It is now a part of The Holdsworth Group of companies
Around 1:00 am on a day in August 1888, she was travelling in the
train which was carrying people home on the Brighouse District Industrial Society Limited annual excursion to Scarborough.
As the train was passing through Lightcliffe, Alice, leaned
against the door of the crowded train and fell out.
When they reached Lightcliffe station, parties with lanterns went in
search, but no trace was found.
She was later found at home in Simpson Street, Brighouse, having
gathered herself together and made her own way home.
In 1891, she married Cross Morton.
They moved away from Brighouse.
They both died in Warrington
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Born in Brighouse.
He was a waterman/boatman.
On 25th February 1866, he married Emma Womersley [1847-1921]
at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at 3 Simpson's Yard, Mill Street, Brighouse [1891]
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Born in Brighouse [23rd September 1895].
He was a silk dresser (waste) [1911].
On 8th June 1918, he married Hettie Heathcote at Halifax Parish Church.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 10th Battalion
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He died 19th September 1918 (aged 22).
He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France [Grave Ref 4],
and on Brighouse War Memorial
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He was a waterman [1841-1866].
On 9th August 1832, he married (1) Alice Green [1812-1839] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
Alice died in Halifax (possibly of perinatal complications) [Q1 1839].
She & daughter Mary were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse [Grave Ref: W36].
On 5th August 1839, he married (2) Frances (Fanny) Green [1812-1869] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at Brighouse Wood [1841-1866].
John died 17th March 1866.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £100.
The will was proved by
his widow Fanny.
Fanny died in Halifax [Q4 1869] (aged 56).
John & Fanny were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse [Grave Ref: F69]
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Born in Brighouse.
He was
a carter [1891] /
an iron fitter (hydraulics industry) [1911].
On 27th April 1895, he married Emily Marshall [1876-1948] at Elland Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
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On 18th May 1807, he married Sarah Harrison [1793-1846] in Shelf.
Children:
Died in Rastrick
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In 1862, he married Elizabeth Green.
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The Brighouse News [Friday 5th July 1901]
One of these, known as the Oak Coach, usually made the journey
from Halifax to London two days a week, the time occupied between
Halifax and London being about 48 hours.
The London coach was a well appointed four horse conveyance, the
driver being dressed in the approved style with drab coat, brown
leggings and a top hat, while the conductor in gay uniform hung on
behind.
The passing of the coach as it rattled through with horn blowing,
whip cracking, and the driver shouting, was one of the events of
village life.
In those days a journey to London was a very serious undertaking and
men were known to make their wills before starting the journey
Owners and tenants have included
The overmantel of fireplace is dated 1581.
The plasterwork depicts the Savile arms and was added in the 1630s.
It was at a meeting of the Loyal Georgean Society in The Oak
Room, that the decision was made to establish what became the
Halifax Permanent Benefit Building & Investment Society.
In 1879, the room was restored by craftsmen who stayed at the Inn
whilst they carried out restoration work on Halifax Parish Church.
This is discussed in the book
Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax
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Born in Halifax.
He was
a worsted coating manufacturer [1901] /
a worsted cloth manufacturer [1911].
He joined the family business John Oakes & Company.
In [Q2] 1877, he married Annie Louisa Wilson [1855-1943] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Alfred died 27th January 1912 (aged 62).
Annie Louisa died 16th January 1943 (aged 88).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1249]
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He married Unknown.
They lived at 19 Lime Street, Lee Mount.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 1st/5th Battalion
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He was killed in action in the battle of Valenciennes [1st November 1918] (aged 33).
He was buried at Auberchicourt British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref III B 14].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
He was a carter for William Haigh Limited, draper in Sowerby Bridge.
In March 1914, his landlady became concerned at his absence, and a
search ensued.
His sister, Sarah Oates of 23 Beech Street, Elland, knew that
he had keys for the Christadelphian Meeting Room, Sowerby Bridge,
and the building was searched.
