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He married Unknown.
Children:
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He was a delver.
He married Amelia [1800-1876].
Children:
Children:
The family lived at Shibden Fold, Northowram.
Abraham died 7th November 1850 (aged 55).
Amelia died 15th April 1876 (aged 76).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2865]
Born in Halifax.
He was
a currier [1881] /
a leather currier [1891] /
a tramway inspector [1911].
In [Q3] 1884, he married (1) Emma Jane Simpson [1856-1888] in Halifax.
Emma Jane died 6th August 1888 (aged 32).
In [Q4] 1893, he married (2) Elizabeth Ann Graham [1861-1930] in Wakefield.
Children:
The family lived at 36 Woodside Road, Halifax [1911].
Elizabeth Ann died 4th May 1930 (aged 69).
Albert Green died 21st March 1939 (aged 76).
He and his wives were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1147]
with his sister Clara Crossley [1864-1902]
He lived next to his Clough Mill at Clough House, Sowerby
Bridge [1905]
She died 22nd February 1857 (aged 74)
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3458]
Born 31st July 1897;
baptised at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge [12th September 1897].
He was
a cornet player in the King Cross Band /
a musician in several local musical groups.
On 6th December 1919, he married Hilda Nash
at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.
Arthur died 15th April 1977
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He was
employed by W. & R. K. Lee Limited.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 8th Battalion
Yorkshire Regiment.
He died 16th September 1916 (aged 24).
He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 4],
and on the W. & R. K. Lee Limited Roll of Honour.
His brothers 1, Arthur Lewis & Willie also died in the War
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He was a joiner.
On 4th November 1798, he married Mary Walton [1780-1850] at
Elland Parish Church.
Children:
He died 18th February 1843.
Members of the family were buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby:
Mary [22nd August 1850]
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Born 22nd September 1818.
On 14th August 1839, he married Margaret Helliwell at Halifax Parish Church
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Born in Southowram.
He was
a blacksmith's apprentice [1891] /
a blacksmith (stone quarry) [1901].
In [Q4] 1900, he married Susanna Pell Bates [1873-1945] in Halifax.
The family lived at
Calvin died 24th October 1939 (aged 65).
Susanna died 4th March 1945 (aged 72).
The couple were buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram
He was described as
He was
a waterman [1841] /
a boatman [1851] /
(possibly) a boat owner & trader.
On 1st December 1806, he married Leah Peel [1786-1842] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
Leah died 6th November 1842 (aged 56).
Charles died 11th August 1852 (aged 66).
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £450.
Members of the family were buried at Elland Baptist Church
with the graves of the Ashworth family
Question:
Does anyone know of any link between the Brearleys and the Ashworths?
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He married Hannah [1787-1838].
Children:
Hannah died 24th February 1838 (aged 51).
Charles died 20th July 1853 (aged 67).
Members of the family were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax
with mother Hannah Crossley [1758-10th November 1826]
& son-in-lawRichard Richardson [1804-13th January 1861]
In [Q4] 1850, he married Selina Mallinson in Halifax.
Children:
Card maker at Perseverance Mill, Elland.
He lived at 9 Albert Street, Elland [1905]
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He was a waterman, and a tenant of Philip Howard Ashworth.
On 18th November 1802, he married Rachel Walker [1780-1842] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
Rachel died 26th April 1842 (aged 62).
28/1/18551 died (aged 71).
Members of the family were buried at Elland Baptist Church
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Born 3rd February 1891.
He was licensee of the Queens Road Hotel, Halifax [1931-1944].
He was a motor coach proprietor and also had business at 5 John
Street, Halifax [1936].
He died 25th October 1950
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He was a cardmaker.
On 6th June 1847, he married Mary Robinson [1822-1910] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
David died 5th July 1883.
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £983 13/2d.
The will was proved by
his widow Mary
and
John Noble of Gerrard Street, Halifax (commercial traveller)
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In [Q2] 1898, he married Clara Thompson [1871-1957] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
David died at Bradley Lane Nursing Home, Huddersfield [1st April 1954]
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £17,275 14/9d.
Probate was granted to his children
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He was educated in Canada and lived at 331 Kingswood Road, Toronto.
