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Wadd, Ernest

Ref W279

[18??-1916]

During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax and served as a Private with the 17th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was killed in action in France / Flanders [30th July 1916].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 2A, 2C & 2D]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

Wadd, Frederick John

Ref W2306

[18??-19??] In 1909, a 21-year lease was made between Halifax High School for Girls at Savile Hall, Halifax and Wadd and Arthur Willson Cross.

At the end of the lease, Wadd and Cross considered buying the school

Waddington ...

Ref W435

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

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

Waddington's: A. L. Waddington & Son

Ref W639

Plumbers and sanitary engineers in Police Street, Brighouse.

Recorded in 1911,

See Waddington's Yard, Brighouse

Waddington & Bayes

Ref W2324

In 1861, Walker Waddington and Albert Benjamin Bayes bought the publishing business Samuel Ward Walton. This included the Todmorden Post.

In 1869, they published the Todmorden & District News.

The business became Waddington & Sons (Printers) Limited.

See Handley Ashworth

Waddington & Company

Ref W1785

Worsted spinners at Stone Dam Mill, Halifax [1905]

Waddington & Haigh

Ref W1563

Stone quarrying company at Cinder Hill, Siddal [1880]

Waddington & Sons (Printers) Limited

Ref W1609

Originally Waddington & Bayes.

Printers, stationers, newsagents and publishers established by Walker Waddington,

Partners included his sons John William Waddington & Fred Waddington, and his grandson Walker Waddington.

They were at New Road, Mytholmroyd [1905], 26 Pavement, Todmorden [1905], 28 Rochdale Road, Todmorden [1917, 1921, 1927], and Fielden Square, Todmorden [1921].

They published the Hebden Bridge & District News [1907], the Todmorden & District News [1917, 1919] & Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter.

See John Alfred Lee, John Mason and Todmorden & the Great War

This & associated entries use material contributed by Benjamin Brundell

Waddington & Woodhead

Ref W1032

Worsted spinners at Copley.

Partners included Joseph Waddington and William Woodhead.

The partnership was dissolved in November 1881

Waddington's Dress Warehouse

Ref W1774

9 Rawson Street, Halifax.

Built in 1900 by Joseph Harold Waddington on a plot of land which he bought in Rawson Street.

Do you remember the reflection-free concave windows and the fur coats of the 1950s?

Since 1951, the Rawson Street building has been occupied by Harvey's of Halifax.

See Renette Studios, Halifax

Waddington vs Waller

Ref W1964

In July 1854, at the Nisi Prius Court, PC Anthony Waddington of Brighouse claimed that, in 1848, Abraham Waller had begun paying attention to his daughter, Miss Waddington, a milliner. Waller promised marriage until 1850 when the girl became pregnant. The child lived only a fortnight. Waller was forbidden to the visit the Waddington's house, although he was allowed to visit the girl in the hope that they would marry. In 1853, she again became pregnant. Waller refused to marry the girl and claimed that he had supported the children. The jury found for Waddington and awarded £50 damages

Wade ...

Ref W28

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

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

Wade & Butterfield

Ref W828

Brewers at Queensbury / Bradford

This & associated entries use material contributed by Paul Bloomfield

Wade & McGrath

Ref W2248

General pattern makers at Halifax. Recorded in 1905, when they were at Cross Hills, Halifax

Wade Bridge, Luddenden

Ref W702

Bridge over Luddenden Brook. Earlier known as Riding Bridge. Mentioned in 1705. The early wooden bridge was replaced by a stone bridge. There are stepping stones across the brook

Wade's: Charles Wade & Company

Ref W1151

builder & public works contractor.

Recorded in 1921, when they were at Upper Foot, Luddendenfoot

Question: Does anyone know if this Charles Wade was the son of William Wade? Many of this Wade family worked for the Company in 1921

 

Wade's: Fred Wade (Booksellers & Stationers) Limited

Ref W1592

Halifax. Established by Fred Wade in 1926.

The shop in Rawson Street was built in 1926, and occupies the southern end of the west wing of Somerset House

Until 19??, the company used to have its own library with

All the latest novels and a courteous staff always willing to help in the choice of a book.

Exclusive service at a low subscription

 

The business was run and owned by Wade's daughter, Mrs Jennifer Pell.

The business closed in 2013.

Wade's (Halifax) Limited

Ref W578

Originally called Wades (Metal Spinners) Limited, the name was changed in 19??.

They were metal spinners at Fenton Road, Halifax [2015] when Michael John Wade was Financial Director

This & associated entries use material contributed by Robert Wade

Wade House, Shelf

Ref W778

Around 1700, the house is mentioned several times by Oliver Heywood in his diaries.

Victoria Mills was built near to the house on its land by Moses Bottomley, across from a mill pond. When the mill was renovated in the late 20th century, much of the mill and the house were knocked down with only the gatehouse remaining. After renovations by Moses Bottomley, the house became known as Norwood House – see Norwood House Gate House.

Owners and tenants have included

• William Hollings
• Edward Slater
• Joseph Woodhead
• Moses Bottomley [1870]
• Moses Bottomley [1871]
• Mary A. Bottomley [1881]
• Ellis Hind [1902]

The house burned down in the early 1980s and was demolished.

The name is retained in Wade House Road, Shelf

This & associated entries use material contributed by Ben Stables

Wade's: Josiah Wade Limited

Ref W1731

Printing machine makers at Dunkirk Mills, Halifax.

Established in 1862 by Josiah Wade and his brother Edwin.

They published the Hebden Chronicle.

They were letterpress printers at Hebden Bridge [1863].

In 1867, they moved to premises in Well Lane, Halifax. Their Arab printing machine was used throughout the world.

As business increased, the company's works moved around the district. In 1874, they moved to Crown Works, Halifax. In 18??, they moved to Hope Works, Halifax. In 1903, they bought Dunkirk Mills, Halifax.

The business closed in 1959

This & associated entries use material contributed by Benjamin Brundell

Wade Manufacturing Company Limited

Ref W1732

Worsted coating manufacturers at Dunkirk Mills, Halifax [1905, 1936]

Wade Wood, Luddenden

Ref W452

Kell Brook joins Luddenden Brook here to flow down and join the Calder at Luddendenfoot.

There are remains of charcoal burning circles in the wood.

See Jerusalem Farm, Luddenden and Wade Bridge

Wade Wood Reservoir, Luddenden

Ref W1818

On Catty Well Beck, Luddenden

Wade's: Z. & W. Wade

Ref W2042

Quarry owners and public works contractors at Trimmingham Quarries, Halifax [1936]

Wades (Metal Spinners) Limited

Ref W1083

Established by Walter Keighley Wade in partnership with his brother Walter

Walter was technical director and James was commercial & financial director.

Recorded in 1936.

They were at Fenton Road Mills and Arden Works, Halifax.

The name later changed to Wade's (Halifax) Limited when they became more sheet metal press workers rather than metal spinners.

Latterly, Walter's sons David Spencer Wade was technical director and Michael John Wade was financial director.

Wade's ceased trading in 2003

This & associated entries use material contributed by David Wade

Wadilove, John

Ref W244

[17??-1796] Hatter in Halifax

This & associated entries use material contributed by Lesley Abernethy

Wadsworth

Ref W2

High moorland township north of Hebden Bridge – towards Old Town – lying between the townships of Heptonstall and Midgley, and including Crimsworth, Old Town and Pecket Well.

See Population and Parish statistics

Wadsworth ...

Ref W54

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

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

Wadsworth & Fairbank

Ref W1664

Cotton-doublers / twiners of Elland.

In 1907, they acquired Whitwell Mill, Elland.

The firm closed in 1930

Wadsworth & Schofield

Ref W134

Iron moulders at New Bank, Halifax.

Recorded around 1914, when James Dignam and Herbert Ernest Sutcliffe worked for them as iron moulders

Wadsworth Banks Farm, Mytholmroyd

Ref W84

Raw Lane. Timber-framed house cased in stone and extended in the 17th century

The coiner Robert Thomas lived here.

See Old Castle, Wadsworth

Wadsworth Banks, Hebden Bridge

Ref W1904

The coiner John Pickles lived here [1769]

Wadsworth's Camera Exchange

Ref W2328

In 1919, this was at 65 North Parade, Halifax, and the Principals were J. and W. Wadsworth.

They were also Principals of W. Richardson & Son at the same address

Wadsworth Club Houses

Ref W136

Old Town. A group of 6 early 19th century club houses which were built as an investment by a local funeral club. Some of the houses are 2 storeys, the others are 3 storeys. The upper storey was used as a communal weaving shop and each cottage had an internal communicating door on each floor.

From 1863, services were held here before Old Town Methodist Chapel was built

Wadsworth constables

Ref W2626

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Police Officers in Wadsworth

Wadsworth Co-operative Store

Ref W1689

The Wadsworth branch of the Hebden Bridge Co-operative Society opened in 1868

Wadsworth's: G. Wadsworth & Son

Ref W258

Wholesale and retailer dealers in oils and paints.

Partners included John Wadsworth.

Recorded in 1881 at Portland Street, Northgate, Halifax

Wadsworth's: Henry Wadsworth & Son

Ref W468

Makers of commercial vehicles at Thomas Street, Halifax.

Established by Henry Wadsworth and his son Robert.

The property there is dated HW AD 1870.

Recorded in 1878, 1900 & 1923.

An advertisement for the business in 1900 announced

Sole Manufacturers of Wadsworth's Patent Street Watering, Sanding and Sweeping Machines, Road Scrapers, Snow Ploughs, Tip Vans, Tip, Tumblers and other kinds of Sanitary Carts

Wadsworth's: J. Wadsworth & Sons

Ref W674

Cabinet maker, upholsterers and furnishers at 68 & 70 King Cross Street, Halifax [1934]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom

Wadsworth's: James Wadsworth & Sons

Ref W2606

House furnishers, joiners and cabinet makers at Southowram and King Cross Street, Halifax.

Established in 1875 by James Wadsworth

Wadsworth's: James Wadsworth & Sons

Ref W5680

In 1925, they bought land at Bank Top, Southowram from Herbert Mellor and built Bankfield Gardens and The Crescent

Wadsworth's: James Wadsworth Limited

Ref W861

The Fur Store, 62-68 Northgate, Halifax [1915].

Furriers & drapers established in 1857 by James Wadsworth in premises at the junction of Northgate and Winding Road.

The Timeform building was later built on the site.

The staff had alternate half-day holiday on Fridays from 1:00 pm.

On the firm's 50th anniversary, on March 1907, the press reported a staff excursion to celebrate 50 years in business

James Wadsworth, furrier & draper, closed shop for the day & took staff for a free outing to Peak District.

They took the 7:45 am train to Sheffield, then had a 3-hour drive in horse drawn carriage to Bakewell. After lunch, they went to Haddon Hall & Chatsworth House.

They got home at 10:45 pm

 

In an interview with the Courier in 1907, James said that

50 years ago the departments were furs, household linens, dress goods & corsets, which today remain the largest we have

 

Wadsworth died in 1916, and the business carried on.

They were at 19 Silver Street, Halifax when J. Wainhouse was proprietor [1936]. At that time, Gordon Sagar was a director

This & associated entries use material contributed by Stephen Gee, Anne Kirker & Dave Knight

Wadsworth's: Jeremiah Wadsworth & Sons Limited

Ref W1670

Smiths, screw makers, machinists, wheelwrights and trailer manufacturers.

Established by Jeremiah Wadsworth.

They were at Oldham Road, Ripponden [1895-1938] and Lower Dyson Lane Mill, Rishworth [1950s]

See Miles Wadsworth

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Geoffrey Siddall

Wadsworth Lanes

Ref W272

A hamlet at Wadsworth.

See Upper Needless, Hebden Bridge

Wadsworth Law

Ref W268

A cairn which marks the boundary of the Wadsworth township.

See High Brown Knowl, Wadsworth

Wadsworth, Manor of

Ref W115

In Domesday Book, this was one of the 9 berewicks belonging to the Manor of Wakefield. It appears there as Wadesuurde.

The manor was held by the Earls of Warren, Jordan de Thornhill, the Thornhill family, Sir George Savile, the Savile family, and the Earl of Scarbrough.

See Hebden Bridge Mill and Manor House, Hebden Bridge

Wadsworth's: Mary Wadsworth's Charity

Ref W625

In 1793, Mary Wadsworth gave the rents and profits from land and property at Jack Hey, Sowerby to be distributed on the first Sunday in May and the first Sunday in November to poor residents of Sowerby.

See John Taylor Ramsden

Wadsworth Mill

Ref W92

Area of Todmorden

Wadsworth Mill Lock, Todmorden

Ref W350

Lock #20 on the Rochdale Canal. Built 1798 by William Jessop and William Crossley. It has a double set of bottom gates to take the 57½ ft long vessels of the Calder & Hebble Canal

Wadsworth Moor

Ref W97

Moorland above Hebden Bridge.

Limers' Gate passes across the moor.

In 1750, William Cockcroft obtained rights to bore for coal on Wadsworth Moor.

There are 2 prominent circular ventilation shafts for the underground water conduit linking Widdop reservoir to Halifax. These are about 10 ft high, and were built by John Frederick La Trobe Bateman.

On 12th December 1936, an RAF bomber crashed on the moor, killing three of the crew and injuring the fourth.

Wadsworth Moor Murder

Ref W112

Wadsworth Parish Council

Ref W253

The Parish council has 9 seats.

See Parish of Wadsworth

Wadsworth Post Office

Ref W2188

Chiserly

Wadsworth Royd Farm, Wadsworth

Ref W2340

Aka Wadsworth Royd.

Owners and tenants have included

• Hugh Stansfield [1535]
• William Midgley
• Thomas Stansfield
• Nicholas Stansfeld
• Charles Stansfeld [1596]

Recorded in 1854

This & associated entries use material contributed by Joanne Backhouse

Wadsworth's: Samuel Wadsworth & Son

Ref W671

Joiners and builders established in 1830.

They were at Carlton Street and Bull Close Lane, Halifax [1916]

Wadsworth Surveyor of the Highways

Ref W5000

Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Wadsworth included:

• Thomas Cockcroft [1755]
• John Appleyard [1835]
• William Cousin [1835]
• Henry Parker [1835]

Wadsworth's Tea Rooms, Hebden Bridge

Ref W1850

In 1906, the Mrs Dyson Wadsworth advertised her Tea Rooms at Gibson Wood Cottages, Hardcastle Crags, offering

picnic and other parties catered for ... home-fed hams

Wadsworth United Football Club

Ref W368

Wadsworth Workhouse

Ref W95

A workhouse is recorded at Clough Head around 1750. This was discontinued in 1770.

See Todmorden Union Workhouse

Waff'n Fuffen Band

Ref W989

See Faff & Fuffun Band

Wager, Harold

Ref W1415

[1906-19??] Son of Morton Wager.

He was a geologist

This & associated entries use material contributed by Molly Sunderland

Wager, Lawrence Rickard

Ref W225

[1904-1965] Son of Morton Wager.

Born in Batley.

He was educated at his father's school in Hebden Bridge and at Leeds and Pembroke College Cambridge.

He married Phyllis Margaret Worthington [b 1912].

Children:

1. son
2. son
3. daughter
4. daughter
5. daughter

He was a member of the 1930-1931 Watkins Greenland Expedition which was looking into the feasibility of a Britain-Canada air route. 2 of the 7-man expedition died – including 23-year-old G. H. Watkins, the leader. His wife accompanied on a later expedition in 1935.

In 1933, Wager climbed Mount Everest to a [then] record height of 1000 feet of the summit. On 10th November 1933, The King presented him with a Polar Medal

This & associated entries use material contributed by Molly Sunderland

Wager, Morton Ethelred

Ref W539

[1871-1939] He was the first headmaster of Hebden Bridge United District Secondary School [1909].

He married Adelina Rickard [1876-1939].

Children:

1. Lawrence Rickard
2. Harold

This & associated entries use material contributed by Molly Sunderland

Waggon Farm, Soyland

Ref W418

Near Greave Head, Soyland.

Owners and tenants have included

• Abraham Hellowell [1881]

Waggott, Gina Louise

Ref W686

[1980-] Amateur poet, dramatist, and screenwriter born in Halifax. In 19??, she founded Seldom Shakespeare, an amateur production company, to encourage British scriptwriters. She lives in Bristol. She has stuttered/stammered since childhood, and sits on the board of the European League of Stuttering Associations [ELSA], and the European Disability forum

Waghorn's: C. Waghorn Limited

Ref W1648

Brass manufacturer at Garfield Brass Works, Halifax. In 1925, they were authorised to manufacture and certify standard water fittings

This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom

Wagner, Richard

Ref W572

[1813-1883] His son, Siegfried, married Winifred Williams Klindworth [1897-1980] who was a friend of Miss E. M. Scott, headmistress of Brighouse & District Girls' Secondary School. Two daughters of Siegfried and Winifred – Verena and Friedelinde – attended the School in the 1930s

Waid, Thomas

Ref W613

[17??-1???] Coiner. He was imprisoned at York Castle [18th October 1769]

Wailes, William

Ref W429

[1???-18??] Newcastle artist who produced some of the stained glass at All Souls', Haley Hill. The west window of the south aisle, which Akroyd gave to his workers, tells the story of the Good Samaritan

Wainhouse ...

Ref W838

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

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

Wainhouse & Rigg

Ref W2267

Dyers at Halifax [1809]

Wainhouse Charity

Ref W811

Sowerby. In his will dated 1686, Edward Wainhouse bequeathed the rents from 2 cottages at Style, Sowerby to be given at Christmas to the old and the poor of Sowerby. The will also left money to the poor of Norland

Wainhouse Folly

Ref W3

Wainhouse Tower is sometimes known by this name because it was never used for its intended purpose – as a chimney

Wainhouse's: Robert & William Wainhouse

Ref W1680

Cotton spinners at Wharf Mill, Sowerby Bridge [1806]. The mill at that time was known as Wainhouse Mill. They were still at the mill in the 1830s

Wainhouse, Son & Sutcliffe

Ref W2281

Dyers at Washer Lane, Halifax [1809]

Wainhouse Terrace, Halifax

Ref W4

King Cross. A terrace of small back-to-back houses built by John Wainhouse [1876]. The square tower housed a spiral staircase to link the upper and lower levels. There is an elaborate 200 ft long balcony at the rear.

Although unoccupied, the terrace was saved from demolition when surrounding terraced houses made way for redevelopment and road-widening in November 1972.

The terrace was cleaned in 1973.

The building is still unoccupied.

In March 2008, the property was sold to developers for £76,000

Wainhouse Tower, Halifax

Ref W5

The 280 ft high tower built by J. E. Wainhouse in 1871 dominates the Halifax skyline

This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles

Wainman, Mary

Ref W460

[1707-1788] On 10th October 1769, she became the first Halifax postmistress at an annual salary of £60 3/4d.

Her nephew, William Bagnold, became postmaster around 1788.

She was buried inside Halifax Parish Church

This & associated entries use material contributed by David Glover

Wainsgate, Old Town

Ref W669

Area of Wadsworth.

Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge and Wainsgate Lane, Hebden Bridge

Wainstalls

Ref W8

District of Calderdale to the north-west of Halifax

Wainstalls Cricket Club

Ref W2842

Established in 1050.

Their grounds were near the Cross Roads pub, Mount Tabor.

The club closed in 2005.

See Halifax Cricket Association

Wainstalls House

Ref W2834

Aka Wainstalls Lodge.

Originally called simply Wainstalls, the property gave its name to the Wainstalls area.

The name means a place where wagons are kept

Owners and tenants have included

• The Appleyard family [until 1884]
• Walter Garnett [1880s]
• Leonard Tattersall [1911, 1929]

Wainstalls Industrial Co-operative Society

Ref W1596

The headquarters at Castle Carr Road were built in 1881

Wainstalls Library

Ref W1992

Recorded in 1929 as Wainstalls Branch Library. At that time, it was only open on Wednesday evenings.

Recorded in 1936

Wainstalls Orphanage

Ref W697

See Calvert Orphan Homes

Wainstalls Post Office

Ref W1781

Recorded in 1905 at 23 Kell Butts, Wainstalls when Stephen Greenwood was sub-postmaster

Wainwright ...

Ref W22

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

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

Wainwright & Son

Ref W4170

Wholesale confectioners and paper bag merchants.

Established by Ernest C. Wainwright.

They were at 2 St James's Street, Halifax [1905] and Gladstone Road, Halifax.

The Gladstone Road premises burned down in 19??

Wainwright & Turner

Ref W1611

Sugar boilers at Todmorden [1905]

See Turner & Wainwright

Wainwright Hall, Elland

Ref W483

Jepson Lane. Public hall used for social and other functions

Waite, Miss E.

