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In 1798, he married Grace.
Children:
They lived at 1 Church Yard, Halifax [1851].
Grace was widowed by 1851
He married Unknown.
Children:
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He lived at Stoney Lee, Todmorden
In 1805, he was declared bankrupt
and sold the Cockden Mill
He was
a master cotton spinner [1871, 1881] /
a cotton spinner (employer) [1891] /
a partner in Shadrach & Abraham Barker [1871, 1877, 1905].
In 1863, he married Hannah Bentley [1834-1898] in Todmorden.
Children:
They lived at
He died 5th June 1906
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Only son of J. W. Barker.
On 12th April 1928, he married Margaret Lulu Johnston from
Whitstable
He married Unknown.
Child:
Clara Hannah [1884-1942] who married Frederick Alfred Crabtree
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In 1869, he married Sarah Sutcliffe at Halifax Parish Church
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In [Q2] 1868, he married Betsey Vining Bellwoon [18??-1???] in Rochdale.
Children:
4 sons served in World War I; Fred was killed in action.
After Alfred's death, Betsey married [Q1
1899] Thomas Fielding in Halifax
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Born in Todmorden.
He was
a carter [1861, 1871, 1881] /
a farmer [1891] /
an old age pensioner [1911].
He married Ann [1840-1877].
Children:
They lived at
Ann died 8th July 1877 (aged 37).
Alfred died 20th April 1919 (aged 78).
The couple & the children (‡) were buried at Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel
with Alfred's parents
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He was a brushmaker [1891].
In [Q1] 1879, he married Emma Oldfield [1854-1???] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 62 Green Lane, Halifax [1891].
Alfred Frederick died 10th June 1892 (aged 38)
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3813]
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Patmos Congregational Chapel, Todmorden
He was a woollen finisher of Booth, Luddenden [1919].
He married (1) Unknown.
In 1919, he married (2) Emily Murgatroyd.
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He was a master butcher [1911].
In [Q1] 1892, he married Susannah Ingham in Halifax
Children:
They lived at 3 High Field View, Southowram [1911]
Arthur died in Prestatyn, Wales [25th July 1924] (aged 55)
& was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-D25].
Born in Halifax.
He was
a clerk [1891] /
a spirit merchant [1901]
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During World War II,
and he served as a Gunner
with the 140th Field Regiment
Royal Artillery.
He died 7th May 1943 (aged 19).
He was buried at Massicault War Cemetery, Tunisia [Grave Ref IV B 7].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
Child: Robert
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He was a cotton weaver [1891].
In [Q4] 1881, he married Elizabeth Margaret Dwyer [1864-1???]
in Todmorden.
Children:
They lived at
Charles died in Todmorden in 1893 (aged 26)
In 1901, Elizabeth married William Francis Brown
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He was
a joiner [1901] /
a joiner at cotton mill [1911] /
a carpenter & joiner for Caleb Hoyle Limited at Derdale Mill,
Todmorden [1921].
In [Q3] 1900, he married Sarah Hocking [1873-19??] in Burnley.
She had 2 illegitimate sons:
John Hocking [b 1893]
& Harold Hocking [b 1897];
both were born in Burnley, and lived with their mother and stepfather.
Sarah was a cotton weaver [1901]
They lived at
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Born in Todmorden.
He and his brother Herman established the Phoenix Cycle Works.
He was a chauffeur [1911].
He lived with his father in Todmorden [1911]
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He was an overlooker [1902].
He married Eliza Brook [1854-1???].
Child:
Mary Ellen [1879-1927] who married Ewart Gladstone Hirst
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Children:
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He was buried at Mount Tabor Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
[3rd April 1872]
During World War II,
and he served as a Warrant Officer
with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
He died 24th July 1946
& was buried at Elland Cemetery
[1 A 1239]
Born in Stansfield.
He was
a stone mason [1881, 1891, 1901] /
a stone mason (own account) [1911].
In 1890, he married Sarah Sutcliffe [1863-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Child: Fred
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1891] were Edmund's sisters Minna
& Alice
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Born in Halifax.
He was
a mechanic apprentice [1891] /
a machine tool maker (employer) [1901, 1911] /
a partner in Smith, Barker & Willson Limited.
