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Scarborough, ArthurRef 534-857
[1860-1925]
Son of
John Scarborough.

Born in Halifax.

He was a woollen manufacturer (employer) [1901].

In [Q2] 1883, he married Maud Buckley [1870-1948] in Halifax.


Maud was born in Halifax
 

Child: Gerald

They lived at Royd Lodge, Greenroyde, Skircoat Green [1901, 1918].

Arthur died 8th December 1925.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,606 4/1d.

Probate was granted to his widow Maud.

Maud of 16 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, died at Cavendish Nursing Home, Bournemouth [19th December 1948] Probate records show that she left effects valued at £41,407 18/7d.

Probate was granted to Mary Davis (spinster), and Norman Wolfenden (bank manager) 

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Scarborough, EdwinRef 534-1712
[1861-1931]
Son of
John Scarborough.

Born 2nd January 1861,

Coal merchant and colliery agent at 19 Crossley Street, Halifax [1905, 1916]. He bought the business of William Berry. He had premises at Church Street Coal Depot, Halifax.

In [Q2] 1893, he married Adelaide Fleming in Halifax.


Adelaide was the daughter of Francis Fleming
 

Edwin died 15th January 1931.

Adelaide died in 1946.

The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Scarborough, GeorgeRef 534-2341
[1835-1926]
Son of
Stephen Scarborough.

Born 6th June 1835.

He was a worsted spinner and manufacturer employing 427 hands [1871, 1881] / a manufacturer of dress goods [1901] / a partner in Scarborough Brothers & Oakes / a partner in Scarborough Brothers / a subscriber to Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax [1870].

In [Q1] 1859, he married (1) Sarah Ann Maria Bairstow in Halifax.

Sarah Ann died (possibly of perinatal complications) [21st July 1859] (aged 27), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2142] with members of the Bairstow family.

In 1865, he married (2) Jane Lowndes [1840-1891] in Halifax.


Jane came from Padiham, and was born 16th February 1840
 

Children:

  1. Harold [b 13th April 1866] who died in Paris
  2. Emily [b 1867]
  3. Henrietta [b 1869]
  4. Wilfred [b 1872]
  5. Oswald Lowndes [b 1876] who became a medical student  [1901]

They lived at

  • 5 Norfolk Place, Halifax [1871, 1874]
  • Holly Bank, Halifax [1881, 1885]
  • 3 Whinney Field, Halifax [1891, 1901]

Jane died 26th October 1891.

George died 25th June 1926.

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1844]

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Scarborough, GeraldRef 534-767
[1896-1918]
Son of
Arthur Scarborough.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School.

During World War I, he was commissioner [1914], and he served as a Captain with the 4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), and 15th Battalion Essex Regiment.

He only went to the Front in 1918, because he had been injured in a motor accident.

He died of gunshot wounds to the chest [12th September 1918] (aged 22).

He was buried at Aire Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref IV E 1].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell, on the Memorial at Park Congregational Church, and on the Memorial at Heath Grammar School

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Scarborough, James HaroldRef 534-927
[1894-1915]
MM.

Illegitimate son of Bessie Scarborough.

He was a telegraph operator [1911] / a postman in Halifax.

He married Unknown.

They lived at 5 Corporation Street, Halifax [1911, 1912].

He joined the Territorial Army [24th Jul 1912].

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He embarked for France from Folkestone [14th April 1915] aboard SS Invicta.

He sustained multiple wounds to his right arm & abdomen, and was operated on at Casualty Clearing Station. He was moved to Wimereux Base Hospital, Boulogne.

He died of septicaemia after a further operation [16th May 1915].

He was buried at Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I H 1].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax, and on the Memorial at Halifax Post Office.

He was awarded the Military Medal

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Scarborough, JohnRef 534-2932
[17??-18??]
He married Sarah.

Children:

  1. Stephen
  2. John

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Scarborough, JohnRef 534-1615
[1791-1870]
Son of
Ramsden Scarborough.

Born in Barkisland

In 1811, he married Hannah Ramsden [1792-1870] at Elland Parish Church.


Hannah was born in Barkisland
 

The couple died in Barkisland: John [20th July 1870]. Hannah [31st October 1870].

The couple were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland [Grave Ref: 267]

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Scarborough, JohnRef 534-2933
[1809-1???]
Son of
John Scarborough.

Baptised at Pellon Lane Particular Baptist [5th November 1809].

He was a woolsorter.

In 1861, he was living with his brother, Stephen, at 62 Woolshops, Halifax

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Scarborough, JohnRef 534-2935
[1833-1917]
Son of
Stephen Scarborough.

He was a woolstapler with Wayman & Scarborough [1857] / a partner in Scarborough Brothers & Oakes / a woolstapler [1861, 1871, 1881, 1882] / an accountant [1891].

On 9th September 1857, he married Ann Susannah Deighton [1834-1920] at Square New Church, Halifax.


Ann Susannah was born in Ripon, daughter of John Deighton
 

Children:

  1. George Deighton [b 1858]
  2. Arthur
  3. Edwin
  4. Tom L. [b 1863]
  5. Savile John [b 1866] who was a wire manufacturer

They lived at

  • 6 Park Terrace, Halifax [1861, 1871 & 1881]
  • Myrtle Grove, Halifax [1885]
  • 19 Heath Avenue, Halifax [1891]
  • 7 Marlborough Drive, Halifax [1901]

John died 4th October 1917 (aged 84).

Ann Susannah died 10th March 1920 (aged 86).

The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

See James Hirst

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Scarborough, John AugustusRef 534-874
[1865-1939]
Son of
Ramsden Scarborough.

He was a jeweller & watchmaker [1881].

In [Q3] 1899, he married Beatrice Iredale [1866-1952] in Halifax.

