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In October 1882, he was declared bankrupt
Born in Luddendenfoot.
He was a cart driver [1911, 1914].
In [Q2] 1914, he married Ethel Hagues [1891-19??] at St Mary's Church, Luddenden.
They lived at 8 Osborne Terrace, Luddendenfoot.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers
He died 19th February 1919 (aged 29).
He was buried at Huy (La Sarte) Communal Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II A 11].
He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial
His brother Arthur also died in the War
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Born in Hebden Bridge.
During World War I,
and he served as a Private
with the 11th Battalion
Lancashire Fusiliers.
He was killed in action [5th August 1917].
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium
He was innkeeper at the Bay Horse, Cross Stone [1881].
In 1871, he (possibly) married Hannah Scarr from Stansfield,
at Todmorden.
Child:
Martha Jane [b 1879]
They lived at Cross Stone, Stansfield [1881]
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She was a herbalist in Halifax.
On 4th November 1879, she was charged with
The police found
in Helliwell's house.
In 1880, she was charged at Leeds Assizes for the wilful murder
of Esther Davies [1852-1879].
William Booth, landlord of the Boar's Head Hotel, Halifax, was charged with being an accessory before the fact.
The Court heard that Esther had been seduced by a married
man, Nathan Horsfall, and upon finding herself
they and a friend called Hird, went to Boar's Head where Booth suggested that they
visit Helliwell who
Helliwell agreed to perform an abortion for £3.
Esther stayed with Helliwell for 2 days.
When she returned to Bradford, she was very ill and was taken to
Bradford Workhouse where she died a few days later from peritonitis
and blood-poisoning.
Helliwell was found guilt of manslaughter and sentenced to 20
years' penal servitude.
Booth was acquitted
He and his brother Fred were in partnership with
their father, as Young Helliwell & Sons [1905].
He was picker manufacturer (employer) at 3 Hammerton Terrace,
Todmorden (5 rooms) [1911]
In [Q2] 1909, he married Matilda Kershaw.
He died at Ridge Bank, Todmorden [13th April 1918]
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Born in Luddendenfoot.
He was
a twiner piecer (cotton mill) [1901] /
a cotton twiner piecer [1911] /
employed by Lewis Whiteley & Sons Limited.
In 1909, he married Clara.
Child:
child
They lived at
During World War I,
he enlisted just after War broke out
and served as a Private
with the 4th Battalion
Bedfordshire Regiment.
He was killed in action [13th November 1916].
The Halifax Courier He was buried at Y Ravine Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, France
[Sp Mem D 1].
He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial.
His brother Albert also died in the War
He was a cotton twiner in Brighouse [1911].
In 1872, he married Jane Greenwood [1852-1908].
Children:
They lived at 12 Halifax Road, Brighouse [1911].
Members of the family were buried at Cragg Vale Methodist Chapel
He was a beamer (woollen & worsted) [1901].
He married Alberta [1878-1945].
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1921] was Ben's mother Emma
Helliwell [b 1855].
Alberta died 4th October 1945 (aged 67).
Ben died 23rd May 1958 (aged 81).
The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/598]
He was
a spindle maker [1890] /
a fly and spindle maker [1891] /
a steel spindle maker [1901].
He married Zipporah [1837-1899].
Children:
They lived at
158 New Bank, Northowram [1891, 1901].
Zipporah died in Halifax [Q1 1899] (aged 62)
Living with the widowed Benjamin [in 1901] was
granddaughter Mary Elizabeth Helliwell [b 1891]
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Son of Ernest Helliwell.
He was
a member of Sion Congregational Church, Halifax & Boys' Brigade /
a brass finisher's apprentice [1911] /
employed at West Mount Brass Works, Halifax.
He lived at 14A Wadsworth Street, Pellon Lane.
He enlisted at the outbreak of World War I
and served as a Drummer
with the West Riding Regiment.
He went to France [April 14th 1915].
He – and his close friend Bill Pearson – were both awarded
the Military Medal for
His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [13th July 1918].
He survived the War, and is remembered
on the Roll of Honour at Sion Congregational Church, Halifax,
A Benjamin Helliwell died in Halifax [Q2 1943] (aged 50)
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Born in Huddersfield.
He was
a machinery fitter & erector [1891] /
landlord of the Branch, Sowerby Bridge [1901].
In 1892, he married Clara Jane Stansfield [1867-19??], born in
Sowerby Bridge, in Halifax.
Child:
child [b 1901]
Living with them [in 1901] was the midwife Jane H Scott [aged 33]
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He was a brass finisher.
He married Hannah Washington [1886-1964].
Child: Willie Helliwell
They lived at 13 Fern Street, Boothtown
He was
a warehouseman [1881] /
a grocer.
He married Sarah [1830-1888].
