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Question:
Does anyone know which beerhouse this may have been?
Children:
They lived at Newcombe Street, Elland-cum-Greetland [1891].
Living with the widowed Martha [in 1891] was
granddaughter Florence Beatrice Sutcliffe
Martha was widowed by 1891
He wrote several poems including one about a concert at Hebden Bridge
[1892]
During World War II,
he served
with the Royal Artillery.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
During World War II,
he served
with the Royal Engineers.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
He was
a brace weaver [1891] /
in business as a painter & paperhanger (1901) at 105 Haley Hill,
Halifax /
a ladies hairdresser.
He was a keen amateur artist.
He is believed to have painted the altar scenes for St Bernard's RC Church at Range Bank but these were destroyed by a fire in 1913.
In 1898, he married Emma Varley in Halifax.
Children:
In 1907, the family emigrated to the USA with the rest of the Horsfall family
They did not return to Britain with the others in 1908.
By 1910, they had established themselves in Cuyahoga County, Ohio,
Cleveland Township, and Albert was working as a painting
contractor.
He also continued working as an artist and completed hundreds of
paintings which are now distributed amongst his descendants spread
across the USA.
Emma died in 1958 [aged 82].
Albert died in 1964 [aged 89].
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During World War I,
he served as a Stoker 1st Class
with the Royal Navy
aboard the destroyer HMS Ardent.
He died 1st June 1916 (aged 21)
when his ship was shelled and sank at the Battle of Jutland.
He is remembered on Rastrick War Memorial
He was
Mayor of Todmorden [1929-1930]
Born at Lower Moor Lane, Skircoat [5th June 1852].
He was
a carpet printer [1871] /
a cart driver [1881] /
a drying machine tester [1891] /
a coal & coke dealer [1901] /
the proprietor of the Prospect Laundry, Halifax [1905] /
a coal dealer [1911].
In 1861, he was living with his aunt Mary and his siblings at
Howson's Yard, Garden Street, New Bank, Halifax.
In 1871, he was living with his aunt Mary and family at 8 Bank
Street, Northowram.
In December 1872, he married Eliza Laycock [1850-1922] at
Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Between October 1906 and April 1907, the entire family, with their
wives and children, a total of 15 people, emigrated to the USA,
landing initially in Philadelphia and Boston.
In March 1908, the entire family returned to England via Liverpool,
except eldest son Albert, his wife and two children who
remained in the USA.
Alfred died March 1919 (aged 66).
Eliza died March 1922 (aged 72)
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He was
a cotton weaver [1891] /
works secretary for A. Kinghorn & Company, machine tool makers at
Millwood, Todmorden [1921].
He married Betty [1871-19??].
Children:
They lived at Hallroyd House, Todmorden [1921].
Living with them [in 1921] was Alfred's widowed
mother Betsy Horsfall [b 1848] Mother. Widow b.Heptonstall
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She married Henry Farrer
Born in Elland.
He laid a stone at Southgate Methodist Church, Elland in memory of
his parents.
He died in Saddleworth
He was
a carter with J. W. Shaw, contractor at Stansfield Road,
Todmorden [1921].
He married Clara [1883-19??].
Children:
The family lived at
Violinist.
He played with the Hallé Orchestra.
He was deputy leader of the BBC Northern Orchestra for 18 years
He lived at 11 Pearson Street, Charlestown Road, Halifax.
He was
a member of Halifax Spiritualist Church /
employed by Hartley & Sugden Limited /
a reservist.
During World War I,
he was called-up [August 1914]
and served as a Private
with the 1st/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was reported missing and assumed to have died in a failed attack on Schwaben Redoubt [3rd September 1916] (aged 30).
He was buried at Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, France. [Grave Ref I F 4].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
He married Emmeline [1839-1???].
Children:
In 1891, the family were living with son John Thomas
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Son of Walter Edward Horsfall.
He married Jean Campbell
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He was a well-known figure in Halifax, and wore a Glengarry cap.
He married Hannah Thomas in Halifax [15th November 1860].
Children:
They lived at
He worked with his elder brother, Richard Horsfall, until he left
to set up his own practice at 2 Lord Street, Halifax, with his son,
Walter Edward, as Charles F. L. Horsfall & Son.
