Malcolm Bull's Calderdale Companion : S

The cast-iron bridge was built by

Armitage Morton [1924]

Saint Crispin Republican Club, Halifax Ref S2011

A 19th century republican movement formed at the St Crispin Inn, Halifax. John Baines was a member.

See Halifax Republican Club and United Britons

Saint George's Bridge, Hebden Bridge Ref S61

De Bergue & Co. Ld. Manchester

and dated 1892. It cost £1,530 to build. It was opened in 1893. The construction required the demolition of property between Bridge Mill and the Shoulder of Mutton.

A cast-iron panel records:

St George's Bridge Erected by Public Subscriptions with the aid of a grant from The West Riding County Council Committee: John Crowther, George Pickles, A. B. M Moss, Joseph Greenwood, J. B. Brown Sec

The East pier is inscribed J. Sutcliffe Architect, and the West pier is inscribed E. Riley Contractor.

The original gradient fell towards St George's Square and was considered too steep. In 1911, the gradient was changed from 1 in 8½ to 1 in 14½ when the bridge was lowered by 18 inches at the St George's Square end, and by 5 inches in the centre.

It was modified again in 1961

Saint Giles House, Hove Edge Ref S516

Saint Giles, Lightcliffe Ref S473

Area of Lightcliffe which takes its name from Giles House

Saint Helen's House, Halifax Ref S2255

Stood at the northern end of North Bridge.

In 1808, Captain Jeremy Lister and his family left the Skelfler estate and brought the family to live here

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Saint Helen's Square, Holywell Green Ref S1335

There were a number of 17th century houses here.

Around 1855, the Shaw family moved St Helen's Well from its earlier position at Mellor Mill Lane. They diverted the water for their new dyeing plant.

The area was cleared in 1966/1969 for the construction of housing

Saint Helen's Well, Holywell Green Ref S1538

Mineral water spring at Helen Hill Farm, Jagger Green Lane.

It was restored in 1977.

See: Carr Hall Well, Holywell Green / Holy Well, Holywell Green / Holywell Green / Nell / Hugh de Sacro Fonte / St Helen's Chapel, Holywell Green / St Helen's Square, Holywell Green

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Saint James Amateur Operatic Society Ref S274

Founded by the members of St James's Church, Brighouse. The first production was Floradora at Sugden Memorial Hall in 1924.

It became the Brighouse Light Opera Society

Saint James's Club, Halifax Ref S2716

A gentlemen's club established in July 1868. They had about 100 members. They met in premises at 15-17 Crown Street which had been offered by Edmund Minson Wavell.

Officers included

William Ambler: First President
William Hodgson Peacock: First Secretary & Treasurer

Recorded in 1874 at 24 Crown Street, Halifax when J. Graham was Steward.

In 1881, they acquired land at Barum Top / Fountain Street. A new club was built by Jackson & Fox.

The new club was opened on 27th May 1882 and became the Halifax Club.

In 1973, it merged with the Borough Club to become the Halifax & Borough Club

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Saint James [No 448] Masonic Lodge Ref S2942

This Masonic Lodge was the largest in West Yorkshire. Established in 1838.

In 1874 – together with Probity [No 61] Lodge – they opened the Freemasons' Hall, Halifax.

They met on the Tuesday on or before full moon [1894].

Officers and Members of the Lodge have included

Henry Backhouse [1896]
James William Davis
Clement Arthur Dixon
Joseph Shedeur Hartley
P. S. Mauchan - Master [1937]
John Tatham Morton
J. W. Normanton - Worshipful Master [1894]
Shaw Slater [1873]
Dr Albert Stocks Topham [1900]
Thomas Herbert Worsnop [1891]

See De Warren [No 1302] Masonic Lodge

Saint James's Road Post Office Ref S2294

Recorded in 1905 at 57 St James's Road, Halifax. It was then at the same address as the business run by Thomas Ramsden, draper and stationer

Saint James's Road Turkish Baths, Halifax Ref S1971

Aka Fleming's Improved Turkish Baths. Opened in 1862 by W. Fleming at 7-8 St James's Road.

Around 1876, the baths were acquired by Herbert Hadley and Hadley & Priestley. They moved the business from St James's Road to 5 King Cross Street.

It survived until at least 1908 under a series of proprietors

Saint James's Ward, Halifax Ref S2845

One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax. Recorded in 1861. Around 1865 it was divided into Central Ward and ??.

See James Bairstow

Saint John's Ambulance Association, Brighouse Ref S2006

The Brighouse Corps of the St John's Ambulance Association was formed in 1882.

From its earliest beginnings in Brighouse, Dr Bogdan Edward Jastrzębski Edwards was involved with the local branch of the Ambulance Brigade. He held many classes promoting the organisation.

He became the first man in Brighouse to be awarded the Order of St John of Jerusalem

In 1980, the branch ran into difficulties when 3 officers were dismissed for being unfit to hold their positions of authority.

See Henry Jocelyn Barber, Dr Frederick Bond, St John's Ambulance Hall, Brighouse and St John's Ambulance Hall, Rastrick

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Saint John's Ambulance Association, Halifax Ref S2012

The Halifax Corps of the St John's Ambulance Association was formed at the Mechanics' Hall, Halifax on 26th July 1880. The Bishop of Ripon was the first President.

On 31st January 1929, Ernest Shaw Redman gave a motor ambulance to the Association. It was delivered on 15th June 1929.

See Minnie Laura Warneford

Saint John's Ambulance Brigade, Elland Ref S449

Recorded in March 1916, when the Elland Madrigal Society presented a Concert at the Constitutional Club, Elland in aid of the local branch

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Saint John's Ambulance Brigade, Halifax Ref S2740

See Dr Edmond West Symes and Edward Bertram West Symes

Saint John's Ambulance Brigade, Hebden Bridge Ref S2148

The Hebden Bridge Corps of the St John's Ambulance Brigade was formed in 1887.

Those involved in establishing the group included Theophilus Bates, Dr David Bradley, and Herbert King

On 1st February 1896, Josiah Wade gave Hebden Bridge its first ambulance.

In 1924, the horse-drawn vehicle was replaced by a motor ambulance

Saint John's Ambulance Brigade, Sowerby Bridge Ref S7270

See Mrs Crowther Stockton

Saint John's Ambulance Hall, Brighouse Ref S3131

The foundation stones were laid on 20th May 1913 by the Dowager Countess of Desart and Mrs Smith of Lands House

Saint John's Ambulance Hall, Rastrick Ref S369

Bramston Street.

Built in 1913.

The foundation stone was laid by Mrs William Smith.

9 members of the Association who died in World War I, are commemorated by 9 holly trees planted in the grounds.

The building is now the St John's Chapel – a Chapel of Rest.

See St John's Ambulance Association, Brighouse

Saint John's Ambulance Hall, Todmorden Ref S2735

Victoria Road.

This was originally Victoria Road Primitive Methodist Chapel

Saint John's Cross Farm, Bradshaw Ref S3249

The Vicarage for the church of St John the Divine, Thorpe.

Hartley Feather [1900]

Saint John's, Halifax Ref S677

Area which includes the West Hill Park area and Gibbet Street. For the purposes of Municipal Elections, the area was known as St John's Ward and then Park Ward.

It now has a largely Asian population

Saint John's Home, Triangle Ref S1705

Built around 1850.

Possibly designed by W. S. Barber who also designed the Church.

Question: Can anyone confirm the name of the architect who designed the property?

It stood nearly opposite the Church, and adjacent to a row of older cottages.

It is described as

Built of Yorkshire stone, with gothic windows ... a very damp home!

It was used a sanatorium for soldiers returning from the Crimea War

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Saint John's Hospital Ref S206

Gibbet Street, Halifax. The Halifax Union Workhouse and hospital buildings opened in March 1840. It was known as St John's Hospital from 1891, and also as Halifax Poor Law Institution.

In 1901, a new St Luke's Hospital was built at Salterhebble to accommodate bed-ridden patients from the overcrowded workhouse.

The building was used as an auxiliary military war hospital during World War I.

On 11th September 1929, a new clock was installed in the gable of the Hospital and named Miriam in honour of Mrs Miriam Lightowler.

In 1948, the institution was taken over by Leeds Regional Hospital Board. It came to be used for geriatric care.

The hospital closed in September 1970 and patients were transferred to Northowram Hospital. The buildings were demolished in April 1972 and the contents were sold off at auction.

See Officers of Halifax Union Workhouse and Westfield House, Halifax

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Saint John's House, Halifax Ref S352

Trinity Road / Stone Trough Lane.

Question: Does anyone know why the name Saint John is applied to the house and other features nearby?

Owners and tenants have included

See Freemasons' Hall and St John's Lane, Halifax

Saint John [No 1736] Masonic Lodge Ref S3256

Masonic Lodge.

They were at the Masonic Hall, St James's Road, Halifax [1937]. They met on the first Wednesday of the month [1937].

Masters and members of the Lodge have included

Newton Brooke – PM
J. C. Ackroyd – Secretary at Blackwall, Halifax [1917]
E. Uttley – Master [1937]

Saint John of God Respite Care Home, Luddendenfoot Ref S2432

Opened on 2nd March 1997 on the site of St Walburga's Catholic Church

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Saint John the Baptist Well Ref S204

Saint John's Tide Fair Ref S3473

An annual hiring fair which was held in Halifax on the Feast of St John the Baptist. It was discontinued around 1???

Saint John's Vicarage, Halifax Ref S3172

Saint John's Villa, Halifax Ref S9000

In 1871, it was recorded as East Ward, Halifax.

Samuel Blagbrough [1875]

Saint John's Ward, Halifax Ref S1675

Recorded in 1861.

See Back Street, Halifax, Bath Street, Halifax, Church Street, Lilly Lane, Marvell's Gallery, Halifax, Maxwell's Gallery, Halifax and Wesley Street, Halifax

Saint John's Ward, Halifax Ref S2879

Area north of People's Park.

For the purposes of Municipal Elections, the St John's area was known as St John's Ward.

In 2003, it was renamed Park Ward.

See Margaret Alice Berry, Electoral Wards and William McVine

Saint John's Well, Coley Ref S1672

A well near Coley Hall is said to have been used as a holy well for curing certain ailments

Saint Joseph Temperance Society Ref S488

Winding Road, Halifax. 19th century organisation

Saint Luke's Hospital Ref S131

Huddersfield Road, Halifax.

Aka Halifax Poor Law Hospital.

It was built on land previously occupied by a market gardener. There are still allotments nearby.

The Halifax Union St Luke's Hospital – or Union Infirmary – opened on 9th April 1901 to accommodate bed-ridden patients from the overcrowded Union Workhouse at Gibbet Street.

It was the largest public building in Halifax at the time.

Construction costs recorded as £100,000.

The foundation stone reads

Halifax Union
St. Luke's Hospital
This foundation stone of St. Luke's Hospital, being an Infirmary for the sick poor in Halifax Poor Law Union, comprising the townships and parishes of Barkisland, Brighouse, Clifton, Elland and Fixby, Greetland, Halifax, Hartshead, Hipperholme, Luddenden Foot, Midgley, Norland, Northowram, Norwood Green and Coley, Queensbury, Rastrick, Rishworth, Shelf, Skircoat, Southowram, Sowerby, Sowerby Bridge, Soyland, Stainland with old Lindley, Upper Greetland and Warley, was laid on the 9th day of October 1897, by the Rev. C. E. Aspinall, MA, J. Ponly, Chairman of the Halifax Board of Guardians

The building cost was £98,000. It opened in 1902.

Its two distinctive bottle-shaped ward blocks still stand at the south and the north ends of the site. It had 400 beds.

Between 1914 and 1920, it became St Luke's Military Hospital.

On 8th November 1926, wireless was installed at the Hospital.

In 1930, it taken over by Halifax County Borough and became St Luke's Hospital.

After 1948, it joined the National Health Service as Halifax General Hospital.

See Richard Charnock

Saint Luke's Military Hospital, Halifax Ref S3132

During World War I, St Luke's Hospital, was used for treating soldiers. A further 302 beds were placed in marquees in the hospital grounds. It accommodated 800 to 900 patients.

On 8th July 1916, the Chapel was dedicated by the Bishop of Wakefield.

On 11th December 1918, the 650 soldiers in the Hospital were entertained to a grand banquet and concert by the Borough Police to celebrate the Armistice.

See Minnie Laura Warneford

Saint Marie's Catholic Club, Halifax Ref S2396

Aka St Marie's Catholic Association.

Recorded on 27th July 1915, when a new suite of clubrooms was opened by the Association

Recorded in 1917 at Hall Street, when James Canning was secretary.

See St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax

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Saint Mark's Eve Vigil Ref S3037

Around midnight on the 24th April, a vigil was held at St Peter's Church, Hartshead. The vigil was held for 3 consecutive years, and on the third year, those present would see the spirits of those who were to die in the forthcoming year.

It is said that people were known to have become ill or died as a consequence of their being seen during the vigil

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Saint Matthew's Theatre Society Ref S382

Brighouse

Saint Michael's Acting Society Ref S385

Mytholmroyd

Saint Michael's Church Institute, Mytholmroyd Ref S1309

See St Michael's Church Institute Memorial and St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd

Saint Michael's Mount, Barkisland Ref S3385

The cricket club St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount

John Walker [1864]

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Saint Pancras Ref S434

The cruiser HMS Ajax and the HMS St Pancras were adopted by Halifax in Warships Week during World War II

Saint Paul's Coal Society Ref S2286

Recorded in 1905 at Parkinson Lane / Queens Road when the Secretary was J. H. Elkington

Saint Paul's Monumental Works, King Cross Ref S1048

See Gad Cordingley

Saint Paul's Railway Station, Halifax Ref S1980

Aka Halifax Old Station. The station opened on 5th September 1890. This was situated at the junction of Queens Road with Parkinson Lane and Kingston Street, and was the Halifax southern terminus of the High Level Railway.

The passenger service and the station closed on 1st January 1917. The last goods train ran in 1960 when the goods yard closed.

The station was demolished in 1963 A car showroom stands on the site.

Saint Peter's Community Centre, Sowerby Ref S1835

St Peter's Avenue

Saint Thomas's Cricket Club, Claremount Ref S289

Recorded in the 19th century, when Thomas Parker was a patron

Saint Winifred's Nursing Home, Rastrick Ref S1841

Crowtrees Lane

Saiz, Manuel Ref S1262

[1902-1942] Of 110 Grange Road, Middlesborough.

A Spanish seaman, he had been on leave at 12 Haigh's Court, Crossley Terrace, Halifax, shortly before his death.

During World War II, he served as a Bosun with the Merchant Navy aboard the cargo ship SS Newton Pine.

He was lost [16th October 1942] (aged 40) when his ship straggled behind the convoy and was torpedoed by German Submarine U-410 and sank in the Atlantic with the loss of all 46 crew.

He is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial, London [Grave Ref 73], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Salcombe, Arthur F. Ref S1236

[1882-1917]

In [Q3] 1914, he married Mary J. Postlethwaite in Toxteth, Lancashire.

They lived at 7 Pexwood Place, Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with A Battery 190th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He died 2nd July 1917 (aged 35).

He was buried at Bus House Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref G 12]

Salem Field Ref S523

Hebden Bridge. Central Street Infant & Nursery School was built on the land

Salem North Parade Pierrot Troupe Ref S313

19th/20th century entertainers from Salem Chapel, North Parade

Salford Ref S1566

An old name for Bridge End, Rastrick

Salford Ref S550

Area of Todmorden which marks a crossing of the Walsden stream

Salforth Ref S622

18th century name for an area at the Rastrick end of Brighouse Bridge at Bridge End

Salis-Schwabe, Major-General George Ref S3077

[1843-1907] MP.

The first MP for the Middleton Division [1885-1886]

Salkeld, William Ref S141

[1807-1866] Of Halifax.

He married Esther [1814-1873].

William died 27th March 1866 (aged 59).

Esther died 16th August 1873 (aged 59).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1748]

Salmon & Gluckstein Limited Ref S2239

Tobacconists and walking stick dealers at the junction of Princess Street / 2 Crown Street, Halifax [1905]

Salmons, Fred Ref S1273

[1871-19??] Son of Henry Salmons.

Born in Feltwell, Norfolk.

He was a boarder with Mrs Esther Wolfenden & family at Slead Syke, Brighouse [1891] / a worsted drawing overlooker [1891] / a worsted spinning overlooker [1901, 1911].

In [Q2] 1892, he married Emma Jane Carrington [1870-19??] in Halifax.

Emma Jane was born in Halifax

Children:

Harry
Cyril Langley [b 1900] who served with the Sherwood Foresters in World War I

They lived at 1 Woodland Terrace, Halifax [1901]; 8 Salisbury Place, Akroydon [1911, 1918]

Living with them [in 1901] were sister-in-law Emily Carrington [b 1872] (cleaner in mill) and brother-in-law Robinson Carrington [b 1879] (dyer's labourer).

Living with them [in 1911] was sister-in-law Emily Ann Carrington [b 1872] (cleaner in factory)

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Salmons, Harry Ref S1333

[1894-1918] Son of Fred Salmons.

Born in Brighouse.

He was educated at Trinity School / an insurance clerk [1911] / employed by the Royal Insurance Company, Commercial Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he joined the Colours as a Private [September 1914], and went to France [2nd May 1915]. He was wounded twice on the Somme. He returned to England to take up his commission, and went back to the front [January 1918], and he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 1st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was reported missing on 21st March 1918, and later learned to be a POW in Germany.

He died of wounds in the lungs as a POW [1st April 1918] (aged 24).

The Halifax Courier [13th April 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Flesquières Hill British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref IV B 20].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Salmons, Henry Ref S1281

[1845-1???] Born in Norfolk.

He was an engine driver [1881].

Around 1869, he married Eliza [1848-1???].

Eliza was born in Norfolk

Children:

Ethel C. [b 1869]

Fred
Alice E. [b 1874]
John [b 1876]
William S. [b 1878] = (possibly) William G. Salmons
James [b 1879]

They lived at Norfolk [1871]; 96 St Peter Street, Claremount [1881]

Salmons, William G. Ref S1666

[1878-1948] (Possibly) son of Henry Salmons.

In [Q3] 1947, he married Mary Elizabeth in Halifax

Mary Elizabeth was the widow of David Riley Tyson

A William G. Salmons died in Halifax [Q2 1948] (aged 70).

Mary Elizabeth Salmons died in Halifax [28th September 1949] (aged 75), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1140] with her first husband

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Salt, Ada Ref S1217

[1853-1935] Daughter of Sir Titus Salt.

She married E. Herbert Stevenson MICE.

See Lightcliffe Congregational Church

Salt & Pepper, Halifax Ref S379

Aka Washer & Boiler, Castor & Pollux.

The popular name for the two 170 ft-tall cooling towers which dominated the Halifax skyline from 1937 when they were built to replace 6 earlier wooden towers.

On 24th March 1974, there was an unsuccessful attempt to demolish the towers with explosives. Thousands of people watched the event from Beacon Hill.

There was a successful attempt – using a half-ton steel ball – in October.

They cost £14,000 to build and £26,000 to demolish

Salt, Daniel Ref S3638

[1781-1843] Son of Titus Salt.

He attended Heath Grammar School.

He was a woolstapler / an iron-founder / a businessman / a politician / a member of the Bradford Board of Guardians [1837].

He established Daniel Salt & Son with his son Titus.

He retired from business [1833] and went to live on Manningham Lane, and his son Titus took over the business.

On 1st October 1840, his son-in-law Charles Smithies went to her parents' house and made an attempt to stab Daniel with intent to main him. Daniel sustained wounds to his left ear.

On 5th July 1802, he married Grace Smithies [1779-1854].

Grace was the daughter of Isaac Smithies

Children:

Titus
Sarah [b 2nd December 1804] who married William Atkinson
Hannah Maria [13 July 1806-26 April 1807]
Ann [b 14th November 1807]]
Isaac Smithies [11 July 1810-19 September 1819]
Grace [b 9th September 1812] who married Charles Smithies
Edward [b 9th February 1814]
Hannah [14 October 1821-13 February 1822]

They lived at Manor Farm, Crofton, near Wakefield [1813-1819] and then moved to Bradford [around 1822]

Daniel died 28th December 1843 (aged 62).

Grace died 10th November 1854

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Salt, George Ref S1177

[1833-1913] Son of Sir Titus Salt

Born 22nd April 1833.

In 1875, he married Jennie Louisa Fresco.

His wife came from Florence

He died 8th May 1913

Salt, Helen Ref S1216

[1852-1924] Daughter of Sir Titus Salt.

See Lightcliffe Congregational Church

Salt Jimmy Ref S1166

A character of the 19th century who wheeled a large wooden box around Halifax selling salt or exchanging salt for rags and bones. He was a familiar sight with his black hair hanging in ringlets

Salt Pie, Colden Ref S2461

Farm in the upper Colden Valley

Salt Pie, Crow Hill Ref S3559

In 1905, it was described as

a little white cottage on the hill side of the Luddenden valley

Owners and tenants have included

Joshua Bottomley [18th century]
Thomas Longbottom

The property was demolished in the 1950s

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Salt, Sir Titus Ref S5

[1803-1876] He was a pioneering wool-manufacturer at Bradford and built Saltaire model village.

Chris Helme writes that

Around 1850, Salt wanted to build a mill, and a model village for the workers, along Armytage Road, Brighouse, but the Armytage family rejected the proposal; Salt then went on to establish Saltaire instead

See: Bailiffe Bridge Working Men's Club / Bleak House, Lightcliffe / Booth Independent Congregational Church / Boothtown Methodist Church, Grantham Road / Halifax, Bradford & Keighley Insurance Company / Lightcliffe Congregational Church / Lightcliffe United Reformed Church / West Yorkshire Railway Company

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Salt, Titus Ref S758

[1843-1887] Of Baildon.

Fifth son of Sir Titus Salt.

He was a worsted spinner employing 3,500 hands [1871].

On 15th March 1866, he married Catherine Crossley at Square Congregational Church, Halifax.

Children:

Gordon Locksley [b 1867]
Harold Crossley [b 1869]
Lawrence Titus Whitlam [1874-1946]
Mary Isabel [b 1877]

They lived at

Milner Field, Bingley [1871]
Catherine was at Chomeley Park, Hornsey [1881]
Titus was at Aldborough Hall, the home of his brother-in-law, Henry C. Crossley, [1881]

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Salt Warehouse, Sowerby Bridge Ref S1227

Warehouses Number 3 and 4 at Sowerby Bridge Canal Basin were designed to allow goods to be loaded and unloaded undercover from a wet dock and may be the first examples of the type in England.

The Rochdale Canal Act [1793] instructed the Calder & Hebble Navigation Company to build at Sowerby Bridge whatever wharves and warehouses the Rochdale Canal Company wanted, the latter to pay for the space they used.

The warehouses were built by John Smeaton in 1796 for the Calder & Hebble Navigation Company. Richard Milnes occupied the warehouses for a time.

Warehouse Number 3 – called the Salt Warehouse because salt used to be stored there – is a Grade II listed building, and Warehouse Number 4 is a Grade II* listed building. This warehouse has one end on the Calder & Hebble Navigation and the other on the Rochdale Canal.

One end of the Salt Warehouse is on the Calder & Hebble Navigation and the other end is on the Rochdale Canal.

In 1972, Mark Andrew and his wife took the lease on Sowerby Bridge Canal Basin from British Waterways, and were advised to demolish the Salt Warehouse as it was unsafe. They saved it by forming The Salt Warehouse Trust.

It is now a bar and restaurant

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Salt, William Ref S1429

[1812-1???] Born in Southowram.

He was an excavator [1851].

Around 1834, he married Ann [1808-1???].

Ann was born in Southowram

Children:

James [b 1834] who was a flag facer [1851]

Thomas [b 1835] who was a quarry boy [1851]

William
Ellen [b 1846]
Margaret [b 1849]

They lived at New Street, Southowram [1851]

Salt, William Ref S1427

[1845-1884] (Possibly) son of William Salt

Born in Southowram.

He was a stone delver [1881].

In [Q4] 1877, he married Ellen Dyson [1845-1894] in Halifax.

Ellen was born in Southowram

Children:

Mary A. [b 1879]
Arthur [1881] who died in infancy & was buried with his parents

They lived at 30 New Street, Southowram [1881].

William died 15th November 1884 (aged 39).

Ellen died 19th December 1894 (aged 49).

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-L21]

Salt, Sir William Henry Ref S1158

[1831-1892] Son of Sir Titus Salt

He was 2nd Baronet of Maplewell, near Loughborough / High Sheriff of Leicestershire [1879].

He died 7th July 1892

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Saltaire Ref S1347

Salter & Salter Limited Ref S1312

Boot manufacturers and shoe dealer established around 1851.

They were at 19 Commercial Street, Brighouse [1906].

See Scales & Salter

Salter, John Ref S2980

[1829-1???] Born in Somerset.

He was Manager of Gibbet Street Turkish Baths, Halifax [1881].

In 1855, he married Louisa [1825-1???] from Brighton, at Worthing.

Children:

Elizabeth [b 1857] who was a mantle maker [1881]
Eliza [b 1859]
William [b 1864] who was a chemist's assistant [1881]

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Salter, Nelly Ref S424

[1876-19??] Born in London.

She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted winder at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.

She lived with Amos Bentley [1891]

Salter Rake Gate Ref S400

A salt way from Rochdale, Reddyshore Scoutgate and Walsden to Lumbutts, Mankinholes, Heptonstall and Halifax.

See Bottomley and Salter

Salterhebble Ref S6

District of Calderdale in the township of Skircoat to the south of Halifax.

See Walton's Terrace

Salterhebble & District Rose Show Ref S2477

In 1883, this was held at Moorside, Halifax, the home of Louis John Crossley. A feature of the show was an electric tramway built by Michael Holroyd Smith and Crossley in the gardens of Moorside

Salterhebble Bottom Lock Ref S499

Aka Brooksmouth Lock. Electrically-operated lock – #27 – on the Salterhebble Branch of the Calder & Hebble Navigation.

It is one of a series of 3 locks – Salterhebble Top Lock, Salterhebble Middle Lock, and Salterhebble Bottom Lock - which replaced an earlier staircase of 1767.

See Canal Lock House, Salterhebble, Salterhebble Middle Lock and Salterhebble Top Lock

The Salterhebble branch Ref S1229

Aka Halifax Arm, Halifax Branch.

An extension of the Calder & Hebble Navigation from Salterhebble to Halifax was opened in 1828

See Farrar Mill Lane Aqueduct

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Salterhebble Bridge Ref S669

A bridge was mentioned in 1533 when John Waterhouse left 12d for

the amendynge of Salterhebble

It was mentioned again in 1637

Salterhebble Brook Ref S1551

Name given to the Hebble along part of its length at Salterhebble

Salterhebble canal basin Ref S701

The canal basin at Salterhebble served Halifax until the Salterhebble branch into the middle of Halifax was opened in 1828.

There is another basin further south where the Calder & Hebble Navigation joins the Salterhebble branch.

See Navigation Wharf, Halifax

Salterhebble Co-Op Ref S2820

Branch number 21 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in May 1872

Salterhebble Cotton Spinning Company Ref S2096

The company was registered in June 1865.

On 30th August 1886, their new mill was badly damaged by fire

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Salterhebble Cricket & Football Club Ref S1354

Recorded before the outbreak of World War I

Salterhebble Hill Ref S8

Salterhebble Liberal Club Ref S2225

Chapel Lane. Recorded in 1905

Salterhebble Lift Ref S281

In 1902, in order to avoid the steep Salterhebble Hill, a lift was proposed as a means of linking the trams from Halifax to Dudwell Lane – taking the passengers down the steep [1 in 9.69] hillside in the lift – and thence continuing by tram to West Vale.

J. H. Whitley visited the USA where similar lifts were in use.

The lift would have been powered by steam.

On 12th April 1901, Skircoat ratepayers protested against the construction of the lift. The project was abandoned after considerable ratepayer opposition, being condemned as an American fad

Salterhebble Lock: Lock-Keeper's Cottage Ref S3399

Salterhebble Locks Ref S3445

See Canal Lock House, Salterhebble

Salterhebble Middle Lock Ref S539

Lock #26 on the Salterhebble Branch of the Calder & Hebble Navigation.

Built in 1779.

It is one of a series of 3 locks – Salterhebble Top Lock, Salterhebble Middle Lock, and Salterhebble Bottom Lock - which replaced an earlier staircase of 1767.

See Canal Lock House, Salterhebble

Salterhebble Nursery Ref S2238

Landscape gardeners and florists. They were at 41 Crossley Hill, Huddersfield Road. [1905].

See Abraham Lee Conway

Salterhebble Police Station Ref S1636

Recorded in 1939, when it was at Dry Clough Lane, Halifax, and Police Sergeant John H. Oliver was living there

Salterhebble Post Office Ref S2291

Recorded in 1861. It was then at the same address as the business run by Samuel Haigh, grocer and provision dealer.

Recorded in 1874 and 1905 at 19 Salterhebble Hill. It was then at the same address as the business run by Willie Hodgson, stationer and newsagent

Salterhebble Rugby Football Club Ref S1088

Recorded in 1914

Salterhebble Top Lock Ref S493

Lock #25 on the Salterhebble Branch of the Calder & Hebble Navigation. Built in 1779.

It is one of a series of 3 locks – Salterhebble Top Lock, Salterhebble Middle Lock, and Salterhebble Bottom Lock - which replaced an earlier staircase of 1767.

The paddles are operated by a handspikes.

See Canal Lock House, Salterhebble, Salterhebble Bottom Lock and Salterhebble Middle Lock

Salterhebble Tunnel Ref S3290

A twin-bore tunnel which took the railway line from ? to Greetland

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Salterlea, Shibden Ref S471

Owned by John Northende in 1535. Subsequent owners included other members of the Northende family, Rev Richard Hooke, John Northende, and Edward Hanson

Salterlee House, Shibden Ref S1283

[18??-18??] He is recorded [1858, 1859 & 1877] when he performed interments at Lister Lane Cemetery

Robert Midgley [1851, 1861, 1865] – when it was known as Salterlee Farm
Greenwood Sunderland [1879]
John Arthur Thwaite [1891]
Samuel Green Webster [1891, 1893]
Caleb Parkinson [1935]

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Salters, Rev W. Ref S1642

Salterville, Halifax Ref S1126

Stafford Avenue / Skircoat Green Road.

19th century house.

It was later known as Brooklands.

Owners and tenants have included

It became a Nursing Home.

In 2003, it was demolished and 24 flats were built on the site

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Saltinstall, Gilbert Ref S541

[1560-1???] Son of John Saltinstall.

Born in Halifax.

He married Sybil Mylner [1555-1???].

Child: Mary [b 1580] who married William Speight

This & associated entries use material contributed by Jon Saltinstall

Saltinstall, John Ref S538

[1530-1???] Born in Halifax.

He married Gracia Oldfield [1530-1???].

Gracia was born in Halifax

Child: Gilbert

This & associated entries use material contributed by Jon Saltinstall

Saltmarshe, Christopher Ref S48

[17??-1852] Son of Philip Saltmarshe.

He was a member of a Committee supporting those affected by the Luddites [1813].

On 2nd June 1817, he married his cousin, Emma Rawson.

Children:

daughter
daughter
daughter
daughter
son
son

They lived in Royds' House.

The family had a woollen mill

Saltmarshe, Mrs Emma Ref S1164

Saltmarshe, Philip Ref S297

[17??-17??] In 17??, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Christopher Rawson.

Children:

Christopher
Philip

His family were partners in Rawson & Saltmarshe

Saltonstall Ref S10

District of Calderdale west of Sowerby Bridge, below Wainstalls, and a part of Warley.

The name is first mentioned in 1196, and is derived from salh [a willow] and tunstall, and means willow farmstead.

In the 13th century, Earl Warren was Lord of the Manor of Warley. He had vaccaries and a hunting lodge for his annual chase of deer and hare.

The Saltonstall surname originated here.

Watson records a rocking stone and various other remains here which he associated with Druidic practices.

See Lower Saltonstall Farm, Warley, Lower Saltonstall Hall, Warley, Upper Saltonstall Farm, Warley and Upper Saltonstall, Warley

Saltonstall ... Ref S69

The entries for people & families with the surname Saltonstall are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

See Miscellaneous Saltonstall items

Saltonstall Falls Ref S3240

Salts, John Ref S670

[1915-1944] Son of Gertrude (née Whittle) & Fred Salts who married in Burnley [q4/1908].

In [Q3] 1936, he married Jenny Louvain Cavanagh in Todmorden.

They lived in Todmorden.

During World War II, he served as a Petty Officer Air Mechanic with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Garuda.

He died 10th May 1944 (aged 29).

He was buried at Colombo (Liveramentu) Cemetery, Ceylon [Grave Ref 2 K 11].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Saltynstall, Isabella Ref S2874

[1515-1584] Or Isabel Saltonstall.

She was one of the last nuns at Kirklees Priory. She received a pension of 33/4d.

She came to live in Halifax.

In 1576, she was accused of calling Marjory, wife of Richard Hall

Gregory Waterhouse's whore

In retaliation, Hall called Isabella a whore. The judge found in Isabella's favour and fined Hall 50/- for his

vexatious accusation

Isabella was buried at Halifax Parish Church [25th May 1584] as

Isabell Saltonstall als Nune de Southourum

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Salute the Soldier Ref S939

A savings scheme of 1944.

In June, Brighouse raised £370,877 for the fund. A total of £3,042,565 was raised throughout Calderdale

Salvation Army Men's Hostel & Metropole Ref S328

Aka Bramwell House. Carlton Street, Halifax. Opened on 13th January 1908.

The building was sold in 1980.

It is now a restaurant, Milan's

Sam at Roddins, Mr Ref S534

[17??-18??] A highly-respected local character in Todmorden. He was in demand – and well-paid – as a master of ceremonies at weddings and other festivities.

He was the general factotum for Christopher Rawdon at Roddins, that is, Callis Mill, Charlestown. In the 1830, the mill burnt down and the Rawdons moved to Liverpool, leaving Mr Sam in charge

Question: Can anyone tell me more about Mr Sam? His real name?

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Sam Farrer's Hill, Barkisland Ref S460

Named for Samuel Farrer

Sam Robinson Hoyle Memorial Garden, West Vale Ref S690

Stands on the site of Stainland Road Methodist Church, West Vale at the junction of Saddleworth Road and Stainland Road. The garden and shelter were given by Mr and Mrs John Edmund Hoyle in memory of Sam Robinson Hoyle

Sammy Wood, Hipperholme Ref S847

A remnant of Brianscholes wood

Samples, Bryan Ref S751

[1893-1917] Son of George Samples.

Born in Liverpool.

He was a general labourer at flour mill [1911] / employed by Sowerby Bridge Co-operative Society Limited.

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1914] and served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to the Dardanelles [3rd September 1915].

He was servant / batman to Captain John Joseph Horsfall.

He was killed in action in France [10th June 1917] (aged 24).

He was buried at Derry House Cemetery No 2, Heuvelland, Belgium [Grave Ref I A 8].

2 of his brothers also served in World War I.

His brother John died in World War II

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Samples, George Ref S823

[1870-1922] Born in Liverpool.

He was a labourer at a bedstead works [1911].

Around 1892, he married Ellen [1873-19??].

Ellen was born in Liverpool

Children:

Bryan
William Edward [b 1895] who worked at a bedstead works [1911]
George Frederick [b 1897] who was a washer at worsted mill [1911]
Mary Ellen [b 1899] who worked part-time in a worsted mill [1911]
Alice [b 1904]
Herbert [b 1907]
John

They lived at 32 Greenup's Terrace, Sowerby Bridge [1911].

Son Bryan died in World War I, and 2 other sons served in the War.

Son John died in World War II.

In all, 40 members of the family were in the Forces.

George died in Halifax in 1922 (aged 52)

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Samples, John Ref S1397

[1908-1940] Son of George Samples.

In [Q2] 1933, he married Mary Marshall in Halifax.

They lived in Halifax

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 229th Battery with the 58th Anti-Tank Regiment 58 Anti-Tank Regiment Royal Artillery.

He died 1st May 1940 (aged 32).

He is remembered on the Dunkirk Memorial, France [Grave Ref 14], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance. His brother Bryan died in World War I.

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Sampson, Gordon Ref S1866

[19??-] Journalist.

Son of Doris and Peter Sampson, licensees of the Black Bull, Brighouse.

In July 1959, he started working on the Brighouse Echo.

In the early 1960s, he joined the sports desk of the Halifax Courier.

He wrote articles on Halifax Speedway for the Halifax Courier, under the pen-name Red Shale

In 1981, he became associate editor of the Brighouse Echo.

In 1987, he became editor of the Brighouse Echo.

In the early 1990s, he became special features editor at the Courier.

In 19??, he became editor of the Calderdale News.

He retired in 2006

San Remo Club, Halifax Ref S3267

St James's Street. Recorded around 1960

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Sancto Bosco, Johannes de Ref S19

[1195-1256] Mathematician and astronomer born in Rastrick

See Wood

Sand House, Luddendenfoot Ref S800

Sowerby Lane. Late 17th / early 18th century laithe-house

Sandal Bowling Club, Hebden Bridge Ref S3091

Recorded in 1913, when the membership was 40

Sandall, William Ref S1416

[1852-1934] Born in Somercotes, Derbyshire.

He was a maltster / a foreman maltster employed by Samuel Webster's.

In 1873, he married Sabina Jesney [1849-1927] in Louth.

Sabina was born in Theddlethorpe, Lincolnshire

Children:

Louisa [1875-1950] who never married
William Robert

The couple moved from Lincolnshire to Halifax between 1891 & 1901.

They lived at 23 Broadley Hall, Ovenden [1901].

William died H 1934

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Sandall, William Robert Ref S1417

[1877-1958] Son of William Sandall.

Born in Louth, Lincolnshire.

He was a maltster employed by Samuel Webster's Brewery.

In 1898, he married (1) Mary Amanda Jones [1877-1901] in Halifax

Mary Amanda was born in Bradford

Children:

Robert William [1900-1949]
Edith [1901-1969] who married James E. Jeffcock

Mary Amanda died in 1901 - (possibly) in childbirth.

After her death, the children went to live with their grandparents Sabina & William Sandall at Broadley Hall.

In 1907, William Robert married (2) Annie Allinson [1885-1968] in Halifax.

Annie was born in Halifax

Children:

Louie [b 1908]
Ethel [b 1910]

They lived at

16 Boy Lane, Wheatley [1901]
16 Long Can, Ovenden Wood Road [1907]
18 Ovenden Wood Road, Halifax [1958]
102 Rye Lane, Pellon [1968]

William Robert died in Pellon [31st May 1958].

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Pellon [3 R 8]

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Sandbach, David Marshall Ref S1246

[1899-1947] Son of William Lacy Sandbach-Marshall.

In 1939, he married Florence Elsie Eastham in Brighton.

They lived at Moston by Chester.

David died at Arthington Nursing Home, Torquay [5th November 1947]

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Sandbach-Marshall, Annie Butterworth Ref S683

[1875-1965] Daughter of Phoebe [née Lacy] and William Henry Sandbach.

She never married.

After her father's death [7th July 1882], her mother married Abraham Marshall.

In 1921, she and her siblings adopted the surname Sandbach-Marshall by deed poll.

She lived at 16 Clarence Gate Gardens, Baker Street, London [1965].

She died at 12 Hornsey Lane, London [8th November 1965].

Probate records show that she left an estate valued at £4,746.

Probate was granted to Susie Barbara Handford Gask (spinster)

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Sandbach-Marshall, William Lacy Ref S782

[1870-1929] Son of William Henry Sandbach.

Born William Lacy Sandbach in Sale, Cheshire.

After his father's death [7th July 1882], his mother married Abraham Marshall.

In 1921, he and his siblings changed their surname by deed poll to Sandbach-Marshall (possibly a condition of inheritance) to associate themselves with Abraham Marshall.
This name change appears not to have applied to later generations

He was a director of W. L. Sandbach [1905].

In 1895, he married Sarah Cunliffe Mills [1872-1949].

Sarah came from Todmorden

Children:

Phoebe Lacy [1896-1985] who died in Burnley & Pendle
Annie Mildred [1897-1983] who never married and died in Burnley & Pendle
David Marshall
Sarah Hannah Lacy [1900-1977] who married William Crowther
Charles Frederick W. [1902-1922] who died in Todmorden
William Henry [1904-1951] who died on Hailsham, Sussex

They lived at

4 Byrom Street, Todmorden [1895-1900]
2 Woodlands Avenue, Todmorden [1900-1904]
Langfield House, Todmorden [1904-1941]

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Sandbach's: W. L. Sandbach & Company Ref S2051

Cotton manufacturers established by William Lacy Sandbach.

They were at

Hope Street Mill, Todmorden [1905, 1915, 1921]
Ridgefoot Mill, Todmorden [1914, 1921]
Anchor Mill Todmorden [1968]

See William Lacy Sandbach-Marshall

Sandbach, William Henry Ref S3642

[1844-1882] Born in Chorlton.

In 1869, he married Phoebe Lacy.

Phoebe Gertrude [1872-19??]
Annie Butterworth
Mary Edith [1877-1951] who became a noted theologian
William Lacy
Susie [b 1882]

They lived at Clarendon House, Sale, Cheshire.

William Henry died in Sale [7th July 1882].

Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £16,649 1/9d.

The will was proved by his widow Phoebe.

In 1893, Phoebe married Abraham Marshall.

In 1921, the children adopted the surname Sandbach-Marshall by deed poll. This may have been a condition of their inheritance

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Sandbed Ref S49

Area of Todmorden

Sandbed Bridge, Charlestown Ref S765

The name of Mutterhole Bridge, Charlestown from the 1880s. The bridge was widened in 1830. The present bridge was rebuilt in the 1900s.

A boundary stone – marking the boundaries of the Rural District of Todmorden and the Borough of Todmorden – is listed

Sandbed Cottage, Hebden Bridge Ref S3111

Sandell, Harry Ref S3553

[18??-1???] Beerhouse keeper at the Barley Mow, Elland [1889].

Recorded in March 1889, when he suffered a severe scalp wound after falling from a tramcar on its way to Edgerton

Sanders & Bottomley Ref S3537

Cotton manufacturers at Elland. There was a fire at the mill on 8th December 1866

Sanders, Edwin Ref S1293

[1850-1878] Born in Wellington, Somerset.

He was a railway porter [1871].

In 1850, he married Sarah Ann.

Sarah Ann was born in Halifax

Children:

Frank [1870-1871] ‡
Edwin [1872] ‡
Frank [1877] ‡

The family lived at 17 Taylor Street, Halifax [1871].

Edwin died 8th April 1878 (aged 28) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3728] with the children (‡) & Victor Sanders [1903-1905]

Sarah Ann's burial place is not yet known

Sanders, Rev Francis Gundry Ref S594

[1838-1917] Son of Rev James Sanders.

Born in Lincolnshire.

He was vicar of St Saviour's, Brixton [1857]

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Sanders, Rev James Ref S702

[1799-1880] MA.

Or Saunders.

Born in Totnes, Devonshire.

He was educated at Queens' College Cambridge [1826] / ordained at Canterbury [1830] / curate at Silk Willoughby & Swarby, Lincolnshire [1841-1844] / curate / incumbent at Barton-on-Humber [1845-1847]. before becoming Perpetual Curate at Ripponden [1847-1873].

The present St Bartholomew's Church was built during his incumbency [1868].

He left to serve as minister at Guildford, Surrey / minister at Brixton, London.

He was a critic of the pew system in churches.

He married Margaret Harrison [1804-1873].

Margaret was born in Cheshire

Children:

Margaret Harrison [1835-1850]
Francis Gundry
Eleanor Ann [1840-1908]
Frederick William [1842-1869]

Margaret died 12th March 1873 (aged 69).

James died at the home of his son Francis in Brixton [8th December 1880] (aged 81).

Members of the family were buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden: James [15th December 1880].

Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at under £1,000.

His will was proved by his son Francis

Sanders, Thomas Richard Ref S785

[18??-19??] Wine & spirit merchant of Halifax.

In [Q1] 1878, he married Eliza Ann Smith [1853-1898] in Halifax

Sanderson, Charles Ref S8740

[1857-19??] Born in Cumberland.

He was a foreman pattern maker (hydraulics engineering) [1911].

Around 1887, he married Mary [1860-19??] from Lytham, Lancashire.

Children:

Eunice [b 1890] who was an elementary school teacher [1911]
Mary Lois [b 1892] who was an elementary school teacher [1911]
Annie [b 1894]
Grace [b 1898]

They lived at 117 Bradford Road, Brighouse [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] was brother-in-law Alexander Duncan [aged 47] (joiner)

Sanderson, Charles Henry Ref S1149

[1881-1935] Born in Bradford.

He was a cattle dealer [1911].

Around 7th December 1907, he married Sarah Ann Maud [1887-1952] at Saint Mary the Virgin, Illingworth.

Sarah Ann was born in Oxenhope, the niece of Sarah Ann Crabtree who married Ayrton Hey

Child: Cyril [b 1910]

They lived at Balkram Edge Farm, Mount Tabor [1911].

Charles Henry died 7th February 1935 (aged 54).

Sarah Ann died 13th December 1952 (aged 65).

The couple were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden (Grave Ref: C2) with Ayrton Hey

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Sanderson, Johannes Ref S2386

[16??-17??] Curate at Sowerby Bridge [1701]

Sanderson, John Ref S1302

[18??-1918] He was a cashier with Charles Cain, Son & Greenwood.

He married Unknown.

They lived at Savile Park Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted with the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry [September 1916], and he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the King's Shropshire Light Infantry.

He died 26th March 1918.

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Sanderson, Louis Ref S1402

[1886-19??] Son of William Sanderson, bleacher.

He was a miner of Haigh [1910].

On 16th July 1910, he married Jane Cherry at Darton, Yorkshire.

Jane was the daughter of Thomas Cherry

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Sanderson, Mr Ref S1834

[17??-18??] Partner in Buckley & Sanderson

Sanderson, Robert Ref S5760

[18??-1???] Of Todmorden.

On 5th May 1863, the theft of two brass candlesticks, the property of Robert Barker, landlord of the British Queen, Todmorden, took place. The thief was a local man, Robert Sanderson, who ran off with the candlesticks, but was caught in Bacup by PC Turner, to whom he confessed the theft.

Sanderson was committed for trial when the case was heard at the Magistrates office

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Sanderson, William Ref S1619

[18??-19??] He was churchwarden at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd [1902-1905]

Sanderson, Rev William Ref S1004

[1803-1874] Born in Harswell, Yorkshire.

Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1839]

Sandford, Rev Edward Ref S419

[1818-1878] Son of Frances and Rev Humphrey Sandford.

Born in Shrewsbury.

He was educated at St John's College Cambridge, a solicitor of the Court of Chancery, an attorney of the Court of the Queen's Bench, ordained at Lichfield, and served at Shrewsbury before becoming Curate at Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Halifax [1847-1851] and Perpetual Curate at Elland [1853-1872] In 1872, he left to serve at Grandborough, Warwickshire and Denford, Northamptonshire.

On 20th September 1848, he married Mary Armitage [1815-1898].

Mary, from Almondbury, was the 6th daughter of Joseph Armitage of Milnsbridge House

Child: Emily [d 1857] who died aged 18 months

Members of the family were buried at Elland Parish Church

Edward died 18th December 1879 (aged 61).

Mary died at Leamington [15th February 1898] (aged 83) and was buried there

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Sandford, Rev Francis Philip Ref S1274

[1862-1948] Born in Atherton, Lancashire.

He was at Dewsbury [1911] before becoming Curate at Luddenden [1918] and Vicar of Barkisland [1919-1936]

In 1884, he married Jane Hill [1861-1936] from Fyldesley, Lancashire, in Leigh, Lancashire.

Child: Elsie Rowland [b 1889]

The couple were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland

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Sandford Photographers Ref S3306

Photographer at 28 King Cross Street, Halifax [1915]

Sandhole House, Walsden Ref S3375

Woodbottom.

Owners and tenants have included

John Walton [1770s]

Sandholme Ref S192

Area of Langfield, Todmorden

Sandholme Iron Company Limited Ref S2062

Todmorden engineers and iron founders [1905, 1921]

See Sandholme Iron Works, Todmorden

Sandhome Rope Walk, Todmorden Ref S898

Martha, Sarah & John Clegg. carried on their rope-making business here.

Jonas Clegg joined the business

Sandie, Robert William Ref S831

[1873-1931] Son of William Sandie.

Born in Halifax.

He was a printer's apprentice [1891] / a linotype operator [1901] / landlord of the Grand View, Lee Mount [1905, 1911, 1917] / landlord of the Old Cock, Southgate [1917-1931].

In [Q3] 1897, he married Annie Turner [1874-19??] in Halifax.

Annie was born in Halifax

Child: Donald [b 1910]

The 1911 census shows that they had had 2 children of whom 1 was still alive at that time.

They lived at 8 Wallace Street, Halifax [1901].

Robert died at the Old Cock [9th June 1931] (aged 57)

Sandie, William Ref S839

[1834-1???] Born in Scotland.

He was a coach painter [1881, 1891].

Around 1865, he married Catherine [1829-1???].

Catherine was born in Scotland

Children:

David [b 1861] who was a coach body maker [1881]

Isabel [b 1865] who was a worsted spinner [1881], a dress maker [1891]

Helen [b 1867] who was a worsted spinner [1881], a coating weaver [1891]

Mary K. [b 1870] who was a dress maker's assistant [1891]

Robert William

They lived at

4 Bond Court, Halifax [1881]
14 New Bond Street, Halifax [1891]

Sandiford, Sam Ref S997

[1869-1950] Son of James Sandiford, printer.

Born in Rochdale.

He was a wire drawer of Industrial Street, Brighouse [1895] / a thick wire drawer [1901, 1911].

In 1895, he married Sarah Lockwood [1875-1932] at St Thomas's Church, Bradley.

Sarah was born in Bradley.
Her father was not recorded on the marriage documents

Children:

Sydney
Stanley [b 1899]
Gertrude [b 1902]
Irvine [b 1908]

They lived at

36 Shroggs Terrace, Halifax [1901]
40 Shroggs Terrace, Halifax [1911, 1917]

Sam & Sarah died in Halifax

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Sandiford, Sydney Ref S1245

[1896-1917] Son of Sam Sandiford.

Born in Brighouse.

He was a member of Salem United Methodist Chapel, Halifax & Sunday School / a woollen roving frame doffer [1911] / employed by Roscoe & Cockcroft.

During World War I, he enlisted [20th May 1915], and he served as a Gunner with D Battery 175th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He was a member of the battery staff of telephonists, and was patrolling the telephone wires connecting the battery with the observing station, when he and a senior NCO were killed instantaneously [24th July 1917] (aged 21). by a German shell which burst between them.

He was buried at Coxyde Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref I L 3].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Salem United Methodist Chapel

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Sands Farm, Luddendenfoot Ref S1341

Stands above Boulderclough

Sands Lock, Todmorden Ref S551

Lock #32 on the Rochdale Canal. It has a double set of bottom gates to take the 57½ ft long vessels of the Calder & Hebble Canal

Sandstone Ref S104

See Clay, Coal, Galliard, Donkey stone, Flags, Elland stone, Millstone grit, and York stone

Sandwell, John Bell Ref S602

[1848-1???] Born in Lancaster.

In [Q3] 1869, he married Elizabeth Oddy in Halifax.

Elizabeth was born in Halifax

Children:

Mary Sandwell [b 1873] who was a worsted operative [1891]
Bates Sandwell [b 1876] who was a wire drawer [1891]
Alice Sandwell [b 1879] who was a worsted operative [1891]

In 1881, Elizabeth married (2) William Gledhill

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Sandyfoot Clough, Barkisland Ref S3239

Sanger, J. Edgar Ref S1528

[18??-19??] Halifax solicitor with Hirst, Whitley & Akeroyd [1934].

He qualified in December 1913

Sanger's Monster Fête Ref S1291

The Bradford Daily Telegraph [Friday 25th July 1874] advertised

Sanger's Monster Fete, Bell Hall Road, Halifax, near Savile Park.
Wednesday & Thursday 5th & 6th August.
Monster Fete and Great Celebrations in honour of the marriage of H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh, on which occasion Messrs Sanger will provide a Gigantic Display Company and Stud numbering 7OO will take part in this never-to-be-forgotten exhibition.
The Grand Procession with magnificent Stud of horses and Gorgeous carriages.
The Great Hippo-Dramatic Spectacle, from Sanger's Grand National Amphitheatre – Lady Godiva – 170 magnificent Horses and Ponies – a team of Good Horses, Camels, Dromedaries, Elephants and to strengthen the already powerful troupe Captain R. Metcalfe and Dr Ross will ascend in a Real Balloon, the largest ever manufactured in this or any other country.
In addition Mr Paine, the Great Pyrotechnist, will give his Grand PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY entitled The Siege of Paris.
There will be a Grand Tournament entitled
The Field of the Cloth of Gold

Six Grand Military Bands,
A Stag Hunt with a pack of fifty hounds and a Real Stag. The Paris Quadrilles danced by eight magnificent cream coloured horses.
7 hours programme.
There will be a number of large marquees affording accommodation from rain for 7,000 people

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Sankey, Mary Ref S834

[18??-1???] Daughter of R. N. Sankey of Ludlow. In 1853, she became the second wife of Jeremiah Stansfield Rawson

Sansom, George Ref S1462

[1887-1915] Son of Alice & George Sansom of Bury St Edmund's, Suffolk.

In [Q3] 1910, he married Bertha Fisher in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 18th March 1915 (aged 28).

He is remembered on the Le Touret Memorial, France [Grave Ref 9 & 10], and on the Memorial at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.

In [Q3] 1916, Bertha married Mr Sharp in Halifax.

They lived at 15 Charlotte Street, Sowerby Bridge

Sapling Grove, Halifax Ref S1824

Master Lane.

Mentioned in Newspaper Cuttings [1872]

Owners and tenants of the house have included

The Saplings, Halifax Ref S2754

Birdcage Lane, Savile Park.

House built around 1934.

Owners and tenants have included

Samuel Hodgson [1930s]

Sargeant, Anthony Ref S3679

[1???-1???] He married Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Benjamin Norcliffe.

Children:

David
Victoria
Judith

In 1957, he joined his father-in-law in R. & D. Norcliffe.

He was sole proprietor of the business after Benjamin Norcliffe's death.

In 1986, David and Victoria joined the business

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Sargent, Rev Richard John Ref S1622

[1822-1906] Born in Plymouth, Devon.

He was educated at the Western College, Plymouth and served at Bangalore and Billericay before becoming Minister at Sowerby Congregational Church [December 1865].

He married Sophia Harriet [1832-1900].

Sophia Harriet was born in India

In July 1872, he took charge of Ponders End Chapel, London.

They lived at 2 River Front, Enfield, Middlesex [1900].

Sophia Harriet died 4th June 1900.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £630 2/9d.

Probate was granted to her husband

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Sarker, Rebecca Ref S749

[1975-] Halifax-born actress. She has appeared on several TV rôles

Sarratt, Arthur Ref S926

[1831-1871] A bricklayer at Saville's Brick Works, Siddal.

On 20th September 1871, he was erecting a chimney at the works when 4 bricks fell on his head. He died before reaching Halifax Infirmary

Sartin, Ronald John Nicholas Ref S936

[1909-1989] MC.

In 1946, he married Mildred Agnes Bedley [1909-1988] in Andover, Hampshire.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant then Lieutenant with the Royal Engineers / a demolitions instructor with the Oriental Mission SOE in Singapore.

He was awarded the Military Cross for service in Malaya [1942].

He survived the War.

Mildred Agnes died 25th July 1988 (aged 79).

Ronald John died 24th November 1989 (aged 80).

The couple were buried at Warley Town Cemetery

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Sarvent, Rev George Ref S1655

[1811-1887] Born in Bethnal Green, London.

He was a cabinet maker [1835, 1841] / a preacher at Boothtown Methodist Church, Grantham Road [1861] / a Methodist circuit minister [1862] / a united Methodist minister for church [1871].

He is recorded [1861] when he performed interments at Lister Lane Cemetery.

On 21st April 1833, he married (1) Frances Brown [1811-1859] in Bethnal Green.

Children:

George [b 1835]
William [b 1840] who was a joiner [1861]
Frances [b 1843]
James [b 1847] who was a commercial book keeper living in Bradford [1871], a Methodist minister [1881, 1891, 1911]

Frances died in Halifax [Q1 1859].

In [Q4] 1860, he married (2) Martha Mills [1821-1879] in Halifax.

Martha was born in Harrogate

The family lived at

24 Seymour Place, Marylebone, London [1841]
14 Clarence Street, Halifax [1861]
Fir Trees, Spotland, Rochdale [1871]

A Martha Sarvent died in West Bromwich [Q1 1879] (aged 57).

A George Sarvent died in Haslingden [Q3 1887] (aged 77)

The Satchel Ref S422

Halifax schools' newspaper. Thomas William Hanson wrote a series of articles for the paper, and these were published as The Story of Old Halifax in 1920

Satchwell, James Ref S3406

[1???-18??] A tailor in Halifax.

In 1836, he married Susan Barraclough in Halifax.

Susan was the daughter of Rev David Barraclough

Child: Eliza [1837-1907]

In 1841, the family were living with Sarah's parents at Wade Street, Halifax.

In 1851, Eliza (a book stitcher receiving alms) was living with her widowed grandmother Sarah Barraclough at 8 Upper Wesley Street, Halifax

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Satchwell, Joseph William Ref S1336

[1893-1918] Born in Dewsbury.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 4th November 1918.

He was buried at Englefontaine British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref A 48].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Sattonstall Ref S660

A spelling of the name Saltonstall

Saul, Albert Ref S1097

[1886-1973] He was landlord of the Queen Hotel, Ripponden [1929-1932]

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Saull, James Ref S1557

[1798-1842] He was a cooper by trade.

On 5th April 1821, he married Mary Ann Eagles [1798-1874] at St Matthew's Church, Bethnal Green, London.

Mary Ann was born in Bethnal Green

Child: Mary Ann [1824-1901] who was a mistress of National School [1851]

James died in Bethnal Green in 1842.

Mary Ann and her daughter lived at 2 Parliament Street, Halifax [1851].

They moved to Poynton, Cheshire [sometime before 1861] where the daughter was again a school mistress

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Saunder Clough, Todmorden Ref S1638

Stream and valley at Dulesgate.

Traces of mediæval iron-working have been found here .

It has been suggested that the name is a corruption of Cinder Clough.

There was a house of the same name. This has been demolished

Saunders, Keay Ref S1386

[1888-1918] Son of Mary Jane (née Smith) [1863-1921] & Robert Saunders [1857-1932].

Born in Brighouse.

In [Q1] 1911, he married Elsie Ashton in Halifax.

They lived at Wood Bottom Lane, Hove Edge, Brighouse.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 12th/13th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He died 29th May 1918.

He was buried at Étaples Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref XXXIII A 11A].

Elsie married Frank Pearson.

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Saunders, Percy Ref S1529

[18??-19??] Halifax solicitor [1934].

He qualified in February 1899.

On 5th April 1911, he was appointed Town Clerk of Halifax

Saunders, Samuel Ref S3498

[17??-17??] Wire-walking entertainer. He visited Halifax in 1766 and performed at the New Theatre in White Lion Yard, Halifax

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Saunderson, John Whitehead Ref S849

[1887-19??] Son of Robert Saunderson, labourer.

Born in Cambridge.

He was an overlooker of St Mark's Street [1910] / an overlooker worsted spinning [1911].

In 1910, he married Mary Alice Ellwood at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.

Mary Alice was the daughter of Willie Ellwood.
She was a worsted comb minder [1911]

They lived at

5 Haighs Terrace, Halifax [1911]
43 Penn Street, Halifax [1917]

Living with them [in 1911] was Mary Alice's sister Henrietta (worsted finisher)

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Sausage Sarah Ref S322

See Bow Window, Brighouse

Savage & Norton Ref S2471

Boiler makers at Waterside, Halifax [1875].

They were mentioned when one of their boilers exploded in 1879 killing John Pritchard and 5 employees of Balme & Pritchard Limited

Savage Centre, Elland Ref S11

See Harold Savage Hall, Elland

Savage, Harold Ref S21

[19??-19??] He was associated with the Boys' Brigade company at Elland Wesley. He was Captain of the Brigade 1910-1949.

The Harold Savage Hall, Elland was named for him

Savage, Canon Henry Edwin Ref S983

[18??-19??] He served at South Shields before becoming Vicar of Halifax (at a gross annual stipend of £1908) in 1904.

He was said to be

a man of wide culture, a fine preacher and a good organiser ... a High Churchman of broad views, the author of a valuable work on pastoral visitation, an authority on historical matters, and an antiquary

He lived at The Vicarage, Well Head [1905].

In 1909, he left to become Dean of Lichfield

Savage, James Ref S3652

[1822-1883] Born in Scarborough.

He was an umbrella maker [1851] / lodging house keeper at the Licensed lodging house, 4 Causeway, Halifax [1861] / landlord of the Britannia Inn, Halifax [1883].

In [Q3] 1843, he married Sarah Lyons [1823-1???] in Halifax.

Sarah was born in Oldham, Lancashire

Children:

William
Sarah Ann [b 1852]
John [b 1855]
Philip [b 1858]
Emma [b 1860]

They lived at 12 Cat Fold, Halifax [1851].

He died 27th January 1883 (aged 61).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [Grave Ref: K 73 C].

Sarah took over at the Britannia Inn [1887]

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Savage, Terence James Ref S976

[1921-1942] Son of Elizabeth Ellen & Frederick William Savage of Sowerby Bridge.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 7th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 27th April 1942 (aged 21).

He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [Grave Ref 93], and on Luddendenfoot War Memorial

Savage, William Ref S3651

[1843-1902] Son of James Savage.

Born in Halifax.

He was a tin plate worker [1861] / an iron & salt dealer [1871] / landlord of the Britannia Inn, Halifax [1881] / an iron merchant [1881, 1891] / a broker (?) [1892] / a scrap iron dealer [1901].

In 1867, he married Elizabeth Lloyd [1847-1897] in Halifax.

Elizabeth was born in Hull

Children:

Arthur [1868-3rd September 1906] who was assistant to father [1891] ‡
Elizabeth [1870-1942] who married John Henry Broadbent
Harry who died 11th May 1877 (aged 18 months) ‡

They lived at

the Licensed lodging house, 4 Causeway, Halifax
5 Causeway, Halifax [1891, 1901]

Elizabeth died 18th June 1897 (aged 50).

Living with the widowed William [in 1901] were daughter Elizabeth (Lily) and her children.

William died 15th August 1902 (aged 59).

The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1262] with daughter Elizabeth & grandson Horace Broadbent

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Savage's: William Savage & Son Ref S2279

Metal brokers at 18 Mulcture Hall Road, Halifax [1905]

Savatard, Louis Charles Arthur Ref S521

[1874-1962] Born in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.

He had a distinguished career in medicine as a dermatologist, lecturer, researcher, and received numerous honours during his lifetime.

On 10th December 1925, he married Judith Ormerod in Whiteshill, Stroud.

Judith was the daughter of George Frederick Ormerod.
She had a similar distinguished medical career to her husband. She studied at the London School of Medicine for women, was house surgeon at Manchester & Salford Hospital for skin diseases. She was a member of Manchester Dermatological Society, and was in general practice also in Manchester

Children:

Janet [b 1926]
George Warner [b 1928]
Sheila [b 1930]

The children were all born in Bucklow, Cheshire.

Louis died in Altrincham, Cheshire [Q1 1962].

Judith died in the Forest of Dean [Q3 1976]

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Savery & Butterworth Ref S415

Woollen manufacturers at Brighouse.

Partners included F. P. Savery, F. Butterworth and G. M. Butterworth.

The partnership was dissolved in December 1871

Savile ... Ref S47

The entries for people & families with the surname Savile are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Savile Bowling Club, Hebden Bridge Ref S3090

Recorded in 1913, when the membership was 100.

See Arthur Crabtree Trophy

Savile Bridge, Elland Ref S3150

Aka Tag Lock Bridge

Savile Close, Halifax Ref S349

Savile Park Road. May have been known as Bull Close.

Owners and tenants have included

In the 1940s/1950s, it became a nurses' training school for Halifax General Hospital.

See Bull Close Lane, Halifax

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Savile Crescent, Halifax Ref S3463

Property at 15-35 Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

#25 Mrs Elizabeth Holmes [1911]

Savile Dene, Halifax Ref S3005

3 Savile Road, Halifax. Early 18th century house

Savile Field, Balmoral Place Ref S3578

The house at 19 Balmoral Place, Halifax.

Owners and tenants have included

Joseph Collinson [1911, 1936]
Edward Whiteley Collinson [1935, 1949]

Savile Field, Halifax Ref S2989

House in Savile Road, Halifax.

See Savile Field, Balmoral Place

Savile Fountain Ref S2934

Savile Garth, Halifax Ref S1607

House which stands at the junction of Harrison Road & St John's Lane.

Recorded in 1925

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Savile Green, Halifax Ref S486

Oxford Road. The house was formerly known as Upper Calico Hall.

It was partially rebuilt in 1803.

Owners and tenants have included

John Royds [1765] before he built Royds' House
John Rhodes [1803] who extended the building

In 1870, Rev Charles Musgrave sold the earlier vicarage – which stood opposite Halifax Parish Church – and its extensive grounds to the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway and the Leeds, Bradford & Halifax Railway company, and the vicarage moved to Savile Green which had been bought by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners.

In 1938, a developer bought the property and the land from the Church and built houses on the site of Savile Green

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Savile Green, Halifax Ref S613

18th century house on Savile Road.

This appears to be a single house at Number 2 Savile Road, 4 separate dwellings [1891] and 5 dwellings [1901, 1911].

See Savile House, Halifax

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Savile Grove, Halifax Ref S781

Recorded in 1854 as the part of Savile Road which joins Harrison Road.

It stood next to Kirby Leas, Halifax.

Owners and tenants have included

James Bowman [1884]
William Crabtree [1933, 1934]

Savile Hall, Halifax Ref S22

The original building was erected in 1726 and faced on to, what is now, Savile Park Road.

The property has been a private house and schools.

See Edward Akroyd

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Savile Hall Tennis Club Ref S763

Recorded around 1911, when Eric Aked was a member

Savile Heath, Halifax Ref S339

Manor Heath Road. An Obituary for Thomas Whitaker wrote that Savile Heath was built for him and occupied by him until he retired to Burley-in-Wharfedale.

Owners and tenants have included

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Savile House, Halifax Ref S2981

House on Savile Road.

Appears on 19th century sources as a vicarage.

Owners and tenants have included

George Appleyard [1891]
Miss Thomson L. McLaren [1936]

Savile's: J. Savile & Company Ref S1992

Stone quarrying company at Whitegate, Siddal [1800]

Savile's Law, Wadsworth Ref S601

A cairn which marks the boundary of Wadsworth. Sir George Savile was the lord of the Manor of Wadsworth

Savile Lawn, Halifax Ref S3464

House on Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Ernest Hatton Hill [1905]

Savile Lea, Halifax Ref S609

House on Savile Road / Love Lane.

Built around 1865.

Owners and tenants have included

The house was demolished around 1986.

A bath house – still standing – was built in the grounds in the 19th century

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Savile Lodge, Halifax Ref S589

House on Savile Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Savile's Lowe, Midgley Moor Ref S24

A boundary marker near Churn Milk Joan

Savile Mount, Halifax Ref S3462

45-55 Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

#45 Mrs Charlotte Hannah Gaukroger [1896]
#45 Emma Jane Gaukroger [1901]
#51 Henry Raphael Oddy [1901, 1922]

Savile [No 1231] Masonic Lodge Ref S3072

Masonic Lodge at Elland / West Vale.

Formed in 1868.

New premises were opened on 2nd December 1926 by Lord Lascelles at West Vale.

They met on the first Thursday of the month.

The Lodge is recorded at

Officers of the Lodge have included

F. Longthorne – Master [1937]
Arthur William Law – Worshipful Master

See John Richard Kershaw, Alfred Ernest Mander and Ben Naylor

Savile Park Co-Op Ref S2821

Branch number 25 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in July 1882

Savile Park Cycling Club Ref S1469

Established in 18??

Savile Park, Halifax Ref S1360

Aka Savile Park Recreation Ground, Skircoat Moor, Halifax Moor, Skircoat Common, and The Moor - is an open space of about 73 acres lying just east of Crossley-Heath School

See Savile Park Road, Halifax

Savile Park Lodge, Halifax Ref S3032

In 1879, it was decided to build a lodge on the Moor – Savile Park Recreation Ground – for use as a refreshment house.

Local freeholders objected, on the grounds that it was against the principles governing Savile Park, but they backed down and the building was constructed in 1880.

J. T. Henson was the architect.

Because of its position, the Lodge is known locally as The Halfway House.

See Richard Horsfall

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Savile Park Plate Ref S1434

See Halifax & Caldervale Agricultural, Steeplechase & Racing Company Limited

Savile Park Racing Ref S1515

There was horse-racing at Savile Park, Halifax from around 1738

Savile Park Recreation Ground Ref S1493

Savile-Pilkington dispute Ref S3140

A long-running 15th century dispute between the Savile family and their kinsmen, the Stansfields, on one side, versus the Pilkingtons on the other.

Some of the people involved came from outside Calderdale, but the dispute appears to have originated in Calderdale. The incident brought it to a head occurred in Elland in April 1478, and led to a battle on Skircoat Moor involving over 800 men

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Savile Place, Halifax Ref S2973

21 Savile Road.

Late 18th century 3-storey building.

There are wings at the east and the west ends.

Owners and tenants have included

It has been converted into apartments

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Savile Royd, Halifax Ref S389

A detached villa which stood at the corner of Savile Park Road and Rothwell Road, just west of Bull Close.

The plans for its construction were approved by Halifax Town Council on 4th December 1866. The applicant was J. Smith and the architect was John Hogg.

The house had extensive gardens stretching down to the bottom of the Shaw Syke valley.

The house was demolished [before 1935] when the Richardsons built the Savile Royd and Rothwell Drive estates in their distinctive style.

The outbuildings survive and it appears that some of the stone and architectural features of the house – window and door frames – were re-used in the building of the four houses which front Savile Park Road and in kerbs and gardens around the estate. Parts of the rockery also survive

Owners and tenants have included

Samuel Porter [1881]
Savile Royd, Halifax [1930]

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Savile-Stansfield Feud Ref S3340

Saville, George Ref S1208

[18??-1???] Son of Jonas Saville.

He married Hannah.

Child: Lewis [1840-1862] who was buried with his Saville grandparents at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4538]

Saville, George Ref S1251

[1803-1872] Born in Manchester [23rd November 1803].

He was a shoe maker [1851] / a boot maker [1861] / a cordwainer [1871].

Around 1826, he married Hannah [1804-1859].

Hannah was born in Erringden [7th April 1804]

Children:

Robert [23rd May 1825-21st January 1866] who was a shoe maker [1851] who was buried with his parents
George [b 1832] who was a shoe maker [1851], a cordwainer [1871]
Alfred [11th August 1836-16th February 1877] who was a shoe maker [1851] & was buried with his parents
Lewis [b 1841] who was a boot maker [1861]
Ruth [b 1845] who was a pupil-teacher [1861]
Harriet [b 1854]

They lived at

8 James's Street, Halifax [1851, 1861]
3 James's Street, Halifax [1871]

Hannah died 4th May 1859.

Living with the widowed George [in 1861] was George's brother Joseph Saville [b 1814] (boot maker).

Living with them [in 1871] was granddaughter Harriet Saville [b 1855] (weaver).

George died 9th January 1872.

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4300] with Fred, son of Jonas Saville

Saville, Jonas Ref S870

[1781-1845]

He married Sarah [1780-1849].

Children:

Mary [1806-1864] who never married & was buried with her parents

Harriet [b 1811]

Joseph
George
Hannah [b 1821]
Job [b 1821]

They lived at John Street, Halifax [1841]

Jonas died 5th May 1845 (aged 64).

Sarah died 17th October 1849 (aged 69).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4538] with Betty [1787-1853] wife of Samuel Haigh,

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Saville, Jonas Ref S984

[18??-1???]

He married Sarah.

Child: Frederick [1863-1870] who was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4300] with George Saville

Saville, Jonathan Ref S269

[1759-1842] Born in Bradford.

He was orphaned and worked as a worsted spinner and miner in Denholme. He was crippled following a childhood accident, and walked with crutches for the rest of his life. He was admitted to the workhouse, where he learned to read.

In 1782, he moved to Halifax to work as a spinner and weaver for John Swaine at Cross Hills. He lived in a Lightcliffe for a time.

In 1785, he married Mary Milnes.

He became a Wesleyan Methodist, having been influenced by Mr Benson and by Robert Emmett. He was a popular preacher.

Around 1800, at his suggestion, he and others became recruiting serjeants, holding prayer meetings and classes in those parts of the district where there were no Methodist chapels, including Blackshawhead, Luddenden and Southowram. He is said to have walked up to 40 miles in one day to preach.

His memoirs and autobiography give details of life and Methodism in the district in the 18th/19th century

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Saville, Jonathan Ref S810

[18??-18??] Recorded in September 1871, when he had a brick works at Siddal

Saville, Jonathan Ref S1706

[1820-1881] He was a gentleman.

On 25th December 1836, he married Mary Ann Wood [1814-1867] in Halifax.

Child: Charlotte [1835-1867]

They lived at Ovenden / Southowram / Ripponden.

Mary Ann died 18th October 1867 (aged 53).

Jonathan died 3rd February 1881 (aged 61).

He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2466] with Elizabeth Saville [1818-1883]

Saville, Joseph Ref S1579

[18??-1???] He was a chemist [1875] / an operative chemist [1878, 1884].

In [Q2] 1873, he married Betsy Jane Brown in Halifax.

Children:

Annie [bapt 2nd May 1875]
Maud [bapt 3rd February 1878]
Ada [bapt 7th September 1884]

They lived at

White Hall, Hipperholme [1875, 1878]
Wyke Bank, Wyke [1884]

Saville, Joseph Ref S822

[1814-1???] (Possibly) son of Jonas Saville.

In March 1841, Joseph, George Dawtrey & Alexander Mackay were charged with having feloniously assaulted James Farrar.

All three men were convicted at York [6th March 1841], and sentenced to be transported for fifteen years

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Saville, Joseph Ref S9780

[1828-1872] Born in Horbury.

He was a stone miner [1848].

On 5th December 1848, he married Mary Ann Bennett [1828-1898] in Dewsbury.

Mary Ann was born in Horbury

Children:

Elizabeth [1849-1852] who died aged 2 years & 2 months ‡
Jane [b 1851]
Sarah [1853-1854] who died aged 1 year & 3 months ‡
Thomas [1854-1917]

Joseph died in 1872.

Mary Ann died in 1898.

The couple & other members of the family (‡) were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse [Grave Ref: F49]

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Saville, Lawson Ref S1723

[18??-1???] In 1868, he established a wholesale & retail business dealing in pianos and musical instruments in Pellon Lane, Halifax.

He later moved to Crossley Street, then to 9 Northgate, and in 1891, he moved to India Buildings, Halifax. His son Lawson, established a branch of the business in Bradford.

In 1875, he bought a piano manufacturing business in London

Saville, Lawson Ref S1724

[18??-19??] Son of Lawson Saville.

He was an organist at Square Congregational Church.

He established a branch of the family business in Godwin Street, Bradford

Saville, Lawson Ref S235

[1842-1903] Born 26th July 1842.

In [Q3] 1864, he married Eliza Wilkinson [1842-1918] in Halifax.

Children:

Lena Annie [1869-1870]
Edgar John [1874-1882]
Harry [1875-1877]
Louis Charles [1876-1877]

They lived at

Clifton Road, Halifax [1903]
40 Cheltenham Place, Halifax [1918]

Lawson died 18th November 1903.

Eliza died 25th July 1918.

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Pellon [2/AA16]

Saville Machine Tool Company Ref S2411

Established in 1972 by a group of workers from several local engineering firms, including Churchill-Redman. They had business at Jasper Street, Queens Road, Halifax. They were bought out by ? in 1986.

See Machine Tool Makers

Saville, Thomas Ref S1700

[1876-1956] Born in Halifax [11th April 1876].

He was a warp tyer (carpet weaving) [1901] / a carpet weaver [1911].

In [Q1] 1899, he married Ada Ann Payne [1878-19??] in Halifax.

Ada Ann was born in Halifax, the daughter of William Payne

Children:

Annie [b 1900]
Lewis John [b 1902]
Edgar [b 1905]
Sophia [b 1909]
Herbert [b 1911]
George [b 1911]

The 1911 census shows that they had had 7 children of whom 6 were still alive at that time.

The family lived at

16 Lorne Street, Halifax [1901]
31 Back Raglan Street, Halifax [1911]
26 Penn Street, Halifax [1939]

Ada Ann died 27th November 1918 (aged 41), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1302] with her parents.

Thomas died in Halifax [Q2 1956 or Q4 1957]

Precise details of his death / burial place are not yet known

Saville, William Ref S150

[1809-1835] Of Stainland.

He married Mary [1804-1838].

Child: Ebenezer [1834-29th January 1849]

William died 8th July 1835 (aged 26).

Mary died 18th June 1838 (aged 34).

Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S1/50]

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Saville, William Ref S73

[1856-1919] Born in Stainland.

He was a pot maker [1891] / an earthenware pot maker [1911].

In [Q2] 1884, he married Sabina Sykes [1860-1941] in Halifax.

Children:

Joseph [b 1886] who was a bookkeeper (woollen & worsted manufacturer) [1911]
Lawrence [b 1892] who was a bookkeeper (cloth merchant) [1911]

They lived at Crossfield Terrace, Stainland [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] was brother-in-law Willie Hirst [b 1858] (cloth finisher).

William died 8th June 1919 (aged 63).

Sabina died 22nd March 1941 (aged 81).

The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/475]

Savonius, Sigurd Johannes Ref S2922

[1885-1931] Finnish inventor and industrialist. He invented the Savonius Wind Turbine for converting wind power into rotation.

In 1912, he married Mary, daughter of John Appleyard.

Children:

Moira [1914-1996] who married Leonard Hugh Newman
Anthony [1915-1940]
Ann Marie [b 1918]
Mark [b 1920]
Elisabeth [b 1922]
Klas [b 1923]
Henrietta [1925-1960]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Annie Appleyard

Savoy Buildings, Brighouse Ref S3633

Another name for Brighouse Civic Hall

Savoy Cinema, Brighouse Ref S241

Aka The Bug Hut, The Bug Hutch.

Brighouse Civic Hall was used for film shows and was known as the Savoy around 1900.

Ambrose Broomhead was Manager at the cinema and was popularly known as The Sheriff.

The cinema closed in July 1959

This & associated entries use material contributed by Dave Van De Gevel, Paul Hartley & Chris Helme

Savoyards Appreciation Society Ref S2962

Halifax operatic society specialising in the operas of Gilbert & Sullivan.

See John Reed

Saw Gill, Ripponden Ref S868

A Mesolithic site

Saw Hill Farm, Triangle Ref S807

Mid 19th century cottages and outbuildings, built for Mrs Stansfield of Thorpe House

Sawdon, Berriman Ref S877

[1880-1943] Son of Berriman Sawdon, mechanic.

He was a soldier [1906] / a carter of Diamond Street, Bradford [1914].

On 29th September 1906, he married (1) Laura Walshaw [1881-19??] at Christ Church, Pellon

Laura, of 39 Brackenbed Lane, was born in Sowerby Bridge, the daughter of Tom Walshaw, gardener.
She was a twister [1906]

In 1914, he married (2) Mary Ann Crabtree at Bradford Cathedral.

Mary Ann was the daughter of John Thomas Crabtree

On 22nd April 1916, the Halifax Courier carried a story of him and 6 of his brothers-in-law serving in World War I

Mary Ann sailed from Liverpool aboard the Regina [11th September 1925].

On 24th September 1925, she married Joseph Paul [1895-1967] in Esteven, Saskatchewen, Canada.

Her sister Edith had earlier married Joseph Paul's brother Thomas Alfred Paul [1888-1964], also in Saskatchewen, Canada. Their sister Eleanor also emigrated to Canada

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Sawdon, John Rickinson Ref S1259

[1873-1951] Born in Whitby, Yorkshire.

He was an optician / dealer in Commercial Street, Halifax [1911].

On 11th April 1903, he married Lillian Chapman [1876-1946] in Glossop.

Lillian was born in Bolderstone, Yorkshire

Children:

Leslie Chapman [1904-1983] who was an hotelier [1951]
Arthur Henry [1905-1972] who was a company director [1951]
Wellburn Winspear [1910-1983] who was a company director [1951]

They lived at

15 Abbey Walk, Halifax [1911]
12 Belvoir Gardens, Skircoat Green, Halifax [1946, 1951]

Lilian died 28th April 1946.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £1,149 17/11d.

Probate was granted to her husband.

John died in the Royal Halifax Infirmary [2nd January 1951].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £4,643 11/-.

Probate was granted to his 3 sons

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Sawdon, Richard Ref S294

[17??-17??] Diarist who described his travels in the Halifax district

Sawford, Henry Thomas Ref S1432

[1920-1945] Son of Doris Annie & Frederick Joseph Sawford.

In [Q3] 1943, he married Nellie Burch in Calder District.

They lived in Luddendenfoot.

During World War II, he served as a Lance Sergeant with the 24th Bomb Disposal Company Royal Engineers.

He died 25th February 1945 (aged 25).

He was buried at Jonkerbos War Cemetery, Netherlands [Grave Ref 19 C 1].

He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial

Sawforth Ref S1567

An old name for Bridge End, Rastrick

Sawley, Edward Ref S641

[1???-1???] He married Isabel, widow of Richard Bentley

Sawood House Bar, Hipperholme Ref S2673

A toll bar on the Brighouse-Denholme Gate Turnpike. Recorded in 1825.

In 1840, the side gates and chairs at the toll gate were advertised to let by auction at the George, Brighouse.

Owners and tenants have included

Samuel Blackburn [1841]
John Schofield [1841]

Sawood House, Coley Ref S2742

See Sowood House, Coley

Sawood, Lightcliffe Ref S1505

Farm.

Question: Is this the same place as Sowood House, Hipperholme?

See Gledhill's Gift

Sawter House Farm, Mill Bank Ref S804

Mill Bank Road. Or Sawterhouse.

The name is a corruption of Slaughterhouse.

Mid 17th century house.

It was owned by Sam Hill and leased by John Mitchell

Sawyer, Rev William Ref S1003

[1854-1942] Born in York.

Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1895]

Saxby, Amy Ref S547

[1906-1989] Daughter of Frank Saxby.

Born in Stainland.

In 1930, she married (1) Walter Turner in Greetland.

She married (2) Irvin Senior.

Irvin died in 1958.

In 1960, she married (3) Joseph Clay in Halifax

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Saxby, Frank Ref S543

[1868-1942] Born in Southowram or Elland.

He was a maker-up (cotton mill) [1901] / a cotton maker-up [1911].

In 1895, he married Mary Elizabeth Saxby [1866-1918] in Halifax.

Mary Elizabeth was born in Lincoln.
Frank & Mary Elizabeth were possibly cousins

Children:

child who died young [before 1911]

Harry Esmond [1894-1976] who was a cotton operative [1911]

Ivy Constance [1897-1967] who was a cotton operative [1911]

Albert Edward [1899-1936]

Cyril [1903-1961]

Bernard [1905-1989]

Amy
Gwendolen Mary [1910-1998]

They lived at

13 High Grove Lane, Southowram [1901]
Lane Head, Soyland [1911]

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Saxokakaurhs Ref S2891

An early name for the township of Stubb

See Summat A' Nowt

Saxon Cross, Rastrick Ref S2634

Saxton, Rev E. Johnson Ref S477

[18??-19??] He had worked in Edinburgh, and was a member of the Barnsley Board of Guardians before becoming Minister of Bridge End Congregational Church [1901-1908]. He left to serve at Ilkley

Sayer, Thomas Ref S442

[1737-1781] Of Gainford, Durham.

He became a Halifax attorney. He was in partnership with William Cockcroft.

He married Mary Cockcroft, the daughter of his partner.

From 1740, he lived and practised at Mayroyd, Hebden Bridge.

Sayer had been conducting business with William Deighton shortly before Deighton's murder in November 1769.

In November 1769, he attended the enquiry which had been called by the Marquis of Rockingham to discuss the problem of the coiners and the murder of William Deighton.

He died 12th May 1781 [aged 44].

The epitaph on their memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Sayles, Isaac Ref S671

[1804-1889] Son of Elizabeth (née Naylor) & John Sayles.

Born in Skellow, Yorkshire. [4th June 1807].

Baptised in Owston, Yorkshire [13 July 1807].

He was an agricultural labourer [1841] / a farmer of 33 acres [1851] / a farmer of 24 acres [1861] / a retired farmer [1871] / a farmer of 8 acres [1881].

On 9th June 1834, he married Mary Worrall [1812-1875] in Wath upon Dearne.

Mary was born in West Melton, Yorkshire

Children:

Joshua
George Thomas [1837-1913]
Robert [1839-1846]
William [1843-1921]
Mary Elizabeth [b 1847]
Sarah Ann [1849-1928]

They lived at

Spring Place, Huddersfield [1841]
Toothill, Rastrick [1851]
Throstle Nest, Rastrick [1861]
Upper Moor Heigh, Halifax [1871]
Ogden Lane, Rastrick [1881]

Mary died Q2 1875 (aged 62).

Isaac died Q4 1889 (aged 85)

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Sayles, Joshua Ref S2592

[1835-1896] Full Name: Joshua John Worrall Sayles.

Son of Isaac Sayles.

Born in Halifax.

Baptised 19 April 1835.

He was a butcher [1871, 1891].

In 1859, he married Mary Armitage [1836-1915].

Mary was born in Rastrick

Children:

Annie [b 1860]
Emma [b 1862]
Robert [b 1865]
Henry [b 1867] who was a butcher [1891]
Clara [b 1869]

They lived at Church Street, Rastrick [1871, 1890, 1891].

On 7th March 1890, Joshua was declared bankrupt.

He died 16th June 1896.

Mary died 19th February 1915

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Sayvill, John Ref S1395

[13??-1399] Chevalier of Elland.

He was buried at Elland Parish Church

Sayvill, John Ref S1396

[14??-1545] Or Sayvell. Of New Hall, Elland.

Son of Nicholas Savile.

He married Margery, daughter of John Gledhill.

Children: several including

Nicholas
Henry
Thomas
Agnes
Jane
Elisabeth

He was buried at Elland Parish Church

His will is recorded in Volume 2 [1545-1559] of E. W. Crossley's book Halifax Wills. He left money for

the making of the bridge at Elland

Saywell, Rev W. Ref S2228

[18??-19??] Methodist minister.

He lived at 24 Chester Road, Boothtown [1905]

Scadding, Rev S. W. Ref S2484

[18??-19??] He was Vicar of Bradshaw [1914] and Vicar of St Jude's Church [1917, 1918]

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Scaitcliffe Ref S293

District of Todmorden.

A fulling mill is recorded here in the early 1700s

Scaitcliffe Hall, Todmorden Ref S246

Burnley Road. Originally built around 1666 by Anthony Crossley A datestone is inscribed:

ANTHAN EYAND NE. CROSLEY 1666

There were extensions to the Hall about 1738 when a northern part was added by Anthony Crossley.

A separate block was built in 1802.

Around 1833, when the property was owned by John Crossley, it was pulled down and rebuilt as a rectangular house with a hipped roof.

The house and the separate block were linked in 1835.

Owners and tenants have included

An attached arbour is inscribed:

JMC 1782

The hall is now an hotel and restaurant.

Wood Cottage was the dower house to the Hall.

See Walter Day Whitton

Scales & Salter Ref S3191

Boot and shoe makers.

The business is listed in a trade directory for Warrington [1871].

They were at 12 Corn Market, Halifax [1881]

See Salter & Salter Limited

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Scales, Ernest Ref S1362

[1873-1937] Son of James Henry Scales.

Born in Halifax.

He was an iron turner [1901, 1911].

In [Q1] 1899, he married Frances Maria Barnes [1873-19??] in Halifax.

Frances Maria was born in Bethnal Green, London

Children:

James Cyril [b 1901]
Edith Isabel [b 1903]
Ada Louise [b 1905]
George [b 1907]
Fred Greenwood

They lived at 54 Gainest, Halifax [1901]; 43 Long Row, Mount Tabor, Halifax [1911]; 34 Ripon Street, Halifax [1918]

Scales, Fred Greenwood Ref S1343

[1912-1941] Son of Ernest Scales

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of St Hilda's Church, Halifax & Choir / scoutmaster / a member of Halifax Amateur Operatic Society / a member of West End RLFC.

During World War II, he served as a Third Officer with the Merchant Navy.

He was on the last ship out of Narvik.

He was lost on SS Homeside [28th January 1941] (aged 28).

He is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial, London [Grave Ref 57], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Hilda's Church, Halifax

Scales, George Ref S1318

[18??-19??] The Scales family can be traced back to Benjamin Scales [b 1774] from Haxey, North Lincolnshire.

He was a track labourer on the railway at Mirfield / out of work (due to loss of one leg) [1871] / a railway signalman [1901].

He married (1) Unknown.

He married (2) Elizabeth Lee [1847-1???].

Child: Jane [1885-1947] who married Jacob van de Gevel

The family lived at 190 Marshall Street, Mirfield [1901]

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Scales, James Henry Ref S1084

[1851-1???] From Gildersome.

He was a domestic coachman.

In [Q2] 1876, he married Hannah Holmes [1843-1???] in Halifax.

Child: Ernest

The family lived at 13 Timber Street, Skircoat

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Scales, Dr Middleton Ref S1762

[1859-1922] Born in Whitby.

He was Headmaster of Bailiff Bridge British School [1905].

His sister Mary Jane [1854-1915] was a teacher at the School.

He lived at Woodlands, Bradford Road.

He died in Bradford.

He was buried at Lightcliffe Old Church Graveyard with his sister Mary Jane

Scammonden Bridge Ref S79

Over the M62 motorway is 120 ft high with a 410 ft span, and the largest single-span bridge in the UK and one of the largest in Europe. The length of the deck, including the approach sections, is 660 ft.

The bridge and the motorway were designed by Colonel Stuart Maynard Lovell. It carries the B6114 over the cutting which is 180 ft deep and for which 4 million cubic yards of rock were blasted out. 9,000 tons of concrete were used in the construction.

A new blasting technique had to be developed so as to produce rocks of a size which could be used for the embankment of Scammonden Dam.

In 1970, it was decided to convey school-children over the bridge in taxis when it was windy

Scammonden Reservoir Ref S1737

Aka Scammonden Dam, Scammonden Water. This took 5 years to build and 2 years to fill with water. Several villages were inundated in its construction.

The reservoir was opened by HM the Queen on 14th October 1971.

Scammonden Dam, on the M62 motorway, is the largest earth-filled dam in Europe, 245 ft high and 0·9 mile in length, and the motorway runs across the head of the dam. 4.5 million cubic yards of rock fill and a clay core were used to built the head. The reservoir has a capacity of 1730 million gallons. The section of the motorway which crosses the dam is 242 ft above the valley floor.

See Rice Fields, Barkisland

Scampton, Samuel Ref S1316

[1832-1911] Born in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.

He was a woollen carpet weaver [1861] / a carpet warehouseman [1881] / a carpet taker-in [1891] / a retired carpet warehouseman [1901, 1911].

In [Q3] 1856, he married (1) Mary Williamson [1836-1874] in Halifax.

Mary was born in Scotland, the daughter of James Williamson

Children:

James Woolley [1858-1859]
Margaret Ann [1860-1919] who was a carpet colourer [1881], a carpet sewer [1891], a carpet rug fringer [1901], a table cover fringer [1911]
Hannah [b 1862] who was a velvet carpet dresser [1881], a carpet sewer [1891], a carpet rug fringer [1901], a table cover fringer [1911]
Mary Jane [1874] who died in infancy

Mary died (possibly of perinatal complications) [Q1 1874] (aged 38).

In [Q2] 1875, Samuel married (2) Elizabeth Holdsworth in Halifax.

Elizabeth was the daughter of Joshua Holdsworth

Child: 4. Edith M. [b 1877] who was a carpet rug fringer [1891, 1901], the family housekeeper

They lived at

7 Winn Street, Halifax (with Mary's parents) [1861]
42 St Augustine's Terrace, Halifax [1881]
North Castle Street, Halifax [1891]
70 Thomas Street South, Halifax [1901, 1911]

Elizabeth died 3rd March 1896 (aged 49), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3120] with her parents.

Samuel died 26th April 1911 (aged 79).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3658]

Scanulf Ref S1171

[????-????] At the time of Domesday Book, he and Westre held land at Wyke

Scar Bottom, Halifax Ref S848

Area of Halifax between Pye Nest and Copley.

See Scarr Bottom Cottages, Pye Nest

Scar Bottom House, Halifax Ref S1484

Built in 1843.

The Wainhouse family lived here

Scar Bottom House, Mytholmroyd Ref S463

Scar Bottom, Mytholmroyd Ref S867

Area just south of Mytholmroyd

Scar Bottom Post Office Ref S2212

This was one of 11 local post offices which – despite popular protests – were closed in August 2008

Scar Edge, Elland Ref S1467

Area between Upper Edge and Lower Edge.

See Holme Laithe Farm, Elland

Scar Head, Norland Ref S747

Community which stands on the hillside between Norland and Sowerby Bridge

Scar Head Tunnel Ref S180

Railway tunnel at Sowerby Bridge on the Ryburn Branch Line to Ripponden and Rishworth. Built in 1878. 593 yards in length. Difficulties in cutting the tunnel delayed the opening of the Ryburn Branch Line

Scar House, Stainland Ref S1692

A rocky outcrop at Newbridge was which ran from the edge of the main Rochdale Road to the canal.

Benjamin Taylor [1911]

Scar Mill Cliff, Rastrick Ref S2744

Aka Miln Cliff, Rastrick.

Scar Mill, Rastrick was here

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The Scar, Walsden Ref S1560

In 19??, it was demolished along with the adjacent cottages.

Part of it can still be seen in the car park of Gordon Rigg's Garden Centre

Scar Wood, Copley Ref S1473

Birdcage Lane. With Spring Wood and Long Wood, covers much of the valley along the north side of Wakefield Road

Scar Wood Park, Halifax Ref S2616

Recorded in 1936

Scarborough ... Ref S170

The entries for people & families with the surname Scarborough are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Scarborough Brothers Ref S2340

Worsted spinners and manufacturers established by Thomas Smith Scarborough, George Scarborough, Joseph Scarborough, Stephen Scarborough, and John Scarborough when Scarborough Brothers & Oakes was dissolved [1870].

They were at Trafalgar Works, Halifax [1874], Carlton Street, Halifax, Bradford [1874], and Brunswick Mills, Halifax [1884/5].

The firm was a subscriber to Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax [1870].

In December 1884, the partnership was declared bankrupt with a deficiency of £25,484.

An order was made on application for discharge [5th March 1885]

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Scarborough Brothers & Oakes Ref S860

Worsted spinners & stuff merchants at King Cross, Halifax.

Partners included Thomas Smith Scarborough, George Scarborough, Joseph Scarborough, Stephen Scarborough, John Scarborough, and John Oakes.

The partnership was dissolved on 20th May 1870, so far as regards John Oakes.

The business was carried by the other partners as Scarborough Brothers

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Scarborough Castle Ref S685

An early name for the building known as The Castle which stood at the bottom of Crown Street, Halifax. It was probably built in or before Queen Anne's reign. It was almost certainly built by the Scarborough family. In the 18th century, it was owned by Valentine Stead and family.

See Scarborough Castle pub

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Scarborough, Nephew & Company Ref S2289

Worsted manufacturers.

They were at Ellen Royd Mills, Halifax [1905] and Beech Hill Mills, Halifax [1915]

Scarbrough, Earl of Ref S756

The family name is Lumley. They owned much land and property in the district.

The Viscounts Lumley have included

Richard Lumley [1589-1663]
Richard Lumley [16??-1721] who was created Earl of Scarbrough – not Scarborough – in 1690

Earls of Scarbrough have included

Richard Lumley [1???-1721]
Richard Lumley [1???-1739]
Thomas Lumley-Saunderson [1???-1752]
Richard Lumley-Saunderson [1???-1782]. Around 1750, Richard married Barbara, sister and heiress of George Savile of the Savile family, bringing the Earl of Scarbrough title to the Savile family.
George Augustus Lumley-Saunderson [1753-1807]
Richard Lumley-Saunderson [1757-1832]
John Lumley-Savile [1761-1835]
John Lumley-Savile [1788-1856]
Richard George Lumley [1813-1884]
Aldred Frederick George Beresford Lumley [1857-1945]
Lawrence Roger Lumley [1896-1969]
Richard Aldred Lumley [1932-2004]
Richard Osbert Lumley [1973-]
Thomas Henry Lumley [1980-]

See: Booth Wood Mill, Rishworth / Manor of Heptonstall / Manor of Norland / Manor of Ovenden / Manor of Stansfield / Manor of Wadsworth

Scarecrow Trail Ref S1062

A recently-introduced event at Norland in which scarecrows – representing popular and fictional characters – are erected

Scarf, Thomas Ref S341

[1818-1874] Born in Leeds.

He was a silk dyer employing 1 man [1851] / licensed victualler at the Greyhound, Halifax [1871].

In [Q4] 1839, he married (1) Martha Jackman [1817-1870] in Bradford.

Martha was born in Ripon

Child: Ellen [1843-1905] who married James Dixon, & was buried with her parents

Martha died 31st May 1870 (aged 53).

In [Q3] 1870, he married (2) Grace Cheetham [1814-1???] in Halifax.

Grace was born in Mytholmroyd

They lived at 29 Southgate, Halifax [1851]

Thomas died 30th July 1874 (aged 56).

Thomas & Martha. were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1501]

Details of Grace's death / burial place are not yet known

Scarff, James William Ref S1069

[1896-1918] MM.

Son of Joshua Scarff.

Born in Halifax (after his parents had returned from the USA).

He was a member of King Cross Wesleyan Church, Halifax & Sunday School / a worsted taker-off [1911] / a mechanic / an apprentice at Campbell's / employed by Washington & Company Limited.

During World War I, he enlisted [2nd September 1914], and he served as a Corporal with A Company 1st/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to France [April 1915], and was gassed [December 1915].

He was awarded the Military Medal [August 1918] for

bravery in connection with a successful daylight raid on an enemy post

His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [10th August 1918].

He was killed in action at Rieux [11th October 1918] (aged 22).

He was buried at Wellington Cemetery, Rieux-en-Cambresis, France [Grave Ref I F 5].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

The Halifax Courier [26th October 1918] reported his death with a photograph

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Scarff, Joshua Ref S1373

[1859-1933] Son of Thomas Scarff.

Born in Halifax [29th October 1859].

He was a cabinet maker [1881, 1887, 1901] / a cabinet maker for cash till maker [1911].

On 24 April 1881, Joshua (a cabinet maker) entered the Port of Boston, Massachusetts, on the SS Samaria.

On 30 July 1887, Joshua (a cabinet maker) arrived in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, on the SS Pavonia.

On 24 July 1888, Joshua (a cabinet maker) signed his first papers for becoming a citizen of the USA.

On 1st August 1888, he married Sarah Tetlow [1860-1947] in Boston.

Sarah was born in Halifax, England, the daughter of Joshua Tetlaw.
Did the couple know each other from Halifax?