Children:
They lived at
34 Great Albion Street, Halifax [1881].
Sarah died 6th January 1888 (aged 58).
Charles died 22nd July 1898 (aged 71).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2432]
He was
a member of the Boys' Brigade (and gave the bugle call at the
proclamation of George V in Hebden Bridge) /
a member of Salem Wesleyan Chapel & Sunday School, Hebden Bridge /
a member of Fairfield Association Football Club /
a clothier's fustian presser [1911] /
a warehouseman for Richard Thomas & Sons.
During World War I,
he enlisted in December 1914,
he served as a Gunner
with the D Battery 55th Brigade
Royal Field Artillery.
In October 1915, he landed at Suvla Bay, and fought at Gallipoli.
He was accidentally drowned [24th March 1916] (aged 20).
The Halifax Courier He is remembered on the Basra Memorial, Iraq [Grave Ref 3 & 60]
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Born in Halifax;
baptised 4th January 1829.
He was
a porter [1860s].
In [Q2] 1854, he married Ann Holroyd [1830-1895] in Halifax.
Charles died 24th November 1865 (aged 37).
Ann died 22nd April 1895 (aged 65).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 632]
He married Emma Jane Nixon [1879-1947].
Child: Newton
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He was a cotton twister of Erringden [1876].
On 26th August 1876, he married Hannah Helliwell [1853-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
She was a cotton reeler [1881]
Child:
Mary Hannah [b 6th December 1876]
Daniel died in Todmorden in 1877 (aged 28)
Hannah (possibly) married William Helliwell before
16th July 1882 when son John William was born.
She was a widow again by 1891
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He married Mary [1789-1859].
Children:
Mary died 5th April 1859 (aged 70).
David died 14th May 1876 (aged 81).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3370]
with an unidentified
Peter Perry [1816-1855]
He was
a stone mason [1891].
In [Q3] 1875, he married Sarah Jagger [1855-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
David died Q2 1892 (aged 38)
Born in Mytholmroyd.
In [Q3] 1931, he married Constance Cassie Riley in Todmorden.
During World War II,
and he served as a Major
with the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers.
He died 5th August 1944 (aged 35).
He was buried at Calcutta (Bhowanipore) Cemetery, Kolkata, India [Grave Ref O B 12].
He is remembered on a memorial in St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd,
and in the book Royd Regeneration
Born in Hebden Bridge.
He was
a warehouseman (fustian clothing) [1901] /
a fustian warehouseman [1911] /
employed at Nutclough Mill, Hebden Royd.
In 1909, he married Sophia Broadbent in Todmorden.
She was a fustian machinist [1911]
Child:
Hilda [b 1910]
They lived at
During World War I,
he enlisted 5th January 1915
and served as a Private
with the 12th Battalion
Royal Scots.
He died 19th August 1916 (aged 32).
He was buried where he fell.
The Halifax Courier He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 1 & 2],
in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance,
and on the Roll of Honour at Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge
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Born in Luddendenfoot.
He was
a member of Steep Lane Baptist Church, Sowerby & Sunday School /
a cotton throstle room doffer [1911].
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 7th Battalion
East Yorkshire Regiment.
He was killed [12th May 1917] (aged 19).
The Halifax Courier He was buried at Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France [Grave Ref VI G 18].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Steep Lane Baptist Church, Sowerby,
and on the Memorial at Saint Peter's Church, Sowerby
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Born in Stainland.
He was
a stone mason [1871] /
a stone mason & farmer [1901].
Around 1877, he married Alice [1851-1928].
Children:
They lived at
Eli died 19th May 1906 (aged 57).
Alice died 2nd January 1928 (aged 77).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/130]
He was a stone mason [1851, 1871].
Around 1832, he married Betty [1813-18??].
Children:
They lived at
Sowood Green, Stainland-with Old Lindley [1863, 1851, 1871].
Ely died 31st July 1873 (aged 62).
Betty died 20th April 1880 (aged 68).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S2/63].
In 1881, the younger children were living at Park Lane,
Stainland-with Old Lindley
Born in Halifax.
In 1850, she married (1) John Lees at St James's Church, Halifax.
John died between 1851 & 1858.
In 1858, she married (2) William Dixon at Halifax Parish Church.
William died between 1861 & 1869.
In 1869, she married (3) John Longbottom at Halifax Parish Church
John died in 1895.
In 1901, Emma was living with son Henry.
She died in Halifax in 1903 (aged 73)
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She & her sister Hannah M. Helliwell [b 1850] ran a private school in Halifax [around 1870]
They lived at 78 Queens Road, Halifax [1871]
He was a mechanic [1874].
Ernest died 24th May 1874 (aged 25),
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1034]
with Florence Spencer [1878-1949] (spinster)
Born in Halifax.