He became a partner in Horsfall's architecture practice.
There are many local examples of his work:
Bolton Brow Wesleyan Sunday School,
Elland Town Hall,
The Gables, Norland,
Ripponden Conservative Club,
Saint Augustine's Vicarage, Halifax and
The vicarage of Saint John the Evangelist, Warley.
He was a member of the Institute for Chemistry,
the Institute for Electrical Engineering and the Institute
for Microscopy.
He was interested in wireless telegraphy, and it was said that he
might have preceded
Guglielmo Marconi
- with whom he corresponded – if he had devoted more time to the
subject.
In 1914, he co-wrote a report on the treatment of Consumption,
Pneumonia, Diphtheria and other inflammatory diseases
He died 28th October 1923
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He was a woolcomber [1802, 1841].
On 21st November 1802, he married (1) Hannah Fearnside.
The service was performed by Curate Wm Willmott.
Children:
His wife Hannah died 20th June 1822.
On 3rd October 1830, he (possibly) married (2) Grace Leach at
Bradford
Child: 4. Mary Ann [b 1st November 1833].
They lived at
In 1851, he was listed as a widower, on Parish Relief, formerly a
woolcomber.
He died at Howson's Yard, Halifax [11th December 1856] (aged 82)
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He worked as a diesel engineer for Halifax Bus Company.
During World War II,
he worked on submarine engines for Vickers-at-Barrow in Furness.
He was well-known locally as a skilled model engineer.
In 1937, he married Mary Lee in Halifax.
Children:
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Daughter of William Lister Horsfall.
Born in Hebden Bridge [13th March 1871].
She was an arts undergraduate at St Hilda's Cheltenham [1891].
She never married.
She lived at Smithwell House, Heptonstall.
She died at Westminster Hospital [10th March 1931]
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £1,926 3/10d.
Probate was granted to
her siblings Isabel Sarah and Sydney Travis Horsfall
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Born in Stansfield [25th July 1838];
baptised at Cross Stone, Todmorden [29th September 1846].
He was
a millwright of Stansfield [1870] /
a pattern maker [1871] /
a millwright [1881] /
an iron millwright [1891] /
a millwright [1901] /
a retired millwright [1911].
On 5th September 1870, he married Betsy Crabtree [1847-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
She was a cotton weaver [1871, 1881]
Children:
They lived at
Enoch died in Todmorden in 1916 (aged 77)
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In 1878, he married Matilda Gledhill.
Children:
Percy was buried at Christ Church, Pellon
with his mother and grandparents
In [Q3] 1896, he married Lily Butterworth in Halifax.
Ernest William died 9th June 1920 (aged 48).
He was buried at St Luke's Church, Norland
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Born 22nd May 1863.
He married Sarah Ellen Mitchell [1869-1927].
Child:
John [1900-1971]
They lived at The Laurels, Halifax.
Frank died 28th December 1916.
Sarah Ellen died on board the SS Windsor Castle [5th February 1927],
and was buried at sea.
John died 30th November 1971 (aged 71).
Members of the family were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
in the Horsfall family plot [2 34-36 A]
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Born in Elland.
He was
a plumber employing 2 boys [1881] /
a plumber (employer) [1891, 1901, 1911] /
in business at 1 Brook Street, Elland [1901].
In 1879, he married Eliza Wilkinson [1855-19??]
in Kimberworth, Rotherham.
Children:
They lived at
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Born in Hebden Bridge.
He was
a cotton spinner [1883] /
a Councillor.
In 1883, he married Grace Hodgson [1856-1931]
in Knaresborough.
Children:
The children were born in Hebden Bridge.
The family lived at Mytholm Hall [1891, 1900].
His father Henry William died in 1884, and in
1901, Frederick sold the entire Mytholm Estate to
George Pickles a George Pickles.
The family moved to Blackpool by 1901
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Born in Hebden Bridge.
He was
a shuttle peg forger [1911] /
employed by William Harwood & Sons [1914] /
connected with the Hope Baptist School.
Around 1911, he joined the Territorials.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 1st/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died [2nd October 1915] from wounds received [28th September 1915].
The Halifax Courier He was buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VII B 83]
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Born in Hebden Bridge [8th May 1891].
He was a bank clerk with the London, City & Midland Bank
[1913].