Children:

Thomas Henry
James William
Clifford [b Halifax 1897] who was a worsted doffer [1911], served with the RAMC in Baghdad [World War I] & is mentioned on Campbell's Roll of Honour

In 1893, the USA had the worst depression in the nation's history

Joshua, Sarah, and son Frederick (or Thomas Henry) left Boston, travelling steerage, on the Cephalonia, and arrived in Liverpool in July 1894.

They lived at 56 Ripon Street, Halifax [1901, 1911, 1918]

Living with them [in 1911] was niece Sarah Jane Tetlaw [b 1876] (tailoress finisher).

Joshua died in Halifax [11th February 1933].

Sarah died in Halifax [Q1 1947] (aged 87)

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Scarff, Thomas Ref S1628

[1828-1???] Born in Canterbury, Kent.

He was a printer compositor [1871, 1881].

He married Ann [1831-1???].

Ann was born in Halifax

Children:

John [b 1853] who was a printer compositor [1871]

Sarah Elizabeth [b 1856] who was a carpet warp setter [1871], a carpet pattern setter [1881]

Joshua
Reuben James [1864-1876]
William [b 1866] who was a pupil teacher [1881]
Josiah [b 1871]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at 17 Chatham Street, Halifax [1871, 1881]

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Scarff, Thomas Henry Ref S230

[1891-1979] Son of Joshua Scarff.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts [9th June 1890].

He and his parents left Boston, travelling steerage, on the Cephalonia, and arrived in Liverpool in July 1894. Thomas Henry is listed as Frederick on the documents.

In 1909, he returned to Canada.

He was an engineer [1921].

On 27th November 1915, he married Martha Halsall [1890-19??] in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Martha was born in Ainsdale, Lancashire, the daughter of Elizabeth (née Ornisher) & John Halsall.
She had immigrated to Canada in 1913

Children:

Edith M. [b 1917]
John W. [b 1921]

They lived at 173 Hampton Road, Saanich, British Columbia.

The couple died in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Thomas Henry [1st June 1979]; Martha [24th June 1979]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Carole Edwards Caruso

Scargill, Ernest Ref S1257

[1864-19??] (Possibly) son of William Scargill.

Born in Halifax.

He was a tobacconist [1891] / a stock & share broker agent (own account) [1901] / a confectionery dealer (employer) [1911].

In [Q2] 1889, he married Emma Robinson [1864-19??] in Halifax.

Emma was born in Lindley.
She was assisting in the family confectionery business [1911]

Children:

They lived at

2 Southgate, Halifax [1891]
27 Riding Street, Southport, Lancashire [1901]
62 New Road, Halifax [1911]
3 Wards End, Halifax [1917]

Both sons died in World War I

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Scargill, John Ref S1250

[1844-1885] Born in Stainland.

He was a painter [1881].

In [Q2] 1867, he married Emma Rawnsley [1845-1???] in Halifax.

Emma was born in Stainland

Children:

Harriet who died 22nd September 1870 (aged 2 years) & was buried with her father
Edward who died 21st December 1875 (aged 6 weeks) & was buried with his father
John Herbert who died 1st November 1877 (aged 4 years & 11 months) & was buried with his father

They lived at

Elland [1870]
Wharf, Elland-cum-Greetland [1881]

John Scargill died 24th June 1885 (aged 41).

He was buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/57]

Scargill, John Edward Ref S1256

[1892-1917] Aka Jack.

Son of Ernest Scargill.

Born in Halifax.

He was educated at Trinity School / an accountant's clerk [1911] / the manager of his family's confectionery business.

He had a sweetheart: Doris Waterfall of 78 Gibbet Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1916] and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster).

He was killed in action by shrapnel at Ypres [13th June 1917] (aged 25).

The Halifax Courier [23rd June 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref III A 2].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His brother William also died in the War

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Scargill, William Ref S7380

[1836-1???] Born in Holywell Green.

He was a grocer [1881].

In [Q4] 1857, he married Sarah Robertshaw [1835-1???] in Halifax.

Sarah was born in Elland

Children:

Friend [b 1858] who was a warehouseman [1881]
Albert [b 1861] who was a green grocer [1881]
Ernest [b 1864] who was a green grocer [1881]
Emma [b 1866]
Mary [b 1868]
Lily [b 1870]

They lived at James Street, Stainland [1881]

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Scargill, William Ref S1239

[1895-1917] Aka Willie.

Son of Ernest Scargill.

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Church, Halifax / an iron turner [1911] / employed at Smith's motor works, North Bridge.

He was engaged to Miss Nellie Norcliffe of Bridge End, Elland.

During World War I, he enlisted [1916] and served as a Private with the 1st/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed at Cambrai while acting as a guide to an officer new to the trenches [23rd November 1917] (aged 23).

The Halifax Courier [8th December 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Perth Cemetery (China Wall), Belgium [Grave Ref V H 1].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His brother John Edward also died in the War

Scarr's: A. W. Scarr & Sons Ref S1881

They ran a 3½d Bazaar at 77 Borough Market, Halifax [1905] and at Commercial Street, Brighouse [1906]

Scarr & Morley Ref S1720

Iron founders at Dean Clough, Halifax established in 1873 when Crossley, Scarrs & Morley was dissolved.

Partners included John Scarr and Young Henry Morley.

The partnership was dissolved with the death of John Scarr on 6th August 1896. Young Henry Morley carried on the business on his own account

Scarr Bottom Cottages, Pye Nest Ref S1825

Scarr Bottom Road. A row of Gothic houses built by John Edward Wainhouse

Scarr House, Norland Ref S394

Recorded in 1900 & 1916, when they were at The Arcade, Halifax

Abram Maude [1909]

Scarr House, Pye Nest Ref S3628

Scarr Bottom Road.

17th century house.

Recorded in 1881, when farmer James Shoesmith and family were living here, and William Cronhelm (gent) was boarding with them.

Aka Upper Woodhouse Farm, and 148 Upper Woodhouse

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Scarr's Ironmonger Ref S1562

Scarr, John Ref S1722

[1806-19??] He was a stone mason [1841].

He married Sally [1811-1???].

Children:

James [b 1835]

John
William [b 1840]

They lived at Castle, Stansfield [1841]

Scarr, John Ref S1721

[1837-1896] Son of John Scarr.

Born in Todmorden.

He was a master iron moulder employing 9 men & 3 boys [1871] / an iron founder [1891] / a partner in Crossley, Scarrs & Morley / a partner in Scarr & Morley.

In [Q4] 1861, he married Sarah Ann Halliwell [1842-1???] in Halifax.

Sarah was born in Hebden Bridge

Children:

George [b 1865] who was an iron moulder [1891]i, a gardener own account (living with his brother Samuel) [1921]
Thomas Halliwell [b 1866] who was an iron moulder [1891, 1901, 1911]
John Edgar [b 1868] who was an iron moulder [1891]
Samuel
Sarah Coates [b 1880]
Harry [b 1883] who was an iron moulder [1901]

The 1911 census shows that they had had 8 children of whom 5 were still alive at that time.

The family lived at

21 Colbeck Street, Halifax [1871]
1 Hanson Lane, Halifax [1891]
2 Bedford Street, Halifax [1901]
39 Franklin Street, Halifax [1911]

John died in Halifax [6th August 1896] (aged 59) and the partnership was dissolved.

Living with them [in 1911] was niece Hilda Mcdonald [b 1893] (shorthand typist for a law stationer)

Scarr, Dr John Ref S1196

[1862-1940] LRCP, LRCS, LRFPS.

Born in Todmorden [16th September 1862].

He was a chemist's apprentice [1881] / a chemist [1891].

He studied medicine and qualified at Glasgow [1899], and became a surgeon [1901, 1911] / Medical Officer at Cottage Homes, Rochdale Institution [1935] / a doctor (retired) [1939].

In [Q2] 1886, he married Mary Ellen Barker [1863-1???] in Rochdale.

Mary Ellen was born in Hebden Bridge / Eastwood

Children:

Ellis Herbert Sydney / Sydney [b 1889] who was a surgeon [1940]
Grace Helena [b 27th May 1891] who never married
Ronald James [b 1893] who was a surgeon [1940]
John Barker [b 1902] who was a surgeon [1940]
child who died young [before 1911]
child who died young [before 1911]

They lived at

8 Pavement, Todmorden [1881]
53 Victoria Street, Littleborough [1891]
108 Church Street, Littleborough [1901]
Briercliffe, Littleborough [1905-1920]
Briercliffe, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool [1925]
2 Forest Gate, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool [1930]
Riverside, Todmorden [1935]
15 South Park Drive, Blackpool [1939, 1940]

John died 27th January 1940.

Probate was granted to his 4 children

Scarr, Samuel Ref S1725

[1875-1951] Son of John Scarr.

Born in Halifax [27th November 1875].

He was an iron moulder's apprentice [1891] / a partner in Crossley, Scarrs & Morley / an iron moulder [1901, 1911] / a retired iron founder [1921, 1939].

He never married.

He lived at

3 Lower Brownhurst, Ovenden Wood [1921]
23 Baines Street, Halifax [1939]

Living with him [in 1921] was his brother George.

Samuel died in Halifax [Q3 1951] (aged 75)

Scarrtop Working Men's Club, Cross Stone Ref S3088

Recorded in 1912, when the membership was 90

Scatcherd, Norrison Cavendish Ref S1419

[1780-1853] FSA.

Of Morley House, Leeds.

He was educated at Hipperholme Grammar School. He graduated at Cambridge. He intended to be a lawyer but did not. He lived in retirement all his life. He devoted himself to his interests: music and antiquities. He was a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. He wrote several books, including a History of Morley [1830], Memoirs of the Celebrated Eugene Aram [1832], and Gleanings after Eugene Aram [1840]

Scatcherd, Watson Samuel Ref S452

[1782-1833] Son of a barrister from Morley, Leeds.

He became a Halifax attorney. He was at Old Hall End, Halifax [1816] and 28 Horton Street, Halifax [1822],

He leased Northgate House from Anne Lister. He was there in 1829.

After his death, Northgate House was converted into an hotel

Scausby Hall, Illingworth Ref S783

/ Bradshaw.

School Lane.

There are datestones

1749 D / WO

1715 D. S. D. for the Dean family of Illingworth

Owners and tenants have included

The Dean family of Illingworth who built the Hall
Samuel Dean [1841]
William Dean [1861]
Eli Fielding [1954]

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

See Great Scausby, Bradshaw and North Scausby Farm, Bradshaw

Scervin, Elizabeth de Ref S951

[12??-1270] Prioress of Kirklees Priory [1252-1270]

Schakeltonstall, Jordan de Ref S2600

[12??-1???] Mentioned in the Wakefield Court Rolls [1274] when

[At Hyperum] Jordan de Schakeltonstall, Nelle de Wynter, John Luvekyn and William, son of Elkoe Shakeltonstall accused of taking a stag remain under surety until the next Court at Wakefield

See Shackleton

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Schelff, Richard de Ref S3188

[17??-1???] Recorded in 1272.

In 1288, Richard de Schelfe, Thomas de Schelfe, and Henry of Hipperholme stood as sureties for Geppe de Dene when he was elected Forester of Sowerbyshire

Schelp, Miss A. Ref S1732

[18??-19??] She and Miss E. Waite ran Halifax Girls Grammar School in the early 1900s

Schepden, William de Ref S1499

[12??-13??] Of Nether Shibden [1306].

He married Unknown.

Children:

John
William

Schepedene Ref S2494

Spelling of Shibden found in the early 14th century

Schipeden, John de Ref S1500

[13??-13??] Son of William de Schepden.

He changed his name to Drake

Schippedene, William de Ref S2499

[12??-13??] In 1306, he granted lands to his son John and paid 8/- to the lord at 3 terms, and to the


Magistro de Newland tres denares ad Pentecost
Master of Newland 3d at Pentecost

Schleusz-Mühlheimer, Rudolph Ref S7631

Schlicht, E. L. Ref S1643

[1???-1769] Of Smith House, Lightcliffe. He was a member of the Moravian Church at Wyke. He was a composer and a poet

Schofield ... Ref S606

The entries for people & families with the surname Schofield are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Schofield & Broomhead Ref S1211

Cabinet makers & joiners at West Vale.

Partners included Thomas Schofield and William Broomhead.

The partnership was dissolved in June 1885

Schofield & Son Ref S2091

Legal firm at Refuge Assurance Buildings, Halifax, and at Stainland [1934].

See Edmund Schofield

Schofield Brothers Ref S2055

Blacksmiths at Watergate, Hipperholme [1905, 1922].

Partners included brothers Norris Schofield and Joe Schofield

Schofield's: J. & J. Schofield Ref S2073

They had business at Scotland Quarries, Midgley [1905-1938].

See J. Schofield & Son

Schofield's: J. Schofield Ref S2022

Woollen manufacturer of Rastrick. At the Great Exhibition of 1851, they exhibited many of their products

Schofield's: J. Schofield & Son Ref S238

They had business at Scotland Quarries, Midgley [1896].

See J. & J. Schofield

Schofield's: T. & E. Schofield Ref S775

Joiners at West Vale.

Partners included T. Schofield and Edward Schofield.

The partnership was dissolved in June 1868

Schofield's: William Schofield & Son Ref S3551

Tailors and costumiers in Sowerby Bridge [1906]. Established by William Schofield

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Scholefield ... Ref S491

The entries for people & families with the surname Scholefield are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Scholes Farm, Greetland Ref S2884

/ Stainland.

Cemetery Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Arthur Simcock & Sons
John Briggs [1911]
William Britton [1916]
Raymond Briggs [1940s]

See Upper Scholes Farm, Greetland

Scholes, Frederick Ref S3415

[1852-1904] Landlord of the Wellington, Halifax [1904].

In 1898, he married Fanny Royds in Halifax.

Fanny was the daughter of Peter Royds

Frederick is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1904.

After his death, Fanny took over as landlady of the Wellington [1905].

In 1906, she married Peter Dewhirst.

In 1911, Dewhirst was innkeeper of the Wellington

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Scholes, George Ref S1656

[17??-18??] He was a member of the Yorkshire Forged Banknote Gang, and in May 1828, was charged with

feloniously uttering & disposing of forged bank / promissory notes, etc.

He admitted King's evidence and was acquitted

Scholes, James Ref S2930

[1802-18??] A machine maker from Cleckheaton.

In 1827, he was one of a gang of poachers charged with the murder of Uriah Womersley.

He and divers others were found guilty of Wilful Murder and were transported to New South Wales for 7 years.

He left England aboard the Eliza [25th June 1828]

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Scholes's: M. Scholes & Company Ref S2254

Ladies' underclothing manufacturer at 16 Horton Street, Halifax [1905]

Scholes, Thomas Ref S1649

[1769-1807]

Thomas died 28th April 1807 (aged 38).

He was buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax

Scholey, Albert Bloomer Ref S1440

[1920-1943] Son of Walter Bloomer.

He was adopted by Lily & George William Scholey.

He was educated at Elland Church of England School & Elland Grammar School / a member of All Saints' Church, Elland.

In [Q2] 1940, he married Florence Bowles [1916-2008] in Lincoln.

Florence came from Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, the daughter of Miss Duell & Mr Bowles

Child: Janette [1941-1997]

During World War I, he enlisted [1939] and served as a Pilot Officer with the 90th Squadron Royal Air Force Ridgewell, Suffolk.

He was the pilot of a Stirling Bomber and was lost over the North Sea after a raid on Wilhelmshaven [20th February 1943] (aged 22).

He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [Grave Ref 133], on Elland War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland, on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Elland, and on the Memorial at Brooksbank School, Elland

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Scholey, Charles Henry Ref S3581

[1866-1916] Son of Edwin Scholey.

Born in Slaithwaite.

He was a mill hand (woollen) [1891] / a corn miller [1891, 1901, 1909] / innkeeper at the Black Swan, Brighouse (taking over from his wife Emma) [1911, 1916].

In 1909, he married Emma [1872-19??] at Elland Parish Church.

Emma, of the Black Swan Hotel Brighouse, was the daughter of stone miner Joshua Hindle, and widow of Gibson Lees.
She had a daughter by her previous marriage: Florence Lees [b 1898]

The family lived at

65 Langdale Street, Elland [1909]
47 Briggate, Brighouse [1911]

Charles Henry died after suffering from dropsy for 2 months [9th June 1916].

After his death, Emma took over at the Black Swan [1916, 1917].

Living with them [in 1911] were boarders Samuel Farrar [b 1876] son of Edwin Farrar and Ambrose Standring [aged 33] (refrigerator fitter) from Rhodes, Lancashire, and visitor Mrs Edna Taylor [aged 30]

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Scholey, Edwin Ref S3582

[1831-1913] Born in Hatfield/Hellifield, Yorkshire.

He was a corn miller [1881, 1891, 1901] / a gardener [1909].

In 1849, he married Fanny Ann Elliott [1833-1???] from Eccleshall/Eccleshill, Yorkshire, in Ecclesfield.

Children:

Joseph E. [b 1865] who was a mill hand (woollen) [1881], a corn miller [1891]

Charles Henry
Ada [b 1868] who was a mill hand [1881] & married Walter Garside
Pollie [b 1872] who was a woollen weaver [1891]
Minnie [b 1879] who was a cotton cop pointer [1891]

They lived at

Bedford Street, Elland-with-Greetland [1881]
9 Bedford Street, Elland [1891]
Briggate House, Elland [1901]

Living with them [in 1901] was lodger Ernest H. Manks

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Scholey, George William Ref S1421

[1884-1959]

On 18th May 1907, he married Lily Williams [1883-1968] in Holbeck, Leeds.

They adopted Albert, the son of Walter Bloomer

They lived at 62 South Lane, Elland [1943]

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Scholey, Thomas Ref S3483

[1825-1???] Born in Havercroft.

He was Landlord of the Albion, Brighouse [1861].

In 1848, he married Martha Shaw [1820-1???] from South Kerby, Yorkshire, in Doncaster.

Children:

Sarah [b 1849]
Louisa Shaw [b 1852]
George Henry [b 1856]
William Frederic [b 1860]

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Scholey, Thomas Ref S595

[1827-1???] Born in Mexborough.

He was a general labourer [1881] / a vessel captain [1891].

He married Unknown.

Children:

Annie [b 1861] who married Stephen Brumby
Eliza [b 1870]
Emma [b 1872]

They lived at

5 White Lee Road, Swinton [1881]
5 White Lee Road, Swinton, Rotherham [1891]

Living with the widowed Thomas [in 1881, 1891] were daughter Annie and family

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Scholfeilde, Mr Ref S1133

[15??-16??] Curate at Heptonstall [1615]

Scholfield ... Ref S484

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The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Scholfield: Wild: Horsfall, Stephenson & Crossley Ref S886

Cotton manufacturers at Todmorden.

Partners included T. Schofield, W. Wild, L. Horsfall, J. Stephenson, H. Stephenson and S. Crossley.

The partnership was dissolved in March 1859

School Field Croft, Sowerby Bridge Ref S679

On 29th September 1909, the Todmorden Board of Guardians decided to rent the property as a Children's Home

Henry Priestley
William Henry Rawson [1836]

School House, Mankinholes Ref S3076

School Land Farm, Colden Ref S343

The income from the farm provided the salary for the master of Heptonstall Grammar School.

See Land Farm, Blackshawhead

Schools & Sunday Schools Ref S70

Schorey, Richard Ref S1718

[1741-1803] From Sandal Magna.

Baptised 9th August 1741.

He was landlord of the White Swan Inn, Halifax.

In 1769, he married Sara Holdsworth [1741-1801].

Children:

Selina [17??-1778]
Richard [1781] who died aged 3 months

Sarah died 25th October 1801.

Members of the family were buried at Halifax Parish Church

There is a memorial to members of the family in Halifax Parish Church where an inscription reads

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Schorfield, Henry Ref S895

[1806-1860] Son of Samuel Schorfield.

Born in Halifax.

He was a cardmaker of Back Rhodes Street [1845].

In 1835, he married Margaret Cuttle [1817-1863] at Wragby Church, Wakefield.

Margaret came from Hemsworth

Children:

Samuel Richard [b 1836]
Charles Edward [b 1837]
Henry Cuttle
Sarah [b 1840]
Mary [b 1841]
John [b 1844]
Margaret Ann [1845-1860] ‡
William [b 1847]
Thomas [1849-1849] ‡
Emma [1850-1850] ‡
Joseph [b 1851]
Frederick [b 1854]
Frances Eliza [b 1858]

They lived at

Arches Street/King Cross Street [1837]
Rhodes Street, Cavalry Field, Halifax [1842]

Henry died 7th November 1860 (aged 54).

Margaret died 2nd February 1863 (aged 47).

The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 430] in an unmarked grave

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Schorfield, Henry Cuttle Ref S1696

[1839-1903] Son of Henry Schorfield.

Born in Halifax.

He was a card maker (workman) [1861] / a card maker [1891] / a card maker (leather) [1901].

In [Q4] 1871, he married Susan Whitaker [1845-1???] in Halifax.

Susan was born in Halifax (or Ireland 1901)

Children:

Louisa [b 1873] who was a machinist (card making) [1891], an underclothing machinist [1901]
William H. [b 1875] who was a joiner [1891]
Gertrude M. / Gerty [b 1877] who was a machinist (card making) [1891], an underclothing machinist [1901]
Ernest Richard [1879-1881] who was buried with his Schorfield grandparents at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 430]
Florence [b 1883] who was an underclothing machinist [1901]

The family lived at 59 Thomas Street South, Halifax [1891, 1901].

Henry died in Halifax [Q1 1903] (aged 64).

Details of Susan's death / burial place are not yet known

Schorfield, James Ref S1311

[1792-1832] Of Southowram.

He married Mary Tommis [1794-1840].

James died 26th February 1832 (aged 40).

Mary died 24th July 1840 (aged 46).

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-B12]

Schorfield, Joe Marsden Ref S30

[1877-19??] Son of James Schorfield, blacksmith.

He was a fitter of 18 Parkfield, Chippenham [1905].

On 4th March 1905, he married Selma Jane Stratford [1875-19??] at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax.

Selma Jane of 4 Park Road, Halifax, was the daughter of Henry Stratford, gardener

Schorfield, Samuel Ref S896

[1765-1825] Born Samuel Scholfield.

He was a stone quarry owner & cardmaker of Southowram.

He purchased a lot of property in Cold Edge, Wainstalls, including Spring Mill, and most of the adjacent property. With the property purchases, he got the rights to seats and stalls in the chapels of Luddenden and Illingworth.

Around 1817, after acquiring much wealth and property, he changed his name from Scholfield to Schorfield. In A Spring-time Saunter, Whiteley Turner says that the change was in order to

to dissociate himself from poorer relations

He ran a dame school in his home for the young men of Cold Edge.

In 1817 he sold Spring Mill to Robert Abbott.

In 1786, he married Sarah Haigh at Halifax Parish Church.

Sarah came from Shelf

Children:

Samuel
Ann [1789-1790]
James [b 1791]
John [1793-1800]
William
Richard [1797-1832]
Sarah [b 1799]
Hannah [b 1802]
twins Joseph [1804-1818]
Mary [1804-1805]
Henry

Samuel died in 1825.

His executors were William Dewhirst and William Mitchell

Members of the family were buried at Coley Church

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Schorfield, Samuel Ref S2733

[1787-18??] Son of Samuel Schorfield.

He was a stone merchant in Southowram.

He was in partnership with his father. Recorded in 1814, when the partnership was dissolved and Samuel, the younger, carried on the business on his own.

He married (1) Ann Gledhill.

He married (2) Sarah Kitching

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Schorfield's: W. H. & L. J Schorfield Ref S2149

Underclothing manufacturers at Back Rhodes Street, Halifax [1905]

Schorfield, William Ref S902

[1795-1829] Son of Samuel Schorfield.

He worked for the East India Company.

He died in Bombay, India

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Schrempft, Willem Jan Ref S243

[18??-1???] A Dutchman.

In [Q4] 1886, he married Emily Sykes Marsh in Halifax.

Children:

Jack
Julian Shelley (Schrempft) who was a violin player & married Cicely

Both sons served in World War I.

Emily died in Liverpool in 1930

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Schroeder, Maurice Ref S3470

[18??-19??] Minister at Northgate End Chapel, Halifax [1922].

See Jane Elizabeth Nicholson and Rev W. L. Schroeder

Schroeder, Rev W. L. Ref S3691

[18??-19??] MA.

Minister at Northgate End Chapel, Halifax [1908-1922].

See Rev Maurice Schroeder

Schubert, Mr Ref S408

[1???-18??] A German immigrant who worked for Crossley's Carpets and designed and produced carpet mosaics. He emigrated to America

Schumann, Ernest August Ref S3389

[1855-1895] Born 1st November 1855.

He was hotel keeper of the Old Cock Hotel, Halifax [1895].

On 4th March 1890, he married Bernadine Louise Koper [1868-1949] at St Peter's Church, Bradford.

Ernest died at the Old Cock [26th August 1895].

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell with his sister-in-law Johanna Koper [1884-1902].

They are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1895. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,690 6/2d.

Administration was granted to his widow Bernadine Louise

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Schwabe, Rev Henry K. A. Ref S973

[18??-19??] He was Curate at Brighouse [1920-1924] / Vicar of St Luke's Church, Norland [1925].

He lived at 1 Milton Place, Halifax [1936]

Sciences & Scientists Ref S41

Scofield, Dr John Ref S704

[1706-1790] Halifax apothecary and surgeon. He bought a part of Woolshops, Halifax from John Drake in 1743 for £80.

He married Elizabeth, daughter of Rev Francis Parratt.

Child: Elizabeth [1735-1805] who married Mr Holt

He built a house on the top-most part of the property at Woolshops. The building was dated I S E 1744 for John and Elizabeth.

The epitaph on the memorial for John and his daughter Elizabeth in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Daughter Elizabeth died at the house of Mr Firth, at Kipping, Bingley [18th December 1805]

Scorah, William Ref S2746

[1???-1???] Police Constable in Brighouse [1857]

Scot, Sir Michael Ref S1033

[12??-13??] He was accused of incest with Joan de Heton, a nun at Kirklees Nunnery

Scotchmen, Frederick William Ref S1205

[1872-1938] Landlord of the Royal Oak, Stainland [1934-1938]

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Scote Hall Ref S308

Scotford, Albert Edward Ref S965

[1883-1???] Son of Charlie Scotford.

Born in Carnarvon.

He was a dyer's labourer of Fixby Avenue, Skircoat [1906] / a worsted dyeing labourer [1911].

In 1906, he married Florence Verity at Halifax Parish Church.

Florence, of Jubilee Road, Halifax, was the daughter of William Henry Verity

Child: Charley [b 1908]

They lived at 18 Ingram Street, Halifax [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] was brother George Henry Scotford

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Scotford, Charles Moses W. Ref S966

[18??-1???] He was a slate dresser [1906].

In [Q2] 1876, he married Margaret Lewis [18??-1???] in Carnarvon

Children:

(possibly) John [b 1876]

(possibly) Elizabeth [1878] who died in infancy

(possibly) William [b 1880]

Albert Edward
(possibly) Elizabeth [1885] who died in infancy
(possibly) Henry [1889-1891]
(possibly) Elizabeth [1892-1894]
(possibly) Henry [b 1895]
George Henry

They lived at

Carnarvon [1883, 1896]
29 Nursery Lane, Wicker, Sheffield [1916]

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Scotford, George Henry Ref S967

[1896-1916] Son of Charlie Scotford.

Born in Caernarvon.

He was a worsted spinning doffer [1911] / employed at Washer Lane Dye Works.

He lived at Fixby Avenue, Pye Nest.

In 1911, he was living with his brother Albert Edward Scotford and family at 18 Ingram Street, Savile Park.

He spent 4 months in a sanatorium for consumptives.

3 weeks later, he was still receiving treatment at the sanatorium, but considered fit when he enlisted [January 1915] and served as a Private with D Company 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was wounded – being hit in the head – on the Somme, and walked to a Field Dressing Station where he died of an apparently superficial wound [10th July 1916] (aged 20).

The Halifax Courier [5th August 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VIII D 97].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Scotland, Midgley Ref S958

Local architects. They were at Portland Place [1936].

Recorded in 1851, when a number of families are recorded here, including:

It was near Tray Royd Farm

Scott ... Ref S755

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The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Scott's: Alexander Scott Limited Ref S2236

Boot dealer, draper, mantle manufacturer, milliner, silk mercer and hosier established by Alexander Scott.

The business was at

23-27 Crown Street, Halifax [1899]
York Buildings, Halifax [1905, 1919]

The business closed down on [28th February 1919]

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Scott & Bagnall Ref S2434

Partners included Mr Scott and Mr Bagnall.

Their work includes Prince of Wales Feathers, Halifax

Scott & Priestley Ref S836

Common brewers at Halifax.

Partners included D. Scott and J. Priestley.

The partnership was dissolved in February 1833

Scott & Varey Ref S2630

Second-hand and antique dealers at 10 Prescott Street, Halifax. Their shop was in the former Prescott Street Co-Op

Scott Brothers Ref S1736

Machine tool works.

Recorded in 1921, when they were at West Mount Iron Works, Halifax

Scott Brothers Ref S2201

Engineers and makers of punching and shearing machines.

Established in 1850.

Officers of the Company have included

Joseph Scott

They had business at Corporation Street, Halifax, Beech Hill Mills, Halifax, and West Mount, Halifax [1914].

See James William Bulmer

Scott Brothers Ref S2296

Ran Park Lodge Laundry, Ovenden [1905]

Scott's Buildings, Southowram Ref S1728

Trooper Lane.

Recorded in 1891, when Arthur Albert Broadley was living here

Scott, Dean & Sutcliffe Ref S1187

Woollen manufacturers at Elland.

Partners included H. Scott, J. Dean and H. Sutcliffe.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1879

Scott Street Recreation Ground, Walsden Ref S2666

Scotty Well, Rastrick Ref S1633

A well at Bridge End. Named for Rev John Meldrum, a Scotsman who was minister at Bridge End Chapel and farmed a small croft at Bridge End

Scout Hall Farm, Shibden Ref S508

Aisled house with a doorway dated 1694 with the initials M and IM. Originally a group of farm buildings east of Scout Hall and owned by the Stancliffe family.

This is discussed in the book Aisled Houses in the Halifax Area

Scout Hall, Shibden Ref S307

Aka Scote Hall.

Built for John Mitchell in 1681.

See: Scout / Lower Scout Hall, Shibden / Scout Hall Farm, Shibden / Barzilla Tempest / Upper Scout Hall, Shibden / Water Scout, Shibden

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Scout Road Toll House, Mytholmroyd Ref S3003

Toll house on Scout Road between Mytholmroyd and Sowerby

Scout Rock, Mytholmroyd Ref S317

A cliff rising above Mytholmroyd.

The rock is featured in Ted Hughes's essay

The Rock

which was published in The Listener [September 1963]

Scout, Todmorden Ref S64

Scout Wood, Mytholmroyd Ref S688

Hathershelf.

In 1952, two men – Harry Bentley and Frank Sutcliffe – discovered a hoard of around 533 Roman silver coins when they were on a rabbiting trip. After a Coroner's enquiry, the hoard was declared treasure trove

Scowby, Joseph Ref S1248

[18??-18??] A basket-maker and toy dealer.

In September 1871, he went into liquidation by arrangement

Question: I may have confused details of this man and William Scowby. Can anyone help me sort them out?

He married Unknown.

Children:

Thomas [b 1838] who became a vicar at Langton, Staffordshire
Eliza [b 1845] who married [3rd September 1867] Joseph William Gledhill of Leicester
daughter

Scowby, Thomas Ref S406

[1837-1935] Methodist minister born in Halifax. He was influenced by William Booth. He joined the Methodist New Connexion in 1860. He was President of Conference in 1893 and Correspondence Secretary in 1890, and was present at the uniting Conference in 1932. He was one of the 4 oldest ministers in the Methodist Church and was still preaching at the age of 98.

He died as a result of a domestic accident

Scowby, William Ref S3404

[18??-18??] A basket-maker.

On 11th March 1835, he married Susanna Kershaw of Ovenden, at Halifax Parish Church.

In 18??, the stock at his shop in Jail Lane was destroyed by fire.

A few years later, on 24th March 1840, his workshop in Jail Lane was also completely destroyed by fire

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Scratcherd & Company Ref S2025

19th century Halifax wine and spirit merchants.

They occupied the Crown & Anchor, Halifax [1864]. They were at 8 Bull Green, Halifax [1874].

Advertisements can be seen for their

Perfection Scotch Whiskies

In 1905, their premises were known as The Adega.

See John Exley McKelvin and T. H. C Scratcherd

Scratcherd, Arthur Ref S108

[1878-1918]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 112th Company (Devon) Royal Army Ordnance Corps.

He died 10th February 1918 and was buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax [C 18C]

Scratcherd, Cyril Ref S310

[1899-1918] Son of Fred Scratcherd.

Born in Halifax [18th October 1899].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He was killed in action in France / Flanders [12th September 1918] (aged 18).

He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France [Grave Ref 8], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial, on the Memorial at Prescott Street Drill Hall, on the Memorial at Saint Michael & All Angels' Church, Southowram Bank, and on the Memorial at Sion Branch Congregational Sunday School, Bank Top

Scratcherd, Edgar Ref S1082

[1890-1917] Of 50 Woodside Road, Halifax.

Son of Tom Scratcherd.

He was a member of the Square Church Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Society / employed at Dean Clough.

He joined the Royal Marines [around 1907], and had 10 years' service.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Sergeant with the Royal Marine Light Infantry 2nd R.M Battalion R.N. Div.

He survived the sinking of the cruiser HMS Defence at Jutland [31st May 1916].

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 28th April 1917 (aged 27).

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 1], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

The Halifax Courier [1st December 1917] reported his death with a photograph

His brother-in-law Fred Eastwood also died in the War

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Scratcherd, Fred Ref S1450

[1871-1926] Born in Halifax.

He was a poultry keeper [1899] / a corn miller's labourer [1901] / a corn miller at Halifax Flour Mill [1911].

In [Q2] 1895, he married (1) Lucy Emily Kay [1870-1907] in Halifax.

Lucy Emily was born in Halifax

Children:

Willie [1897-1910] ‡
Cyril
Lawrence [1907-1926] ‡

Lucy Emily died in Halifax [Q3 1907] (aged 38).

In [Q4] 1907, Fred married (2) Sarah Ann Stewart [1861-19??] in Halifax.

Sarah Ann was born in Halifax

They lived at 8 Castlemaine Place, Halifax [1901, 1911].

A newspaper of Saturday 19th September 1908 reported

Fred Scratcherd of 8 Castlemaine Place, Southowram Bank, Halifax was one of a number of people giving glowing references to readers of an advertisement recommending them to buy
Wilson's Canadian Pig Powders
which were said to cure most pig ailments including Swine Fever, etc

Lucy Emily died 30th August 1907 (aged 38).

Fred died 27th June 1926 (aged 56).

The couple & the children (‡) were buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram

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Scratcherd, John Ref S1576

[1836-19??] Born in Great Ouseburn, Yorkshire.

He was a general road labourer [1901].

He married Mary [1839-19??].

Mary was born in Green Hammerton, Yorkshire

Children:

Thomas
Joe [b 1875] who was a mechanic's labourer [1901]
Arthur [b 1879] who was a grain warehouseman [1901]
Walter [b 1880] who was a jacquard labourer [1901]

They lived at 29 Godley Road, Halifax [1901].

Living with them [in 1901] was granddaughter Clara Scratcherd [b 1894]

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Scratcherd, Thomas Ref S1451

[1860-1928] Son of John Scratcherd, carter.

Born in Great Ouseburn, Yorkshire.

He was a carter of 52 Wood Street, Halifax [1884] / a horse driver [1891] / a general labourer [1901] / a road scavenger of All Souls' Road [1902] / a corporation scavenger [1911].

In 1884, he married (1) Ann Jane Jones [1857-1900] at St Stephen's Church, Hulme.

Ann, of 52 Wood Street, Halifax, was born in Manchester, the daughter of Charles Jones, labourer

Children:

Hephzibah / Hepsy [b 1885]
Emily [b 1886]
Edgar
Clara [b 1894] who was a serge weaver [1911] & married Fred Eastwood
May [b 1896] who was a framing tenter in cotton mill [1911]
George [b 1897] who was a creeler in carpet weaving [1911]

Ann Jane died in 1900 (aged 43).

She was buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax.

In 1902, he married (2) Ruth [1862-19??] at All Souls' Church, Halifax

Ruth, of All Souls' Road, Halifax, was the daughter of William Fawcett, collier, and widow of Mr Squires.
She had children by her first marriage:

Ethel Squires [b 1887] who was a twister in cotton mill [1911]
Alice Squires [b 1891] who was a twister in cotton mill [1911]
Arnold Squires [b 1893] who was a bottler of ale and stout [1911]
Doris Squires [b 1896] who was reaching in worsted coating weaving [1911]
Evelyn Squires [b 1899]

They lived at

Crossley's Buildings, Steep Bank Side, Southowram [1891]
8 Poplar Street, Halifax [1900, 1901]
7 Iona Street, Halifax [1911]

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Scratcherd, Thomas Henry Croisdale Ref S2343

[1835-1896] Born 31st July 1835.

He was a member of the Todmorden Gun Club / assisting Joseph Sutcliffe in his warehouse [1851] / a spirit merchant with Scratcherd & Company / a wine merchant employing 5 men & 1 boy [1871]

He also had business interests in Todmorden.

He & Joseph Sutcliffe were living on Harrison Road [1851].

On 27th May 1857, he married Margaret Bamford [1837-1885] in Manchester.

Margaret was born in Salford [2nd November 1837]

They had no children.

They lived at

13 Balmoral Place, Halifax [1871, 1874]
Oakfield, Halifax [1891, 1896]

Margaret died 23rd March 1885.

Living with him [in 1891] were 2 nieces from Rastrick, Margaret and Kate Wilson.

He died 27th July 1896.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £588,804 12/5d.

Probate was granted to his executors George Collier and John Hoyle.

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1896.

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

See Joseph Hinchliffe

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Screeton, William Ref S1034

[1796-1856] Born in Market Weighton.

He was a master tailor employing 2 men [1851].

He married Hannah [1806-1862].

Hannah was born in Wakefield

Children:

William [b 1830] who was a tailor [1900]
Mary [b 1833] who married [Halifax Q2/1867] Christopher Fallon
Elizabeth [b 1837]

They lived at 18 High Street, Halifax [1851].

William died 8th September 1856 (aged 60).

Hannah died 21st December 1862 (aged 56).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 531] with infant grandson James William Fallon

Scribbans-Kemp Limited Ref S2039

Halifax firm of confectioners and bakers. They used the trademark Scribona.

An early business – H. Scribbans & Company – was established in 1898. On 9th May 1927, the company was registered as Scribbans & Company Limited. On 1st September 1946, the name was changed to Scribbans-Kemp Limited. In 1969, the name was changed to S & K Holdings Limited. In 1973, the name was changed to Barker & Dobson Limited

Martin Wood writes

My mother Mary was born in 1920. She tells me that the firm was originally Whittaker's Biscuits and was owned by my grandfather's Jewish family. My grandfather, Frederick Whittaker, had two sisters, and as the eldest son, he should have inherited the business. However, Frederick married a gentile, Emily Maude, and was disinherited by my Jewish great-grandparents, and the inheritance passed to my grandfather's two sisters. One sister married a Mr Scribbans, and the other married a Mr Kemp. This is how the Halifax firm came about. My grandfather, who died about 1947, was left with nothing!

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Scribona Ref S266

Trademark of Scribbans-Kemp

Scriven, Alice de Ref S953

[12??-1329] Aka de Screvyn. Prioress of Kirklees Priory [1307-1328]

The Scrivener Ref S1411

The quarterly journal of the Calderdale Family History Society

Scroggie, Rev William Graham Ref S1124

[18??-19??] A well-known preacher. Minister at Trinity Road Baptist Church, Halifax [1902-1905].

He lived at 138 Heathleigh, Skircoat Road, Halifax [1905]

Scruton, Dr Ref S2431

Scutt, Rev Andrew Ref S2593

[19??-] Minister at Southgate Methodist Chapel, Elland, [2008]

Seaford House, Halifax Ref S3360

Stafford Road / Skircoat Green Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Sydney Perfect Norris [1891]
Frank Fieldhouse of Fieldhouse Brothers [1892]

Seager, Rev C. E. Ref S1213

[19??-19??] Minister of Square Congregational Church, Halifax [1966]

Seal, Albert Ref S598

[1890-1917] Born in Walsden.

In [Q3] 1913, he married Ellen Whitehead [1891-1956] in Todmorden.

Ellen was born in Todmorden

Child: Vera [1913-1990] who married Clifford Tattershall

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 1st/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 6th September 1917 (aged 25).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 54-60 & 163A], in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, on Patmos War Memorial, and on the Roll of Honour of Patmos Congregational Church.

Ellen never remarried.

She died at 48 Sackville Street, Todmorden [5th February 1956].

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £393 8/7d.

Probate was granted to daughter Vera

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Seal, Barry Ref S404

[1941-] Born in Halifax. He was educated at Heath Grammar School, the University of Bradford and the European Business School at Fontainebleau.

He worked as a chemical engineer, a computer consultant, and a lecturer at the University of Bradford.

After eight years in local government, he became the Labour Member of the European Parliament [MEP] for Yorkshire West [1979-1999], and was Chairman of the Economic, Monetary and Industrial Policy Committee [1984-1987], and a member of the Foreign Affairs, Security and Defence Policy Committee and the Human Rights Sub Committee. He was Leader of the British Labour Group at the European Parliament [1988-1989]

Seal of Halifax Ref S2839

Seaman, Ethel Christabel Ref S1334

[1878-19??] Daughter of Fanny & Edward Seaman, a commercial traveller, of Attercliffe, Yorkshire.

Baptised 24th July 1878.

She was a nursery governess (employed by John Campion Noble proprietor of the Bull's Head Hotel, Sowerby Bridge) [1901] / a sick nurse (employed by John Huddleston, Indian Army Colonel, his wife & family in Bristol) [1911].

She lived at

10 Barrington Place, Gateshead (living with her parents) [1891]
Bull's Head Hotel, Sowerby Bridge [1901]
19 Canynge Road, Clifton, Bristol [1911]

In 1901, George Henry Bell was charged with, having on the 13th August 1901, attempted to murder Miss Seaman, who also worked at the pub.

Bell was sentenced to 3 months' imprisonment

Later records show that Ethel Christabel Seaman went to live in New Zealand, where she died

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Seaman, Herbert Ref S287

[1898-1916] Born in Selby.

His family came to live at Stannary Lane, Halifax.

He was a dyer's labourer [1914].

During World War I, he enlisted in 1915 and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action at Thiepval, Somme [19th July 1916] (aged 18).

He was buried at Connaught Cemetery, Thiepval, France [Grave Ref XIII X 7].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Searby, Robert Ref S1125

[1864-19??] Son of Benjamin Searby, horse breaker.

Born in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire.

He was a groom of Hanson Lane, Halifax [1889] / a barman [1891] / a tramways labourer [1901] / a groom [1911].

In 1889, he married Sarah Jane Hall [1866-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.

Sarah Jane, of Hanson Lane, Halifax, was born in Wroot, Lincolnshire, the daughter of John Hall, shepherd.
She was a ladies' help [1911]

Children:

Robert William
Charlotte [b 1900]
Mary Alice [b 1903]
Arthur Benjamin [b 1907]

They lived at

6 Parker's Court, Halifax [1891]
7 South Street, Halifax [1901]
15 South Street, Halifax [1911]

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Searby, Robert William Ref S1085

[1897-1978] MM.

Son of Robert Searby.

Born in Halifax [5th February 1897].

He was educated at Holy Trinity School / a bobbin carrier (worsted) [1911] / employed by Balme & Pritchard Limited.

He lived at 4 Bond Court, Hopwood Lane.

During World War I, he enlisted [May 1915] and served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was in the Dardanelles [September 1915], and France [June 1916].

He was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry [1917].

His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [3rd November 1917].

He survived the War.

In [Q3] 1919, he married Doris Dunnington [1898-1964] in Halifax.

Doris died Q2 1964 (aged 66).

He died in Halifax [Q4 1978]

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Seaton, Alexander Adam Ref S146

[1885-1915] Son of Rev John Abdiel Seaton.

Born in Cleckheaton.

He was educated at Leeds Grammar School & Pembroke College Cambridge / a classics graduate / winner of the Lightfoot History Prize / a University Extension Lecturer / a Government Inspector of schools / a Fellow of Pembroke College Cambridge / lecturer in History.

During World War I, he served as a Captain with the 1st Cambridgeshire Regiment.

He went to France in February 1915.

He was dangerously injured when a shell exploded over his trench.

He died in the ambulance on his way to the Field Hospital [4th September 1915].

The Halifax Courier [11th September 1915] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Cité Bonjean Military Cemetery, France. [Grave Ref IX B 1].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Jude's Church, Savile Park

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Seaton, Hugh John Armand Ref S153

[1883-19??] Son of Rev John Abdiel Seaton.

He was a master at Heath Grammar School [1911]

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Seaton, John Ref S441

[1714-1748] Originally from Rotherham. Nephew of Charles Radcliffe. He was articled to his uncle William Radcliffe at Milnsbridge. He became a Halifax attorney. He lived and practised at The Heights, Barkisland

Seaton, Rev John Abdiel Ref S109

[1837-1908] Born in Cleckheaton.

He was Vicar of St John's, Cleckheaton [1891, 1901].

In [Q2] 1879, he married Eleanor Annand [1845-19??] in Steyning, Sussex.

Eleanor was born in Sylhet, India

Children:

They lived at

St John's Vicarage, Cleckheaton [1891, 1901]
Roslyn, Heath Villas, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1891] was niece Winifred Eleanor Grey Clark [aged 22].

John Abdiel died in North Bierley [Q4 1908] (aged 71)

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Seattle, Rev Robert Ref S136

[18??-1821] Vicar of Todmorden [1819-1821].

He was regarded as being

too quiet

and the congregation diminished during his ministry

Seccombe, James Alfred Ref S1457

[1889-1915] He was a regular soldier with 6 years' service.

In [Q1] 1914, he married Alice Hanley in Halifax.

Alice had a child

They lived at 84 Portland Road, New Bank, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Company Sergeant Major with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed by a gunshot wound to the head at Zillebeke [2nd March 1915] (aged 26).

He was buried at Tuileries British Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref C 23].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Secker, George Ref S2440

[1817-1876] Headmaster of Illingworth National School [1849-1876].

He married Unknown.

Child: William Henry

He was buried at Illingworth Church [18th July 1876]

Secker, William Henry Ref S1654

[18??-18??] Son of George Secker.

He was headmaster of the Parish Church School, Halifax.

In 1872, he wrote A Brief Account of Illingworth Church

Seddon, Clifford Ref S1460

[1897-1918] Son of John Robert Seddon.

He was a member of the Sunday Schools at Queens Road Primitive Methodist Chapel & Pye Nest Primitive Methodist Chapel / a teacher at Queens Road Primitive Methodist Chapel & Sunday School / a worsted spinner [1911] / an overlooker Oates Brothers at Ryburne Mill, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [May 1915], and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd/5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action somewhere in France [23rd July 1918] (aged 21).

His photograph appears with reports of his death in the Halifax Courier [10th August & 24th August 1918].

He is remembered on the Soissons Memorial, France, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Roll of Honour at Queens Road Primitive Methodist, and on the Roll of Honour at Pye Nest P. M. Sunday School Memorial

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Seddon, John Robert Ref S1630

[1861-1???] Born in Doncaster.

He was a bobbin maker [1891] / a foreman bobbin turner [1901] / a bobbin turner for bobbin manufacturer [1911].

In 1884, he married Hannah Sutcliffe [1863-1???] in Rochdale.

Hannah was born in Walsden

Children:

Edith Mary [b 1889]

John Sutcliffe [1891] who died in infancy

Ada [b 1893] who was a biscuit packer [1911]

Richard [b 1895] who was a cloth presser [1911] & served in France [World War I]

Clifford
Nora [b 1899]
Hilda [b 1903]

They lived at

12 Dudley Street, Wardleworth, Rochdale [1891]
19 Byrom Street, Rochdale [1901]
7 Mile Cross Road, Halifax [1911]
89 Pellon Lane, Halifax [1918]

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Seddon, Margaret Ref S545

[1888-19??] Born in Liverpool.

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 George Abbott [1901]

Seddon, Mr Ref S1138

[16??-16??] Curate at Lightcliffe [1656-1661].

Heywood includes him in his list of the great number of wretched drunken preachers at Lightcliffe, and adds

a drunkard and hunter, who died at Beeston and desired to be buried on the North side of the chapel [normally reserved for the unbaptised, suicides and heretics] in view of the alehouse he haunted

Seddon, William Ref S1745

[1???-1???] He was priest of Eastfield Chapel, Lightcliffe [1659-1661].

More details can be found in the Lightcliffe Incumbents articles on the People of interest in Lightcliffe Churchyard website

Sedgewick, Amy Ref S45

[18??-18??] Actress who appeared several times at the Halifax Theatre

Sedgewick, Rev Thomas Ref S1172

[17??-18??] Minister of Hartshead [1787-1788] and again [1801-1802]

Sedgwick, Duke Ref S1461

[1854-1923] Born in Shelf.

He was a worsted warp dresser [1891, 1901] / a warp dresser [1911].

In [Q4] 1882, he married Emma Gertrude Jones [1862-1937] in Halifax.

Emma was born in Liverpool.
She was a milliner & drapery dealer [1901]

Children:

Richard Mereton [b 1884] who was a mechanic (machine works) [1901], an engineer [1911]

Joe [b 1885] who was an apprentice saddler [1901], an unemployed saddler [1911]

Fred
Bessie [b 1890] who was a weaver [1911]
Harry
Gertrude [b 1898]

They lived at Holdsworth, Ovenden [1891]; Shop 69 Boothtown Road, Halifax [1901]; 23 Ripon Terrace, Akroydon [1911]; 1 Salisbury Place, Akroydon

Sons Fred & Harry died in World War I.

Duke died Q3 1923 (aged 69).

Emma died Q3 1937 (aged 75)

Sedgwick, Fred Ref S855

[1888-1918] Son of Duke Sedgwick.

Born in Halifax.

He was a reacher in a worsted mill [1901] / a twister [1911] / employed by Standeven & Company Limited.

In [Q2] 1916, he married Elsie Greenwood in Halifax.

They lived at

3 Tennyson Street, Lee Mount
5 Rushworth Street, Lee Mount [1918]

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with B Company 1st/5th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was wounded [25th April 1918].

He died as a POW in Danzig [21st July 1918] (aged 30).

He was buried at Malbork Commonwealth War Cemetery, Poland [Grave Ref 8 A 12].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Akroydon Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, and on the Standeven Roll of Honour.

His brother Harry also died in the War

Sedgwick, Harry Ref S853

[1895-1918] Son of Duke Sedgwick.

He was a twister's apprentice [1911] / employed by Standeven & Company Limited.

During World War I, he was with the 82 Yorkshire MB Field Ambulance, then he served as a Corporal with the 2nd/5th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 29th March 1918 (aged 22).

He was buried at La Cauchie Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref 7 OF 13].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Akroydon Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, and on the Standeven Roll of Honour.

His brother Fred also died in the War

Sedgwick, Rev J. G. Ref S1730

[18??-18??] MA. He was Chaplain and supervised the Copley Factory School

Sedgwick, Leonard Ref S1201

[1851-1894] Born in Dent, Yorkshire.

He was landlord of the Hare & Hounds, Stainland [1885-1894].

On 29th June 1875, he married Ruth Ann Holroyd [1850-1927] in Dent.

Ruth was born in Ripponden

Leonard died at the Hare & Hounds in 1894.

Ruth took over at the Hare & Hounds [1894-1923].

She died in Salford in 1927

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Seed ... Ref S1032

The entries for people & families with the surname Seed are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Seed Brothers Ref S2087

Boot and shoe manufacturers and retailers established by Joseph Seed around 1870.

There were 4 partners and they employed 19 hands [1881]. Partners included Joseph Seed, George Seed, and Thomas Seed.

They had business at a shop in Crown Street (with 80 employees), Hanson Lane, St James's Road, and then at Fearnought Works, Halifax.

They acquired the retail business established by S. T. Midgley.

The firm's specialities included


Fearnought Boots
Welcome Shoes
Halifax Boots

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Seedlings Mount, Halifax Ref S873

Aka Neddy Haigh's Field. Cottages which stood near the Stannary Inn. In the 1840s, Richard Whitaker had a brewery here.

The name is a corruption of Sydel-ing

Seekings, Bertie Charles Ref S1153

[1896-1916] Born in Huntingdon.

He was a member of Bradshaw Church / a colour matcher for T. S. Tetley Limited.

He lived at 21A Bradshaw Lane, Bradshaw.

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1914] and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in a failed attack on Schwaben Redoubt [2nd September 1916].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Bradshaw War Memorial

Seely, Herbert William Ref S1584

[1863-1898] FCS.

Son of Robert Seely.

Born in Lincoln.

He was a chemist & druggist in Halifax.

In 1887, he succeeded to the chemist and pharmacy business of George A. Parkin at The Pharmacy, 11 Corn Market, Halifax.

The company's specialities included


Seely's Nerve Tonix
Seely's Liver and Stomach Mixture
Seely's Blood Purifier
Seely's Coughaline
Seely's Extract of Herbs [for the immediate production of herb or botanic beer]
Seely's Glycerine and Cucumber Toilet Soap
Seely's Glycerine and Cucumber [for removing roughness...]

Around 1890, the business moved to 20 Southgate when Corn Market was being redeveloped.

In [Q4] 1887, he married Ada Rebecca Teesdale in Lincoln.

Ada was born in Lincoln.

Child: Cecil Teesdale (Seely) [b 1888]

They lived at

Union Street South, Halifax
3 Coleridge Street, Halifax [1896]
14 Southgate, Halifax [1898]
Prescott Street, Halifax [where he died]

He died 3rd August 1898 (aged 35).

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,695 10/6d to his brother Robert Charles Seely (grocer) & Frederick Yerburgh Teesdale (commercial clerk)

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Seely, Robert Ref S555

[1826-1901] Born in Richmond, Surrey.

He was a grocer & tea dealer employing 5 men [1871].

In [Q2] 1853, he married Eliza Bayles [1831-1???] in Lincoln.

Eliza was born in Lincolnshire

Children:

Eliza Ann [b 1855]

Mary Jane [1858] who died in infancy

Anne [b 1859]

Robert Charles [b 1860] who was a grocer and is mentioned in his brother Herbert William's will [1898]

Edith Mary [b 1862]

Herbert William
Frank Singleton [b 1865]
Lucy Ellen [b 1866]
Kate Emily [b 1868]

The family lived at 14 Bail Gate, St Paul, Lincoln [1868, 1871].

Robert died Q4 1901 (aged 75).

Eliza died Q4 1926 (aged 96).

They both died in Lincoln

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Selbourne Villas, Halifax Ref S3465

Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Captain Campbell [1876]
John Naughton [1877]

Selby House, Shibden Ref S780

Dam Head. 17th century house.

Owners and tenants have included

Alfred Sindall [1905]

Selby, William Ref S2599

[17??-1824] He lived at Blackwall, Halifax. He was High Constable for the Division of Morley

Seldon, William Ref S2365

[18??-18??] He ran a school at Norwood Green [around 1874]

Selfrac Ref S2302

Refractory bricks made by Allen & Sons

Sellars, Albert Ref S1496

[1885-1914] Son of Susannah & Isaac Shaw Sellars of 15 Albert Gallery, Haley Hill, Halifax.

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

He died 30th September 1914 (aged 29).

His brother Tom Sellars also died in the War

Sellars, Fred Ref S1267

[19??-1???] Of Earl Street, Claremount.

An acquaintance of Freda Lindley and a witness when she attempted suicide [1950].

The couple later married

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Sellars, John William Ref S1389

[1877-1918] Of 74 Green Lane, Halifax.

Born in Halifax.

He was employed by Asquith's / employed by Jeremiah Speak & Company.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.

He died of wounds in Shorncliffe Military Hospital, Folkestone, Kent [26th April 1918].

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [K C 522].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Sellars, Tom Ref S1486

[1889-1915] Son of Isaac Shaw & Susannah Sellars of 15 Albert Gallery, Haley Hill, Halifax.

He served with the Northumberland Fusiliers for 7 years, and was in India when World War I broke out. His Regiment came back to Europe to take part in the War.

He served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Border Regiment.

He was wounded and on recovery, returned to the trenches.

3 days later, he was wounded again, and died from the bullet wound in hospital in Boulogne [20th May 1915] (aged 26).

He was buried at Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I H 15].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

His brother Albert Sellars also died in the War

Seller, Rev John Ref S2436

[1863-19??] Curate at Elland [1890].

In 1891, he was a Clerk in Holy Orders living as a boarder with Johnson Aspinall.

He left and was curate of St John's, Cleckheaton [1892]

Sellers & Blomley Ref S2632

Attorneys at Rochdale and Todmorden.

Partners included James Haslam Sellers and John Blomley.

The partnership was dissolved in December 1842

Sellers & Son Ref S443

Joiners & shopfitters established by Linton Sellers [1891].

They were at 5 Lister Street, Winding Road, Halifax [1891, 1916, 1921]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Ivan Birch & Glynn Helliwell

Sellers, Frank Ref S1141

[1920-1944] Son of Gladys Sellers of Boothtown, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 122nd Field Regiment Royal Artillery.

He died 21st September 1944 (aged 24).

He is remembered on the Singapore Memorial [Grave Ref 29]

Sellers, Harry Ref S718

[1921-1944] Son of Joseph Sellers.

During World War II, he served as a Flying Officer with 578 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 21st July 1944 (aged 23).

He was buried at Uden War Cemetery, Netherlands [Coll Grave 3 I 1].

He is remembered on Copley War Memorial

Sellers, James Haslam Ref S3063

[18??-18??] Todmorden solicitor. Partner in Sellers & Blomley

Sellers, James Henry Ref S3210

[1856-19??] Born in Hyde, Cheshire.

He was a packer in a toffee works (Mackintosh's?) [1911].

In 1881, he married Miriam, daughter of Henry Burgess.

Child: Albert [b 1886]

They lived at 4 Woodbine Terrace, Halifax [1911]. In 1911, his widowed sister-in-law Mary Jane, and niece Florence were living with the family

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Sellers, James Thomas Ref S210

[1896-1974] He worked in the knitting department at Longbottom Mill, Luddendenfoot.

He was interested in photography and became a photographer of Luddendenfoot. He did much work for Lilywhite Limited and became their chief photographer.

Like Lilywhite's founder, Arthur Frederick Sergeant, when Lilywhite was taken over by Leach's, Sellers went to work for the London photographic firm of Raphael Tuck.

During World War II, he returned to Yorkshire and set up in business as

a camera craftsman

at Luddendenfoot.

He married Unknown.

Child: Unknown

They lived at 1 Railway Terrace, Luddendenfoot [1918].

This & associated entries use material contributed by Christine Sellers

Sellers, Joseph Ref S480

[1890-19??] Born in Cleckheaton.

He was a warehouseman (retail drapery) [1911].

In [Q1] 1909, he married Ethel May England [1889-19??] in Halifax.

Ethel May was born in Hyde Park, Leeds

Children:

Mabel [b 1910]

Harry

Sellers, Linton Ref S494

[1844-1913] Born in Fridaythorpe, East Riding.

He was a pattern maker [1866] / a joiner [1871, 1881] / founder of Sellers & Son [1891].

On 22nd May 1866, he married Mary Ann Tweedy [1846-1912] in Halifax.

Mary was born in Halifax, the daughter of Sarah & William Tweedy, joiner

Children:

Charley [1868-11th February 1921] who was a joiner in the family business ‡
Harry [1870-1937] who was a joiner in the family business ‡
Mary Ellen [b 1874]
William [1875-1876] ‡
Robert Henry [1877-1878] ‡
Thomas [1879-1881]
Annie [b 1883] ‡
Louis [1885-1886]

The family lived at

22 Middle Street, Halifax [1871, 1881]
5 Lister Street, Winding Road, Halifax [1912, 1913]

Mary died at home [31st August 1912].

Linton died at home [29th January 1913].

The couple & other members of the family (‡) were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Sellers, Rev Richard Ref S215

[1860-1931] Vicar of Mytholmroyd [1930].

He was buried at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd [30th January 1931]

Sellers, Rev Dr Robert Victor Ref S1264

[1895-1973] Son of Martha Ann [1863-1955] and Richard Sellers of Cleckheaton.

He was curate at Ossett before becoming Vicar of Mytholmroyd [1924-1931]. He moved to Reading.

He was Professor of Biblical & Historical Theology at King's College, London [1948-1954]. He published Eustathius of Antioch, Two Ancient Christologies, and The Council of Chalcedon.

In 1931, he married Irene Oesterley.

Children:

a daughter
a daughter

He was Chancellor of Wells [1956-1961]

Selwin-Ibbetson, Henry John Ref S3596

[1826-1902] MP.

Son of Sir John Thomas Ibbetson-Selwin, Bart, who had assumed the name Selwin in 1825 when he inherited the Selwin estates at Harlow, Essex.

They are connected to the family of Jane Selwin, wife of John Caygill.

He was 7th Baronet Ibbetson [1870] and 1st Baron Rookwood [1892].

He owned Shay House, Halifax [1889]

In 1923, Halifax Corporation bought The Square from his widow Sophie Harriet, Lady Rookwood [1842-1932].

After his death, the barony became extinct

Selwin, Jayne Ref S817

[1722-1806] Or Jane.

Daughter of William Selwin of Down Hall, near Harlow, Essex.

She married John Caygill.

There is a monument for her in Halifax Parish Church.

She inherited Down Hall on the death of her brothers Charles and Thomas.

She and her husband had given land for the construction of the Piece Hall. One of the conditions made when this was built, was that, when it ceased to be used for the purposes of the worsted trade, it should revert to the Selwin family, descendants of Mrs Caygill.

She was blind in her later years.

After her husband's death in 1787, she moved to live in Essex.

She died in Essex and her body was brought back to Halifax for burial.

There is a memorial to her in Halifax Parish Church

In accordance with Mrs Caygill's will, the hall passed into the hands of Sir John Thomas Ibbetson-Selwin, Bart, and his son, Henry John Selwin-Ibbetson MP, who presented it to the town on 6th October 1868

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Selwyn, Rev A. B. Ref S1327

[18??-19??] Curate at St Paul's Church, Queens Road [1923]. In 1924, he left to work in Colombo, Ceylon

Sendall, Edward William Bell Ref S3067

[1853-1908] Coach builder at Shade. He was Manager of the Todmorden Carriage Company for 19 years

Sending information to the Calderdale Companion Ref S3663

Senior ... Ref S1695

The entries for people & families with the surname Senior are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Senior Society of Clothworkers Ref S2179

Halifax benevolent society established in 1741.

See Clothworkers' Company

Sennett, Ingham Ref S1509

[1899-1916] Son of James Sennett who died in World War I.

Born in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 9th September 1916.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 3C & 3D], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Sennett, James A. Ref S1189

[1877-1915] Born in Dublin.

He was a quarryman [1911].

In [Q2] 1880, he married Annie Hitchcock [1876-19??] in Reading.

Annie was born in Coventry

Children:

Ingham
James [b 1909]

They lived at

6 Sunnyside Street, Haley Hill [1911]
9 Wood Yard, Whitley Street, Nursery Lane, Ovenden

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 12th September 1915 (aged 38).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [K D 1672].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church.

Son Ingham died in World War I.

Annie married Mr Astwood.

Sentry Edge, Warley Ref S754

Area of Warley.

It is said that there was a Roman Camp here.

Question: Does anyone know anything about the Romans being here?

See Camp End Farm, Norton Tower and Sentry Edge Delfs, Warley

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September Break Ref S882

A short annual half-term holiday for schools. It was abandoned in 1996.

See Teacher's Rest and Wakes

Serge Room Ref S427

In 1787, the name for the cellars at the east end of the Piece Hall – originally the South Low Room – became the Serge Room. Merchants could hire a stand here for 2/- per year.

In 1851, the porter was banned from keeping pigs here because of the smell

Sergeant, Arthur Frederick Ref S190

[1882-1952] Born in Leeds. He developed an interest in photography and trained as an artist. He started work with the Great Northern Railway Company and came to Halifax, pursuing photography as a hobby.

On a holiday to France in 1898, he saw some printed photographic views, and with picture postcards becoming popular in England, he realised the potential. His first published view was of Crimsworth Dene.

The early cards were laborious to produce, and he devised a new type of emulsion called chlorobrom and a new photographic paper. This revolutionised large scale commercial photography and helped to create the developing and printing industry. Sergeant called his new paper Lilywhite, hence the name of his firm.

He was the founder of the Halifax Photographic Company which became Lilywhite Limited.

When the firm was taken over by Leach's, Sergeant went to work for the London photographic firm of Raphael Tuck

Serotonin Ref S237

Brighouse-based band formed in 1998 by Thom Thornton and Alec Townsend, and including Oliver Hutchinson, Jake Miller, and Nick Moxham.

In 2006, the band changed the name to Far from the Dance

Servant, George Edward Ref S1532

[1876-1918] Born in Halifax.

He was a cart driver [1911].

In [Q3] 1895, he married Ada Shaw [1876-19??] in Halifax.

Ada was born in Halifax

Children:

Elsie [b 1896] who was a winder (carpet department) [1911]
Thomas Henry [b 1899] who was a part-time errand boy [1911]
May [b 1911]

They lived at 104 Green Lane, Halifax [1911, 1918].

Living with them [in 1911] was sister-in-law May Shaw [b 1894] (twister worsted mill).

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

He was killed in action [1st October 1918].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Servant, John Sladdin Ref S1207

[1883-1917] Son of Samuel Servant.

Born in Halifax.

He was a railway porter boarding at Old Tanhouse, Wakefield [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry.

He died 10th December 1917 (aged 34).

He was buried at Duhallow A.D.S. Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II D 27]

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Servant, Samuel Ref S1363

[1855-1935] Born in Halifax.

He was a coal merchant.

In 1881, he married Harriet Sladdin [1857-1954] in Halifax.

Harriet was born in Halifax

Children:

John Sladdin
Eveline May [b 1886]
Amy Annie [b 1888]
May Elsie [b 1890]
Arnold Levi [b 1897]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at

32 Essex Street, Halifax [1901]
7 Laverock Place, Brighouse

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Servant, William Ref S1148

[1869-1916]

In [Q3] 1893, he married Susan Bateman in Leeds.

They lived at Clay Bank, Pellon

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 1st/6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was Mentioned in Despatches.

He died 4th August 1916 (aged 47).

He was buried at Hirst Wood Church Burial Ground, Shipley [C 146]

Sessions Court House Ref S703

Aka West Riding Magistrates' Office

Sessions Files Ref S1524

See Coroner

Seston, Herbert Ref S350

[18??-1941] Licensee at the Crown & Anchor Inn, Mixenden [1923, 1927] and the Old Original Masons' Arms, Halifax [1927-1930].

In the 1920s/1930s, he played the Whitaker's Brewery advertising figure Doc Shire.

He died in Thornbury, Bradford

Seton, Charles Compton Ref S1379

[1846-1923] In 1868, he married Phoebe Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Henry William Ripley.

Children:

Charles Henry
Bruce Hugh
Margaret Annie Phoebe

Settle, Alfred Ref S1510

[1831-1???] Of Brighouse/Hipperholme.

Son of Ann Settle – father unknown – and grandson of Luke Settle.

Born [21st June 1831]; baptised [21st August 1831].

Alfred was living with his grandfather Luke [1841].

He married Mary Ellis.

Children:

James [b 1852]
Arthur [b 1854]
Luke [b 1856]

Around 1858, he emigrated to America. He may have left for America with some haste due to the non-settlement of a Leeds Loan amongst other things

Rose Booth writes that

Sailing records around the date do not show an Alfred Settle on board but there is an Alfred Rushworth of the right age and I know he travelled with a companion called Rushworth

His correspondence with his wife, who remained in Brighouse/Hipperholme, still survives.

A possible Alfred, Mary and the children are recorded in Pennsylvania [1870]

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Settle, Ann Ref S9030

[1812-1???] Daughter of Luke Settle.

Baptised at Lightcliffe [9th February 1812].

In 1831, she had a son Alfred – father unknown.

On 19th November 1835, she married Joseph Wilkinson

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Settle, Jubal Ref S2692

[1817-1883] Son of Luke Settle.

Born in Slead Syke.

Baptised at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [14th September 1817].

In April 1866, he and Liberty Bradbury occupied a blacksmith's shop and cottage at Slead Syke

On 16th May 1852, he married Helen Havelock in Halifax.

Helen was born in Sunderland

They had no children.

Jubal died at Slead Syke.

He was buried at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [13th January 1883]

Settle, Luke Ref S650

[1777-1863] (Possibly) brother of Mark Settle.

Born in Southowram.

He was a whitesmith [1799] / a blacksmith at Slead Syke, Brighouse / a flautist and a singer / choirmaster at Brighouse Parish Church.

He also composed a number of hymns including Settle.

In 1831, he noticed Mrs Susan Sunderland's singing ability He gave her first training, and she is said to have sung as Settle beat time on his anvil at Slead Syke. He taught her to breathe deeply, to project her voice and to enunciate clearly.

Other pupils included Miss Empsall

In 1849, Luke was declared bankrupt.

In the 1850s, he presented a production of Joshua at Brighouse National School with an orchestra and choir of 60 people.

He is commemorated by a trophy for choirs – the Luke Settle Shield.

On 7th December 1853, he was described as

the father of music in the locality

when he gave a concert at the Oddfellows' Hall in Brighouse.

On 15th December 1799, he married Martha Freeman.

Martha was the daughter of Lawrence Freeman

Children:

John [1802-1875]
twins Benjamin [1804-1805]
Joseph [1804-1871]
Ellen [b 1807]
Miriam [1809-1868]
Ann
Maria [1814-1868]
Jubal
Martha [b 1821]

Members of the family were buried at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe

Many of the family were buried at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe

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Settle, Luke Ref S1533

[1857-1889] Born in Halifax.

He was a stone miner [1881].

In [Q1] 1878, he married Emma Asher [1860-1???] in Halifax.

Emma was born in Metheringham, Lincolnshire

Children:

Mary J. [b 1879] who was a half-time doffer in a silk mill [1891], a silk gasser [1901]

John Alfred [b 1881] who was a half-time band maker [1891], a blacksmith [1901, 1911]

Annie [b 1885] who was a silk spinner [1901]

Leonard [b 1888] who was a doffer in a silk mill [1901], a cloth cutter [1911]

Wilfred

They lived at 2 Sutcliffe Wood Bottom, Hipperholme [1881]; New Street, Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse [1891]; 22 Back New Street, Brighouse [1901]; 40 Waterloo Road, Brighouse [1911]; 34 Wood Top, Hove Edge [1918]

Luke died Q4 1889 (aged 33)

Settle, Mark Ref S429

[17??-18??] (Possibly) brother of Luke Settle.

Born in Southowram.

He was a blacksmith [1802].

On 3rd May 1802, he married Eleanor Freeman at St Anne's Church, Southowram.

Eleanor was the daughter of Lawrence Freeman

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Settle, Robert Ref S446

[1763-1825] Halifax attorney.

On 25th February 1810, a Mr Settle, a solicitor of Halifax, was awarded £50 damages when he broke his leg after leaping from the Defiance coach of which one of the wheel-horses fell as they were descending a steep hill near Halifax. The injury occasioned a long confinement.

He was at Upper George Yard, Halifax [1809] / Causeway Head, Halifax [1816, 1822] / Crown Street, Halifax [1822] / Hoyle Green, Warley

Settle, Wilfred Ref S1275

[1888-1918] Son of Luke Settle.

Born in Halifax.

He was a doffer in a silk mill [1901] / a nurseryman [1911].

In [Q3] 1917, he married Gertrude M. Chesham at St Pancras, London.

They lived at 2 Quadrant Grove, Kentish Town, London.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards.

He died 22nd August 1918 (aged 30).

He was buried at Moyenneville (Two Tree) Cemetery, France [Grave Ref A 10].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial

Severhills Clough, Soyland Ref S581

See Severhills Mill, Ripponden

Sewage works Ref S705

There are several entries for sewage works in the district: Cooper Bridge Sewage Works, Copley Sewage Plant, Greetland Sewage Works, Halifax Corporation Sewage Department, Luddendenfoot Joint Sewage Works, Mytholmroyd Sewage Disposal Plant, Salterhebble Sewage Works, Sandbeds Sewage Works, Charlestown, Shelf Sewage Works and Sowerby Bridge Sewage Works

Seward, Mary Ref S3401

[19??-] Mayor of Hebden Royd [1994-1995]

Sewed, Edward Ref S1540

[1879-1920] Son of George Edward Sewed.

Born in Lindley.

He was a drayman for railway company [1901] / a cart driver [1911].

He married Mary Hannah [1878-1952].

Mary was born in Halifax

Children:

Leonard [b 1903]
Lily [b 1904]
Phyllis [b 1908]
George Edward [b 1911]

They lived at

7 Thomas Street West, Halifax [1901]
121 New Bank, Halifax [1911]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment.

He died 29th August 1920 (aged 41).

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

Mary Hannah died in Heywood, Lancashire [Q1 1952] (aged 73)

Sewed, George Edward Ref S1555

[1849-1906] Born in Lindley.

He was a farmer [1881] / a verger [1891] / a warehouseman (worsted mill) [1901].

In [Q4] 1868, he married Mary Gledhill [1851-1933] in Huddersfield.

Mary was born in Birchencliffe, Huddersfield

Children:

Betsy [b 1872]

Sarah A. [b 1877] who was a worsted coating weaver [1901]

Edward
Laura [b 1884] who was a twister at worsted mill [1901]

They lived at

Lister Lane, Halifax [1891]
29 Conway Street, Halifax [1901]

Mary died in Halifax [Q3 1933] (aged 83)

Sewell Brothers Ref S2240

Iron founders at Bowling Green Foundry, Halifax. Partners included James Robert Sewell and Charles Sewell

Sewell, Charles Ref S2241

[18??-19??] Partner in Sewell Brothers.

He lived at 38 Emscote Avenue, Halifax [1905]

Sewell, James Robert Ref S2223

[1867-1908] Partner in Sewell Brothers.

He lived at 33 Carlton House Terrace, Halifax [1905].

He died in his foundry

Sewing Machines Ref S3190

Seymour, James William Ref S1716

[1889-1974] Son of William Seymour.

Born in Todmorden [21st November 1889].

He was a cotton weaver [1911].

In [Q1] 1911, he married Hannah Sykes [1887-19??] in Todmorden.

Hannah was born in Todmorden, the daughter of Arnold Sykes

They lived at 128 Burnley Road, Todmorden [1911].

A James William Seymour died in Blackpool [Q1 1974]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Seymour, William Ref S1717

[1861-1???] Born in Cornwall.

He was a coal miner [1891].

Around 1885, he married Elizabeth Ann [1853-1???].

Elizabeth Ann was born in Cornwall

Children:

Evelin [b 1885]

Constance [b 1886]

Jane [b 1889]

James William

They lived at 66 Hollins Green, Todmorden [1891]

Shack Field, Halifax Ref S883

A piece of land near the Piece Hall – also known as Vicar's Field, Halifax – which is recorded in 1799

Shackleton Ref S55

Hamlet and area above Hardcastle Crags. It is about 1,000 ft above sea level. It is said that there was a mediæval vaccary here.

Other forms of the name include Shackletonstall [1219], Shakilden [1470s], Shakelton [1564], and Shakleton [1718].

Today, there are only a few cottages and farm buildings.

There was a Shackleton family mentioned in the 13th century.

The early form Shackletonstall is derived from elements – shack and tunstall – the whole meaning a farm on a narrow strip – or tongue – of land.

See Shackleton, Tunstall and Willow Gate, Hebden Bridge

This & associated entries use material contributed by Joanne Backhouse

Shackleton ... Ref S744

The entries for people & families with the surname Shackleton are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Shackleton's Clock, Sowerby Bridge Ref S1150

A large clock which hung outside the shop of Percival Shackleton in Sowerby Bridge.

In 1904, Shackleton's business address was

Under the Clock, Wharf Street

The clock was labelled Greenwich Time and was a familiar landmark in the town

Shackleton Clough Ref S1629

Flows into Hebden Water

Shackleton's: F. & J. Shackleton Ref S2131

Watchmakers of Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge. Partners included Frank Shackleton and Julian Shackleton. They took over the business established by their father, Percival Shackleton.

Shackleton's Clock hung outside their shop.

In 1905, they were advertising as Opticians.

The business closed in 19??

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Shackleton's: James Shackleton & Sons Ref S2138

Fustian & cotton manufacturers at Machpelah, Hebden Bridge and Rochdale.

Established by James Shackleton [between 1822 & 1842].

Partners included James Shackleton, Thomas Shackleton, and John Shackleton.

Recorded in 1851.

James Shackleton died in 1852.

In February 1876, the partnership between Thomas Shackleton and John Shackleton, was dissolved. Thomas Shackleton continued the business.

Subsequently, the partners included Thomas Shackleton, James Shackleton, and William Shackleton.

In 1883, this partnership was dissolved. James Shackleton retired from the firm. Thomas and William Shackleton continued the business

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Shackleton Knoll Ref S56

Hilltop above Hardcastle Crags.

See Dole

Shackleton Moor Ref S2860

Moorland above Pecket Well

Shackleton's: Roger Shackleton & Company Ref S2125

Fustian manufacturer of Globe Works, Hebden Bridge, Hangingroyd, Royd Shed, Hebden Bridge, and Salem Shed.

In 1906, their mills were affected by the fustian weavers' strike.

See William Pickles

Shackletons & Green Ref S7600

Stone merchants at Thornton and Allerton.

Partners included brothers John Farrar Shackleton and Joah Dixon Shackleton and their uncle Samuel Green.

The partnership was dissolved on 1st October 1870 by mutual consent.

See Samuel Green & Company

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Shade Ref S57

District of Calderdale south-west of Todmorden. The community comprised just 3 cottages until the construction of the canal in the 1790s. The name comes from a Woodshade built by the canal workers.

See Hudsonites

Shade Junior & Infants' School Baths, Todmorden Ref S1977

Opened in 1904 on the ground floor of Shade School. These were the first public baths in Todmorden

Shade Lock, Todmorden Ref S672

Lock #21 on the Rochdale Canal. Built 1798

Shade Post Office Ref S2210

Recorded in 1861 & 1891, when Joseph Baume was there.

Recorded on 2nd September 1907, when it opened at the shop of Frank Steele, bookseller, stationer and newsagent This was one of 11 local post offices which – despite popular protests – were closed in August 2008

Shakehand Brig Ref S92

Aka Shakand Brig, Shaken Brig. A popular name for the early wooden Lee Bridge on account of its parlous condition. This was replaced by a stone bridge around 1518

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Shakeltonstall, Elkoe Ref S5001

[12??-1???]

He married Unknown.

Child: William

Mentioned in the Wakefield Court Rolls [1274] when

[At Hyperum] Jordan de Schakeltonstall, Nelle de Wynter, John Luvekyn and William, son of Elkoe Shakeltonstall accused of taking a stag remain under surety until the next Court at Wakefield

See Shackleton

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Shakeltonstall, William Ref S9507

[12??-1???] Son of Elkoe Shakeltonstall.

Mentioned in the Wakefield Court Rolls [1274] when

[At Hyperum] Jordan de Schakeltonstall, Nelle de Wynter, John Luvekyn and William, son of Elkoe Shakeltonstall accused of taking a stag remain under surety until the next Court at Wakefield

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Shakeshaft, John Richardson Ref S1155

[1886-1961] Landlord of the Griffin, Barkisland [1935-1936]

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Shakespear News Room, Halifax Ref S3672

Recorded on 27th October 1794, when their Annual Dinner was announced.

Recorded in 1808, when

Question: Does anyone know whether it was connected to Shakespeare pub?

Shakespeare House, Halifax Ref S1165

Clare Road. The house was opposite the Royal Oak.

Owners and tenants have included

George Hogarth

Shaking House, Mixenden Ref S879

Recorded on maps produced in 1854.

Owners and tenants have included

Jonathan Priestley [1861]
Fred Ambler [1905]

Shambles, Halifax Ref S3211

Shannon, Issy Ref S303

[19??-] Reporter with the Hebden Bridge Times.

She and Frank Woolrych published the magazine Milltown Memories.

The book, Alice's Album [2004], by Issy and Frank Woolrych, tells the story of Crossley Westerman and his daughter Ada, and Alice Longstaff

See Calder Valley Offcuts, Cheers! and Infamous Yorkshire Women

Shannon, Patrick Ref S1558

[18??-1916]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 26th September 1916.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 3C & 3D], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Sharkey, James Ref S1066

[1879-1916] Son of Bridget & John Sharkey of Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 8th Battalion King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster).

He died 20th November 1916 (aged 37).

He was buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VIII D 207]

Sharkit Head, Ambler Thorn Ref S856

Methodist meetings were held here when it was occupied by Caleb Cockcroft.

The meetings were later held at what became Ambler Thorn United Methodist Chapel

Sharman, Alfred Ref S813

[1888-1915] Son of William Sharman.

He was a member of Salem United Methodist Sunday School / a telegraph messenger [1901] / a coal merchant's clerk [1911].

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

He was killed in a gas attack at Ypres whilst stretcher-bearing [14th December 1915].

He was buried at Ferme-Olivier Cemetery, Belgium. [Grave Ref 2 K 4].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Salem United Methodist Chapel

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Sharman, John Ref S3643

[18??-19??] Of Carton Street, Halifax.

He frequently travelled by boat, and when he read of the sinking of the Titanic in a special edition of the Halifax Evening Courier, he rang to break the news to the White Star shipping line at their offices in Liverpool

Sharman, John Ref S2620

[1830-1898] Born in Colne in Lancashire.

He was educated at Horton College Bradford.

He he served as a Private with Company 8 of the 4th West Yorkshire Rifles Volunteers.

He was a draper's assistant in Wakefield [1851].

He (possibly) moved to Halifax [1861]

In January 1862, he joined the Militia in Halifax. He joined the Gorilla Small Bore Club in Halifax and won several prizes over the next 3 years.

In 1862, he joined the National Rifle Association.

On 22nd July 1865, he won the Queen's Prize of the National Rifle Association for shooting at Wimbledon. He was described as

the champion shot of 1865

and was greeted by a crowd of around 35,000 people as he and 4 other Halifax prizemen returned to Halifax. Members of the regiment formed a guard of honour

The winner could choose to receive £250 in cash or in any other form. John chose a silver tea service with the balance of cash in a blue silk purse.

He was in partnership with his brothers as woolstaplers in Bradford [1865].

In 1867, he married Jane Ann Earl [1846-1898] of Richmond, in Richmond.

Children:

son
son
son
daughter
daughter

They lived at

Heath Field Terrace, Halifax [1867]
15 Balmoral Place, Halifax [1881]
Horton, Bradford [1888]

John died whilst on holiday at Arncliffe, Westmorland [1890]

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Sharman, Robert Ref S1561

[1888-1917] Born in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire.

He was a member of St James's Spiritual Temple, Halifax / a cotton operative [1911] / a munitions worker for Butler's.

During World War I, he enlisted [June 1917] and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.

He was killed in action [31st July 1917].

He was buried at Artillery Wood Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II D 4].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Sharman, Thomas Ref S1678

[1819-1895] Born in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.

He was a hand loom weaver (carpet) [1851] / a carpet weaver (power loom) [1861] / a carpet weaver [1871, 1881].

He married Mary [1817-1885].

Mary was born in Northampton

Children:

Sophia [1840-1919] who was a carpet setter [1861] & married John Jenkinson
Henry Thomas [1846-1868] who was a warp slayer for carpet weavers [1861]
William

They lived at

20 Stannary Lane, Halifax [1851]
11 Stannary Lane, Halifax [1861]
5 Stannary Lane, Halifax [1871, 1881]

Mary died 24th December 1885 (aged 68).

In 1891, the widowed Thomas was a lodger with son-in-law John Jenkinson

Thomas died 1st February 1895 (aged 76).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2626] with grandson Willie Sharman who died 2nd February 1876 (aged 15 months)

Sharman, William Ref S1701

[1834-1878] Born in Burnsall.

He was a wool buyer [1861] / a master worsted spinner [1871].

He married Emily [1831-1882].

Emily was born in Bedfordshire

Child: Emily Lacey [1863-1893] who married Rowland Evans Ellis & was buried with her parents

The family lived at

Lower Small Lees, Soyland [1861]
2 Walsh Street, Halifax [1871]

William died 23rd November 1878 (aged 44).

Emily died 25th April 1882 (aged 51).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1330]

Sharman, William Ref S811

[1848-1943] Son of Thomas Sharman.

Born in Halifax.

He was a carpet printer [1871] / a wine & spirit warehouseman [1881, 1891, 1901, 1911].

In 1872, he married Catherine McDonald [1849-1???] in Halifax.

Catherine was born in Queens County, Ireland

Children:

Edward [b 1874] who was a telegraph messenger [1891]
Annie [b 1881] who was a worsted spinner [1891], a skirt machinist [1901], an underclothing machinist [1911]
Thomas Andrew [b 1883] who was a tailor [1901], a tailor's assistant [1911]
Helena Mary [b 1885] who was a skirt machinist [1901], an underclothing machinist [1911]
Alfred
Frederick [b 1894] who was a tailor's assistant [1901, 1911]

They lived at

18 Birks Hall Lane, Halifax [1881]
5 Stannary Lane, Halifax [1891]
16 St James Street, Halifax [1901, 1911]
22 Stirling Street, Halifax [1915, 1933]

Catherine died 1st May 1911.

William died 16th October 1933.

They both died at home.

The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Sharp ... Ref S77

The entries for people & families with the surname Sharp are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Sharp's: Alph Sharp & Company Ref S2002

Chemical manufacturers at Copley.

Established around 1903 by Arthur Edouarde Sharp.

Alphonse Sharp was also associated with the Company.

Closed in 19??

See Sharp & Mallett

This & associated entries use material contributed by John Needham

Sharp & Brown Ref S2307

Card and wire manufacturers at Bowling Dyke, Halifax and at Birmingham [1854].

T. & J. Binns worked for them before taking over the business and establishing T. & J. Binns & Company

Sharp & Mallett Ref S2033

Chemical and colour manufacturers and munitions manufacturers at Wakefield Road, Copley.

Partners included Arthur Edouarde Sharp, George Edward Mallett, and Alphonse Sharp.

In 1914, J. F. Walsh designed some of the buildings.

The partnership was dissolved on 1st January 1915 and Sharp & Mallett Limited succeeded to the business.

During World War I, as a part of the war effort, the company manufactured picric acid, which was used as an explosive charge in shells.

There was an explosion at the Copley site on 22nd December 1917.

The factory was rebuilt and Alph Sharp & Company (possibly) took over the premises.

The company also controlled the North Dean Munitions Factory, Greetland

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Sharp & Waller Ref S2109

Brighouse partnership established by architects Miles Sharp and Daniel Waller.

They were at 32 Bradford Road [1901, 1922].

In 1894, they were receiving tenders for the construction of houses at Harriet Street, Brighouse for the Brighouse District Industrial Society Limited.

Their work included

Albert Theatre & Opera House, Brighouse [1898]
Carr Green Board School, Rastrick [1912]

Sharp's: George Sharp & Sons Ref S2053

Nurserymen, seedsmen and florists.

Established by George Sharp.

They were at Wellcroft Nurseries, Hipperholme [1905]

Sharp's: James & M. S. Sharp Ref S596

Dyers.

Partners included James Sharp and Milton Sheridan Sharp

Sharp, Wright & Company Ref S2760

Coal, sand and lime merchants. In 1905, they were at North Bridge Station

Sharpe ... Ref S250

The entries for people & families with the surname Sharpe are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Sharpin, John Ref S1658

[1840-1???] Born in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.

He was a brushmaker [1881, 1881].

In [Q4] 1872, he married Hannah Holdsworth in Halifax.

Hannah was born in Sowerby Bridge, the daughter of Samuel Holdsworth

Child: Martha E. [b 1875]

They lived at

26 Launceston Street, Halifax [1881]
12 Wadsworth Street, Halifax [1891]

Living with them [in 1881] were Hannah's mother Mary & sister Ellen.

A Hannah Sharpin died in Halifax [Q1 1898] (aged 68)

Sharples, Mr Ref S1385

[18??-18??] Curate at Todmorden [1841?]. After a few months, he left the post

Sharpley, Rev J. R. Ref S1597

[18??-1???] Minister at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel

Sharratt, David Ref S643

[1829-1???] Son of Thomas Sharratt

Born in Salendine Nook / Longwood.

He was a brick maker [1861] / a farmer of 9 acres [1871] / a master brick maker employing 4 men & 4 boys [1871] / a brick maker [1881] / a brick manufacturer [1891].

Established David Sharratt & Sons Limited.

In [Q3] 1853, he married Martha Jowett [1829-1???] in Keighley.

Martha was born in Bradford

Children:

Rebecca [b 1855] who was a wool weaver power loom [1871], a dressmaker [1881]
Hyde
Thomas J. [b 1861]
Albert [b 1862] who was a brick maker [1881, 1891]
Martha Lavinia [b 1865]
Elizabeth Ann [b 1867]

They lived at

High Field House, Heaton, Bradford [1861]
Huddersfield Road, Elland-cum-Greetland [1871]
Ainley Road, Elland-cum-Greetland [1881]
114 Huddersfield Road, Elland-cum-Greetland [1891]

Sharratt's: David Sharratt & Sons Limited Ref S2139

Quarriers and manufacturers of sanitary pipes, firebricks, red building bricks and tiles at Storth Brick Works, Elland [1874, 1945].

Established by David Sharratt.

One man was killed and another injured by an explosion at the works on 8th February 1900.

On 1st June 1900, Jonah Scott died from injuries received at the works

Keith Marsden says that the site of the brickworks

was on the left as you go up [from Elland towards Ainley Top]. The place is now [2014] full of plastic tanks in wire cages and blue barrels. This was part of the brickworks property and is a new building, just below the underpass of the new road.
Sharratt's used to get their clay from across the road. The clay came in big metal tubs, down a thick cable. On arrival, the tub hit a lever, and it then tipped out the clay and righted itself. The tub then went back up the hill over the field to get filled again. The clay deposit was about half a mile up over the hill.
[Keith] was told the Sharratt's were slave drivers with little pay

On 27th August 1917, the firm bought the Horse & Jockey, Elland

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Sharratt, Hyde Ref S3118

[1857-1911] Son of David Sharratt.

Born in Shipley.

He was a brick maker [1871, 1881, 1891] / a brick & pipe manufacturer [1901] / with David Sharratt & Sons Limited / Chairman of Elland District Council [1911].

He married Harriet [1862-19??].

Harriet was born in Huddersfield

Child: Martha [b 1898]

On 27th July 1912, a shelter in his memory was opened in the recreation ground, Elland

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Sharratt, Percy William Ref S1121

[1891-1964] Born in Brierley Hill, Staffordshire.

He was a gas fitter for the Corporation Gas Department [1921] / landlord of the General Rawdon, Luddendenfoot [1938-1942].

He married (1) Unknown.

Children:

Kathleen [b 1911]
Jack [b 1916]

The children were born in Todmorden.

In [Q4] 1920, he married (2) Alice in Todmorden.

Alice was born in Walsden, the daughter of William Walton; she was the widow of Leonard Greenwood. 2 children from her first marriage: Jim Greenwood [b 1911] & Amy Greenwood [b 1912] were living with the Sharratt family in 1921

They lived at 958 Rochdale Road, Walsden [1921]

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Sharratt, Thomas Ref S658

[1802-1882] Born in Prescott, Lancashire.

He was a potter [1851] / a brick maker.

He married (1) Unknown.

Children:

David
Robert [b 1837] who was a fire brickmaker [1851]

In 1851, Thomas was widowed and living with sons David & Robert as lodgers of Thomas Emmott at Firth Carr Farm, Bradford.

In 1872, he married (2) Betty

Elizabeth / Betty (née Horsfall), was the widow of James Rangeley

Sharrock, Henry Ref S1144

[15??-1613] MA.

Curate at Ripponden [1586-1613].

In 1594, John Hoyle of Clough House, Soyland bequeathed 20/- to Mr Sharrock.

He married Unknown.

Children:

Abigail [b 1592] who married Laurence Stansfeld
Adam
Simeon
John
Theophilus

Sharrock, Theophilus Ref S2537

[15??-1623] MA.

Son of Henry Sharrock. He succeeded his father as Curate at Ripponden [1613-1623]

Shavey Bottom, Jagger Green Ref S3230

Shaw ... Ref S14

The entries for people & families with the surname Shaw are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Shaw & Company Ref S2099

Engineers at Hebden Bridge. John Shaw was a senior partner

Shaw & Company Ref S869

Paper manufacturer.

They were at

New Mill, Barkisland [1910]: which was powered by water and steam, and where they produced MG caps, sealings, pressings and coloured papers.
Bradley Mill, Stainland [1910]: which was powered by water and steam, and where they produced fine MG caps, MG cartridges, MG manillas and coloured papers

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Shaw & Moores, Walterclough Ref S2610

Recorded on 27th January 1858 when an employee was injured by a fanning machine at their mill

Shaw's: Ben Shaw & Sons Limited Ref S2834

Soft drinks manufacturer in Huddersfield and Halifax. Established in 1???.

They were at Lister Lane, Halifax [1929, 1936].

Their trade mark was Benjamin Shaw's signature surrounded by the Latin inscription

Amicus Humani Generis

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Shaw Booth, Warley Ref S796

Aka Lower Shaw Booth.

Question: Can anyone confirm that – as the Comfort illustration suggests – this and Lower Shaw Booth are the same property? Is/was there an Upper Shaw Booth?

Owners and tenants have included

The Shaw family
The Wadsworth family
The Oldfield family
The Colbeck family
Samuel Colbeck [1650]
The Wade family
Benjamin Wade [1709]
Abraham Wadsworth [1709]
The Appleyard family of Wainstalls
Samuel Appleyard
Charles Appleyard [1751]
John Appleyard [1841, 1865]
William Appleyard

See Upper Shaw Booth, Warley

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Shaw's Clough, Sowerby Ref S447

Stream at Cottonstones which joins Old Eli Clough

Shaw's: E. & E. Shaw & Sons Ref S2029

Halifax soft drinks manufacturer established by Ernest Edgar Shaw. Established in 1927. They were at Rookery Lane, Halifax (on the site previously occupied by Clegg's Nursery) and Shaw Royd, Sedbergh Road [1950s].

The business became Shaw's of Halifax.

In 1968, the business was sold to Barrs of Glasgow, makers of Irn-Bru

See Joseph Pitchforth

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Shaw's: F. & H. Shaw Limited Ref S3054

Of Foster Holme.

John Hankin Shaw was Managing Director [1900]

Shaw Hall, Halifax Ref S456

See Shaw Hill House

Shaw Hardcastle Limited Ref S2032

Halifax ladies' outfitters and drapery company founded by Shaw Hardcastle. They were at 1-3-5 Old Market [1939].

This closed in 198?, and was taken over by Wilbefort's.

This closed in ????.

The premises subsequently had a number of occupants.

Shaw Hardcastle re-appeared in the Old Arcade, Halifax

Shaw Hill House, Halifax Ref S94

House which stood on the corner of Shaw Hill / Simmonds Lane on the Lower Shaw Hill estate. The house was built by Joshua Laycock around 1697.

See Mr Booth and Shay House, Halifax

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Shaw House, Halifax Ref S262

Stood in land at Shaw Lane / Gaukroger Lane / Simmonds Lane. The land was bought by the Holdsworth family in 1871.

Owners and tenants have included

Alfred Bearder [1885]
Dr Joe Laycock and his family lived here for a time

In the 1960s, the land was sold to Halifax Corporation. A tower block stands on the site

Shaw's: J. Shaw & Company Ref S239

Stone merchants.

Recorded in 1896, when they were at Bowood Quarry, Triangle

Shaw's: James, Joseph, William & Luke Shaw Ref S17

Woollen manufacturers at Elland.

Partners included James Shaw, Joseph Shaw, William Shaw, and Luke Shaw.

In March 1858, the partnership was declared bankrupt. In June 1858, the bankruptcy was annulled

Shaw's: John Shaw & Company Ref S2195

Quarry owners and stone merchants at Hollins Estate Quarry, Sowerby Bridge [1905]

Shaw's: John Shaw & Sons Ref S1990

Woollen and worsted manufacturers founded by John Shaw.

They occupied Brook Mill, Stainland, [1770], Rawroyds Mill [1835], Brookroyd Mills, Holywell Green, Holroyds Mill, Holywell Green, Holme Mill, Stainland, and New Mill, Stainland [1905].

In the 1770s, John Shaw started the business at Brook Mill, Lower Holywell Green, Stainland, a small mill with its own water-wheel and dam fed by the Holywell Brook.

By 1794, John was joined by his sons Joseph & George who carried on the business after John died in 1820.

In 1835, the firm purchased Rawbank or Rawroyds Mill, and it was agreed that George Shaw and his sons would run that mill and Joseph Shaw would still trade under the name of John Shaw & Sons.

The railway line was extended from Greetland Station to serve the company's mills.

Aly Lazell of Dartmoor Tweed tells me that

In 1887, Captain Shaw of John Shaw & Sons bought The Old Woollen Mill in North Tawton, Devon.
This was Captain John Leslie Morton Shaw, though the date [1887] is too early.
This was at a time when the woollen industry in Devon was in decline.
Could Shaw's have bought the mill to gain access to the Devon & Cornwall Longwool sheep?

Other members of Joseph's family joined the firm:

The firm went into liquidation in 1930.

Raymond Morton Shaw kept a part of the business going until he sold it in 1952.

In nearly 170 years of trading, there was only one strike – by women narrow-loom weavers in 1890.

See Joseph Davidson, The explosion at Holme Mill, Stainland, Holywell Brook Station, James Shaw and Waggon & Horses, Holywell Green

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Shaw's: John Shaw & Sons Ref S2344

Wire manufacturers at Wheatley Road [1874]

Shaw's: John Shaw & Sons Limited Ref S2728

Wire manufacturers established by John Shaw at Livingston Wire Mill, Brighouse [1871, 1881]. The business was wound up in 1903

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Shaw Laithe, Elland Ref S1142

Recorded in 1198 when it was the property of Fountains Abbey

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Shaw Lane Ref S1059

A melody written by Richard Thomas when he was choir master at Tuel Lane United Methodist Free Chapel.

It was named for Shaw Lane, Sowerby.

It was first sung at the Chapel's anniverary in 1865.

This was often known as the Northern Tune for the carol While shepherds watched

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The Shaw, Langfield Ref S155

The property is recorded as having 7 rooms [1911].

Owners and tenants have included

John Arthur Ingham [1855]
John Arthur Ingham [1903, 1911]

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Shaw Lodge, Halifax Ref S340

Recorded in 1893, when it was registered under the Friendly Societies Act.

Off Shaw Hill, Halifax.

Owners and tenants have included

Charles Emmet [1800s]
John Holdsworth [1850s]
Colonel William Irving Holdsworth [1881]

The house – and nearby Spring Hall – were used as a hospital during World War I.

The house had problems with woodworm and was demolished in the early 1920s

Shaw Lodge Hospital, Halifax Ref S229

During World War I, Shaw Lodge was used as a hospital. It had 136 beds.