He was
a spindle maker of 158 New Bank, Halifax [1890] /
a spindle worker [1891] /
a steel spindle maker [1901] /
a mechanic (spindle maker) [1911].
In [Q2] 1890, he married Frances Ellen Lumb [1870-1???] at Christ Church, Pellon.
Children:
They lived at
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Born in Akroydon, Halifax [3rd February 1896].
He was a barman living and working at the Pine Apple Hotel, New Bank [1915].
During World War I,
he enlisted
with the West Yorkshire Regiment
[October 1915], then transferred
and served as a Private
with the 60th Company
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).
He was killed in action by a shell [10th December 1917] (aged 22).
He was buried at St. Julien Dressing Station Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II E 13].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at United Reformed Church, Carlton Street
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He was a green grocer [1911].
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 21st Battalion
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He was killed in action [12th October 1916] (aged 26).
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [27th October 1916] reported his death
Mr and Mrs James Helliwell of 730 Burnley Road, Cornholme,
desire to tender their sincere thanks to relatives and friends for
sympathy shown to them in their sad bereavement
The following week's Edition [3rd November 1916] published his photograph.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 2A, 2C & 2D],
in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Vale Baptist Church, Todmorden
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In [Q3] 1942, he married Clarissa Hilda Ainley in Calder District.
They lived at Ripponden.
During World War II,
and he served as a Lance Corporal
with the 15th/19th Battalion
Royal Armoured Corps
/ The King's Royal Hussars.
He died 19th October 1944 (aged 27).
He was buried at Mierlo War Cemetery, Nederlands [Grave Ref VIII G 4]
He and his brother Arthur were in partnership with
their father, as Young Helliwell & Sons [1905].
In 1902, he married Mary.
He was a buffalo picker manufacturer, living at 9 Ridge Bank,
Todmorden (6 rooms) [1911]
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He lived at 6 City Lane, Wheatley.
During World War I,
and he served as a Private
with the 5th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [20th July 1918] (aged 37).
He was buried at Courmas British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II C 6].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
He was a sewing machinist.
During World War I,
and he served as a Private
with the 8th Battalion
Royal Fusiliers.
He died 3rd May 1917 (aged 26).
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 3],
on a memorial in St John in the Wilderness, Cragg Vale,
and in the book Royd Regeneration
Born in Stansfield.
He was
a weaver of Heptonstall [1874] /
a cotton weaver [1881, 1891, 1901, 1911].
In 1874, he married Mary Taylor [1852-1???] at Halifax Parish
Church.
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1911] was granddaughter Phyllis Mary
Helliwell [b 1909], the daughter of son John who was a
widower
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Born in Halifax.
He was a brewery drayman [1927].
On 16th April 1927, he married Hilda Pretoria Fossey in
Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Halifax
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Born Beechwood House, Ovenden.
He was
educated at Ickwell Bury School, Biggleswade /
a solicitor.
In 1924, he married Muriel Dorothea Lebrun Hudson in
Chesterfield.
Geoffrey died in Bournemouth [4th March 1954].
Muriel died in Barnet
He was
a plumber [1871, 1881].
He married Selina [1842-1???].
Children:
The family lived at
Born in Halifax.
He was
a drayman of Southowram Bank [1887] /
a cart driver [1891].
On 4th June 1887, he married Charlotte Ann Laycock [1862-1926] at Halifax Parish Church.
She was a charwoman [1901]
Children:
They lived at
George died Q1 1901 (aged 31).
In 1908, Charlotte Ann married Thomas Teal Bottomley at Halifax Parish Church
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In 1812, he married Sarah Barkenshire [1796-18??].
Children:
They lived at
Greenwood died 19th November 1861 (aged 77).
He was buried [24th November 1861].
Sarah died 24th February 1863 (aged 76)
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He worked in the family fustian business at Mount Pleasant Mills, Mytholmroyd
He was found dead in his house at 61 Caldene Avenue, Mytholmroyd [6th
March 1961].
He was last seen on 3rd March
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She had lived for some years with
her son, Henry Helliwell,
her granddaughter, Mary Ann Helliwell,
and
her brother, Thomas Cockcroft.
On 20th June 1865, she and her brother were left alone in the house.
At noon, a visitor found Mrs Helliwell lying injured and
speechless on the floor of the cottage.
A pair of bent tongs were found near her body.
She never recovered to be able to give an account of the incident
before she died on the 27th June.
Thomas Cockcroft was charged with her murder
In [Q1] 1923, he married Lily Pretoria Suddick [1900-19??] in Halifax.
Child: Harold Victor
They lived at 22 Woodhall Crescent, Copley
Son of Thomas Naylor Helliwell.
Born in Luddenden [1st April 1894].
