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Question:
Can anyone provide a link between this man and James Sykes?
Could he be James's son, John
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Building Society
He married Elizabeth [1839-1876].
Children:
Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Chapel, Lightcliffe
with his grandson Harold Muff [1889-1892] who died aged 2
years and 4 months
He was a mechanic [1910].
On 9th June 1910, he married Annie Halliday [1884-19??] from
Halifax, at Christ Church, Pellon.
Albert Victor died in Ovenden [3rd December 1939].
He was buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
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He was a tea dealer [1864].
On 8th October 1864, he married Emma Freeman at All Souls' Church, Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
Alfred died 21st August 1875.
In [Q3] 1881, Emma married (2) Dr Daniel Ainley in Halifax.
Emma died in Halifax [Q1 1922] (aged 81).
She & Alfred were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
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Son of James Walker Sykes.
Born 19th May 1880.
Baptised at St Andrew's Church, Stainland [17th June 1880].
His family owned Gosport Mills, Outlane.
He was a woollen manufacturer [1918]
On 1st September 1909, he married Sarah Ellen Watkinson
at St Michael's & All Angels' Church, Shelf.
Children:
They lived at
Alfred and Nellie separated in the late 1920s.
He went to live at Sheriff Hutton, York where he died
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Born in Hipperholme [20th January 1884].
On 20th April 1908, she married Robert Arthur Rowlands
[1883-1978] at All Souls' Church, Halifax.
Alice died in Gloucestershire in 1908
Robert Arthur died in Sutton in 1978
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Born in Southowram [27th December 1861].
He was
living with his aunts Selina & Elizabeth Sykes [1871,
1881] /
a flag forcer [1891] /
a partner in Harrison & Sykes [1905] /
a stone merchant & quarry owner (employer) [1911].
On 31st May 1884, he married (1) Mary Ellen Green [1859-1890] in Halifax.
Child: 1. Florence [1887-1888] ‡
Mary Ellen died in Southowram in 1890.
In [Q1] 1891, he married (2) Ellen Whiteley [1863-1919].
Children:
They lived at
Mary Ellen died 25th April 1890 (aged 31).
Aquilla died at 30 New Street [7th August 1916] (aged 54).
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £154 12/4d
to his widow Ellen
The couple were buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram
with the children (‡)
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Born in Slaithwaite.
He was
an engine tenter of Lydgate, Todmorden [1882] /
a cotton blowing room operative [1891] /
a cotton blowing room tenter [1901] /
a blowing room worker for cotton manufacturer [1911].
In [Q1] 1882, he married Ellen Sutcliffe [1862-1914] at Halifax Parish Church.
The 1911 census shows that they had had 7 children of whom 5 were still alive at that time.
The family lived at
Ellen died 11th May 1914 (aged 52).
Arnold died 28th June 1917 (aged 56).
Members of the family were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone
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Son of Levi Sykes.
He was
educated at Beckett's Park College, Leeds /
a school teacher [1911] /
a well-known cricket & football player.
He lived at Charlestown, Hebden Bridge,
During World War I,
he served as a Gunner
with the Royal Garrison Artillery.
He was awarded the Military Medal
for
His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [18th August 1917].
He survived the War
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In November 1893, he was declared bankrupt
Born in Barkisland
He was
an agricultural labourer [1881] /
a journeyman butcher [1901] /
a butcher [1911].
He married Mary Ann [1869-1932].
She was a worsted comber [1911]
Children:
They lived at
Mary Ann died 19th December 1932 (aged 63).
Ben died 3rd November 1939 (aged 76).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/546]
On 30th April 1930, he married Mary Hannah at Halifax Parish Church.
She was licensee of the Spring Rock, Greetland [1920-1930]
Ben took over at the Spring Rock [1930]
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Landlord of the Red Lion, Stainland [1930-1935].
In March 1930, he married Alice Maud Holroyd [1897-1980].