See Spring Hall Hospital, Halifax

Shaw Lodge Mills Dead Brief Society Ref S1574

In January 1914, they held their annual meeting in the Horton Street Restaurant, Halifax

Shaw's: Luke Shaw & Son Ref S2043

Wool and waste dealers established by Luke Shaw at Albion Street, Elland [1905]

Shaw, Mankinholes Ref S36

New Road. The original house was built in 1503. A fireplace is inscribed CI for Charles the First. The house was rebuilt in 1675.

Owners and tenants have included

the Ingham family [to 1918]

Shaw Mill Farm, Mixenden Ref S1708

Part of Shaw Mill, Mixenden.

Ann Walker owned the properties [around 1800].

In 1846, the farm was described as

20 days' work of land

Abraham Berry was a tenant [1847]

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Shaw's: Norman Shaw & Company Ref S1521

Cotton spinners.

Recorded in 1911 & 1915, when they were at Spa Well Mill, Elland / Spa Field Mills, Elland

Shaw's of Halifax Ref S147

Originally E. & E. Shaw & Sons

This & associated entries use material contributed by Graham Shaw

Shaw's: Owen Shaw & Company Ref S2151

Wine, spirit and cigar merchants and wholesale bottlers at 88 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge [1905].

As shown in the accompanying photograph, the company issued its own tokens

Shaw Park, Holywell Green Ref S1317

Public park was the grounds of Brooklands, home of Samuel Shaw. It was given to the local council by Raymond Shaw in 1955 or 1972. The several castle follies in the Park were built by Shaw as aviaries.

The old Stainland Well was rebuilt near the Park.

See Castle Farm

The Shaw, Ripponden Ref S2961

Area of Halifax near the Shay.

John Hoile [1623]

Shaw Royd, Halifax Ref S2336

House in Shaw Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Shaw Syke, Halifax Ref S3311

Also Shaw Sike, Shay Syke.

In July 1844, Halifax Town station for the single branch line was opened at Shaw Syke. This became the goods yard.

See Savile Royd, Halifax

Shaw Syke Railway Station Ref S1985

The route of the Manchester & Leeds Railway by-passed Halifax, and passengers and goods had to depart and arrive at Sowerby Bridge or Elland.

On 2nd July 1844, the original Halifax Town station for the single-track branch line from North Dean was opened at Shaw Syke.

The line joined the Manchester-Leeds Railway at North Dean.

Later, this became the goods yard and the building was used by National Carriers Limited

The Shaw West, Todmorden Ref S3364

Shaw Wood Road.

House dated 1675

Shaw Wood Ref S196

Area of Todmorden

Shaw Wood Bridge, Todmorden Ref S1045

Shaw Wood Road.

Bridge #25 over the Rochdale Canal

Shawcroft, Luddendenfoot Ref S1269

Luddenden Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

George Percival Smith [1949]

Shawplains Lock, Hebden Bridge Ref S576

Lock #15 on the Rochdale Canal

Shawyer, Rev Andrew Ref S1376

[17??-18??] Or Sawyer. He served at Rugely [1811] and Bilston before becoming First Minister at Bramley Lane Congregational Church [1830-1840]. He occasionally served at Sion Chapel, Halifax in the afternoons.

His son, Andrew Fielden Shawyer trained at Rotherham College [1830] and served at several places, including Pately Bridge and Delph, before he died at Keswick [1868]

Shay Ref S105

Area of Halifax around the site of Shay House and later, The Shay sports ground.

In the 15th century, the area is recorded as Shaghe Lane when William Brodley had property here.

The names shaw and shay are related and are derived from the Old English sceaga [a copse].

See Shaw Hill and Shaw Sike

Shay Farm, Halifax Ref S2876

Oxford Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Edwin Blakey [1870]
Charles Smith [1881]

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Shay Gardens, Halifax Ref S1241

In 1922, comedian Max Miller appeared here as a pierrot

The Shay, Halifax Ref S1471

On 4th August 1920, Halifax Council leased the Shay estate as a football ground and home ground of Halifax Town Association Football Club for a period of seven years.

The first football match was held here on 3rd September 1921.

On 14th February 1953, the pitch had to be cleared of snow before the match.

Around 23rd January 1963, very cold weather enabled ice skating at the Shay.

Motor cycle racing was held at Halifax Speedway there until 1986.

In 1987, the Council bought the lease back from Halifax Town FC.

In 1998, there were plans to revamp the stadium for use by both Halifax Rugby League Club and the football club, instead of a super-stadium at Thrum Hall Rugby Ground

In 19??, work began on a new stand at the ground. Work stopped before the stand was complete.

In 2005, the Council decided to close the stadium, but a massive public protest and demonstration in January 2006 caused the councillors to reconsider their decision

Shay Hill, Halifax Ref S2882

See Shaw Hill House

Shay House, Halifax Ref S62

Aka Shay Hall, The Shay.

About 1650, Richard Blackett owned land here.

The house was built by John Carr around 1770 for John Caygill, and stood on the site of the Shay football ground.

Subsequent owners included

The Bradford Daily Telegraph [Thursday 10th January 1889]

The Municipal authorities in Halifax have just completed the purchase of the Shay estate, which includes the mansion known as The Shay, for £19,000 from the owner Sir Henry John Selwin-Ibbetson Bart

The house and land was bought by Halifax Corporation to make way for the construction of the new Skircoat Road.

The new road opened on 29 August 1891.

The House was demolished in 1903.

The land was subsequently used as a rubbish tip, a practice ground for the Territorial Army during World War I, and from the 1920s, The Shay football ground.

See Shaw Hill House, Halifax

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Shay, Norland Ref S1664

Mentioned in Newspaper Cuttings [1820] when it was in the occupation of Bryan Shepley

Shay Syke, Halifax Ref S7540

Shcipden Ref S560

[1918-1944] Son of Emma & Henry Edward Shea of Pear Street, Parkinson Lane, Halifax.

Shea, Henry Edward Ref S1407

He was educated at Haugh Shaw School / a member of King Cross Cricket Club / employed by Stott & Ingham at Battinson Road.

During World War II, he enlisted [1940], and he served as a Corporal with the 7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He spent 2 years in Ireland.

He was killed in France [25th June 1944] (aged 26).

He was buried at Hottot-Les-Bagues War Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VIII G 4].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Shead, Jock Ref S355

[1926-1950] Born in Burnley. He was a well-known speedway rider for Halifax. He was killed when he was thrown into a safety fence after a collision in a race for the National Speedway Trophy at Norwich on 1st July 1950

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Sheard ... Ref S50

The entries for people & families with the surname Sheard are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Sheard & Company Ref S3634

The successor to John Sheard & Company when that was dissolved in 1873. Henry Hebblethwaite and Samuel Bold Tillotson were partners

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Sheard & Midgley Ref S3251

Quarry owners at Barker Royd Quarry, Southowram. Partners included Marshall Sheard and George Midgley.

In November 1881, a bankruptcy notice was issued for the business

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Sheard Brothers Ref S1986

Stone merchants of Southowram [1904-1918]

Sheard Green, Hipperholme Ref S960

In the Hove Edge part of Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse.

Owners and tenants have included

Richard Kershaw [1904]
Joshua Hall [1930]

The tenant of the house paid £1 per year to the vicar of Lightcliffe.

See Sutcliffe's Gift

Sheard's: John Sheard & Company Ref S2103

Carpet manufacturer – of Brussels, Wilton, Tapestry, Axminster carpets, squares and rugs – established by John Sheard at Atlas Carpet Works [1859, 1874].

The partnership included Henry Hebblethwaite, Sheard's brother-in-law Samuel Bold Tillotson, and John William Tillotson.

John William Tillotson may also have been involved in the business.

On 16th October 1873, the partnership was dissolved, by mutual consent, so far as regards John Sheard. Henry Hebblethwaite and Samuel Bold Tillotson carried on the business in copartnership, as Sheard & Company

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Sheard's: William Sheard & Son Ref S2345

Tinmen and braziers at Bull Close Lane, Halifax and Bull Green, Halifax [1874]

Sheedy, John Francis Ref S1430

[1918-1943] Son of Elizabeth & Joseph Arthur Sheedy.

In [Q4] 1942, he married Bessie Pearson Mitchell in Edmonton, London.

They lived in Brighouse.

During World War II, he served as a Driver with 667 Artisan Works Company Royal Engineers.

He died 4th April 1943 (aged 25).

He was buried at Warwick Cemetery, Warwickshire [104 9]

Sheehan, Charles Ref S63

[1899-1919] Son of Charles Henry Lee Sheehan.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Royal Army Medical Corps.

He died of influenza in 38 State Hospital, Italy [12th March 1919] (aged 20).

He was buried at Arquata Scrivia Communal Cemetery Extension, Italy [Grave Ref I C 2].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint James's Church, Halifax.

His brother William Henry also died in the War

Sheehan, Charles Henry Lee Ref S348

[1866-19??] Son of Emily (née Taylor) [1844-1???] & Charles Henry Lee Sheehan [1844-1???], book binder.

He usually states that he was born in Ireland, but he changes this to Bermondsey, London, in the 1911 census

He was an errand boy in Camberwell (cheesmonger) [1881] / a soldier of 30 Lower Bridge Street, Chester [1895] / a Private with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) [1901] / an army pensioner [1911] / caretaker of Boro Council School [1911].

In 1895, he married Charlotte Rosina Green [1873-19??] at the church of St Bridget with St Martin, Chester.

Charlotte Rosina, of 8 Shipgate Street, Chester, was born in Chester, the daughter of Samuel William Green, railway guard

Children:

William Henry
Charles
Doris [b 1902]
Mildred [b 1904]
Phyllis [b 1911]

They lived at

Halifax Barracks, Gibbet Street, Halifax [1901]
Bermerside Cottage, Halifax [1911]
27 St James's Road, Halifax [1916]

Sons William Henry & Charles died in World War I

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Sheehan, William Ref S151

[18??-191?]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Notts & Derby (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and (possibly) on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Sheehan, William Henry Ref S772

[1897-1916] Son of Charles Henry Lee Sheehan

He was associated with All Saint's Sunday School / a parcel boy (Halifax Corporation Tramways) [1911] / a telegraph boy on the railway at Shaw Syke.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant / Staff Sergeant with the 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action on the Somme, leading his platoon into the fight [30th July 1916] (aged 19).

The Halifax Courier [19th August 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], on All Saints' War Memorial, Dudwell, and on the Memorial at Saint James's Church, Halifax.

His brother Charles also died in the War

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Sheepheard, Thomas Ref S3349

[1606-1???] Son of Matthew [b 1580s] of Stainland.

Baptised at Elland [14th January 1607].

They were early members of The Shepherd family of Stainland

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Sheepshanks, Mary Ref S342

Pen-name of Mabel Ferrett

Sheeran, Arthur Edward Ref S1387

[1855-1940] Son of Edward Sheeran.

Born 28th August 1855.

He was a boarding house keeper at Douglas, Isle of Man [1891, 1901] / a farmer (employer) [1911].

In 1890, he married Catherine Callow [1859-1937].

Children:

Harriet Phoebe [b 6th March 1886]
Edward Murray [b 12th February 1889]
James Henry

The family lived at

Clarence Terrace, Douglas, Isle of Man [1911]
Ballaglan, Maughold, Isle of Man [1911]

Living with them [in 1891] was Ada Sheeran.

Living with them [in 1901] was Alice Lynch [b 1881].

Catherine died 8th March 1937.

Arthur Edward died 2nd June 1940.

They couple were buried at Maughold Parish Churchyard, Ayre, Ramsey, Isle of Man [Grave Ref: Z118]

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Sheeran, Clement Henry Ref S1480

[1876-1???] Son of James Sheeran.

Baptised 4th June 1876.

In 1906, he married Ruth Sutcliffe.

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Sheeran, Edward Ref S1340

[1822-1855] Son of John Sheeran.

Born in Leeds [3rd April 1822].

In 1841, Edward was living with his brother-in-law William Balmforth at Marshall Hall, Elland.

He was a woollen cloth manufacturer employing 7 men [1851].

He married Harriet Lumb [1825-1???].

Children:

John
James
Wilks [23rd March 1848-1871]
Joseph [17th May 1850-1879]
Henry
Arthur Edward

The family lived at 33 Old Earth Road, Elland [1851].

Edward died 3rd March 1855.

He was buried at Elland Parish Church

After his death, the family lived at

25 Old Earth Road, Elland [1861]
Whittel Green End, Elland [1871]
Castlegate, Princess Street, Elland [1881]
3 Princess Street, Elland [1891]
6 Brook Street, Elland [1901]

Living with them [in 1861] was Harriet's mother Hannah Lumb [b 1790].

Harriet died in 1901 (aged 80)

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Sheeran, Edward Christopher Ref S3586

[1991-] Pop singer Ed Sheeran.

Born in Hebden Bridge. He grew up in Suffolk

Sheeran, Frederick William Ref S1287

[1879-1966]

In [Q3] 1906, he married Sarah Bottomley Wise [1880-1962] in Halifax.

Children:

Frank [1908-1910]

Win [1912-1990]

James Denis

Sarah died 23rd August 1962 (aged 82).

Frederick William died 26th May 1966 (aged 87).

Members of the family were buried at Elland Cemetery

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Sheeran, Henry Ref S1356

[1852-1946] Son of Edward Sheeran.

Born in 17th September 1852.

He was a retired spinner [1911].

He lived at

6 Brook Street, Elland [1911]
11 Albion Street, Elland [1946]

He died 18th March 1946.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £285.

Probate was granted to Ada Sheeran (spinster) and Florence Maria Sheeran (wife of Vernon Pearson)

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Sheeran, James Ref S1448

[1846-1???] Son of Edward Sheeran.

Born 22nd March 1846.

He was a woollen carder [1881, 1891, 1901].

In 1870, he married Maria Hanson [1847-1???].

Children:

Wilks
Ada [bapt 4th October 1874]
Clement Henry
Frederick William [born 2nd June 1878]
Florence Maria [bapt 6th July 1884]
Arthur James [bapt 5th September 1886]

The family lived at

Timber Street, Brookfold, Elland [1881]
Back Catherine Street, Elland [1891]
20 Catherine Street, Elland [1901]

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Sheeran, James Denis Ref S1447

[1922-1943] Son of Frederick William Sheeran.

During World War II, he served as a Flight Sergeant with the 249th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He was killed in action [17th November 1943].

He is remembered on the family grave at Elland Cemetery, on the Malta Memorial, Malta [Grave Ref 7 2], on Elland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Brooksbank School, Elland

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Sheeran, John Ref S2866

[17??-18??] He was an innkeeper at Bridge End, Leeds [1813].

He married Sarah from Leeds.

Children:

Elizabeth [1811-1867] who married Oscar Henry Balmforth
Mary Wilks [2nd March 1813-1874] who married William Balmforth
Edward

After his death, Sarah married William Balmforth, becoming his second wife

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Sheeran, John Ref S1442

[1844-19??] Son of Edward Sheeran.

Born 22nd April 1844.

He was a woollen manufacturer of Elland [1874].

On 27th May 1874, he married Emma Shaw [1847-1???].

Emma, of Honley Wood Bottom, was the daughter of Charles Shaw, labourer

Child: Edward [b 1878] who was a wool warehouseman [1911]

John died between 1901 & 1911.

Emma died in 1932 (aged 86)

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Sheeran, Wilks Ref S1594

[1872-1961] Son of James Sheeran.

Born 2nd January 1872.

He was an institution attendant of 2 Mowbray Street, Harrogate [1907] / an attendant at Little Horton Workhouse, Bradford [1901] / an imbecile attendant [1911] / a workhouse attendant officer [1939].

On 18th April 1907, he married Mary Ann Clapham [1879-19??].

Mary Ann of 2 Mowbray Street, Harrogate, was born 6th August 1879, the daughter of George Clapham a Joiner

They lived at

Little Horton Workhouse, Bradford [1901]
52 Derby Street, Great Horton, Bradford [1911]
Cecil Street, Harrogate [1939, 1960]

Wilks died in 1961 (aged 89)

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Sheerman, James Henry Ref S1595

[1896-1958] Son of Arthur Edward Sheeran.

Born 6th March 1896.

At some point, he added his mother's maiden name Callow, becoming James Henry Callow Sheeran. On 28th October 1916, he was a Sergeant with the Highland Light Infantry.

Later he became a Lieutenant.

He served in France.

Starting on 8th April 1919, he was a medical & dental student at Queens University Belfast.

He married Rachel Eveleen.

They lived at 44 Campbell Road, Bow, London E3.

James Henry died at The Woodman, Stanford Rivers, Essex [Q2 1958] (aged 62).

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £4,842. Probate was granted to his widow Rachel Eveleen and Annie Murray

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Sheffield, Charles Ref S1691

[18??-1854] A stone merchant at Rastrick. He had quarries in Rastrick, including Macauley's Park, Crowtrees, Longroyde, Lillands, Fixby, Hove Edge, and Elland Edge.

He married Unknown.

Child: Thomas

Sheffield, Ernest Ref S933

[18??-1957] In the 1920s, he bought the Ganson Mineral Water Company. He sold it in 1949

Sheffield, John Ref S961

[16??-1735] Curate at Southowram [1714-1716] and Curate at Sowerby [1730-1735]

Sheffield Royd, West Vale Ref S405

Area of land at West Vale between the Calder & Hebble Navigation and the Calder just west of Elland Bridge

It is said that there were plans to build a road across the land, linking West Vale to Elland Bridge, but this was never completed. A raised mound for the new road can be seen [1982]

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Sheffield, Thomas Ref S1690

[1831-1903] Of Holly House, Rastrick.

Only son of Charles Sheffield.

He was educated at Ashton-under-Lyne Grammar School.

In 1848, he entered the family business, and took over when his father died 6 years later.

He joined the local yeomanry and acted as bodyguard to Queen Victoria when she visited Leeds to open the town hall.

He was involved in local affairs. He was unsuccessful in the Brighouse Municipal Elections of 1893. He was involved with the Rastrick Burial Board, the Rastrick School Board, the Rastrick Gas Company, and the Rastrick Water Company

He was churchwarden and sidesman at St Matthew's Church, Rastrick, Guardian of the Poor for Rastrick [1894], and one of the first members of the Rastrick Local Board.

He married Unknown.

Children:

son
son
daughter
daughter

After the funeral service at St Matthew's, he was buried in the family vault at Bridge End Congregational Church

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Sheldrake, Charles Frederick Ref S212

[1879-19??] Son of Robert Sheldrake.

Born in Great Horton.

He was a worsted doffer [1891] / a tar boiler [1911].

In [Q1] 1899, he married Alice Hanson [1878-19??] in Halifax.

Alice was born in Halifax

Children:

Teresa [b 1900]
Annie [b 1905]
Robert [b 1907]

They lived at 75 Wadsworth Street, Battinson Road, Halifax [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] was his brother Edgar

Sheldrake, Clement Ref S3262

[1869-19??] Son of George Sheldrake.

In 1907, he married Hilda Mary Victoria, daughter of Joseph Morton, in Halifax

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Sheldrake, Edgar Ref S161

[1893-1971] Son of Robert Sheldrake.

Born in Halifax [25th February 1893].

He was a member of No.6 Halifax Boys' Brigade / a member of Rhodes Street Wesleyan Chapel, Halifax.

In 1911, he was living with his brother Charles Frederick Sheldrake in Halifax.

In [Q4] 1917, he married Hilda Atkinson in Halifax.

They lived at Violet Street, Halifax.

In 1912, he was with the 3rd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

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

He survived the War, and is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Sheldrake, George Ref S478

[1843-1???] Born in Suffolk.

He was an underclothing manufacturer (employer) [1891].

He married Mary [1842-1???].

Mary was born in Queensbury

Children:

Edith B. [b 1864]

Herbert [b 1866]

Clement

They lived at

62 Free School Lane, Halifax [1891]
Linden Royde [1907]

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Sheldrake, Robert Ref S259

[1855-1907] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was a carman [1891] / a waiter (barman) [1901].

In [Q3] 1873, he married Frances (Fannie) Sykes [1854-19??] in Halifax.

Frances was born in Southowram

Children:

Alice H. [b 1874] who was a worsted rover [1900]

Charles Frederick
Emma [b 1881] who was a worsted spinner [1891], a drawer (worsted) [1901]
George S. [b 1884] who was a blacksmith [1901]
Priscilla [b 1886] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
William [b 1888] who was a cotton twister [1901]
Emily C. [b 1890]
Edgar

They lived at

3 Back Lord Street, Halifax [1891]
83 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1901]

Robert died in Halifax [Q4 1906] (aged 52)

Shelf Ref S107

District of Calderdale to the north-east of Halifax, bordering on Buttershaw and Bradford.

See Population, Bradford & Shelf Tramways Company and Parish statistics

Shelf Board of Guardians Ref S837

See Marmaduke Holdsworth

Those who have served on the Board of Guardians for Shelf township have included

Rev Frederick Smith [1869]

Shelf Board of Health Ref S1225

Established in 18??

Shelf Civic Trust Ref S1071

See Shelf Village Hall

Shelf Common Ref S410

Common land at Shelf.

See William Fourness

Shelf Conservative Club Ref S2165

Established 18??.

Recorded in 1917, when Harry Bartle was secretary.

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Shelf constables Ref S803

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Police Officers in Shelf

Shelf Dean Ref S1531

An area of Shelf. Dean House is here.

It is said that the surname Dean originated here

Shelf Feast Ref S485

Local festival

Shelf, Geoffrey de Ref S6200

[1???-13??] In 1338, Geoffrey de Shelf had a brawl with John de Rokis and John has the blood of Geoffrey in exchange, for which they were each fined 12d

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Shelf Hall Ref S3193

Shelf Hall, Manor of Ref S1094

A submanor of the Manor of Shelf. The manor house was Shelf Old Hall.

See Batehayne, Northowram, John Cowper and Manor of Royds Hall

Shelf Hall Park Ref S1369

Halifax Road. Built on the site of Shelf New Hall which had been demolished in 1951.

See Shelf Village Hall

Shelf High Cross Ref S2425

The cross is recorded in 1609. It served as a guidepost and stood at what was an important junction in mediæval times

See High Cross Farm, Shelf

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Shelf hoard Ref S31

A hoard of bronze artefacts – eight axes and 2 spear heads – discovered at Upper Westercroft, Shelf in 1856

Shelf Liberal Club Ref S2397

Members and Officers of the Club have included

Ellis Hind – President [1890s]
Irvine Ackroyd – Secretary [1917]

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Shelf Library Ref S1527

Tower Buildings, Shelf. It is said that the building was built by Moses Bottomley for the use of his workers.

A new library was built as an extension to the Village Hall. It has straw-bale walls and a sedum roof. The library was opened on 16th May 2009 by Mayor Winterburn.

In January 2011, planning permission was sought to convert the old library into apartments.

Library facilities were moved to the village hall

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Shelf, Manor of Ref S35

The manor was held by the Second Earl of Warren, William de Mirfield, Roger Swillington, the Thornhill family, Edward Savile, the Savile family, Lord George Halifax Lumley-Savile, and who sold the title to Richard Garford.

The manor house was Shelf Hall.

See Manor of Shelf Hall

Shelf Moor Ref S2427

In 1437, John Stancefeld and John Roper opened up the soil and dug up peat turves for fuel where they had no rights of common

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Shelf New Hall Ref S1118

Shelf Old Hall Ref S401

Shelf Overseers of the Poor Ref S3192

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Overseer of the Poor for Shelf

Shelf petrifying well Ref S1593

Aka Shelf Spring. Recorded in 1837. Situated near High Bentley Hall

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Shelf Pinfold Ref S345

The pinfold is near the Duke William Inn off Wade House Road.

Recorded in 1439,, when Robert Thorpe took away an ox from the pinfold.

Pinders here have included Samuel Ellis [1807] and John Taylor, the last Pinder [1824].

The original pinfold was lost when the level of the old road was raised.

The present pinfold – reached by going down steps just south of the Duke William Inn – is a reconstruction

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Shelf Police Station Ref S2159

John Horner, a police man living at Brow Lane, is recorded in 1881.

Question: Does anyone know if there was a Police Station here? Can anyone tell me anything about it?

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Shelf Post Office Ref S2213

Recorded in 1861, when Philip Pickles, a druggist and grocer, was in charge.

This was one of 11 local post offices which – despite popular protests – were closed in August 2008

Shelf Sanatorium Ref S252

On 2nd April 1913, Green Lane Hall, Shelf was bought by Halifax Council and converted to an isolation hospital to treat patients with consumption.

It opened on 8th April 1914, and was known as Shelf Sanatorium. Councillor Dr William Mitchell Branson performed the opening ceremony.

In 1929, it had accommodation for 50 patients.

On 29th May 1930, a new pavilion for children opened at the Sanatorium.

In 1936, it was listed as Halifax Corporation Sanatorium.

The sanatorium closed in 1956

It subsequently became an institution for people with learning difficulties. This closed in 1988.

See Wilfrid Smith

Shelf School Board Ref S420

School Board set up in 18??

Shelf Steam Tramways Company Ref S2422

Shelf stocks Ref S461

The remains of the stocks and whipping post for the township of Shelf originally stood near Stone Chair and have now been moved to Coley

Shelf Surveyor of the Highways Ref S4300

Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Shelf included:

Thomas Harrison [1835]
Richard Woodhead [1835]

Shelf Tide Ref S2423

Aka the Duke Tide A festival which was held at a barn near the Duke William Inn.

It was started around 1810 by an old lady called Nan Heaton who sold toffee at the event

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Shelf Toll House Ref S2450

This was across the road from Tower Buildings

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Shelf Urban District Council Ref S213

The 2 communities were combined because Shelf was too small an entity on its own.

The people of Shelf voted to be a part of Calderdale rather than Bradford.

See Ellis Hind, Queensbury & Shelf Urban District Council, Shelf Urban District Council Memorial and William Tordoff

Shelf Village Hall Ref S273

Built on the site of Shelf Old Hall which had been demolished in 1958. Opened in 1975.

The project was carried out by Queensbury & Shelf Urban District Council and cost £100,000 of which Shelf Civic Trust raised £13,000.

A new Shelf Library was built on to the Hall in 2009.

See Shelf Hall Park

Shelf Windmill Ref S2428

Shelf Woods Ref S1188

Owned by Shelf Council

Shelf Workhouse Ref S409

Cock Hill Lane. It was in use up to the 1820s

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Shelford, Eli Ref S1709

[1812-1892] Son of Mary and James Shelford.

Born in Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire; baptised at St Mary's Church, Huntingdon [2nd August 1812].

He was a carman at coal yard [1861] / a corn merchant's labourer [1871] / a general labourer [1881].

On 11th May 1837, he married Sarah Smith [1815-1896] in Huntingdon.

Sarah / Sally was born in Sawtry, Huntingdon.
She was a laundress [1871, 1881]

Children:

Mary [b 1843]

John [b 1844; bapt 11th May 1845] who was a painter and plumber's apprentice [1861]

Elizabeth [bapt 2nd March 1847]

Emma [b 1849]

Harriet [b 1850] who was a laundress [1871] and married Joseph Bull
Benjamin [bapt 5th February 1854] who was a shoemaker [1871]
Charlotte [b 1857]
Sarah Ann [b 1861; bapt 3rd April 1962] who was a laundress [1881]

The children were baptised at St Mary's & St Benedict's Church, Huntingdon.

The family lived at

Orchard Lane, Huntingdon [1851]
11 Adelaide Terrace, Godmanchester [1861]
Hartford Lane, Huntingdon [1871]
Bull Yard, St Mary's, Huntingdon [1881]
Hartford Place, Huntingdon [1891]

Shelley, John Ref S283

[1873-1916] Son of Phillip Shelley.

Born in Sudbury, Suffolk.

He was a thimble maker [1891] / a silversmith [1898] / a thimble maker [1901] / a silver thimble maker for jewellery manufacturer Charles Horner Limited [1911].

In 1898, he married Susannah Woods [1877-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.

Susannah, of Ann Street, Halifax, was the daughter of Frederick Woods, driver

Children:

Edmund Wood [1901] who died in infancy
Cora [b 1906]
Dorothy [b 1910]

They lived at

19 Abbey Street, Halifax [1901]
87 Stanley Road, Halifax [1911]

During World War I, he enlisted [4th September 1914] and served as a Private / Stretcher Bearer with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to France on 14th April 1915.

At Ypres, on Saturday 14th August 1915, the Germans had shelled the trenches heavily from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The battalion were in trenches about a mile to the north-west of Ypres when a shell burst amongst a working party of 6 men who were making dugouts, killing 3 men outright and wounding 3 others.

Due to the narrowness of the trench, it was found necessary to carry the wounded over the top of the trench, over open ground and in full view of the enemy. Around 5:00 pm, when it was almost dark, Company Commander Captain Maynard Percy Andrews volunteered to accompany the rescue team – which included John, Lance-Corporal Charles Wood, and Private G. Holt - who went to do this.

The enemy spotted them and opened fire.

Captain Andrews was hit by a bullet in the throat and died shortly afterwards.

Shelley, Wood and Holt were recommended for an award for distinguished service.

John died 3rd September 1916.

The Halifax Courier [11th September 1915] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, France. [Grave Ref XIX A 6].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Hilda's Church, Halifax

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Shelley, John Ref S519

[1918-1940] Born in Halifax.

He was a member of the Boys' Brigade at Siddal Wesleyan Methodist Church / educated at Siddal Council School / employed at Hawkyard's Brickyards = Victoria Fire Clay Works, Elland.

He lived at 37 Cleveland Avenue, Siddal.

During World War I, he enlisted [February 1940], and and he served as a Marine and he served as a Marine with the Royal Marines aboard HMS Berwick.

He died 9th May 1940 (aged 21).

He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [Grave Ref 43 2], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Shelley, Phillip Ref S271

[1843-1???] Born in Suffolk.

He was a brick yard labourer [1881, 1891] / a brick burner.

Around 1871, he married (1) Margaret [1847-1???].

Margaret was born in Canada

Children:

Elizabeth [b Malta 1868] who was a worsted millhand [1881]

Margaret Jane [b 1871] who was a worsted millhand [1811]

a worsted ring twister [1891]

John
Susannah [b 1876] who was a worsted spinner [1891]

He married (2) Emmelina [1858-1???].

Children:

Harriet A. [b 1889]
Emmelina [b 1887]

They lived at

12 Filey Street, Northowram [1881]
Clive Street, Northowram [1891]

Living with them [in 1891] was stepson Robert E. Whiteley [b 1881] who was a cotton cop twiner [1891]

Shellser, Mr Ref S3597

[18??-18??] Born in Walworth, London.

He was a Halifax brush maker / a master brush maker employing 3 men & 1 apprentice [1851]. Recorded in 1851, when George Bancroft was an apprentice

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Shelmerdine, Rev Frank Ref S2605

[1893-1932] BA.

He served at Aylesbury before becoming Curate at St Anne's in the Grove Church, Southowram [1893-1896]

He left to serve at Birstall [1896-1898], then at Jagersfontein, South Africa [1898-1901].

In 1901, he returned to England and served at Great Malvern, before returning to Cape Town, South Africa [1906].

2 years later, he was rector of Flumstead, Cape Town.

In 1913, he returned to England and served at Hinton St George in the diocese of Bath & Wells.

He died at Maidencombe, Devon

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Shenton, William James Ref S437

[1879-1919] Born in Crawshawbooth, Lancashire.

He was an engineman railway [1911] / employed by Mackintosh's.

In [Q4] 1901, he married Laura Garside in North Bierley.

Laura was born in Cleckheaton

Children:

Annie Garside (Shenton) [b 1902]
Thomas [b 1907]
Alice [b 1910]

They lived at

12 Lily Lane, Halifax [1911]
5 Bath Parade, Halifax [1919]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was transferred to the Labour Corps.

He died 30th December 1919 (aged 40).

He was buried at Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey [Grave Ref VI I 6].

He is remembered on the Memorial at John Mackintosh & Sons Limited

Sheperd, William Ref S1355

[1790-18??] He served with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment in the Peninsular War

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Shephard, John Ref S7500

[1813-1???] He was a master stuff manufacturer [1851].

In 1841, he married Mary Croft [1816-1???] in Hull.

Children:

John W [b 1845]
Emily M [b 1847]
Julia A [b 1849]

They lived at Savile Terrace, Halifax [1851].

Living with them [in 1851] were sisters-in-law Helen Croft [aged 30] and Mary Croft [aged 39]

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Shephard, Miles Ref S7630

[1???-1670] Of Shore, Todmorden.

He married Mary.

Children:

George
John
Miles
Mary
Abraham
Elizabeth

His will dated 6th August 1669, proved September and October 1670. [Vol. Ij. folio 288a]:

Miles Stansfeild the elder, of the Shore in Stansfeild, yeoman, bequeathed to his wife, Mary, for life, one third of a messuage called the Ridgeyate, in Stansfeild, in his occupation; which he bought on the 6th March 1647-8, of James Shepherd, late of Rowlston, co. Stafford, cooke, and of James Shepherd, late of the Shore, yeoman, saving one bay, in the west end of a lathe or barn, which he lately built.
Then on his wife's death, to his eldest son George, and his elder daughter, Mary, for their lives; reversion to youngest son, Abraham, for life.
To his wife, Mary, another third, till Abraham be 14 years old, to bring him, and youngest daughter, Elizabeth, up. Then to children, George and Mary, for life; reversion to son Abraham for life. To son, George, the remaining third, until son Abraham be 14 years old; then as previous third. Also to his wife, one third of seven acres of land, late enclosed from the waste, between Hartley clough and Stoperdaine clough, granted to him and his heirs, by the Rt Hon George, lord viscount Halifax, by name of Sir George Savile of Thornhill, baronet, on the ??th September 1656; also one third of a lathe there, for her life. Then to his second son, John, and his third son, Miles, for ever; along with the remaining two thirds. He appointed his wife, executrix, and left her, her right of goods. He also bequeathed ?? to his son, Abraham, when 14

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Shephard, Richard Ref S4910

[15??-16??] Of Shore, Todmorden.

He had an illegitimate daughter Mary.

He married Isabel.

Children:

Susan / Susanna
Daniel

His will dated 1617, proved l0th November 1619 [Vol. XXXV. folio 502b]:

Richard Shephard of the Shore, named his wife, Isabell, and his youngest daughter, Susan or Susanna. He bequeathed 40s to his son Danyell; and £12 to his bastard daughter, Mary, his brother James Shephard, and Edmond Stansfeild, to have care of it. Amongst the debtors named are, Richard Horsfall of Dove Skoute, and John Crosley a lowscoles. The tenement held by the above testator, was purchased from his heirs, in 1647, by Miles Stansfeld, as appears by his will

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Shepheard, W. J. Ref S1498

[1???-1???] Partner in W. J. Shepheard & Company

Shepheard's: W. J. Shepheard & Company Ref S1464

Hat manufacturers in Bruton Street, London.

Partners included W. J. Shepheard and Thomas Milne Whiteley.

Whiteley married a relative of Shepheard

The partnership was dissolved by mutual consent [31st July 1840]

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Shepherd ... Ref S614

The entries for people & families with the surname Shepherd are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Shepherd & Alderson Ref S3666

Brewers at Lower Brear Brewery, Hipperholme [1874].

Partners included James Shepherd and James Alderson.

The partnership was dissolved in April 1876.

Alderson established the brewery James Alderson & Company Limited

Shepherd & Blackburn Ref S2004

Shepherd & Blackburn's Cotton Spinning Company Limited were cotton spinners and doublers at Sowerby Bridge.

In October 1902, they announced that they were unable to pay an interim dividend to shareholders on account of the state of the cotton trade.

Officers of the Company have included

Samuel Shepherd [Partner]
John Blackburn [Partner]
Eli Whiteley
Joseph Greenwood [Chairman]
Eli Whiteley [Chairman 1904]
John Smith [Chairman 1905]
Emmanuel Mitchell [a director]

They were at Perseverance Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1905, 1921, 1937].

In October 1937, a meeting was held at the Christadelphian Hall, Sowerby Bridge for the purpose of winding-up the Company

See William Easterby and Shepherd, Whiteley & Blackburn

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Shepherd & Perfect Ref S2021

Cloth manufacturer of Cross Hills, Halifax. At the Great Exhibition of 1851, they exhibited many of their products

Shepherd & Sutcliffe Ref S2078

Cotton manufacturers at Vale Mill, Todmorden [1877]. Partners included James Shepherd, Henry Sutcliffe, and William Sutcliffe.

In May 1878, their workers were on strike

Shepherd & Wood Ref S2468

Farmers at High Sunderland.

Partners included J. Shepherd and T. Wood.

The partnership was dissolved in December 1858

Shepherd's Cottage, Stainland Ref S3355

High Street. Late 18th century house. Adjoins Well Royd, Stainland

Shepherd's Dairy, Halifax Ref S3114

Grocer and dairy at Heath Road / St John's Lane, Halifax. Established by Lily Ann and Arthur Shepherd.

The premises were formerly Bussey's dairy/ice cream parlour.

They had a shop Heath Road, opposite Albert Park, Skircoat. This is now a private house

Question: The attached photographs show examples of the small pots in which they sold cream.
Does anyone have any larger examples, such as might have been used for catering or display purposes?

Shepherd House, Fixby Ref S3568

Next to Fixby Hall.

Owners and tenants have included

James Fox [1841, 1851]

Shepherd House, Lower Warley Ref S554

In 1379, Alice Shepherd of Warley is recorded – she may have lived here.

Owners and tenants have included

Isaac Holroyd [1740]
Thomas Lister and his wife Hannah (née Holroid) [from about 1743]
Jonathan Naylor [1840s]
James Naylor [1850s]
Jabez, Edward & John Butterworth [1881]
Samuel Wilkins [1913]

Lister rebuilt the house.

The house is dated 1745 and a lintel (now used as a kerbstone) is inscribed L 1746 TH for Thomas and Hannah

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Shepherd Villa, Warley Ref S5510

In 1881, it was listed with Claremont Street and Sowerby Bridge Vicarage

Shepherd, Whiteley & Blackburn Ref S2067

In November 1859, the partnership Thomas Blackburn & Company was dissolved, and the business carried on as Shepherd, Whiteley & Blackburn

They were cotton spinners at Lower Willow Hall Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1861].

Partners included Samuel Shepherd, George Whiteley, John Blackburn, and later Eli Whiteley

See Shepherd & Blackburn

Shepley, Bryan Ref S1667

[17??-18??] Mentioned in Newspaper Cuttings [1820] when he was at Shay, Norland

Shepley, George Ref S4730

[1828-1890] He was a millwright [1861, 1871, 1881].

He married Sarah [1828-1???].

Children:

Bryan [b 1852] who was a worsted doffer [1861], a mechanic [1871]

Hannah [b 1856] who was a weaver [1871]

James [b 1859] who was an engineer's fitter [1881]

Maria Jane [b 1861] who was a worsted twister [1881]

William
Mary [b 1869] who was a worsted spinner [1881]
Sarah Ellen [b 1873] who was a worsted twister [1891], a cotton reeler [1901]

They lived at

Scarr Head, Norland [1861]
Sowerby Croft, Norland [1871]
Silver Street, Norland [1881]
1 Spark House Lane, Norland [1891, 1901]

George died 17th December 1890.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £166. Probate was granted to son William (retired road inspector)

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Shepley, George Wilfred Ref S1506

[1898-1917] Son of James Shepley.

Born in Bradford.

He was a member of Lyceum Chapel, Sowerby Bridge / a member of Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club / a cop twister [1911] / a cotton piecer [1915] / employed by Shepherd & Blackburn.

During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax [20th May 1916] and served as a Private with the 25th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He was killed in action in France / Flanders [12th October 1917] (aged 19).

He was buried at Cement House Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref I K 3].

The Halifax Courier [10th November 1917] reported his death with a photograph

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Shepley, James Ref S5000

[1795-18??] Born in Norland.

He was a carrier of Norland [1816] / a farmer [1841] / a farmer of 21 acres [1851] / a farmer [1861].

In 1816, he married Jane Dennerley [1807-18??], born in Middleton, Lancashire, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

Mary [bapt 1817] who married [1839] John Robinson at Elland Parish Church
John [bapt 1820] who was an ag lab [1841, 1851], a farm labourer [1861]
James [bapt 1822]
Elizabeth [bapt 1825] who was a weaver [1841]
George [bapt 1827] who was an ag lab [1841]
Sarah Ann [b 1830] who married Francis Tattersall
Hannah [1834-1843]
Jane [b 1836]
William [b 1839]

They lived at Shaw, Norland [1841, 1851, 1861].

James was dead by 1894

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Shepley, James Ref S321

[1823-1905] Son of James Shipley, farmer.

Born in Norland.[1851]

He was a weaver of Norland [1840] / a millwright [1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881] / a retired millwright [1891].

In [Q3] 1840, he married (1) Hannah Scott at Halifax Parish Church.

Hannah was the daughter of John Scott
James & Hannah were both shown as minor

Children:

Elizabeth [b 1840]
James [b 1842] who was a millwright [1861]
Jonas [b 1844] who was a woollen spinner [1861]
John
Thomas Brian [b 1851] who was a woollen piecer [1861], an iron turner [1871]
Albert [b 1853]
Arthur [b 1856] who was a cotton piecer [1871]
Frank [b 1860] who was a yarn turner [1881]

Hannah died [Q1 1885].

In [Q3] 1885, he married (2) Jane Crowther in Halifax.

Jane was born in Greetland

In 1841, the family were living at Spark House, Norland with Hannah's family.

They lived at

1-2 Cooks Yard, Sowerby Bridge [1851]
Shaw, Norland [1861, 1871]
Scar Head, Norland [1881, 1891, 1901]

James died at Scar Head [1st February 1905].

Jane died 10 days later [11th February 1905].

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £348. Probate was granted to John Smith (coal merchant) and William Shepley (road foreman).

Probate records show that Jane left an estate valued at £333. Probate was granted to Mary Hannah Greenwood (wife of John Greenwood)

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Shepley, James Ref S4711

[1843-1900] Born in Norland.

He was a millwright [1871, 1881, 1891] / a mechanic [1897].

He married Sarah [1841-1909].

Sarah was born in Barkisland

Children:

Hannah [b 1865] who was a worsted spinner [1881]

Thomas [b 1866] who was a telegraph clerk [1881]

Major [b 1870] who was a worsted doffer [1881], a corn mill labourer [1891]

James
John Arthur [b 1878] who was a doffer in worsted mill [1891]
George A. [b 1880]

They lived at

Roughs, Norland [1871]
Tuel Lane, Warley, Sowerby Bridge [1881]
55 Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1891, 1901]

On 31st January 1907, Sarah was injured when neighbour Mrs Gray struck her with a broom

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Shepley, James Ref S1507

[1872-1959] Son of James Shepley.

Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was an iron turner [1891] / a mechanic of 55 Tuel Lane [1897] / an iron turner [1901, 1911].

In 1897, he married Mary Ann Sutcliffe [1873-1936] at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.

Mary Ann, of 13 Chapel Lane, Sowerby Bridge, was the daughter of Thomas Sutcliffe, blacksmith

Children:

George Wilfred
Bessie [b 1902]
Elsie [b 1908]
Edith [b 1910]

They lived at

9 Industrial Place, Sowerby Bridge [1901]
12 Stubbin, Beech Road, Sowerby Bridge [1911, 1917]

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Shepley, John Ref S1495

[1846-1882] Son of James Shepley.

He was a cotton spinner [1861].

He married Sarah Eastwood [1844-1???].

Child: Fred

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Shepley, John Harry Ref S3255

[1867-1942] Of Halifax.

Known as Harry.

Son of William Shepley.

Born in Halifax.

He appeared in several concerts with Dr John Varley Roberts.

In 1890, he was a bass singer and was joint winner in the Mrs Sunderland Competition of 1890. After receiving the prize, there was some concern that he was over the 25 years age limit for contestants. Austin Keen, Secretary of the Huddersfield Technical School, where the competition was held, satisfied himself that Shepley was under 25.

He was a carpet designer at Crossley's Carpets / conductor of the West End Glee Union [1895] / conductor of the Halifax Madrigal Society [1899] / conductor of the Greetland Male Voice Choir / a professor of music [1911] / conductor of the Halifax Madrigal Society [1917, 1923]. In the early 1900s, he left Crossley's and devoted his life to music.

In 1904, he married Jessie Calvert [1877-1950] in Halifax

Child: Ronald Calvert [b 1907]

They lived at 2 Park View, Halifax [1911].

He died in 1942 [aged 74].

The Courier described him as the most successful trainer of mixed voice choirs in the West Riding of Yorkshire

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Shepley, William Ref S3305

[18??-1???] From Macclesfield.

Around 1865, he and his wife and family moved to Halifax where he was a carpet weaver at Crossley's Carpets.

He married Jane, possibly Jane Sutton in Macclesfield [1850]

Child: John Harry

They lived at Grandsmere Place

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Shepley, William Ref S3702

[1839-18??] Or Shepley, Sheply.

Son of James Shepley.

Born in Norland.

He was a farm labourer [1861] / a farmer [1863] / an agricultural labourer [1871] / a farmer 21 acres [1881] / a road labourer [1891] / a labourer [1894] / a road foreman [1896, 1901] / a retired road foreman [1911].

In 1863, he married (1) Elizabeth Broadbent [1839-1887] at Elland Parish Church.

Elizabeth was the daughter of mason James Broadbent

Children:

Thomas [b 1864] who was a mechanic [1881]
Eliza Jane [b 1865] who was a worsted spinner [1881] a worsted warper [1891]
Mary Emma [b 1867] who was a worsted spinner [1881]
Mary E. [b 1867] who was a house keeper [1891]
Sarah Ann [b 1868] who was a worsted spinner [1881]
Sarah A. [b 1868] who was a worsted drawer [1891]
George [b 1871] who was a cotton piecer [1881] a telegraphic engineer [1891]
John William [b 1874] who was a telegraphic engineer [1891]
Elizabeth [b 1877] who was a worsted rover [1891]
Emily [1878-1896]
James [b 1881]

In 1894, he married (2) widow Amelia Wadsworth [1840-1???] at Elland Parish Church.

They lived at

Shaw, Norland [1871, 1881]
Harper Royd, Norland [1891]
Middle Harper Royd, Norland [1901]
West Bottom, Norland [1911]

On 15th July 1896, daughter Emily died from peritonitis. She had been taken ill the previous day at her work at Lock Hill Mill, Sowerby Bridge

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Shepley, William Ref S3308

[1863-1906] Son of George Shepley.

Born in Halifax.

He was an iron planer [1881] / a retired road inspector [1890] / an iron labourer [1891] / a railway labourer [1901].

He was a member of the West Yorkshire Rifle Volunteers. He joined the 5th Dragoon Guards at Leeds on [25th August 1881].

He was stationed at York [1882-4], at Manchester [1884-5], at Newbridge [1885-6], and at Belfast [12th June 1886].

On 26th October 1886, he was transferred from the Dragoons to the Army Reserves.

He was discharged from the Army Reserves [1893].

He lived at

1 Spark House Lane, Norland (with his sister Sarah and widowed mother Sarah) [1891]
1 Spark House Lane, Norland (with his sister Sarah) [1901]

On 30th June 1906, William was found dead at the bottom of some steps near his home

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Sheppard, Rev E. Ref S893

[18??-19??] From Sunderland.

Minister at Cross Lanes United Methodist Chapel, Hebden Bridge [1915]

Sheppard, James Ref S3427

[1869-19??] Constable of Southowram at Law Lane [1901]

Sheriden, F. N. Ref S1408

[18??-1917]

During World War I, he served as a Private with Northern Command Labour Corps.

He died at Baythorpe Military Hospital, Lincolnshire [1st October 1917].

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [K D 1682].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Sherlock, Rec Walter James Richard Ref S1175

[18??-19??] He was curate at Leeds before becoming Vicar of Clifton [1920-1940]

Sherren, William White Ref S3264

[1827-1897] Born in Heanor, Derbyshire.

He was a student at the Student Congregational Normal School, Cripplegate, London [1851] / master of Range Bank Day School, Halifax [August 1855] / a lay preacher.

In 1854, he married (1) Elizabeth Bradbury [1825-1855] in Bakewell, Derbyshire.

Elizabeth died in [Q4] 1855, and was buried in the churchyard at Little Longstone, near Monsal Head, Derbyshire

In 1857, he married (2) Jane Bradbury in Bakewell, Derbyshire.

In 1868, he married (3) Anne Cricket.

In [Q3] 1880, he married (4) Alice Brooker in Reigate.

He lived at the Parsonage, Sunningdale, Berkshire [1897].

He died at Guy's Hospital, Surrey [5th June 1897]

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Sherwell, Rev A. J. Ref S3558

[18??-1???] Wesleyan minister in Brighouse.

On 8th March 1892, he arranged a meeting between the directors and workers to settle a strike of silk pressers at the mills of Ormerod Brothers Limited. The meeting ended without any settlement being achieved

Sherwin, Charles Henry Ref S1581

[1854-1???] Illegitimate son of Mary Anne Sherwin of Lower Green.

Baptised at St John the Baptist, Coley [14th April 1854]

Sherwin, Lucy Ann Ref S964

[1865-1946] Daughter of Mr Sherwin.

Born in Shelf.

On 11th May 1889, she married John Owen Brett.

They had 3 children:

Leonard
Harry [1890-1958]
Clifford [1894-1951] who was a cotton spinner piecer [1911]

John Owen died in 1894.

Lucy Ann had 2 more children born out of wedlock:

Lena Jane Jagger Brett [1896-1988] who was a cotton twiner [1911]
Thomas Henry Jagger Brett

Joseph Jagger was (probably) the father.

On 26th January 1901, she married Joseph Jagger.

They had 3 more children:

Joe Willie [1901-1997]
Mason [1904-1908]
Mary Ann [b 1906]

Lucy Ann and children Thomas Henry & Mason were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland [Grave Ref: 47]

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Sherwin, William Ref S1582

[1851-1???] Illegitimate son of Jane Sherwin of Shelf.

Baptised at St John the Baptist, Coley [27th April 1851]

Sherwood, Ernest Ref S432

[1890-19??] Son of William Sherwood.

He succeeded his father as landlord of the Travellers' Rest, Hipperholme [1928, 1930].

He married Johanna Mathilde Larsson.

Johanna came from Norway

Children:

Harry William [1910-1967] who married [Halifax Q2 1929] Amelia Bishop
Ernst Ragnvald

The family were in Norway [1910].

Later, they left Norway to live in Hipperholme; Ernst remained in Norway

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Sherwood, William Ref S2902

[1859-1927] Born in Wokingham, Berkshire.

He was an engine driver [1891] / landlord of the Travellers' Rest, Hipperholme [1917, 1922, 1927].

He married Sarah J. [1862-1???].

Sarah was born in Bailiff Bridge

Children:

Edith [b 1888]
Ernest

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Shibden Ref S113

Area of Halifax along the Shibden Brook

See Poems in Peace & War, Shibden Valley, The Shibden Valley and Stanclif Skoute

Shibden Brook Ref S1583

The stream which flows from Shibden Head, and down Shibden Valley, through Shibden and Mytholm to become the Red Beck at Brookfoot.

In its upper reaches, it forms the boundary between Queensbury & Northowram.

See Shibden Mill and Sunny Bank Clough, Southowram

Shibden Estate Millennium Project Ref S723

An exhibition of the dry-stone walling craft built in Shibden Park by the West Yorkshire Branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association

Shibden Fold, Halifax Ref S697

Stump Cross. Aka The Fold, Shibden.

A group of 10 cottages – some dating to the 15th century.

One house was dated 1693.

Owners and tenants have included

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

The houses were demolished in 1971

Shibden Fold House, Northowram Ref S496

Mediæval house.

See Joseph Wood

Shibden Grange, Northowram Ref S680

Originally known as Godley.

Late 16th / 17th century house in the Shibden Valley at Old Godley Lane. There are parts which date from the 14th century.

The property was listed as a part of the Shibden Estate in a sale catalogue of October 1925. It was listed as a very charming, old Tudor residence, or Dower House.

Owners and tenants have included

the Godley family
Eva of Godley in [1307]
John of Godley
William of Godley
the Saltonstall family
Nathan Drake [about 1650]
J. B. Frank [1854]
Richard Horsfall [1874, 1881]
James Alderson [1901, 1905]
Thomas Priestley Bates [1940s]

It was scheduled as being of architectural interest, but the Council agreed to its demolition in 1955.

The original fireplace, plasterwork, and oak panelling were preserved.

Shibden Grange Drive and houses were built on the site.

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Shibden Hall Croft Ref S495

Later name of Dove House, Shibden

Shibden Hall estate Ref S586

Shibden Hall, Halifax Ref S248

15th century timber-framed house which stands in Shibden Park, Halifax.

The Hall is discussed in the books Ancient Halls in & about Halifax, Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax, Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions, In & About Our Old Homes, The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire and Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax.

See: Cripplegate House / Daisy Bank, Shibden / Folk Museum / Lower Shibden Hall / Shibden Hall, Halifax A Visitor's Guide / Shibden Hall Lion / Upper Shibden Hall

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Shibden Hall Rovers Ref S739

Cricket team. Established in 18??. Disbanded in 19??.

See Ronald Crossfield Foster and Richard Kershaw

Shibden Head Ref S559

Area at the head of the Shibden valley near Ambler Thorn and Queensbury.

The area is associated with the Stocks family.

See Shibden Head Brewery

Shibden Head Well Ref S1585

Shibden Industrial School Baths Ref S1976

Shibden Industrial School had a swimming bath and a gymnasium

Shibden Lower Hall Ref S644

Shibden Mill Ref S707

Shibden Mill Dam Ref S168

Shibden Mill was driven by the Shibden Brook.

The dam was used to feed the mill wheel.

The mill dam was rebuilt in 1614.

When the mill fell into disuse, the old dam was used as a boating lake in the late 19th century.

When the property became the Shibden Mill Inn, the mill pond was drained and filled in to prevent water seeping into local mines, and the car park now stands on the site

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country

Shibden Milne Ref S489

The land and property around Shibden Mill

Shibden Park Ref S1290

90-acre public park around Shibden Hall with miniature railway, boating lake, children's rides, Café.

The Hall and Park were bought by A. S. McCrea in 1923.

On 15th October 1926, the park was formally opened to the public by the Prince of Wales – later Edward VIII. The Prince planted an oak tree to mark the occasion. The following week, the tree had been deliberately cut down by vandals and much other damage was done to the park. A similar oak tree was planted on the same spot.

In September 1927, there was a Ministry of Health inquiry into money overspent on the Park.

The Park is a registered charity.

A Project to restore the Park began in 2007.

To reach the Park by car, turn right off the A58 Leeds Road out of Halifax ... or a very sharp left off the A58 Leeds Road coming up from Stump Cross
By Public Transport, buses from Halifax Bus Station to Leeds, Hipperholme, Northowram or Shelf pass the Park

See Cripplegate House, Daisybank, Lower Hough House, Stump Cross and John William Taylor

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Shibden Park Restoration Project Ref S2985

A project to restore Shibden Park began in 2007 and was completed the following year.

See Shibden Hall Lion

Shibden Spa & Tea Gardens Ref S2317

Recorded in 1845 at Shibden Spa when John Gill was keeper and gardener

Shibden Upper Hall Ref S487

Shibden Valley Ref S726

The valley of the Shibden Brook / Red Beck as it flows from its source near Queensbury, down through Shibden to join the Calder & Hebble Navigation and then through a sluice into the Calder at Brookfoot.

See The Shibden Valley and Water Scout, Shibden

Shield Hall, Sowerby Ref S802

17th century house.

The property was advertised for Sale by Auction [July 1854] as comprising seven closes of land, 9 acres 0 rood 7 perch in the occupation of Squire Farrar.

Now a bakery

Shield, John Ref S665

[1849-1922] Born in Rippingale, Lincolnshire.

He was a dray driver [1881] / a railway clerk [1901].

In [Q2] 1876, he married Ann Housman [1855-19??] in Halifax.

Ann was born in Aslackby, Lincolnshire, the daughter of John Housman, dray driver

Children:

Tom [b 1877] who was an engine driver (steam roller) [1901]

Harry [b 1878] who was a barman (hotel) [1901] and served in France [World War I]

William [b 1881] who was a machine worker (screw) [1901]

John
Ada [b 1887] who was a silk drawing hand [1901]
George [b 1891]
Walter
Frank [b 1897] who served with the Navy [World War I]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at

45 Wesley Street, Halifax [1881]
13 Winn Street, Halifax [1901, 1918]

Shield, John Ref S728

[1884-19??] Son of John Shield.

He was a yard man (factory) [1901] / a belt repairer [1911].

In [Q2] 1908, he married Agnes Ann Smith [1873-19??] in Halifax.

They lived at 25 Mile Cross Road, Halifax [1911]

Shield, Walter Ref S1198

[1894-1918] Son of John Shield.

He was a member of the Boys' Brigade & the Sunday School at St John's Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Halifax / a member of Lee Mount Band / a loom tuner with Earnshaw & Fletcher.

He was engaged to Miss Edith Hanson.

During World War I, he enlisted [July 1917] and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He was killed in action in an enemy counter-attack [18th September 1918] (aged 28).

He was buried at Ruyaulcourt Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I 2].

The Halifax Courier [12th October 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint John's Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Halifax.

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Shields, Frederic Ref S115

[1833-1911] Religious artist and portrait painter.

He studied under Rossetti.

In 1856, he came to Halifax to work as an engraver for Stott Brothers.

He stayed in Halifax for a year – lodging at 9 Brunswick Street – and enjoyed the local landscapes.

He wrote about the district later

Shields, George Ref S818

[1823-18??] Born in Scotland.

He was a shop keeper [1858] / a confectioner [1861].

In [Q2] 1847, he married either Ellen Nicholl or Ellen Wood [1817-18??] in Halifax.

Ellen was born in Halifax

Children:

Isabella [b 1848]

William [b 1855]

John [1857-1858] who was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4405]

They lived at 40 Swine Market, Halifax [1861]

Shields, John Linton Ref S693

[1???-1???]

In [Q3] 1851, he married Ann Chappell in Leeds.

Ann was the daughter of Joseph Chappell

Children:

John Midgley [1853-1857] ‡
Henrietta [1855-1873] ‡

The children ‡ were buried with their Chappell grandparents at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2055]

Shields, John Thomas Ref S1586

[1897-1???] Illegitimate son of Ada Shields of Common Wood Head.

Born 26th December 1897; baptised at St John the Baptist, Coley [13th February 1898]

Shields, Mrs Ref S1525

[1???-18??] She established Mrs Shields's School in 1836

Shilling Subscription Fund Ref S67

A fund which was organised in 1918 to enable Halifax Corporation to buy Wainhouse Tower for £450

Shillito's: G. V. & H. V. Shillito Ref S1502

Stockbrokers. Partners included brothers George Varley Shillito and Harold Varley Shillito

Shillito, George Ref S737

[1806-1849] Of Northowram.

He was an agricultural labourer.

On 20th August 1827, he married Jane Cresswell / Grasswell [1808-1861] at Halifax Parish Church.

Jane was a grocer [1851]

Children:

Mary Shillito [b 1828]

John
Thomas C Shillito [b 1834] who was a worsted dyer
George Shillito
Charles Shillito [b 1840]
Joseph Shillito [1842-1864]
Martha Ann Shillito [b 1844] who was a worsted spinner/weaver
Sarah Shillito [1848-1861] who was a worsted spinner

Jane died of typhus at Stephens Row, Northowram [29th June 1861]

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Shillito, George Ref S740

[1836-1918] Son of George Shillito.

He was a printer / a blacksmith / a stone merchant.

In [Q1] 1862, he married (1) Henrietta Asquith [1837-1889] in Halifax.

Henrietta came from York

Child: Rachael J. [b 1874] who was a dressmaker's apprentice

Henrietta died in Halifax [Q2 1889] (aged 52).

On 5th April 1893, he married (2) Sarah Carter at Halifax Parish Church.

Sarah was the daughter of Joseph Carter

They lived at

Swales Moor, Boothtown [1861]
Upper Pule, Boothtown [1881]
76 Violet Street, Halifax [1891]

Sarah died 6th November 1930 (aged 84).

She was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby with her parents

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Shillito, George Sykes Ref S729

[1867-1940] Son of John Shillito.

Born at Upper Brear, Northowram [14th June 1867].

He was a thick wire drawer.

On 25th December 1892, he married Elizabeth Sealey at Wolverhampton.

Children:

They lived at various addresses in Halifax [1867 to 1922].

In 1922, George and Elizabeth emigrated to Australia to join their son John who emigrated the year before.

In 1923, daughter Phyllis joined them.

George returned to the UK only once [summer of 1927].

They lived in Brisbane [until 1928].

In 1928, they went to live with daughter Phyllis at Bondi Beach, Sydney, and lived with her until their deaths.

George died 27th January 1940.

Elizabeth died in 1948

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Shillito, George Varley Ref S5120

[1889-1953] Son of William Shillito.

He was a stock broker [1911].

He was a partner in G. V. & H. V. Shillito, stockbrokers

In [Q3] 1917, he married Dorothy Brenard in Halifax

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Shillito, Harold Varley Ref S1295

[1894-1948] Of Brighouse.

Son of William Shillito.

He was an apprentice electrical engineer [1911] / a stock broker.

He was a partner in G. V. & H. V. Shillito, stockbrokers.

In his will, he left £500 for St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe. Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £24,842

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Shillito, Jack Ref S2870

[18??-1???] Keeper of the Model Lodging House, Brighouse during the time of the Irish Riots in 1882

Shillito, John Ref S3201

[1832-1915] JP, FRGS.

Of Upper Brear, Northowram.

He was educated at the Bell School, Northowram.

He was involved with the Halifax Industrial Society [1865-1871] / the Co-operative Wholesale Society [1883-1915].

See The Story of the C.W.S [1863-1913]

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Shillito, John Ref S3511

[1866-1910]

In [Q3] 1908, he married Emily Florence Woodford in Huddersfield.

Emily Florence was the daughter of Thomas Woodford

Child: Harry [b 1891] who was a woollen cloth worker [1911] and married May [1890-19??]

In 1911, the widowed Emily was publican at the Hare & Hounds, Brockholes, Huddersfield. Her widowed father Thomas was living with Emily and son Harry and his wife

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Shillito, John Ewart Ref S733

[1893-1974] MA.

Son of George Sykes Shillito

Born in Halifax [18th October 1893].

He was a boarder at Rishworth Grammar School [1904-1909] / at Heath Grammar School [1909-1911] / at Jesus College Oxford [1911-1915] / a journalist.

During World War I, he served as a Lieutenant in the British Army [1915-1919].

He was initially in France but later predominantly in the Mediterranean theatre. In 1921, he emigrated to Australia.

In Australia, he was editor of the Cairns Morning Post [1921-1926] / employed on the Sydney Morning Herald [1927-1928] / employed on the Melbourne Age [1928-1936] / employed by the NSW Chamber of Manufacturers in Sydney [1936-1941]

In 1923, he married (1) Irene E. Hooper.

Irene came from Cairns

Irene died in 1927.

In 1929, he married (2) Lorna May Calder.

Child: Mary Rose [b 1931]

During World War II, he served as a Flight Lt/Squadron Leader in RAAF [1941-1945]. He was in the Middle East, mainly Palestine.

In 1946, he served with UNRRA (United Nations Relief & Rehabilitation Administration) in Greece, distributing relief supplies.

He published his own newspaper The Cyprus Shipping News in Nicosia, Cyprus [1946-1949].

In 1947, he married (2) Eva Halpern [1924-19??].

Eva was a Polish refugee whom he had met in 1944

John and Eva returned to Australia [1949]

Children:

John David
Neil
Anne

John had a writing job with the NSW government, and then as a teacher [until his death].

John Ewart died in Sydney, Australia [16th January 1974] (aged 80)

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Shillito, Phyllis Sykes Ref S735

[1895-1980] Daughter of George Sykes Shillito.

Born in Halifax [28th April 1895].

She was educated at Rishworth Grammar School [1908] / educated at Halifax Technical College [1912] / an artist, art teacher & designer / an art teacher at Winchester School of Art [1919-1922].

On 3rd March 1923, she emigrated to Australia to join her parents and brother John.

In Australia, she was a teacher at Brisbane Technical College / a teacher at East Sydney Technical College [1925-1960] / acting head of the School of Women's Handicrafts.

She never married.

She lived at

Brisbane with her parents [1923-1925]
Bondi Beach, Sydney [1925-1980]

On her retirement she opened her own school – The Shillito Design School – and continued to teach colour and design.

Phyllis died in Sydney, Australia [13th March 1980] (aged 84)

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Shillito, Mrs Sarah Ref S1682

[1739-1808] The announcement of her death in The Leeds Mercury of 16th January 1808, said of her

... a maiden lady of Halifax.
In her, the poor have lost a kind and liberal benefactress, and her tenants an indulgent landlady

Shillito vs Shillito & Hirst Ref S2626

In January 1880, John Shillito sued for dissolution of his marriage on grounds of the adultery of his wife, Charlotte, with her brother-in-law James Hirst.

The Jury awarded Shillito £1000 damages.

Shillito, William Ref S8050

[1859-1939] Son of John Shillito.

Born in Halifax.

He was a municipal clerk [1901] / rate collector cashier with the Borough Council [1911] / the Borough Collector [1915]

On 25th March 1888, he married Mary Hannah Varley [1864-1939] at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.

Children:

George Varley
Bertha Varley [1891-1960]
Harold Varley

They lived at

Cresswell Terrace, Hipperholme [1901]
Laurel Bank, Halifax [1911]

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Shillitoe, Rev Thomas Ref S3640

[1754-1836] A London Quaker who visited the families of the men arrested and executed for the Luddite activities in 1812.

Locally, these included the families of

His Journals record his findings.

In 1779, he married Mary Pace [1746-1838].

He spent 3 years in America [1826-1829]

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Shimwell, Rev Benjamin Ref S2308

[18??-18??] Primitive Methodist Minister at Green Hill, Pellon Lane [1845]

Shindler, Edward John Ref S2971

[1859-19??] Or Shinder.

Born in Brenchley, Kent.

He was a draper's assistant [1891] / a commercial traveller in paper [1901].

He (possibly) served in the Merchant Navy during World War I.

In 1888, he married Mary Hannah Atkinson in Halifax.

Mary Hannah was the daughter of Thomas Atkinson

Children:

George Herbert [1890-1953]
Gertrude Maud [1891-1973]
Frederick Cecil

They lived at

Dove House, Shibden [1891]
Radnor Street, Manchester [1901]

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Shindler, Frederick Cecil Ref S787

[1897-1917] Son of Edward John Shindler.

Some records show him as F. Cecil Schindler

Born in Prestwich.

He was an apprentice with E. Lumby & Son & Wood Limited.

He had an aunt who lived at 9 Westbourne Terrace, Salterhebble.

During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax [August 1914] and served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

In December 1916, he was treated at Eastbourne for wounds & trench fever.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died at Bullecourt [3rd May 1917] (aged 20).

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Shingler, Roy Ref S1415

[1922-1944] Son of Emma Jane & William Shingler of Halifax.

During World War II, he served as an Aircraftman 1st Class with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 7th November 1944 (aged 22).

He was buried at Oostende New Communal Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref 9 2 15].

He is remembered on Blackshawhead War Memorial

Shingles, H. Rev J. Ref S228

[1???-19??] Minister at Bridge Street (Central) Methodist Church, Todmorden [1930]

Shipden Ref S2496

Shipden Ref S561

Shipedene Ref S2497

[1878-1915] Born in Leeds.

Shipedene, John de Ref S2500

[12??-13??] Son of William de Schippedene.

Recorded in 1306.

In 1307, a deed mentions him with a reference to


ter: Hospital
the land of the Hospital

which possibly refers to the Knight Hospitallers

Shipley, Fred Ref S632

He was a chimney sweep [1911].

He lived in Sowerby Bridge [1911].

He served as a regular soldier on the North-West Frontier [1897-1898], and in the South African War.

During World War I, he was called up [August 1914] and served as a Private with the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He was invalided home with severe rheumatism [November 1914], and hospitalised at Beckett's Park Hospital, Leeds. He was returned to his unit in Pontefract.

He died after suffering a stroke in Pontefract Military Hospital [4th April 1915] (aged 37).

He was buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery [D C 236] (11th April 1915)

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Shipley, George Ref S1006

[17??-1774] Coiner He was an accessory to the murder of William Deighton. He was executed at York Castle

Shipley, Rev William Ref S1005

[1850-1930] Born in County Durham.

Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1910]

Shipman, Dr Harold Frederick Ref S111

[1946-2004] A local general practitioner who became Britain's biggest serial killer.

In 1999, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 15 patients, many were elderly women who died when alone with Shipman.

In July 2002, an enquiry concluded that he killed a total of 215 patients – including the 15 for which he was imprisoned – and he was suspected of killing a further 45 people

Shipman, Canon Robert Ref S972

[18??-19??] Born in Grantham, Lincolnshire.

Curate at Brighouse [1898-1901].

On 9th September 1902, he married Jessie Carr, daughter of John Carr Bottomley at St James's Church, Brighouse.

Children:

Francis G [b 1904]
Robert Trafford [b 1908]
child

They lived at St Thomas's Rectory, Leeds [1911]

Shippedene Ref S2498

[1820-1900] Born in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.

Shipston, George Ref S319

[1851-1933] Son of William Shipston.

He married Catharine [1854-1928].

Child: Herbert Charlesworth (Bertie) [1876-1891]

Catharine died 21st December 1928 (aged 74).

George died 14th February 1933 (aged 82).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1345]

Shipston, William Ref S454

He was a solicitor's managing clerk [1861] / an attorney's clerk [1871] / a solicitor's managing clerk [1881].

He married (1) Sarah [1816-1871].

Sarah was born in Sutton cum Duckmanton, Derbyshire

Children:

Elizabeth [1844-14th December 1889]

George Shipston

Sarah died in Halifax [17th April 1871] (aged 55).

He married (2) Eliza [1841-1878].

Eliza died 4th February 1878 (aged 37).

They lived at

3 Lower Brunswick Street, Halifax [1861]
120 Osborne Place, Halifax [1871]
8 Wallace Street, Halifax [1881]

William died 2nd March 1900 (aged 80).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1754]

Shire, Doc Ref S347

A portly – John Bull-like – character with top hat and tails, a cane and smoking a cigar, who was created by J. J. Mulroy to advertise Whitaker's Brewery and their Shire Ale in the 1920s/1930s.

In 1928, he appeared with parrot saying

Aye, and there's a good top on it, Doc!

The character was played by Herbert Seston at public appearances.

His last appearance was at Hebden Bridge Agricultural Show just before World War II

Shires, Gerald Ref S2751

[19??-19??] He married Ann, daughter of W. Newton Dawson.

Children:

Michael
John

They lived at Toothill Court, Rastrick [1957]

Shirra, Edmondson Ref S344

[1860-19??] Theatrical manager.

Born in Shoreditch, London.

He married Mary [1862-19??].

Mary was a theatrical actress [1901]

Child: Dorothy [b 1888] who was a theatrical actress [1901]

In 1901, the family were boarders with Robert Nuttall

Shirt, Matthew Ref S1108

[16??-16??] Curate at Rastrick [1664]

The Shoddy, Ripponden Ref S3238

Oldham Road. A popular name for a block of 19th century houses, including a shop.

These were formerly a small mill producing textiles from shoddy

Shoebridge, William Ref S450

[1811-1???] Born in Riverhead, Kent.

He was a pawnbroker [1851].

Around 1841, he married Elizabeth [1813-1???].

Elizabeth was born in Haywood, Yorkshire

Children:

Elizabeth Jane [b 1841] ‡

Selina [b 1843] ‡

William David ‡
Walter [b 1846] ‡
George [b 1848] ★
Thomas [b 1850] ★

The children ‡ were born in London, the children ★ were born in Halifax.

They lived at 24 Woolshops, Halifax [1851]

Shoebridge, William David Ref S414

[1844-1909] Son of William Shoebridge.

Born in Marylebone, London.

He was a pawnbroker living with his brother George (pawnbroker's assistant) at 17 Winding Road, Halifax [1871] / a master pawnbroker [1881, 1901].

In [Q2] 1871, he married (1) Mary Stocks [1852-1875] in Halifax.

Children:

Edith Mary who died 2nd July 1872 (aged 14 days) ‡
William Henry who died 29th May 1875 (aged 1 year & 11 months) ‡

Mary died 28th January 1875 (aged 23).

In [Q2] 1877, he married (2) Mary Hannah Sunderland [1852-1918] in Halifax.

Mary Hannah was born in Halifax

Children:

Maud [b 1880]
Leonard who died 15th January 1882 (aged 10 months) ‡
May who died 26th November 1882 (aged 15 weeks) ‡
Louisa who died 14th March 1886 (aged 4 months) ‡
William S. [b 1889]

They lived at

10 St James's Street, Halifax [1881]
17 Mayfield Terrace South, Halifax [1901]

William David died 25th June 1909 (aged 65).

Mary Hannah died 26th April 1918 (aged 66).

He, his wives & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1653]

Shoebroad Ref S68

Area of Todmorden.

The name may be derived from

The Middle English Shovel-broad, a piece of land the width of a shovel
Shewbread, the altar or table where God speaks to and nourishes man

Joshua Fielden married at the Quaker meeting house here, and many of the Fielden family were buried in the Shoebroad Quaker Burial Ground

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Shoebroad Dam, Todmorden Ref S1729

Shoesmith ... Ref S935

The entries for people & families with the surname Shoesmith are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Shoot, Coley Ref S3373

Area just north of Priestley Green

Shooter, Alfred Ref S468

[1856-19??] Son of James Shooter, boilermaker.

Born in Low Moor.

He was a boiler maker of Moor Cottage, Low Moor [1880] / a steam boiler maker [1891] / a boiler maker [1901, 1911].

In [Q3] 1880, he married Mary Jane Walker [1857-1???] at Bradford Cathedral.

Mary Jane, a worsted stuff weaver of Hill Top, Low Moor, was the daughter of Robert Walker, watchman

Children:

James Robert
Fred / Freddie
Edith [b 1904]

They lived at

64 Manor Road, Low Moor, North Bierley, Bradford [1891]
48 Rosebery Avenue, Halifax [1901]
42 Union Street South, Halifax [1911, 1918]

Sons James Robert & Fred died in World War I

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Shooter, Fred Ref S511

[1895-1916] Son of Alfred Shooter

He was an apprentice sport outfitter [1911] / employed by Nicholl & Brown.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

He was killed in action [10th April 1916].

He was buried at Citadel New Military Cemetery, Fricourt, France [Grave Ref IV G 1].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial.

His brother James Robert also died in the War

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Shooter, James Ref S929

[18??-1916] He was a member of Pellon Baptist Church.

He was killed in World War I.

Shooter, James Robert Ref S472

[1887-1916] Son of Alfred Shooter.

He was a member of St Mark's Parish Church, Siddal / a junior clerk [1901] / a clothing & supply clerk (wholesale clothiers) [1911] / employed by Coll & Waddilove, Bradford.

In [Q3] 1911, he married Olive Brook at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

Children:

Irene [b 1913]
Ronald [1916] who died in infancy

They lived at 751 Wakefield Road, Bradford.

During World War I, he joined Bradford Pals Battalion and served as a Private with the 16th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He served in Egypt and in France [May 1916].

He was reported missing and assumed to have died on the first day of the Battle of the Somme [1st July 1916].

The family were informed in March 1917.

The Halifax Courier [31st March 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 2A, 2C & 2D], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His brother Fred also died in the War

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Shooter, Joseph Albert Ref S801

[1897-1915] Son of Sam Shooter.

He was a slubbing reeler (dye works) [1911] / an apprentice moulder for Clayton Brothers / a Territorial.

During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914], and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died following a German gas attack at Ypres [19th December 1915] (aged 19).

The Halifax Courier [8th January 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Talana Farm Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref IV G 1]

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Pellon Baptist Church

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Shooter, Samuel Ref S808

[1869-1947] Born in Saltaire.

He was a time keeper in dye works [1901, 1911].

In 1893, he married Violetta Busfield [1870-1953] in Bradford.

Violetta was born in Bradford

Children:

Ida [b 1895] who was a lasting and serge weaver [1911]

Joseph Albert
Ernest Arthur [1898-1961] who was a grocer's errand boy [1911], a warehouseman [1953]
Miriam [b 1900]
Sam Busfield [b 1903]
Harry [b 1905]

They lived at

12 Crystal Street, Hanson Lane, Halifax [1901, 1911]
227 Moor End Road, Halifax [1947, 1953]

During World War II, he served with the 35th Company Royal Army Medical Corps [from 8th June 1915 to 24th March 1917]

Sam died in Halifax General Hospital [22nd July 1947].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £955 2/4d.

The will was proved by his widow Violetta.

Violetta died 26th June 1953.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £1,955 15/11d.

The will was proved by son Ernest Arthur

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Shop Lock, Todmorden Ref S556

Lock #18 on the Rochdale Canal

Shore Ref S116

District of Calderdale north-west of Todmorden.

The name may also be found as Shoer, Shoor, and Shorey.

There was a Quaker meeting house and burial ground here

See Shore General Baptist Chapel, Shore Baptist School, Shore Married Ladies and Shore Mutual Improvement Society

Shore End Top, Midgley Moor Ref S2861

A Neolithic or Bronze Age stone measuring 6 ft in length and 3 ft high

Shore, Esau Ref S1329

[1836-1???] Born in Southowram.

Question: Is this the same as John Shore [1816-1898]?

He was a coal miner [1881] / living on own means [1891].

Around 1860, he married Ellen [1838-1???].

Ellen was born in Norland

Children:

Hannah [b 1860] who was a worsted weaver [1881] & (possibly) married Arthur Hemingway
Sarah [b 1863] who was a worsted weaver [1881]
Fred [b 1870] who was a worsted spinner [1881], a pianoforte case maker [1891]
Mary E. [b 1873] who was a worsted spinner [1891]
Gledhill [b 1875] who was an apprentice mechanic [1891]
Christopher [b 1881]

They lived at

6 West Field, Southowram [1881]
West Field, Southowram [1891]

Shore, Gledhill Ref S1043

[1874-1938] Landlord of the Golden Plough, Elland [1906-1907]

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Shore, John Ref S1381

[14??-1???] He was Constable of Northowram [1495]

Shore, John Ref S1328

[1816-1898] Born in Halifax.

Question: Is this person related to Esau Shore [1836-1???]?

He was a coal miner [1851] / a colliery viewer [1871] / a colliery manager [1881] / a retired colliery manager [1891].

He married (1) Mary [1820-1849].

Children:

child who died in infancy
child who died in infancy
Luke [b 1843] who was a machine fitter [1871], a fancy goods dealer [1891], married Jane [b 1844] & (possibly) had a son Amos Shore [b 1878]
Sarah [b 1847] who was a house keeper [1881]

Mary died 13th November 1849 (aged 29)

He married (2) Ellen [1817-1852]

Ellen was born in Barkisland [14th October 1817]

They lived at

Siddal Hall [1851]
7 Holts Terrace, Siddal [1871]
3 West Field, Southowram [1881]
West Field, Southowram [1891]

Living with them [in 1881] was grandson Amos Shore [b 1878].

Ellen died 24th October 1852.

John died 5th February 1898 (aged 82).

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-E28]

Shore, John Isaac Ref S500

[1897-1923] Son of John Jennings Shore.

Born in Halifax [12th March 1897].

He was an engineer [1920].

On 20th November 1920, he married Ada Richardson at St Mark's Parish Church, Siddal

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Shore, John Jennings Ref S368

[1864-1908] Born in Burghwallis.

He was a clerk [1892].

On 17th September 1892, he married Mary Hollas at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

Mary was the daughter of Jeremiah Hollas

Child: John Isaac

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Shore, John of Ref S2490

[13??-13??] A merchant living in Stansfield. Recorded in 1379,, when he paid 1/- tax whilst most of the other 42 taxpayers in Stansfield paid 4d

Shore, Jonas Ref S110

[1815-1876] Born in Halifax.

He was a stover & finisher [1851] / a stover & presser [1861] / a stuff presser [1871].

In [Q1] 1860, he married Elizabeth Hill [1825-1???] in Halifax.

Elizabeth was born in Southowram

Children:

George [b 1835] who was a singer of pieces [1851]
Henry [b 1837]
Edward [b 1839] who was a worsted spinner [1851]
Elizabeth [1842-1858] who was a worsted spinner [1851] ‡
Martha [1844-1860] ‡
Lewis [1846-1859] ‡
Eliza [1848-1861] who never married ‡
Harriet Hannah [1861] who died in infancy ‡

The family lived at

Woodhouse, Halifax [1851]
Lily Lane, Halifax [1861]
27 Back Street, Halifax [1871]

Jonas died 28th April 1876 (aged 61).

He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3598] with Maria Shore [1809-1858]

Shore Married Ladies Ref S1057

A group of women – later known as the Ladies Guild – who raised money and gave support to Shore Baptist Chapel.

See Shore Mutual Improvement Society

Shore Moor, Todmorden Ref S3421

Moorland at Shore

Shore Mutual Improvement Society, Todmorden Ref S910

Recorded in the late 19th / early 20 century at Shore

See Shore Married Ladies

Shore, Thomas Bilbrough Ref S1232

[1864-19??] Born in Doncaster.

He was a carpet weaver [1911].

In 1889, he married Sarah Hannah Teal.

Sarah Hannah was the daughter of James Teal

Child: Emily Jane [b 1889] who was a draper's shop assistant [1911]

The family lived at 8 Aspinall Street East, Siddal [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] was Emily Jane's widowed sister Jane Elizabeth Jackson

Shore Working Men's Club & Institute Ref S3066

Todmorden. Recorded on 18th January 1908, when they opened new premises. Recorded in 1912, when the membership was 144

Shoreman, Charles Ref S656

[18??-1915] Of Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment.

He died 19th December 1915.

He was buried at Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II E 13].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Short, Edgar Ref S888

[18??-19??] Son of Thomas Edgar Short.

He was a partner in T. E. Short & Sons Limited. He specialised in the vehicle maintenance side of the business

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Short, George Anderson Ref S3494

[1856-1946] Son of Mr Short.

Born in Bellingham, Northumberland.

He was a designer (living with his family at 31 Heywood Place, Halifax) [1871].

Watercolour artist with rural subjects such as sunrise, sunset, hunting scenes, farming scenes and gypsy camp scenes.

He moved to Halifax and painted the local environment.

In 1890, he married Alice Spencer [1859-19??] in Halifax.

Alice was born in Halifax

Children:

Hilda Mary [b 1891]
Henry George [b 1895]
Alice Barbara [b 1899]

They lived at 3 Avondale Place, Manor Drive [1901].

Living with them [in 1901] was brother-in-law David Spencer [aged 46] (woolstapler).

He worked closely with his daughter. After his death, she continued to paint in a similar style to her father

Question: Does anyone know anything about his artist daughter?

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Short, Harry George Spencer Ref S764

[1895-1916] His uncle was a woolstapler in Halifax.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School.

He lived in Snaith.

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

He died 22nd September 1916 (aged 21).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Heath Grammar School

Short, James Henry Ref S694

[1850-1909] Son of Mr Short.

Born in Northumberland.

He was a solicitor's clerk (living with his family at 31 Heywood Place, Halifax) [1871] / a solicitor's clerk [1871, 1891, 1901].

In [Q1] 1873, he married Ellen Smith in Halifax.

Ellen was the daughter of Miles Rushworth Smith

Children:

Thomas E. [b 1876] who was a piecer cotton mill [1891]
Elizabeth (Lilly) [1874-1884] ‡
Gertrude Ellen [1878-1892] ‡
James A. W. [b 1880] who was a bobbin pegger woollen mill [1891], a van driver [1901]
Miles P. [b 1882] who was a van driver [1901]
George E. [b 1884] who was a carpet warehouseman [1901]
Lillian [b 1888] who was a weaver [1911]

The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2098] with their Smith grandparents.

The 1911 census shows that they had had 7 children of whom 5 were still alive at that time.

They lived at

23 Raglan Street, Halifax [1891, 1901]
23 James's Street, Halifax (James Henry was separated from his wife) [1901]
7 Shroggs Vue Terrace, Pellon Lane, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1901] were boarders: Wilby Fielding [b 1873] (wire dresser), Thomas Loughlin [b 1878] (tapestry weaver) & Fred Booth [b 1881] (van driver).

Living with them [in 1911] were boarders: Wilby Fielding [b 1873] (wire dresser) & Thomas Drake [b 1852] (carter).

James Henry died Q4 1909 (aged 59).

Ellen died Q3 1934 (aged 83).

They both died in Halifax

Short, Mr Ref S695

[18??-18??] He was an ale & porter merchant [1871].

He married Mary [1819-18??].

Mary was born in Easterton, Devizes, Wiltshire

Children:

They lived at 31 Heywood Place, Halifax [1871]

Short's: T. E. Short & Sons Limited Ref S845

Removals, storage, haulage and transport business in Halifax.

Established around 1916 by Thomas Edgar Short and his 4 sons: Edgar, unknown, unknown, and unknown.

They were in Union Street South.

The business closed in December 1982

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Short's: T. Short & Company Ref S1849

Wholesale clothiers at Hebden Bridge [1905]

See Benjamin Grindrod

Short, Thomas Ref S3390

[1819-1894] Ale and porter merchant in Halifax.

He married Unknown.

Children:

William Thomas who became an ale and porter merchant
James Henry [b 1850] who became a solicitor's clerk
George Anderson [b 1856] who became a designer

They lived at

Bellingham, Northumberland [1850, 1856]
31 Heywood Place, Hanson Lane, Halifax [1894]

Members of the family are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1894

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Short, Thomas Edgar Ref S894

[1876-19??] Born in Halifax.

Around 1916, he and his 4 sons – Edgar, unknown, unknown, and unknown - established T. E. Short & Sons Limited

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Shreeve, William Ref S627

[1774-1817] A painter of clock dials from Birmingham.

He may have come to Halifax in response to an advertisement placed in the Leeds Intelligencer by William Whitaker [18th April 1796].

About 1810, he went into partnership with Henry Whitaker.

On 11th May 1806, he married Leah Whitaker (possibly) at Square Chapel.

Children:

Mary Hannah [bapt 16th September 1806]
Jane [bapt 18th April 1809]
Eliza Sarah [b 18th May 1815]
William Whitaker

The children were baptised at Square Chapel.

They lived at 1 Aked's Road, Halifax.

On 15th August 1817, William was heating turpentine in a copper vessel whilst preparing a varnish. He took it to the door and it caught fire. He was severly burned & survived only a few hours.

Leah died 11th March 1834 (aged 57).

Members of the family were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax

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Shreeve, William Whitaker Ref S1503

[1816-1???] Son of William Shreeve.

Born [3rd February 1816]; baptised at Square Chapel [15th April 1816].

He wrote a book about the slave trade in Sierra Leone

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Shroggs House, Halifax Ref S4700

Woodland on the side of the Shibden Valley

Alfred Winks [1898]

Shroggs Park Ref S1370

Lee Mount Road.

24 acre park at Lee Mount, leased by the Savile family in 1881 at a rent of £1 per annum for 999 years.

One of the prime movers of the project was Edward Akroyd who funded alterations to the park as a part of his Akroydon project.

The park was designed by Edward Milner, and the entrance Lodge was designed by Barber.

On 13th July 1912, the municipal bowling green opened at the Park.

Before development, the land was scrub with rocks and brambles – hence the name shroggs which means bushy scrub

See Shroggs Park Bowling Club and Shroggs Park Drinking Fountain

Shroggs Park Bowling Club Ref S640

Recorded in 1915 & 1940

Shroggs Park Drinking Fountain Ref S1694

The mid-19th century Gothic drinking fountain at Shroggs Park, Halifax is listed. It has 4 basins which are fed by dolphins

Shroggs Park Lodge Ref S824

The Lodge at the entrance to Shroggs Park was designed by William Swinden Barber.

The building is dated 1892.

The building is a private house

Shroggs Road Tip Ref S876

Aka Birks Hall tip.

Shroggs Mills stood on the site.

Refuse dump for Halifax Corporation Cleansing Department.

In October 2007, Calderdale Council decided to sell 6 acres of the land to a bus operator for use as a new bus depot when the Elmwood Bus Garage became inadequate.

See Birks Hall, Ovenden and James Booth

Shroggs Wood, Northowram Ref S2679

Shroggs Wood, Wheatley Ref S3229

Between Wheatley and Lee Bridge.

There is a 100-foot precipice here, known as The Scar.

See Luke Hoyle

Shunts Wood, Stainland Ref S2329

Wood was taken from here for use as fuel during the General Strike of 1926

Shurcrack Ref S118

See Blarney Castle

Shutt, David Trevor Ref S605

[19??-] OBE.

Liberal. He was Mayor of Calderdale [1982-1983]

Member of Calderdale Council for Greetland and Stainland ward [1973-1990] and from 1995. He suggested the name Calderdale Way for the new Elland bypass. Leader of Liberal Democrat Group and Cabinet Member with responsibility for Community Services. Former Parliamentary Candidate for Sowerby, Calder Valley and Pudsey.

In 2000, he entered the House of Lords and became Lord Shutt of Greetland. In July 2009, he was appointed to the Privy Council

Shutt, Peter Ref S2339

[19??-19??] President of the Brighouse Art Circle [19??-1979]

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Shuttleworth, Alvin Ref S1015

[1885-1916] Born in West Vale [25th October 1885].

Baptised at St John the Evangelist, West Vale [25th March 1888].

In the 1890s, his family moved to Bolton.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme [1st July 1916].

He was buried at Serre Road Cemetery No.2, France [Grave Ref XL L 8]

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Shuttleworth, Harry Ref S616

[1880-1918] Son of Hartley Shuttleworth.

He worked for W. Cockcroft at Cinderhill Mill, Todmorden.

In [Q4] 1903, he married Sarah Alice Cunliffe in Todmorden.

They lived at 7 Bank View, Woodhouse, Todmorden [1918].

During World War I, he served as a Driver with A Battery 76th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He contracted an illness in Italy.

He died in Bath War Hospital after 5 weeks' illness [26th May 1918] (aged 38).

He was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone [New Part 6 66].

He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial, on the Memorial at Naze Bottom Baptist Church, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Shuttleworth, Hartley Ref S479

[1849-1902]

In [Q1] 1871, he married Sarah Hitchen [18??-1???] in Halifax.

Child: Harry

They lived at Charlestown, Hebden Bridge [1916]

Shuttleworth, Henry Ref S634

[1817-1889] Son of John Shuttleworth.

Born 11th February 1817.

He was a farm labourer (living with his brother James) [1871] / a farmer of Stansfield [1876] / a farmer of 24 acres [1881].

On 16th December 1876, he married Mary [1818-1???].

Mary came from Heptonstall.
Her father was not named on the marriage records.
She was the widow of Mr Cockroft, and had children by her first marriage:
Thomas [b 1847]
Sarah [b 1840]

They lived at High Gate, Heptonstall [1881].

Henry died in 1889 (aged 72)

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Shuttleworth, J. W. Ref S1814

[18??-19??] Proprietor of Shuttleworth's Steam Laundry [1905]

Shuttleworth, James Ref S3550

[18??-1865] Manager at the Bacchus Tavern Tap, Halifax.

On the morning of 24th May 1865, as he was on his way to work, he was seized by a fit of apoplexy. He was taken to his home in Well Lane, but he died before noon

Shuttleworth, James Ref S621

[1819-18??] Son of John Shuttleworth.

Born 11th January 1819.

He was a farmer of 36 acres [1871] / a farmer/carter [1891].

He lived at

Murgatshaw, Stansfield [1871]
Bailey Croft, Stansfield [1891]

Living with him [in 1871] were his brother Henry, and lodgers William Gill [b 1846], his wife Susan Gill [b 1843] & son Willie [b 1870].

Living with him [in 1891] was nephew William Gill [b 1870] (farm labourer)

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Shuttleworth, James Henry Ref S992

[1864-1946] Born in Bingley.

He was a farm labourer [1911].

On 25th June 1887, he married Ada Abbott [1869-1954] at Halifax Parish Church.

Ada was born in Coley

Children:

twins Robert John
Charles Frederick [1887-1960] who was a drawing overlooker warehouseman (worsted mill) [1911]
Annie [1890-1899] who was buried at Coley Church [12th October 1899]

They lived at Lumbrook, Northowram [1911].

James Henry was buried at Coley Church [19th October 1946]

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Shuttleworth, James William Ref S942

[1897-1917] Son of William Shuttleworth.

Born 24th July 1897.

He was a member of Square Congregational Church, Halifax & Sunday School / educated at Trinity School & Halifax Secondary School / articled to Norman Lister, chartered accountant in Silver Street, Halifax.

He lived at 5 Shaw Hill, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted with the 18th Hussars [24th July 1916], then he served as a Private with C Company 6th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.

He went to France [19th November 1916].

He died of wounds in the 61st Casualty Clearing Station in Belgium [24th August 1917] (aged 20).

The Halifax Courier [8th September 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref III H 15].

He is remembered on the family grave at All Saints' Church, Dudwell, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Halifax Secondary School, on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Boys' School, Halifax, and on the Memorial at Square Church, Halifax

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Shuttleworth, John Ref S600

[1788-18??] He was a farmer of 28 acres [1851] / a farmer of 27 acres [1861].

On 26th December 1811, he (possibly) married Susannah Sutcliffe [1781-18??].

Children:

William
John [b 15th February 1815]
Henry
James
Daniel [b 1821; buried Heptonstall 5th September 1822]
Samuel [b 1822; buried Heptonstall 14th April 1822]

They lived at

Shaw, Stansfield [1821, 1841, 1851]
Higher Murgatroyd, Stansfield [1861]

Living with them [in 1851] were William Gill [b 1845], and daughter Grace Varley & with her children Thomas, Sally & John.

Living with them [in 1861] was grandson William Shuttleworth [b 1847]

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Shuttleworth, Joseph William Ref S1704

[1867-1954] Born in Halifax [26th April 1867].

He was a laundryman [1894] / a laundry proprietor (employer) [1901] / a laundryman [1911] / a laundry proprietor [1939] / a retired shirt maker [1939].

On 4th July 1894, he married Sarah Ellen Halstead [1865-1949] in Todmorden.

Sarah Ellen was the daughter of Stephen Halstead

Children:

Addyce [b 1895]
Kenneth Halstead [1901-1903]
Philip Halstead [1904-1908]

The family lived at

8 Willow Bank, Todmorden [1901]
Willow Bank House, Todmorden [1911]
Willow Bank, Todmorden [1939]

Sarah Ellen died at Willow Bank [28th October 1949]

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Shuttleworth Moor Ref S249

Moorland near Widdop Reservoir

Shuttleworth, Mr Ref S29

[17??-18??]

He married Hannah [1794-18??].

Children:

Elizabeth [b 1817] who was a worsted weaver [1861]

Grace [b 1827] who married Joseph Smith
John [b 1836]

The family lived at 7 Bath Parade, Halifax [1861]

Hannah was widowed by 1861.

Living with them [in 1861] were daughter Grace, her husband and children

Shuttleworth, Robert John Ref S89

[1887-1919] Son of James Henry Shuttleworth.

He was a stuff warehouseman (worsted mill) [1911].

On 11th April 1914, he married Annie Crossley [1889-1967] at St Anne's Church, Southowram.

Annie was born in Southowram

They lived at 6 Marsh Lane, Southowram.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps Labour Corps.

He died 14th February 1919 (aged 31).

He was buried at Coley Church (18th February 1919) [2 V 45].

He is remembered on Southowram War Memorial, and on Coley War Memorial

Shuttleworth's Steam Laundry Ref S2197

Aka Todmorden Steam Laundry.

Established by J. W. Shuttleworth at Hole Bottom Mill, Todmorden

Shuttleworth, Thomas Ref S399

[1832-1909] Born 14th April 1832.

In [Q2] 1860, he married Elizabeth Howarth [1834-1905] in Halifax.

Elizabeth was born 30th April 1834

Child: James [9th March 1861-22nd September 1877]

They lived at Bowers Mill, Barkisland.

Elizabeth died 21st September 1905 (aged 71).

Thomas died 13th December 1909 (aged 77).

Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/155]

Shuttleworth, W. Ref S3207

[1743-18??] On 7th August 1815, at the age of 72, he walked a distance of 64 miles, from Midgley to Liverpool, in 18 hours for a wager of £5, having bet that he could complete the distance 24 hours.

He offered a further wager that he could complete the 64 miles from Liverpool to Warrington in 16 hours

Shuttleworth, William Ref S638

[1812-18??] Son of John Shuttleworth.

Born 13th November 1812.

He was a farmer of Shay Lane, Stansfield [1863] / a cart driver [1871].

On 21st February 1863, he married Sally [1815-1???].

Sally, of Heptonstall, was the daughter of Harry Sutcliffe, farmer.
She was the widow of Mr Heseltine

They lived at New Road Bottom, Heptonstall [1871]

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Shuttleworth, William Ref S941

[1861-1927] Born in Halifax.

Born 4th April 1861.

He was a grocer shopkeeper (own account) [1901].

On 27th May 1890, he married Annie Smith [1862-1952] in Dewsbury

Annie was born in Wakefield [5th March 1862]

Children:

Gertrude [1891-1965]

Maud / Maudie [1893-1971]

Amelia [1895-1983]

James William

They lived at

3 Nettleton's Yard, Salterhebble [1901]
3 Daisy Bank, Halifax [1927]

William died at St Paul's Church, King Cross [16th October 1927].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £794 0/3d.

Probate was granted to his widow Annie.

Annie died 9th April 1952.

Members of the family were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Siddal Ref S121

District of Calderdale to the south-east of Halifax

See Exley and Pubs in Exley

Siddal Bowling Green Ref S3138

Opened on 2nd May 1925

Siddal Brotherhood Institute Ref S558

Recorded around 1915

Siddal Co-Op Ref S771

Oxford Lane.

Branch number 6 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in May 1861. It had a boot and shoe department

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Siddal Co-operative Store Ref S2346

Recorded in 1874, when M. Rawnsley was Manager

Siddal, Crossley Ref S457

[1798-1823]

On 10th June 1821, he married Martha Beard at Elland Parish Church.

Crossley died in 1823.

On 31st December 1827, Martha married Jonathan Taylor

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Siddal, Elisha Ref S1089

[1824-1886] Born in Soyland.

He was a plasterer [1851] / a mill painter [1871] / a painter [1881].

In [Q4] 1846, he married Jane Clegg [1825-1867] in Halifax.

Jane was born in Sowerby.
She was a power loom weaver (cotton) [1851]

Children:

John
Sarah Jane [1856-1865] ‡
Joseph [1859-1864] ‡

The family lived at

George Square, Mytholmroyd [1851]
4 Barleycorn Square, Halifax [1871, 1881]

Jane died 18th July 1867 (aged 42).

Elisha died 9th September 1886 (aged 62).

The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3001] with grandson Joseph Siddal [1874-1884]

Siddal Hall Ref S659

The building stands on the east side of Siddal Lane, between Roseberry Avenue and Phoebe Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

See Siddal Halls

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Siddal Halls Ref S407

together with

Documents do not always make it clear which Hall is referred to

Question: Please email me if you can clarify any confusion which I have created with the above buildings

People who have been linked to an unidentified Siddal Hall include:

David Smith [1885]

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Siddal Industrial Co-operative Society Limited Ref S2992

In 1894, a branch is recorded at Siddal Lane – between Browning Avenue and Siddal Street. The manager was Joseph Greenwood.

The branch closed in 19??.

It is now houses

Siddal, John Ref S880

[1815-1???] Born in Halifax.

He was a master tailor (employing 2 hands) [1851] / a tailor & draper [1861] / a tailor [1891].

Around 1838, he married Jane [1818-1???].