He was a school & part-time at wool waste dealer warehouse [1911].
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 4th/5th Battalion
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.
On 26th October 1917, he was shot by a sniper at Passchendaele and
hospitalised.
He was awarded the Military Medal
[1918] for
His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [16th February 1918].
He survived the War.
He died Q3 1969
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He was
educated at Copley School /
employed by H. Peel, Canal Mills, Sowerby Bridge.
During World War II,
he enlisted [1940] and
served as a Private
with the 7th Battalion
Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders.
He was wounded in Tunisia.
He died 17th August 1944 (aged 19).
He was buried at Banneville-la-Campagne War Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VI A 20].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on Copley War Memorial
He was landlord at
the Old King Cross Inn, Halifax [18??] /
the Oddfellows Hall, Halifax [1897] /
the King's Head, Halifax [1897, 1898, 1901] /
the New Inn, Mount Tabor [1911, 1912].
In [Q3] 1895, he married Louisa Viney [1870-1941] in Halifax.
They had no children.
Living with them [in 1911] was Louisa's unmarried
sister Annie Viney [b 1876]
Harry died Q2 1912 (aged 42).
He was buried at St Paul's Church, King Cross
[14th May 1912]
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £219 18/-.
Administration was granted to his widow Louisa.
Louisa took over at the New Inn [1912-1916]
He was buried at St Paul's Church, King Cross
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He was a boiler firer.
On 24th May 1891, he married Eliza Boothroyd [1872-1911] at St Thomas's Church, Claremount.
Children:
The children were born in Halifax
The family lived at
48 Woodside Road, Boothtown [1911];
41 Cleveland Avenue, Siddal
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Born in Halifax.
He was
a silk doffer [1891] /
an attendant on the insane at the Rainhill Asylum Annexe,
Eccleston, near Prescot, Lancashire [1901].
He never married.
In 1904, he enlisted
and served as a Private
with the 1st Battalion
Coldstream Guards.
He was discharged as medically unfit [September 1906].
Around 1911, he emigrated to the USA.
He was an asylum attendant in Ohio, USA [1914].
When World War I broke out, he returned to England, and
he served as a Company Sergeant Major
with the London Regiment.
He served in Gallipoli and Egypt.
He was killed in action [15th September 1916] (aged 36).
The Halifax Courier He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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Born in Todmorden.
He was
a machinist for a ready-made clothier [1911] /
a chauffeur for Dr Thomas Southwell.
He lived at Adelaide Street, Todmorden.
During World War I,
he enlisted [August 1916]
and served as a Private
with the 781st Mechanical Transport Company,
M2/203145
Royal Army Service Corps.
After basic training, he was sent to Salonica.
He died in hospital in Salonika [31st December 1918].
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [10th January 1919] reported his death
His brother, Charles, the well known Todmorden cricketer, is
on service in France
He was buried at Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria, Greece [Grave Ref 1114].
He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial,
and on the Memorial at Christ Church, Todmorden
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During World War I,
he served as a Sergeant
with the King's Royal Rifle Corps.
On 23rd April 1917, he went into action alongside his cousin Cyril Butterworth.
On 20th September 1917, Hedley was wounded & hospitalised
before convalescing at Sheerness.
He survived the War.
In [Q1] 1923, he married Jessie Goggs in Halifax
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Recorded in 1843, when he was
appointed to the General Council for the National Charter
Association
He married Unknown.
Child: William
He was
a bookkeeper [1861] /
a retired cashier [1871].
On 23rd November 1817, he married (1) Hannah Illingworth [1795-1831] in Halifax.
Children:
Hannah died 27th February 1831 (aged 36).
On 23rd September 1832, he (possibly) married (2) Mary Fielding [1804-1868] in Halifax.
They lived at
Mary died 10th April 1868 (aged 64).
Living with Henry [in 1871] was granddaughter Mary Jane
Barraclough [b 1850] (housekeeper).
Henry died 23rd November 1873 (aged 77).
Members of the family were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax
He was
a maker-up of worsted goods [1861] /
a maker-up [1869].
He married Ann [1822-1873].
Children:
The family lived at the Pressers' Arms, Halifax [1861]
Henry died 9th January 1869 (aged 42).
Ann died 21st February 1873 (aged 51).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1625]
with three Firth grandchildren
He was fustian manufacturer at Mount Pleasant Mills, Mytholmroyd
[1905].
All his sons worked in the family business.
In 1866, he married Mary Ann Lamb [1841-1906] in Halifax.
Children:
Henry died at Spring Villas, Mytholmroyd [27th June 1912]
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Born in Skircoat.
He was
educated at Ickwell Bury school, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire /
a solicitor [October 1912] /
a solicitor with Jubb, Booth & Helliwell in Halifax [1934].