Alice died in Huddersfield in 1980
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He was
a weaver [1841] /
a hand loom weaver woollen [1851].
Around 1826, he married Rebecca [1801-1843].
Children:
The family lived at
Born in Kirkheaton.
He was a joiner.
On 1st July 1823, he married Maria Hepworth [1796-1887] in Halifax.
Children:
Benjamin died 22nd July 1865 (aged 68).
Maria died 2nd December 1887 (aged 91).
The couple were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse [Grave Ref: J68]
In [Q4] 1866, he married Hephzibah Garside in Halifax.
Child: Wright
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He was a grocer [1861, 1871].
He married (1) Mary [1808-1858].
Children:
Mary died 17th January 1858 (aged 50).
In [Q4] 1859, he married (2) Maria Crowther [1812-1???] in Halifax.
They lived at
New Street, Stainland-with Old Lindley [1861, 1871].
Benjamin died 10th March 1886 (aged 83).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S2/25]
He was
a woollen slubber [1851] /
a woollen overlooker [1861].
He married Lavinia Thorpe.
Children:
They lived at
Lavinia died 17th November 1892 (aged 66).
Benjamin died 8th January 1900 (aged 80).
Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: S3]
with Lavinia's parents
Born in Barkisland.
He was
a cart driver of Barkisland [1872] /
a farm butcher [1881] /
a farm labourer [1891].
On 1st June 1872, he married Hannah Lumb [1852-1903] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
Benjamin died Q4 1897 (aged 46).
Hannah died in 1903 (aged 51)
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Born in Halifax.
He was
a warehouseman [1881] /
a woollen weaving overlooker [1891] /
a damask weaving manager [1901] /
a stationer & subpostmaster [1911].
He married (1) Unknown
between 1881 & 1888.
Children:
Benjamin was a widower by 1891, when he and Laura were
living with Benjamin's parents.
In [Q3] 1891, he married (1) Elizabeth Barron [1857-1935] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Elizabeth died 7th October 1935 (aged 78).
Benjamin died 20th May 1948 (aged 88).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4298]
He was a joiner [1911].
In [Q3] 1901, he married Laura Dyson [1869-1964] from
Brighouse.
Children:
They lived at 103 Bradford Road, Brighouse [1911]
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He was educated at Hebden Bridge United District Secondary School.
During World War I,
he enlisted [December 1914]
and served as a Private
with the 13th Battalion
Royal Scots.
He was wounded 4 times.
He died 1st August 1917 (aged 24).
He is remembered on the family grave at Heptonstall Church,
on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 11],
on the Memorial at Saint John's Mission Church, Hebden Bridge,
and on the Memorial at Hebden Bridge United District Secondary School
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He was art teacher at Victoria School, Rastrick
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He taught at Victoria School, Rastrick
In July 1844, he was declared insolvent
Born in Brighouse.
Like others in the family, he was a gardener.
In 1865, he married Grace, daughter of William Oates,
in Halifax.
Child:
John William [b 1870]
In 1871, they were living with Grace's family at Brookfoot
Lane.
In 1881, his father, John, was living with the family
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He was a spinner [1907].
In [Q1] 1907, he married Amelia Horner in Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Bradford.
Amelia died in Harrogate [5th November 1933]
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He was
a Congregational minister [1901] /
Minister at Heath Congregational Church [1905, 1907, 1911].
In 1898, he married Emily Elizabeth Day [1875-1940]
in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
Children:
They lived at
A Charles W. Sykes died in Edmonton [Q2 1937] (aged 68)
An Emily E. Sykes died in St Albans [Q3 1940] (aged 65)
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Born in Brighouse.
He was
a draper's errand boy [1911] /
a draper (own account) [1921] /
a master grocer [1939].
In [Q3] 1925, he married Amy Mackwell [1898-1972] in Halifax.
Child: Derek H. [b 1934]
They lived at 31 Emscote Avenue, Halifax [1939].
The couple were buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram
with Charlie's parents.