Jane was born in Sowerby

Children:

James [b 1838] who was a clerk in a corn mill [1861]

Elizabeth [b 1839]

Alfred [b 1844] who was a pupil-teacher [1861], a commercial clerk (carpet works) [1891]
Mary Ellen [b 1841] who was a dressmaker [1861]
Sarah Ann [b 1846] who was a pupil-teacher [1861]
J. M. [b 1850]
Frances Ann [b 1851]
Walter Henry [b 1854]
Herbert

They lived at

West Street, Sowerby Bridge [1841, 1851]
1 West Street, Sowerby Bridge [1861]
West Street, Sowerby Bridge [1871]

Siddal, John Ref S1090

[1854-1???] Son of Elisha Siddal.

Born in Mytholmroyd.

He was a mechanic [1871] / a mechanic tool maker [1881].

In [Q2] 1875, he married Mary Ellen Cockroft [1854-1???] in Halifax.

Mary Ellen was born in Ovenden

Children:

Joseph [1874-1884] who was buried with his Siddal grandparents at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3001]
Joseph [b 1875]
Sarah Jane [b 1876]
Ada [b 1878]
Albina [b 1880]
Annie [b 1881]

They lived at 2 Barleycorn Square, Halifax [1881]

Siddal Library Ref S2618

Recorded in 1929 as Siddal Branch Library. At that time, it was only open on Tuesday and Friday evenings.

Recorded in 1936

Siddal Pit Farm, Southowram Ref S3589

An alternative name for Pit House Farm, Southowram [1871, 1881]

Siddal Post Office Ref S2614

A sub-post office was recorded in 1936

Siddal Recreation Ground Ref S1304

Oxford Lane

Siddal, Richard Horsfall Ref S1616

[1821-1877] Born in Mytholmroyd.

He was an assistant surveyor [1861].

He married Kerenhappuch [1822-1877].

Kerenhappuch was born in Midgley.
She was a milliner [1861]

Children:

Aquilla [b 1844] who was a pianoforte maker [1861]
Samson [b 1846] who was a carpet factory worker [1861]
Daniel [b 1849] who was a carpet factory worker [1861]
Job [b 1852]
Elizabeth [b 1853]
Ben [1855-1865] who was buried with his parents

They lived at 6 Stannary, Halifax [1861].

Richard died 14th February 1877 (aged 56).

Kerenhappuch died 13th December 1877 (aged 55).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2239]

Siddal Rugby League Club Ref S3347

Backhold Lane

Siddal Top Farm, Southowram Ref S2944

From the 1940s, the farm fell into disrepair.

It was rebuilt around 1995.

The Foldout lists some owners and occupiers of the property

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Siddal United Cricket Club Ref S390

Recorded in 1915, when members included

Siddal Victoria Club Ref S3571

Junior rugby union [?] club. Recorded in April 1899

Siddal Wells Ref S2383

Farm at Siddal.

Owners and tenants are listed in the Foldout

See Siddal Wells Mine, Southowram

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Siddall ... Ref S209

The entries for people & families with the surname Siddall are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Siddall & Bancroft Ref S12

Mechanical engineers at Halifax.

Partners included R. Siddall and (possibly) W. S. Bancroft.

The partnership was dissolved in January 1886

Siddall & Hilton Limited Ref S2038

Wire drawers and manufacturers of beds, bedsteads and mattresses under the trademark Sidhil.

They were at several locations in Sowerby Bridge, including Sterne Mills.

They were also in Bristol, Dublin, Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool, and London.

In 20th April 1903, their premises at Asquith Bottom, Sowerby Bridge,were damaged by fire.

They were at Centre Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1905].

Partners included Herbert Siddall, Rowland Siddall who was head of the company [1939], and Rowland's sons: Henry Wharton, Norman, Horace Victor, and Raymond.

In 1996, they acquired International Security Services Limited of Telford and established Siddall & Hilton Fencing Products. They occupied a part of the Bird Royds Lane factory of Redfearn Wire Products in Brighouse where they produced razor barbed wire.

The business has its offices at Sidhil Business Park, Holmfield [2012]

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Siddel, Thomas Ref S1357

[1778-18??] He served with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment in the Peninsular War

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Sidebottom, Rev Henry F. Ref S1180

[18??-18??] Perpetual Curate at Holy Trinity Church [1850, 1861].

He married Unknown.

Children:

daughter
Abigail Margaret who married Dr William Paley
Catherine Elizabeth who married [August 1856] Captain Henry Godolphin Rooper

Sidetracks Ref S2288

Sidgewick, Rev J. Ref S1173

[17??-18??] Vicar of Hartshead [1795-1796]

Sidgwick, Rev John Benson Ref S687

[1800-1873] Or Sedgwick.

Of Stone Gappe, Lothersdale

In 1862, he was appointed by Edward Akroyd as Vicar at Copley following Rev James Hope.

On 10th January 1827, he married Sarah Hannah Greenwood [1805-1887].

Child: Matilda [1832-1910] who married Mark Henry Drury

Sidhil Ref S268

Trademark of Siddall & Hilton

Sidney's: Thomas Sidney & Company Ref S773

Tea and spice dealers at 14 Corn Market, Halifax [1837]

Silex stone Ref S367

In 1896, Joseph Brooke's Nonslip Stone Company patented the world's first nonslip flags.

These were made from hydraulically compressed concrete which included the hard-wearing mineral silex which is found in the Stubbins Quarry, Hove Edge & Lightcliffe area.

These were marketed world-wide, not least for the promenades at Blackpool and Bridlington.

By 1910, around 500 local authorities and railway companies in Britain used the flags.

A publicity leaflet proclaims its use at the Port of London Authority building in London.

Silex was also the name of the first of 10 locomotives which transported materials around the company's works

Silk, Rev G. W. Ref S1174

[19??-19??] He was vicar of Outwood before becoming Vicar of Hartshead [1957-1958]. In 1958, he was appointed rector of Nigel, Johannesburg

Silkstone, Samuel Ref S497

[1852-1911] Son of William Silkstone, brick maker.

Born in Leeds.

He was a brick maker of Hatfield Street, Leeds [1871] / a chimney sweeper [1881] / a general labourer [1891, 1901] / a brick labourer [1911].

In [Q3] 1871, he married Annette Berwell [1852-1???] at All Saints' Church, Leeds.

Annette of Hatfield Street, Leeds, was the daughter of John Berwell, whitesmith

Children:

John [b 1874] who was a boot finisher [1891]

Hannah [b 1877] who was a domestic servant [1891]

Susannah [b 1879]

Mary Ann [b 1882] who was a cloth piecener [1901]

Emily [b 1884] who was a cloth piecener [1901]

Annette [b 1887] who was a wool piecener [1901]

Samuel [b 1889] who was a cloth finisher [1911]

Elizabeth [b 1891]

Louisa [b 1892] who was a card room hand [1911]

Tom Burwell

They lived at

Tadcaster Road, Seacroft, Leeds [1881]
42 Cavalier Street, Leeds [1891]
3 Maris Street, Leeds [1901]
5 Rosemary Grove, Siddal, Halifax [1911]
29 Rochdale Road, West Vale [1917]

Samuel died in Halifax [Q4 1911] (aged 60)

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Silkstone, Tom Burwell Ref S1270

[1894-1917] Son of Samuel Silkstone.

Born in Leeds.

He was a member of Leeds Parish Church / a silk presser [1911].

In [Q3] 1912, he married Sarah Hannah Gill in Halifax.

Children:

Arthur [b 1913]
Annette [b 1916]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at 1 The Mount, Greetland [1917].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 8th (Tyneside Scottish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He died of wounds in hospital [16th August 1917] (aged 24).

The Halifax Courier [8th September 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 19-23 & 162], and on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland

In [Q2] 1919, Sarah Hannah married Clement Smith.

They lived at 34 Lambert Street, West Vale

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Silman, Florence Ref S575

[1???-19??] Originally from Barnsley.

She married William Holt.

The couple divorced

Silman, William George Ref S58

[1876-19??] One of the Todmorden Communists, he was acquitted at Leeds Assizes

Silver, Jonathan Ref S381

[1949-1997] Bradford-born entrepreneur who – with Ernest Hall – bought Dean Clough in 1983 to establish Dean Clough Galleries and Dean Clough Industrial Park

Silver Library, Hebden Bridge Ref S819

Subscription library on Market Street

Silverlock, O. C. Ref S1693

[18??-1911] He was an assistant master at Heath Grammar School.

In 1910, the British South Africa Company invited him to join an expedition as an entomologist to study the tsetse sleeping sickness fly and other insects of the Zambesi and Luangwa rivers. In April 1911, his canoe was overturned by a hippopotamus in the Zambesi and he drowned

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Silverstone's Cabinet Makers' Supply Company Limited Ref S3228

They were at 14 Woolshops, Halifax [1936]

Silverstones Cabinet Supply Company&44; Halifax Ref S582

Wood & materials supply company.

They were at Prince's Arcade, Halifax [1936].

It is said that the business closed when the head office in Birmingham was bombed during World War II

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Silverwood, Geoffrey Ref S1441

[1909-1944] Son of Mary Jerome & Arthur Silverwood.

Born in Bradford.

On 19th May 1934, he married Josephine Carlton Hartley [1908-1996] in Bradford

Josephine was born in Bradford

They lived in Elland.

During World War II, he served as a Pilot Officer (Air Bomber) with the 100th Squadron with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 30th October 1944.

He was buried at Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery, Germany [Grave Ref 5 H 24].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial.

Josephine never remarried

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Silvester, John Ref S689

[1925-1944] Son of Annie & James Silvester of Todmorden.

During World War II, he served with the Lincolnshire Regiment.

He died 2nd July 1944 (aged 19).

He was buried at La Deliverande War Cemetery, Douvres, France [Grave Ref IV F 9], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

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Simcock, Arthur Ref S1130

[1859-1914] He was a labourer.

On 21st March 1891, he married Louisa Helena Brimley [1872-1935] at Elland Parish Church.

Child: Frederick John

They lived at 28 Hall Hill Place, Halifax

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Simcock's: Arthur Simcock & Sons Ref S2883

Dairy farmers at Scholes Farm, Greetland

Simcock, Frederick John Ref S1129

[1893-1914] Son of Arthur Simcock.

Born in Siddal [24th December 1893]

He was a combing shed overlooker [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.

He was killed in action [30th October 1914].

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 33], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Simcox, George Ref S881

[1799-1857]

He married Hannah [1798-1856].

Children:

Mary Ann [1832-25th April 1883]

Thomas

Hannah died 10th June 1856 (aged 58).

George died 17th April 1857 (aged 58).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3569]

Simcox, Thomas Ref S1345

[1838-1883] Son of George Simcox.

Born in Elland.

He was an iron moulder [1871].

In [Q4] 1864, he married Martha Ellen Lynham Barker [1840-1917] in Halifax.

Martha Ellen was born in Loughborough, Leicestershire.
She was a dressmaker [1871] / an iron founder (employer) [1911]

They lived at

5 Darley Street, Halifax [1871]
4 High Street, Halifax [1911]

Thomas died suddenly [13th November 1883] (aged 45).

Martha Ellen died 15th May 1917 (aged 77).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3569] with Thomas's parents

Simeon Trustees Ref S1298

Patrons of All Souls' Church, Haley Hill

Simkin, Thomas Ref S1453

[1853-1???] Son of David Simkin, mechanic.

Born in Rochdale.

He was a painter of Wadsworth [1877] / a house painter [1891, 1901, 1911].

In 1877, he married Eunice Greenwood [1854-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.

Eunice, of Erringden, was born in Stansfield, the daughter of William Greenwood, cooper. at St.John, Halifax
She was a tailoress [1881]

Children:

Raphael [b 1880] who was a tailor machinist [1891], a joiner [1901]

David [b 1881] who was a Private in the York & Lancaster Regiment, stationed at barracks at Tanshelf, Pontefract [1901], a house painter [1911]

Mary A [b 1883] who was a tailoress (fustian) [1901]

Ruth [b 1886] who was a tailoress (fustian) [1901], a confectionery shop keeper [1911]

Sarah [b 1888] who was a tailoress (fustian) [1901], a sewing machinist ready made clothing [1911]

George [b 1894] who was a presser ready made clothing [1911], and joined the West Riding Regiment but was discharged on account of ill health [World War I]

William Henry

They lived at

Stubbin, Erringden, Hebden Bridge [1881]
15 Stubbin Square, Erringden, Hebden Bridge [1891, 1901, 1911]

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Simkin, William Henry Ref S1454

[1898-1916] Son of Thomas Simkin.

Born in Hebden Bridge [20th September 1898].

He was a member of Hebden Bridge Parish Church & School / a weaver (cotton) [1911].

During World War I, he enlisted on his 18th birthday, and he served as a Rifleman with the 8th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.

He was killed in action [15th September 1916].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 13A & 13B], and on the Memorial at Saint James Church, Hebden Bridge

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Simm Carr Clough, Shibden Ref S1603

The stream drove a waterwheel which pumped water from Simm Carr coal mine

Simm Carr Farm, Shibden Ref S292

Recorded in a newspaper advertisement of Friday 11th December 1914

Edgar Binns [1918]

Simm Carr Pleasure Gardens, Shibden Ref S1677

Businesses for Sale
Simm Carr Pleasure Gardens, Shibden.
A beautiful cottage, shop, swings, large refreshment room, hundreds of rose trees and other plants, 3 greenhouses, grass fields front and back, poultry, dog, &c.
Going concern at valuation – R. E. Farrer

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Simm Carr Spa, Shibden Ref S1556

A sulphur spring celebrated on Spa Sunday.

There were 18th century coal mines in the area – see Simm Carr coal mine

Simmons, Rev A. Ref S1

[19??-19??] Vicar of All Souls' Church, Halifax [1949]

Simmons, Rev Alexander Ref S2727

[18??-19??] Minister at Lineholme Baptist Church [1861]

Simms, Albert Edward Ref S948

[1871-19??] Son of Henry Simms.

Born in Halifax.

He was a labourer in iron works [1911].

In [Q4] 1895, he married Harriet Ann Wales [1874-19??] in Halifax.

Harriet Ann was born in Armley, Leeds

Children:

James Henry [b 1894] who was a labourer in brass works [1911]
Mary Jane [b 1898] who was a spinner in woollen mill [1911]
Emily [b 1897] who was a spinner in woollen mill [1911]
Albert Edward
Charlotte Ann [b 1903]
Richard Walter [b 1908]
Harry [b 1911]

They lived at 1 Pineberry Hill, Halifax [1911]

Simms, Albert Edward Ref S947

[1900-1918] Son of Albert Edward Simms.

He was a member of Halifax Parish Church / apprenticed to Walter Almond, chair maker / employed by Harrison & Allott [1917].

He lived at 48 Lower Hope Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [1918] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was killed in an attack north-east of Arras [12th October 1918] (aged 18).

The Halifax Courier [9th November 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Douai British Cemetery, Cuncy, France [Grave Ref F 2].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial

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Simms, Fred Ref S666

[1854-1879] He worked as a cart driver at Balme & Pritchard.

He was not married.

He lived at 25 Grant Street, Mount Pleasant, Halifax (with his widowed mother Ann)

He was killed in an explosion at the Balme & Pritchard works on 9th October 1879. He was walking across the yard with a horse, about 10 yards from the boiler and he was killed instantly along with the horse. His body was scalded and bruised by falling slates.

He was buried at Christ Church, Pellon [14th October 1879].

Over 100 drivers from Halifax, Leeds and Bradford lined the approach to the grave

Simms, Fred Ref S1437

[1876-19??] Born in Brighouse.

He was a silk dresser for J. Cheetham & Sons, at Calder Bank Mills [1921].

On 12th August 1911, he married Jane Horsfall at Brunswick Chapel, Halifax.

Jane was the daughter of Jacob Horsfall

They lived at 56 Thornhill Road, Rastrick [1921]

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Simms, George Herbert Ref S969

[1892-1918] Son of Sylvester Simms

He was a grocer's assistant [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 7th Battalion Norfolk Regiment.

He died 13th March 1918.

He was buried at Merville Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I C 40].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Simms, Henry Ref S968

[1837-1???] Born in Halifax.

He was a hawker [1881].

In [Q3] 1862, he married Mary Balmforth [1836-1???] in Halifax.

Mary was born in Halifax

Children:

Richard [b 1864] who was a dyer [1881]

Joseph W. [b 1866] who was a dyer [1881]

Albert Edward
Emily [b 1873]
Slins Hamer / Eugenie [b 1881]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at 3 Upper Emmett Court. Halifax [1881]

Simms, Richard de Ref S124

[14??-1496] Aka Simmys, Symmes. Vicar of Halifax [1481]

Simms, Sylvester Ref S974

[1867-19??] Son of Sarah Ann & Ephraim Simms, commercial traveller

Born in Brighouse.

He was a grocer [1881] / a policeman Halifax Borough [1891] / a police sergeant [1901, 1911].

In [Q4] 1886, he married Ann Elizabeth Dyson [1868-19??] in Pontefract.

Ann Elizabeth was born in Darrington

Children:

Augustus Sylvester [1888-1950] who was an errand boy (rope & twine) [1901]

Florence Mary [b 1890] who was a worsted reeler [1911]

George Herbert
Ethel [b 1894] who was a worsted spinner [1911]
Wilcock [b 1897] who was a bobbin setter (worsted) [1911]
Ann Hetty [b 1898] who was a worsted spinner [1911]
Sarah Ann [b 1900]
Ephraim [b 1902]

They lived at

Primrose Street, Northowram [1891]
4 Claremont Terrace, Halifax [1901]
19 Clover Hill Terrace, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1911] was grandson Clement Simms [b 1907]

Simms, William Henry Ref S2623

[1855-1901] Son of Henry Simms, mason.

He was a carpet sewer [1871] / a joiner [1875, 1881].

On 24th June 1875, he married Mary Hartley Green [1855-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.

Mary, of Halifax, was the daughter of Timothy Green, mechanic

On 23rd October 1875, he and his wife met in a public house and he asked her to go for a walk with him. As they walked, they talked about a recent murder trial and he remarked that he

could soon settle a girl in that way and no one would find it out

As they walked up Lister Lane, he took her in his arms and she felt a cut below her left ear with a pocket knife. She escaped and he was arrested.

In December 1875, he was charged with the attempted murder of his wife and he was sentenced to 5 years' penal servitude at Brixton Prison

In 1881, a William Simms born Halifax [1855] was a prisoner in Pentonville Prison, Islington, London.

The crime(s) with which he was charged are not yet known

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Simon, Paul Ref S2467

[19??-] Drummer born in Halifax. Like his brother, Robin, he has played with several groups, including Ultravox

Simon, Robin Ref S2466

[1956-] Guitarist born in Halifax. Like his brother, Paul, he has played with several groups, including Ultravox

Simplex Time Recorder Company Ref S2031

See G. H. Gledhill & Sons Limited

Simpson ... Ref S515

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Simpson & Tiffany Ref S2075

Letterpress printers and publishers at Crossley Street, Halifax. Recorded in 1867.

The partnership was dissolved in September 1868

Simpson's: H. & J. T. Simpson Ref S2258

Halifax brassfounders [1905]. Partners included Harry Simpson and John T. Simpson

Simpson-Hinchliffe, William Algernon Ref S364

[1880-1963] JP.

Born William Algernon Simpson and known as Algy or Wash.

He was a bank-clerk.

In 1902, he became the third husband of Helen Hinchliffe, when they married at Knaresborough. She was 49, he 22. He added his wife's surname to his own.

At Christmas 1903, he escaped without serious injury when his false beard caught fire on a candle as he played Father Christmas at Cragg Hall.

On 2nd July 1904, he was the unsuccessful Unionist candidate in the Sowerby by-election which was won by J. S. Higham.

On 27th July 1907, newspapers recorded

Generous Treatment of Workpeople by Mr and Mrs W. A. Simpson-Hinchliffe

In 1909, as he was driving up Church Bank Lane, his life was saved when his chauffeur quickly reversed the car to get out of the path of an engine which was being carried up the lane and had broken loose of the safety chains.

During World War I, he served as a Lieutenant and is mentioned on the memorial at Sowerby Bridge Constitutional Club.

His wife died in London [19th April 1917]. Algy was military representative for the district, and regulations that

no man of military age passed for a high category was allowed to continue in post of military representative

In May 1917, there was a protest by the Advisory Committees & Tribunals in the Upper Calder Valley, concerning his removal from the post. Alderman William Ormerod promised to act in that capacity for Todmorden, T. Ashton for the other tribunals.

He was Conservative MP for Sowerby [1922-1923].

He owned Old Cragg Hall, Cragg Vale and built Lower Cragg Hall, Cragg Vale where he was living when it was destroyed by fire in 1921.

He inherited £76,000 from his wife and left an estate of £234,000.

He moved to Wetherby Grange, North Yorkshire.

He left £1000 to Cragg Vale Church

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Simpson's: Thomas Simpson & Sons Limited Ref S2041

Cabinet makers, furnishers, upholsterers, decorators, removal and storage business.

Established in 1798 by Thomas Simpson

In 1815, their premises were in Woolshops. They moved to Waterhouse Street where they remained for 40 years.

In 1886, they moved to new premises in Silver Street which were built on the site of the White Lion Hotel & Posting House.

They manufactured at their Steam Cabinet Works in Corporation Street, Halifax. Their products included

the Nonsuch gentleman's chair

It was one of the largest furnishers in the north of England.

In 1887, they acquired the carpet merchanting business of John Crossley & Sons Limited which had been in Town Hall Street East, Halifax.

Up to 1895, the firm had been run by 3 generations with the name Thomas Simpson.

In 1906, the Halifax Courier reported

that a furniture cart belonging to Simpson & Sons Limited, of Halifax, crashed through fencing and into the river at Thistle Bottom, Hebden Bridge

In 1936, they were listed as Simpson & Sons Limited with premises at Silver Street and Skircoat Road.

The business closed in 1957. Harrison Gibson took over the Silver Street premises.

Since then, the Silver Street premises have been occupied by a DIY store, health club, gents' outfitters and many small businesses.

In July 2009, there were proposals to convert the premises into a 31-bedroom hotel with a rear extension for a further 69 rooms.

In May 2018, there was an application to convert the building – and part of Black Swan Passage – into a 80-bedroom hotel & gym

Sims, Rev J. W. Ref S9501

[18??-1???] Of Halifax.

Methodist minister.

Recorded in June 1896, when he preached a sermon at the anniversary of Boulderclough New Connexion Sunday School

Sinclair, Charles Ref S1331

[1827-1???] Born in Lightcliffe.

He was a farmer & coal merchant [1881].

He married Jane Elizabeth [1825-1???].

Jane Elizabeth was born in Halifax

Children:

Mary Eleanor [b 1863]
Clara 16 [b 1865]

They lived at German House, Hipperholme [1881]

Sinclair, Sir George Ref S1112

[18??-18??] He stood unsuccessfully as the Tory candidate in the Election for MP for Halifax [1841]

Sindall, Alfred Zechariah Ref S1714

[1844-1933] Born in Spalding, Lincolnshire.

He trained in London.

He was a clock and watch maker, jeweller and silversmith at Union Street, Halifax, from around 1875, when he acquired the business of Mr Clark.

Around 1884, the business moved to 8 Commercial Street, Halifax.

In [Q2] 1881, he (possibly) married (1) Mary Ann Pickles in Bradford.

In [Q4] 1913, he married (2) Mary E. Clayton in Halifax.

They lived at Selby House, Stump Cross [1905].

He died in Halifax

Singlehurst, John Goodwin Ref S791

[1894-1917] Son of John Henry Singlehurst.

He was educated at Halifax Secondary School [until 1909] / a clerk at brick works [1911] / a clerk at the West Vale Brass Company.

He lived with his family at 33 Kliffen Place, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Cycle Corps, and served as a Private with the 12th Battalion South Wales Borderers.

He died of wounds [25th November 1917] (aged 23).

The Halifax Courier [1st December 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, France [Grave Ref III A 11].

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

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Singlehurst, John Henry Ref S991

[1869-1917] Born in Chatham, Kent.

He was employed by the Halifax Courier [for 25 years] / a news stereotyper at the Halifax Courier Office [1901] / a news stereotyper [1911].

In [Q2] 1893, he married Eliza Brailsford [1871-19??].

Eliza was born in Pilsley, Derbyshire

Children:

John
Ethel [b 1901]
Winifred [b 1907]

They lived at

26 Doncaster Street, Salterhebble [1911]
23 Abbey Walk South, Coronation Road, Halifax [1917]
33 Kliffen Place, Halifax [1917]

John Henry died in Halifax [2nd February 1917] (aged 47).

Son John died in World War I [25th November 1917]

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Singleton ... Ref S1740

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Sirett, Thomas Ref S9506

[1815-1896] Born in St Giles, London.

He was master at Bolton Brow Wesleyan School [1850-1873] / a commercial clerk [1881] / a cashier [1888] / cashier at Balme & Pritchard Limited [until 1894].

In 1854, he married Sarah Elizabeth Gregory [1828-1913] from Heanor, Derbyshire.

Children:

Jane Elizabeth [b 1857] who was a school teacher [1881]
Annie Mary [b 1860] who was a school teacher [1881] and married William Dyche
William Alfred [1866-1892] who was a printer's apprentice [1881], a printer compositor lodging in Westminster, London [1891], and died in Halifax [1892]

They lived at

Gratrix Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1861]
Wakefield Road, Skircoat, Sowerby Bridge [1871]
2 Park View, Halifax [1881, 1891]

Thomas died 25th August 1896

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Sismey, John Henry Ref S1687

[1857-19??] Born in Barrowden, Rutland.

He was a farm labourer (living at 8 Milton Terrace, Halifax, with brother-in-law Albert L. Wilson) [1881] / a porter [1888] / a shop assistant (ironmonger) [1911].

In [Q2] 1883, he married Clara Elizabeth Scott [1860-19??] in Halifax.

Clara Elizabeth was the daughter of George Scott

Children:

Miriam who died 19th April 1888 (aged 6 months) & was buried with her uncle Abraham Scott at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1128]
Lewis [b 1890] who was a joiner [1911]
Olive [b 1897]

The family lived at 10 Green Hill Terrace, Halifax [1911]

Sisters' Chapels Ref S1359

Sisters' House, Priestley Green Ref S320

Built in 1630 by Samuel Sunderland on the site of a 13th century dwelling.

A lintel is dated SS 1630 for Samuel Sunderland, and the housebody is dated TAP 1658. The original timber-frame and the pad-stones can be seen.

It was originally a single house. It is now divided into 2.

One part is known as Prior's Mead.

It is said that the Appleyard sisters lived here and established Coley Chapel and Eastfield Chapel, but the chapels were built in 1529, a century before the house. The house is said to be half-way between the 2 chapels.

The name was changed to Rose Cottage for a time.

In 1914, it was owned by Joseph Sunderland of Coley Hall.

In 1953, Mr Sellers bought the crumbling house for £200.

It is now 2 private dwellings.

Listers Well is sunk into the pavement in front of the house

Site statistics Ref S315

Siward son of Orm Ref S1624

[11??-11??]

(Modern: Siward Ormuson)

Possibly a younger son of Orm son of Magnus.

He married Unknown.

Children: unknown

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Skeels, Dr William Ref S459

[1865-1939] MRCS, LRCP.

On 12th September 1900, he married Ethel Ashcroft Ravenscroft [1875-1955].

Ethel came from The Cape, Plumbley, Cheshire

Children:

Marjorie
David

The couple first lived at 25 Church Lane, Brighouse. They later moved to Brooklands, Brighouse.

When Brooklands was demolished, they moved to Langwood, Laverock Lane, where he died.

William died 31st July 1939 (aged 74).

Emily died 2nd August 1955 (aged 80).

The couple were buried at Brighouse Cemetery

Skelton ... Ref S103

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Skelton's (Holywell Green) Limited Ref S2120

Worsted spinners. Recorded in 1950

Skew Bridge, Todmorden Ref S1829

Ski Slope, Boothtown Ref S1423

Pule Hill

Skidmore, Francis Ref S476

[1???-18??] Coventry artist who produced the metalwork of the wrought-iron screen and the gates of All Souls' Church, Haley Hill

Skillings, Rev Thomas Percy Ref S7000

[1885-1962] Born in Downham, East Anglia.

He was a Methodist layman and baptised at Slaithwaite Baptist Church before becoming Minister at Blackley Particular Baptist Church [1918-1920].

In 1920, he married Elsie Ward in Chesterfield.

He died in Basford, Nottinghamshire

Skinner & Gray Ref S2145

Accountants of Halifax. Recorded in 1897 & 1900, when they advertised

Skinner & Gray
Insurance
9 Fountain Street, Halifax

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Skinner, Arthur Ref S1626

[1874-1934] Son of Thomas Skinner.

Born in Halifax.

He was a stuff presser [1891, 1911].

In [Q3] 1894, he married Annie Firth in Halifax.

Annie was born in Elland, the daughter of William Henry Firth

Children:

Elise [b 1895] who was a winder [1911]
Amy [b 1898] who was a spinner [1911]
Tom [b 1901]
Harry [1904-1908] ‡
Arthur [b 1907]
Reginald [b 1908]

They lived at

Egerton Street, Warley [1891]
5 Summer Street, Fenton Road, Halifax [1911]

Annie died in 1932.

Arthur died in 1934.

The couple & other members of the family (‡) were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax

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Skinner, G. Ref S1185

[18??-19??] Of Lightcliffe. In September 1900r, he broke the Yorkshire Road Club record by riding 168½ miles in 11 hrs 55 mins

Skinner, John Ref S3591

[18??-19??] He worked for Joseph Brooke & Sons Limited at Hipperholme.

In 1913, he moved to the province of Québec, Canada. He worked in the town of Joliette as engine driver in a quarry there

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Skinner, Thomas Ref S1627

[1847-19??] Born in Middlesbrough.

He was a stuff presser (worsted manufacturer) [1881] / a stuff presser [1891, 1901, 1911].

He married Emily [1847-19??].

Emily was born in Halifax
In [Q2] 1870, a Thomas Skinner (possibly) married an Emily Lee in Bradford

Children:

(possibly) Fred [1871-1873]

Florence [b 1873] who was a worsted drawer [1891]

Arthur
Randolph [b 1876] who was a cotton piecer [1881], a cotton twiner [1901]
Annie [1879-1882]
Ethel [b 1881]
Edna [b 1883] who was a card room hand (cotton) [1901]
Harold [b 1885] who was a stuff presser [1911]

The 1911 census shows that they had had 8 children of whom 5 were still alive at that time.

They lived at

16 Oates Street, Halifax [1871]
16 Mason Street, Northowram [1881]
18 Egerton Street, Halifax [1891]
38 Edward Street, Sowerby Bridge [1901]
11 Warley Road, Halifax [1911]

Skircoat Ref S127

District of Calderdale to the south and west of Halifax.

See Population and Parish statistics

Skircoat Board of Guardians Ref S854

In 1864, the company built the Salterhebble Mill

Those who have served on the Board of Guardians for Skircoat township have included

George Mawell, Skircoat Moor [1869]
William Kershaw, Stafford Place [nominated 1869]

Skircoat Bus Garage, Halifax Ref S2631

Skircoat Road. The offices of Halifax Corporation Passenger Transport – and its successors – were situated next to The Shay on Huddersfield Road, with more bus garages at Elmwood Bus Garage on Shaw Hill

Skircoat constables Ref S2597

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Police Officers in Skircoat

Skircoat Cotton Manufacturing Company Ref S2106

Skircoat Floral Society Ref S3270

Recorded in January 1858, when Frederick Edward Rawson was Treasurer

Skircoat Green Ref S588

Area of Halifax north of Salterhebble.

Skircoat Green Allotments, Halifax Ref S3027

Allotments established on land previously occupied by a market gardener. St Luke's Hospital was built on a part of the land

Skircoat Green Co-Op Ref S3128

Branch of the Halifax Co-operative Society opened on 3rd December 1910

See Skircoat Green Co-Op

Skircoat Green Co-Op, Halifax Ref S1578

Branch number 10 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in January 1862.

See Skircoat Green Co-Op

Skircoat Green Working Men's Club & Institute Ref S2708

Recorded in 1905 at 26 Skircoat Green

Skircoat Hoard Ref S1042

In On 21st May 1915, a hoard of 1075 Roman coins was found at The Rocks by Nancy Berry, Gwendoline Evans, Lilian Nicholl, and Amy Rothwell, girls of Crossley & Porter Orphanage.

The bronze coins had been buried in a heap, perhaps in a bag. The innermost coins had suffered little corrosion and the inscriptions remained clear.

The coins were of many different types, the majority from the reign of Constantine the Great who was declared emperor on the death of his father in 306 AD. Most of the coins were struck between 328 & 345 AD.

The coins were given to Halifax Corporation for display in local museums

Skircoat House, Skircoat Green Ref S309

Built for William Newby in the 18th century. The name was changed Bemerside, Skircoat Green by the second owner, George Haigh, from a couplet in a poem by Thomas the Rhymer:


Tyde what may betide,
Haigh shall be laird of Bemerside

It was subsequently bought by the daughters of Jeremiah Rawson: Emma Sophia, Christiana and Louisa [Mrs Inglis] – and renamed Ravenscliffe. When Christiana married, the sisters moved out of the house.

Edward Crossley bought the property and demolished it to build Bermerside House, Skircoat Green

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Skircoat Library Ref S843

Skircoat Green Road, Halifax. A branch library at Skircoat Green opened on 30th September 1926.

The present building was erected in 1930

Skircoat, Manor of Ref S1104

The manor was held by the Earls of Warren, John Talvas, Hugh de Copley, the Savile family, and Henry Savile [1535]

Skircoat Moor, Halifax Ref S126

Aka Savile Park Recreation Ground, Skircoat Moor, Halifax Moor, Skircoat Common, and The Moor - is an open space of about 73 acres lying just east of Crossley-Heath School

See Savile Park Road, Halifax

Skircoat Overseers of the Poor Ref S833

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Overseer of the Poor for Skircoat

Skircoat Race Course Ref S1392

Racing took place at Skircoat in 1754

Skircoat Society for the Prosecution of Felons Ref S2178

Prosecution society

Skircoat, Sowerby & Soyland, Prosecution Society Ref S2180

An 18th century prosecution society

Skircoat Surveyor of the Highways Ref S7370

Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Skircoat included:

Robert Wainhouse [1835]
Isaac Goodall [1835]

Skircoat Ward, Halifax Ref S2823

One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax.

See Henry Edmunds, John Hardy and George Henry Smith

Skircoat Workhouse Ref S76

Skirden Clough Ref S1518

Stream from Ovenden Moor which feeds Ogden Reservoir

Skirden Edge Ref S925

A part of Ovenden Moor where the wind farm stands

Skirrow & Roebuck Ref S2111

Quarry-owners and stone merchants at Park Quarry, Lightcliffe

Skirrow, David Ref S1653

[1807-1892] Born in Halifax.

He was a worsted spinner overlooker [1861] / a worsted spinner [1881] / a retired worsted spinner [1891].

He married Mary [1801-1887].

Mary was born in Halifax

Child: (possibly) James [b 1831] who was a worsted spinner [1841]

They lived at

(Possibly) Liversedge [1841]
14 Freedom Street, Halifax [1861]
9 Freedom Street, Halifax [1881]
27 Violet Street, Halifax (the widowed David was a boarder) [1891]

Mary died 3rd April 1887 (aged 86).

David died 16th March 1892 (aged 85).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2047] with Mary's sister Hannah Greaves

Skirrow, Robert Ref S1614

[1739-1798] Of Halifax.

On 15th November 1764, he (possibly) married Ann Oates in Halifax.

Children:

Mary Ann [bapt 4th September 1770; d 3rd November 1802] ‡
Elizabeth [1774-22nd July 1777] ‡
Nanny [bapt 15th June 1780; d 21st July 1797] ‡
Martha [bapt 18th December 1783]

Robert died 13th December 1798 (aged 59).

He & other members of the family were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax [Grave Ref: 78]

Details are not yet known of the death / burial place of his wife

Skirrow, Robert Ref S2957

[1801-1864] Born in Halifax.

He was a watchmaker, clockmaker, jeweller & silversmith at 8 Corn Market, Halifax [1829, 1834, 1842] / 10 Corn Market, Halifax [1837] / Top of Woolshops, Halifax [1851].

On 18th March 1829, he married Elizabeth Hebden [1802-1876].

Elizabeth was born in Halifax, a member of the Hebden clockmaking family

They lived at 8 Southgate, Halifax [1841].

Robert died 18th April 1865 (aged 64).

Elizabeth died 30th October 1876 (aged 74).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 870]

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Skitmore, John Willie Ref S1131

[1892-1916] Born in Brighouse.

He married 1915 Florence M. Holmes in Halifax.

They lived at 11 Castle Terrace, Rastrick.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 12th October 1916 (aged 23).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], and on Brighouse War Memorial

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Skofield, Mr Ref S1669

[15??-15??] Vicar of Elland [1566]

Skues & Wilson Ref S2089

Milliners, feather dressers and artificial florists at 22 Crown Street, Halifax.

The business was established around 1871 by Gill & Lord.

In 1888, the business passed to Mrs Skues and Miss Wilson

Skues Café, Halifax Ref S2809

They had business at Princess Street, Halifax [1904] and Wade Street, Halifax [1936].

Lipton's Grocers was next door

See Oriental Café, Halifax and Richard Skues

Skues, Cecil Ref S1604

[1898-1917] Son of Ernest Skues.

Born in Nottingham.

During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 16th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.

He was killed in action in France [20th May 1917] (aged 19).

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Bay 7]

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Skues, Ernest Ref S1605

[1870-19??] Son of Richard Skues.

Born in Halifax.

He was a journalist's assistant [1891] / a manager in mantle warehouse [1911].

In [Q1] 1897, he married Clara Roberts [1875-19??] in Nottingham.

Clara was born in Nottingham, daughter of Mr & Mary E. Roberts [b 1838]

Children:

Cecil
Vincent [b 1900]
Richard [b 1905]
Florence Muriel [b 1906]

They lived at

86 Radford Boulevard, Nottingham (visiting Emily Ann [b 1869] & William H. Birks [1874-19??], lace manufacturer) [1901]
49 Garber Road, Barnsley [1911]

Skues, Mrs Ref S1552

[18??-19??] Partner in Skues & Wilson

Skues, Richard Ref S3217

[1???-1???] Proprietor of the Oriental Café, Halifax [1905].

See Skues Café, Halifax

Skues, Richard Ref S418

[1832-1916] Born in Plymouth, Devon [5th November 1832].

He was one of the founders of the Halifax Courier [1852] / a newspaper manager [1871, 1881] / publisher of the Halifax Free Press [1890] / a journalist [1891] / a retired journalist [1916].

In [Q3] 1859, he married Lucy Pickard [1836-1911] in Halifax.

Lucy was born in Halifax [11th July 1836]

Children:

Frederick Gordon [1860-1895] who was a printer compositor [1881]
Richard James [1862-1948] who was a mechanic lathe maker [1881], a machine fitter [1891] & married Eleanor
William [b 1866]
Ernest
Charles Pickard [1864-1865]
William [1866-1890]
Florence Mary [1875-1945]

The family lived at

15 Trinity Place, Halifax [1871, 1881]
Heath Mount, Skircoat [1891]
10 Norfolk Place, King Cross [1916]

Lucy died 2nd January 1911

Richard died in Halifax [3rd April 1916] (aged 83).

Members of the family were buried at Halifax Parish Church

Skyblazers Ref S2169

firework manufacturers at Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge [2008]

Skylark Farm, Ovenden Ref S3468

[1880-1???] Born in Liverpool.

John Robinson [1881]

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Slack Ref S128

Local name for Heptonstall Slack

Slack, Annie Ref S440

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 Jonas Rushworth [1891]

Slack, Barkisland Ref S3673

Recorded in 1679, when when Joshua Horton left to his son Elkanah property in Thornton, Allerton, Addingham, Hillhouse, Heslegreave, Slack in Barkisland, and Stavery in Sowerby

Slack, Rev Benjamin Ref S1199

[1???-1868] Minister of the Todmorden Methodist Circuit for 30 years

Slack Farm, Old Town Ref S1182

The Slack, Heptonstall Ref S458

Late 18th century house

Slack House, Heptonstall Ref S482

Built by James Thomas Berry.

He lived here with his family.

The Sutcliffe family enlarged the house when they lived here.

Owners and tenants have included

Slack, Kate Ref S569

[1868-19??] Born in Liverpool.

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 John Greenwood [1881]

Slack, Margaret Ref S423

[1876-19??] Born in Liverpool.

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 Amos Bentley [1891]

Slack Top, Heptonstall Ref S189

Slackfield Farm, Causeway Foot Ref S3345

House and barn. Built 1780

Sladden, John Ref S1668

[1819-1849] He was a worsted weaver [1841].

He married Sarah [1822-1897].

Sarah was born in Halifax

Children:

Mary [b 1841] who was a worsted twister [1861]
Elizabeth [b 1843] who was a worsted weaver [1861, 1881] & married [Halifax Q4 1866] Charles Crowther
Emma [b 1847] who was a worsted spinner [1861], a worsted weaver [1881]
Martha [b 1850] who was a worsted spinner [1861]
Ann [b 1855] who was a worsted weaver [1881, 1891]
James [b 1861] who was a cotton twiner [1881]

The family lived at

Upper Mile Cross, Halifax [1841]
New Pellon, Ovenden, Halifax [1861]
8 Greens Square, Ovenden, Halifax [1881]
Green Square, Ovenden, Halifax [1891]

Living with them [in 1841] were John Avison [b 1796] (worsted weaver) and Judith Avison [b 1771].

John died in Halifax [Q4 1849].

John's burial place is not yet known.

Living with the widowed Sarah [in 1881, 1891] was grandson Albert E. Crowther [b 1873] (engineer's tool maker 1891).

Sarah died 19th February 1897 (aged 75), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3373] with the family of Theophilus Wilkinson

Sladdin ... Ref S98

The entries for people & families with the surname Sladdin are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Sladdin's: Orlando Sladdin & Son Ref S2005

Brighouse firm of fashionable tailors known as

the Savile Row Tailors of the North

founded by Orlando Sladdin in 1840.

They had premises at 7 Bethel Street, Brighouse and in Cleckheaton.

In 1861, he employed 2 men and 2 boys.

When he retired in 1881, the business was carried on by his sons, James and Arthur.

In 1883, James withdrew and left Arthur as the remaining partner.

In 1901, Sladdin's were at 15 Bradford Road, Brighouse

Sladdin's: W. H. Sladdin & Sons Limited Ref S2000

Brighouse manufacturer of shoulder pads and wadding at Crowtrees Mill, Rastrick.

During World War II, they produced seats for RAF aircraft.

See Sladdin's Mill, Rastrick

Slade, Charles Edward Ref S647

[18??-1918] Of Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 1st Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.

He died 18th April 1918.

He is remembered on the Loos Memorial, France [Grave Ref 89-91], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Slade, Richard Ref S1086

[1809-1862] Recorded as Richard Cherry Slade [1861].

Born in Halifax.

He was a mechanic [1841] / a grocer & tea dealer [1851] / an innkeeper at the Union Cross, Halifax [1861].

He married Sarah Wilson [1807-1861].

Sarah was born in Halifax.
She was an assistant in shop [1851]

Children:

Elizabeth [b 1834] who was an assistant in shop [1851]
William Eulit [1831-1848] who is remembered on the family grave
Hannah [1838-1864] who never married ‡
Sarah Ann [b 1841]
Eliza [1847-1894] who never married ‡

The family lived at

Range Bank, Halifax [1841]
17 Woolshops, Halifax [1851]

Living with them [in 1841] Sarah's mother Rosamund Wilson [b 1786] & brother Eli Wilson [b 1822] (carpet weaver).

Living with them [in 1851] was brother-in-law Ely Wilson [b 1822] (hand loom carpet weaver).

Sarah died 2nd July 1861 (aged 54).

Richard died 23rd September 1862 (aged 53).

The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3000]

Sladen, Asheton Ref S3720

[1818-1888] Son of Thomas Sladen.

Born in Sowerby [12th July 1818].

He was a corn merchant & miller [1841] / a merchant in foreign hides [1861].

In 1848, he married (1) Harriette Milbourne [1822-1852] in Clonmel, Ireland.

Harriette was born in York

Children:

Walter Percy
Asheton Reginald [1850] who died aged 12 hours & was buried with his mother

Harriette died in Sowerby in 1852.

He was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby with Asheton's parents.

On 13th July 1859, he married (2) Julia Tillotson [1836-1918] in Halifax.

Julia was born in Halifax

Children:

Ida Constance [1860-1956] who married [1906] Harold Edward Grindley
Florence Gertrude [b 1861]
Gordon Stuart [1862-1936] who died in Littlehampton
Vernon Harcourt [1864-1940] who died in Eastbourne
Ethel Beatrice [1866-1879] who died in South Kensington
Asheton Fitzroy [1869-1938] who died in Surrey
Isabel Katherine [1870-1955] who married [1902] Herbert Cheyney Pocock
Ernest Cecil [1873-1913] who died in South Kensington & was buried with his parents

They lived at Savile Lodge, Halifax [1859].

Asheton died at Orsett House, Ewell, Surrey [2nd February 1888].

He left £1015 16/8d to Julia.

Julia died at Bramham Gardens, South Kensington [31st March 1918].

She left £2932 14/7d to sons Gordon & Vernon.

The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Sladen, Fred Ref S1554

[1854-1925] Son of Joseph Sladen.

He was a cotton piecer [1871] / a watchmaker & jeweller [1881, 1891].

Around 1880, he established a watchmaker and jeweller business at Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge

In 1884, he married Sarah Whitworth [1862-1???] in Halifax.

Children:

Joseph Arthur [b 1886]
Irving Whitworth [b 1887]
Jessie Amelia [b 1889]
Marion A. [b 1892]
Reg

They lived at 19 Pleasant Street, Sowerby Bridge, Warley [1891].

For health reasons, he decided to emigrated to emigrate to New Zealand. In August 1896, he advertised in the Sowerby Bridge Chronicle that he was

Selling Off Previous to Going Abroad

and was offering the whole of his well known stock at a discount.

On 26th November 1896, the family set sail from London on the Orient, bound for Sydney, Australia and New Zealand.

In February 1897, he sent a cablegram – published in the Sowerby Bridge Chronicle – stating that he had arrived safely at New Zealand.

In 1897, Llewellyn Speak went to Christchurch, New Zealand, to work for Fred.

In 1901, he wrote a letter from Christchurch, New Zealand, which was published in the Sowerby Bridge Chronicle.

In 1903, the Sowerby Bridge Chronicle recorded that Fred had sent a donation from New Zealand to Sowerby Bridge Congregational Church.

The business is still active as Fred Sladen & Sons Limited in Christchurch, New Zealand and managed by the family

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Sladen, Joseph Ref S3008

[1829-1862] He was a wool sorter [1861].

In 1852, he married Grace Sutcliffe [1830-1???] in Halifax. The widowed Grace was a laundress [1871].

Children:

Fred
Rachael Ann [b 1862] who was a piecer in cotton mill [1881]

They lived at

Beech Terrace, Sowerby Bridge, Warley [1861]
Upper Flatt Head, Soyland [1871]
Beech Road, Sowerby Bridge, Warley [1881]

In 1871, the family were living with Grace's widowed mother Ruth Sutcliffe [aged 74] (farmer of 5 acres owner)

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Sladen Lock, Todmorden Ref S1068

Lock #44 on the Rochdale Canal

Sladen, Thomas Ref S2316

[1787-1853] Born in Norland.

He was a partner in Swallow & Sladen [until 1831] / a corn merchant & miller at Mearclough Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1841].

He and his eldest son Thomas Sutcliffe Sladen were in partnership, trading as corn millers and merchants at Mearclough House, Norland. In 1843, the partnership was dissolved.

He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835].

On 28th October 1805, he married Elizabeth Tonge [1785-1848] in Middleton, Lancashire.

Elizabeth was born in Worsley

Children:

Mary Frances [b 1806]
Thomas Sutcliffe
James Tonge [1812-1835] who was buried with his parents
Emma [b 1814] who married [1837] George Hicks Seymour, gentleman of York
Amelia [1815-1843] who never married who was buried with her parents
Isabella [b 1816]
Asheton
Mary Elizabeth [b 1824]

They lived at

Mearclough House [1835]
Mear Clough Bottom, Norland [1841]
Mearclough House [1853]

Living with them [in 1841] were daughter Emma Seymour and her daughters Isabella Mary [aged 3], Emma Georgina [aged 1] and Ada Jane [aged 2 months], and 4 servants.

Elizabeth died at Mearclough House [5th August 1848].

Thomas died at Mearclough House [7th June 1853].

They both died at home and were buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby [Grave Ref: F-94]

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Sladen, Thomas Sutcliffe Ref S6000

[1808-1898] Son of Thomas Sladen.

Born at Wood House, near Halifax.

He was an elector in the elections for MPs for the West Riding [1841] / a corn merchant [1851].

He and his father were in partnership, trading as corn millers and merchants, Mearclough House, Norland. In 1843, the partnership was dissolved.

He married Emma [1817-18??].

Child: Emma Dora [b 1841] who married [1882] John Hallilay in Dorking

They lived at

Elm Cottage, Halifax [?]
Elmwood, Halifax [1841]
Kersal Bank, Broughton, Salford, Lancashire [1851]
Horsham Road, Dorking, Surrey [1881]
The Ferns, Church Street, Epsom, Surrey [1891]

Living with them [in 1851] was widowed sister-in-law Mary Ann Halliday [aged 46].

He was living on income from dividends [1881].

By 1891, he was a widower living on own means.

He died in Epsom [17th April 1898].

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £894. Probate was granted to daughter Emma Dora Hallilay and William Henry Smith (civil engineer)

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Sladen, Walter Percy Ref S719

[1849-1900] Son of Asheton Sladen.

Born 30th June 1849.

He was educated at Hipperholme Grammar School & Marlborough College / a biologist specialising in starfish.

In [Q3] 1890, he married Constance Anderson [1849-1906] in York.

Walter Percy died 11th June 1900.

Constance died in St Thomas, Devon [Q1 1906] (aged 57)

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Sladen Wood Mill Company Limited Ref S1565

They were at

Sladen Wood Mill, Todmorden [1914]
Alma Mill, Walsden [1921]

Slate Delfs Farm, Cragg Vale Ref S525

The Sugden family were evicted when the Starfish site opened at Slate Delfs Hill during World War II. It fell into dereliction. In the 1990s, it was restored

Slate Delfs Hill, Cragg Vale Ref S524

There was a Starfish site here during World War II which was intended to divert German aircraft from the railway station and goods yard at Greetland station, and also from Leeds and Bradford. The site was located to the south-west in the area leading towards Great Manshead Hill.

The decoy consisted of a double line of about a dozen flash pans, where oil would be burned to simulate incendiary bombs. There would also have been decoy lights and shadow buildings, possibly constructed using walling stone from alongside some of the enclosure period tracks in the area. The bunker consists of two rooms either side of a central entrance passage, defended by a high blast screen

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Slate Pit Hill Cross, Ripponden Ref S716

Wayside cross

Slater ... Ref S1544

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The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Slater Bank, Hebden Bridge Ref S3371

1, 3 & 5 Eversley Road. House of 1740. Now 3 dwellings

Slater's: E. J. Slater & Son Ref S2083

Transport company at Town Hall Garage, Elland.

In 1958, the Proprietors were J. E. Jowett and sons. They had 3 coaches The fleet livery was Ivory/Black

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Slater Ing Farm, Heptonstall Ref S1707

The ancestral home of the Sutcliffe family of Slater Ing,

One member of the family, Richard Sutcliffe, was murdered in Walsden on 5th February 1827, as he was on his way home from Rochdale Market, and his ghost is said to haunt the Farm.

Family letters give a full description of the house along with the ghost story which resulted in the original house being abandoned and a new one being built nearby

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Slater Ing, Slack Ref S812

Heptonstall.

Owners and tenants have included

Henry Foster [18??]
Mrs Henry Foster [1861]
William Sutcliffe [1861]
James Shackleton [1885]

A holiday home for children from the industrial towns and cities was opened here in 1915

See Lower Slater Ing, Heptonstall and Upper Slater Ing, Heptonstall

Slaters Bank Farm, Hebden Bridge Ref S375

Two 18th century dwelling and underdwelling houses.

The underdwellings are of the back-to-earth type

Slaughter Gap, Battle of Ref S435

On 4th January 1644, during the Civil War, Major Eden marched a small Parliamentary force through Sowerby, leaving Captain Helliwell's company to guard his camp. In the earlier Battle of Sowerby Bridge, he encountered the Royalists, killed 3 men and captured Captain Clapham and others.

Captain Farrar and his cavalry, pursued the retreating Royalists towards Halifax, but they went too far, and could not regain their main force at Sowerby Bridge.

Mackworth's outpost at Kings Cross and Senby Edge, blocked the direct route back to Heptonstall, so Farrar appears to have led his men across Halifax Moor and Ovenden Wood, with the intention of crossing the head of Luddenden Dean and the moors at Heptonstall. They were checked at Mixenden and obliged to fight on the slope between Hunter Hill and Mixenden Brook. Portions of gun barrels, locks and flints have been found on Hunter Hill.

The traditional name of the place is Bloody Field and a part of Binns Hole Clough is called Slaughter Gap.

Captain Farrar and 9 men were obliged to surrender and one of the men was killed. 3 of the prisoners were hanged near the Gibbet for deserting from Mackworth's force

Slead Cottage, Southowram Ref S1252

House at 12 Chapel Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Slead Hall, Brighouse Ref S132

Halifax Road, Slead Syke.

See Slead Hall Lodge, Brighouse

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Slead Hall Lodge, Brighouse Ref S3313

Halifax Road, Slead Syke. The 19th century lodge for Slead Hall.

Owners and tenants have included

Richard Holden Whiteley [1901]

Slead Hill, Southowram Ref S599

Land at the south side of the junction of Chapel Lane & Church Lane.

Slead House, Southowram is recorded here around 1850.

United Methodist Free Church, Southowram was built here [1859]

Slead House, Brighouse Ref S1079

Slead Syke.

A re-used stone dated 1671 suggests that there was an earlier house on the site.

Owners and tenants have included

It is now 2 dwellings

Slead House, Southowram Ref S699

Recorded around 1850 at Slead Hill, Southowram

Slead Syke Ref S133

Also spelled Sike. An area of Brighouse.

In the early 20th century, there were several proposals for the construction of boys' and/or girls' schools on the site

Slead Syke Nurseries, Brighouse Ref S2074

Established around 1864 by Charles Kershaw and his son.

Other members of the family were involved in the business, including Robert Kershaw [1929].

The receiver was called in 1929.

In 1928, Yates's Seed Merchants bought into the business.

The business evolved into Kershaw's Garden Centre – now run by the Yates family – and still stands in Halifax Road, Brighouse

Slead Syke Sports Centre Ref S1444

Brighouse. The sports facilities of Brighouse High School. The sports centre opened in 19??

Question: Is there a website with more up-to-date information?

Sleap, Edward Ref S8360

[18??-18??] MA.

Educated at Brazenose College Oxford. He was elected headmaster at Heath Grammar School [20th February 1840]

Sleath, William Fernie Ref S3700

[1886-1965] Born in Leith, Scotland.

He was manager in a typewriter company [1911].

In 1911, he was listed as a visitor staying with the family of Booth Hartley.

In 1918, he married (1) Ann, daughter of Booth Hartley, in Hull.

Ann died 5th February 1919. She was buried at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones.

In 1921, he married (2) Isabella, her sister, in Halifax

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Sleddel, John Ref S2301

[17??-18??] Hatter in Halifax [1784]

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Sleepy Lowe, Warley Moor Ref S8580

Prehistoric stone cairn. Recorded on maps produced in 1850

Sleigh, William Ref S3183

[1???-18??] Methodist preacher at Todmorden [1833]

Slinger, Albert Ref S1353

[1855-1911] Born in Northowram.

He was a driller of Boothtown [1883] / a mechanic labourer [1891] / a machine minder (iron) [1901] / an iron driller [1911].

In 1883, he married Emily Wormald [1855-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.

Emily, of Queens Road, Halifax, was born in Warley, the daughter of Thomas Wormald

Children:

Edith [b 1885]
Annie E. [b 1889] who was a worsted spinner (half-time) [1901]
Ernest
Ethel [b 1892]
Elsie [b 1893] who was a worsted spinner [1911]
Florry / Florence [b 1895] who was a worsted spinner [1911]

They lived at

Shroggs Road, Ovenden [1891]
14 Staups, Northowram [1901]
34 Holt Street, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1891] was sister-in-law Amelia Wormald [b 1853] (wool drawing).

Emily died in 1899 (aged 44).

Living with them [in 1901, 1911] was widowed sister-in-law Amelia Simpson.

Albert died Q4 1911 (aged 56)

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Slinger, Ernest Ref S1352

[1891-1916] Son of Albert Slinger.

Born in Halifax.

In 1911, he was living at 12 Old Lee Bank, Halifax with his cousin Harry Pollard [b 1886] (worsted operative, roving piler) and his wife Winifred [b Newcastle upon Tyne 1887].

He was a member of St Matthew's Church, Northowram / a worsted overlooker [1911] / an overlooker of Boston Street, Halifax [1912] / employed by Thomas Hoyle & Sons Limited at Range Bank.

In 1912, he married Elizabeth Ann Ryans [1892-19??] in Halifax.

Elizabeth Ann, of Wentworth Terrace, Halifax, was the daughter of William Ryans, mechanic

Child: Vera [b 1913]

They lived at 5 Wentworth Terrace, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [February 1915] and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died in a failed attack on Schwaben Redoubt [3rd September 1916].

The Halifax Courier [11th November 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, France. [Grave Ref V D 9].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

One brother-in-law was killed in action, and another was serving in the War

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Slinger, John Irwin Ref S1680

[1865-1927] Born in Halifax.

He was a railway shunter [1891] / a railway goods inspector (L & Y and G N railway) [1911].

In [Q4] 1890, he married Mary Ellen Mitchell [1864-1945] in Halifax.

Mary Ellen was born in Halifax [30th January 1864], the daughter of James Wilkinson Mitchell

Children:

Lewis John [b 1890] who was a general clerk (cotton manufacturer) [1911]
Willie [b 1893] who was an apprentice to saw mill engineer [1911]

They lived at 40 Wade Street, Halifax [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] were Mary Ellen's parents.

John Irwin died 9th November 1927 (aged 62).

Mary Ellen died 24th June 1945 (aged 81).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 925]

Slingsby, David Ref S1054

[1836-1890] Born in Keighley.

He was a cordwainer [1871, 1881] / a bootmaker.

In [Q1] 1871, he married Mary Harrison [1835-1897] in Halifax.

Mary was born in Halifax, the daughter of Edward Harrison, warehouseman.
She was carpet setter [1871]

They lived at

12 Holden Street, Halifax (living with Mary's brother William Harrison) [1871]
14 Whiteley Street, Halifax [1881]

David died 17th May 1890 (aged 54).

Mary died 3rd November 1897 (aged 62).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2884] with Thomas Smith

Slingsby, Ernest Ref S1702

[1868-1941] Born in Halifax [20th June 1868].

He was a plumber [1891] / a retired plumber [1939].

In [Q1] 1890, he married Annie Lumb in Halifax.

Annie was the daughter of Samuel Lumb

They lived at

24 Seedlings Mount, Halifax [1891]
44 Denfield Crescent, Halifax [1939]

Ernest died 19th August 1941 (aged 73).

Annie died 21st January 1942 (aged 74).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1322] with Annie's parents

Slip Inn Restaurant, Halifax Ref S891

Northgate.

Run by Jonathan Potterton [around 1910]

Slippy Lane, Mixenden Ref S81

There is a clapper bridge over the Hebble here

Slitheroe Ref S624

Aka Slithero, Slitherom, Slithrom.

That part of Rishworth where the road bends to cross the Ryburn

Slitheroe Bridge, Rishworth Ref S165

A large stone and concrete arch carries the Rochdale Road over the Ryburn.

It is the boundary between Rishworth and Soyland townships.

The original bridge was washed away on 16th November 1866, and again destroyed on 10th October 1873.

It presented a dangerous bend for traffic and was rebuilt when the road was widened in 1925.

See Rishworth Station, Rishworth Toll House and Rishworth Trestle Bridge

Slitheroe House, Rishworth Ref S1781

(Possibly) stood on the site of what was Lower Okes Farm, Rishworth.

Owners and tenants have included

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Sloan, Charles Ref S3573

[1???-18??] Tea dealer of Halifax [1834].

On 18th December 1834, he married Hannah Wainhouse at Halifax Parish Church.

He was at 28 Grove Street [1837]

Thomas Sloan was a tea dealer at 25 Church Street [1837]

Sloan, Edward Ref S1235

[18??-1917] Born in Liverpool.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Sloan, Peter Ref S1190

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 21st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment.

He was killed in action [2nd May 1917].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church, and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets

Sloan, Rev Robert Copeland Ref S2253

[18??-19??] Minister at Trinity Road Baptist Church [1908, 1915].

In [Q2] 1901, he married Gertrude May Green in West Ham.

Gertrude May was the daughter of John Green of Manor Park, Essex, and brother of Frank Green

They lived at 44 Prescott Street, Halifax [1915]

Sloane, Edward Ref S1380

[18??-18??] Of Halifax. In 1849, he published Essays, Tales & Sketches. He was an acquaintance of Branwell Brontë

Sloane, Thomas Ref S284

[1799-1871] Born in Scotland.

He was a linen draper [1861] / a retail draper [1871].

He married Sarah [1802-1869].

Sarah was the daughter of Mordecai Paterson

Child: Sarah [1837-1872] who married William Nicholl

They lived at

30 Milton Place, Halifax [1861]
24 Cromwell Terrace, Halifax [1871]

Sarah died 15th December 1869 (aged 67).

Thomas died 26th October 1871 (aged 72).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 972]

Slode, Wainstalls Ref S528

Or Sload.

Owned by the Holdsworth family.

17th century house dated ISF 1662 for Sarah (née Holdsworth) & Jacob Farrar

Slums Ref S1137

Slurring Rock, Hebden Bridge Ref S140

Large boulder at Hardcastle Crags. Victorian children used to slur – slide – down the rock in their metal-shod clogs

Sly, John Ref S2852

[1857-19??] Born in Mickley, Yorkshire. Landlord of the Ring O' Bells, Rastrick [1901].

He married Mary [1859-19??] from Scotland

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Smailes, Rev G. Ref S1296

[19??-19??] He served at Reading before becoming Minister at Lightcliffe Congregational Church [1960]

Smales, Walsden Ref S2909

Robert Law & Company owned 4 cottages at Smales.

In 1842, the cottages were occupied by James Greenwood, William Butterworth, James Pickup and John Woodhead

Smales, William Fenton Ref S1197

[1867-1902]

In [Q4] 1889, he married Martha Walker in Halifax.

Martha was the daughter of John Walker

William Fenton died 23rd August 1902 (aged 35).

Martha died 15th November 1922 (aged 66).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4029]

Small Lees, Soyland Ref S770

House. John del Smaleleghes is mentioned in 1361.

The Crossley family were later associated with the house. Thomas Crossley of Smallots and Edward Crossley of Smaleyes in Sowerby are mentioned in 1535. John Crossley lived here in the early 17th century.

The house is dated IMC 1656 for Martha and John Crossley who rebuilt the house.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

See Far Small Lees, Soyland, Lower Small Lees, Soyland, Small Lees Mill, Soyland and Upper Small Lees, Soyland

Small, Richard Ref S530

[1878-19??] He was a carpet mill worker [1910]

He married Martha Ann Hirst.

Martha Ann was the daughter of John Hirst

In 1905, they migrated to the USA.

Child: Winifred Alice Mary [1909-1911] who died in Firthcliffe

They lived at Firthcliffe, USA [1910].

Living with them [in 1910] were Martha Ann's sister Nancy Hirst [aged 29], niece Anna Smith [aged 22] and boarder Robert Campbell [aged 20], all of whom were employed in the carpet works.

Daughter Winifred is remembered on her grandparents' grave at Brighouse Cemetery

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Small Wire Drawers' Society Ref S2171

Halifax. Recorded in 1892.

See Halifax Wire Drawers' Association and Wire drawing

Smalley, Henry Ref S6921

[1862-19??] Born in Chesterfield.

He was a bank caretaker [1911].

In [Q4] 1885, he married Sarah Strudwick [1859-19??] from Godalming, Surrey, in Halifax.

Children:

Robert Henry [b 1892] who was an apprentice books & fancy goods [1900]
Annie [b 1896]

They lived at 9 Crossley Street, Halifax [1911]

Smallpage, Samuel Ref S46

[1???-1757]

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church [31st July 1757]

Smallpage, Samuel Ref S3676

[17??-1788] He (possibly) married Hannah [1732-1815].

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church [6th August 1788]

Smallwood, James Ref S1168

[1885-1917] Son of Jonathan Smallwood.

He was a member of Coley Church / a member of St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe / a stable boy [1901] / farming and driving [1911] / a taxi proprietor / a farm worker.

During World War I, he enlisted [August 1916], and he served as a Guardsman with the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards.

He was killed in action [1st August 1917] (aged 32).

The Halifax Courier [25th August 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Artillery Wood Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref IV E 20].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint John the Baptist, Coley, on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe, on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Coley War Memorial

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Smallwood, Jonathan Ref S1204

[1844-1???] Son of Thomas Smallwood, farmer.

Born in Sutton on Derwent, Yorkshire.

He was a farmer of Hipperholme [1874] / a farmer of 20 acres employing 1 man [1881] / a farmer & cab proprietor (own account) [1891, 1901, 1911].

In 1874, he married Frances (Fanny) Sucksmith [1844-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.

Fanny was born in Hipperholme.
Her father was not recorded on the marriage documents

Children:

Elizabeth [b 1875]

Margaret / Maggie [b 1876] who was a dressmaker [1891, 1901] & married Henry Green
Annie [b 1879] who was a dressmaker [1901]
Thomas [b 1881] who was a driver [1901], a currier [1911]
Mary [b 1883]
James
William [b 1888] who was a butcher boy [1901]
John Stanley [b 1891] who was farming and driving [1911]

They lived at

Hipperholme [1881]
Roydlands Farm, Wakefield Road, Hipperholme with Brighouse [1891]
Roydlands Farm, Hipperholme [1901, 1911]

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Smallwood, Percy Ref S649

[1895-1918] Born in Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion with the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He died 1st October 1918.

He was buried at Bellicourt British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VII C 2].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

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Smallwood, William Ref S2682

[18??-18??] Cab proprietor at Whitehall, Hipperholme [1922]

Smart, Rev D. A. Ref S1319

[19??-19??] Curate at Sowerby Bridge [1956]

Smart, Wilhelmina Hendricka L. Ref S430

[1876-19??] Born in West Derby, Lancashire [Q3 1876].

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 Amos Bentley [1891].

In [Q3] 1915, she (possibly) married William A. Constable in Bradford.

Smeakin Hill, Wadsworth Ref S1178

Or Smeekin Hill. Wadsworth War Memorial stands here

Smeaton's Ref S938

Cotton manufacturers at Phoebe Lane Mills [1911]

Smedley, John Ref S3181

[1???-18??] Methodist preacher at Sowerby Bridge [1833]

Smeed, Rev V. R. Ref S2250

[18??-19??] Pastor at Rishworth Particular Baptist Chapel [1909, 1915]

He resigned on 3rd October 1915

Smeeton, George Frederick Ref S1324

[1837-1890] Born in Congleton. He moved to Halifax around 1860.

He was an ironmonger employing 2 boys [1861] / an ironmonger employing 2 men, 2 apprentices [1871] / a cotton doubler employing 10 men, 12 women and 20 children [1871] / a cotton spinner and cotton yarn manufacturer at Stoney Royd Mills, Halifax [1874, 1881] / a cotton doubler employing 120 hands [1881] / a provisional director of the Stoney Royd Spinning Company Limited [1881].

In 1859, he married Ann, daughter of Thackrah Mills, in Halifax.

Children:

William Mills [b 1860]
Charles Henry [b 1864]
Emma Jane [b 1867]
Ellinor Maud (Ellen) [b 1872]
Edward Leaf [b 1875]

They lived at

Old Market, Halifax [1861]
1 Fountain Street, Halifax [1871]
Savile Park, Halifax [1874]
Grafton Lodge, Halifax [1881]
13 Dean Street, Layton, Blackpool [1891]

He died at South Shore, Blackpool

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Smeeton's: W. M. Smeeton Limited Ref S2295

Cotton spinners and doublers at Stoney Royd Mills, Halifax [1905, 1921].

Established by William Mills Smeeton

Smeeton, William Mills Ref S2647

[1860-1940] Born 8th November 1860.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School [1873].

Established W. M. Smeeton Limited.

He was listed as a provisional director of the Stoney Royd Spinning Company Limited [1881].

On 28th December 1898, he married Margaret Anna Conington in Horncastle, Lincolnshire.

William died (possibly) in Kingsclere, Hampshire [28th May 1940]

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Smelt, Henry Ref S1400

[1605-1630] On 31st March 1630, he and Christopher Singleton - 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

Smelt, Olive Ref S380

[1924-2011] Peter Sutcliffe – the Yorkshire Ripper – was accused of the attempted murder of Mrs Smelt when she was attacked at Boothtown in August 1975. Mrs Smelt had been for a night out with friends, and had been given a lift and dropped off to get fish and chips to take home. Sutcliffe accosted her in an alley and remarked on the bad weather before striking a blow on her head which severely damaged her skull. She recovered from the injuries.

She was the first to indicate that the murderer did not have a Geordie accent

The man who spoke to me and who I believe attacked me was not a very well-spoken man and sounded like a Yorkshireman

Smethurst, E. C. Ref S143

[18??-19??] Of Sowerby Croft, Norland.

He was injured – head and side badly cut – in the Pye Nest Tram Disaster of 15th October 1907, but was treated at home

Smethurst, J. H. Ref S326

[18??-1???] Designed Sowerby Bridge Baths

Smethurst, Mr Ref S1123

[16??-16??] Curate at Cross Stone [1650-1652] and Curate at Southowram [1656-1661]

Smisson, Rev E. A. Ref S1271

[18??-19??] Minister at Luddendenfoot Congregational Church [1926].

In 1926, he moved to Bradford

Smit-Asquith Diamond Cutting Factories Limited Ref S2407

Established during World War II to process industrial diamonds.

See Asquith's and Rotadop Limited

Smith ... Ref S18

The entries for people & families with the surname Smith are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Smith & Beaumont Ref S3860

They had a business at Sandbed, Hebden Bridge [around 1950].

Question: Does anyone know anything about the business or Messrs Smith & Beaumont?

Smith & Booth Ref S2084

Carriage builders at West Parade Carriage Works, Halifax [1878]

At the Halifax Fine Art & Industrial Exhibition of 1882, they won the Silver Medal for their products.

See Robert Smith

Smith & Bulmer Ref S2018

Wool re-combers of Bailiff Bridge. During World War II, they made explosives for the Ministry of Defence. They occupied mills on what is now the Branxholme Trading Estate

See Smith Bulmer & Company Limited

Smith & Company Ref S2128

19th century manufacturers at Victoria Soap Works, Boothtown.

They produced

Smith's "Wash-Easy" Dry Soap – positively the greatest washing-day boon ever invented to lighten the labours of the busy housewife

Smith & Crawshaw Ref S2107

Hebden Bridge tea-dealers and grocers of the 19th century

Smith & Foster Ref S3665

Brewers at Halifax.

They acquired the business of Peter Beck at Stone Trough Brewery.

Partners included J. Foster and E. Smith.

Recorded in April 1862, when when a newspaper announced that the fixtures and fitting at their Admiral Nelson pub at Bowling, Bradford were their property, and not Sarah Thornton's, the occupier.

In November 1862, the partnership was dissolved, and the business was taken over by Lupton, Charnock & Company

Smith & Greenwood Ref S2575

Quarry owners at Southowram. The business was subsequently acquired by Brookes' Limited

Smith & Hanson Ref S1103

Worsted spinners at Woodside Mills, Halifax [1911]

Smith & Hill Ref S1346

Fish merchants in Halifax Market Hall [1915], Piece Hall [1936].

See J. W. Smith

Smith & Parnell Ref S3276

London architects. Partners included Alfred Smith and Parnell.

Locally, their work included Manor Heath Mansion

Smith & Peel Ref S3141

Worsted manufacturers at Shelf. Partners included Samuel Peel

Smith & Simpson Ref S2064

Shuttle manufacturers at Vale Mill, Todmorden [1905]. Partners included Fred Smith and William Henry Smith

Smith & Wilshaw Ref S2247

Machine tool makers at Kingston Lathe Works, Halifax [1905]

Smith Art Gallery & Library, Brighouse Ref S138

Halifax Road. Originally the Rydings was a private house built in 1841 by John Brooke.

The Art Gallery was designed by R. F. Rogerson and opened in 1906. This was the first purpose-built gallery in Calderdale.

See Brighouse Art Circle, Library and Halifax Central Library

Smith's: B. G. Smith & Sons Ref S1679

Brass & iron founder and hydraulic engineer, established by Benjamin Greenwood Smith in the 1870s.

His sons Luther, Herbert A. & Arthur joined the business.

In 1880, the business moved to Stannary Works, Halifax.

The firm won many prizes with their products which included


Smith's Cast Lead Traps
Smith's Lead Closet-Flushing Cisterns
Smith's Valve Closets
Smith's Patent Telescopic Hydraulic Hoist

The firm's telegraphic address was Stannary, Halifax.

On 2nd July 1884, the works burned down in one of the largest fires in the district.

Benjamin was listed as a brass founder & lift manufacturer (employer) [1911]

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Smith's: B. S. S. Smith & Sons Limited Ref S2097

Brass manufacturer at Stannary Works, Halifax.

In 1912, they were authorised to manufacture and certify standard water fittings

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Smith, Barker & Willson Limited Ref S2098

Ovenden engineering company founded by Fred Smith, Edwin Barker, and George Henry Willson, following the industrial unrest of 1897.

They were at Raglan Street, Halifax [1902], Forest Mill, Ovenden [1905, 1921], and Club Lane [1916].

Except for a period in the 1920s, they manufactured lathes.

In 1935, they used the slogan

We make nowt but lathes

Smith died in 1905. Barker retired in 1912, and his position was filled by J. Richardson.

In 1932, the partnership was dissolved and Willson Lathes Limited was established

Smith's Botanical Gardens, Rastrick Ref S256

Thornhill Road. The 19th century company produced non-alcoholic drinks. They are probably best remembered for their earthenware jars

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Smith Brothers Ref S2347

Drysalters, copperas and chemical manufacturers at Siddal [1874]

Smith, Bulmer & Company Limited Ref S1994

Worsted spinners, woolcombers, topmakers and dyers established at Holmfield Mills, Ovenden and Keighley Mill, Pellon Lane, Halifax in 1914.

Established by Sam Smith and James William Bulmer.

During World War I, many orders were cancelled and in 1916, the partnership was dissolved. Smith acquired Clough Mills at Shelf and established Sam Smith (Shelf) Limited. Bulmer continued as sole owner of the business.

The company had works at Branxholme Mills, Brighouse, Holmfield Mills, Ovenden, Keighley Mill, Pellon Lane, Halifax, Hare Street Mills, and Woodfield Mill (Cullingworth) with warehouses at Akroyd Place and in Bradford, and offices at Palmerstone Buildings, Bradford.

It became a limited company in May 1923.

In 1949, officers of the company included A. E. Ellison of Leeds [Chairman], Ambrose Cockcroft [Managing Director], and William Cockcroft, Charlton Robson, and Henry Rycroft [directors].

In the 1960s, the company was bought out by Parkland Textiles.

The name was later changed to Yorkshire Yarn Dyers.

See John William Bulmer

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Smith's: Clarence Smith Limited Ref S2924

Carpet retailers at 95-97 Northgate, Halifax [1936]. Established by Clarence Smith

Smith's: David Smith & Company Limited Ref S2082

Colonial and English wool and noil merchants, top makers, and extractors by new processes and patent machinery.

Established by David Smith [1867].

It became a limited company in 1872.

They had business at Kensington Works, Siddal [1871, 1874, 1905, 1921], a warehouse at Square, Halifax, and another warehouse in Bradford.

They were known for their patent Niagara wool scouring and washing machine.

In 1890, officials of the company included David Smith (Snr) [Governing Director], John Smith [Director], Joseph Smith [Director], Isaac Smith [Director], Thomas Smith (Jnr) [Director], David Smith [Director], H. E. Greenwood [Managing Director], Thomas Greenwood [Managing Director], Thomas Platt [Salesman], and Thomas Clay [Salesman]

Smith's Drug Company Ref S2054

Chemists and photographic materials dealer at Whitehall, Hipperholme [1905]

Smith's: Ely Smith & Company Ref S2134

They had business at Clay House Mills, Greetland [1900].

The business closed in 1901.

See William Stott

Smith's: Frederick Smith & Company Ref S2015

Wire-making company founded for the production of cards for the textile industry in 1859 by Frederick Smith at Caledonia Wire Mills, Charlestown Road, Halifax

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Smith's: G. & A. Smith Ref S2066

Drapers, mercers, hosiers and glovers established around 1890 by G. Smith and A. Smith. They had 2 shops at the junction of 33-34 Commercial Street, and 1 Church Street, Brighouse

Smith Hodgson & Company (Printers) Limited Ref S988

Printers at Clifton Road, Brighouse [1927]

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Smith's Homes, Rastrick Ref S2278

In 1916, William Smith bought the Boothroyd estate to set up an orphanage for girls. This opened in 1920. It admitted boys and was known as Smith's Homes.

In his will, Smith left an annual sum of £100 to the Homes for scholarships for 2 females at the University of Leeds.

The last children left the Homes in 1959.

Since 1961, it has been the William Henry Smith School, a special school for boys with behavioural and other problems

Smith House Co-operative Store, Brighouse Ref S2684

A branch of the Brighouse District Industrial Society Limited opened at Smith House Avenue in 192?. It served the Smith House housing estate. It closed in 19??.

It is now a convenience store

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Smith House housing estate, Brighouse Ref S490

upon a part of the Crow Nest estate. The land had been acquired for £2,400. 39 houses were to be ready for July 1921. 148 houses opened in July 1929.

The community centre became derelict and was demolished in 197?.

In 1974, Frank Clayton, Calderdale's chief housing officer, said that

demolition could be a viable alternative to improving the houses

The estate now includes

- a nightmare for the postman and delivery men

Smith House, Lightcliffe Ref S251

A timber-framed house on the site of an earlier 15th century aisled house occupied – and renamed – by the Smyth family.

See Lightcliffe House, Little Smith House, Lower Crow Nest, Brighouse and E. L. Schlicht

Smith House Post Office Ref S2838

Opened at Smith House Avenue in 1930s. It was extended to include a convenience store. It serves the Smith House housing estate

Smith's: J. Smith & Son Ref S1265

Furniture dealers.

In 1901, they had business at Bethel Street, Brighouse and Stainland Road, West Vale

Smith's: John & Howorth Smith Ref S2898

Painters at Todmorden.

Partners included John Smith and Howorth Smith.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1854

Smith's: John Smith & Sons Ref S572

In 1868, John Smith and his son, William a woollen manufacturing business at Badger Hill Mills.

On John's death, his sons William, Edward and Albert, and J. I. Mortimer established John Smith, Sons & Mortimer here.

It had become the largest woollen manufacturer in the district by 1922 when William died.

In 1970, some of the older buildings at Badger Hill Mills were badly damaged by fire.

The newer parts of the mills escaped damage, but it was decided to dismantle the old chimney which developed a bad crack in the fire.

However, the demolition went wrong, the chimney fell the wrong way and came down on top of the one remaining mill, destroying the new spinning shed and the new machinery. The insurance did not cover the cost of reconstructing the property.

The business closed, and the operation moved to Gosport Mills, Stainland.

Shortly afterwards, the business went into liquidation [1974] closed entirely

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Smith's: John Smith, Sons & Mortimer Ref S2069

After the death of John Smith, his sons William, Edward and Albert, took over the family business at Badger Hill Mills, Rastrick.

They were joined by J. I. Mortimer and the business became John Smith, Sons & Mortimer

Smith's: Jonathan Smith & Sons Ref S2094

Dyers established by Jonathan Smith and his sons William Smith & Thomas Smith.

They had business at Cripplegate, Halifax [1882]

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Smith's: Joseph Smith & Sons Ref S2116

Woollen manufacturers established by Joseph Smith.

They were at North Dean Mill, West Vale [1891 and remained there until World War II].

Partners included Benjamin Smith, William Henry Smith, and Allen Smith.

The partnership was dissolved in 1891 as regards Benjamin Smith

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Smith's: Joshua Smith Limited Ref S2024

Cotton manufacturer founded by Joshua Smith at Frostholme Mill, Cornholme.

Partners included Randolph Smith and Walter Smith

In 1921, the company is recorded as Joshua Smith (1908) Limited, cloth manufacturer, at Frostholme Mill

Smith, Nicholson & West Limited Ref S2026

Wholesale & retail suppliers of tools, equipment & hardware for DIY and for the building trade.

Established when Thomas Smith & Company merged with Nicholson & West Limited.

They had premises at

Gaol Lane, Halifax
A department store in Crossley Street, Halifax
Berkeley Frome department store in Silver Street, Halifax
On a stall in Halifax Borough Market
Brunswick House, Halifax [1972]
Their subsidiary Surface Finish & Measurement Limited was also at Brunswick House [1970s]

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Smith Orphanage, Brighouse Ref S374

Orphanage endowed by William Smith. It was opened on 31st July 1920

Smith's: S. & W. Smith Ref S2133

Worsted manufacturers at Warley. In the 1830s, they established a factory school at their mill

Smith's: S. Smith & Sons Ref S2220

Yeast and egg importers at Bowman Grove, Halifax [1905]

Smith's: Sam Smith (Shelf) Limited Ref S2052

Spinners at Clough Mill, Shelf established by Samuel Smith [April 1916]

Smith's: Samuel & William Smith Ref S2325

Worsted spinners at Denholme Mills, Luddendenfoot and Cooper House Mills, Luddendenfoot.

Partners included Samuel Smith and William Smith.

On 28th November 1832, there was a fire at one of their mills.

They employed workers, a large percentage of which were young people. It is recorded that

[the workers] worked from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm, but stopped at 5:00 pm on Saturdays. There was a night shift from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am.

The business failed during the unrest of August 1842

Smith Sundial, People's Park Ref S2859

The sundial which stands in People's Park was originally created by John Smith for Pocklington School, North Yorkshire, but was rejected by the school and bought by Matthew Smith. It was presented to the town in 1873.

It has a great many inscriptions, in English, Latin and Greek.

Time by moments steals away; first the hour, then the day
TEMPUS EDAX RERUM
Greek to follow – can you help?

Smith's: Thomas Smith & Company Ref S2851

Halifax retail ironmongers.

Partners included Harold Tordoff and his brother(s).

They had premises on Southgate / Wards End in Halifax, and a shop in Goole.

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

Ironmongers & Tool Merchants, Kitchen Ranges, Chimney Pieces in Wood, Iron, Marble and Slate, etc
22 & 24, Broad Street, Halifax

They were still at Broad Street in 1924.

They wanted to focus on their Goole shop and approached Nicholson & West about a merger, to become Smith, Nicholson & West.

The Tordoffs then left the partnership

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Smith's: W. H. Smith & Sons Ref S1321

Wholesale newsagents at

Central Street, Halifax [1915]

Halifax Old Town Hall [1863, 1950s]

There are now [2019] no wholesale outlets in Halifax.

When Prince's Arcade, Halifax was demolished and the new building developed, W. H. Smith's opened a store as a retail bookshop and newsagent.

In 2???, the facilities of the Halifax General Post Office moved to the store (similar moves took place in other parts of the UK)

Smith, Whiteley & Greenwood Ref S2371

Cotton doublers at Lock Hill Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1874]

Smith's: William Smith & Sons Limited Ref S2129

19th century business established by William Smith at Owler Ings Mills, Brighouse and Woodvale Mills, Brighouse

Smith Wires Ref S2887

In 1973, Frederick Smith & Company went into liquidation. Royston's parent company – The Hawkins and Tipson Group – bought the business and set up Smith Wires

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Smith, Wood & Company Limited Ref S2276

Coal and lime merchants at Victoria Road, Sowerby Bridge.

Established in December 1899 when David Wood & Son amalgamated with Charles & John Smith.

Partners included Joseph Greenwood, Charles Rushworth, Charles Smith, John Smith, and Frederick Wood

Recorded in 1921

Smithers, George Ref S990

[18??-1???] Of Old Sowerby.

In 1840, he emigrated to Pennsylvania, USA.

Letters to his uncle, Titus Spencer describe his farming life and passing messages from other local men who went to live in America

Smithfield, Hipperholme Ref S651

The Hipperholme pinfold was here.

See West View, Hipperholme

Smithfield House, Elland Ref S3224

The building stands next to West View.

Thomas Whiteley [1888]
Herbert Whiteley

See Smithfield Mill, Elland

Smithfield House, Hipperholme Ref S2390

Denholme Gate Road.

Owners and tenants have included

George Howard Smith [1949]

See Hannah Marian, daughter of William Bottomley Murgatroyd

Smithies ... Ref S1194

The entries for people & families with the surname Smithies are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Smithies: J. & J. Smithies Ref S944

Partners included John Smithies and Joseph Smithies.

John William Smithies was a woollen cloth manufacturer with the firm [1871].

In 26th July 1873, a partnership of (possibly) John Dewhurst, William Dewhurst, (possibly) John Smithies, and (possibly) Joseph Smithies - worsted spinners of Halifax – was dissolved.

See Joseph Smithies & Son Limited

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Smithies: Jonathan & James Smithies Ref S1193

Worsted stuff manufacturers.

Partners included Jonathan Smithies and James Smithies.

In 1844, the firm was out of business

Smithies's: Joseph Smithies & Son Limited Ref S2115

Worsted spinners established around 1870 by Joseph Smithies – see J. & J. Smithies.

They had business at Perseverance Mill, Elland and Albert Mills, Elland.

They later left the Perseverance Mill and rebuilt a new Albert Mills – after that had burnt down on 7th June 1860. The new 6-storey mill was lit by electricity.

In 1895, they employed around 800 workers.

In 1875, the company built Smithies Buildings for their workers.

The business closed in 1970

Smithies: W. & L. Smithies Ref S1128

Cotton waste dealers at West Vale.

Partners included William Smithies and Levi Smithies.

The partnership was dissolved in January 1877

Smiths & Peels Ref S830

Woollen manufacturers at West Vale.

Partners included Joseph Smith, Joshua Smith, W. Peel and R. Peel.

The partnership was dissolved in June 1868

Smiths: E. & A. Smith & Company Limited Ref S1161

Wire makers at Cleckheaton

The Smithson family Ref S1915

Brighouse family. They lived at Lydgate House, Brighouse

Smithson, Agnes Ref S3533

[1794-1891] Born at Strickland / Strickland Nuttle.

He married Unknown.

Children:

Joshua
Elizabeth [1820-1893]
Agnes
Joseph

They lived at

Wood Street, Lancaster [1841]
with Margaret and John Garnett [aged 67] at 1 Hillside, Lancaster [1851]
Sunderland's Yard, Halifax [1861]
19 Balmoral Place, Halifax [1871]

In later years, Agnes and her daughters were staying in Hipperholme with son Joseph.

Agnes died 15th September 1891 (aged 97).

Daughter Elizabeth died 22nd May 1893 (aged 73).

They were buried at the Quaker Burial Ground, Halifax

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Smithson, Agnes Ref S3000

[1830-19??] Daughter of Agnes Smithson.

In 1911, she was single and living by

private means

at Savile Green, 2 Savile Road, Halifax. There were staff, including 2 sick nurses, at the same address

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Smithson & Sugden Ref S3129

Tobacco manufacturers at Woolshops, Halifax [1850]

Smithson's: C. & J. Smithson Limited Ref S54

Dress goods manufacturer.

They were at Craven Edge Mills, Halifax [1915, 1936]

Smithson, Charles Holmes Ref S3534

[1866-1944] Son of Joseph Smithson.

He and his brother Joseph were pupils at Friends School, Ackworth, Pontefract [1881].

He died in Halifax

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Smithson, James Ref S1674

[1826-1???] Born in Halifax.

He was a cordwainer [1871].

He married Mary [1839-1???].

Mary was born in Halifax

Children:

Sarah [b 1856] who was a worsted spinner [1871]
Caroline [b 1860] who was a worsted spinner [1871]

They lived at 5 Smithson Row's, Halifax [1871]

Smithson, John Ref S1083

[1???-16??] Aka Smythson. He was related to the Power family – see John Power. He was a churchwarden at Halifax Parish Church. He built Mulcture Hall, Halifax. He owned considerable properties in Halifax, including the Woollen Hall, the Linen Hall, a corn-shop, several corn mills

Smithson, John Ref S5670

[1821-1877]

In 1871, he married Sarah Ann Kershaw in Halifax.

Sarah Ann was the daughter of Charles Kershaw

Children:

Oliver Cromwell [b 1872] who married [1871] Rose from Scotland and was a surgeon in Kettering [1901]
Beatrice Jane [b 1874] who married [1898] George Page Siddall [b 1864]
Ambrosine Alicia [b 1875]
Elizabeth Helen [b 1877]

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Smithson, Joseph Ref S3532

[1834-1???] Son of Agnes Smithson.

Born in Ulverston.

He was an apprentice woollen draper [1861] / a manufacturer [1861] / a worsted manufacturer employing 205 workpeople [1871] / a stuff printer [1881, 1891]

In 1860, he married Mary Ann Holmes [1832-1867] at Lancaster.

Mary Ann was the daughter of woollen draper, tailor and brick maker Charles John Holmes [1831-1???]

Children:

Joshua [b 1861]
Mary [b 1863]
Charles Holmes
Joseph

They lived at

4 Trinity Place, Halifax [1861]
21 Balmoral Place, Halifax [1871]
Yew Cottage, Hipperholme [1881, 1891]

Living with them [in 1861] were visitors Sarah Orr or Ord [aged 41] and Maria Orr or Ord [aged 36].

Living with the widowed Joseph [in 1881] were his mother Agnes and sisters Elizabeth and Agnes. Also there were James Smithson [b 1857] Mary Agnes Smithson [b 1855] and Sarah Alice Smithson [b 1859] all shown as unmarried, cotton spinners born Rochdale.

Living with him [in 1891] were three of his children, his mother Agnes and sisters Elizabeth and Agnes. Also there was visitor Elizabeth Garnett [aged 69]

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Smithson, Joseph Ref S3535

[1867-1???] Son of Joseph Smithson.

He and his brother Charles Holmes were pupils at Friends School, Ackworth, Pontefract [1881]

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Smithson's: Joseph Smithson & Company Ref S2717

Stuff manufacturers at Brunswick Mills, Halifax [1874] and at Bradford

Question: Is this the same business as Joseph Smithson Limited?

Smithson's: Joseph Smithson Limited Ref S2245

Stuff manufacturers at Bankfield Mill, Haley Hill [1905] and Park Print Works, Halifax [1905]

Question: Is this the same business as Joseph Smithson & Company?

Smithson, Joshua Ref S661

[1817-1906] Son of Agnes Smithson.

Born at Preston Patrick, Westmorland.

He was a tea dealer [1841, 1851, 1861] / a cotton manufacturer [1871, 1881, 1891]. He had business at India Buildings, Halifax [around 1900]

He was Chairman of the Hipperholme Local Board.

The family owned Smithson Park at Lightcliffe which was named for them.

In 1855, he married Elizabeth Nash [1820-1888] in Manchester.

They had no children.

In 1841, Joshua was a tea dealer living with Thomas Collinson at Fountain Street, Halifax.

In 1851, he was living with his brother John [aged 26] (tea dealer) and his sisters Elizabeth [aged 31] and Agnes [aged 21] in Gibbet Street, Halifax.

In 1861, Joshua, his wife Elizabeth and a visitor Mary King [aged 37] were at Rotunda Cottage, North Moels, Southport.

They lived at Lydgate House, Lightcliffe [1871, 1874, 1881].

Living with them [in 1874] was his niece.

Living with them [in 1891] was niece Edith E. Nash [aged 52].

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell. The ceremony was performed by Thomas Collinson. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £9,982 13/-. Probate was granted to his nephews Joshua Smithson (the younger), Charles Holmes Smithson, and Joseph Smithson (the younger), stuff manufacturers & printers.

Elizabeth died 10th December 1888 (aged 68)

She was buried at the Quaker Burial Ground, Halifax

See Henry Senior

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Smithson Park, Lightcliffe Ref S1337

Named for Joshua Smithson of Lydgate House, Lightcliffe.

In 1922, the Smithsons sold the land at 8d per square yard; a total of £2,000. The money was raised by public donations.

In September 1923, the land was renamed Lightcliffe Stray

Smithurst, William Ref S338

[1823-1897] Or Smethurst.

Born in Stainland.

He was a retired engine tenter [1881, 1891].

He married (1) Mary Ann [1839-1873].

Mary Ann was the daughter of James Bancroft

Mary Ann Bancroft died 25th May 1873 (aged 34), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 483] with her parents.

In [Q3] 1879, he married (2) Hannah [1820-1880] in Halifax.

Hannah (possibly) (née Pickles), was the widow of James Tillotson

Hannah died 7th October 1880 (aged 60).

He married (3) Sarah [1824-1???]

Sarah was born in Halifax

They lived at

65 Baines Street, Halifax [1881]
269 Hirst Mill, near Huddersfield [1861]

Living with them [in 1861], was Mary's father James (independent gentleman).

Living with the widowed William [in 1881] was nephew Timothy Fawthrop [b Cragg Vale 1864] (warehouseman).

William died 9th April 1897 (aged 74)

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1342] with John Thomas Fawthrop.

Smithwell House, Heptonstall Ref S1537

Recorded in 1931, when Edith Horsfall lived there

Smithy Bridge, Halifax Ref S918

Another name for Clark Bridge, Halifax

Smithy Carr Lane Co-operative Store, Brighouse Ref S2683

A branch of the Brighouse District Industrial Society Limited opened on 4th July 1914 at the corner of Dewhirst Road and Smithy Carr Lane. It closed in 19??

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Smithy Carr Lane Toll Bar, Brighouse Ref S51

In the 19th century, there was a toll bar at the junction of Smithy Carr Lane with the Bradford-Brighouse turnpike

Smithy Clough, Ripponden Ref S4701

[1818-1858] Surgeon of Brighouse.

Owners and tenants have included

Smithy Street Lodging Houses, Halifax Ref S518

Smithyholme Lock, Todmorden Ref S642

Lock #25 on the Rochdale Canal. Built around 1798.

In 19??, was restored with funds from the Halifax Building Society.

See Eli Crossley

Smithysteads, Hebden Bridge Ref S3563

An area of Hebden Bridge where Colden Water meets the Calder.

Mytholm is a part of Smithysteads

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Smoke Clubs Ref S2277

See

Smorthit, James Ref S1414

[1923-1944] Son of Martha Ann & William Walter Smorthit of Ovenden.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 24th February 1944 (aged 21).

He was buried at Beach Head War Cemetery, Anzio, Italy [Grave Ref XXII B 2]

Smurfit, Thomas Ref S3574

[17??-18??] Landlord of the Talbot, Halifax [1809, 1810]

He married Rebecca [1771-1835].

Rebecca was a widow when she died

The Smyth family Ref S1901

They lived at Royd House, Lightcliffe and renamed it Smith House. They lived there for several centuries

Smyth, David Ref S1388

He died 2nd May 1858.

He was buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

Smyth, John Ref S1114

[1623-1686] Of Myreshaw.

Son of Richard Smyth. He was a prosperous farmer and woolstapler of Bradford.

He married Isabel Wood, daughter of Randall Wood.

Children:

Mary [1650-1665]
Richard [1652-1721]
John
Thomas [1656-1682]
Alice [1660-1665]
Randall [1658-1682]
Jeremiah [1665-1684]
William [1667-1686]
James [1669-1720]
Mary [1671-1673]

Around 1666, he bought Carr House Farm, Shelf

Smyth, John Ref S580

[1653-1???] Son of John Smyth.

Born in Bradford.

JP for the West Riding.

In 1709, he bought the Heath estate at Wakefield, where he had extensions done by John Carr between 1754-1780.

On 11th October 1683, he married (1) Hannah Harrison.

Children:

John
Richard
Elizabeth [1690-1705]
Hannah [1691-1775] who died unmarried
Thomas [1692-1693]

In 1697, he married (2) Mary Mitchell.

In September 1708, he married (3) Henrietta Metcalfe.

In 1726, he founded Smyth's Charity School.

In his will, he directed his son, John, to pay 40/- per year to the Vicar of Halifax for preaching a charity sermon, and 40/- to buy books and Bibles for the children at the charity school.

He was buried at Wakefield

Smyth, John Ref S1116

[1715-1771] Son of Richard Smith.

On 6th May 1746, he married Bridget Foxley [1725-1800].

Bridget was the daughter of Benjamin Foxley of London

Child: John

Smyth, John Ref S1117

[1748-1811] PC, MP.

Son of John Smyth.

He was Lord of the Admiralty / Lord of the Treasury / Master of the Mint / MP for Pontefract [for 25 years].

In 1776, he sold Carr House Farm, Shelf to John Stocks

On 4th June 1778, he married Lady Georgina Fitzroy [1757-1799].

Georgina was the eldest daughter of Augustus Henry, 3rd Duke of Grafton

Children:

John Henry [1779-1779]
John Henry
George [1782-1853]
Thomas [b 1784] who became a captain in the Royal Navy
Charles [1786-1815] who became a major in the Army
Georgiana Ann [1779-1864]
Caroline Bridget [1789-1789]
Maria Bridget Frances [1796-1813]

Smyth, John George Ref S2770

[1815-1869] Of Heath Hall, Wakefield.

Son of John Henry Smyth

He married Diana Bosville Macdonald [1812-1880].

Diana was the daughter of Godfrey Macdonald, 3rd Baron Macdonald of Slate

Children:

Laura Harriet [b 1840]
George John Fitzroy [b 1841]
Henry Edward [1842-1850]
Mary Caroline [b 1844]
William James [b 1847]
Frederick Augustus [1850-1850]
Eva Laura [b 1854]
Diana Elizabeth Matilda [b 1858] who married Henry Lascelles, 4th Earl of Harewood

Smyth, John Henry Ref S2769

[1780-1822] Of Heath Hall, Wakefield.

Son of John Smyth.

On 25th July 1810, he married (1) Sarah Caroline Ibbetson [17??-1811] from Northumberland.

On 16th April 1814, he married (2) Lady Elizabeth Anne Fitzroy [1788-1867].

Elizabeth Anne was the third daughter of George FitzRoy, 4th Duke of Grafton, and John Henry's first cousin

Children:

John George
Henry [1816-18??]
Elizabeth Sarah
Louisa Georgiana [18??-1842]
Maria Isabella [18??-1865]
Frances [18??-1872]

Smyth, Richard Ref S1115

[1594-1656] Of Myreshaw.

He married (1) Margaret Hodgson.

Children:

Richard [1622-1640]
John
Thomas [1622-1661]
Margaret [1621-1640]

He married (2) Lucretia Pearson [1605-1689] from Bradford.

Child: 5. Margaret who married John Sandal from Idle

Smyth, Richard Ref S577

[1688-1730] or Smith.

Son of John Smyth.

On 24th July 1711, he married Anne Wheatley, at Woolley.