During World War I,
he served
4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
In 1915, he married Ruth Annie Ackroyd [1889-1953] in
Skirlaugh, East Yorkshire.
Child:
Michael Henry [b 1920] who was a solicitor's clerk [1953]
Henry died at Beechwood House, Ovenden [5th February 1953]
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He was a stone mason [1901].
In [Q3] 1911, he married Edith Mary Nutton in Halifax.
Child:
son
They lived at New Street, Stainland.
During World War I,
he enlisted [11th April 1917]
and served as a Gunner
with the 394th Siege Battery
Royal Garrison Artillery.
He served in Italy, Israel & Palestine, and Mesopotamia.
He died of malaria fever in hospital at Ludd, Alexandria, Egypt
[16th October 1918] (aged 32).
The Halifax Courier He was buried at Ramleh War Cemetery, Palestine & Israel [Grave Ref Z 15].
He is remembered on the family grave at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland,
and on the Memorial at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland.
His brother-in-law Arnold Nutton also died in the War
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In January 1812, he was declared bankrupt
In January 1886, he was declared bankrupt
He married Hannah [1739-1806].
James died 22nd October 1797 (aged 55).
Hannah married Joseph Pickles,
of Hyroodwell in Skircoat.
Hannah died 29th January 1806 (aged 67).
She & James were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax [Grave Ref: 205]
He was
a farmer & cotton weaver [1891] /
a farmer [1901] /
a farmer (own account) [1901].
He married Martha [1846-19??].
Children:
They lived at
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Born in Leeds.
He was
a greengrocer in Cornholme, Stansfield [1886] /
a grocer (own account) [1891, 1901, 1911].
On 27th December 1886, he married Sarah Ann Mitchell [1865-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1911] were daughter Annie (cotton winder)
& her husband Robert Henry Crabtree.
James died in Todmorden in 1919 (aged 70)
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He was a cart driver [1880].
On 24th January 1880, he married Eliza Whiteley [1862-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Hebden Bridge.
The family lived at Calderside House, Calderside, Hebden Bridge
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He was
a crabber dyer's labourer [1911] /
a dyer's labourer with the Halifax Dyeing Company at Washer Lane
[1921].
In [Q4] 1904, he married Martha Barrett [1875-1937] in Halifax.
She was a frame tenter [1911]
They lived at Moor End, Norland [1911, 1921].
James died 28th December 1935 (aged 54).
Martha died 24th January 1937 (aged 62).
He was buried at Halifax Parish Church
He was a silk dresser [1891].
James Arthur died 28th May 1953 (aged 82).
He was buried at Mill Bank Wesleyan Methodist Graveyard.
Buried with him are Sarah Helliwell & Mary Jane
Helliwell.
Sarah Helliwell died 26th March 1918 (aged 37).
Mary Jane Helliwell died 15th June 1939 (aged 53)
Born in Stainland.
He was
a doffer [1891] /
a sheet packer [1901].
In [Q2] 1905, he married Mary Jane Barrett [1871-1943] in Halifax.
Child:
Kathleen [b 1915] who married Daniel Whale [1899-20th August 1979]
Mary Jane died 16th June 1943 (aged 72).
James Harold died 8th February 1956 (aged 76).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/578]
with Daniel Whale
He was
an auctioneer's assistant [1901] /
an auctioneer's porter [1911].
In [Q3] 1897, he married Sarah Blagbrough in Halifax.
They lived at
Sarah died 17th March 1932 (aged 81).
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2317]
with her parents.
James died in Halifax [Q4 1932] (aged 69)
In [Q3] 1931, he married Kathleen Robertshaw in Todmorden
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On 13th June 1914, he married Mary Grindrod in Todmorden.
The Todmorden & District News [19th June 1914] reported the marriage
Children:
They lived at
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He was
an iron moulder [1884] /
a reed & temple manufacturer (employer) [1901, 1911].
On 8th July 1884, he married (1) Emma Mills
at Bridge Street Chapel.
Child: Percy William
Emma died at 13 Joshua Street [2nd April 1900] (aged 45).
On 5th January 1901, he married (2) Eliza Boocock.
The Todmorden & District News [11th January 1901] reported the wedding
Child: 2.
Emily Janet [b 1902] who was a garment machinist for Redman Brothers at Vale Mill, Todmorden
They lived at 13 Joshua Street, Todmorden [1901, 1911, 1921].
Living with them [in 1911] was sister-in-law Mary Ann Boocock
[b Todmorden 1847] (living on private means).
James William died at home [29th October 1917].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £420.
Administration was granted to Eliza
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He was
a farmer [1901] /
a licensed victualler at the Ridge Inn, Wadsworth
[1901].
Around 1896, he married Ada [1879-19??].
