport House, StainlandRef G945
Owners and tenants have included

Gothard, Elliott SeniorRef G690
[1894-1918] Son of Ann & Milton Gothard of 7 Hope Hall Terrace, Halifax.

He was educated at halifax Secondary School.

He had a sweetheart Miss May Pridmore.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 6th Battalion Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment).

He died 29th March 1918 (aged 24).

He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [58 & 59], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Halifax Secondary School

Gothard, W.Ref G14
[18??-19??] In 8th January 1924 he was the owner of Swat Farm, Cragg Vale


Question: Does anyone know if he was William Gothard [1876-1948]?

 

Gothard, Rev WilliamRef G680
[1???-18??] He was Minister at Providence Congregational Church, Elland for 12 months [1829]. He moved to Balderstone and then to Knottingley [1834]

Gott, HerbertRef G108
[18??-19??] Stone merchant at Merry Boys Quarry, Northowram [1896]

Gott, JohnRef G316
[1800-1867] Born in Leeds.

He was a woollen cloth merchant [1841] / a woollen merchant [1851] / a magistrate [1851, 1861] / a woollen merchant & manufacturer [1861].

In 1821, he married Mary Ann Brooke in Leeds.

They had no children.

They lived at

  • Wyther Hall [1841]
  • Wyther, Armley, Leeds [1851]
  • Armley House, Armley, Leeds [1861, 1867]
  • Birks Hall

Living with them [in 1861] were John's brother William Gott [b Leeds 1797] (woollen merchant & manufacturer)  and nephew Thomas John Kinnear [b Walthamstow, Essex 1831] (woollen merchant & manufacturer).

On March 23rd 1861, John was involved in an accident whilst riding in a cab to Halifax station. The horse took fright and ran furiously down Horton Street, after the cab overturned.

John died in Kirkstall [1st April 1867] (aged 75).

Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £350,000.

His will was proved by William Allan, Esquire of Brighton, Sussex.

Mary Ann died in Cheltenham in 1868 (aged 64)  Probate records show that she left effects valued at under £100,000.

Her will was proved by her sister Sarah Rhodes, her nephew, John William Rhodes, and her nephew-in-law Robert John Tinley of Park Side, Liverpool.

She beqeathed


all the furniture and effects at Birks Hall, which mansion and furniture was left to her by her late mother, Mrs Elizabeth Brook, to her beneficiaries
 

See Christ Church, Pellon

Gott, Rev JohnRef G692
[19??-] Priest at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church, Hebden Bridge and then the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Mytholmroyd

Gott, JosephRef G462
[1???-1???] He was Master of Heywood's School

Gott, NormanRef G515
[1898-1916] Son of Thomas Davis Gott

He was a member of Salem Methodist Chapel & School / a member of the Halifax Mutual Orchestral Band / a creeler [1911] / a clerk at Dean Clough Mills.

During World War I, he enlisted [1st November 1916] and served as a Private with the 91st Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps.

He went to the Front [28th January 1917].

He was killed by a shell whilst tending wounded soldiers [2nd July 1916] (aged 18).

The Halifax Courier [15th July 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I C 30].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets

Gott, Rev StephenRef G1350
[19??-] He was Curate at Christ Church, Pellon [1996] / Vicar of St Thomas's Church, Greetland and St John the Evangelist, West Vale [1997].

He left in 2005

Gott, Thomas DavisRef G502
[1863-19??] Son of Benjamin Gott, gas stoker.

Born in Halifax.

He was a lin dryer of Woolshops, Halifax [1894] / a factory timekeeper [1901] / a clerk [1911].

In 1894, he married Mary Jane Ramsden [1871-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.


Mary Jane, of Haley Hill, was the daughter of Joseph Ramsden, mechanic
 

Children:

  1. Norman
  2. Arthur [b 1899] who was a bobbin stripper [1911]
  3. Eva [b 1901]
  4. Hilda [b 1910]

The family lived at

  • 17 Temperance Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 55 Crossley Terrace, Pellon Lane, Halifax [1911, 1916]

Gotthardt & DeanRef G1027
Worsted manufacturers at Ovenden and Halifax.

Partners included John Ibbetson Gotthardt and Samuel Dean.

The partnership was dissolved in July 1845

Gotthardt, John IbbetsonRef G1028
[1822-1854] Born in Wakefield.

Partner in Gotthardt & Dean.

In 1843, he married Hannah Dean.


Hannah was the daughter of William Dean
 

Children:

  1. Sarah Ann [b 1844] who married [1864] Richard Thompson  Grange at Bradford
  2. Harriet Ibbetson [b 1845]
  3. William Dean [b 1847]

He was buried at Illingworth Church

Goucke, CharlesRef G1283
[1851-1913] Son of Ann (née Groocke) [1810-1880] & James Goocke [1804-1887], a Scottish land agent.

Born in Pocklington.

He was a printer & compositor [1871, 1881, 1891].

Charles was a lodger in Langfield [1871].

In 1872, he married Lucy Ann Broadbent [1852-1937] in Todmorden.


Lucy Ann was born in Todmorden
 

Children:

  1. Edith Ann Broadbent [1874-1961]
  2. Charles Edward Broadbent
  3. Florence Broadbent [1879-1948]
  4. Emily Jane Broadbent [1885-1954]

They lived at

  • 210 Wellfield Terrace, Langfield, Todmorden [1881]
  • 22 Victoria Road, Stansfield, Todmorden [1891]

He died in Chorlton, Lancashire [1st November 1913].

Lucy Ann died in Barton, Lancashire [18th April 1937]

Goucke, Charles Edward BroadbentRef G338
[1875-1945] JP.

Son of Charles Goucke.

Born in Todmorden.

He was a railway clerk [1891] / a bookkeeper at slipper works [1901] / manager of slipper factory [1911] / Secretary of the Todmorden Liberal Club [1917] / Mayor of Todmorden [1927-1928].

In 1897, he married Ann Law [1875-19??] at Todmorden.

Children:

  1. Doris [b 1900]
  2. Elsie [b 1904]
  3. James Stanley [b 1905]
  4. Charles Cyril [b 1908]
  5. Marian [b 1910]

The family lived at

  • 9 Eagle Street, Todmorden [1901]
  • 70 Wellington Road, Todmorden [1911]

Living with them [in 1901] was sister-in-law Mary E. Law [aged 24] (dressmaker) All born in Todmorden

Gough, BenjaminRef G728
[1895-1918] Born in Brighouse.

In October 1918, he married Maud Whitbread in Edmonton, London.

They lived at Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire.

During World War I, he served as a Driver with the 16th Brigade Ammunition Col. Royal Field Artillery.

He died a month after his marriage [7th November 1918] (aged 23).

He was buried at Premont British Cemetery, France [II C 15]

Gough Farm, SoylandRef G104
Owners and tenants have included

Gough, JohnRef G479
[1836-1875] He and Henry Jones were killed [7th December 1875] during the construction of the Queensbury Tunnel, when a charge exploded as they attempted to withdraw it. Four other men were injured, including John Rowley.

Gough, Rev PercivalRef G164
[1878-1955] Son of Mary Ann & Charles Gough, an accountant

Born in Oxford. He was Curate at Halifax [1910-1912], Vicar of Heptonstall [1913-1921], and Vicar of St Thomas's Church, Halifax [1922].

He established the Heptonstall Players

In 1906, he married Florence Madeline James [1879-1939] at St George's Church, Hanover Square, London.


Florence Madeline was born in Oxford
 

They had no children.

Florence Madeline died in Blean, Kent [12th May 1939]

Percival died in Willesden, Middlesex [27th January 1955]

Gough, WilliamRef G766
[1838-1907] Born in Halifax.

He was a carpet warehouse man [1881] / working in a worsted mill [1891].

In [Q2] 1873, he married Ann Leach [1848-1894] in Halifax.


Ann was born in Halifax, the daughter of Mary Leach (father unknown).

Ann had a daughter Mary Ann Leach (father unknown) [b  1869] who lived with the Gough family & married Dan Smith

 

Children:

  1. Ada [b 1877] who was a worsted cap spinner [1891]
  2. Miranda [b 1874] who was a worsted cap spinner [1891]
  3. Edith [b 1885]

The family lived at

  • 15 Back Chapeltown, Halifax (living with Ann's mother  Mary Leach [b 1816] shown as single) [1881]
  • 3 Victoria Street, Halifax [1891]

Living with them [in 1891] were daughter Mary Ann, her husband Dan Smith & grandson John Smith.

Ann died 16th April 1894 (aged 46).

William died 23rd November 1907.

The couple were buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel with Ann's grandsons John Smith and Arnold Smith

Gould, RichardRef G464
[1794-1865] He lived at Roomfield House, Todmorden

Goulden, ArthurRef G568
[1884-1914] Son of Elizabeth & Alfred Goulden.

Born in Barkisland.

He was a cotton spinner [1905].

On 16th March 1905, he married Naomi Budden [1888-1927] in Gosport, Hampshire.

Children:

  1. Fred [b  1905]
  2. Evelyn [b  1907]
  3. Annie [b  1909]
  4. Alfred [b  1910]
  5. Emily Aisne [b  1914]

The children were born in Barkisland.

The family lived at 1 Riding Head Lane, Luddenden.

During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 2nd Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.

He was accidentally killed in the field [7th November 1914] (aged 30).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [51 & 53], on Ripponden War Memorial, and on Barkisland War Memorial

Goulding, FrederickRef G496
[1852-1877] He died [2nd February 1877] (aged 25)  after being crushed between a wagon and a supporting timber, during the construction of the Queensbury Tunnel

Goulthorpe, HarryRef G622
[1896-1948] Son of Emily & Seth Goulthorpe. Born in Stanley.

He was an engineer fitter [1911].

In [Q4] 1919, he married Gertrude Moore [1897-1957] in Halifax.

Harry died 1st March 1948 (aged 52).

In [Q1] 1941, Gertrude married Hubert Robertshaw in Calder District.

Gertrude died 2nd August 1957 (aged 60).

The couple were buried at Brighouse Cemetery

Gourley, JamesRef G705
[1835-1???] Born in County Down, Ireland.

He was a cabinet maker [1871].

In [Q2] 1849, he (possibly) married Mary [1834-1???] in Newcastle.


Mary was born in Glasgow
 

Children:

  1. Jane [1861-1870] who died in infancy & was buried at  Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2526]
  2. Catherine [b 1867]

The family lived at 47 Clement Street, Halifax [1871]

Goux, Manure & Sanitary Company LimitedRef G919
Recorded in 1874 at Market Hall, Halifax.

See Goux system

Goux, Pierre NicholasRef G645
[18??-18??] A French engineer. He won prizes at the 1867 Paris Exhibition.

In July 1870, the Halifax Sanitary Committee recommended the Corporation to enter into an agreement with him for the use of his Patent Absorbent Closet System, for which a licence fee would have to be paid to use the process.

In August, an arrangement was entered into with the Sanitary Improvement & Manure Manufacturing Company Limited for the emptying of privies and ashpits under the Goux System for a period of 12 months.

In May 1871, the scheme was widely used in Halifax, some 2,000 cast iron number plates being ordered for the closets, with a potential to increase to 8,000.

In January 1875, the Goux Company gave notice of a wish to terminate the contract with the Corporation.

In January 1876, the Corporation took over the running of the Goux Depot.

Goux Closets were still in use in 1916 when there are references in the Improvement Committee Minutes to changing them over to Water closets

Govell, AbigailRef G41
[18??-1???] In June 1880, Abigail & her daughter Sophia Brennan were charged with committing a fortune-telling fraud on Louisa Hoof of Halifax.

Brennan & Govell were each committed for two months' imprisonment

Gover, Dr Charles NormanRef G541
[1890-1930] MC.

Of Calder Grange House, Mytholmroyd. Medical Officer of Health for Mytholmroyd. During World War I, he was Lieutenant-Colonel in the Royal Army Medical Corps.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £2,795

Gowland, WilliamRef G909
[1871-19??] Born in Newton-on-Ouse, Yorkshire.

He was a maltster's labourer [1911].

In [Q4] 1895, he married Rose Emily Snowball [1870-19??] in York.


Rose Emily was born in Lilling, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth Maud [b 1897] who was a silk doffer [1911]
  2. Walter [b 1899] who was a half-timer silk doffer [1911]
  3. Eva [b 1902]
  4. Wilfred [b 1903]
  5. William [b 1905]
  6. Evelyn [b 1907]
  7. Maurice Richard [b 1911]

They lived at 7 Albert Street, Clifton, Brighouse [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] was Rose Emily's widowed father Richard Snowball [b Stillington 1843] (farm labourer) 

GraceRef G974
[17??-18??] A professional beggar at Todmorden.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Mad Nanny

Originally from Holme-in-Stansfield, she and her daughter went to live near Cross Stone Church

Grace, AnnieRef G521
[1875-1???] Born in Liverpool.

She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted rover at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.

She lived with Jonas Rushworth [1891]

Grace, H. A.Ref G396
[18??-19??] Curate at Brighouse [1924-1926]

Grace, JaneRef G509
[1876-19??] Born in Liverpool.

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 Richard Marsden [1891], & with Melissa Cockroft [1901]

Gracey, PCRef G1331
[18??-1???] Constable at Elland [1876]

Graeme, JamesRef G368
[16??-1720] Clothier. He bought Heath Hall, Halifax from John Ramsden.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. William

In the various sources, there is some confusion with the surnames Graeme, Græme, Graemes, Graham, Greame, Gream, Greames, Grime, and Grimes

Grafton House, HalifaxRef G868
House on Savile Road. Owners and tenants have included

In October 1947, Grafton House Hostel opened here for the accommodation of displaced persons from Europe.

Grafton Lodge, HalifaxRef G177
Savile Park.

Owners and tenants have included

Graham's: A. Graham & SonRef G1146
Luggage, saddle and harness makers in Halifax.

In 1915, they were at 18 Horton Street, 85 King Cross, West Street, Sowerby Bridge and Luddendenfoot.

They were at 24 Southgate [1936] and Silver Street [1960s]

Graham's: Alfred Graham & Company LimitedRef G1311
They were described as


Specialises in the design and manufacture of marine electrical communications equipment and low pressure signalling apparatus
 

Graham, Alice Mary StebbingsRef G341
[1???-19??] JP.

She was Mayor of Todmorden [1955-1956]

Graham, AmosRef G503
[1861-1934] JP.

Son of John Graham.

He was a saddle and harness maker and leather-goods manufacturer – Amos Graham & Son – of Luddendenfoot [1915].

In 1930, he was appointed magistrate for the West Riding

Graham & FlemingRef G799
Wrought iron, welded steel and riveted boiler manufacturers, and coppersmiths with business at Premier Works, Halifax.

In 1854, George Graham and Andrew Fleming took over the business of S. T. Crook at Charlestown, Halifax.

Fleming became sole proprietor when Graham retired.

In 1876, one of their products

The Colonial boiler

won the prize medal at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition

Graham & NormantonRef G957
Lathe makers at Exmoor Street, Halifax. They were bought by Derek Hartle

Graham, ArthurRef G67
[1866-1932] Son of Robert Graham, gamekeeper.

Born in Burnley.

He was a bobbin turner of Sunny Bank, Cornholme [1889] / a bobbin turner [1891, 1901, 1911, 1911].

On 30th November 1889, he married Ann Greenwood [1868-19??] at Heptonstall Church.


Ann, of Millwood, Stansfield, was the daughter of Thomas Greenwood, mechanic.

She was a cotton spinner [1891]

 

Children:

  1. Harry
  2. Alexander / Alex [b 1896] who was a cotton weaver  [1911], with the Royal Engineers [World War I]
  3. Archie [1900-1904]
  4. Philip [b 1902]

They lived at

  • 14 Sunny Bank Terrace, Stansfield [1891]
  • 14 Harrison Street, Todmorden [1901]
  • 14 Palma Street, Todmorden [1911]
  • Cornholme

Graham's: Arthur Graham & Company LimitedRef G839
Manufacturer of specialised telephone equipment for ships and heavy industries. Formed at Woolwich, London in 189? and became a limited company in 1926. As a resultant of bombing during World War II, the company moved to Box Tree Mills, Wheatley, and later to premises on the site of the Washer Lane Dye Works. The company was bought by Siemens in 19??

Graham-Campbell, Rev Archibald R.Ref G534
[18??-19??] MA.

He was assistant master at Eton before becoming Vicar of St Paul's Church, Queens Road [1937]. In 1942, he was appointed to King's College Cambridge. He went on to serve in St Albans, London, Colombo and Peterborough

Graham, EdwinRef G920
[18??-18??] Photographer.

He was at the Albert Portrait Rooms, Halifax [August 1868] and 23 Ward's End, Halifax [1874]

Graham, ElyRef G674
[1807-1864] Born in Kirkheaton / Huddersfield.

He was an excavator [1851] / a mason's labourer [1861].

He married Amelia [1807-1872].


Amelia was born in Halifax
 

They lived at

  • Westercroft, Northowram [1851]
  • Woolpack Yard, Halifax [1861]

Living with them [in 1851] was son-in-law Aquilla Sharp.

Ely died 29th March 1864 (aged 57).

In 1871, the widowed Amelia was living with Aquilla Sharp, and is listed as mother.

Amelia died 2nd May 1872 (aged 65).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2281] with Aquilla Sharp

Graham, GeorgeRef G667
[18??-18??] Partner in Graham & Fleming

Graham, HarryRef G546
[1883-1916] Son of John Graham, labourer.

He was a clay miner of Gladstone View, Southowram [1904] / a clay miner at firebrick works [1911] / employed by David Sharratt & Sons Limited, Elland.

In 1904, he married Ellen Morris [1886-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.


Ellen, of Rosemary Terrace, Siddal, was the daughter of Charles Morris, bootmaker
 

Children:

  1. child
  2. Dora [b 1906]
  3. Leslie [b 1909]
  4. Ellen [b 1911]

The family lived at 7 Rosemary Grove, Siddal, Halifax [1911].

During World War I, he enlisted [27th November 1914], and served as a Driver with the 49th Division Ammunition Col. Royal Field Artillery.

He went to the Front [April 1915].

He died from pleurisy in hospital at Le Havre Hospital [12th July 1916] (aged 33).

His photograph appears with a report of his death in the Halifax Courier [22nd July 1916].

He was buried at Ste. Marie Cemetery, Le Havre, France [Grave Ref 19 JJ 7].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Graham, HarryRef G346
[1891-1917] Son of Arthur Graham.

Born in Cornholme.

He was a member of the choir of Cornholme United Methodist Church / a cotton twiner / weaver [1911] / a weaver for J. Smith Ltd.

During World War I, he enlisted [February 1916] and served as a Private with the 1st/5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

The Todmorden & District News [14th July 1916] reported


Private Harry Graham, Palma Street, wounded in the legs
 

He died 26th December 1917 (aged 27).

The Todmorden & District News [18th January 1918] reported his death with a photograph


Private Harry Graham, Duke of Wellington's Regiment, died of wounds received in action in France on 26th December 1917, aged 27.

He fought at the Somme.

At one time, he had to shelter in a shell hole for nine hours before he could crawl back on all fours to his battalion.

He was wounded at Ypres.

His brother Alexander is in the Royal Engineers

 

The Todmorden & District News [27th December 1918] published a message


In ever loving memory of our beloved son and brother, Pte. Harry Graham, who died from wounds received in action at Ypres, 26th December 1917.

From his dear Mother and Dad, Alex and Phil.
14 Palma Street, Cornholme

 

He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref XXVII CC 2A].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Graham, Harry WilkinsonRef G491
[1889-1918] Son of Ann Elizabeth & Amos Graham of Laurel Mount, Luddendenfoot.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died of wounds [15th April 1918] (aged 29).

He was buried at Haringhe (Bandaghem) Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II E 4].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Luddendenfoot War Memorial

Graham, Dr JamesRef G688
[1864-1918] Born in Glenwherry.

He was in Bradford before moving to Brighouse [around 1898]

He was a doctor (succeeding Dr Brown) / a member of Brighouse Borough Club / a member of Brighouse Liberal Club.

He lived at 1 High Street, Brighouse [1918]. In June/July 1918, he conducted a post mortem on a patient who had died from influenza, and he became unwell shortly afterwards. Pneumonia intervened and he died 7th July 1918

Graham, JohnRef G342
[1???-19??] JP.

He was Mayor of Todmorden [1962-1963]

Graham, JohnRef G1157
[1833-1???] Woolsorter in Sowerby.

In 1856, he married Dinah Siddal [1833-1???] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Lydia Ann [b 1859]
  2. Amos
  3. Jane [b 1863]
  4. Sarah [b 1865]
  5. John [b 1867]
  6. Milton [b 1871]

The family lived at Sowerby New Road [1881]

Graham, JohnRef G586
[1916-1944] Born in Newcastle.

In [Q4] 1942, he married Margery Kershaw in Halifax.

They lived at 127 Ovenden Way, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Trooper with the 11th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment.

He died of wounds with the 2nd Army [6th November 1944] (aged 28).

He was buried at Bergen-Op-Zoom War Cemetery, Netherlands [19 B 7].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Graham, LeslieRef G731
[1908-1944] Son of Ellen & Harry Graham of Halifax.

Born in London.

He worked for Asquith's.

In [Q4] 1938, he married Violet May Whitehead in Halifax.

They lived at Upper Brunswick, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as an Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Mantis.

He died 14th July 1944 (aged 35).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [Grave Ref: E 49].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Graham's: Robert, William & James GrahamRef G844
Cotton spinners at Kebroyd Upper Mill [1803]. Partners included Robert Graham of Making Place, William Graham of Making Place, and James Graham of Aldermanbury, London.

In 1803, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Graham, ThomasRef G272
[1823-1???] Recorded in 1843, when the Hull Packet & East Riding Times [Friday 21st July 1843] reported Thomas Graham (20) of Halifax was charged with having feloniously cut, stabbed and wounded Thomas Fogg with intent.

Verdict: Guilty of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm

Graham, Rev WilliamRef G373
[1721-1796] MA of a Scotch University.

Minister at Warley Independent Chapel [1742-1763].

He was described as

a man of learning and ability

Around 1756, many of the congregation were unhappy with his Arian teaching and joined dissatisfied members from Moor End Congregational Chapel to establish a group of Midgley.

In November 1763, he left Warley to live in Halifax. He frequently assisted the Minister of Northgate End Chapel [1742-1763].

He was a close friend of the scientist Dr Joseph Priestley.

He published his sermons

  • Repentance the only condition of final acceptance
  • The Doctrine of Atonement, briefly considered

which had been stimulated by the appearance of Evangelical preachers – such as those of the Wesleys and Whitefield - in Halifax.

He wrote articles for the Theological Repository under the name Pyrrho

Graham, William WaltonRef G353
[1863-1920] Son of Ruth (née Holgate) [from Leeds] & Thomas Graham, a broker & agent from Burnley.

Born in Burnley.

He was a tailor / a poet / a member of the Calder Valley Poets.

In 1884, he married Annie Vaughan [1861-1918] in Burnley.

Children:

  1. Lily [b 1886]
  2. Ruth [b 1888]
  3. Elizabeth [b 1890]
  4. Elsie E. [b 1891]
  5. Annie [b 1896]
  6. Mary Gwendoline Vaughan [b 1903]

He died in Burnley [20th April 1920]

Grahame, H. G.Ref G720
[18??-19??] Recorded in 1914, when he was sole lessee & manager of the Ripponden Picturedrome

Grahame-White, ClaudeRef G617
[1879-1959] Pioneer aviator – known as Claudie – who, on 10th June 1910, flew his Henri Farman Biplane from the Halifax Race Course towards the Halifax Zoo, which he circled before returning.

The plane was 36 ft in length and had a wingspan of 32½ ft.

Grahame-White had been invited to Halifax by Captain Herbert Spencer for a fee of £1,000.

His exploits are reported in several Newspapers of the time

Grain Farm, Pecket WellRef G263
Aka Grain.

Early 17th century hall-and-cross-wing house dated IM 1604.

Owners and tenants have included

The Crossley family of Hebden Bridge were here until the 1780s

Grain Water Bridge, Hebden BridgeRef G271
A single-arch bridge at the head of Crimsworth Dean

Graining WaterRef G400
Stream flowing from Widdop and into Hebden Water. Joins Alcomden Stream at the Meeting of the Waters.

See Grain

Grainings, RastrickRef G1186
Brook Grain Hill. House built by the Walshaw family of Walshaw Drake's Mill, Rastrick.

Owners and tenants have included

  • The Jackson family [1947]

The beck that runs through Rastrick flowed along the westerly edge of the property

Grand Clothing Hall, BrighouseRef G114
Briggate. It was one of a number of business – along with G. E. Young's Universal Radio & Cycle Company and Thomas Joy – in the building which was erected in 18??.

In 1945, it became the Astoria Ballroom, and was demolished in 19?? to make way for the car park

Grand Clothing Hall, HalifaxRef G1016
Clothiers.

Recorded in 1922, when H. Wilkinson was the proprietor at 25 Crown Street, Halifax.

Recorded in 1936, when Hart & Levy were the proprietors at 32-34 Northgate, Halifax

Grand Picture HouseRef G837
After being a music hall since 1902, the Grand Theatre & Opera House opened as the Grand Picture House at Whitsuntide in 1925. The cinema had a capacity of 1100. The opening presentation was a private showing of Rupert of Hentzau, and the first public presentation was His Lady Secretary, starring Mae Busch, Pat O'Mally, and Wanda Hawley. In 1940, it became a theatre once again

Grand Theatre & Opera House, HalifaxRef G178
Music hall and variety theatre which was located at the south-east end of North Bridge.

It opened in 1889.

It closed in 1956, and was demolished in 1957/8

See Otto C. Culling, Tyrone Guthrie and William Robinson

Grandage, AbrahamRef G536
[1837-1919] Son of William Grandage.

Born in Bradford.

He was a stuff merchant / a dyer

He was elected Councillor in the Brighouse Municipal Elections of 1893.

On 31st December 1859, he married Ruth Briggs [1837-1925] in Bradford.