He was a wheelwright [1913].
On 15th Sep 1913, he married Florence Elizabeth Tyson
[1890-19??] at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.
Clifford died in Halifax [2nd June 1937]
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The Gath Electrical Engineering Company
In [Q3] 1903, he married Emma Smith in Halifax.
They lived at
During World War I,
he enlisted
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment),
then transferred
and served as a Private
with the 11th Battalion
Durham Light Infantry.
He died of pneumonia [31st January 1917] (aged 36).
He was buried at Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref IV H 13].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell,
and on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial
In [Q2] 1903, he married Emma Smith in Halifax.
They lived at
During World War I,
he enlisted
with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment),
then
he served as a Private
with the 1st/6th Battalion
Durham Light Infantry.
He died of pneumonia [31st January 1917] (aged 36).
He was buried at Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref IV H 13].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell,
and on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial
He established Edmund Sykes & Sons Limited.
In [Q2] 1870, he married Judith Hannah Chadwick [1845-1936] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Edmund died 22nd March 1921.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £20,072 17/11d.
Probate was granted to sons James, Joseph & George
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He married Unknown.
Children:
Partner in Edward Sykes & Sons Limited.
He married Unknown.
Children:
They lived at Gosport, Stainland [1861].
He died after being thrown from his gig when the horse bolted as they
were going down Crimble Clough, near Slaithwaite
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He was
a grocer & farmer of 5 acres [1861] /
a grocer & farmer [1871].
He married Nanny [1813-1879].
Children:
They lived at
Edward died 4th May 1871 (aged 58).
Nanny died 26th January 1879 (aged 65).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S1/72]
During World War I,
he served as a Corporal
with A Company
2nd Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 30th August 1918 (aged 27).
He was buried at Vis-En-Artois British Cemetery, Haucourt, France [Grave Ref I E 29].
He is remembered on the family grave at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland
Aka Bill.
Son of Alfred Edward Sykes.
He served in the Royal Navy, retiring as Lieutenant Commander.
He was awarded the DFC for his contributions in the Battle of the
River Plate.
On leaving the Navy, he was the personal to Frank Whittle,
inventor of the jet engine.
He married Gill Pilcher.
Gill's brother married the writer Rosamund Pilcher
They had no children
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Son of Wright Sykes.
He was
employed by Brighouse Motor Agency & Calder Buses /
gamekeeper to Lord Savile
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He was
a maltster [1901] /
a maltster's labourer [1911].
He married Alice [1868-1901].
Children:
In 1903, he married Ada Louisa Normanton [1874-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
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Born in Halifax.
He was a cotton twiner [1891, 1901, 1911].
In [Q4] 1897, he married Elizabeth Ellen Stott [1878-1956] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Eli Taylor died 11th May 1932 (aged 57).
Elizabeth died 28th April 1956 (aged 78).
The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/544]
Born in Halifax.
He was
an engineer [1898] /
honorary secretary of Greenroyd Bowling Club [1911].
On 7th April 1898, he married Annie Armytage Titterington at St Jude's Church, Halifax.
They lived at 13 Moorlands Place, Halifax (with Annie's
widowed mother) [1901].
Ernest died in Halifax [Q2 1913] (aged 40).
On 7th March 1916, Annie married (2) Percy Clayton at Halifax Parish Church
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Known as Jimmy.
Son of John Edward Sykes.
He was
a member of St Paul's Church, King Cross /
educated at Heath Grammar School, and at Giggleswick /
a member of the Halifax Club /
a member of the Halifax Bowling Club /
a member of the Halifax Golf Club /
a member of the Probity Masonic Lodge /
a member of the Halifax Territorials /
who was a carpet manufacturer (employer) [1911]
involved in the family firm, Miles Sykes & Son.
He never married.
During World War I,
he enlisted when War broke out
and served as a Captain
with the 1st/4th Battalion
(Territorial)
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was in hospital in London [from November 1915].