He retired in 1912, and his position was filled by J. Richardson.
In 1902, he married Emily Lord [1880-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 14 Clevedon Place, Friendly Fold Road, Ovenden
[1911]
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He was
a cotton manufacturer (employer) [1901] /
a partner in Mitchell & Barker [1905] /
a cotton warpdresser (worker) [1911].
In 1893, he married Grace Butterworth [1863-19??] from
Erringden, in Todmorden.
Children:
They lived at
Grace's mother Mary Butterworth was living with them
[1901, 1911]
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On 22nd September 1875, she was charged with having stolen a hearth
rug valued at 15/- from Rev J. Constance.
She was remanded in custody for trial at the next quarter sessions
During World War I,
and he served as a Private
with the 4th Regiment
South African Infantry.
He was killed [14th July 1916].
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 4C],
and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
He had relatives in Halifax
He was
a yarn warehouseman [1901, 1911] /
a gas meter inspector [1921].
In [Q3] 1898, he married Elizabeth Ann Hubbard [1876-19??].
Neighbour Henry Hubbard was also born in West Bilney, Norfolk
Children:
The family lived at
He was a reed maker with John Starkie & Sons [1901].
During World War I,
he enlisted [26th May 1917] and
served as a Driver
with the 80th Battery
15th Brigade
Royal Field Artillery.
He went to Italy [December 1917], and to France [1st April 1918].
He died on active service in France [13th April 1918] (aged 36).
The Todmorden & District News [3rd May 1918] reported his death
with a photograph.
He was buried near the north side of the church in Haverskerque Churchyard, France.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £52 4/2d.
Probate was granted to his mother Sarah Ann.
He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial,
and on the Memorial at Todmorden Unitarian Church
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During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd/6th Battalion
South Staffordshire Regiment.
He died 21st March 1918 (aged 19).
He was buried at H.A.C. Cemetery, Ecoust-St.Mein, France [Grave Ref IV G 6]
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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He married Martha Lister.
Child: John Francis
They lived at
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He was
a groom [1891] /
a carter at reed works [1901].
On 12th March 1883, he married Sarah Ann Mitchell [1862-1926] at Christ Church, Todmorden.
She was a cotton rover [1891]
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was lodger James Gibson [b 1850]
(cotton weaver).
Son Ernest was killed in World War I,
and Edgar & Sam also served.
Frank died in the Royal Halifax Infirmary [December 1916].
Sarah Ann died at 6 Lewis Street, Todmorden [April 1936].
The couple were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone:
Frank [1st January 1917];
Sarah Ann [17th April 1936]
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Born in Todmorden.
He was
a clog maker [1911] /
a clogger [1901].
In 1892, he married Clara Marshall [1873-19??] in Todmorden.
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1911] was Frank's widowed father
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He was employed in the family iron foundry & millwright business at
Salford, Todmorden.
During World War I,
he and his elder brother James Hindley enlisted at an early
recruiting meeting, and they served
with the 1st/6th Battalion
Lancashire Fusiliers.
He was killed at Gallipoli [6th May 1915] (aged 17).
The Todmorden & District News [21st May 1915] published an obituary.
He was buried at Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery, Turkey [Grave Ref A 32].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
and on the Memorial at Bridge Street United Free Methodist, Todmorden
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He married Unknown.
Child: Sam
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He was a carpet weaver [1891, 1901].
He married Emma [1869-1913].
Emma died 5th October 1913 (aged 44)
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3717]
with Fred's parents
Born in Halifax.
He was
a member of Holy Trinity Church /
a labourer of Ann Street, Halifax [1907] /
a dyer's labourer [1911] /
employed in the dyehouse at Crossley's, Dean Clough.
In [Q3] 1907, he married Annie Dugmore Siddle [1883-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Child:
Lucy [b 1908]
They lived at
During World War I,
he enlisted at the start of the War
and served as a Corporal
with the 8th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He served in Egypt and the Dardanelles, and at Suvla Bay
He was killed in action [28th September 1916] (aged 35).