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 7th Battalion
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.
He was killed in action [8th June 1917] (aged 26).
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 41 & 43]
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He was
a pianoforte maker [1881] /
a joiner [1881] /
a mineral water manufacturer [1901].
He took over from his stepmother Sarah as
landlord of the Bowling Green, Skircoat [1905, 1911, 1928].
He was known for probity with which he kept the pub.
Women were not encouraged to drink in the pub.
He did not tolerate drunkenness amongst his customers.
He banned all games from being played on the premises.
He never married.
He died at Heathroyde Nursing Home [13th April 1928] (aged 73
years).
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 865]
with his parents.
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £2,372.
Probate was granted to
solicitor Lewis Irving Dey, and widow Jessy Greenwood.
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He was
living with his grandfather John Horsfall [1851] /
a mechanic of Halifax [1871] /
a filler in mechanics [1871] /
beerhouse keeper at the Rose & Crown, Siddal [1881] /
beerseller at the Brewers Arms, Halifax [1891] /
a tobacconist [1901].
In 1871, he married Margaret Howard [1851-1928] at Halifax Parish Church.
She was a worsted weaver [1871]
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1891] was Margaret's widowed
mother Mary Horsfall [aged 63].
Living with the widowed Margaret [in 1911] was her nephew
Harry Place (grocer's assistant).
George Henry died 18th November 1904 (aged 56).
Margaret died 11th April 1928 (aged 77).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2846]
with George Henry's Horsfall grandparents
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He attempted to take liberties with her and struck her.
She left and when she tried to return Fletcher tried to
prevent her and pushed her.
She fell down 2 steps, striking her head on the causeway, and was unconscious and
remained so until she died a week later.
Fletcher was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment with hard labour
They were committed for trial at Salford Quarter Sessions,
where Horsfall was sentenced to 3 months' imprisonment with
hard labour, and Smith was sentenced to 6 months' imprisonment
with hard labour.
On 17th November 1879, she was sentenced to 2 month's imprisonment
for fortune-telling.
A woman employed by the police visited her and she pretended to give
information about a young man whom she wanted to marry.
Hannah had already previously convicted for fortune-telling.
See
Marion Wood
Children:
In 1861, the children were living with their aunt Mary at
Howson's Yard, Halifax
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In 1912, he married Elizabeth Wade in Halifax.
Child: Donald Wade
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Born in Todmorden.
He was
a worker on his father's farm /
a cotton weaver at Charlestown and Nanholme sheds /
a hairdresser (with his brother in Bridge Gate, Hebden Bridge).
During World War I,
he enlisted
with the 18th Battalion
Hussars,
then
he served as a Private
with the 8th Battalion
Yorkshire Regiment.
He died of shrapnel wounds to the stomach [7th June 1917].
The Todmorden & District News [22nd June 1917] reported his death
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 22],
on Todmorden War Memorial,
and on the Memorial at Lumbutts United Methodist Free Chapel
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Son of Richard Horsfall.
He married Unknown.
Child: Simeon
He married Unknown.
Children:
He died 11th April 1866 (aged 60)
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3948]
with Mary Reid [1795-1877],
Ruth Greenwood [1912-1916],
Martha Ann Turner [1867-1921]
& Mary Richmond [1847-1924]
He married (1) Susey [1806-1863].
Children:
Susey died 29th March 1863 (aged 57).
He married (2) Sarah [1807-1872].
Sarah died 9th May 1872 (aged 65).
Henry died 31st December 1873 (aged 67).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2169]
Born in Halifax.
He was
a cabinet maker finisher [1841, 1851] /
a shop keeper (grocer) & french polisher [1861] /
a provision dealer of Halifax [1866] /
beerhouse keeper of the Bowling Green, Skircoat [1869, 1871,
1881].
In 1848, he married (1) Barbara Hall [1820-1865] in Halifax.
Children:
Barbara died 3rd March 1865 (aged 45).
In 1866, he married (2) Sarah Ickeringill [1832-1901] at Halifax Parish Church.
Child: 3. Emily [1870-1872] who was buried with her
parents
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871] was Henry's father
William.
Henry died 7th April 1881 (aged 62).
After Henry's death, Sarah took over at the Bowling
Green [1891, 1901].