Ref W1435

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

Waite, Gerald

Ref W869

[1913-1943] He was a member of Boothtown Methodist Chapel / employed by Mackintosh's / a wholesale sweet & tobacco merchant.

In [Q3] 1937, he married Frances H. Bairstow in Halifax.

They lived at 132 Boothtown Road, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps.

He died in hospital in the Middle East [4th May 1943] (aged 30).

He was buried at Moascar War Cemetery, Egypt [Grave Ref 2 A 7].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Waite, John

Ref W485

[16??-16??] Aka Wayte. Vicar of Halifax around 1645. He complained about the poor infecting the town during the bubonic plague in 1645.

See Mr Cranidge

Waite, John William

Ref W759

[1856-19??] Born in Armley, Leeds.

He was a sanitary dipper [1901] / a green grocer [1911].

He married Martha [1861-19??].

Martha was born in Wortley, Leeds

 

Children:

1. George R. [b 1882] who was a bricklayer's apprentice  [1901], a bricklayer [1911]
2. Mary Ann [b 1886]
3. Helena [b 1888] who was a tailoress [1911]
4. William Herbert
5. Harry [b 1899]
6. Doris [b 1903]

They lived at

• 93 Woodville Road, Swadlincote, Burton-upon-Tent, Staffordshire  [1901]
• 115 Haley Hill, Halifax [1911]
• 46 Woodside Crescent, Haley Hill [1916]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Waite, Joseph Thorp

Ref W1067

[1870-19??] Elder son of Dr William Waite.

On 1st February 1899, he married Hilda Mary, daughter of Frederic Smith, at Lightcliffe Congregational Church

Waite, Dr William

Ref W52

[1829-1907] Son of Benjamin Waite.

He was a medical practitioner in Halifax [1895].

In [Q3] 1865, he married Ellen Elizabeth Thorp at Grange (near Cartmel), Lancashire.

Ellen Elizabeth was the daughter of Joseph Thorp

 

Children:

1. Sarah Gertrude [b 1867]
2. Ellen Clare [b 1868] who married Dr John Frederic Gill
3. Joseph Thorp
4. William Herbert [b 1874]

They lived at 1 Park Road, Halifax [1887, 1891, 1901, 1911]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley, Ivan Birch & Carole Edwards Caruso

Waite, William Herbert

Ref W757

[1894-1916] Known as Herbert.

Son of John William Waite

Born in Bradford.

He was educated at Sunnyside School / a member of Boothtown United Methodist Free Chapel / an apprentice (wire drawing) [1911] / a wire drawer at Caledonia Wire Mills.

During World War I, He enlisted in Halifax [September 1914] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to France [February 1915].

He was wounded on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, and died on the way to the dressing station [1st July 1916] (aged 21).

He was buried at Sucrerie Military Cemetery, Colincamps, France [Grave Ref I E 11].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Waites, James Edward

Ref W905

[1881-1917] Born in Hull.

In [Q3] 1903, he married Alice Robinson in Sculcoates.

They lived at 32 Clay Pits Lane, Pellon.

During World War I, he served as a Saddler with the 714th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He died 9th April 1917 (aged 36).

He was buried at Beaurains Road Cemetery, Beaurains, France [Grave Ref B 23]

Waites, Joseph

Ref W1709

[1827-1898] Son of John Waites [1801-1???] from Richmond, Yorkshire.

Born in Richmond, Yorkshire.

He was a vault man [1871] / landlord of the Bridge Tavern, Halifax [1874, 1881] / landlord of the Stafford Arms, Halifax [1891, 1894].

In 1855, he married Isabella Armstrong [1831-1892] born in Leek, Westmorland, in Halifax.

Children:

1. John William [b 1855] who was a rag stitcher [1871]
2. Margaret Isabella [b 1857] who was a worsted spinner  (operative) [1871] & married [1878] Frederick Newsome
3. Elizabeth [b 1867]
4. Clara [b 1870]

They lived at 3 Schofield's Court, Halifax [1871].

Living with them [in 1881] was Joseph's widowed father John Waites

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Waites, Thomas

Ref W1008

[1820-1850] He was a grocer [1847].

He married Esther Whitehead [1814-1847].

Esther Whitehead died 30th November 1847 (aged 33).

Thomas died 4th August 1850 (aged 30).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4647]

Waithman, Charles William

Ref W356

[1826-1???] Born in Leeds.

He was a stuff & woollen merchant [1871].

In [Q1] 1850, he married Catherine Clarkson [1825-1???] in Halifax.

Catherine was born in Halifax

 

Children:

1. Emma [b 1852]
2. Mary [b 1853]
3. Lydia [b 1861]
4. Catherine [b 1864]
5. Isabel [b 1867]
6. Harry [b 1868]

They lived at 10 South Grove, Halifax [1871]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Les Piggin

Wake, Fr Bernard J.

Ref W926

[18??-1???] Parish priest at St Mary's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street [1882-1892].

In 1891, he recommended that a Catholic branch mission be established for Hebden Bridge and Luddendenfoot.

Father Maximilian Tillman was appointed as the first parish priest for Hebden Bridge and Luddendenfoot

Wake, Rev W. Callinder

Ref W755

[1893-19??] Or Callender-Wake.

Born in Hartlepool.

He was educated at Wallsend & Newcastle upon Tyne / trained for the ministry at the Preachers' Hostel, Highbury, London / at Barnard Castle Congregational Church / at Union Chapel Islington [1916] / assistant curate at Bridge End Congregational Church, Rastrick  [14th April 1918].

His photograph appears with a report of his appointment in the Halifax Courier [2nd February 1918]

Wakefield, A. B.

Ref W2074

[18??-1???] Of Hipperholme. Recorded in December 1888, when he delivered a series of lectures at the Brighouse & District Radical Association. His topics included

• The Hereditary Landed Aristocracy [4th December 1888]
• The State Church [11th December 1888]
• The Franchise & Taxation [18th December 1888]
• The Unemployed & Emigration [8th January 1889]
• Our Colonies: Their Climate, Soil, Produce & Emigrants [15th  January 1889]

The Wakefield & Halifax Journal

Ref W314

The name of the Halifax Journal from 1811. Mr R. Hurst was the publisher [1814]

Wakefield, Aurelis Basillio

Ref W457

[1857-1928] Born in Leeds.

He was a brewery labourer – possibly Brear & Brown Limited [1901].

In 1883, he married Frances Emma Robertshaw [1864-1???] in Halifax.

Frances Emma was born in Southowram

 

Children:

1. George Bruno
2. Hypatia [b 1886] who was a cork worker [1900]
3. Ernest B. [b 1888]
4. Athellina [b 1894]

They lived at Horton Terrace, Halifax Road, Hipperholme

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Wakefield Bank, Southowram

Ref W2144

Another name for Old Bank, Southowram

Wakefield, Rev Charles T.

Ref W2300

[1847-1914] Born in Sheffield.

Minister at Cross Lanes United Methodist Chapel, Hebden Bridge [1883-1891].

He left in July 1891.

He married Hannah Mary [1859-1931].

Rev Wakefield died in Leeds [4th September 1914].

Hannah Mary died 26th July 1931 (aged 72).

The couple were buried at Cross Lanes United Methodist Chapel, Hebden Bridge

Wakefield Court Rolls

Ref W2342

The court rolls for the Manor of Wakefield.

These are published by the Yorkshire Archæological Society

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Wakefield Gate

Ref W10

Ancient packhorse route from Wakefield passes Bailiff Bridge, Lightcliffe, Hipperholme, Watergate, over Place Bridge, through Mytholm, along Halifax Old Road, left up Dark Lane, over Beacon Hill, Whiskam Dandy down Old Bank, across Clark Bridge, around Halifax Parish Church, up Causeway and Woolshops, and into Halifax.

The road then continues west out of Halifax, up Gibbet Street to Highroad Well, Newlands, Luddenden, Midgley, Mount Skip, The Lanes, Hebden Bridge and on towards Burnley as the Long Causeway.

Daniel Defoe wrote:

We quitted Halifax not without some astonishment at its situation, being so surrounded with hills, and those so high as makes the coming in and going out of it exceedingly troublesome, and indeed for carriages hardly practicable, particularly the hill which they go up to come out of the town to the east towards Leeds, which is so steep, so rugged, and sometimes so slippery, that, to a town of so much business as this, it is exceedingly troublesome and dangerous

The route was superseded by the Halifax Old Road / Shibden Hall Road and the Wakefield & Halifax Turnpike of 1741, and then by the road through Godley Cutting which was constructed in 1824-1830, now the A58

Wakefield, George Bruno

Ref W267

[1885-1915] Son of Aurelis Basillio Wakefield.

Born Giordano Bruno Wakefield in Hipperholme [Q1 1885]..

He was a printer's apprentice [1901].

On 24th August 1907, he married Amy Hawkins [1884-19??] at Winchester Register Office.

Children:

1. Ernest Basil [b 1909]
2. George Wilfred [b 1910]

Both children were born in Malta and served with the Australian Military in World War II.

They lived at 2 East Street, Rastrick.

He was a regular soldier with 8 years' service in Crete, Malta, India & Afghanistan, and a reservist.

During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914], and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.

He was killed at Neuve Chapelle [10th March 1915].

He is remembered on the Le Touret Memorial, France [Grave Ref 32 & 33], on Brighouse War Memorial, on Rastrick War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe

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Wakefield, Gilbert

Ref W2756

[1911-1994] Of Hipperholme.

Son of Rylatt Wakefield.

Born 28th November 1911.

In 1939, he was a baker & confectionery maker, living at 20 Lees Buildings, Hipperholme with his siblings Sarah, Amy Alice, Susan Annie, and Eric.

He he served as a Driver in North Africa during World War II, delivering ammunition to the front line.

After the war, he and his brother ran a light haulage business.

He was a well-known and much-loved character in the village

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Wakefield House, Brighouse

Ref W615

Wakefield Road.

Formerly the Drill Hall, Brighouse

Wakefield, Manor of

Ref W116

Around 1121, the Manor of Wakefield was granted to the Earls of Warren – possibly because of The First Earl's support for William Rufus in 1088.

The Manor was very large and comprised 11 graveships: Wakefield, Stanley, Alverthorpe, Thornes, Sandal, Ossett, Horbury, Sowerby, Holme, Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse, and Rastrick.

Consequently, parts of what is now Calderdale belonged to the Manor of Wakefield, and people and places from Calderdale are recorded in the Wakefield Court Rolls and other documents.

In 1362, the Manor was granted to Edmund de Langley, 5th son of Edward III.

In 1461, the Manor reverted back to the Crown.

From 1554, it was administered for the Crown by the Duchy of Lancaster.

In 1629, Charles I gave it to settle a debt to the Earl of Holland.

In 16??, he gave it to his son-in-law.

In 16??, he sold it to Sir Christopher Clapham.

In 170?, it passed to the Duke of Leeds.

See Honour of Warenne, Viscount Irwin, Sowerbyshire, Wakefield Court Rolls, Wakefield-Pontefract feud and Savile family of Thornhill

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Wakefield-Pontefract feud

Ref W11

Feud between Sir Richard Tempest of the Manor of Wakefield, and Sir Henry Savile of the Honour of Pontefract.

Roger Tempest killed Thomas Longley who was holding court at Brighouse on 21st April 1518, and then fled to seek sanctuary in Durham Cathedral.

Richard Tempest's followers killed Gilbert Brooksbank, a Heptonstall priest who had displeased Tempest.

At the Halifax Fair on Midsummer Day 1533, Gilbert Hanson, deputy bailiff of Halifax, and one of Savile's men, William Riding of Elland, fought a duel in which both received fatal wounds.

A supporter of Savile, Robert Holdesworth was drawn into the troubles, and on 8th May 1556, he was murdered – possibly a mob protesting against the Pilgrimage of Grace and the Wakefield-Pontefract feud for remarks which Holdesworth made about Henry VIII.

The dispute continued when the Pilgrimage of Grace – in which the Tempests and the Saviles took opposing sides – spread into Yorkshire and Lancashire.

See Other feuds

Wakefield Road Toll Gate, Sowerby Bridge

Ref W971

Aka Clap Lane Toll House. A toll gate for the Sowerby Bridge Turnpike Road.

Built in 1824.

The toll gate was taken down in 1870.

The toll house was demolished in 19??.

Wakefield, Rylatt

Ref W690

[1870-1939] Son of Rylatt Wakefield, groom.

Born in Lincolnshire.

He was a groom of High Field, Hipperholme [1898] / a teamer [1911].

On 24th February 1898, he married Sarah Ann Smith [1876-1941] at Halifax Parish Church.

Sarah Ann, of White Hall, Hipperholme, was born in Hipperholme, the daughter of Stephen Smith, painter

 

Children:

1. Rylatt
2. Sarah Ruth [1900-1980]
3. Amy Alice [1903-1993] who was a warper (woollen) [1939]
4. Beatrice Victoria [1908-1959]
5. Gilbert
6. Susan Annie [1914-1994] who was a wool packer [1939] &  married [1930] Arnold Dyson [1912-1964]
7. Eric [1918-1973] who was a gardener / chauffeur /  handyman [1939]

They lived at

• 28 Lees Buildings, Hipperholme [1911]
• 20 Lees Buildings, Hipperholme [1918]

Rylatt (senior) was buried at Coley Church [17th June 1939]

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Wakefield, Rylatt

Ref W884

[1899-1918] Son of Rylatt Wakefield.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/8th Battalion Durham Light Infantry.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 13th April 1918 (aged 19).

He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 8 & 9], and on Coley War Memorial

Wakefield, Samuel

Ref W227

[1680-1719] Halifax attorney

Wakefield, Thomas

Ref W787

[16??-16??] Around 1675, he was accused of not attending church, of calling Thomas Bentley

a fforsworne rogue

and saying the King's precept was

a ffratching paper

Wakelin, Rev A.

Ref W996

[18??-19??] Recorded in 1916, when he was Minister at Luddendenfoot Congregational Church

Wakes

Ref W12

The traditional annual summer holiday when all Halifax businesses, shops, factories, mills and industries closed.

Workers' annual holidays were introduced towards the end of the 19th century.

Originally, the local holiday was held in August – the first being a 4-day holiday in 1896 instituted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. This first holiday was widely observed by most firms and industries in the district, one of the few exceptions being Dean Clough.

The holidays were discontinued during World War I. They resumed on 7th August 1919.

From 1945, a group including T. W. Cordingley fixed the holiday at the two weeks commencing the second Saturday in July.

The name is used for the annual holiday in several northern towns, and derives from the wake, the traditional ritual of keeping vigil over a corpse on the eve of the funeral, or on the eve of any festival. The local usage of the term to mean a holiday is said to have come from Lancashire. There was some initial local opposition to the holiday being called The Wakes because this was the name adopted by the Lancashire cotton mills.

The Wakes holiday was abandoned in 1995, although there are a few local businesses which still retain the traditional July holiday.

See Blackpool Illuminations, Brighouse holiday week, Brighouse Rush, Half-day closing, September Break, Teacher's Rest and Thump Sunday

Walbank, Richardson

Ref W6130

[1792-1848] He married Frances Bradley [1796-1851].

Children:

1. Ann [1814-1875] who married (1) Thomas Longbottom, and (2) Charles Ambler
2. Frances [1816-1860] who married Charles Ambler

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Walco

Ref W383

Trade-name of Waltons of Halifax

Walden, Rev Keith

Ref W1007

[18??-19??] Minister at Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax [1881-1893]

On 4th August 1893, his library was destroyed by fire.

He moved to Brighton

Waldron, Frank

Ref W870

[1919-1942] Son of Elsie & William A. Waldron of Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 124th Field Regiment Royal Artillery.

He died 10th May 1942 (aged 23).

He is remembered on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt [Grave Ref 38]

Waldron, Thomas

Ref W426

[1855-19??] Born in Roscommon, Ireland.

He was a mason's labourer [1901] / a builder's labourer [1911].

In 1885, he married Mary [1857-19??].

Mary was born in Leeds

 

Children:

1. Elizabeth A. [b 1889] who was a sweeper-out (worsted  mill) [1901], a winder (worsted mill) [1911]
2. John [b 1891]
3. Thomas

They lived at

• 16 Holroyd Street, Halifax [1901]
• 15 Fitzwilliam Street, Halifax [1911]

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Waldron, Thomas

Ref W417

[1893-1917] Son of Thomas Waldron.

He was a member of St Marie's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street / a dyer's labourer [1911] / employed by Fletcher Brothers.

He lived with his parents at 15 Fitzwilliam Street, Commercial Road, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [January 1917] and served as a Private with the 8th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.

He was killed in action [3rd May 1917] (aged 24).

The Halifax Courier [26th May 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 4 & 5], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Waldron, William

Ref W899

[1919-1944] Son of Mary & Anthony Waldron of Brighouse.

During World War II, he served as a Warrant Officer with the 582nd Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 29th July 1944 (aged 25).

He was buried at Durnbach War Cemetery, Germany [Grave Ref 11 E 28]

Wale, Freddy

Ref W2070

[19??-19??] Of Lancaster.

He married Dorothy Sykes.

Dorothy was the daughter of Alfred Edward Sykes

 

Children:

1. David
2. Patrick
3. Sally

They lived for some time in Africa before settling in New Zealand

Gladys W. Yull (nee Sykes) was one of the three daughters of Sarah (nee Watkinson) and Alfred Edward Sykes, whose family owned Gosport Mill, Outlane, Huddersfield. Gladys's older sister was Marjory Butler (nee Sykes) whose husband Geoffrey was managing director of Butler Machine Tool Company. The third daughter of Sarah and Alfred was Dorothy, who lived and died in New Zealand. Gladys, Marjory and Dorothy were HALF cousins to Canon Watkinson. Gladys was the mother of George Watkinson-Yull, Paul and Angela. Jackie is married to George. Marjory and Geoffrey Butlers son Clive married Susan Gledhill, daughter of Ronny Gledhill of Arthur Gledhill Outfitter, Crown Street, Halifax and was a first cousin to Gwynneth, Lady Mackintosh. Clive Butler's sister Ann was married to Bill Wall (ME) 

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Waleys, Philip le

Ref W1155

[12??-1???] In the 13th century, he and Alan del Rodes were charged at Rastrick with taking a stag and a kid. They were found Not Guilty by the jury, and were acquitted and considered

to be in all things good and true men towards the Earl of Warren

Walforn, Frank

Ref W325

[1884-1974] Son of William Richard Walforn.

Born in Halifax.

In [Q1] 1909, he married Martha Jane Stott [1884-1932] in Halifax.

Martha Jane died 12th September 1932 (aged 48).

Frank died 30th January 1974 (aged 91) 

The couple were buried at St Stephen's Church, Copley [D 360] with Lucy Annie Elizabeth, wife of Albert Lewis Edwards, and Arthur Walforn Edwards [b Amesbury 12th August 1910]

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Walforn, William Richard

Ref W346

[1853-1946]

In 1879, he married Ellen Edwards in Halifax.

Ellen had a son Albert Lewis Edwards

 

Child: Frank

Walkden, John

Ref W2671

[1???-16??] Vicar of St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden [1633-1643]

Walkden, John William

Ref W352

[1892-1916] Born in Manchester.

During World War I, he enlisted in Todmorden and served as a Private with the 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action [30th July 1916].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

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Walker ...

Ref W13

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

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

Walker & Appleyard

Ref W7550

Halifax photographers

Walker & Brook

Ref W1601

Quarry owners and stone merchants at Five Acre Quarry, Elland [1905]

Walker & Company

Ref W1574

Stone quarrier at Hill Top Quarry, Hipperholme, Park Quarry, Lightcliffe, and Rough Hey Quarry, Lightcliffe [1896].

In October 1899, a widow, Mrs Marsden, brought an action against the company for compensation for the loss of her son who had died from injuries received whilst working for the company. The arbitrator decided that, since the son was illegitimate, the mother could not recover damages

Walker & Edmondson

Ref W1651

17th/18th-century worsted-spinning partnership established by Mr Walker and Thomas Edmondson with mills at Mytholmroyd.

They had a bad child labour record. In factory returns of the 1830s, they employed 17 children aged between 6 and 8 years old, and 50 aged between 8 and 10. If children arrived 3 or 4 minutes late, they were beaten with straps.

Some of the their workers were interviewed during Crabtree's Tour of Calder Dale of 1832

Walker & Hamer

Ref W2053

Stone merchants at Stainland.

Partners included S. Walker and B. Hamer.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1876

Walker & Sharpe

Ref W1050

Halifax clothiers.

