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Born in Wrenthorpe.
He was
a worsted spinner [1871] /
an employee of worsted-spinner Isaac Dewhirst /
a grocer [1881, 1911].
He established A. Bailey & Sons, a grocery business – as his father
had done before him.
In 1910, he revived his interest in worsted spinning and established
Albert Bailey & Sons at Riverside Mills, Elland.
He built the houses in Albert Street, Elland.
In 1879, he married Emma Park [1858-1???] from Lockwood, in
Halifax.
Emma's family lived in Elland [1879]
Children:
They lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
He was
a woollen carder [1861] /
a woollen washer [1881].
In [Q1] 1857, he married Sarah Ann Fowler in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Sarah Ann died between 1861 & 1881.
Living with them [in 1881] was father-in-law William Fowler
He was a foundryman [1867].
On 25th December 1867, he married Emma Maude.
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles
He was
landlord of the Old Hand & Tankard, Wheatley [1938-1941] /
landlord of the Oddfellows Arms, King Cross [1941-1962].
In 1921, he married Clara Tidswell [1898-1965] in Halifax.
Child:
Brenda [b 1927]
Arnold Victor died at the Oddfellows Arms [2nd October 1962].
Clara took over at the Oddfellows Arms [1962-1963].
Clara died in Halifax in 1965
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
He was
an iron moulder [1891, 1901, 1911] /
an iron moulder (retired) [1939].
In [Q4] 1889, he married Emily Wilkinson [1872-1936] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Emily died 6th October 1936 (aged 64).
Ben died 26th January 1954 (aged 87).
Members of the family were buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel
Landlord of the Oddfellows' Arms, Halifax [1940-1941].
In [Q1] 1911, he married (1) either Clara Bairstow or Mary F. Firth in Halifax.
In [Q2] 1922, he married (2) Lydia Gledhill in Halifax.
He was a carter of Oates Street, Halifax [1911].
In [Q4] 1911, he married Bertha Bloomer at Halifax Parish Church.
They lived at 1 Walton's Court, Gibbet Street [1917]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
During World War I,
he was on the Royal Yacht Victoria & Albert.
In [Q1] 1937, he married Vera Albon in Halifax.
During World War II,
he served as a Marine
with the Royal Marines
aboard the battlecruiser HMS Hood.
He died 24th May 1941 (aged 39)
when his ship was shelled by the German battleship Bismarck,
and then exploded and sank in the Battle of the Denmark Strait,
with the loss of 1,415 of her crew of 1,418.
He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England [Grave Ref 58 3],
and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
Born in Stainland.
He was
an overlooker of King Cross, Halifax [1882] /
a woollen overlooker [1891] /
a woollen loom tuner [1901, 1911].
In 1882, he married Emily Ashworth [1854-1928] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
Emily died 5th January 1927 (aged 70).
George died 16th October 1939 (aged 82).
Members of the family were buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
Son of Joseph Bailey.
He was
a dental mechanic [1911] /
an apprentice to J. H. T. Greenwood.
During World War I,
he enlisted [September 1914]
and served as a Sergeant
with the 1st/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action on the Somme [29th October 1916] (aged 21).
The Halifax Courier He was buried at Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I K 29].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Memorial at Rhodes Street Wesleyan Chapel,
and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
Born in Oldham.
He was
a shipyard labourer [1901] /
a labourer [1905] /
a driller for gas engineers [1911].
On 25th December 1896, he married (1) Harriet Mills [1869-1907] in Halifax.
Children:
Harriet died in Halifax in 1907 (aged 37).
In [Q2] 1909, he married (2) Mary Ann Sutcliffe at St John's Church, Bradshaw.
They lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
Born in Elland.
He was
a member of Elland Congregational Church & Sunday School /
a member of the King Cross Wesleyan Chapel & Sunday School /
a woollen mule spinner [1911] /
employed by James Clay & Company Limited at Luddendenfoot.
He lived with his parents at 3 St Paul's Street, King Cross, Halifax.
During World War I,
he served as a Sergeant
with the 15th Battalion
Durham Light Infantry.
He was hit and seriously wounded in the shoulder [8th November 1918].
He died of wounds at a Casualty Clearing Station in France [10th November 1918] (aged 28)
The Halifax Courier He was buried at Caudry British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I B 8].
He is remembered on the family grave at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel,
in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Roll of Honour at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
He was
a cloth presser [1878] /
Oddfellows' Arms, Halifax [1901].
In 1878, he married Sarah Ann Culpan [1852-1900] in Halifax.
Children:
Sarah @in the Oddfellows Arms died in 1900.
Humphrey died in Halifax [29th October 1925]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
He was a cotton spinner [1916].