Sarah died 21st November 1901 (aged 69).
After Sarah's death, her stepson George took
over at the Bowling Green [1911].
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 865]
buried with Henry's parents
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He married Sarah Halstead.
Children:
Henry died 21st March 1852 (aged 28)
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2736]
with his father-in-law
He was
a worsted spinner [1851] /
a worsted weaver [1861] /
a worsted overlooker [1871].
In [Q2] 1849, he married Grace Wilcock [1821-1878] in Halifax.
She was a worsted weaver [1861]
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1871] was Grace's brother Levi Wilcock
& nephew Mark Wilcock [b 1848] (printer).
Grace died 29th November 1878 (aged 57).
Henry died 22nd December 1881 (aged 56).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3051]
In 1862, he married Jane Nicholson.
They lived at Grove House, Washer Lane, Skircoat.
Henry Edward died in 1894 (aged 72).
He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1894.
Jane died in 1906 (aged 80)
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Born in Hebden Bridge.
He was
a cotton spinner employing 215 hands at Mytholm Mill, Hebden Bridge
[1861] /
a master cotton spinner & manufacturer [1871] /
a master cotton spinner employing 70 operators [1881].
In 1855, he married Elizabeth Crossley [1830-1907].
Children:
They lived at
Henry William died in 1884, and in 1901, his son
Frederick sold the entire Mytholm Estate to George Pickles
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Of Todmorden.
He was
a member of Humility Lodge Oddfellows /
a cotton cloth looker [1911] /
a hairdresser [1916] /
employed by Atherton, leather merchant.
On 25th January 1916, he married Ethel Clark [1888-19??] at Hebden Bridge Parish Church.
The family lived at
During World War I,
he enlisted [1916]
and served as a Private
with the 2nd/20th Battalion
London Regiment.
He served in Palestine and in France.
He was killed in action [27th September 1918] (aged 35).
The Todmorden & District News [11th October 1918] reported his death
He was sent to Palestine in March 1917.
He was sent to France about nine weeks ago
The Todmorden & District News [25th October 1918] published his photograph.
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [9th May 1919]
added more details, including an extract from his diary about his
experiences in Egypt and Palestine printed in full
He was buried at Grand Ravine British Cemetery, Havrincourt, France [Grave Ref C 4].
He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial,
on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, Cross Stone,
and on the Memorial at Oddfellows' Hall, Todmorden
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He was a currier employing 3 men [1851].
Around 1816, he married Elizabeth Smith [1791-18??].
Children:
They lived at 1 Swine Market, Halifax [1851].
Living with them [in 1851] was mother-in-law Mrs Nancy Smith.
Mrs Smith died at his house [1860]
Elizabeth died 17th December 1863 (aged 73).
Isaac died 9th August 1864 (aged 74).
He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3940]
In 1952, he was Vice-Captain when won the Hebden Bridge Cup for
Bridgeholme Cricket Club.
In 1938, he married Emily Shaw in Todmorden
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Born in Stansfield [1832];
baptised at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone [2nd February 1837].
He was
a power-loom weaver (cotton) [1851] /
a cotton warehouseman [1861] /
a piece-looper of Langfield [1865] /
a sizer [1871] /
a cotton warp sizer [1881] /
a cotton operative [1891] /
a cotton warp sizer [1901].
On 21st January 1865, he married Martha Sutcliffe [1840-1889] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
Martha died in Todmorden [Q1 1889] (aged 49).
They lived at
Living with the family [in 1901] was Jacob's twin
brother Joseph Horsfall [b 1838] (out-porter railway)
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Child: James
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He was
a tailor [1871].
He married Isabella [1822-1???].
Children:
They lived at
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1278]
Born in Wadsworth [30th April 1820].
He was a power loom weaver [1851, 1861].
He married weaver Ann Pickles [1820-1884].
Children:
They lived at
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He was a corn miller [1851, 1861, 1871, 1881].
On 24th September 1855, he married Betty at St John's Church, Cragg Vale.
Children:
They lived at
Betty died in Leeds [1875]
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He was a blue-dyer at Hollins Mill, Sowerby Bridge [1861].
He married Betty [1823-1???].
Children:
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He married Ann [1831-1???].