Anne was the daughter of Francis Wheatley of Woolley

Children:

John
Richard [1718-1719]
James [1719-1719]
Thomas [1724-1763] who became rector of Hemsworth

Smythe Bridge, Southowram Ref S673

A will of January 1533 mentions

townshipe of Southowrame bye Smythe Brigge

although the precise location is unknown

Smythe, Miss Ref S8710

[18??-1???] First headmistress of the Halifax High School for Girls [January-September 1877]

Snaith, Rev John Ref S1014

[1836-1923] Born in Cumberland.

Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1884]

Snake Hill Ford, Rastrick Ref S148

Snake Hill.

Near Birds Royd Lane and just beneath the Huddersfield Road bridge over the Calder.

The ford river crossing from Snake Hill to Low Mill was the site of an important ford across the Calder in Roman Times. Stepping-stones – known as Black gress – are recorded in 1300.

There is also a weir here.

The ford is still passable – except when the Calder is in flood.

See Snake Hill Meeting House, Rastrick and Snake Hill, Rastrick

Snake Hill, Rastrick Ref S1285

Aka Scar Mill Cliff, Rastrick & Miln Cliff, Rastrick

The ford Snake Hill to Low Mill – Snake Hill Ford – was an important river crossing across the Calder in Roman Times.

See Calder Bank Mills, Rastrick

Snake Hill Wood, Lee Mount Ref S1478

Snakes' Nest, Elland Ref S1162

A men's reading room and news room which stood at the junction of Westgate and Jepson Lane.

Closed around 1910

Snape Farm Ref S806

See Lower Snape Farm, Sowerby and Upper Snape Farm, Sowerby

Snape, J. Ref S1139

[1918-1944] Son of Kate & Thomas Snape of Mytholmroyd.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the Royal Air Force.

He died 27th June 1944 (aged 26).

He is remembered on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt [Grave Ref 280]

Snedall, Thomas Ref S3407

[15??-1619] Gent of Halifax.

He married Anne [15??-1638].

In his will of 16th September 1619, he left

unto godly uses, five pounds to be bestowed according to the discretion on my overseers

In her will, Anne bequeathed

20s per annum for an anniversary sermon to be preached at Halifax Church, and a legacy of £20 which, with £11 added by Dr Hooke, was invested in purchasing the closed behind the vicarage house

The couple were buried in Halifax Parish Church

Snell, Bertie Colley Ref S1260

[1894-1917] Son of T. Snell of Leeds.

Born in Holbeck, Leeds.

He was a police constable at Halifax.

In 1915, he married Florence Betts [1892-1972] in Halifax.

Florence was born in Halifax

They had no children.

They lived at 8 New Bond Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as an Acting Bombardier with the 63rd Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery.

He died 1st November 1917 (aged 23).

He was buried at La Brique Military Cemetery No.2, Belgium [Grave Ref I O 5].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Snepp, Rev Edward Ref S1209

[1827-1899] MA.

Born in Alcester, Warwickshire.

He was Domestic Chaplain to the Lieutenant-Governor, Lezayre, Isle of Man [1861]. before becoming Vicar of St Paul's Church, Halifax [1865, 1881, 1891]. In 1892, he was appointed vicar of Burstow, Kent.

In 1847, he married Anna Neville Spong [1830-1915] from Aylesford, Kent, in Richmond, Surrey.

Children:

Edward Maitland [b 1849]
Charles George [b 1851]
Anna Emily Mary [b 1852] (Nina) who married Wallace Lea Norris
John [b 1854]
Fanny Edith [b 1856]
Charlotte Mary Beatrice [b 1859]
Rosa Julia [b 1860]
Mona [b 1861]
Rowan L [1864-1916]
Sydney Maude [b 1866]

They lived at

Vicarage House, King Cross, Halifax [1871]
Fernside, Station Road, Chertsey, Surrey [1901]

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Snetzler, John (Johann) Ref S149

[1710-1785] Organ-builder.

Born in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

He was apprenticed in Passau before coming to work in England. By 1747, he was established in London. He visited Halifax in the 1760s.

He built several local organs:

The organ at Halifax Parish Church
The organ at Lightcliffe Old Church
An organ at Well Head commissioned by the Waterhouse family in the 1760s

Snook, Harriet Ref S816

[1830-1927] Daughter of Mary (née Hawkins) & John Snook, of Somerset.

She married General James Bintliff in New York. She died in Cleveland, Ohio

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Snow Booth Farm, Hebden Bridge Ref S1244

See Agnes Rhodes

Snow Hill, Rishworth Ref S532

The Snow of 1947 Ref S2960

There have been a great many snowfalls in and around the district, but the one of 1947 is the one that they still talk about

See Rev Robert Martineau

Snow, Rev Thomas Ref S2596

[1821-1???] Born in York.

He was Curate at Greetland [1859] / Chaplain of the Halifax Union Workhouse and of the Debtors' Gaol [1860, 1867].

In [Q2] 1849, he married (1) Matilda Collins [1814-1864] in Leeds.

Matilda was born in Knowle, Warwickshire

Children:

Thomas C. [b 1852]
John Collins [1856-1867]
Fanny [d 1860] who died in infancy and was buried with her parents

Matilda died 31st March 1864 (aged 40)

In [Q2] 1865, he married (2) Edith Jane Nixon in Halifax.

Child: 4. William [b 1867]

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Pellon

Snow White Laundry, Todmorden Ref S2140

Established in 1955 by Reg Hargreaves. This was one of several laundries and dry-cleaning businesses in the area run by Reg and his business partner, Lou Orton. After Reg's death in 1955, Lou continued the businesses, until he emigrated to Australia in 1963.

They occupied the building which had been Todmorden Post Office.

The premises are now offices

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Snowball, Ada Mary Ref S1218

[1882-1964] Born in Easingwold [8th August 1882].

She was the granddaughter of John Snowball, and (possibly) daughter of Thomas Snowball [b 1865] or illegitimate daughter of Annie Snowball.

Ada Mary was a domestic servant at 25 Lentil Field, Ovenden [1908].

She had an illegitimate daughter Nora Snowball [b Easingwold 1902] (father unknown).

Nora had an illegitimate daughter Valiera Snowball [b Easingwold 1920] (father unknown).

On 26th December 1908, Ada Mary married Frederick William Bull at St Paul's Church, King Cross.

Witnesses were: John George Snowball & Mary Law

Daughter Nora lived with her mother & stepfather, and married George Le Bourgeois from Jersey.

Frederick William was killed in World War I [26th December 1915].

Ada Mary died in Halifax [26th April 1964] (aged 81).

She was cremated at Park Wood Crematorium

Snowball, John Ref S1226

[1826-1893] Born in Stillington.

He was a farm labourer [1891].

Around 1858, he married Mary [1832-1???].

Mary was born in Newton-on-Ouse

Children:

Annie [b 1858] who was a dressmaker [1891]
Thomas [b 1865] who was a carter (farm) [1901]

They lived at Long Street, Easingwold, Yorkshire [1891, 1901].

Living with them [in 1891, 1901] was granddaughter Ada Mary Snowball (domestic servant 1901).

John died in Easingwold [Q4 1893] (aged 66)

Snowden, Charles Henry Ref S1156

[1873-1945] Son of George Snowden.

Born in Elland [5th October 1873].

He was a sieve maker [1896] / a machine minder (wood grinder) [1901] / incapacitated (blind) [1939].

The Yorkshire Evening Post [14th November 1896] reported

Charles Henry Snowden of Quebec Street, Elland and William Shaw, a labourer of Adelaide Street, Elland, were summoned for being found at the Barley Mow, Elland during the prohibited hours on Sunday 8th November 1896. Each defendant was fined 10s and costs 7/6d

In [Q1] 1898, he married Annie O'Brien [1875-1941] in Halifax.

Annie was born in Huddersfield [25th March 1875]

Children:

child who died young [before 1911]
Rose Ann [b 1899] who was a part-timer cop pointer (cotton spinning) [1911]
Charlotte [b 23rd September 1900] who was a worsted twister at Henry Illingworth & Sons at Pendleton Mill [1921], a blanket weaver [1939]
Kitty [b 1903] who was a worsted twister at Henry Illingworth & Sons at Pendleton Mill [1921]
John William [b 1906] who was a on oiler at Henry Illingworth & Sons at Pendleton Mill [1921]
Joseph Henry [b 1909]
Mary Alice [b 1910]
George Albert
Evelyn Irene [b 1915]
Mary Josephine [b 15th June 1916] who was a fire extinguisher packer [1939]

The family lived at

9 Commercial Street, Elland [1901]
18 Quebec Street, Elland [1911]
107 Charles Street, Elland [1921]
107 Oak Street, Elland [1939]

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Snowden, Corronetta Ref S513

[1860-1961] Or Coronetta.

Daughter of George Snowden.

Born in Doncaster.

She lived in Elland.

In 1878, she married (1) Abraham Dixon.

Abraham died in 1892 (aged 33).

In 1894, she married (2) Joseph Mallinson.

Joseph died in 1910 (aged 48).

In [Q4] 1912, she married (3) John Holgate.

In [Q4] 1924, she married (4) Sam Dodson [1869-1943].

On 25th September 1915, the Halifax Courier published an article about Corronetta's sons – Alonzo, Kalita, Everett, Roland, Albert, and Thomas - who were all on active service during World War I.

Corronetta died in 1961 (aged 100)

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Snowden, Frank Ref S1047

[1???-19??] He was landlord of the Fleece, Ripponden [1933-1938] / landlord of the Queen's Head, Halifax [1938-1948]

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Snowden, George Ref S828

[1832-1???] Born in East Stockwith, Lincolnshire.

He was a tailor [1861].

He married Charlotte [1833-1???].

Charlotte was born in West Stockwith, Lincolnshire

Children:

Ann Elizabeth [b 1854]

Hopkinson [b 1855]

Frederick [b 1857]

Abraham [b 1859]

Corronetta

They lived at 7 Swift's Buildings, Doncaster [1861]

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Snowden, George Albert Ref S1534

[1912-1942] Son of Charles Henry Snowden.

Born in Huddersfield.

He was employed by James Casson Limited / a Territorial.

On 27th August 1934, he married Lena Bull [1908-1991] at St Stephen's Church, Copley.

Child: daughter

They lived at 85 Oak Street, Elland.

During World War II, he served as a Trooper with the Queen's Own Yorkshire Dragoons.

He died 5th October 1942.

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland, on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Elland, and on the Memorial at Elland Working Men's Club

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Snowden, John Ref S1113

[1821-1884] Born at Beggarington.

He was an active Radical and Chartist.

In August 1842, he was present at a meeting in Haley Hill when the military charged the crowd. To get out of the way, he went on to fields owned by Jonathan Akroyd and – along with 17 others – was arrested and taken to Wakefield. He spent 7 days in the House of Correction there

Snowden, Kelita Ref S1230

[1877-1953] Son of Mr Snowden.

He married Louisa Thorpe [1875-1902].

Child: Walter

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Snowden, Michael Ref S1315

[1810-1870] Born in Halifax.

He was a general labourer [1851].

He married Sarah [1810-1???].

Sarah was born in Ireland / Scotland.
She was a broker [1851]

They lived at

2 Hainsworth's Yard, Pellon Lane [1851]
16 Upper Ramsden Yard, Gibbet Street [1871]

Living with them [in 1851] was Mary Crossley [b 1780] (widow on parish relief).

Michael died in Halifax [Q1 1870] (aged 60).

Living with the widowed Sarah [in 1871] was lodger Caroline Dixon.

In 1881, Sarah was living with Caroline Dixon & her niece Mary Alice Wilby at 16 Crossley Almshouses, Margaret Street.

Sarah died 15th May 1881 (aged 69) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3643]

Snowden, George Ref S1282

[1831-1???] Born in East Stockwith, Lincolnshire.

He was a tailor [1891].

In [Q4] 1852, he married Charlotte Hall [1832-1???] in Hull District.

Charlotte was born in West Butterwick, Lincolnshire

Children:

Hopkinson [b 1854] who was a shoe maker [1891]

Charles Henry
Kelita

The family lived at 27 Quebec Street, Elland [1891]

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Snowden, Robert Ref S1192

[16??-16??] He lived at Marsh Hall, Northowram

Snowden, Walter Ref S1458

[1898-1917] Son of Kelita Snowden.

Born in Elland [8th May 1898].

Baptised at Elland Parish Church [25th May 1898].

He lived with his aunt at 10 Charles Street, Elland.

He joined the Royal Navy [1913] and served in minesweepers, including the Impregnable [18th October 1913] and finally the M7A Pekin [8th May 1916].

During World War I, he transferred to the Army [1916] and served as a Private with the King's Own Scottish Borderers.

He was killed in action [26th October 1917].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Southgate Methodist Chapel, Elland

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Snowden, William Ref S1409

[16??-1???] He was Constable of Northowram [1683]

Snowden, William Ref S5240

[1849-18??] On 16th July 1849, he and Jonas Mitchell were found guilty of burglary at the house of John Rothera and stealing £20.

The death sentence was recorded against them, and the Judge added that the sentence would not be carried out, but they might expect to undergo a lengthened period of transportation – at the very least 18 years

Snowdon, C. A. Ref S1446

[19??-19??] He served in World War II.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial

Snowdrop Band Ref S1689

The Bridge End (Rastrick) Congregational Snowdrop Band at Bridge End Congregational Church, Rastrick is mentioned in 1911

Snydal Farm, Southowram Ref S2246

Higgin Lane. Aka Siddal Farm, Old Siddal Farm.

The property comprised 3 elements

Snydal farm
2 cottages – which were later converted into Snydal Cottage

Owners and tenants have included

#1 William Hebblethwaite [1848, 1851]
#2 George Jennings [1851]
William Hebblethwaite [April 1861 to 1881]
Joseph Greenwood [1891]
Isaac Kitson
James Ellis Knowles
Wainwright and Arthur Knowles [1948 to 1953]
Arthur Knowles [1953 to 1964]
Mr Shackleton [to 1973]
Kenneth Gill [1973-1986]

In 1848, a newspaper announced

SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE in SOUTHOWRAM
ONE-SIXTH part of all that farm known as Snydal or Siddal Farm situated in Southowram with all the buildings, homestead, gardens and ten closes of land being together 29DW. 1R. 8P. at present occupied by Mr. Wm. Hebblethwaite. Also ONE-SIXTH of all the COAL UNDER THE SAID Snydal or Siddal Farm which is computed to be about 16 days work of the Soft Bed Coal

In January 1854, a newspaper announced

Sale by Auction
One equal undivided third part or share in all that excellent FARM called Old Siddall otherwise the Old Snydale Farm situated in Southowram aforesaid, consisting of Farm House, Two Cottages, Barn, Stables, Two gardens and several closes of land called the Tenter Bank, the Back 'oth House field, the Mickle field, the Long Brow, the Clough Brow, the Upper Horse, the Lower Horse, the Round Ing, the Great Ing and the Ing. containing 19A. 1R. 0P. in the occupation of Mr. William Hebblethwaite and his undertenants

See Snydal

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Snydall, Ann Ref S1147

[15??-16??] In her will of 1638, she gave 20/- to have a sermon preached every year on St Peter's Day at Halifax Parish Church.

Snydle Farm, Southowram Ref S1468

Whitegate Top.

See Snydal

Soaper House, Coley Ref S648

Soaper House Lane. Aka Soper House. Owned by Samuel Hoile of Hoyle House, Lightcliffe. It passed to his younger son

Soar, Joseph Ref S1101

[18??-19??] Organist at Halifax Parish Church [1911-1915].

He left to become organist at St David's Cathedral

Sobriety Hall, Todmorden Ref S1202

Union Street. Opened 8th March 1851.

The Todmorden Musical Union practised here from 30th July 1856.

On 5th October 1862, a reading room was opened for the use of those workers affected by the Cotton Famine.

The Todmorden Mechanics' Institute was here from 1960, until they moved to The Strand.

See Independent Order of Rechabites Temperance Friendly Society and Wellington Road Baptists

Socialist Hall, Halifax Ref S1752

Recorded in 1905 at 2 Back Victoria Street

Society of Druids, Southowram Ref S2571

Recorded in 1879

Society of Dyers & Colourists Ref S1739

Bradford.

Formed in 1884.

Presidents of the Society have included:

Henry Ripley JP [1884]

Frederic Hungerford Bowman DSc FIC FRSE [1886]
James Sharp FIL FCS MSA FSSc [1888]
J. R. Armitage JP [1890]
Henry Sutcliffe [1891]
Robert Holliday [1893]
J. Whitaker [1895]
J. B. Moorhouse JP [1897]
H. Grandage [1899]
C. Dryfus PhD [1901]
C. R. Hindley JP [1903]
Sir Thomas Wardle JP [1905]
Sir William Henry Perkin LLD PhD DSc FRS [1907]
Professor Raphael Meldola FI FRS [1908]
The Right Hon Lord Cawley of Prestwich [1910]
George Douglas [1912]
Rufus D. Pullar JP [1914]
Alfred Ree PhD [1916]
Charles F. Cross FRS [1918]
Henry Sutcliffe Smith [1921]
The Right Hon Lord Moulton PC KCB GBE FRS [1920]

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Society of Goodfellowship Ref S2188

Aka Female Sociable Society

Society of Knights Templar, Halifax Ref S5440

Officers and Members have included

John Corrin Bell [President]
Keighley Walton [1809s]

Society of Weavers Ref S2177

Halifax friendly society established in 1752.

See Northern Counties Amalgamated Society of Weavers

Sod House Green, Ovenden Ref S156

House. In the 1730s, it was owned by George Ramsden of Jumples Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Sod, Sowerby Ref S1465

Also Sodd.

An area of Sowerby.

Recorded in the late 18th century

Soil Hill Ref S157

Aka Sol Hill, Swill Hill, and Swilling Hill. A hill – 1320 ft above sea-level – at Ogden, Halifax.

There were potteries and coal mining here from around 1600.

See Barms Hill Pottery, Old Gin Pit, Ovenden, Poor's Cottage and Soil Hill Pottery

Soil Hill Farm, Bradshaw Ref S2880

[17??-18??] Taylor and draper at Nelson Street, Halifax [1809]

Daniel Fielding

Sokald, J. Ref S3012

Sol Hill Ref S1091

Sole Mio Blanket Ref S724

A product – said to be the finest blanket in the world – which was produced by Moderna. The company was very protective of the design and the machinery which was used to manufacture the blanket

Solomon, Cecil Ref S38

[1897-1918] Son of Rose & Phillip Solomon.

By 1918, his father was dead and his mother lived in Blackpool

He was educated at Holy Trinity School.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders.

He was killed south of Valenciennes [25th October 1918] (aged 21).

He was buried at Maing Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref A 13].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Solomon's Temple, Stansfield Ref S655

Near Underbank Hall, Hebden Bridge in the census records.

Owners & tenants have included

Titus Gaukroger [1861]
John Sutcliffe [1871]

Somerley, Halifax Ref S263

[19??-19??] Actor. He was one of the actors who played the character of Larry the Lamb on the BBC Children's Hour Toytown.

James Henry Howarth [1902]

Somerleyton, Baron Ref S691

Somerleyton, Lord Ref S675

Sir Francis Crossley was created the First Baronet – Lord Somerleyton – in 1863.

The title of Second Baronet and First Baron Somerleyton passed to his son, Sir Savile Brinton Crossley
The title of Second Baron passed to his son, Francis Savile Crossley
The title of Third Baron passed to his son, Savile William Francis Crossley
The title of Fourth Baron will pass to his son Hugh Crossley

Somers, Norman Ref S3004

He appeared in the film Never Look Back [1952].

In 1960, he and Alan Bracewell bought the Royal Hotel, Rishworth

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Somerscale's Charity Almshouses, Holmfield Ref S1751

School Lane. Recorded in 1905.

See Richard Somerscale's Charity

Somerscale, Richard Ref S945

[15??-1613] Or Somerscales, Sommerscales. Of Halifax.

He died 8th April 1613.

In his will, he established Richard Somerscale's Charity, leaving

all his lands in Halifax and Ovenden to the poor of the said towns for ever

after the death of his sister, Mrs John Holdsworth. He also left 40/- to John Holdsworth

for the term of his life

The epitaph on his memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Somerscale's: Richard Somerscale's Charity Ref S993

Established on 18th March 1622 under the will of Richard Somerscale who bequeathed the rents and profits from his land and property in Halifax & Ovenden to the poor of those districts.

See John William Calvert, Somerscale's Charity Almshouses and John Whitley

Somerscales, Thomas Ref S169

[1831-1877] Born in Halifax.

He was a clay miner [1849] / a shaft sinker [1877] / innkeeper at the Sun Inn, Brighouse [1877].

On 22nd December 1849, he married Eliza Furness at Elland Parish Church.

Eliza was the daughter of Moses Furness

Child: Sarah Ann [1850-1910] who married Harry Denevon

On Saturday 12th May 1877, Thomas was killed, as reported in the Huddersfield Chronicle (of 19th May)

Thomas was sinking a stone shaft at Lane Head, Brighouse. He was at the bottom of the shaft – at a depth of 20 yards – when he called up for a crow bar. John Edwards, the banksman, put crow bar into the tub and let it down the shaft. The bar fell through a hole in the tub and struck Thomas on the right side of his head, inflicting a severe wound. He was taken home and died at 17:30 the same day.
The Inquest heard that Thomas had previously been warned about the holes in the tub but replied
"It will do till Saturday"
A verdict of accidentally killed was returned

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Somerset House, Halifax Ref S162

Name given to Royds' House by J. H. S. Finlinson in 1898 because he had business interests in a paper mill in Somerset

Somerton, Rev Thomas Ref S125

[16??-1658] He was A farrier and blacksmith / minister at Rossendale [1653]. before becoming Curate at Todmorden [1653-1658]

Somerville, Dr William Ref S1300

[1869-19??] Born in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

He was a physician & surgeon in Brighouse [1901, 1911] / Partner in Wood & Somerville.

In 1915, he married Alice Maclean MB from Glasgow

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Somerville, William (Billy) Ref S793

[1898-1960] Aka Slim.

He was a well-known Halifax character of the 1950s.

Born in Kilmarnock, he came to Halifax when his father, Harry Somerville, became wool buyer for a local firm.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School. During World War I, he served as a Dispatch Rider with the Royal Army Service Corps in France.

He frequented the Savile Park and Skircoat Green area, where he could be seen doing odd jobs such as gardening and clearing snow. He often carried gardening shears and a bundle of tools. Children would run and hide when they saw him coming. It was said that his itinerant life-style developed after a motor cycle accident

Sonley, James Alfred Ref S635

[1889-1919] He lived at 6 Church Steps, Todmorden [1916].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the York & Lancaster Regiment and the Royal Army Medical Corps.

He died 25th November 1919.

He was buried at Christ Church, Todmorden [29th November 1919].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £110.

Administration was granted to Laura Ellen Law (widow).

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

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Sonley, W. Ref S2354

[18??-18??] Tailor at Todmorden

In November 1869, he had a bankruptcy annulled

Sons of Temperance Ref S337

A temperance society.

Recorded in 1915, when Abraham Smith was an officer in the Siddal Branch of the Society

Soothill ... Ref S862

The entries for people & families with the surname Soothill are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Soppitt, Henry Thomas Ref S1657

[1858-1899] Born in Bradford. In 1894, he moved to Halifax. He did much work on microscopic fungi in Halifax and published many articles on the subject.

He died 1st April 1899

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Sorsby & Company Ref S3104

Coal merchants and colliery agents established by J. H. Sorsby. They were at 17 Crossley Street, Halifax [1930] and Littleborough

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Sorsby, J. H. Ref S3103

[1???-19??] Proprietor of Sorsby & Company [1930]

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The Sothill / de Sothill Family Ref S922

See Helias son of Essolf de Sothill, Reginald son of Helias de Sothill, Sothill and The Soothill family

Sothill, Helias de Ref S919

[11??-11??]

See Helias son of Essolf de Sothill and Robert le Vavasour

Sothill, Henry Ref S1212

[14??-14??] Member of the Soothill family.

In 1469, William Fleming, Esq. conveyed Clifton Manor to Henry and John Sothill

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Sothill, John Ref S1221

[14??-14??] Member of the Soothill family.

In 1469, William Fleming, Esq. conveyed Clifton Manor to John and Henry Sothill

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Sothill, Reginald de Ref S921

[11??-12??] See Reginald son of Helias de Sothill

Sottenstall, William Ref S2280

[1800-1889] Or Sottanstall. Son of Sally & John Sottenstall.

He became Parish clerk of Sowerby.

He was a preacher and a bell-ringer at the Church.

He composed several peals.

On Saturday 12th October 1867, at St Paul's Church, Shipley, he performed a peal of 6,666 changes of Kent Treble Bob Major which he had composed. The peal took 4 hours, 27 minutes and 30 seconds to ring.

In 1867, he wrote a book about bell-ringing

Elements of Campanologia
or
An essay on the art of ringing

There is an original volume of the work at the Church.

He was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby

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Sougholme, Shibden Ref S1096

Farm which was a part of the Shibden Hall Estate.

See Sough

Sour Milk Hall, Claremount Ref S709

Horley Green Road. House built about 1650. Dan Taylor was born here. It was used as a pub from the mid-19th century.

See Prospect, Halifax

Sourhall Ref S199

Area of Todmorden on the Bacup Road.

See Pighill, Walsden

Sourhall Isolation Hospital Ref S1029

The Todmorden & District Authorities Joint Hospital for Infectious Diseases. It stands 1,025 ft above sea level.

Following a smallpox epidemic in 1874, Peel Mill, Todmorden was converted into an isolation hospital for 16 inmates.

As smallpox became less common, patients with typhoid and diphtheria were admitted.

In 1895, it was listed as


16 beds
Medical Officer: C. W. Thorp
Patients engage and pay their own medical attendant
Master in Charge: Mr. C. Barritt
Patients: 13

Dr C. W. Thorp was physician here in [1895, 1905].

In 1907, the hospital was enlarged.

In 1949, the Sourhall Joint Hospital Committee was wound up and the buildings were converted to private housing

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Souter House, Wadsworth Ref S608

Or Souterhouse. Burlees Lane.

Farmstead with 17th century features.

It was formerly an inn.

The property was refronted and raised in the mid-18th century.

Owners and tenants have included

Thomas Cockcroft [1755]
John Riley

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South America Ref S2218

South Bank, Shibden Ref S578

The property is recorded as having 7 rooms [1911].

Owners and tenants have included

John Frederick Berry [1911]

South Bottomley Farm, Walsden Ref S152

South Clough Head, Warley Ref S1572

Workhouse Lane. House built around 1607 by Henry Murgatroyd.

Owners and tenants have included

James Murgatroyd [1624]

It is now 3 dwellings

South Cottage, Skircoat Ref S1474

House at the junction of Skircoat Moor Road and Skircoat Green Road

South Edge House, Hipperholme Ref S1372

Aka Southedge House.

Brighouse Road.

Originally a pair of late 18th century cottages

Owners and tenants have included

South End, Elland Ref S814

Area at the junction of Huddersfield Road and Catherine Street, opposite Elland Town Hall.

See Elland Gaol and South End School, Elland

South Field Farm, Shelf Ref S2424

South Lane. Built 1770.

Owners and tenants have included

Jesse Bland [1904]

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South Gate House, Halifax Ref S492

Ward's End.

Recorded in 1822, when James Edward Norris was a conveyancer here

South, George Ref S1308

[1881-1918] Son of Alice & Arthur South of Sandon, Buntingford, Hertfordshire.

He married Mary.

They lived at 21 Park Street, Brighouse.

He served in the South African Campaign.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 25th April 1918 (aged 37).

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

South Grove, Halifax Ref S1046

South Hollingworth Farm, Walsden Ref S7550

The Farm had been in the Walton family over 300 years.

Owners and tenants have included

John Walton

William Walton

South Holme Farm, Southowram Ref S2913

Aka Southholme, Southolm, Southolme, and Sufholme.

A 42-acre part of the Shibden Hall estate.

The property is mentioned in Anne Lister's journals.

Owners and tenants have included

The Halifax Guardian [30th November 1918] advertised

South Holme Farm, Southowram
Sale by Auction on 17th December 1918 the Household Furniture for Representatives of the late Mr Joseph Pickles.
On Wednesday 11th December 1918, Sale by Auction of the Valuable Farm Stock, Vehicles, etc

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South House, Elland Ref S279

Built in 1???.

Owners and tenants have included

Luke Crossley

Later, it became the offices for Elland Urban District Council. The building was demolished in 19??

South Howcans, Ovenden Ref S717

See Howcans

South Ive House, Luddenden Ref S3701

North and South.

Edward Murgatroyd's family lived in the North and Henry Sutcliffe Murgatroyd's family in the South.

Owners and tenants have included

See Henry Sutcliffe Murgatroyd

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South Lodge, Rastrick Ref S1220

Rastrick Common. Built in 1879 by Fairless Barber for his Castle Hill Estate. The building used materials from an earlier house of 1659 built by Joshua Hanson and which had been demolished when the railway sidings were extended. The gable from the earlier house can still be seen

South Low Room Ref S425

The name for the cellars at the east end of the Piece Hall where yarn was sold. These were later known as the Serge Room

South Midgelden Farm, Todmorden Ref S1022

Bacup Road. Late 17th century house.

See Middle Midgelden Farm, Todmorden

South Place Ref S163

7th century house which stood on Southgate, Halifax.

It was later called the Corner House.

In 1643, when the Royalist General Mackworth occupied Halifax, he used the Corner House to hold Parliamentary prisoners, including Joseph Priestley.

At one time, Hanson & Son sold furniture, carpets and wallpaper here. The area was cleared in 1910 for the construction of the Arcade Royale

South Royde, Halifax Ref S3646

Lower Edge Road, Rastrick.

Arthur Donald Oates [1926]

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South Shields, Wadsworth Ref S788

Laithe-house built around 1820

South Strine Head, Wadsworth Ref S607

Cairn which marks the boundary of Wadsworth township

South View, Greetland Ref S226

Rochdale Road.

Terrace of 5 houses.

Stands between Greetland Liberal Club and the Church Hall of St Thomas's Church, Greetland

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South View, Rastrick Ref S1095

Semi-detached property built in 1909, by Ambrose & Edgar, sons of Sam Gledhill.

Edgar lived at No 14 until his death in 1968

South Ward, Halifax Ref S2826

One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax. Recorded in 1866.

See John Herbert Lacy Baldwin, John Burdock, Thomas Collinson, Jabez Bunting Farrar, Robert Kerr, Mrs Miriam Lightowler, Wilkinson Pickles and Norman Frederick Smagg Winter

South Ward Working Men's Club, Halifax Ref S1592

Recorded in 1914, when they were at Adelaide Street.

Question: Is this the same as Halifax South Ward Club?

Southage's Ref S2108

Rastrick stone-mining company

They had a mine behind the Junction, Rastrick

Stone from the mine was used in the foundations of Blackpool Tower, and from flagstones at Buckingham Palace.

The company was started by Bentley & Smith in 1899.

At the start of the 20th century, it employed 150 miners.

In May 1917, Abraham Bentley, a delver, committed suicide here.

The business was sold to Marshalls in 1937.

It closed between 1939 and 1946.

It was the only stone mine to reopen after the war. It then operated in a small way with only 6 miners. It was the last working stone mine locally, and the longest operating mine getting Elland Flags anywhere. The mine finally closed in 1955

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Southcliffe House, Hebden Bridge Ref S759

Commercial Street. The house is dated 1813. The house and the attached Conservative Offices are listed

Southclyff, Robert de Ref S3617

[1???-14??] In 1435, John de Wethelay passed Mayroyd House, Hebden Bridge to Robert.

He married Unknown.

Child: John

Southcott, Joanna Ref S2890

[1750-1814] A religious prophetess from Devon. She was said to possess supernatural gifts and made prophecies which she wrote down in rhyme.

There were several local followers, including John Marshall Jowett and Samuel Jowett.

Some of her followers used Sion Congregational Church, Halifax

Southdale, Halifax Ref S906

Greenroyd Avenue, Skircoat Green.

Built in 1922.

Owners and tenants have included

Saville Greenwood

Southedge House, Hipperholme Ref S1215

See South Edge House

Southern, Herbert Ref S1181

[1895-1915] Son of William Henry Southern.

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

He died 16th October 1915 (aged 20).

He was buried at Bard Cottage Cemetery, Belgium. [Grave Ref I E 6].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Rastrick War Memorial.

His brother James Henry also died in the War

Southern, James Henry Ref S1383

[1881-1917] Son of William Henry Southern.

Born in Mixenden.

He lived at Penniwell Hill, Siddal.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed when the hospital was bombed [23rd January 1917].

He was buried at Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, France [Grave Ref XI C 2].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

His brother Herbert also died in the War

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Southern's: R. Southern & Company Ref S1641

Recorded in 1951, when they were wagon builders in Brighouse, owned by John Illingworth

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Southern, Walter Ref S700

[1904-1940]

In [Q2] 1927, he married Ellen Mullins in Todmorden.

During World War II, he served as a Company Quartermaster Sergeant with the 9th Battalion The Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire).

He died 21st December 1940 (aged 36).

He is remembered with a CWGC headstone at St Peter's Church, Walsden [Yard 2 472], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.

In [Q3] 1943, Ellen married William Price in Manchester

They lived at Worth Village, Keighley.

Southern, William Henry Ref S1366

[1859-1917]

In [Q4] 1879, he married Kate [1861-1913] at Thorne.

Children:

They lived at Rastrick.

Sons James Henry & Herbert died in World War I

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Southey, Robert Ref S1652

[1774-1843] Poet and writer. He was a friend of Coleridge and Wordsworth. In 1813, he became Poet Laureate. In 1813, he wrote Life of Nelson Charlotte wrote to him in March 1837, asking for advice about her plans to become a writer. He replied saying that he thought that it was not a woman's work.

See Hartley Coleridge

Southfield Ref S333

One of the areas of common land around Halifax Parish Church in the 14th century. Others were Blackledge-Ing, Hall-Ing, Sydel-Ing, Northfield, Netherfield. Southfield lay to the south-west of the church.

The road to the area – South Field Gate – became Suffelds-Lane, and then Southgate

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Southfield, Halifax Ref S286

Stafford Road.

Aka Southfield Hall.

Owners and tenants have included

William Henry Wayman [1902]
A nurses' home [1950s]

A signboard [2014] indicates that the property is to be developed

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Southfield, Hebden Bridge Ref S448

Built in 1812 by John Sutcliffe

Southfield Lodge, Mytholmroyd Ref S208

Southgate Café, Halifax Ref S3106

See Aldam's Café, Halifax

Southgate Chambers, Halifax Ref S3143

Southgate.

Owners and tenants have included

#3 The Yorkshire Daily Observer [1905]
#7 Southowram Stone Company Limited [1905]
#7 Howden Clough Collieries Company Limited [1905]
#7 Halifax Room & Power Office [1905]
Halifax & District Creditors' Association [1917]
J. S. Lees & Company [1915, 1920]
Jennings Academy, Halifax [1936]
Oxford Café, Halifax [1936]
Halifax Business Exchange [1936]

Southgate Reformers, Elland Ref S6531

A group of Methodists at Elland.

In 1871, there was a split in the group over a question of total abstinence.

Around 1875, a group of strict temperance Methodists parted company with the Methodists at Elland Wesley, and established the Temperance Methodist Chapel

Southgrain Farm, Dulesgate Ref S5730

Aka Pastures.

There were drift coal mines on the land.

Owners and tenants have included

Samuel Lord [17??]
Henry Lord [1808, 1818]

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Southholme, Shibden Ref S474

See South Holme Farm, Southowram

Southolme, Shibden Ref S583

See South Holme Farm, Southowram

Southowram Ref S164

District of Calderdale immediately to the east of Halifax.

See: Northowram / Ouram / Property for sale at Southowram [1844] / Southowram's Quarries, Delves & Mines / Hemingway

Southowram & Elland Light Railway Ref S1981

Plans are recorded in 1901.

See Holmfield & Southowram Light Railway

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Southowram Annual Subscription Concert Ref S270

Held in the early 19th century at various inns in the district, including Pack Horse [1825], Malt Shovel [1826], and Whitehall Inn

Southowram Board of Guardians Ref S838

Recorded in 1917, when John William Whiteley was Secretary

Those who have served on the Board of Guardians for Southowram township have included

Thomas Naylor, Brookfoot [1869]
James Hebblethwaite, Marsh Lane, Northowram? [1869]
James Farrar, Southowram [1869]

Southowram Brass Band Ref S3134

See Joe Harry Radley, Southowram Prize Band and Southowram Subscription Band

Southowram Club & Institute Ref S2164

Built by George Aspinall.

Opened in 1896.

Working Men's Club recorded in 1905 at Towngate when W. Crossland was Secretary.

In 1917, Albert Edward Marshall was secretary.

In 19??, the old building was partly demolished and a single-storey extension built on the northern end.

It became Southowram Social Club

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Southowram Co-Op Ref S1907

Branch number 19 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in November 1871 at Mount Pleasant, Southowram. It stood at 1 Law Lane, at the corner of Cain Lane.

Recorded in 1936

Southowram Coal Club Ref S9410

Southowram Coal Company Limited Ref S2095

They had offices at 2 Cow Green, Halifax. The company was registered in February 1873

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Southowram Community Centre Ref S3429

Off Law Lane.

The building was a Nursery School in the 1950s.

It was used as a Community Centre in the 1980s and today.

From 2007 until they disbanded in 2010, The Southowram Methodists met in the Southowram Community Centre

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Southowram constables Ref S2598

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Police Officers in Southowram

See Southowram Police Station

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Southowram Cow Club Ref S1688

Recorded in 1854, when a newspaper report [Saturday 29th April 1854] announced

Presentation of a Memorial
The members of the Southowram Cow Club met on Monday last at the Cock & Bottle Inn, Southowram, to discharge an act of gratitude to their respected president Isaac Thwaite, Esq. by presenting him with a beautiful silver inkstand bearing the inscription

Presented by members of the Southowram Cow Club to Isaac Thwaite their esteemed president [April] 24th 1854

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Southowram Cricket Club Ref S1483

Formed in 1977 by a group of players who met at the Cock & Bottle, Bank Top.

Their grounds are on a former Milking Hill Quarries and landfill site in Ashday Lane.

See St Anne's Cricket Club

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Southowram Drum & Fife Band Ref S1685

Recorded on 2nd December 1882, when the Brighouse News announced

The Southowram Drum & Fife Band make their first appearance in public on 9th December at the Church School, Southowram in connection with the Temperance Society.
The band now number 27 and the Bandmaster is Mr J. Quinn of Halifax

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Southowram Economic Stores Ref S25

Towngate. A branch of Economic Stores (Halifax) Limited.

Opened in 19??.

Stood at the top of Providence Buildings.

Closed in 19??

Southowram Floral & Horticultural Society Ref S2181

Established in the mid-19th century. They held their first show at the Malt Shovel in 1856

Southowram Hall Ref S4010

Southowram Hall Estate is recorded in 1604, when Henry Hemingway bought Ireland Farm.

Southowram Hall is mentioned as a fictitious location in the BBC TV series Last Tango in Halifax [2012] written by Sally Wainwright.

The exterior shots of the hall were filmed at Bramall Hall, Cheshire.

Mention of Godley Lane and Cunnery Wood in the dialogue suggests that Shibden Hall may have been in Ms Wainwright's mind

See Owram Hall, Shibden

Southowram-Holmfield Light Railway Ref S99

Southowram Home Guard Ref S200

See Home Guard

Southowram Library Ref S1152

Law Lane, Southowram.

Opened 0n 7th October 1920.

Recorded in 1929, when it was only open on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

See Bank Top Library, Southowram

Southowram Literary Society Ref S1588

Recorded on 20th January 1914, when Rev Ballantyne Baker presided over a meeting of the Society at Southowram Club & Institute

Southowram Local Board Ref S1019

See Local Board and Samuel Marshall

Southowram Male Voice Glee Union Ref S3611

See Ernest Hargreaves Westwood

Southowram, Manor of Ref S915

Was a part of the Manor of Elland. John Lacy acquired the Manor by his marriage to Margaret de Eland.

Thomas Whitley bought a part of the Manor in the early 17th century.

In 1671, Toby Barraclough mentions the Manor in his will.

William Greame was Lord of the Manor [18th century]. Through his marriage to Frances Greame, John Ingram became Lord of the Manor.

In 1813, John Rawson sold the Manor. Christopher Rawson bought it back for 1,000 guineas and became Lord of the Manor.

Captain Outhwaite was Lord of the Manor of Southowram [1917].

The Manor of Cromwellbottom was a sub-manor within and parcel of the Manor of Southowram.

See Edward Nelson Alexander, Robert Allenson, Cromwellbottom and Charles Radcliffe

Southowram Mechanics' Institute Ref S1989

A Mechanics' Institute founded in 1857. The meetings were held at St Anne's schoolroom.

In 1861, the Mechanics' Institution is recorded at Law Lane.

See Wilfred Bancroft

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Southowram Nursery School Ref S3449

Off Law Lane. Built around 1938.

Recorded around 1952 as a Reception Class for Withinfields Junior & Infants' School.

The building was used by the Methodists [2007-2010].

The building is now Southowram Community Centre

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Southowram Overseers of the Poor Ref S3397

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Overseer of the Poor for Southowram

Southowram Parish Church Ref S821

Southowram Police Station Ref S2161

A police house is recorded at the Southowram end of the junction of Law Lane and Pinnar Lane.

See Southowram Police Constables

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Southowram Post Office Ref S2709

Recorded in 1861, when John Fox was postmaster.

Recorded in 1881, when Ellis Fawcett was postmaster.

Recorded in 1905 at 30 Towngate. It was then at the same address as the business run by Harold Feather, newsagent and tobacconist.

It later moved to Law Lane.

See Bank Top Post Office, Southowram

Southowram Prize Band Ref S1151

Formed in 1901.

In 1923, the band won a special prize for cornet playing at the Crystal Palace, London. It was said to be one of the best bands in Calderdale in the early 20th century.

Closed on account of the expense of running the band [1938]

Southowram School Board Ref S786

School Board set up in 18??.

See Charles Farrar, John Tatham Morton and Charles Sykes Sunderland

Southowram Social Club Ref S2903

Towngate. Formerly Southowram Club & Institute

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Southowram stocks Ref S861

The village stocks were situated just below the Pack Horse Inn in Cain Lane.

There are records of their use in the mid-19th century.

They were last used to punish two 70-year-old men who were accused of gambling.

When Cain Lane was being widened in 1931, the stocks were discovered. They had been lost for over 30 years.

In the 1970s, they were moved to Towngate.

See Aminadab Gaskin

Southowram Stone Company Limited Ref S2200

Quarry owner and stone merchant at West Lane, Southowram [1905]. Their registered office was at 7 Southgate Chambers, Halifax [1905]

Southowram Subscription Band Ref S1143

Recorded in September 1871, when they played in the Queensbury contest.

Recorded in May 1922, when they played in the Belle Vue May contest.

Recorded in February 1928, when a clock was presented to Walter Thomas Knowles at the Southowram Subscription Board Band Room in West Lane, Southowram. He had acquired the Band Room and had been President of the Band.

Disbanded in 19??

Southowram Surveyor of the Highways Ref S5740

Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Southowram included:

Joseph Womersley [1835]
Robert Ramsden [1835]

Southowram Urban District Council Ref S742

Recorded in 1894 & 1908.

On 30th October 1900, a meeting of ratepayers, chaired by Councillor Joseph Shedeur Hartley, voted to be incorporated into Halifax Borough, rather than into Brighouse Borough.

See Beacon Hill, Samuel Marshall and Urban District Council

Southowram War Memorial Trust Ref S267

See Southowram War Memorial

Southowram Ward, Halifax Ref S2827

One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax. Recorded in 1866.

See George Barker, Adam Battinson and Joseph Henry Stephenson

Southowram Wellington Ref S1470

Southowram Workhouse Ref S1145

Ashday Lane.

Recorded in 1758. It served the Skircoat area of Halifax.

It accommodated 60 inmates [1777].

In 1841, James Drake was farming here.

In 1881, the Old Workhouse was occupied by 2 families

See Prospect House, Southowram

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Southwart, Enoch Ref S5500

[18??-19??] He was a Deacon at Blackley Baptist Chapel. In 1911, he was recorded as a Past Deacon

Southwell ... Ref S186

The entries for people & families with the surname Southwell are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Southwell & Stephen Ref S1254

Medical partnership at Riverside, Todmorden [1935-1940], and at Cross Brook, Todmorden [1942].

Partners included Dr Vincent Southwell and Dr Thomas Cowley Stephen.

See Southwell, Stephen & Stephen

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Southwell, Stephen & Stephen Ref S1266

Medical partnership at Riverside, Todmorden [1925-1930].

Partners included Dr Vincent Southwell, Dr Thomas Cowley Stephen, and Dr John Stephen.

See Southwell & Stephen

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Southwood End, Halifax Ref S1272

Entries beginning Sowerby ... and The Sowerby ... are gathered together in a separate Sidetrack.

Joseph Thorp [1869, 1873]
Robert Whitworth [1901, 1911]

Southwood House, Halifax Ref S1206

Birdcage Lane.

In 1987, the Freemasons sold Freemasons' Hall, Halifax and moved to Southwood House

Southworth, Mr Ref S1738

[18??-1???] He became a partner with Frederick Laxton when Robinson & Laxton was dissolved

Sowden ... Ref S278

The entries for people & families with the surname Sowden are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Sowden's: W. J. J. & S. Sowden Ref S2609

Worsted spinners at Bailiff Bridge Mill [1837-1841].

Partners included brothers William Sowden, Joseph Sowden, Jonas Sowden, and Samuel Sowden (Jnr).

Their machinery was advertised for sale in 1837.

In January 1841, the partnership was declared bankrupt

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Sowerby ... Ref S20

Sowerby Bridge ... Ref S3655

Entries beginning Sowerby Bridge ... and The Sowerby Bridge ... are gathered together in a separate Sidetrack.

Sowerby, Francis Robert Ref S247

[1820-1885] Born in Bristol.

The family came to Halifax when he was 26.

He was the stepson of William Milner. He and his brother, John Edwin Sowerby, carried on Milner's publishing business as Milner & Sowerby.

In 1861, he published an improved edition of Walker's Dictionary.

He was a Captain in the 4th Yorkshire West Riding Rifle Volunteers.

He was promoted from Supernumerary-Lieutenant to Lieutenant of the 4th Yorkshire West Riding Rifle Volunteers [10th May 1861].

He was described as

a good linguist, social, generous and careless

In 1849, he married Isabella Barbara Nixon [1830-1878] in Halifax.

Isabella Barbara came from Bristol

Children:

Francis Milner [1851] who died in infancy
Reginald John
Philip Edwin Nixon [1855-1889] who was educated at Gonville & Caius College Cambridge
Winifred Edith [b 1861]
Mary Isabel [b 1863]
Lucy Ada [b 1865] who married [1891] George Cameron Norman of Bromley, Kent

They lived at

Rhodes Street, Halifax, where his stepfather died [1850]
Hollins, Warley [1861 with his brother]
Bowers Hall, Barkisland [1889]

He died at Bowers Hall. There is a memorial to him in Christ Church, Barkisland

See Buzzer & Whistle Nuisance [1873]

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Sowerby, John Edwin Ref S357

[1822-1898] Born in Bristol.

He was the stepson of William Milner.

He and his brother, Francis Robert Sowerby, carried on Milner's publishing business as Milner & Sowerby.

He was a publican [1861].

He was described as

stern and careful

In 1848, he married Eliza Howell [1822-1???] from Chepstow, in Chepstow.

Children:

Mary Milner [b 1849]
Eliza Sophia [b 1852]
Alice Isabella [b 1854]
John Francis [b 1858]
Rosa Georgina [b 1862] who married Mr Travers

They lived at

Near the Chapel, Warley, Halifax [1851]
Hollins, Warley [1861 with his brother]
The Grange, Warley
Green Hayes, Halifax [1871, 1898]

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1898.

In 1901, after her husband's death, Eliza, her 2 unmarried daughters, son John Francis, and Mrs Rose Travers [widow], were living on their own means as boarders with William Robinson and his family at 20 Kensington Crescent, Kensington, London

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Sowerby, Reginald John Ref S483

[1854-1922] Son of Francis Robert Sowerby.

He became head of Milner & Company when his father and uncle died.

He was a Major in the Rifle Volunteers. He was in command at Halifax Drill Hall [until 1916].

He married Amelia Jane Taylor [1855-1935].

They lived at

Reginald John died at Oak Mount [8th May 1922].

He was the last of the Sowerby line.

Amelia died Q3 1935 (aged 80).

The couple were buried at Lightcliffe Old Church Graveyard [M 4]

Sowerbyshire Ref S955

Aka Hardwick.

Part of the Manor of Wakefield, Sowerbyshire was the medieval name for the valley of the River Calder, and the townships therein.

In 1169-70, the following townships were listed as being in Sowerbyshire:

The list ended "etc" but it is not clear which other townships were included.

In a trial in the Dutchy Chamber, 6 Elizabeth I (1539), the same townships were given as being in the liberty of Sowerbyshire.

From 1433, onward the Wakefield Manor Court held a court in Sowerby as well as in Halifax.

See Forest of Sowerbyshire, Essolf, Hamelin, 5th Earl, Helias son of Essolf, and Jordan son of Essolf

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Sowerbyshire, Forest of Ref S956

The Forest of Sowerbyshire was a Royal Chase, and is said to have been granted by Henry I to Earl Warenne in 1116.

The Forest included the area around Sowerby, Erringden and the modern Soyland. Over time it was released for farmland. Erringden Park was enclosed probably before 1260 and dispaled in 1449.

Above Sowerby was Bell House, where the forester lived, and the house was so called because he rang a bell to call the deer to be fed.

In the 19th century the groundworks of a Norman castle were still visible above Sowerby.

See Sowerby Ramble and Geppe de Dene

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Sowood Ref S173

Village to the south of Halifax, in the parish of Stainland.

The name may be derived from south and wood or from Sow Wood on account of swine that roamed the woods there.

The name Saw-Wood is recorded in 1865

Sowood & Sykes Ref S3084

Cabinet makers, upholsterers and polishers at Stump Cross and 159 Claremount Road [1920]

Sowood Community Centre Ref S1837

Established in 19?? in the former Sowood Green Provided School, Stainland

Sowood Green Ref S78

Area of Halifax, south of Stainland and Holywell Green

Sowood House, Hipperholme Ref S384

Aka Sawood House

Question: Is this the same place as Sawood, Lightcliffe?

The house stands at the junction of Coley Road / Soaper House Lane / the Brighouse-Denholme Gate Turnpike

H-plan house built around 1631 by Grace and John Whitley. It is dated JWG - SA - 1631.

It was the home of the Whitley family before they moved to Rookes Hall.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Around 1968, it was restored by Frank Drury. During the restoration, workmen rediscovered a screaming skull behind a chimney breast

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Sowood, Jennings Ref S1322

[1868-1915] Born in Halifax.

He was a silk dresser [1895] / an insurance agent [1901] / licensee at the Royal Hotel, Halifax [13th June 1906, 1915].

In 1895, he married Annie Eliza Chadwick [1870-1935] in Halifax.

Annie Eliza was the daughter of James Chadwick

They had no children.

They lived at 50 Pear Street, Halifax [1901].

Living with them [in 1901] was Annie Eliza's brother Wright Chadwick.

Jennings died at 4 Haddon Avenue, St Alban's Road [8th February 1915].

Annie died at 22 Pulmans Yard, Skircoat Green [2nd June 1935].

The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [Grave Ref: 501-G] with brother-in-law Wright Chadwick

Sowood Mechanics' Institute, Stainland Ref S2056

Recorded in 1905

See Stainland Mechanics' Institute

Sowood Reading Room Ref S3566

Opened on Saturday, 18th March 1882, by Mayor Whitley.

It superseded an earlier reading room which had been held in rented premises since 1876.

Built by subscription. The cost was £569 7/3d.

There were 71 members including

Charles Smithies, secretary & treasurer

Sowter, Joshua Ref S2695

[18??-1???] Of Halifax. Recorded in February 1867, when he was a partner in the Derby & Derbyshire Banking Company

Soyland Ref S174

District of Calderdale west of Sowerby Bridge.

See Population, Parish statistics, Lumb Brook and Slitheroe Bridge, Rishworth

Soyland Board of Guardians Ref S841

Recorded in 1874, when T. Sharp, a butcher, was postmaster

Those who have served on the Board of Guardians for Soyland township have included

John Whiteley, Hollings, Soyland [1869]

Soyland Local Board Ref S3431

William Dove was Chairman [1863]

Soyland, Manor of Ref S1026

The manor was held by the Earls of Warren

Soyland Mill Bridge Ref S674

Aka Soyland Miln Bridge. A single-arch stone bridge over Lumb Clough. It was mentioned in 1741

See Soyland Mill

Soyland Moor Ref S2604

Blackstone Edge Road crosses the moor

Soyland, Philip de Ref S3110

[12??-12??] The Wakefield Court Rolls of 1275 record

[At Sowerby,] Philip de Soland gives 12d for license to take 4 acres of land in Soland from Alot de Heley for a term of 8 years, doing services and customs, &c pledge, William de Werloley

Soyland Post Office Ref S2722

Soyland Service Reservoir Ref S2462

Built in 1990

Soyland Sewage Works Ref S3127

Opened on 16th June 1910

Soyland Surveyor of the Highways Ref S5450

Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Soyland included:

Peter Rigby [1835]

Soyland Urban District Council Ref S2580

Recorded in 1908 & 1935

See William Hopkinson Barrett and Henry Whiteley

Soyland Workhouse Ref S74

In 1777, this accommodated 60 inmates

Spa Bridge, Cragg Vale Ref S1831

Bridge over the Cragg Brook near Cragg Vale Spa

Spa Clough, Pecket Well Ref S1038

Spa Clough Reservoir, Rishworth Ref S1741

Small reservoir above Booth Wood Reservoir on Rishworth Moor.

The Spa House Inn stood nearby

Spa House, Shibden Ref S794

Horley Green Lane. Built about 1780 by James Drake as the bath house for the Horley Green Mineral Springs.

In 1845, the Spa & Tea Gardens are recorded.

There were annual pilgrimages here on May Day, when open-air temperance meetings were held. Those who arrived early were given bags of nuts

Spa Laithe, Cragg Vale Ref S549

Aka Spaw Laithe. A small cottage. The coiner, Matthew Normington, went into hiding here.

The local well-dressing ceremony was held here

Spa Well, Elland Ref S1596

Upper Edge.

Recorded in the 19th century as a well

the water of which holds in solution sulphuretted hydrogen and a free alkali

In Olde Eland, Lucy Hamerton writes

The Spa Well at the bottom of the Upper Edge, not far from South End, was so called because it contained chalybeate water; people have indeed suggested formerly that, if properly managed, Elland might be made famous for its medicinal water, and so become another Cheltenham or Leamington

Spa Wood Bridge, Luddenden Dean Ref S1832

Packhorse bridge in Spa Wood

Spafford, Canon C. G. H. Ref S975

[1???-19??] Curate at Brighouse [1950-1953]. In 1953, he was appointed vicar of Huddersfield. In 1955, he was appointed Vicar of Hebden Bridge

Spain, Augustus Ref S1195

[1788-1870] Of Southowram.

On 15th October 1817, he married (1) Mary King [1789-1848] in Camberwell, London.

Children:

William [bapt 13th May 1821]

George Augustus

Mary died 18th March 1848 (aged 59).

He married (2) Mary [1802-1859].

Mary died 14th November 1859 (aged 57).

Augustus died 19th February 1870 (aged 82).

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-O22]

Spain, George Augustus Ref S912

[1823-1841] Son of Augustus Spain.

Born 3rd October 1823.

He married Unknown.

Child: George Augustus

George Augustus (Senior) died 10th April 1841.

He was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-O22]

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Spain, George Augustus Ref S3152

[1847-1903] Son of George Augustus Spain.

Born in Halifax.

He was a gardener (not domestic) [1901].

In 1874, he married Sarah Chew Tetley [1847-19??] in Halifax.

Sarah came from Luddenden

Children:

Henry [b 1879]
Martha Ann [1881-1957]
Clement [b 1888]

They lived at 314 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1901]

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Spalding, John O. Ref S1512

[19??-19??] He was Chief General Manager of the Halifax Building Society [1982-1985] and Chief Executive [1985-1988]

Spangenberg, Rev Augustus Gottlieb Ref S1646

[1???-17??] Moravian missionary at Lightcliffe and Fulneck

Spaniard Hall, Shelf Ref S1826

Cross Lane. Aka Spaniard. House on the border of Shelf on the Brighouse-Denholme Gate Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Jonathan Todd [1881]

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Spanish City Ref S462

Spark House Farm, Norland Ref S3202

[1854-1908] Born in Manchester.

The family of George Lumb [1881]

Sparkes, Rev Frederick William Ref S2268

He was Minister at Cornholme United Methodist Free Church [August 1897] / pastor at Claremount Chapel, Burnley [1908].

In 1877, he married Mary Elizabeth Siddell [1855-1906] in Prestwich, Lancashire

Mary was born in Blackley, Lancashire

Child: Lilian [b 1879]

They lived at

The Manse, Burnley Road, Cornholme [1901]
26 Milton Place, Halifax [1905]

On 5th May 1908, Rev Sparkes was found dead in his bathroom, with his throat cut

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Sparks, Rev F. W. Ref S844

[18??-19??] He is recorded [1903] when he performed interments at Lister Lane Cemetery

Sparks, James Thomas Ref S3046

[1872-1924] Son of Thomas Richards Sparks.

Born in Todmorden.

He was a pianist [1891] / a musician [1895] / a teacher of music at 58 Butcher Hill, Todmorden [1897] / a lodging house keeper [1911, 1917].

An advertisement in 1897 announced

J. T. SPARKS
Solo Pianist and Accompanist
Teacher of Music
Piano, Theory, Organ and Mandoline
at Home or Pupil's Residence
Terms on Application

On 12th June 1895, he married Annie Agnes Booth [1874-1931] at Christ Church, Todmorden.

Annie Agnes was the daughter of John Booth

Child: Thomas Cecil [b 1900]

They lived at Fylde Road, Preston [1911]

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Sparks, Thomas Richards Ref S3469

[1847-1917] Born in High Bicklington, Devon.

He was a lodging-house keeper at Butcher Hill, Walsden [1881, 1891, 1898] / a grocer [1891] / a shop & lodging-house keeper [1901].

In 1871, he married (1) Emma Elston [1849-1904] at Okehampton, Devon.

Emma was born in Crediton, Devon

Children:

James Thomas
Charles Henry [1877-1909] who was a cotton operative [1891], and died in the USA
John William [1882-1932] who died in Canada
Henrietta Florence [1885-1893]

The children were born in Todmorden

In 1905, he married (2) Elizabeth Deakin [1845-1928] in Salford.

The family lived at 68 Knowlwood Road, Walsden [1901, 1917].

He died 15th August 1917 Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,148 11/-.

Probate was granted to his widow Elizabeth and son James Thomas.

See Luke Crabtree

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Sparling, George Ref S2977

[18??-1???] Tailor. Recorded in 1881 at 33 Northgate, Halifax

Sparrow Park, Rastrick Ref S1494

Popular name for a small park at Castle Hill on land rented by the Council from A. T. Clay at a rent of £10 per year.

In 1912, Clay's son, H. T. Clay, fell out with the Council and closed the park, building a house on the site

Sparrow Park, Skircoat Ref S1313

Popular name for Albert Park

Spas & Wells Ref S2206

Speak ... Ref S37

The entries for people & families with the surname Speak are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Speak & Normanton Ref S3544

Woollen manufacturers at West Vale. Partners included Jeremiah Speak and George Normanton.

Recorded on 25th February 1872 when fire broke out at their mill.

The partnership was dissolved in June 1877

Speak & Son Ref S2071

Worsted spinners established in 1882 at Ingwood Mills, West Vale by Jeremiah Speak & Alfred Speak.

In 1895, they employed about 130 workers.

Although they were both at Ingwood Mills, Speak & Son and J. Speak & Company were separate concerns. In his will – proved 29th November 1916 – Alfred Speak made bequests to

each of the employees who shall have been in the service of the firm of J. Speak & Company and Speak & Son (which businesses were formerly carried on by me in co-partnership with my late father [Jeremiah Speak] and now with my son the said George Norman Speak)

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Speak & Son Limited Ref S2615

Spinners of botany yarns for the dress, coating and hosiery trades. They were at Ingwood Mills, Stainland [1936]

Speak Institute Ref S1599

Speak's: Jeremiah Speak & Company Ref S2072

Aka J. Speak & Company.

Wool and waste merchants and carbonisers established in 1856 by Jeremiah Speak and George Normanton. They had business carding, scouring and carbonising at Ingwood Mills, West Vale and at Mill Number 2, West Vale. The materials were used for making felt and hats in other parts of the country.

In 1877, Normanton retired and Jeremiah's son Alfred joined the partnership.

In 1884, Jeremiah died and Alfred took over the business.

On 7th November 1892, a 14-year-old worker was killed at the mill.

Although they were both at Ingwood Mills, J. Speak & Company and Speak & Son were separate concerns. In his will – proved 29th November 1916 – Alfred Speak made bequests to

each of the employees who shall have been in the service of the firm of J. Speak & Company and Speak & Son (which businesses were formerly carried on by me in co-partnership with my late father [Jeremiah Speak] and now with my son the said George Norman Speak)

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Speak's Lodging House, Shade Ref S1435

See Charles Hollinrake

Robert Kershaw [1905]

Speak's: Paul Speak & Sons Ref S2234

Worsted spinners and manufacturers established by Paul Speak and his sons John and Paul.

When their father died, Mountain Mill was left to his sons to run. However John was more inclined to travel and scientific endeavours. In 1880, John left the business and Paul carried on alone.

They were at Mixenden Mills and Mountain Mills, Queensbury [1905]

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Speak's: R. Speak & Company Ref S3227

Clothing manufacturers. They were at 21 Woolshops, Halifax [1936]

Spear, William Ref S1100

[1817-1858] Of Halifax.

He married Ellen [1812-1867].

Children:

Louis [1854-1855] ‡
Mary Ellen [1848-1857] ‡
James [1845-1867] ‡

William died 4th June 1858 (aged 41).

Ellen died 23rd December 1867 (aged 55).

The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3022]

Speed, Annie Ref S563

[1866-19??] Born in Liverpool.

Question: Is she the same person as Annie Speed [1869-1926]?

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 John Greenwood [1881]

Speed, Annie Ref S431

[1869-1926] Born in Liverpool.

Question: Is she the same person as Annie Speed [1866-19??]?

She was (possibly) one of the children who came to the district to work at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.

She lived at Folly Hall.

In [Q1] 1890, an Annie Speed married Garfit Farnell [1870-19??] in Halifax.

An Annie Farnell died in Halifax [Q1 1926] (aged 57).

Speed, Thomas Ref S1715

[1861-1906] Born in Pontefract, Yorkshire.

He was a woollen card fettler [1891] / a worsted warehouseman [1901].

In [Q4] 1883, he married Mary Hannah Wilson [1862-19??] in Halifax.

Mary Hannah was born in Pontefract

Children:

Walter
Herbert [b 1886] who was a worsted doffer [1901]
Ellen [b 1888] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
Sarah Annie [b 1892]
Lewis [b 1894]
Edna [b 1897]
Ernest [b 1899]

They lived at

35 Green Terrace Square, Skircoat [1891]
15 Copley Hall Street, Halifax [1901]

Living with them [in 1891] was Thomas's brother John Oliver Speed [b Halifax 1874; d 1947] (woollen worker).

A Thomas Speed died in Halifax [Q2 1906] (aged 45).

A John O. Speed died in Halifax [Q1 1947] (aged 73)

Speed, Walter Ref S1713

[1884-1910] Son of Thomas Speed.

Born in Halifax.

He was a worsted roving piler [1901].

In 1905, he married Miranda Burns [1879-1924].

Miranda was born in Ovenden, the daughter of William Sutcliffe Bourn.
She was a millhand in a worsted mill [1891] / a drawing hand in a worsted mill [1901]

They lived at

Hainsworth Row, Ovenden [1881]
Baines Street, Halifax [1891]
Hartley Street, Halifax [1901]
10 Colbeck Drive, Halifax [1911]
Cedarhurst, Long Island, New York [1915]

Walter died in Copley [5th October 1910].

On 1st May 1915, Miranda married Joseph Elmer Thompson in Nassau, New York USA

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Speedway Ref S1431

Motor-cycle racing was held at Halifax Cricket Club in 1929, and was revived at Thrum Hall in 1938. It started at The Shay in April 1949 and lasted until autumn 1951.

It was revived in 1965 and was held at The Shay until 1986 when they moved to Bradford's Odsal stadium.

See Halifax Dukes and Red Shale

Speick, Richard Ref S2439

[17??-18??] Hatter in Halifax [1783]

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Speight ... Ref S1403

The entries for people & families with the surname Speight are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Speke Edge Farm, Clough Foot Ref S3509

Spenborough Ref S2864

See Brighouse & Spenborough and The Cleckheaton & Spenborough Guardian

Spence, Daniel Andrew Ref S2252

[1864-19??] Born in Shetland.

Pastor at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Heptonstall Slack [1891-1893]

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Spence, Harry Ref S1240

[1900-1917] Son of Kate & James Edward Spence of 14 Brookeville Avenue, Hipperholme.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 142nd Company Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He died 9th June 1917 (aged 17).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 56]

Spence, Herbert Ref S194

[18??-191?] He died in World War I.

He is remembered on Norwood Green War Memorial

Spence, R. Ref S1169

[1???-191?] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on Coley War Memorial

Spence, Squire Ref S840

[1885-1935] He was landlord of the Duke William, Halifax [1929-1934] / landlord of the Siddal Place, Siddal [1834-1935].

Squire died Q2 1935 (aged 50).

Lily took over at the Siddal Place [1835-1936]

Spence, Walter Ref S1514

[1883-1918] Son of Willie Spence.

Born in Halifax.

He was a boiler works labourer [1901] / a cloth finisher [1909] / employed at Brookfoot Dye Works.

In 1909, he married Lillian Hodgson Godley [1882-1970] at Halifax Parish Church.

Lillian, of Great Albion Street, Halifax, was born in New Wortley, Leeds, the daughter of Samuel Godley, painter

They lived at

33 Mason Street, Range Bank, Halifax [1911]
17 James Street, Great Albion Street, Halifax [1918]

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1914] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action in France / Flanders [15th April 1918].

The Halifax Courier [11th May 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 6], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

Lillian never remarried

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Spence, William Ref S376

[1881-1914] DCM.

He was a member of West Ward Liberal Club.

In [Q4] 1904, he married Florence Rhodes in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with D Company 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal

He died 3rd September 1914 (aged 33).

He was buried at Hautrage Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II E 16].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial

Spence, William Henry Ref S7

[18??-19??] Councillor for Halifax Northowram ward [1894]

Spence, Willie Ref S1301

[1863-1931] Born in Bowling, Bradford.

He was a watch jobber [1891] / a watch jobber cleaner (own account) [1901, 1911].

In 1882, he married Mary Jane Austwick [1864-19??] in Halifax.

Mary Jane was born in Leeds

Children:

Walter
Squire [b 1885] who was a woollen mill factory hand [1901]
Edith Mary [b 1889] who was a millhand wool dyer [1911]
Annie [1890-1894]

They lived at 69 Church Street West, Halifax [1891, 1901, 1911].

Willie (possibly) died in Halifax [Q1 1931] (aged 68)

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Spencer ... Ref S72

The entries for people & families with the surname Spencer are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Spencer & Broomhead Ref S1390

Carpet manufacturers at Halifax.

Partners included J. Spencer and N. Broomhead.

The partnership was dissolved in January 1867

Spencer & Company Ref S2104

Mining company at Bradshaw Lane Mine [1869]

Spencer & Illingworth Ref S2143

Of Northowram. Recorded in 1800

Spencer & Nicholl Ref S2194

Seedsmen and florists recorded in 1905 at Bridge Gate, Hebden Bridge. Partners included F. Nicholl

Spencer Brothers Ref S2150

Quarry owners, stone merchants, builders and contractors.

Mentioned in Newspaper Cuttings [1872].

They were at Skircoat Moor Quarries, Halifax [1905]

Spencer Brothers Ref S2152

Spencer's: F. & J. G. Spencer Ref S3327

Aka Spencer Brothers.

Mineral water manufacturers at Sowerby Bridge.

They were at Mearclough, Sowerby Bridge [1905].

By 1874, Walter Spencer had sold his business Walter Spencer & Sons, to the Halifax Aerated Water Company, and – Walter having made a sworn statement that he would not make any mineral or brewed products within 50 miles of the centre of Halifax – his sons Jonathan Greenhalgh & Fred started their own business as F. & J. G. Spencer.

On Jonathan's death [1943], Fred became sole owner of the business

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Spencer Parkinson Ref S1027

See Parkinson Spencer Refractories

Spencer's: W. H. Spencer & Sons Ref S2027

Worsted spinners at Bowling Dyke Mills, Halifax.

Established by William Henry Spencer.

Recorded in 1899 & 1911

Spencer's: Walter Spencer & Sons Ref S1734

Manufacturers of wood grids for gas purifiers at Grid Works, Elland Road [1905].

Established by Walter Spencer and his sons Samuel E. and Herbert. Several of his siblings were working for the Company [1921]

Spencer's: Walter Spencer & Sons Ref S2858

Brewers and mineral water manufacturers at Sowerby Bridge established by Walter Spencer, when he took over the business of his father-in-law, Charles Young Hanson, between 1881 and 1875.

When Walter took over, he moved everything to Clifton Street, Sowerby Bridge, building a row of houses alongside for his family.

The business was at Clifton Street and Back Willow Street, Sowerby Bridge [1899].

On 22nd June 1899, Walter sold the business the Halifax & District Mineral Water Manufacturers for £1250 pounds, 680 in one pound shares and the balance of £570 pounds in cash. He made a statement that

he will not carry out any mineral water manufacturing or allow his name to be associated with any such product within an area of 20 miles radius from Halifax

The business was subsequently taken over by Walter's sons Fred and Jonathan Greenhalgh Spencer, trading as F. & J. G. Spencer.

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Spencer's: William Henry Spencer & Company Ref S2219

Worsted spinners at Bowling Dyke Mills, Halifax [1905]

Spender, Thomas Ref S1647

[1821-1???] Born in Leeds.

He was a stuff dyer [1851, 1861] / a cotton dyer [1871].

In [Q2] 1843, he married Harriet Davis [1828-1878] in Leeds.

Harriet was born in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire.
She was a dress maker [1851]

Children:

Louisa [b 1847]
Thomas Frederick [b 1849]
Mary [b 1851]
Harriet [b 1860]
Annie [b 1862]

They lived at

19 Gratton Street, St Andrew, Leeds [1851]
Wentworth Terrace, Halifax [1861]
Christopher Street, Leeds [1871]

Living with them [in 1861] was niece Fanny Partridge [b 1841] (house servant)

Harriet died in 1878 (aged 59), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2805].

Details are not yet known of the deaths / burial places of other members of the family

Spendlove, Frank Ref S1041

[1???-19??] JP.

He was Mayor of Todmorden [1941-1942]

Spenser & Cockroft Ref S2378

Silk waste spinners at Mytholme Mill, Hipperholme [1861]

Spenser, Frederick Charles Ref S1663

[1796-1852] Or Fredric.

He was a schoolmaster in Halifax / editor of the Halifax Guardian [1837] / an accountant.

He wrote several works including

The Boy of Egremont
The Ladye of Eland
The Maid of Crag Hall
The Vale of Bolton and other Poems

Frederick Charles died 2nd November 1852 (aged 56), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2012] with his sisters: Elizabeth Matthewman [1789-1859] & Ann Spenser [1788-1871]

Spenser, Norcliffe Blakey Ref S698

[1842-19??] Born in Halifax.

He was a chartered accountant [1901].

In [Q4] 1862, he married Ann Sykes [1838-19??] in Huddersfield.

Ann was born in Almondbury

Children:

Annie [b 1868]

Norcliffe Blakey
Kate [b 1872]
Bertha [b 1874] who was a school teacher [1901]

They lived at 1 Norfolk Place, Halifax [1901]

Spenser, Norcliffe Blakey Ref S3293

[1870-1926] Son of Norcliffe Blakey Spenser.

Born in Halifax.

He was a chartered accountant at 1 Harrison Road, Halifax [1897] / a chartered accountant [1901, 1911].

Recorded in 1897, when he was involved in the liquidation of the Halifax High School for Girls Company Limited.

In [Q3] 1901, he married Rosa Louise [1872-19??] in Halifax.

Rosa Louise Smith was born in Halifax

Children:

Ruth Louise [b 1903]
Mary Kathleen [b 1904]
Frederick [b 1908]

They lived at 11 Trinity Place, Halifax [1911].

He died in Halifax [Q2 1926] (aged 56)

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Spermolin Limited Ref S3119

Business formerly known as Pollard & Winter.

See Norman Frederick Smagg Winter

Spetch, John Robert Ref S567

[1888-1965] DCM.

Son of Thomas Spetch.

Born in Ripon.

He was a silk weigher [1901] / a painter's labourer / painter for the Waterworks Committee of the Halifax Corporation [1911] / well known locally as a rugby football player / captain of the Elland Wanderers F.C.

In 1916, he married Florence Thacker [1884-1966] in Halifax.

Child: Audrey [b 1917]

They lived at 3 Wainman Street, Hanson Lane.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the West Riding Regiment.

He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal [1918] for

conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his platoon was held up by an enemy machine gun, he located the gun then single-handedly attacked and captured it and led his platoon forward to their objective

His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [16th February 1918].

He survived the War.

He died Q4 1965 (aged 77).

Florence died Q1 1966 (aged 82).

They both died in Halifax

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Spetch, Thomas Ref S553

[1855-1???] Born in Ripon.

He was (possibly) a servant in Ripon [1871] / a general labourer [1881, 1891] / an iron pipe dipper [1901] / a pipe dipper [1911].

In 1877, he married Margaret Herring [1853-1???] in Ripon.

Margaret was born in Ripon

Children:

Maria [b 1878]

Sarah Jane [b 1879]

Isabella [b 1882] who was a woollen twister [1901], a cotton winder [1911]

Annie [b 1883] who was a woollen twister [1901]

Thomas [b 1887] who was a silk weigher [1901]

John Robert
William [1891-1895]
Margaret Ann [b 1897]
Maggie [b 1897] who was a cotton winder [1911]

The children were born in Ripon.

The family lived at

42 Bondgate, Ripon [1881]
61 Bondgate, Ripon [1891]
74 Vickerman Street, Halifax [1901]
3 Wainman Street, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1901] was niece Bella Heron [b Ripon 1884] (woollen spinner)

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Spice Cake Hills Ref S924

Between Ovenden Moor and Ogden Reservoir

Spicer, Eric Evan Ref S185

[1893-1918] Son of Sir Evan Spicer.

During World War I, he served with the 1st/4th Battalion London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers).

He was killed 28th March 1918.

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 9]

Spicer, Sir Evan Ref S1077

[1849-1937] JP, DL.

Third son of James Spicer of Spicers Limited paper-makers.

Born in Woodford, Essex.

He and his wife were active in religious and philanthropic work. He was active in the Congregational Church. He was awarded the French Légion d'honneur for his work with the London Missionary Society in Madagascar.

He was chairman of the London County Council.

He was knighted [1916].

On 31st July 1873, he married Annabella Whitley [1853-1932], at Square Congregational Church, Halifax.

Annabella was the eldest daughter of John Whitley

Children:

Charles Evan [1874-1940]
John Evan [1875-1909] who was killed in an Alpine accident
Jessie Evan [1877-1959] who married [1922] Hugh P Young
Ernest Evan [1878-1956]
Lillian Evan [1880-1914]
Muriel Evan [1881-1929]
Ruth Evan [1884-1885]
Kathleen Evan [1885-1973] who married [1909] John Edward Few
Frank Evan [1888-1954] who was a paper lace manufacturer (employer) [1921]
Gerald Evan [1891-1976]
Eric Evan [1893-1918]

They lived at Belair, Gallery Road, Dulwich (with 6 staff) [1921]

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Spiers, T. Ref S2658

[1???-1???] Police Superintendent in Halifax [1857]

Spiers, Thomas Ref S2306

[1815-18??] Born in Warwickshire.

He was Deputy Chief Constable [1845] / billet-master / keeper of lockups at Halifax Police Office at 7 Upper Kirkgate / Dispensary Walk [1845] / Superintendent of Halifax Borough police [1848, 1851].

He married Mary [1817-1???].

Children:

Thomas Vincent [b 1837] who was a clerk in an insurance office [1851]
Walter [b 1846]
Alfred Taylor [b 1850]

They lived at 22 Westgate, Halifax [1851].

See George Haigh

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Spiggs Farm, Shibden Ref S1307

The Halifax Guardian [30th November 1918] advertised

Spiggs Farm, Shibden
Sale by Auction on 12th December 1918 of Farm Stock & Equipment for Mr Thomas Greenwood

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Spink, Arthur Ref S1501

[19??-1918]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 15th September 1918.

He was buried at Hermes Hill British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II D 32].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial,

He is remembered on the Memorial at Brighouse Parish Church

Spink, Edward Ref S15

[1870-1910] He was landlord of the Woolpack, Sowerby Bridge [1905].

In [Q1] 1893, he married Elizabeth Dodgson [1863-1948] in Halifax.

On 30th December 1904, Sgt Tattersall and Inspector Arundel said that they had found a man called Normanton

sat in a leaning condition at a table in a very drunken state

Spink claimed that he was in the stables and did not known Normanton, and no drink had been supplied to him.

Spink was fined 10/- plus 16/- costs.

In January 1905, he was charged with having permitted drunkenness on the premises.

Edward died Q2 1910.

In 1910, Elizabeth married (2) Walter Thomas Makepeace.

Walter took over at the Woolpack

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Spink, Farrar Ref S1288

[1890-1918] Son of William Spink.

Born in Halifax.

He was a mechanic at Josiah Wade Limited

He lived with his parents at 57 Fenton Road, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1914] and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to the Dardanelles, and then to France [July 1916].

He died of wounds [17th April 1918] (aged 28).

The Halifax Courier [11th May 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref XXVII G 4].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Spink, Frank Ref S779

[1871-19??] Born in Hook, Yorkshire.

He was a brewer's drayman [1911].

He married Unknown.

Children:

Walter [b 1895] who was a brewer's labourer [1911]
Hilda [b 1896] who was a mill worker spinner [1911]
Marion [b 1903]

In 1906, he married Esther Ann in Bradford.

Esther Ann was the widow of Martin Hunt

They lived at

51 Burnley Terrace, Halifax [1911]
5 Brackenbed Grange, Wheatley [1917]

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Spink, Henry Ref S1684

[1857-1924] He was employed by a grease manufacturer [1891] / a labourer [1901] / a gardener (market) [1911].

He married Mary Hannah Nutter [1856-1924].

Children:

William Henry [b 1877] who was a brick labourer [1891], a cotton spinner [1901]

Albert [b 1882]

Walter
Lewis
Lily [b 1894] who was a cotton spinner at Henson's [1911]

The family lived at

2 Crossley Hill, Skircoat [1891]
2 Farrar Hill Lane, Siddal [1901, 1911]

Living with them [in 1911] were son Lewis & his wife Emma, and boarder Mary Ann Wood [b 1881].

Henry died 7th March 1924 (aged 67).

Mary Hannah died 16th November 1924 (aged 68).

The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Spink House, Colden Ref S3316

Number 4 Halstead Green.

The late 18th century house is listed.

Owners and tenants have included

Sutcliffe Pickles [1861]

Spink, Joseph William Ref S481

[1882-1942] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was a farm labourer [1911] / landlord of the Foresters' Arms, Norland [1928-1931] / a farm worker [1932-1942].

On 6th January 1909, he married Amy Louisa Evans at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

Child: Fred Mitchell [b 1910]

They lived at

Linden Hey, North Dean Wood, Greetland [1911]
Town House Farm, Norland [1932-1942]

Joseph died in the Royal Halifax Infirmary [14th November 1942].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £435.

Probate was granted to his widow Amy Louisa.

See James Edward Spencer

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Spink, Lewis Ref S636

[1889-1919] Son of Henry Spink.

Born in Salterhebble.

Baptised at Salterhebble [10th September 1893].

He was employed by Crossley's [starting 7th April 1902] / employed by William Riley, a cotton spinner who lived on Queens Road / a cotton spinner at Whiteley's [1911].

In October 1910, he married Emma Mitchell [1890-19??] in Halifax.

Emma was a cotton spinner at Henson's [1911]

Children:

Fred [b 11th November 1911]
Sylvia [b 24th March 1916]

They lived at 2 Farrar Hill Lane, Siddal (with Lewis's parents) [1911].

He enlisted [1908], having received notice to sign up for the army.

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

On 22nd January 1915, Lewis was officially discharged from the Duke of Wellington Regiment.

He died 18th August 1919 (aged 30).

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [Grave Ref: 2 27EE] with his parents

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Spink, Radcliffe Ref S1543

[1783-1836] Or Ratcliffe.

Of Halifax.

He married Priscilla [1778-1850].

Children:

Elizabeth [bapt 25th November 1804]

David [1806-4th November 1809] ‡

Ann [bapt 4th March 1810]

Robert [bapt 12th April 1812]

Mary [bapt 5th March 1815] who married John Tristram
John [bapt 13th April 1817]

Radcliffe died 29th May 1836 (aged 53).

They lived at Malt Shovel Yard, Halifax [1841].

Living with the widowed Priscilla [in 1841] was Ann Priestley [b 1816] & her son Edward Priestley [b 1840].

Priscilla died 5th December 1850 (aged 72).

The couple & other members of the family (‡) were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax [Grave Ref: 102] with grandson William Tristram who died 27th October 1849 (aged 14 weeks)

Spink, Walter Ref S412

[1883-1921] Son of Henry Spink.

Born in Halifax [1st July 1883].

He went to the USA and was living at Howard Street, Detroit, Michigan [1915].

During World War I, he enlisted [9th November 1915], and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 58th Battalion of the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force.

He was wounded in action [30th August 1917], and returned to duty the same day.

He survived the War and returned to England in 1918.

He was a labourer at Salterhebble Sewage Works [1921]

He lived at 1 Farrar Mill Lane, Salterhebble.

On 9th September 1921, Isaac Kilburn of Calder Villa, Salterhebble, found Walter's body floating in the yard of the Calder & Hebble Navigation Company at Salterhebble. The Inquest concluded that there was no suspicion of foul play

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Spink, William Ref S1320

[1855-1941] Born in Halifax.

He was a cotton twiner.

In 1883, he married Honore Ann Farrar [1865-1???] in Halifax.

Honore Ann was born in Hebden Bridge

Children:

John Henry [1883-1966]

Harold [1888-1961]

Farrar
Annie [b 1891]
Ida [b 1898]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at

12 Trafalgar Row, Halifax [1891, 1901]
57 Fenton Road, Halifax [1911, 1918]

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Spinks House, Colden Ref S3085

William Halstead and Dan Sutcliffe [1850s] taught at a school here

Spiral Stone Ref S1842

Aka the Crowtrees monolith

Spiritualist National Union Limited, Halifax Ref S2403

Recorded in 1917 at 30, Glen Terrace, Clover Hill when H. G. Hey was secretary.

See Spiritualism

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Spitfire Ref S714

In September 1940, Lord Beaverbrook, Minister of Air Production, launched a national appeal to help the war effort.

Halifax raised a sum of £12,931 11/4d which helped to pay for two Spitfire fighters. These were named Halifax I and Halifax II and came into service in March 1941. In July 1942, one of the Spitfires was written off after being involved in a flying accident.

Elland raised £6,662 2/4d, enough to pay for one Spitfire which was Elland.

See Paddy Finucane

Spoon Dam, Shade Ref S1727

Todmorden. Fed the mills at Fielden's Waterside mills. It has been filled in and is now a children's playground

Sports Ref S542

Sportsmen & Sportswomen Ref S2205

Spout Farm, Ripponden Ref S2438

Mentioned in 1673.

An 18th century name for the Golden Lion, Ripponden

Spout House, Hove Edge Ref S178

The house stood near Harley Head Farm, off Giles Road.

In Anne Lister's time, Spouthouse was is listed as being a part of the Shibden Hall Estate.

House built in 16??.

Owners and tenants have included

William Dean [??]
the family of Joshua Guest

The house was demolished in 1930.

Spout House Lane is still there

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Spout, Rastrick Ref S3592

It is not clear whether Spout was another name for Croft House.

Owners and tenants have included

In February 1852, there was offered for sale by auction

all that substantial messuage or dwelling house, with the barn, stable and mistal, called or known by the name of New Hall Riding or Spout.
And also the dryinghouses, dyehouse, warehouse and buildings thereto belonging.
Together with all those four several closes or parcels of excellent land therewith occupied, called or commonly known by the several names of Back Door Close, the North Field, the Upper Ing and the Lower Ing, containing together by estimation nine days' work, be the same more or less, all now in the occupation of Mr Jonathan Schofield, the owner, or his under-tenants....
The buildings on the estate are modern, well constructed and in excellent repair, and are well adapted for manufacturing or dying purposes

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Spoutfield Farm, Sowerby Bridge Ref S3314

Birks Lane. Late 18th century farm

Spoxley, Harold Ref S546

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross

He died in the conflict.

Spright Smithy, Halifax Ref S114

Aka Smithy Stake.

The will of Nathaniel Waterhouse mentions a highway between Spright Smithy and Southowram Bank

Spring Beck Farm, Greetland Ref S2384

Recorded in 1850. In 1895, it was known as Spring Rock Farm, Greetland and ultimately, the Spring Rock Inn, Greetland

Spring's: Charles F. Spring Limited Ref S3107

Cabinet makers and upholsterers.

Established by Charles F. Spring.

They were at 68-70 King Cross Street, Halifax [1942]

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Spring, Charles Frederick Ref S3108

[18??-19??] Cabinet maker and upholsterer. He worked for Jonathan Farrar & Sons [from 1917].

He established Charles F. Spring Limited.

They lived at 52 Club Lane, Ovenden [1936]

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Spring Cottage, Brighouse Ref S3287

House near Spring Gardens.

Owners and tenants have included

Mrs and Henry Sunderland [1841]

See John Sunderland

Spring Dam, Wainstalls Ref S2644

The Dam for Spring Mill.

From the early 19th century, this was controlled by the Cold Edge Dam Company. Capacity: 4,000,000 gallons.

The embankment was raised in 1827.

On 19th September 1946, The goit from Leadbeater Dam to Spring Dam burst and Square Mill Dam burst flooding many parts of Wainstalls.

The reservoir was abandoned in 1970

Spring Edge, Halifax Ref S417

Road to the west of Savile Park and Crossley-Heath School. The Prescott fountain now stands here

Spring Field House, Northowram Ref S3232

From the 1901 census, this seems to be some sort of institution. There is a matron, Amy Amelia Thurston or Thornton [aged 34] from Islington, London, and 3 servants – Eliza Bloomfield [27] from Bath, Elizabeth Bottomley [31] from Devonshire, and Mary Collins [27] from Shropshire. There are 14 female inmates – between 14 and 29 years of age – all of whom are employed doing household work, and all of whom are single and classed as feeble minded. The girls come from all parts of Yorkshire, some from southern England and some were born abroad. The institution may have been situated between Sheldon Mill Fold and Blake Hill, Northowram.

Robert John Midgley [1869]

Spring Field, Northowram Ref S1699

Question: Does anyone know what this was? Was it some sort of institution? Was it a part of the Workhouse?

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Spring Field, Shibden Ref S1243

The Halifax Guardian [Saturday 25th February 1843] published an advertisement

Spring Field, Shibden, Northowram, Halifax – To be Let
The MANSION comprises Drawing, Dining and Breakfast rooms, Middle Kitchen, Store room, Kitchen, Pantry, Washhouse, five principal bedrooms and Dressing rooms, One small room, Water Closet and Servants' rooms, Excellent cellars, outbuildings and every other convenience. Extensive gardens, Two Cottages, Coachhouse, Harness room, Stables, Cowhouse and about 14 days work of Good Grass land.
Particulars from T. S. Walsh of Blackwall, or John Blakey, Market Street

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Spring Gardens Ref S433

Aka Lee House

Spring Hall, Halifax Ref S272

During World War I – from 1st February 1916 until 28th February 1918 – it was used as a hospital. It had 84 beds.

Joseph Bates lived in a house on the site.

The present house was built in 1871 as the home of Tom Holdsworth on land acquired by John Holdsworth.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Walter Holdsworth [1883]
James Booth [1886, 1891, 1905]

In 5th January 1859, a stone mason was killed whilst building a grotto at Spring Hall.

In 189?, it was bought by the Midland Railway Company for use as a goods yard, but this plan was abandoned.

During World War I, it was used as a hospital.

In 1919, it was bought by J. H. Whitley as a guest house for his business associates. On 1st May 1920, he offered it for use as a guest house for young men until 1931.

The house was then unoccupied until 1938 when it was bought by Paton & Baldwin's for use as a sports facility for their employees. It was again used during World War II.

The firm presented the estate to the town in 1948. It was officially handed over by Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh when they visited Halifax in July 1949

It subsequently became a school sports ground, and the P. N. Whitley Memorial Sports Hall was opened here in 1959. The Northern Ballet Theatre Company moved here for a short time in 1990.

It is now [2008] occupied by Calderdale Council and used to perform weddings.

See Halifax Register Office

Spring Hall Hospital, Halifax Ref S158

The Annex opened on 1st April 1917. This had 116 beds.

An advertisement in August 1916 announced

SPRING HALL CONVALESCENT HOME Tomorrow (Sunday) Evening GRAND CONCERT by SHIBDEN SCHOOL BOYS MILITARY BAND

See Shaw Lodge Hospital, Halifax

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Spring Hall, Pellon Ref S3289

Gave its name to Spring Hall Lane, Halifax

Spring Hall, Shelf Ref S2895

Recorded on maps produced in 1854.

Owners and tenants have included

Henry Bottomley [1855, 1912]
Alfred Watkinson [1922]

The property is recorded as having 12 rooms [1911]

Spring Hall, Southowram Ref S846

Law Lane – just below Twinge Lane

Spring Hall Trust Ref S336

A charitable trust set up by J. H. Whitley and his sister.

See Jerusalem Farm

Spring Head, Greetland Ref S227

Later, Washington House, Greetland stood on the same site

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Spring Head, Northowram Ref S1253

Stump Cross.

Owners and tenants have included

Spring Hill, Sowerby Ref S3346

Kennel Lane. 17th century laithe house A panel is inscribed WMP, a porch is dated 1742, a lintel in inscribed IW, and the barn roof is dated 1702

Spring House, Northowram Ref S2818

Recorded in 1841, when Thomas Barraclough was here

Spring Lea, Ovenden Wood Ref S637

Aka Lee House

Spring Mill, Wainstalls Ref S416

An area of Wainstalls around the factory at Spring Mill.

Several homes which housed child workers in the mills of I. & I. Calvert were situated here.

Those in charge of the children in these homes included

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Spring Ram Bathrooms PLC Ref S383

Sowerby Bridge. Manufacturer of kitchen units and bathroom units. Created from a merger of Spring Bathrooms and Ram Bathrooms in 1997, Spring Ram Bathrooms plc has several manufacturing and distribution operations in the north of England. In October, 2000, Spring Ram Holdings PLC changed its name to Jacuzzi UK Group PLC, and is part of California-based Jacuzzi Corporation

Spring Rock Farm, Greetland Ref S2385

Formerly, Spring Beck Farm, Greetland. Around 1935, it became the Spring Rock Inn, Greetland

A Spring-time Saunter Ref S2959

Spring Villa, Brighouse Ref S905

16 Church Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Dr Robert Farrar [1871]
Dr George Albert Farrer [1911]

The property is now occupied by Pickles Architects and the offices for local MP Craig Whittaker [2010]

Spring Villa, Eastwood Ref S3203

Spring, Wainstalls Ref S5200

Small hamlet.

See Spring Dam, Wainstalls and Spring Mill, Wainstalls

Spring Wood, Copley Ref S1472

Wakefield Road. With Scar Wood and Long Wood, covers much of the valley along the north side of Wakefield Road

Springfield, Elland Ref S3460

House on Victoria Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Thomas Casson [1906, 1911]

Springfield, Halifax Ref S3461

67 Savile Park Road. The property is recorded as having 10 rooms [1911].

Owners and tenants have included

John Radcliffe Rawnsley [1905]
John Henry Wilkinson [1911]

Springfield House, Brighouse Ref S2419

Hutchinson Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

John Ayrton [1881]

The building was lost when the Lüdenscheid Link was constructed in the 1970s.

See Ayrton & Cornwell

Springfield House, Halifax Ref S750

Blake Hill, Stump Cross [?].

Owners and tenants have included

Thomas Barker [1854]
James B. Campbell [1905]

Springfield / Spring Field Ref S1263

There are many references to property or properties with this name in and around Shibden:

Please email me if you know whether these are the same property, or if you can clarify the situation

Springside Ref S207

Area about 1½ miles east of Todmorden towards Halifax

Springthorpe, Rev Caleb Ref S2251

[1???-18??] Pastor at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Heptonstall Slack [1853-1873]

Sproat, Matthew Ref S1670

[1847-1913] Born in Lancaster.

He was a machine fitter [1871] / a mechanic [1872] / a factory mechanic fitter [1881].

In [Q4] 1870, he married Hady Isabella Lord [1851-1906] in Lancaster.

Hady Isabella / Ada was born in Halifax, the daughter of William Lord.
She was a boot & shoe machinist [1871]

Children:

Eleanor [b 1871]
Nathaniel [1872] who died in infancy ‡
Ethel M. [b 1878]
Edgar [b 1879]
Ada [1873] who died in infancy ‡

They lived at

7 Shakespeare Street, Halifax (lodging with Mrs John Cockroft) [1871]
76 Lister Lane, Halifax [1881]

Hady Isabella died in Halifax [Q4 1906] (aged 55).

Matthew died in Halifax [Q4 1913] (aged 67).

The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4461] with their Lord grandparents

Sproull, Dr James Ref S1769

[18??-19??] MB, CM.

Physician and surgeon at Luddendenfoot [1905]

Spudstock Ref S574

An annual festival of Irish music and dance held at Greetland Sports and Community centre. Started in 1996

Spurgeon, Charles Haddon Ref S1122

[1834-1892] Born in Essex. He became a popular Baptist preacher and evangelist and author.

In 1858, he preached in aid of the Building Fund for Trinity Road Baptist Church, Halifax.

He was preaching to a crowd of around 5,500 people at Halifax Piece Hall when – under the weight of the covering of snow – a stand collapsed, injuring 2 of the crowd. The money raised by his efforts went into paying for the damage

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Spurr, George Ref S2752

[1???-1???] Police Constable in Hebden Bridge [1857]

Spurr, Richard Ref S1625

[1830-1870]

He married Catherine [1829-1905].

Children:

child who died in infancy

Ellen [1865-10th March 1931] who married Richard Taylor

Richard died 5th September 1870 (aged 40).

and was interred at St John's Church Bowling.

Catherine died 17th March 1905 (aged 76).

Members of the family were buried at St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount

Spurr, Sophia Ref S426

[1876-19??] Born in Liverpool.

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 Richard Marsden [1891]

The Square, Akroydon Ref S3359

The large central park at Akroydon was opened on 29th April 1876.

The central Cross monument – a memorial to Edward Akroyd – was designed by Barber and is based on the Queen Eleanor Cross.

The Park was originally enclosed by a fence, and local residents paid an annual fee and were given keys to use the space

Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax Ref S255

In 1988, Square Chapel was bought by the Square Chapel Trust.

In 1992, it was converted into the Square Chapel Arts Centre

Square Church Brotherhood Forward Movement, Halifax Ref S2358

Recorded at Square Congregational Church, Halifax [1933]

See Square Church Sisterhood Committee

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Square Church Sisterhood Committee Ref S277

Recorded at Square Congregational Church, Halifax [1920].

See Square Church Brotherhood Forward Movement

The Square, Halifax Ref S453

An area of Halifax immediately north of the Piece Hall

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Square Literary & Debating Society, Halifax Ref S2357

The Square Literary Society is recorded in March 1916.

The Square Literary & Debating Society is recorded at Square Congregational Church, Halifax [1923].

Some of the Officers of the Society included

W. Lord, Secretary [1923]

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Square Mill Dam, Wainstalls Ref S3670

The Dam was alongside Square Mill [1852].

Later, the water wheel was removed, the Dam was filled in, and new Dam was built, and a water-turbine installed.

On 19th September 1946, the goit from Leadbeater Dam to Spring Dam burst and Square Mill Dam burst flooding many parts of Wainstalls

Square Mutual Improvement Society, Halifax Ref S2356

Recorded at Square Congregational Church, Halifax [1894, 1899]

See Mutual Improvement Societies

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Square Orchestra Ref S738

See Square Independent Chapel, Halifax

Square Young Men's Society, Halifax Ref S2355

Recorded at Square Congregational Church, Halifax [1875, 1893]

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Squire, Aaron Ref S1044

[1840-1903] Or Squires.

Son of John Squire.

Born in Halifax.

He was a worsted weaver [1861] / a spindle maker [1891].

In [Q4] 1862, he married (1) Mary Ann Rawson [1841-1871] in Halifax.

Mary Ann was born in Halifax [Q4 1841]

Children:

Clara [1862-1891]
William [1865-1911]
Hannah 4 [b 1868]
Ernest [1871-1956] who married (1) [Halifax Q4 1899] Lydia Ann Naylor [d Q4 1914] & (2) [Halifax Q3 1916] Alice Frankish

Mary Ann died in Halifax (possibly of perinatal complications) [Q2 1871]

In [Q3] 1873, Aaron married (2) Syndonia Colley [1848-1030] in Halifax.

Syndonia was born in Gainsborough [Q3 1848]

Children:

Ellen [b 1873]
Alice Ann [1875-1959] who married [Halifax 1904] James Henry Staff
George Henry [1880-1949] who married [Halifax 1905] Emma Jane Ambler
Harriet [1882-1965] who married [Halifax 1909] George Sykes
(possibly) Arthur [1886-1939]
Lily [b 1888]

They lived at Neville Street, Claremount [1891].

Aaron died Q1 1903.

Syndonia died Q4 1939.

They both died in Halifax

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Squire, Alfred Ref S1310

[1827-1???] He was an iron wire drawer [1861].

He married Mary [1835-1???].

Child: James [b 1857]

They lived at Salford, Rastrick [1861].

Living with them [in 1861] were lodgers Brook Aspinall, Hugh Aspinall [b 1841] (silk dresser) [1871], and George Aspinall [b 1840] (clogger) [1861]

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Squire's Bakery, Brighouse Ref S2298

Briggate. Established when Charles Squire carried on the former Bentley's Bakery business of his great-uncle Harold Bentley. In August 2008, when Charles retired, the business was acquired by Harts confectioners of Halifax

Squire, Charles Ref S1659

[1861-1???] Son of Sarah Ann & Thomas Squire.

Baptised in Halifax [19th May 1861].

He was a stone delver [1891].

In [Q2] 1883, he married Ruth Fawcett [1863-19??] in Halifax.

Ruth was born in Southowram

Children:

Beatrice [b 1885] who was a cotton winder [1901]
Ethel [b 1887] who was a silk doffer [1901]
Alice [b 1891]
Arnold [b 1893]
Doris [b 1896]
Evelyn [b 1899]

They lived at 13 Battinson Street, Southowram [1901].