Children:

  1. Henry [1861-1946]
  2. Mary [b 1862]
  3. Lucy [1863-1961]
  4. George [1866-1920]
  5. Rosa [1867-1949]
  6. Ellen [b 1869]
  7. Martha [1870-1845]
  8. Gertrude [1871-1855]
  9. Norah [b 1873]
  10. Winifred [1874-1971]
  11. Phillip [1876-1958]
  12. Lawrence [1878-1942]
  13. William Briggs

They lived at

He died in Rawdon

Grandage, GeorgeRef G537
[18??-19??] Second son of Abraham Grandage.

On 5th July 1893, he married Esther Eliza Catherine Chambers at St Martin's Church, Brighouse


Esther Eliza Catherine was the daughter of William John Chambers
 

Grandage, IsaacRef G125
[1826-1885] Son of William Grandage

Born in Halifax.

He was a wool dyer.

On 28th April 1852, he married Fanny Mann in Bradford.

Children:

  1. William [b  1853]
  2. Thomas Kenyon [b  1856]

He died in Wellington, Somerset

Grandage, JacobRef G127
[1831-1903] Son of William Grandage

Born in Halifax.

He was a wool dyer.

On 19th October 1852, he married Harriet Bland in Bradford.

Children:

  1. Walter [b 1856]
  2. Eliza [b 1858]
  3. Herbert [b 1862]
  4. William [b 1865]
  5. Rachel [b 1868]

He died in Bradford

Grandage's: W. Grandage & CompanyRef G796
Cotton, wool and silk dyers, bleachers, stovers, sizers and melangers, piece dyers and finishers at Calder Dye Works, Brighouse.

The business was established in 1845 by John Burgess.

It was then run by Mr Hepworth.

In 1888, it was acquired by William Grandage.

They had branches in Bradford, and offices in Bradford, Manchester and Glasgow

Grandage, WilliamRef G121
[1804-1890] Son of Mary & William Grandage.

Born in Skircoat [14th January 1804].

On 4th January 1824, he married Rachel Kenyon [1804-1885] in Halifax.


Rachel was born in Skircoat
 

Around 1835, the family moved from Halifax to Bradford.

Children:

  1. Isaac
  2. Alice [1828-1916] who married Dan Ripley
  3. Jacob
  4. Martha [1833-1844]
  5. Abraham
  6. Rachel [1838-1887] who married Samuel Harrison
  7. Jane [b 1841] who married Jonathan Hodgson
  8. William
  9. Elizabeth [b 1844]
  10. Emma [b 1845] who married [1874] Robert Pott

The couple died in Bradford: Rachel [1885]; William [1890]

Grandage, WilliamRef G128
[1842-1917] Son of William Grandage.

Born in Bradford.

He was a wool dyer employing 219 men [1881] / partner in W. Grandage & Company [1895].

In 1888, he bought Calder Dye Works, Brighouse,

On 23rd November 1900, the business went into liquidation.

In 1862, he married Hannah Briggs [1836-1890] in Bradford.

Children:

  1. Alice [b 1863]
  2. Frederick William [b 1865]
  3. Ellis Briggs [b 1867]
  4. James [b 1868]
  5. Hannah [b 1869]
  6. Jane [b 1870]
  7. Clara [b 1873]
  8. Katherine [b 1874]

He died in Knaresborough

Grandage, William BriggsRef G129
[1880-1917] Son of Abraham Grandage.

Born in Bradford.

He married H. M. Landale.

They lived at 74 Gloucester Road, London.

During World War I, he served as a Lieutenant Colonel with the Royal Field Artillery.

He died 14th May 1917.

He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref X A 30].

After his death, his wife was recorded as Mrs Gwatkin Williams

The Grange Farm, CliftonRef G214

This is discussed in the book Down the Acres

Grange, GeorgeRef G951
[1866-1918] Of Rastrick.

He joined the Royal Navy [1882].

During World War I, he served as an Able Seaman with the Royal Navy.

He died 27th November 1918 (aged 52).

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial

He is remembered on Rastrick War Memorial

The Grange, HalifaxRef G627
Owners and tenants have included

Grange House, SouthowramRef G703
Owners and tenants have included

Grange House, Sowerby BridgeRef G889
Formerly the Crown, Sowerby Bridge

Grange House, WarleyRef G170
Aka The Grange, Warley Grange. Mid-17th century yeoman clothier's house.

It originally comprised the house, several cottages and outbuildings.

A fireplace is inscribed IEW for Isaac E. Wilkinson, and the initials of Isaac and his wife, Esther, are inscribed on a sundial at the house.

In 17??, the house was bought by the incumbents of Hartshead Church and the rents from the property went to the living at Hartshead.

Owners and tenants have included

See Warley Cricket Ground

The Grange, LightcliffeRef G246
Aka Lightcliffe Grange.

The house was built around 1529 by William Whitley, and was known as New House, Lightcliffe.

There is a sundial dated 1704 on the front of the house.

The house was rebuilt by Andrew Scott McLaurin and the name changed to The Grange.

The house stood between The Sun and Crow Nest.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Penelope Pitt, Viscountess Ligonier (possibly) lived here for a time.

From around 1990, it has been a care home for the elderly.

In 2015, there were proposals to demolish the house.

In 2016, a new housing development was built on the site

The Grange, OvendenRef G262

Grange Terrace, LightcliffeRef G470
Wakefield Road. A terraces of houses dated IC 1875 which stand near to St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe. There are monograms HC and MC on the houses.


Question: Does anyone know who HC / IC / MC could have been?

 

The gable of the end house has holes for pigeons.

A similar terrace – Greenhouses – stands opposite

The houses may have been built by Brookes for their employees.

Grange, Thomas RichardRef G512
[1895-1916] Son of Sarah & Thomas Richard Grange of 6 Little Woodhouse, Rastrick.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders.

He died 22nd April 1916 (aged 21).

He is remembered on the Basra Memorial, Iraq [37 & 64]

Granger, GeorgeRef G518
[1863-1950] Born in Halifax [12th December 1861].

He was a salesman for a yeast importer [1911] / retired postal clerk [1939].

In [Q4] 1902, he married Minnie Crossley [1867-1932] in Halifax.


Minnie was born in Kidderminster, the daughter of
Vincent Crossley.

She was a worsted coating weaver [1911]

 

Children:

  1. Emma [1884-19??] who married Herbert J. Greenwood

They lived at

  • 8 Fitzwilliam Street, Halifax [1911]
  • 29 St Augustine's Terrace, Halifax (George was living  with daughter Emma & her husband) [1939]

Minnie died 18th September 1932 (aged 65), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4132].

George died in Halifax [Q1 1950] (aged 88).


His burial place is not yet known
 

Granger, Peter MetcalfeRef G891
[1857-1937] Son of Richard Granger.

Born in Halifax.

He was a carpet merchant / partner in Baxter & Granger.

In 1883, he married Martha John Baxter in Halifax.


Martha was the daughter of John Baxter, and the sister of Peter's business partner, James Baxter
 

Children:

  1. Edith [1890-1893] who was buried with her Granger  grandparents at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4154]
  2. daughter

They lived at

  • 18 Mayfield Grove, Halifax [1891]
  • 7 Leicester Terrace, Halifax [1905]
  • 1 Heath Park Avenue, Halifax [1936]

Granger, RichardRef G304
[1831-1865]

In [Q3] 1856, he married Dinah Metcalfe [1833-1905] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Peter Metcalfe (Granger)
  2. George [1862-1950] who was buried with his parents

Richard died 14th May 1865 (aged 34).

Dinah died 23rd April 1905 (aged 72).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4154] with granddaughter Edith Granger

Grangers (Halifax) LimitedRef G1012
Electrical, radio and television engineers. They were at 13 Commercial Street, Halifax and 15 George Street [1952]

Grannan, MichaelRef G1051
[1874-19??] Son of Thomas Grannan.

Born in Todmorden.

He was a cotton card room hand [1891] / a labourer of Colden, Todmorden [1895] / a railway goods porter [1901] / an iron foundry labourer [1911] / a foundry labourer at Lord Brothers Iron Works, Todmorden [1921].

In 1895, he married Mary Ellen Greenwood [1872-19??] at Heptonstall Church.


Mary Ellen, of Langfield, was the daughter of Samuel Greenwood, stonemason.

She was a card room hand in cotton mill [1901]

 

Children:

  1. Thomas
  2. Samuel
  3. John [b 1900]
  4. Sarah [b 1902]
  5. Richard [b 1904] who was a big piecer at Shadrach & Abraham Barker [1921]
  6. Michael [b 1908]
  7. Betsy [1910-1911]
  8. Willie [b 1913]
  9. Ethel [b 1916]

The family lived at

  • 17 Lower George Street, Todmorden [1901]
  • No.2, off Longfield Road, Todmorden [1911]
  • 12 Back Longfield Road, Todmorden [1915]
  • 12 Longfield Road, Todmorden [1921]

Living with them [in 1911] was Michael's brother John Grannan [b 1882] (iron foundry labourer) 

Grannan, SamuelRef G1053
[1897-19??] Son of Michael Grannan.

Born in Todmorden.

He was a cotton spinner [1911].

During World War I, he joined up in 1915 and served in Gallipoli [1916].

The Todmorden & District News [19th April 1918] reported


Samuel Grennan, Royal Welsh Fusiliers (transferred from the Lancashire Fusiliers) was shot in the face in an accident near the 37th Casualty Clearing Station. Surgeons had to remove his left eye
 

Grannan, ThomasRef G1052
[1846-1???] Born in Ireland.

He was a labourer [1891].

He married Sarah [1845-1???].


Sarah was born in Ireland
 

Children:

  1. Ellen [b 1873] who was a cotton ring spinner [1891]
  2. Michael
  3. Sarah [b 1877] who was a cotton ring spinner [1891]
  4. John [b 1882] who was an iron foundry labourer (living  with his brother Michael & family) [1911]

They lived at 30 Gate Bottom, Stansfield [1891]

Grannan, ThomasRef G330
[1895-1915] Son of Michael Grannan.

He was a cotton spinner [1911] / a piecer with Shadrach and Abraham Barker at Blind Lane.

During World War I, and he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He went to Egypt in September 1915.

He died 27th December 1915 (aged 20).

The Todmorden & District News [11th February 1916] reported his death with a photograph


Private Thomas Grannan, machine gun section of the 1st 6th Lancashire Fusiliers, was wounded on 19th December 1915 and died on 27th December from shrapnel wounds to the head received at Gallipoli aged 20.

This was the fifth time he had been in hospital, wounded.

His brother, Samuel, aged 18, was also at Gallipoli

 

He was buried at Lancashire Landing Cemetery, Turkey [Grave Ref J 44].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Granny Hall, BrighouseRef G70
House at Granny Hall Lane. Built in 1???.

Plasterwork in the hall displayed the Royal Arms Charles I.

Owners and tenants have included

Richard Kershaw discovered beds of stone on the estate. This was worked by Farrer and others.

The house was demolished in 1907 – it is said that the owners wanted to reach a bed of sandstone which lay beneath the house. A small rose garden now stands on the site in Granny Hall Lane.

It is said that the cellars of the Hall were not properly filled-in; consequently, the garden shows signs of subsidence.

A poltergeist – a child named Chloe who lived at a big house situated at/near Granny Hall – has been reported at a modern house in the neighbourhood.

The origin of the name is uncertain.

See Granny and Granny Hall farm, Brighouse

Granny Hall farm, BrighouseRef G134
See Granny Hall, Brighouse, Rufus Sunderland and Henry Sunderland

Granny Hill, HalifaxRef G603
Area of Pye Nest / King Cross

GranoliteRef G94
The name of a paving and flooring material produced by Brookes

Gransmoor House, Hebden BridgeRef G1123
Owners and tenants have included

Grant, Rev DuncanRef G677
[18??-1???] He trained at Rotherham College before becoming Minister at Holywell Green Congregational Church [1883]. He resigned in November 1888 and went to live in London

Grant, Rev James AlexanderRef G1003
[18??-19??] BA.

He was educated at Merton College Oxford and ordained at Brighouse before becoming Deacon of Cross Stone [1892]

Grant, Janie ForsytheRef G317
[18??-1???] Of Sherbrooke, Canada.

She married Rev Christopher Wright Rawson

Grant, PatrickRef G68
[1818-1880] Born in County Down, Ireland.

He was a hawker of shawls & dresses [1851] / a silk hawker [1861].

He married Catherine [1817-1870].


Catherine was born in County Down, Ireland.

She was a hawker of shawls & dresses [1851] / a silk hawker [1861]

 

Children:

  1. Peter Francis

The family lived at

  • 13 Malt Shovel Yard, Halifax [1851]
  • 3 Martin's Court, Halifax [1861]

Living with them [in 1851] were Patrick's widowed mother Catherine Grant [b 1775], his nephew James Grant [b 1847] and sister Margaret Garratt [b 1823].

Living with them [in 1861] were Patrick Foley & his wife.

Catherine died 27th February 1870 (aged 53).

Patrick died 14th August 1880 (aged 62).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3110]

Grant, Peter FrancisRef G45
[1842-1907] Son of Patrick Grant.

Born in Halifax.

He was a printer compositor [1861, 1871] / a printer compositor (unemployed) [1881] / a letter press printer & compositor [1891, 1901].

He married Elizabeth Catherine [1844-1895].


Margaret was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Catherine [1864-1866]
  2. Thomas [1866-1902] who was a wool comb maker [1881]  
  3. Margaret [b 1868] who was a worsted winder [1881] &  married Frederick William Rushworth
  4. James [b 1870] who was a warp dresser [1891]
  5. Mary E. [b 1873] who was a milliner [1891]
  6. Lucy [b 1876] who was an office girl [1891], a commercial  clerk [1901]
  7. Ruth A. [b 1879]
  8. Gertrude [b 1881] who was a dress maker [1901]

The family lived at

  • Lister Lane (Yard), Halifax [1871]
  • 5 Conway Street, Halifax [1881]
  • 2 Back Lord Street, Halifax [1901]

Elizabeth Catherine died 22nd February 1895 (aged 51).

Peter Francis died 5th July 1907 (aged 65).

The couple & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3110] with Peter's parents

GranthamRef G938
An area of Rastrick by the Sun Inn cross roads

Grantham, Mrs FrancesRef G447
[16??-1???] She established Frances Grantham's Bequest by her will of 1692.

Her sister, Thornhill, was to handle the bequest

Grantham's: Frances Grantham's BequestRef G448
In her will of 1692, Mrs Frances Grantham provided for 20 poor men, 20 poor women, and 12 poor boys of Elland and Fixby to receive 1/- each on Christmas Day each year.

Her sister, Thornhill, was to handle the bequest

Grantham Park, RastrickRef G313
Stood between the Sun Inn and Upper Edge.

Andy Eccles writes

Grantham Park was situated on Dewsbury Road, Upper Edge, Rastrick near to Upper Edge Baptist Church.

In the mid 1850s it was owned by James Barratt of the Black Bull, Elland.

A range of sporting activities that took place there in the 1850/60s – including live pigeon shooting, rabbit coursing, pedestrianism (both walking and running races), cricket, knurr & spell and brass band contests. All these sports involved varying amounts of prize money and heavy gambling took place both at the park and in the pub.

Barratt often supplied the pigeons and rabbits for the competitions, and sometimes added bonus prize money to that which had been agreed between the competitors and placed with the stakeholder.

He is shown as actually taking part in one rabbit coursing match [8th February 1857] with his dog called Dutchman for £10 a side against a Mr Ford of Lockwood.

One of the local favourite middle distance runners was Thomas Bintcliffe.

Rastrick Cricket Club played here [1860].

New Road Cricket Club played here [24th April 1886]

Brass Band contests were a regular feature at Grantham Park from the 1880s. One such contest was reported in the Huddersfield Chronicle [23rd June 1891] and appears to have been the last one at Grantham Park before it went to another venue in Elland. The report states


The contest took place in the beautifully situated grounds of Grantham Park, Rastrick. The weather was favourable and there was a large attendance of visitors from all parts of the district. Six bands took part, namely Norland, Greetland & West Vale, Lindley, Brighouse & Rastrick Temperance, Sowerby Bridge and Northowram. There were various prizes amounting to £29-10s
 

Granville Studios, HalifaxRef G928
Photographic business established at Prince's Arcade, Halifax when Alan Hugh Greaves bought the studios in 1962. In 1970, he sold the studios and moved to Knott End, near Fleetwood

Graphic House, HalifaxRef G257
Silver Street. Mid 19th century building

GraptoliteRef G30
Pen-name of J. H. Ogden who produced a local history column in the Halifax Guardian.

These include:

A graptolite was an animal of the Palaeozoic era some forms of which had markings resembling quill pens or writing

Grasshopper Farm, Lee LaneRef G907
Recorded in 1881, when Alfred Holmes & family were here

Gratrix, Rev JamesRef G169
[1801-18??] MA.

He was Curate at Halifax Parish Church [1833] and Vicar of St James's Church, Halifax [1841].

He lived at Ward's End [1841].

He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835]

Grattan, Rev EnochRef G921
[18??-18??] Recorded in 1874 at 38 North Parade, Halifax

Grattan, ThomasRef G3101
[1849-19??] Born in Tiverton, Devon

He was a commission agent with Prudential Assurance.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Rose [b 1874]
  2. William [b 1890] who was a railway porter [1911]
  3. Leonard [b 1895] who was a number taker at railway [1911]

They lived at 3a Clare Road, Halifax [1911]

Gratton, Rev E.Ref G929
[18??-18??] Minister at Salem Methodist Chapel, North Parade [1874]

Graucob, FindRef G71
[1???-1978] He came to England from Denmark in 1922, and started his own firm as a speciality sales organiser in London.

In 1943, his company bought Nu-Swift Fire Extinguishers at Elland.

He retired as chairman in 1975. He and his wife, Sylvia, lived at Overgate for 20 years before they moved to Jersey on his retirement

Graughan, JohnRef G1007
[18??-1864] A labourer from Southowram Bank.

On 12th November 1864, he was injured when he fell under the wheels of a vehicle in which he was travelling. He died at Halifax Infirmary. The vehicle was passing through Salterhebble as it was returning to Huddersfield after delivering a steam boiler to Crossley's Carpet Works at Dean Clough.

At the inquest, it was reported that Graughan was

the worse for liquor at the time

and a verdict of Accidental Death was returned

Gravatt, WilliamRef G1006
[1806-1866] FRS.

From London.

He was a mathematician and a civil engineer. He was assistant to Isambard Kingdom Brunel. He was an engineer with the Calder & Hebble Navigation Company. In 1832, he designed Harrison House, Halifax for the Halifax Literary & Philosophical Society

Grave, ArnoldRef G422
[1892-1917] Son of John Grave.

Born in Mytholmroyd.

He was a cashier [1916].

On 26th October 1915, he married Priscilla Highley.


Priscilla was born in Mytholmroyd, the daughter of Alfred Highley
 

Children:

  1. John Highley [1916-1979]

The family lived at the Shoulder of Mutton, Mytholmroyd with Priscilla's parents.

During World War I, Arnold enlisted in Halifax [12th August 1916], and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 236th Company Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He was killed in action at Langemarck, Belgium [12th October 1917].

His photograph appears with a report of his death in the Halifax Courier [3rd November 1917].

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 154-159], on the Memorial at Hebden Bridge United District Secondary School, on a memorial in St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd, and in the book Royd Regeneration.

He left £321 17/6d in his will to his wife Priscilla.

Priscilla stayed with her parents at the Shoulder of Mutton, Mytholmroyd, until 1918, when she moved to Victoria Buildings, Cragg Vale.

She never married again.

She was buried at St John's Church, Cragg Vale

Grave, JohnRef G388
[1860-1936] Born in Mytholmroyd.

He was a master baker [1888].

On 8th March 1888, he married Emma Crowther [1867-1918] in Halifax.


Emma was born in Mytholmroyd
 

Children:

  1. Bertram [1889-1958] who served with the Royal Army  Medical Corps during World War I
  2. Annie [b 1891]
  3. Arnold

The children were born in Mytholmroyd

Grave of Anne ListerRef G7100
Anne Lister died of the plague following a bite by a fever-carrying tick at Kutaisi [Koutais] near Tbilisi [Tiflis] in Georgia, Russia on 22nd September 1840.

Her body was taken to Moscow for embalming and burial.

Her remains were brought back to England by way of Constantinople, and she was buried in Halifax Parish Church – 6 months later – on 29th April 1841.

The grave is not visible today and its location is uncertain.

In her Journals for 1836, Anne described her father's funeral during which she stood over the open grave

in the central aisle, a little in front of the main altar

and reflects that there was room for 2 more coffins in the grave

Gravenor, Herbert EvanRef G498
[1894-1917] He was a mechanic.

He lived at 3 Vicar Street, Boothtown.

During World War I, he served as a Driver with the Royal Field Artillery.

He died 16th October 1917 (aged 23).

He was buried at Nine Elms British Cemetery, Belgium.

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Gravenor, Herbert EvanRef G609
[1894-1917] Son of Mrs George & Mr Gravenor of 3 Vicar Street, Rawson Street, Boothtown, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Driver with C Battery 246th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He died 19th October 1917 (aged 23).

He was buried at Nine Elms British Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref V F 19]

Graves, Cedric CharlesRef G529
[1891-1916] Son of Clara & George Graves of 3A, Hill Crest, Woodhouse Lane, Brighouse.

During World War I, he served as a Driver with the Army Service Corps.

He died 5th September 1916 (aged 25).

He was buried at Cairo War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt [H 49]

Graves, Dr Henry SwanRef G900
[18??-18??] Surgeon dentist at 6 Clare Hall Road, Halifax and to the Halifax Infirmary & Dispensary. He lived at Exley Bank Cottage [1845]

Graves, JohnRef G424
[1879-19??] Born in Halifax.

He was a mason's labourer [1911].

In 1911, he was living with Mary Annie and her son Cyril. Mary Annie was recorded as wife


Mary Annie was the estranged wife of
Willie Arthur Gledhill.

No marriage has been found for John and Mary Annie

 

Children:

  1. Henry [b 1908]

The family lived at 5 St Anne's Square, Sowerby Bridge [1911]

Graves, Memorials & EpitaphsRef G1202

Gray ...Ref G456
The entries for people & families with the surname Gray are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Gray's Furniture StoresRef G187
Furniture dealer at Halifax.

(Possibly) established by J. Gray.

They had premises at

Graydon, AlbertRef G1017
[1866-19??] Son of Christopher Graydon, mill hand.

Born in Halifax.

He was a warehouseman of 14 Thomas Street West, Halifax [1892] / a foreman at worsted warehouse [1901] / a cotton warehouse packer [1911].

In 1892, he married Ada Lodge [1866-19??] at All Souls' Church, Halifax.


Ada, of Back Green Hill Terrace, Halifax, was born in Huddersfield, the daughter of John Lodge, plumber
 

Children:

  1. Percy [b 1894] who was an under overlooker at worsted  mill [1911]
  2. Fred
  3. Frank [b 1905]

The family lived at

  • 8 Longbottom Croft, Luddendenfoot [1901]
  • 17 Grant Street, Halifax [1911, 1918]

Graydon & ChildRef G876
Wholesale confectioners.

They did not manufacture their own confectionery, but distributed the products of Cadbury's, Fry's, Dobson's and other manufacturers.

Recorded in 1936 & 1958-1965, when they were at 3 Akroyd Place, Halifax [1965], 14 Commercial Street, Halifax, and St James's Street, Halifax.

They had 3 crimson vans to distribute their goods.

See Memories of Graydon & Child

Graydon, BenjaminRef G1057
[1868-1939] Born in Southowram [1st February 1868].

He was a worsted overlooker [1891, 1901, 1911].

In 1887, he married Hannah Helliwell in Halifax.


Hannah was born in Southowram
 

Children:

  1. Mary E. [b 1888] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
  2. Arthur [b 1890] who was a worsted overlooker [1911]
  3. Lily [b 1892] who was a worsted reeler [1911]
  4. Minnie [b 1894] who was a worsted spinner [1911]
  5. Fred
  6. Willie [b 1898]
  7. Ellen [b 1900]
  8. Harry [b 1905]
  9. Eric [b 1911]

The children were born in Southowram.

They lived at

  • 5 High Grove, Southowram [1891]
  • 15 High Grove Lane, Halifax [1901]
  • 41 Moorfield Street, Savile Park, Halifax [1911]

Graydon, EdwardRef G1060
[1847-19??] Born in Halifax.

He was a blacksmith [1881, 1891] / a blacksmith's labourer [1901].

In 1873, he married Mary Greenwood [1849-1910] in Halifax.


Mary was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Joseph E. [b 1874] who was a worsted yarn picker [1891]
  2. Ann [b 1875] who was a dressmaker's apprentice [1891], an  underclothing machinist [1901]
  3. Ernest [b 1877] who was a worsted millhand [1891], a  piece dyer's labourer [1901]
  4. Margerison
  5. Harry [b 1882] who was an apprentice baker [1901]
  6. Walter [b 1883] who was an apprentice boot finisher [1901]

They lived at

  • Staups, Northowram [1881]
  • 17 McKnight Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 1 Laura Street, Halifax [1901]

Mary died in Halifax in 1910 (aged 61) 

Graydon, FredRef G547
[1895-1918] Son of Albert Graydon.

He was a member of St Edward's Mission Church, Boothtown / a dyehouse labourer [1911] / employed at Lister Lane Print Works, Halifax / a lance corporal of 17 Grant Street, Halifax [1918].

In [Q1] 1918, he married Mary Ann Daveney at All Souls' Church, Halifax.


Mary Ann, of 27 Wood Square, Boothtown, was the daughter of Wilfred Daveney
 

Children:

  1. Fred [Q4 1918-1920]

They lived at 27 Wood Square, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [1915] and served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died of wounds in France [1st October 1918]. The Halifax Courier [19th October 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Grevillers British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VIV B 1].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

Mary Ann died in childbirth [6th November 1918].

She & son Fred were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax

Graydon, FredRef G1059
[1896-19??] MM.

Son of Benjamin Graydon.

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of St Mark's Church, Siddal / a worsted bobbin carrier [1911] / employed by John Walker, draper in Northgate.

During World War I, he enlisted [5th August 1915] and served as a Private with 111 Field Ambulance A section.