Children:
They lived at
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He was
a boiler maker [1871].
He married Jane [1839-1896].
Children:
They lived at
James died 29th January 1890 (aged 51).
Jane died 20th July 1896 (aged 57).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/77]
with Hannah Thomas who died 11th April 1871 (aged 68 years)
Born in Midgley.
He was a foreman mechanic [1871].
On 17th January 1871, he married Emma Turner in Halifax.
Child:
Ada Mary [b 1871]
They lived at 32 Greenwood Street, Halifax [1893, 1894].
Emma died 18th March 1893.
James died in 1894.
The couple were buried at Christ Church, Pellon
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In [Q4] 1880, he married Elizabeth Lockwood in Halifax.
Children:
James died 15th February 1891 (aged 41),
In [Q4] 1905, Elizabeth (possibly) married Ely Whiteley in Halifax
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1527]
with Elizabeth Whiteley [1847-1924]
& Herbert Lockwood [1876-1937]
He was a cotton spinner [1861].
He married Emma Jane Barrett
Children:
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Born in Heptonstall.
He was
partner in Joseph Horsfall & Sons Limited /
a worsted spinner (manufacturer) [1891].
In [Q3] 1870, he married Jane Ann Munton [1847-1924]
in Chorlton.
Children:
They lived at
James died at the Hotel Metropole, Douglas, Isle of Man [27th July 1920]
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £53,875 13/7d.
Probate was granted to
his widow Jane Ann
and
sons Joseph Henry & Herbert Munton
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Son of Jesse Horsfall.
He was
a member of Cross Lanes United Methodist Chapel, Hebden Bridge /
a cotton weaver fustian [1901] /
a power loom weaver cotton [1911] /
a weaver for Ashworth Brothers at Foster Mill, Hebden Bridge /
a member of the Liberal & Trades Club.
He lived at 23 Edward Street, Hebden Bridge.
During World War I,
he enlisted
with the Yorkshire Regiment,
then
he served as a Private
with the 10th Battalion
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.
He was killed in action by a grenade during a bombing raid and died instantly [3rd May 1917] (aged 32).
The Halifax Courier He was buried at Henin Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I B 8].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Hebden Bridge Methodist Church,
and on the Memorial at Midgehole Working Men's Club.
He was awarded a posthumous Military Medal for
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Born in Sowerby Bridge.
He was
a worsted spinner (employer) [1891, 1901, 1911] /
partner in Clay & Horsfall /
elected to the Sowerby Bridge Local School Board [January 1898] /
organist at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Sunday School [1907].
In 1889, he married Annie Carlotta Adams [1868-1???]
in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire.
Children:
They lived at
See
Joseph Carter
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In January 1865, he was declared bankrupt
Born in Wadsworth.
He was
a member of Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge /
a teacher at the Sunday School /
accompanist to the Choir /
captain of Old Town Cricket Club /
employed at Acre Mill /
owner of a clothing shop in Nelson, Lancashire.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was reported missing and assumed to have died when the Battalion attacked Fampoux [3rd May 1917].
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6],
and on the Memorial at Wainsgate Baptist Church
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On 24th March 1863, he married Martha Jane Sunderland [1838-1880] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at 23 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge [1871, 1881].
Martha Jane died in Halifax [Q2 1880].
James died at Wellington House, Douglas, IOM [13th October 1889].
He was buried at St Luke's Church, Norland
[16th October 1889].
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £3,402 0/2d.
See
William Astin
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Born in Halifax.
He was
a dyer's labourer [1881] /
landlord of the Angel, Halifax [1901] /
a dyer [1906] /
a dyer's labourer [1911].
In 1893, he married (1) Mary Ann Barker [1870-1904] at Halifax Parish Church.
Mary Ann died in 1904.
In 1906, he married (2) Elizabeth Ann Bates [1862-19??]
at St George's Mission Church, Ovenden.
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was boarder Fred Barker [aged 18]
(cart driver)
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He was
a cotton fustian loom tackler [1881] /
an overlooker of cotton power looms [1891] /
a power loom overlooker [1901] /
a power loom tackler (cotton) [1911].
In 1878, he married Emma Howorth [1859-19??] in Todmorden.
She was a fustian finisher at outfitters [1881]
Children:
They lived at
Five sons served in World War I.