During World War II,
he served as a Flying Officer
with the Royal Canadian Air Force.
He died in 1943 (aged 26).
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
He served
with the 2nd Battalion
84th Foot
York & Lancaster Regiment
in the Peninsular War
He was awarded the Military General Service Medal
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Son of Abraham Brearley.
He was a boot maker [1860].
In [Q1] 1858, he married Susan Whiteley in Halifax.
Children:
The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2865]
with their Brearley grandparents
He was
a cotton twiner of Elland [1872] /
a yeast dealer (brewer) [1881] /
a yeast dealer [1891] /
a coal merchant (own account) [1901] /
a coal merchant (employer) [1911].
In 1872, he married Priscilla Holroyd [1851-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
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He served
with the 2nd Battalion
84th Foot
York & Lancaster Regiment
in the Peninsular War
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A section of the Hebble Trail is dedicated to his memory
Born in Elland.
He was a cashier at the Halifax Branch of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Bank Limited.
In [Q2] 1910, he married Nellie Watson [1881-1951] in Halifax.
Child:
Phyliss Eileen [1917-1991] who married Reginald Ford
They lived at
During World War I,
he served as a Gunner
with the 189th Siege Battery
Royal Garrison Artillery.
He died of disease in No.41 Casualty Clearing Station
[22nd July 1918] (aged 32).
He was buried at Pernois British Cemetery, Halloy-Les-Pernois, France [Grave Ref III A 3].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Southgate Methodist Chapel, Elland.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £540 6/9d.
Administration was granted to his widow Nellie.
Nellie never remarried.
She died 16th January 1951
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £4,627 9/10d.
Probate was granted to
daughter Phyliss Eileen Ford
and
brother-in-law Herbert Evelyn Brearley
Son of James William Brearley.
He was
an apprentice lithographer [1911] /
employed by F. King & Sons Limited at Bowling Dyke Mills,
Halifax
He lived at
During World War I,
he served as a Gunner
with the Motor Machine Gun Section.
He was wounded in the arm in action [3rd September 1916], but
narrowly escaped death, thanks to his pocket book and helmet.
He was hospitalised in Harpurhey, Manchester,
He was awarded the Military Medal
for
His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [30th September 1916].
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He was
a currier or carrier [1851]
a general labourer [1861].
Around 1837, he married Elizabeth [1811-1???].
Children:
They lived at
Born September 1811.
He was a millwright [1851].
Child: Joseph
On 10th March 1834, he married (1) Betty Broadbent.
In [Q2] 1844, he married (2) Mary Ann Crowther in Halifax.
In 1851, George and Mary Ann were living at Clap Lane Toll House on Wakefield Road, Sowerby Bridge.
Mary Ann was the toll collector.
George died 23rd April 1862.
He was buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery
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Born in Dudley, Worcestershire.
He was a part-time woollen weaver [1911].
During World War I,
he enlisted
with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment),
then
he served as a Private
with the XVIII Corps Cyclist Battalion
Army Cyclist Corps.
He was killed by shellfire as he slept [5th April 1917] (aged 19).
The Halifax Courier He was buried at Anzin-St Aubin British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I A 7]
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Born in Warley [7th October 1863].
He was
a woollen finisher [1881] /
a mechanic [1889] /
a mechanic driller [1891] /
a driller [1897] /
a bass player in the King Cross Band /
innkeeper at the Ram's Head, Sowerby Bridge [1901, 1911].
On 29th June 1889, he married Sarah Ann Carter [1864-1926] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
Sarah Ann died 31st May 1926.
George Arthur died 7th June 1928.
The couple were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery
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In [Q1] 1860, she married Joseph Rawnsley in Halifax.
She was landlady of the Queens Road Hotel, Halifax [1874-1875].
In 1875, she married George Dickinson.
George took over at the Queens Road Hotel [1875-1883]
The couple were buried at Christ Church, Pellon [Grave Ref: 2 BB 18]
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Born in Northowram.
He was
a stone mason [1845] /
landlord of the Saddle, Halifax [1864-1870].