On 6th March 1762, Jeremiah Peel was charged upon oath, with stealing 12 yards of cloth from Walker & Sharpe

Walker & Throp

Ref W1733

Patent tram seat manufacturers at Bell Hall Yard, Halifax [1905]

Walker Bingo Hall, Brighouse

Ref W55

See Albert Theatre

Walker Brothers

Ref W2023

Worsted spinners at Halifax.

Partners included Benjamin Walker, Samuel Walker and Ely Walker.

The partnership was dissolved in October 1839

Walker Brothers

Ref W592

Brick makers of Greetland

Walker's: C. H. Walker & Company

Ref W1665

Halifax draper with a large store on Northgate [19th/20th century].

See John Walker and John William Walker

Walker's Coke

Ref W1649

A coke-manufacturing company with ovens near Brighouse Station. Mr Walker used coal from Low Moor to produce the coke. In 1840, he obtained a contract to supply the railway company – at 14/- per ton at a rate of 50 tons per day – for 5 years

Walker Continuous Loom Syndicate Limited

Ref W1660

Bradford company with business premises at Norwood Green [1904]

Walker's: Ely Walker & Sons

Ref W1641

Established by Ely Walker.

In 1835, the firm was one of the subscribers to the Halifax Dispensary, giving 1 guinea

Walker's: F. Walker & Son

Ref W1642

Legal firm established by Frederick Walker.

They had business at 2 Harrison Road, Halifax and Barum Top [1915].

See Finn Gledhill & Company, Ernest Taylor and Charles Selborne Walker

Walker's: Frederick Walker, Son & Dickie

Ref W1478

Halifax solicitors.

Partners included Frederick Walker.

See Finn Gledhill & Company

Walker's: H. Walker & Sons

Ref W1606

Manufacturers of serges and druggeting established by Haigh Walker.

They were at Perseverance Mill, Elland [1905]

Walker's: J. Walker & Company

Ref W1472

Worsted manufacturers with business at Norwood Green Mill. Recorded 1820-1949

Walker's: James Walker & Sons

Ref W2581

Stone merchant at Clock Face Quarry, Barkisland. The partnership was dissolved in 1864. The business was carried on by John Walker

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Walker's: John Walker & Son

Ref W2280

Corn merchants and millers at Mearclough Bottom [1809]

Walker's: John Walker & Sons (Halifax) Limited

Ref W1666

Drapers.

See Denton Walker and John William Walker

Walker's: Joseph Walker & Son Limited

Ref W605

Stone masons and builders established by Joseph Walker and his son Edgar.

In 1935, Edgar's son Arnold took over the business.

See Mount Farm Estate

Walker's: P. M. Walker & Company

Ref W1678

Ventilating engineers and sheet metal workers at Bedford Terrace, Halifax [1905].

In 1887, P. M. Walker took out a patent for

improvements in ventilators

See Farlane, Walker & Company

Walker's: Walter Walker & Company

Ref W1770

Worsted spinners established by Walter Walker.

Other partners included Arthur Walker and Samuel Walker Highley.

They had business at Ryburne Mills, Halifax [1887], Mile Thorn Mills, Halifax [1893], and Union Mills, Halifax [1905].

In 1910, there was a court case in which Samuel Walker Highley tried to stop Douglas, son of Walter Walker being brought into the business. Samuel lost, and the partnership was dissolved in 1913; he established Samuel W. Highley & Company in the same year.

See Walter Brenard

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Walkington, Jackson

Ref W975

[1921-1943] Son of Ellen & Jackson Walkington of Railway Terrace, Copley.

He was employed by Waller Brothers.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment).

He died 7th August 1943 (aged 22).

He was buried at Catania War Cemetery, Sicily, Italy [Grave Ref I E 39].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Walkley Clogs

Ref W1598

One of the last surviving clog manufacturers in Britain was founded as F. Walkley (Clogs) by Frank Walkley in Huddersfield in November 1946.

The company later moved to Hebden Bridge where they took over James Maud & Sons in 1972. Their main factory was at Canal Wharf Saw Mills.

In 2010, they were at Mount Pleasant Mill, Mytholmroyd

Walkley, Frank

Ref W384

[19??-] Started a repair shop and made clogs at Huddersfield.

See Walkley Clogs

Walks & walking

Ref W19

Wall, Abraham

Ref W920

[15??-1638] Born in Heptonstall. He went to live in London.

He established Wall's Charity

Wall, Albert

Ref W130

[1891-1916] Son of Sarah & James Wall of 16 Stansfield Terrace, Cornholme.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 25th October 1916 (aged 25).

He was buried at Bulls Road Cemetery, Flers, France [Grave Ref I C 13].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Wall, Arthur

Ref W730

[18??-1917]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

He was killed in action [3rd May 1917].

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 8], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Wall's Charity

Ref W921

In his will of 1638, Abraham Wall gave an annual sum of around £8; to provide bibles to poor men's children once every 3 years, £4 to teach the poor children in Heptonstall, and £3 to provide an apprenticeship for one child to a trade in London. The money was to come from the rental of property in Ironmonger Lane, London. The sum provided for the apprentice was too small and none was sent.

Wall, George

Ref W2680

[1776-18??] Born in Derbyshire.

He was an Independent minister / a retired Minister of the Gospel [1841] / an annuitant [1851].

He married Ann Leatham [1781-18??].

Ann was born in Bakewell, Derbyshire

 

Children:

1. Ann [b 1806]
2. Alice [b 1807] who was a teacher [1851]
3. Mary [b 1811]
4. Thomas [b 1816]
5. Eliza [b 1818] who married Mr Shillitoe
6. George [b 1820]
7. Susanna [b 1821]

They lived at New Cottage, Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse / Yew Cottage, Lightcliffe [1837, 1841, 1845, 1851].

His daughters ran Misses Wall School from their home

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Wall, Misses

Ref W1800

The daughters of George Wall ran schools for ladies in Halifax, Soyland and Lightcliffe

Wall Nook, Greetland

Ref W925

Community between Ripponden and Greetland.

See Wall Nook Primitive Methodist Chapel, Greetland and Wall Nook Quarry, Greetland

Wall Royd, Ovenden

Ref W744

Recorded on maps produced in 1854

Wallace, Jack

Ref W178

[1923-1990] Born in Halifax.

In 1946, he married Blanche Marjorie Fossey in Halifax.

Blanche Marjorie was the daughter of Ernest George Fossey

 

Child: Geoffrey J. [b 1947]

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Wallace, Joseph

Ref W1019

[1858-19??] Halifax law-stationer.

He married Hannah [b 1855].

They lived at 33 Aked's Road, Halifax [1891].

See Halifax Incorporated Law Society Limited

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Wallace's Limited

Ref W2410

The People's Grocers opened a new store at 52 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge on 17th October 1902. This was their 60th branch

Question: Does anyone know anything about the business? Were they a national company?

 

Wallace, Mr

Ref W565

[17??-18??] Halifax law-stationer.

He lived at the Square, Halifax

Wallace, Mr

Ref W1424

[18??-1???] JP.

Partner in Wilkinson & Wallace. He was Chairman of the Northowram Local Board

Wallace, William

Ref W894

[1???-18??] He was a chartist in Halifax.

Recorded in 1843, when he was appointed to the General Council for the National Charter Association

Wallace, William

Ref W323

[1837-1916] He was Mayor of Halifax [1907-1908].

See Halifax Baby Bounty Scheme and William Wallace's Charity

Wallace's: William Wallace's Charity

Ref W809

Northowram. Established by William Wallace

Wallbank, Walter

Ref W797

[1870-1893] Son of Elizabeth & Henry Wallbank of Habergham Eaves, Burnley / Haslingden.

Born in Burnley.

He was a steam engine maker living with his parents in Haslingden [1891].

In [Q4] 1892, he married Emily Hitchen [1869-1???] in Haslingden.

Emily was the daughter of Mr Hitchen

 

They lived at 24 Plantation Street, Stacksteads.

Walter died in Haslingden [Q4 1893] (aged 23).

On 23rd October 1909, Emily married (2) Fred Laycock in Todmorden at Cloughfoot Chapel

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Waller, Abraham

Ref W1972

[1834-1887] Son of Michael Waller.

Born in Mirfield.

He was a bookkeeper [1851] / a textile manufacturer / cotton spinner at Brighouse [1871, 1881].

He was a defendant [?] in the case of Waddington vs Waller [1854].

In 1857, he married (1) Martha Ann Crossley [1822-1874] in Halifax.

Children:

1. Edith Hannah [b 1858]
2. Clare Elizabeth [b 1860]
3. Henry
4. Charles
5. Mary Frances [b 1866] who married Joseph Richardson

In 1875, he married (2) Mary Jane Winterbottom [1839-1???] in Prestwich.

Mary Jane came from Oldham

 

They lived at

• Waterloo, Brighouse [1861]
• Spring Terrace, Waterloo Road, Brighouse [1871]
• Oakroyd, Brighouse [1881]

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Waller & Son Limited

Ref W2088

Of Bradford.

On 29th August 1916, they bought the brewery and public houses of Brear & Brown Limited for £95,150, beating Whitaker's brewery in their bid.

They subsequently moved their Trafalgar Brewery operations to Hipperholme.

In November 1916, they sold 22 premises in Halifax area formerly belonging to Brear & Brown's, to Whitaker's Brewery

Recorded in 1922.

In 1935, the business was bought by Melbourne Ales of Leeds and Wakefield. Brewing at Hipperholme ceased soon after. They continued to use the Maltings at Hipperholme.

The business was eventually absorbed into the Bass Charrington group who continued to use part of the site as a maltings until 1973

Waller Brothers

Ref W1620

Cotton spinners at

• Onecliffe Mill, West Vale [1905]
• (possibly) Brow Bridge Mill, West Vale

Partners and others involved in the business included

• Henry Norman Waller
• his brother ??
• Charles H. Waller
• Henry Hirst Waller

See Greetland Bowling Green

Waller, Charles Herbert

Ref W1129

[1862-1932] Son of Abraham Waller.

Born in Brighouse.

He was a cotton manufacturer [1891] / a partner in Wood, Robinson & Company [1899] / a cotton spinner (employer) [1901] / a partner in Haigh, Wright & Company [1922] / a director of Waller Brothers, West Vale / a director of the Bank of Liverpool & Martins Limited / a director of the Amalgamated Paper Mills Limited of Glasgow  and Manchester [1920].

On 10th April 1888, he married (1) Grace Haigh at St Martin's Church, Brighouse.

Grace was born in Stainland, the daughter of Abraham Haigh

 

Children:

1. Kathleen [1890-1981]
2. Stanley Haigh [b 1892]

Grace died in 1891.

In [Q2] 1894, he married (2) Rachel Fielding [1860-1939] in Halifax.

Rachel was the daughter of Benjamin Fielding

 

They lived at Glenholme, West Vale.

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Waller, Cunliffe Charles

Ref W1016

[1876-1942] Son of William Waller.

Born in Brighouse.

He was wholesale & retail butcher & provision merchant at 34 Bradford Road,  Brighouse [1901] / hotel keeper at the Wharf, Brighouse [1911].

In [Q1] 1902, he married Charlotte Sykes in Halifax.

Charlotte was born in Brighouse

 

Children:

1. Jane Dyson [b 1903]
2. Frederick [b 1904]

Cunliffe died in Calder District [Q3 1942] (aged 66).

Waller, Daniel

Ref W1152

[1865-19??] Son of William Waller.

He was a Brighouse architect and partner in Sharp & Waller.

In 1895, he married Lucy Anne Collins in Halifax.

They lived at 10 Bute Terrace, Smith House Lane, Brighouse [1911]

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Waller, Frederick William

Ref W724

[1857-1???] Son of William Waller.

Born in Halifax [Q2 1857].

Baptised at Mirfield [19th July 1857].

He was a cotton spinner [1881].

In [Q2] 1882, he married Annie Barber in Halifax.

Annie was the daughter of Ephraim Barber

 

Waller, Gary Peter Anthony

Ref W436

[1945-] Conservative MP for Brighouse & Spenborough [1979-1983]

Waller, Henry Hirst

Ref W1468

[1861-1949] JP.

Son of Abraham Waller.

Born at Waring Green, Brighouse.

He was a partner in Waller Brothers.

He was one of the founders of Brighouse Rangers. He played until 1894 when he received 4 broken ribs.

He became a well-known rugby administrator.

In 1895, he chaired the meeting at the George Hotel, Huddersfield at which 22 northern clubs voted to leave the Rugby Football Union and establish the Northern Rugby Football Union, later the Rugby Football League. He was the First President of the Northern Rugby Football Union.

On 25th July 1900, he performed one of the opening ceremonies of the World's Fair Exhibition at Thrum Hall, Halifax.

In 1886, he married Louisa Worsnup [1863-19??] in Leeds.

Louisa came from Leeds

 

Children:

1. Henry Norman
2. Dorothy Louise [b 1892]
3. child

They lived at

• Rookeries, Bradford Road, Brighouse [1891]
• Glenholme, West Vale
• Lyndhurst, Greetland [1901, 1911, 1917]

He died at Lyndhurst.

He was buried at Brighouse Cemetery

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Waller, Henry Norman

Ref W306

[1890-1917] Son of Henry Hirst Waller.

He was educated at Charterhouse.

He joined the family cotton-spinning business – Waller Brothers – at Onecliffe Mill, West Vale.

He was a Territorial.

During World War I, he served as a Captain with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action at Bullecourt [3rd July 1917].

The Halifax Courier [8th September 1917] published an item entitled Risked his life for Capt. Waller which described the incident for which Sergeant Sydney Kingham was awarded the Military Medal for attempting to save Captain Waller. Captain Waller died 2 hours later [3rd July 1917].

He was buried at Noreuil Australian Cemetery, France [Grave Ref H 4].

He is remembered at Brighouse Cemetery,

He is remembered on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland, and on the Memorial at Elland Constitutional Club.

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Waller, Lydia

Ref W2641

[1832-1883] Born in Wilsden.

She married (1) James Barraclough.

She married (2) her brother-in-law William Robinson.

She died in Brighouse [24th January 1883].

Lydia & other members of her family were buried at Brighouse Cemetery

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Waller, Marshall & Lockwood

Ref W2490

Cotton warp manufacturers at Thornhill Briggs Mill, Brighouse [1840].

See Michael Waller

Waller, Michael

Ref W1973

[1793-1870] Son of John Waller.

Born in Kirkheaton.

He introduced cotton spinning to Brighouse.

In 1851, he was a cotton spinner and employed 41 hands.

He established Michael Waller & Sons at Thornhill Briggs, Brighouse [1858, 1874].

On 12th December 1813, he married Hannah Hirst [1796-1854] from Mirfield, in Mirfield.

Children:

1. Ann [b 1816] who married [1859] Joshua Dyson of  Elland
2. Miles [b 1823]
3. William
4. Lydia [1826-1850]
5. Michael [b 1829] who was an engine tenter [1851]
6. Abraham

They lived at Thornhill Briggs, Brighouse [1841, 1851, 1861].

See Waller, Marshall & Lockwood

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Waller's: Michael Waller & Sons

Ref W1830

Cotton spinners at Thornhill Briggs, Brighouse [1858, 1874]. Established by Michael Waller

Waller, William

Ref W1103

[1822-1878] Born in Norfolk.

He was a master tailor employing 2 women & 1 man [1871].

He married Rachel [1824-1904].

Rachel was born in Halifax

 

Children:

1. Emma Jane [b 1848] who was a machinist [1871] & married  John Charles Fisher
2. William Henry [b 1851] who was a cutter-out [1871]
3. Emily [b 1856]
4. Mary Hannah [1854-1857] who was buried with her parents
5. Rachel [b 1859]
6. Alice Ann [b 1864]

The family lived at the Tailor & Draper's Shop, 52 St James's Road, Halifax [1871].

William died 26th February 1878 (aged 56).

Rachel died 20th February 1904 (aged 80).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3229]

Waller, William

Ref W2283

[1825-18??] Son of Michael Waller.

Born in Mirfield.

He was a butcher [1851].

Like his father, he became a cotton spinner employing 50 hands [1861] / a cotton spinner and band maker employing 14 men, 30 girls and 8 boys   [1871] / a cotton spinner [1881] / a retired cotton spinner [1901].

In 1854, he married Jane Dyson [1834-1912].

Jane was born in Brighouse

 

Children:

1. Frederick William
2. Dyson Hirst [1859-1913] who was a cotton spinner [1881],  a clerk [1901]
3. Teresa [b 1861]
4. John Edward [1863-1905] who was a painter [1881], a house  painter [1901]
5. Daniel / David
6. Arthur Herbert [b 1867]
7. Hannah Jane [b 1870]
8. Alfred Theodore [b 1873]
9. Cunliffe Charles

They lived at

• Thornhill Briggs, Brighouse [1861]
• Old Lane, Brighouse [1871]
• 1 Crooked Ridings [Terrace], Holme Lane, Brighouse [1881, 1891]

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Wallet & Dart

Ref W855

Two greyhounds who were drowned in Thornton Conduit on 21st March 1891.

A stone in a field near the Withens Hotel, Wainstalls marks the graves of two animals

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Walling's: H. A. Walling

Ref W2474

Halifax retailers specialising in fitted carpets, linoleum and carpets.

They were at:

• 13 Cheapside [1924]
• 25 Old Cock Yard [1924, 1937]

Wallis, Canon J.

Ref W985

[19??-19??] Vicar of Hartshead [1969-1979]

Wallis, John

Ref W98

[1812-1858] Born in Warley.

He was a manufacturer [1841] / a merchant & oil cloth manufacturer [1851] / tarpaulin manufacturer [1858]. He established John Wallis & Company.

On 15th November 1832, he married (1) Elizabeth Walton [1815-1835] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

1. Sarah Ann [1833-1903]
2. Joseph Walton

On 1st December 1835, he married (2) Ann Todd [1811-18??] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

3. Mary Alice [b 1838] who married George Holdsworth Crossley
4. Emily [1839-1894]
5. Alfred [1838-1865]
6. Emala [b 1840]
7. Sophia [1841-1937]

They lived at Rose Hill, Warley [1841, 1851].

John died 7th September 1858.

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge

Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £12,000. Probate was granted to his sons Joseph Walton & Alfred, and Abraham Clay and Daniel Clay

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Wallis's: John Wallis & Company

Ref W1688

Oil cloth and tarpaulin manufacturers at Rose Hill Works, Sowerby Bridge [1874, 1905, 1914].

Established by John Wallis

Wallis, Joseph Walton

Ref W1001

[1834-1878] (Possibly) son of John Wallis.

He was Chairman of the Sowerby Bridge Local Board [15th April 1868-15th April 1869]

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Wallis, Peter

Ref W1049

[1825-1867] Landlord of the Station House, Eastwood [1867]

Wallis, Samuel

Ref W2434

[18??-18??] Of Lister Lane, Halifax.

He exhibited his carving at the Great Exhibition of 1851. A review of his work in the ecclesiastical section said

A more than ordinary vigour is apparent in the grapes which form the decoration of a sideboard

Walls, William

Ref W332

[1886-1917] Born in Hebden Bridge.

He lived at 602 Burnley Road, Cornholme.

During World War I, he served as a Private / stretcher-bearer with the 2nd/3rd Field Ambulance (E. Lancs)  Royal Army Medical Corps.

He died of wounds in the Casualty Clearing Station in France [11th October 1917].

He was buried at Nine Elms British Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref III E 3].

He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial, on Cornholme War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

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Wallwork, Tom

Ref W772

[1861-1910] Landlord of the Shepherds' Rest, Sowerby Bridge [1902-1906]

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Walmesley, Edward

Ref W991

[18??-19??] He is recorded [1869, 1872] when he performed interments at Lister Lane Cemetery

Walmsley, Arthur

Ref W390

[18??-19??] Born in Triangle.

He was a railway clerk [1908].

On 21st April 1908, he married Edna Hollas in Sowerby.

Edna was the daughter of Watson Hollas

 

Children:

1. Alice [b 1909] who married Thomas Harold Wilcock
2. Rupert Henry

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Walmsley Brothers Limited

Ref W1682

Manufacturing druggists, oil merchants & drysalters.

They were at Back Gerrard Street, Halifax [1905] and Stannary Street, Pellon Lane [1915].

Established in August 1909.

Partners included Walter Ewart Walmsley and Thomas Herbert Walmsley.

Walmsley, Rev E.

Ref W1829

[18??-18??] Priest at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax [1874]

Walmsley, George

Ref W2311

[1856-1919] Singer.

Recorded on 11th November 1900, when he sang the bass solos in a performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah.

He lived at Halifax Road, Todmorden

Walmsley, James

Ref W3180

[1836-1???] Born in Ovenden.

He was a pit linker [1871].

He married Margaret [1838-1???].