James was killed and awarded the
MM.
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Born in Todmorden.
He was an architect.
His work included
Hebden Bridge Liberal Club,
Todmorden Golf Course,
Fielden Temperance Hotel & Coffee Tavern,
Rochdale Art Gallery,
and
Crompton Free Library, Manchester
On 19th September 1884, he married Ada Blacka.
Child:
Mabel Alice [1885-1895]
They lived at
Jesse died in Todmorden [26th March 1910].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £4,193 14/9d.
Probate was granted to
James Edward Stott (architect's assistant)
and
Fort Vincent Blacka
Ada died 11th May 1928
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In June 1831, Jeremiah Suthers was charged with the
manslaughter of Horsfall at Todmorden on 8th February 1831.
Benjamin Barker and David Parker were charged as
accessories after the fact.
The 3 men were acquitted
He married (1) Unknown.
Recorded in April 1785, when
banns of marriage between him and Mary Pickles were published
at Heptonstall
He married Unknown.
Children:
He married Hannah.
Children:
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He was
a shoe maker [1841] /
a cordwainer [1851].
He married Elizabeth [1787-1854].
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1841] was grandson
Thomas / Tom Horsfall [b 1837].
Living with them [in 1851] were grandsons
Tom Horsfall [b 1837] (boot closer)
& George Henry Horsfall.
Question:
Does anyone know who was the father of Tom & George
Henry?
Elizabeth died 12th August 1854 (aged 67).
John died 16th January 1867 (aged 76).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2846]
with grandson George Henry Horsfall
He lived and died at Mayroyd House, Hebden Bridge
He was landlord of the Sun Inn, Halifax [1841-1867].
He married (1) Mary.
Child:
Squire [1827-1900] who was a milk boy [1841]
On 6th July 1839, he married (2) Lydia Stead [1807-1862] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
John died 14th January 1869.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £1,000.
The will was proved by his executors:
son William Henry,
Joseph Horsfall of Elland (dyer),
and
Thomas Pickard of Halifax (accountant).
After his death, John Brooks Whitehead took over at
the Sun Inn
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
He was
a glazing apprentice [1841] /
a plumber & glazier employing 1 man and 2 boys [1861] /
a master plumber [1871] /
partner in Clay & Horsfall with his brother-in-law (?) James Clay /
a woollen manufacturer [1876] /
a retired blanket manufacturer [1881].
The business of Clay & Horsfall evolved into John Horsfall & Sons Limited.
In [Q4] 1855, he married Elizabeth Nicholl.
Children:
They lived at
John died at Fern Royd [6th August 1886].
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £8,604.
Elizabeth died 8th April 1904.
Members of the family were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
in the Horsfall family plot [2 34-36 A]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Derrick Habergham
He lived at Dale Street, Todmorden.
He died from bronchitis after a week's illness
Born in Stansfield.
He was
a farmer of Keelham, Stansfield [1889] /
a farmer (own account) [1891] /
a farmer (employer) [1901, 1911] /
a dairy farmer (employer).
On 23rd September 1889, he married Sarah Maria Mitchell [1863-1???] at Heptonstall Church.
Children:
They lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
Horsfall, Mr Ref 75-133
He was recorded in the 1860s as
a teacher at Denholme School, Luddendenfoot /
a newsagent /
a beerhouse keeper.
Horsfall, Mr Ref 75-32
He married Martha A. [1834-1???].
Horsfall, Mr Ref 75-105
Of Higher Stoodley, Langfield.
Horsfall, Albert Ref 75-29
Of Todmorden.
Horsfall, Albert Ref 75-31
Of Todmorden.
Horsfall, Albert Ref 75-5
Son of Alfred Horsfall.
Emma came from Little London, Northowram
Horsfall, Albert Edward Ref 75-60
Or possibly Townley.
Horsfall, Alfred Ref 75-66
JP.
Horsfall, Alfred Ref 75-101
Son of Hannah Horsfall.
Eliza was the
daughter of Charlotte & William Laycock [1815-18??],
of Southowram
Horsfall, Alfred Ref 75-175
Son of Enoch Horsfall.
Betty was born in Todmorden
Horsfall, Anne Ref 75-129
Of Stoodley, Langfield.