On 20th July 1845, he married (1) Sarah Stott [1816-1859] in Halifax.
Children:
Sarah died 13th March 1859.
In 1860, Hanson married (2) Mary Parker [1825-1890].
Hanson died in the Saddle Hotel [30th November 1870].
Mary died 11th February 1890.
They were buried at Coley Church
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Born in Halifax.
He was
an orphan inmate at the Blue Coat School, Halifax [1891] /
a cabinet maker with Hines & Company at Weymouth Street, Halifax
[1901, 1905] /
a cabinet maker [1911].
In 1905, he married Beatrice Foster [1883-19??] at All Souls' Church, Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
During World War I,
he enlisted [August 1916]
and served as a Private
with the 9th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed at Arras [25th April 1917] (aged 37).
The Halifax Courier He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6],
in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial,
and on Brighouse War Memorial
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Recorded in 1917, when he was
at Crossley Street, Halifax
Question:
Does anyone know which beerhouse this may have been?
With him, were
Mary Brearley [1796-18??]
and
Thomas Brearley [1806-1???] who was a brewer
and also (lodgers?)
Jonathan Nicholson [b 1818] who was an earthenware dealer
[1841],
John Mitchell [b 1816] who was an earthenware dealer [1841],
and
Mary Mitchell [b 1816]
Born in Southowram [19th February 1830].
He was
a currier [1851, 1881] /
a farmer [1891].
In [Q1] 1864, he married Sarah Cockcroft [1838-1875] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
Sarah died 31st December 1875 (aged 37).
James died 21st May 1892.
The couple were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-B5]
with Esther Cockcroft [8th April 1857-7th May 1913]
He lived at 31 Ripon Terrace, Akroydon [1905]
Born in Liversedge / Heckmondwike.
He was
a wire drawer of Gomersal [1889] /
a wire drawer [1891] /
a machine tool borer [1901] /
a stationary engine man [1911].
In 1889, he married Sarah Bastin [1867-19??]
at St Peter's, Birstall.
Children:
They lived at
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Son of John Brearley
Born in Halifax [5th February 1854].
He was educated in Halifax at Corke's School and
Holder's School.
Around 1872, he established business as a wholesale boot manufacturer
& leather merchant.
He had a shop in Crown Street, Halifax and a manufactory in Argyle
Street, Halifax.
The business subsequently became J. Brearley & Sons
He was
a member of the Borough Council [1898] /
Vice-Chairman of the Improvement Committee [1899] /
Chairman of the Improvement Committee [1900] /
Mayor's Auditor [1901] /
Vice-President of the Halifax Liberal Association /
a Primitive Methodist /
Superintendent of the Primitive Methodist Sunday School.
In 1875, he married Margaret Ann Driver [1850-1934].
Children:
They lived at West View, Halifax [1903].
Joe died 23rd January 1934 (aged 79).
Margaret Ann died 28th April 1934 (aged 84).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1255]
On 5th September 1734, he married Mary Radcliffe.
Child: Joseph
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He married Mary [1754-1817].
Child: Christopher
Mary died 20th March 1817 (aged 63).
John died 8th November 1820 (aged 74).
The couple were buried at Elland Baptist Church
with grandson Joseph Brearley
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He was a millwright.
He died 1st February 1837.
He was buried at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge
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He was
a millwright [1851] /
a retired millwright [1861].
He married Ann [1782-1861].
They lived at Upper Spring Edge, Skircoat [1851, 1861].
Ann died December 1861 (aged 79).
John died 22nd May 1865 (aged 74).
The couple were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax
with Ann's brother Jonas Crossley
He was timber merchant.
On 19th August 1827, he married Ellen Gill at Halifax Parish Church.
John was buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery
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Born 1st December 1813.
He was
a carpenter /
a sawyer.
On 7th February 1837, he married Mary Chadwick at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
About 1844, John and Mary moved to Manchester.
John died in Chester [13th June 1877].
‡
Some of the children were buried at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge
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He was
an iron moulder's labourer [1851].
Around 1839, he married Ann [1819-1???].
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at 12 Senior Fold, Halifax [1851].