He was awarded the Military Medal [1918]


won during the battle of Ypres in 1917
 

His photograph appears with reports of his award in the Halifax Courier [30th November & 7th December 1918]

Graydon, GeorgeRef G33
[1815-1888]

He married Mary [1815-1880].

Children:

  1. Emma who died 7th January 1841 (aged 18 months) 
  2. Emily [1846-22nd June 1924] who married James William  Couldwell [1849-19th June 1904]; the couple were buried with her  with Emily's parents

Mary died 28th October 1880 (aged 65).

George died 27th May 1888 (aged 73).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1243]

Graydon, HerbertRef G552
[1878-1954] Son of William Sykes Graydon.

On 2nd March 1902, he married Emily Peckett [1883-1957] at Christ Church, Pellon.


Emily was born in Halifax, the daughter of Elizabeth (née Smith) [1850-1889] & Walter Peckett [1852-1926]
 

Children:

  1. Jack [1908-1984]
  2. Edith [b 1909]
  3. Douglas [1923-1999]

The family lived at 38 Baines Street, Battinson Road [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] was brother Sykes

Graydon, JackRef G758
[1911-1944] Son of Margerison Graydon.

His father was killed in World War I.

Jack was educated at Sunnyside School / employed in the Grocery Department of Mount Pleasant Co-Op, Halifax.

He married Doris May.

They lived in 2 Bank Street, Range Bank, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Leading Aircraftman with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died of burns & shock in military hospital [14th October 1944] (aged 33).

He was cremated at Scholes Moor, and is remembered at Bradford Crematorium [1], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Graydon, JamesRef G477
[1824-1???] Son of William Graydon.

Born in Halifax.

He was a book manufacturer [1881].

In [Q2] 1854, he married Hannah Sutcliffe [1823-1???] in Halifax.


Hannah was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Rawdon [b 1856] who was a shop assistant [1881]

They lived at 30/32 Southgate, Halifax [1881]

Graydon, James HenryRef G610
[1895-1917] Son of John William Graydon.

He was a member of St Marie's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street / an apprentice brass worker [1911] / employed by Johnson & Company at West Mount Brass Works, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1914], and served as a Sergeant with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He served in the Dardanelles & in Egypt.

He was killed in action at Langemarck [27th August 1917] (aged 22).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [82-85 & 162A], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Graydon, JohnRef G85
[1812-1892] Born in Halifax.

He was a police – Halifax (private) [1851] / a police constable [1861] / a policeman [1871] / a police superintendent [1891].

On 9th November 1835, he married (1) Ann Sykes [1813-1864] in Mirfield.


Ann was born in Dewsbury
 

Children:

  1. Albert [b 1837] who was a shoe maker [1851], a cotton  twister [1861]
  2. William Sykes [b 1840] who was a part-timer / worsted  bobbin doffer [1851], a worsted weaver [1871], a worsted printer  [1861], a worsted weaver [1871]
  3. Charles [b 1842] who was a part-timer / worsted doffer  [1851], a cotton twister [1861]
  4. Rhodes [b 1844] who was a blacksmith [1861, 1891]
  5. Edward [b 1847] who was a cotton twister [1861], a  general smith [1871]
  6. Walter [b 1849]
  7. James [b 1851] who was a cabinet maker [1871]

Ann died in Dewsbury [16th June 1864] (aged 51).

In [Q5] 1865, he married (2) Susannah Greenwood [1823-1891] in Halifax.


Susannah was born in Halifax
 

They lived at

  • 12 Davy's Yard, Halifax [1851, 1861]
  • Back of 39 Lister Lane, Halifax [1871]
  • 120 Green Lane, Halifax [1891]

Susannah died 23rd December 1891 (aged 68).

John died 20th November 1892 (aged 80).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3652] with Ann's sister Elizabeth Sykes [1800-22nd March 1860] of Manchester

Graydon, John WilliamRef G638
[1867-19??] Born in Halifax.

He was a stone waggoner [1901, 1911].

In [Q2] 1891, he married Bridget Walsh [1861-19??] in Todmorden.


Bridget was born in Kirkham, Lancashire
 

Children:

  1. Mary Elizabeth [b 1893] who was a worsted spinner [1911]
  2. James Henry
  3. Charles [b 1898] who was a part-time worsted spinner  [1911]
  4. Herbert [b 1900]

They lived at

  • 34 Moor End, Halifax [1901]
  • 8 Grove Row, Mount Tabor, Halifax [1911]
  • 12 Summergate Place, Parkinson Lane, Halifax
  • 175 Spring Hall Lane, West End, Halifax

Graydon, John WilliamRef G555
[1880-1953] Son of William Sykes Graydon.

In 1906, he married Sarah Ann Riley [1881-1960] in Halifax.

  1. Mabel [1907-1997]

The family moved to Australia.

They all died in Australia

Graydon, MargerisonRef G696
[1879-1918] Son of Edward Graydon.

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of Salem Chapel, Halifax & Sunday School / a journeyman baker [1901] / a laundry van man [1911] / employed by the Halifax Steam Laundry.

In [Q4] 1907, he married Emily Garforth in Halifax.


Emily was born in Sheffield
 

Children:

  1. Jack

They lived at

  • 25 Whitby Street, Halifax [1911]
  • 105 Woodside, Halifax [1918]

During World War I, he enlisted [1916] and served as a Private with the 84th Battalion Training Reserve Labour Corps.

He died in No.2 Stationary Hospital, Abbeville of injuries accidentally received [27th November 1918] (aged 38).

A letter from a commanding officer described the circumstances


Margerison went home on leave, the day the armistice was signed, and was returning from leave by train on 27th November 1918. It was dark and he got off at the wrong stop. He missed his footing and fell, striking his head on the ground. He was unconscious when he was picked up, and died shortly afterwards
 

The Halifax Courier [14th December 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref V E 13].

He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Salem United Methodist Chapel, and remembered twice on the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

Son Jack died in World War II

Graydon, SykesRef G549
[1884-1918] Son of William Sykes Graydon.

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of the Men's Bible Class at Ebenezer Primitive Methodist Church, Halifax / a general house painter [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders.

He was killed in action [18th April 1918].

His photograph appears with a report of his death in the Halifax Courier [11th May 1918].

He was buried at Woburn Abbey Cemetery, Cuinchy, France [Grave Ref III B 5].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Ebenezer Primitive Methodist Church

Graydon, TrevorRef G594
[1925-1942] Son of Ada & P. Graydon of 4 Freedom Street, Halifax.

He was educated at Holy Trinity School / a member of Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax & Sunday School  / employed by Lees & Collinge.

During World War II, he enlisted [September 1941], and served as a Cabin Boy with the Merchant Navy aboard the cargo ship MV Empire Sailor.

He died 21st November 1942 (aged 17)  when his ship was torpedoed by German Submarine U-518, and sank in the Atlantic, with the loss of 23 of the 65 people aboard.

He is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial, London [44], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Graydon's: W. H. Graydon & SonsRef G803
In 1851, William Henry Graydon established a tailors and outfitters business at the corner of Corn Market / Crown Street, Halifax. The business was listed as Graydon's Clothing Depot [1880s].

In 1864, they moved to the corner of Northgate and Crossley Street, Halifax, formerly occupied by Thomas & Son

Graydon, WilliamRef G1110
[1801-18??] Born in Halifax.

He became a shoemaker.

He married Mary [1801-19??].

Children:

  1. John [b 1826]
  2. James Graydon
  3. Edwin [b 1827]
  4. William Henry
  5. Alfred [b 1831]
  6. Rawdon [b 1833]

The family lived at 22 Southgate, Halifax [1841]

Graydon, William HenryRef G653
[1828-1904] Son of William Graydon.

He established W. H. Graydon & Sons [1851]. He was a tailor and woollen draper employing 6 men and 1 boy [1871] / employing 6 men and 2 girls [1881].

In 1854, he married Emeline Underwood [1832-1???] from Greetland, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Annie [b 1855]
  2. Walter [b 1858]
  3. Julia [b 1859]
  4. Frederick [b 1861]
  5. Arnold [b 1863]
  6. Florence E. [b 1869]
  7. Jessie [b 1874]

The family lived at

  • West End, Hipperholme [1871]
  • 2 Blackwall, Halifax [1881]
  • 2 Crossley Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 24 Crossley Street, Halifax [1901]

Emeline was dead by 1901

Graydon, William SykesRef G557
[1839-1898] He was a carpet weaver [1874].

In 1874, he married Ruth Ann Laycock [1845-1895] in Halifax.


Ruth Ann was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Alice [b 1876]
  2. Herbert
  3. John William
  4. Sykes

They lived at 5 Grant Street, Halifax [1891, 1901]

Grayshan, JohnRef G784
[1854-1890] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He married Eliza Hooson.


Eliza was born in Sowerby Bridge, the daughter of
James Hooson
 

Children:

  1. Tom
  2. John

Eliza died in 1898.

In 1901, sons Tom & John were living with their Hooson grandparents.

In 1911, son John was living with his Aunt, Ellen Ann Stafford

Grayshan, JohnRef G145
[1890-1962] Son of John Grayshan.

He was born in Stalybridge, Lancashire [2nd August 1889].

He was a wire drawer [1911] / a foreman thick wire drawer with the Standard Wire Company at  Sterne Mills, Copley [1921].

In 1911, he was living with his aunt Ellen Ann Stafford.

On 27th August 1914, he married Sarah Emma Whitaker at St Luke's Church, Norland.


Sarah Emma was the daughter of Jabez Whitaker
 

Children:

  1. Dorothy Eliza 1919-8th May 1934 who died in the Halifax Infirmary

Dorothy Eliza died 8th May 1934 (aged 15).


Family stories tell that John did not like hospitals, and would not allow Dorothy Eliza to be admitted for treatment when she fell ill, and she died as a result
 

They lived at 1 Thorny Bank, Norland [1921, 1934, 1979].

John died 9th April 1962 (aged 72).

Sarah Emma died 15th April 1979 (aged 88).

Members of the family were buried at St Luke's Church, Norland

Grayshan, TomRef G785
[1884-1???]

Grayson, ArthurRef G461
[1846-1869]

He married Mary Ann Platts.


Mary Ann was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Annie [b 1868]
  2. Mary Hannah [b 1869] who married Walter Harrison

Arthur died in 1869.

In [Q2] 1873, Mary Ann married (2) Charles Greenwood in Halifax.

Grayson, JohnRef G516
[1808-1881] Born in Elland.

He was a wire drawer [1851, 1861] / a small wire drawer [1871].

He married Elizabeth [1816-1867].


Elizabeth was born in Salendine Nook, Lindley or Sowerby
 

Children:

  1. William [1842-1884] who was a wire drawer [1861], a small  wire drawer [1871] & was buried with his parents
  2. Walter [b 1847] who was a worsted spinner [1861]
  3. Elizabeth [b 1846]
  4. John Henry [b 1851] who was a small wire drawer [1871]

The family lived at

  • 7 Albert Street, Halifax [1851]
  • 11 Swan Street, Halifax [1861]
  • 14 Swan Street, Halifax [1871]

Elizabeth died 3rd March 1867 (aged 51).

John died 15th March 1881 (aged 73).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2252]

Grayson, ThomasRef G650
[1815-1873] Son of Betty & Joseph Grayson.

Born in Elland; baptised 4th February 1916.

He was a small wire drawer [1851, 1871].

In [Q3] 1842, he married (1) Hannah Pickles [1821-1867] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Joseph [b 1855]
  2. Arthur [1846-1869] who was buried with his parents

Hannah died 22nd October 1863 (aged 46).

In [Q1] 1865, he married Martha Sykes [1814-1???] in Halifax


Martha was born in Warley
 

They lived at

  • 3 Lower Hope Street, Halifax [1851]
  • 5 Lower Hope Street, Halifax [1871]

He committed suicide [10th September 1873] (aged 57).

The Bradford Observer [Friday 12th September 1873] reported


On Wednesday evening a man named Thos. Grayson, wire drawer, aged fifty eight, residing in Lower Hope Street, Halifax, committed suicide by hanging himself to a spike inside his wardrobe in his own house, his dead body having been found by his wife.

Deceased had been in a low state of mind for some time past and Mr Jubb, surgeon, who had attended him had warned his wife that he had better be closely looked after.

Deceased had been dead for an hour when the body was discovered

 

Hannah & Thomas were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1445] with John Crossley [1818-1882]

Grayston, JohnRef G658
[1836-1865] He was a school master.

In [Q4] 1859, he married Elizabeth Patchett [1839-1872] in Halifax.


Elizabeth was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Mary Holmes [1860-1862]
  2. John Thomas [b 1862]
  3. Herbert [1864-1865]

John died 6th February 1865 (aged 29).

He & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2285].

In [Q3] 1869, Elizabeth married (2) George Trickett in Halifax.

Elizabeth Trickett died 15th April 1872 (aged 33)  & was buried with her first husband

Greame, AnneRef G228
[1761-1846] Daughter of John Greame.

She was the second wife of John Scholefield Firth.

She and her husband were the godparents of Branwell Brontë.

She and her brother inherited Lower Wat Ing, Norland from their aunt, Mary Hopwood. She sold a part of the estate to the Manchester & Leeds Railway Company

Greame, EmmaRef G702
[1804-1900] She was the last surviving daughter of Henry Greame.

She died unmarried at her residence, The Grange, Cheltenham [26th July 1900]

Greame, FrancesRef G374
[1766-18??] Posthumous daughter of William Greame, having been born 3 months after her father's death.

She was brought up in Wakefield.

She married John Ingram

Greame, HannahRef G540
[1807-1889] Fourth daughter of Henry Greame.

She died unmarried at The Grange, Cheltenham

Greame, HenryRef G229
[1753-1808] Of Exley Bank.

Son of John Greame.

A Henry Greame, copperas worker at Exley, is recorded in [1808].

He and his sister inherited Lower Wat Ing, Norland from their aunt, Mary Hopwood.

He married Mary Ann [1769-1861].

Children:

  1. Mary Ann
  2. John Earnshaw
  3. Henry Horatio
  4. a daughter
  5. Emma
  6. Hannah

The family lived at Exley Bank, Halifax.

On 18th April 1861, Mary Ann, relict of Henry Greame of Exley Bank, died at Ruthin, Denbighshire, in her 92nd year.

The Monumental & Other Inscriptions in Halifax Parish Church records a memorial


Henry Gream, of Exley, died December the 9th 1808, aged 55 years.

Greame, Henry HoratioRef G231
[1799-18??] Aka Orasia.

Son of Henry Greame.

Born in Southowram.

He became a merchant and went to live in London.

In 1822, he was declared bankrupt.

In 1851, he was a landed proprietor & annuitant living at Milner Hill, Norland.

His brother John Earnshaw conveyed an interest in Lower Wat Ing, Norland to him.

He married Sarah [1800-18??].


Sarah was born in Liversedge
 

Children:

  1. Henry Charles [b 1827] who was a wool buyer [1851]
  2. John [b 1830] who was a wool buyer [1851]
  3. Malcolm [b 1837]
  4. Arthur Lyndhurst [b 1841]

He sold the Lower Wat Ing estate to Joseph Priestley Edwards

Greame, JamesRef G375
[173?-1???] Son of William Greame. Of Heath.

He married Anne, daughter of William Kitchingman.

Children:

  1. William

The epitaph on the family memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Greame, JohnRef G230
[1710-1773] Of Exley.

He (possibly) married Frances.

Children:

  1. Anne
  2. Henry

There is a memorial to John in Halifax Parish Church which also records an illegible Mr [?] Greame and (possibly) his wife Mrs Martha Greame, and Mrs Frances Greame (possibly) John's wife.

The epitaph on the memorial is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Greame, John EarnshawRef G234
[17??-18??] Son of Henry Greame.

He was a woolstapler and worked in Yarm and in Dublin

Greame, WilliamRef G371
[1695-1739] Son of James Graeme.

In August 1723, he married Mrs Frances Kirke.

Children:

  1. John [died young]
  2. William
  3. James
  4. Elizabeth [1727-1743]
  5. Ann [1728-1746]

He was a trustee of the Rochdale to Halifax & Elland Turnpike.

He lived at Heath Hall, Halifax.

The family – and Frances's twin sister, Mrs Elizabeth Kirke – were buried in Halifax Parish Church.

The epitaph on the family memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

In the various sources, there is some confusion with the surnames Graeme, Græme, Graemes, Graham, Greame, Gream, Greames, Grime, and Grimes

Greame, Captain WilliamRef G372
[1730-1766] Son of William Greame.

He was a supporter of the Calder & Hebble Navigation, [1756] / a subscriber to the Salterhebble Branch [1758] / Lord of the Manor of Southowram / a Freemason / a Captain in Sir George Savile's battalion of militia.

In December 1764, he married Elizabetha Dorothea Zouch

Children:

  1. Frances

They lived at Heath Hall, Halifax.

The epitaph on the family memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

The Great Bell of NorthowramRef G1309
On 11th November 1865, a newspaper notice announced


CHANGE RINGING

The "Great Bell" of Northowram was rung on Monday morning in honour of a wedding that occurred the previous day.

The bell is a large iron crow-bar slung on a chain and struck repeatedly with a hammer.

The ringing is an old custom with the quarrymen

 

Great Blackwood House, PellonRef G362
Recorded on maps produced in 1854.

See Blackwood House, Pellon and Little Blackwood House, Pellon

Great Burlees, WadsworthRef G140
Yeoman clothier's house. The main door has a stone – possibly from an earlier barn – inscribed WMC 1691 for William and Mary Cockcroft. There is a stained-glass window in the kitchen with figures and dated 1680 for William and his wife. A lead spout is dated 1727. The laithe here is dated 1859.

Owners and tenants have included

This is discussed in the book Ancient Halls in & about Halifax.

See Burlees

Great Clough House, EastwoodRef G239
Aka Eastwood Old Hall. 17th century house. (Possibly) built by John Eastwood.

Owners and tenants have included

The house is now called Old Hall Farm.

See Higher Eastwood

Great Greave, SoylandRef G180
Aka Goodgreave.

Late 17th century house.

The house was ransacked and plundered several times during the Civil Wars.

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country

See Little Greave, Soyland

Great HouseRef G22
There are several houses in the district which were known as Great House – such as Great House, Elland, Great House on the Northgate, Heptonstall, Great House, Cheapside, Great House, Colden, Great House, Eastwood, Great House, Elland, Great House, Erringden, Great House, Midgley, Great House, Ripponden, Great House, Saltonstall, Great House, Soyland and Great House, Stansfield - and it has been suggested that these were minor manor houses in the mediæval period

Great House, CheapsideRef G47
Aka Mansion House, Cheapside.

The house is recorded in the early 17th century, when Edward Hanson may have lived there. Subsequent owners and tenants have included

After Dr Shaw's death, the property was advertised for sale in the Leeds Mercury [Saturday 26th February 1831]


Sale to be held at the White Swan pub in Halifax of property formerly owned by the late Dr. Shaw. On offer was the Mansion House where he had lived, together with: surgery, outbuildings, gardens, appurtenances and several messuages or dwelling houses contiguous thereto forming the square called Shaw's Court, with the stables, outbuildings and Appurtenances occupied therewith, now or late in the tenures of Mr John Brown, Mr Robert Thompson, Mr George Piercey, Mr Horsfall and James Horner.

These properties described as lying on the south side of King Cross Street; sale details could be obtained from Messrs. Alexander, Solicitors, in Halifax

 

The house was demolished in the 19th century.

See John Foster and Great House

Great House Clough, EastwoodRef G1242
Great House Road. Early 18th century house and cottage

Great House, ColdenRef G100
Hebden Bridge.

Yeoman clothier's house mentioned in 1439.

The house was occupied by

See Great House

Great House, EastwoodRef G151
Great House Road. Aka Great House, Stansfield.

Early 17th century yeoman clothier's house.

The first local Independents met here in the 1600s, and Oliver Heywood preached here around 1670.

Around 1704, there was a dispute concerning infant baptism. They subsequently split into the Baptists – who built Rodwell End Meeting House, Stansfield – and the Congregationalists – who stayed on at the Great House before building the larger Bent Head Chapel.

Owners and tenants have included

  • The Crossley family [1876]

Crossley New Road joins Great House Road just beyond the house.

A nearby late 17th century cottage is also listed. This may have been used for cloth making.

See Great House Clough, Eastwood, Great House and Stansfield Chapel

Great House, EllandRef G220
A hall-and-cross-wing, hearth-passage farmhouse built around 1610. There is a large barn at the rear.

Became a pub – The Fleece, and is now called The Great House again.

See Great House

Great House, ErringdenRef G1086
Hollock Lee, Cragg Vale

This is discussed in the book Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax

Great House Farm, EllandRef G359
Jepson Lane. The 17th century building became the Fleece Inn

Great House, MidgleyRef G191
Towngate. This is a Hall-and-cross-wing, hearth-passage house built around 1650. The building is now divided into 2 dwellings.

Owners and tenants have included

The former barn is known as Great House Farm. The barn has been converted into a shop and Post Office.

This is discussed in the books Ancient Halls in & about Halifax and Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions.

See Great House

Great House on the Northgate, HeptonstallRef G88
The 18th-19th century name for what later became Whitehall

Great House, RippondenRef G197
/ Soyland. On the road leading to Blackstone Edge.

House dated 1624 A. D..

Each of 3 gables has a 3-holed dovecote

Owners and tenants have included

  • Mr Dyson of Barkisland [1805]
  • J. Richard Whitley of Spa Green, Soyland [1914]

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

See Great House, Soyland and Great House

Great House, SaltonstallRef G384
Built around 1637 by Gilbert Dean.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

A tablet at the house was inscribed


GD built this house 1637
BP built this porch 1768
The Old Hall stands next door

Great House, SouthowramRef G256
Recorded in 1838, when it was for Sale by Auction


Messuage called
Great House, Southowram, with six Closes of Land called Long Field, Delf Field, Four Days Work, Three Days Work, Top of Seven Days Work and Bottom of Seven Days Work, in the occupation of Joseph Haigh and cottage occupied by Widow Barrett
 


Question: Does anyone know where this Great House was?

 

Great House, SoylandRef G267
Lighthazels Road.

House dated RH 1622 SH.

Rebuilt about 1800.

Owners and tenants have included

See Great House, Ripponden and Great House

Great House, StansfieldRef G991
Owners and tenants have included

  • John Crossley [1820]

Great Knowl, WalsdenRef G596

Great Lear Ings, HeptonstallRef G274
See Learings

Great Manshead Hill, RippondenRef G284
A Mesolithic site

Great Merry Bent, SoylandRef G268
17th/18th century house.

In December 1967, 11-year-old Philip Crowther or Hallos who had been placed in care with the Buckley family at the farm, died in a barn fire. It is thought that the boy was playing truant and had been smoking whilst hiding in the barn

Great Northern Railway CompanyRef G860
Founded by the London & York Railway Act of 1846.

In 1863, it was decided to amalgamate the company with the Leeds, Bradford & Halifax Junction Railway.

The Company owned The Halifax & Ovenden Junction Railway Company. They later took over the High Level Railway.

The Company was incorporated into the London & North Eastern Railway [1921].

See Halifax Railway Station, North Bridge Railway Station, Queensbury Tunnel, Arthur Frederick Sergeant and Trains

See Charlestown Viaduct, Halifax and Railways Act [1921]

The Great ProviderRef G248
A popular name for Joah Pearson

Great Rock, EastwoodRef G322

Great SaturdayRef G137
Aka Gurt Saturday.

Another name for the Halifax Summer Fair which was held on the 3rd Saturday in June.

In 1858, The Leeds Mercury also wrote that the Halifax Winter Fair held on 6th November 1858, was

commonly called Great Saturday

Great Scausby, BradshawRef G20
School Lane / Riley Lane. Originally a farmhouse. Dated 1662 and 1740.

It was used as the workhouse for the township of Ovenden.

In 1???, the house and its 29 acres of land, was left to the church of St Mary the Virgin, Illingworth.

See North Scausby Farm, Bradshaw and Scausby Hall, Illingworth

Great Scout Farm, LuddendenfootRef G606
See Little Scout Farm, Luddendenfoot

Great Stubb BarnRef G1078
The aisled barn at Stubb was converted into a house in 1927.

Owners and tenants have included

Great Stubb Recreation Ground, MytholmroydRef G979

Great Wolden Edge, RishworthRef G334

Greatbatch, John ThomasRef G1058
[1898-1939] Born in Holborn, London [12/8/1898].

He was landlord of the New Inn, Sowood [1929-1931] / innkeeper of the Bay Horse, Stainland [1931-1934].

On 10th November 1925, he married Doris Hepton [1905-1993] in Whitwood Mere, Castleford.


Doris was born in Whitwood Mere
 

Children:

  1. Barbara H. [b Huddersfield 1928]

During World War II, he served as an Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Rawalpindi.

He died on active duty in the first months of the War [23rd November 1939] when his ship was sunk whilst in action with the German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau

Doris died in Daventry in 1993

Greater Blackwell HallRef G205
See Blackwell Hall, Halifax

Greater Elland Historical SocietyRef G853
Established in 1974 by a group which included Roderick Bain, Albert Moody, and Albert Rinder.

See COH IIII BRE and Greater Elland History Room

Greater Elland History RoomRef G74
Local history exhibition and research facility of the Greater Elland Historical Society

Greater Elland S. P. & T. Social BandRef G1380

Greatorex, KennethRef G426
[1935-1954] Banksman Singaller at Baitings Reservoir, Ripponden.

He died during the construction of the Reservoir

Greatorex, Dr Robert WilkinsonRef G526
[1886-1958] MB, ChB.

Born in Sheffield.

He was Physician and surgeon / ophthalmic surgeon / in partnership with Dr Edward Hawkesworth Hackett [1915, 1920].

In [Q3] 1913, he married Mildred Helena Nash [1887-1934] at St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.

Children:

  1. Thomas William
  2. Margaret Mildred [b 1916] who married Captain Richard Hoyle

They lived at Heath Mount, Halifax [1937].

Mildred died in Halifax [Q1 1934] (aged 47).

He died in Calder district [Q3 1958] (aged 71) 

Greatorex, Thomas WilliamRef G572
[1914-1941] BA, MRCS, LRCP.