Horsfall, Aquila Ref 75-34
Son of Joseph Horsfall.
Horsfall, Ashton Ref 75-181
Born in Todmorden.
Clara was born in Todmorden
Horsfall, Ben Ref 75-62
Born in Todmorden.
Horsfall, Benjamin Ref 75-57
Son of John Horsfall.
Horsfall, Benjamin Milton Ref 75-21
He was
a warehouseman [1888] /
a fustian warehouseman [1891]
Horsfall, Charles Edward Ref 75-150
Architect.
Horsfall, Charles Frederick Luke Ref 75-122
Son of Luke Horsfall.
Hannah was the daughter of Thomas Townshend Thomas
Horsfall, David Ref 75-6860
Born a British subject in Nova Scotia.
Hannah, of Northowram, was baptised 23rd December 1777, the
daughter of Job Fearnside
Horsfall, David Ref 75-110
Wholesale and manufacturing clothier at Waterside Mill, Hebden Bridge.
He lived at
Albion Terrace, Hebden Bridge [1905]
Horsfall, Donald Wade Ref 75-7
Son of Harry Horsfall.
Horsfall, Edith Ref 75-52
BA.
Horsfall, Enoch Ref 75-174
Son of Grace & Charles Horsfall,
blacksmith of Millwood.
Betsy, of Stansfield, was born in Rodmer Clough, Hebden
Bridge, the daughter of Jacob Crabtree, weaver.
Horsfall, Ephraim Ref 75-15
Horsfall, Ernest William Ref 75-17
Son of James Smith Horsfall.
Horsfall, Frank Ref 75-55
Son of John Horsfall.
Sarah Ellen was born 1st August 1869
Horsfall, Frederick Ref 75-49
Son of Joseph Horsfall.
Horsfall, Frederick William Ref 75-89
Son of Henry William Horsfall.
Grace was born in Hebden Bridge, (possibly) the daughter of
Joseph Hodgson of Stocks Hall
Horsfall, Frederick William Ref 75-22
Son of John Thomas Horsfall.
Horsfall, Geoffrey Hodgson Ref 75-46
Son of Frederick William Horsfall.
Horsfall, George Ref 75-115
Son of Henry Horsfall.
Horsfall, George Henry Ref 75-95
Born in Halifax.
Margaret, of Northowram, was the daughter of
pensioner Robert Howard.
Horsfall, Grace Ref 75-140
On 15th August 1883,
Joseph Fletcher
and
Grace
were drinking at the Bay Horse, Halifax.
Horsfall, H. Ref 75-104
Dairy farmer at Longfield Farm, Todmorden
Horsfall, Hannah Ref 75-119
In June 1875, she and Barker Smith were remanded at Todmorden Court House,
charged with stealing 2 pieces of cotton shirting from the shop of
James Gaukroger, Pavement
and 2 boxes of scents from
Messrs Newton & Brook's shop, next door.
Horsfall, Hannah Ref 75-4
Of Northowram.
Daughter of David Horsfall.
Horsfall, Harry Ref 75-6
Son of Alfred Horsfall.
Horsfall, Harry Ref 75-28
Son of John Horsfall.
Private Harry Horsfall, Yorkshire Regiment, was killed
instantly when hit in the stomach by an exploding shell during an
advance
Horsfall, Henry Ref 75-163
A clothier of Blackshawhead.
Horsfall, Henry Ref 75-106
Of Machpelah, Hebden Bridge.
Horsfall, Henry Ref 75-172
He was a boot maker.
Horsfall, Henry Ref 75-86
Horsfall, Henry Ref 75-152
Son of William Horsfall.
Barbara came from Berwick upon Tweed
Sarah was the daughter of Thomas Ickeringill, butcher
Horsfall, Henry Ref 75-81
He was a plumber & glazier.
Sarah was the daughter of James Halstead
Horsfall, Henry Ref 75-167
Born in Wadsworth.
Grace was born in Midgley, the daughter of Mark Wilcock.
Horsfall, Henry Edward Ref 75-3
He was a dyer.
Horsfall, Henry William Ref 75-159
Son of William Horsfall.