Living with them [in 1851] were Patrick Foley & his wife and
widow Ellen Foley [b Ireland 1801]
In [Q3] 1853, he married Sarah Ann Bottomley [1819-1884] in Halifax.
Children:
John died 9th October 1865 (aged 50).
Sarah Ann died 6th June 1884 (aged 65).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3767]
Born 30th April 1876.
He was
a labourer of 52 Grove House, Wakefield Road, Sowerby Bridge [1902] /
a cloth finisher from Sowerby Bridge.
On 26th February 1902, he married Mary Elizabeth Broadbent [1880-1955].
Children:
They lived at 155 Park Crescent, Sowerby Bridge [with Mary
Elizabeth's mother 1911]
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He was a clerk in wire mill [1891]
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He was a wire drawer of 2 Thomas Street, Elland.
On 3rd September 1915, his brother William found him
hanging at his home.
A note from John Frederick was later found in the letter box
at the works, saying
At the inquest, his brother said John Frederick
was hard-pressed and had been going the wrong way.
A verdict of Felo de se was returned
He was
a woollen card cleaner [1891] /
a woollen fettler [1901] /
a woollen card cleaner [1911].
In 1890, he married Hannah Barrett [1866-1???] in Halifax.
She was a woollen feeder [1891]
Children:
They lived at
Sons Arthur Lewis & Willie died in World War I
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He was a timber merchant.
On 3rd March 1772, he married Sarah Pickles at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
Joseph died 23rd June 1831.
He was buried at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge
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Baptised 2nd May 1784.
He was a carpenter.
On 16th May 1808, he married (1) Grace Dixon [1786-1825] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
Grace died 27th February 1825.
She was buried at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.
On 4th June 1827, he married (2) Mary Fleming at Halifax Parish Church.
Joseph died 22nd July 1834.
He was buried at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge
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He opened a Baptist Sunday School in Pellon.
Around 1850, David Smith invited him to work and teach at
his warehouse in Siddal
He was a timber merchant.
On 15th February 1828, he married Alice Greenwood at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
Joseph died in Halifax in 1849
and was buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery.
In [Q4] 1853, Alice married (2) Joseph Hill [1790-1873] in Halifax.
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On 25th June 1879, he married Hannah Robinson at Halifax Parish Church.
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881] was their adopted son
Ernest, and mother-in-law Mary Briggs
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Born in Sowerby Bridge [10th May 1834].
He was a millwright [1871].
On 31st August 1861, he married Mary Bates [1839-1902] at Square Chapel.
She was a woollen weaver [1881]
Children:
They lived at
Joseph died October 1872.
Mary died 31st January 1902.
The couple were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery
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He took over from his brother-in-law, George Dickinson, as
landlord of the Queens Road Hotel, Halifax [1883-1888].
After his death, his nephew Thomas Rawnsley took over as
licensee of the Queens Road Hotel [1888-1892]
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Born in Elland.
He was
a card machine tenter [1861] /
a leather card maker [1901].
On 10th August 1881, he married Leah Marsden [1855-1932] at St Matthew's Church, Rastrick.
Children:
They lived at 61 Elizabeth Street, Elland [1920].
Joseph died 21st October 1920
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,401 8/8d.
Probate was granted to
son Herbert Evelyn
and
widowed daughter-in-law Nellie Brearley
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Born 3rd October 1865.
He was
a woollen finisher [1881] /
licensee of the New Street Hotel, Pellon [1907-1911].
On 18th December 1886, he married Mary Eliza Mansley at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
Joseph died Nov 1944
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He was a foreman coremaker [1935].
On 24th December 1898, he married Martha Ann Blakey
[1879-19??] from Halifax, in Halifax.
They lived at Cotton Street, Halifax [1935].
On 16th April 1935, his body was found in the Calder and Hebble
canal, at Sowerby Bridge, between Sterne Mills and Canal Mills.
Albert Cooper and his brother from Sowerby Bridge were out
walking when they saw a cap and jacket at the side of the canal, then
saw a body floating.
They pulled the body out and tried to revive him until police arrived.
The body was taken to the mortuary.
