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He was educated at Marlborough.
In 1881, he accepted a commission in the 3rd, Duke of Wellington's
West Riding Regiment.
He served in South Africa.
He stood as Conservative/Unionist candidate in the Elland
Parliamentary election of 1900.
He gained 4512 votes, but was defeated by Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan with 6154 votes
Children:
They lived at Norwood Green [1859].
On 9th March 1859, Sarah was charged with the wilful murder of
her son Dan
on 17th February.
The court heard that she had been in low spirits for some time
previously.
A witness Mrs Ann Jagger, said that Sarah had called
upon her on the day of the murder asking the way to Coley Mill dam.
Later, her father met her coming from the dam and she called out
and added that she had lost her child in the dam.
The child's body was later found in the dam.
At the Assizes, she pleaded guilty, but the Judge directed a
verdict of not guilty
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
Educated at Heath Grammar School [1909-1916].
He was involved in the liquidation of the failed groundnuts scheme in
Tanganyika
He was a mechanic of Lister Lane, Halifax [1866-1???].
In 1887, he married Sarah Hannah Parkinson [1866-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
Harry was dead by 1911.
In 1911, Sarah Hannah married (2) John Henry Heys at Halifax Parish Church
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
He was a carpet weaver at Crossley's.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 16th April 1917 (aged 26).
He was buried at Achiet-le-Grand Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I C 3]
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Memorial at Akroydon Wesleyan Methodist Chapel,
and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets
He lived at 13 Nelson Street, Halifax [1869].
He died at home [5th July 1869] (aged 58)
and was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [Grave Ref: B 140 A]
He lived at Southcliffe, Southowram [1950s]
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Born in Halifax.
Architect & surveyor who designed
the Golden Lion, Highroad Well [1901] /
the Royal Oak, Mytholmroyd [1907].
In 1879, he married Judith Ann Lister [1846-1915] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 22 Elm Field Terrace, Skircoat [1881].
Living with them [in 1881] were Sarah Ellen's parents.
Judith Annie died 18th March 1915 (aged 69).
Lister died 4th August 1919 (aged 73).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2215]
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Baptised at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [7th March 1813]
He was a stuff presser [1851, 1861].
In [Q4] 1840, he married (1) Sarah Lister [18??-1846] in Halifax.
Children:
Sarah died in Halifax (possibly of perinatal complications) [Q4 1846]
and was buried at St James's Church, Halifax.
In [Q1] 1848, he married (2) Ellen Taylor [1815-1868] in Halifax.
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1851] were Ellen's mother Sarah
Taylor [b 1783]
& sister Marie Taylor [b 1813] (dress maker).
Samuel died 31st March 1864 (aged 47).
Ellen died 16th December 1868 (aged 53).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2215]
During the South African Wars,
and he served as a Private
with the 1st Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Halifax Parish Church 3rd Battalion Duke of Wellington's Regiment Memorial
In [Q2] 1938, he married Ivy Allan in Halifax.
They lived in Halifax.
During World War II,
he served as a Sergeant
with the 77th Squadron
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died 23rd June 1944 (aged 30).
He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [Grave Ref 227]
He was
a jute creeler [1911] /
employed in the stereotyping department of the Halifax Courier.
He lived at 21 Upper Brunswick Street, Hopwood Lane, Halifax.
During World War I,
he enlisted [May 1915]
and served as a Private
with the 1st/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in a failed attack on Schwaben Redoubt [3rd September 1916] (aged 18).
The Halifax Courier He was buried at Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, France. [Grave Ref I F 10].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and (possibly) on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial
At his death, he was the only one of 20 Courier employees to
have died in the War.
The announcement of his death reported that
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
He was
a Conservative /
an Ensign in HM 69th Regiment of Foot /
a Captain in HM 98th Regiment of Foot /
Quartermaster to the 6th West York Militia /
Adjutant of the 4th West York Rifle Volunteer [1860] /
Churchwarden of St James's Church, Halifax.
He served in India and China.
He joined the Turkish Contingent at the outbreak of the
Russian War, and rose to he rank of Major.