Children:

1. Asa [b 1862] who was a worsted factory spinner [1871]
2. Joseph [b 1864]
3. Mary H. [b 1867]

They lived at Bradshaw Lane, Ovenden [1871]

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Walmsley, Rev L. E.

Ref W1045

[18??-19??] He was at Haydon Bridge before serving at Luddendenfoot Congregational Church [1929]

Walmsley, Robert

Ref W8101

[1808-1878] He was a confectioner and bread baker living at Pavement in Todmorden. In 1851, he employed 2 men.

In 1856, he bought Newbridge Mill, Walsden and employed 36 hands.

In the 1860s, he returned to his old trade of grocer, confectioner and baker.

In 1830, he married Sarah [18??-1845].

Children:

1. Ann
2. Robert
3. child who died young
4. child who died young
5. child who died young
6. child who died young
7. child who died young
8. child who died young

In 1845, 2 months after Sarah died, he married Mary, widow of Robert Law.

They had no children.

Mary died in 1868.

He married Mary Sutcliffe.

They had no children.

They lived at

• Pavement, Todmorden
• Rose Cottage, Walsden [1860s]

He & his 2nd & 3rd wives were buried at St Peter's Church, Walsden

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Walmsley, Rupert Henry

Ref W404

[1910-1959] Son of Arthur 1885 Walmsley.

On 11th July 1932, he married Dorothy Kitty Jackson [1911-1974] from Halifax.

Rupert Henry died in Burnley [23rd November 1959].

Dorothy Kitty died in Hailsham in 1974

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Walmsley, Squire

Ref W446

[1838-1899] Born in Ovenden.

He was a grocer & draper [1871, 1891]

In [Q3] 1860, he married Mary Hannah Greenwood [1840-1908].

Mary Hannah was born in Ovenden

 

Children:

1. Janet [b 1861]
2. Clara [b 1864]
3. (possibly) Annie [1866-1867]
4. (possibly) Emma [1866-1867]
5. (possibly) Arthur [1869-1870]
6. Ernest [b 1870]
7. John D. [b 1875]
8. Mary E. [b 1872]
9. Nora [b 1877]

The children were born in Todmorden.

They lived at

• Pellon [1871]
• 2 New Street, Halifax [1899]
• 74 Albert View, Halifax [1908]

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Pellon

Walmsley, Stephen

Ref W2705

[1840-19??] Born in Ovenden.

He was a coal miner [1871] / a yeast hawker and landlord of the Junction, Bradshaw [1881] / a poultry dealer [1901].

In [Q2] 1863, he married Emma Slater [1844-1???] in Halifax.

Children:

1. Ellen Jane [b 1868]
2. Alice [b 1870]
3. James [b 1873] who was a boiler maker's labourer [1871]
4. Emily [b 1875] who was a worsted twister [1901]
5. William [b 1877] who was a general labourer [1901]
6. Lydia [b 1880] who was a worsted twister [1901]
7. Fred [b 1883] who was a carter on a farm [1901]
8. Joe [b 1883] who was a carter on a farm [1901]

They lived at

• Bradshaw Lane, Ovenden [1871]
• Bradshaw [1881]
• 265 Shay Lane, Illingworth [1901]

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Walmsley, Thomas

Ref W175

[1847-1883] Born in Halifax.

He was a master grocer employing 2 men [1881].

In 1873, he married Mary Frear [1845-1???] in Halifax.

Mary was born in Otley

 

Children:

1. Arthur Freer [1874-1888]
2. John Fred [b 1877] who was an office boy [1891], a  solicitor's articled clerk [1901]
3. James Edgar [b 1879]
4. William Ewart
5. Thomas Herbert

The family lived at

• 6 South Parade, Halifax [1881]
• 9 North Parade, Halifax [1891]
• 45 Savile Park, Halifax [1901]
• 5 Hyde Park Road, Halifax [1911]

Thomas died 18th July 1884 (aged 36).

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £4,896.

His executors were his widow Mary, Henry Keighley of Milton Terrace, Halifax (iron moulder), and James Marsden of Weymouth Street, Halifax (fruit & potato  merchant) 

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Walmsley, Thomas Herbert

Ref W901

[1882-1917] Son of Thomas Walmsley.

Born in Halifax [21st March 1882].

He was a member of Wesley's Chapel, Halifax & Sunday School / a grocer's assistant [1901] / a commercial traveller for manufacturing druggist [1911] / a member of the Commercial Travellers' Temperance Association / junior partner in Walmsley Brothers [1909, 1915].

In [Q2] 1908, he married (1) Sarah Ethel Parratt [1883-1909] in Halifax.

Sarah Ethel died Q4 1909 (aged 26).

In [Q3] 1912, he married (2) Ada Barron in Halifax.

Children:

1. Gladys M. [b 1913]
2. Arthur B. [b 1914]

They lived at

• 40 Emscote Street, Halifax [1909]
• 3 Woodbine Terrace, Halifax
• 31 Clapton Avenue, Halifax [1917]

During World War I, he enlisted [August 1916], and he served as a Gunner with the 237th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery.

He was killed instantaneously – one week before his 35th birthday – when an enemy shell exploded [17th March 1917] (aged 34) 

The Halifax Courier [31st March 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref VI C 9].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Walmsley, Thomas Richardson

Ref W734

[1893-1917] DCM.

Son of William Walmsley

Born in Saddleworth / Greenfield, Yorkshire.

He lived with his parents in Holmfirth.

He was a member of Holmfirth Parish Church Choir & Bible class / a rotary cloth presser [1911] / employed by B. Mellor & Son Limited, Albert Mills, Holmfirth / a driver for Halifax Corporation Tramways [1914].

He had a sweetheart Miss Robinson.

During World War I, he enlisted [1914], and he served as a Sergeant with Y 14th Trench Mortar Battery Royal Field Artillery.

He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal [July 1917] for

conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has consistently performed good work throughout, especially when under fire, and has at all times set a splendid example

 

On his last leave, he told his mother

Whatever happens, mother. Don't think anything about it, it can't be helped.

He was killed by a shell as he was going to help others who were being shelled [3rd December 1917] (aged 24).

He was buried at Oxford Road Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref V E 6].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Walmsley, William

Ref W351

[1861-1???] Son of James Walmsley.

Born in Burton in Lonsdale, Yorkshire.

He was a farmer [1891] / a police constable [1901] / a police sergeant [1911].

In 1886, he married Agnes Richardson [1865-1???] at Barbon, Westmorland.

Agnes was born in Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland, the daughter of William Richardson

 

Children:

1. Elizabeth [b 1891] who was a woollen cloth weaver [1911]
2. Thomas Richardson
3. Edith A. [b 1896] who was a woollen burler [1901, 1911]
4. Wilfred [b 1898] who was a woollen piecener [1901, 1911]
5. Edward [b 1901]
6. Margaret Annie [b 1904]

They lived at

• Raber Top, Ingleton, Yorkshire [1891]
• Front Street, Wetherby Road, Bramham, Wetherby, Yorkshire [1901]
• 25 Paris Road, Holmfirth [1911]

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Walmsley, William Ewart

Ref W135

[1880-1???] Son of Thomas Walmsley.

Born in Halifax.

He was a partner in Walmsley Brothers Limited [1909] / a druggist [1911] / a wholesale druggist & compounder [1921].

In [Q3] 1908, he married Martha Watson [1883-19??] in Halifax.

Martha was born in Halifax

 

Children:

1. Charles Stanley [b 1912]
2. Velma [b 1916]
3. Audrey [b 1920]

They lived at

• 27 St Bevan's Road, Halifax [1911]
• 17 Clapton Avenue, Halifax [1921]

Walnut Cottage, Brighouse

Ref W720

Bonegate.

Owners and tenants have included

• John Baines [1867?]
• Captain David King [1940s]

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Walpole, Thomas

Ref W813

[17??-1???] Of Sowerby and Sowerby Bridge Wharf. Agent for the Aire & Calder Navigation Company [1809]

Walsden

Ref W23

District of Calderdale south of Todmorden.

It was in the parish of Rochdale and a part of Lancashire until the late 19th century.

See Todmorden & Lancashire

Walsden Association Football Club

Ref W337

Recorded in 1909 & 1914.

See Fred Harrison Gledhill

Walsden Bleaching & Dyeing Company Limited

Ref W1697

Of Todmorden-cum-Walsden. Recorded in 1938

Walsden Conservative Club

Ref W1869

Recorded in 1888, when Samuel Fielden of Stansfield Cottage was President, Henry Chadwick was Secretary, and John Dawson was Treasurer.

Recorded in 1912, when the membership was 80.

Recorded in 1917, when James Barker was secretary

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Walsden constables

Ref W2569

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Police Officers in Walsden

See Todmorden & Walsden constables and Todmorden & Walsden Select Vestry [1838]

Walsden Co-operative Society

Ref W1690

A meeting to address the formation of a Society in Walsden was held in December 1849. The Society opened in 1850.

The Hollins Branch store stood opposite the Hollins Inn.

In 1873, they had premises at Providence Street / Beswick Street, Walsden.

In 1897, they opened a reading room at Lanebottom.

In 1900, they opened the Copperas House Branch.

A branch is recorded at Hollins, Todmorden (?) [just before World War I].

In 1936, it merged with the Bridge End Equitable & Progressional Society. The Society closed in 1966.

See Co-operative Street, Walsden, Robert Jackson and Pioneer Mill Company

Walsden Cricket & Bowling Club

Ref W362

The cricket club was established in 1870.

In March 1913, a bazaar to clear off the Club's debts raised £220.

Their home ground is at Stott Street, Todmorden, on the site of the former Inchfield Mill Dam.

Sydney Starkie played for the club.

The Club plays in the Central Lancashire League.

See John Ewart Fielden, Sidney Taylor, Thompson Helliwell, and Charles Dugdale

The Walsden Highway

Ref W2553

The packhorse route from Rochdale to Walsden and Todmorden.

It was superseded by the Todmorden Turnpike through Steanor Bottom.

See Ragby Bridge, Walsden

Walsden Institution & Working Men's Club

Ref W1983

Recorded in October 1880.

See Walsden Working Men's Club & Institute

Walsden Liberal Club

Ref W1870

Recorded on 1st August 1888, when William Ormerod was President.

Recorded in 1891, when Greenwood Greenwood was caretaker.

Recorded in 1893 & 1917, when Arthur Fielden was secretary.

On 1st February 1908, it reopened after extensive renovation and decoration

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Walsden Library

Ref W230

Inchfield Road, Walsden

Walsden Mill Company Limited

Ref W1695

Cotton spinners and manufacturers established in 1905.

The company occupied Alma Mill, Walsden [1921].

In 1921, it is recorded as Walsden Mill (1920) Limited.

See Tom Lord Pilling

Walsden Moor

Ref W2611

Walsden Oddfellows

Ref W320

See Bottoms School, Walsden and Oddfellows

Walsden Parochial Sick & Burial Club

Ref W2332

Recorded on 22nd February 1913, when the disbursement of their funds was reported. 603 members' shares were paid out, the highest amount being over £22

Walsden Post Office

Ref W1980

Rochdale Road

Walsden Printing Company

Ref W1696

Textile printers at Ramsden Wood Mill

Walsden Railway Station

Ref W1381

Opened in 18??

A boy was killed crossing the line in 1864.

A girl was killed on the level-crossing on 20th October 1864.

One man was killed and two injured by an express train on 3rd October 1896.

The station closed on 6th August 1961 and was demolished shortly afterwards. The footbridge dated 1890 is still used.

A new station opened on 10th September 1990.

See: Thomas Hinchcliffe / Robert Knott / Railway Hotel, Walsden / Todmorden Station / Winterbutlee Tunnel

Walsden Temperance Brass Band

Ref W2308

Recorded on 12th May 1900, when they won a prize in a contest at Bamber Bridge.

See: Harold Hargreaves / Thompson Helliwell / Arnold Leah

Walsden Toll Bar

Ref W8005

See John Midgley

Walsden Ward, Todmorden

Ref W2111

One of the Electoral Wards of Todmorden. Recorded in 1905

Walsden Water

Ref W53

Stream which joins Ramsden Clough at Bottoms above Walsden, and runs down to join the Calder at Todmorden.

See Alma Road (river) Bridge, Walsden and Cal

Walsden Working Men's Club & Institute

Ref W78

Recorded in 1872, when they met at the Hollins Assembly Rooms.

Robert Law studied here.

Recorded in 1912, when the membership was 60.

See Walsden Institution & Working Men's Club

Walsh ...

Ref W114

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

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

Walsh & Brierley

Ref W1643

Brace stiffener and stock manufacturers [1851].

Partners included Samuel Walsh and John Henry Brierley.

They had business in Halifax and at 25 Noble Street, Cheapside, London [1855].

They had business in Pellon Lane, Halifax [1883] where they are mentioned for committing a smoke nuisance

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Walsh & Maddock

Ref W1571

Architectural partnership established by J. F. Walsh and George Maddock.

William Henry Wilkinson joined the partnership, becoming Walsh, Maddock & Wilkinson.

After Maddock's death in 1939, the partnership became Walsh & Wilkinson.

Some of their work included:

• The Beehive & Cross Keys, Halifax
• The Commercial, Illingworth
• Ebenezer Primitive Methodist Chapel, Halifax
• The Friendly, Boothtown
• Northedge Park, Hipperholme
• The church of St John the Divine, Rishworth
• Housing development at Pye Nest for G. W Sutcliffe

Others are listed under J. F. Walsh

Walsh & McCrea (Coatings) Limited

Ref W1667

Manufacturers of plain and fancy damasks and worsted coatings.

Partners (possibly) included Thomas Selby Walsh and John Lane McCrea.

They had business at Archer Street Mills [1874, 1895] and Union Mills [1895].

In 1915, the Council served a notice which required the company to provide sufficient means of escape in case of fire.

See Edwin Booth Stott

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Walsh & Nicholas

Ref W1572

Architectural partnership established by J. F. Walsh and Graham S. Nicholas.

The partnership was dissolved in 1910 when Nicholas's health forced him to move to the south of England.

Some of their work included

• The Croft, Rawson Avenue [1901]
• Bracken's Warehouse, Halifax [1902]
• Martin's Bank, Hull [1904]
• All Saints' Day School [1904/8]
• Factory for Charles Horner Limited [1905]
• Highlands, Halifax [1909]
• St Matthew's Church, Northowram [1910/1913]

Others are listed under J. F. Walsh

Walsh & Wilkinson

Ref W1570

Architectural partnership established by J. F. Walsh and H. W. Wilkinson after the death of George Maddock.

George Alan Coutts joined the partnership, becoming Walsh, Wilkinson & Coutts.

Some of their work is listed under J. F. Walsh

Walsh & Wrigley

Ref W1464

Architects. Partnership established in 1894 by Joseph Frederick Walsh and Willie Wrigley. The business lasted 16 months

Walsh, Asquith & Company Limited

Ref W2124

Boiler-makers at Empire Works, Holmfield.

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

Walsh, Asquith & Company Limited Makers of every description of Welded and Riveted Iron and Steel Boilers, Copper Boilers and Cylinders, Brass Work, Lead Lined Flushing Cisterns, Sanitary Appliances, Engineers Fittings. EMPIRE WORKS, HOLMFIELD, HALIFAX Telegrams: "Sanitary" Halifax Telephone No. 474 Halifax

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Walsh's: John E. Walsh & Company

Ref W2473

Patent agents by John Edward Walsh [1879]. The business was at Hind's Chambers, Halifax [1937]

Walsh's: John Walsh Printers

Ref W1669

Established by John Walsh. They were letterpress printers at Portland Street, Halifax [1863], and printers at 10 Portland Street, Halifax [1927].

The business closed in 2005.

See Thomas Brenard

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Walsh, Maddock & Wilkinson

Ref W1568

Architectural partnership established by J. F. Walsh and George Maddock and W. H. Wilkinson.

After Maddock's death in 1939, the partnership became Walsh & Wilkinson.

Some of their work includes

• Ovenden Way
• Exley Park, Exley

Other examples are listed under J. F. Walsh

Walsh's: Robert Walsh & Son

Ref W2279

Cotton and wool card makers at Aked's Road, Halifax [1809]

Walsh, Wilkinson & Coutts

Ref W1569

Architectural partnership established by J. F. Walsh, H. W. Wilkinson, and George Alan Coutts.

Some of their work included

• Fox & Hounds, Todmorden
• Box Tree Mill, Wheatley

Others are listed under J. F. Walsh

Walshaw ...

Ref W1146

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

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

Walshaw

Ref W25

Hilltop hamlet above Hardcastle Crags. A part of the township of Wadsworth First mentioned in 1277, the name uses the element Welsh and may mean copse of the Welsh, or, copse of the strangers. There is a hunting lodge built for Lord Savile.

See King's Walshaw, Erringden and Walsden

Walshaw & Son

Ref W1296

Legal firm at Crown Street Chambers, Halifax.

Partners included Joseph Walshaw and Saxon Walshaw

Walshaw & Sons

Ref W814

Halifax dyers.

Partners included Thomas Walshaw

Walshaw & Stott

Ref W2354

Mineral water manufacturers & bottlers in Halifax [1890s].

Partners included brothers-in-law John William Walshaw and James Stott.

See Stott, Storey & Walshaw and Walshaw, Stott, Storey & Company

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Walshaw Bridge, Hardcastle Crags

Ref W2495

Footbridge across Hebden Water at Hardcastle Crags

Walshaw Dean Footpath Dispute

Ref W2315

Since time immemorial, there had been public right of way on Walshaw Dean Moors, going up Walshaw Dean and across to Haworth.

When work on the Walshaw Dean Reservoirs was taking place [1900-1907], the path was cut and contractors and Lord Savile's staff turned people away. This caused strong protests and great bitterness.

On 27th July 1907, there was a demonstration over the alleged closing of the path.

On 25th May 1908, Lord Savile accepted terms and the path was re-established on the present line

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Walshaw Dean Middle Reservoir

Ref W1287

Aka Walshaw Intermediate Reservoir. One of the Walshaw Dean Reservoirs. It covers 38 acres and has a capacity of 244 million gallons

Walshaw Dean Moors

Ref W2748

Moorland between Hebden Bridge and Haworth.

See Walshaw Dean Footpath Dispute

Walshaw Dean Railway

Ref W1348

See Hardcastle Crags Railway

Walshaw Dean Reservoirs

Ref W531

Hebden Bridge.

Built by Enoch Tempest for Halifax Corporation under an Act of Parliament passed in 1868. Widdop Reservoir [of 1878] was built under the same Act, and provided sufficient supplies for a time.

Halifax Corporation obtained parliamentary approval for the reservoirs in 1898.

The first sod was cut by the Mayor of Halifax, William Brear, on 17th September 1900.

The valves and ironwork were supplied by Glenfield & Kennedy of Kilmarnock, and the cast iron pipes were supplied by Staveley Coal & Iron Company Limited of Chesterfield.

The cost of construction was £170,000.

The first reservoir opened on 1st October 1907.

There are 3 reservoirs: Walshaw Upper Reservoir, Walshaw Intermediate Reservoir, and Walshaw Lower Reservoir.

The drainage area was around 2,300 acres and the combined capacity was 610 million gallons.

The reservoirs did not come into full use for about 10 years.

See Back Shaw, Blake Dean railway bridge, City in the Hills, Hardcastle Crags Railway, Navvyopolis, Paddy Mails and Walshaw Dean Footpath Dispute

Walshaw Dean stone circle

Ref W26

On 21st July 1902, a water engineer, Mr W. Patterson, announced the discovery of a Bronze Age stone circle at Walshaw Dean Reservoir.

The circle had 10 irregular stone uprights measuring 36 ft in diameter, with an inner horseshoe-shaped stone wall-like feature which was 12 ft across. One of the uprights was 6 ft 3 in long. The stones were of the local millstone grit. Remains of a cremation were also found.

The circle is now submerged beneath Walshaw Dean Middle Reservoir and only visible in times of severe drought

Walshaw, Drake & Company Limited

Ref W5620

Slubbing dyers.

Partners included (possibly) Charles Henry Walshaw and Irving Walshaw.

They had a dye works – Walshaw & Drake's Mill – at Rosemary Lane, Rastrick.

On 31st January 1923, the works were destroyed in a fire.

Walshaw Drake & Company is now a division of the Bulmer & Lumb Group.

See Walshaw & Drake Memorial

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Walshaw Falls, Hardcastle Crags

Ref W2178

Walshaw Lane Bee Boles

Ref W496

A set of 7 mid-18th century rectangular bee-boles in a wall east of Overwood Farm

Walshaw Lodge, Heptonstall

Ref W2449

A hunting lodge for the Savile family.

In 2010, Lord Savile sought permission to convert the lodge into a hotel

Walshaw Lower Reservoir

Ref W1288

The southern-most of the Walshaw Dean Reservoirs.