On 17th April, the Halifax Daily Courier & Guardian had the
headline
and published the police description of the body
On 20th April, the newspaper reported
He was buried at Mount Tabor Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
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Son of Eli Brearley.
Born in Elland [26th January 1889].
He was
a bank clerk [1911] /
employed by the Standard Bank of South Africa [1914].
During World War I,
he served
with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Royal Navy Division.
He was made acting Sub Lieutenant [26th April 1917] while serving
aboard HMS Nelson.
He was awarded the Military Cross
[1917]
His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [8th December 1917]
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He married Sarah Ann.
Children:
Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse
When the partnership was dissolved [15th October 1884], the business
was carried on by Brearley.
He was a woollen manufacturer at James Street Mill, Elland [1894]
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He was a wire manufacturer [1891].
Partner in Healey & Healey.
He was unsuccessful in the Brighouse Municipal Elections of 1893
On 11th August 1886, he married Mary Healey [1844-1913] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
Ralph died 30th May 1909.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,622 6/11d.
Probate was granted to his son Ralph
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Born in Brighouse.
He was
a thick wire drawer [1891] /
a wire manufacturer at Woodland Mills, Brighouse [1923]
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He was a bank manager [1954]
He lived at 1 Northgate, Elland [1957].
He died 27th March 1975.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £7,371
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He was a castor maker (bedstead works) [1911].
Around 1879, he married Ellen [1860-19??].
Children:
The children were born in Dudley, Worcestershire.
The family lived at
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Born in Clifton.
He was a shoemaker [1871].
He (possibly) married Ann [1843-1???].
Children:
He was
a card maker of Halifax.
He established Sharp Brearley & Sons
His will was dated 9th August 1810
He was
a farmer [1841] /
a farmer of 14 acres employing 1 man [1851] /
a currier & farmer employing 3 men [1871].
He married (1) Elizabeth [1801-18??].
Children:
He married (2) 63 [1803-18??] in Halifax.
They lived at
The children (‡) were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-T16]
Baptised in Halifax [2nd June 1839]
He was
a cabinet maker [1871] /
licensee of the Volunteer Arms, Copley [1881, 1887] /
a restaurant proprietor [1911].
On 20th April 1871, he married Ruth Mitchell [1850-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
On 4th June 1881, Stell rescued 5-year-old George
Albert, son of Samuel Howarth, a miller at Copley, who had
fallen into the canal.
The child had been in the water for 10 minutes before help was
sought, and the child died.
They lived at 53 Holmcliffe Road, Bispham [1911].
Living with them [in 1911] were sister Mary Ellen Mitchell [aged
53] and cousin Elizabeth Mayer [aged 46].
Stell died at Redcliffe, Blackpool [2nd October 1926]
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £12,135 5/5d.
Probate was granted to his widow Ruth
and son John Robert
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Brearley, Mr Ref 128-18
Brearley, Abraham Ref 128-50
Or Brierley.
Brearley, Albert Green Ref 128-44
Son of Thomas Henry Brearley.
Elizabeth Ann was born in Cinderford, Gloucestershire
Brearley, Alfred Ref 128-1813
Of Alfred Brearley & Company.
Brearley, Ann Ref 128-48
Of Halifax.
Brearley, Arthur Ref 128-3258
Son of George Arthur Brearley.
Hilda was the
daughter of Hannah (née Robinson) & Henry Nash
Brearley, Arthur Lewis Ref 128-9
Son of John William Brearley.
Brearley, Benjamin Ref 128-3443
Hatter in Halifax [1774]
Brearley, Benjamin Ref 128-2701
Son of Joseph Brearley.
Brearley, Benjamin Ref 128-6240
Son of Benjamin Brearley.
Brearley, Calvin Ref 128-52
Son of James Brearley.
Susanna was born in Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Brearley, Charles Ref 128-1140
Halifax currier.
He contributed £100 towards the building of Harrison Road Chapel, Carlton Street
Brearley, Charles Ref 128-25
In September 1801, Charles (aged 15) was charged with stealing
a quantity of carrots, and ordered to be imprisoned for one month
unless the penalty of 20/6d be sooner paid.
five feet high; fresh complexion; brown hair; by trade a waterman
Brearley, Charles Ref 128-42
Brearley, Charles Ref 128-8720
Of Elland.