At 2:00 am on 18th March 1914, George's body was found in a
store room beneath the Meeting Room, a rubber pipe connected to the
gas jet near his head.
The Inquest returned a verdict of poisoned himself with gas whilst
of unsound mind
Son of Thomas Oakes.
Born in Halifax.
He was
a member of Halifax Town Council /
a governor of Heath Grammar School /
a damask worsted manufacturer /
a partner in Scarborough Brothers & Oakes.
In 1870, he established John Oakes & Company.
In 1881, he employed 175 men.
In 1874, he married Rosalina Mellor in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Rosalina died 25th December 1910.
John died 17th July 1917 (aged 81).
Margaret Melicent died 13th September 1963.
They were buried at Hampstead Cemetery, London.
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Born in Sowerby Bridge.
He was
a cotton spinner of Mear Clough, Skircoat [1885] /
a cotton spinner [1891, 1901].
In 1885, he married Rachel [1866-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
She was a woollen weaver [1891]
Children:
They lived at
John William died in 1901 (aged 41)
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He was
educated at the Blue Coat School, Halifax /
a woollen piece raiser [1911] /
employed by Edwards & Rawson [for 5 years] /
a Territorial.
During World War I,
he was called-up [August 1914]
and served as a Private
with D Company
2nd/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was reported missing and assumed to have died at Bullecourt [3rd May 1917] (aged 22).
The Halifax Courier He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6],
in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial,
and on the Blue Coat School Memorial.
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Thomas died 28th March 1789 (aged 23).
He was buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax
He was
a general and Baptist Minister /
a patten maker [1841] /
a clog, patten, boot & shoe maker employing 3 men & 1 apprentice
[1851] /
a clog maker employing 3 men & 1 boy [1861].
On 13th April 1835, he married Sarah Wilson [1811-1860] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
Sarah died 28th March 1860 (aged 49).
Thomas died 9th August 1877 (aged 68).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4327]
with grandchildren
John Raymond Oakes
& Florence Oakes,
the children of their son Alfred
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In [Q1] 1863, he married Ellen Elizabeth Rawson in York
Ellen Elizabeth died in Lowestoft, Suffolk [20th July 1890] (aged 72)
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In the 1930s, she had a school at Clare Hall.
When Halifax Corporation acquired Clare Hall, the
school moved to premises on the eastern side of Clare Road.
She later established the Bermondsey House School in Halifax.
She later moved to The Gleddings School
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She married Rev J. Butterworth.
Children:
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Son of Rev George Robert Oakley.
He worked at Ramsden's Brewery before he was ordained.
He became a missionary in South Africa and Sarawak.
In 1948, he married Dorothy Joan Campbell from Castleford.
Children:
In 1954, he became incumbent of St Mary's, Willesden, Rural Dean of
Brent and Prebendary of St Pauls Cathedral
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Born in Halifax [10th May 1871].
He was
educated at Shrewsbury School /
St Bartholomew's Hospital London /
a medical student [1891] /
honorary assistant surgeon to the Eye, Ear, Throat & Nose Department
at the Royal Halifax Infirmary /
surgeon captain to the 1st Volunteer Battalion Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment /
temporary captain of the Royal Army Medical Corps, serving in South
Africa [1900]
Born in Dublin.
His family moved to Yorkshire when he was 1 year old.
He was educated at Sheffield Royal Grammar School and St Aidan's
Theological College, Birkenhead
and served in Lancashire
before becoming
Vicar of Illingworth [1923].
On 16th June 1897, he married Lizzie Matthew [1873-1920].
Children:
He wrote several books, including
Shall I believe [1910],
In Olden Days: Lancashire Legends [1911],
The Children's Heritage [1912],
Our Father's House,
and
The Story of St Mary's Illingworth [1923]
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In 1939, she married Harry Hunter from Nursery Lane, Ovenden.
Children:
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Born in Shrewsbury [27th March 1842].