Child: Stella [1902-1952]

Members of the family were buried at Elland Cemetery

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Scarborough, JosephRef 534-2342
[1839-1894]
Son of
Stephen Scarborough.

Born 18th October 1839.

He was a partner in Scarborough Brothers & Oakes / a partner in Scarborough Brothers / a spinner & manufacturer [1871] / a commission agent [1891].

In 1866, he married Mary Jane Widdop in Halifax.


Mary Jane was the daughter of William Widdop
 

Children:

  1. Ethel Anna [b 1867]
  2. Harry Ernest [b 1869]
  3. Edward Percy [b 1871]
  4. Stanley [b 1872]
  5. Bertha [b 1874]
  6. Annie Mary [b 1876]
  7. Amy [b 1878]
  8. Gilbert [b 1881]

They lived at

  • 31 Hampden Place, Halifax [1871]
  • 28 Highfield Place, Halifax [1874, 1881]
  • Elmfield Place, Halifax [1885]
  • 33 Hampden Place, Halifax [1891]

Joseph died 31st October 1894.

Mary Jane died 10th June 1913.

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 258]

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Scarborough, Norman F.Ref 534-1520
[18??-19??]

During World War I, he served as with the 4th Battalion West Riding Regiment.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Campbell Gas Engine Company Limited

Scarborough, RamsdenRef 534-871
[1830-1904]
Son of
John Scarborough

Born in Barkisland [1st May 1830].

He was a schoolmaster [1871] / an auctioneer & valuer [1881] / architect with an office in Victoria Road, Elland [1881].

In [Q2] 1861, he married Mary Dyson [1841-1905] in Dewsbury.


Mary was born in Whitley Tower.

She was a schoolmistress [1871]

 

Children:

  1. Mary Hannah [1862-1881]
  2. John Augustus
  3. George Arthur [1872-1953] who was an auctioneer, valuer &  estate agent [1901]

They lived at

  • Northgate, Elland [1871]
  • Victoria Road, Elland [1881]
  • 29 Victoria Road, Elland [1901]

Ramsden died 8th July 1904.

Mary died 1st May 1905.

Members of the family were buried at Elland Cemetery

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Scarborough, RichardRef 534-370
[16??-17??]
He bought
Calico Hall, Halifax from William Livesay.

He owned a part of Woolshops, Halifax.

In 1714, he was unable to pay the duty on tobacco which he had imported at Liverpool. His properties in Halifax were seized.

He became the second husband of Hannah Walker.

Children:

  1. child
  2. child
  3. child
  4. child
  5. child
  6. child

Scarborough, StephenRef 534-2931
[1807-1890]
Son of
John Scarborough.

Born in Halifax.

Baptised at Pellon Lane Particular Baptist on 26th May 1807

He was a warehouseman [1841] / a manager in a woollen mill [1861] / a warehouseman [1871] / a partner in Scarborough Brothers & Oakes.

He married Hannah [1808-1876].


Hannah was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. John
  2. George
  3. Thomas Smith
  4. Joseph
  5. Stephen
  6. Sarah Jane [b 1844]
  7. Elizabeth [1849-1853] who died aged 3 years & 8 months
  8. Hannah Maria [b 1854]

They lived at

  • Lister Lane, Halifax [1841]
  • 26 Thomas Street, Halifax [1851]
  • 62 Woolshops, Halifax [1861]
  • 35 Hampden Place, Halifax [1871, 1881]

Hannah died 22nd October 1876 (aged 68).

Stephen died 8th May 1890 (aged 83).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3515]

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Scarborough, StephenRef 534-2936
[1841-1914]
Son of
Stephen Scarborough.

He was a worsted manufacturer [1871] / a wool agent [1881] / a fancy dealer [1891] / an art/needlework dealer [1901].

In 1869, he married Susannah Conyers [1848-1922] in Leeds.

Children:

  1. Lyndon Conyers [b 1870]
  2. Bernard Frederick. [b 1878]

They lived at

  • 5 Savile Mount, Halifax [1871]
  • Headingley [1881]
  • Harrogate [1891, 1901]

Both Stephen and Susannah died at Knaresborough

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Scarborough, Thomas SmithRef 534-250
[1837-1909]
JP.

Son of Stephen Scarborough.

He was a partner in Scarborough Brothers & Oakes / a master worsted manufacturer [1881] / a woollen agent [1891] / a worsted manufacturer [1901].

With his brothers, he established Scarborough Brothers at a factory at the bottom of Wade Street.

This expanded and moved to the newly-built Brunswick Mills, and later to the new Trafalgar Mills or Scarborough Mills.

The business closed in 1884 as a result of financial difficulties. The brothers went their separate ways. Thomas became head of The British Millerain Company Limited.

He preached at the Sion Congregational Church and taught at the school in Wade Street, but, after a disagreement between the Temperance section and the church authorities, he left to hold services at the Temperance Hall, Northgate. He and his brothers later financed the building of Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax.

In 1867, he married Jemima / Minnie Bowman in Halifax.


Jemima was the daughter of James Bowman
 

Children:

  1. Telford Charles who died in infancy [12th April 1869] &  was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2044]
  2. Laura de Winton [1878-1940] who married Charles Henry Hey

They lived at

Thomas died 9th August 1909 (aged 72).

Jemima died at Dunkirk Cottage [6th December 1916] (aged 78) 

The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

See Halifax Central Hall

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Families

The Scarborough familyRef 534-1791
Of Halifax.

Members of the family probably built Scarborough Castle in Crown Street

Surname

Scarborough surnameRef 534-1
The surname comes from the seaside town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire and is derived from an Old Norse personal name Skarthi and with word borg meaning a fortified town



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