During construction, the reservoir developed a fault – a consequence of the geology – and Enoch Tempest went bankrupt trying to rectify the fault.

This is 1050 ft above sea-level. It covers 24 acres and has a capacity of 160 million gallons Much of the water is used for compensation of the other Walshaw Dean Reservoirs, with the top 40 feet [146 million gallons] being used for supply

Walshaw Mechanics' Institute

Ref W1469

A Mechanics' Institute recorded in 1910

Walshaw, Stott, Storey & Company

Ref W1856

Logwood grinders at Lower Shaw Mill, Halifax [1861] and at Grove Ware Mills, Halifax [1874].

The partnership – listed as Stott, Storey & Walshaw – was dissolved in November 1881

Walshaw Upper Reservoir

Ref W1286

The northern-most of the Walshaw Dean Reservoirs. This is 1100 ft above sea-level. It covers 24 acres and has a capacity of 205 million gallons

Walshaw vs Walshaw

Ref W2503

A legal dispute in 1873.

The London Gazette [11th March 1873] announced

PURSUANT to a Decree of the High Court of Chancery, made in a cause Walshaw against Walshaw, the creditors of John Walshaw, late of Alma Cottage, in Northowram, in the county of York, Dyer, who died in or about the month of October, 1870, are, on or before the 15th day of April, 1873, to send by post, prepaid, to Messrs Robson and Suter, of Halifax, in the said county, of York, the Solicitors of the defendants, Charles James Walshaw, Edwin Walshaw, and John Goodyear, the executors of the deceased, their Christian and surnames, addresses and descriptions, the full particulars of their claims, a statement of their accounts, and the nature of the securities (if any) held by them or, in default thereof they will be peremptorily excluded from the benefit of the said decree. Every creditor holding any security is to produce the same before the Vice-chancellor Sir John Wickens, at his chambers, situated at No. 11, Old-square, Lincoln's-inn, Middlesex, on Friday, the 25th day of April, 1873, at twelve o'clock at noon, being the time appointed for adjudicating on the claims.

Dated this 8th day of March, 1873

 

In settlement of the case, land and property was sold – at the Brown Cow, Halifax on 2nd July 1873 – and included

• Alma Cottage, Claremount
• land and 8 cottages in Alma Road
• Dale Street
• John Street
• Primrose Street
• land and 6 cottages and 2 cellar cottages in Sanderson Street
• Walshaw Street
• Thomas Street

See Norris, Foster & England and Robson & Suter

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Walt Royd Farm, Wheatley

Ref W214

Upper Wheatley Valley / Crag Road. Late 17th century / early 18th century aisled house.

In Ashworth's time, the ministers from Square Independent Chapel, Halifax and Pellon Lane Baptists came once a month to preach at the house.

People recorded here include

• Cornelius Ashworth [18th century]
• William Hesselden [1871]

This is discussed in the books Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions, In & About Our Old Homes and Our Home & Country

Walter, Hervey

Ref W752

[11??-11??] Son of Hervey.

He married Matilda de Valoignes.

Matilda was daughter and co-heiress of Theobald de Valoignes, lord of Parham, Suffolk

 

Children:

1. Theobald
2. Hubert
3. Bartholomew
4. Roger
5. Hamon

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Walter, Hubert

Ref W27

[1160-1205] Aka Hubert Walters.

Son of Hervey Walter.

His family came from Norfolk.

He was Absentee Rector of Halifax [1185] / Dean of York [1186-1189] / Bishop of Salisbury [1189-1193] / Archbishop of Canterbury [1193-1205] / Lord Chancellor of England [1199-1205].

He travelled to the Holy Land with Richard the Lion-Heart on the Third Crusade [1190] and when Richard was taken prisoner by emperor Henry VI, Walter brought the army back to England and raised a ransom of 100,000 marks for the king's release.

On Richard's death in 1199, he was appointed Chancellor.

He may have introduced the concept of feet of fines

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Walter, Theobald

Ref W731

[11??-12??] Aka Theobald le Boteler.

Son of Theobald Walter,

See John de Thornhill

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Walter, Theobald

Ref W733

[11??-1206] Aka Theobald Walter le Boteler.

Son of Hervey Walter.

He was first Baron Butler / Butler of Ireland [1192] / High Sheriff of Lancashire [1194].

He was granted land in Ireland by Prince John.

He founded the Abbey of Woney in Ireland, and Cockersand Abbey in Lancaster.

He married Matilda.

Matilda – also called Maud – was the daughter and heiress of Robert le Vavasour

 

Children:

1. Theobald
2. Maud who married Gerald de Prendergast

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Walterclough Gardens, Southowram

Ref W2291

An advertisement of 17th May 1879 announced

WALTERCLOUGH GARDENS, Southowram TEAS provided for parties upon notice being given Swings for the use of visitors 15 mins from Hipperholme Railway Station Hay & Rhubarb for Sale WILLIAM WOODHEAD, Proprietor

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Walterclough Hall, Southowram

Ref W281

Aka Upper Walterclough. 14th century hall which overlooked the land which was to become Sunny Vale Pleasure Gardens.

The Hall was built by the Hemingway family.

Owners and tenants have included

• the Hemingway family [1375-1654]
• Thomas Hemingway [15??]
• Robert Hemingway [1580]
• William Walker [who bought the Hall 1654]
• Abraham Walker

  The building bears the initials of  Abraham and his wife Ann

• Richard Walker
• John Walker
• Arthur Dawson [1851]
• Walterclough Hall School, Southowram [1861, 1891]

Caroline Walker was born here.

This is discussed in the books Ancient Halls in & about Halifax, Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions and In & About Our Old Homes

There was some work by Harry Percy Jackson: carved panelling to head height incorporating botanical details and masonic symbols, door-frames with fluted pilasters topped by protruding capitals, and doors with decorated centre panels. In 1919, the woodwork was acquired by the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight. Some sources say that the woodwork came from Langley Hall, Hipperholme.

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Walterclough, Southowram

Ref W1963

See Little Walterclough, Lower Walterclough, Upper Walterclough, Walterclough Hall School, Southowram, Walterclough Hall, Southowram, Walterclough Lane, Southowram, Walterclough Mill, Southowram, Walterclough Pit, Hipperholme and Walterclough Valley

Walterclough Valley

Ref W192

Valley at Hipperholme leading down to the Shibden valley.

Walterclough Gardens and Sunny Vale Pleasure Gardens were here.

On 24th August 1940, seven bombs fell here when a German bomber dumped his payload as he escaped from searchlights. There was minimal damage beyond a severed overhead power cable and some broken windows. It was said that the German pilot had been attracted by a searchlight at Hove Edge. The farmer charged 10d to go the site. He gave the money to the Red Cross.

See Little Walterclough, Lower Walterclough, Upper Walterclough and Walterclough Mill, Southowram

Walters & Samuels

Ref W1764

They had a 2½d Bazaar at 56 Northgate, Halifax [1905] and a 3½d Bazaar at 104 Borough Market, Halifax [1905]

Walters, Rev George Frederick

Ref W532

[1881-1929] MC.

Born In Stapenhill, Derbyshire.

Minister at Trinity United Methodist Free Church, Walsden [1900s].

In 1911, he and his brother [?] Thomas Henry Walter [b 1884] (assistant store keeper at brewery) were boarders with Florence and David Oldham at 78 Bennett Street, Hyde, Cheshire

During World War I, he served with the Royal Army Medical Corps.

He was awarded the Military Cross for bravery and services rendered in France.

He died in Torquay

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Walters, John

Ref W292

[1824-1877] Born in Cambridgeshire [7th January 1824].

He was a tanner [1861] / a tanner & currier [1871].

He married (1) Mary Ann [1824-1872].

Ann was born in Ireland

 

Mary Ann died 19th April 1872 (aged 48).

In [Q4] 1872, he married (2) Sarah Greenwood in Halifax.

Sarah was the daughter of Joseph Greenwood

 

They lived at

• 8 Broad Street, Halifax [1861]
• 19 Greenups Terrace, Warley [1871]

John died 7th June 1877.

Sarah died 5th November 1911 (aged 77).

Members of the family were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery [C Con 436]

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Walters's: John Walters & Company

Ref W1638

Tanning business established in 1835. The business was acquired by Mark Wilcock [1877]

Walters, W.

Ref W784

[18??-19??] Woolstapler at Halifax.

In December 1884, he was declared bankrupt

Walters, Rev William

Ref W1417

[18??-18??] Of Camberwell.

He was the first permanent Pastor at Trinity Road Baptist Church, Halifax [July 1853].

He left in May 1860

Waltham, George Galtress

Ref W2481

[18??-18??] He was head master of St Luke's School, Leeds before becoming Master of the Bell School, Harrison Road [1853]

Waltham, Rev Joshua

Ref W1936

[18??-18??] BA.

Educated at St John's College Cambridge. He was Usher at Heath Grammar School [1841]

Walton ...

Ref W9

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

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

Walton-Allen, Richard

Ref W1345

[19??-] Head Chef at Harvey Nicholls in Leeds. He grew up in Brighouse

Walton & Helliwell Limited

Ref W1634

Transport company founded by Fred Walton and Newton Helliwell in 1928. They operated from Station Garage, Burnley Road, Mytholmroyd.

In January 1929, they acquired the Cragg Vale to Mytholmroyd bus service of J. A. Halliday and later extended it to Hebden Bridge. They also started running from Hebden Bridge to Sowerby Bridge.

In July 1931, they began operating excursions and tours.

The bus services were taken over by the Halifax Joint Omnibus Committee in June 1935, along with two buses. They continued to operate excursions and tours, and also goods vehicles.

The company was incorporated in 1938.

In 1946, the business was bought by O. & C. Holdsworth Limited who operated it as a subsidiary company, registered at their 9 Harrison Road, Halifax offices.

The O. & C. Holdsworth coach operation and vehicles were transferred to Walton & Helliwell ownership in 1958, and shortly after the latter was sold to Hebble Motor Services.

In 1958, Directors were Charles Holdsworth [Chairman], M. Holdsworth, D. Holdsworth, J. Gomersall [General manager], and E. Jeffrey [Secretary]. These were the same as those for O. & C. Holdsworth.

They had 6 coaches

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Walton & Hemingway

Ref W2645

Stocks & shares brokers.

Partners included John Thomas Walton and Edward Manks Hemingway.

They were at 28 George Street, Halifax [1912].

Walton & Hemingway were arrested on 1st August 1912, charged with

Being entrusted by Hugh Sugden with the sum of £677 14/- for the purchase of stocks, did fraudulently convert to their own use or benefit on the 21st June 1911, and being entrusted by Milford Clayton with a cheque for £505 8/6d for the purchase of stocks, did fraudulently convert the same to their own use or benefit on or about the 12th December 1911

 

Both pleaded guilty. Walton was committed to HMP Wakefield for 2 months, Hemingway was committed to 4 months but was bailed on committal.

In April 1912, the business was recorded as bankrupt

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Walton Cross, Hartshead

Ref W150

Only the base remains of this preaching cross – possibly a Saxon or Anglian signpost – dated to the 10th century. On old documents, it is identified as a wagestan, a way stone or way marker. It stands near Walton Farm, Hartshead.

A 15 ft high cross is recorded in the 18th century. The base was excavated in 1867 and stands 4 ft 9 ins high, 3 ft 6 ins wide.

The West Yorkshire Archæology Service logo – a circle and rosette knot – is taken from the interlaced design on the face of the cross.

See Crosse Hall, Clifton

Walton Farm, Hartshead

Ref W979

Celtic or Anglian settlement.

The name may be derived from Weala-tun [settlement of the Welsh, or settlement of the strangers]

See Walton Cross, Hartshead

Walton's: Henry Walton & Company

Ref W1624

Dyers and finishers established in 1890 by Henry Walton at Slead Mills, Brighouse

Walton's: John Henry Walton Limited

Ref W1621

Cotton manufacturer established by John Henry Walton at Vale Mill, Todmorden [1905]

Walton's: M. F. Walton

Ref W1640

Pharmaceutical chemist established around 1850 by J. H. Walton.

It passed to S. Walton and then to M. F. Walton.

Around 1885, the business moved to Sowerby Bridge.

They were at Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge – selling whisky, gin, rum & brandy [January 1896].

They produced a range of products, including

Walton's Brunswick black,
Walton's furniture cream,
Walton's hair restorer,
Walton's insect powder,
Walton's marking ink,
Walton's red currant cough elixir,
Walton's vermin killer

In 1887, Major Foulds Walton was listed as a pharmaceutical chemist, and agent for Scottish Equitable Assurance at Town Hall Street, and Ryburn Buildings, Sowerby Bridge

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Walton's: Thomas & John Walton

Ref W1622

Picker makers.

They were at Stoneswood Mill, Todmorden [1905, 1921]

Walton's: William Walton & Sons

Ref W1631

Halifax woolstaplers and wool merchants. Established at Halifax around 1850 by William Walton. They were at Square Road, Halifax.

His sons joined the business.

After the deaths of his father and brother, Frederick William Walton became sole proprietor

Waltons of Halifax

Ref W1583

Leather goods and clog-making business founded at Siddal in 1910. The business moved to North Parade. The trade-name was Walco.

In 1974, the company had 44 retail shops in Yorkshire and Lancashire. The company closed in 199?

Wanklyn, Vernon William

Ref W1054

[1871-1942] Of Holly Bank, Halifax

Born in Forehoe, Norfolk.

He was a bank manager [1918].

Around 1930, Jocelyn Horner made a sculpture of Vernon William.

In [Q3] 1906, he married Mary Gladys Howarth in Halifax.

Mary Gladys was the daughter of James Henry Howarth

 

Children:

1. Joan Mary Hibbert [1907-1978] who married Charles Patrick Crossley
2. a daughter

He died in Bucklow, Lancashire/Cheshire [Q2 1942].

See Charles Louis Royer

Wanstead, Warley

Ref W2567

In the 1920s, Lower Hoyle Green, Warley was renamed Wanstead for a brief period

Wapping, Hebden Bridge

Ref W513

A popular 19th century name for Buttress Brink

Wappy Ales & Stouts

Ref W727

Ainley's / John Ainley & Sons Limited were locally renowned for their Wappy stout which was brewed with the soft spring water.

Wappy was the company brand for its ales and stouts which could be enjoyed in the nearby Wapping (now Wappy) Spring Inn, the brewery tap, initially a beer house, on Lindley Moor Road

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War Horse Day

Ref W2378

A World War I initiative. On 28th July 1917, £860 was raised

War Memorials

Ref W2159

War Weapons Week

Ref W656

A national fund-raising scheme of 1940-1941. A total of £5,334,931 was raised throughout Calderdale

Warburton, Sir Geoffrey de

Ref W725

[13??-13??] He became the second husband of Alice de Radcliffe, widow of Sir John Elland

Warburton, George H.

Ref W948

[18??-19??] (Possibly) son of George S. Warburton.

In [Q2] 1912, he married Ellen Haigh in Halifax.

Ellen was the daughter of William Haigh

 

Ellen died 25th July 1957 (aged 79).

She & her sister Hannah Rebecca were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland

Warburton, George S.

Ref W953

[1860-19??] Born in Halifax.

He was a gardener (domestic) [1901].

Around 1883, he married Annie G. [1860-19??].

Annie G. was born in York

 

Children:

1. Ellen S. [b 1883] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
2. Florence L. [b 1885] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
3. Henrietta [b 1887] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
4. George H. [b 1889] who was a worsted doffer [1901]
5. Willie [b 1896]

They lived at 2 Elm Wood Cottages, Halifax [1901]

Warburton, John

Ref W1242

[1???-18??] BA.

Question: Is he the same person as Rev John Warburton [17??-1860]?

 

He was educated at Pembroke Hall Cambridge / Assistant Curate at Holy Trinity, Halifax [1823]

Warburton, Rev John

Ref W583

[17??-1860] MA.

Question: Is he the same person as John Warburton [1???-18??]?

 

Headmaster of Hipperholme Grammar School [1835, 1841].

He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835].

On 1st October 1835, he married Mary Anne Willmott at Halifax Parish Church.

Mary Anne was the eldest daughter of the Rev William Willmott

 

Children:

1. Eleanor Sarah [bapt 24th October 1844]
2. Henry Willmott [bapt 3rd July 1846]
3. John Seaton [bapt 27th June 1849]

He died by his own hand on 20th November 1860, having been found

suspended by a cord to his bed

although other reports say that

he was seated with the cord tied loosely round his neck

He had been depressed during his last few months, a consequence of family disquietudes, and this had been aggravated by the death of his wife earlier in the year

Warburton, W.

Ref W1874

[18??-19??] Luddenden millwright. He worked with Ebenezer Hargreaves. The 2 men left to go into business on their own. Around 1890, he established W. Warburton & Company at Turbine Works, Halifax. When Warburton died, a descendant of Hargreaves bought the business

Warburton's: W. Warburton & Company

Ref W1628

Electrical engineers and millwrights established by W. Warburton around 1890 at Turbine Works, Halifax. The business closed in 1993

Warburton, William

Ref W519

[1841-1913] Of Midgley.

Son of James Warburton, millwright.

He married (1) Unknown.

On 20th November 1879, he married (2) Charlotte Baldwin.

Charlotte was the daughter of Richard Baldwin

 

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Ward ...

Ref W39

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

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

Ward & Lambert

Ref W2031

Business at Ripponden.

Partners included J. Ward and R. Lambert.

The partnership was dissolved in November 1816

Ward & McRea

Ref W1565

Cloth manufacturer of Cross Hills, Halifax. At the Great Exhibition of 1851, they exhibited many of their products

Ward & Tate

Ref W952

Grocers at West Vale.

Partners included William Ward and Thomas Tate.

The partnership was dissolved in November 1881

Ward's Cottage Homes

Ref W31

Washer Lane, Halifax.

An estate of 24 cottages – rent and rates free – endowed by Richard Dearden Ward for people over 60 years of age who were unable to work.

The cottages opened on 11th May 1907, and were

built of best Accrington brick

comprising a living room with an adjoining bedroom, and a small scullery.

The communal toilets were outside.

One set of cottages was at street level, another was below, in the style of up-and-over houses, and looked west across to the Norland hillside.

They closed in the 1960s, and were demolished in 1982.

My paternal grandmother, Ada Mary Bull lived here [1960s]

Ward's End, Halifax

Ref W714

Ward's End Hall, Halifax

Ref W34

Aka Ward's Hall.

The house stood at Ward's End on the site of what was later the Bus Station and the Regal Cinema.

Judge Stansfeld lived here. His son, Sir James Stansfeld was born here.

The hall was demolished in the early 1900s to make way for the bus station.

Owners and tenants have included

• the daughter of John Marshall
• Elizabeth Kershaw [1851]
• James Edward Norris
• Thomas Collinson [1866]
• Thomas Duncan [1883]

This is discussed in the book Sketches of Old Halifax

See Webster's School

Ward's: J. W. & C. Ward

Ref W1591

They were

• woollen manufacturers and carpet manufacturers at Range Bank Mills, Halifax [1874, 1880s]
• manufacturers of upholstery and art fabrics at Brunswick Mills  [1905]
• silk manufacturers at Spring Hall Mills, Halifax [1917]

They were taken over by Courtaulds.

Partners included John William Ward and Christopher Ward.

The father of Hugh Campbell was chief carpet designer here [1880]

Ward's: J. W. Ward & Sons Limited, Halifax

Ref W1597

Dyeing company established in 1880 by John William Ward. They had business at Walnut Street, Halifax [1881].

They were one of the original companies which formed the Bradford Dyers' Association.

See

Ward, Sheppard & Company Limited

Ref W1783

Dyers and finishers at West End Dye Works, Halifax [1905]

Warden, Joseph

Ref W5760

[1817-1879] Landlord of the Northgate Hotel, Halifax [1874, 1879].

On 23rd October 1836, he married Elizabeth Mellin [1815-1899] in Halifax.

Joseph died in 1879.

They lived at 4 Staverton Street, Halifax [1899].

The couple were buried at Christ Church, Pellon

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Wardingley, George

Ref W807

[1834-1???] Born in Thorpe Salvin, Yorkshire.

In 1857, he married Mary Ann Spink [1836-1???] in Pontefract.

Mary Ann was born in Whitley, Yorkshire

 

Children:

1. William [b 1860]
2. George Henry [b 1863]
3. Thomas

They lived at Rastrick [1871]

Wardingley, Thomas

Ref W805

[1867-1932] Son of George Wardingley.

Born in Rastrick.

He was an iron moulder [1891, 1911] / a member of the Territorial Army [from 1885].

In 1900, he was with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

Thomas and his sons Harold, Admiral & George were members of the Brighouse D Company of the Territorial Army [1914].