The Halifax Courier He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B],
in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets,
and on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax
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He was
a member of Lindwell Primitive Methodist Church, Greetland /
a silk dresser [1901, 1911] /
employed at Woodfield Mill, Greetland.
During World War I,
he enlisted [November 1915]
and served as a Rifleman
with the 21st Battalion
King's Royal Rifle Corps.
He returned to England with trench feet [December 1916], and went
back to France [March 1917].
He died in No.24 Casualty Clearing Station, Italy, of gunshot wounds
[14th December 1917] (aged 33).
He was buried at Giavera British Cemetery, Arcade, Italy [Grave Ref 2 G 3]
He is remembered on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland
He was
a member of All Saints' Church, Harley Wood & Sunday School /
a stone mason [1911] /
employed by Joseph Sutcliffe, joiner & builder in Todmorden.
He lived at Fern Cottage, Knotts Wood.
During World War I,
he enlisted [27th January 1916]
and served as a Private
with the 1st/6th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died of wounds [21st September 1916]
after a piece of shrapnel had damaged his lungs.
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [29th September 1916] published an obituary,
and his photo appeared in
the Todmorden & District News [13th October 1916].
He was buried at Varennes Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I B 5].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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Born in Southowram.
He was a manufactory chemist [1851].
In 1857, he married Elizabeth Thomas in Halifax.
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Born in Todmorden.
He was
a silk spinner master [1871] /
a silk spinner [1881] /
a widower. silk spinner. employer [1891].
Partner in Barkers & Butterworth with his brother
Robert.
He married Elizabeth [1831-18??] from Rastrick.
He was a widower by 1891.
Child:
Fanny [b 1854] who married Mr Foster
They lived at
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Born in Liversedge.
He was
an apprentice gardener [1891] /
an off-licensed grocer [1911] /
a member of the Halifax & District Off-Licence Holders' Association
[1917-1940] /
a Labour Councillor for Southowram Ward [1920-1940] /
Chairman of the Improvements Committee /
Alderman [1932] /
Magistrate [1933] /
Mayor of Halifax [1939-1940 (July)].
On the Improvements Committee, he was interested in the improvement
schemes for King Cross Street, King Cross Lane, and
Backhold
In 1901, he married Ethel Brier [1878-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 4-6 Jubilee Road, Siddal [1911, 1939].
Living with them [in 1911] was Lewis Brier [b 1869] an
unmarried woolsorter.
In
November 1939,
he was travelling in the official car when it was involved in an
accident at Cheapside, Halifax.
George collapsed and died during the speech day ceremony at
Crossley & Porter on 30th July 1940.
8 days later, John Radcliffe was elected Mayor to fill the
vacancy
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During World War I,
and he served as a Private
with the 10th Battalion
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He died 15th August 1918 (aged 20).
He was buried at Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I A 8]
Born in Shelf.
He was
assistant organist at St Thomas's Church, Greetland /
a grocer's assistant (Co-operative society) [1911] /
in Sowerby Bridge for 4½ years /
in Colne for 2 years /
a traveller then assistant manager (Co-operative society) in Market
Weighton.
In [Q2] 1918, he married Gertrude Kneeshaw
in Pocklington.
Child:
Dorothy G. [b 1919]
They lived at York Road, Market Weighton.
During World War I,
he enlisted [July 1915], and served with the
Coldstream Guards.
He was recommended for a commission, after showing courage & devotion
to duty in a raid near Boesinghe [27th September 1917], in which he
dragged a man from the mud & water and carried him to safety whilst
under heavy machine-gun fire.
He served as a 2nd Lieutenant
with the 7th Battalion
East Yorkshire Regiment.
He was badly wounded in the abdomen, back and head, and died from his
wounds
[23rd October 1918] (aged 23).
The Halifax Courier He was buried at Awoingt British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I B 8].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland,
and on the Memorial at Saint Thomas's Church, Greetland
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After John's death [1792], she married James Haigh.
She and James ran the Navigation Inn, Gauxholme.
James died 1807 leaving money to various people, but his land,
household furniture, brewing stock, cattle and chattels were left
to Grace.
She continued at the Navigation until her own death in 1817.
She was known as Old Grace of the Navigation
In 1912, he married Elsie Bass in Halifax.