On 16th September 1916, he married Annie Blagborough [1892-1966] at St Mark's Parish Church, Siddal.
Child:
Kathleen [b 1919]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
He married Susan [18??-1865].
Children:
Susan died 17th April 1865.
Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: E13].
Born in Rishworth.
He was
a cotton spinner of Mill Fold, Barkisland [1895] /
a cotton spinner [1901] /
a cotton spinner minder [1911].
In 1895, he married Elizabeth Ellen Priestley [1870-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
Son of Herbert Bailey.
He was
a member of the Choir at St Mary the Virgin, Illingworth /
a worsted oiler [1911] /
employed by W. H. Smith's at Central Street, Halifax.
During World War I,
he enlisted at Halifax Drill Hall [2/1915]
and served as a Sergeant
with the 9th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He went to Gallipoli where he contracted typhoid fever.
After recovery, he went to Guernsey for recuperation and training,
then to France.
He was awarded the Military Medal
His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [14th December 1918]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
In 1949, he married Beryl Furness Vickers in Halifax.
Beryl died in Worthing in 1999
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
Born in Barkisland
He was a part-time cotton twiner [1911].
He lived with his parents at 1 Godley Row, Ripponden.
During World War I,
he enlisted [28th March 1916]
and served as a Rifleman
with the King's Royal Rifle Corps
attached to the 1st/6th Battalion
London Regiment (Queen'S Westminster Rifles).
He was killed in action [27th August 1918] (aged 19).
His photograph appears with reports of his death in the Halifax Courier [5th October & 12th October 1918].
He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France [Grave Ref 9],
on Ripponden War Memorial,
on Barkisland War Memorial,
and on the Memorial at Saint Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Derrick Habergham
He was
publican at the Black Bull, Brighouse [1900, 1901] /
a well-known sprinter /
a member of Brighouse Rangers First Team /
a beerhouse keeper [1911].
In 1899, he married Rebecca Mills [1874-19??] in North Bierley.
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1911] was Rebecca's mother Sussannah
Mills [aged 68]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
In [Q3] 1875, he married Lena Mitchell [1858-19??] in Halifax.
She was a laundress [1901]
Children:
They lived at 3 Battinson Place, Southowram [1901]
Born in Cliburn, Penrith, Cumberland.
He was
a corn miller of Brook Street, Stansfield [1884] /
a corn miller [1891, 1901, 1911].
In 1884, he married Alice Ann Pickles [1863-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1911] was granddaughter Alice Bailey [b
1911]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
He served at Carlisle
before becoming
Minister at Park Congregational Church, Halifax [1878-1893].
He was
Chairman of the Yorkshire Congregational Union [1891] /
a member of the Halifax Infirmary Board /
a member of the Free Library Committee /
a member of the Charity Organisations Committee.
On 10th July 1893, he left to serve in Eccles and in Salford,
Lancashire [1901, 1911, 1912].
In [Q4] 1873, he married Catherine Hirst [1847-1926]
in Stockport, Cheshire
Children:
They lived at
In December 1912, he retired on account of ill-health.
He died at his home in Eccles [1st September 1914]
and was buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel
[3rd September 1914]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Derrick Habergham
During World War II,
he served as an Ordinary Seaman
with the Royal Navy
aboard the sloop HMS Kite.
He died 21st August 1944 (aged 18)
when his ship was torpedoed by German Submarine
U-344
and sank in the Barents Sea,
with the loss of 203 of her crew of 217.
He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [Grave Ref 87 3],
and on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
He worked at a branch of the Halifax Co-operative Society.
He opened a small shop next to his home in Westgate, Elland, selling
home-made cakes and bread.
In 1853, he married Susannah Stott [1831-1926], daughter of
Mary Stott and stepdaughter of Jonathan Helewell, in
Halifax.
Child: Albert
They lived at
He was buried at Elland Parish Church
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
He turned thief and lived in a cave near Hathershelf Scout.
In 1779, he was discovered in the cave where he had ample food
supplies and also items stolen from Rochdale Parish Church.
He was transported for life.
His story has some similarities to that of Tom Bell
Born in Newton Abbott, Devon.
He was
a currier of Halifax [1879] /
a currier [1881] /
a drummer W. R. Regiment [1891] /
a currier [1901] /
a leather currier [1911].
In 1879, he married Margaret Ann Archibold [1859-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
Born in Lockwood / Longwood.
He was
an apprentice shoe maker [1851],
a shoe & buckle maker,
a brickmaker employing 3 men and 2 boys [1861],
landlord of the Shoulder of Mutton, Halifax [1864],
and
landlord of the Griffin, Halifax [1871, 1874]
He took out a mortgage on the land where the West Vale Tavern stood [1862].
In 1874, he sold it to Webster's Brewery, although it is not clear
whether he sold the land or the pub as a going concern.