In [Q3] 1889, he married Ellen Astin [1868-19??] in Halifax.

Ellen was born in Brighouse

 

Children:

1. Harold [b 1891]
2. Admiral [b 1895]
3. George [b 1897]

They lived at

• Lillands Lane, Rastrick [1891]
• Brighouse [1911]
• 2 George Street, Brighouse [1914]

Thomas died in Halifax [Q2 1932] (aged 65) 

Wardle, Albert

Ref W740

[18??-1918]

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

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 21st March 1918.

He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [Grave Ref 16-18], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Wardle, David

Ref W897

[1835-1884] Son of Joseph Wardle.

Born in Bradford.

He was a slater & plasterer [1871] / beerhouse keeper at the Claremount Inn, Halifax [1875, 1879] / a slater [1881] / a contractor [1893].

In May 1879, he was declared insolvent with liabilities of around £3000

In He married Dinah [1841-1???].

Dinah was born in Rochdale

 

Children:

1. Hannah [b 1859]
2. Harriet [b 1860] who was a woollen weaver [1881]
3. Selina [b 1863]
4. Albert [b 1864] who was a general labourer outdoor [1881]
5. Samuel [b 1867]
6. Thomas [b 1869] who was a plumber turner [1891]
7. Elizabeth [b 1871] who was a cotton twister [1891]
8. Harry Wallace
9. Arthur [b 1878] who was a butcher [1891]
10. Ada Ann [b 1880] who was a worsted spinner [1891]
11. Willie [b 1884]

In 1871, the family were living with David's father Joseph at the Claremount Inn.

They lived at

• 6 Earl Street, Northowram [1881]
• 12 Horsfall Yard, Northowram [1891]

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Wardle, Harry Wallace

Ref W7570

[1873-1???] Son of David Wardle.

Born in Halifax.

He was a carpet dresser [1891] / a warehouseman [1893] / a woollen yarn scourer [1901] / a collector for the Union Clothing Company of Todmorden / a weaver cotton [1911].

In 1906, he was charged with embezzling 5/- from the Union Clothing Company of Todmorden, at Halifax Borough Court. He was acquitted.

In [Q2] 1893, he married Maria Duckworth [1873-19??] at Heptonstall Church.

Maria, of Old Town, Wadsworth, was the daughter of Thomas Duckworth, engineer.

She was a woollen weaver [1901] and a woollen drawer [1911]

 

Children:

1. Thomas [b 1894] who was a weaver cotton [1911]
2. Clara [b 1902]

They lived at

• Range Bank, Halifax [1893]
• 67 Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1901]
• Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1906]
• Rock, Wadsworth, Hebden Bridge [1911]

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Wardle, Henry

Ref W2479

[1822-1895] Born in Checkley, Staffordshire.

He was a police office in London [1851] / Superintendent of Police in Halifax [1861].

He was mentioned in the investigation of the murder of Betty Hellawell [1862].

He married Mary Ann [1826-1898].

Mary Ann was born in London

 

They had no children.

They lived at

• 5a Harrison Road, Halifax [1861]
• Cheadle, Staffordshire [1895, 1898]

Henry died 5th September 1895.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £230 0/3d.

Probate was granted to his widow Mary Ann

Mary Ann died 12th August 1898.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £166 2/10d.

Probate was granted to Joseph Emanuel Holt (chemist) 

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Wardle, John

Ref W2509

[1???-1???] Son of Matthew Wardle.

He was an Ag Lab [1851].

In 1855, a public notice in a local newspaper announced

PARDON ASKED I, JOHN WARDLE of Skircoat Green in the parish of Halifax, in the County of York, labourer, having on the 1st day of February instant been detected in committing a TRESPASS in PUDDING PARK WOOD, Southowram, the property of Hugh Francis Ingram do hereby publicly express my sorrow for the same and have this day agreed to pay TWO POUNDS for damages done and towards the Expenses incurred by this notice being advertised and posted in such a manner as said Hugh Francis Ingram or his Agents shall think fit. As witness my hand 2nd February 1855. JOHN WARDLE Witness: Robert Parker, Solicitor, Halifax

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Wardle, Joseph

Ref W6880

[1801-18??] Born in Halifax.

He was beerhouse keeper at the Claremount Inn, Halifax [1871].

He married Unknown.

Child: David

Living at the Claremount Inn with the widower Joseph in 1871 were son David and family

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Wardle, Matthew

Ref W2510

[1782-1???] Of Skircoat Green.

He was a pauper and labourer in a chemical works [1855].

He married Sarah [1788-18??]. Sarah was a school mistress at Skircoat Green [1851].

Child: John

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Wardle, Matthias Harris

Ref W347

[18??-18??] Aka Matthew. Architect. In 1865, he was engaged as assistant to Richard Horsfall. He became a partner in Horsfall, Wardle & Patchett and Horsfall's architecture practice.

See Horsfall & Wardle and Horsfall & Williams

Wardle, Mr

Ref W662

[18??-1???]

He married Emily Crompton.

Emily was the daughter of Elijah Crampton

 

Emily died 25th November 1942 (aged 75) 

She was buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland with her siblings: Ruth Hannah Hamer & John Crompton

Wardle, Samuel

Ref W773

[1855-1901] Born in Barkisland

He was an assistant (living with his uncle Samuel Pinder) [1871] / a grocer [1881] / a grocer & farmer [1901].

He married (1) Ann [1854-1892].

Ann was born in Car Colston, Nottinghamshire

 

Children:

1. Sophia [b 1879] who was a woollen weaver [1901]
2. Mary A. [b 1881] who was a cotton card room hand [1901]
3. Francis T. [b 1883] who was a farmer's [1901]
4. Lucy [b 1890]
5. Samuel [b 1892]

Ann died in childbirth [14th February 1892] (aged 38).

He married (2) Lily A. [1858-19??].

Lily was born in Barkisland

 

Children:

6. Annie I. [b 1896]

They lived at Barkisland Village [1881, 1901].

Samuel died 26th October 1901 (aged 46).

Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/212] with his uncle Samuel Pinder

Wardley, Albert Spray

Ref W388

[1896-1917] Son of George Wardley.

He was a member of St Thomas Street Methodist Church, Boothtown / a member of Claremount Liberal Club / a worker in a woollen mill [1911] / employed by Oates & Green Limited at Horley Green Works.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), then he served as a Private with the 2nd/7th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 10th April 1917 (aged 21).

The Halifax Courier [19th May 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Vis-En-Artois British Cemetery, Haucourt, France [Grave Ref XI D 8].

One of his brothers was also serving in France, and returned to England suffering from frostbite [March 1917]

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Wardley, George

Ref W398

[1855-1924] Son of Samuel Wardley [1833-1914], labourer.

Born in Warsop or Worksop, Nottinghamshire.

He was a coal miner of Copper Street, Barnsley [1876] / a coal miner [1881] / a greengrocer (own account) [1891, 1901, 1911].

In 1876, he married Rachel Gee [1857-1914] at Barnsley.

Rachel, of 24 Wilkinson's Row, Barnsley, was born in Barnsley, the daughter of Joseph Gee

 

Children:

1. Joseph [b 1877] who was a doffer (cotton factory) [1891],  a labourer (brick yard) [1901], a labourer (wire works) [1911]
2. Frederick Arthur [b 1883] who was a doffer (cotton  factory) [1891], a labourer (brick yard) [1901]
3. Walter Gee [b 1890] who was a labourer (clay works &  brick yard) [1911]
4. Albert

They lived at

• 24 Shepherd Street, Barnsley [1881]
• 19 Primrose Street, Northowram [1891]
• Green Grocer's Shop, 1 Dover Street, Halifax [1901, 1911]
• 3 Health Court / Street, Claremount [1917]

Living with them [in 1911] was George's father Samuel Wardley (old age pensioner).

Members of the family died in Halifax: Samuel [Q3 1914]; Rachel [Q4 1914]; George [Q1 1924]

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Wardman, Eric

Ref W763

[1926-2002] Son of John William Richard Wardman.

He took over from his father as landlord of the Druids' Arms, Greetland [1955-1956]

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Wardman, John

Ref W77

[1852-1918] Born in Low Moor, Bradford.

He was a woolsorter [1901, 1911].

In [Q3] 1896, he married Mary Ellen Sutcliffe [1860-1943].

Mary was born in Halifax [25th December 1860], the daughter of John Sutcliffe

 

Child: Harold [b 30th July 1900] who was a setter-up capstan turret (tool room) [1939] & married Ivy [1904-19??]

The family lived at

• 3 Woodside View, Halifax (living with Mary Ellen's  widowed father) [1901]
• 4 Woodside Hall, Haley Hill [1911]
• 1 Woodside Hall, Haley Hill [1939]

John died 2nd August 1918 (aged 66).

Mary Ellen died 16th October 1943 (aged 82).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1747]

Wardman, John William Richard

Ref W689

[1887-1960] Landlord of the Druids' Arms, Greetland [1939-1955].

In [Q3] 1910, he married Amelia Rhodes in Bradford.

Child: Eric

Son Eric took over at the Druids' Arms [1955-1956]

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Wardman, Samuel

Ref W997

[16??-16??] He married Martha, widow of Richard Best

Wardman, Walter Henry

Ref W1136

He was a woolsorter [1891].

In [Q2] 1886, he married Mary Emma Beaumont in Lambeth, London.

Mary (Emma) was the daughter of Elijah Beaumont

 

Child: Elijah B. [b 1886]

They lived at Dirk Carr, Claremount (living with Mary's parents) [1891]

Wards End Chambers, Halifax

Ref W2523

Office premises at the top of Horton Street.

The building was formerly Bentley's Commercial Hotel

Ware, Rev Samuel

Ref W1859

[18??-19??] Curate at Todmorden [1861]

Ware, William

Ref W793

[1707-17??] Apprentice with Robert Kitson of Upper Brear, Northowram.

In July 1721, at the age of 14, he married 13½-year-old Sarah Edwards

Wareham, Rev J. E.

Ref W2321

[18??-19??] MA.

Curate at Todmorden Parish Church [1909]

Wareing Green

Ref W465

19th century spelling of Waring Green

Warenne

Ref W35

In mediæval literature, the family name is spelled variously Warren and Warenne. We shall use the form Warren

Warenne, Gundrada de

Ref W1705

[1063-1085] Aka Gundred, Gundrada de Flanders.

Daughter of William the Conqueror and Matilda.

She was born in Normandy.

She married William, the 1st Earl in Normandy around 1077, with whom she founded the Priory of St Pancras at Lewes.

Children: Rainald, Edith, and William, the 2nd Earl.

Gundrada died in childbirth at Castle Acre, Norfolk and was buried at the Priory of Lewes

Warenne, Isabel de

Ref W1706

[1???-1???] Daughter of the 8th Earl and Isabel de Houland. She became a nun at Sempringham

Warenne, Isabel de

Ref W2092

[1???-1???] Daughter of Isabel de Warenne.

She married (1) Robert de Laci.

She married (2) Gilbert de L'Aigle [11??-1231]

Warenne, Isabel de

Ref W1704

[1137-1199] Only daughter and heiress of William, the 3rd Earl and Adelia de Talvas.

In 1153, she married (1) William, the 4th Earl.

William died in 1159. In 1164, she married (2) Hamelin de Warenne, the 5th Earl in Surrey.

Children:

1. Isabel
2. William, the 6th Earl

She was buried in the Chapter House at Lewes

Warenne, John de

Ref W1711

[1???-1???] Son of the 8th Earl and Maud de Neirford

Warenne, Sir William de

Ref W1703

[1256-1286] Son of John, the 7th Earl.

He was knighted in 1285.

He married Joanna de Vere.

Joanna was the daughter of Robert de Vere, 5th Earl of Oxford

 

Children:

1. Alice who married the Earl of Arundel
2. John, the 8th Earl

He was killed in a tournament at Croydon, whilst his father John, the 7th Earl was still alive, and never obtained the title Earl of Surrey

Warham, Dr John

Ref W1355

[1919-1???] Born in Halifax. [11th October 1919].

He became a photographer and ornithologist, and was well-known for his research on seabirds in Australia and New Zealand.

He was educated at King Edward VI Grammar School in Retford, Nottinghamshire.

In 1953, he moved to Australia. He was a reader in zoology at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Warhurst & Taylor

Ref W1140

Milliners.

Recorded in 1921, when they were at 33 Bull Green, Halifax

Warhurst, Harry Broadbent

Ref W987

[1899-1918] Son of Mary Elizabeth (née Wilcock) [1882-1911] & James Warhurst of 36 Ogden Lane, Rastrick [1901].

Born in Rastrick.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 10th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 12th October 1918.

He was buried at Neuvilly Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref B 16].

He is remembered on Bailiff Bridge War Memorial

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Warin son of Orm

Ref W750

[11??-11??]

(Modern: Warin Ormson)

Also written Warine.

Second son of Orm son of Magnus.

Flourished: documents undated, circa 1153-1180.

He married Unknown.

Child: Roger

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Waring, Alan

Ref W982

[1921-1942] Son of John Sandham Waring.

He was a member of St John the Evangelist, Warley & Choir / educated at Heath Grammar School.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 76th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 5th October 1942 (aged 21).

He was buried at Heverlee War Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref 3 D 5-8].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on Heath Grammar School Memorial Gates, and on the Memorial at Saint John the Evangelist, Warley

His brother Arthur James also died in the War

Waring, Arthur James

Ref W886

[1917-1941] Son of John Sandham Waring.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School / employed by the Halifax Building Society.

During World War II, he enlisted [1937], and he served as a Sergeant / Wireless Operator / Air Gunner with the 211th Squadron Royal Air Force.

He served in Norway, Libya & Greece.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died in Greece [13th April 1941] (aged 24).

He is remembered on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt [Grave Ref 244], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Heath Grammar School Memorial Gates.

His brother Alan also died in the War

Waring, Edward

Ref W958

[16??-17??] Curate at Rastrick [1713]

Waring, Frederick William

Ref W676

[1869-19??] Son of Isaac Waring, schoolmaster.

Born in Heskin, Lancashire.

He was a schoolmaster at the Endowed School, Bispham, Blackpool [1898] / a schoolmaster [1901] / an elementary school head teacher [1911] / a retired schoolmaster [1934].

On 3rd August 1898, he married Clara Maude in Halifax.

Clara, of Lambert Street, West Vale, Greetland, was born in Greetland, the daughter of William Maude

 

They lived at

• Sunningdale, Greenlands, Bispham, Blackpool [1901]
• Greenlands, Bispham, Blackpool [1911, 1934]

In 1911, Clara was staying at the home of her sister Amy Louisa & brother-in-law Waterhouse Hirst 11, Rhodesia Avenue, Halifax.

Clara died at home [16th February 1934].

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £18,042 0/6d.

Probate was granted to her husband

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Waring Green

Ref W259

Local band comprising brothers Jon and Tom Kulczycki, Shaun Mallia and Jared Bowers [2005]

Waring Green

Ref W36

Area of Brighouse, lies along Bonegate

See Richard Jessop and The Gill family of Brighouse

Waring Green Community Centre

Ref W536

Waring Green Congregational Church became the Community Centre after World War II.

Its current [2014] uses include a pre-school nursery, meetings venue, theatre, adult education centree

Waring Green Co-operative Store

Ref W1511

Branch of the Brighouse District Industrial Society.

This stood at the crossroads, diametrically opposite Waring Green Congregational Church.

Opened on 4th January 1875.

Closed in the 1960s. Demolished in 19??. The site is currently empty

Waring Green Players

Ref W437

Amateur dramatic group established in the 1950s. They were based at the Community Centre at the former Waring Green Congregational Church.

Because of falling membership, the group decided to disband in 2009. Their last production was J. B. Priestley's play When We Are Married in February 2009

Waring, John Sandham

Ref W986

[18??-19??]

He married Mary Ellen [18??-1???].

Children:

1. Arthur James
2. Alan

The family lived at 15 Willowfield Road, Halifax.

Sons Arthur James & Alan died in World War II

Waring, Joseph

Ref W409

[1850-1???] Son of Joseph Waring, weaver.

Born in Kirkheaton.

He was a boiler maker of Northowram [1870] / a boiler maker of Charlestown [1877] / a boiler maker [1881] / a welded boiler maker [1901].

In 1870, he married Sarah Malkin [1850-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.

Sarah, of Southowram, was the daughter of Thomas Malkin

 

Children:

1. Mary [b Q1 1871]
2. John William [b 1872]
3. Sarah Ann [b Q1/1876]

Sarah died (possibly of perinatal complications) [Q1 1876] (aged 25).

In 1881 & 1891, Joseph was a lodger living with Malinda Bell.

In 1901, they were all living at 4 Horne Street, Halifax, with Joseph as head of the household:

• Malinda
• Albert Waring Bell [b 1881] who was a rivetted boiler  maker [1901]
• Leonard Bell [b 1883] who was an apprentice fish  salesman [1901]
• Lily Bell [b 1888] who was a woollen spinner [1901]
• Violet Bell [b 1891]

Willie Bell [b 1885] was a servant (domestic page boy) at 13 Harrison Road, Halifax [1901]

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Waring, Rowland

Ref W3301

[1856-1924] Born in Darton, Yorkshire.

He was a licensed victualler at the Golden Lion, Ripponden [1904-1912]  / landlord of the Royal Hotel, Brighouse [1912-1922] / (possibly) landlord of the Railway Hotel, Rastrick [1922].

On 20th January 1877, he married Alathea Sugden [1858-1917] at St Peter's, Bradford.

Alathea came from Bradford

 

Children:

1. Annie [b 1880] who was assisting in the business [1911]  who never married
2. Caroline [b 1888] who was assisting in the business [1911]
3. Gladys [b 1895] who was assisting in the business [1911]

Alathea died at the Royal Hotel in 1917.

Roland died at the Boar's Head Inn, Clayton Heights [5th November 1924].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £426 4/2d.

Probate was granted to daughter Annie

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Waring, Rev Wilfrid Harold

Ref W1128

[1911-1997]

In 1939, he married Melita Nicholls [1917-2007].

He was Chairman of Ripponden UDC [1963-1964] and Chaplain of Rishworth School [1947-1965] and Melita was Assistant Matron at Rishworth [1956-1965].

Children:

1. Paul [b 1947]
2. Nicholas [b 1948]

Wilfrid & Melita died in Ripon

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Wark, Francis

Ref W836

[1884-1952] Known as Frank.

Born in India.

He was a Captain in the Royal Horse Artillery

On 14th October 1914, he married Elsie Mary Pullen [1891-1971] at St Giles's Church, Camberwell, London.

Elsie Mary was born in London

 

Child: Roger Bourne

The couple died in Norfolk.

The family are remembered on a gravestone at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Wark, Roger Bourne

Ref W833

[1915-1942] Son of Francis Wark.

Born in Woolwich [9th June 1915].

He was a building society clerk.

He lived at 5 West Royd Villas, King Cross, Halifax [1942].

During World War II, he served as a Pilot Officer with the 500th Squadron Royal Air Force.

He was killed in action in Norfolk [16th January 1942] (aged 26)  whilst on war service administration. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,199 15/-.

Administration was granted to his mother

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [5 547A]

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Warland

Ref W37

Area of Calderdale south of Walsden

The name comes from Warland House

Warland Bridge, Walsden

Ref W607

Bridge #40 over the Rochdale Canal

Warland Commercial Company Limited

Ref W1645

Quarry Mill. Walsden. The company was registered in January 1878

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Warland Drain, Todmorden

Ref W448

A conduit which feeds Warland Reservoir

Warland Farm, Walsden

Ref W87

Aka Warland House.

Dated 1655 I F. The house gives its name to the Warland district

Owners and tenants have included

• John Hamer [owner 1799]
• John Fielden [tenant 1799 when he paid 9/11d tax]

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Warland Gate Bridge, Walsden

Ref W611

Warland Gate End. Bridge #41 over the Rochdale Canal

Warland Lower Lock, Todmorden

Ref W588

Lock #34 on the Rochdale Canal. It has a double set of bottom gates to take the 57½ ft long vessels of the Calder & Hebble Canal

Warland Reservoir, Walsden

Ref W524

The reservoir is shown on maps of 1851. It is fed by Warland Drain, and collects much of the water that had previously fed Gaddings Dam.

In 1897, Thomas Fielden died after falling down a shaft at the reservoir.

It was acquired by Rochdale Corporation in 1927.

See Light Hazles Reservoir

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Warland Upper Lock, Todmorden

Ref W595

Lock #35 on the Rochdale Canal.

See Quarry Cottages, Walsden

Warley

Ref W38

District of Calderdale to the west of Halifax.