They lived at 21 Garden Street, Todmorden.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 4th Battalion
Royal Fusiliers.
He died in France [13th May 1918].
He was buried at Sandpits British Cemetery, Fouquereuil, France [Grave Ref I H 8]
He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial
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Born in Todmorden.
He was
a cotton manufacturer [1891] /
a cotton spinner & manufacturer (employer) [1901, 1911] /
a partner in William Barker Limited [1905].
In 1898, he married Emily Holt [1868-19??] in Todmorden.
The family lived at
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He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Patmos Congregational Chapel, Todmorden
Around 1889, he moved to Wardle to engage in farming.
The business became E. Brown & Company.
Henry died 30th January 1913 (aged 79)
Born in Halifax.
He was
a clerk [1891] /
a spirit merchant [1901] /
a partner in Crossley & Barker /
a retired wine and spirit merchant [1911].
In 1901, he married Clara King [1875-19??] in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
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Son of Fred Barker, licensee.
Born 19th June 1893.
He was
a packer [1919] /
a cotton weaver [1939].
On 16th August 1919, he married Alice Greenwood [1899-1983] at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone.
She was a cotton weaver [1939]
Child:
a daughter Leslie [1920-1985] who was a cotton weaver [1939]
They lived at 2 Cornfield Street, Millwood [1939]
During World War I,
he served as a Bombardier
with the Royal Field Artillery.
He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and
the Military Medal for
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He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Patmos Congregational Chapel, Todmorden
Born in Todmorden.
He was
a joiner's assistant [1891] /
a fireman & engine (stationary) [1901] /
a motor salesman [1911].
He and his brother Trevelyan established the
Phoenix Cycle Works.
He lived at
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In 1841, he was expelled.
This caused many of the 82 members of Ambler Thorn United Methodist Chapel to leave the Connexion
He married Unknown.
Child: Alan
He married Dinah.
They lived in Luddendenfoot.
During World War II,
and he served as a Trooper
with A Squadron 10th Royal Hussars
Royal Armoured Corps.
He died 28th May 1942 (aged 26).
He is remembered on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt [Grave Ref 18],
and on Luddendenfoot War Memorial
Dated 5th September 1807
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He married Susan [1816-1???].
Children:
They lived at
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He was
an engineer and millwright at Phoenix Ironworks, Todmorden /
A Member of the Todmorden Board of Guardians, being ultimately
appointed Chairman.
He married (1) married Ellen Holt.
Child:
Sarah
He married (2) married Emma Cockcroft.
Children:
They lived at Leeming Hall, Todmorden [from before 1881 to
1891].
He removed to Harrogate.
In his younger days he followed the Todmorden hounds, and on removing
to Harrogate again indulged in this favourite pastime.
He died at his residence, Barcroft, Wetherby Lane, Harrogate.
He was buried at Harlow Cemetery, Harrogate
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He was
a millwright, engine maker, iron founder [1891] /
a millwright, engineer, iron founder [1901] /
an engineer and millwright (employer) [1911] /
a partner in Astin & Barker.
In 1885, he married Effie Annie Hindley [1866-1917]
in Prestwich, Lancashire.
Children:
They lived at
Many of the family were partners in Astin & Barker.
When the business wound up in 19??, the sons emigrated:
Arthur going to the USA
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He was a books & music seller [1891].
In [Q3] 1877, he married Alice Radcliffe [1858-19??] from
Sowerby Bridge, in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 17 Ryburn Buildings, Sowerby Bridge [1891]
Born in Halifax.
He was an estate agent [1911].
On 20th April 1904, he married Jessy Wright [1879-19??] in Halifax.
Child:
Sarah Jane [1905-1908]
They lived at 9 St John's Lane, Halifax [1911].
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 3rd Battalion
Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex) Regiment.
He was killed in action [5th May 1915].
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 49 & 51].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
In 1913, Jessy married Ehud Morrison Lingard in Halifax
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Born in Todmorden.
He was
a cotton warehouse man [1891, 1901] /
a cotton weaver for Richard Thomas & Sons, Hebden Bridge [1911] /
a popular bass vocalist /
a member of Todmorden Male Voice Choir /
a member of Hebden Bridge Male Voice Choir /
associated with Roomfield Baptist Church, Todmorden and Sunday
School.