He was mentioned twice in despatches for
and was awarded the Military Cross [14th January 1916].
He was recommended for the Legion of Honour.
He died from a shrapnel wound to the stomach, during a heavy German bombardment [3rd July 1916].
He was buried at Authuile Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref E 22].
He is remembered on the family grave at St Paul's Church, King Cross,
in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross,
on the Memorial at Heath Grammar School,
on the Memorial at Halifax Bowling Club,
on the Memorial at Halifax Freemasons,
and on the Memorial at Halifax Golf Club, Ogden
He left £4,703 1/9d to his mother
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Born in Leeds.
She was a worsted coating mender [1911].
There is evidence Ethel went to the USA (possibly) to join her
sister Mabel
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During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He lived at 2 Edward Street, King Cross.
He died in the conflict.
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On 2nd May 1914, he married Annie Crossley at St Matthew's Church, Rastrick.
Child:
Sam [b 1915]
They lived at Thornhills, Clifton.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 3rd May 1917 (aged 25).
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6],
on Clifton War Memorial,
in the book Clifton War Memorial,
on Brighouse War Memorial,
and on Rastrick War Memorial
Born in Mexborough.
He was
at Selwyn College [1900]
before becoming
Curate at Halifax in charge of St Michael's, Southowram
[1908],
Vicar of Holy Trinity Church, Halifax [1909, 1914],
and
Chaplain to the Armed Forces [1919].
He left to serve at Middlesbrough [1921-1930] and Whitby [from 1930].
He died in Whitby
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He married Elizabeth.
Child: Annie Mary who married Isaac Cliffe Boothroyd.
After Fred's death, Elizabeth continued at the Upper George, Rastrick [1891]
He was landlord of the Ship Inn, Halifax [1891, 1894, 1901].
He married Mary [1857-19??].
During World War II,
he served as a Gunner
with 234 Battery 89 H.A.A. Regiment
Royal Artillery.
He died 20th May 1941 (aged 19).
He is remembered on the Athens Memorial, Greece [Grave Ref 3],
and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
He was a cotton spinner [1901].
In [Q4] 1908, he married Clara Gee [1886-1955] in Halifax.
Freddy died 19th May 1955 (aged 68).
Clara died 13th November 1955 (aged 69).
The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/624]
He married Anne [1884-1958].
Anne died 25th March 1958 (aged 74).
Frederick died 2nd February 1963 (aged 84).
The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/627A]
He was
Treasurer of the Outlane Club /
a cotton spinner (employer) [1901] /
a member of Edward Sykes & Sons Limited at Gosport Mills, Stainland.
He lived at Gosport House, Stainland [1901].
Living with him [in 1901] was his sister Clara Alice
[1857-19??].
He died suddenly on the Mills premises
[9th June 1914].
The cause of death was the bursting of a blood vessel near the heart
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In 1880, he married Catherine, daughter of John Whitley.
Children:
He was
a noted local preacher for the Methodists in Halifax /
a cloth finisher [1871].
He married Sarah [1832-1914].
She was a worker for Salterhebble United Methodist Free Chapel
Children:
They lived at
Sarah died at her daughter Lena's home [24th February 1914] (aged 82).
She was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
He married Ethel.
They lived at 36 Priestley Hill, Ambler Thorn.
During World War I,
he served as a Lance Corporal
with the 9th Battalion
Northumberland Fusiliers.
He died 28th June 1917 (aged 27).
He was buried at Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref III H 50]
Born in Halifax [22nd March 1892].
He was
a general labourer (worsted manufacturer) [1911] /
a laundry wash houseman with the Holywell Green Laundry Company
[1921] /
a laundry wash house machinist [1939].
In [Q1] 1920, he married Ada Hoyle [1895-1932] in Halifax.
Children:
Ada died 21st September 1932 (aged 37)
In [Q3] 1925, he married (2) Florrie Hadfield in Halifax.