See Population and Parish statistics

Warley Board of Guardians

Ref W851

A part of the Halifax Poor Law Union.

Those who have served on the Board of Guardians for Warley township have included

• Daniel Clay, Lower Blackwall, Sowerby [1865, 1869]
• George Walton, Stubbing, Warley [Nominated 1869]
• Joseph Sutcliffe [18??]

Warley Cemetery Board

Ref W1753

Recorded in the 19th century.

See Warley Town Cemetery

Warley Clough

Ref W440

Stream which flows from Highroad Well Moor to join the Calder near Sowerby Bridge.

The stream now runs under the road where Bolton Brow meets Wharf Street.

The lower part of the stream – between Bolton Brow and the river Calder – might have been culverted much earlier, because part of the Sowerby Bridge Canal Basin (built around 1800) is constructed on top of massive infill which covers the final section of Warley Clough, and is thus built over the stream which is around 20 feet below ground level

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Warley Community Association

Ref W7990

The Society is currently [2013] seeking volunteers to help in the project to digitise the burial records for Warley Cemetery and make them available online

Warley constables

Ref W1961

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Police Officers in Warley

Warley Co-operative Store

Ref W2176

Recorded as 30 Warley Town [1911]. Stood next to the Maypole pub, Warley Town.

It was formerly the Old Dungeon.

The building is now known as Town House

Warley Cottage

Ref W2546

The house stands next to Warley Institute and Town House. Originally called Newhouse.

Owners and tenants have included

• John Farrar
• Rev Thomas Hawkins [1796]
• Samuel Milne
• Caroline Milne [1850]

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Warley Cricket Club

Ref W1752

Recorded in the 19th century. The grounds are a part of the Warley Grange Estate.

See John Sutcliffe

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Warley Croft

Ref W2565

This was originally the stables and workers' cottages for Warley House. Rupin Riding School stabled their horses here for a time

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Warley Edge

Ref W2241

See Warley Edge, Warley

Warley Edge Close, Warley

Ref W222

12 Warley Edge Lane. 17th century house

Warley Edge Farm, Warley

Ref W205

11 Warley Edge Lane. 17th century house. A doorway is dated 1633 ASMC.

It was rebuilt in 1903

Warley Enclosure Act

Ref W1922

In 1852, Saltonstall and other land in the area was enclosed under the Act.

At that time, Captain Joseph Priestley Edwards bought land to build Castle Carr

Warley Exhibition Foundation

Ref W2117

A charity associated with Warley Grammar School of which the income helped students to obtain advanced education

Warley Fountain

Ref W441

In 1900, A. S. McCrea donated an ornate drinking fountain to replace the Maypole at Warley which had been blown down and damaged in March 1899.

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

Warley Gaol

Ref W156

See The Old Dungeon, Warley

Warley Grange

Ref W365

Warley Hall

Ref W8502

In 1760, the Old Hall, Saltonstall was known as Warley Hall when it was owned by Daniel Greenwood

Warley House

Ref W195

Stock Lane. House designed by Thomas Bradley and built by Mr Cook in 1769.

Owners and tenants have included

• James Oldfield [1770]
• William Kershaw
• Thomas Milne [1835, 1857]
• James Cooke
• H. C. McCrea [1866]
• A. S. McCrea [1901, 1911]

During a lecture tour in 1857, the explorer, David Livingstone, stayed here with Thomas Milne.

It was the home of H. C. McCrea, who bought the house in 1866, and left it to his son, A. S. McCrea, in his will.

In his will, A. S. McCrea left Warley House and its grounds to the Royal Halifax Infirmary. There was a plan for it to become a geriatric unit for St John's Hospital.

After World War II and the advent of NHS, the building was found to need too much adaptation for modern use and was demolished.

In 1953, there were proposals to demolish the house and build a home for the sick on the site.

In 1955, the Ministry of Health pronounced that Warley House was not suitable for hospital use and the future of the building was left in the hands of the Leeds Regional Hospital Board.

In 1961, the Earl of Rosse, of the Standing Commission on Museums and Galleries, said that Warley House was

... a beautiful building and I would like to see it restored

The building was allowed to rot and decay, and it was finally demolished on 21st October 1964.

Around 11 acres of the site were sold off as grazing land. In 1994, the central 2½ acres of the site were purchased by Drs Paul and Catherine Hinton of Sowerby Bridge who recreated a garden. Following problems with vandalism, planning consent for a new Warley House was obtained and this was completed in 2006.

This is discussed in the book Ancient Halls in & about Halifax.

See Warley Croft

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Warley Institute

Ref W185

Built for A. S. McCrea. Designed by J. F. Walsh It was formally opened on 12th November 1904.

The building had a public library, reading room, newsroom and kitchen on the ground floor, and a billiard room and slipper bath on the first floor. It was a men-only facility until 1951, when women were allowed in.

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

See Warley Cottage and Warley War Memorial

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Warley Library

Ref W1993

Recorded in 1929 as Warley Branch Library. At that time, it was only open on Saturday evenings.

Recorded in 1936

Warley Local Board

Ref W721

Recorded in 1889, when Simeon Park was a member

Warley Lodge

Ref W2550

Later name for Warlings

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Warley, Manor of

Ref W199

In Domesday Book, this was one of the 9 berewicks belonging to the Manor of Wakefield. It appears there as Werla feslei.

The manor was held by the Earls of Warren, the Duke of Leeds, and S. W. L. Fox [1850].

See Saltonstall

Warley Moor

Ref W232

Moorland near Midgley Moor.

See Blackfield Dam, Warley Moor, Cold Edge Dams, Warley Moor, Heys Clough, Warley, Leadbeater Dam, Warley Moor, Rocking Stone, Warley Moor, Sleepy Lowe, Warley Moor and Warley Moor Reservoir

Warley Moor Reservoir

Ref W529

Aka Fly Flatts Reservoir

A phase of the Halifax Waterworks Extension Scheme built around 187? by J. F. Bateman.

On 20th May 1864, the first sod was cut by the mayor, William Irving Holdsworth Bateman presented the Mayor with a silver-headed spade inscribed

Halifax Corporation – The first sod of the Warley Moor Reservoir was turned with this spade, on Friday, the 20th May, 1864, by William Irving Holdsworth, Esq., Mayor of Halifax; J. F. Bateman, Engineer; John Parkinson and Joseph Mann, contractors; J. E. Norris, Town Clerk

On 19th December 1867, water was turned on for the first time after Bateman had reported that this might be safely done. The depth of the reservoir when full is about 45 feet.

It was completed in 1872. It covers 68 acres and has a capacity of 193 million gallons

On 14th June 1923, it was revealed that upper side of the Reservoir was being undermined and would cost between £30,000 and £50,000 to repair.

On 5th August 1930, it was announced that the Reservoir was to be repaired at a cost of £33,014 after being described as dilapidated and fast becoming derelict.

The Halifax Sailing Club is here.

The Luddenden Brook rises here.

See Reservoir, Fly Flatts

Warley Prosecution Society

Ref W1693

A prosecution society recorded in 1772

Warley Road Junior School Baths

Ref W1347

Opened in 1897. The baths at Warley Road School are still in use

Warley Road Working Men's Club

Ref W939

Recorded in 1914

Warley School Board

Ref W203

School Board set up in 18??.

See Wainstalls Board School and Warley Town Board School

Warley Springs

Ref W2338

Area of Burnley Road, Halifax.

See Old Warley Springs Brewery, Warley Springs Brewery and Warley Springs Dye Works, Halifax

Warley Surveyor of the Highways

Ref W9610

Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Warley included:

• Thomas Oldfield [1835]
• William Eastwood [1835]

Warley Town Farm

Ref W2566

The original name for Old Hall Farm, Warley

Warley Town Post Office

Ref W1784

Recorded in 1861 at Cross Road, Warley when Samuel Rothera, a schoolmaster, was postmaster.

Recorded in 1874, when James Smith, a grocer, was postmaster.

Recorded in 1905 at 25 Warley Town when H. C. Starr was sub-postmaster

Warley Urban District Council

Ref W202

Created in 1894.

They held meeting at the Murgatroyd's Arms until they acquired a Council room.

Absorbed into the County Borough of Halifax in 1900.

See Luddendenfoot Urban District Council and Simeon Park

Warley Vale Co-Op

Ref W935

A branch of the Sowerby Bridge Industrial Society opened in 1???.

It closed in the 1960s.

It is now a private house: Town House

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Warley Ward, Halifax

Ref W2112

One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax.

See John Hardy and Jennie Latham

Warley Wood, Warley

Ref W184

17th century house

Warley Workhouse

Ref W171

In 1777, this accommodated 30 inmates

Warlings, Warley

Ref W2551

Dated 1633. It is now known as Warley Lodge

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Warm Withens

Ref W1437

An area of moorland about ½ mile south of the A58 on Rishworth Moor, and around ¾ mile SE of the road junction near Blackstone Edge Reservoir

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Warman, Rev Francis Octavius

Ref W723

[1860-1932] Born in Kent.

He was the first Vicar at Siddal [1915].

He was a lodger at 33 Browning Avenue, Siddal [1911].

He died in Docking, Norfolk

Warne, Joseph Matthias

Ref W261

[1893-1918] Of 21 Park Square, Northowram.

He was a member of St Matthew's Church, Northowram / employed by Marshall's.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) [August 1914], then he served as a Private with the 24th Battalion Royal Fusiliers.

He was 3 times invalided home with trench feet.

He was killed at Cambrai [3rd October 1918] (aged 25).

He was buried at Anneux British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref III C 35].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Northowram

Warneford, Chrissie Dora

Ref W2319

[1864-1900] Daughter of Rev Canon John Henry Warneford.

Born 8th January 1864.

She died [25th March 1900] at 7 Maison-Dieu Place, Dover, where she had been staying for some time.

She was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Warneford, Rev Harry Lancelot

Ref W2377

[1860-1???] Son of Rev Canon John Henry Warneford.

Born in Halifax.

He was Clerk in Holy Orders [1891] / Church of England clergyman [1901].

In 1881, he married Augusta Lechmere [1868-1???], born in France, at Kensington.

Children:

1. John Henry [b 1888]
2. Dorothy [b 1893]

They lived at

• Langdown Lawn, Dibden, Hampshire [as visitors of Thomas B. S.  West 1891]
• 2 New Church Road, Aldrington, Hove, Sussex [as visitors of his  mother-in-law, Mrs Caroline Lechman, and Sarah Sophia  Lechman, and Alice Maud Lechman 1901]

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Warneford, Henrietta Warneford

Ref W739

[1853-1912] Daughter of Rev Canon John Henry Warneford.

Born in Halifax.

She married William Henry Foster.

From 1891, she lived at Lunesdale, Lancashire and for a time in the early 1900s, in Marylebone. She died at Warneford Place, Dorset

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Warneford, John Charles Keymes

Ref W2347

[1852-1893] Son of Rev Canon John Henry Warneford.

Born 25th February 1852, and baptised 28th March 1852.

He may have been named after Charles Keymes who was at College with Rev Warneford.

He was a Lieutenant in the West Yorkshire Militia.

On 10th December 1880, he married Emily Augusta Burton [1852-1???] at St John's Church, Monkstown, Ireland.

Emily Augusta was the youngest daughter of Robert William Burton

 

Children:

1. John Robert Keymes [1881-1960] he married [1904]  Isabel Laura Howland [1880-1970]
2. Esme Mary E. [1883]
3. Henry Walter B. [1884]
4. Emily Olive [1888]

They lived at

• Oakley, Newton Abbot, Devon [1891]
• Teignmouth [1899]

When his father died, he succeeded to the property at Warneford Place, and the Irish estate.

He died in Devon

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Warneford, Rev Canon John Henry

Ref W241

[1818-1899] MA.

First Vicar of All Saints' Church, Salterhebble [1846-1899].

See All Saints' Sunday School, Salterhebble, John Lister and Reginald Alexander John Warneford

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Warneford, Minnie Laura

Ref W2348

[1856-1923] Daughter of Rev Canon John Henry Warneford.

She never married.

She lived at

• 35 Cambridge Street, Kensington, London [1901]
• Heath Royd, Francis Street, Halifax [1923]

She died at 39 Aked's Road, Halifax. She was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

A local newspaper described her as

a great friend of the Halifax Corps St John's Ambulance Brigade.

At the commencement of the great war she was instrumental in preparing nurses and VADs, a great number of these being sent away and many going to St Luke's Military Hospital.

She collected a large amount of money to provide beds for the St John Ambulance Association in Étaples, France where there is a big St John Ambulance Hospital and by her efforts, was able to provide three beds

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Warneford, Reginald Alexander John

Ref W2375

[18??-1915] RNAS, VC.

Grandson of Rev Thomas Lewis Warneford who was the brother of Rev Canon John Henry Warneford.

During World War I, he served with the Royal Naval Air Service.

He was awarded the Victoria Cross

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Warneford, Walter Keymes Francis Goodall

Ref W2372

[1895-1919] Son of Walter Wyndham Hanbury Warneford.

Born in Crewe.

He set a British record crossing the Atlantic in an airship.

He disappeared in an airship accident

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Warneford, Walter Wyndham Hanbury

Ref W2175

[1867-1???] Son of Rev Canon John Henry Warneford.

Born in Halifax.

He was educated at St Mark's School, Clewer, Berkshire [1881].

He became a railway engineer. He was an apprentice at Miles Platting [1882] / at Crewe [1883] / Works Manager – a dapper little man [1910-1916] / Wagon Superintendent at Earlestown [April 1916].

In 1894, he married Mary Elizabeth Goodall [1874-1???] at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

Mary Elizabeth, of Salterhebble, was the daughter of Alfred Goodall

 

Child: Walter Keymes Francis Goodall

They lived at Lansdowne House, Huyton, Lancashire [1919]

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Warner, Donald

Ref W1012

[1917-1942] Son of John William Warner.

He was educated at South End Council School, Elland / a member of Bethesda Methodist Sunday School, Elland / a member of St Paul's Boy Scouts / employed by Kaye & Jagger / a regular soldier.

He lived at 32 Springfield Road, Elland.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died of dysentery during the retreat from Burma [18th September 1942].

He is remembered on the Rangoon Memorial, Burma, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Elland War Memorial

Warner, James

Ref W445

[1867-1939] He was an oil extractor [1901, 1911].

In 1888, he married (1) Emma Robinson [1869-1903].

Emma was born in Dewsbury

 

Children:

1. John William
2. Fred [1892-1928] who was a doffer [1911]
3. Mary Ann [1895-1905]
4. Robinson
5. Henry [1898-1978]
6. Sam [1901-1945]

They lived at

• 33 King Street, Batley [1901]
• 25 Albert Street, Elland [1911, 1918]

Emma died in 1903.

In 1904, James married (2) Emily Sykes [1870-1949].

Emily had a son Walter Sykes Hirst [b 1898] who was a shop assistant (grocer) [1911]

 

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Warner, John William

Ref W629

[1889-1959] Son of James Warner.

He was an oil extractor [1911].

He married Mary Ellen Smith [1888-1949]

Child: Donald

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Warner, Robinson

Ref W1014

[1896-1918] Son of James Warner.

Born in Batley Carr [28th January 1896].

He was a setter (road worker) [1911].

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

He was killed in action [8th October 1918].

He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France, and on Elland War Memorial

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Warner Swasey Asquith Limited

Ref W237

The Warner Swasey company was established in Cleveland, USA in 1880. In 1957, they decided to manufacture their lathes in Europe. They teamed up with Asquith Machine Tool Company at Canal Works, Halifax.

When Staveley's took over Asquith's, Warner Swasey pulled out and became a part of the Bendix Group of America. The company became Warner Swasey Turning Machines Limited.

The business closed in 1983

Warren, Albert

Ref W301

[1918-1942] Son of William Henry Warren.

Born in Bury [5th May 1918].

He married Doris A..

They lived at Bury.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion King's Shropshire Light Infantry.

He died 14th April 1942.

He was buried at St John the Baptist, Birtle, Lancashire [G 19]

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Warren, E. W.

Ref W1734

[18??-19??] Partner in Edwards & Warren.

He lived at 10 Emscote Grove, Halifax [1905]

Warren, Earls of

Ref W42

Warren, John Bottomley

Ref W217

[1887-1917] Son of William Henry Warren.

He was a warehouseman / employed by Scarborough, Nephew & Company.

On 10th December 1914, he married Edith Sutcliffe at King Cross.

They lived at 62 Woodside Place, Boothtown.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Northumberland Fusiliers [June 1916], then he served as a Private with the 12th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.

He was sent to France [28th November 1916].

He was killed in action [3rd May 1917].

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 4 & 5].

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

His brother William Henry also died in the War.

After John's death, Edith moved to Milnsbridge, Huddersfield

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Warren, John Edley

Ref W976

[1919-1944] Son of Nellie & Arthur James Warren of Rastrick.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He died 20th January 1944 (aged 25).

He was buried at Minturno War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref I K 12]

Warren Shield

Ref W41

The coat of arms of William, 2nd Earl of Surrey, the Earls of Surrey and Lords of Halifax includes a chequered shield. The square of the pattern are alternating or [gold] and azure [blue].

The design has been incorporated into the Halifax coat of arms.

This may be linked to pubs with the names such as Checkers

Warren, Sidney Carl

Ref W1038

[18??-19??]

In [Q2] 1899, he married Laura France in Halifax.

Laura was the daughter of William Henry France

 

Laura died 16th January 1913 (aged 36)  and was buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel with her parents.

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

 

Warren, Thomas de

Ref W1710

[1???-1???] Son of the 8th Earl and Maud de Neirford

Warren, Rev W. H.

Ref W559

[18??-19??] Minister at Trinity Wesleyan Church, Halifax [1915]

Warren, William Henry

Ref W221

[1835-1896] Born in Cheshire.

He was a night watchman [1877].

He married (1) Unknown.

Children:

1. Jane [b 1868]
2. Mary [b 1874]

On 20th August 1877, he married (2) Sarah Ann Dixon [1855-1929] in Halifax.

Sarah Ann was born in Soyland

 

Children:

3. Emily [b 1877]
4. William Henry
5. Edith [b 1884]
6. John Bottomley
7. Idella [b 1888]

Sons William Henry and John Bottomley were killed in World War I

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Warren, William Henry

Ref W211

[1881-1918] Son of William Henry Warren.

He was the manager of a shop [1915].

In 1905, he married (1) Mary Murrell Lambert [1884-1914] in Halifax.

Mary was born in Foulsham, Norfolk

 

Child: Arnold [1905-1931]

They moved to Bury sometime after Arnold's birth.

They lived at 86 Woodgate Terrace, Bury [1915].

Mary died in 1914.

On 10th November 1915, he married (2) Florence Maud Standring [1893-1973] in Bury.

Florence Maud was born in Bury

 

Children:

2. William Bottomley [b 1916]
3. Albert

During World War I, he enlisted in Bury [1915], and he served as a Lance Corporal [5th December 1917], then Corporal [3rd March 1918] with the Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He went to France [14th January 1918].

He was killed in action [27th March 1918].

He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [Grave Ref 90-93].

His brother John Bottomley also died in the War

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Warriner & Taylor

Ref W1589

19th century carriage builders of Brighouse who built the body of the New Century motor car

Warrington, Albert

Ref W765

[1892-1918] Son of William Warrington.

Born in Elland [14th October 1892].

He was a twine piecer [1911].

On 20th May 1912, he enlisted in Elland for the Territorial Army. His address was shown as Fox's Buildings, Huddersfield Road, Elland.

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

He embarked from Southampton [29th June 1915] aboard the paddle steamer SS La Marguerite arriving in Havre [30th June 1915], he quickly succumbed to trench foot and was transferred back to the England aboard Hospital Ship Newhaven in December 1915 suffering from nephritis. It is unclear when he returned to France but it is thought to be late 1916.

He died of wounds [15th April 1918].

He was buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VIII I 197].

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Warrington, Arthur

Ref W821

[1892-1938] Born in Greetland

He was a cotton piecer [1920].

In [Q2] 1920, he married Mary in Halifax.

Mary [née Hayes] was the widow of Arthur Kitson

 

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Warrington, Benjamin

Ref W427

[1892-1917] He was a player with Rastrick Juniors AFC.

He worked in Huddersfield.

He lived at Delf Hill, Rastrick.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action [3rd May 1917] (aged 25).

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Rastrick War Memorial

Warrington, Charles Herbert

Ref W2749

[1876-1893] Cistern maker at Halifax.

Son of Ralph Warrington of 5 Daisy Street, Hopwood Lane.

He was said to be a sharp and intelligent youth and

fond of trapeze exercise, and frequently used to swing and perform feats on the hammock ropes in the attic

On 20th August 1893, he went to the attic to make his brother's bed. His mother later found his lifeless form dangling from a rope attached to the hammock

Warrington's: G. & B. Warrington

Ref W1040

Wool dealers at Lambert Street, West Vale.