Ruth was widowed by 1901.

Living with the widowed Ruth [in 1901] was granddaughter Lily Ann Farrar [b 1894]

Squire, Charles Ref S2299

[1941-] In 1947, his parents, Mary and Sydney Squire, bought the Bentley's Bakery business of Charles's great uncle, Harold Bentley. Charles carried the business on as Squire's Bakery. He retired In August 2008

Squire, David Ref S3482

[1877-19??] Son of Thomas Henry Squire.

He was a servant in Southowram with the family of Louis P. B. Murgatroyd [1891] / a barman in Leeds [1901].

After the death of their parents, his older brother Harry took over as landlord of the Black Horse, Clifton.

The business failed and Harry was declared bankrupt in 1901.

David was so angry that he left England. He added an S to his name, becoming David Squires.

In 1907, David Squires [aged 30], single, labourer travelled on the Tunisian from Liverpool to St Johns NF, Canada. He settled in Saskatoon, Canada

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Squire, Harry Ref S3481

[1872-19??] Son of Thomas H. Squire.

Born in Clifton.

He was a moulder (iron) [1891, 1894, 1901].

After his parents' death, he took over as landlord of the Black Horse, Clifton.

He ran the pub unsuccessfully and was declared bankrupt in 1901.

His brother David was so angry that he left England and settled in Saskatoon, Canada and added an S to his name, becoming David Squires.

He married Annie [1873-19??] from Brighouse.

Child: Annie M. M. [b 1899]

They lived at 15 Oddfellow Street, Brighouse [1901].

Living with them [in 1901] were Harry's siblings: John [aged 19], Frank [aged 17], Lucy [aged 14], Walter [aged 13], Tom [aged 11], and Nelly [aged 7]

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Squire, James Ref S1587

[1857-1917] He was a cricketer / associated with Clifton Cricket Club / one of the best-known bowlers in Yorkshire.

He lived at West Lillands, Rastrick.

James died 9th December 1917 (aged 60)

Squire, John Ref S762

[1810-1877] Born in Southowram; baptised at Halifax Parish Church [3rd July 1809].

He was a painter [1861] / landlord of the Blue Ball, Halifax [1864].

On 26th December 1830, he married Hannah Jagger [1811-1866] at Halifax Parish Church.

Hannah was born in Southowram & baptised at Square Church [17th February 1811]

At some point after their marriage, an S was added to their surname, and members of the family were recorded as Squires.

Children:

Emma [b 26th June 1831]
Harriet [b 25th August 1833]
Ellen [b 1834]
Sam [b 1835]
Aaron
Selina [1842-1913] who was a worsted weaver [1861] & married [Halifax Q3 1867] Thomas Crowther
Simpson
Martha [b 1847] who was a worsted factory worker [1861]

They lived at Upper Marsh, Southowram [1861].

Hannah died 5th August 1866.

John died 28th October 1877.

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram

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Squire's Legacy Ref S1378

In his will of May 1898, Sidney Squire left £300 of which the interest was to be distributed as flour and coal at Christmas to the poor of Hipperholme aged 60 and over.

It was first distributed at Christmas 1903

Squire, Sidney Ref S1183

[1818-1900] Innkeeper of the Hare & Hounds, Hipperholme. He retired and lived at Cliffe Terrace, Rastrick Common. In his will of 1898, he established Squire's Legacy.

His widow [1821-1903] lived at Haigh Terrace, Hanson Lane, Halifax

Squire, Simpson Ref S721

[1846-1920] Or Squires.

Son of John Squire.

Born in Halifax [2nd June 1846].

He was a tinner [1861].

In [Q1] 1869, he married Mary Ann Swallow in Halifax.

Mary Ann was the daughter of William Swallow

Child: Sam William who died 13th October 1871 (aged 10 months)

Mary Ann died 30th November 1907 (aged 59).

She & son Sam William were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3432].

Simpson died in Halifax [Q3 1920].

Simpson's burial place is not yet known

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Squire, Thomas Henry Ref S3480

[1850-1894] Born in Hightown.

He was a coal pit banksman [1881] / landlord of the Black Horse, Clifton [1891, 1894].

In 1871, he married Eliza Dixon [1852-1896] in Halifax.

Eliza came from Clifton

Children:

Harry
David
Fred [b 1879]
John [b 1881] who was a mechanic iron turner [1901]
Frank [b 1884] who was a wood carver [1901]
Lucy [b 1887] who was a silk spinner [1901]
Walter [b 1888]; who was a silk bobbin carrier [1901]
Tom [b 1890]
Nelly [b 1894]

They lived at Common Side, Clifton [1881].

Thomas Henry died in 1894.

Probate was granted to his widow Eliza Squire, son Harry, and James Clayton (railway pointsman).

After his death, Eliza & son Harry took over at the Black Horse.

Eliza died in 1896.

After her death, son Harry took over at the Black Horse. In 1901, the children were living at 15 Oddfellow Street, Brighouse with oldest brother Harry

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Squires, Harry Ref S978

[1875-1952] Son of Thomas Squires.

He was a stone dresser [1901] / a corn miller [1911].

In [Q3] 1899, he married (1) Minnie Barrett [1877-1909] in Halifax.

Minnie was born in Gildersome

Children:

Ronald [b 1904]
Gertie [b 1905]
Leonard George ‡

Minnie died in Rochdale (in childbirth?) [Q2 1909] (aged 33).

In [Q2] 1912, he married (2) Maria Ruddock [1886-1968] in Halifax.

Child: 4. Harry [1913-23rd September 1918] ‡

They lived at

Common Lane, Southowram [1901]
70 New Street, Southowram [1911]

Harry died 17th May 1952.

Maria died 26th April 1968.

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-F30].

The children (‡) were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-H32]

Squires, Henry Ref S3416

[1845-1904] Landlord of the Foundry, Halifax [1904].

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1904

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Squires, Joseph William Ref S1452

[1883-1961] Son of William Joseph Squires, plumber.

He was a railway porter of 7 Westbourne Grove, Salterhebble [1910].

In [Q1] 1910, he married Eliza Ann at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

Eliza Ann, of 7 Westbourne Grove, Salterhebble, was the daughter of Edward Highley

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Squires, Leonard George Ref S1542

[1908-1948] Son of Minnie & Harry Squires.

Born in Rochdale.

In [Q2] 1932, he married Violet M. Barker in Halifax.

Leonard died 23rd March 1948

Leonard was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-H32] with his half-brother Harry

Squires, Rev Malcolm Ref S1279

[19??-] He was Vicar of Bradshaw [1983] before becoming Curate at Ripponden with Rishworth, and of Barkisland with West Scammonden [1985-1989]

Squires, Thomas Ref S3612

[1789-1???] Of Liversedge.

On 20th March 1830, he and James Fletcher were charged with breaking into the workshop of Samuel Armitage at Lightcliffe and stealing cards, leather and card makers' tools. The 2 men were sentenced to transportation to New South Wales for 7 years. They were amongst 200 convicts who left England for New South Wales on the Florentia [11th August 1830] and arrived on 15th December 1830

Squires, Thomas Ref S957

[1840-1910] Born in Southowram.

He was a stone delver [1871, 1881] / a road labourer [1901].

He married Sarah Ann [1841-1908].

Sarah Ann was born in Southowram

Children:

Charles [b 1861] who was a part-time worsted doffer [1871], a stone delver [1881]

Albert [b 1865] who was a stone delver [1881]

Rebecca Ann [1867-28th July 1928] who was a worsted spinner [1881] & was buried with her parents

Walter
Harry
Anne E. [b 1880] who was a woollen yarn twister [1901]

They lived at

New Street, Southowram [1871]
51 New Street, Southowram [1881]
New Street, Southowram [1901]

Sarah Ann died 22nd June 1908 (aged 67).

Thomas died 14th March 1910 (aged 70).

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-F30]

Squires, Walter Ref S1170

[1871-1921] Son of Thomas Squires.

He was a worsted doffer [1881] / a stone dresser (quarry) [1901] / a wallstone dresser [1911].

In [Q2] 1898, he married Priscilla Emmett [1874-1929] in Halifax.

Priscilla was born in Southowram

Children:

child who died young [before 1911]
Amy [1901-23rd August 1973] who married Selwyn Hoyle
Jessie [b 1904]

They lived at

New Street, Southowram [1901]
60 New Street, Southowram [1911]

Walter died 26th April 1921 (aged 50).

Priscilla died 1st April 1929 (aged 55).

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-N13]

Sroczynski, Henryk Ref S2581

[19??-19??] Of Clifton Road, Halifax. He was in business as retail grocers Continental Delicatessen at 18 Horton Street, Halifax and as The Edelweiss Club at Foxen Lane, Soyland. The businesses went into receivership in 1970

St Augustine's House, Halifax Ref S1176

Hanson Lane.

See St Augustine's Church

St Thomas's Church Lads' Brigade, Claremount Ref S59

Recorded at St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount [1915]

Stables Ref S2243

Stacey, Cyril Ref S3538

[1897-1964] Born in Halifax.

Player with Halifax RLFC [1920].

He won a cap for Great Britain against New Zealand while at Halifax

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Stacey, Dr Herbert Gleeson Ref S257

[1856-19??] MD, LRCP, LSA.

Son of Rev James Stacey.

Born in Halifax [30th June 1856].

He was educated at Sheffield Grammar School, Sheffield Medical School, Guy's Hospital London.

In 1880, he married Anne Elizabeth Clare.

Anne Elizabeth was the daughter of Dr Clare of Leeds

Stacey, Rev James Ref S1665

[18??-18??] DD.

Of Halifax.

He was principal of Ranmoor College [1900].

He married Unknown.

Child: Herbert Gleeson

Stacey, Josiah Ref S7280

[1853-1928] Son of Henrietta Georgette (née Gross) [1834-1917] & Josiah Stacey [1829-1896], a school teacher.

Born in Maidstone, Kent.

He was Assistant Inspector of Schools [1891].

On 15th August 1882, he married Sarah Jane Bairstow [1859-1930], from Halifax, in Halifax.

Children:

Vernon [1883-1964]
Doris Winifred [b 1888]
Phyllis Mary [b 1897]

They lived at Forest Villa, Ovenden [1891].

Josiah died at Llandaff, South Glamorgan [3rd July 1928].

Sarah Jane died at Llandaff, South Glamorgan in 1930

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Stacey, Rev Paul Ref S731

[18??-19??] Curate at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [1905, 1917].

He was a Socialist, and formed a group which became a branch of the Church Socialist League.

In June 1918, he accepted the living at St Peter's Church, Coventry

Stack, Rev Edward Moriarty Fitzgerald Ref S1210

[1843-1893] Born in New Zealand.

Brother of Mary Stack.

He was trained at the London College of Divinity / ordained Deacon [1869] / ordained Priest [1870] / Curate at Sowerby [until 1873] / Vicar of Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Luddendenfoot [1873, 1892].

He was involved in setting up the first Mechanics' Institute at Luddendenfoot.

On 5th January 1870, he married Charlotte Knox Slight Trotter [1844-1930] at Holy Trinity, Islington, London.

Charlotte was born in Kensington [3rd July 1844]

Children:

Charlotte Cranstorm [b 8th January 1871]
Catherine St Clair [b 29th August 1872]
Mary Pitcairn [b 18th October 1874] who married [1913] Alistair Campbell Bowen Lloyd [b 1878] from Cardiganshire
Edward Fitzgerald [b 19th October 1876]
George Trotter [b 4th December 1878]
Maggie / Margaret Annie who died 27th January 1882 (aged 15 months) & was buried with her father
Hugh Owen Leonard [b 26th November 1882]
Emily Evans [b 7th September 1885]

He died in Peel, Isle of Man [3rd March 1893] and was buried at Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Luddendenfoot.

His wife died in Andover, Hampshire

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Stack Hills Bridge, Todmorden Ref S2912

Bridge over the Rochdale Canal

Stack, Mary Ref S3409

[1837-1904] Born in New Zealand.

Sister of Rev Edward Moriarty Fitzgerald Stack.

In 1881, she was a

Ladies' private schoolmistress

and unmarried, living at Cooper House, Luddendenfoot.

Catherine M. A. Collard [b 1859], a governess pupil from Herne Bay, Kent was living with her as a boarder

She died in Mile End Old Town, London [aged 67], where she was a mission worker and preacher at the Central Hall, Philpot St, Stepney

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Stackhouse, William Ref S971

[16??-17??] Curate at Sowerby [1732-1746] and Vicar of Elland [1746].

On 25th June 1732, he married Mrs Butterfield, a widow of Halifax

Staff, Christmas Ref S1491

[1864-1926] Born in Norwich.

He was Royal Oak, Ambler Thorn [1898-1899] / Whitehall, Hipperholme [1906-1911] / Halfway House, Queensbury [1899-1904, 1911-1912] / Roebuck, Halifax [1912-1915]

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Stafford, Dr Alexander Milroy Ref S9180

[18??-19??] Born in Scotland. Medical practitioner [1901].

In [Q3] 1898, he married Edith Mary, daughter of John Edward Greenwood, in Todmorden.

Child: Edith Mary Foster (Stafford) [b 1900]

In 1901, the family were living with Edith Mary's parents

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Stafford Bowling Club, Halifax Ref S1517

See Wrathall Riley Hanson, William Henry Ingham and Stafford Bowling Club Sensation

Stafford Bowling Club Sensation Ref S1394

In 1927, the bodies of Ruth Scholefield and Clement Taylor were found in the boiler-room at the Stafford Bowling Club in Halifax

Stafford Hall, Halifax Ref S776

The vicarage for All Saints' Church, Dudwell was built in 1861.

When it was no longer used as the vicarage, it became known as Stafford Hall.

It later became a home for the elderly.

It is currently [2010] owned by Calderdale Council and in a parlous state.

It has been renovated and is [2014] a children's home

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Stafford, Henry Ref S142

[1842-1???] Aka Harry.

Born in Kirkheaton.

He was landlord of the Turk's Head, Sowerby Bridge [1881, 1891].

He married Eliza [1843-1???].

Eliza came from Shepley

Children:

Emily? Jane [b 1862]
Elizabeth? / Betsy [b 1864]
Polly [b 1874]
Teddy [b 1877]
Susan [b 1879]
Jim [b 1880]

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Stafford House, Skircoat Ref S1475

[1823-1903] Son of a Wakefield plumber.

Owners and tenants have included

James Kershaw [1841]

Thomas Kershaw [before 1861]
Thomas Kershaw [1861]
Walter Blagbrough [1871]
James Kershaw [1891]
John Pearson [1901]
Dr Alfred Hodgson [1909]
Henry Sutcliffe [1911]

The house has been converted to apartments

Stafford, James Ref S300

Born in Wakefield [11th October 1823].

He was a plumber [1851] / a plumber & glazier [1861-1903].

Around 1860, he established business as a plumber at 7 West Street, Sowerby Bridge. They were still trading from the same place in the early 1960s

On 29th May 1850, he married Harriet Wainhouse at Halifax Parish Church.

Harriet was the daughter of James Wainhouse

Children:

James Wainhouse Stafford
John [1855-1924] who was a plumber [1903] and never married
Richard [1859-1860]
Ellen [1861-1940]
Mary Alice [b 1866]

They lived at

Norland Hall [living with his wife's parents 1851]
7 West Street, Sowerby Bridge [1861-1903]

Harriet died 23rd July 1893.

James died at 7 West Street [16th November 1903].

An obituary appears in the Sowerby Bridge Chronicle [20th November 1903]

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £3,765 18/2d. Probate was granted to son John and brother Francis Stafford (plumber) of Wakefield.

Members of the family were buried at St Luke's Church, Norland

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Stafford's: James Stafford Limited Ref S2137

Plumbers of Sowerby Bridge. Recorded 1866-1903.

The premises in West Street are now [2014] an off-licence.

See Stafford Motors & Cycles

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Stafford, James Wainhouse Ref S741

[1853-1899] Son of James Stafford.

He was a plumber & glazier [1881].

In 1875, he married Ellen Ann in Halifax.

Ellen Ann was the daughter of James Hooson

Child: James [b 1876]

They lived at

West Street, Sowerby [1881]
9 West Street, Sowerby [1901]

Living with them [in 1911] was nephew John Grayshan

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Stafford Motors & Cycles Ref S2850

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

24 King Cross Street, Halifax (Right hand side going up)
also JAS. STAFFORD, Sanitary Specialists, 30 years with the late R. P. Stafford (Same address)

See James Stafford Limited

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Stafford, P. Ref S585

He is remembered on the Memorial at Heath Grammar School

He died in the conflict.

Stafford, R. P. Ref S851

[1???-1???] Member of the Halifax Art Society

Stafford, Richard Ref S1106

[1892-1916] Son of Richard Parker Stafford.

He was educated at Holy Trinity & Heath Grammar School / an apprentice electrical engineer [1911] / employed by Hodgson Wright & Wood in Halifax / employed by the Electrical Apparatus Company in London.

During World War I, he joined the King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster).

He later transferred, and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 27th Company Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He died after being shot in the head by a sniper [20th October 1916] (aged 24).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 5C & 12C], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Boys' School, Halifax, and on the Memorial at Saint James's Church, Halifax

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Stafford, Richard Parker Ref S1348

[1847-19??] Son of Robert Parker Stafford.

Born in Halifax.

He was a plumber of Halifax [1861, 1869, 1881, 1901].

In 1869, he married (1) Mary Ann Farmer [1846-1870] at Halifax Parish Church.

Mary Ann, of Halifax, was the daughter of William Farmer, weaver

Mary Ann died in 1870 (aged 24).

In 1873, he married (2) Elizabeth Foster [1853-19??] at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax.

Elizabeth, of Halifax, was the daughter of James Foster, pattern maker

Children:

Robert Parker [b 1875] who was an electrical instrument maker [1891], an electrician [1901]
James Henry [b 1876]
Arthur Edward [b 1878] who was a commercial clerk [1901]
Jessie Elizabeth [b 1879]
Mary Evelyn [b 1884]
Ethel Annie [b 1892]
Richard

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at

15 King Cross Street, Halifax [1881, 1891]
7 Stirling Street, Halifax [1901]
6 Norfolk Place, King Cross, Halifax [1911]

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Stafford, Robert Parker Ref S1349

[1814-1897] Son of James Stafford, farmer.

Born in Sandal Magna, Wakefield.

He was a plumber in Halifax [1845] / a plumber [1851, 1861] / a master plumber (9 men & 6 boys) [1871] / a plumber (7 men & 3 boys) [1881] / a plumber (employer) [1891].

In 1845, he married (1) Sarah Wilkinson [1814-1862] at Halifax Parish Church.

Sarah, of Warley, was the daughter of John Wilkinson, whitesmith

Sarah died in 1862.

In 1865, he married Ann Knowles [1823-1891] in Haslingden.

Ann was born in Clapham, Yorkshire

Children:

Richard Parker
John [b 1849]
James [b 1852] who was a plumber [1871]
Sarah Elizabeth [b 1855]

They lived at

23 Parliament Street, Halifax [1851]
5 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, Warley [1861]
11 & 13 King Cross Street, Halifax [1871]
7 Stirling Street, Halifax [1881]
7 Sterling Street, Halifax [1891]
Springfield Terrace, St.Mary's Street, Halifax [1901]

Ann died in Halifax in 1891 (aged 68).

Robert Parker died in Halifax [10th October 1897] (aged 83).

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £8,576.

Probate was granted to sons Richard Parker and James

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Stafford, William Ref S276

[1832-1???] Born in Stockport, Cheshire

He was a house painter [1890].

He married Jane Stafford [1834-1???].

Jane was born in Glossop, Derbyshire

Child: Emma who married Fred Sutcliffe

In 1891, William & Jane were living with daughter Emma and family.

In 1901, the widowed Jane was still living with daughter Emma and family

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Stag Cottage, Heptonstall Ref S890

38 Towngate. Late 16th century house which is said to be the oldest in the village.

The cellar was used as a lockup in the 19th century.

The house was named after The Sign of the Stag which stood nearby.

In the 1960s, it became the headquarters of the Calder Civic Trust. It was put up for sale in 1997.

It is now a private dwelling

Staggles, Mary Ann Ref S444

[1864-1???] Born in Liverpool.

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]

Stainclifscout, Shibden Ref S3382

Staines, Rev W. J. Ref S3044

[18??-1897] Pastor at Vale Baptist Church, Todmorden.

He died at Vizburgh, South Africa

Staines, Sir William Ref S123

[17??-1???] A mason of Barbican, London. In 1788, he established Sir William Staines's Charity and a school in Southowram

Stainland Ref S182

District of Calderdale to the south of Halifax.

See Population and Parish statistics

Stainland & Holywell Green Industrial Society Limited Ref S2168

Registered in 1861 as the Stainland & Holywell Green Industrial Co-operative Flour & Provision Society

See Harry Whiteley Davidson

Stainland & Holywell Green Railway Station Ref S2641

In 1892, Stainland Railway Station was renamed at the Stainland Local Board's request, because goods destined for Holywell Green had mistakenly been sent to Holywell in North Wales

Stainland Association Football Club Ref S931

Recorded in 1915

Stainland Board of Guardians Ref S842

Or Stainland-with-Old Lindley.

A part of the Halifax Poor Law Union.

Those who have served on the Board of Guardians for Stainland township have included

John Walker [nominated 1869]
James Walter Sykes [nominated 1869]
Joseph Taylor, Stainland Dean [1869]

Stainland Branch Line Ref S3564

The North Dean to Stainland branch line of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway opened on 1st January 1875. The line was extended to serve the Brookroyd Mills of John Shaw & Sons at Holywell Green.

West Vale station was the only station on the branch.

When the line opened, there were 6 trains a day, and the journey took 6 minutes, including a stop at West Vale.

See Greetland Viaduct, Rawroyd Viaduct, Station Hotel, Holywell Green and Waggon & Horses, Holywell Green

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Stainland Brass Band Ref S2943

Aka Royal Stainland.

Recorded around 1842, when Thomas Hinchcliffe was Bandmaster

Stainland Churchwardens Ref S900

The list of the people who have held the post of Churchwarden for Stainland at Elland Church includes

Joshua Wormald, Benjamin Holroyd

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Stainland Community Organisation Ref S2869

Formerly based at Stainland Mechanics' Institute.

In 2010, the Organisation moved to St Andrew's Church, Stainland

Stainland constables Ref S835

This Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Police Officers in Stainland

Stainland Co-operative Store Ref S1073

A store is recorded in 1845

Stainland Cricket Club Ref S2624

Stainland Cross Ref S1023

Aka St Andrew's Cross. Stainland Road opposite St Andrew's Church, Stainland. Mediæval stone cross with 3 steps of large slabs. It has a square shaft tapering to a round section with a block carved on 4 sides with a St Andrew's cross in relief.

It may have been a boundary marker or a preaching cross.

It had railings round it, but these were removed.

The Cross was moved from its original position when the houses around it were demolished

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Stainland Football Club Ref S1477

Established in 18??. Disbanded in July 1900

Stainland Library Ref S1051

Stainland Road, Stainland.

Stainland, Manor of Ref S1058

The manor was held by Thomas de Thornton, Hugh Annesley, Brian Stapleton, William de Quermby, John de Heton, and the Savile family.

See Manor of Lindley and Manor House, Stainland

Stainland Mechanics' Institute Ref S2013

The present building was built by the Shaw family in 1883 by public subscription. It opened in June 1884.

See Edward Davidson, Mr E. Moses, William Smith, Sowood Mechanics' Institute and Stainland Mechanics' Institute

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Stainland Musical Festival Ref S2330

Aka the Sing of Thump Sunday. A fund-raising event which was held annually between 1885 and 1938. Special trains brought spectators to Holywell Green Station.

See Charles E. Rothwell

Stainland Overseers of the Poor Ref S8090

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Overseer of the Poor for Stainland

Stainland Parish Church Ref S1036

Stainland Police Station Ref S2166

There was a police house on Stainland Road where the police sergeant lived. Although it was his home, it had cells for holding prisoners in the cellar of the house. It is said that the cells still exist

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Stainland Post Office Ref S2211

From 1st May 1857, a money order office was opened at Stainland.

A Post Office Savings Bank was opened in September 1861.

Officers of the Post Office have included

James Denton postmaster [1845]

John Briggs shopkeeper, grocer & postmaster [1861, 1874, 1881]
Thomas Briggs grocer & subpostmaster [1911]

Stainland stocks stand opposite the Post Office.

This was one of 11 local post offices which – despite popular protests – were closed in August 2008

Stainland Railway Station Ref S1983

Opened on 1st January 1875.

Hundreds of people came to welcome the first train.

The station had its own branch line – originally called North Dean Branch Line – which opened on 1st January 1875 at a cost of £140,000. Samuel Shaw was influential in the construction of the line. It was a continuation of the line from Halifax.

In 1892, it was renamed Stainland & Holywell Green Station.

The branch line between Halifax and Stainland and the passenger station closed on 23rd September 1929.

The goods service ended in 1959.

See Holywell Green Viaduct, Greetland Viaduct and Holywell Brook Railway Station

Stainland Recreation Ground Ref S1375

Stainland Road. Opened on 2nd July 1910

Stainland School Board Ref S1028

School Board set up in 18??.

Closed in March 1904

Stainland Stags Ref S2651

Amateur rugby club

Stainland stocks Ref S2715

The remains of the village stocks are opposite Stainland Post Office

Stainland Surveyor of the Highways Ref S9120

Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Stainland included:

Benjamin Holroyd [1835]
Samuel Taylor [1835]

Stainland Telephone Exchange Ref S3146

Opened on 29th April 1933

Stainland Urban District Council Ref S994

See Stainland-with-Old-Lindley Urban District Council

Stainland Viaduct Ref S3126

14-arch viaduct aka Holywell Green Viaduct

Stainland Village Pump Ref S2328

The village pump stood by the wall of Bowling Green Junior & Infant School. It was removed in 1894

Stainland Well Ref S2331

This was rebuilt near Shaw Park, Holywell Green

Stainland-with-Old Lindley Ref S3233

An old name for the township comprising Stainland and Old Lindley.

See Stainland-with-Old Lindley School Board, Stainland-with-Old-Lindley Local Board, Stainland-with-Old-Lindley Urban District Council and The Shibden Ambulance

Stainland-with-Old-Lindley Local Board Ref S2579

Recorded in 1837.

See Local Board, Rowland Norcliffe, John Quarmby and Stainland-With-Old Lindley

Stainland-with-Old Lindley School Board Ref S1000

On 10th March 1871, an order was received for the formation of a School Board.

See Stainland-With-Old Lindley

Stainland-with-Old-Lindley Urban District Council Ref S1065

Formed in 1912.

See Old Lindley, Stainland Urban District Council, Stainland-With-Old Lindley and Urban District Council

Stainland Workhouse Ref S1052

Stainland Road. In 1777, this accommodated 50 inmates

Stainsby, George Ref S397

[1857-1934] He was Halifax green grocer & fruitier [1911].

He married Betsy Ann Hall [1858-1929].

Child: Harry

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Stainsby, Harry Ref S396

[1885-1969] Son of George Stainsby.

Born in Halifax [23rd May 1885].

He was an invoice clerk [1911].

On 1st June 1911, he married Sarah Amelia Freeman in Halifax.

Sarah Amelia was the daughter of William Freeman

Child: Annie [b 1912]

Harry died in Teeside in 1969.

Sarah Amelia died in Cleveland in 1975

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Stainstret Ref S172

Stainthorpe, Aaron Ref S1600

[1968-] Born 12th November 1968.

Vocalist for the band My Dying Bride. He lives in Halifax

Stainton, Fred Ref S80

[1863-19??] Born in Brigg, Lincolnshire.

He was a police constable (West Riding constabulary) [1911].

In [Q4] 1890, he married Rose Ellen Husselbee [1864-19??] in Stourbridge.

Rose Ellen was from Staffordshire

Children:

Hilda [b 1892] who was a mill hand [1911]
Maud [b 1894] who was a mill hand [1911]
Marie [b 1897] who was a factory hand [1911]
Fred Cyril [b 1899]
Phyllis [b 1901]
Ella May [b 1903]
Mary [b 1907]

They lived at 17 Hardy Street, Brighouse [1911]

Stainton, George Ref S1618

[1848-1914] Born in Ulverston, Lancashire.

He was a house painter [1901] / a home painter decorator [1911].

In [Q4] 1876, he married Jane Kinnish [1841-1923] in Halifax.

Jane was born in Walney Island, Lancashire

Children:

George Thomas [1879-17th February 1881] who died aged 1 year & 6 months
John Charles [1877-3rd March 1881] who died aged 3 years & 6 months
Agnes [1884-13th February 1959] who lived at 5 Park Road, Halifax [1959]

They lived at 18 Oak Terrace, Hanson Lane, Halifax [1881, 1914, 1923].

George died 12th December 1914 (aged 66).

Jane died 16th May 1923 (aged 82).

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Pellon

Stainulf Ref S943

[10??-10??] He was (possibly) the grandfather of Essolf

He married Unknown.

Child: unknown

A pre-Conquest Yorkshire landholder. He is recorded in Domesday as holding extensive lands in 1066: in Morley Wapentake he held the townships of Tong and (North) Bierley, and had lands in Batley, Carlton, Lofthouse, Middleton, Pudsey, Rothwell, Thorp and Wyke. He also had lands in Seacroft in Skyrack.

In 1086, all of the above townships in Morley were held by Ilbert de Lacy with no sub-tenants listed

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Stake, Edmund Ref S2881

[1893-1971] Son of Helliwell Stake.

Born in Clifton.

He and his father, ran the Bow Window eating place in Brighouse.

Edmund was the last proprietor.

He died in Brighouse

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Stake Farm, Boulderclough Ref S1481

Stake, Helliwell Ref S1024

[1870-1956] Son of Thomas Stake.

Born in Huddersfield [30th May 1870].

He was a beef butcher [1891] / a sausage maker [1911].

He, his brother Harry and his son Edmund ran the Bow Window eating place in Brighouse.

In 1891, he married Emma Airey [1872-1???] in Halifax.

Emma came from Brighouse

Children:

Thomas
Edmund
Elizabeth [1897-1969]
Walter [1905-1966] who died in Bangor

They lived at 2 Back Dairy Street, Brighouse [191].

He died in Halifax General Hospital [27th June 1956]

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Stake, Thomas Ref S290

[1835-1898] Born in Brighouse.

He was a journeyman iron moulder and travelled widely in his work. He was working in Newton in Lancashire [1891]

On 31st August 1856, he married Matilda Helliwell [1838-1927] at Elland Parish Church.

Matilda was born in Brighouse

Children:

Harry [b 1868]

Helliwell Stake
Elizabeth [b 1873]
Joseph [b 1882]

Thomas died in St Luke's Hospital, Halifax [10th January 1898].

Matilda died in Brighouse in 1927

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Stake, Thomas Ref S291

[1891-1964] MBE.

Son of Helliwell Stake.

Born in Brighouse.

He was a journalist [1911].

He died in Middlesborough [14th January 1964]

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Staley, Rev Vernon Ref S393

[18??-1???] Curate at Hebden Bridge [1879]. In 1885, he left for reasons of health, and – like his predecessor – became Chaplain of St Raphael's Hospital, Torquay. He wrote many works including The Catholic Religion, The Natural Religion, and The Practical Religion

Stalker, Edwin Ref S1698

[1861-1912] Born in Scarborough.

He was an electric car driver [1901] / a tramway motor driver [1911].

In [Q3] 1881, he married Mary Ann Simpson [1860-19??].

Mary Ann was born in Scarborough

Child: Gertrude [b 1883] who was an underclothing machinist [1901] & married Arthur Thomas

The family lived at

10 Ernest Street, Halifax [1901]
17 Yarraville Street, Rawtenstall [1911]

Living with them [in 1911] was relative (possibly Mary Ann's widowed mother) Nancy Simpson [1833-1913].

An Edwin Stalker died in Chorlton [Q4 1912] (aged 52).

Mary Ann died 13th August 1930 (aged 70), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1021] with Nancy Simpson

Stamer, Rev Hugh Ref S1671

[187?-18??] Curate at Elland [187?]

Stamford, John de Ref S184

[????-1349] Aka Stanford. Vicar of Halifax [1349]. He was appointed vicar when his predecessor Thomas de Getingdon died of the Black Death, then he too succumbed to the disease in the same year

Stanage Ref S531

Aka Standedge.

Mining district of Shelf.

There was once a hamlet here.

People recorded here include

James Murgatroyd [1851]
James (Jimmy) Murgatroyd [1861, 1871, 1891]

See Stanage Lane, Northowram, Standage Farm, Shelf and Upper Brackenbeds, Shelf

Stancefeld, John Ref S3189

[1???-14??] Recorded in 1437, when he and John Roper opened up the soil in Shelf Moor and dug up peat turves for fuel where they had no rights of common

Stanclif Skoute Ref S356

A rocky prominence in the Shibden Valley.

See Scout, Stainclifscout and Staincliffe

Stancliff, Phoebe Ref S1105

[1???-1679] She died 6th March 1678/9

records that she was

a very gracious zealous woman, one of a thousand

Stancliffe ... Ref S475

The entries for people & families with the surname Stancliffe are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Stanclyff, John de Ref S354

[12??-1???] Recorded at Rastrick in 1284, when he and Thomas Hodgson was accused

of taking dry wood

Standage Farm, Shelf Ref S3510

Stanage. Recorded in 1895 & the 1940s

Owners and tenants have included

James (Jimmy) Murgatroyd [1901]

Standard A. Lees Limited Ref S579

Recorded in 1921, when they had a brass works in Lewis Street, Halifax

Standard Tool Company Limited Ref S2153

Machine makers and engineers at Mearclough Works, Sowerby Bridge [1905]

Standard Wire Company Ref S1995

Wire manufacturers.

They were at:

See Rowland Siddall

Standeven ... Ref S1548

The entries for people & families with the surname Standeven are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Standeven Brothers Limited Ref S2292

Boys' and gents' outfitters.

They were at Woolshops, Halifax [1905] and 29 Woolshops [1936]. Partners included Percy Standeven

Standeven, Earnshaw & Company Ref S2114

Fancy worsted coating manufacturers of Mixenden. Established in 1896.

Partners included John William Standeven and Sam Earnshaw.

They bought Lum Brook Mills, Coley [??].

In October 1926, they were at Ellen Royde Mills when the partnership was dissolved.

J. H. Fletcher joined the business and the company became Earnshaw & Fletcher

This & associated entries use material contributed by John D Standeven

Standeven's: J. W. Standeven & Company Limited Ref S2036

Worsted spinners & manufacturer founded by John W. Standeven around 1885.

They had several mills in the district – including Ladyship Mills, Ovenden.

The Roll of Honour, for those employees who served in World War I, can be seen in Bankfield Museum During World War II, they produced material for army uniforms.

The business closed in 1969

This & associated entries use material contributed by John D Standeven

Standeven's: Thomas & Henry Standeven Ref S2348

Engineers and millwrights at New Brunswick Street, Halifax [1874]. Partners included Thomas Standeven and Henry Standeven

Standing's Almanack Ref S540

Dialect publication produced by James Standing between 1874 and 1876

Standing Conference of South Pennine Authorities Ref S937

Abbr: SCOSPA. A partnership set up in 1974 and comprising Bradford, Burnley, Calderdale, Kirklees, Pendle, Rochdale and Rossendale – with Yorkshire Water and the Pennine Parks Association – to promote tourism, conservation and recreation in the region

Standing, James Ref S536

[1848-1878] Dialect writer and poet.

Born in Cornholme. As a child, he worked in the local brickworks and studied languages in his spare time. Between 1874 and 1876, he produced his Standing's Almanack. There is a memorial in Vale Baptist Church

Standing Stone Hill, Heptonstall Ref S84

Area north-west of Heptonstall with a large, natural boulder and several smaller stones

Standing Stones Ref S2208

Standing stones, Todmorden Ref S85

Three large monoliths behind Dobroyd Castle. The tallest is 12 ft tall and the fourth tallest stone in Yorkshire

Standing's: T. H. Standing & Company Ref S2045

Boot dealers at 29 Water Street, Todmorden [1905]

Standing, Thomas Gilbert Ref S1508

[1900-1942] MA.

Son of Ellen Hill & Thomas Henry Standing of Rochdale.

He married Rosamund Beatrice.

They lived at Old Marston, Oxford.

During World War II, he served as a Captain in Nigeria, Abyssinia & Madagascar with the General List, seconded to the Rhodesia Regiment.

He was killed in action [7th July 1942] (aged 42).

He was buried at Diego Suarez War Cemetery, Madagascar [Grave Ref 4 G 3].

He is remembered on the family grave at Vale Baptist Church, Todmorden

Standish, John Ward Ref S1428

[1924-1943] Son of Annie & George G. Standish of Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 207th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 23rd August 1943 (aged 19).

He was buried at Emmen (Nieuw Dordrecht) General Cemetery, Metherlands [Grave Ref 9 B 2]

Stanfield, James Ref S908

[1???-18??] He was a chartist in Ovenden.

Recorded in 1843, when he was appointed to the General Council for the National Charter Association

Stanford, John de Ref S187

Stanford, Rev S. W. Ref S1237

[18??-19??] He was Minister at Pellon Lane Baptist Church. In June 1936, he moved to Hucknall, Nottinghamshire

Stanger, John Thomas Ref S1637

[1868-19??] Son of Owen Stanger, harness maker.

Born in Boston, Lincolnshire.

He was a farmer's man of West Vale [1890] / a farmer's man [1891] / a teamer for corn miller [1901] / a teamer for flour mills [1911].

In 1890, he married Esther Warrener Blades [1870-19??] at Elland Parish Church.

Esther Warrener, of Savile Road, Elland, was born in Gargrave, Yorkshire, the daughter of Christopher Blades, gamekeeper

Children:

Ethel [b 1894] who was a cotton frame tenter [1911]

John William [b 1897] who was a cotton creeler [1911]

Robert Henry
Thomas [b 1900]
Amy [b 1902]
James Alfred [b 1908]

They lived at

Heywood Place, Saddleworth Road, Greetland [1891]
1 Keelham Lane, Keighley [1901]
9 Princess Street, West Vale, Greetland [1911, 1918]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Stanger, Robert Henry Ref S678

[1898-1918] Son of John Thomas Stanger.

Born in Elland [13th July 1898].

He was a worsted doffer [1911] / employed by Wright Hamer & Sons. He lived in Greetland.

During World War I, he enlisted [1916] and served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was killed in action somewhere in France [20th July 1918].

His photograph appears with reports of his death in the Halifax Courier [7th September & 14th September 1918].

He was buried at Marfaux British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I H 11].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Derrick Habergham

Stanhope Farm, Sowerby Ref S95

Westfield.

Recorded as Standup in some sources.

Owners and tenants have included

William Greenwood [1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891]

Stanley Club, Todmorden Ref S2399

Recorded in 1912, when the membership was 67.

Recorded in 1917 at the Masonic Hall, Todmorden, when Ernest Priestley was secretary

This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom

Stanley Fire Engine Company Limited Ref S1280

Of Halifax. Recorded in 1922., when they were offering 2 light fire engines. These were built on Ford and Morris chassis

Question: Was this company associated with the Stanley Machine Tool Company Limited?

This & associated entries use material contributed by David Greaves

Stanley, Sir Henry Morton Ref S3677

[1841-1904] Born John Rowlands in Wales.

He was a journalist who became famous after he went to Africa, searching for Dr David Livingstone [1871].

Around 1879, he was invited to Sowerby Bridge to give a lecture to raise funds for a library which was being set up by the Bolton Brow Working Men's Club & Institute.

Stanley House, Halifax Ref S2822

Hopwood Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Arthur William Kirk [1877, 1881]
Harry Collier [1865-1???] boiler maker [1891]

See Colonel William Henry Land

Stanley Machine Tool Company Limited Ref S1999

New Bank, Halifax. Named for Stanley Mallinson. Established in 1938, when the board of J. & J. Mallinson was reorganised.

In 1971, Derek Hartle and the Broadbent Machine Tool Company absorbed some parts of the business.

See Machine Tool Makers

Stanley, Rebecca Hannah Ref S6210

[1853-1909] Daughter of Ann (née Stanley) & Thomas Drake.

Born 28th March 1853.

In 1880, she married (1) Padget Wilcock.

In 1892, she married (2) Linnaeus Tasker in Halifax.

Linnaeus died on 25th February 1898.

In July 1898, she married (3) Fred Stansfield.

Fred died on 27th January 1909.

In 1909, she married (4) Sam Drake.

She was baptised at All Souls' Church, Halifax [23rd October 1909].

She died 2nd November 1909.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £377 15/-. Probate was granted to Sam Drake.

She & her first 2 husbands were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Derrick Habergham

Stanley, Robert Wilson Ref S366

[1808-1895] Born in Hull.

He was a dyer [1861] / living on income from rents of houses [1871] / a pattern dyer [1881].

In [Q3] 1840, he married (1) Frances Keighley [1813-1883] in Halifax.

Frances was born in Halifax

Frances died at 1 West Grove Terrace, Hopwood Lane, Halifax [15th December 1883] (aged 70).

In [Q1] 1887, he married (2) Mary Ann Ingham [1827-1893] in Halifax.

The family lived at

108 Landsdown Place, Pellon Lane, Halifax [1871]
108 Pellon Lane, Halifax [1881]

Mary Ann died 13th September 1893 (aged 66).

Robert died in Halifax [Q3 1895] (aged 87)

He and his wives were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2120] with Robert's mother [?] Ann Stanley [1782-1861]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom

Stannally Farm, Todmorden Ref S395

Owners and tenants have included

John Ormerod [1901, 1911]

See Stannally, Stansfield

Stannally, Stansfield Ref S2511

Or Stannerly. Whirlaw Common.

Early 18th century house.

Owners and tenants have included

Abraham Barker [1738]

See Stannally Farm, Todmorden

Stannard, Robert Ref S743

[1866-1953] Born in Mickfield, Suffolk.

He was a contractor carter [1901] / a night soil contractor for U.D. Council [1911].

He was living with Annie Eliza (née Church), the estranged wife of Henry James Goddard. She was listed as wife in 1901, and as housekeeper in 1911.
Henry James Goddard had disappeared after 1891, when the family was in Suffolk.
There were 6 Goddard children:

Henry James [b Q4/1889] who was a brewery bottler [1911]
Walter [b 1892]
Dorothy [b 1897] who was a cotton mill [1911]
Sidney
Frank [b 1899] who was a doffer at worsted mill [1911]
Annie [b 1901]
The 3 oldest children were born in Suffolk; the 3 youngest children were born in Hipperholme.
They were all living with Robert & Eliza in 1901

Children:

Percy Claude (Goddard) [b 1904]
Herbert (Goddard) [b 1905]
Robert (Goddard) [b 1907]

who were baptised at Lightcliffe; parents: Robert Stannard & Annie Eliza.

They lived at

Change View, Halifax Road, Hipperholme [1901]
Lane Ends Cottage, Hipperholme [1911]
46 Broad Oak Place, Hipperholme [1918]

An Eliza Goddard died Q2 1938 (aged 65).

Robert died Q3 1953 (aged 88) They both died in Halifax

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Stannard, William George Ref S668

[1889-1918] He was a member of the Foresters Friendly Society / a silk dresser with Wood Brothers & Sons Limited.

He married Unknown.

Children:

child
child

They lived at 5 Raw Hill, Rastrick.

During World War I, he enlisted [August 1914] and served as a Pioneer with the Royal Engineers.

He was gassed and wounded [1917]

He was killed in action when hit by a shell fragment at night [9th July 1918] (aged 29).

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial, on Rastrick War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Rastrick

Stannary Association Football Club Ref S684

Recorded in 1915, when

Stannary Bakery, Halifax Ref S3105

Established in 1896.

Recorded in 1936, when George Butters made

The LOAF that Stopped Mother Baking

An advertisement for the business in 1944 announced

Your butter goes better with Butter's Bread

This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom

Stannary End, Cragg Vale Ref S757

Stannary, Halifax Ref S2847

Stannary Hall, Halifax Ref S864

House which stood at the junction of Stannary and Stannary Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

It was demolished in 1???

Stannary House, Halifax Ref S829

Owners and tenants have included

James Walsh [1797-1826]
Richard Walsh [1851]

Stannary House, Stainland Ref S1284

Stansfield township lies above Todmorden and covers the area from Lancashire (in the west) to Heptonstall township (in the east). It is bounded in the south and the west by the River Calder.

This & associated entries use material contributed by Carole Edwards Caruso

Stannery End, Sowerby Ref S646

/ Cragg Vale.

Stannery End Lane.

Clothier's house dated R 1629 G for Richard Gregson.

The coiners, Thomas Clayton and Matthew Normington, lived here. Evidence of coining activities was discovered during recent alterations.

Owners and tenants of Stannery End and Thymeley Bent have included

Thymeley Bent is nearby

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country

Stanningden Ref S2417

Mentioned in the Nomina Villarum [1865] as being a place in the Parish of Halifax, although its precise location is not indicated

Stansfeld ... Ref S40

The entries for people & families with the surname Stansfeld are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Stansfeld goats Ref S3451

The arms of the various branches of the Stansfield family usually feature three goats, either walking or trippant.

Only the main line of the family had the goats collared and belled.

The arms of the early Stansfeld family of Stansfield Hall were sable, three goats trippant, argent, each with a collar about its neck and bell, or.

The goat is said to be the symbol of the man who achieves his aims through policy rather than valour.

The Stansfelds rarely appear in the lists of battles, such as those of the Civil War

This & associated entries use material contributed by Joanne Backhouse

Stansfield Ref S191

See Population / Parish statistics / Rawtenstall, Lancashire / St Paul's Church, Cross Stone / Sowerby Division / Stansfeld families / Stansfield families / Todmorden & Lancashire / Townships of Halifax Parish / Stansfield surname

This & associated entries use material contributed by Joanne Backhouse

Stansfield ... Ref S39

The entries for people & families with the surname Stansfield are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Stansfield & Collinson Ref S514

Wood turners & screw cutters at Brighouse.

Partners included J. Stansfield and J. Collinson.

The partnership was dissolved in December 1872

Stansfield & Company Ref S2718

Woolstaplers at Old Cock Yard, Halifax [1874]. Partners included Hall Stansfield

Stansfield & Hale Ref S1979

Painters and paperhangers at Cornholme.

Partners included Abraham Stansfield and John Roaden Hall.

The partnership was dissolved in April 1883

Stansfield & Hodgins Ref S2633

Ironfounders at Todmorden.

Partners included John Stansfield and Anthony Hodgins.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1855

Stansfield & Hodgins Ref S736

Iron founders at Todmorden.

Partners included R. Stansfield, J. Stansfield and A. Hodgins.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1855

Stansfield & Mansley Ref S1681

Stone merchants at Cross Platts Quarry, Southowram.

Partners included Mr Stansfield and Mr Mansley.

See Mansley's Quarries

Stansfield Bridge, Triangle Ref S3315

Stansfield Mill Lane. Road bridge over the Calder

Stansfield, Briggs & Stansfelds Ref S2637

Manufacturers and merchants at Luddenden, Leeds and Manchester.

In March 1826, they announced that, on account of the pressure of the times, they had to suspend their payments and place their concerns in the hands of Trustees

Stansfield Brothers Ref S2065

Cotton manufacturers.

They were at

Todmorden [1905]

Canteen Shed, Todmorden [1921]

Stansfield Concerts Ref S503

These were recorded at the Royal Hotel & Oddfellows' Hall, Halifax in the 19th century

Question: Can anyone tell me anything?

Stansfield Cottage, Todmorden Ref S3029

Holebottom.

Owners and tenants have included

Robert Boyle Davies [1851]
Samuel Fielden [1891]

Stansfield's: H. Stansfield Ref S1644

Recorded around 1910, when they were brewers and/or bottlers in Todmorden

Stansfield Hall, Luddendenfoot Ref S805

John Naylor Lane / Burnley Road.

House dated 1855

Owners and tenants have included

The Lodge stands on Burnley Road.

See Round House, Luddendenfoot

Stansfield Hall Nursery Cottage, Todmorden Ref S3365

Mid 19th century Vernacular Revival house associated with Stansfield Hall

Stansfield Hall Railway Station Ref S1982

Stansfield Road, Todmorden. Aka Stansfield Hall for Todmorden Station. A line from Hall Royd to Stansfield Hall was built in 1862 for the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company. This enabled trains to go directly from Hebden Bridge to Burnley without reversing out at Todmorden. As a consequence, many trains did not stop at Todmorden

The station opened in August 1868.

There was a serious accident here on 5th December 1904.

The station closed on 31st July 1944.

See Copy Pit Railway Line, George Martin and Todmorden Station

Stansfield Hall, Todmorden Ref S552

Aka Stansfeld Hall.

A house is mentioned in 1385 and was possibly built by Thomas Stansfield.

See The Stansfeld of Stansfield Hall Pedigree, George Stansfield and Stansfield Hall Nursery Cottage, Todmorden

This & associated entries use material contributed by David Shaw

Stansfield Hey, Ripponden Ref S2997

Small community. Recorded in 1854 just north of Ryburn Reservoir and Rishworth Hall Wood.

In August 1684, James Stansfield, Dr George Halstead of Manchester, and James Gibson of Shaw in Stansfield, granted to William Sutcliffe of Higher Ashes, a close of land called Stansfield Hey for 2 years for

a Redde Rose rent in the tyme of Roses (if it be demanded)

Property here was owned by Wakefield Water Corporation / Yorkshire Water in the 1920s, during the construction of Ryburn Reservoir. Number 1 was used as offices and workers' toilet facilities. Number 2 was used as the architect's house with an outbuilding for the blacksmiths. There are also 2 derelict asbestos-clad buildings which were used by the workers

This & associated entries use material contributed by Joanne Backhouse & Richard Rawson

Stansfield House, Luddendenfoot Ref S1242

Stansfield's: J. & F. Stansfield Ref S2063

Cotton manufacturers at Canteen Mill, Todmorden [1893, 1908].

Established by John & Fred Stansfield

Stansfield's: J. Stansfield Limited Ref S2172

Fustian manufacturers at Albert Street, Hebden Bridge [1905]

Stansfield, Lells & Company Ref S2003

From around 1892, they manufactured pickers at Gauxholme Mill, Walsden

Stansfield, Manor of Ref S254

In Domesday Book, this was one of the 9 berewicks belonging to the Manor of Wakefield.

The manor is also referred to as

Stansfield cum Blackshawe et Rowtonstall

The manor was held by

the Earls of Warren
Jordan son of Essolf de Thornhill
Jordan de Thornhill and the Thornhill family
The Stansfield family – probably from as early as John de Stansfeld, who held it of the Thornhills, through to Thomas Stansfeld
Geoffrey Stansfeld
Ralph Stansfeld
Charles Stansfeld
Edward Stansfield
the Savile family as overlords
the Earl of Scarbrough

See Robert Stansfeld

Stansfield Mill Lane Bridge, Triangle Ref S799

18th century road bridge. The parapet was rebuilt in the 19th century

Stansfield monolith Ref S83

8 ft tall stone near Stansfield Hall, Todmorden.

Probably not prehistoric

Stansfield Moor Ref S3370

Moorland above Todmorden.

See Clunters, Stansfield Moor

Stansfield Overseers of the Poor Ref S815

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Overseer of the Poor for Stansfield

Stansfield-Pilkington Feud Ref S3342

Stansfield Pond, Sowerby Ref S727

A receiving house was recorded at Castle Street in 1861 when John Hollindrake was the receiver

The names The Pond, the Lodge, Triangle, and Sowerby Dean also seem to be used for the same house.

Owners and tenants have included

James Stansfeld [1645] of Pond
Timothy Stansfeld [16??] of Pond
Richard Bentley of Sowerby Dean [1650]
Robert Stansfeld of Lodge
John Wilks [1820] of Lodge
William Morris [1880] of Lodge

Stansfield Pond, Triangle Ref S2731

Aka Lodge, Triangle. The original name of the Triangle district

Stansfield Post Office Ref S2391

Stansfield-Savile Feud Ref S3341

Stansfield Surveyor of the Highways Ref S9050

Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Stansfield included:

William Mitchell [1835]

Stansfield's Variety Theatre, Halifax Ref S2645

St James's Road.

Recorded on 26th November 1881, when an advertisement announced a programme which include

Negro Comedians, a Comic Vocalist, Acrobatic Song & Dance, Protean Artistes, Quick Change Artistes

Question: Does anyone know whether this was at the Oddfellows' Hall, Halifax?

This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles

Stansfield View Hospital, Mankinholes Ref S985

Aka Beggarington. In 1738, there was a workhouse at Stansfield.

A new institution was built in 1877 as Todmorden Union Workhouse. It was built against considerable objections from John Fielden and other local people.

In 1???, it was a home for down-and-outs.

In 1948, it became a mental hospital.

It closed in 1993 and was demolished in 1996.

The site was redeveloped for housing

Stansfield View Reservoir, Todmorden Ref S2453

Built in the 1980s

Stansfield Villa, Cross Stone Road Ref S1492

House built by James William Sutcliffe, and his family lived there [1887-1914]

This & associated entries use material contributed by James Sutcliffe

Stansfield Ward, Todmorden Ref S2829

One of the Electoral Wards of Todmorden. Recorded in 1905

Stansfield Workhouse Ref S1490

A workhouse is recorded in 1738. It was discontinued shortly afterwards. A Union Workhouse, Stansfield View Hospital, Mankinholes, was built in 1877

Stanton, James Ref S778

[18??-18??]

In [Q3] 1844, he married Anna Allen in Manchester.

Child: James Allen (Stanton) [1851-1858] who was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3439]

Stanton, James Ref S587

[1883-1915] Of Bradford.

He married Annie.

They lived at 51 Stannary Lane, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with B Company 1st/6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 19th December 1915 (aged 32).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 21], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Stanton, James L. Ref S264

[1896-1915] Born in Todmorden.

During World War I, he served with the Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died in Todmorden [1st July 1915].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Stanwell, Rev John Samuel Ref S13

[1840-1918] Born in Boston, Lincolnshire.

Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1879]

Stapleford, Frederick Ref S1191

[1911-1946]

In [Q4] 1939, he married Frances Alice Stead in Bradford.

They lived at Rastrick.

During World War II, he served as a Warrant Officer Class II with the Royal Army Pay Corps.

He died 18th August 1946 (aged 35).

He was buried at Delhi War Cemetery, India [Grave Ref 1 D 12]

Stapleton, David Ref S1393

[1920-1940] Son of Hannah M. & Richard Stapleton of Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders.

He died 10th May 1940 (aged 20).

He was buried at La Bassée Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref 11]

Stapp, Cameron Ref S1436

[1921-1942] Son of Margaret Ellen (née Ridge) & Frank Stapp of Elland.

Born in Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Leading Airman with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Landrail.

He died 6th June 1942.

He was buried at Rastrick Cemetery [C 36 31]

Star Bingo Club, Brighouse Ref S3061

In 1963, the Star Bingo Club began at the Albert Theatre & Opera House. Bingo took place on Wednesdays and Thursday, with films on the other nights.

This continued for a few years, but it ended and the Albert reverted to a cinema

Star Boxing Club, Halifax Ref S2412

Established in the 1940s by Bob Ennis. It occupied the top floor of the Star Hotel, Halifax.

In 19??, it moved to the Workout Warehouse in Square Road.

It was reopened by 2 qualified ABA coaches, James Cahill and John Cassidy, at


1 Mill Lane
Boothtown
HX3 5TR

and relaunched on 30th January 2009.

See Phil McGrath

This & associated entries use material contributed by Joan Cahill

Star Chamber Farm, Heptonstall Ref S1767

Towngate / Main Street 16th century farmhouse and barn.

It was also the popular name for a room at the Stag Inn, Heptonstall. The room is said to have been used for petty trials and legal proceedings

Star Coffee Bar, Halifax Ref S3588

1960s venue situated at the corner of Horton Street and Wards End.

Contributor Dave van de Gevel writes

One of the most popular rendezvous for the pseudo-intellectuals was downstairs. This was a time of frothy coffee served in glass cups and saucers and no choice of coffee types and most of us went home on a bus.
The upstairs was for mere mortals but the basement was where great matters of the moment were discussed. A favourite for members of the Plebeians Jazz Club in Upper George Yard

This & associated entries use material contributed by Dave Van De Gevel

Star Cricket Club Ref S1384

Lightcliffe club established in the mid-19th century

Star Steps, Rastrick Ref S2321

A flight of steps which descends from East Street, Rastrick, down behind the Star Inn, Rastrick to Bridge End

Stardust Showbar, Brighouse Ref S2472

For a time around 1980, the Ritz was a night club, the Stardust Showbar. It then became a ballroom

Starfish sites Ref S1224

During World War II, these were decoy sites located in sparsely populated areas in order to deceive German bombers into believing they were their intended targets, drawing enemy attacks away from cities, industrial and military installations. By 1943, over 235 Starfish sites were in existence.

Some local examples were at Brighouse, Clifton Common, Clattering Stones, Slate Delfs Hill, Cragg Vale, Elland, Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Sowerby Bridge, and Todmorden.

See Bombs & bombing

The Stark Family Ref S1016

One of many Poor Palatines, Protestant families from southern Germany who fled the French attacks on them in 1709.

They were invited to come to an England for safety, and sailed down the Rhine to meet the English ships sent to meet them. The refugees were sent to Limerick & Wexford in Ireland, and to New York, America.

Johann Heinrich Storck, a vintner & farmer and his family sailed on 13th July 1715 in the third fleet (of 6 ships) sent from Rotterdam by Queen Anne to rescue them.

The Storcks ended up on the Southwell (pronounced Suttle) estate in Limerick, part of the government's aim to introduce more Protestants into Ireland.

The surname was anglicised to Stark.

See

This & associated entries use material contributed by Diana Scorer

Stark, Henry Ref S914

[1814-1876] A member of the Stark family.

Born in Limerick, Ireland; baptised at Rathkeale, Limerick [15th June 1814].

In 1833, he married Ellen Thomas [1814-1???] in Limerick.

Ellen came from Bristol

The family left Ireland and came to St Helens, Lancashire, in the 1860s due to the potato famine.

He was a shoemaker (in Ireland) / a labourer (in England) / at a copper works / at a mine.

They had at least 6 children, the oldest - including Henry Stark – were born in Limerick, the two youngest – Robert [b 1853] & Ann [b 1856] - were born in St Helens.

The family lived at Mill Place, Prescot, Lancashire [1871].

Henry died 5th August 1876 after an accident whilst unloading a cart at a pit head near St Helens

This & associated entries use material contributed by Diana Scorer

Stark, Henry Ref S631

[1845-1910] Son of Henry Stark.

Baptised at Kilmeedy, Limerick [17th June 1845].

He was a grease maker [1871] / a refiner of grease [1891] / a gas works labourer [1901].

In 1865, he married (1) Jane Twist at Liverpool Register office.

Children:

John Henry [b 23rd December 1866; d 24th October 1868]
Elizabeth Ellen [14th April 1868-1906] who married [1889] William Siddall

Jane died Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge [24th October 1868].

In 1868, the family were living in a cellar cottage at the bottom of Bolton Brow. The landlord had been told that stones had been falling from the gable wall but had done nothing.
On 24th October 1868, Jane was returning from a walk with her little boy, John Henry, and was just going down the cottage steps when the gable wall collapsed on them. Henry ran to dig them out with his bare hands but they both died.
It seemed that the wall had'nt been throughed – there were no ties. The landlord gave Henry £5 as compensation

On 30th October 1869, he married (1) Elizabeth Haigh [1845-1910] at Elland Parish Church.

Elizabeth was born in Norland / Sowerby Bridge; baptised in Sowerby Bridge [28th September 1845], the daughter of Mary (née Hamer) and James Haigh of 16 Croft, off Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge.
She was a wool feeder [1871]

Children:

Elizabeth Ellen [b 1869] who was a part-timer worsted spinner [1881]
Charlotte [b 1872] who was partly raised by her aunt Ellen Cliff (née Haigh) who lived with husband Joe on a narrowboat.
Robert [b 1875] who was a labourer in worsted factory [1901]
William Thomas [b 1878] who was a worsted doffer [1891], a mason's labourer [1901]
Henry
Jim/Jem [b 1882]
Ann [b 1883]
Jane [b 1885] who was a worsted spinner [1901]

They lived at

Bradley Terrace, Wakefield Road, Skircoat [1871]
Washer Lane Bottom, Skircoat (Henry is not recorded on the family's census return) [1881]
2 Hargreaves Terrace / Norland Hall [1891]
Norland Hall [1901]

Living with them [in 1901] was boarder Joseph Sunderland [b Halifax 1884] (labourer in worsted factory).

Also living at Norland Hall in 1901 were

John Smith, his housekeeper Sarah Ann Butterfield and her son George Henry Butterfield; father Henry Stark
Thomas Easterby

Henry died at Norland Hall in 1910.

Elizabeth died in Norland in 1910 and was buried at Mount Pleasant Wesleyan Chapel, Norland

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Stark, Henry Ref S686

[1878-1946] Son of Henry Stark

Born at Washer Lane, Sowerby Bridge [19th May 1878].

The family moved to Norland Hall when he was young.

He was a worsted doffer [1891] / an engineer's tool maker [1901] / a general labourer for a woollen manufacturer [1911] / a dyer's labourer with the Bradford Dyers' Association [1921] / a textile dyer [1939].

In [Q3] 1900, he married (2) Esther Alice Butterfield [1882-1945] in Halifax.

Esther Alice was born in Barkisland [18th June 1881]

Children:

George Henry [b 1898]
William [b 1901] who was a woollen piecer with Wright Hamer & Sons at Clay House Mills, Greetland (out-of-work) [1921]
Herbert [b 1902] who was a woollen piecer with Edwards & Rawson Limited [1921]
Harold [b 1904] who was a woollen piecer with Edwards & Rawson Limited [1921]
John Arthur [b 1907] who was a woollen piecer with Edwards & Rawson Limited [1921]
Marian [b 1911]
Gladys [b 1914]
Rosalia [b 1918] who was a textile weaver [1939]

They lived at

Hollin Well, Norland [1911]
Fulds Farm, Norland [1921]
Kitson Lane, Norland [1939]

Living with them [in 1911] was mother-in-law Sarahann Butterfield [b Keighley 1857].

Esther Alice died in Calder District [Q3 1945] (aged 64).

Henry died in Calder District [Q2 1946] (aged 67) and his ashes were spread on Norland moor

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Starke, A. Ref S592

Son of Henry R. Starke-Jones.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial

Starke-Jones, Cedric Philip Ref S3632

[1894-19??] MA (Oxon).

He was in charge of the Halifax New School, Hopwood Lane [1920s] / joint headmaster of Halifax New School, Hopwood Lane with his father [1936].

In 1935, he married Barbara J. L. Pickford in Braintree, Essex

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Starke-Jones, Henry Richard Ref S1731

[1860-19??] BA (London).

Born in Cornwall.

He was assistant teacher at Carlton House School [1881] / headmaster of the Halifax New School, South Parade [1905, 1907] / joint headmaster of Halifax New School, Hopwood Lane with his son Cedric Philip Starke-Jones [1936]

In 1888, he married Alice Maud Mary Utley [1865-1937] in Halifax.

Child: Cedric Philip

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Starkey, Edmund Ref S2830

[1666-1???] Son of Edmund Starkie.

He lived at Ive House, Warley [1709].

See East Riddlesden Hall

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Starkey, Isaac Ref S1609

[1584-1662] Son of Robert Starkey.

He married Unknown.

Children:

(possibly) William [b before 1616]
Timothy
Joseph [1629-1635]
Richard [1631-1664]
Edith [b 1634]
Isaac [1638-1685]
Samuel [1641-1668]

He died in Shelf.

Isaac is mentioned in will of John Waterhouse in 1618

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Starkey, John Ref S1571

[1608-1683] Son of John Starkey of Padiham, Lancashire.

He married Unknown.

Child: Joshua

He lived at Longwood House, Fixby, where he died.

See Edmund Starkie

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Starkey, John Ref S2831

[1673-1???] Son of Edmund Starkie.

On 27th May 1702, he married Hannah, daughter of Joseph Priestley, in Halifax.

Children:

William
John
Ellen

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Starkey, Joseph Ref S2326

[1795-1846] Son of Joseph Starkey of Cowcliffe, Huddersfield. His sister, Sarah, married Ely Stansfield.

He was a partner in Helm, Starkey & Noble.

The partnership was dissolved by mutual aggreement on 17th September 1840.

In 1841, Starkey & Noble sold their shares in the business to Helm and emigrated to America with their families. They eventually settled in Burlington, Wisconsin. Starkey died at Waterford, Wisconsin

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Starkey, Nicholas Ref S2993

[1670-17??] On 8th October 1693, he married Hester Proctor at Elland

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Starkey, Robert Ref S1608

[15??-1594] Of Skircoat.

On 23rd September 1583, he married Edith/Eden [1573-1633], daughter of Lawrence Waterhouse.

Children:

Isaac
Joseph [1586-1616]
Thomas [1588-1640]
Susan [b 1591]
Samuel [1594-1649]
Robert [b 1595]

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Starkey, Timothy Ref S1610

[1622-1682] Of Shelf.

Son of Robert Starkey.

The Northowram Register records

[1682] Tim Starkey of Shelf drunk 4 Jacks of Brandy with D.M.O. it dried up his body, was in horrible pain, died in 8 days buried Dec 4. aged 60

D.M.O is possibly Daniel Mitchell of Ovenden

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Starkie, Edmund Ref S1570

[1635-1677] Or Edmond / Starkey.

Son of Edmund Starkie who was a cousin of John Starkey.

Born at Symondstone, Lancashire.

On 2nd May 1665, he married Susan Radcliffe in Halifax.

Children:

Edmund
Nicholas [b 1670]
John
Ann [b 1676]

They lived at Ive House, Warley where he died.

This family line died out in 1801

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Starkie, Edmund Ref S2994

[1642-17??] Son of Nicholas Starkie.

Born in Padiham, Lancashire.

He married Mary Hammond. They had no children.

He went to live at East Riddlesden Hall which he acquired when that branch of the Murgatroyd family died out.

He died some time after 1709, and the Hall passed to Nicholas, grandson of his brother John

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Starkie, Frederick John Ref S617

[1897-1919] Son of Emma & John Starkie of Walsden.

During World War I, he served as a Driver with the 33rd Division Ammunition Company Royal Field Artillery.

He died 7th June 1919 (aged 22).

He was buried at Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref V G 49].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Starkie, Harwood Ref S7690

[1818-1883] Son of Hannah & William Starkie.

He was born in Barnoldswick, Yorkshire [1st January 1818].

He was a railway labourer [1851] / a twister [1871] / a cotton operative twister [1881].

In 1837, he married Sarah Livsey [1820-1894] in Skipton.

Children:

William [1839-1856]

Susannah [1841-1875]

Nathan [1844-1870]

Betty [b 1846]

Samuel
Smith
John
Sarah Ann [b 1857]

The 4 oldest children were born in Barnoldswick; the 4 youngest were born in Todmorden & Walsden.

They lived at

Barnoldswick Street, Barnoldswick [1841]
Street Lane Bottom, Walsden [1851]
Knowlwood Street, Todmorden & Walsden [1871]
Lower Fold Street (Gorpley), Todmorden & Walsden [1881]

Harwood died in Todmorden [31st March 1883] (aged 65).

He & other members of the family were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone (Grave 56, New Yard)

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Starkie, John Ref S1568

[15??-16??] Child: Nicholas

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Starkie, John Ref S1808

[1854-1916] Son of Harwood Starkie.

Born in Todmorden.

He was a reed maker [1881] / a reed maker (employer) [1891, 1901, 1911]. He established John Starkie & Sons [1905].

In 1875, he married Emma Barker in Todmorden.

Children:

Frank
Jane
Nathan
Albert
Ruth
Florence
Gertrude
Frederick John

They lived at

4 Hacking Terrace, Knowlwood [1881]
7 Copperas House Terrace [1891]
306 Rochdale Road, Todmorden [1901, 1911]

He was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone

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Starkie, John Ref S722

[1881-1915] Son of Mary & Samuel Starkie of Blackburn.

In [Q4] 1904, he married Sophia Wallwork in Blackburn.

They lived at 40 Sunny Bank, Mytholmroyd.

During World War I, he served as a Driver with the 292nd Company Royal Army Service Corps.

He died 8th August 1915 (aged 34).

He was buried at Reading Cemetery, Berkshire.

He is remembered on a memorial in St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd, and in the book Royd Regeneration

Starkie's: John Starkie & Sons Ref S2049

Reed makers at Smithy Holme, Todmorden.

Recorded in 1915. Partners included John Starkie

Starkie, Joshua Ref S928

[1647-1671] Or Starkey.

Son of John Starkey.

Born at Longwood House, Fixby.

Baptised at St Peters Church, Huddersfield [19th April 1647]. He was a clerk at Huddersfield.

On 25th February 1668, he married Catherine Hanson at Halifax Parish Church.

He was buried at Almondbury [13th December 1671]

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Starkie, Mr Ref S166

[18??-19??]

He married Margaret Ellen Woodhead.

Margaret Ellen was the daughter of Walter Edmund Woodhead

Children:

Walter E. [b 1904]
Jennie [b 1908]
Edith [1909] who died in infancy

Margaret Ellen was widowed by 1911, and the family lived at 29 Whitby Street, Halifax with her parents.

her husband's burial place is not yet known

Starkie, Nicholas Ref S832

[1606-1643] Of Huntroyde Hall, Ribble Valley.

Son of John Starkie.

Baptised 1st February 1606/7.

On 6th November 1635, he married Grace, daughter of James Murgatroyd.

Children:

Edmund
John
(possibly) Nicholas

He was a Captain on the Parliamentarian side during the Civil War. He was blown up by gunpowder at Hoghton Tower on 14th February 1643, at the beginning of the Civil War

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Starkie, Samuel Ref S411

[1849-1908] Son of Harwood Starkie.

Born in Walsden.

He was reed manufacturer [1891, 1901].

He and his brother Smith bought part of Knowlwood Bottom Mill for £4,500 subject to certain conditions. Their purchase was speculative as they intended to sell on the property, which eventually they did, and successfully. Some of the machinery was sold off, and the mill with a steam engine, the large chimney and boiler rooms were sold on. They were there 1883-1888.

He occupied part of Shade Mill, Todmorden [1890]

He was a member of the Todmorden Board of Guardians / a member of Todmorden Town Council.

He married (1) Sarah Hannah Chadwick.

Children:

Annie
Alice
Ernest
Edith [1883-19??] who married James Davies

On 25th March 1897, he married (2) Bessie Smith at Littleborough

They lived at

Watty Place, Todmorden [1891]
Watty House, Todmorden [1897, 1901]

Members of the family were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone

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Starkie, Smith Ref S159

[1852-1???] Son of Harwood Starkie.

Born in Walsden.

He was brought up at Knowlwood, Walsden / a reed maker [1881] / a machine broker [1891] / a farmer [1901] / a retired machinery merchant [1911] / trading as Owler Carr Reed Manufacturing Company at Owler Carr Mill, Cloughfoot [1880-1895] / machine broker at Clough Mill, Walsden, using the premises for his business [1882-1895].

He and his brother Samuel bought part of Knowlwood Bottom Mill for £4,500 subject to certain conditions. Their purchase was speculative as they intended to sell on the property, which eventually they did, and successfully. Some of the machinery was sold off, and the mill with a steam engine, the large chimney and boiler rooms were sold on. They were there 1883-1888.

Smith owned all of and occupied part of Pudsey Mill, Todmorden – the boiler house in particular [1889-1897]

He also carried on a machine-making business at Stoneswood Lower Mill, Walsden.

He was a member of Todmorden Urban District Council [1895].

In 1874, he married (1) Martha Sutcliffe [18??-1908] in Todmorden.

Children:

Sarah
Mary
Emily
Jane
Ada
Clara

Martha died at Dean Villas in 1908.

She was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone.

In 1910, he married (2) Jane Moffatt in Rochdale.

They lived at

Swineshead, Langfield [1881]
2 Stones Villas Walsden [1891, 1895]
Deanroyd, Walsden [1901]
Dean Villas, Walsden [1911]

Members of the family were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone

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Starkie, Sydney Ref S1056

[19??-19??] Cricketer who played for Walsden Cricket Club in the 1930s

Starling, Rev H. J. Ref S1564

[18??-19??] Pastor at Rishworth Particular Baptist Chapel [1917]

Starling, Robert Ref S265

[1829-1877] Born in Huddersfield.

He was a cotton dyer [1851] / a dyer [1861] / a cotton dyer [1871].

In [Q3] 1849, he married Esther Booth [1831-1???] in Huddersfield.

Esther / Easther was born in Huddersfield

Children:

Hannah [b 1852]
Robert [b 1854]
Mary J. [b 1863]
Ellen [b 1865]
William [b 1869]

They lived at

Kirkmoor Place, Huddersfield [1851]
Halifax [1861, 1871]

Robert died 10th March 1877 (aged 48).

He was buried at Christ Church, Pellon

Startin, Dame Mary Ref S954

[1???-1350] Prioress of Kirklees Priory [1344-1350]. She died of the Black Death

The Starting Post Field Ref S533

Savile Park.

In 1888, John Baldwin gave 4,618 square yards of land – part of a closed called The Starting Post Field – for the construction of St Jude's Church

Startingley, Judith de Ref S952

[12??-1306] Prioress of Kirklees Priory [1289-1306]

Station Road Bridge, Hebden Bridge Ref S1064

Bridge #16 over the Rochdale Canal

Station Road Bridge, Luddendenfoot Ref S784

Bridge #6 over the Rochdale Canal. Dated 1882. It was built by James Wild and Wood Brothers for the Luddendenfoot Board of Health.

See Luddendenfoot River Bridge

Station Road Surgery, Sowerby Bridge Ref S1836

The building was originally Sowerby Bridge Police Station

Statistics Ref S2420

See

Population statistics
Parish Census Statistics [1831]
Malcolm Bull's Calderdale Companion website statistics

Staton, Rev Thomas Ref S2712

[1791-1863] Wesleyan minister [1813-1863]. He was at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Chapel [1845].

He married Jane [1799-1873].

Children:

Elizabeth [1819-1845]
Richard James Jones [1833-1858]

Members of the family were buried at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Chapel

Statues, Landmarks & Obelisks Ref S2207

Staups Clough, Todmorden Ref S3310

There is a clapper bridge across the stream

Staups Common, Northowram Ref S2680

Common land above Staups Lane on the side of the Shibden Valley.

Recorded in 1841

Staups Farm, Eastwood Ref S1299

Todmorden.

The Todmorden & District News [Friday 10th September 1886] announced

Staups Farm, Eastwood, Todmorden.
Sale by Auction on 13th September 1886 for Mr Robert Anthony.
Cattle, Horses, Prize Poultry & Farming & Dairy equipment

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Staups House, Shibden Ref S193

Staups Lane

House mentioned as the home of John Bentley in 1607.

It is dated IC 1684 for his grandson, John Crowther, when the house was cased in stone.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

The house and land were bought by Anne Lister in 1834.

There was coal-mining here.

This is discussed in the books Ancient Halls in & about Halifax, Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions and The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire.

Staups Moor, Eastwood Ref S1830

See Devil's Rock, Eastwood

Staveley's Ref S2410

Engineering company who took interests in several local firms, including Ormerod Shapers Limited, Swift-Summerskill and Warner Swasey Asquith Limited

The Staveley family Ref S1893

Owned land and property in Bradshaw.

See Mrs Berry

Staveley, Mrs Elizabeth Ref S3698

[1???-18??] She was a widow by 1835.

In 1835, she, Susannah Staveley and John Staveley sued the inhabitants of Agbrigg and Morley, for the damages during the window-breaking riots on 6th January 1835. The Jury awarded damages of £240, against the £280 6/2d which they had claimed.

Staveley, Mrs Elizabeth Ref S3024

[1829-1894] Née Albon.

Born in Hull.

She was Professor of Music in Halifax [1881].

In 1860, she married Abraham William Staveley at Hull.

Children:

Jenny [b 1865] who was a Prefect Teacher at a Board School [1881]
Alfie [b 1869]

She was widowed and living at 5 Bond Street, Halifax [1881].

In 1881, Anthime Camille Poiré was a lodger with her at Bond Street

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Staveley, John Ref S1662

[1793-18??] Son of Luke Staveley.

He was a Commissioner of Land & Assessed Taxes, and a Commissioner of Property & Income Tax [1845].

He married (1) Susanna Deardon.

Children:

John William [1839-1840]
Ellen Maria [b 1841]
Rosamond Susanna [b 1843] who married Abraham Briggs Foster
Arkyl John Arthur [b 1846]

Susanna died soon after the birth of their 4th child.

In 1851, he married (2) Sophia Eleanor Weston, an American, in Marylebone, London.

They lived at 10 Spring Field, Halifax [1845].

See West Yorkshire Railway Company

Staveley, Luke Ref S1876

[1740-1835] Son of Rosamunda (née Cattle) & William Staveley.

Born in Hunmanby.

He and his family lived in the parish of St Margaret Moses, London. He was Governor of the London Workhouse for several years.

He was a partner in William Mitchell & Company. He was a merchant at New Church, Halifax [1809].

On 17th May 1780, he married Betty, daughter of John Mitchell in Halifax.

Children:

Luke Mitchell [b 1781]
Maria
Elizabeth [1783-1792]
Anne [b 1784]
James [b 1785]
Susannah
Jemima [b 1791]
Elizabeth [b 1792] who lived [1861] at 5 Lord Street, Halifax
John
Sarah [b 1794]
Henry [b 1795]

They lived at Spring Field, Halifax [1835].

He & members of the family were buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax

Staveley, Mr Ref S3425

[1???-18??] He was an officer in the Halifax Police [1838]

Stavert, Thomas William Ref S1233

[1903-1990] Landlord of the New Dolphin, Ambler Thorn [1938]

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Stavery, Sowerby Ref S3674

Staves, Harold Ref S3220

[1889-19??] Of Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge.

On Monday, 20th April 1903, he was charged at Halifax Borough Court with stealing a football belonging to Thomas Holgate of Savile Park, Halifax. A group of boys had been playing football on Skircoat Moor on the previous Saturday, when Staves – then aged 14 – took the ball and ran off with it. It was later found at the boy's home. He was ordered to receive 12 strokes of the birch

Stayncliffe, Adam of Ref S3675

[12??-13??] An early member of the Stancliffe family of Shibden. Recorded in 1315

Staynland, Thomas de Ref S3109

[12??-12??] The Wakefield Court Rolls of 1274 record

Avice widow of Thomas de Staynland offered to put herself on an inquisition as to one-third of half a bovate of land, which John, son of Thomas unjustly holds and keeps from her, as she says. John did not come on the first summons, therefore let him be resummoned

Staynton, Elizabeth de Ref S195

[1332-14??] One of 4 daughters of John de Staynton from Wakefield.

After John's death, his widow married Hugh de Toothill of Brighouse, and after marrying the two eldest to Hugh's sons, the two youngest – Elizabeth and Alice – were sent to Kirklees Priory. Around 1373, Elizabeth became prioress at the Priory.

Elizabeth was a kinswoman of Robin Hood and the lover of his enemy, Roger de Doncaster, and is said to be responsible for Robin's death. It is said that whilst treating him at the Kirklees Gatehouse, she bled him and he subsequently died.

In 1706, George Armytage found her grave in the cemetery at the priory. A stone marking the grave bore the inscription

Douce JHV de Nazareth fites mercy a Elizabeth de Stainton jadis Priore de cest maison
Sweet Jesus of Nazareth grant mercy to Elizabeth de Stainton formerly prioress of this house

Her remains are in the Nuns' Grave near Kirklees Priory. Her dates are inconsistent with those of Robin Hood.

She is said to be the Kirklees Vampire

Staynton, Joanna de Ref S950

[1???-1252] Prioress of Kirklees Priory [1248-1252]

Staynton, John de Ref S86

[1???-1???] He married Joan.

Children:

Elizabeth
Isabel who married her step-brother John
Joan who married her step-brother John

After his death, Joan married Hugh de Toothill

Stead ... Ref S42

The entries for people & families with the surname Stead are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Stead & Dyson Ref S6280

Halifax solicitors.

Partners included Samuel Stead, George Dyson, and Thomas Dyson

Stead & Simpson Limited Ref S2237

Boot manufacturers and dealers.

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

The largest providers of Boots and Shoes in England
(new premises) 2 & 4 Market Street
also at
11 Corn Market, Halifax

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Stead Brothers Ref S1087

Recorded in 1914, when they were at Jumble Hole Dye Works, Todmorden

Question: Is this the same business as Edward Stead & Sons?

Stead Brothers Ref S1683

On 13th May 1875, they bought the old Rodwell End Meeting House, Stansfield

Stead Brothers Ref S2290

Engineers and millwrights at Alexandra Works, Halifax [1905]

Stead's: Edward Stead & Sons Ref S2035

Fustian manufacturers. The Stead family owned Jumble Hole Mill and Spa Hole Mill, Todmorden

Question: Is this the same business as Stead Brothers?

Steanor Bottom Toll House, Walsden Ref S198

Rochdale Road.

Hexagonal 2-storey toll house built in 1824 on the busy Todmorden Turnpike – now the A6033 – across the Pennines between Todmorden and Littleborough and at the junction of the two roads.

See Steanor

Steanor Bottom, Walsden Ref S3609

Area of Walsden.

See Calf Holes Farm, Steanor Bottom, Steanor, Steanor Bottom Chemical Works, Walsden and Steanor Bottom Toll House, Walsden

Stebbing, George Anderson Ref S436

[1874-1929] Born in Brentford.

He was a stock broker [1904].

On 19th January 1904, he married Helen Beatrice Freeman in Shepperton.

Helen Beatrice was the daughter of John Joseph Freeman

Children:

Phoebe Beatrice [1907-1994]
Barbara Mary [b 1910]
Hilary Joan [1915-1996]
Janet G. [b 1925]

George died in Cuckfield Sussex [5th August 1929]

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Stedman, Rev Reginald Plumer Ref S901

[18??-1???] MA.

He was senior Curate at Halifax before becoming Vicar of Brighouse [June 1890-October 1896].

In 1885, he was described as

a meddlesome curate

when he objected to a proposal to open Scott's Buildings School in Pineberry Hill.

In Brighouse, he introduced the parish magazine on 1st January 1891.

In the 1890s, he was instrumental in establishing a movement which resulted in the building of St Chad's Mission Church & School at Hove Edge.

In October 1896, he retired to Burley-in-Wharfedale because of ill-health

Steel Card Wire Association Ref S2144

The association of card makers had members in several places, including Halifax, Brighouse, Cleckheaton and Manchester

Steel, Dr James Ref S2368

[18??-18??] Surgeon at Ovenden [1874]

Steel, James Ref S2907

[1823-1894] Born in Hampsthwaite, North Yorkshire.

He was a farmer at Will Royd Farm, Shibden.

He married Ruth Yates [1817-1884], who was born at Newell, near Otley.

Children:

Elizabeth [1844-1922]
William

Ruth died of senile debility at Will Royd, James died of typhoid at 8 Red Beck Road, Shibden [?]

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Steel, John William Ref S645

[18??-1917]

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

He died 6th November 1917.

He is (possibly) remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and (possibly) on the Memorial at Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge

Steel, Mrs Mary Ellen Ref S2376

[18??-18??] In 1861, she ran a school in Elland

Steel, William Ref S2908

[1851-19??] Son of James Steel.

Born in Otley.

He married (1) Unknown.

Child: Joseph who went to America in 1912

In [Q3] 1895, he married (2) Nancy Learoyd [1853-19??] in Halifax.

Contributor Valerie Hobson has passed on a family story which relates that

around 1909, he and Tom Chippendale were in a group of men who had been out drinking. As they returned home across Godley Bridge, the worse for drink, a policeman spoke to them. The gang threw him over the bridge. The policeman landed on a grass verge and survived.

William fled to America and never returned.

In 1911, Nancy was listed as a widow, living alone at Norwood Green

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Steel, William John Ref S1072

[1895-1917] Son of Arthur Steel of 21 Gasholder Terrace, Hunslet, Leeds.

He married Charlotte.

They lived at 25 Spring Street, King Cross, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 24th July 1917 (aged 22).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 21], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Steele & Duckworth Ref S2093

Legal firm at Portland House, St John's Lane, Halifax. Partners included Ernest Anderton Steele.

See J. McCubbin McClusky

Steele & McCluskey Ref S2611

Legal firm at Halifax. Partners included Ernest Anderton Steele and J. McCubbin McClusky

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Steele, Benjamin Ref S1546

[1867-19??] Born in Addingham.

He was a stone mason [1911].

In 1887, he married Elizabeth [1867-19??].

Elizabeth was born in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire

Children:

Annie [b 1890] who married John Lee Hodgson
John [b 1892] who was a gas worker [1911]
Arthur [b 1895] who was a stone mason [1911]
May [b 1897] who was a spinner [1911]
Alice [b 1902]

They lived at 28 Undercliffe Terrace, Halifax [1911]

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Steele, Ernest Anderton Ref S1535

[1879-1934] Son of Dr Samuel Henry Steele.

Halifax solicitor with Steele & Duckworth [1934], and Steele & McCluskey.

He qualified in March 1903

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Steele, George Ref S134

[1889-1966]

He married Ellen [1889-1972].

George died 15th January 1966 (aged 77).

Ellen died 31st January 1972 (aged 83).

Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/556] with Emma Richardson [1859-11th April 1936]

Steele, Harold Ref S1523

[1897-1918] Son of Thomas Steele.

He was a creeler in weaving shed [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 5th Battery Royal Field Artillery attached to 3rd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers.

He died (possibly) in Scotland or King George V hospital, Dublin [22nd June 1918].

He is buried in the family grave at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel [A 166].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross.

His brother Leonard also died in the War

Steele, Jack Ref S1070

[1912-1944] Son of Ethel & George Steele of Halifax.

He worked for Walsh & McCrea Limited.

In [Q3] 1939, he married Winifred Mary Gledhill in Calder District.

Child: son

They lived at 81 Paddock Lane, Highroad Well.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 8th September 1944 (aged 32).

He was buried at Florence War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref V D 18].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Steele, James Ref S451

[1838-1883] A surgeon of Ivy House, Ovenden.

He died 21st November 1883 (aged 45)

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Steele, Joseph Ref S358

[1874-19??] Born in Halifax.

He was a journeyman wheelwright (blind in one eye) [1901].

In [Q4] 1895, he married Annie Whitehead [1870-19??].

Annie was born in Halifax, the daughter of Henry Crossland Whitehead

Children:

William Henry [b 1897]
Alice [b 1899]
Annie [b 1901]

They lived at Mutton Hall Farm, 14 Pharaoh Lane, Illingworth [1901].

Living with them [in 1901] was Annie's widowed mother Alice Whitehead

Steele, Leonard Ref S1075

[1895-1916] Son of Thomas Steele.

Born in Halifax [Q4 1895].

He was a member of Holy Trinity Church, Halifax & Sunday School / a helper in weaving shed [1911] / a loom tuner / employed by Walsh & McCrea Limited.

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

He was killed in a failed attack on Schwaben Redoubt [3rd September 1916] (aged 21).

The Halifax Courier [7th October 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, France. [Grave Ref I D 14.]

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Roll of Honour at Holy Trinity Sunday School, Halifax, and on the family grave at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel.

His brother Harold also died in the War

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Steele, Mary Ellen Ref S2315

[18??-18??] She ran a school in Elland [around 1845]

Steele, Mr Ref S1154

[18??-1???] He was a porter at Manchester, before becoming Station Master at Pickle Bridge Station, Norwood Green.

In November 1864, he was stabbed by Noah Wood of Norwood Green

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Steele, Robert Ref S625

[18??-1917]

He married Unknown.

They lived at 650 Rochdale Road, Walsden [1917].

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st/7th Battalion Manchester Regiment.

He died 6th May 1917.

He was buried at Villers-Faucon Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref C 42].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Steele, Dr Samuel Henry Ref S2267

[1851-1926] The son of a potter's engraver.

Born in Stoke.

He came to Halifax as a Methodist New Connexion Minister.

He went to serve as a Minister in Ulster. In Ireland, he qualified as a physician.

He was in Halifax as a physician and surgeon [1895].

In [Q2] 1878, he married Katie Anderton in Halifax.

Katie was the daughter of John Anderton

Child: Ernest Anderton

They lived at 10 Lord Street, Halifax [1905]

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Steele, Thomas Ref S1076

[1859-1944] Born in Aldborough, Yorkshire.

He was a gas stoker [1891] / an engine tenter [1901] / a labourer at gas works [1911].

On 23rd August 1880, he married Louisa Alsopp [1861-19??] at St Andrew's Church, Wakefield.

Louisa was born in Snydale, Yorkshire

Children:

George [b 1881] who was an iron moulder [1901]

Sarah [b 1882] who was a worsted rover [1901]

Mary / Polly [b 1889] who was a silk spinner [1901]

Hilda [b 1892] who was a coating weaver [1911]

Thomas Arthur [b 1894] who was a loco engine cleaner [1911]

Leonard
Harold
James [b 1899] who was a part-time doffer [1911]

They lived at

4 Fern Street, Northowram [1891]
8 Randolph Street, Halifax [1901]
71 Baines Street, Halifax [1911]
8 Lombard Street, King Cross, Halifax

Living with them [in 1911] was daughter Emma (married 9 years) & her children Norman Steele [b 1903], Louis Steele [b 1905] & Nellie Steele [b 1908], and sister-in-law Priscilla Padget [b 1867] (monthly nurse)

Sons Leonard & Harold died in World War I.

Louisa died 17th April 1925.

Thomas died 13th June 1944.

Members of the family were buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel [A 166]

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Steele, William Ref S1179

[18??-1???] A blacksmith of Lister Pit Hill, Claremount.

In 1873, he was one of a gang of men involved in the attack on PC Frederick Braithwaite at Godley Bridge.

He was found guilty of wounding PC Braithwaite with intent to do him grievous bodily harm.

He was sentenced to 5 years' penal servitude

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Steep Field Steps, Hebden Bridge Ref S746

Steep Lane Mutual Improvement Society Ref S1620

Recorded on 18th January 1919, when the Halifax Courier reported a weekly meeting in which John Wadsworth gave an address entitled

Reminiscences of 60 years ago

suggesting that the Society was founded around 1859

Stein's: G. R. Stein Ref S3094

Of Bonnybridge, Scotland. They took over several local brick manufacturers, including Allen & Son (Halifax) Limited, Joseph Morton Limited and Wilkinson's Clay Works, Elland

Steinmetz, John Frederick Ref S1445

[1853-1912] Son of Friedrick Steinmetz, farmer.

Born in Wurtenburg, Germany.

He was a butcher of Halifax [1873] / a pork butcher [1881] / a naturalised British subject [1891] / a pork butcher (own account) [1891, 1901] / a pork butcher (employer) [1911].

In 1873, he married Loise Frietericke Aner [1847-1918] at Halifax Parish Church.

Loise Frietericke / Louisa Frederica, of Northowram, was born in Germany, the daughter of John Aner, mason

Children:

George H. [b 1874] who was a worsted spinner [1891]

John W. [b 1878] who was a pork butcher's assistant [1891], a cab driver [1901]

Luise / Louisa [b 1881] who was assisting in the family business [1911]

Alfred [b 1882] who was a pork butcher [1901, 1911]

Emma [b 1885] who was a dressmaker [1901, 1911] & married Lewis Turner
James [b 1889] who was a grocer's errand boy [1901], a pork butcher [1911]

They lived at

14 Albert Street, Northowram [1881]
23 Bull Green, Halifax [1891]
44 King Cross Road, Halifax [1911, 1912, 1918]

The Halifax Courier of 16th September 1899, reported that son Alfred (then aged 16) had accidentally killed his close friend Lewis Ridehalgh (also aged 16) with a gun. Lewis was the son of Frederick Ridehalgh
The boys had gone to brush down the horses in the stables of Francis Fleming at Green Royd, Halifax, where their friend Leonard Turner was stable boy.
The 2 boys went into a cupboard where the gun was kept and played with the gun as they had done on previous occasions. They were unaware that the double-barrelled gun had been left loaded by the coachman. Leonard Turner, seeing the situation, told the boy to put the gun down, but it was too late and Lewis was shot in the face. He died a few minutes later.
A verdict of accidental killing was returned by the Jury

John Frederick died in Halifax in 1912 (aged 59).

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £537.

Administration was granted to his widow Louisa Frederica.

On 28th July 1915, the Leeds Mercury reported that Louisa Frederica was fined for not registering as an alien.
She said that she had lived in Halifax for 50 years, was married at the Parish Church in Halifax in 1873, her 6 children were born in Halifax, and she had never imagined that registration was called for in a case like hers.
She was fined 5/-

Louisa Frederica died 17th May 1918 (aged 71).

She was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [21st May 1918]

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Steinthal, Samuel Alfred Ref S3368

[1827-1910] Laid the inscribed tablet at the Unitarian Chapel, Todmorden.

He died in Chorlton, Lancashire

Stell, Benjamin Ref S667

[1790-1860] He was a farmer [1841, 1851].

He married (1) Sarah [1796-1841].

Children:

Jonathan [b 1828]

Eliza [1824-1853] ‡

John
Mary [b 1827] who married William Peel

Sarah died 6th January 1841 (aged 45).

In [Q4] 1846, he (possibly) married (2) Sarah [1807-1877] in Halifax.

Sarah was the widow of Mr Peel

They lived at

4 Charlestown Street, Halifax [1841]
Charlestown, Halifax [1851]

Benjamin died 12th May 1860 (aged 70).

Sarah died 14th February 1877 (aged 70).

He, his wives & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2062] with grandson Thomas Stell [1857-1858]

Stell, George Ref S3501

[1862-1899] Son of Sam Stell, mechanic.

He was a mechanic of Todmorden [1892].

He married Hannah Maria Holt at Halifax Parish Church.

Hannah Maria was the daughter of Arthur Holt

They lived at 8 Barker Street, Todmorden [1911].

After his death, Hannah Maria was landlady of the Bay Horse Inn, Cross Stone [1901]

Living with the widowed Hannah Maria at that time were her siblings Bertha (general servant) and Fred (boots & liquor tester).

In 1911, Hannah Maria was working in cotton winding. Living with her at that time were her son Arthur [b 1904] and boarder Alfred King Walker [aged 25] (textile machinery fitter) from Edenfield, Lancashire

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Stell, John Ref S692

[1833-1???] Son of Benjamin Stell.

He was a moulder [1851] / an iron moulder [1861, 1871].

In [Q2] 1854, he married Elizabeth Haigh [1835-1???] in Halifax.

Elizabeth was born in Stainland.
She was a worsted weaver [1861]

Children:

Arthur L. [b 1855]
Thomas [1857-1858] who was buried with his Stell grandparents at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2062]
Walter [b 1860]
Jane [b 1865]
Mary J. [b 1869]

They lived at

39 Back Side, Northowram [1861]
Old Lane, Halifax [1871]

Living with them [in 1871] was an orphan Jeremiah Pearson [b London 1864]

Stell, John William Ref S654

[1898-1918] Son of William Stell.

Born in Hebden Bridge.

He was a member of Salem Wesleyan Chapel, Hebden Bridge / a member of King Cross Wesleyan Sunday School / a cotton weaver [1911] / in business with his father as a cotton manufacturer at Tan Pits Shed.

He lived with his parents at 324 Gibbet Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [1/1917], and he served as a Gunner with D Battery 180th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He went to France [August 1917].

He was killed in action [23rd March 1918] (aged 20).

The Halifax Courier [4th May 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [Grave Ref 7-10], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Hebden Bridge Methodist Church

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Stell, Joseph Ref S1012

[17??-1768] Coiner. He was executed

Stell, Thomas Ref S535

[1878-1959] Son of Eliza (née Fowlds) [1837-1???] & William Stell [1834-1???], worsted machine maker.

Born in Keighley [16th April 1878].

He was a worsted yarns manufacturer (employer) [1911] / a worsted spinner (employer) [1921] / a master worsted spinner [1939].

In [Q2] 1907, he married Martha [1882-1966] in Halifax.

Martha was born in Halifax [24th April 1882], the daughter of Donald Sagar

Children:

Margaret [b 29th June 1908]
Douglas William [b 24th May 1914] who was a master worsted spinner [1939]

They lived at

17 Castle Road, Keighley [1911]
Holly House, Keighley [1921]
Westfield View Road, Keighley [1939]

Thomas died Q2 1959 (aged 80).

Martha died Q4 1966 (aged 84).

They both died in the Worth Valley

Stell, William Ref S1358

[1851-1888] He was a farmer. at Rowlands Farm.

In 1882, he married Mary Greenwood [1851-1915] in Todmorden.

Mary was born in Wadsworth, the daughter of Mr Greenwood

Children:

William
Frank [b 1884] who was a fustian cutter [1901] and served in Egypt [World War I]

They lived at

Highroyd, Wadsworth [1891]
19 Cliffe Street, Hebden Bridge [1901, 1911]

William died in Todmorden in 1888 (aged 37).

Mary died in Todmorden [Q3 1915] (aged 64)

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Stell, William Ref S1102

[1872-19??] Born in Hebden Bridge.

He was a cotton manufacturer (employer) [1901] / a fustian manufacturer (employer) [1911] / in business at Tan Pits Shed.

In 1893, he married Ada Crossley [1867-19??] in Todmorden.

Ada was born in Hebden Bridge

Children:

child who died young [before 1911]

Sarah Grace [b 1896] who was a cotton weaver [1911]

John William
Alice Hannah [b 1902]
Savile Crossley [b 1910]

They lived at

19 Osbourne Street, Hebden Bridge [1901]
9 Woodbine Terrace, King Cross Road, Halifax [1911]
324 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1918]

Living with them [in 1911] was sister-in-law Emma Crossley [b 1863] (general domestic servant)

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Stell, William Ref S1364

[1883-1917] Son of William Stell.

Born in Hebden Bridge.

He was a member of Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge & Sunday School / a member of St John's Ambulance Brigade, Hebden Bridge / a fustian weaver [1901] / a shop assistant in Sheffield [1907] / manager of a retail ready-made clothing store at the Wicker, Sheffield, for his uncle, James Greenwood, manufacturing clothier [1911].

In 1907, he married Elizabeth Whiteley [1884-19??] at St John's Church, Cragg Vale.

Elizabeth, a tailoress of Springfield, Cragg Vale, was born in Mytholmroyd, the daughter of John Whiteley, spinner

Children:

Annie [1910-1915]
William Hedley [b 1911]

They lived at 42 Bannon Street, Ecceshall, Sheffield [1907, 1911].

During World War I, he served as a Bombardier with the 232nd Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery.

He was killed by a shell which burst as he was on his way back from his battery [6th November 1917].

The Halifax Courier [17th November 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Bleuet Farm Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II B 1].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge

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Stenhouse, Frank Ref S980

[1868-1917] Born in Walsden.

He was a manufacturing chemist (employer) [1911].

On 17th September 1891, he married Alice Ann Fielden [1866-1944] at St Peter's, Walsden.

Children:

George Anthony
Ruth [1898-1939]

They lived at

799 Rochdale Road, Walsden [1911]
76 Victoria Road, Stretford, Manchester [1917]
23 Everton Road, Blackpool [1944]

Frank died 4th October 1917.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,429 19/2d.

The will was proved by Sam Fielden (baker), and Fred Fielden (cotton operative).

Alice Ann died in Blackpool [19th March 1944].

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £3,069 15/5d.

The will was proved by Harold Taylor (certified accountant), and Walter Rostron (engineering draughtsman)

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Stenhouse, George Anthony Ref S623

[1894-1917] Son of Frank Stenhouse.

