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| Bailey, Albert | Ref 309-1178 |
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
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| Bailey, Alfred | Ref 309-17 |
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
| Bailey, Alfred | Ref 309-2 |
He was a foundryman [1867].
On 25th December 1867, he married Emma Maude.
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| Bailey, Arnold Victor | Ref 309-5 |
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.
Clara was born in Halifax [2nd April 1898]
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
| Bailey, Ben | Ref 309-15 |
He was an iron moulder [1891, 1901, 1911] / an iron moulder (retired) [1939].
In [Q4] 1889, he married Emily Wilkinson [1872-1936] in Halifax.
Emily was born 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
| Bailey, Benson | Ref 309-9 |
| Bailey, Bertie Edward | Ref 309-7 |
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.
| Bailey, Clement | Ref 309-1810 |
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]
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| Bailey, David | Ref 309-8001 |
| Bailey, Frederick William | Ref 309-179 |
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
| Bailey, George | Ref 309-11 |
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.
Emily, of King Cross, was born in Halifax, the daughter of Edwin Ashworth, dyer
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
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| Bailey, George Horace | Ref 309-1565 |
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 [11th November 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
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
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| Bailey, Herbert | Ref 309-12 |
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.
Harriet was born in Halifax, the daughter of James Normington Mills
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
| Bailey, Herbert | Ref 309-182 |
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 [14th December 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
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
| Bailey, Humphrey | Ref 309-6 |
He was a cloth presser [1878] / Oddfellows' Arms, Halifax [1901].
In 1878, he married Sarah Ann Culpan [1852-1900] in Halifax.
Sarah was born in Halifax in 1852 and died in the Oddfellows Arms in 1900
Children:
Sarah @in the Oddfellows Arms died in 1900.
Humphrey died in Halifax [29th October 1925]
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| Bailey, Irvine Enoch | Ref 309-887 |
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]
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| Bailey, James | Ref 309-3 |
He married Susan [18??-1865].
Children:
Susan died 17th April 1865.
Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: E13].
Details of James's death & burial place are not yet known
| Bailey, James | Ref 309-4 |
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.
Elizabeth Ellen, of Bank Bottom, Barkisland, was born in Soyland, the daughter of William Priestley, farmer
Children:
They lived at
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| Bailey, James Clifford | Ref 309-13 |
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
for gallantry, conspicuous bravery, and devotion to duty during the attack on the Forest of Marmal on 4th November 1918
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
| Bailey, James S. | Ref 309-133 |
In 1949, he married Beryl Furness Vickers in Halifax.
Beryl died in Worthing in 1999
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
| Bailey, Joe | Ref 309-1530 |
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
| Bailey, John | Ref 309-1204 |
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.
Rebecca was born in Castleford
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1911] was Rebecca's mother Sussannah Mills [aged 68]
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| Bailey, John | Ref 309-14 |
In [Q3] 1875, he married Lena Mitchell [1858-19??] in Halifax.
Lena was born in Southowram.She was a laundress [1901]
Children:
| Bailey, John | Ref 309-18 |
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.
Alice Ann, of Walsden, was born in Todmorden, the daughter of James Pickles, reed maker
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1911] was granddaughter Alice Bailey [b 1911]
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| Bailey, Rev John Renshaw | Ref 309-1240 |
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
Catherine came from Cheadle, 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]
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| Bailey, John Shaw | Ref 309-1517 |
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
| Bailey, Joseph (Joe) | Ref 309-1179 |
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
| Bailey, Joseph | Ref 309-87 |
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 committed to prison and was transported for life.
His story has some similarities to those of Tom Bell & Mr Tattersall
| Bailey, Joseph | Ref 309-1562 |
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.
Margaret Ann, of Halifax, was born in Ripon, the daughter of John Archibold, tailor
Children:
They lived at
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| Bailey, Josiah | Ref 309-3049 |
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.
Elizabeth came from Stainland
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
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| Bailey, Leonard | Ref 309-16 |
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]
| Bailey, Robert | Ref 309-10 |
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.
Ellen was born 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
| Bailey, Sam | Ref 309-1294 |
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
| Bailey, Samuel | Ref 309-1836 |
| Bailey, Samuel | Ref 309-3547 |
He was an engineer in a cotton factory [1881] / a greengrocer [1891].
In 1856, he married Ann Bennett [1833-1???] in Rotherham.
Ann was born in Sheffield
Children:
They lived at
On 8th June 1898, Younger returned from his round, had dinner and went into the outhouse and hanged himself.
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| Bailey, Rev Simon | Ref 309-2442 |
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
| Bailey, Sydney George | Ref 309-1677 |
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
| Bailey, Thomas Henry | Ref 309-8 |
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.
Helen was born in Halifax
Children:
The couple died in Halifax in 1960
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| Bailey, Tom | Ref 309-1325 |
| Bailey, William | Ref 309-1061 |
He qualified in October 1931
| Bailey, William | Ref 309-3084 |
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
| Bailey, William | Ref 309-663 |
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
| Bailey, William Charles | Ref 309-8780 |
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
| Bailey, William Henry | Ref 309-1295 |
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, William Oliver | Ref 309-2990 |
In 1899, he applied for a patent for
improved method of means or apparatus for feeding, abrading and other medium to grinding, cutting and polishing mills
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