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Singleton, CharlesRef 530-1640
[1822-1852]
He was found dying in the privy at the
Thornhill Arms, Rastrick.

The inquest heard that he was subject to fits after drinking

Singleton, ChristopherRef 530-1399
[1593-1630]
On 31st March 1630, he and
Henry Smelt - both natives of Halifax – Charles Rochester [28] a native of Leeds, and George Rocliffe [33] a native of Doncaster, were executed at the Tyburn for coining base money in Walmgate, York. Their bodies were buried at St Sampson's Churchyard, York

Singleton, CrosslandRef 530-464
[1848-1891]
Born in Longwood.

He was a brick maker [1881, 1891]

In 1879, he married Eliza Aspinall [1849-1???] in Halifax.


Eliza had a son
Fred Aspinall
 

Children:

  1. Mary Eliza [1880-1881]
  2. Philemon
  3. Janet [b 1884] who was a worsted twister [1901], a weaver  [1911]
  4. Walter
  5. Ida [b 1891] who was a weaver [1911]

They lived at

  • 36 Richmond Terrace, Elland [1881]
  • 37 South Lane, Elland [1891]
  • 21 South Lane, Elland [1901]
  • 39 Catherine Street, Elland [1911]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Singleton, EdwardRef 530-1711
[1811-1859]
Son of Mary & James Singleton.

Born in Elland [5th March 1811]; baptised at Elland [17th March 1811].

He was a coal miner [1841, 1851].

He married Charlotte [1815-1864].


Charlotte was born in Stainland
 

Children:

  1. Rachel [b 1837] who was a worsted spinner [1851]
  2. Susannah [b 1842]
  3. Moses [b 1845]

The family lived at Caddy Field, Halifax [1841, 1851].

Edward died 18th March 1859 (aged 48).

Charlotte died 6th April 1864 (aged 49).

He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3600] with Hannah Scholefield [1797-1859]

Singleton, Edward WhiteleyRef 530-2
[1925-1???]
Son of
Whiteley Singleton.

Born in [27th March 1925]

In [Q1] 1951, he married Sheila M. Brooks in Halifax.


Sheila was the daughter of John Brooks
 

Child: Martin

Singleton, FredRef 530-1167
[1898-1917]
Son of Charlotte & Sam Singleton of 19 West Street, Stone Chair.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 27th August 1917 (aged 19).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 42-47 & 162], and on Coley War Memorial

Singleton, JabezRef 530-327
[1845-1910]

In [Q3] 1891, he married Mary Hannah Sutcliffe [1859-1925] in Halifax.


Mary Hannah was the daughter of
Josiah Sutcliffe.

She was a winder [1911]

 

Child: Willie [1892-9th November 1955] who was a labourer (joinery) [1911]

They lived at 16 Grant Street, Halifax [1911].

Jabez died 15th July 1910 (aged 65).

Mary Hannah died 29th March 1925 (aged 66).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2328] with Josiah Sutcliffe

Singleton, JohnRef 530-4230
[1797-1881]
Born in Rastrick.

He was a woollen weaver [1822]

On 1st September 1822, he married Sarah Cooper [1800-1868] in Halifax.


Sarah was born in Huddersfield
 

Children:

  1. Ann [b 1823] who married Crispin Briggs
  2. Alfred [1825-1843]
  3. Emma Sarah [1829-1849]

Sarah died 6th September 1868.

Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse with granddaughters Elizabeth, Emma and Sarah Jane Briggs

This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell

Singleton, John EdwardRef 530-1001
[1871-19??]
Born in Halifax.

He was a cotton warehouseman [1901] / a cotton blender [1911].

In [Q1] 1893, he married Eleanor Wilson [1872-19??] in Halifax.


Eleanor was born in ^Hx^
 

Children:

  1. child who died young [before 1911]
  2. Sam [b 1895] who was a box filler carpet manufacturer  printing shed [1911]
  3. Jane Ellen [b 1897] who was a worsted spinner [1911]
  4. Wilson [b 1899] who was a worsted doffer [1911]
  5. Ada [b 1909]

They lived at

  • 10 Smith's Court, Range Bank, Halifax [1901]
  • 5 Smith's Court, Range Bank, Halifax [1911]
  • 13 Leopold Street, Claremount, Halifax [1918]

Singleton, JosephRef 530-2627
[1???-18??]
A draper at Halifax.

In March 1828, Christopher Crawshaw and John Widdup were charged with having, during the night of 8/9th September 1827, burglariously broken into and entered Singleton's house and stolen a quantity of woollen cloth and other items. Both men were given the death penalty

Singleton, MartinRef 530-1739
[1955-1???]
Born in Brighouse.

He had organ lessons from his grandfather John Brooks, organist at St Chad's Church, Brighouse, then from Hubert Townend, and after Townend's death [1969], from his grandfather Whiteley Singleton.