In [Q4] 1911, he married Betsy Parker in Todmorden.
They had no children.
The family lived at
During World War I,
he enlisted in January 1915
and served as a Gunner
with C Battery
87th Brigade
Royal Field Artillery.
He went to the Front [19th July 1915].
He was killed by a shell [22nd March 1916] (aged 29).
The Halifax Courier He was buried at St. Vaast Post Military Cemetery, Richebourg-L'Avoue, France [Grave Ref II U 12].
He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial,
and on the Memorial at Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge
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Born in Northowram [19th November 1808];
baptised at South Parade Methodist Chapel, Halifax [6th July 1809].
He was
a coal miner [1841, 1851, 1871] /
a collier [1874].
He married (1) Esther Crossley [1811-1839] at Halifax Parish Church
on 1st September 1830 or [Q3] 1831.
Children:
Esther died in 1839 (aged 28).
On 24th May 1841, he married (2) Grace Crowther [1815-1891] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
Job died 2nd June 1874 (aged 65).
Grace died 1st August 1891 (aged 76).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1226]
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Baptised at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [16th March 1828]
Recorded in 1838, when
he was a member of the Todmorden & Walsden Select Vestry
He was a member of the Todmorden & Walsden Select Vestry [1838].
About 1807, he married Hannah Wood [1781-1822].
Hannah inherited £200 from her father [1822].
Child: Robert
They lived at
He died at Edge End Farm.
He was buried at St Mary's Church, Todmorden
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On 18th November 1802, he married Sally Midgley at St Mary's Church, Todmorden.
Children:
They lived at Scotland in Stansfield (Colden?) [1841, 1851].
Living with them [in 1851] was nephew Greenwood Greenwood [b
Todmorden 1840].
John was a widower by 1871.
John Travis writes
John (Tant), Scotland, Colden, married Sally Midgley of
Kebcote.
John Barker and his wife of Scotland Farm Colden, had
issue:
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He was
Oddfellows' Arms, Warley [1845] /
New Delight, Wainstalls [1851].
Around 1826, he married Betty [1792-18??].
Child:
Elizabeth [b 1826]
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Born at Ashenhurst Fold, Stansfield.
He was
a mule spinner (cotton) [1851] /
a grocer [1861, 1871].
In 1827, he married Susan Dawson [1806-18??] of Higher Knowle.
Children:
They lived at
John was dead by 1881.
His widow Susan was a grocer
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He was
an engineer /
a millwright [1861, 1871] /
a partner in Astin & Barker.
In 1854, he married Mally Whitaker [1819-1???] from Todmorden,
in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
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He was a clerk.
He died 3rd August 1866 (aged 31)
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2702]
with Sarah Ann Barker
He was
a millwright /
a partner in the family business at Phoenix Foundry.
He and brother Robert were mentioned in bankruptcy
proceedings in August 1893.
He lived at Cornfield Villas, Walsden
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Barker, Mr Ref 83-3411
On 24th November 1838, a notice in The Leeds Mercury announced that
On Tuesday, 20th November 1838, as Mr Barker of the King's Arms, Halifax, and late of Swan Bank Colliery, was proceeding
down Godley Lane to Leeds, accompanied by several friends in a car,
the horse took fright and the party was overturned.
Mr Barker, we are sorry to learn, received such injury to his
legs, as may render amputation necessary to preserve his life
Barker, Mr Ref 83-83
Barker, Mr Ref 83-72
Barker, Rev A. Ref 83-2247
Pastor at Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [1799-1803]
Barker, Abraham Ref 83-1030
Gent.
Barker, Abraham Ref 83-1823
Cotton spinner at
Cockden Mill, Stansfield [1797]
and
Cross Lee Mill, Stansfield [1804].
Barker, Abraham Ref 83-1773
Son of James Barker.
Barker, Alan Ref 83-341
MR, BChir.
Barker, Alfred Ref 83-7
Son of William Barker.
Barker, Alfred Ref 83-73
Son of Mr Barker.