He was
educated at Shrewsbury, Kings College London, Paris and New York /
surgeon to the Royal Canadian & African Mail Steamship Company
[1865-1866] /
JP [1894] /
a physician and surgeon [1895] /
honorary senior surgeon to the Halifax Ear, Eye & Throat Hospital /
an ophthalmic surgeon [1911] /
medical officer to the Halifax Blind Institute /
President of the Halifax Literary & Philosophical Society.
In 1886, he established the Halifax Ear, Eye and Throat Hospital in
one wing of his home, Holly House, Halifax.
In [Q4] 1868, he married Emilie Marie Fox [1844-1907]
in Shrewsbury.
Children:
They lived at Holly House, Halifax / 6 Wards End, Halifax [1874
... 1911].
Living with them [in 1891] was son-in-law Edward Lawrence Baddeley.
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Daughter of Rev George Robert Oakley.
She taught classics at Crossley & Porter School.
In 1948, she left to become lecturer in Divinity at Matlock Teacher
Training College.
She remained at Matlock until her retirement.
She became a Part-time Lecturer in Divinity at Nottingham University.
She never married
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She worked as knitting and craft demonstrator for Paton & Baldwin's.
She married Arthur Woodcock from Southowram.
They had no children.
During World War II,
she worked in the Post Office at Hipperholme.
She later became the secretary of Peartree Lane School, Derby and
taught art, embroidery and needlework for many years in Derby
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Son of Dr John Oakley.
Born in Halifax [Q4/1883].
He qualified at Leeds [1909]
He was
Junior House Surgeon at Leeds Public Dispensary [1910] /
a surgeon at Holly House, Halifax [1915] /
Medical Officer at Accra, Gold Coast [1920, 1925, 1930] /
in the Medical Department, Freetown, Sierra Leone [1935].
On 23rd June 1915, he married Beatrice Hilda Josephine Kirk [1888-19??]
at All Saints' Church, Battersea, London.
Child:
John Philip Holroyde [b Chelsea Q4 1917] who was a commander in the royal navy [1958]
They lived at
He was awarded the CBE in 1936.
The London Gazette [23rd June 1936] reported
St James's Palace, S.W.1.
23rd June, 1936.
The KING has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of His
Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for the following promotions in,
and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:
- To be Commanders of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent
Order –
Philip Douglas died in Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, Middlesex [16th August 1958].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £21,293 6/1d.
Probate was granted to his widow & his son
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Son of Rev George Robert Oakley.
He was curate at Drighlinghouses.
He went to live in Australia.
He was a Captain and Padre in the Australian Army.
He was a prisoner of war in Crete [1942].
In 1946, he returned to England.
In the 1960s, he was incumbent at several churches, including Tansor
with Cotterstock and Fotheringhay, Northants.
He married Peggy Denton from Huddersfield.
Children:
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On the Pennine Way.
House dated inscribed RB TH 1701.
The mid 19th century barn is also listed
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Mentioned in the Nomina Villarum [1865].
When the congregation at Bridge End chapel declined during
the ministry of Rev William Northend, some of the members met here.
See
Oaks Green Co-Op, Rastrick
Owners and tenants have included
House at The Rocks.
Owners and tenants have included
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
In 1869, James Holroyd Oates left the partnership.
Later generations of the family joined the business
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Partners included
William Oates
and
Donald Oates.
In 1880, they had a stone quarry at Horley Green.
They also had business interests in Wrexham.
In 1907, the business was acquired by the Leeds Fireclay Company Limited.
They were at
Beacon Brick Works [1905],
Ellen Royd Works, Halifax [1905],
North Bridge Station [1905],
Horley Green Fire Clay & Sanitary Tube Works [1915],
and
their brickyard at Range Bank, Halifax [1915].
Their urinals were world-famous – examples can still be seen at the
Brand names for these included
Luddenden
and
Mytholm.
It is said that the firm supplied all the ceramic tiles which
originally lined the Blackwall Tunnel in London.
In December 1894, a hurricane demolished one of their chimneys.
In 1908, the business was bought by the Leeds Fireclay Company
In 1958, 7-year-old Carl Bairstow accidentally drowned
when he was playing on a home-made raft in the dam at the works.