Born in Walsden.

He was a clerk in (his father's?) chemical works [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster).

He died 20th September 1917 (aged 23).

He was buried at Bedford House Cemetery, Belgium. [Grave Ref 4 XI D 37].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Trinity United Methodist Free Church, Walsden.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £200 18/6d.

The will was proved by his widowed mother Alice Ann

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Stenson, Tom Ref S1522

[1889-1918] Born in Pontefract [14th June 1889].

He lived in Sowerby Bridge.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/7th (Blythswood) Battalion (Territorial) Highland Light Infantry.

He died of wounds in France / Flanders [27th September 1918].

He was buried at Louverval Military Cemetery, Doignies, France [Grave Ref A 27].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint George's Church, Sowerby

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Stephen, Alfred John Watson Ref S809

[1887-1953] MB.

He married Mary Craighead [1888-1970].

Child: Raymond Thomas

They lived at Ripponden.

Alfred John died 20th December 1953 (aged 66).

He was buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden.

Mary died in Rugby in 1970

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Stephen, Dr John Ref S1277

[1891-19??] LMSSA (Lond. 1918), LDS, LRFPS (Glas. 1912).

Brother of Dr Thomas Cowley Stephen.

He qualified at Manchester, and became dental surgeon [1915] / partner (with his brother) in Stephen & Stephen at 50 Wilmslow Rd, Withington, Manchester [1915] / assistant resident medical officer at Manchester Union Infirmary, Crumpsall [1920] / house surgeon [midwifery & gynaecology] at St Mary's Hospital, Manchester / surgeon Lt RN on HMS Monarch / senior resident medical officer at Crumpsall Infirmary, Manchester [1925-1930] / gynaecology & obstetrics house surgeon at St Mary's Hospital, Manchester / house surgeon at Manchester Royal Infirmary / surgeon Lt RN / partner in Southwell, Stephen & Stephen [1925-1930] / Medical Officer of Health, Castletown, Isle of Man [1935-1942] / surgeon Lt-Cdr RNVR.

In [Q3] 1931, he married Phyllis Eugene Coupe [1903-19??] in Burnley.

They lived at

Cross Brook, Todmorden [1925-1930]
The Crofts, Castletown, Isle of Man [1935-1942]

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Stephen, Raymond Thomas Ref S1497

[1920-1944] Son of Alfred John Watson Stephen.

During World War II, he served as a Warrant Officer with the 15th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 29th July 1944 (aged 24).

He was buried at Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery, Poland [Grave Ref 6 A 6].

He is remembered on the family grave at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden, on Heath Grammar School Memorial Gates, on Ripponden War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden

Stephen, Dr Thomas Cowley Ref S1276

[1883-1947] LMSSA (Lond. 1918), LDS, LRFPS (1906).

Brother of Dr John Stephen.

Born in Rusholme, Lancashire [11th June 1883].

He qualified at Manchester, and became dental surgeon [1910-1915] / senior resident medical officer at Crumpsall Infirmary, Manchester [1920-1942] / senior house surgeon (out-patients) at Manchester Royal Infirmary / civil medical officer at Nell Lane Military Hospital, Manchester [1925] / partner (with his brother) in Stephen & Stephen [1910-1915] / partner in Southwell & Stephen at Cross Brook, Todmorden [1925-1942].

In [Q2] 1925, he married Alice Barker [1897-19??] in Todmorden.

Alice was born 5th May 1897

They lived at Cross Brook, Todmorden [1939]

Thomas died in Todmorden [30th August 1947] (aged 64)

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Stephens, Rev Edward Ref S1186

[18??-1954] Curate at Southowram [1900].

He subsequently became prison chaplain at Worcester, and Wormwood Scrubs

Stephens, Rev R. Ref S2322

[18??-18??] Minister at Patmos Independent Chapel, Todmorden [1845]

Stephens, Thomasine Ref S859

[15??-1631] She married Dr Richard Marsh.

She was buried at Birstall

Stephenson ... Ref S392

The entries for people & families with the surname Stephenson are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Stephenson & Holdsworth Ref S2068

Halifax publishers. Recorded in 1866

Stephenson House, Mytholmroyd Ref S760

18th century house.

The barn has a Venetian window

Stephenson House Wood, Mytholmroyd Ref S1482

A northerly extension of Redacre Wood, Mytholmroyd

Stephenson's: John Stephenson Ref S1634

Cotton spinner & manufacturer at Shade Mill, Todmorden [1877].

In May 1878, local mills were suffering a depression and their workers were working daylight hours only

Stepping stones Ref S34

With so many valleys, streams, and rivers in the district, bridges, fords, stepping-stones, tunnels, and viaducts, are an important feature of local life.

There are [or were] several local examples, including those at Hardcastle Crags, Mytholmroyd, Pretoria Bridge, and Triangle

Stepping Stones, Hardcastle Crags Ref S223

There is a set of stepping stones across Hebden Water at Hardcastle Crags

Stepping Stones, Mytholmroyd Ref S221

There is a set of stepping stones behind the across the Elphin Brook behind the Shoulder of Mutton, Mytholmroyd

Stepping Stones, Triangle Ref S220

There were a number of large stones placed on the bed of the Ryburn at Triangle to allow pedestrians to cross. These were below the water when the river flooded, and were replaced by a footbridge

The Stepps, Warley Ref S769

Brearey Heys
Calf Croft
Cawsey Head Ing
Farther Chew
Kiln Bank
Lathe Ing
Nearer Chew
Old Ing
Orchard
Steps Farm
Wheat Field

The deeds record that ...

In 1702, Steps Farm and two houses called Wood End and Old House, belonged to Richard Anthony Markham between John Deardon of Hollins (Gent) and John Trueman of Steps in Warley (yeoman).

It was occupied by John Trueman and his wife, and other parts were occupied by John Pearson and his wife.

On 19th October 1702, the property was bought by John & Mary Trueman for £499 10s from John Deardon of Hollins grandson of John Deardon the original purchaser from James Crowther The house is associated with the Crowder family.

Richard Foxton and his family lived here [1847].

In 1861, the Misses Tiller ran Willow Lodge School, Warley here

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Steps Barn, Sowerby Bridge Ref S504

A 17th century aisled barn. The original pad stones and trusses remain. It is one of the largest barns in the district. The farm house no longer stands

Steps Farm Estate, Sowerby Bridge Ref S1602

A housing development on Steps Lane / Wood Nook Lane was proposed in 1914.

Steps Tavern Club, Sowerby Bridge Ref S2297

Savings club recorded in 1900.

See Steps Tavern

The Sterne family Ref S1902

See Binroyd, Norland, Shibden Hall and Wood Hall, Skircoat

Sterne Bridge, Sowerby Bridge Ref S258

Aka Sterne Mills Bridge.

The ford here was an ancient crossing of the Calder.

The later wooden bridge over the river and the canal, takes its name from the Sterne family who lived at Wood Hall, Skircoat.

The later ferro-concrete bridge was designed by Jackson & Fox, and built by Mr A. E. Carroll, of Dublin, and opened in 1914.

It was rebuilt in 2012.

It carries Hollins Lane over the Calder.

William Wordsworth was inspired to write his Lucy Gray by a story associated with the bridge. Local stories say that she still walks the bridge at midnight on the fateful winter's day

Sterne, Laurence Ref S201

[1713-1768] The cleric and humorist was born at Clonmel, Ireland, and after some years' which he spent in army barracks, he spent 8 years at school in Halifax, including a time at Hipperholme Grammar School.

In 1731, his father died in Jamaica, leaving the family penniless. He stayed with his uncle, Richard Sterne, at Binroyd, Norland and at Wood Hall, Skircoat.

In 1759, he started to write The Life & Opinions of Tristram Shandy which was unpopular in Yorkshire because his portraits of certain local characters were clearly recognisable.

He died in poverty in London in 1768, and his Sentimental Journey was published the same year

Sterne, Dr Richard Ref S653

[16??-16??] Archbishop of York.

He married Elizabeth Dickinson.

Elizabeth was the daughter of Edward Dickinson of Farnborough Hampshire

Child: Simon

Sterne, Richard Ref S120

[16??-1732] Eldest son of Simon Sterne.

Uncle of Laurence Sterne.

He lived at Wood Hall, Skircoat.

On 16th November 1703, he married Dorothy at Coley Church

Dorothy was the widow of Samuel Lister of Shibden Hall

He later challenged – but failed to gain – ownership of the Shibden Hall by James Lister.

In 1712, he bought Binroyd.

He died at Bradford during a journey to York.

His great-granddaughter Frances Hodsden married [1806] George Carroll

Sterne, Simon Ref S639

[16??-1703] JP.

Third son of Dr Richard Sterne, Archbishop of York.

In 1688, he bought Wood Hall, Skircoat.

He gave a collection of books to he library of Halifax Parish Church.

He married Mary Jacques.

Mary was the daughter of Sir Roger Jacques of Elvington

Child: Richard

He died

having undergone a severe salivation for a cancer in the mouth

The epitaph on his memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Sternwhite, Arthur Varley Ref S820

[1897-1917] Son of Fred & Jessie Elizabeth Sternwhite of South Holme, Southowram.

Born in Brighouse.

He worked for Firth's Carpets in Bailiff Bridge.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment.

He died 9th October 1917 (aged 19).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 77-79 & 163A], on Firth's War Memorial, and on Bailiff Bridge War Memorial

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Sternwhite, Joseph Ref S296

[1799-1884] Born in Hipperholme [13th January 1799].

He was a tanner [1871, 1881].

He married Mary Theresa [1816-1895].

Mary Theresa was born in Dublin

They lived at Sowerby Street, Sowerby Bridge [1871, 1881].

Joseph died 23rd July 1884 (aged 85).

Mary Theresa died 23rd April 1895 (aged 79).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1250] with Joseph Cheetham

Sternwhite, Sam Ref S301

[1853-1916] Born in Ovenden.

He was a brewer's labourer [1873] / landlord of the Old Original Masons' Arms, Halifax [1901] / landlord of the Friendly, Ovenden.

In 1873, he married (1) Martha Ann Ashworth [1855-1882] in Halifax.

Martha was born in Ovenden

Children:

Elizabeth Ann [b 1874]
Florence [b 1875]
Hannah [b 1877]
Edith Sladdin [b 1879]
James Rushworth [1882] who died at birth with his mother Martha, & was buried with his parents

Martha died in childbirth [17th May 1882] (aged 27).

In 1882, Sam married (2) Phillis Howard [1853-1930].

Child: 6. Fred [1885-1967]

Sam died in the Friendly Inn [25th May 1916].

After his death, Phillis carried on at the Friendly Inn.

Phillis died 10th March 1930.

He & his wives were buried at Illingworth Church.

Details of Phillis's death / burial place are not yet known

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Steven's Dairy, Hipperholme Ref S566

Retailer of dairy products at Whitehall Road, Hipperholme, operated by J. Stevens

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Stevens, Clifford Ref S1080

[1910-1992] Son of John Henry Stevens.

Born in Clifton.

In [Q3] 1936, he married Marian Blackburn [19??-1987] in Halifax.

They lived at Hove Edge.

Marian died 19th December 1987.

Clifford died 23rd May 1992.

The couple are remembered at Brighouse Cemetery on the family grave

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Stevens, Dorothy Ref S388

[1???-19??] Hipperholme dancer and dancing teacher

Stevens, Fred Ref S1598

[1863-1914] Real name: Caleb Stevens.

Theatre actor.

In May 1914, he was a member of the Charles Hallings company performing Deliver Us from Evil at the Grand Theatre, Halifax.

The company were staying with Mrs Battye of 9 Corporation Street, Halifax. He played on Monday, 11th May 1914, but was taken ill and Dr George McWilliams Henry was called. Dr Henry found Fred was suffering from pneumonia. Fred didn't appear on Tuesday, but performed again on Wednesday. On Thursday, the rest of the company moved on to Dewsbury, and Fred said he would follow them. On Thursday evening, he was about to go out when he collapsed on the door step. Dr Henry was again called and an ambulance was sent for to take Fred to hospital, but he died suddenly whilst lying on the couch.

His papers showed that he was an army pensioner (receiving £2 13/3d per quarter) / about 49 or 53 years-old.

He had no money and the Guardians undertook the burial. Local theatrical staff contributed towards a fund to avoid his being buried in a pauper's grave.

His body was taken to Hall Street Mortuary awaiting arrangements for his funeral.

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [21st May 1914]

Stevens, J. Ref S573

[18??-19??] Established Steven's Dairy at Whitehall Road, Hipperholme

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Stevens, John Henry Ref S1055

[1865-1940] Born in Brighouse.

He was a cotton mule spinner [1911]

In [Q1] 1890, he married Emily Ann Whiteley [1871-1940] in Halifax.

Emily Ann was born in Bradley, ^Yorks^

Children:

Gertrude [b 1891] who was a cotton ring doubler [1911]

Milton
Nellie [1899-1907]
Clifford

They lived at

Oak Hill Road, Clifton Bridge, Brighouse
8 Armitage Road, Clifton, Brighouse [1911]

John Henry died 4th April 1940 (aged 75)

Emily Ann died 11th August 1940 (aged 69)

Members of the family were buried at Brighouse Cemetery with Marian & Clifford Stevens

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Stevens, Milton Ref S865

[1894-1916] Son of John Henry Stevens.

He was a member of Brighouse Wheelers' Club & Brighouse Harriers / a cotton mule piecer [1911] / a cotton spinner with H. & J. Sugden / a Territorial.

During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914] and served as a Private with B Company 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed by a shell splinter [7th July 1916] (aged 22).

He was buried at Connaught Cemetery, Thiepval, France [Grave Ref XIII A 3].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial, on Elland War Memorial, on Clifton War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint John's Church, Clifton, in the book Clifton War Memorial, on the Memorial at Elland Wesleyan Chapel, and on the family grave at Brighouse Cemetery

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Stevens, Richard Michael Ref S1413

[1914-1945] Son of Annie & Ernest Stevens.

He married Alma.

They lived in Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Driver with the 429th General Transport Company Royal Army Service Corps.

He died 11th April 1945 (aged 31).

He was buried at Bari War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref IX C 1]

Stevens, Samuel Henry Ref S1351

[1875-1???] Born in Barnsley.

He was a carder [1911].

In [Q2] 1901, he married Lucy Ann Turner in Bradford.

Lucy Ann was the daughter of Samuel Turner

Child: Ethel [b 1902]

The family lived at 21 Albert Street, Queensbury [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] was Lucy Ann's mother Penina Turner

Stevens, Wilfred Edward Ref S887

[1891-1917] He lived at 26 Waterloo Road, Brighouse.

He was a merchant seaman in Buenos Aires when World War I broke out. He enlisted in the Royal Naval Division [July 1915], and he served as an Able Seaman with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.

He was killed in an explosion in Scapa Flow which destroyed HMS Vanguard [14th July 1917] (aged 26).

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial

Stevenson, Alfred Ref S253

[1845-1???] Or Stevinson.

Born in Retsford [?], Northampton.

He was a tailor [1881].

In [Q1] 1875, he married Elizabeth Hosking in Halifax.

Elizabeth was born in Prussia Cove, Cornwall, the daughter of Matthew Hosking

Children:

Mary Elizabeth [b 1876] who was a probationer hospital nurse working at Bradford Union Workhouse [1901]
Annie Gertrude [1878] who was a book keeper [1911]
William Hosking
George Harris [b 1883] who was a house painter [1901]

They lived at

6 St Nicholas Road, Bristol [1881]
2 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1901]
4 Margaret Street, Halifax [1911]

Elizabeth was widowed by 1901.

Living with the widowed Elizabeth [in 1901] was niece Gerty Stephens [b 1879] (dress maker).

Son William died in World War I, son George served with the Royal Flying Corps, and Mary Elizabeth was a nursing sister whose hospital ship was torpedoed.

Elizabeth died 7th April 1919 (aged 76) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1162] with her parents

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Stevenson & Utley Ref S970

Partnership of civil engineers, surveyors & architects at Halifax & 26 Parliament Street, Westminster.

Established in 1863.

Partners included George Wilson Stevenson and Samuel Utley.

They did work for The Halifax & Ovenden Junction Railway Company and designed the bridges, tunnels and viaducts, Halifax Gas Works, the sewerage in Sowerby Bridge, Sowerby and Stainland, and Ripon Corporation Water Works.

They had office in Halifax and Westminster, London.

The partnership was dissolved by mutual consent [3rd August 1865].

Utley was joined by Colonel Walter George Gray, becoming Utley & Gray [until 1897]

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Stevenson, Lord Dennis Ref S1511

[19??-] He was Chairman of the Halifax Building Society [1999]

Stevenson, Florence Lillian Ref S1157

[1898-1979] She married Harry Percy Jackson.

Her family were connected to that of the author, Robert Louis Stevenson

Stevenson, Dr Frank Ref S1809

[1864-1940] MB (Edin), CM.

Son of William Stevenson.

Born in Todmorden.

He was a chemist's student [1881].

He qualified at Manchester & Edinburgh [1889], and became a physician & surgeon [1891] / surgeon on the SS Tenerife [1895] / physician & surgeon [1895, 1901, 1905, 1911].

He never married.

He lived at

3 Bankfield Buildings, Todmorden [1871]
4 Toronto Street, Todmorden [1901]
556 Rochdale Road, Todmorden [1911]
Walsden [1920]
Hollowfield, Littleborough [1925]
Woodside, Pen-y-Bryn Road, Colwyn Bay [1930-1940]

He died in Colwyn Bay [10th July 1940] (aged 76).

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £42,235.

Probate was granted to Leslie Rudolph Lord (Lieutenant RNVR).

He was buried at St Peter's Church, Walsden

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Stevenson, George Wilson Ref S88

[1826-1889] Born in Derby.

He was the Borough Engineer for Halifax [1858] / partner in Stevenson & Utley / initiated into Probity [No 61] Masonic Lodge [6th July 1857].

In 1847, he married Matilda Hooper [1821-1921] in Hackney, London.

Children:

Arthur [b 1850]
Percy [b 1858]

They lived at Godley Farm, Northowram [1861]. They moved to London [1866] and lived at 38 Parliament Street, Westminster, London [1889].

He died 23rd October 1889 Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £3,066 9/5d.

The will was proved by his widow Matilda

See Halifax Town Hall and Park Road Baths

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Stevenson House, Wadsworth Ref S3428

Joseph Greenwood was born here

Stevenson's: J. C. Stevenson & Sons Ref S2044

Chemist and druggist business established by John Crabtree Stevenson. They were at 31 Water Street, Todmorden [1905]

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Stevenson, John Ref S7620

[1801-1872] Son of Robert Stevenson.

Born in Walsden.

He was a stone mason and stone merchant. He ran Warland Quarry with his father and brothers.

He was one of the first trustees of Lanebottom Chapel [1818]. In 1848, when the chapel was enlarged he laid the memorial stone, being the only surviving original trustee.

Between 1831 and 1835, he built 5 cottages on the canal towpath at Warland, known as Quarry Cottages.

He was retired by 1851.

In 1821, he married Margaret Crabtree.

Children:

Hannah
William
Betty [1832-1903]
Jane [1834-1904] who married William Crabtree
John Crabtree
James

They lived at

Bottomley in Walsden
Warland Gate End, Walsden
Quarry Cottages [from 1833]

Members of the family were buried at St Peter's Church, Walsden

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Stevenson, John Ref S1420

[1833-1897] Born in Todmorden.

He was landlord of the Navigation, Gauxholme [1877, 1881, 1891].

He married Jane [1837-1913].

Jane was born in Todmorden

Children:

Frank [1863-1905] who was a cotton twister-in [1881]
Levi [1864-1898] who was a cotton twister-in [1881]
Annie [1871-1964]

John died 14th April 1897.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £881 3/-.

Probate was granted to his widow Jane and Joseph Barker Bottomley (licensed victualler)

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Stevenson's: John & Robert Stevenson Ref S119

Cotton manufacturers at Walsden. Partners included John Stevenson and Robert Stevenson.

In October 1861, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Stevenson, John Crabtree Ref S1332

[1836-1899] Son of John Stevenson.

He was a chemist and druggist / a cotton manufacturer [1861] / a chemist and druggist at 14 Water Street Todmorden. He established J. C. Stevenson & Sons.

About 1873, he married Grace Jones from Anglesey.

Children:

Florence Amy
Arthur T.
Percy
Evelyn

He was buried at Christ Church, Todmorden

Stevenson, Robert Ref S1433

[1768-1838] Known as Bob.

He came to Walsden from Glasgow to work on the Rochdale Canal in the late 1790s.

In 1797, he married Hannah Fielden.

Hannah was the daughter of John Fielden of Bottomley

Children:

Hannah
John
James
Robert
Alexander

The 4 sons became stone masons like their father.

They lived at Bottomley, [Hannah's family home].

In 1823, John Fielden let part of his land to Robert who opened (Warland Quarry). This was successfully worked by Robert and his eldest son John for many years. They quarried large quantities of stone and sent these by canal boat to various parts of Lancashire for engine-beds, churches and so on. Robert and John built Quarry Cottages.

Robert moved to live in one of these cottages and died there.

He was buried at St Mary's Church, Todmorden

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Stevenson, William Ref S4710

[18??-1???] Of Walsden.

In 1855, he married Jane Wrigley

Children:

Mary Jane
Fred

Jane died in Sheffield as did Mary Jane and Fred

Members of the family were buried at St Peter's Church, Walsden

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Stevenson, William Ref S1788

[18??-19??] Secretary of the Mill Bank Building Society [1905]

Stevenson, William Ref S4200

[1829-1897] Son of John Stevenson.

Born in Walsden.

He was a chemist and druggist [1871, 1881] / a retired chemist [1891].

In 1854, he married Emma Brooks [1835-1889].

Children:

Margaret Ann [1855-1857] who drowned in April 1857 (aged 2)
Herbert Brooks [b 1859] who was a chemist's assistant [1881]
Frank
Phoebe Ellen / Phoebe Helen [b 1867]
John Charles [b 1873]
William Randolph [b 1877]

They lived at 3 Bankfield Buildings, Todmorden [1871, 1881, 1891].

Members of the family were buried at St Peter's Church, Walsden

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Stevenson, William Hosking Ref S181

[1880-1916] MM.

Son of Alfred Stevenson.

Born in Bristol.

He was a member of Rhodes Street Wesleyan Chapel, Halifax & Sunday School / a house painter [1901] / a house painter of 12 Cromwell Street, Halifax [1907] / employed by Mr Greenwood of King Cross, painter and decorator.

In 1907, he married Ellen Greenwood at a Wesleyan Chapel, Halifax.

Ellen, a cotton winder, was the daughter of James Wilkinson Greenwood

Children:

Hilda [b 1908]
Mary [b 1911]

They lived at Otley Street, Hanson Lane.

On 6th April 1911, they left Liverpool on the Tunisian bound for St John, Canada.

They lived at 12 Walpole Avenue, Toronto.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 10th Battalion Canadian Infantry.

He was awarded the Military Medal

He was killed in action [24th October 1916].

He was buried at St Peter's Church, Harborne, Warwickshire.

He is remembered on the Vimy Memorial, France, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Rhodes Street Wesleyan Chapel

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Stevenson, Rev William L. Ref S1513

[18??-19??] Minister at Lydgate Baptist Church, Todmorden [1883, 1891]. He left in 1906.

He lived at Kitson Wood [1905]

Steward, Walter Edward Ref S1459

[1910-1942] Son of Alice S. & George Steward.

He married Alice Maud.

They lived in Elland.

During World War II, he served as a Petty Officer with the Royal Navy.

aboard escort carrier HMS Avenger.

He died 15th November 1942 (aged 32) when his ship was torpedoed by German Submarine U-155 and sank in the Atlantic with the loss of 538 of her crew of 555.

He is remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent [Grave Ref 52 1]

Stewart, Edwin Ref S1398

[1924-1944] Son of Alice & Herbert Stewart of Pellon.

He was educated at Trinity School & Heath Grammar School / a radiographer at the Royal Halifax Infirmary.

During World War II, he enlisted [January 1942], and he served as a Flight Sergeant with the 103rd Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He trained as a navigator in South Africa.

He was lost in a raid [25th July 1944] (aged 20).

He was buried at Orleans Main Cemetery, France [Grave Ref 1 A 11]

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Christ Church, Pellon, and on Heath Grammar School Memorial Gates

Stewart, James Ref S657

[1826-1888] Born in Ovenden.

He was a wire drawer [1861, 1871].

He married Sarah [1824-1894].

Sarah was born in Mytholmroyd

Children:

Stansfield Stewart [1846-1912] ‡ who was a worsted factory worker [1861], a wire healder [1871]
Elizabeth A. / Esther Ann [b 1850] who was a worsted factory worker [1861], a worsted weaver [1871]
Miranda [b 1854] who was a carpet setter [1871]
Ada [1857-1871] ‡
James W. [b 1862]
Ada Violet Stewart [1876-1879] ‡

They lived at

Taylor's Buildings, Skircoat [1861]
3 Fitzwilliam Street, Halifax [1871]

James died 22nd September 1888 (aged 62).

Sarah died 9th December 1894 (aged 70).

The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1760]

Stewart, John Ref S135

[1826-1???] Born in Halifax.

He was a labourer mason [1861].

In [Q3] 1846, he married Elizabeth Greenwood [1824-1868] in Halifax.

Elizabeth was born in Halifax

Children:

Jane [b 1852] who married John Jenkinson
Mary [1855-1870] ‡
Martha [b 1857]
Elizabeth [b 1859]
Susannah [b 1861]

They lived at 14 Martin's Court, Halifax [1861].

Elizabeth died 21st August 1868 (aged 44).

She & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2500]

Details of John's death / burial place are not yet known

Stewart, John Arthur Ref S795

[1892-1915] Of 13 Spring Grove, Newstead, Halifax.

He was a member of Pellon Church & Sunday School / a carrier, working from Hall Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [August 1914] and served as a Private with the 6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed at Ypres whilst bringing up a pump to drain the trenches [3rd November 1915] (aged 23).

He was buried at Talana Farm Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref IV D 9].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Christ Church, Pellon

Stewart, Mary Ref S520

[1814-1872] Of Halifax.

The only information yet found about Mary is

She never married

She may have been the Mary Stewart who was a female servant for Parish Clerk John Thomas at Cheapside, Halifax [1841]
She may have been the Mary Stewart (imbecile) who was an inmate of the Halifax Union Workhouse [1871]

She died 6th April 1872 (aged 58) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1670]; the Plot was owned by Ann Stewart

Stewart, Meynell Merrington Ref S681

[1923-1943] Son of Sarah (née Frost) & Meynell Merrington Stewart [1898-1965] of Portsmouth, Todmorden.

Born in Manchester.

During World War II, he served as a Leading Wireman with the Royal Navy aboard the cruiser HMS Charybdis.

He died 23rd October 1943 (aged 20) when his ship was hit by the German torpedo boats T-23 & T-27 and sank within half an hour in the Bay of Biscay with the loss of 452 crew.

He was buried at Dinard English Cemetery, France [Grave Ref F 6].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

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Stewart, Michael Ref S911

[1809-18??] Born in Halifax.

He was a stuff presser [1861].

Around 1837, he married Hannah [1810-18??].

Hannah was born in Halifax

Children:

Joseph [b 1837] who was a cart driver [1861]

Martha [b 1839] who married Joseph Wade
Grace [b 1841] who was a worsted power loom weaver [1861]
Elizabeth [b 1847] who was a worsted spinner [1861]
Sarah [b 1849] who was a worsted spinner [1861]

They lived at South Edge End, Warley [1861]

Stewart, Rev Thomas Ref S1119

[1???-18??] Minister at Elland Unitarian Chapel [1834-1860]. In 1845, he was Master at Brooksbank's Charity School. He lived at Commercial Street, Elland [1845]

Stewart, Rev W. R. Ref S2284

[18??-19??] Wesleyan minister.

He lived at 1 Park Terrace, Hopwood Lane, Halifax [1905]

Stewart, Walter Ref S3685

[1868-1913] Born in Tynemouth [27th February 1860].

On 26th October 1881, he married Henrietta Whitfield [1862-1903] in Tynemouth.

Henrietta was born in Tynemouth [12th May 1862]

He was a wine merchant in Halifax.

Children:

Winifred May [b 1882]
Ettie Rookby [b 1884]
Walter Whitfield [27th August 1885-10th August 1889] ‡
Mary Whitfield [6th December 1886-28th May 1888] ‡
Roy [b 1889]
George [b 1899]

The 2 oldest children were born in Ware; the youngest were born in Halifax.

They lived at

7 First Avenue, Halifax [1891]
3 Craven Place, Halifax [1901, 1911]
12 Rhodesia Avenue, Halifax [1913]

Henrietta died at home [5th September 1903].

Walter died at home [23rd March 1913].

The couple & other members of the family (‡) were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Stickitt Gate, Todmorden Ref S3159

Aka Lovers' Walk, Todmorden

Stile Ref S332

A part of Todmorden.

In October 1897, Todmorden Town Council borrowed £4,150 to buy land here – the Stile Estate – and convert a part of this to recreation grounds

Stile House, Barkisland Ref S748

The property is recorded as having 4 rooms [1911].

Owners and tenants have included

Joseph Jagger [1911]

Stile House, Stansfield Ref S197

Stile Road.

Formerly Lower Ibbotroyd

Question: Can anyone tell me whether this Stile House, Stansfield the same as The Stile, Todmorden

Mid 18th century house

The Stile, Todmorden Ref S510

[1897-1942] Born in Hipperholme.

Dan Sutcliffe

See Stile House, Stansfield

Stile, Triangle Ref S920

A part of Triangle

Stillingfleet & Harper Ref S2030

See Home Wireless Service (Brighouse)

Stillingfleet, George Albert Ref S403

[1886-1966] JP.

Born in Sheffield.

He moved to Brighouse in 1893

He established the Home Wireless Service (Brighouse). He was Secretary of the Brighouse Wireless & Experimental Society.

He was Proprietor of Stillingfleet & Harper [1947] / President of the Brighouse Light Opera Society [1947] / an independent Councillor for Brighouse [1950s-1960] / Mayor of Brighouse [1950-1952].

He died in Blackpool

Stimpson, Joseph Guy Ref S584

He was a tinner's labourer [1921].

On 22nd Sep 1921, he married Doris Craven at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.

Doris was the daughter of Richard Craven

Joseph Guy died in Ambleside [1st November 1942]

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Stiperden Ref S203

Area of Todmorden. The name is derived from stoop and dene and means a valley with posts.

It has been recorded as Stiperden in Cliviger. Some records imply the existence of a town or large community called Stiperden.

At one time, farmers from Burnley would dump the heads of diseased cattle here in an attempt to ward off the evil which infected the animals.

The place is mentioned in the Weavers' Rhyme

Stiperden Cross Ref S202

Another name for Mount Cross

Stiperden House Ref S629

A house is recorded on the route between Lancashire and Yorkshire. This may be the calling place mentioned in the Weavers' Rhyme

Stiperden Moor Ref S4

There were open-cast coal mines here which supplied the mills along Colden Water

Stirk & Naylor Ref S604

Machine-tool makers.

Established 18??.

Partners included John Stirk and James Naylor.

The partnership was dissolved [around 1890].

After the death of James Naylor, John Stirk established John Stirk & Sons Limited

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Stirk Bridge, Sowerby Bridge Ref S160

A 17th century packhorse bridge at Sowerby Bridge on the route to Norland carries Scar Head Road over the Ryburn.

Named for the cattle which were taken across the bridge on their way to market.

There was a ducking stool here [1685-1690].

On 18th May 1722, 8 members of the same family drowned at the bridge when the Ryburn flooded.

The stone bridge was demolished and replaced by a cast-iron bridge in 1859.

See Stirk and Stirk Bridge Inn, Norland

Stirk, Edmund Ref S3275

[1869-1???] Son of John Stirk.

He was a machine fitter [1891] / a machine toolmaker [1901]

In 1894, he married Hannah Elizabeth Buck at Darlington. Hannah was the daughter of Susannah [1844-19??] and Thomas Buck [1845-19??], station master at York.

Children:

Winifred [b 1895]
Mary [b 1899]

They lived at Lentil Field Street, Ovenden [1901]

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Stirk, Frank Ref S87

[1911-1940] Son of Ida & George Stirk of Brighouse.

In [Q2] 1940, he married Doreen Towell.

They lived at Clifton.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the Royal Army Service Corps.

He died 1st October 1940 (aged 29).

He was buried at Clifton Burial Ground [Cons 70]

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Stirk, Greenwood Ref S2275

[1868-1944] Son of John Stirk.

He was a machine fitter [1891].

He married Mary.

The family lived at

8 Mostyn Mount, Ovenden [1905]
Clapton Lodge, Halifax [1944]

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Stirk, John Ref S715

[1839-1906] Engineer.

Born near Skipton. Youngest of 6 children of Sarah [1797-18??] and John Stirk [1801-18??], a farmer from Kildwick.

He was a stone mason.

He left Skipton and worked with several companies before coming to the district to work for Francis Berry, and for Buck & Watkin at their Beacon Works.

He was a machine tool maker employing 6 men and 15 boys [1871] / a machine tool maker employing 30 men and boys [1881] / a tool maker/iron founder [1891] / a machine toolmaker [1901] / a partner in Stirk & Naylor.

After the death of partner James Naylor, he went into business as John Stirk & Sons Limited [1866?].

In 1867, he married Sarah Greenwood Earnshaw [1843-1906].

Children:

Greenwood
Edmund
Rufus
Mary Ann [b 1875]
John George [b 1883]

They lived at

10 Holden Street, Halifax [1871]
Lentil Field Street, Ovenden [1881, 1906]

He died at Lentil Field [9th April 1906]. His wife was seriously ill at the time.

He was buried at Illingworth Moor Wesleyan Chapel

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Stirk's: John Stirk & Sons Limited Ref S2010

Machine-tool and engineering company founded by John Stirk at Gaol Lane, Halifax, in 1866.

They took over Crown Works, Boothtown.

The business absorbed those of Northern Engineering Company, Maude & Turner, and Copley & Son.

The company was famous for its

Hiloplow
Ingoplow

planing machines which were exhibited in 1934.

In 1909, they were at High Level Iron Works, Halifax.

In 1916, to satisfy orders for equipment during World War I, they bought Crown Works, Halifax.

In 1945, they were acquired by Coventry Machine Tool Works Limited.

In the 1950s, they became a subsidiary of Wickman Limited.

In January 1965, they acquired Kitchen & Walker.

They had Square Works premises at The Square, Halifax which later became the Calderdale Industrial Museum.

See Greenwood Stirk, Rufus Stirk and William Woodhead & Company

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Stirk, Joseph Ref S3380

[1829-1896] Of Ovenden.

He married (1) Elizabeth [1829-1879].

In 1882, he married (2) Sarah Ann Hartley [1855-1898] in Halifax.

They were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden (Grave Ref: Ds16)

Stirk, Rufus Ref S568

[1873-19??] Son of John Stirk.

He was a machine fitter's apprentice [1891]. He joined the family business, J. Stirk & Sons. He was Mayor of Halifax [1931-1932]

He lived at 14 Grafton Place, Ovenden [1905].

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Stirzaker, Ernest Ref S1406

[1883-1917] Son of Sarah Elizabeth (née Moffett) & George Stirzaker.

Born in Rastrick.

In 1910, he married Martha Elsey in Halifax.

Martha was born in Lusby

Children:

Elsey Mary [b 1910]
George [1913-1913]

They lived at 9 Toothill Bank, Rastrick [1911].

They moved to Birstall [between 1911 & 1913].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.

He died 24th April 1917.

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 5], and on Brighouse War Memorial

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Stirzaker, John Ref S745

[18??-1???] A saddler of Northowram.

The Yorkshire Gazette [Saturday 29th April 1843] reported

Dreadful Accident to One of the Robbers.
A robbery was committed near the archway on the Godley Lane road with serious injuries to one of the robbers.
It appears that John Stirzaker was walking home with Elizabeth Anderson, a young woman neighbour of his. At the top of the hill they met three men who came over the archway and who followed them down the cutting. Two of the men – Valentine Akroyd & Henry Jagger – threw the man down while Henry Tetley seized hold of the young woman and threatened to
blow her brains out
if she did not deliver up. She recognised the robber who lived locally.
Stirzaker and the young woman shouted for help and saw a group of men approaching, and hearing footsteps, the robbers decamped taking with them a pair of shoes wrapped in an old stocking and Stirzaker's umbrella, but they did not get any money. Stirzaker was kicked in the head and ill-used.
The couple later met the robbers who were observed coming towards the bridge from the road below. One of them, Jagger, was seized by one of the group and Akroyd was chased in the direction of Horley Green and escaped. The third robber Tetley ran towards the bridge, and purposed, no doubt, to leap over the wall at the further side. He, however, from the hurry of the moment, leaped over the bridge at its very centre and was precipitated into the road beneath. The others went in search of him and found him all but lifeless in the road. Sutcliffe, the constable, was immediately sent for and the man was taken speedily to the infirmary. He had his right thigh broken in three places, one a compound fracture, both wrists broken and his lower jaw dreadfully smashed. Although receiving every attention his ultimate recovery is extremely doubtful.
Akroyd was apprehended in Bradford, and he and Jagger were brought before the magistrates and the case being fully proved, and the prisoners clearly identified, they were committed for trial at York Assizes.
All three were well known thieves and have been previously convicted

Valentine Akroyd & Henry Jagger were transported for life

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Stiveton, Elias de Ref S218

[11??-12??] Lord of Steeton, co. York.

He married Cecily de Hutton Children:

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Stiveton, Matilda de Ref S219

[11??-12??] Daughter of Cecily & Elias de Stiveton.

Flourished: document undated, circa 1216-1220.

Medlar descended from Roger son of Orm to Cecily. Matilda received Medlar from her father by testamentary bequest together with the mill of Greenhalgh, and the homage and service of Adam de Corney and his heirs for the land of Corney, in Greenhalgh.

Matilda granted these estates to Gilbert Fitz Reinfred for the sum of 7 marks.

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Stiveton, Reiner de Ref S244

[12??-12??] Son of Cecily & Elias de Stiveton.

Flourished: document undated, circa 1216-1220.

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Stobart, Fred Ref S1575

[1872-1944] Son of Alice [1842-19??] & John Stobart [1839-19??], forgeman.

Born in Bankfoot, Bradford.

He was a piece maker-up at dye works [1901] / landlord of the Old White Beare, Norwood Green [1917, 1944].

In [Q4] 1908, he married Ellen Emma Crumpton in Bradford.

Child: Alice

He died at the Pub [19th May 1944] (aged 72).

He was buried at Coley Church

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Stobbs, Rev Stephenson Ref S1002

[1801-1876] Son of Hannah [née Philipson] and Henry Stobbs.

Born in Allendale, Northumberland. [31st January 1801]

He was a Primitive Methodist Minister at Ebenezer Primitive Methodist Church, Halifax [1832] / a grocer and provision dealer [1871].

On 4th June 1832, he married Ann Corner [1808-1888] at Pocklington, Yorkshire.

He died in Manchester

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Stock, Rev Evan Ref S1621

[1???-17??] He was an Arian. He was Minister at Warley Congregational Church [1734]. He exchanged with Rev Thomas Farrar of Myrtle Grove Chapel, Eastwood.

The congregation at Warley became quarrelsome in their favouritism for Farrer or for Stock, and both men left in 1741. Stock went to Cleckheaton and remained there for 20 years

Stock Lane House, Warley Ref S565

Early 19th century house with earlier features.

The porch is dated 1633 and inscribed WOIA

The sundial was installed around 1637.

The south-east section was built around 1740.

Owners and tenants have included

The Oldfield family [17th century]

Martha Turner worked as maid and cook for Miss Oldfield [1788]

Stock, Rev William Lievesley Ref S2595

[1867-1948] Born at Bedford Leigh Vicarage, Lancashire (where his father was vicar) [18th December 1867].

He was educated at Cavendish College Cambridge / Curate at Halifax [1891-1899].

He lived at 16 Trooper Lane Halifax [1895].

He went on to serve at St Ives, Huntingdonshire [1899-1901], Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire [1899-1901], and Stratton Strawless, Norfolk [1903-1913].

He left to serve at St Ives Huntingdonshire, Waterbeach, Stratton Strawless and Haynford.

He died 16th July 1948

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Stockall-Brook Time Recorders Limited Ref S2136

Recorded in 1907

Stockdale, Rev Christopher Ref S1648

[1836-1898] Son of Ann [née Ward] and John Stockdale, a cordwainer.

Born in Thirsk, Yorkshire.

He was a Primitive Methodist Minister at Bethesda Primitive Methodist Chapel, Bank Top [1864, 1865].

He published several poems in collaboration with Miss Hall of Darley

On 22nd February 1864, he married (1) Mary Hannah Pickering [1838-1865] at Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire.

In [Q4] 1867, (2) Elizabeth Annie Tomlinson [1840-1910] at Chorlton, Lancashire.

He died at Southampton [21st August 1898]

Stockdale, Robert Ref S1074

[1695-1746] Son of Robert Stockdale of West Marton in Craven.

A Halifax mercer.

In 1723, he married Margaret Prescott.

In 1735, he lived in property owned by Samuel Stead which was

situated in Crown Street, nigh unto the Cloth Hall

He died 27th June 1746 [aged 51]. He was buried in the Holdsworth Chapel and there is a memorial to him there.

The epitaph on the memorial is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Stockmeier Urethanes Ref S1639

Manufacturers at Sowerby New Road

Stocks Ref S117

A traditional method of punishment in which the accused sat with his/her legs through holes in the device which was then locked. Some of the surviving examples are listed in the Foldout

See: Edge Hey Green, Hebden Bridge / Stag Inn, Heptonstall / Stock's Arms, Northowram / Heptonstall Stocks / Stocks Inn, Heptonstall / Stocks Villas, Hebden Bridge

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Stocks ... Ref S97

The entries for people & families with the surname Stocks are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Stocks & Franklin Ref S3337

Halifax Solicitors. Recorded in July 1859, when Alfred Hall was Chief Clerk

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Stocks & Macaulay Ref S1991

Halifax legal firm. Partners included Michael Stocks and Francis Edwin Macaulay.

See James Franklin, George Beauchamp Humphreys and Frederick Blackall Jervis

Stocks' Chemists, Halifax Ref S1606

Pharmacy established by Harry R. Stocks. They were in Crown Street, Halifax and later in George Street, Halifax.

Stocks's: H. Stocks Ref S2835

Mineral water manufacturers. They were at 11 Acorn Street, Halifax [1936]

Stocks Hall, Mytholmroyd Ref S1063

Nest Lane.

Early 19th century house.

There is a Venetian window.

Owners and tenants have included

Joseph Hodgson [1861]
William Sutcliffe [around 1900, 1911]
Thomas Ashton [1???]

See Stocks Hall School, Mytholmroyd

Stocks House, Barkisland Ref S3446

Stainland Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Alfred Ingle [1911]

A private house.

This was formerly the Barkisland Lockup and the stocks are still outside

Stocks's: Joseph Stocks & Company Limited Ref S2034

Shibden Head Brewery established by Joseph Stocks.

See Sportsman, Illingworth

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Stocks's: Sam Stocks & Sons Limited Ref S2014

Ladies' and gentlemen's tailors, outfitters and suppliers of school uniforms.

Established by Sam Stocks.

They were at 34 Crown Street and 2 Waterhouse Street, Halifax [1943, 1960].

This was the large shop at north-east corner of the junction of Crown Street and Waterhouse Street.

The premises were occupied by a gift shop [2009].

See T. Helliwell & Sons

Stocks Springs, Cragg Vale Ref S790

See Chantry House, Heptonstall

Stockton & Hitchen Ref S1035

Monumental masons of Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge.

Recorded in the 1920s

Stockton, Benjamin Walter Ref S4270

[1896-1917] Son of Crowther Stockton.

He was a grocer's assistant [1911] / employed in the grocery department at the Co-Op.

During World War I, he enlisted [5th November 1914] and served as a Private with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)

He went to France [January 1917].

He was reported missing and assumed to have died at Bullecourt [3rd May 1917] (aged 21).

The Halifax Courier [26th May 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], on the Memorial at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge, and on the family grave at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery.

His distant cousin Reginald Stockton died in World War II

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Stockton, Crowther Ref S8680

[1869-1948] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was a blacksmith [1911].

In [Q2] 1893, he married Annie Garside [1873-1933] in Halifax.

Annie was Lady Superintendent of the Sowerby Bridge Division of the St John's Ambulance Brigade for 27 years

Children:

Fred [b 1894] who was an engineer's pattern maker [1911]
Benjamin Walter
Douglas [b 1896] who was an engineer's office boy [1911] who married Nellie [1899-1957]

They lived at

5 Albion Grove, Sowerby Bridge [1911]
Glen Lea, Burnley Road, Sowerby Bridge [1917]
Lynn Garth, Bright Street, Sowerby Bridge

Living with them [in 1911] was uncle Frederick Garside [1859-1916] (cotton twiner).

Members of the family were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery with uncle Frederick Garside, and daughter-in-law Nellie

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Stockton, James Ref S53

[1862-1???] He was a cloth finisher [1887].

He married Maria.

Child: William Thomas [b 3rd November 1887; bapt Sowerby 10th June 1888]

The family lived at New Road, Sowerby [1887]

Stockton, James Edward Ref S1703

[1890-19??] Born 28th June 1890.

He was a die maker for die castings [1939].

He married Lizzie Whiteley [1890-19??].

Lizzie was born 11th October 1980

Children:

Jack Whiteley (Stockton) [b 27th September 1916] who was a branch manager grocer [1939]

Reginald
Marjorie [b 24th May 1924] who married [Calder District Q1 1944] Percy E. Walker
Bryan [b 1931]

The family lived at 8 Richmond Gardens, Beechwood, Sowerby Bridge [1939]

Stockton, Reginald Ref S1476

[1918-1941] Son of James Edward Stockton of Sowerby Bridge.

Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was a painter & decorator [1939].

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 2nd/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died between 11th June 1940 & 28th January 1941.

He was buried at Veules-Les-Roses Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref 3 10].

His distant cousin Benjamin Walter Stockton died in World War I

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Stockwell, Charles Ref S2687

[17??-18??] Under the terms of his will,

100 pairs of excellent blankets were distributed to the poor of Stone Chair, Norwood Green and Halifax

These were distributed by James Hoatson in December 1848

Stockwell, Ernest Ref S305

[1885-1918] Of Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 5th/6th Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).

He was killed [8th May 1918].

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium, and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Stockwell, James Ref S1010

[1816-1893] Born in Halifax.

He was a cotton spinner of Langfield [1839] / a cotton piecer [1841] / a cotton spinner [1851, 1861, 1871, 1891].

On 31st March 1839, he married Sarah Hollinrake [1813-1880].

Sarah was a cotton piecer of Langfield.
She was a cotton piecer [1841]

Children:

Hannah [b 8th February 1844] who married Young Greenwood
John
David [b 24th July 1848]

They lived at

Law Wood, Langfield [1841]
Oldroyd, Langfield [1851, 1861, 1871]
Cupar terrace, Blatchinworth, Rochdale [1891]
Littleborough, Lancashire [1893]

Living with them [in 1851] was mother-in-law Sally Hollinrake [b 1801].

Sarah died Q1 1880 (aged 67).

James died 26th March 1893 (aged 77) and was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone [30th March 1893]. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £455 11/11d.

Probate was granted to John (cotton weaver)

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Stockwell, John Ref S1031

[1846-19??] Son of James Stockwell.

He was a cotton weaver [1891, 1901, 1911].

He lived at 59 Whitelees Road, Blatchinworth, Rochdale [1901, 1911].

He never married.

Living with him [in 1901, 1911] were housekeeper Adeline Greenwood [b 1845] (daughter of Samuel Greenwood), niece Sarah Greenwood [b 1886] who was a stocking knitter [1911], & nephew Samuel Greenwood [b 1888] who was a boot repairer [1911]

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Stockwell, William Ref S1443

[17??-18??] In 1795, he bought land for Park Wesleyan Methodist Chapel

Stod Fold Farm, Mixenden Ref S3056

Owned by Lieutenant Sharp.

Rev Matthew Smith preached here in the 1690s and married Sharp's daughter, Susannah.

John Horner Thomas was farming here [1901, 1904].

The property is now kennels

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Stoddart's Ref S3257

They were drapers, ladies' & children's outfitters, knitting wool dealers, and suppliers of rug-making accessories.

Established by J. Stoddart.

They were at 1 Arcade, Halifax [1915], George Square [1937], and 28 Broad Street, Halifax [1937]

Stoddart & Company Limited Ref S2226

Manufacturers and makers-up at 25 Charles Street, Halifax [1905]

Stoddart, J. Ref S3410

[1???-19??] Established Stoddart's

Stoddart, James Ref S1545

[18??-1???] He invented a machine to produce crochet work.

He established a business as a wholesale and retail manufacturer of knitted hosiery and crochet shawls at Woolshops and Cross Hills, Halifax. He manufactured a range of products including woollen goods, hosiery, antimacassars, firstly in Bridge Lane, and then at Union Mills, Pellon Lane, Halifax. There were branches in the New Arcade, Halifax New Market and at Morecambe and Sheffield

Stoddart's Series Ref S2837

A series of postcards showing views of Halifax.

Many examples of these are to be seen on the Weaver to Web website

Stoker, Albert Ref S1326

[1880-1918] Son of Sarah (née Barraclough) & William Stoker.

Born in Brighouse.

In 1911, Albert was living with his widowed mother at 1 Brick & Tile Avenue, Rastrick.

In 1916, he married Mary Ann Wilson in Halifax.

They lived at 5 Ebanor Street, Rastrick.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action [22nd April 1918] (aged 37).

He was buried at Gonnehem British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref B 1].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial, on Rastrick War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Walshaw & Drake

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Stoker, Bram Ref S316

[1847-1912] Author of Dracula. He came to Halifax when he was Sir Henry Irving's manager.

See Hamilton Deane

Stoker, Harry Ref S1067

[18??-19??] Son of William Stoker, silk dresser.

He was a shoemaker of Tile Terrace, Brighouse [1906].

In 1906, he married Emily Aspinall.

Emily was the daughter of John Aspinall

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Stokes, George Henry Ref S211

[1827-1874] Son-in-law of – and assistant to – Sir Joseph Paxton.

Locally, his work includes Belle Vue, the statues and pavilion at People's Park, and (possibly) Park Road Baths

Stone Age Calderdale Ref S324

Stone Booth, Wadsworth Ref S1098

Farm above Lumb Hole Falls

Owners and tenants have included

John Shackleton [1831]

Stone Chair Ref S325

Area between Shelf and Coley

Stone Chair Ref S363

In 1737, a stone seat was erected between Shelf and Coley by William Clayton – landlord of the Duke of York pub – for passengers awaiting the coach which stopped there. The area became known as Stone Chair.

The triangular chair was reconstructed in 1891 and now stands opposite the Duke of York pub.

It consists of 2 large stone slabs joined by an iron bar, and is inscribed

STONE CHAIR ERECTED 1737 REERECTED 1891

and has signs pointing to Halifax and Bradford on one face, and to Denholme Gate and Brighouse on the other

Stone Chair closes of land Ref S2460

In 1822, 2 closed of land – Near Field and Far Brow – were sold along with the Cherry Tree Inn at Stone Chair

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Stone Chair Variety Club Ref S2042

Brighouse & Denholmegate Road, Shelf. In 1917 William Henry Sheard was secretary

Stone Farm, Wainstalls Ref S529

Lumb Lane.

17th century house.

(Possibly) named for the nearby Robin Hood's Penny Stone

Stone Gap Estate, Northowram Ref S1025

Recorded in 1760

Stone, George Ref S2672

[18??-19??] Recorded in October 1886, when he was steward of the Townley Estate and spoke against the incorporation of Todmorden

Stone, George Ref S1223

[1899-1957] Artist and bandleader. He was born in Huddersfield [24th August 1899]. He lived at Granny Hall Park, Brighouse.

He was a salesman. His hobby, painting, attracted attention. In 1955, there were exhibitions of his work at Leeds Art Gallery and elsewhere in England.

He was President of the Brighouse Art Circle [1955].

He was also a drummer and dance-band leader, and promoted dances and dancing. He was a qualified member of the English Association of Dancing Masters. Towards the end of World War I, he gave dancing lessons for troops awaiting demobilisation.

He died 2nd September 1957

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Stone, Harry Frederick Ref S1673

[1871-19??] Son of Henry Towels Stone, auctioneer.

He was an Assistant Secretary of The Downs, Bowden [1904]

On 28th September 1904, he married Maude Evelyn Porter Worsnop.

Maude Evelyn, of Savile Terrace, Halifax, was the daughter of Charles Henry Porter Worsnop

Children:

Mary S. [b 1906]
Gabriella E. [b Bucklow, Cheshire 1912] who (possibly) married [Westminster, London 1947] Roy F. T. Pope

On 7th December 1917, Maude & her daughters left Liverpool aboard the Justicia, and arrived at Ellis Island, New York [19th December 1917].

The whole family were living at Englewood Ward 1, Bergen, New Jersey, Rhode Island [1920].

Later, the family lived at Dormer, Stoke Poges.

On 14th May 1936, Maude & Gabriella left London, aboard the Llangibby Castle, bound for Natal (via Suez)

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Stone Hill House, Hipperholme Ref S1676

Owners and tenants have included

John Henry Fidler [1872]

Stone House Bridge, Todmorden Ref S2911

Rochdale Road. Bridge #39 over the Rochdale Canal

Stone Lea, Hipperholme Ref S1361

House between Stone Chair and Hipperholme built by Smith Kay

Stone quarrying Ref S214

Stone Slack Farm, Heptonstall Ref S752

There was a serious fire here on 30th August 1909

Stone Slack, Heptonstall Ref S232

A village which stands above Heptonstall.

See Robertshaw

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Stone Stile, Barkisland Ref S766

Saddleworth Road. Mid-18th century house & farm. It was a part of the Lightcliffe Royd estate.

Owners and tenants have included

Stone-Throwing Ref S2264

In the middle of the 19th century, this appears to have been a popular game. It was frequently accompanied by betting, and often for relatively high stakes.

See Sam Senior, Isaac Townsend and Acquilla Walker

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Stone Trough House, Halifax Ref S2335

Trinity Road.

Owners and tenants have included

James Lupton [1874]

Stone, Rev William Ref S3039

[18??-1???] Pastor at Vale Baptist Church, Todmorden [1891].

In 1884, he married Clara, daughter of Richard Varley, in Todmorden

Stonehewer, Ellis Ref S730

[1886-1916] Born in Salford, Lancashire.

During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 18th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.

He died 15th September 1916.

He was buried at Bulls Road Cemetery, Flers, France [Grave Ref III G 4].

He is remembered on a memorial in St John in the Wilderness, Cragg Vale, and in the book Royd Regeneration

Stonehouse Farm, Walsden Ref S65

Stoneleigh, Brighouse Ref S682

House on Halifax Road, opposite The Rydings.

Built in 1856 by John Bottomley.

Charles Kershaw maintained the grounds.

In the 20th century, it was used as a chapel of rest.

When I returned to live in Yorkshire in 1988, I worked for a time at QRH software house which had its headquarters here

Stoneleigh, Halifax Ref S1289

Parkinson Lane. Owners and tenants have included

James Knight [1935]

Stones Ref S245

Area of Todmorden named for the Stones Farm Standing Stones.

Henry de Stones is recorded around 1250

Stones Bank Farm, Rishworth Ref S1613

A part of Stones House, Rishworth

Stones Cottage, Walsden Ref S734

Stones Lane. House and barn dated 1743.

Abraham Ormerod

Stones Cricket Club Ref S3014

Stones Farm Standing Stones Ref S3366

2 standing stones behind Stones Farm, Todmorden. The northern stone is 12 ft tall, the other is shorter.

They may be Bronze Age.

The Stones area is named for these stones

Stones Farm, Todmorden Ref S171

Mid 18th century gates to the north of the farm are listed.

A mid 18th century plunge bath to the south of the house is listed.

Behind the farm is a pair of standing stones which give the locality its name

Stones Farm, Triangle Ref S331

Jonas Gill farmed here [1911 census].

A holiday home for sick and weakly children, opened in 1911 by the Halifax Children's Welfare League and allowed 96 children – in parties of 12 and aged between 8 and 14 – to spend a fortnight at the home between June and October.

Question: Is this the same place as Stones House, Triangle?

The tenancy of the farm expired in 1918, and the league took out a 3-year lease on Thunderton Farm, Sowerby

Stones Grange Farm, Todmorden Ref S979

Stones Lane. Near Stones House, Todmorden.

Henry de Stones is recorded in the 13th century.

See Hundersfield Monolith

Stones House Baths, Todmorden Ref S1974

Baths at Stones House, Todmorden.

See William Greenwood

Stones House, Rishworth Ref S3456

Off Stead Lane.

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Stones House, Todmorden Ref S544

Rebuilt in 1746 by William Greenwood.

The house was used as a Quaker meeting house.

Owners and tenants have included

William Greenwood [who rebuilt the house 1746]
Samuel Greenwood
William Greenwood

An inscription over the door reads


W G 1746
Friend I dwell here
And have in store
A little Worldly Welf,
Which on my friend
I keep to Spend,
As well as on my Self
What ever fare
Thou findest here.
Take welcome for the best;
That having got,
Disdain thou not
For wanting of the rest

In 1865, the estate was bought by Thomas Fielden. On 2nd May 1865, there was an auction of the contents of the house.

The house was then bought John Fielden who built Dobroyd Castle on a part of the land. Subsequent owners and tenants have included Mr Nelson.

The standing stones at Stones Grange Farm, Todmorden are nearby.

See Stones House Baths, Todmorden

Stones House, Triangle Ref S1612

It later became a Children's Holiday Home.

During World War I, it was used to accommodate Belgian refugees

Question: Is this the same place as Stones Farm, Triangle?

Stones Mill Company Limited Ref S2119

Cotton spinners and doublers recorded in 1905 & 1917 at Bar Lane, Ripponden. Established by Edwin Meadowcroft and others.

See Stones Mill, Ripponden

Stones Mutual Improvement Society, Soyland Ref S2170

Recorded in 1865.

See Mutual Improvement Societies

Stones Recreation Ground, Ripponden Ref S2755

See Henry Whiteley's Park, Ripponden

Stones, Ripponden Ref S1726

A community about 1 mile from the centre of Ripponden on the A58 Rochdale road.

See Butcher's Arms, Ripponden Stones County School and Stones Drive

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Stoneshey Gate, Heptonstall Ref S466

[18??-18??] Weaver at Rastrick.

On 5th May 1747, John Wesley preached here. The crowd were gathered in the yard at the house and others sat on a wall. During the sermon, the wall collapsed and

all fell down at once

The people just sat where they fell and continued to listen to Wesley's sermon

Stoneswood House, Todmorden Ref S3086

Bacup Road. Or Stones Wood House.

Owners and tenants have included

Peter Ormerod [1851]
T. G. Mills [1913]

Stoney Brow Farm, Siddal Ref S2628

Whitegate Top.

Built in the 1880s.

The farm was bought by J. S. Morton & Sons Limited in 1886. Morton's mined and quarried on the land around the farm.

In the early 1940s, Morton's opened a large quarry behind the farm, and German and Italian POWs were brought in to work in the quarry.

Much of the farm was demolished around 1960.

Owners and tenants have included

James Ellis Knowles [1900-1908]
the Tordoff family [1940s-1950s]

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Stoney Edge, Todmorden Ref S987

A natural outcrop

Stoney Hey, Wainstalls Ref S3668

In 1799, Rev Thomas Drake sold land here to Michael Tillotson.

The Water Mill / Old Mill, Wainstalls was built on the land by Jonas Tillotson [1804]

Stoney, John Ref S2584

In December 1864, he was declared bankrupt

Stoney Lane Co-operative Store, Lightcliffe Ref S2685

A branch of the Brighouse District Industrial Society Limited opened at Stoney Lane / Beech Grove in the 1940s[?] to serve the Stoney Lane housing estate

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Stoney Lane housing estate, Lightcliffe Ref S502

From 1937, Brighouse Corporation built several new houses off Stoney Lane.

The housing estate was built on the former Gun Club Field at Stoney Lane, starting in 1947. The show-house – 34 Fairless Avenue – was opened in 1948.

Pace Egg Plays were performed here in the 1950s.

Stoney Lane Co-operative Store and a parade of shops including [1950s]

Gaukroger's newsagent, confectioners and tobacconist
Mountain's fish shop

served the estate. The Cash Stores at Bentley Avenue/West Avenue and Bowram's Bakery were also there

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Stoney, Rev Law Ref S2663

[1809-1884] Born in Huddersfield.

He was a Dissenting minister at Halifax.

In 1846, he married Mary Kenworthy [1813-1891] from Ashton-under-Lyne, at Halifax Parish Church.

His wife was a partner in the Ashton, Stalybridge, Hyde & Glossop Bank [1852].

They both died in Ashton-under-Lyne

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Stoney Lee, Todmorden Ref S1061

On 1st May 1872, the new hospital was formally opened in the grounds of Stoney Royd Cemetery.

Abraham Barker [1882]

Stoney Royd Ref S216

District between Halifax and Siddal, around Caddy Field.

It was a part of the ancient Southowram township.

The name is often used colloquially as a synonym for the cemetery which was built in the 1860s on the site of Stoney Royd House there.

See New Road, Siddal and South Parade Methodist Chapel, Halifax

Stoney Royd Hospital, Halifax Ref S1426

Aka Halifax Borough Hospital.

See Borough Fever Hospital

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Stoney Royd House, Halifax Ref S311

Whitegate.

A house – Stonirode – is mentioned in 1250, owned by John, a clerk of Cromwellbottom, and later by the Milner family.

About 1764, a brick house was built at Stoney Royd for Christopher Rawson.

On his death, the house passed to his sons Christopher and John, and was handed down to Stansfield and then to Francis William.

This is discussed in the books Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax and Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions.

On the death of Francis William Rawson in 1860, the house was demolished. The estate was bought by the Corporation. The Borough Fever Hospital and cemetery were built on the site

Stoney Royd, Mytholmroyd Ref S570

Aka Stony Royd and Midgley.

House.

Dated 1715.

The sundial has the initials IMF

Stoney Royd Spinning Company Limited Ref S2646

They were at Stoney Royd Mills, Halifax.

In October 1881, a notice in the press announced that

the Mill has been working satisfactorily for 2 months. The company is not fettered by any contract and can be worked with great economy

and provisional directors were

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Stoney Royd, Todmorden Ref S205

Recorded on maps produced in 1854

William Eastwood [18??]
Thomas William Eastwood [1867]
Abraham Greenwood Eastwood [1865, 1911]
John Greenwood

Stoney Spring Bridge Ref S940

Bridge over the Rochdale Canal next to Brearley Lower Lock

Stoney Spring Wood, Mytholmroyd Ref S885

Stoney Springs House, Brearley Ref S1833

Overlooks the Rochdale Canal

Stoneyhurst, Lightcliffe Ref S2686

Wakefield Road.

House recorded in 1933

Owners and tenants have included

Jack Butler [1961]

Stony Royd, Cragg Vale Ref S872

Stony Royd, Midgley Ref S884

Recorded in 1854

Stony Turgate Hill, Heptonstall Ref S1053

There is a stone circle about 26 ft in diameter here

Stoodley Ref S768

Area of Langfield. The name is mentioned in 1238. The word is said to mean horse pasture.

See The Horsfall family of Stoodley

Stoodley Bridge, Todmorden Ref S3369

Bridge #24 over the Rochdale Canal at Stoodley Lane

Stoodley Clough Ref S1635

Stream which forms the western boundary of Erringden

Stoodley Edge Farm, Todmorden Ref S3361

London Road. Early 19th century house and barn

Stoodley Hall Cottages, Todmorden Ref S3367

Stoodley Lane. Part of a group of property comprising Stoodley Hall, Langfield and Lower Stoodley Farm

Stoodley Hall, Langfield Ref S610

Aka Lower Stoodley Farm. Stoodley Lane. Part of a group of property comprising Stoodley Hall Cottages and Lower Stoodley Farm.

Owners and tenants have included

A building – possibly a bath house – stands among the buildings here

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Stoodley House, Halifax Ref S2447

Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Samuel Clay [1937]

Stoodley Hunting Lodge, Todmorden Ref S706

Stoodley Lane, Eastwood.

Aka Stoodley Lodge.

18th century house.

Owners and tenants have included

John James Tatham [1901, 1911, 1943]

The property is recorded as having 11 rooms [1911]

Stoodley Lodge, Todmorden Ref S386

Aka Stoodley Hunting Lodge

Stoodley, Rev Peter Bindon Ref S1488

[1947-] He was ordained in 1991 and served at Osmondthorpe, Leeds before becoming Vicar of Sowerby Bridge [1999].

He retired in 2009 and the family moved to Huddersfield

Stoodley Pike, Langfield Ref S1305

A prominent hill on Langfield Common to the east of Todmorden.

It is 1300 ft in height.

There is mention of Stoodley Pike in documents dated 1737.

Stoodley Pike monument stands here.

See Devil's Rock, Eastwood and Gabriel Ratchetts

Stoodley Pike Monument, Langfield Ref S217

A peace monument erected on Stoodley Pike in 1815 to celebrate the defeat of Napoleon at the Surrender of Paris to the Allies in March 1814, and his abdication and exile to Elba.

See Pecket Well Memorial

Stoop Hill, Oxenhope Ref S2639

The boundary between Hebden Bridge and Calderdale and the Bradford district

Stoops, Warley Ref S3372

[1857-1921] Son of John Storer, farmer.

George Paget [1624]

Stopford, Thomas Ref S371

[1742-1819] Musician. He was organist at Halifax Parish Church [1766-1819] and received a salary of £30 per annum.

He taught singing and music. Those who studied with him included Samuel Ellis, Sarah Harrop and Daniel Holgate Sugden.

He was an acquaintance of Anne Lister.

He was buried near the organ in the church. In 1789, he was a subscriber to the new Halifax Theatre.

He and John Houldsworth issued editions of Cheetham's Psalmody. He published several books of hymn tunes

Stopford, William Henry Ref S2334

[1843-1890] He was Master of the Halifax School of Art [1874, 1881] / Drawing Master at Heath Grammar School [1880] / a founder member of the Halifax Art Society

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Storer, Hannah Ref S66

[1???-18??] She ran a private school in Halifax [around 1835]

Storer, William Jessop Ref S3028

Born in Cromford, Derbyshire.

He was a draper & hosier [1881] / a draper [1891] / a hosier and outfitter at 45 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge [1900, 1901, 1904] / a draper [1911].

In 1878, he married (1) Margaret Ellen Parry [1856-1887] from Oldham, in Oldham.

Children:

Florence Parry [b 1880]
Annie [b 1882] who married Clement Pinder

In 1888, he married (2) Bella Skidmore [1853-1???] in Oldham

Bella was born in Grays Inn, London

Bella died in 1907 (aged 54).

after much suffering

In 1908, he married (3) Annie Mabeth Birtwhistle [1872-19??] at St Paul's, King Cross.

Annie Mabeth, of 18 Park View, was the daughter of Joseph Priestley Birtwhistle

They lived at

113 Yorkshire Street, Oldham [1881]
45 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge [1891, 1901, 1911, 1921]

Living with them [in 1881] was brother Samuel B Storer [aged 23] (grocer).

Living with them [in 1891] was niece Florrie Mason [aged 9].

Living with them [in 1901] was widowed mother Rebecca Storer [aged 74].

Living with them [in 1911] nephew Edward Parry Pinder [aged 21] (draper's assistant), and daughter Annie. Annie's husband Clement was in lodgings at Leeds.

William Jessop Storer died 28th April 1921.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £3,231.

Probate was granted to his widow Annie Mabeth

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Storey, Alvara Ref S1109

[1896-1916] Son of Mary & Hubert Stanley Storey of Lower Shelf, Northowram.

Born in Selby.

He was a member of St George's Church, Sowerby & Sunday School / a dyer for Ingham & Company at Asquith Bottom Dye Works, Sowerby Bridge.

He lived at 25 Ryburn Buildings, Sowerby Bridge.

During World War I, he enlisted under the Derby Scheme [January 1916] and served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed on the Somme when a shell buried the dugout. [3rd September 1916] (aged 20).

He was buried at Connaught Cemetery, Thiepval, France [Grave Ref XII K 1].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint George's Church, Sowerby

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Storey & Ellis Ref S2573

Halifax solicitors. Recorded in 1880. Partners included Walter Storey

Storey, Rev Edgar George Ref S3170

[1869-19??] Son of Walter Storey.

In 1900, he married either Blanche Millsom or Maude Edna E. Sargent in Bristol.

Children:

son
daughter

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Storey, George Ref S3169

[1801-18??] He was a currier in Halifax [1831, 1851].

He married Margaret [1806-1???].

Children:

Leonard
Elizabeth [b 1840]
Walter

They lived at Boothsfield, Halifax [1851]

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Storey, Rev Harold Ref S1184

[18??-19??] BA.

He was edcuated at Caius College Cambridge and served at Fenay Bridge [1895] before becoming Minister at Lightcliffe Congregational Church [1900]

Storey, Harold Ref S1410

[1909-1944] Son of Emily & Sykes Storey.

Born in Luddendenfoot.

He worked for Holdsworth's.

In [Q4] 1936, he married Vera Kerridge in Halifax.

They lived at 20 West View Avenue, Highroad Well.

During World War II, he enlisted [1941], and he served as an Aircraftman 1st Class Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died in Cairo of injuries sustained in a road accident [16th October 1944] (aged 35).

He was buried at Fayid War Cemetery, Egypt [Grave Ref 2 G 24].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Storey, Leonard Ref S1536

[18??-19??] Halifax solicitor with Storey, Willans & Storey [1934].

He qualified in July 1898

Storey, Leonard Ref S96

[1831-19??] Son of George Storey.

Born in Halifax.

He was a schoolmaster in Hunslet [1851] / clerk & chief cashier with the Halifax Co-operative Society.

In [Q1] 1864, he married Sarah Pease in Pontefract.

Child: Annie [b 1865]

Storey, Perry & Firth Ref S3171

Halifax solicitors [19??]

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Storey, Rev Thomas William Ref S1255

[19??-19??] Curate at Sowerby Bridge with Norland [1952] and Vicar at St Matthew's Church, Northowram. In 1957, he moved to Brownhill

Storey, Walter Ref S2572

[1841-1919] Halifax solicitor.

Son of George Storey.

He was partner in Storey & Ellis / (possibly) partner in Storey, Perry & Firth.

In 1864, he married Rachel Kenworthy in Halifax.

Children:

Kate [b 1865] who married [1894] Frank Searby in Halifax
Lillie [b 1867]
Edgar George
Eleanor Margaret [b 1871]
Mary Elizabeth [b 1873]
Leonard [b 1874]

They lived at

7 King Cross Street, Halifax [1880]
Linden House, Skircoat [1881, 1891]
44 Clifton Road, Linden Road [1901]

Walter died in May 1919, and Rachel died a few months later.

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Storey, Willans & Storey Ref S2092

Legal firm at 3 King Cross Street, Halifax [1905].

Partners included Leonard Storey.

See William J. Perry

Stork, Allan Ref S1110

[1896-1916] Son of Joseph Stork.

Born in Halifax.

He was adopted by his aunt Hannah & her husband George Henry Merrett.

He was employed in a worsted mill [1911] / employed by Morton's.

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

He died instantly on being hit by a shell [20th November 1916] (aged 20).

The Halifax Courier [9th December 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I H 17].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His cousin George Merrett also died in the War

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Stork, Allan Ref S1382

[1896-1916] Son of John Stork.

He was a carpet mill labourer [1881].

He was adopted by George Henry Merrett who married Allan's sister Hannah

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

He died 20th November 1916 (aged 20).

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Stork, Rev F. Ref S2366

[18??-18??] Master at Hipperholme Grammar School [1874]

Stork, John Ref S1456

[1839-1???] Born in Thornton, Bradford.

He was a carpet weaver [1881, 1891].

He married Elizabeth [1842-1???].

Elizabeth was born in Southowram

Children:

Allan [b 1863] who was a carpet mill labourer [1881]

Ruth [b 1866] who was a worsted spinner [1881]

Rebecca [b 1872] who was a worsted twister [1891]

Hannah [b 1874] who was a worsted twister [1891] & married [1896] George Henry Merrett
Joseph
Benjamin [b 1879]
John [b 1882]

They lived at 13 Calder Street, Southowram [1881, 1891]

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Stork, Joseph Ref S1455

[1876-19??] Son of John Stork.

Born in Southowram.

He was an assistant in saw mill [1891] / a labourer of Lower Kirkgate, Halifax [1895] / a sanitary pipe moulder [1901] / a brick maker [1911].

In 1895, he married Sarah Adams [1876-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.

Sarah, of Lower Kirkgate, Halifax, was the daughter of Alfred Adams, galvanizer

Children:

Allan
Clara [b 1897] who was a worsted mill [1911]
Alfred [b 1906]
John [b 1907]

They lived at Albion Street, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury [1901].

In 1911, Joe and the children were living with his aunt Hannah, her husband George Henry Merrett & family at 22 Jubilee Road, Siddal

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Storr, Thomas Arnott Ref S1219

[18??-18??] Born in Thornton.

Master of Rastrick Grammar School [1860-1891].

In [Q2] 1857, he married Leah Goldthorp [1823-1899] in Halifax.

Leah was born in Brighouse

Children:

Mary E. [b 1858]
George G. [b 1860] who was an undergraduate at Oxford [1881]
Frederick [b 1866]

Thomas was dead by 1899.

Leah died at Abbott's Ladies Homes, Halifax in 1899

Storrs, Mary Ref S2585

[1686-1717] A Quaker from Todmorden. On 24th February 1717, she married David Hall [1683-1756], a Quaker teacher and minister from Skipton. She died during pregnancy on 10th October 1717

Story's: W. T. Story Ref S1661

Halifax watch-maker with a shop at the top of Woolshops

Stott ... Ref S71

The entries for people & families with the surname Stott are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Stott & Company Ref S5650

Established by Wilson Calvert.

He manufactured products – including Bucoe Embrocation (for humans, horses & other animals) - at Hebden Bridge.

In 1899, he ordered 50,000 boxes, packaging for his bottles. When he only sold about 500 bottles, he refused to pay for all the boxes, and he was taken to court by the Leeds printer who made the boxes

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Stott & Gledhill Ref S2057

Quarry owner and stone merchant at Marsh Lane, Southowram [1905].

Partners included Samuel Stott

Stott & Ingham Ref S1988

Worsted spinners at Hollings Mill, Greetland and Battinson Road Mills, Halifax. Recorded in 1886 & 1905, Partners included John Henry Stott and William Henry Ingham.

By 1913, Ingham was head of the firm.

On October 10th 1908, Edwin Eli Riley died after falling from a hoist at their Halifax mill

Stott & Maude Ref S28

Cotton manufacturers. Recorded in 1861.

Partners included William Stott

Stott & Riley Ref S2079

Halifax engravers.

See Frederick Walker Stott

Stott Brothers Ref S2060

Cotton spinners at North Vale Mill, Bailiff Bridge [1905]. Jonathan Stott was a partner

Stott Brothers Limited Ref S2127

Engravers, lithographers, printers and bookbinders.

Partners included Joseph Savile Stott who was head of the business and John Stott.

They were at Swine Market, Halifax (when they were listed as Stott) [1850], Swine Market, Halifax [1874], 19 Mount Street, Cow Green [1874, 1905], Mount Street Works, Lister Lane, Halifax [1921, 1927], and Lister Lane [1936].

They amalgamated with the printing and publishing business of Joseph and John Nicholson. John's son, Richard Edwin Nicholson, was Chairman of the company.

The artist Frederic Shields worked here for a time.

They published J. R. Smith's Old Halifax collection of prints

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Stott's: Ellis Stott & Sons Ref S2843

Cotton spinners and warp manufacturers. They were at Branxholme Mills, Bailiff Bridge [1883, 1895].

Partners included Booth Stott, David Stott, William Ellis Stott, and John Edward Stott.

In August 1895, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Stott Hall Ref S1099

Aka Ing, Stott Ing.

House dated SR 1668 for Samuel Ramsden who built – or rebuilt – the house.

People recorded here have included

Joseph Kenworthy [1910]

Stott Hall Farm, Ripponden Ref S428

This is the farm which stands surrounded by the M62 motorway above Huddersfield and Halifax. The westbound carriageway is higher than the eastbound at this point.

Ken Wilde who farmed here when the motorway was being constructed, had lived at the farm since he was 5 years-old, and refused to move or accept the value which the council placed on the land under the terms of a compulsory purchase order.

The matter was settled when engineers realised that it would be possible to divide the east- and west-bound carriageways and leave the farm intact, allowing Wilde to continue to keep his 1,400 sheep on more than 2,000 acres on the Lancashire-Yorkshire border.

The farm was fitted with free triple-glazing from the council.

Two 12 ft-wide tunnels under the motorway give access to the farm

Myths about the farmer refusing to sell the land appear to be unfounded.

Ken Wilde died in 2004

See High Moss, Rishworth

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Stott's: Henry Stott, Sons & Sugden Ref S2080

Silk Spinners established by Alfred Stott, N. S. Stott, and Walter Sugden at Owler Ings Mills, Brighouse.

In 1890, they employed around 200 workers and operated 8,200 spindles

Stott's: J. & H. Stott Ref S2105

Cotton spinners with business at Victoria Mills, Brighouse established by Jonathan and Henry Stott.

The company became Jonathan Stott and moved to Mill Royd Mills, Brighouse.

Around 1871, the business passed to Jonathan's son, James Maude, and his son-in-law, John Lister.

From 1874, the business was carried on by a group of trustees.

In 1888, Thomas Edward Lister took over the business. He was joined by his brother Herbert Jonathan Lister. They traded as Jonathan Stott.

In 1895, they employed around 300 workers and operated over 50,000 spindles

Stott's: J. Stott & Sons Ref S619

Cotton manufacturer established by John Stott.

They were at

Der Street Mill, Todmorden [1877, 1921]
Roomfield Lane [1880]

In 1880, local mills were suffering a depression and the firm acceded to their workers' demands for an advance on their wages

Stott's: John Stott & Company Ref S33

Woollen scribblers at Greetland.

The partnership was dissolved in August 1859

Stott, Porter & Nicholl Ref S23

Worsted spinners.

Partners included John Stott of Greetland, Henry Nicholl of Greetland, David Porter of Halifax, Thomas Nicholl of Halifax and Joseph Nicholl of Stainland.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1852

Stott, Storey & Walshaw Ref S2725

See Walshaw, Stott, Storey & Company

Stout, Colin Ref S509

[1953-] Born in Huddersfield. Became a Brighouse Councillor. He was the first Independent Mayor of Calderdale [2006-2007]

Stovin, Cheryl Ref S2836

[19??-] She was Mayor of Todmorden [2008-2009]

Stovit Ref S1463

Stove enamelling and shot-blasting business founded by David Hepworth at Calder Bank Mills, Rastrick

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Stowell, Rev Arthur Knight Ref S1623

[18??-19??] He trained at Rotherham College before becoming Minister at West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge [July 1881]. His health failed. In March 1885, he moved to Leeds

Stowell, Rev John Hilton Ref S1330

[1863-1934] MA. (Oxon).

Born in London.

He was educated at Glasgow and Oxford and served at Barry [1890] before becoming Minister of Lightcliffe Congregational Church [1893].

In Q2/1893, he married either Catherine Halloran or Florence Elizabeth A. Murrell in Cardiff.

He left to serve at Stroud Green [1898] and Aylesbury [1901].

He (possibly) died in Sheffield [Q4 1934]

Stoytheley, Langfield Ref S2509

Or Stoodley, Langfield.

Recorded in 1615, when Anthony Sutcliffe lived here

Strabolgi, Baron Ref S3285

Pron: Strabogie.

In 1934, Joseph Montague Kenworthy succeeded his father to become the 10th Baron Strabolgi

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Stradbrook Lodge, Warley Ref S2373

Or Stradbroke Lodge. Burnley Road.

Owners and tenants have included

F. Jubb Esq [1874]

Charles Berry [1891, 1901, 1907]
his widow [1911]

Stradling, Alexander Ref S825

[1821-1905] Born in Culmstock, Devon.

He was a member of the Northgate End congregation [1858] / a carpet weaver [1861] / a furniture dealer [1871].

At Pepper Hill, Shelf, he founded the Pepper Hill Mutual Improvement Society, and Pepper Hill Sunday School

In [Q2] 1841, he married (1) either Maria Talbot or Maria Warren [1811-1879] in Wellington, Devon/Somerset.

Maria was born in Tiverton, Devon

Children:

Walter [b 1842] who was a house painter [1861]
David [b 1845] who was a tailor [1861]
William [b 1849] who was a worsted spinner [1861]
Sarah [b 1852] who was a worsted spinner [1861], a weaver (cotton mill) [1871]
Dinah [b 1854] who was a domestic servant [1871]

Between 1845 and 1849, the family moved from Devon to Halifax.

They lived at

89 Back Lane, Halifax [1861]
1 Lord Street, Rawtenstall [1871]
Culmstock, Devon [1901]

Maria died in Haslingden [Q4 1879] (aged 69).

Alexander moved back to Devon.

In [Q3] 1880, he married (2) Emma Towell Hurford [1827-1910] in St Thomas, Devon.

Emma was born in Tiverton, Devon

Alexander died in Wellington, Somerset [Q4 1905] (aged 85).

Emma died in Wellington, Somerset [Q2 1910] (aged 85)

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Strafford, James Ref S909

[1791-1848] Son of Rachel & George Strafford.

Born in Wakefield [8th May 1791]; baptised [23rd May 1791].

He was a surgeon at Sowerby Bridge [1827].

On 6th May 1817, he married Sarah Orrell [1794-1848] in Cheshire.

Children:

Eliza Sarah who died 23rd October 1818 (aged 6 weeks) ‡
Maria Louisa who died 15th February 1820 (aged 3 weeks) ‡
Robert Orrell who died 3rd April 1825 (aged 20 weeks) ‡
George Orrell who died 8th August 1826 (aged 5 weeks) ‡
Sarah Orrell who died 24th July 1827 (aged 1 day) ‡
James George who died 8th December 1828 (aged 28 weeks) who was buried at the Brunswick Chapel, Liverpool & is remembered on the family grave ‡
Robert James [1836-1873]

The family lived at Orrell House, Sowerby Bridge.

James died in Toxteth, Liverpool [23rd October 1848] (aged 57).

The couple are buried at St Michael's in the Hamlet, Aigburth, Liverpool.

The children (‡) were buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby

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Strait Hey Farm, Todmorden Ref S2449

Stock Hey Lane, Langfield. Dated 1670.

Owners and tenants have included

Daniel Sutcliffe

Strangstry Bridge, Elland Ref S732

Bridge on the Calder & Hebble Navigation at Tag Cut, Elland. It was constructed to give access to Stone Mill, Elland

Strangstry Wood, Rastrick Ref S548

Strangstye is mentioned in 1503, and Strangstie in 1710.

See Harry Castle Hill, Rastrick and Strangstry

Strathmore, Halifax Ref S6520

10 Savile Park.

Owners and tenants have included

Eli Whiteley [1901, 1916, 1924]

Stratton, Rev H. Ref S179

[19??-19??] Recorded in 1952, when he bought the doors and partition from the old Stainland Road Methodist Chapel, West Vale for alterations being made to Stainland Methodist Chapel

Question: Does anyone know which of the Stainland Chapels was being altered?

Strauss, Johann Ref S633

[1804-1849] The Elder Strauss. In October 1838, the Austrian composer and his orchestra visited Halifax and gave a concert at the New Assembly Rooms, Halifax.

On 23rd November 1838, his band appeared on a concert with Mrs Sunderland

Straw, Phillip Surguy Ref S413

[1925-1952] B.Eng.

Assistant Engineer at Baitings Reservoir, Ripponden.

He died during the construction of the Reservoir

Strawberry Cottage, Norwood Green Ref S1008

A recreation ground comprising 11 acres of lawns.

Benjamin North

The Stray, Lightcliffe Ref S1338

It was originally part of the grounds of Lydgate House and named Smithson Park, it was renamed after The Stray at Harrogate which it sought to emulate.

The war memorial stands here.

A line of copper beeches was planted here in March 1936 – a gift of Councillor Charlie Dickinson – and another avenue of trees was planted in April 1937 to mark coronation of George V.

See Algernon Denham

Strbac, Rev Valerijan Ref S1214

[19??-19??] Priest at Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, Boothtown [1966]

Streeten, Rev Henry Robert Bradley Septimus Ref S2606

[18??-19??] He served at Keswick, and the Tyne Chaplain Missions to Seamen before becoming Vicar of St James's Church, Halifax [1893-1903].

He left to become rector of Wilbraham

Streets & Roads Ref S240

Strenger, Thomas Ref S1107

[14??-14??] Or John. Chaplain of Elland [1459]

Stretch, William Thomas Ref S537

[1807-1858] Born in Manchester.

He was a journeyman engraver [1851]

In [Q3] 1837, he married Unknown in Halifax.

He married Margaret [1805-1862].

Margaret was the daughter of John Hartley

William died in Halifax [Q2 1858].

Margaret died 15th August 1862 (aged 57) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3720] with her sister Harriet Mercer

Strickland, Dr Edmund Ref S712

[1835-1902] MD, MRCS, LSA.

Son of William Strickland.

Born in Bransdale, Kirbymoorside, North Yorkshire.

Physician and surgeon at 4 Ward's End, Halifax [1874, 1895] / 33 Harrison Road, Halifax [1887].

On 24th September 1868, he married (1) Jane Walker at Halifax Parish Church.

Jane was the eldest daughter of Henry Walker

Jane died in 1870.

On 16th April 1884, he married (2) Helen Hinchliffe at St John's Church, Cragg Vale

He was Helen's second husband

He died in Southport [20th February 1902].

He was buried at St John's Church, Cragg Vale with the Hinchliffe family. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £26,072 5/9d

[Resworn £25,243 9/9d]. Administration was granted to his widow Helen

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Strickland, Dr Frederick George Ref S1784

[1845-1920] LRCP.

Son of William Strickland.

Born in Bransdale, Kirbymoorside, North Yorkshire.

He was Surgeon at / He served with the Local Government Medical Service [1895].

14 Ward's End, Halifax [1887, 1891]
Commercial Street, Halifax [1895, 1905]
Australia Terrace, Southowram
41 Valley Road, Scarborough [1920]

Living with him [in 1891] was nephew William Strickland (clerk in holy orders) & George Pearson (medical assistant).

He died at the Belvedere Nursing Home. Scarborough [25th May 1920].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £14,915 8/5d.

Probate was granted to Rev Ernest Barnes Ward (clergyman) and Thomas Haigh (solicitor's clerk)

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Strickland, Sir George Ref S2445

[1782-1874] 7th Bt. He was MP for the West Riding [1832-1841]

Strickland, Thomas Ref S9950

[17??-1811] Of Halifax.

He died at the home of his brother, Rev Mr Strickland, Riston Hall, Kendal

in the bloom of youth, much and deservedly respected

Strickland, William Ref S593

[1783-1851]

He married Hannah Hugill [1803-1867].

Children:

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Strikes Ref S557

Calendar of local events / Halifax Tram Strike / Plug Riots / General Strike / Fustian weavers' strike / Weavers' strike

Strines Barn, Walsden Ref S3490

In the tiny hamlet of Strines, in Walsden.

The property comprised an old farm, barn, a couple of cottages and a small mill.

See Strines Mill, Walsden

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Strines bridge Ref S360

A 17th century saddle-back foot-bridge across Colden Water. It looks like a packhorse bridge, but there are steps up to the bridge

Strines Clough Ref S1590

Tributary of Colden Clough

Strines Cutting, Holmfield Ref S1374

Railway cutting where the Queensbury Tunnel emerged at the Halifax side at Ambler Thorn. It was cut through solid rock. It was 59 ft deep and 1,033 ft long.

Since the tunnel closed, the cutting filled with water.

It has since been used as a landfill site

Strines, Northowram Ref S2724

Recorded in 1861

Strines, Todmorden Ref S3363

Strines House and Strines Cottage

Strines, Walsden Ref S314

A tiny hamlet.

See Strines Barn, Walsden

Stringer & White Ref S2090

Decorators and house painting business established in 1861.

Partners included John Stringer and Stephen White.

The business was not a success and Stringer retired after 18 months on the understanding that he would re-join the partnership if business improved.

White made a success of the business and in 1872, the partnership reformed as White & Stringer.

In 1879, the partnership was again dissolved after Stringer suffered ill-health. He died in 1883.

White continued the business as Stephen White. He had a shop with offices and show-room at Broad Street, Halifax

Stringer's wife, Mary, then took over the business. She was joined by her son, Christopher as John Stringer & Son.

The business is recorded in 1936 as John Stringer & Son, but seems to have ended with Christopher's death in 1942

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Stringer, Christopher Briggs Ref S2872

[1879-1942] Youngest son of John Stringer.

He married Mary A. Greenwood [18??-1961].

He was a partner in Stringer & White and John Stringer & Son.

They lived at 2 South Parade, Halifax

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Stringer, Fred Ref S1132

[18??-191?]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the South African Infantry.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Providence Congregational Church, Ovenden

Stringer, James Ref S501

[1825-1???] Son of William Stringer, contractor of Hipperholme.

He was a farm servant [1857].

In July 1857, he married Emma Kershaw.

Emma was the daughter of Christopher Joshua Kershaw

Stringer, John Ref S1550

[1836-1883] Son of George Stringer [1800-18??] of Rhodes, Lancashire.

Born in Middleton, Lancashire.

The family moved to Halifax around 1845.

In 1860, he married Mary Briggs [1830-1917] in Halifax.

Children:

Emma [b 1864]

Florence [b 1866]

Harriet A. [1869-1884]

John Herbert [1871-1888]

Eliza [b 1873]

Mary [b 1875]

Christopher Briggs

They lived at, and had business at, various addresses in Halifax: 12 Hulme Street [1875] with business at 20 Broad Street [1875], a shop at 2 Upper Kirkgate [1877], and a house and shop at 13 New Road [1881] – this is currently a cycle shop.

He was a partner in Stringer & White and John Stringer & Son. After his death, his wife, Mary, continued to run the decorating business, and then their son, Christopher took over

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Stringer's: John Stringer & Son Ref S2873

Painter and decorators at 2 South Parade, Halifax [1936]. It evolved from the business of Stringer & White, With John Stringer, his wife, Mary, and their son, Christopher

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Stringer, William Ref S2457

[17??-1780] Hatter in Halifax [1779]

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Strong, Rev C. Ref S7420

[18??-19??] He was at St George's, Sowerby [1906-1907] in the interregnum between Rev Samuel Field Laycock and Rev James Minion

Strong, John William Ref S3244

[18??-1???] Army Surgeon.

On 13th December 1870, he married Julia Maria, daughter of Samuel Rhodes at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Struglar's Hall, Luddenden Ref S3645

/ Midgley. Recorded in 1806, when Eli Titterington acquired property from the Alexander family which included High Lees, Midgley and Strugless Hall.

This is subsequently recorded as the abode of many members of the Titterington family including John Titterington

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Stuart, A. D. Ref S2429

[18??-19??] Sponge cloth manufacturer at Bradford Road, Brighouse [1922]

Stuart, Charles Ref S2588

[18??-18??] From Paisley.

Around 1855, he moved to Halifax where he became a pattern-maker.

He was a model maker [1859].

In the 1870s, he moved to Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire, where he established the Bletchley Iron & Steel Works.

In 1859, he married Ann, daughter of Jonathan Akroyd, at All Souls' Church.

Child: Herbert

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Stuart, Rev Duncan Ref S2215

[18??-19??] Pastor at Pellon Lane Particular Baptist Church [1885-1888]

Stuart, Lord Evelyn James Ref S372

[1773-1842] 2nd Marquis of Bute. Soldier and politician. He was an army recruiting officer lodging at Brooksbank, Southowram.

He was a friend of the Walker family of Walterclough Hall.

Caroline Walker invited him to dine at Walterclough where he met another guest Captain Collington. When the men were together in an upper room, an argument broke out and Collington threatened to throw Caroline's brother John out of the upstairs window. Lord Stuart challenged Collington to a duel on Beacon Hill. Collington appeared with two seconds and no pistol; Stuart appeared with two pistols and no second, and offered Collington a pistol; Collington – having no wish to fight – refused and apologised to Walker without bloodshed

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Stuart, George Ref S1743

[1842-19??] Born in Macclesfield.

He was a timekeeper [1891] / a rural postman [1901] / an army pensioner [1911].

He married Emily [1851-19??].

Emily was born in Maidstone, Kent

Children:

Ronald [b 1867] who was a pork butcher's assistant [1911]

George
Charlie [b 1887] who was a stone quarry man [1901]
Donald [b 1888] who was a stone quarry man [1901]
Colin [b 1890] who was a [1901]
Emily [b 1891]

The family lived at

Halfpenny Can, Southowram [1891]
Church Lane, Southowram [1901]
13 Chapel Lane, Southowram [1911]

Stuart, George Ref S1742

[1881-1956] Son of George Stuart.

Born in Allahabad, India.

He was a tenterer at dyeworks [1901] / a stuff examiner (dyeworks) [1911].

In 1902, he married Sarah Crossland [1882-1966] in Halifax.

Sarah was born in Southowram [6th April 1882], the daughter of Samuel Crossland

Children:

Walter Firth [b 1902]

They lived at 5 Undercliffe, Brighouse Wood Lane, Brighouse [1911].

George died 22nd July 1956 (aged 76).

Sarah died 26th November 1966 (aged 84).

The couple were buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram with Sarah's parents

Stuart, Herbert Akroyd Ref S1553

[1864-1927] Aka Bertie.

Son of Charles Stuart.

Born at 37 Victoria Street, Halifax.

He became a mechanical engineer.

He was a junior assistant in the Mechanical Engineering Department of the City & Guilds Technical College, London. In 1885, he left to join his father's company in Fenny Stratford.

He invented the hot bulb heavy oil engine, or the vaporising oil engine. His prototype engines were built in 1886.

He took out a patent for the world's first compression engine. He was much in advance of the German Diesel engines.

He sold the patent to Hornsby & Sons of Grantham for £10,000. Hornsby-Akroyd engines were widely used in Britain.

In 1900, he moved to Australia and set up a company Sanders & Stuart with his brother Charles.

He died of throat cancer.

He was buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax in his mother's grave.

Since 1928, The University of Nottingham has hosted the Akroyd-Stuart Memorial Lecture in his memory. Sir Frank Whittle [1946] is amongst those who have given the lecture.

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Stuart, Joseph Harry Ref S1294

[1884-1918] Son of Jane & Joseph Stuart of Barrow Hill, Chesterfield.

Born in Staveley, Derbyshire.

In [Q1] 1917, he married Phyllis Brier in Chesterfield.

They lived at 136 Lister Lane, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Sergeant with the 21st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was mentioned in despatches.

He died 22nd September 1918 (aged 34).

He was buried at Ligny-St Flochel British Cemetery, Averdoingt, France [Grave Ref IV E 1.]

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Stuart-Wortley, James Archibald Ref S930

Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie, Hon John Ref S2446

[1801-1855] 2nd Baron Wharncliffe.

He was MP for the West Riding [1841-1845]

Stubb Clough, Mytholmroyd Ref S1519

The stream joins the Calder at Mytholmroyd

The Stubb, Cragg Vale Ref S507

16th/17th century hall-and-cross-wing house.

It is now multiple occupancy housing.

See Great Stubb Barn

Stubb, Mytholmroyd Ref S2889

An area of Mytholmroyd / Cragg Vale / Erringden.

Known as Saxokakaurhs in ancient times.

See Burnt Stubb, Mytholmroyd, Great Stubb Barn, Great Stubb Recreation Ground, Mytholmroyd, Stubb Clough, Mytholmroyd, The Stubb, Mytholmroyd, Summat A' Nowt and The Stubb, Cragg Vale

Stubbin Bridge, Hebden Bridge Ref S398

The bridge was washed away in floods on 12th November 1901

Stubbin House, Hebden Bridge Ref S137

Stubbing Lane. 17th century house with 19th century additions. It is now private dwellings

John Greenwood [1861]
Henry Townsend [1864]

Stubbin House, Warley Ref S2574

Owned by William Murgatroyd [1624]

Stubbing Brink Bridge, Hebden Bridge Ref S923

Or Stubbing Bridge.

Bridge #19 over the Rochdale Canal just west of Hebden Bridge

Stubbing Farm, Greetland Ref S777

Stubbing Holme Dyeing Company Limited Ref S2155

Dyers and finishers at Stubbing Holme Mill, Hebden Bridge [1905]

Stubbing Holme Road Bridge, Hebden Bridge Ref S1021

Built about 1800

Stubbing House, Hebden Bridge Ref S329

Stubbing Brink. The house used to be the hunting lodge of Lord Yarborough.

Owners and tenants have included

Miss Elizabeth Ibbotson [1853]

Stubbing Lower Lock, Hebden Bridge Ref S630

Lock #10 on the Rochdale Canal.

This and Stubbing Upper Lock lie between Hebble End Bridge and Stubbing Wharf.

See John Marshall

Stubbing Upper Lock, Hebden Bridge Ref S615

Lock #11 on the Rochdale Canal.

This and Stubbing Lower Lock lie between Hebble End Bridge and Stubbing Wharf.

See Rhoden Pool

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Stubbing Wharf, Hebden Bridge Ref S6301

See Stubbing Holme, Hebden Bridge, Stubbing Lower Lock, Hebden Bridge, Stubbing Upper Lock, Hebden Bridge and Stubbing Wharf, Hebden Bridge

Stubbings Ref S91

A terraced hillside area of Hebden Bridge established in the 19th century. The area underwent modernisation in the 1960s.

See St John's Mission Church, Hebden Bridge

Stubbins, Stainland Ref S9170

Aka Stubbing, Stubbings.

Near the Bull & Dog

Stubbs, Alfred Ref S866

[1896-1918] He served in World War I.

He died 17th April 1918 (aged 22).

He is remembered on Clifton War Memorial, in the book Clifton War Memorial, and on Bailiff Bridge War Memorial

Stubbs, Arthur Ref S1136

[18??-19??]

He married Alice [18??-19??].

Children:

Walter Cecil Ewart
Archie Carlton [b 1893] who served on submarines with the Royal Navy [World War I]

They lived at

Brooklands, Hipperholme
101 Athol Mount, Ovenden [1916, 1918]

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Stubbs, Frank Ref S1135

[1891-1916] Of 6 Thornton Road, Fenton Road, Halifax.

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

He was killed in a failed attack on Schwaben Redoubt [2nd September 1916] (aged 25).

He was buried at Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, France. [Grave Ref I F 5].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Stubbs, Joseph Ref S1425

[1912-1945] Son of Alice & William Stubbs of Halifax.

In [Q4] 1932, he married Ivy Mullins in Halifax.

They lived in Ovenden.

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with 389 Searchlight Battery Royal Artillery.

He died 31st December 1945 (aged 33).

He was buried at Illingworth Moor Wesleyan Chapel [18 1056]

Stubbs, Thomas Henry Birkett Ref S1686

[1865-1922] Born in Kendal [14th January 1865].

He died in Halifax [4th July 1922] (aged 57), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1158] with William Bromwich. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,208 18/5d.

Probate was granted [4th October 1922] to Martha Elizabeth Bromwich, daughter of William Bromwich

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Stubbs, Walter Cecil Ewart Ref S1286

[1888-1918] Son of Arthur Stubbs.