Children:
Living with them at the pub [in 1901] were boarders
Marshall Sutcliffe [b 1852] (cab proprietor employer)
&
William Wrigley [b 1874] (architect)
He was
a boot maker working for his father-in-law Henry Drake
[1881] /
landlord of the Old King Cross Inn [1891].
On 25th November 1869, he married Frances Drake at Halifax Parish Church.
She was a warehouse woman working for her father [1881]
Children:
They lived at 16 Bull Green [with Frances's parents 1881].
Joe died at the Old King Cross Inn [21st April 1891].
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £634 17/10d.
The will was proved by
his widow Fanny,
and
Thomas Richard Sanders.
He was buried at Christ Church, Pellon
[1 V 4].
After his death, Frances took over at the Old King Cross
Inn [1894] & married George William Wright
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Children:
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He was a yeoman of Hill House, Stansfield.
He built Houghstones Mill on his own land [1795].
In an indenture dated 1795, he was referred to as
He married Betty
Children:
They lived at
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He was
a yeoman /
in partnership with his brother Thomas at Friths Old Mill
He inherited East Greenhurst Hey, a half share of the mill and
drying kiln at Greenhurst Hey, and a half share in
at Dulesgate.
He married Sarah Sutcliffe.
They had no children.
The family lived at
He was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone
He left his lands and properties to his brother
Thomas,
and his nephew John Helliwell
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He married Mary [1796-1873].
John died 9th June 1865 (aged 72).
Mary died 2nd February 1873 (aged 77).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 962],
and 2 infants interred at Salem Chapel, are remembered on their
headstone
He inherited East Greenhurst Hey, a half share of the drying kiln
and the mill, and a half share of the new factory at Friths from his
uncle John.
He was
a maltster /
a farmer /
a cotton spinner and manufacturer /
a partner in W. & J. Helliwell /
in partnership with his father Thomas at Friths Old Mill [1813-1823] /
in partnership with his brother William at Friths Old Mill [1823-1856] /
in partnership with the executors of his brother William at
Friths Old Mill [1856-1865] /
in partnership with his sons John and Thomas at
Holebottom Mill [1853-1864].
He married Mary [1793-1865].
Children:
They lived at Greenhurst Hey, Stansfield.
In January 1864, he was declared bankrupt.
The Halifax Guardian of 26th March 1864 reported
He sold out to the Fielden Brothers [1865].
All his vast properties and lands were put up for auction – East
Heyhead, East and West Greenhurst Hey, Windy Harbour, and cottages at
Wickenberry Clough, Holebottom Mill and Stansfield Cottage (all in
Stansfield).
This was the end of the Helliwell dynasty at Greenhurst Hey.
Members of the family were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone
(in the Old Yard)
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Around 1821, he married Mary [1801-1???].
Children:
They lived at Den, Todmorden [1841]
He established Helliwell & Sons.
On 14th December 1826, he married Grace Mitchell.
Children:
They lived at
John died between 1861 & 1871
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He was a wool comber [1851].
In [Q4] 1845, he married Kezia Pickles [1819-1864] in Halifax.
Child: William Henry
The family lived at Spring Gardens, Todmorden [1851].
Kezia died 22nd October 1864 (aged 45).
John died 4th March 1886 (aged 66).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4469]
with Sarah Helliwell [1823-1903].
He was
a stone mason [1871, 1891] /
a stone mason (contractor) [1901] /
a mason contractor [1911].
Around 1870, he married (1) Sarah [1846-1876].
Children:
Sarah died 13th April 1876 (aged 30).
In [Q2] 1893, he married (2) Sarah Ann Helliwell [1849-1928] in Halifax.
They had no children.
They lived at
John died 2nd June 1927 (aged 86).
Sarah Ann died 21st July 1928 (aged 79).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/11]
He was
a foreman platelayer [1881] /
a foreman platelayer on railway [1891] /
a foreman platelayer [1901] /
a railway pensioner (foreman platelayer) [1911].
He married (1) Betty [1854-1???].
Children:
Betty died March 1882 (aged 28)
and was buried at St Peter's Church, Walsden
[16th March 1882].
In 1892, John married (2) Fanny Timewell [1862-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
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He was a grocer (own account) [1891, 1901].
In [Q4] 1887, he married Ellen Barker [1856-1???] in Todmorden.
She was a grocer (own account) [1911]
Children:
They lived at
John died at home [25th October 1904] (aged 53).
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,638.
Administration was granted to Ellen
All born in Todmorden
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Helliwell, A. Ref 131-1900
Grocer and provision dealer at Rastrick.
Helliwell, Albert Ref 131-42
Son of Thomas Helliwell.
Ethel, a domestic servant of 1 Booth Terrace [1914], was
daughter of Edward Hagues, farm labourer
Helliwell, Albert Edward Whiteley Ref 131-35
Son of James Helliwell.