In 1859, he married Elizabeth Sykes [1837-1904] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
After his death, Elizabeth took over at the Griffin
[1878, 1881, 1887].
In 1883, she married George Pickersgill in Halifax.
Josiah, Elizabeth and some of the
children ‡ are remembered on a grave at Blackley Baptist Graveyard.
They were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland
in the Chapel Yard
This & associated entries use material contributed by Elaine Beach, Roger Beasley & Glynn Helliwell
He married Elizabeth Frances [1839-1920].
Children:
Leonard died 2nd January 1909 (aged 71).
Elizabeth Frances died 10th February 1920 (aged 81).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2728]
He was
a member of Providence Independent Church, Ovenden /
a worsted manufacturer [1871] /
Manager of the Ovenden Worsted Company Limited [1877-1884] /
Chairman of the Ovenden Local Board /
President of the Ovenden United Cricket Club /
a popular figure in Ovenden.
In [Q3] 1865, he (possibly) married Ellen Pattison [1838-1922] in Bradford.
Children:
The 1911 census shows that they had had 8 children of whom 6 were still alive at that time.
They lived at
From 1883, he suffered from nervous debility.
He died 23rd April 1885 (aged 41).
Living with the widowed Ellen & children [in 1891] was widowed
aunt Elizabeth Wilson [b 1812].
Ellen died 4th April 1922 (aged 84).
Members of the family were buried at Illingworth Moor Wesleyan Chapel
This & associated entries use material contributed by Paul Chapman
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 1st Battalion
Buffs (East Kent Regiment).
He died 7th June 1917 (aged 33).
He was buried at Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe, France [Grave Ref II Q 8].
He is remembered on Bailiff Bridge War Memorial
He was
an engineer in a cotton factory [1881] /
a greengrocer [1891].
In 1856, he married Ann Bennett [1833-1???]
in Rotherham.
Children:
They lived at
On 8th June 1898, Younger returned from his round, had dinner
and went into the outhouse and hanged himself.
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
Born in Halifax.
He was educated at Baptist colleges, but became an Anglican priest.
He wrote several books.
He became Rector at Dinnington, South Yorkshire.
He contracted the HIV and developed AIDS.
A few months before his death, he was the subject of
an Everyman TV programme, Simon's Cross
Born Sydney George Baily [without an E] in Maidstone,
Kent.
He was a wheelwright's labourer, living with Edith
& Maurice Haisman in Maidstone [1911].
During World War I,
he enlisted [October 1915]
and served as a Private
with the 9th Battalion
North Staffordshire Regiment.
On 26th February 1916, he married Wilhelmina Thomas at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.
After their marriage, they lived at 5 Summerland Terrace, Wakefield
Road, Sowerby Bridge [1917]
He was killed in action [26th April 1917].
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 7 & 8],
and on the Memorial at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
He was
a fitter [1903] /
landlord of the New Inn, Skircoat Green [1920-1951].
On 17th August 1903, he married Helen Sharp [1880-1960] at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.
Children:
The couple died in Halifax in 1960
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
He qualified in October 1931
He married Harriot [1811-1???] from Huddersfield.
Children:
They lived at Blackley, Elland [1841, 1851].
He was dead by 1851.
In 1851, his widow, Harriot, was a shopkeeper (provisions)
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
He was
a member of Todmorden Unitarian School /
a cotton creeler [1901] /
a labourer at corn mill [1911].
During World War I,
he served as a Corporal
with the 1st/6th Battalion
Lancashire Fusiliers.
He was killed in action in the Dardanelles [6th May 1915] (aged 30).
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [23rd July 1915] reported
a Memorial Service held at Todmorden Unitarian Church
for William and Marshall Whitham, both of whom
had been scholars at the Sunday School.
He is remembered on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli [Grave Ref 58-72 / 218-219],
on Todmorden War Memorial,
on the Memorial at Todmorden Unitarian Church,
and on the Memorial at Oddfellows' Hall, Todmorden
He was a soldier / sergeant [1911].
In [Q2] 1910, he married Agnes Ann Greenwood..
Children:
In 1911, they were visiting Agnes's parents in Halifax
He married Edith Mary.
Children:
They lived at 28 Ripley Street, Lightcliffe.
During World War I,
he enlisted [May 1918]
and served as a Private
with the 15th Battalion
Durham Light Infantry.
He died 19th September 1918 (aged 36).
He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France [Grave Ref 9],
and on Bailiff Bridge War Memorial
Bailey, Albert Ref 309-1178
Son of Joe Bailey.
Bailey, Alfred Ref 309-17
Born in Northowram.
Sarah Ann was the daughter of William Fowler
Bailey, Alfred Ref 309-2
Son of Jesse Bailey, weaver.