They lived at
George died 29th November 1959 (aged 67).
Florrie died 21st April 1965 (aged 71)
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland
with Hannah Hallam [1821-14th February 1910]
Born in Halifax.
He was
a cotton piecer [1881] /
a carpet weaver [1901] /
a slaughter house attendant [1911].
In [Q4] 1891, he married Hettie Craven [1868-19??] in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
Timber Street, Halifax [1901]
He was a brewer [1866].
On 20th December 1866, he married Mary Elizabeth Hanson [1844-1915] in Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at 1 Wainman Street, Halifax [1916].
George died 15th August 1916.
He was buried at St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount
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On 31st July 1909, he married Annie Hollas in Halifax.
Child:
Evelyn [b 1910]
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She married George Yull
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Born in Stainland.
He was
a grocer's assistant [1871] /
a grocer & farmer of 3½ acres [1881] /
a grocer [1891] /
a farmer [1901, 1911].
He married Martha Ann [1846-1937].
Children:
They lived at
Gledhill died 24th March 1921 (aged 73).
Martha Ann died 20th May 1937 (aged 91).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Refs: S3/211 & S3/239]
with
Benjamin Eric, son of Albert & Lena Walker, who
died in infancy.
and
Eric, husband of Lillie Sykes, who died 29th October
1925 (aged 26 years)
Born 5th March 1876.
He was a stone mason [1898].
On 6th June 1898, he married Rebecca Lucinda Robinson [1874-1937] at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.
Rebecca died in St Catherine's nursing home, Manningham, Bradford [23rd November 1937].
She was buried at Christ Church, Pellon.
After her death, there is evidence that Hanson may have gone
to Canada
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He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Memorial at Rosemount Iron Works, Elland
He was
a partner with his brother Savile in the floor covering business.
a floorcloth manufacturer (employer) [1911]
He never married.
He died in Halifax [5th January 1915].
He left £6,077 6/10d to his mother
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Born in Lightcliffe.
He was
a worsted spinner [1861] /
an invalid [1881].
In [Q4] 1873, he married Elizabeth Ingham [1850-1906] in Halifax.
Child: Lucy Emma [1876-1923]
They lived at Lanes End, Lightcliffe, Hipperholme with Brighouse
[1881].
Harry died in Halifax [Q4 1885] (aged 35).
In [Q4] 1888, Elizabeth married (2) Henry Womersley in Halifax.
He was
a brickyard labourer [1921] /
employed by Leeds Fireclay Company Limited /
a labourer [1936].
In [Q2] 1912, he married Edith Griggs [1882-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 14 Battinson Street, Southowram [1921]
He was
a brewer's labourer [1881] /
a foreman maltster [1891].
He married Unknown.
He was a widower by 1881.
He lived at
Living with him [in 1881] was boarder Sally Day (domestic
servant).
Living with him [in 1891] were Sally Day (housekeeper domestic
servant) and her 2 daughters: Caroline Day [b 1882] & Ellen
Day [b 1884]
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He was
a woollen labourer [1891] /
a woollen fettler [1901] /
a woollen fettler cards [1911].
In [Q4] 1873, he married Hannah Sykes [1848-1914] in Halifax.
Children:
Living with them [in 1901, 1911] was grandson Eric Sykes [b
1899].
They lived at
Hannah died 20th September 1914 (aged 66).
Henry died 19th September 1926 (aged 82).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/310]
He was
a woollen weaver [1871] /
a power loom tuner [1881, 1891, 1901, 1911].
In [Q3] 1870, he married Elizabeth Shaw [1846-1924] in Halifax.
She was a woollen weaver [1871]
Children:
They lived at Clay Pit Lane, Sowood [1878, 1881, 1891, 1901, 1911].
Henry died 15th January 1919 (aged 73).
Elizabeth died 27th November 1924 (aged 78).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/119]
Daughters Rachel Annie & Clara were buried together
[Grave Ref: S3/585]
Son of policeman Martin Sykes.