Helliwell, Alfred Ref 131-3882
Born in Halifax.
Helliwell, Mrs Ann Ref 131-4009
Of Hatter's Fold, Halifax.
administering a noxious drug for an unlawful purpose ... killing and
slaying through abortion, Esther Davies, a domestic servant,
who recently died in the Bradford Workhouse
some instruments
enceinte
would be able to do what they wanted
Helliwell, Arthur Ref 131-6100
Son of Young Helliwell.
Helliwell, Arthur Ref 131-51
Son of Thomas Helliwell.
Clara was born in Luddendenfoot
Helliwell, Bates Ref 131-3103
Born in Sowerby.
Helliwell, Ben Ref 131-95
Born in Stainland.
Alberta was born in Barkisland
Helliwell, Benjamin Ref 131-81
Born in Halifax.
Zipporah was born in Halifax
Helliwell, Benjamin Ref 131-82
MM.
good work in delivering message on April 26th 1918
Helliwell, Berry Ref 131-3165
Son of Samuel Helliwell.
Helliwell, Cecil Ref 131-59
Born in Halifax.
Helliwell, Charles Ref 131-100
Born in Halifax.
Helliwell, Charles Ref 131-27
Son of Fred Helliwell.
Helliwell, Charles Ely Ref 131-120
Son of Timothy Helliwell.
Helliwell, Cyrus Ref 131-4
Helliwell, Daniel Ref 131-906
Coiner of Lighthazles
Helliwell, Daniel Ref 131-68
His father is not recorded on the marriage record.
Hannah, of Erringden, was born in Sowerby, the daughter
of John Helliwell, cotton scutcher.
Helliwell, David Ref 131-119
Helliwell, David Ref 131-89
Born in Stainland.
Sarah was born in Stainland
Helliwell, David Ref 131-22
Son of Emma Jane & Cyrus Helliwell.
Helliwell, Edgar Ref 131-16
Son of William Helliwell.
Sophia was born in Hebden Bridge.
Helliwell, Edgar Ref 131-43
Son of John Helliwell.
Helliwell, Eli Ref 131-86
Son of Ely Helliwell.
Alice was born in Stainland
Helliwell, Ely Ref 131-87
Born in Stainland.
Betty was born in Stainland
Helliwell, Emma Ref 131-103
Daughter of Thomas Helliwell.
Helliwell, Emma E. Ref 131-758
Daughter of William Helliwell.
Helliwell, Ernest Ref 131-118
Son of Hannah & James Helliwell.
Helliwell, Ernest Ref 131-80
Son of Benjamin Helliwell.
Frances Ellen, of 21 Crabtree Buildings, Halifax, was born in
Halifax, the daughter of Matthew Lumb, overlooker
Helliwell, Ernest Ref 131-37
Son of Harry Helliwell.
Helliwell, Frank Ref 131-20
Son of James Helliwell.
Private Frank Helliwell, Pioneer Battalion, West Riding
Regiment, shot through the head and killed in France on October 12th.
Helliwell, Frank Ref 131-53
Son of Eliza & Eli Helliwell.
Helliwell, Fred Ref 131-7051
Son of Young Helliwell.
Helliwell, Fred Ref 131-56
He was a driver with Halifax Corporation.
Helliwell, Fred Ref 131-25
Born in Cragg Vale.
Helliwell, Fred Ref 131-26
Son of James Helliwell, weaver.
Mary, of Heptonstall, was born in Nantwich, Cheshire, the
daughter of Joseph Taylor, labourer
Helliwell, Fred Tasker Ref 131-13
Son of Thomas Tasker Helliwell.
Hilda was the daughter of George Fossey
Helliwell, Geoffrey Davenport Ref 131-8
Son of John Henry Helliwell.
Helliwell, George Ref 131-133
Born in Halifax / Hebden Bridge.
Selina was born in Halifax
Helliwell, George Ref 131-47
Son of James Helliwell, grocer
Charlotte Ann, of Trooper Lane, Southowram, was born in Stump
Cross, the daughter of Thomas B. Laycock, delver & stone
merchant.
Helliwell, Greenwood Ref 131-66
He was
a servant of Stansfield [1812] /
a weaver of Burnt Acres Mill, Erringden [1813] /
a watchman [1841] /
a farm labourer [1851].
Helliwell, Hamlet Ref 131-6
Son of Henry Helliwell
Helliwell, Mrs Hannah Ref 131-1249
A widow of Slack, Sowerby Bridge.
Helliwell, Harold Ref 131-24
Helliwell, Harold Naylor Ref 131-76
MM.
devotion, courage and valour in France
Helliwell, Harold Victor Ref 131-21
Son of Harold Helliwell.