Son of Dr Robert Wilkinson Greatorex.

Born in Halifax [Q3 1914]

He was educated at Sedbergh School, St John's College Cambridge & St Thomas's Hospital.

During World War II, he enlisted [December 1940], and served as a Lieutenant with the Royal Army Medical Corps.

He served with the Field Ambulance in the Middle East.

He died of wounds [30th May 1941].

He was buried at Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery, Egypt [7 D 3].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Jude's Church, Savile Park

Greave Clough, Hebden BridgeRef G619
Water from the stream was diverted to Widdop Reservoir via a specially-constructed weir and conduit

Greave Head, SoylandRef G1263
Near Waggon Farm, Soyland.

Owners and tenants have included

Greave House, MidgleyRef G1264

The Greave, MidgleyRef G66
/ Luddenden.

Naylor Lane.

Aka Greave and Greave House.

Early-mid 17th century building.

Some of the plasterwork was brought here when Barkisland Old Hall was demolished.

Owners and tenants have included

2 Bronze Age burial urns with herring bone decoration were found here

Greaves ...Ref G1064
The entries for people & families with the surname Greaves are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Greaves's: C. W. Greaves & CompanyRef G871
Photographers established by Clement William Greaves.

The firm had premises at 43 Commercial Street, Halifax [1905].

After the death of Clement William [1912], his widow Maud Hilda carried on with the business and expanded into more studios at Palace Studios, Halifax & at Waterhouse Street, Halifax.

She also took in a partner, Mr Naylor, and established Greaves of Huddersfield. The business in Huddersfield is still run by the Naylor family.

In the 1920s, their son Clement Hugh Greaves joined the business and it became Hugh Greaves.

See Berlitz School of Languages, Halifax

Greaves's: Hugh GreavesRef G925
Successor to C. W. Greaves & Company at 43 Commercial Street, Halifax when Clement Hugh Greaves took over in the 1920s

Greaves PhotographersRef G802
Halifax photographic business established in 1869 by Ezra Greaves.

He set up in business at Wards End, Halifax [1868]. In 1874, he was at Silver Street. In 1878, he moved to new premises at 30 Silver Street, Halifax.

In the late 19th century, he was awarded many prizes for his work.

The business passed to Ezra's son, Clement William.

Later, the firm – C. W. Greaves & Company – had premises at 43 Commercial Street, Halifax, and then in Carlton Street. The business closed in 199?

The Greeasy Chin ClubRef G647
A dining club established about 1895 by the landlord of Red Lion, Sowerby Bridge.

Devising a name for the Club, it was said that


They'd ettun wol their chins wor fair greeasy, an' it mud as weel be t'Greeasy Chin Club.

They had eaten until their chins were quite greasy, so it might as well be the Greeasy Chin Club

 

Any member found guilty of swearing was fined a threepenny bit.

They met annually and had their annual outing on the first Sunday in May. All expenses were paid in threepenny bits. At the 1937 event, they paid with 800 coins (about £30).

When the Red Lion closed, they moved their headquarters to the Oddfellows' Arms, Sowerby Bridge

Recorded in 1932, when they were photographed in Sowerby Bridge

Greece Fields, HalifaxRef G76
Former name of the land where Halifax railway station and Eureka! now stand. A spring on the site fed the Lilly Lane Baths.

In 1882, many houses which stood here were cleared for the railway company.

See Grees

Greece Fields Public Baths, HalifaxRef G1221

Greece House, HalifaxRef G287
Woolshops. The house stood opposite the Talbot Hotel.

Owners and tenants have included

Greece House, HalifaxRef G288
Horton Street.

Owners and tenants have included

It became the Crown, Halifax around 18??.

See Grees

Greef, AlfredRef G440
[1878-1916] Son of William Greef.

Born in Gooderstone, Norfolk.

(Possibly) brother of James Greef.

He was a boarder with Maurice Fawthrop at New Street, Southowram  [1911] / a stone quarry waggoner [1911] / employed by Jagger's Limited. He served in the Second Boer War.

He never married.

He enlisted soon after the outbreak of World War I and served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 26th April 1916.

The Halifax Courier [13th May 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Cité Bonjean Military Cemetery, France. [Grave Ref IX G 10].

He is remembered on Southowram War Memorial

See John Edward Greef

Greef, JamesRef G1091
[1868-19??] Born in Gooderstone, Norfolk.

He was a labourer [1881] a carter on farm [1901] / a carter [1911].

In [Q2] 1889, he married Hannah Broughton [1867-19??] in Bradford.


Hannah was born in Dexthorpe, Lincolnshire
 

Children:

  1. John Edward
  2. Emma [b 1893-1896]
  3. Frank [b 1896] who was a doffer [1911]
  4. Jane Ann [b 1898] who was a spinner [1911]
  5. William / Willie [b 1902]
  6. Kate [1904] who died in infancy
  7. Herbert [b 1906]

The children were born in Brighouse / Southowram.

The 1911 census shows that they had had 9 children of whom 5 were still alive at that time.

They lived at

  • Thorn Tree Cottages, Southowram [1901]
  • 16 Chapel Lane, Southowram [1911]

Greef, John EdwardRef G1092
[1890-1943] Son of James Greef.

Born in Hove Edge, Brighouse.

He was a carter [1911].

A World War I medal, found in a collection owned by a lady from Mytholmroyd, is engraved


3393
PTE. J. E. GREEF.
W. RID. R.

may have been awarded to John Edward. John Edward survived the War and his name is not shown on the CWG website.

In [Q3] 1919, he married Florence Alethea Norman [1898-1982] in Halifax.

John Edward died in Halifax [Q4 1943] (aged 53).

In [Q3] 1944, Florence married (2) James P. Gavin in Halifax.

Florence died in Halifax [Q2 1982]

Greef, WilliamRef G1093
[1841-1???] Born in Gooderstone, Norfolk.

He was an agricultural labourer [1881].

Around 1868, he married Ann [1843-1???].


Ann was born in Eastmore, Norfolk
 

Children:

  1. James
  2. Louise [b 1870]
  3. Alfred
  4. George [b 1874]
  5. Frances [b 1876]
  6. Harry [b 1878]
  7. Emma [b 1880]

They lived at Cottage, Beechamwell, Swaffham, Norfolk [1881]

Green ...Ref G311
The entries for people & families with the surname Green are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Green & KershawRef G1191
Corn millers at 11 Corn Market, Halifax [1837, 1842]

Green Bank, HalifaxRef G35
House at Savile Park Road / Haugh Shaw

Green Bank, Holywell GreenRef G691
Owners and tenants have included

Green Edge, WarleyRef G1267
Owners and tenants have included

See Lower Green Edge, Warley

Green End Reading Room, Old TownRef G729
Recorded in 1905

Green Farm, CliftonRef G210
Camm Lane

This is discussed in the book Down the Acres

The Green FinalRef G192
Weekly newspaper with the sports results published by the Halifax Courier & Guardian. Published on green newsprint. Published on Saturdays.

It began in 1???. The last edition was on 28th April 1973

Green Hayes, HalifaxRef G199
Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included


Question: Does anyone know if this property is the same as Bell Hayes?

 

It is now Lawrence Funeral Services.

There is a Blue Plaque here remembering Jocelyn Horner

Green Hills, WarleyRef G937
Owners and tenants have included

  • W. H. Clay Esq [1874]

Green Holme Farm, OgdenRef G60
Walkers and visitors to Ogden Reservoir could get refreshments here until 19??

Green House, LightcliffeRef G628

Owners and tenants have included

The Bradford Observer [16th April 1846] advertised


TO BE LET GREEN HOUSE, IN LIGHTCLIFFE

Consisting of Dining, Drawing, and Breakfast Rooms; Kitchen with Lodging Rooms over; Barn, Mistal, Stable, Carriage House, Warehouse, Four Cottages, and Nine Acres of excellent GRASS LAND, now in the Occupation of Mr Milner and his undertenants,

 

Misses Wall School was here [1850].

Major Johnston Jonas Foster bought the properties and demolished them for the construction of St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [1860s/70s]. Greenhouses were built nearby

Green Hut, NorlandRef G423
A small general store run by Mrs Cottingham of West Field, Norland.

The hut stood in the garden of the Cottingham house at the junction of Sowerby Croft Lane / Shaw Lane.

It was very popular with walkers.

The business closed in Mrs Cottingham's later years, and the hut was demolished

Green's: Joseph Green (Timber Importers) LimitedRef G872
Timber merchants. The business was at Corporation Street Saw Mills, Halifax [1905], North Parade, Halifax [1936], and Pratt Street, Halifax [1936]

Green Lane Farm, CliftonRef G293

This is discussed in the book Down the Acres

Green Lane Hall, ShelfRef G110
Manorley Lane. Owners and tenants have included

On 2nd April 1913, the house was bought by Halifax Council and converted to an isolation hospital to treat patients with consumption. It opened in 1914, and was known as Shelf Sanatorium

Green Lane Quarry CompanyRef G877
Quarry owners and stone merchants at Green Lane Quarry, Northowram [1905]

Green Lane Top Farm, SoylandRef G303
Green Lane.

Mid 19th century farm house

Green Lea, Savile ParkRef G415
Home of the 4 youngest daughters of the Whitley family after they had given West House, Halifax to Halifax Corporation in 1913

Green, Needham & CompanyRef G801
Wholesale drug and drysaltery merchants, and washing fluid manufacturers established in 1884 by Mr Green and Mr Needham.

In 1885, they moved into Halifax. In 1887, they moved to premises in Trinity Road, Halifax. In 1890, Mr Green was sole proprietor of the business. In 1905, they had works at Bottom Street, Siddal

The Green Lady of Blake DeanRef G349
The figure of a woman dressed in a green velvet coat with pearl buttons and high black leather boots is said to appear at Blake Dean on New Year's Eve.

One story says that she lived near Blake Dean Chapel and – in 1912 – threw herself from Blake Dean Railway Bridge after a love affair with a navvy working on Walshaw Dean Reservoirs.

See Midgley Barrett

Green Royd, HalifaxRef G160
Aka Greenroyd, Greenroyde.

Stood in extensive grounds west of Skircoat Green Road and south of Lawrence Road in Skircoat.

Owners and tenants have included

Religious services were conducted in a small room here, until the Church of St Stephen, Copley was built.

The house was demolished around 1923.

By the 1930s, the site was covered by St Ives Road

Green Royd, RastrickRef G7
120 Huddersfield Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Green's: Samuel Green & CompanyRef G5070
Stone merchants at Goole and Thornton.

Partners included Samuel Green, Rufus Cook, John Farrar Shackleton, and Joe Dixon Shackleton.

On 22nd April 1867, the partnership was dissolved so far as regards Rufus Cook.

See Shackletons & Green

Green Springs, Hebden BridgeRef G260
Numbers 10 & 12 King Street. Two early 19th century cottages.

In front of the building is a stone trough covered by a stone slab which once had 2 carved stone heads on it. Only one remains inside cottage Number 10

Green Withens ReservoirRef G401
Rishworth Moor. Proposed in 1839. Built for Wakefield City Council. Opened in 1898. It covers 52 acres and has a capacity of 310 million gallons.

See Oxygrains Clough, Rishworth, Redmires Clough, Rishworth and Thief Clough, Rishworth

Greenaway, HarryRef G54
[1866-1911] Born in Curbridge, Oxfordshire.

He was a corn miller roller man [1891, 1901].

In [Q1] 1888, he married Annie Burford [1867-1922] in Halifax.


Annie was born in Halifax, the daughter of
George Burford
 

Children:

  1. Annie [b Derby 1893] who was a coating cloth weaver  [1911], never married & was buried with her Hartley  cousins at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2288]
  2. Ethel [b 1895]
  3. Harold [b 1898] who was a doffer (worsted spinning) [1911]
  4. Verney [1898-1901]
  5. Willie [b 1904]

The 1911 census shows that they had had 7 children of whom 4 were still alive at that time.

The family lived at

  • Watson Street, St Alkmund, Derby [1891]
  • 27 Eton Street Halifax [1901, 1911]

Harry died 30th March 1911 (aged 45).

Annie Eliza died 11th February 1922 (aged 55).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 841]

Greenbank, SarahRef G301
[18??-18??] A teacher at Ewood Malt Kiln School, Todmorden.

In 1846, she had her teaching certificate annulled for

immoral conduct

after she gave birth to an illegitimate daughter, Elizabeth

The Greene familyRef G550
Quaker family of Hartshead. In 1669, Mrs Green died and, in 1673, her husband John Greene died. Rev Ashton could not bury them at Hartshead church. So they set up their own private burial ground – called The Sepulchre – on their own estate.

Their son, John, was imprisoned at York for worshipping unlawfully and he died there. He was buried at the prison

Greene BrothersRef G952
In the early 1900s, they had interests in several local cinemas, including Cosy Cinema, Sowerby Bridge, Gem, Halifax, Palace Cinema, Sowerby Bridge and Picturedrome, Halifax.

Partners included Albert Greene and George West.

A newspaper notice in May 1914 announced


Greene's Pictures

The Gem

To-Night: "The Sleuth Hound"

Picturedrome

To-Night: "Romance of Old Brittany"

 

Greener, Rev ThomasRef G91
[1798-1956] Born in Northumberland.

Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1851]

Greenfield House, Holywell GreenRef G508
Owners and tenants have included

Greenfield House, TodmordenRef G308
Wellington Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Greenfield, LuddendenfootRef G48
Brearley Lane. Mid 19th century house built by James Fawcett.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Greenhalgh & SonsRef G1096
Dyers and cleaners established by Joseph Greenhalgh.

Other members of the family went into the business, including

They were at Crescent and Copperas House Dye Works, Walsden

Greenhalgh, HenryRef G736
[1852-1927] From 1909, he added the name Eastham to his name.

Son of Joseph Greenhalgh.

Born in Blackburn.

He was a wheelwright [1871] / a garment dyer [1881] / a dyer & cleaner (employer) [1891, 1901, 1911] / a dyer & cleaner at Greenhalgh Dyers & Cleaners, Todmorden [1905] / a dyer & cleaner for James Arthur Holt, Copperas House,  Walsden.

On 11th April 1873, he married (1) Elizabeth Ann King [1852-1898] in Todmorden.


Elizabeth Ann was born in Todmorden
 

The Todmorden & District News [18th April 1873] reported the wedding


Mr Henry Greenhalgh of Salford, Todmorden, married Miss Elizabeth Ann King of Omega Street, Langfield, at Cross Lanes Chapel, Hebden Bridge
 

Children:

  1. James William


Living with them [in 1881, 1891, 1901] was Emily Butterworth [b 1879]; she is shown as niece in 1881, and daughter [in 1891, 1901]

Henry & Elizabeth Ann (possibly) adopted Emily unofficially

 

Elizabeth Ann died in Todmorden in 1898 (aged 45).

On 18th November 1902, he married (2) Mary Baron [1869-1908].

The Todmorden & District News [21st November 1902] reported the wedding


Mr Henry Greenhalgh, 84 Crescent, Todmorden, married Miss Mary Baron at Bridge Street Chapel
 

Children:

  1. Harry [b 1906]

Mary died in Todmorden [21st June 1908] (aged 39) 

The Todmorden & District News [26th June 1908] reported her death


Mrs Mary Greenhalgh, wife of Mr Henry Greenhalgh, dyer &c, Waterside, died of heart failure from a severe attack of Bright's disease. She had not been well for some time.

She was buried at the Parish Church

 

On 20th April 1909, he married (3) Ellen Crossley [1862-19??].


Ellen was born in Halifax
 

The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [23rd April 1909] reported the wedding


Mr Henry E. Greenhalgh, dyer, Crescent, married Miss Ellen Crossley, who for many years has been head costumier for Messrs Pilling & Elders, Strand, Todmorden.

The marriage took place at Salem Wesleyan Chapel, Hebden Bridge.

The wedding breakfast was provided at Hurst's restaurant, Hebden Bridge.

Afterwards the couple left for London for their honeymoon

 

The Todmorden & District News [23rd April 1909] reported the wedding


Mr Harry Eastham Greenhalgh of Rochdale Road, Todmorden, married Miss Ellen Crossley of Rochdale Road, Walsden, at Salem Chapel, Hebden Bridge
 

The family lived at

  • 3 Temperance Street, Langfield [1881]
  • 2 Crescent, Todmorden [1891]
  • 84 Rochdale Road, Todmorden [1901, 1908, 1911]
  • 11 Ewood Lane, Todmorden [1921]

Living with them [in 1911] was sister-in-law Martha Crossley [b 1857]

Living with them [in 1921] was one of Ellen's relative Alice Margaret Crossley [b 1893] baker for J. & B. Lord, bakers & confectioners, Walsden

Henry died 16th June 1927 (aged 75) 

The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [24th June 1927] reported his death


Henry Eastham Greenhalgh of 11 Ewood Lane, Todmorden, died on the 16th of June 1927. Widow: Ellen Eastham Greenhalgh. Effects: £2959.

Mr Henry Greenhalgh of 11 Ewood Lane was born in and lived his whole life in Todmorden.

Formerly head of the firm of H. Greenhalgh, dyers & cleaners of Todmorden.

The business was disposed of soon after the termination of the Great War but he only relinquished his position as traveller seven years ago.

He had enjoyed good health till about three weeks ago, and had been confined to bed for a fortnight.

Politically, he was a Liberal.

He was associated with Bridge Street U.M. Church.

He left a widow and two sons

 

Greenhalgh, James William EasthamRef G1106
[1888-1957] Son of Henry Greenhalgh.

Born in Todmorden [10th October 1888].

He was a dyer and cleaner [1911] / a dyer's vanman with Greenhalgh Dyers and Cleaners, Todmorden  [1921] / a master grocer [1939].

On 2nd July 1913, he married Annie Fielden in Todmorden.


Annie was born in Todmorden [6th May 1891].

She was a manageress (dyer's shop) [1921] / an assistant grocer [1939]

 

The Todmorden & District News [4th July 1913] reported the wedding


Mr James William Eastham Greenhalgh of Rochdale Road, Todmorden, married Miss Annie Fielden of Chapel Street, Walsden, at Cloughfoot Chapel
 

Children:

  1. Mary E. [b 1920]
  2. Kathleen [b 18th June 1921] who married Mr Bayley  & was an assistant grocer [1939]

The family lived at

  • 84 Rochdale Road, Todmorden [1921]
  • 15 Moorland Terrace, Bacup [1939]

The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [3rd April 1931]


Mr J. W. E. Greenhalgh of Bacup elected president of Bacup and Stacksteads Grocers' Association.

He was the son of the late Mr Henry Greenhalgh, who carried on the old-established business at Copperas House of dyers and cleaners.

While in Todmorden he helped his father with the business.

He now owns two shops in Bacup, being in business as a grocer and an Italian warehouseman

 

A James W. E. Greenhalgh died in Haslingden [Q2 1957] (aged 68) 

Greenhalgh, JosephRef G1100
[1820-1884] Born in Burnley.

He was a cotton power loom weaver [1851] / a fancy dyer [1861] / a dyer [1871] / a general dyer & cleaner [1881] and established Greenhalgh & Sons.

He married (1) Sarah [1816-1864].


Sarah was born in Whitworth, Lancashire
 

Children:

  1. Henry

Sarah died in Todmorden [Q1 1864].

In [Q1] 1864, Joseph married (2) Susy Constantine [1838-1???] in Todmorden


Susy was born in Todmorden, the daughter of Henry Constantine
 

Children:

  1. Nathan

They lived at

  • Frank Row, Burnley [1851]
  • Swineshead Dye House, Langfield [1861]
  • 4 Salford, Todmorden & Walsden [1871, 1881]
  • 18 Barker Street, Harley Bank, Todmorden
  • 6 Eagle Street, Todmorden [1884]

Living with them [in 1851] was niece Mary Greenhalgh [b 1846].

Living with them [in 1861] was niece Betsy Greenhalgh [b 1849] (servant).

Joseph died in Todmorden [24th June 1884] (aged 64).

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £325.

His will was proved by Susy's brother John Constantine of 13 Industrial Street, Todmorden, (mechanic), one of the executors

Greenhalgh, NathanRef G1061
[1869-1935] Son of Joseph Greenhalgh.

Born in Todmorden.

He was a dyer [1886, 1891] / a garment dyer [1901, 1911] / a garment dyer for T. A. Holt of Walsden [1921].

On 27th November 1886, he married (1) Martha Hannah Cunliffe [1860-1900].


Martha Hannah was born in Todmorden
 

The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [3rd December 1886] reported the wedding


Mr Nathan Greenhalgh, of Eagle Street, married Miss Martha Hannah Cunliffe of George Street, Todmorden, at the Todmorden Register Office on the 27th of November
 

Children:

  1. Walter
  2. Albert [b 1891] who was a cotton warehouseman [1911]
  3. Percy [b 1896] who was a calico weaver [1911]
  4. Hubert [b 1898] who was a calico weaver [1911], a bran  packer for William Sutcliffe, corn miller of Stansfield Mill, Todmorden [1921] and married Gertrude [b 1901]

Martha Hannah died in 1900 (aged 40).

The Todmorden & District News [2nd March 1900] reported her death


Martha H. Greenhalgh, wife of Nathan Greenhalgh, dyer of John Street, died suddenly, aged 40.

She was found dead in bed on Saturday morning (24th February) by her husband.

She had been under the care of Dr MacRobert for some time.

Her funeral took place at Lumbutts on Tuesday

 

On 25th August 1900, Nathan married (2) Mary Ellen Blakey [1861-19??].


Mary Ellen was born in Todmorden
 

The Todmorden & District News [31st August 1900] reported the wedding


Mr Nathan Greenhalgh married Miss Mary Ellen Blakey, both of 5 John Street, Todmorden, at Bridge Street Chapel, Todmorden, on the 25th of August
 

They lived at

  • 67 Longfield Road, Langfield [1891]
  • 5 John Street, Todmorden [1901]
  • 38 Nutfield Street, Todmorden [1911]
  • 11 Woodland View, Blackshaw, Todmorden [1921]
  • 38 Nutfield Street, Todmorden [1938]

Nathan died in Fleetwood Hospital [15th February 1935]

Greenhalgh, SamuelRef G618
[18??-1900] He lived at Wheatley Terrace, Halifax.

During the South African Wars, he served as a Driver with P Battery Royal Horse Artillery.

He died of enteric fever at Bloemfontein [6th May 1900].

He is remembered on the Halifax Parish Church South African War Memorial, and on West View Park War Memorial

Greenhalgh, Thomas PierceRef G561
[1858-1899] Born in Bury.

He was a master maltster.

On 23rd April 1883, he married Elizabeth Anderson [1861-1953] at Elland Parish Church.


Elizabeth was born in Sunderland
 

Children

  1. Clara Anderson [1883-1899]
  2. Elizabeth Ellen [b 1885] who was a worker in a spinning  mill [1901]
  3. Ethel Jane [b 1887] who was a worker in a spinning mill  [1901]
  4. Nora Annie [b 1888] who was a worker in a spinning mill  [1901]
  5. Tom Pierce
  6. Mary Agnes [b 1893]
  7. Jessie Eveline [b 1896] born in Manningham

All but Jessie were born and baptised in Elland.

They lived at

  • 27 Bank Bottom, Elland [1891]
  • 132 Fairfield Street, Bradford [1901]
  • 76 Beamsley Road, Manningham [1911]

Greenhalgh, Tom PierceRef G551
[1890-1916] Son of Thomas Pierce Greenhalgh.

Born in Elland.

Baptised at Elland Parish Church [18th February 1891].

In 1911, he was at Candahar Military Barracks, South Tidworth, Hampshire with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 20th Battalion King's (Liverpool Regiment).

He was killed in action [7th January 1916].

He was buried at Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II E 4]

Greenhalgh, WalterRef G367
[1887-1916] Son of Nathan Greenhalgh.

Born in Todmorden.

He was a cotton spinner [1901] / a spinner of Eiffel Street, Hebden Bridge [1910] / a cotton mule spinner [1911].

On 28th March 1910, he married Susy / Susie Ratcliffe [1885-1956] at Halifax Parish Church.


Susie of Eiffel Street, Hebden Bridge, was born in Midgley [9th June 1885], the daughter of James Ratcliffe, baker.

She was a cotton weaver [1911] / a cotton weaver at Callis Mill Limited, cotton cloth manufacturers

 

They lived at

  • 15 High Street, Hebden Bridge [1911]
  • Woodland Terrace, Charlestown [1915]
  • 11 Woodland View, Blackshaw, Todmorden [1921]

During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax [February 1916], and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 13th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.

He was killed in action [18th August 1916].

The Todmorden & District News [8th September 1916] reported his death with a photograph


Lance-Corporal Walter Greenhalgh, East Yorkshire Regiment, was killed in action on the 18th of August, aged 28.

He had been at the front for six or seven weeks.

He first worked as a mule spinner at Derdale Mill. Later, he was a weaver, and for a time, when he lived in Hebden Bridge, he was a parcel porter at Hebden Bridge railway station. He then returned to weaving, working for about three years at Callis Mill.

He was fond of music. He was a pianist and gave lessons, and, when at Todmorden, he was a member of the Musical Society and the Male Voice Choir as a bass singer.

Later, he joined the Hebden Bridge Male Voice Choir.

When residing in Todmorden, he was a member of the Bridge Street choir and, when in Hebden Bridge and Charlestown, he sang in the Birchcliffe and Nazebottom choirs

 

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 5], in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Bridge Street United Free Methodist, Todmorden, and on the Memorial at Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge.

In 1923, Susy married (2) James W. Peake in Todmorden

Greenhead Hall, NorlandRef G167
Pike Moor End Lane. Originally 3 cottages built about 1800, possibly as housing for the workers at Greenhead House.

Mrs Jackson, greatly respected, of Greenhead, Norland, died [31st July 1810].

Owners and tenants have included

It is now a single building

Greenhead House, NorlandRef G168
See Greenhead Hall, Norland

Greenhill, Lower SaltonstallRef G189
House dated 1711 and IMG.

It was rebuilt around 1760 by James Murgatroyd for his sister Sarah who hated living at Greenhill Grange, Bingley.

Now Numbers 11, 12 & 14 Saltonstall Lane

Greenholme Farm, OgdenRef G1222

Greenhouses, LightcliffeRef G159
Wakefield Road.