Born in Midgley [26th April 1888].
He was
a photographer colour asher? [1911] /
a motor engineer /
a test pilot for Whitehead Aircraft during World War II
He obtained his flying licence on 25th July 1915.
Although he was a youngish man in 1915, he wasn't drafted into the
air service as a combat pilot, possibly because he was more valuable
as an instructor and test pilot.
He was employed to test fly the Sopwith Pup fighters that Whitehead
Aircraft was building at Hanworth, prior to handing them over to the
RFC.
He was awarded the OBE
Tony Eggeling says that
In 1919, he was involved in Flying Week at Gun Club Field, Lightcliffe.
In 1920, he demonstrated his Psyche aeroplane at Aeroplane Field.
He lived at
He was landlord at The New Passage Hotel, Pilning,
Gloucestershire, where he did a bit of gliding in a home-built glider
cobbled together from bits of First War vintage aircraft.
He died at Pilning [12th August 1933].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £4,778 13/3d.
Probate was granted to his brothers
Martin and George
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In [Q1] 1873, he married Mary Ann Pilling in Halifax.
Child:
Lizzie [1890-1946] who married James Edward Cawthra
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Son of Walter Sykes.
Born at Salterhebble.
He was
a butcher's apprentice [1911] /
a butcher at the Skircoat Green Co-Op /
manager of the butcher's department at the Skircoat Green Co-Op /
a singer and trained with Arthur Hinchcliffe /
a member of the choir of the Salterhebble United Methodist Free Chapel.
In [Q4] 1914, he married Edith Smith in Halifax.
She was a member of the choir of the Salterhebble United Methodist
Free Chapel
They lived at 31 Chapel Lane, Salterhebble [1916].
During World War I,
he enlisted [November 1914]
and served as a Private
and went to France
with the 1st/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
[1915].
He entertained his fellow soldiers, and the townspeople where he was
stationed, with his singing.
He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal
[December 1915] for
On two or three occasions, he helped carry the wounded from the
trenches under shellfire
His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [17th June 1916].
He survived the War, and returned to his job with the Halifax Industrial Society in Skircoat Green.
He died of Spanish Flu one week later [4th March 1919] (aged
27).
Edith died at Colwyn Bay [3rd February 1960] (aged 72).
The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.
[3-419].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Halifax Butchers' Association.
His brother-in-law Rowland Turner is also mentioned on
the grave
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He married Ruth [1796-18??].
They lived at 2 Union Street, Halifax [1841].
Isaac died 10th March 1856 (aged 74)
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4428]
with Miss Lucy Ann Brierley [1831-1874], (possibly) daughter
of George Brierley
He was
a gardener [1851] /
a beer retailer [1871].
He married Hannah Bairstow [1813-1889].
Children:
The children were born in Southowram.
They lived at
Isaac died 5th March 1879 (aged 72).
Hannah died 4th August 1889 (aged 76).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3636]
with Hannah's parents
Sykes, Mr Ref 109-968
A market gardener.
In 1872, he opened Sykes Gardens at Brighouse
Sykes, Mr Ref 109-2649
Constable of Stainland [1849]
Sykes, Albert Ref 109-61
He served in World War I.
Sykes, Albert Ref 109-2918
Of Hipperholme.
Sykes, Albert Victor Ref 109-15
Son of Joshua Sykes.
Sykes, Alfred Ref 109-6
Son of Robert Sykes.
Emma was the daughter of James Freeman
Sykes, Alfred Edward Ref 109-2654
Of Holywell House, Holywell Green.
Canon George Watkinson conducted the ceremony.
Sykes, Alice Irene Ref 109-14
Daughter of Joshua Sykes.
Robert Arthur was a druggist, born in Bardney, Lincolnshire
Sykes, Aquilla Ref 109-1796
Illegitimate son of Martha or Abigail daughter of
Joseph Sykes.