He studied at Birmingham University, where he gained his B.Mus (Hons)  and won the Barber Prize for Music in his second year. He was a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists and Assistant Organist at Chester Cathedral [1980]

Singleton, PhilemonRef 530-467
[1882-1920]
Son of
Crossland Singleton.

Born in Halifax [Q1 1882]

He was a shoe maker [1901] / a boot repairer [1911].

In [Q2] 1908, he married Ethel Hepworth [1883-1909] in Halifax

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Singleton, Samuel AaronRef 530-1391
[1854-1906]
Son of Maria [1824-1???] & Mr Singleton.

Born in Birstall.

He was a carter [1891] / a carter for coals [1901].

In [Q3] 1876, he married Mary Sunderland [1855-1923] in Halifax.


Mary was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Emily [b 1877] who was a worsted spinner [1891] who was a  worsted twister [1901]
  2. Aaron [b 1879] who was a worsted doffer [1891]
  3. Hannah [b 1881] who was a cotton doffer [1891] who was a  stocking machinist [1901]
  4. Arthur [1883-22nd July 1893] who was buried with his  parents

They lived at

  • Blaithroyd Lane, Southowram [1891]
  • 4 Blaithroyd Lane, Southowram [1901]

Samuel died 5th March 1906 (aged 52).

Mary died 7th August 1923 (aged 68).

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-J10]

Singleton, ShawRef 530-170
[1825-1882]
Born in Sowerby.

He was a spinner [1849].

On 26th August 1849, he married Elizabeth Furness at Elland Parish Church.


Elizabeth was the daughter of
Moses Furness
 

They had no children

This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell

Singleton, WalterRef 530-470
[1888-1915]
Son of
Crossland Singleton

He was a cotton piecer [1901] / a plater [1911].

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

He was killed [4th June 1915] (aged 27).

He was looking through a periscope and firing at German loop-holes when a bullet hit the periscope and went into his head. The bullet struck the periscope and shattered his fingers. He died later that evening.

The Halifax Courier [12th June 1915] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Sailly-sur-la-Lys Canadian Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II F 127].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on Elland War Memorial, on the Memorial at Providence Congregational Church, Elland, and on the Memorial at Rosemount Iron Works, Elland

Singleton, WhiteleyRef 530-977
[1885-1979]
Son of Ann (née Whiteley) [1851-1925] & Joah Singleton [1850-1934], a power loom tuner.

Born in Golcar [18th August 1885].

He was organist at St Martin's Church, Brighouse [1918-1967] / conductor for the Brighouse Choral Society / accompanist for the Brighouse Music Club / a music teacher [1939].

His pupils included: his grandson Martin Singleton & Joseph Philip Marshall.

On 19th May 1920, he married Mary (May) Taylor [1892-1986] in Golcar.


Mary was born [5th May 1892]
 

Children:

  1. John Taylor [b 7th September 1921] who was a flour miller  [1939]
  2. Edward Whiteley

They lived at 29 Bryn Terrace, Brighouse [1939]

This & associated entries use material contributed by David Bridgeman-Sutton, Glynn Helliwell & Susan Singleton

Singleton, WilliamRef 530-3073
[1847-1906]
Born in Thornton in Craven.

He was landlord of the York Tavern, Todmorden [from at least 1895  until his death there in 1906] / treasurer and trustee of the Todmorden & District Licensed Victuallers Association.

On 28th August 1870, he married Adelaide [1836-1903] at St Bartholomew's Church, Colne.


Adelaide was the widow of John Wrigglesworth
 

Child: William Edward

He died following a painful affliction which necessitated the amputation of one leg.

After his death, son-in-law George Clayden took over at the York Hotel [1906-1920]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

Singleton, William EdwardRef 530-618
[1877-1920]
Son of
William Singleton.

Born in Colne.

He was a policeman.

On 9th April 1898, he married Mary Elizabeth Horsfall [1873-1927] at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone at St Paul, Cross Stone


Mary Elizabeth was born in Todmorden
 

Children:

  1. Adelaide May Gladys [1898-1971]
  2. Amy Constance Maud [1899-1918]

During World War I, he served with the Royal Garrison Artillery.

He died in Druids Cross Military Hospital, Woolton, Liverpool [9th April 1920].

He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,027 3/4d.

Probate was granted to his widow Mary Elizabeth.

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Todmorden: Amy Constance Maud [8th November 1918]; William Edward [14th April 1920]; Mary Elizabeth [5th December 1927]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

Singleton, WilsonRef 530-1292
[1898-1918]
Son of
John Edward Singleton.

He was a porter for the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company.

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1916] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers.

He died 10th April 1918 (aged 20).

He was buried at Hautmont Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II A 4].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Thomas the Apostle, Claremount

This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

Surname

Singleton surnameRef 530-1
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