The dam was drained and filled in
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Partners included
Henry Oates
and
John Smith.
On 18th August 1874, the partnership was dissolved.
Oates carried on the business in his own name and on his own
account
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Partners included
Thomas Henry Taylor
and
Joe Oates /
Charles Oates
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They were at Ryburne Mill, Halifax [1890, 1921].
See
Rayner Ramsden
This is a memorial to James Oates who worked on the
construction of the bridge
Farmers and quarry owners at Royd Farm and quarries, Brookfoot Lane,
Southowram [1905]
In 1861, they were recorded at Halifax and York.
Their work included
Highroad Well Independent School [1861]
They were at 7 Union Street, Halifax
and in Huddersfield.
The partnership became Pickersgill & Oates and moved to York.
Work by the partnership included
St James's Church, Hebden Bridge and
St Paul's Church, Cross Stone
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The house was built in 18?? for the Minister at Lindwell Primitive Methodist Church.
It was formerly known as Oatlands.
Owners and tenants have included
It is now 2 houses – Oakland and Highfield – known as
Oaklands House
See
Oatland Field Terrace, Greetland
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A Royalist head and the slogan
over the doorway is similar to one at East Riddlesden Hall,
Keighley.
The datestone HM 1645 for Henry Murgatroyd has been
altered to JW 1645 for James Wynstanley, who owned the house
in the mid-19th century.
A carved stone head can be seen below the datestone and over a
doorway.
Owners and tenants have included
The house was extended in 1846.
An extra range of rooms was added to the front of the house, and an
Italianate front was added.
The house gave its name to the family's Oats Royd Mill which stands
nearby
Luddenden Oats Royd Mills Band, Luddenden Old Band,
Oatsroyd, Oats Royd Mill Band.
In 1864, it changed its name when it became associated with
J. Murgatroyd & Son's Oats Royd Mills, Luddenden.
They had a band room at the Travellers' Rest, Luddenden.
In 1871, the band played at the ceremony when the first sod was cut
at Widdop Reservoir.
Disbanded in 1???
Owners and tenants have included
Son of Rhoda & John Obery.
Born in Walsall [12th May 1813].
Baptised at Walsall [16th May 1813].
He was
educated at Highbury College [1833] & Glasgow University [1835] /
the first Minister at Harrison Road Chapel, Carlton Street
[1838-1849].
In [Q2] 1842, he (possibly) married (1) Martha Harrison [1815-1842]
in Belper.
Martha died in Belper [Q3 1842].
In [Q3] 1844, he married (2) Augusta Matilda Cowell [1816-1899]
in Birmingham.
Children:
The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 379].
The family lived at
John died in Kensington in 1858,
and was buried at Brompton.
Augusta Matilda died in Pancras District [Q2 1899] (aged 85)
He died 15th November 1866 (aged 57).
He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [Grave Ref: K 767 D]
On 14th May 1867, he was imprisoned for 6 months for
threatening David Holdsworth
She was one of the children who came to the district
and worked
as a
worsted spinner
at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.
She lived
with James Whittaker [1881]
O. & C. Estates Limited Ref O324 
Oade, Alice Ref O452 Oade, James Ref O75
Emma was born in Brighouse
Oade, James William Ref O18 
Oade, John Ref O121
Alice was born in Southowram, the daughter of Nanny
& John Green
Frances was born in Southowram, the daughter of Hannah
& Thomas Green
Oade, Shadrach Ref O57
Emily was born in Rastrick
Oade, William Ref O561
Sarah was the daughter of Joseph Harrison of Shelf
Oade, William Ref O246
Elizabeth was the daughter of William Green
Oak Coach Ref O446
The situation of Elland, midway between Halifax and Huddersfield,
prevented it from being a posting centre, but coaches passed through
on their way to large towns.