Selina was the daughter of John Mallinson
Brearley, Charles Ref 128-1776
Son of David Brearley.
Brearley, Christopher Ref 128-26
Son of John Brearley.
Brearley, Clement Ref 128-2528
Son of Joseph Brearley.
Brearley, David Ref 128-2
Born in Elland.
Brearley, David Ref 128-4501
Son of William Brearley.
Brearley, Edgar Ref 128-20
His grandfather established E. Brearley & Company.
Brearley, Edward Ref 128-15
From Rastrick.
Brearley, Edwin Ref 128-49
Or Brierley.
Brearley, Eli Ref 128-30
Born in Greetland.
Priscilla was born in Elland
Eli's father & Priscilla's father were not recorded on
the marriage record
Brearley, Ely Ref 128-16
Or Briely.
Brearley, Eric Ref 128-1670
Halifax cyclist.
Brearley, Ernest Clement Ref 128-14
Son of Joseph Brearley.
Nellie was born in Elland
Brearley, Fred Ref 128-13
MM.
conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field
Brearley, George Ref 128-936
He ran a school in Halifax [around 1838]
Brearley, George Ref 128-40
Born in Clifton.
Elizabeth was born in Clifton
Brearley, George Ref 128-1340
Son of Joseph Brearley.
Betty died in childbirth [2nd April 1840]
Brearley, George Ref 128-23
Son of Robert Brearley.
Brearley, George Arthur Ref 128-3256
Son of Joseph Brearley.
Sarah Ann, of Wakefield Road, Skircoat, was born 3rd June
1864, the daughter of dyer John Carter
Brearley, Hannah Ref 128-17
Daughter of Mr Brearley.
Brearley, Hanson Ref 128-41
Or Brierley.
Sarah was born in Northowram
Mary was born in Northowram
Brearley, Harry Ref 128-302
Ran the Temperance Hotel, Halifax [192?]
Brearley, Herbert Ref 128-21
Son of William Brearley.
Beatrice, of 160 Boothtown Road, was the daughter of Joseph
Foster, clogger
Brearley, J. F. Ref 128-33
Stock & share broker.
Brearley, James Ref 128-6
Recorded in 1841, when
he was a beerseller at Cheapside Yard, Halifax.
Brearley, James Ref 128-35
(Possibly) son of Sharp Brearley.
Brearley, James William Ref 128-2284
Partner in Brearley, Firth & Siddall.
Brearley, James William Ref 128-12
Son of Joseph Brearley, engine tender.
Sarah, of Scotland Street, Birstall, was born in Gomersal, the
daughter of James Bastin, engine tender
Brearley, Joe Ref 128-2547
Quarry owner at
Northowram Hill Quarry [1936]
and
Spiggs, Stump Cross [1936]
Brearley, Joe Ref 128-3
JP.
Margaret Ann was the daughter of John Driver of Halifax
Brearley, John Ref 128-8280
He was a carpenter.
Brearley, John Ref 128-1672
Minister at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [1798].
He resigned in 1799
Brearley, John Ref 128-27
Brearley, John Ref 128-7650
Son of Joseph Brearley.
Brearley, John Ref 128-43
Born in Skircoat.
Ann was born in Skircoat, the daughter of Squire Crossley
Brearley, John Ref 128-8751
Son of Benjamin Brearley.
Brearley, John Ref 128-9870
Son of Joseph Brearley.
Brearley, John Ref 128-47
Born in Ireland.
Ann was born in Ireland
Brearley, John Ref 128-656
Brearley, John Dearden Ref 128-2996
Son of Samson Dearden Brearley, engine tenter.
Mary Elizabeth, of Park Crescent, Sowerby Bridge, was born 4th
July 1880, the daughter of Thomas Broadbent
Brearley, John Edward Ref 128-7
Son of Ralph Brearley.
Brearley, John F. Ref 128-1782
Wire manufacturer at Perseverance Mill, Elland [1905]
Brearley, John Frederick Ref 128-28
Son of David Brearley.
Will you kindly look into our home, you will find I am not so well
Brearley, John William Ref 128-11
Born in Elland.