A terrace of houses – dated 1868 – near St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe.

The houses were built when Major J. J. Foster had Green House, Lightcliffe demolished & had the Church built.

A similar terrace – Grange Terrace – stands opposite.

Owners and tenants have included

Greenhurst Hey Old Farm, TodmordenRef G1241
Broad Gate. Mid 17th century house

See Greenhurst Hey, Todmorden

Greenhurst Hey, StansfieldRef G487
Broad Gate. The attached barn is dated 1816. Owners and tenants have included

There was a drying kiln belonging to Michael Helliwell.

See Greenhurst Hey Old Farm, Todmorden

Greening & CrowtherRef G833
Partnership founded at Greetland in 1972 by 2 engineers – Roger Greening and Arthur Crowther – who had worked for Churchill-Redman.

The records, drawings and all specification data of the entire range of Churchill-Redman and Denham machine tool products was taken over by the partnership and a spares, repair and reconditioning service was established catering for a wide range of machine tools.

In December 1984, the partnership became a limited company and was incorporated as Formula Technology Limited. This was changed to Greening & Crowther Engineering Company Limited in January 1985, when Arthur Crowther retired, and sold his shares to Christopher Poole.

By 1987, the company had outgrown its factory premises in Clayhouse Lane, West Vale and purchased a further facility at Turney Street, Ovenden.

During 1993, Roger Greening retired, and the remainder of the shares were acquired by the Directors.

In the late 1990s, they purchased Harold Marshall's and another local engineering firm and acquired a factory down Shay Lane, Illingworth.

They became known as GAC Engineering Group [2001]

Greening, Edward OwenRef G590
[18??-18??] Of Manchester.

He unsuccessfully contested the election for the MP for Halifax [1868]. His supporters formed the Halifax Liberal Electoral Association.

On 2nd December 1868, his friends in Halifax presented him with a silver tea and coffee service, as a recognition of the manner in which, as the working man's candidate, he had conducted the election

Greening, Harold ArchibaldRef G430
[1900-1954] Son of Francis Elizabeth (née Clarke) [1865-1946] & Edwin Greening [1868-1937].

Born in Handsworth, Birmingham.

He was a radio service engineer [1939].

In [Q1] 1930, he married Elizabeth Hancock [1898-1980] in Sheffield.

Children:

  1. (possibly) Rodger E.

They lived at

  • 11 South Cliffe, Southowram [1936]
  • 120 Copgrove Road, Leeds [1939]

Harold Archibald died in Halifax in 1954

Elizabeth died in Huddersfield [Q2 1980]

Greening, Rodger E.Ref G431
[1931-1???] (Possibly) son of Harold Archibald Greening.

Born in Chesterfield.

He was (possibly) a partner in Greening & Crowther [1972].

In [Q1] 1956, he married Barbara Watson in Calder District

Greenlees, JamesRef G1094
[1815-18??] Son of Samuel Greenlees, saddler.

He was a blacksmith of Langfield [1837, 1841].

On 25th December 1837, he married Elizabeth Stansfield.


Elizabeth, a weaver of Langfield, was the daughter of
James Stansfield, innkeeper
 

Children:

  1. Samuel [b 1839]
  2. Matthew [b 1840]

The family lived at Roomfield Lane, Todmorden [1841].

Living with them [in 1841] were Betty's mother Nanny Stansfield and Betty Stansfield [b 1831]

Greenlees, MaryRef G1119
[18??-1???] Of Heptonstall.

On 8th December 1890, an inquest was held on the death of 10-month-old John Henry Thomas, to whom Mary had given washing liquor instead of soothing syrup

GreenroydRef G138
See Green Royd, Halifax and Green Royd, Rastrick

Greenroyd Bowling Club, HalifaxRef G135
Clement William Greaves was one of the promoters & founders of the Greenroyd Bowling Club, Halifax [1912].

Recorded in 1953, when Arthur Edouarde Sharp was named as a former member

Greenroyd, BroadbentRef G1305
[1811-1882] Born in Norland.

He was landlord of the Brown Cow, Halifax [1851] / landlord of the Old King Cross Inn [1858, 1864].

In 1858, his licence was suspended.

In 1860, he was one of a number of publicans charged with the adulteration of their beer by using grains of paradise in brewing. He was fined £50. Renewal of his licence was challenged because of the offence.

He married Hannah [1809-1869].


Hannah was born in Skircoat
 

Children:

  1. John [b 1836]
  2. James
  3. William Henry [b 1842]
  4. Elizabeth Ann [b 1844]
  5. Charles
  6. Joseph Henry [b 1848]
  7. Walter [b 1851]

Hannah died 31st October 1869 (aged 60).

Broadbent died 13th June 1882 (aged 71).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1803]

Greenroyd, CharlesRef G1070
[1846-1???] Son of Broadbent Greenroyd.

He married Sarah.

Children:

  1. Edwin William who died 19th May 1870 (aged 10 months), & was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery with his Greenroyd grandparents [Plot 1803]

Greenroyd Cottage, HalifaxRef G733
Dryclough Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Greenroyd, ErnestRef G698
[1897-1916] Son of Amelia & James W. A. Greenroyd of Luddendenfoot.

During World War I, he served as a Gunner with C Battery 104th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He died 21st May 1916 (aged 19).

He was buried at Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Mont-St. Eloi, France [II A 3].

He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial

Greenroyd, FrederickRef G190
[1863-1947] Son of John Greenroyd.

Born in Soyland [24th Jun 1863].

He was a gas & coke works manager [1898].

On 5th October 1898, he married Annie Brown [1864-1933] in Bingley


Annie was born in Addingham
 

They had no children.

Annie died in Arnside in 1933.

Frederick died in Bolton-le-Sands, Lancashire [6th January 1947]

Greenroyd House, Norwood GreenRef G315

Greenroyd, JamesRef G6370
[1770-1811] A tanner in Halifax. He went to live in Bolton-le-moors

Greenroyd, JamesRef G1071
[1838-1894] Son of Broadbent Greenroyd.

He married Martha [1845-1886].

Martha died 6th September 1886 (aged 41).

James died 26th July 1894 (aged 56).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1803]

Greenroyd, JohnRef G1005
[1811-1???] He was a wool comber [1841].

He married Sarah [1811-1???].

Children:

  1. William [b 1829]
  2. John [b 1831]
  3. Jonathan [b 1833]
  4. Thomas [b 1835]
  5. Job [b 1840]

The family lived at Vicar's Lot, Ovenden [1841]

Greenroyd, JohnRef G188
[1828-1899] Born in Sowerby.

He was a coal agent [1854].

On 16th April 1854, he married Edna Hollas in Halifax.


Edna was the daughter of
Daniel Hollas
 

Children:

  1. Mary Hannah [b 1856] who married Thomas Redman
  2. Matilda [1861-1880] who never married and died in Bingley
  3. Frederick
  4. Martha [1868-1937] who married Dennis Whone

Edna and John both died in 1899

Greenroyd, JohnRef G459
[1845-1897]

He married Hannah [1827-1913].

Children:

  1. Herbert [1877-1925]

John died 13th January 1897 (aged 52).

Hannah died 6th March 1913 (aged 86).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1979]

Greenroyd, Jonathan SampsonRef G1000
[1831-1894] Son of Sarah (née Carter) & Jonathan Greenroyd [1810-18??]

Born in Sowerby Bridge [11th November 1831].

He emigrated at the USA.

On 26th January 1877, he married Cynthia Lavell Ferrell at Travis County, Texas.

He died at St Jo Montague, Texas in 1894

Greenroyd, OvendenRef G8930
Owners and tenants have included

The Greenup familyRef G535
18th century woollen merchants and manufacturers – including William Greenup.

Anne Lister was a friend of the family.

See Darcey Hey, Skircoat, Greenup's Mill, Sowerby Bridge Mills and Sowerby Bridge National School

Greenup, WilliamRef G269
[17??-18??]


Question: Is he the same person as William Greenup [1701-1762]?

 

Built Greenup's Mill, Sowerby Bridge.

In 1813, he was a member of a Committee supporting those affected by the Luddites.

He was interviewed during Crabtree's Tour of Calder Dale of 1832 seeking support for the Ten Hours Bill, but said that he

would not have anything to do with it, either one way or another

and he refused to let Crabtree into his mill to interview the young workers, saying

No, we never allow strangers to go into our mill ... but if you wish to call upon them in their own homes, it is quite all right

See William & George Greenup

Greenup, WilliamRef G1101
[1701-1762] Of Skircoat,


Question: Is he the same person as William Greenup [17??-18??]?

 

He married Mary [1699-1780].

Children:

  1. John who died 24th April 1737 (aged 10 months 10 days), & was buried with his parents

William died March 1756 (aged 61). He was buried 25th March 1762.

Mary died March 1780 (aged 81). She was buried 24th March 1780.

The couple were buried at Halifax Parish Church, with Mary Scott [1689-9th March 1756] of Siddal Hall

Greenup's: William & George GreenupRef G1114
Merchants and manufacturers at Sowerby Bridge and Darcey Hey [1809]. Partners included William Greenup

GreenwodeRef G79
See Greenwood and Learings

Greenwood ...Ref G314
The entries for people & families with the surname Greenwood are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

GreenwoodRef G80
Area of Calderdale between Heptonstall and Widdop.

See High Greenwood and The Greenwood family of High Greenwood

Greenwood & BairstowRef G1056
Stock & share brokers at Harrison Road, Halifax.

Established in 1912 by partners John William Greenwood & John Bairstow

Greenwood & BottomleyRef G797
Timber merchants, joiners and builders business established in 1836 by Richard Greenwood and Thomas Bottomley.

The company was originally based at Ball Flash, Brighouse.

In 1864, they moved to Railway Saw Mills on Gooder Lane, Brighouse.

Around 1883, when Greenwood retired, Bottomley carried on the business under his own name at Gooder Lane and Cliffe Road.

When Bottomley retired, his son, James, carried on the business. They produced woodwork for many local buildings, churches, schools, mills and houses

Greenwood & BrearleyRef G896
Printers, paper merchants and paper bag manufacturers at Alexandra Works, Halifax [1905]

Greenwood & Fielding LimitedRef G857
Wholesale clothing manufacturers at Globe Works, Hebden Bridge [1905]

Greenwood & HargreavesRef G789
Shuttle makers at Calder Vale Works, Cornholme [1905]. Partners included Crossley Greenwood

Greenwood & OrmerodRef G790
Picker and shuttle makers at Canteen Mill, Todmorden [1905]

Greenwood & Pickles LimitedRef G818
Fustian manufacturers and wholesale clothiers.

Between 1895 and 1956, they manufactured ready-to-wear clothing at their Hebden Bridge Mill.

(Possible) partners included James Greenwood and Sutcliffe Pickles

Greenwood & RushworthRef G9380
Wholesale woollen merchants.

Established by Mr Greenwood and Frederick Rushworth.

They were at Crown Works, Halifax [1889], Winding Road, Halifax, and Wade Street, Halifax

The business may have closed when Fred retired in 1925

Greenwood & SykesRef G64
Wholesale clothiers at Hebden Bridge.

Partners included J. Greenwood and T. Sykes.

The partnership was dissolved in July 1879

Greenwood & ThomasRef G858
Clothiers at Hebden Bridge [1905]. Partners included James Greenwood

Greenwood's: Benjamin, Amos & Joseph GreenwoodRef G835
Cotton spinners and manufacturers at Luddendenfoot. Partners included Benjamin Greenwood, Amos Greenwood, and Joseph Greenwood.

In February 1862, the company was declared bankrupt

Greenwood BrothersRef G1132
Farmers.

Recorded in 1921, when they were farming at Higher Longfield Farm, Todmorden

Greenwood BrothersRef G1220

Greenwood BrothersRef G930
Cotton spinners at Cragg Vale [1874]

Greenwood Brothers & SutcliffeRef G936
Stone merchants at Southowram [1874]

See Greenwood's John & Samuel Greenwood

Greenwood Brothers (Dunkleys)Ref G816
20th century clothing manufacturer at Albert Street, Hebden Bridge.

They were at 24/25 Market Street [1917]

Greenwood's: Daniel Greenwood's CharityRef G392
In his will of 1672, Dr Daniel Greenwood left 40/- per annum to the Minister of Sowerby Chapel, and 40/- per annum for ever to the poor of Sowerby. The money was charged on lands known as Crowell Shaws, Sowerby.

See St Peter's Church, Sowerby Benefactions

Greenwood's: E. Greenwood & CompanyRef G467
Fustian manufacturers at Hangingroyd, Hebden Bridge [1914]

Greenwood's: E. Greenwood & CompanyRef G826
Brass founders of Elland. Recorded in 1938

Greenwood's: Edward Greenwood & SonsRef G817
Clothing manufacturers and wholesale clothiers.

They were at Foster Holme, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge [1905], Croft Yard, Hebden Bridge [1915], and Hebden Bridge Mill [from 1956]

Greenwood, Elliman & CompanyRef G501
Cotton manufacturers.

They were at

Greenwood's: F. GreenwoodRef G819
19th century bookseller, stationer and librarian of 6 Union Street, Halifax. He ran Greenwood's Library in connection with Mudie's Select Library, London

Greenwood's: George Greenwood & CompanyRef G829
Stone quarrying company at New Bank [1800]

Greenwood's: George Greenwood & SonsRef G1021
Halifax stationers [1900].

See Roper vs George Greenwood & Sons

Greenwood's: George Greenwood & SonsRef G1041
Asphalters, brick manufacturers, builders' merchants, sand and gravel merchants, and also buyers of chimney pieces, stoves, kitchen ranges and tiles.

They had offices at New Brunswick Street, Halifax [1905] and 18 King Cross Street, Halifax [Head Office 1936].

Partners included Donald Oates.

They had many subsidiaries, including Halifax Petrol Station, Greenwood's Builders' Merchants, Greenwood's Concrete Works, Cullingworth, and Myko Floors.

They had business at many local sites, including Ford Hill Colliery, Queensbury, Swan Bank Colliery, Beacon Hill Brick Works, and Illingworth Edge Quarries and others at Cullingworth and Denholme

Greenwood's: George Greenwood & SonsRef G875
Spindle and flyer makers at Cross Hill Mills, Halifax [1905]

Greenwood's GiftRef G399
In his will of 1609, Paul Greenwood bequeathed 20/- per annum to the poor of Wadsworth, and 20/- per annum for the maintenance of a Preacher – who must be a Master of Arts – at Heptonstall.

Greenwood's Halifax AdvertiserRef G665
Published by George Greenwood

Greenwood's: Harry Greenwood & SonsRef G841
Bookseller and stationer at 34 Bull Green, Halifax.

Founded by Harry Greenwood in 1890.

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced


Harry Greenwood
Commercial & Fancy Stationer

38 Bull Green and 2 Lord Street, Halifax

 

They were at 34 Bull Green, Halifax [1911, 1919].

In 1919 an advertisement announced


Depot of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge

Depot for S.P.G. and C.M.S. Publications

Agency for Empire Typewriter, Ribbons, Carbons and all Sundries

 

They had Greenwood's Lending Library [1943].

The company was run by his two sons until 19??.

The family lived above the shop.

The business closed in 19??

Greenwood, Head & Company LimitedRef G859
Dyers and finishers at Waterside Dye Works, Halifax [1905]. Partners included John H. Gill

Greenwood's: J. & J. GreenwoodRef G1321
Spindle makers at Paper Mill, Halifax [1857].

Partners included John Greenwood

Greenwood's: James & Joseph GreenwoodRef G1023
Corn millers at Sowerby Bridge.

Partners included James Greenwood and Joseph Greenwood.

The partnership was dissolved in January 1834

Greenwood's: James & William GreenwoodRef G862
Cotton spinners at Wheatley. Partners included James Greenwood and William Greenwood.

In November 1838, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Greenwood's: James Greenwood & CompanyRef G812
Fustian and clothing manufacturer established by James Greenwood at Hebble End Works, Hebden Bridge

Greenwood's: James Greenwood & SonRef G898
Rope and twine manufacturers established by James Greenwood around 1790.

Partners included Alfred Riley Greenwood and Charles Percy Greenwood.

They were at Market Hall Rope Works, Halifax [1905, 1915, 1919, 1924] and 30 Thomas Street [1924]

Greenwood's: James Greenwood & Son LimitedRef G821
Cotton spinners, doublers and woollen manufacturers established by James Greenwood at Holme Mill, Sowerby Bridge in 1861. The company produced blankets and velour. In 1895, they employed 150 workers.

See Joseph Greenwood

Greenwood's: John & James GreenwoodRef G846
Cotton spinners at Jumb Mill, Lumbutts

Greenwood's: John & Samuel GreenwoodRef G963
Aka Greenwood Brothers. Quarrying business at Southowram. Established by John Greenwood and Samuel Greenwood.

In 1881, the brothers were fined £5 for using a single-link chain – which was prohibited by law.

On 18th June 1883, the brothers attended an auction sale. John bought the Grocer's and Draper's shop which he tenanted and Samuel bought land/property in Pinnar Lane, Southowram.

Over the next two days – Tuesday the 19th and Wednesday 20th June 1883 – they sold their quarries, land and equipment by auction, having dissolved their partnership.

See O. & S. Cliffe

Greenwood's: John Greenwood & SonRef G1011
Wine merchants at Halifax

Greenwood's: John Greenwood & SonsRef G791
Quarry owners at Mount Skip Quarry, Old Town and Rock Edge Quarry, Old Town [1905]

Greenwood's: John Greenwood's CharityRef G432
Aka Back o' th' Moors Charity. In 1814, John Greenwood left land and property at Mount Pleasant, Heptonstall such that the rent would provide 1/4d each Sunday for a schoolmaster to attend Heptonstall Church – or in a place near there – in order to teach 4 boys and 2 girls to read, write and sing before morning and afternoon services started. Each scholar who was learning the Catechism would receive 2d each Sunday and 6d for passing the examination. Further money was provided: 8/- per annum for coals to heat the schoolroom when the Sunday scholars meet, 5/- for lighting the fire, 2/- to the sexton for cleaning and keeping a monument on the wall of the south gallery legible, 5/- to the Minister for preaching a Whitsuntide sermon to raise money for testaments and song-books, 2/- to each of 2 music players, 1 guinea to the singers, £5 4/- for bread to be distributed to 23 poor persons.

Greenwood's: John Greenwood's GiftRef G444
In his will of 1705, John Greenwood bequeathed money from land and property at Wadsworth.

  • 20/- was to be given to the Minister at Heptonstall for a sermon on the first Wednesday in August,
  • 20/- to be used to distribute canvas cloth to the poor of Heptonstall
  • 20/- for the purpose of apprenticing a poor man's child

Greenwood's: Joseph Greenwood & CompanyRef G939
Recorded in 1861, when they had a co-operative store at Hebden Bridge

Greenwood's: Joshua Greenwood & SonsRef G815
Worsted spinner of Luddendenfoot.

They were one of several employers charged for child labour offences in 1858

Greenwood Lee, HeptonstallRef G81
Widdop Road. F-plan hall-and-cross-wing, hearth-passage house above Heptonstall Slack. It was built on the site of a manor house established by Wyomarus de Greenwode in 1154.

The 15th century aisled tithe barn to the north-west of the house was used by the Commonwealth forces during the Civil War.

The Grade II* listed barn is on the English Heritage Buildings at Risk Register.

In 1657, John Ramsden of Haworth bought the house from Robert Greenwood.

In 1710, it was sold to William Sutcliffe, who rebuilt the house, and there is a plaque over the door RGS 1712Robert and Grace Sutcliffe.

In 1762, it was sold to Abraham Gibson (1) who – around 1780 – added an extension to accommodate a waterwheel to help in the spinning of cotton there. Today, a gable end reveals the extension. The wheel was probably used to drive textile machinery used in a 1st floor room. It is the only known house in the area which had its own waterwheel.

In 1800, his son Abraham Gibson (2) moved the family's spinning activities to the newly-built Gibson Mill which lies below in Hardcastle Crags. In 1850, Miss Gibson of Greenwood Lee is recorded in connection with Lob Mill Delph, Todmorden.

Around 1930, Abraham Gibson (5) installed electric lighting, generated by a turbine at Gibson Mill.

In 1951, Hardcastle Crags, Gibson Mill and Greenwood Lee were given to the National Trust. The Trust sold off Greenwood Lee and it is now a private dwelling.

See Hebden Water, Higher Greenwood Lee, Heptonstall and William Mitchell

Greenwood, Newell & SutcliffeRef G1031
Cotton manufacturers at Wood Bottom Mill, Walsden [1860-1864].

Partners included James Greenwood, John Newell, and John Sutcliffe

Greenwood's: Paul Greenwood & SonRef G1144
Halifax tailors. Recorded in 1847 & 1900.

See Samuel Sutcliffe Jackson and Henry Magson

Greenwood-Sadler, EileenRef G52
[1920-2001] A prolific writer and poet.

Born in Brighouse

Greenwood's: Samuel Greenwood & CompanyRef G847
Cotton spinner at Jumb Mill, Lumbutts [1801]

Greenwood Standard Gear Cutting Company LimitedRef G842
Founded by T. Greenwood at New Bond Street, Halifax in 1910. They also had works at Lister Lane. During World War I, they produced shell cases. During World War II, they produced turret rings for tanks. Their telegraphic address was Gears, Halifax.

The foundry closed in 1973 and the business closed in 1983

Greenwood Stell & Sons LimitedRef G823
Fustian and textile manufacturers at Westfield Mill, Wadsworth and Square Shed, Mytholmroyd [1905].

Recorded in 1905-1980.

They were associated with the Central Dyeing Company Limited.

See Stone Tannery, Sowerby Bridge

Greenwood Stone, Midgley MoorRef G82
A standing stone about 5 ft tall. Probably erected in the 16th century to mark the boundary between Wadsworth and Midgley townships, as determined in 1594 after a dispute between the respective lords of the manor Sir George Savile and John Lacy.

The date 1779 was cut into the west face following a beating of the bounds by the masters and pupils at Heptonstall Grammar School.

Another smaller stone and the Miller's Grave mound are nearby

Greenwood's: T. Greenwood & Company LimitedRef G856
  • W. H. Clay Esq [1874]

    Green Holme Farm, OgdenRef G60
    Walkers and visitors to Ogden Reservoir could get refreshments here until 19??

    Green House, LightcliffeRef G628

    Owners and tenants have included

    The Bradford Observer [16th April 1846] advertised


    TO BE LET GREEN HOUSE, IN LIGHTCLIFFE

    Consisting of Dining, Drawing, and Breakfast Rooms; Kitchen with Lodging Rooms over; Barn, Mistal, Stable, Carriage House, Warehouse, Four Cottages, and Nine Acres of excellent GRASS LAND, now in the Occupation of Mr Milner and his undertenants,

     

    Misses Wall School was here [1850].

    Major Johnston Jonas Foster bought the properties and demolished them for the construction of St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [1860s/70s]. Greenhouses were built nearby

    Green Hut, NorlandRef G423
    A small general store run by Mrs Cottingham of West Field, Norland.

    The hut stood in the garden of the Cottingham house at the junction of Sowerby Croft Lane / Shaw Lane.

    It was very popular with walkers.

    The business closed in Mrs Cottingham's later years, and the hut was demolished

    Green's: Joseph Green (Timber Importers) LimitedRef G872
    Timber merchants. The business was at Corporation Street Saw Mills, Halifax [1905], North Parade, Halifax [1936], and Pratt Street, Halifax [1936]

    Green Lane Farm, CliftonRef G293

    This is discussed in the book Down the Acres

    Green Lane Hall, ShelfRef G110
    Manorley Lane. Owners and tenants have included

    On 2nd April 1913, the house was bought by Halifax Council and converted to an isolation hospital to treat patients with consumption. It opened in 1914, and was known as Shelf Sanatorium

    Green Lane Quarry CompanyRef G877
    Quarry owners and stone merchants at Green Lane Quarry, Northowram [1905]

    Green Lane Top Farm, SoylandRef G303
    Green Lane.

    Mid 19th century farm house

    Green Lea, Savile ParkRef G415
    Home of the 4 youngest daughters of the Whitley family after they had given West House, Halifax to Halifax Corporation in 1913

    Green, Needham & CompanyRef G801
    Wholesale drug and drysaltery merchants, and washing fluid manufacturers established in 1884 by Mr Green and Mr Needham.

    In 1885, they moved into Halifax. In 1887, they moved to premises in Trinity Road, Halifax. In 1890, Mr Green was sole proprietor of the business. In 1905, they had works at Bottom Street, Siddal

    The Green Lady of Blake DeanRef G349
    The figure of a woman dressed in a green velvet coat with pearl buttons and high black leather boots is said to appear at Blake Dean on New Year's Eve.

    One story says that she lived near Blake Dean Chapel and – in 1912 – threw herself from Blake Dean Railway Bridge after a love affair with a navvy working on Walshaw Dean Reservoirs.

    See Midgley Barrett

    Green Royd, HalifaxRef G160
    Aka Greenroyd, Greenroyde.

    Stood in extensive grounds west of Skircoat Green Road and south of Lawrence Road in Skircoat.

    Owners and tenants have included

    Religious services were conducted in a small room here, until the Church of St Stephen, Copley was built.

    The house was demolished around 1923.

    By the 1930s, the site was covered by St Ives Road

    Green Royd, RastrickRef G7
    120 Huddersfield Road.

    Owners and tenants have included

    Green's: Samuel Green & CompanyRef G5070
    Stone merchants at Goole and Thornton.

    Partners included Samuel Green, Rufus Cook, John Farrar Shackleton, and Joe Dixon Shackleton.

    On 22nd April 1867, the partnership was dissolved so far as regards Rufus Cook.

    See Shackletons & Green

    Green Springs, Hebden BridgeRef G260
    Numbers 10 & 12 King Street. Two early 19th century cottages.

    In front of the building is a stone trough covered by a stone slab which once had 2 carved stone heads on it. Only one remains inside cottage Number 10

    Green Withens ReservoirRef G401
    Rishworth Moor. Proposed in 1839. Built for Wakefield City Council. Opened in 1898. It covers 52 acres and has a capacity of 310 million gallons.