Barker, Alfred Ref 83-59
He was a mechanic.
Barker, Alfred Ref 83-6780
Son of Robert Barker.
Ann was born in Todmorden
Barker, Alfred Frederick Ref 83-80
Born in Cambridge.
Emma was born in Halifax
Barker, Allan Ref 83-65
He served in World War I.
Barker, Arthur Ref 83-38
No father was shown on his marriage record.
Emily, of Chapel Street, Luddenden, was the daughter of
William Murgatroyd
Barker, Arthur Ref 83-77
Born in Southowram.
Susannah was born in Southowram, the daughter of John Ingham
Details of Susannah's death / burial place are not yet known
Barker, Arthur Ref 83-3158
Son of Mark Barker.
Barker, Arthur Ref 83-27
Son of Annie & Arthur Barker of Todmorden
Barker, Charles Ref 83-4
He married Susan Hamer.
Barker, Charles Ref 83-33
Born in Burnley, Lancashire.
Elizabeth was born in St Nicholas, Gloucester
Barker, Charles Edward Ref 83-105
Born in Stockton-on-Tees, Durham.
Sarah was born in Burnley.
Barker, Charles Trevelyan Ref 83-3160
Son of John Fielden Barker.
Barker, Crossley Ref 83-13
Born in Halifax.
Eliza was born in Leeds
Barker, David Ref 83-3167
He married Ann Waterhouse.
Barker, David Ref 83-3292
Landlord of
the New Delight, Wainstalls [1871]
and
the Fountain Head, Pellon [1872].
Barker, Donald Ref 83-556 Barker, Donald Schofield Ref 83-43
Barker, Edmund Ref 83-93
Son of Joseph Barker.
Sarah, of Royd House, Stansfield, was the daughter
of Abraham Sutcliffe, farmer
Barker, Edwin Ref 83-781
Son of William Barker.
Barker, Elias Ref 83-1771
Born in Stansfield.
Barker, Elizabeth Ref 83-2883
Of Back Brook Street, Todmorden.
Barker, Enoch Ref 83-1825
Cotton spinner and manufacturer at Hudson's Mill, Heptonstall
around 1825
Barker, Ernest Ref 83-69
From Johannesburg.
Barker, Ernest Ref 83-5400
Born in Halifax.
Elizabeth Ann came from West Bilney, Norfolk.
Barker, Ernest Ref 83-20
Son of Frank Barker.
Barker, Ernest Ref 83-24
Son of John Thomas.
Barker, Francis Ref 83-52
Barker, Frank Ref 83-35
Born in Todmorden.
Sarah Ann was born in Bacup, the daughter of Thomas Mitchell
Barker, Frank Ref 83-95
Son of Luke Barker [1839-19??].
Clara was born in Todmorden
Barker, Frank Astin Ref 83-28
Son of James Barker.
Barker, Fred Ref 83-71
Son of Mr Barker.
Barker, Fred Ref 83-82
Son of Samuel Barker.
Details of Fred's death / burial place are not yet known
Barker, Fred Ref 83-46
Son of Alfred Barker.
Annie spinster of Ann Street, Halifax, was born in Morecambe,
Lancashire, the daughter of William Siddle, cattle foreman
Barker, Fred Ref 83-48
Son of Thomas Barker.
Barker, Fred Ref 83-18
Son of Edmund Barker.
Barker, Fred Ref 83-3178 Barker, Frederic Ref 83-2664
Son of Thomas Barker.
Elizabeth was the daughter of Thomas Townshend Thomas
Barker, Rev G. Heathcote Ref 83-1481
Minister at
Bolton Brow Methodist Chapel, Sowerby Bridge [1905].
He lived at
Beech Royd, Sowerby Bridge [1905]
Barker, George Ref 83-3175
Son of Tom Barker.
Barker, George Ref 83-431
Son of John Schofield Barker.
Barker, George Norman Ref 83-49
Son of Emma & John William Barker of Crossfield,
Stainland.
Barker, Gordon Ref 83-50
Son of William Barker.
Gertrude was the daughter of Charles Kneeshaw of Market
Weighton
Barker, Grace Ref 83-5001
She married (1) John Sutcliffe.