Hannah was born in Elland.
Brearley, Joseph Ref 128-7750
Son of John Brearley.
Brearley, Joseph Ref 128-7860
Son of Joseph Brearley.
Grace was the daughter of William Dixon
Brearley, Joseph Ref 128-1115
A handloom weaver.
Brearley, Joseph Ref 128-1778
Established Joseph Brearley & Sons at Kiln End Mills, Elland
[1905]
Brearley, Joseph Ref 128-5860
Son of Benjamin Brearley.
Alice was born in Halifax
Brearley, Joseph Ref 128-4
He was
a stone delver [1881]
Hannah was the widow of William Robinson
Brearley, Joseph Ref 128-3271
Son of George Brearley.
Mary, from Warley, was the
daughter of Jemima (née Gledhill) & Michael Bates.
Brearley, Joseph Ref 128-19
Son of Mr Brearley
Brearley, Joseph Ref 128-8
Son of David Brearley.
Leah was born in Rastrick
Brearley, Joseph Ref 128-9790
Son of Joseph Brearley.
Brearley, Joseph Ref 128-3266
Born in Halifax.
Unidentified Body of One Eyed Man
working class type; aged about 60; 5 ft 4 in in height; stiffly
built; full-face; grey moustache; dark hair, turning grey; half of
the thumb of the right hand missing; scar on the shin of the left
leg; tattooed flag and dots on the left forearm; right eye missing;
top teeth missing; only 2 teeth on the right of the bottom jaw;
dressed in heavy black boots, size 8, home sewn; brown jacket coat;
grey waistcoat; black trousers; blue & white striped vest with
"Barber, St James's-road" thereon; rather long brown home-knitted
socks
the body of the one-eyed man which was taken from the Calder and
Hebble canal between Sterne Mills and Canal Mills on Tuesday night
[16th April 1935] has now been identified as that of Joseph
Brearley (56) a foreman coremaker, of 16 Coton Street, Hanson
Lane, Halifax.
There is to be an inquiry
Brearley, Joseph Willie Ref 128-31
MC.
On 1st November 1917, he went with 11 men to capture a large German
pill-box which had caused considerable trouble to the British.
He succeeded in killing the machine gunner, capturing the gun,
killing 2 other men with bombs, and rushing the position, fetching an
officer and 11 men out of the pill-box at the point of the bayonet.
The capture of this defence meant an advance of 250 yards on a front
of 600 yards.
The only casualty was Lieutenant Brearley's runner who was
wounded in the throat
Brearley, Lister Ref 128-596
Aka Merry Clogs.
A well-known character who lived at Kiln Fold, Clifton.
It is said that he extinguished his bedside candle by throwing his
socks at it, and, failing that, by throwing his clogs at it
Brearley, Nathan Ref 128-275
Of Rastrick.
Brearley, Nathaniel Ref 128-3358
Partner in Crossland & Brearley [until 1886].
Brearley, Ralph Ref 128-962
Born in Brighouse.
Brearley, Ralph Ref 128-2405
Son of Ralph Brearley.
Brearley, Reginald Ref 128-29
Son of David Brearley.
Brearley, Robert Ref 128-22
Born in Dudley, Worcestershire.
Ellen was born in Dudley, Worcestershire
Brearley, Sharp Ref 128-37
The details of some of the people called Sharp Brearley
may have been confused.
Ann was born in Wyke
Brearley, Sharp Ref 128-39
(Possibly) baptised at Hartshead [4th June 1750].
Brearley, Sharp Ref 128-34
Born in Southowram.
Elizabeth was born in Spofforth
Harriet was born in Southowram
Brearley, Sharp Ref 128-38
Son of Hannah & John Brearley.
Baptised at Hartshead [15th July 1827]
Brearley, Sharp Ref 128-36
Son of Sharp Brearley.
Brearley, Stell Ref 128-2511
Son of Robert Brearley, grocer.
Ruth, of Skircoat, was the daughter of Amos Mitchell,
woolstapler
Brearley, Thomas Ref 128-1790
Woollen manufacturer at James Street Mill, Elland [1905]