    See Oxygrains Clough, Rishworth, Redmires Clough, Rishworth and Thief Clough, Rishworth

    Greenaway, HarryRef G54
    [1866-1911] Born in Curbridge, Oxfordshire.

    He was a corn miller roller man [1891, 1901].

    In [Q1] 1888, he married Annie Burford [1867-1922] in Halifax.

    Children:

    1. Annie [b Derby 1893] who was a coating cloth weaver  [1911], never married & was buried with her Hartley  cousins at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2288]
    2. Ethel [b 1895]
    3. Harold [b 1898] who was a doffer (worsted spinning) [1911]
    4. Verney [1898-1901]
    5. Willie [b 1904]

    The 1911 census shows that they had had 7 children of whom 4 were still alive at that time.

    The family lived at

    • Watson Street, St Alkmund, Derby [1891]
    • 27 Eton Street Halifax [1901, 1911]

    Harry died 30th March 1911 (aged 45).

    Annie Eliza died 11th February 1922 (aged 55).

    Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 841]

    Greenbank, SarahRef G301
    [18??-18??] A teacher at Ewood Malt Kiln School, Todmorden.

    In 1846, she had her teaching certificate annulled for

    immoral conduct

    after she gave birth to an illegitimate daughter, Elizabeth

    The Greene familyRef G550
    Quaker family of Hartshead. In 1669, Mrs Green died and, in 1673, her husband John Greene died. Rev Ashton could not bury them at Hartshead church. So they set up their own private burial ground – called The Sepulchre – on their own estate.

    Their son, John, was imprisoned at York for worshipping unlawfully and he died there. He was buried at the prison

    Greene BrothersRef G952
    In the early 1900s, they had interests in several local cinemas, including Cosy Cinema, Sowerby Bridge, Gem, Halifax, Palace Cinema, Sowerby Bridge and Picturedrome, Halifax.

    Partners included Albert Greene and George West.

    A newspaper notice in May 1914 announced


    Greene's Pictures

    The Gem

    To-Night: "The Sleuth Hound"

    Picturedrome

    To-Night: "Romance of Old Brittany"

     

    Greener, Rev ThomasRef G91
    [1798-1956] Born in Northumberland.

    Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1851]

    Greenfield House, Holywell GreenRef G508
    Owners and tenants have included

    Greenfield House, TodmordenRef G308
    Wellington Road.

    Owners and tenants have included

    Greenfield, LuddendenfootRef G48
    Brearley Lane. Mid 19th century house built by James Fawcett.

    Subsequent owners and tenants have included

    Greenhalgh & SonsRef G1096
    Dyers and cleaners established by Joseph Greenhalgh.

    Other members of the family went into the business, including

    They were at Crescent and Copperas House Dye Works, Walsden

    Greenhalgh, HenryRef G736
    [1852-1927] From 1909, he added the name Eastham to his name.

    Son of Joseph Greenhalgh.

    Born in Blackburn.

    He was a wheelwright [1871] / a garment dyer [1881] / a dyer & cleaner (employer) [1891, 1901, 1911] / a dyer & cleaner at Greenhalgh Dyers & Cleaners, Todmorden [1905] / a dyer & cleaner for James Arthur Holt, Copperas House,  Walsden.

    On 11th April 1873, he married (1) Elizabeth Ann King [1852-1898] in Todmorden.


    Elizabeth Ann was born in Todmorden
     

    The Todmorden & District News [18th April 1873] reported the wedding


    Mr Henry Greenhalgh of Salford, Todmorden, married Miss Elizabeth Ann King of Omega Street, Langfield, at Cross Lanes Chapel, Hebden Bridge
     

    Children:

    1. James William


    Living with them [in 1881, 1891, 1901] was Emily Butterworth [b 1879]; she is shown as niece in 1881, and daughter [in 1891, 1901]

    Henry & Elizabeth Ann (possibly) adopted Emily unofficially

     

    Elizabeth Ann died in Todmorden in 1898 (aged 45).

    On 18th November 1902, he married (2) Mary Baron [1869-1908].

    The Todmorden & District News [21st November 1902] reported the wedding


    Mr Henry Greenhalgh, 84 Crescent, Todmorden, married Miss Mary Baron at Bridge Street Chapel
     

    Children:

    1. Harry [b 1906]

    Mary died in Todmorden [21st June 1908] (aged 39) 

    The Todmorden & District News [26th June 1908] reported her death


    Mrs Mary Greenhalgh, wife of Mr Henry Greenhalgh, dyer &c, Waterside, died of heart failure from a severe attack of Bright's disease. She had not been well for some time.

    She was buried at the Parish Church

     

    On 20th April 1909, he married (3) Ellen Crossley [1862-19??].


    Ellen was born in Halifax
     

    The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [23rd April 1909] reported the wedding


    Mr Henry E. Greenhalgh, dyer, Crescent, married Miss Ellen Crossley, who for many years has been head costumier for Messrs Pilling & Elders, Strand, Todmorden.

    The marriage took place at Salem Wesleyan Chapel, Hebden Bridge.

    The wedding breakfast was provided at Hurst's restaurant, Hebden Bridge.

    Afterwards the couple left for London for their honeymoon

     

    The Todmorden & District News [23rd April 1909] reported the wedding


    Mr Harry Eastham Greenhalgh of Rochdale Road, Todmorden, married Miss Ellen Crossley of Rochdale Road, Walsden, at Salem Chapel, Hebden Bridge
     

    The family lived at

    • 3 Temperance Street, Langfield [1881]
    • 2 Crescent, Todmorden [1891]
    • 84 Rochdale Road, Todmorden [1901, 1908, 1911]
    • 11 Ewood Lane, Todmorden [1921]

    Living with them [in 1911] was sister-in-law Martha Crossley [b 1857]

    Living with them [in 1921] was one of Ellen's relative Alice Margaret Crossley [b 1893] baker for J. & B. Lord, bakers & confectioners, Walsden

    Henry died 16th June 1927 (aged 75) 

    The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [24th June 1927] reported his death


    Henry Eastham Greenhalgh of 11 Ewood Lane, Todmorden, died on the 16th of June 1927. Widow: Ellen Eastham Greenhalgh. Effects: £2959.

    Mr Henry Greenhalgh of 11 Ewood Lane was born in and lived his whole life in Todmorden.

    Formerly head of the firm of H. Greenhalgh, dyers & cleaners of Todmorden.

    The business was disposed of soon after the termination of the Great War but he only relinquished his position as traveller seven years ago.

    He had enjoyed good health till about three weeks ago, and had been confined to bed for a fortnight.

    Politically, he was a Liberal.

    He was associated with Bridge Street U.M. Church.

    He left a widow and two sons

     

    Greenhalgh, James William EasthamRef G1106
    [1888-1957] Son of Henry Greenhalgh.

    Born in Todmorden [10th October 1888].

    He was a dyer and cleaner [1911] / a dyer's vanman with Greenhalgh Dyers and Cleaners, Todmorden  [1921] / a master grocer [1939].

    On 2nd July 1913, he married Annie Fielden in Todmorden.


    Annie was born in Todmorden [6th May 1891].

    She was a manageress (dyer's shop) [1921] / an assistant grocer [1939]

     

    The Todmorden & District News [4th July 1913] reported the wedding


    Mr James William Eastham Greenhalgh of Rochdale Road, Todmorden, married Miss Annie Fielden of Chapel Street, Walsden, at Cloughfoot Chapel
     

    Children:

    1. Mary E. [b 1920]
    2. Kathleen [b 18th June 1921] who married Mr Bayley  & was an assistant grocer [1939]

    The family lived at

    • 84 Rochdale Road, Todmorden [1921]
    • 15 Moorland Terrace, Bacup [1939]

    The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [3rd April 1931]


    Mr J. W. E. Greenhalgh of Bacup elected president of Bacup and Stacksteads Grocers' Association.

    He was the son of the late Mr Henry Greenhalgh, who carried on the old-established business at Copperas House of dyers and cleaners.

    While in Todmorden he helped his father with the business.

    He now owns two shops in Bacup, being in business as a grocer and an Italian warehouseman

     

    A James W. E. Greenhalgh died in Haslingden [Q2 1957] (aged 68) 

    Greenhalgh, JosephRef G1100
    [1820-1884] Born in Burnley.

    He was a cotton power loom weaver [1851] / a fancy dyer [1861] / a dyer [1871] / a general dyer & cleaner [1881] and established Greenhalgh & Sons.

    He married (1) Sarah [1816-1864].


    Sarah was born in Whitworth, Lancashire
     

    Children:

    1. Henry

    Sarah died in Todmorden [Q1 1864].

    In [Q1] 1864, Joseph married (2) Susy Constantine [1838-1???] in Todmorden


    Susy was born in Todmorden, the daughter of Henry Constantine
     

    Children:

    1. Nathan

    They lived at

    • Frank Row, Burnley [1851]
    • Swineshead Dye House, Langfield [1861]
    • 4 Salford, Todmorden & Walsden [1871, 1881]
    • 18 Barker Street, Harley Bank, Todmorden
    • 6 Eagle Street, Todmorden [1884]

    Living with them [in 1851] was niece Mary Greenhalgh [b 1846].

    Living with them [in 1861] was niece Betsy Greenhalgh [b 1849] (servant).

    Joseph died in Todmorden [24th June 1884] (aged 64).

    Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £325.

    His will was proved by Susy's brother John Constantine of 13 Industrial Street, Todmorden, (mechanic), one of the executors

    Greenhalgh, NathanRef G1061
    [1869-1935] Son of Joseph Greenhalgh.

    Born in Todmorden.

    He was a dyer [1886, 1891] / a garment dyer [1901, 1911] / a garment dyer for T. A. Holt of Walsden [1921].

    On 27th November 1886, he married (1) Martha Hannah Cunliffe [1860-1900].


    Martha Hannah was born in Todmorden
     

    The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [3rd December 1886] reported the wedding


    Mr Nathan Greenhalgh, of Eagle Street, married Miss Martha Hannah Cunliffe of George Street, Todmorden, at the Todmorden Register Office on the 27th of November
     

    Children:

    1. Walter
    2. Albert [b 1891] who was a cotton warehouseman [1911]
    3. Percy [b 1896] who was a calico weaver [1911]
    4. Hubert [b 1898] who was a calico weaver [1911], a bran  packer for William Sutcliffe, corn miller of Stansfield Mill, Todmorden [1921] and married Gertrude [b 1901]

    Martha Hannah died in 1900 (aged 40).

    The Todmorden & District News [2nd March 1900] reported her death


    Martha H. Greenhalgh, wife of Nathan Greenhalgh, dyer of John Street, died suddenly, aged 40.

    She was found dead in bed on Saturday morning (24th February) by her husband.

    She had been under the care of Dr MacRobert for some time.

    Her funeral took place at Lumbutts on Tuesday

     

    On 25th August 1900, Nathan married (2) Mary Ellen Blakey [1861-19??].


    Mary Ellen was born in Todmorden
     

    The Todmorden & District News [31st August 1900] reported the wedding


    Mr Nathan Greenhalgh married Miss Mary Ellen Blakey, both of 5 John Street, Todmorden, at Bridge Street Chapel, Todmorden, on the 25th of August
     

    They lived at

    • 67 Longfield Road, Langfield [1891]
    • 5 John Street, Todmorden [1901]
    • 38 Nutfield Street, Todmorden [1911]
    • 11 Woodland View, Blackshaw, Todmorden [1921]
    • 38 Nutfield Street, Todmorden [1938]

    Nathan died in Fleetwood Hospital [15th February 1935]

    Greenhalgh, SamuelRef G618
    [18??-1900] He lived at Wheatley Terrace, Halifax.

    During the South African Wars, he served as a Driver with P Battery Royal Horse Artillery.

    He died of enteric fever at Bloemfontein [6th May 1900].

    He is remembered on the Halifax Parish Church South African War Memorial, and on West View Park War Memorial

    Greenhalgh, Thomas PierceRef G561
    [1858-1899] Born in Bury.

    He was a master maltster.

    On 23rd April 1883, he married Elizabeth Anderson [1861-1953] at Elland Parish Church.


    Elizabeth was born in Sunderland
     

    Children

    1. Clara Anderson [1883-1899]
    2. Elizabeth Ellen [b 1885] who was a worker in a spinning  mill [1901]
    3. Ethel Jane [b 1887] who was a worker in a spinning mill  [1901]
    4. Nora Annie [b 1888] who was a worker in a spinning mill  [1901]
    5. Tom Pierce
    6. Mary Agnes [b 1893]
    7. Jessie Eveline [b 1896] born in Manningham

    All but Jessie were born and baptised in Elland.

    They lived at

    • 27 Bank Bottom, Elland [1891]
    • 132 Fairfield Street, Bradford [1901]
    • 76 Beamsley Road, Manningham [1911]

    Greenhalgh, Tom PierceRef G551
    [1890-1916] Son of Thomas Pierce Greenhalgh.

    Born in Elland.

    Baptised at Elland Parish Church [18th February 1891].

    In 1911, he was at Candahar Military Barracks, South Tidworth, Hampshire with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

    During World War I, he served as a Private with the 20th Battalion King's (Liverpool Regiment).

    He was killed in action [7th January 1916].

    He was buried at Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II E 4]

    Greenhalgh, WalterRef G367
    [1887-1916] Son of Nathan Greenhalgh.

    Born in Todmorden.

    He was a cotton spinner [1901] / a spinner of Eiffel Street, Hebden Bridge [1910] / a cotton mule spinner [1911].

    On 28th March 1910, he married Susy / Susie Ratcliffe [1885-1956] at Halifax Parish Church.


    Susie of Eiffel Street, Hebden Bridge, was born in Midgley [9th June 1885], the daughter of James Ratcliffe, baker.

    She was a cotton weaver [1911] / a cotton weaver at Callis Mill Limited, cotton cloth manufacturers

     

    They lived at

    • 15 High Street, Hebden Bridge [1911]
    • Woodland Terrace, Charlestown [1915]
    • 11 Woodland View, Blackshaw, Todmorden [1921]

    During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax [February 1916], and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 13th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.

    He was killed in action [18th August 1916].

    The Todmorden & District News [8th September 1916] reported his death with a photograph


    Lance-Corporal Walter Greenhalgh, East Yorkshire Regiment, was killed in action on the 18th of August, aged 28.

    He had been at the front for six or seven weeks.

    He first worked as a mule spinner at Derdale Mill. Later, he was a weaver, and for a time, when he lived in Hebden Bridge, he was a parcel porter at Hebden Bridge railway station. He then returned to weaving, working for about three years at Callis Mill.

    He was fond of music. He was a pianist and gave lessons, and, when at Todmorden, he was a member of the Musical Society and the Male Voice Choir as a bass singer.

    Later, he joined the Hebden Bridge Male Voice Choir.

    When residing in Todmorden, he was a member of the Bridge Street choir and, when in Hebden Bridge and Charlestown, he sang in the Birchcliffe and Nazebottom choirs

     

    He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 5], in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Bridge Street United Free Methodist, Todmorden, and on the Memorial at Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge.

    In 1923, Susy married (2) James W. Peake in Todmorden

    Greenhead Hall, NorlandRef G167
    Pike Moor End Lane. Originally 3 cottages built about 1800, possibly as housing for the workers at Greenhead House.

    Mrs Jackson, greatly respected, of Greenhead, Norland, died [31st July 1810].

    Owners and tenants have included

    It is now a single building

    Greenhead House, NorlandRef G168
    See Greenhead Hall, Norland

    Greenhill, Lower SaltonstallRef G189
    House dated 1711 and IMG.

    It was rebuilt around 1760 by James Murgatroyd for his sister Sarah who hated living at Greenhill Grange, Bingley.

    Now Numbers 11, 12 & 14 Saltonstall Lane

    Greenholme Farm, OgdenRef G1222

    Greenhouses, LightcliffeRef G159
    Wakefield Road.

    A terrace of houses – dated 1868 – near St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe.

    The houses were built when Major J. J. Foster had Green House, Lightcliffe demolished & had the Church built.

    A similar terrace – Grange Terrace – stands opposite.

    Owners and tenants have included

    Greenhurst Hey Old Farm, TodmordenRef G1241
    Broad Gate. Mid 17th century house

    See Greenhurst Hey, Todmorden

    Greenhurst Hey, StansfieldRef G487
    Broad Gate. The attached barn is dated 1816. Owners and tenants have included

    There was a drying kiln belonging to Michael Helliwell.

    See Greenhurst Hey Old Farm, Todmorden

    Greening & CrowtherRef G833
    Partnership founded at Greetland in 1972 by 2 engineers – Roger Greening and Arthur Crowther – who had worked for Churchill-Redman.

    The records, drawings and all specification data of the entire range of Churchill-Redman and Denham machine tool products was taken over by the partnership and a spares, repair and reconditioning service was established catering for a wide range of machine tools.

    In December 1984, the partnership became a limited company and was incorporated as Formula Technology Limited. This was changed to Greening & Crowther Engineering Company Limited in January 1985, when Arthur Crowther retired, and sold his shares to Christopher Poole.

    By 1987, the company had outgrown its factory premises in Clayhouse Lane, West Vale and purchased a further facility at Turney Street, Ovenden.

    During 1993, Roger Greening retired, and the remainder of the shares were acquired by the Directors.

    In the late 1990s, they purchased Harold Marshall's and another local engineering firm and acquired a factory down Shay Lane, Illingworth.

    They became known as GAC Engineering Group [2001]

    Greening, Edward OwenRef G590
    [18??-18??] Of Manchester.

    He unsuccessfully contested the election for the MP for Halifax [1868]. His supporters formed the Halifax Liberal Electoral Association.

    On 2nd December 1868, his friends in Halifax presented him with a silver tea and coffee service, as a recognition of the manner in which, as the working man's candidate, he had conducted the election

    Greening, Harold ArchibaldRef G430
    [1900-1954] Son of Francis Elizabeth (née Clarke) [1865-1946] & Edwin Greening [1868-1937].

    Born in Handsworth, Birmingham.

    He was a radio service engineer [1939].

    In [Q1] 1930, he married Elizabeth Hancock [1898-1980] in Sheffield.

    Children:

    1. (possibly) Rodger E.

    They lived at

    • 11 South Cliffe, Southowram [1936]
    • 120 Copgrove Road, Leeds [1939]

    Harold Archibald died in Halifax in 1954

    Elizabeth died in Huddersfield [Q2 1980]

    Greening, Rodger E.Ref G431
    [1931-1???] (Possibly) son of Harold Archibald Greening.

    Born in Chesterfield.

    He was (possibly) a partner in Greening & Crowther [1972].

    In [Q1] 1956, he married Barbara Watson in Calder District

    Greenlees, JamesRef G1094
    [1815-18??] Son of Samuel Greenlees, saddler.

    He was a blacksmith of Langfield [1837, 1841].

    On 25th December 1837, he married Elizabeth Stansfield.

    Children:

    1. Samuel [b 1839]
    2. Matthew [b 1840]

    The family lived at Roomfield Lane, Todmorden [1841].

    Living with them [in 1841] were Betty's mother Nanny Stansfield and Betty Stansfield [b 1831]

    Greenlees, MaryRef G1119
    [18??-1???] Of Heptonstall.

    On 8th December 1890, an inquest was held on the death of 10-month-old John Henry Thomas, to whom Mary had given washing liquor instead of soothing syrup

    GreenroydRef G138
    See Green Royd, Halifax and Green Royd, Rastrick

    Greenroyd Bowling Club, HalifaxRef G135
    Clement William Greaves was one of the promoters & founders of the Greenroyd Bowling Club, Halifax [1912].

    Recorded in 1953, when Arthur Edouarde Sharp was named as a former member

    Greenroyd, BroadbentRef G1305
    [1811-1882] Born in Norland.

    He was landlord of the Brown Cow, Halifax [1851] / landlord of the Old King Cross Inn [1858, 1864].

    In 1858, his licence was suspended.

    In 1860, he was one of a number of publicans charged with the adulteration of their beer by using grains of paradise in brewing. He was fined £50. Renewal of his licence was challenged because of the offence.

    He married Hannah [1809-1869].


    Hannah was born in Skircoat
     

    Children:

    1. John [b 1836]
    2. James
    3. William Henry [b 1842]
    4. Elizabeth Ann [b 1844]
    5. Charles
    6. Joseph Henry [b 1848]
    7. Walter [b 1851]

    Hannah died 31st October 1869 (aged 60).

    Broadbent died 13th June 1882 (aged 71).

    Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1803]

    Greenroyd, CharlesRef G1070
    [1846-1???] Son of Broadbent Greenroyd.

    He married Sarah.

    Children:

    1. Edwin William who died 19th May 1870 (aged 10 months), & was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery with his Greenroyd grandparents [Plot 1803]

    Greenroyd Cottage, HalifaxRef G733
    Dryclough Lane.

    Owners and tenants have included

    Greenroyd, ErnestRef G698
    [1897-1916] Son of Amelia & James W. A. Greenroyd of Luddendenfoot.

    During World War I, he served as a Gunner with C Battery 104th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

    He died 21st May 1916 (aged 19).

    He was buried at Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Mont-St. Eloi, France [II A 3].

    He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial

    Greenroyd, FrederickRef G190
    [1863-1947] Son of John Greenroyd.

    Born in Soyland [24th Jun 1863].

    He was a gas & coke works manager [1898].

    On 5th October 1898, he married Annie Brown [1864-1933] in Bingley


    Annie was born in Addingham
     

    They had no children.

    Annie died in Arnside in 1933.

    Frederick died in Bolton-le-Sands, Lancashire [6th January 1947]

    Greenroyd House, Norwood GreenRef G315

    Greenroyd, JamesRef G6370
    [1770-1811] A tanner in Halifax. He went to live in Bolton-le-moors

    Greenroyd, JamesRef G1071
    [1838-1894] Son of Broadbent Greenroyd.

    He married Martha [1845-1886].

    Martha died 6th September 1886 (aged 41).

    James died 26th July 1894 (aged 56).

    The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1803]

    Greenroyd, JohnRef G1005
    [1811-1???] He was a wool comber [1841].

    He married Sarah [1811-1???].

    Children:

    1. William [b 1829]
    2. John [b 1831]
    3. Jonathan [b 1833]
    4. Thomas [b 1835]
    5. Job [b 1840]

    The family lived at Vicar's Lot, Ovenden [1841]

    Greenroyd, JohnRef G188
    [1828-1899] Born in Sowerby.

    He was a coal agent [1854].

    On 16th April 1854, he married Edna Hollas in Halifax.

    Children:

    1. Mary Hannah [b 1856] who married Thomas Redman
    2. Matilda [1861-1880] who never married and died in Bingley
    3. Frederick
    4. Martha [1868-1937] who married Dennis Whone

    Edna and John both died in 1899

    Greenroyd, JohnRef G459
    [1845-1897]

    He married Hannah [1827-1913].

    Children:

    1. Herbert [1877-1925]

    John died 13th January 1897 (aged 52).

    Hannah died 6th March 1913 (aged 86).

    Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1979]

    Greenroyd, Jonathan SampsonRef G1000
    [1831-1894] Son of Sarah (née Carter) & Jonathan Greenroyd [1810-18??]

    Born in Sowerby Bridge [11th November 1831].

    He emigrated at the USA.

    On 26th January 1877, he married Cynthia Lavell Ferrell at Travis County, Texas.

    He died at St Jo Montague, Texas in 1894

    Greenroyd, OvendenRef G8930
    Owners and tenants have included

    The Greenup familyRef G535
    18th century woollen merchants and manufacturers – including William Greenup.

    Anne Lister was a friend of the family.

    See Darcey Hey, Skircoat, Greenup's Mill, Sowerby Bridge Mills and Sowerby Bridge National School

    Greenup, WilliamRef G269
    [17??-18??]

    Built Greenup's Mill, Sowerby Bridge.

    In 1813, he was a member of a Committee supporting those affected by the Luddites.

    He was interviewed during Crabtree's Tour of Calder Dale of 1832 seeking support for the Ten Hours Bill, but said that he

    would not have anything to do with it, either one way or another

    and he refused to let Crabtree into his mill to interview the young workers, saying

    No, we never allow strangers to go into our mill ... but if you wish to call upon them in their own homes, it is quite all right

    See William & George Greenup

    Greenup, WilliamRef G1101
    [1701-1762] Of Skircoat,

    He married Mary [1699-1780].

    Children:

    1. John who died 24th April 1737 (aged 10 months 10 days), & was buried with his parents

    William died March 1756 (aged 61). He was buried 25th March 1762.

    Mary died March 1780 (aged 81). She was buried 24th March 1780.

    The couple were buried at Halifax Parish Church, with Mary Scott [1689-9th March 1756] of Siddal Hall

    Greenup's: William & George GreenupRef G1114
    Merchants and manufacturers at Sowerby Bridge and Darcey Hey [1809]. Partners included William Greenup

    GreenwodeRef G79
    See Greenwood and Learings

    Greenwood ...Ref G314
    The entries for people & families with the surname Greenwood are gathered together in the SideTrack.

    The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

    GreenwoodRef G80
    Area of Calderdale between Heptonstall and Widdop.

    See High Greenwood and The Greenwood family of High Greenwood

    Greenwood & BairstowRef G1056
    Stock & share brokers at Harrison Road, Halifax.

    Established in 1912 by partners John William Greenwood & John Bairstow

    Greenwood & BottomleyRef G797
    Timber merchants, joiners and builders business established in 1836 by Richard Greenwood and Thomas Bottomley.

    The company was originally based at Ball Flash, Brighouse.

    In 1864, they moved to Railway Saw Mills on Gooder Lane, Brighouse.

    Around 1883, when Greenwood retired, Bottomley carried on the business under his own name at Gooder Lane and Cliffe Road.

    When Bottomley retired, his son, James, carried on the business. They produced woodwork for many local buildings, churches, schools, mills and houses

    Greenwood & BrearleyRef G896
    Printers, paper merchants and paper bag manufacturers at Alexandra Works, Halifax [1905]

    Greenwood & Fielding LimitedRef G857
    Wholesale clothing manufacturers at Globe Works, Hebden Bridge [1905]

    Greenwood & HargreavesRef G789
    Shuttle makers at Calder Vale Works, Cornholme [1905]. Partners included Crossley Greenwood

    Greenwood & OrmerodRef G790
    Picker and shuttle makers at Canteen Mill, Todmorden [1905]

    Greenwood & Pickles LimitedRef G818
    Fustian manufacturers and wholesale clothiers.