Barker, Harry Ref 83-53
Born in Brighouse.
Barker, Hawksworth Ref 83-1775
Son of William Barker.
Barker, Helliwell Ref 83-66
He served in World War I.
Barker, Henry Ref 83-1567
Around 1858, he established business as a draper in Southgate,
Halifax.
Barker, Herbert Ref 83-2245
Son of Mark Barker.
Barker, Herbert Ref 83-12
DCM, MM.
Alice [b 11th January 1899] came from Beanhole Head, and was
the daughter of William Greenwood, farmer at Beanhole Farm.
conspicuous gallantry and devotion
Barker, Herbert H. Ref 83-67
He served in World War I.
Barker, Herman Edgar Ref 83-288
Son of John Fielden Barker.
Barker, Rev J. Ref 83-17
Methodist New Connexion minister.
Barker, J. W. Ref 83-326
Of Todmorden.
Barker, Jack Ref 83-62
Son of Lily & Ezra Barker.
Barker, James Ref 83-79
He & Grace Crabtree are mentioned in a Court report of
5th September 1807.
The Order of Thomas Horton Esq, and Henry William
Coulthard Esq, two of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace made
the 5th day of September 1807 concerning a male bastard child born
within the township of Heptonstall upon the body of Grace Crabtree, single woman which said child hath been, and continues to
be chargeable to the said township of Heptonstall where the Overseers
and Churchwardens complain. Upon examination of the cause and
circumstances we do hereby declare and adjudge that the said child
born upon the said Grace Crabtree continues to be chargeable
and that James Barker of the township of Heptonstall, a
weaver, is the putative father and that the said James Barker
shall, for the months lying-in of the said Grace Crabtree pay
or cause to be paid to the Overseers and Churchwardens Two Pounds
Fifteen shillings and shall also pay Eighteen pence and we do hereby
order that the said Grace Crabtree should pay or cause to be
paid Nine pence towards maintenance of the said child.
Barker, James Ref 83-1632
Cotton spinner at Adamroyd Mill, Todmorden [1861]
Barker, James Ref 83-2927
He was
a manufacturer [1841] /
a grocer & draper [1851] /
a cotton spinner employing 24 hands [1861] /
a grocer and draper at Gandy Bridge, Todmorden [1871].
Barker, James Ref 83-6700
Son of Jonathan Barker.
Barker, James Ref 83-1686
Born in Todmorden.
Effie Annie came from Eccles
Barker, James Richard Ref 83-9
Born in Sowerby Bridge.
Barker, James Roper Ref 83-41
Son of Tom Barker.
Jessy was born in Halifax
Barker, James William Ref 83-1743
Of Wellington Road, Todmorden.
Partner in Shadrach & Abraham Barker [1905]
Barker, James Willie Ref 83-21
Son of Charles Barker.
Barker, Job Ref 83-85
Son of Elizabeth (Betty) (née Rushworth) & John Barker,
coal miner.
Grace was born in Ashton-under-Lyne, the daughter
of Jeremiah Crowther, coal miner
Barker, Job Ref 83-37
Illegitimate son of Nanny Barker of Thornhill Briggs,
Brighouse.
Barker, John Ref 83-2363
Of Barewise.
Barker, John Ref 83-885
Coiner of Stansfield.
He was imprisoned at York Castle [6th November 1769]
Barker, John Ref 83-6310
Perpetual Curate at Sowerby [1783, 1798]
Barker, John Ref 83-4430
Son of Joseph Barker.
Barker, John Ref 83-32
He was
a farmer [1841] /
a farmer of 19 acres, employing a number of handloom weavers [1851] /
living off interest from money at Hudson Mill [1871].
Sally was the daughter of William Midgley
This family obtained the name of Tant, but it cannot be stated
here from what circumstances it was given, but the children and
grand-children bore the cognomen.
Barker, John Ref 83-58
Born in Halifax.
Betty was born in Halifax
Barker, John Ref 83-2896
Son of William Barker.
Barker, John Ref 83-2884
Born in Stansfield.
Barker, John Ref 83-90
Of Halifax.
Barker, John Ref 83-7100
Son of Jonathan Barker.