Emma, of Elland, was the daughter of John Maude
Bailey, Arnold Victor Ref 309-5
Born in Halifax [8th June 1897].
Clara was born in Halifax [2nd April 1898]
Bailey, Ben Ref 309-15
Born in Stainland [11th September 1866].
Emily was born in Halifax
Bailey, Benson Ref 309-9
Landlord of the Lord Nelson, Midgley [1900-1905]
Bailey, Bertie Edward Ref 309-7
Born in Halifax.
Bailey, Clement Ref 309-1810
Son of Herbert Bailey, engineer.
Bertha, of Swift's Court, Halifax, was the daughter of
Abraham Bloomer
Bailey, David Ref 309-8001
He was a Deacon at Blackley Baptist Chapel [1911]
Bailey, Frederick William Ref 309-179
Son of Maud Mary & Frederick Bailey.
Bailey, George Ref 309-11
Son of Henry Bailey, presser.
Emily, of King Cross, was born in Halifax, the daughter
of Edwin Ashworth, dyer
Bailey, George Horace Ref 309-1565
Known as Horace.
Bailey, Herbert Ref 309-12
Son of James Bailey.
Harriet was born in Halifax, the daughter of James
Normington Mills
Bailey, Herbert Ref 309-182
Son of George Bailey.
Bailey, Humphrey Ref 309-6
Born in Stainland.
Sarah was born in Halifax in 1852 and died in the Oddfellows Arms in
1900
Bailey, Irvine Enoch Ref 309-887
Born in West Vale
Annie was the daughter of Joseph Blagbrough
Bailey, James Ref 309-3
Of Greetland.
Details of James's death & burial place are not yet known
Bailey, James Ref 309-4
Son of Samuel Bailey, farmer.
Elizabeth Ellen, of Bank Bottom, Barkisland, was born in
Soyland, the daughter of William Priestley, farmer
Bailey, James Clifford Ref 309-13
MM.
for gallantry, conspicuous bravery, and devotion to duty during the
attack on the Forest of Marmal on 4th November 1918
Bailey, James S. Ref 309-133
Born in Huddersfield.
Beryl was the daughter of Lionel Vickers
Bailey, Joe Ref 309-1530
Son of James Bailey.
Bailey, John Ref 309-1204
Born in Bailiff Bridge.
Rebecca was born in Castleford
Bailey, John Ref 309-14
Lena was born in Southowram.
Bailey, John Ref 309-18
Son of William Bailey, railway servant.
Alice Ann, of Walsden, was born in Todmorden, the daughter
of James Pickles, reed maker
Bailey, Rev John Renshaw Ref 309-1240
Born in Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire [24th September 1848].
Catherine came from Cheadle, Cheshire
Bailey, John Shaw Ref 309-1517
Son of Beatrice Annie & John William Bailey of
Greetland.
Bailey, Joseph (Joe) Ref 309-1179
He moved to Elland in the 1840s.
Bailey, Joseph Ref 309-87
A blacksmith.
Bailey, Joseph Ref 309-1562
Son of George Bailey, tanner.
Margaret Ann, of Halifax, was born in Ripon, the daughter
of John Archibold, tailor
Bailey, Josiah Ref 309-3049
Son of William Bailey.
Elizabeth came from Stainland
Bailey, Leonard Ref 309-16
Born 18th October 1838.
Bailey, Robert Ref 309-10
Born in Keighley.
Ellen was born in Bradford
Bailey, Sam Ref 309-1294
Son of Martha & Titus Bailey of 4 Co-Operative
Buildings, Bailiff Bridge.
Bailey, Samuel Ref 309-1836
Cotton manufacturer at Kebroyd Lower Mill [1793]
Bailey, Samuel Ref 309-3547
Born in Dean Head / Barkisland.
Ann was born in Sheffield
Bailey, Rev Simon Ref 309-2442
Son of Rev Walter Bailey, a Baptist minister.
Bailey, Sydney George Ref 309-1677
Son of Edmund Baily, wheelwright.
Wilhelmina, of Sowerby Bridge, was the daughter of Harry Alexander Thomas
Bailey, Thomas Henry Ref 309-8
Born in Brighouse.
Helen was born in Halifax
Bailey, Tom Ref 309-1325 
Bailey, William Ref 309-1061
Halifax solicitor [1934].
Bailey, William Ref 309-3084
He was a weaver of fancy goods [1841].
Bailey, William Ref 309-663
Son of John Bailey.
Bailey, William Charles Ref 309-8780
Born in Bow, London.
Agnes Ann was the daughter of James Tavender Greenwood
Bailey, William Henry Ref 309-1295
He worked at North Vale Mill, Bailiff Bridge.
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