    Between 1895 and 1956, they manufactured ready-to-wear clothing at their Hebden Bridge Mill.

    (Possible) partners included James Greenwood and Sutcliffe Pickles

    Greenwood & RushworthRef G9380
    Wholesale woollen merchants.

    Established by Mr Greenwood and Frederick Rushworth.

    They were at Crown Works, Halifax [1889], Winding Road, Halifax, and Wade Street, Halifax

    The business may have closed when Fred retired in 1925

    Greenwood & SykesRef G64
    Wholesale clothiers at Hebden Bridge.

    Partners included J. Greenwood and T. Sykes.

    The partnership was dissolved in July 1879

    Greenwood & ThomasRef G858
    Clothiers at Hebden Bridge [1905]. Partners included James Greenwood

    Greenwood's: Benjamin, Amos & Joseph GreenwoodRef G835
    Cotton spinners and manufacturers at Luddendenfoot. Partners included Benjamin Greenwood, Amos Greenwood, and Joseph Greenwood.

    In February 1862, the company was declared bankrupt

    Greenwood BrothersRef G1132
    Farmers.

    Recorded in 1921, when they were farming at Higher Longfield Farm, Todmorden

    Greenwood BrothersRef G1220

    Greenwood BrothersRef G930
    Cotton spinners at Cragg Vale [1874]

    Greenwood Brothers & SutcliffeRef G936
    Stone merchants at Southowram [1874]

    See Greenwood's John & Samuel Greenwood

    Greenwood Brothers (Dunkleys)Ref G816
    20th century clothing manufacturer at Albert Street, Hebden Bridge.

    They were at 24/25 Market Street [1917]

    Greenwood's: Daniel Greenwood's CharityRef G392
    In his will of 1672, Dr Daniel Greenwood left 40/- per annum to the Minister of Sowerby Chapel, and 40/- per annum for ever to the poor of Sowerby. The money was charged on lands known as Crowell Shaws, Sowerby.

    See St Peter's Church, Sowerby Benefactions

    Greenwood's: E. Greenwood & CompanyRef G467
    Fustian manufacturers at Hangingroyd, Hebden Bridge [1914]

    Greenwood's: E. Greenwood & CompanyRef G826
    Brass founders of Elland. Recorded in 1938

    Greenwood's: Edward Greenwood & SonsRef G817
    Clothing manufacturers and wholesale clothiers.

    They were at Foster Holme, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge [1905], Croft Yard, Hebden Bridge [1915], and Hebden Bridge Mill [from 1956]

    Greenwood, Elliman & CompanyRef G501
    Cotton manufacturers.

    They were at

    Greenwood's: F. GreenwoodRef G819
    19th century bookseller, stationer and librarian of 6 Union Street, Halifax. He ran Greenwood's Library in connection with Mudie's Select Library, London

    Greenwood's: George Greenwood & CompanyRef G829
    Stone quarrying company at New Bank [1800]

    Greenwood's: George Greenwood & SonsRef G1021
    Halifax stationers [1900].

    See Roper vs George Greenwood & Sons

    Greenwood's: George Greenwood & SonsRef G1041
    Asphalters, brick manufacturers, builders' merchants, sand and gravel merchants, and also buyers of chimney pieces, stoves, kitchen ranges and tiles.

    They had offices at New Brunswick Street, Halifax [1905] and 18 King Cross Street, Halifax [Head Office 1936].

    Partners included Donald Oates.

    They had many subsidiaries, including Halifax Petrol Station, Greenwood's Builders' Merchants, Greenwood's Concrete Works, Cullingworth, and Myko Floors.

    They had business at many local sites, including Ford Hill Colliery, Queensbury, Swan Bank Colliery, Beacon Hill Brick Works, and Illingworth Edge Quarries and others at Cullingworth and Denholme

    Greenwood's: George Greenwood & SonsRef G875
    Spindle and flyer makers at Cross Hill Mills, Halifax [1905]

    Greenwood's GiftRef G399
    In his will of 1609, Paul Greenwood bequeathed 20/- per annum to the poor of Wadsworth, and 20/- per annum for the maintenance of a Preacher – who must be a Master of Arts – at Heptonstall.

    Greenwood's Halifax AdvertiserRef G665
    Published by George Greenwood

    Greenwood's: Harry Greenwood & SonsRef G841
    Bookseller and stationer at 34 Bull Green, Halifax.

    Founded by Harry Greenwood in 1890.

    A 1900 advertisement for the business announced


    Harry Greenwood
    Commercial & Fancy Stationer

    38 Bull Green and 2 Lord Street, Halifax

     

    They were at 34 Bull Green, Halifax [1911, 1919].

    In 1919 an advertisement announced


    Depot of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge

    Depot for S.P.G. and C.M.S. Publications

    Agency for Empire Typewriter, Ribbons, Carbons and all Sundries

     

    They had Greenwood's Lending Library [1943].

    The company was run by his two sons until 19??.

    The family lived above the shop.

    The business closed in 19??

    Greenwood, Head & Company LimitedRef G859
    Dyers and finishers at Waterside Dye Works, Halifax [1905]. Partners included John H. Gill

    Greenwood's: J. & J. GreenwoodRef G1321
    Spindle makers at Paper Mill, Halifax [1857].

    Partners included John Greenwood

    Greenwood's: James & Joseph GreenwoodRef G1023
    Corn millers at Sowerby Bridge.

    Partners included James Greenwood and Joseph Greenwood.

    The partnership was dissolved in January 1834

    Greenwood's: James & William GreenwoodRef G862
    Cotton spinners at Wheatley. Partners included James Greenwood and William Greenwood.

    In November 1838, the partnership was declared bankrupt

    Greenwood's: James Greenwood & CompanyRef G812
    Fustian and clothing manufacturer established by James Greenwood at Hebble End Works, Hebden Bridge

    Greenwood's: James Greenwood & SonRef G898
    Rope and twine manufacturers established by James Greenwood around 1790.

    Partners included Alfred Riley Greenwood and Charles Percy Greenwood.

    They were at Market Hall Rope Works, Halifax [1905, 1915, 1919, 1924] and 30 Thomas Street [1924]

    Greenwood's: James Greenwood & Son LimitedRef G821
    Cotton spinners, doublers and woollen manufacturers established by James Greenwood at Holme Mill, Sowerby Bridge in 1861. The company produced blankets and velour. In 1895, they employed 150 workers.

    See Joseph Greenwood

    Greenwood's: John & James GreenwoodRef G846
    Cotton spinners at Jumb Mill, Lumbutts

    Greenwood's: John & Samuel GreenwoodRef G963
    Aka Greenwood Brothers. Quarrying business at Southowram. Established by John Greenwood and Samuel Greenwood.

    In 1881, the brothers were fined £5 for using a single-link chain – which was prohibited by law.

    On 18th June 1883, the brothers attended an auction sale. John bought the Grocer's and Draper's shop which he tenanted and Samuel bought land/property in Pinnar Lane, Southowram.

    Over the next two days – Tuesday the 19th and Wednesday 20th June 1883 – they sold their quarries, land and equipment by auction, having dissolved their partnership.

    See O. & S. Cliffe

    Greenwood's: John Greenwood & SonRef G1011
    Wine merchants at Halifax

    Greenwood's: John Greenwood & SonsRef G791
    Quarry owners at Mount Skip Quarry, Old Town and Rock Edge Quarry, Old Town [1905]

    Greenwood's: John Greenwood's CharityRef G432
    Aka Back o' th' Moors Charity. In 1814, John Greenwood left land and property at Mount Pleasant, Heptonstall such that the rent would provide 1/4d each Sunday for a schoolmaster to attend Heptonstall Church – or in a place near there – in order to teach 4 boys and 2 girls to read, write and sing before morning and afternoon services started. Each scholar who was learning the Catechism would receive 2d each Sunday and 6d for passing the examination. Further money was provided: 8/- per annum for coals to heat the schoolroom when the Sunday scholars meet, 5/- for lighting the fire, 2/- to the sexton for cleaning and keeping a monument on the wall of the south gallery legible, 5/- to the Minister for preaching a Whitsuntide sermon to raise money for testaments and song-books, 2/- to each of 2 music players, 1 guinea to the singers, £5 4/- for bread to be distributed to 23 poor persons.

    Greenwood's: John Greenwood's GiftRef G444
    In his will of 1705, John Greenwood bequeathed money from land and property at Wadsworth.

    • 20/- was to be given to the Minister at Heptonstall for a sermon on the first Wednesday in August,
    • 20/- to be used to distribute canvas cloth to the poor of Heptonstall
    • 20/- for the purpose of apprenticing a poor man's child

    Greenwood's: Joseph Greenwood & CompanyRef G939
    Recorded in 1861, when they had a co-operative store at Hebden Bridge

    Greenwood's: Joshua Greenwood & SonsRef G815
    Worsted spinner of Luddendenfoot.

    They were one of several employers charged for child labour offences in 1858

    Greenwood Lee, HeptonstallRef G81
    Widdop Road. F-plan hall-and-cross-wing, hearth-passage house above Heptonstall Slack. It was built on the site of a manor house established by Wyomarus de Greenwode in 1154.

    The 15th century aisled tithe barn to the north-west of the house was used by the Commonwealth forces during the Civil War.

    The Grade II* listed barn is on the English Heritage Buildings at Risk Register.

    In 1657, John Ramsden of Haworth bought the house from Robert Greenwood.

    In 1710, it was sold to William Sutcliffe, who rebuilt the house, and there is a plaque over the door RGS 1712Robert and Grace Sutcliffe.

    In 1762, it was sold to Abraham Gibson (1) who – around 1780 – added an extension to accommodate a waterwheel to help in the spinning of cotton there. Today, a gable end reveals the extension. The wheel was probably used to drive textile machinery used in a 1st floor room. It is the only known house in the area which had its own waterwheel.

    In 1800, his son Abraham Gibson (2) moved the family's spinning activities to the newly-built Gibson Mill which lies below in Hardcastle Crags. In 1850, Miss Gibson of Greenwood Lee is recorded in connection with Lob Mill Delph, Todmorden.

    Around 1930, Abraham Gibson (5) installed electric lighting, generated by a turbine at Gibson Mill.

    In 1951, Hardcastle Crags, Gibson Mill and Greenwood Lee were given to the National Trust. The Trust sold off Greenwood Lee and it is now a private dwelling.

    See Hebden Water, Higher Greenwood Lee, Heptonstall and William Mitchell

    Greenwood, Newell & SutcliffeRef G1031
    Cotton manufacturers at Wood Bottom Mill, Walsden [1860-1864].

    Partners included James Greenwood, John Newell, and John Sutcliffe

    Greenwood's: Paul Greenwood & SonRef G1144
    Halifax tailors. Recorded in 1847 & 1900.

    See Samuel Sutcliffe Jackson and Henry Magson

    Greenwood-Sadler, EileenRef G52
    [1920-2001] A prolific writer and poet.

    Born in Brighouse

    Greenwood's: Samuel Greenwood & CompanyRef G847
    Cotton spinner at Jumb Mill, Lumbutts [1801]

    Greenwood Standard Gear Cutting Company LimitedRef G842
    Founded by T. Greenwood at New Bond Street, Halifax in 1910. They also had works at Lister Lane. During World War I, they produced shell cases. During World War II, they produced turret rings for tanks. Their telegraphic address was Gears, Halifax.

    The foundry closed in 1973 and the business closed in 1983

    Greenwood Stell & Sons LimitedRef G823
    Fustian and textile manufacturers at Westfield Mill, Wadsworth and Square Shed, Mytholmroyd [1905].

    Recorded in 1905-1980.

    They were associated with the Central Dyeing Company Limited.

    See Stone Tannery, Sowerby Bridge

    Greenwood Stone, Midgley MoorRef G82
    A standing stone about 5 ft tall. Probably erected in the 16th century to mark the boundary between Wadsworth and Midgley townships, as determined in 1594 after a dispute between the respective lords of the manor Sir George Savile and John Lacy.

    The date 1779 was cut into the west face following a beating of the bounds by the masters and pupils at Heptonstall Grammar School.

    Another smaller stone and the Miller's Grave mound are nearby

    Greenwood's: T. Greenwood & Company LimitedRef G856
    Fustian manufacturers at Salem Mills, Hebden Bridge [1905]. Partners included Thomas Greenwood

    Greenwood's: T. Greenwood & Sons LimitedRef G840
    Todmorden company who manufactured Vino-Tod

    Greenwood's: Thomas & James GreenwoodRef G845
    Fustian and woollen manufacturers at Boothtown and Wheatley [1809].

    Cotton spinners at Hebble Mill, Wheatley [1833].

    Later, they expanded into woollen manufacture

    Greenwood's: Thomas Greenwood's Sons LimitedRef G1293
    Motor car engineers, agents and dealers. They were at Horton Street, Halifax [1936]

    Greenwood, Varley & HorsfieldRef G1029
    Worsted spinners at Ovenden.

    Partners included John Greenwood, William Varley and William Horsfield.

    The partnership was dissolved in August 1859

    Greenwood's: William Greenwood & SonRef G848
    Wholesale cabinet maker. They were at Victoria Mills, Brighouse [1896] and Crossley Street, Halifax [1905].

    Partners included William Greenwood

    GreetlandRef G89
    District of Calderdale to the south of Halifax.

    See Lower Greetland

    Greetland AFCRef G625
    Recorded in the 1940s

    Greetland Aid in Sickness FundRef G139
    Recorded in 1905

    Greetland & District Trading Society LimitedRef G1018
    Victoria Street, West Vale. Aka the Farmers' Co-operative Association.

    Established around 1917

    Greetland & Stainland Ward, HalifaxRef G999
    One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax

    Greetland & West Vale Aged People's Treat CommitteeRef G183

    Greetland & West Vale Brass BandRef G1319
    Aka West Vale Band.

    Recorded in July 1871, when they took part in a brass band contest at Dalton. S. Whiteley was the conductor at this event.

    On 29th July 1871, they took part in a contest at Trinity Cricket Ground, Halifax. They came 4th and won £3

    On 20th July 1872, they came 5th in a contest at Dalton Pleasure Gardens when John Marshall was the leader and S. Greenwood was conductor.

    On 17th August 1872, 21 performers – again with Marshall and Greenwood – took part in a contest at Stainland Manor House but were unplaced.

    In July 1873, they took part in a contest promoted by North Ward Brass Band

    Greetland & West Vale Fire BrigadeRef G1332
    Recorded on 26th March 1868, when they tackled a fire at Dene Mill, Ripponden, and on 27th January 1876, when they tackled a fire at the mill of J. & J. Farrar at South Lane, Elland.

    See Greetland Fire Brigade and West Vale Fire Brigade

    Greetland & West Vale Mechanics' HallRef G820
    Aka West Vale Mechanics' Hall.

    The Greetland & West Vale Mechanics' Hall Company was registered in April 1872 with a capital of £3,000 in £1 shares.

    On Saturday, 21st June 1873, 5000 people were present at the ceremony when Edward Crossley laid the corner stone for the new Mechanics' Hall at West Vale. The building was

    of handsome design and goodly proportions

    by Horsfall, Wardle & Patchett. Godfrey Hanson was the builder.

    See Greetland Fire Station

    Greetland Bowling GreenRef G1038
    Around 1914, John Swallow was involved in the laying of Greetland Bowling Green on land belonging to Waller Brothers.

    The bowling green was used by Greetland Ex-servicemen's Sports Club

    Greetland branch of the Halifax Permanent Building SocietyRef G1291
    The Greetland branch of the Halifax & District Permanent Banking Company Limited was at Stainland Road [1922]

    Greetland Co-OpRef G485
    Branch number 7 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in July 1861

    Greetland Conservative ClubRef G953

    Officers of the Club have included

    Greetland Cricket & Bowling ClubRef G1039
    Also recorded as Greetland Cricket & Athletic Club.

    Recorded in 1911, when

    Officers of the Club have included

    • Charles Herbert Waller was President of Greetland Cricket &  Athletic Club [until 1921]
    • J. J. Fielden was President [from 1911]

    Greetland Cricket ClubRef G5020
    The club first played [from around 1858] as Greetland Victoria, using a ground/field at Howcroft Head, Greetland before later renting a field on Shutts Lane, now Ashfield Road. In 1891, they started playing at a new ground called the Holme, at the end of Calder Street. This was subsequently renamed the North Dean Grounds.

    In 1898, this land was acquired for Lumby's West Grove Boiler Works.

    In 1901, they moved to a new ground, known as Victoria Place [in 1854], on Saddleworth Road.

    This is their current ground and is known as The Holme.

    They eventually purchased the ground in 1928 for £325.

    See Greetland Cricket & Bowling Club and Joe Willie Scott

    Greetland District CouncilRef G77
    See Greetland & West Vale Mechanics' Hall

    Greetland Dyeing Company LimitedRef G861
    Dyers at Greetland Dye Works, Saddleworth Road.

    Established in 1902.

    Recorded in 1921 when they had joined the Bradford Dyers' Association.

    The Company was later taken over by Freudenberg

    Greetland Economic StoresRef G737
    A branch of Economic Stores (Halifax) Limited.

    Opened in 1???

    Recorded around 1911, when Lawrence Herbert Greenwood was manager here

    Greetland Ex-Servicemen's Sports ClubRef G1037
    They used Greetland Bowling Green

    Greetland Fever HospitalRef G730
    On 6th May 1892, a proposal was put forward for the erection of a Fever Hospital at Greetland. This was on account of the prevalence of smallpox in the district, and the fact that Halifax Hospital was closed to all but Halifax Borough patients

    Greetland Fire BrigadeRef G1155
    Recorded on 21st December 1893, when James Harrison a member of the Brigade was killed after his ladder broke as he was tackling a fire at West Vale.

    Recorded on 25th June 1904, when the whole Brigade resigned.

    See Greetland & West Vale Fire Brigade, Greetland Fire Station and Joe Willie Scott

    Greetland Fire StationRef G849
    The Greetland Fire Brigade was based at Calder Street, West Vale, beneath the West Vale Mechanics' Hall / Civic Hall.

    Opened in 1905?

    Greetland Liberal ClubRef G948
    Rochdale Road.

    Opened 15th October 1894.

    In 1917, Joshua Iredale was secretary.

    A war memorial is set into the wall of the club.

    This is now the Greetland Social Club.

    See Greetland Liberal Club Memorial

    Greetland LibraryRef G132
    Rochdale Road, Greetland

    Greetland Local BoardRef G994
    Recorded in July 1867, when an advertisement inviting tenders for
    the proposed waterworks

    mentioned the Board Room at the Shears, West Vale.

    See Local Board Recorded in 1837

    Greetland Male Voice ChoirRef G1229
    John Harry Shepley was conductor around 1900

    Greetland, Manor ofRef G163
    In mediæval times, this was a hamlet in the vill of Elland, a part of the Honour of Pontefract

    Greetland Mechanics' InstituteRef G1160
    Recorded in the 1970s.

    See William Henry Ingham

    Greetland Mutual Improvement SocietyRef G852
    Established in 1848 by a group from Elland Mechanics' Institute. By 1850, they had 90 members.

    See Mutual Improvement Societies

    Greetland Naturalist GroupRef G2

    See Elland Naturalists' Society and West Vale Naturalist Group

    Greetland Post OfficeRef G851
    12 Cross Hills / Saddleworth Road.

    Tenants have included

    The building was formerly the Victoria Music Rooms.

    This was one of 11 local post offices which – despite popular protests – were closed in August 2008

    Greetland Railway StationRef G787
    North Dean.

    Opened on 1st July 1844 with the new branch line of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway from Halifax to North Dean.

    The line was extended to serve the Brookroyd Mills of John Shaw & Sons at Holywell Green.

    The North Dean to Stainland branch opened on 1st January 1875.

    On 16th May 1885, North Dean station was renamed Greetland Station.

    Closed for passenger traffic on 8th September 1962. Demolished in 1965.

    On 21st September 1908, there was a fatal accident at the station.

    See Greetland Viaduct

    Greetland School BoardRef G912
    See John Cronhelm and Greetland Board School

    Greetland Urban District CouncilRef G10
    Members and Officers of the Council have included

    See Clay House, Greetland

    Greetland ViaductRef G120
    Aka West Vale Viaduct. Stainland Road.

    Built in 1875 for the Stainland branch line of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway which served Shaw's mills at Holywell Green. 13 round arches

    Greetland Vocal UnionRef G124
    Formed in 1898. Disbanded in March 1936

    Greetland WaterworksRef G1167
    Recorded in July 1867, when he married an advertisement by the Greetland Local Board invited tenders for the proposed waterworks.

    Opened in 1907.

    See Upper Greetland Waterworks

    Greetland wellRef G360
    Mineral spring recorded in the 19th century

    Greetland, West Vale & District Agricultural AssociationRef G1317
    Recorded in August 1869, when their annual exhibition was held in the grounds of T. W. Townsend at Brow Bridge

    Greetland, West Vale & Stainland Coal SocietyRef G1334
    Registered on 1st January 1894.

    Recorded in 1896, when Martin Sykes was President.

    On 5th September 1896, Charles Thomas Glover, a clerk, was summoned

    for misapplying £108

    Greetland, West Vale & Stainland Coke Society LimitedRef G855
    Coal merchants. Recorded in 1905

    Greeves, Rev A. T. WellesleyRef G500
    [19??-19??] Vicar of Heptonstall [1951]. In 1952, he left to become vicar of Hepworth

    Gregan, PatrickRef G583
    [1858-19??] Born in Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland.

    He was a dyer's labourer [1891, 1901, 1911].

    In 1880, he married Mary Ann Drury [1855-1???] in Halifax.


    Mary Ann was born in Elland Edge
     

    Children:

    1. John Thomas [b 1882] who was a dyer's labourer [1901]
    2. Alice Ann [b 1884] who was a winder weaving [1901]
    3. Patrick Joseph / Joseph
    4. Mary Ellen [b 1888] who was a brace machinist [1901], a  worsted weaver [1911]
    5. Owen [b 1891] who was a worsted weaver [1911] and served  with the West Riding Regiment [World War I]

    They lived at

    • 1 Hebble Lane, Ovenden [1891]
    • 5 Dean Street, Pellon Lane, Halifax [1901, 1911]

    Sons Patrick Joseph & Owen served in World War I; Patrick Joseph was killed in action

    Gregan, Patrick JosephRef G584
    [1886-1916] Aka Joe / Joseph.

    Son of Patrick Gregan.

    He was a member of St Marie's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street / a Brussels carpet weaver [1901] / a dyer's labourer [1911] / employed by Smithson's, Walnut Street.

    He married Unknown.


    In [Q4] 1915, a Patrick J. Gregan married Mabel Blades in Todmorden
     

    Children:

    1. child

    During World War I, Patrick Joseph was rejected 4 times, owing to defective sight, but was called up under the Derby scheme and served as a Private with the 10th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.

    He was killed in action [28th September 1916].

    The Halifax Courier [14th October 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

    He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 3A & 3D].

    His brother Owen also served with the West Riding Regiment

    Gregory, CharlesRef G946
    [1842-1889] Son of Richard Reynolds Gregory.

    He became a worsted spinner. He employed 7 piece workers [1871].

    He and his sisters, Emma and Elizabeth Ann, lived at Walterclough Hall.

    He never married.

    He was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax [8th June 1889]

    Gregory, Rev Cyril W.Ref G488
    [18??-19??] Minister at Shore Baptist Church [1934].

    In 1937, he was given the additional charge at Sowerby Bridge Baptist Church.

    In 1938, he moved to Hugglescote, Leicestershire

    Gregory, DonaldRef G589
    [1924-1944] Son of Edith & Eric Gregory of 14 Ashgrove Place, Siddal.

    He was educated at / Siddal Board School / employed by Hellawell Brothers, Halifax Market Hall.

    During World War II, he served with 43 R.M. Commando of the Royal Marines

    He died 3rd February 1944 (aged 20).

    He was buried at Minturno War Cemetery, Italy [V J 25].

    He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

    Gregory's: Edward Gregory & CompanyRef G1190
    Corn millers and dealers at Corn Market, Halifax & Roberttown [1829]

    Gregory, Elizabeth AnnRef G154
    [1835-1920] Daughter of Richard Reynolds Gregory.

    She and her sister, Emma, ran Walterclough Hall School, Southowram.

    The sisters lived with their brother, Charles, at Walterclough Hall. By 1901, Charles had died and the sisters had gone to live at Abbott's Ladies' Home.

    She never married.

    She died at Abbott's Ladies' Home.

    She was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax [15th January 1920]

    Gregory, EmmaRef G1075
    [1836-1909] Daughter of Richard Reynolds Gregory.

    She and her sister, Elizabeth Ann, ran Walterclough Hall School, Southowram.

    The sisters lived with their brother, Charles, at Walterclough Hall. By 1901, Charles had died and the sisters had gone to live at Abbott's Ladies' Home.

    She never married.

    She died at Abbott's Ladies' Home.

    She was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax [4th December 1909]

    Gregory, Frank WynellRef G634
    [1917-1940] Son of Julia Wadsworth & Lt-Col Edward Denys Wynell Gregory of Devon.

    He was educated at Crossley & Porter School.

    During World War II, he served as a Sergeant Observer with the 139th Squadron Royal Air Force.

    He was reported missing and assumed to have died 12th May 1940 (aged 23).

    He was buried at Heverlee War Cemetery, Belgium [6 F 17-19].

    He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax

    Gregory, FrederickRef G1177
    [1868-1918] Music teacher at Norland.

    In 1896, he married Lillie Woodburn in Oldham.

    Children:

    1. Phyllis [b 1902]

    Around May 1904, Frederick was admitted to Storthes Hall asylum, and his wife and daughter were taken to Halifax Poor Law Hospital.

    On the evening of 9th May 1904, the child was restless and Nurse Budd at the Hospital fastened her, and other children in the same cot, tying them to the cot with bandage. During the night, Phyllis died. A verdict of accidental death was returned at the inquest.