He received decorations from the Sultan: the Turkish medal, and the
5th Class Medize.
In 1843, he married Elizabeth Spencer [1814-1898]
in Dublin
Children:
They lived at
William died 9th January 1874
at home.
He had left for the orderly Room in Prescott Street; he felt unwell
and turned back.
He was
stricken by a fit of apoplexy
and never spoke again; he died the next morning.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £600.
Administration was granted to his widow Elizabeth.
Elizabeth died at High Royd, Huddersfield [16th April 1898].
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £1,192 11/11d.
Probate was granted to Charles Ingram Armitage (esquire).
Members of the family were buried at St Paul's Church, King Cross:
Henry [1st November 1867];
William (with military honours) [14th January 1874];
Elizabeth [20th April 1898];
Harriet Grace [23rd March 1937]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
He was
a labourer [1841] /
a shop keeper [1851].
Around 1837, he married Elizabeth [1819-1???].
Children:
They lived at Square, Halifax [1841, 1851]
He married Unknown.
Child:
Joseph [1851-1874]
Members of the family were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
He was a labourer [1911].
In 1904, he married Jane Sophia Farrar
The tdn [8th April 1904] reported
She was a weaver [1911]
Children:
They lived at
Jane died in Rochdale [Q1 1947] (aged 61).
William died in Todmorden [Q1 1961] (aged 75)
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In [Q3] 1912, he married Agnes Stocks in Halifax.
Child:
Cyril [b 1916]
They lived at 26 Back Rhodes Street, Hanson Lane, Halifax.
During World War I,
he enlisted
with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment),
then
he served as a Private
with the 15th Battalion
Durham Light Infantry.
He was killed in action [7th November 1918] (aged 33).
He was buried at Dourlers Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref II A 21].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and (possibly) on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial
Coates, Major Edward Feetham Ref 506-618
Born in London of a York family.
Coates, Enoch Ref 506-1897
He married Sarah Breaks [1825-1???].
Sarah was the daughter of Jonathan Breaks of Shibden
Father, I've been in the dam, but cannot die
Coates, Eric Ref 506-959
Government adviser.
Coates, Harry Ref 506-1109
Son of John Coates, wire drawer.
Sarah Hannah, of The Bank, Southowram, was the daughter
of James Parkinson, carter
Coates, Herbert Ref 506-1649
Son of Mary & Ralph Coates of Mark Street, Boothtown,
Halifax.
Coates, James Ref 506-2145
He was Verger at Halifax Parish Church [1869].
Coates, Laurence Ref 506-2382
Organist at Bethesda Primitive Methodist Chapel, Bank Top.
Coates, Lister Ref 506-6610
Son of Samuel Coates.
Judith Ann was born in Halifax, the
daughter of Sarah [1819-1???] & James Lister [1817-1???],
stover & dyer
Coates, Sam Ref 506-564
Illegitimate son of Rachel Child & Edward Coates,
weaver of Wyke.
Coates, Samuel Ref 506-611
Born in Halifax.
Ellen was born in Halifax
Coates, Rev Scott Ref 506-1180
Minister at Providence Congregational Church, Elland [1892, 1905]
Coates, W. Ref 506-912
Coates, Walter Ref 506-1994
Son of Alice & Samuel Coates.
Coates, Wilfred Ref 506-1112
Son of Harry Coates.
his father is also in the Army
Coates, William Ref 506-3901
Born in Ireland.
Elizabeth was born in Ireland
Coates, William Ref 506-1047
Born in Thornhill Bridge.
Elizabeth was born in Rastrick
Coates, William Ref 506-258
He was coachman for Edward Akroyd at Bankfield [for 11 years].
Coates, William Henry Ref 506-1201
Born in Brampton, Cumberland.
Mr William Henry Coates of Jobling Terrace, Cornholme,
married Miss Jane Sophia Farrar of Honey Hole, Todmorden, at
the Unitarian Church
Jane was born in Todmorden.
Coates, Willie Ref 506-1719
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The Surname is discussed in the book Halifax & District Surnames by George Redmonds.
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Marriages
1868,
1907
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Unattached BMDs for Coates
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