Mary Ellen came from Halifax
Ellen came from Southowram
Sykes, Arnold Ref 109-128
Son of William Sykes, hawker.
Ellen, of Lineholme, was born in Stansfield, the daughter
of William Sutcliffe, warp dresser
Sykes, Arthur Ref 109-30
MM.
putting out a fire near ammunition
Sykes, B. Ref 109-2235
Stone merchant at Halifax.
Sykes, Ben Ref 109-105
Son of Joseph Sykes.
Mary Ann was born in Slaithwaite.
Sykes, Ben Ref 109-36
Mary Hannah was the widow of John Thomas Clarkson.
Sykes, Ben Ref 109-108
Born in Golcar.
Alice was born in Stainland
Sykes, Benjamin Ref 109-92
Born in Slaithwaite.
Sykes, Benjamin Ref 109-3530
Of Brighouse.
Maria was born in Brighouse
Sykes, Benjamin Ref 109-50
He was
game keeper on Lord Savile's estate at Rishworth /
landlord of the White Lion, Hebden Bridge [1905, 1917].
Sykes, Benjamin Ref 109-98
Born in Norland.
Sykes, Benjamin Ref 109-74
Born in Greetland.
Lavinia was the daughter of Joseph Thorpe
Sykes, Benjamin Ref 109-33
Son of William Sykes, farmer.
Hannah was born in Barkisland, the daughter of Levi
Lumb, farmer
Sykes, Benjamin Ref 109-110
Son of Robinson Sykes.
Elizabeth was born in Halifax
Sykes, Benjamin Ref 109-3780
Born in Brighouse.
Sykes, Benjamin Ref 109-46
Son of Wright Sykes.
Sykes, Benjamin Ref 109-97
Son of Benjamin Sykes.
Sykes, Benny Ref 109-2337
Brighouse artist and member of the Brighouse Art Circle.
Sykes, Dr Charles Ref 109-2319
Physician and surgeon at Rastrick Common.
Sykes, Charles Ref 109-2698
Son of John Sykes.
Sykes, Charles Ref 109-21
Born in Bradford.
Amelia was the daughter of George Horner
Sykes, Rev Charles Walter Ref 109-1131
Born in Huddersfield.
Emily was born in Shillington, Bedfordshire
Sykes, Charlie Ref 109-133
Son of Johnny Sykes
Amy was born Halifax [28th September 1898]
Sykes, Clifford Ref 109-10
Son of George Frederick Sykes.
Florence Elizabeth was born in Bradford
Sykes, E. Ref 109-3083
Electrical engineer at King Cross Street, Halifax.
Sykes, Edgar Ref 109-63
Sykes, Edgar Ref 109-27
Sykes, Edmund Ref 109-8470
Born in Elland.
Judith Hannah was born in Manchester
Sykes, Edmund Ref 109-1278
Of Edmarville, Barkisland.
Sykes, Edward Ref 109-2382
Manufacturer.
Sykes, Edward Ref 109-82
Born in Stainland.
Nanny / Nancy was born in Stainland
Sykes, Edward Ref 109-86
Son of Walter Sykes.
Sykes, Edward Ref 109-2656
DFC.
Gill was the daughter of a Scottish jute manufacturer
Sykes, Edward Kenworthy Ref 109-60
Known as Ted.
Sykes, Edwin Ref 109-39
Born in Halifax.
Ada Louise was born in Stainland
Sykes, Eli Taylor Ref 109-106
Son of William Sykes.
Elizabeth was born in Halifax
Sykes, Ernest Ref 109-123
Son of John Sykes, merchant.
Annie was the daughter of James Holdsworth Titterington
Sykes, Ernest Edward Ref 109-19
MC.
conspicuous acts of gallantry
Sykes, Ethel Grace Ref 109-12
Daughter of Joshua Sykes.