Horsfall, Herbert Halstead Ref 75-26
Son of Enoch Horsfall,
Ethel, of Thistle Buildings, Charlestown, Hebden Bridge, was
the daughter of Thomas Clark
Private Herbert Halstead Horsfall (London Territorials) killed
in action on the 27th of September, aged 35.
Private Herbert Horsfall, London Territorials, was
killed by being shot in the head just as he went over the top towards
an enemy machine gun in France on September 27th 1918
Horsfall, Isaac Ref 75-143
Born in Halifax.
Elizabeth was born in Burnley, Lancashire
Horsfall, Miss Isabel Sarah Ref 75-65
Of Hebden Bridge.
Probate records show that she left an estate valued at £64,053Horsfall, Jack Ref 75-113
Son of Sam Horsfall.
Horsfall, Jacob Ref 75-177
Son of Jonathan Horsfall.
Martha was born in Langfield, was the daughter of John
Sutcliffe, sizer
Horsfall, James Ref 75-8
Curate at Heptonstall [1831]
Horsfall, James Ref 75-18
He married Sally Crabtree [1788-1860].
Horsfall, James Ref 75-77
Born in Todmorden.
Isabella was born in Pickering
Horsfall, James Ref 75-96
Son of James Horsfall.
Horsfall, James Ref 75-11
Born in Luddenden.
Betty was the daughter of William Hinchliffe
Horsfall, James Ref 75-10
Born in Halifax.
Horsfall, James Ref 75-79
He was
innkeeper at the Bull Inn, Hebden Bridge [1861] /
a butcher [1871].
Horsfall, James Ref 75-72
Born in Halifax [29th September 1839].
Jane was born in Wheatley [22nd May 1839]
Horsfall, James Ref 75-24
Son of Reuben Horsfall
Emma was the daughter of George Turner
Horsfall, James Ref 75-169
Horsfall, James Ref 75-19
Son of James Horsfall.
Horsfall, James Ref 75-50
Son of Rev Joseph Horsfall.
Horsfall, James Ref 75-51
MM.
the bravery & devotion to duty which he showed whilst repelling a
German attack
Horsfall, James Clay Ref 75-14
Son of Jonathan Horsfall.
Annie Carlotta was born in Enstone, Oxfordshire
Horsfall, James Edward Ref 75-134
Cotton doubler on the 3rd & 4th floors of Townsend's Mill, Hebden Bridge [1864].
Horsfall, James Hervey Ref 75-47
Son of Thomas Crossley Horsfall.
Horsfall, Dr James Smith Ref 75-102
He was GP, Surgeon and registrar of births and deaths [1871, 1874,
1881].
Horsfall, James William Ref 75-158
Son of Manasseh Horsfall.
Mary Ann was the daughter of Alfred Barker, mechanic
Elizabeth Ann was the widow of Walter Bates
Horsfall, Jesse Ref 75-56
Born in Stansfield.
Emma was born in Heptonstall.
Horsfall, Jesse Ref 75-153
FRIBA.
Ada was the daughter of James Blacka
Horsfall, John Ref 75-45
Aka Jack O' Wills.
Horsfall, John Ref 75-2
Of Heptonstall.
Horsfall, Rev John Ref 75-109
Assistant Minister of Hartshead [1777]
Horsfall, John Ref 75-112
Of Underbank House, Hebden Bridge [??].
Horsfall, John Ref 75-126
Cotton spinner at Staups Mill, Blackshawhead [1805].
In 1811, he operated 432 spindles
Horsfall, John Ref 75-70
The 5 older children were born at Clough Head,
Heptonstall; Betty, the youngest was born at Pinfold Top,
Heptonstall
Horsfall, John Ref 75-82
Born in Halifax.
Margaret was born in Halifax
Horsfall, John Ref 75-154
Cotton spinner.
Horsfall, John Ref 75-59
His probate record says otherwise Dodgson.
Lydia was born in Huddersfield
Horsfall, John Ref 75-116
Born in Halifax [25th September 1823].
Elizabeth [born 22nd July 1826], was the daughter of David Nicholl
Horsfall, John Ref 75-35
Architect and surveyor.
Horsfall, John Ref 75-71
Son of John Horsfall, farmer.
Sarah Maria of Blackshawhead, Stansfield, was born in
Heptonstall, the daughter of John Mitchell, innkeeper,