Helliwell, Harry Ref 131-3224
Son of Joe Helliwell.
Louisa came from Bridgwater, Somerset
Helliwell, Harry Ref 131-48
Born in Halifax.
Eliza was born in Croxton
Helliwell, Harry Ref 131-45
Son of William Helliwell.
Helliwell, Harry Ref 131-19
Son of John Helliwell.
Private Harry Helliwell, Motor Transport Service, died at
Salonica on the 31st of December following an operation for an
intestinal obstruction, aged 21.
Helliwell, Hedley Maurice Ref 131-64
Son of Thomas Naylor Helliwell.
Helliwell, Henry Ref 131-109
He was a chartist in Todmorden.
Helliwell, Henry Ref 131-1524
Established the business which became William Helliwell & Sons.
Helliwell, Henry Ref 131-3431
In 1933, he gave a shelter to Luddendenfoot Recreation Ground
Helliwell, Henry Ref 131-97
Born in Halifax.
Mary was born in Leeds
Helliwell, Henry Ref 131-116
He was churchwarden at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd [1888-1893]
Helliwell, Henry Ref 131-106
Born in Halifax.
Helliwell, Henry Ref 131-1707
Born in Wadsworth.
Mary Ann was born Mytholmroyd
Helliwell, Henry Davenport Ref 131-1506
Son of John Henry Helliwell.
Ruth Annie came from Elland
Helliwell, Herbert Ref 131-39
Son of William Helliwell.
Edith Mary was the daughter of James Henry Nutton
Helliwell, J. Ref 131-1912
Woollen manufacturer at Elland.
Helliwell, J. Ref 131-2840
Auctioneer at Hebden Bridge.
Helliwell, James Ref 131-907
Coiner of Lighthazles
Helliwell, James Ref 131-96
Helliwell, James Ref 131-117
Born in Stansfield.
Martha was born in Langfield
Helliwell, James Ref 131-136
Son of James Helliwell, dyer.
Sarah Ann was born in Cornholme, the daughter of William
Mitchell, plasterer
Helliwell, James Ref 131-36
Born in Halifax.
Eliza was born in Manchester
Helliwell, James Ref 131-140
Born in Norland.
Martha was born in Ripponden.
Helliwell, James Arthur Ref 131-2
Son of Thomas Helliwell.
Helliwell, James Harold Ref 131-88
Son of David Helliwell.
Helliwell, James Kidd Ref 131-126
Born in Halifax.
Sarah was the daughter of John Blagbrough
Helliwell, James Thomas Ref 131-28
Born in Todmorden.
Kathleen was the daughter of John Robertshaw
Helliwell, James W. Ref 131-135
Born in Todmorden.
Mary was born in Todmorden, the daughter of John Grindrod
Mr James W. Halliwell of 6 Cross Street married Miss Mary
Grindrod of 8 Cross Street, Todmorden, at Castle Grove U.M.C. on the 13th of June
Helliwell, James William Ref 131-139
Born in Todmorden.
Mr James William Helliwell of 13 Joshua Street, Todmorden,
married Miss Eliza Boocock of 13 Cross Street, Todmorden,
at Bridge Street Chapel
Eliza was born in Todmorden
Helliwell, James William Ref 131-72
Born in Blackshaw.
Ada was born in Heptonstall
Helliwell, Joe Ref 131-33
Born in Halifax.
Frances / Fanny was the daughter of Henry Drake.
Helliwell, John Ref 131-6700
In 1733, he married Patience Eastwood.
Helliwell, John Ref 131-9440
He was the illegitimate son of John Helliwell
and Patience Eastwood.
He took the name Helliwell.
John Helliwell of Hill House by common proclamation
Helliwell, John Ref 131-7360
Son of Michael Helliwell.
the fall of Midgelden brook
Helliwell, John Ref 131-105
Helliwell, John Ref 131-3032
Son of Thomas Helliwell.
Bankruptcy of John Helliwell, manufacturer and farmer of Todmorden.
Debts of £22,679 4/- and Assets about £2,000.
Helliwell, John Ref 131-70
He was a labourer.
Helliwell, John Ref 131-83
He was
a bobbin maker [1841] /
a bobbin manufacturer employing 54 hands [1851] /
a bobbin manufacturer [1861].
Helliwell, John Ref 131-123
Born in Erringden.
Kezia was born in Midgley, the daughter of Robert
Pickles
Helliwell, John Ref 131-90
Born in Stainland.
Sarah was born in Barkisland
Sarah Ann was born in Halifax
Helliwell, John Ref 131-137
Born in Todmorden.
Betty was born in Wardle, Lancashire.
Fanny was born in Wellington, Somerset
Helliwell, John Ref 131-138
Born in Leeds.
Ellen was born in Todmorden.