Sykes, F. Ref 109-2476
He stood unsuccessfully as the Independent Liberal candidate in the Election for MP for Halifax [1931]
Sykes, F. A. Ref 109-62
Sykes, Frank Ref 109-119
He was
a Methodist lay preacher /
a master decorator /
a Liberal councillor for Copley Ward [1925-1936] /
an independent Liberal candidate for Halifax in the General Election
[October 1931]
Sykes, Frank Ref 109-28
He was a blacksmith's striker at Joseph Blakeborough & Sons Limited.
Sykes, Rev Frank Morris Ref 109-1307
MA, OBE.
Sykes, Fred Ref 109-2362
Landlord of the Upper George, Rastrick [1881].
Sykes, Fred Ref 109-77
Born in Halifax.Sykes, Fred Ref 109-24
Son of Hilda & Frank Sykes of Cornholme.
Sykes, Freddy Ref 109-104
Son of Walter Sykes.
Sykes, Frederick Ref 109-102
Sykes, Rev Frederick Drummond Ref 109-1340
Vicar of St John's Church, West Vale [1966]
Sykes, Frederick William Ref 109-1102
(Possibly) son of Edward Sykes.
Sykes, Frederick William Ref 109-1080
Of Lindley, Huddersfield.
He was a magistrate for the West Riding.
Sykes, George Ref 109-66
Born in Halifax.
Sarah was born in Halifax.
Sykes, George Ref 109-32
Sykes, George Ref 109-94
Son of Richard Henry Sykes.
Ada was born in Halifax
Florrie was born [5/10/93]
Sykes, George Edwin Ref 109-67
Son of George Sykes.
Hettie was born in Halifax
Sykes, George Frederick Ref 109-8
Son of Robert Sykes.
Mary Elizabeth was born in Bedworth
Sykes, George William Ref 109-4
Born in Halifax
Annie was the daughter of Wright Hollas
Sykes, Gladys Ref 109-2657
Daughter of Alfred Edward Sykes.
Sykes, Gledhill Ref 109-85
Son of Edward Sykes.
Martha Ann was born in Stainland
Sykes, Hanson Ref 109-9
Son of George Frederick Sykes.
Rebecca was the
daughter of Sarah Elizabeth (née Stevenson) [b 1842] & John James Robinson [1841-1894],
a Leeds joiner
Sykes, Harold Ref 109-45
He served in World War I.
Sykes, Harold Tillotson Ref 109-18
Son of John Edward Sykes.
Sykes, Harry Ref 109-95
Son of Thomas Sykes.
Elizabeth was born in Halifax
Sykes, Harry Ref 109-127
Born in Clifton, Halifax.
Sykes, Henry Ref 109-47
Born in Birstall.
Sykes, Henry Ref 109-96
Born in Barkisland
Hannah was born in Scammonden
Sykes, Henry Ref 109-89
Born in Scammonden.
Elizabeth was born in Stainland
Sykes, Henry George Ref 109-1719
Solicitor.
He was Clerk to the Justices at Holmfirth and Brighouse.
He lived – and died – at Banks Villa, Rastrick
Sykes, Herbert Ref 109-871
OBE.
for courage in testing aircraft in spite of severe accidents
After the war Sykes owned a succession of surplus military aircraft,
including a single seat Sopwith Pup, but principally the ubiquitous
twin-seat Avro 504, in which he could take up paying passengers for
joy-rides
Sykes, Holdsworth Ref 109-17
He was a labourer.
Sykes, Horace Ref 109-3133
DCM.
Edith was born in Salterhebble, the daughter of Robert Smith.
conspicuous gallantry during the German gas attack on the West
Ridings [19th December 1915], in standing by a man who had become
incapacitated under heavy fire, and carrying him to a place of safety.
Sykes, Isaac Ref 109-115
He was a boot maker [1841, 1856].
Sykes, Isaac Ref 109-116
Born in Kirkheaton [22nd October 1807].
Hannah was born in Bradford [7th September 1813], the daughter
of Joseph Bairstow