    On 15th May 1904, Lillie gave birth to an illegitimate daughter

    Gregory, George EdwinRef G236
    [1???-19??] In 1945, he bought Lower Wat Ing, Norland.

    He married Unknown.

    Children:

    1. Jean who married George Barnard
    2. Mary

    Gregory, JamesRef G1081
    [1731-1799]

    He married Alice [1731-1797].

    Children:

    1. William

    Alice died 20th August 1797 (aged 66).

    James died 25th January 1799 (aged 68).

    The couple were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax

    Gregory, JamesRef G161
    [1761-1830] He was a greengrocer.

    On 6th July 1785, he married Elizabeth Ann Reynolds [1862-1830] at St Pancras Parish Church, London.

    Children:

    1. Richard Reynolds
    2. James William
    3. Thomas
    4. Robert [b 1795]
    5. Edward [b 1796]
    6. Elizabeth [September 1798-11th April 1799] who was buried  at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax
    7. Harriet [1802-1855]

    The children were all baptised at Square Chapel.

    James & Elizabeth Ann were buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax

    Gregory's: James Gregory & SonsRef G822
    Grocers, tea dealers, tallow chandlers, hop merchants and wholesale dealers established by James William Gregory. Recorded in 1822. They were at 6 Corn Market [1829, 1842]

    See Thomas Gregory

    Gregory, James WilliamRef G670
    [1789-1866] Son of James Gregory.

    Baptised at Square Chapel.

    He was a grocer in Halifax [1841] / a grocer & tea dealer employing 4 men & 2 boys [1851] / partner in Thomas Gregory & Brothers [1856] / a member of Halifax Town Council [1848-1856] / an Alderman [1851] / a partner in the Halifax Commercial Banking Company [1853] / a retired grocer [1861].

    He established James Gregory & Sons.

    He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835].

    On 21 April 1834, he married (1) Isabella Kirk [1795-1841]


    Isabella was a widow
     

    They had no children.

    He married (2) Anne Trees [1812-1873].


    Anne came from Birstwith, Yorkshire
     

    They had no children.

    The family lived at

    • 7 Corn Market [1841, 1851]
    • 45 Hampden Place, Halifax [1861]

    James William died 25th May 1866.

    Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £300 [Resworn under £1,500].

    Anne died in Halifax [23rd February 1873].

    Probate records show that she left effects valued at under £1,500.

    Probate was granted to her sister Sarah Graham

    Gregory, RichardRef G1065
    [18??-1???] Son of Edward Gregory, farmer.

    He was a grocer of Halifax. In January 1858, he was (possibly) declared bankrupt.

    In [Q3] 1855, he married Elizabeth Firth at Halifax Parish Church.

    Children:

    1. Elizabeth Ann [b 1857] who married [1886] William Edward Taylor

    In 1861, Elizabeth & her daughter were living with her parents, at 2 Lilly Fold Lane, Halifax.

    In 1871, Elizabeth Ann was a boarder with the family of William H. Whitaker at St John's Lane, Halifax.

    In 1881, Elizabeth Ann was living with her widowed grandmother Dorothy Firth at 100 Lister Lane, Halifax

    Gregory, Richard ReynoldsRef G947
    [1788-1857] Son of James Gregory.

    He was a grocer at Halifax / an oil merchant at 6 Corn Market, Halifax [1834] / partner in Richard Reynolds Gregory & Brothers [1837] / a grocer [1841] / a retired grocer [1851] / partner in Thomas Gregory & Brothers [1856].

    He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835].

    In May 1856, there was a conveyance of

    several closes of land in Shelf, called the Pit Field and the Upper Brow, and also several other closes in land in Shelf called Far Brow and Near Brow

    between Thomas Gregory and Richard Reynolds Gregory and John Lister of Birkenshaw (woolstapler), John Scott of Birkenshaw (woolstapler), and Henry Scott of Brighouse (cotton spinner) 

    On 15th August 1832, he married Sarah Howarth [1799-1864] at Halifax.


    Sarah was born in Elland
     

    Children:

    1. Elizabeth Ann
    2. Emma
    3. Charles

    They lived at

    • Pellon Lane, Halifax [1841]
    • Castle Hill, Rastrick [1851]

    Members of the family were buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax: Richard [31st March 1857]; Sarah [27th October 1864]; Charles [8th June 1889]; Emma [4th December 1909]; Elizabeth Ann [15th January 1920]

    Gregory's: Richard Reynolds Gregory & BrothersRef G1192
    Wholesale dealers, tallow chandlers, hop merchants, grocers & tea dealers at 25 Southgate, Halifax and 6 Corn Market, Halifax [1837]. Partners included Richard Reynolds Gregory

    Gregory, Robert MillerRef G771
    [1884-1914] Son of Elizabeth & Robert Gregory.

    Born in Preston.

    In [Q3] 1904, he married Rose Lily Watts in Ashford, Kent.

    Children:

    1. child
    2. child

    The family lived at

    • Allan Wood, Sowerby Bridge
    • 87 Rochdale Road, Greetland

    He was a soldier with 3 years' regular service, and 7 years in the reserves.

    During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914], and served as a Sapper with the 11th Field Company Royal Engineers.

    He died 14th September 1914 (aged 30).

    He was buried at Vailly British Cemetery, France [II C 17].

    He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland, on the Memorial at Saint John the Evangelist, West Vale, on the Memorial at Greetland Liberal Club, and on the Memorial at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.

    Rose Lily married Mr Hawkins.

    They lived at 87 Rochdale Road, Greetland

    Gregory, SandraRef G560
    [1965-] Sowerby Bridge woman who was arrested at Bangkok airport in 1993 for smuggling temazepam and 89 grams of heroin on a trip from Thailand to Tokyo.

    She had gone back-packing in 1987 and stayed on in Thailand to become an English teacher. Shortly before the arrest, she had met another Briton, Robert Lock, a known drug smuggler, and they were paid £1,000 to carry, in her body, a condom-full of drugs to Tokyo. The British Embassy informed the Thai authorities of Lock's movements and he and Gregory were arrested at Bangkok airport.

    At the trial, she pleaded guilty, and the possible death penalty was changed to 25-years' imprisonment in Thailand.

    She spent 4½ years in the Lard Yao women's prison at Klong Prem high-security prison – the Bangkok Hilton.

    In 1996, the sentence was reduced by 3 years to celebrate the golden jubilee of King Bhumipol Adulyadej of Thailand.

    In 1997, she came back to serve the rest of the sentence in Britain. She was in prison at Durham and then Rochester.

    In July 2000, she was released after King Bhumipol granted a royal pardon and released on 18th June 2001.

    She lives in Oxford.

    In 2003, she wrote of the incident in a book Forget You Had a Daughter.

    In December 2009, she was refused entry when she attempted to return to Thailand

    Gregory, ThomasRef G646
    [17??-18??] Halifax grocer and druggist [1805].

    On 7th July 1802, he married Miss Lord [17??-1805] from Halifax.

    See James Gregory & Sons and Halifax Board of Guardians

    Gregory, ThomasRef G148
    [1793-1863] Son of James Gregory.

    He was partner in Thomas Gregory & Brothers [1856] / clerk to Flour Society [1861] / a shopkeeper in Sowerby Bridge / a bookkeeper [1863].

    In May 1856, there was a conveyance of

    several closes of land in Shelf, called the Pit Field and the Upper Brow, and also several other closes in land in Shelf called Far Brow and Near Brow

    between Thomas Gregory and Richard Reynolds Gregory and John Lister of Birkenshaw (woolstapler), John Scott of Birkenshaw (woolstapler), and Henry Scott of Brighouse (cotton spinner) 

    On 14th June 1830, he married (1) Elizabeth Lilley [1802-1852] at St John the Baptist, Wakefield.


    Elizabeth was born in Horbury
     

    Children:

    1. John Lilley [1831-1885]
    2. Louisa [b 1832]
    3. Sarah Ann [b 1836]
    4. Joseph Lilley [b 1837] who died in Victoria, Australia
    5. James William [1839-1890] who died in Victoria, Australia

    On 27th August 1859, he married (2) Frances Hawkins [1806-1885] at Halifax Parish Church.

    They lived at

    Thomas died in Sowerby Bridge [3rd December 1863].

    Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £100

    Gregory's: Thomas Gregory & BrothersRef G838
    Worsted spinners and manufacturer at Grove Mill, Shelf [1845].

    Partners were Richard Reynolds Gregory, James William Gregory, and Thomas Gregory.

    They exhibited some of their products at the Great Exhibition [1851].

    In April 1856, the partnership was declared bankrupt

    Gregory, WilliamRef G1082
    [1772-1845] Son of James Gregory.

    He married Elizabeth [1772-1840].

    Children:

    1. Richard who died 6th March 1803 (aged 1 year & 10 days) 
    2. William [1803-30th November 1807]
    3. Robert [1807-4th March 1839]

    Elizabeth died 3rd September 1840 (aged 68).

    William died 14th September 1845 (aged 73).

    Members of the family were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax with William's parents

    Gregson ...Ref G40
    The entries for people & families with the surname Gregson are gathered together in the SideTrack.

    The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

    Gregson BrothersRef G834
    Worsted mills at Norwood Green

    Greive, Heather MargaretRef G344
    [19??-] She was Mayor of Todmorden [1979-1980]

    Grenewode, JohnRef G1032
    [1???-1???] Clerk at Heptonstall [1439]

    Grenwodde, Sir JohnRef G1034
    [1???-15??] Curate at Heptonstall [1531]

    Gresley, NigelRef G923
    [18??-18??] Ale and porter merchants at 1 Delph Street, Halifax [1874].

    He married Unknown.

    Children:

    1. Charles [1844-1864]

    Grey, MrRef G527
    [17??-18??]

    He married Sarah [1798-18??].


    Sarah was a shop keeper [1851]
     

    Children:

    1. Hannah [b 1828] who was a power loom weaver [1851]
    2. Martha [1830-1880] who married (1) Jabez Hartley  &
    3. William Lawson
    4. Sophia [b 1836] who was a power loom weaver [1851]
    5. Maria [b 1840]

    The family lived at Ploughcroft, Halifax [1851].

    Living with the widowed Sarah [in 1851] were daughter Martha & her husband.

    A Richard Grey died in Halifax [Q2 1842], and an Elijah Grey died in Halifax [Q1 1843]

    Grey Stone Quarry, RippondenRef G285
    A Mesolithic site

    Grey Stone, TodmordenRef G1243
    Grey Stone Lane. Late 17th century house, cottages and barn. Recorded in 1675 (deeds). A porch is dated 1789

    Grey StonesRef G90
    There are – or have been – several single stones and outcrops in the district called Grey Stone or Grey Stones. Some examples are – or were – at Elland, Luddendenfoot, Ovenden, Rishworth Moor, and Warland

    Grey Stones, WarleyRef G1250
    Owners and tenants have included

    Greycourt, HalifaxRef G416
    King Cross Road. Originally King Cross Vicarage. James Hector Bowman renamed the house

    Greyson, JohnnyRef G1069
    [1875-19??] Son of Stephen Greyson, oat cake baker.

    He was a sheet metal worker of 42 Pleasant Street, Queensbury [1926].

    He married (1) Unknown.

    On 5th April 1926, he married (2) Clara Greenwood.

    Greystones, HalifaxRef G1270
    Manor Heath Road.

    Built in the Arts & Crafts Style around 1900.

    Owners and tenants have included

    It has been converted into 3 separate dwellings

    • The Warren
    • Upper Greystones
    • Lower Greystones / Greystones

    Greystones, LuddendenRef G146
    Mid-17th century farmhouse.

    Owners and tenants have included

    It was converted to separate dwellings in the 19th century

    Grice, FrancesRef G319
    [16??-1666] Of Wakefield.

    She was the third wife of Dr Richard Marsh.

    She survived her husband and was buried in York Minster

    Grice, KatherineRef G310
    [1514-1???] Aka Grace. A novice, she was one of the last 3 nuns of Kirklees Priory in the 16th century.

    It is said that she became pregnant and, after giving birth, committed suicide in Nunbrook.

    See Three Nuns, Kirklees Park

    Grice, RichardRef G1134
    [1811-1848] He was a cordwainer [1841].

    Around 1840, he married Elizabeth [1811-1???].


    Elizabeth was born in Dalton
     

    Children:

    1. Richard
    2. Hannah [b 1841] who was a worsted spinner [1851]
    3. John [b 1844] who was a worsted stuff finisher [1861]
    4. Joseph [b 1847] who was a painter & paper hanger [1861]

    They lived at

    • Great Albion Street, Halifax [1841]
    • 14 Bank Street, Halifax [1851]
    • 26 Waterhouse Street, Halifax (the 4 children were living with  their aunt Mary & uncle Dawson Sharp, worsted stuff  finisher), [1861]

    Richard died in Halifax [Q4 1848].

    Elizabeth died in Halifax [Q2 1851]

    Grice, RichardRef G209
    [1839-1890] Son of Richard Grice.

    Born in Halifax.

    He was a worsted spinner [1851] / a card maker [1861] / a grocer's store keeper [1881].

    In [Q2] 1865, he married (1) Mary Riddell [1843-1868] in Halifax.


    Mary was born in Halifax, the daughter of Frances & John Riddell, gardener
     

    Children:

    1. Frances Elizabeth [1866-1944] who married [1890]  William Hedley Carter
    2. Mary [1868-1869]

    Mary died (possibly of perinatal complications) [8th August 1868] (aged 24)  & was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

    In [Q1] 1871, he married (2) Susannah Comstive [1845-1898] at Ormskirk.


    Susannah / Susanna was born in Halifax
     

    Children:

    1. Ethel Jane [1878-1955] who never married
    2. Richard [b 1878] who died in infancy
    3. Thomas Evelyn [1881] who died in infancy

    They lived at 1 Mixenden Lane, Ovenden [1881].

    Richard died 6th December 1890 (aged 51).

    Susannah died 25th January 1898 (aged 53).

    Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 929]

    Griffin, JohnRef G86
    [1890-1917] Son of Thomas Griffin.

    Born in Stainland.

    He was a well-known Stainland footballer / a woollen mule piecer [1911].

    During World War I, he served as a Private West Yorkshire Regiment.

    He was reported missing [3rd May 1917], but later [14th June 1917] known to be a prisoner at Dulmen, Germany.

    His photograph appears with a report of his story in the Halifax Courier [30th June 1917].

    He survived the War

    Griffin, LionelRef G44
    [1919-1943] Son of Amy & Walter Griffin of Brighouse.

    He married Mary.

    They lived in Brighouse.

    During World War II, he served as a Corporal with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

    He died 21st September 1943 (aged 24).

    He was buried at Brighouse Cemetery [F Nonconformist 73]

    Griffin, MrRef G101
    [18??-19??] Manager of the Empire Theatre, Brighouse [about 1916]

    Griffin, ThomasRef G420
    [1853-19??] Born in Mayo, Ireland.

    He was a quarryman [1891] / a stone waller [1901] / a dry waller [1911].

    In 1884, he married Mary Casey [1861-19??] in Halifax.


    Mary was born in Stainland
     

    Children:

    1. Thomas [b 1889] who was a cotton spinner [1901], a  woollen mule piecer [1911]
    2. John
    3. William [b 1891] who was a cloth finisher [1911]

    They lived at

    • New Street, Stainland with Old Lindley [1891]
    • New Street, Stainland [1901, 1911]

    Living with them [in 1911] was Mary's brother Thomas Casey [b 1864] (cloth finisher) 

    Griffith, J.Ref G155
    [18??-19??] He had business as a botanical brewer at Ainley Grange, Brighouse. The firm produced non-alcoholic drinks in the 19th/20th century

    Griffiths, AnneRef G307
    [1???-1738] Of Llangollen, Montgomeryshire.

    She married Sir Samuel Armytage.

    She & her husband were buried at Saint Peter's, Hartshead

    Griffiths, JoeRef G7680
    [1866-19??] Born in Ripponden.

    He was a dairy farmer [1911].

    In [Q4] 1892, he married Martha Ann Ackroyd [1865-19??] from Sowerby.

    They had no children.

    They lived at Barker Royd Farm, Southowram [1911]

    Griffiths, John RobertRef G1163
    [18??-19??] From Heywood.

    He was a botanical brewer in Elland.

    Around 1900, he was working in premises near Ainley Grange

    He and his family moved to Birkenhead.

    By 1911, the business had been taken over by Woodhead Brothers

    Griffiths, MargaretRef G588
    [1864-1???] Born in Liverpool.

    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]

    Griffiths, MauriceRef G888
    [1876-19??] Son of Owen Griffiths, pattern maker.

    He was a machine painter of Brow Lane, Northowram [1909].

    On 16th October 1909, he married Sarah Thorp at Halifax Parish Church.

    Griffiths, Rev RichardRef G505
    [18??-19??] BA.

    Curate at Ripponden [1890]. He left in 1892 to be assistant chaplain at Holy Trinity, Nice

    Griffiths, RobertRef G556
    [1897-1916] Son of Mrs Elizabeth Griffiths of 16 George Street, Hipperholme.

    During World War I, he served as a Private with the 4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

    He died 3rd June 1916 (aged 19).

    He was buried at Authuile Military Cemetery, France [C 5].

    He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial

    Grigg-Smith, Rev ThomasRef G524
    [18??-19??] Vicar of Warley [1929].

    Whilst recuperating in France [1936], he announced that he would relinquish his parish work in January 1937 in order to take up other activities

    Grime, HenryRef G369
    [15??-16??] Clothier of Southowram. In 1607, he bought Haley Hill, Halifax from Robert Ramsden.

    In the various sources, there is some confusion with the surnames Graeme, Græme, Graemes, Graham, Greame, Gream, Greames, Grime, and Grimes

    Grime, HenryRef G418
    [1624-1710]

    Children:

    1. Elizabeth [16??-1706] who married Jeremy Bentley

    Grime, HenryRef G370
    [1660-1739] Or Greame. Around 1685, he bought Exley Hall.

    In 1709, he lived at Lower Shaw Hill, Halifax. He owned much property in Southowram, Hipperholme, Elland and Batley.

    He married Hannah [1660-1727]

    Grime, Henry DaviesRef G1287
    [1868-1946] Born in Halifax.

    He was a harness manufacturer (employer) [1901] / a saddler at 12 Waterhouse Street, Halifax [1905] / a shop keeper, saddler [1911] / a leather merchant.

    On 13th September 1893, he married Sarah Ann Turner at Halifax Parish Church.


    Sarah Ann was the daughter of William Turner
     

    Children:

    1. twins George Henry [1897-1898]
    2. William [1897] who died in his first year

    They lived at

    Living with them [in 1901, 1911] was widowed mother-in-law Alice Turner [aged 63].

    Sarah Ann died in South Africa [2nd December 1935].

    Probate records show that she left effects valued at £4,213 9/1d [Resworn £3,459 11/7d]. Probate was granted to her husband Henry Davies and Charles Pullan (commercial traveller).

    Henry Davies died at Hof Street Nursing Home, Cape Town [3rd June 1946] (aged 78).

    Probate records show that he left effects valued at £26,849 15/4d

    Grime, JamesRef G1079
    [1715-1801] Of Bankhouse in Skircoat,


    In the Church records, the surname is also recorded as Greame and Graham
     

    He married Elizabeth [1721-1784].

    Children:

    1. Ann [1755-24th March 1783]

    Elizabeth died 25th January 1784 (aged 63).

    James died 12th February 1801 (aged 86).

    Members of the family were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax [Grave Ref: 241] with Mary Thornton [1794-24th December 1808] & Susanna who died 18th April 1816 (aged 8 months & 2 days) 

    Grime's: W. Grime & SonRef G899
    Saddlers and portmanteau makers at 3 Waterhouse Street, Halifax [1905]

    Grimes, SamuelRef G198
    Aka Sammywell Grimes.

    Pseudonym which John Hartley used for a number of titles. Sammy was a simple Bradford man and wrote of his exploits in a series of travel stories from 1876. The titles included:

    • Seets i' Lundun
    • Seets i' Paris
    • Mally an' me A Selection of Humorous and Pathetic Incidents from the life of Sammywell Grimes and His Wife Mally / William Nicholson & Sons Limited, London [1920]
    • Seets i' Blackpool
    • Grimes's Trip to America [1877] – in which Hartley's own experiences were retold
    • Grimes's Trip to th' Queen [1894] – written when Hartley returned to England
    • Seets i' Yorkshire and Lancashire Or Grimes's Comical Trip from Leeds to Liverpool by Canal / William Nicholson & Sons, London [1896]
    • Grimes and Mally laikin i' Lakeland [1911]

    Grimes's: W. Grimes & SonRef G1020
    Dealers in leather goods at 10 Silver Street.

    The proprietor was A. Francis Brown [1936]

    Grimescar Cottage, FixbyRef G1084
    The Wood, Fixby was known as Grimescar Cottage [1854]

    Grimeshaw, ThomasRef G6930
    [16??-1???] Curate at Cross Stone [1693]

    Grimley, A. E.Ref G699
    [1879-1916]

    He married Clara.

    They lived at 1 Cottage Bank View, Charlestown, Hebden Bridge.

    During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion East Lancashire Regiment.

    He died 7th July 1916 (aged 37).

    He was buried at Etaples Military Cemetery, France [II A 68]

    Grimmett, ArthurRef G4500
    [18??-1???] He was Managing Director of the Halifax New Grand Theatre & Opera House Company Limited [1889]

    Grimmett, ArthurRef G1014
    [18??-19??] Musical director at the Gaiety Theatre and the Grand Theatre, Halifax [1890s]

    Grimshaw, JaneRef G181
    [1736-1750] Daughter of Rev William Grimshaw.

    Baptised at Todmorden [7th March 1736].

    She was sent to school at Kingswood, Bristol, where she died on 14th January 1750, at the age of 13

    Grimshaw, Rev JohnRef G179
    [1711-1779] Son of William Grimshaw.

    Baptised at Brindle, near Chorley, Lancashire [14th November 1711].

    He was Curate at Cross Stone [1734-1742] / Curate at Luddenden [1742-1749] / Curate at Illingworth [1749] / Perpetual Curate at Illingworth [1779].

    In 1740, he married Mary Cockroft at Eastfield Chapel. Children:

    1. William [1741-1746]
    2. Ann [b 1742]
    3. Thomas [1744-1746]
    4. John [1747-1749]
    5. Mary [1748-1760]
    6. William

    He died 16th September 1779 & was buried at Halifax Parish Church [19th September 1779]. The interment was performed by Rev Anthony Moss who succeeded him as Curate at Luddenden and as Curate of Illingworth

    Grimshaw, JohnRef G878
    [1736-1766] Son of Rev William Grimshaw by his first wife, Sarah Lockwood

    Born in Luddenden [1736]; baptised at Luddenden [20th April 1736].

    In 1747, at the age of 11, he inherited Ewood Hall from his maternal grandfather John Lockwood.

    His father had been of opinion that

    this scapegrace son of his had too much property for his spiritual health, and in 1750 had tried to give him a trade by apprenticing him to a weaver.

    On 28th May 1757, he married (1) Grace Gibson in Midgley.

    They lived at Ewood Hall.

    John was an alcoholic who drank himself to death.

    He died 3 years after his father, and is reported to have made a deathbed repentance, saying

    How surprised my father will be to find me in heaven!

    He died at Ewood Hall [17th May 1766].

    He was buried at St Mary's Church, Luddenden [21st May 1766] in the same grave as his grandfather John Lockwood.

    His will divided his estates mainly between relatives on the Lockwood side of the family. To his uncle Rev John Grimshaw, however, he left


    • The parsonage of Sowdens at Haworth, which his father had bequeathed to him
    • Hallfield End in Haworth
    • Six other cottages in Haworth late unoccupied
    • A rent-charge of 40s. per annum on a house at Lower Town in Haworth
    • The sum of £100

      "which I have in or upon the Turnpike Road leading between Bradford in the County of York and Colne in the County of Lancaster, and security for the same out of the tolls arising on the said road"

     

    On 16th November 1766, Grace married (2) John Sutcliffe who died in 1772, and on 1st March 1774, she married (3) Rev John Crosse.

    She died 21st February 1811 & was buried with John Grimshaw

    Grimshaw, Rev ThomasRef G98
    [16??-1693] Curate at Todmorden [1693]

    Grimshaw, WilliamRef G767
    [1674-1754] Son of Elizabeth (née Blackledge) & Henry Grimshaw of Brindle, near Chorley, Lancashire.

    He married Ann Firth.

    Children:

    1. William
    2. John

    William died 21st April 1754

    Grimshaw, Rev WilliamRef G92
    [1708-1763] Son of William Grimshaw.

    Popularly known as Mad Grimshaw, he was a charismatic – hell-fire and damnation – preacher, and addressed large crowds as he travelled around the district.

    See Booth Independent Congregational Church

    Grimshaw, WilliamRef G8001
    [1749-1795] Of Halifax.

    Son of Rev John Grimshaw.

    He married (1) Jane Kershaw [1749-1778].

    Children:

    1. Mary [1773-30th August 1825]
    2. Jane [1775] who died in infancy

    He married (2) Mary Lumb.

    Children:

    1. Lumb [1787] who died aged 9 weeks
    2. Frances [1788-9th August 1794]

    William died in Halifax [12th January 1795] (aged 45).

    The epitaph on the family memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

    Grindlestone Bank, OvendenRef G176
    It was said that the house – built by the Maude family – was the oldest house in the district.

    John Maude is mentioned in the 1530s.

    There are 2 houses: North House and South House.

    North House is dated

    South House is listed. It was demolished and rebuilt in 1853.

    The house is divided into three separate dwellings.

    Owners and tenants have included

    • James Crowbrow of Nottingham, who leased it to
    • Timothy Booth of Halifax [1712]
    • John Briggs [1851]
    • (Possibly) Billy Coldwell who sold the farm stock at  Grindlestone Bank Farm, Ovenden Wood, by auction [16th October 1877]
    • The family of James Alfred Lumb [1911]

    The area gets its name from the fact that it provided mill-stones (grind stones) for corn mills in the district.

    This is discussed in the books Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions and Our Home & Country.

    See Brigg family of Grindlestone Bank