Born in Halifax.

He was employed in the offices of Mackintosh's at Albion Mills.

During World War I, he served as a Private with B Company 15th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He was in the Ordnance department before transferring to the Infantry.

He was killed somewhere in France [2nd November 1918] (aged 29).

The Halifax Courier [14th December 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Landrecies British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref B 58].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Halifax Secondary School, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross

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Stubley, Todmorden Ref S3033

An area of Todmorden between Portsmouth and Cornholme.

The railway siding here was behind Jobling Terrace and was used as a coal depot and collecting point for local coal merchants for Cornholme. It was discontinued after World War I. Housing now stands on the site

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Studd, Frederick Charles Ref S1805

[18??-19??] Brush manufacturer at Todmorden [1905]

Stump Cottage, Sowerby Bridge Ref S1020

86 Dob Lane. Late 18th century house. The doorway is inscribed MR

Stump Cross Ref S224

Area of Halifax near Shibden and below Northowram.

Stump Cross, Mere Clough Ref S628

A cross on the Long Causeway above Todmorden.

Newell suggests that this may have originally been called Robin Cross.

See Robin Cross Hall, Todmorden

Stump Cross Post Office Ref S2681

Recorded in 1922 at Hough

Stump Cross Toll Gate Ref S792

The toll booth can still be seen by the traffic-lights

Stump House, Shibden Ref S1479

Godley Lane.

Stump Cross Brewery was behind the house

Sturdie, Robert Ref S188

[16??-17??] In 1699, he sold property on the Harper Royd estate to Joseph Brooksbank

Sturdy, Gilbert Ref S1563

[16??-1???] He was Constable of Northowram [1668]

Sturdy, Gilbert Ref S1504

[16??-17??] Owner of land and property at Hipperholme and Lightcliffe, including Lower Brea, Shibden [1663-1680] and Bottom Hall, Lightcliffe [1692]

Sturgeon, Dr David Ref S1050

[1948-2024] He was educated at Hipperholme Grammar School.

He was a well-known psychiatrist.

He died July 2024 (aged 76).

The Halifax Guardian [17th July 2024] published an obituary

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Sturkey, T. O. Ref S1303

[18??-19??] Curate at Brighouse [1912]

Sturrock, Rev Charles Smith Ref S1611

[18??-1864] BA.

He trained at Spring Hill College. He was ordained in January 1856.

In 1855, he was engaged as joint pastor at Sion Congregational Church, Halifax with Rev James Pridie, in order to relieve some of the burden of Pridie's pastoral duties.

He resigned in March 1862.

He was minister at Leamington but his health declined.

He was buried at Edinburgh

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Sturton House Farm, Illingworth Ref S527

Recorded in 1918, when it was up for sale by auction – see Newspaper Cuttings

Sturzaker, John Ref S2380

[18??-18??] Saddler at Northowram [1861]

Stuttard, Albert Ref S1081

[1887-1969] Son of William Stuttard.

Landlord of the Bay Horse, Sowerby Bridge [1924-1953]

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Stuttard's: D. E. Stuttard Limited Ref S2008

Engineering company at Mytholmroyd.

In May 1958, the cricketer, Sir Leonard Hutton, joined the board

Stuttard, George Ref S295

[18??-18??]

In [Q2] 1844, he married (1) Phoebe in Halifax.

Phoebe was the widow of William Kershaw

Children:

George Francis [1845-1846] ‡
Ann who died in infancy ‡

Phoebe died 8th June 1848 (aged 43).

She & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 65] with her first husband.

In [Q3] 1848, George married (2) Unknown in Halifax.

His wife was one of Rachel Whiteley, Ellen Morton, Sarah Smith, or Elizabeth Burgin

Question: Does anyone know anything about George or his second wife?

Stuttard, Matthew Ref S1632

[18??-19??] Occupied Knowlwood Bottom Mill, Walsden in the early 1900s

Stuttard's: Matthew Stuttard & Brothers Limited Ref S2050

Warp sizers at Copperas House Mill, Walsden [1905]

Stuttard, Roy Ref S1203

[1919-1940] Son of Edith & James H. Stuttard of Hebden Bridge.

During World War II, he served as a Stoker 2nd Class with the Royal Navy aboard the destroyer HMS Hunter.

He died 10th April 1940 (aged 21) when his ship was rammed by HMS Hotspur and sank off Norway with the loss of 122 of her crew of 166.

He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [Grave Ref 41 3]

Stuttard, William Ref S1278

[1855-1919] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was landlord of the Red Lion, Sowerby Bridge [1895-1906] / landlord of the White Horse, Luddendenfoot [1908-1909].

He married Sarah J. [1859-19??].

Sarah was born in Warley

Children:

Annie [b 1886]
Albert

The children were born in Sowerby Bridge

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Styan, George Ref S2232

[1851-1926] Taxi, carriage and cab proprietor and undertaker at Hope Hall Livery Stables, Halifax [1905, 1918]

Styan, Rev W. Ref S3577

[1???-18??] Methodist New Connexion minister at Halifax [1826]. He moved to Thorne [1827]

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Styes, Sowerby Bridge Ref S2901

[1741-1795] He was a grocer in Huddersfield.

Thomas Henry Longbottom

Style, Sowerby Ref S1146

See Wainhouse Charity

Styring, George Ref S101

He was one of the founders of Highfield Chapel, Huddersfield [1772].

In 1768, he married Elizabeth Midwood [1749-1794] at St Peter's Church, Huddersfield.

Children:

James [bapt 1772-1792]

William [bapt 1773-1850]

George [bapt 1775-1798]

Priscilla [bapt 1779]

Samuel [1781-1844]

John
Henry [1787-1862]
Elizabeth Midwood [b 1788-1835]
Mariah [1790-1795]

All the children were christened at Highfield Chapel, Huddersfield

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Styring, Henry Ref S106

[1819-1856] Son of John Styring.

He was a grocer's assistant [1851].

He married Anne.

Children:

Mary E. [b 1843]
Ann Maria [1845] who died in infancy

They lived at 26 York Place, Halifax [1851].

Henry died at Halifax in 1856

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Styring, John Ref S7931

[1783-1858] Son of George Styring.

Born in Huddersfield; baptised at Highfield Chapel [28th May 1783].

He was a wholesale & retail grocer, tallow chandler and oil merchants.

He was one of 26 founding members of Bethesda Methodist New Connexion Chapel in Elland [1824].

On 5th December 1811, he married Sarah Green [1790-1876] at St Peter's Church, Huddersfield.

Sarah was born in Halifax

Children:

George [b 1812 / bapt 1812]
Elizabeth [b 1813 / bapt 1813]
Thomas
William [b 1817 / bapt 1817]
Henry
James [b 1821 / bapt 1821]
Sarah [b 1822 / bapt 1822]
Mary [b 1824 / bapt 1824] who married Joseph Lee

George and Elizabeth were both baptised at High Street Chapel Methodist New Connexion in Huddersfield; all the other children were baptised at Salem Methodist New Connexion, Halifax.

Between autumn 1813 and autumn 1814, the family moved to Halifax where John establish his grocery business in Crown Street.

He was at 11 Crown Street, Halifax [1837] / Crown Street [1822].

The Leeds Intelligencer [Thursday 25th May 1826] printed the following article

HONESTY REWARDED
Some years ago Mr John Styring, of Halifax, grocer, during his residence in Huddersfield, failed in business, and was not able to pay his creditors in full. But since that time, he has been placed in circumstances which have enabled him to pay twenty shillings in the pound, which required the sum of £1200. A number of commercial travellers having knowledge of this rare instance of integrity, subscribed and purchased a handsome silver tankard, which was presented to him at the White Lion Inn, Halifax, yesterday week, where the parties partook of an excellent dinner. The piece of plate has the following appropriate inscription
Presented to Mr John Styring, of Halifax, by a few individuals, of the body of Commercial Travellers, who were not his creditors, but are desirous to mark the sense they entertain of his honourable and upright conduct, in paying to his creditors the full amount of their accounts, many years after having received a legal discharge

On John's death [February 1858], Joseph Lee inherited the business.

In turn, Joseph's son – John Styring Lee – inherited the business

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Styring, Thomas Ref S102

[1814-1881] Son of John Styring.

Born in Halifax [20th December 1814]; baptised at Salem Methodist New Connexion, Halifax [3rd February 1815]

He was a wine merchant [1841].

Early in 1844, he moved to Huddersfield and established his business as a wine and spirit merchant there.

In [Q3] 1839, he married Mary Crosland [1820-1869] at St Peter's Church, Huddersfield.

Children: several born in Huddersfield.

They lived at Rhodes Street, Halifax [1841]

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Styring, William Henry Ref S995

[18??-19??]

On 22nd August 1885, he married Edith Ripley at South Street Chapel, Sheffield.

Edith was the daughter of Dan RIPLEY

Children:

daughter
daughter
daughter
daughter
daughter

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Such, Rev Frederick William Tinsley Ref S4000

[1881-1969] Born in Bromsgrove [16th November 1881].

He was a student at the Manchester Baptist College / Minister at Blackley Particular Baptist Church [1911-1917].

In 1911, he married (1) Clara Collinge [1883-1922] in Haslingden.

In 1924, he married (2) Dorothy F. Smith in Willesden.

He died in Newton Abbot, Devon [Q3 1969]

Sucksmith, Aaron Ref S1111

[1889-1916] Son of William Sucksmith.

He was a member of St Matthew's Sunday School, Lightcliffe / a member of the billiards team at Hipperholme & Lightcliffe Liberal Club.

During World War I, he enlisted [April 1916] and served as a Private with the 13th Battalion Durham Light Infantry.

He was killed in action [4th September 1916] (aged 27).

He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 8 & 9], and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe.

His brothers Walter & Leonard also died in the War

Sucksmith, Edward Ref S1580

[1859-1???] Illegitimate son of Ruth Sucksmith of Norwood Green.

Baptised at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [28th February 1859]

Sucksmith, Leonard Ref S1438

[1897-1920] Son of William Sucksmith.

Born in Lightcliffe.

He was a doffer [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the South Wales Borderers.

He died 23rd November 1920 (aged 22).

He was buried at Lightcliffe Old Church Graveyard [G 27].

His brothers Aaron & Walter also died in the War

Sucksmith, Walter Ref S144

[1890-1916] Son of William Sucksmith.

Born in Lightcliffe.

He was educated at Lightcliffe School / a member of Hipperholme & Lightcliffe Liberal Club / a dyer's labourer [1911] / a member of Brighouse Dyers' Club / employed by Thornton, Hannam & Marshall Limited, Brighouse.

During World War I, he enlisted [February 1916] and served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died of gunshot wounds to the chest [8th December 1916] (aged 26).

He was buried at Mesnil Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref III B 6], on the Memorial at Hipperholme Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe.

His brothers Aaron & Leonard also died in the War

Sucksmith, William Ref S1439

[1865-1935] Born in Lightcliffe.

He was a stone polisher [1911].

In [Q4] 1885, he married Elizabeth Ann Pratt [18??-19??] in Halifax.

Elizabeth (Lizzie) was born in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire

Children:

John [b 1887] who was a carpet weaver [1911]

Janet [b 1888] who was a carpet sewer [1911]

Aaron
Walter
Hannah [b 1893] who was a carpet setter [1911]
Jim [b 1895] who was a dyer's labourer [1911]
Leonard
Alice [b 1900]
Maggie [b 1903]
Irvine [b 1907]

The children were born in Lightcliffe.

The family lived at St Giles Road, Lightcliffe [1911].

Sons Aaron, Walter & Leonard died in World War I.

William died in Halifax [Q4 1935] (aged 70)

Suddaby, Joe Harry Ref S1200

[1900-1966] Landlord of the Foresters' Arms, Norland [1931-1932]

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Suddick, Joseph Ref S903

[1835-1???] Son of Joseph Suddick, iron moulder.

Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.

He was a coal miner of Claremount, Northowram [1857] / a coal miner [1891] / a coal merchant [1901] / a farmer [1911].

In 1857, he married Jane Collinson [1836-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.

Jane, of Pellon, was born in Hull, the daughter of Ralph Collinson, labourer.
She was a wool comb minder [1891]

Children:

William [b 1893]

Tom
Violet [b 1899]
Lily [b 1901]
Phyllis [b 1903]
Isobel [b 1906]
Joseph [b 1907]

They lived at

14 Ploughcroft Lane, Northowram [1891]
9 Hollin Street, Halifax [1901]
Old Spa House Farm, Shibden, Halifax [1911]

In 1911, daughter Violet was staying with the Hodgson family at Blackwood Grove, Halifax

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Suddick, Tom Ref S1268

[1894-1917] Son of Joseph Suddick.

He was a labourer in brick yard [1911] / employed by Oates & Green Limited / a labourer of Spa House Farm, Shibden [1915].

In [Q1] 1915, he married Frances Barrett at Halifax Parish Church.

Frances, of Hollins Street, Claremount, was the daughter of Joseph Edward Barrett, labourer

Children:

Ernest [b 1915]
Tom [b 1917]

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st/5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action at Ypres [10th October 1917] (aged 23).

The Halifax Courier [27th October 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 82-85 & 162A], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

In [Q3] 1919, Frances married (2) Hanson Dews in Halifax.

They lived at 9 Hollin Street, Claremount, Halifax

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Sudworth, Thomas Ref S8000

[17??-18??] Of Blacon, near Chester.

On 2nd February 1807, he married Elizabeth Dorothy in Halifax.

Elizabeth was the eldest daughter of Rev John Ralph

In 1851, Elizabeth Dorothy Sudworth [aged 70] (gentlewoman & landed proprietor) and her sister Sophie Ralph [aged 67] [1851] were living at Waterloo Villas, Halifax

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Suffholme Ref S498

Aka Southholme, Shibden

Sufholme, Shibden Ref S611

See Southolme, Shibden

Sugden ... Ref S27

The entries for people & families with the surname Sugden are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Sugden's: B. M. Sugden Limited Ref S2612

Aka Sugdens of Halifax.

Fireplace makers established in the early 1900s. They were at Carrier Street / Albion Street, Halifax [1952].

See Charles Henry Lucas and Gilbert Greenwood

Sugden Church House Ref S892

Built next door to Rydings Hall in 1925 by the Sugden family as a memorial to their father and sister.

The house was sold in the 1970s

Sugden's Crown Flour Ref S1733

A popular brand of flour produced by Thomas Sugden & Son, Brighouse

Sugden's: H. & J. Sugden Ref S1998

Cotton spinners and doublers originally Ormerod & Sugden at Grove Mills, Elland.

In 1864, there was a disastrous fire at the Elland mill.

Henry Sugden left the Ormerod & Sugden partnership [in November 1865] and with his brother, James, established H. & J. Sugden at George Street Mills, Brighouse. Spinning began at the new mill in 1867.

They produced cotton warp principally for the Bradford market.

They were at

Atlas Mill, Brighouse [1874]
George Street, Clifton [1921]

In 1895, they employed 350 workers and operated 65,000 spindles

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Sugden Memorial Hall Ref S225

Bridge End, Brighouse. The stone laying ceremony took place on 27th June 1903.

The Hall was erected by the trustees of Bridge End Church – which stands next door to the church – at a cost of £1,800. It opened on 26th March 1904 in honour of Alderman Henry Sugden.

In June 1940, the Hall was used by soldiers returning from Dunkirk.

The building suffered some damage at their hands.

It is now occupied by a fish-breeding company

Sugden's: T., D. G. & W. Sugden Ref S391

Corn millers at Brighouse.

Partners included T. Sugden, D. G. Sugden and W. Sugden.

The partnership was dissolved in January 1862

Sugden's: Thomas Sugden & Son Limited Ref S2016

Flour millers and maltsters of Brighouse founded in 1829 by Thomas Sugden at Perseverance Mill and Brighouse Mills.

See Brook Cottage, Brighouse and Tom Castle

Sullivan, Jeremiah Ref S1577

[1845-1901] Born in Cork, Ireland.

He was a confectioner [1881, 1891] / a confectioner & baker [1901].

He married Ellen [1848-19??].

Ellen was born in Cork, Ireland

Children:

Catherine [b 1868] who was a part-time worsted spinner [1881], a linen reeler [1891]

Eliza [b 1869] who was a linen reeler [1891] & married Walter Thomas Newcombe
Dennis [b 1871] who was a confectioner [1891]
James [b 1876] who was a labourer [1891]
Jeremiah
Mary [b 1880] who was a worsted cop spinner [1891], a machine minder [1901]
William
Roger [b 1885]
Frances [b 1888] who was a pinafore maker [1901], a sewing machinist [1911]

They lived at

9 Holts Yard, Northowram [1881]
59 Stannary Lane, Halifax [1891]
8 Thompson Street, Halifax [1901, 1911]

Living with them [in 1901] was widowed daughter Eliza Newcombe (domestic housemaid).

Jeremiah died Q2 1901 (aged 57)

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Sullivan, Jeremiah Ref S1238

[1877-1917] Son of Jeremiah Sullivan.

Born in Manchester.

He was a member of St Marie's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street / a worsted cop doffer [1891] / a worsted overlooker [1901] / an overlooker in worsted department [1911] / employed by Crossley's.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was hit by a piece of shrapnel which severed his jugular vein and died of wounds to the face & neck [28th November 1917] (aged 40).

The Halifax Courier [8th December 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref XXVI A 12].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets.

His brother William also died in the War

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Sullivan, Jim Ref S720

[1???-19??] Aka Slim Jim, the tramp.

Contributor Tony Hargreaves recalls that

In the 1950s, I often saw him walking/staggering along Edwards Road, Pye Nest, where I lived. I must have been about age five when I first saw him.
He was a fearsome man, very tall. All the kids were terrified of him and adults kept well clear.
He walked from the Wainhouse Tower end of Edwards Road and then to Pye Nest Road where I think he turned left down to Sowerby Bridge. This seemed to be his regular route.
A friend who lived in Sowerby Bridge tells me he was known there.
It was said Jim slept next to some brick kilns in Elland area, presumably for warmth, and that he was once a wealthy man and had held a position of responsibility in the army. He wore what could have been an army great-coat. He always seemed to be drunk and was quite aggressive. Seems he got by doing odd-job bits of gardening

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Sullivan, William Ref S1325

[1882-1918] Son of Jeremiah Sullivan.

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of St Marie's Catholic Church / a barber [1901] / a hairdresser in Range Bank, Halifax [1911] / employed in Huddersfield.

In 1916, he married Sarah Laycock.

They lived at 30 Darley Street, Halifax [1918].

During World War I, he enlisted [March 1916] and served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed when a shell burst in the shelter he and 3 others were; all but 1 were killed instantaneously [17th April 1918] (aged 36).

The Halifax Courier [27th April 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Bienvillers Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref XIII B 12].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Roll of Honour at Saint Mary's RC Church, Halifax.

His brother Jeremiah also died in the War

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Summan, James Ref S907

[1???-18??] He was a chartist in Halifax.

Recorded in 1843, when he was appointed to the General Council for the National Charter Association

Summer Fair Ref S361

See Great Saturday and Halifax Summer Fair

Summerfield House Nursing Home, Halifax Ref S3659

Gibbet Street. Built on the site of the Kwiksave store

Summerfield House, Stainland Ref S3272

[1851-1890] Born in Scarborough.

S. W. Shaw [1871]

Summers, John Ref S455

He was a joiner [1881].

In 1881, he married Edna Hopkinson in Scarborough.

Edna was the daughter of Thomas Hopkinson

Children:

Marian [1880-1919]
Mabel [b 1882]

The children were born in Scarborough.

John & Edna died in Halifax

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Summerscales, Charles Ref S663

[1838-1???] Son of John Summerscales.

He was a labourer.

In 1860, he married Emma Stewart.

Child: John

It is said that Emma cut her own throat after giving birth to her son

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Summerscales, Charles Ref S1249

[1897-1917] Son of Joseph Summerscales.

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of Leadenhall Street United Methodist Church, Halifax / a member of King Cross Wesleyan Chapel, Halifax / an errand boy (grocery) at the Savile Park branch of the Halifax Industrial Society [1911].

He was engaged to Miss Doris Clark of Lorne Street, Gibbet Street.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Gordon Highlanders [14th February 1916], then he served as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry.

He died almost instantaneously after being hit in the back of the neck by shrapnel from a German shell which fell on the trench [12th July 1917] (aged 20).

The Halifax Courier [28th July 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Woburn Abbey Cemetery, Cuinchy, France [Grave Ref I F 14]

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel, and on the Memorial at Leadenhall Street United Methodist, Halifax

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Summerscales, Fred Ref S351

[1871-1921]

He married Eliza Millett.

Eliza was the daughter of Joseph Millett

Fred died 18th July 1921 (aged 50).

Eliza died 6th April 1941 (aged 70).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1499] with Eliza's parents

Summerscales, Harry Ref S1120

[1881-1916] Son of George & Martha Summerscales of 7 Oxford Terrace, Siddal.

During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 1st/7th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 14th July 1916 (aged 35).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 2A, 2C & 2D]

Summerscales, Henry Ref S2230

[18??-19??] Partner in Henry Summerscales & Son.

He lived at 56 Cinderhills Lane, Siddal [1905]

Summerscales's: Henry Summerscales & Son Ref S2702

Coal merchants and carting agents at 56 Cinderhills Lane, Siddal and North Bridge Station [1905]. Partners included Henry Summerscales and Sam Summerscales

Summerscales, Isaac Ref S6002

[1834-1921] Born in Skircoat.

He was a coachman, living at Brier Lodge, Southowram [1891].

In [Q4] 1867, he married Annie Morris [1844-1929] in Halifax.

Annie came from Leicestershire

Children:

Sarah E. [b 1869] who was a cotton piecer [1891]
George Morris [1871-19th May 1895]
Mary A. [b 1874] who was a gardener [1891] & married Edgar Arthur Malkin
Jane [b 1876] who was a cotton piecer [1891]
Alice [b 1879]

They lived at The Coach House, Brier Lodge, Southowram [1891]

Isaac died in Dalton [26th June 1921].

Annie died in Dalton [6th August 1929].

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram

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Summerscales, John Ref S1401

[1793-18??] (Possibly) Charles.

Born in Skircoat.

He was a dyer [1841, 1851].

He married Betty Haworth / Howarth [1796-18??] in Newchurch-in-Rossendale.

Betty was born in Rossendale

Children:

Henry [b 1826]

John [b 1826]

Charles

They lived at Charlestown, Halifax [1841, 1851]

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Summerscales, John Ref S1530

[1866-19??] Son of Charles Summerscales.

Born in Halifax.

He was a labourer of Lane Head Farm, Warley [1889] / a highway labourer [1891] / an agricultural labourer [1901] / a farm labourer [1911].

In 1889, he married Julia Ethel Sharp [1868-1938] at Halifax Parish Church.

Julia Ethel, of Lane Head Farm, Warley, was born in Manchester. Her father was not recorded on the marriage documents

Children:

Wallace [b 1890] who was a painter & paperhanger [1911]
Tom
Frank [b 1894] who was a machine oiler [1911]
Joe [b 1896] who was an iron turner [1911]
Emily [b 1899]

They lived at

South Clough Head, Luddenden, Warley [1891]
3 North Clough Head, Luddenden, Warley [1901]
1 Raw End, Luddenden, Warley [1911]

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Summerscales, Joseph Ref S934

[1871-1???] Son of William Summerscales, carter.

Born in King Cross, Halifax.

He was a bobbin maker of Cote Hill, Warley [1890] / a bobbin maker [1891] / a gas engine maker's labourer [1901] / an iron fettler for machine tool maker [1911].

In 1890, he married Hannah Poulter at Halifax Parish Church.

Hannah, of Cote Hill, Warley, was born in Leeds, the daughter of Simeon Poulter.
She was a worsted mill hand weaver [1891]

Children:

Florence [b 1892] who was a worsted spinners warehouse [1911]
Charles

They lived at

4 St Paul's Street, Skircoat, Halifax [1891]
27 Burnley Road, Halifax [1901]
125 Gibraltar Road, Halifax [1911, 1917]

Living with them [in 1891] sister-in-law Ellen Poulter [b 1873] (worsted mill hand weaver)

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Summerscales, Lloyd Dewhirst Ref S3147

[1868-1904] A fitter with Woodhouse & Mitchell in Brighouse.

In 1894, he married Clara in Halifax.

Child: child

On 1st April 1904, he and Newton Smith were found dead in a small cabin, suffocated by carbon monoxide from a furnace where they were working at the Ardsley Iron Works, Leeds.

He was a widower living with his parents at Hollings Mill, Sowerby Bridge. Their only child died recently and Mrs Summerscales had died a few months later.

Compensation of 5/- per week was paid to Summerscales's parents,

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Summerscales, Richard Ref S620

[18??-18??] In March 1849, he was found guilty of having stabbed, cut and wounded Richard Marchant with intent to do him bodily harm.

On 2nd January 1849, Marchant had been to a ball & tea-party at the Oddfellows' Hall, Halifax with a lady friend. Summerscales was also there.

After the ball, the 2 men met, and Summerscales made some insulting remarks to Marchant's companion. A scuffle ensued, and the men fell. Summerscales got up, drew a knife and stabbed Marchant in the neck. Marchant got up and walked a few steps before falling.

A surgeon was called, and he found a severe wound upon the sheet of the carotid artery, which, had it been touched would have proved fatal.

Marchant died 13th October 1875.

Summerscales, Sam Ref S2231

[18??-19??] Partner in Henry Summerscales & Son.

He lived at 52 Cinderhills Lane, Siddal [1905]

Summerscales, Thomas Ref S2146

[18??-19??] Licensed victualler at Burnley Road, King Cross, Halifax.

In June 1872, he was declared bankrupt

Summerscales, Tom Ref S1297

[1892-1917] Son of John Summerscales.

Born at South Clough Head, Luddenden.

He was a blanket finisher [1911] / a farm labourer of Raw End, Luddenden [1915] / employed by Greenwood & Sons, cabinet makers, of Crossley Terrace, Hanson Lane, Halifax.

In 1915, he married Eliza Jane Broadbent at St Mary's Church, Luddenden.

Eliza Jane was the daughter of John Anderson Broadbent

Child: John A. [b [Q4] 1915]

They lived at 1 Lower Stubbings, Luddenden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 27th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He went out to France [10th October 1916].

He was killed in action [9th April 1917].

The Halifax Courier [19th May 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 2 & 3], on Luddenden & Midgley War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Luddenden.

Two of his brothers also served in the War; one in France (for 20 months), and the other in Salonika (for 14 months)

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Summerscales, William Ref S9

[1821-1884]

He married Leah [1816-1879].

Child: Elizabeth [1849-1916] who married George Garside

Leah died 1st June 1879 (aged 63).

William died 23rd June 1884 (aged 63).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 377]

Summersgill, Charles Ref S183

[18??-1???] Born in Skipton.

He was a corn miller [1868].

On 7th May 1868, he married Elizabeth.

Elizabeth was the widow of Frederick Tidswell.
She had taken over from her husband as licensee of the Craven Heifer, Halifax

Charles (probably) took over from Elizabeth and was landlord of the Craven Heifer, Halifax [1870]

Elizabeth died in Halifax [30th June 1872].

She was buried at St Paul's Church, King Cross

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Summerskill, Alfred Ref S946

[1832-1898] Born in Southowram.

He was a blacksmith [1871] / a smith at dye works [1881] / a blacksmith [1891].

In [Q2] 1857, he married Selina Wilcock [1841-1890] in Halifax.

Selina was born in Cragg Vale

Children:

James [b 1860] who was a part-time mill hand [1871], a smith's assistant [1881]

Rose Ann [b 1863] who was a part-time mill hand [1871], a worsted factory hand [1881]

John
Arthur [b 1870] who was a worsted factory hand [1881], an iron turner [1891]
Sarah [b 1874] who was a worsted factory hand [1891]
George H. [b 1877] who was a worsted factory hand [1891]

They lived at

1 Railway Terrace, Bailey Hall Bank [1871, 1881]
1 Womersley's Buildings, Southowram [1891]

Selina died Q2 1890 (aged 49).

Alfred died Q2 1898 (aged 66)

Summerskill Brothers Ref S2118

Engineers and manufacturers of planers, slotters and other machine tools, established by Pliny Summerskill and others at Holme Iron Works, Sowerby Bridge.

In 1939, the business was taken over by George Swift & Sons Limited becoming Swift-Summerskill

Summerskill, Henry Ref S2970

[18??-19??] He married Gladys daughter of John Eastwood

Summerskill, John Ref S3015

[1832-19??] Born in Warley.

He was an iron founder [1861, 1881] / an iron moulder [1871].

He married Lydia [1834-1910].

Children:

William [b 1858]

Joseph [b 1859]

Fanny [b 1860]

John [b 1861] who died young

Pliny
Alice [b 1867]
Joe [b 1869]
John [b 1871]
Elizabeth [b 1874]
Charles Herbert [b 1879]

They lived at 9 Warley Town Lane [1861, 1871, 1881, 1891].

In 1911, Mrs Summerskill was shown as occupier of 71 Warley Town Lane and 1 Winterburn Terrace

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Summerskill, John Ref S899

[1866-1922] (Possibly) son of Alfred Summerskill.

Born in Halifax.

He was a worsted factory hand [1881] / a joiner [1891, 1911].

In [Q3] 1888, he married Harriet Holker [1869-1947] in Halifax.

Harriet was born in Leeds / Glossop, Derbyshire.
She was a grocer [1911]

Child: Selina [1889-1969] who was a grocer [1911] & married Alfred Carter

They lived at

2 Womersley's Buildings, Southowram [1891]
3 Tordoff's Row, Southowram [1911]
3 Common Lane, Southowram [1911]

John died 27th November 1922 (aged 56).

Harriet died 14th March 1947 (aged 78).

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-D1]

Summerskill, Pliny Ref S1314

[1864-1924] Son of John Summerskill.

He was a pattern maker [1881] / founder of Summerskill Brothers.

In 1892, he married Emily, daughter of John Sutcliffe.

Child: Constance [b 1893]

They lived at The Grange, Warley [1901, 1911]. On the 2nd February 1911, he became owner of The Grange, Warley when he bought the property from Samuel Milne's widow.

In 1924, he was injured – practically decapitated – when he had a seizure and fell on to a circular saw

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Summerskill, Dr Shirley Ref S365

[1931-] Shirley Catherine Wynne Summerskill. The daughter of Labour minister and party chairman, Baroness Edith Summerskill [1901-1980]. She trained as a doctor at St Thomas's Hospital. She was the first woman MP for Halifax [1964-1983]. She was Labour shadow minister for Health [1970-1974], a junior minister in the Home Office [1974-1979], and opposition spokesman on Home Affairs [1979]

Summerville House, Halifax Ref S304

Union Street South. Built in the early 1800s by John Rothwell.

The House grounds occupied almost the whole of the area bounded by Union Street, Horton Street, Church Street and New Road.

Owners and tenants have included

William Rothwell
Mrs Mary [?] Rothwell [1845]
Mrs Anne Rothwell and sons William and John
Mrs Prescott, Rothwell's daughter [1874, 1881]
Mrs Marian Leigh, his granddaughter [1890s]
Abraham Pullman

The house was demolished by 1905 when Abram Pullman's steel stockyard occupied the site and remained there into the 1960s.

The site is now occupied by the Pennine Centre car park behind the KwikSave and Argos stores in Horton Street

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Summit Pass, Todmorden Ref S93

Aka Summit Gap. The road, canal and Summit Tunnel all pass through the gap.

See Dean Head

Summit Tunnel, Todmorden Ref S260

The railway tunnel between Walsden and Littleborough was begun in 1837 for the Manchester & Leeds Railway Company.

See Philip Crowther, Dean Royd Tunnel, Walsden, Eastwood Congregational Chapel and Hebden Bridge Station

Sumner, Robert Ref S1744

[1922-1999]

In [Q1] 1964, he married Sarah Nellie Langthorne [1929-2016] in Heywood, Lancashire.

Sarah Nellie was the daughter of John William Langthorne.
Sarah joined Lancashire County Constabulary, the first policewoman to be posted to Heywood

Children:

Robert [b 1964]
John [b 1965]

The family lived at

Heywood
1 Westbourne Grove, Halifax [1965]

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Sun Longley, Norland Ref S522

Laithe-house dated 1661.

There is a story that, in the 19th / 20th century, servant girls from Halifax who became pregnant – often by the son of the household – were sent to a baby farm at Sun Longley Farm and after the birth, the babies were adopted and the mother returned to work as if nothing had happened.

See Longley

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Sun Woods, Shelf Ref S1159

See Kester Hole, Joseph Sunwood Laycock and John Tordoff

Sunday School Jubilee Sing Ref S90

Sunday Schools Ref S1526

Sunday Sing Ref S2893

Aka the Grand Open-Air Musical Festival.

A part of the Mytholmroyd Charity Demonstration in which local choirs and brass bands – such as Hebden Bridge Prize Brass Band [1914] and Cragg Vale & Mytholmroyd Prize Brass Band [1940] - joined forces.

The music festival was suspended on Sunday 23rd June 1940.

After World War II, a festival was held at White Lee Recreation Ground on 8th July 1945.

See Sing

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Sunderland ... Ref S3

The entries for people & families with the surname Sunderland are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Sunderland Ref S44

Area of Halifax around Horley Green.

See High Sunderland and John Sunderland

Sunderland & Guy Ref S2458

Machine makers at Gibbet Street, Halifax [1822]. Partners included John Sunderland

Sunderland Charity Ref S1367

A Benefactors' Board which hung in Lightcliffe Old Church recorded that, in 1671, Samuel Sunderland gave

To the Governors & Trustees of Hipperholme Free Grammer (sic) School, a farm called Birks Close near Norwood Green, the annual produce of which is to be distributed at the School to the most indigent and necessitous poor of & within the Township of Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse on Midsummer's Day & St Thomas's Day in every year by the Ministers, Churchwardens & Overseers of the Poor of Lightcliffe & Coley. This farm was let upon a lease of 200 years at £8 per annum which is expired. The Trustees have borrowed money for rebuilding the House & Barn so that the distribution continues until the Debt is paid off

In 1885, it was amalgamated with the Whitley Charity.

The combined charity was closed in 2004

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Sunderland Estate, Brighouse Ref S5250

Land and property at Hove Edge.

See St Chad's Mission Church & School

Sunderland Fold, Halifax Ref S3594

An area of Halifax, aka The Hartshorn, which John Caygill bought from the Sunderland family of Ackton. The Square was built here

Sunderland House, Mytholmroyd Ref S16

/ Luddendenfoot.

Owners and tenants have included

John Hodgson [1851-1879]
John Sunderland Hodgson
James Hodgson [1879]

Sunderland's: J. Sunderland & Company Ref S2086

Electrical, light and power engineers established at Victoria Works, Halifax by Job Sunderland in 1886.

Recorded in 1905, when they were at 183 Gibbet Street, Halifax.

Sunderland Music Festival Ref S3279

Sunderland Scholarships Ref S1371

One of 6 scholarships established by Samuel Sunderland for scholars at Hipperholme Grammar School

Sunderland: Mrs Sunderland's Calendar Ref S231

The Foldout lists some events in the life and career of Mrs Sunderland

Sunderland: Mrs Sunderland Competition Ref S3278

When Susan and Henry Sunderland celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1888, a special concert was arranged in their honour.

With the money raised from the concert, it was decided to start a Vocal Solo Competition to be held in Huddersfield and named in her honour.

See Wilfred Pickles and The Luke Settle Shield

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Sundial Cottage, Clifton Ref S1843

House with a sundial dated 1783 and inscribed

I have the time

Sundial House, Friendly Fold Ref S469

Friendly Fold Street, Ovenden. The doorway was dated J N P for Jane and Nathaniel Priestley – who built the house – with the Latin inscription

Jam mea, mox hujus, sed posthac nescio cujus

There is a sundial with the date 1666 and the initials of Nathaniel Priestley. Another datestone records 1709.

Between 1855 and 1860, it was used by Methodists who had left Nursery Lane Chapel

Sundial, Kirklees Hall Ref S302

Dated 1617. Reset on a new plinth in 1911. It shows the coat of arms of the Armytage family, and in inscribed

SEMPER PARATUS SED SINE SOLE SILEO Always ready but I am silent without the sun

A chapter ring also bears the Armytage coat of arms and the initials IAW, and the inscription

CORRIGE PRETERITUM REGE PRESENS CERNE FUTURUM Learn from the past, regulate the present, discern the future

on the left, and on the right

UT HORA SIC VITA FUGIT As the hours fly, so the day

Sunlight Laundry Company Ref S2102

Aka Wheatley Sunlight Laundry Limited. They had business at Sunlight Laundry House, Wheatley next to Wheatley Corn Mill [1905]. In 1906, the Managing Director was E. Hirst.

Recorded in 1922

Sunlight Laundry House, Wheatley Ref S2703

Hebble Mill Lane. Stood next to Wheatley Corn Mill.

Owners and tenants have included

Edward Hirst and the Sunlight Laundry Company [1905]

Sunners, John Edward Ref S1487

[1879-1941] Son of Ellen & John Sunners.

Born in Everton, Liverpool.

He married Ellen.

She lived in Adelaide, Australia.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 6th (H. D.) Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He died in Halifax [10th June 1941] (aged 62).

He is remembered with a CWGC headstone at Stoney Royd Cemetery

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Sunny Bank Clough, Southowram Ref S1839

Stream which runs down to join Shibden Brook

Sunny Bank Farm, Mount Tabor Ref S2613

Gibb Lane House dated 1708

Sunny Bank Farm, Southowram Ref S852

Sunny Bank Lane.

Late 15th century timber-framed building cased with stone in the mid 18th century.

Owners and tenants have included

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Sunny Bank Farm, Wadsworth Ref S2729

Sunny Bank Road. Derelict

Sunny Bank, Ovenden Ref S505

House built in 1708

Sunny Bunce's Ref S234

Sunny Bunce's Roller Skating Ref S1516

There were roller-skating facilities at Sunny Bunce's

Sunny Leigh, Lightcliffe Ref S3283

St Giles Road. The house was (possibly) built for the Manager of Joseph Brooke Limited.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

The Sutcliffe family
The O'Brien family [1964]

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Sunny Vale Brass Band Ref S2877

Recorded in 1935, when the played at the Brighouse Borough Jubilee Celebrations

Sunny Vale Country Club Ref S2023

In 1958, Joseph Herbert Myers bought Sunny Vale Pleasure Gardens and changed the name to the Sunny Vale Country Club

Sunny Vale Pleasure Gardens Ref S1339

See Mildred Crossley and Samuel Kershaw

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Sunnybank, Greetland Ref S233

Timber-framed house originally built around 1290.

It is one of the oldest houses in the district.

John de Eland had links with the house.

Thomas de Hollinedge lived here.

The original name, Over Nabroyd, was changed to Sunny Bank by Thomas Wilkinson who owned the house from 1472. It was recorded as Sunney Bank [1825].

Owners and tenants have included

Henry Savile of Bradley Hall bought the property [1546].
It was rebuilt by the Savile family around 1577
The Dyson family – including Abraham Dyson and Ely Dyson [18th century]
Joseph Holroyd / Joseph Holroyd [late 18th century]
Isaac Holroyd [mid 19th century]

It appears to have multiple occupants [1871], including Thomas Butterworth.

This is discussed in the books Ancient Halls in & about Halifax, Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax, The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire and Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax.

See Thomas Butterworth

Sunnyside, Lightcliffe Ref S3161

Recorded in 1896, when

Mary Ann Woodhead [1832-1896] died at Sunnyside, Lightcliffe, 4th daughter of the late Thomas Woodhead of Low Moor. Interred at Lightcliffe Church
[Bradford Observer 13th October 1896]

Sunnyside School Baths, Halifax Ref S1975

Opened at Sunnyside School in 1931.

Closed in 1986. Demolished

Sunshine Club Ref S335

One of a number of social clubs for elderly people. There were – and still are – many of these in various parts of the district

Sunter, Rev Edward Ref S1489

[1898-1964] Minister of Booth Congregational Church.

In 1952, he agreed to be Minister-in-Charge at Moor End Congregational Church for 12 months, conducting 1 service a month. For this, he was to receive £26 for the year plus the fares for a taxi in bad weather.

He served at Moor End from 1952 to 1962.

He died 8th June 1964.

He was buried at Booth Independent Church

Sunwin House, Brighouse Ref S2764

In 1979, the north store of the Brighouse Co-operative Stores in King Street was named Sunwin House.

In late 1978, the Brighouse District Industrial Society Limited, decided to merge with the former Bradford Co-operative Society. From January 1979, it became the West Yorkshire Co-operative Society. From that time, many of the Society's stores were called Sunwin House. The name is derived from Sunbridge Road, Bradford where the Society's Head Office was located

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Superlatives Ref S236

Surewin, Halifax Ref S2204

See Picture House, Halifax

Surface Finish & Measurement Limited Ref S3467

A subsidiary of Smith, Nicholson & West Limited. They operated nationally from Brunswick House, Halifax [1970s]

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Surnames Ref S904

The Surprise Metal Polish Company Ref S2274

Recorded in 1905 at Moorfield Street, Halifax

Surrey Ref S1569

9th April 1834: Left England for Maitland, New South Wales, carrying 260 convicts

Prisoners recorded on this ship include:

Samuel Asquith [1834]

Surrey, Earls of Ref S439

Surrogate's Office, Halifax Ref S2310

Recorded in 1845 at the Old Cock Inn when the Rev John Hope attended on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 1:00 and 5:00 pm

Surtees, John Ref S1040

[1888-1914] Born in Newcastle.

He came to Halifax in May 1913.

He was a postman in Halifax.

In [Q4] 1913, he married Edith Broadbent in Halifax.

Child: child

They lived at 3 All Souls' Terrace, Boothtown.

He served for 7 years with the Border Regiment in India, and became a reserve.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Northumberland Fusiliers, then he served as a Private with D Company 2nd Battalion Border Regiment.

He was killed in action (hit on the head) [2nd November 1914] (aged 26).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 35], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Halifax Post Office

Surveyors of the Highways Ref S1539

The Surveyor of the Highways were employed to inspect all highways, roads, causeways, pavements, bridges, banks and ditches within the township, and report on any damage, obstructions, nuisances and encroachments

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Sussman, Annie Wood Ref S774

[1867-1???] Daughter of Alfred Sussmann.

Born in Bradford.

She was educated at Catherine Lodge Ladies' School [1881].

She became the second wife of Benjamin Currer Rawson

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Sutcliff, Daniel Ref S2586

[17??-1794] Of Strait Hey Farm, Todmorden.

The family were Baptists.

He married Hannah [d 1773].

Child: John

Sutcliff, John Ref S2448

[1752-1814] Son of Daniel Sutcliff.

Born at Strait Hey Farm, Todmorden.

He entered Bristol Baptist Academy [1772]. He is said to have walked the 200 miles from home to the college.

He served in Wiltshire, Shropshire and Birmingham before becoming pastor at Olney, Buckinghamshire.

He was a member of Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge

Sutcliffe Ref S387

Area of Hipperholme / Southowram. The name is a corruption of south cliff.

Compare with Norcliffe

Sutcliffe ... Ref S52

The entries for people & families with the surname Sutcliffe are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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Sutcliffe's Ref S676

They offered

Perfect Permanent Waving

business at 12 Bull Green, Halifax [1934]

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Sutcliffe's: A. Sutcliffe & Son Limited Ref S130

Window furnishers of distinction, selling curtain & loose cover fabrics.

Recorded around 1936, when they were at Cow Green, Halifax.

Question: Does anyone know whether this business was connected to that of Arthur Sutcliffe & Company?

Sutcliffe & Baines Ref S3280

Bobbin turners at Brighouse [1840]

Sutcliffe & Company Ref S1037

Wool merchants at India Buildings, Halifax.

Partners included brothers Thomas Lucas Sutcliffe and Bernard Lucas Sutcliffe.

The partnership was dissolved in December 1924. Bernard carried on the business alone as Sutcliffe & Company at India Buildings. Thomas carried on as a wool merchant as T. Lucas Sutcliffe

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Sutcliffe & Company Ref S2857

Undertakers at 98 Queens Road, Halifax [1900]

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Sutcliffe & Company Ref S3250

Coal merchants and colliery agents at 2 Lister Lane, Halifax [1939]

Sutcliffe & Dodgson Ref S2081

Joiners and builders at Sowerby Bridge.

Established in 1887 by William Sutcliffe and Thomas Dodgson

Sutcliffe & Eastwood Ref S564

Upholsterers at Salterhebble.

Recorded around 1915

Sutcliffe & Gee Ref S2058

Screw makers and machinists recorded in 1905 at Ward Street, Ripponden

Sutcliffe & Greenwood Ref S2076

Cotton manufacturers.

They were at

Partners were Jackson Sutcliffe and James Greenwood

Sutcliffe & Riley Ref S1140

Cotton spinners at West Vale.

Partners included J. Sutcliffe and J. Riley.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1879

Sutcliffe & Sutcliffe Ref S1996

19th century architects of Todmorden and Hebden Bridge, formed by George Lister Sutcliffe and James Henry Sutcliffe.

They were at 18 New Road, Hebden Bridge [1905] and Croft House, Hebden Bridge.

Their work includes Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge, Boulderclough Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Brighouse & District Girls' Secondary School, Hebden Royd Council Offices, Nazebottom Baptist Church, St Hilda's Church, Halifax and St James's Church, Mytholm

Sutcliffe & Uttley Ref S2059

Fruiterers, florists and nurserymen at Blackshawhead established by Richard Sutcliffe and Mitchell Uttley [1905]

Sutcliffe & Woodhead Ref S2978

Joiners and cabinet makers. Partners included Mr Woodhead.

They took over the business of W. S. Clough. Recorded in 1881 Melville Saw Mills, Halifax

Sutcliffe's: Arthur Sutcliffe & Company Ref S2070

Picture framers, art dealers, restorers, mount cutters, carvers and gilders established by Arthur Sutcliffe in 1888.

They were at 1 Cow Green and 81 Gibbet Street, Halifax.

In 1891, his brother, T. Sutcliffe became a partner in the business.

In 1915, they were at 10 Commercial Street, Halifax

Question: Does anyone know whether this business was connected to that of A. Sutcliffe & Son Limited?

Sutcliffe's: Ben & Thomas Sutcliffe Ref S362

Cotton spinners at Victoria Mills, West Vale [1914].

Partners included brothers Benjamin Sutcliffe and Thomas Sutcliffe.

See James Sutcliffe & Sons Limited

Sutcliffe Brothers Ref S1234

Poultry appliance makers. Recorded in 1921, when they were in Hebden Bridge

Sutcliffe Brothers Ref S2046

Cabinet makers at Todmorden.

Partners included Frank Sutcliffe and Alfred Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe Brothers Ref S2101

Cotton spinners and doublers at Park Road Mills, Elland [1891].

In 1891, the business became Sutcliffe Brothers Limited:

Registered 21st April 1891; Capital £20,000

to purchase and carry on business of Messrs Sutcliffe Brothers, cotton spinners and doublers at Pendleton Mill, Elland [1891].

In 1921, they went out of business and Benjamin Whiteley & Sons Limited took over the mill

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Sutcliffe Brothers Ref S2132

Cotton spinners and manufacturers established by Thomas and John Sutcliffe at Sterne Mills, Copley [1802-1810], Lower Willow Hall Mills, Sowerby Bridge brick mill [1810], and the stone mill [1813].

In the 1830s, they had a factory school at their mill

Sutcliffe Brothers Ref S2269

Stone merchants at Moor End Quarry, Mount Tabor [1905]

Sutcliffe Brothers Ref S2719

Soap manufacturer at Hebble End, Hebden Bridge [1874]

Sutcliffe's: E. B. Sutcliffe & Company Ref S2126

Fustian manufacturers of Royd Shed, Hebden Bridge [1905].

In 1906, their mill was affected by the fustian weavers' strike

Sutcliffe's: E., J. C. & H. C. Sutcliffe Ref S2738

Coal merchants at Todmorden and Rochdale.

Partners included E. Sutcliffe, J. C. Sutcliffe and H. C. Sutcliffe.

The partnership was dissolved in January 1867

Sutcliffe's: E. Sutcliffe & Company Ref S2154

Fustian manufacturers at Hebden Bridge [1905].

Cotton manufacturers at Windsor Shed, Hebden Bridge [1921].

Partners included Edward Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's: F. & H. Sutcliffe Limited Ref S2110

Manufacturers of timber buildings – sheds, garages and greenhouses – at Wood Top, Hebden Bridge. They later moved to premises at Mayroyd. They had a showroom at Victoria Mill, Hebden Bridge

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Sutcliffe Farrar Ref S2123

20th century clothing manufacturer of Banksfield Clothing Works, Mytholmroyd

Sutcliffe's: Gamaliel Sutcliffe & Sons Ref S1870

Cotton spinners. Established by Gamaliel Sutcliffe and his sons Richard and Thomas. Recorded in 1809. They were at High Lumb Mill, Colden.

In 1837, Gamaliel retired and the business was passed to his sons

Sutcliffe's Gift Ref S932

A Benefactors' Board which hung in Lightcliffe Old Church recorded that, in his will of 1782, Rev Richard Sutcliffe bequeathed

the sum of 20/- per annum to William Walker of Crow Nest to be given to 20 poor persons of Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse.
The money was to be distributed on Christmas Day by the Minister and wardens of Lightcliffe Old Church.
The money was charged on property known as Sheard Green, Hipperholme

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Sutcliffe, Heap & Sutcliffe Ref S82

Silk dressers at Norland.

Partners included William Sutcliffe, Tom Heap and John Sutcliffe.

The partnership was dissolved in July 1858

Sutcliffe's: J. H. Sutcliffe & Company Ref S2001

Furniture manufacturer of Todmorden.

See Memories Sport at Roomfield Schoolyard

Sutcliffe's: J., James Hanson & John Henry Sutcliffe Ref S2741

Engineers at Brighouse.

Partners included J. Sutcliffe, James Hanson Sutcliffe and John Henry Sutcliffe.

The partnership was dissolved in April 1871

Sutcliffe's: James Sutcliffe & Sons Ref S2007

Cotton spinners and doublers established in 1856 by James Sutcliffe and John Crowther at Victoria Mills, West Vale.

The logo SJS can still be seen on the tower of the mill.

In 1866, the mill was destroyed by fire and John Crowther carried on business at Greetland.

In 19??, the business was run by brothers, Peter and Cedric Whiteley. The business closed in 198?

See Ben & Thomas Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's: James Sutcliffe & Sons Ref S2048

Cotton spinners and doublers at Jubilee Mill, Walsden [1905]

Sutcliffe's: James Wade Sutcliffe, Sutcliffe & Company Ref S3496

Woollen and worsted manufacturers. Partners included James Wade Sutcliffe. They were at Holmfield Mills [1921, 1929]

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Sutcliffe's: John Sutcliffe Ref S1466

Engineers.

Recorded in 1921, when they were at Sandholme Iron Works, Todmorden

Sutcliffe's: John Sutcliffe & Son Ref S2088

Manufacturer of woodworking machinery, brass finishers and tool makers at Halifax.

The business was established around 1872 by John Sutcliffe and Booth Sutcliffe.

As the business grew, they moved from their works at Gaol Lane, Halifax to larger premises in New Bank, Halifax [1889].

In 1905, they were at Arden Works, Halifax

Sutcliffe's: John Sutcliffe & Son Ref S2381

Cotton spinners and manufacturers at Prospect Mill, Ovenden [1861]

Sutcliffe's: John Sutcliffe & Sons Ref S2270

Stone merchants at Vicar Park Quarry, Pellon [1905]. Partners included John Sutcliffe, Joseph Sutcliffe, and Daniel Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's: John Sutcliffe & Sons Ref S9740

Cotton manufacturers established by John Sutcliffe at Harley House Mill, Blind Lane, Todmorden.

Partners included William Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's: John, Thomas & James Sutcliffe Ref S2147

Cotton spinners and fustian manufacturers at Stoodley Bridge Mill, Eastwood from the time that Thomas Sutcliffe built the mill in 1808.

They were one of a number of private businesses who issued their own banknotes.

In November 1825, the company was declared bankrupt after running into financial difficulties. Despite several fires after which the mill was rebuilt, they continued in business into the 1830s. In 1833, they employed 114 workers

Sutcliffe's: John, William & Thomas Sutcliffe Ref S177

Fustian manufacturers at Stoodley [1809]

Sutcliffe's: Joseph E. Sutcliffe Ref S1247

Joiners.

Recorded in 1921, when they were at Naylor's Mill, Lydgate, Todmorden

Sutcliffe's: Joseph Sutcliffe & Son Limited Ref S2117

Joiners, builders and undertakers at Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge [1905].

Established by Joseph Sutcliffe.

His son, Albert Edward joined the business

Sutcliffe's: Joseph Sutcliffe & Sons Ref S2227

Wine, spirit and cigar merchants established by Joseph Sutcliffe at 1 Cheapside, Halifax [1845, 1905, 1919] next door to the Rose & Crown.

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

Joseph Sutcliffe & Sons
Ales & Stout in Cask & Bottle
1 & 3 Cheapside, Halifax
Telephone: 186
Telegrams: Beer Halifax

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Sutcliffe's: L. Sutcliffe & Sons Ref S2196

Reed and heald manufacturers of Royd Shed, Hebden Bridge [1905].

Partners included William Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's: Marshall Sutcliffe & Son Ref S2193

Cab proprietors at The Buttress, Hebden Bridge [1905]

Sutcliffe Melbourne Ref S1228

See The English Fustian Manufacturing Company

Sutcliffe's: R. Sutcliffe & Company Ref S2122

Clothing manufacturer established by Richard Sutcliffe. They were at Melbourne Works, Hebden Bridge [1917]

Sutcliffe's: R. Sutcliffe & Son Ref S2047

Cigar manufacturers at Todmorden [1905]. Partners included William Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Refreshment Rooms & Dance Saloon Ref S2260

A tourist feature at Hardcastle Crags near New Bridge Mill, Hebden Bridge.

This was not the same business as Sutcliffe's Restaurant, Heptonstall

Sutcliffe's Restaurant, Heptonstall Ref S32

Colden Row, Edge Hey Green.

Mid-20th century establishment.

Popular restaurant run by brothers Harold & William Sutcliffe.

Popularly known as Lady Willy's.

The business closed in 1979, and an auction took place of all the antiques & fine art in the restaurant. It is now a private residence

This was not the same business as Sutcliffe's Refreshment Rooms & Dance Saloon

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Sutcliffe's: S. & J. W. Sutcliffe Ref S2061

Cotton manufacturers at Anchor Mill, Hope Street Mill, Sandholme Mill, Todmorden / Sandholme and Anchor Sheds [1879-1908].

Partners included brothers-in-law Sugden Sutcliffe and James William Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's: T. Lucas Sutcliffe Ref S1039

Wool merchants in Halifax.

Established by Thomas Lucas Sutcliffe after the partnership – Sutcliffe & Company – with his brother Bernard, was dissolved [December 1924]

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Sutcliffe's: T. R. Sutcliffe & Sons Ref S2750

Corn millers and maltsters at Brighouse Mills.

Partners included Thomas Richard Sutcliffe, Henry Holt Highley, Kaye Aspinall, George Henry Highley, Thomas William Sutcliffe, and Edward Sutcliffe.

The partnership was dissolved in 1865/1866, and the business was carried on – with the same name – under Thomas William Sutcliffe and Edward Sutcliffe.

Thomas Sugden & Son Limited took over at Brighouse Mills

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Sutcliffe-Thomas, James Ref S1258

[1850-1927] JP.

Or James Thomas Sutcliffe.

Son of William Sutcliffe.

He was a JP for the Todmorden Union [1896].

He lived at Mayroyd House, Hebden Bridge [with his brother John Thomas Sutcliffe 1901, 1927]

He died 24th May 1927 (aged 76).

He was buried at Heptonstall Church He left the bulk of his estate of £1,257,340 to his 2 nephews.

He restored the East Wall of St Thomas à Becket, Heptonstall in memory of his mother's Thomas family of Broadbottom & Hebden Bridge

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Sutcliffe's: Thomas Sutcliffe & Son Ref S3011

Worsted stuff manufacturers at Lee, Halifax [1809]

Sutcliffe's: Thomas Sutcliffe & Son Limited Ref S2157

Fustian manufacturers / wholesale clothiers at Regent Works, Hebden Bridge [1905, 1913]

See The English Fustian Manufacturing Company and Vivian Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's: V. Sutcliffe & Sons Ref S2121

20th century clothing manufacturer at Croft Mill, Hebden Bridge

Sutcliffe's: W. & J. Sutcliffe Ref S2739

Cotton manufacturers at Todmorden. Partners included W. Sutcliffe and J. Sutcliffe.

In June 1863, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Sutcliffe's: W. Sutcliffe & Company Limited Ref S2100

Clothing manufacturer of Hangingroyd, Hebden Bridge.

Closed in 1957

Sutcliffe's: William & John Sutcliffe Ref S2077

Cotton spinners and manufacturers at Harley House Mill, Todmorden [1877, 1905]. Partners included John Sutcliffe and William Sutcliffe.

See William Albert Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's: William Sutcliffe & Company Limited Ref S2192

Fustian cutters at Hebble End Dye Works, Erringden [1905]. They were a branch of the English Velvet & Cord Dyers' Association Limited

Sutcliffe's: William Sutcliffe & Sons Ref S3384

Corndealers at Underbank, Stansfield [1832]. Partners included William Sutcliffe, Gibson Sutcliffe, and Thomas Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe Wood Farm, Hipperholme Ref S323

Aka Sutcliffe Wood Bottom Farm, Sunny Bank [1853].

16th century farm on a 12-acre of land.

Owners and tenants have included

the Thorpe family
Mrs Mary Oates and the Oates family [from 1638]
Esther Oates and her husband, Samuel Lister
the Lister family
Samuel Sowden [in the time of Anne Lister]
Isaac Hemingway [1853]

Through the marriage of Esther and Samuel, the farm became a part of the Shibden Hall Estate. James Lister built the present building around 1713.

See Sutcliffe

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Sutcliffe Wood, Hipperholme Ref S2676

See Finney Farm, Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse

Sutcliffe's: Wright Sutcliffe & Son Ref S2085

Sanitary engineers and manufacturers established in 1865 by Wright Sutcliffe. at Green Lane, Halifax, then at Globe Sanitary Works, Halifax.

In 1887, Henry Sutcliffe and Ernest Charles Sutcliffe joined the company.

The company won many awards for their products which included

Empress lavatories
Empress basins for hairdressers
Metropol self-contained water-closets
Metropol baths
National chimney tops
National measuring & checking taps

In 1928, they were authorised to manufacture and certify standard water fittings

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Suter, Rev Alexander Ref S1650

[1754-1817] He was an itinerant Methodist New Connexion minister [1779] / a supernumerary at Bradford / a Wesleyan Minister at Halifax [1814].

He wrote a pamphlet entitled Death, Judgment and Eternity.

In November 1816, he began to suffer from paroxysms of difficult breathing, and was attended by Dr John Thompson. When Dr Thompson apprised him of the danger of his condition, Rev Suter remarked

Bless the Lord: his will be done!

and expressed his readiness to obey the call

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Suter, Alexander Ref S280

[1834-1888] Halifax solicitor.

In [Q1] 1860, he married Rose Elizabeth Edwards [1836-1870] in Greenwich.

Child: Rose Alexina [1861-1947] who married Benjamin Whitehead

They lived at 2 Harrison Road, Halifax [1870, 1888]

Rose Elizabeth died 9th May 1870 (aged 34).

Alexander died 29th August 1888 (aged 54).

The couple were buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery

Suter, Alexander Grylls Ref S2710

[1790-1846] Or Gryles. Chemist, druggist and

dealer in British wines

at 7 Old Market [1837, 1842] and 29 Crown Street, Halifax [1845]

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Suter, Joseph Ref S167

[17??-1865] Druggist at Old Market, Halifax [1816]

Suter, Mary Ref S3458

[1763-1848] Of Halifax

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Suter, Peter Ref S8380

[1???-1839] Halifax chemist & druggist.

He was at 33 Crown Street [1829] / 29 Crown Street [1837]

Sutherd, Robert Ref S1405

[16??-17??] From Lancashire. He settled in Shore around 1685

Sutherland, Ann Walker Ref S571

[1837-1917] Daughter of George Mackay Sutherland.

She was born 17 September 1837.

On 6th November 1858, she married Henry William Stansfeld [1828-1893] in Hastings.

The couple went to Italy for their honeymoon.

Children:

Logan Sutherland (Stansfeld) [b Italy March 1859; d 1936] who was a sub-lieutenant at the Royal Naval College, Portsmouth [1881], a Royal Navy lieutenant on HMS Ringarooma at Devonport [1891]
twins Harold Sinclair [b September 1862] who was a mining engineer [1891]
Francis William who was a farmer [1891]

They lived at

Manor House, Flockton [1861, 1894]
Chelsea, London (Annie was living alone) [1901]
44 Wetherby Mansions, Earl's Court Square, London [1916]

Annie's aunt Ann Walker, left her the sum of £2,000 in her will.

Henry died 23rd January 1893 (aged 64).

Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £22,726 8/10d

In 1894, Annie decided not to carry on with the family colliery in Flockton, and the Manor House estate was put up for sale. The family left the district to live in London [1896].

Annie died 4th November 1917 (aged 80)

Sutherland, Captain George Mackay Ref S176

[1798-1847] Of Udale House, Inverness.

Born 16th November 1798.

He was a Captain of the 92nd Highland regiment.

On 29th October 1828, he married (1) Elizabeth Walker.

Children:

Mary [1829-20th June 1845] who was buried with her mother
George Sackville [b 1831]
Elizabeth [b 1832]
John [1834-1836]
Evan Charles
Ann

Elizabeth died 28th December 1844.

She was buried at Lightcliffe Old Church Graveyard.

In [Q2] 1846, he married (2) Mary Elizabeth Haigh in Halifax.

Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of John Haigh

He had great influence on the Shibden and Walker estates.

He was influential in having his sister-in-law, Ann Walker, declared mad. He may have manipulated the situation to his own advantage.

He moved to Shibden Hall after Ann Walker was moved to an asylum, and he died there [22nd April 1847].

He was buried at Lightcliffe Old Church Graveyard. On his death, much of his property in Lightcliffe & around, passed to his son Evan Charles

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Sutherland, Louisa Ref S421

[1876-19??] Born in Liverpool.

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 John Rushworth [1891]

Sutherland-Walker, Evan Charles Ref S261

[1835-1913] Son of Captain George Mackay Sutherland and Elizabeth Walker.

He inherited Cliffe Hill, Lightcliffe, Crow Nest, Lightcliffe, and Grange, Lightcliffe

After him, the Walker family line died out.

See: Albion Mill, Halifax / Laverock Hall, Lightcliffe / St Thomas's Church, Greetland / Smith House, Brighouse / Till Carr House, Lightcliffe

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Sutherland, William Ref S664

[1875-1918] Son of Margaret & John Sutherland.

Born in Beverley.

He lived in Todmorden.

During World War I, he enlisted in Heddon, and he served as a Sergeant with the 1st Garrison Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment then Yorkshire Hussars (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own).

He died at Sialkot, India [3rd November 1918] (aged 42).

He is remembered on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial, Pakistan, and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £119 19/5d.

Administration was granted to Mary Ann (wife of William Harris)

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Sutherland, William Tudor Ref S1342

[1863-1915] Eldest son of Evan Charles Sutherland-Walker.

Born 20th September 1863.

He married Unknown.

Children:

a daughter
Eveline Betty who married [1917?] Lieutenant Arthur Walter Forbes DSO RN of Ireland

He died at Skibo [29th August 1915]

Suthers ... Ref S1719

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The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Suttle, Garnet Ref S725

[1888-1916] His parents lived at Rastrick Common, then at Broad Oak, Hove Edge.

He was a quarryman with Bentley & Smith.

He spent 8 years in Canada.

He married Alice.

During World War I, he served as a Stoker 2nd Class with the Royal Navy aboard the Q-ship HMS Perugia.

He died 3rd December 1916 (aged 28) when his ship was torpedoed by German Submarine U-63 and sank in the Gulf of Genoa.

He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [Grave Ref 16], on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Rastrick War Memorial

In [Q1] 1921, Alice married James Mercer.

They lived in Liverpool

Sutton, Arthur Ref S1323

[1900-1918] Son of H. A. & Frank Albert Sutton of Hill Top, Birkby Lane, Bailiff Bridge.

Born in Bradford.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He died 15th May 1918 (aged 18).

He was buried at La Ville-Aux-Bois British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I E 16]

Sutton, George Ref S797

[1854-1???] Born Barton upon Irwell, Lancashire.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on All Saints' War Memorial, Dudwell, and on the Memorial at Halifax Building Society

Sutton, John Frank Ref S517

He was a paper mill manager [1881].

In [Q4] 1880, he married Clara Thornber in Halifax.

Clara was the daughter of Thomas Thornber

Children:

Emily [1883] ‡
Herbert Thornber [1882-1883] ‡

The family lived at Thorn View, Midgley [1881].

The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2070] with their Thornber grandparents

Sutton, Kenneth Ref S1365

[1922-1945] Son of Edith & Thomas Sutton of Halifax.

Born in Halifax.

In [Q2] 1944, he married Elizabeth Gaynor in Halifax.

They lived at Scunthorpe [1945].

During World War II, he served as a Flying Officer with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 4th March 1945 (aged 23).

He was buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel [F 77]

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Swain, Benjamin Ref S402

[1837-1879]

He married Anastasia [1839-1899].

Benjamin died 14th October 1879 (aged 42).

Anastasia died in Halifax [23rd May 1899] (aged 60).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1644] with Mary Kirwan [1806-1877] & David Alexander MacFarlane [1920-1933] (both unidentified)

Swain, Eric Ref S1449

[1920-1945] Son of Mrs E. Swain [née Depledge] of Elland.

He was educated at [Elland C. of E. School].

He lived at 17 Springfield Road, Elland.

He enlisted in 1938.

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 18th Field Regiment Royal Artillery.

He was with SEAC from 1942. He took part in the Dunkirk Evacuation.

He was killed in action in Burma [18th February 1945] (aged 25).

He is (possibly) remembered on the Rangoon Memorial, Burma, and on Elland War Memorial

Swain, John Ref S2209

[18??-18??] Journeyman tailor at Sowerby Bridge.

In April 1859, he was declared insolvent

Swain, Joseph Ref S1651

[18??-18??] A native of Lightcliffe.

He became vicar of Beeston.

He wrote a long poem entitled Redemption

Swaine ... Ref S1645

The entries for people & families with the surname Swaine are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Swaine & Ramsbotham Ref S2578

Halifax merchants. Partners included R. Swaine of Halifax, J. Swaine of Skircoat, E. Swaine of London, and H. Ramsbotham of Bradford. The partnership was declared bankrupt in 1807

Swaine Brothers & Company Ref S1987

The first bank in Halifax was Hainsworth, Holden, Swaine & Pollard Bank which was formed in 1779. They occupied the ground floor at The Castle.

Partners included Joseph Swaine [1805].

In 1836, the company became the Halifax Commercial Banking Company Limited

Swainson, William Ref S445

[1762-1808] Halifax attorney. He was a Major in the Halifax Volunteers. With Samuel Stead, he carried on a part of Robert Parker's practice.

He and Samuel Stead married sisters Harriet and Ann Smith.

They lived at Hope Hall, Halifax.

He died suddenly at the White Hart, Wakefield [18th June 1808]. A newspaper report of his death said

[He died] after a few hours' illness, deeply and deservedly regretted by his family and his numerous friends, ... an eminent attorney and solicitor: he held the rank and strictly fulfilled the duties of Major in the Halifax Volunteer Infantry: his private yet active worth, aided by an intelligent and indefatigable mind, will be long remembered and appreciated by those who knew and survive him

Swale, Colin J. Ref S3546

[1938-] Son of Walter Ronald Swale.

Born in Stroud.

He married Rosie.

With their two children – Eve and Jimmy – they were the first family to round Cape Horn on their 30,000 mile round-the-world trip, sailing in their 30 ft catamaran Annaliese, which started in 1970. Their son Jimmy was born on board. Rosie became a media personality.

The couple separated.

In February 1994, Colin married Hilary J. Davey in Cambridge

This & associated entries use material contributed by Ivan Birch

Swale, Ernest Ref S1573

[18??-191?]

During World War I, he served with the Royal Marine Light Infantry.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Swale, John Steele Ref S2311

[18??-18??] A flock-dresser at Fleet Street, Halifax [1845].

Recorded in 1865, when he advertised as cleaning and dressing bed flocks. His business addresses were at 1 Fleet Square and South Bank Street, Halifax

Swale, Joshua Steele Ref S26

[18??-19??] Recorded in The Tradesmen's Advertiser of 1874, where he was a

Decorative Artist and Grainer to the Trade

at 50 Pellon Lane, Halifax

Swale, Mr Ref S2855

[1???-1???] A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

B
If I want the proper man to do my Decorating, Graining, Marbling or Sign Writing, I will address the post card to
Swale, the Painter,
Victoria Street East, (off Northgate), Halifax

This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles

Swale-Pope, Rosie Ref S378

[1947-] MBE.

Former wife of Colin J. Swale – the son of Heath Grammar School headmaster, W. R. Swale.

With their children, they were the first family to round Cape Horn on their round-the-world trip in 1970. Rosie became a media personality

This & associated entries use material contributed by Ivan Birch

Swale, Thomas Ref S4325

[1???-1880] A member of Halifax Town Council [1853-1880]

He died 3rd April 1880

Swale, Thomas Steele Ref S897

[1???-1842] He ran a school in Halifax.

He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835].

See Thomas Crossley

Swale, W. Ref S1559

[18??-19??] In 1872, he established a fish, fruit and game dealer business 1-3 Southgate, Halifax

Swale, Walter Ronald Ref S285

[1904-1993] TD, MA.

He was educated at Judd School, Tonbridge, a Class II English graduate of Birmingham University, teacher at Wednesbury Boys' High School [1926-1930], and senior English master at King Edward VI Five Ways High School, Birmingham before becoming the 23rd headmaster of Heath Grammar School [1946-1971].

In [Q3] 1929, he married Lucy V. Stroud [1905-1959] in Bedford.

Child: Colin J.

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Swale, William Herbert Ref S1134

[1856-1916] Born in Halifax

In [Q3] 1881, he married Louisa Pearce in Toxteth Park, Lancashire.

They lived at 7 Farnley Square, Ella Street, Hull.

During World War I, he served as First Mate with the Mercantile Marine aboard SS Adriatic which was reported missing and presumed lost in October 1916 between Newport, Wales and Marseilles.

He died 31st October 1916 (aged 60).

He is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial, London

Swales, John Ref S696

[17??-18??] He was grocer in Elland.

He married Charlotte [1785-1861].

Charlotte Swales died 2nd August 1861 (aged 76) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3753]

This entry was compiled from the burial record in the Lister Lane Archives. Please email me if you can add further details

Swales Moor Ref S275

Area of Boothtown.

See: Boothtown Colliery / Brow Pit, Ambler Thorn / Cold Harbour Mine, Boothtown / Nab End Mine, Boothtown / Red Gin Mine, Boothtown / Ringby Quarries / Shoot Pit, Boothtown / Turner's Pit, Boothtown

Swales, William Ref S916

[1845-1913] Of Brighouse.

He married Elizabeth [1846-1921].

Child: George who married Eliza [1879-1931]

William died 1st June 1913 (aged 68).

Elizabeth died 14th November 1921 (aged 75).

Members of the family were buried at Brighouse Cemetery

Swall, Leonard Ref S1485

[1898-1917] Born in Croydon, Surrey.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 17th Battalion Middlesex Regiment.

He died in Halifax [10th December 1917].

He is remembered with a CWGC headstone at Stoney Royd Cemetery [Grave Ref: J A 90]

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Swallow ... Ref S129

The entries for people & families with the surname Swallow are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Swallow & Company Ref S2370

Carpet manufacturers at Rastrick [1874]

Swallow & Sladen Ref S3009

Corn dealers & millers at Sterne Mills, Copley [1809].

Partners included John Swallow and Thomas Sladen.

The partnership was dissolved in July 1831

This & associated entries use material contributed by John Needham

Swallowshaw Farm, Cross Stone Ref S318

House dated 1663.

Owners and tenants have included

William Eastwood [1626]
William Sutcliffe [1700s]
John Sutcliffe [1738]

Swamp Cottage, Luddendenfoot Ref S798

Styes Lane / Ellen Holme Lane. This was originally a water-powered mill and a cottage.

A penny found in the roof dates the house to 1805.

About 1880, a new mill was built down the hillside, and the old mill was converted into 2 cottages. It is now a private house

Swamp Dam, Luddendenfoot Ref S2700

Swamp, Luddendenfoot Ref S2318

Area of Luddendenfoot

Swamp, Northowram Ref S2636

An area of Queensbury. Recorded in 1832 & 1845.

See West End Methodist Chapel, Queensbury

Swamp Reservoir, Boulderclough Ref S2465

Built in 1865. It supplied the water troughs on the adjacent railway line

This & associated entries use material contributed by David Greaves

Swan, Alfred Ref S597

[1885-1916] Son of Robert Swan.

Born in Cambridge.

He was a boiler maker labourer [1901] / a boiler maker [1906] / a boiler maker welder [1911] / employed at Hartley & Sugden / a well-known rugby footballer playing at Thrum Hall & for Brighouse Rangers.

On 16th June 1906, he married Ethel Magson at Halifax Parish Church.

Ethel, of Spring Hall Lane, Halifax, was the daughter of William Henry Magson

Children:

Philis [b 1907]
Lily [b 1910]
twins Henry [b 1912]
Robert [b 1912]

They lived at

22 Back Crossley Terrace, Hanson Lane, Halifax [1911]
11 Allerton Street, Gibbet Street [1916]

During World War I, he served as a Company Sergeant Major with the 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 10th July 1916.

The Halifax Courier [12th August 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His brother Robert also died in the War, and another brother served in the Persian Gulf.

They are remembered on the family grave at Christ Church, Pellon.

In 1918, Ethel married Lewis Hargreaves

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Swan & Leach Ref S2374

They had an excursion and tourists office at 44 Crown Street, Halifax [1906]

Swan Bank Coal & Brick Company Limited Ref S2020

Or Brick & Tile Company. Red brick manufacturers. Formed in 1864. Had a quarry and brickworks at Bailey Hall Road, and owned the Swan Bank Colliery. The coal mine was originally owned by the Rawson family from the 1820s, and had several entrances: Bank Bottom near the bottom of Southowram Bank, and Pit Hill on Trooper Lane.

T. Crabtree was Secretary [1874].

See Caddy Field Board School

Swan Bank Recreation Ground, Halifax Ref S2617

Recorded in 1936

Swan Coppice, Halifax Ref S75

A house which stood where Halifax Town Hall now stands.

There was a popular bowling green attached to the building.

In the 1840s, the property was acquired by the Crossley family.

Evening classes for the Halifax Mechanics' Institute were held here [1849].

Daniel Stocks was brewing here [1850].

This is discussed in the book Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax

Swan Field, Brighouse Ref S512

Aka Black Swan Field [1850, 1866].

Area of Brighouse near the Black Swan where the annual Brighouse Pig Fair and the Brighouse rush-bearing celebrations were held.

A bowling green was recorded here.

Wombwell's Menagerie was here when it visited Brighouse in December 1870.

The site was later occupied by Sugden's Flour Mill

Swan, George Ref S1710

[1866-1919] Born in St John's Wood, Middlesex.

He was a carpenter's labourer [1901] / a school caretaker [1911].

In [Q4] 1892, he married Ruth Ann Gill [1870-1947] in Halifax.

Ruth Ann was born in Clifton [24th December 1870].
She was a school caretaker [1921] / housekeeper for Annie & Hilda Robertshaw at 5 Roydlands Street, Brighouse [1939]

Children:

Mary Ann [b 1894] who was a woollen weaver for (tweed) manufacturer [1911]

Florence Bessy [b 1896] who was a worsted knotter [1911], a burler & mender with J. T. Clay & Sons Limited
John William

The family lived at

13 John Street, Rastrick [1901]
10 Church Lane, Rastrick [1911]
20 Crowtrees Lane, Brighouse [1921]

Living with them [in 1901] was niece Bertha Haigh [b Liversedge 1878] (silk doubler).

George died Q2 1919 (aged 53).

A Ruth A. Swan died in Calder District [Q4 1947] (aged 76)

Swan Grove, Millwood Ref S710

Built in 1833 using material from St Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Swan, John William Ref S377

[1899-1940] Son of George Swan.

He was a tier-in for woollen (tweed) manufacturer [1911] / an out-of-work mechanic fitter (previously with British Dyestuffs Limited on Huddersfield) [1921].

In 1921, he was living at 20 Crowtrees Lane, Brighouse (with his widowed mother & his sister Florence Bessy).

In [Q3] 1936, he married Christiana I. Kennedy in Halifax.

During World War II, he served as an Aircraftman 1st Class with the Royal Air Force.

He died 25th January 1940 (aged 41) and was buried at Brighouse Cemetery [Grave Ref: E C 487]

Swan, Robert Ref S982

[1849-1910] Born in Ireland.

He was unemployed [1901] / a land surveyor [1908].

He married Elsie Souter [1851-1916].

Elsie was born in Scotland

Children:

Elsie [b 1871 in Scotland] who was a worsted mill hand [1891]

Catherine [b 1872 in Chester] who was a worsted mill hand [1891]

Irvina [b 1874 in Whitwell, Derbyshire] who was a worsted mill hand [1891]

William [b 1876 in Scotland] who was a worsted mill hand [1891]

George [b 1878 in Rocester, Staffordshire] who was a worsted mill hand [1891]

Elizabeth [b 1881] who was a woollen twister [1901]

Robert
Alfred
Frederick [b 1887 in Birmingham] who was a cotton piecer [1901]
Harry [b 1889 in Halifax-1891]
Archibald [1896-1907]

They lived at

14 Luton Street, Halifax [1891, 1901, 1910]
Auderton Fold, Halifax [1916]

Sons Robert & Alfred died in World War I

Robert died in Halifax [15th September 1910].

Elsie died in Halifax [10th February 1916].

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Pellon [Grave Ref: 3 G 2]: Robert, Elsie, Elsie's mother Elsie Souter [1833-1911], and Archibald, and Robert & Alfred are remembered on the grave

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Swan, Robert Ref S438

[1882-1917] Son of Robert Swan.

Born in Stowmarket, Suffolk.

He was a carter [1901] / a driver of 14 Luton Street [1908] / a confectionery packer (toffee manufacturer) [1911] / employed at Mackintosh's.

In 1908, he married Lily Farren [1886-19??] at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.

Lily, of 25 Wadsworth Street, Halifax, was born in Sheerness, Kent, the daughter of James Farren, driller

Children:

Elsie Mary [b 1910]
James R. [b 1914]

They lived at

16 Handel Street, Halifax [1911]
29 Hough, Stump Cross [1917]

During World War I, he enlisted [13th July 1916] and served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed at Steenbeke, near Ypres [11th August 1917].

The Halifax Courier [1st September 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20], on the Memorial at John Mackintosh & Sons Limited, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Northowram

His brother Alfred also died in the War, and another brother served in the Persian Gulf.

They are remembered on the family grave at Christ Church, Pellon

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Swan, Thomas Ref S753

[1892-1915] Son of John Swan of 8 John Street, Halifax.

In [Q4] 1911, he married Violet Varley in Leeds.

They lived with Thomas's parents.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/5th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He was killed in action in France [25th September 1915] (aged 23).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 47], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Swann, Rev George Ref S1377

[1798-1883] Born at Barton, Barnsley. He was educated at Rotherham College and served at Market Bosworth, Bishop Auckland, Stokesley, Attercliffe and Settle before becoming Minister at Bramley Lane Congregational Church [1844]. During his ministry, and with the help of Titus Salt, the chapel began to prosper. He moved to Worksop and then to Stafford where he died

Swanston, Charles Allen Ref S913

[1843-1???] Born in Hull.

In [Q1] 1870, he married Rachel [1847-1880] in Todmorden.

Child: Samuel Sutcliffe (Swanston) [b 1880] who died in infancy

Rachel & son Samuel died Q4 1880

Swat Farm, Cragg Vale Ref S3137

On 8th January 1924 there was a fire at the Farm which was then owned by Mr W. Gothard.

This was the first occasion on which the Mytholmroyd Fire Brigade used their new motor fire engine.

See G. P. Wilkinson

Swayneroyde, Greetland Ref S346

An early name for Crawstone Hall

Sweet Briar Cottage, Heptonstall Ref S999

37/39 Towngate. House built about 1700

Sweet Briar Cottage, Walsden Ref S989

Bottomley Road. Early 18th century house

Swift ... Ref S100

The entries for people & families with the surname Swift are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Swift Cross, Soyland Ref S112

Crabtree records a road-side cross here which he says was erected by the Swift family of Swift Place. Its precise location is unknown

This & associated entries use material contributed by Richard J Shaw

Swift Cross Spa, Soyland Ref S1591

A chalybeate spring popular in the 19th century for its medicinal qualities

Swift's: George Swift & Sons Limited Ref S2017

Manufacturers of machine-tools, lathes, drills and shapers at Claremount Works, Halifax. Founded by George Swift in 1884.

In 1939, they acquired Summerskill Brothers and the name was changed to Swift-Summerskill

Swift Place, Soyland Ref S506

Aka Swifts Place.

Question: Does anyone know whether this is the same as Upper Swift Place, Soyland?

Built by the Swift family in the early 1600s.

Crabtree records that the Swift family once lived here.

Datestones log the history of the property:

The farm-house dated SMD 1626 for the Dyson family
- A courtyard block dated ESH 1698,
- An added wing dated ESH 1704,
- A barn dated ESH 1714
for Elkanah Hoyle

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Christopher Dyson [1541] and the Dyson family
Simeon Dyson
The Hoyle family of Swift Place
Elkanah Hoyle [1690]
Robert Hoyle [1771]
James Dyson [1862]

This is discussed in the books Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions, Our Home & Country and Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax.

See Swift Cross, Soyland and Swift Place Mills, Soyland

Swift-Summerskill Ref S2408

Established in 1939, when George Swift & Sons Limited acquired the business of Summerskill Brothers.

In 1955, they became a part of Asquith's.

Staveley's took over later, and in 1968, they closed Swift's factory and moved production from Claremount to Craven Brothers in Stockport.

The business later became Crawford Swift and production returned to the Claremount Road works

Swift's: T. Swift & Sons Ref S8220

Tailors and hatters at 214-216 Queens Road, Halifax [1936]

Swift's: William B. Swift Limited Ref S2406

Textile engineers and wire manufacturers established in 1876. They were at Leafland Street Works, Halifax. They specialised in the manufacture of wires for weaving the pile of carpets and moquette

Swifte, John Ref S526

[15??-1556] Clothier of Brighouse. He was executed for the murder of Rev Robert Holdsworth, Vicar of Halifax

Swill Hill Ref S1092

Swillan Ref S2418

Mentioned in the Nomina Villarum [1865] as being a place in the Parish of Halifax, although its precise location is not indicated

Swilling Hill Ref S1093

Swillington, Todmorden Ref S986

House near Stoodley Pike

Swindel & Jeffery Ref S2312

Wholesale grocers, tea dealers, tallow chandlers, provision merchants, and hop merchants at 16/17 Old Market [1842, 1845, 1850], 6 Southgate, Halifax [1842, 1845, 1850], and Denholm, Luddendenfoot [1845].

Partners included Samuel Swindel and John Jeffery

Swindel, Samuel Ref S1306

[1805-1876] Born in Stockport, Cheshire.

He was a tea dealer & grocer at 4 Southgate [1829, 1834, 1845], 6 Southgate [1854], 7 Southgate [1837] & 16 Old Market [1837] / a master grocer employing 22 men [1851] / a grocer & tallow chandler employing 11 men & 2 boys [1861] / a partner in Swindel & Jeffery.

On 1st February 1853, the first premises of the Halifax Permanent Benefit Building Society was established over Mr Swindel's shop at 19 Old Market, Halifax, for which the Society paid an annual rent of £10.

He married Martha [1815-1862].

Martha was born in Yeadon, Leeds

They lived at

Fenny Royd, Hipperholme [1845]
8 Southgate, Halifax [1851]
Green Hayes, Halifax [1861]

Living with them [in 1851] were journeymen grocers & apprentice grocers:

Joseph Ostler [b 1828] (J)
William Rhodes [b 1830] (J)
Andrew Hall [b 1834] (Appr)
Thomas Swindel [b 1835] (Appr)
Edward Gooddy [b 1835] (Appr)
James Batley [b 1836] (Appr)
Alfred Mitchell [b 1835] (Appr)
Charles Matthews [b 1836] (Appr)

Living with them [in 1861] were assistant grocers & apprentice grocers:

George Wilson [b 1837] (Asst)
Joseph Wood [b 1836] (Asst)
John Shepherd [b 1842] (Appr)
Joseph A. Patchett [b 1847] (Appr)

Martha died 4th March 1862 (aged 47).

Samuel died 3rd December 1876 (aged 71).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 638]

Swindells, George Ref S3688

[1845-19??] Born in Macclesfield, Cheshire.

He was a letter carrier [1871] / a post office clark [1881] / a postal clerk [1891] / postmaster at Sowerby Bridge Post office [1892, 1896, 1901].

When he retired on 31st May 1905, he had worked for the post office for 38 years, and as postmaster for Sowerby Bridge after 13 years.

In 1868, he married Jane Oliver in Rochdale.

Jane was born in Flash, Staffordshire

Child: Ada [b 1878] who was a post office clerk [1901, 1911]

They lived at

13 Rose Place, Wardleworth, Rochdale [1871]
4 Fenton Street, Castleton, Rochdale [1881]
69 Boundary Street, Castleton, Rochdale [1891]
Central Building, Sowerby Bridge [1901]
8 Myrtle Terrace, Sowerby Bridge [1911]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Stella Spencer

Swindle, William Ref S827

[1807-187?] Born in Elland.

He was a weaver [1841] / woollen manufacturer, grocer & agent [1851] / a farmer of 18 acres [1871].

On 22nd September 1828, he married (1) Susanna Thornton [1810-184?] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

Sarah [b 1828] who was a worsted spinner [1841], a twister [1851]

Mary [b 1830] who was a dress maker [1851]

Jane [b 1833]

Elizabeth [b 1835]

Eliza [1837-1901] who was a twister [1851] & married Simeon Kaye
Martha [1840-1911] who was a dress maker [1871, 1881], housekeeper for her sister Eliza & family [1901]

In [Q1] 1848, he married (2) Sarah Tate [1815-1???] in Halifax.

Sarah was born in Skircoat, the daughter of Joseph Tate.
Sarah already had a child: John Tate [1843-1901]

Children:

Richard [1848-1863]
Ann Elizabeth [b 1850] who was a dress maker [1871]
Susannah [1854-1908] who was a pupil-teacher [1871]

They lived at

West Gate, Elland [1851]
Bleak House, Elland [1871]

Living with them [in 1871] were brother-in-law Henry Tate [b 1833] (gardener) and son-in-law John Tate [b 1844] (butcher)

This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

Swine Market, Halifax Ref S242

Swineshead Clough, Langfield Ref S1601

See Yorkshire-Lancashire border

Swineshead, Lumbutts Ref S998

Lumbutts Road. Mid 17th century house and cottage – Swineshead Cottage. The property was rebuilt in the 18th century.

Owners and tenants have included

Abraham Fielden
Joshua Fielden
John Haworth [1738]

It is now 2 dwellings.

See Lower Swineshead, Todmorden and Middle Swineshead, Todmorden

Swineshead Working Men's Club, Todmorden Ref S3089

Recorded in 1912, when the membership was 50

Swingler, Thomas Ref S1007

[1797-1872] Born in Crick, Northamptonshire.

He was a weaver [1841] / a hand loom weaver (carpet) [1851] / a carpet weaver [1861].

He married Mary [1798-1869].

Mary was born in Crick

Children:

William [b 1826]

Mary [1830-1859] who married James Levitt
Emma [1836-1887] who was a hand loom weaver (worsted rugs) [1851], a worsted reeler [1861, 1871] & never married ‡
George [1839-1867] who was a shoe maker [1851], a boot & shoe maker [1861] ‡
Thomas [1844-1914] who was a worsted printer [1861], a carpet weaver [1871] ‡

They lived at

St Mary Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire [1841]
20 North Derby Street, Halifax [1851]
20 Darley Street, Halifax [1861, 1871]

Mary died 10th June 1869 (aged 71).

Thomas died 1st January 1872 (aged 75).

The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2322]

Swingler, Thomas Ref S713

[1838-1902] Son of William Swingler.

Born in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.

He was a Scotch carpet weaver [1861] / a carpet weaver [1871] / a carpet weaving overlooker [1881] / a carpet passer [1891] / a carpet warehouseman [1901].

In [Q1] 1859, he married Hannah Molyneaux [1839-1928] in Halifax.

Hannah was born in Halifax

Children:

William [b 1860] who was a mill hand doffer [1871], a boot rivetter [1881]
Martha Ann [b 1862] who was a mill hand doffer [1871], a carpet weaver [1881], a bonnet wire dresser [1891], a wire winder [1901]
Sarah [b 1870] who was a purled wire maker [1891]
Edward [b 1873] who was a small wire drawer [1891]

They lived at

16 Health Street, Halifax [1861]
5 Health Street, Halifax [1871]
11 Commercial Road, Halifax [1881]
18 Old Green Lane, Halifax [1891]
3 Stannary Court, Stannary Lane, Halifax [1901]

Living with them [in 1871] was Thomas's widowed father.

Living with them [in 1891] were granddaughters Martha [b 1885] & Minnie [b 1886].

Thomas died 20th November 1902 (aged 64).

Hannah died 24th November 1928 (aged 89).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2123]

Swingler, William Ref S711

[1799-1872] Born in Crick, Northamptonshire.

He was a carpet weaver [1871].

He married Elizabeth [1797-1868].

Children:

Thomas
Martha Ann [1861-1909]

They lived at 5 Health Street, Halifax (the widowed William was living with son Thomas & family) [1871].

Elizabeth died 28th October 1868 (aged 71).

William died 4th September 1872 (aged 73).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2123]

Swinhoe, Rev Terry Ref S917

[1949-] From Swansea, Wales.

He was a teacher [1974-1984] / ordained [1984] / curate at St Peter's Church, Harborne, Birmingham [1984-1987] / Vicar of St John the Evangelist, Warley [1987-1996] / Vicar of Rastrick [1996-2006] / Priest-in-Charge at St Thomas's Church, Greetland and St John the Evangelist, West Vale [2006-2014]

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Swire, Charles Henry Ref S1404

[1875-1948] Son of Jabez Swire.

Born in Halifax [13th September 1874].

He was a chemist [1901] / a chemist dealer (own account) [1911].

In 1897, he married Maud Mary Harland [1873-1918] in Halifax.

Maud Mary was born in Leeds, the daughter of William Harland

Children:

Gwendoline Maud [b 1900]
Eric Charles [b 1902]
Frank Harland
Constance Alice [b 1904]

They lived at

2 Ashley Street, Halifax [1901]
286 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1911]
Willow Gardens, 184 Rochdale Road, Halifax [1929, 1948]

Maud Mary died at 152 Queens Road, Halifax [3rd May 1918].

Charles Henry died at home [January 1948].

The couple were buried at St Paul's Church, King Cross

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Swire, Frank Ref S1030

[1885-1951] Son of Jabez Swire.

Born in Halifax.

He was a dental student [1911] / a dental surgeon [1921] / a dentist [1943].

On 5th January 1918, he married Emily Blanche Hallewell [1885-1963] in Halifax.

Emily was born in Halifax [5th July 1885]

Children:

Peter Wignall [b 1919]
William Hallewell

They lived at

Croft House, Hebden (the family were visitors staying with William Simpson & family) [1921]
1 Heath Hall, Halifax [1943, 1951]

Frank died at home [31st August 1951].

Emily died in Halifax [1st June 1963].

They were cremated and their ashes were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Swire, Frank Harland Ref S603

[1902-1991] Son of Charles Henry Swire.

Born 23rd June 1902.

He was a chemist of 2 Cavendish Terrace, Halifax [1932] / Mayor of Halifax [1956-1957].

He had a pharmacy and chemist's business – Frank Swire Limited – in Halifax.

In 1932, he married Lucy Smith at St Columba's Church, Bradford.

Lucy, a shop assistant of 38 Waverley Terrace, Horton, Bradford, was the daughter of Edwin Smith, fruiterer

Child: Susan D. [b 1936]

Frank died in 1991

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Swire's: Frank Swire Limited Ref S3417

Pharmacy and chemist's business established by Frank Harland Swire.

The business was at

17 Market Street [1936]
Commercial Street, Halifax [1936]
Crown Street, Halifax [1950s]
George Street, Halifax

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Swire, Frederick Hodgson Ref S1541

[1860-1919] Born in Bingley.

He was a ship's steward on board the SS Orita, sailing from Liverpool to South America / landlord of the Crown Inn, Sowerby Bridge 1910-1919.

On 30th August 1904, he married (1) Mary Eliza Anne Grosvenor [1858-1918] at Halifax Parish Church.

Mary Eliza Anne was the widow of Mr Grosvenor

In January 1919, he married (2) Vida Mary Colley [1896-1979] in Halifax.

Vida Mary was born in Radnor, Wales

He died in Sowerby Bridge

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Swire's: J. Swire & Sons Limited Ref S1018

Pharmaceutical and dispensing chemists established by Jabez Swire.

The original business is recorded at King Cross and 193 Queens Road, Halifax [1874].

They were at 88 King Cross, Halifax [1921] when son Percy Wignall Swire was shop manager

Swire, Jabez Ref S1547

[1846-1927] Born in Skipton.

In 1871, he was living with his sister, Mary Jane [1849-1???], and brother-in-law grocer/provision dealer, Robert Wade [1846-1???] and their daughter, at King Street, Huddersfield.

In 1873, Jabez came to Halifax.

Around 1874, he established a pharmaceutical and dispensing chemists business at King Cross Road and 193 Queens Road, Halifax. J. Swire & Sons Limited was at 88 King Cross Road, Halifax [1921].

On 5th June 1873, he married Ann Jane Wignall [1847-1???] in Burnley.

Ann Jane came from Clitheroe

Children:

Charles Henry
Percy Wignall
Frank
Alice [b Halifax 12th December 1885; d Northumberland 1973] who never married

They lived at

23 Skircoat Moor Road, Halifax [1881]
88 King Cross Road, Halifax [1891, 1901, 1911]

Jabez died at 248 King Cross Road [13th August 1927].

Ann Jane died at Willow Gardens, 184 Rochdale Road [21st March 1929]

The couple were buried at St Paul's Church, King Cross

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Swire, John Ref S2767

[1738-1799] Halifax merchant.

He married Jane, daughter of Christopher Smith

Swire, John Ref S3648

[1749-1???] Of Skipton.

He married Unknown.

Children:

Roger
Elizabeth [1744-1793] who married William Currer

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Swire, John Ref S789

[1831-1875] He was killed during the construction of the Queensbury Tunnel [1st July 1875] (aged 44), as he was removing earth in the tunnel, and being deaf, he did not hear a whistle warning of approaching wagons, and was run over, sustaining head injuries, and crushed and broken legs

Swire, Percy Wignall Ref S1017

[1880-1957] Son of Jabez Swire.

Born in Halifax [11th Dec 1880].

He was a pharmacist shop assistant [1911] / a chemist shop manager with J. Swire & Sons Limited at 88 King Cross, Halifax [1921].

In 1908, he married Edith Roberts [1883-1977] in Halifax.

Edith was born in Dewsbury

They lived at

430 Burnley Road, Halifax [1911]
Willow Bank, 430 Burnley Road, Halifax [1921]

Percy died in Halifax General Hospital [29th December 1957].

Edith died in 1977.

They both died in Halifax

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Swire, Roger Ref S3647

[1749-1???] Of Halifax.

Born in Skipton.

Son of John Swire.

In 1770, he married (1) Janet, daughter of Rev William Currer, in Clapham.

In 1790, he married (2) Hannah Mellin.

Child: several

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Swire, Samuel Ref S2765

[1764-1839] Of Halifax.

He married Mary Butler

Mary was the daughter of Ann Butler of Skipton

Swire, William Hallewell Ref S1424

[1923-1943] Son of Frank Swire.

He was educated at Crossley & Porter School.

During World War II, he served as a Pilot Officer with the 9th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He trained in the USA.

He was killed in action [3rd April 1943] (aged 20).

He was buried at Eindhoven (Woensel) General Cemetery, Netherlands [Grave Ref JJB 46].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax

Swires Road Almshouses, Halifax Ref S1418

In 1882, this name was recorded on deaths which occurred at Crossley Almshouses, Arden Road

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Swiss & Linen Bazaar, Halifax Ref S1589

Recorded in January 1914, when they were at 29 Southgate, Halifax

Swithenbank, John Ref S306

[1866-1923] Born in Stansfield.

Born in Halifax.

He was a brush maker & grocer [1907-1923] / a grocer & brushmaker (employer) [1911].

In [Q1] 1890, he married Mary Jane King [1866-1926] from Halifax, in Halifax.

Mary Jane was assisting in the family business [1911]

Children:

Annie [b 1890] who was assisting in the family business [1911]

Luke
Maud [1896-1966] who was a shop assistant [1911]
Alice [1902-1992]

They lived at 50 Sowerby Street, Sowerby Bridge [1907-1926].

Members of the family were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery

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Swithenbank, Luke Ref S312

[1893-1954] Son of John Swithenbank.

He was a brushmaker & grocer.

On 14th July 1920, he married Grace Wilcock [1893-19??] from Norland, at St George's Church, Sowerby.

They had no children.

They lived at 50 Sowerby Street, Sowerby Bridge [1961].

He was buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery

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Sybil Ref S949

[1???-1248] Aka Sigill. Prioress of Kirklees Priory [1240-1248]

Sybil, Lady Ref S465

[1???-1???] She lived alone at the farm at Bearnshaw Tower with only a housemaid and farm labourers. Local gossips said that she walked the moors – often assuming the form of a white cat – and disappeared for long periods. She was an independent woman and rebuffed suitors.

One of her suitors, William Towneley, approached a local mystic, Mother Helston, for a way to win the lady. Helston told him to go hunting at Hallowe'en and capture the white doe which he would find. He did this, and on taking the captured doe to Bearnshaw, it transformed into Lady Sybil. The couple were married.

Later, a local boy was trying to shoo off a group of cats and accidentally cut off the paw of a white cat. He kept the paw and in the morning, it had changed into a woman's hand wearing a wedding ring. He took the hand to William Towneley and Lady Sybil restored the hand, leaving only a scar. Lady Sybil and Mother Helston are said to be buried at the foot of Eagle Crag, Todmorden.

Local legend says that at midnight on Hallowe'en, a white doe – Lady Sybil – stands on the crag, chased by a hunter – William Towneley – and his dogs, appears at Eagle Crag, Todmorden

Sycamore House, Blackshawhead Ref S996

New Shaw Lane. Originally 2 early 19th century cottages. It is now a single dwelling

The Sycamores, Warley Ref S2222

Thomas F. Sutcliffe Esq [1874]

Priestley Haigh Norris [1905]
Henry Clifford Smith [19??]

Sydel-Ing Ref S330

Also Sydelynge, Sydle-ynge. One of the closes or areas of common land around Halifax Parish Church in the 14th century.

Others were Blackledge-Ing, Hall-Ing, Southfield, Northfield, Netherfield.

See Ing and Seedlings Mount, Halifax

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Syke House, Greetland Ref S353