Oak End Farm, Southowram Ref O4820 Oak Hill Bank Wood, Brighouse Ref O126
Oak Hill Clough, Todmorden Ref O27 
Oak Hill, Todmorden Ref O194
Oak House, Hipperholme Ref O524
Oak Lea, Barkisland Ref O465
The Oak Room, Old Cock Inn Ref O547
Oak Villa, Elland Ref O575
Oakendale, William Ref O148 Oakes, Alfred Ref O283
Annie Louisa was born in Halifax
Oakes Farmhouse, Charlestown Ref O181
Oakes, Fred Ref O108
Oakes, George Ref O318
He lived in lodgings at 29 Clifton Street, Sowerby Bridge.
Oakes House, Holywell Green Ref O228
Oakes, John Ref O282
Rosalina was the daughter of Rev Enoch Mellor
Oakes's: John Oakes & Company Ref O328 Oakes, John William Ref O55
Rachel, of Mear Clough, Skircoat, was born in Norland, the
daughter of Samuel Briggs, joiner.
Oakes, Selwyn Ref O50
Oakes, Thomas Ref O408 Oakes, Thomas Ref O450
Sarah was born in Halifax
Oakes, Rev William Frederick Ref O171
Ellen Elizabeth was the daughter of John Rawson
Oakfield, Halifax Ref O516
Oakfield, Lightcliffe Ref O5960
Oakhill Clough, Todmorden Ref O104
Oaklands, Brighouse Ref O241
Oaklands House, Greetland Ref O539 Oakleigh, Hebden Bridge Ref O409
Oakleigh, Lightcliffe Ref O8330
Oakleigh, Skircoat Ref O257
Oakley, Edith Annie Ref O418
Oakley, Eileen Ref O422
Oakley, Frederick Joseph Ref O373 Oakley, George Cecil Ref O428
Oakley, Dr George Gardner Ref O567
Son of Dr John Oakley.
Oakley, Rev George Robert Ref O254
Lizzie was the daughter of John Matthew of Middleton,
Lancashire
Oakley, Hilda Gertrude Ref O425
Oakley, Inez Mary Margaret Ref O420 Oakley, Dr John Ref O105
Oakley, Norah Gwendolyn Ref O421 Oakley, Pauline Doris Ref O427 Oakley, Dr Philip Douglas Ref O364
CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD.
Philip Douglas Oakley, Esq, MRCS, LRCP, Colonial Medical
Service, Director of Medical and Sanitary Services, Sierra Leone
Oakley, William John Terence Ref O426
Oakroyd, Brearley Ref O6 Oaks Farm, Charlestown Ref O512
Oaks Green Co-Op, Rastrick Ref O7781
Oaks Green, Rastrick Ref O146 Oaks House, Halifax Ref O7000
The Oaks, Rastrick Ref O19 Oaksroyd, Copley Ref O70 
Oakwood, Halifax Ref O60
Oastler, Richard Ref O3 Oates ... Ref O69
Oates & Company Ref O4670 Oates & Green Limited Ref O337
Oates & Smith Ref O391 Oates & Taylor Ref O393 Oates's: Brian Oates's Charity Ref O206 Oates Brothers Ref O329 Oates fountain Ref O245
Oates's: Joe Oates & Sons Ref O327 Oates's: Matthew Oates & Son Ref O460 Oates, Pickersgill & Oates Ref O238 Oates Trust Fund Ref O481 Oatland House, Greetland Ref O260
Mary, wife of James Holdsworth Titterington, died here [1st
February 1911].
Oats Royd, Midgley Ref O7
Vive le Roy
Oats Royd Mills Brass Band Ref O207
Oban House, Brighouse Ref O145
Obelisks, Landmarks & Statues Ref O357 Oberton, Rev Thomas Ref O381
Recorded in 1874
at South Parade, Halifax
Obery, Rev John Meeson Ref O201
Augusta was born in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
O'Boyle, Neil Ref O222
Lodging house keeper at Waterhouse Arms Yard, Halifax [1866].
O'Boyle, Thomas Ref O14 O'Brien, Christopher Patrick Ref O518 O'Brien, Ellen Ref O414