Partners included George Warrington and Benjamin Warrington.

The partnership was dissolved in October 1893

Warrington, Iredale & Tattersall

Ref W8350

Woollen manufacturers at Marshall Hall Mills, Elland.

Partners included Samuel Warrington, Edwin Iredale, and Thomas Tattersall.

The partnership was dissolved in 1868, so far as regards E. Iredale. Iredale then went into the earthenware trade

Warrington, Joe

Ref W393

[1864-1920] Son of William Warrington.

Born in Greetland.

He was a power loom tuner [1881, 1891] / a power loom tuner (woollen) [1901] / a weaving overlooker (woollen) [1911].

In [Q4] 1884, he married (1) Emma Harris [1865-1888] in Halifax.

Children:

1. Janet [b 1886] who was a worsted twister (mill) [1901], a  woollen weaver [1911]
2. Hilda who died 19th July 1889 (aged 1 year & 6 months)   ‡

Emma died (possibly of perinatal complications) [7th April 1888] (aged 23).

In [Q1] 1889, he married (2) Eliza Priestley [1850-1920] in Halifax.

Eliza was born in Norland

 

Children:

1. Nellie who died 15th March 1891 (aged 1 year & 4 months)   ‡
2. Priestley [1892-1964] who was a gas fitter [1911]
3. Renforth Thwaite [26th August 1894-Q3/1980] who was a  dyer's labourer [1911]
4. Vera Gwendoline who died 8th January 1904 (aged 7 years)   ‡

They lived at

• Fallingworth Hall, Norland [1891]
• 172 Westgate, Elland [1901]
• 13 Jepson Lane, Elland [1911]

Joe died 7th June 1920 (aged 56).

Eliza died 7th April 1920 (aged 70).

He & his wives were buried at Mount Pleasant Wesleyan Chapel, Norland with the children (‡) 

Warrington, John

Ref W474

[1814-1879] Born in Greetland [29th June 1814].

He was a cloth dresser [1841, 1851, 1871].

Around 1838, he married Harriet [1815-1884].

Harriet was born in Greetland

 

Children:

1. George [1837-6th November 1901] who was a worsted spinner  [1851] & married Nancy [1840-1906]
2. David [1840-20th January 1882]
3. Sarah Ann [b 1842]
4. Joseph Henry who died 19th February 1845 (aged 7 months) /
5. Benjamin [b 1847] who was a woollen spinner [1871]
6. Mary who died 12th July 1852 (aged 11 months) /
7. John Robert [b 1857] who was a woollen piecer [1871]

They lived at

• Mount Pleasant, Elland-cum-Greetland [1841]
• 12 Cross Hill, Halifax [1851]
• Scar, Elland-cum-Greetland [1871]

John died 2nd June 1879.

Harriet died 9th May 1884 (aged 69).

Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: Q5]

Warrington, Robert

Ref W830

[1730-1805] Of Greetland.

He married Mary [1798-1862].

Robert died 31st January 1805 (aged 75).

Mary died 4th October 1862 (aged 64).

Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: E12]

Warrington, Samuel

Ref W9470

[18??-1???] He was a Methodist preacher, and went on to become one of founders of the Temperance Methodist Church, Elland.

He was in partnership with life-long friend Edwin Iredale at Mayfield Mill, Elland, and later he was a partner in Warrington, Iredale & Tattersall at Marshall Hall Mills, Elland [1868]

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Warrington, William

Ref W574

[1824-1891] Born 20th April 1824.

He was a wool weaver [1871] / a weaver [1881].

In [Q1] 1856, he married Hannah Thwaite in Halifax.

Hannah was the daughter of Richard Thwaite

 

Children:

1. Eliza Ann [1857-1937] who was a factory operative [1871]  & married Aquilla Heys
2. Joe

They lived at North Dean, Halifax [with Hannah's widowed mother 1871, 1881]

William died 19th February 1891.

Hannah died 6th September 1898.

The couple were buried at Mount Pleasant Wesleyan Chapel, Norland

Warrington, William

Ref W769

[1856-1???] Born in Sherburn-in-Elmet.

He was a cleaver [1892].

On 4th July 1892, he married Annie Tiffany [1866-1937] in Halifax

Annie was born in Elland

 

Child: Albert

They lived at 113 Ainley Bottom, Huddersfield Road [1911]

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Warship Week

Ref W392

A national fund-raising scheme which ran from 7th to 14th February 1942.

A total of £3,888,038 was raised in Calderdale, of which Halifax raised £2,077,565 and Brighouse raised £507,006.

See HMS Ajax, HMS Convolvulus, HMS Eclipse, HMS St Pancras and Spitfire

Wash White

Ref W641

A washing liquid produced and sold by Harry Lund – Harry Washwhite – in Brighouse in the 1930s

Washer Lane House, Halifax

Ref W2462

Aka Old Hall, Washer Lane.

16th century house.

Owners and tenants have included

• The Waterhouse family
• Richard Hindley [1685]
• John Wainhouse

This is discussed in the book Sketches of Old Halifax

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Washer Lane Steps, Halifax

Ref W1219

Lead down from Washer Lane to Wakefield Road

Washington, Abraham

Ref W551

[1790-1861] Born in Skircoat.

He was a cloth dresser [1841] / a power loom woollen weaver [1851].

He married Amelia [1791-1865].

Amelia was born in Ovenden

 

Children:

1. Harriet [b 1816] who was a worsted rover [1841] & married  George Rushton
2. Mary [b 1821] who was a worsted twister [1841]
3. Judith [b 1824] who was a carpet drawer [1841] & married  Samuel Senior
4. Benjamin [b 1826] who was a labourer [1841], a general  labourer [1851]
5. Ann [b 1828] who was a worsted piecener [1841], a worsted  reeler [1851]
6. Amy / Amelia [b 1830] who was a worsted reeler  [1851]
7. Naomi [b 1833]

They lived at

• Back of Scott's Row, Halifax [1841]
• Scott's Row, Halifax [1851]

Abraham died 3rd March 1861 (aged 71).

Amelia died 30th May 1865 (aged 74).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3817] with James Austin [1806-1874]

Washington, Abraham

Ref W1070

[1791-18??] Born in Skircoat.

He was a cloth dresser [1841] / a power loom woollen weaver [1851].

Around 1816, he married Amelia [1791-18??].

Amelia was born in Ovenden

 

Children:

1. Harriet [b 1816] who was a woollen rover [1841]
2. Mary [b 1821] who was a worsted twister [1841]
3. Judith [b 1824] who was a carpet drawer [1841]
4. Benjamin [b 1826] who was a labourer [1841, 1851]
5. Ann [1828-1901] who was a worsted piecener [1841], a  worsted reeler [1851] & married [1861] John Gaukroger
6. Amelia [1831-1859] who married [1851] John Gaukroger
7. Naomi / Amy [b 1833]

They lived at

• Back of Scott's Row, Halifax [1841]
• 7 Scott's Row, Foundry Street, Halifax [1851]

Washington & Company Limited

Ref W1765

Engineers and manufacturers of electric cables and machinery at 1 Old Causeway, Sowerby Bridge.

In 1900, there was a dispute between the partners, Mr Washington and Mr Barraclough, in the High Court. The Sowerby Bridge Chronicle of 22nd June 1900, reported

The parties had separately purchased certain patterns drawings, etc, and agreed to work jointly, but dispute arose the plaintiff contending that the defendant had failed to produce proper accounts, and the defendant alleging that the plaintiff had never paid him the proper proportion of the profits due to him. His Lordship held that the plaintiff's version of the agreement was the correct one, and directed an account to be taken on that basis. He also held that the defendant had failed in his counter-claim for damages for alleged negligence alleged by the plaintiff in manufacturing certain machines. Judgment for the plaintiff accordingly with costs

 

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Washington, Catherine

Ref W946

[1830-1869] She was a retired police officer at Halifax [1869]

Catherine died 8th May 1869 (aged 39), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4420]

Washington, Charles William

Ref W6502

[1867-19??] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was a mechanical engineer manager with Thomas Barraclough & Company  Limited, Manchester [1891] / a wire manufacturer in Sowerby Bridge / a mechanical engineer (employer) [1901] / a mechanical engineer, wire and cable machine maker (employer) [1911]  / a partner in Washington & Company Limited.

He was known for his developments in the construction of cable machinery for boring steel shaft.

In 1890, he married Mary Hannah Walsh [1866-19??], from Littleborough, in Halifax.

Children:

1. Ernest C. [b 1894] who was studying farming at a farm in  Driffield [1911]
2. Albert Cecil [b 1898]

They lived at

• 53 Park View, Manchester [1891]
• Shroggs House, Halifax [1901]
• Shroggs House, Lower Skircoat Green, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1901] were mother-in-law Ellen Walsh [aged 65] and sister-in-law Lillie Walsh [aged 31].

Mother-in-law Ellen Walsh was living with them in 1911

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Washington, Edward Coke

Ref W1029

[1866-1939] Son of Robert Washington.

Born in Halifax.

He was a woollen piecer [1881] / an iron planer [1891, 1901, 1911].

In [Q1] 1886, he married Hannah Thompson in Halifax.

Hannah was the daughter of Moses Thompson

 

Children:

1. Arthur Vivian [b 1887] who was an iron turner [1911]
2. Harold Rawsthorne [b 1889] who was a bookkeeper (worsted  office) [1911]
3. Horace T. [b 1891]
4. Edward [b 1902]
5. George [b 20th July 1904; d 22nd March 1908] who was  buried with his Thompson grandparents at Lister Lane  Cemetery [Plot 3548]
6. Robert [b 1907]

They lived at

• 14 Newton Street, Warley [1891]
• 22 Grove Street, Sowerby Bridge [1901]
• 78 Edward Street, Sowerby Bridge [1911]

Edward died in Halifax [Q1 1939] (aged 72).

Washington, Frederick

Ref W209

[1796-1866] Born in Lightcliffe.

He was a wool sorter.

He married Sarah [1795-1869].

Sarah was born in Northowram

 

Children:

1. Elizabeth [b 1831]
2. George [1833-1903] who was buried with his parents
3. Isaac

Frederick died 14th April 1866 (aged 70).

Sarah died 12th December 1869 (aged 74).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4264] with granddaughter Maude Elizabeth Washington [1875-1878] and Joseph Pickles

Washington, Frederick

Ref W2635

[1850-1910] Son of Ann (née Bedford) [1824-1896] & Joseph (Jack) Washington [1824-1904]

Born [Q3] 1850.

He was landlord of the Woodland Hotel, Boothtown [1891].

In 1872, he married (1) Lydia Ann Mount [1854-1877] in Halifax.

Lydia Ann was born in Halifax

 

Child: Lilly [1877-1877] who died aged 10 weeks.

Lydia Ann died in childbirth.

In 1878, he married (2) Ann Copley [1857-1???] in Halifax.

Children:

2. Martha Ann [b 1880]
3. Emily [1881-1884]
4. George [1884-1885]
5. Hannah [b 1887]
6. Beatrice [1890-1890]
7. Hilda [1899-1899]

Frederick died at 26 Darley Street [14th November 1910].

Members of the family were buried at St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount [17 26].

See Alfred Morris

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Washington, Frederick George

Ref W683

[1895-1918] Son of General George Washington.

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of Luddendenfoot Congregational Church / employed by James Clay & Company Limited, Luddendenfoot.

In [Q1] 1917, he married Maria Bayley in Halifax.

Child: Florence [b 1918]

They lived at 11 Bank Buildings, Luddendenfoot [1918].

During World War I, he enlisted [4th August 1917] and served as a Private with the 7th (West & Cumb Yeomanry) Battalion Border Regiment.

He died 25th August 1918.

The Halifax Courier [14th September 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Queens Cemetery, Bucquoy, France [Grave Ref II K 9].

He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial.

His brother Harry also died in the War

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Washington, General  George

Ref W414

[1866-1909] Son of Henry Washington.

Born in Halifax.

He was a grocer's assistant [1881] / a grocer of Gibbet Street, Halifax [1889] / a grocer of 37 Old Lea Bank [1890] / a woolsorter [1901].

In 1889, he married Beatrice Annie Shaw [1871-1933] at Halifax Parish Church.

Beatrice, of Lee Bank, Ovenden, was the daughter of James Shaw, wool sorter.

She was a worsted mill hand [1891]

 

Children:

1. child who died in infancy [before 1911]
2. child who died in infancy [before 1911]
3. Harry
4. Frederick George
5. Vernon [b 1897] who was a cotton piecer [1911] & served  in France [World War I]
6. Albert Edward George [b 1906]
7. Winifred [b 1900] who was a scholar at the Blue Coat School, Halifax [1911]
8. Clara Hetty [1902]

They lived at

• 19 Manor Street, Ovenden [1891]
• 5 Water Hill, Luddendenfoot [1901]
• 16 Bank Buildings, Luddendenfoot [1911, 1915]

George died in 1909 (aged 42) 

Sons Harry & Frederick George died in World War I

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Washington, Harry

Ref W416

[1890-1915] Son of General George Washington.

Born at 23 Old Lee Bank, Ovenden [20th May 1890].

Baptised at St George's Church, Ovenden [June 1890].

He was a cotton gasser [1911] / a member of Luddendenfoot Congregational Church.

When he was a member of the Luddendenfoot Boys' Brigade, he received the Brigade Distinguished Conduct Medal after rescuing a child from the river that flows through Holmes Park, Luddendenfoot.

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

Whilst he was in the trenches, he was shot and killed by a German sniper [16th June 1915].

He was buried at the Y Farm Military Cemetery, Bois-Grenier [D 42].

He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial.

The Halifax Courier [26th June 1915] reported his death with a photograph.

His brother Frederick George also died in the War

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Washington, Henry

Ref W415

[1836-1???] Born in Halifax.

He was a butcher [1881].

In [Q3] 1861, he married Grace Pickles [1837-1???] in Halifax.

Grace was born in Wadsworth

 

Children:

1. Clara Hetta [b 1862] who was a factory operative [1881]
2. General George
3. Edith Grace [b 1870]

They lived at 119 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1881]

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Washington House, Greetland

Ref W233

Rochdale Road.

There is a datestone WIW 1704 over the front door.

In 1854, property called Spring Head stood on the site

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Washington House, Sowerby Bridge

Ref W764

Owners and tenants have included

• Wesley Crossley [1891]
• Eli Hartley, road surveyor [1891]
• Robert Sutcliffe [1891, 1897]

Washington, Isaac Smith

Ref W1086

[1839-1921] Son of Frederick Washington.

In [Q4] 1871, he married Alice Pickles in Halifax.

Child: Maude Elizabeth Washington [1875-1878] who was buried with her Washington grandparents at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4264]

Washington, Lawrence Robert

Ref W672

[1882-1919] Son of Robert Washington.

Born in Sowerby Bridge [8th November 1882].

In [Q3] 1909, he married Hannah Swaine in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with 14th Section Royal Army Ordnance Corps.

He was wounded in action.

He died in Salterhebble [11th December 1919].

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [4 1037].

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

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Washington, Robert

Ref W673

[1843-1922] Born in Huddersfield

He was a coachman [1871, 1881, 1909].

In [Q3] 1865, he married Eliza Ann Coke [1841-1905] in Halifax.

Eliza was born in Derbyshire

 

Children:

1. Edward Coke
2. Harry [b 1869] who was a woollen piecer [1881]
3. John [b 1870]
4. Emily A. [b 1873]
5. Ellen [b 1875]
6. Sarah [b 1878]
7. Lawrence Robert

They lived at

• 17 Thomas Street, Halifax [1871]
• East Parade, Halifax [1881]
• Manor Heath Coach House, Halifax

Son Lawrence Robert died in World War I

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Washington, Samuel

Ref W319

[17??-18??] Of Lightcliffe.

He was a land agent for Aunt Ann Walker & her niece Ann Walker at Crow Nest, Lightcliffe / a partner in the Halifax Commercial Banking Company [1853] / one of Anne Lister's stewards.

In 1819, he was engaged to produce a map and field book of Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse.

He married Unknown.

Children:

1. Esther [b 1841] who married William John Chambers

He lived at Lydgate House, Lightcliffe.

See Major E. P. Chambers

Washington, Thomas

Ref W330

[18??-1???] Opened the Market Place Turkish Baths, Halifax

Washington, Thomas

Ref W1125

[1843-1???] Born in Halifax.

He was top maker and woolstapler [1871]

He married Lucy A. [1848-1???].

Lucy A. was born in Halifax

 

Children:

1. Percy [b 1871]

They lived at 3 Craven Edge, Halifax [1871]

Waske Hall, Skircoat Green

Ref W490

50 Skircoat Green. 17th century house

Wason, Captain E. S.

Ref W1917

[18??-1880] He served with the 33rd Duke of Wellington's Own Regiment. He was an Adjutant of the 6th West Yorkshire Militia. He died in England.

There is a memorial to him and other members of the regiment in Halifax Parish Church

Wass, George

Ref W2615

[1818-1883] Born in Leeds.

He was a bookkeeper at Brighouse [1847] / a horse keeper with the Midland Railway Company [1851] / a canal agent for the Aire & Calder [1861] / a canal agent [1871] / a canal agent (inland navigation) [1881]

In 1847, he married Hannah Booth [1823-1895] at Halifax Parish Church.

Hannah, from Northowram, was the daughter of mason Joseph Booth

 

They had no children.

They lived at

• 9 Ashley Street, Hunslet, Leeds [1851]
• Phoenix House, Bridge Street, Wakefield [1861]
• Calder Wharf, Mirfield, Dewsbury [1871]
• Navigation Yard, Halifax [1881]
• Osborne Grove, Hipperholme [1891]

Staying with them [in 1861] were visitors Elizabeth Smithies [aged 26] (dressmaker), and Mary Smithies [aged 9].

Living with the widowed Hannah [in 1891] was boarder John Shafte Barry.

Hannah is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1885

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Wat Ing, Norland

Ref W110

See Lower Wat Ing and Upper Wat Ing

Water Lane well

Ref W382

A water well at Caddy Field, Halifax.

The ownership of the well was disputed: some – supported by Christopher Rawson – claimed it was a public well, whilst others – primarily Anne Lister and Ann Walker on whose land it lay – claimed it was private property.

In March 1836, Anne Lister's journals mention an incident where the well was poisoned when gas tar was thrown into the well by a group of men employed by Ann Walker.

It was judged to be a public well and Ann Walker had to pay damages and costs

Water Molly

Ref W1892

[18??-18??] A 19th century character in Elland. She fetched and carried water for people. On Good Friday 18??, a wet day, she sat near to the fire to dry her clothes. The garments caught fire and she was burned to death

Water Scout, Shibden

Ref W373

House in the Upper Shibden Valley.

Built in 1???

Abandoned in 1???

See Scout Hall, Shibden

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Water Siphon, Old Lane

Ref W2538

19th century water siphon on overflow sump. This is a deep, stone-lined, circular shaft fed by Ovenden Beck – the Hebble Brook – and south of Old Lane Mill

Water supply

Ref W449

Water Trough, Bell House Moor

Ref W2580

Bell House Moor, Cragg Vale

Water Trough, Carr Hall Lane

Ref W2812

Stainland.

Water Trough, Cross Stone

Ref W2579

Opposite St Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Water Trough, Greetland

Ref W598

Water Troughs, Mankinholes

Ref W2467

18th century water trough with 6 linked tanks. These were used for cooling milk churns.

Waterfall, John

Ref W7110

[1847-19??] Born in Ironville, Derbyshire.

He was an iron founder [1881, 1891] / innkeeper at the Sportsman Inn, Soyland [1901, 1905] / a grocer (retail) [1911].

In 1905, the Sowerby Bridge Chronicle reported that he had been a cricket professional and groundsman to the Greenock Club, Scotland, for 14 years.

In [Q2] 1874, he married Clara Smith [1855-1???] in Belper.

Clara was born in Birmingham. She was assisting in the grocery business [1911]

 

Children:

1. Florence A. [b 1875] who was a woollen weaver [1891],  employed in public house [1901]
2. Mary Eliza [b 1876] who was a cotton operative [1891]
3. Joseph [b 1878] who was a cotton operative half-timer  [1891], a brewer's labourer [1911]
4. John Pearce [b 1883]
5. Doris [b 1895] who was assisting in the grocery business  [1911]

They lived at

• 105 Fletchers Row, Alfreton, Derbyshire [1881]
• Broadcarr Terrace, Elland [1891]
• 78 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1911] was granddaughter Marther Waterfall [aged 4]

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Waterfalls

Ref W2179

There are several waterfalls in the district, including Carr Hall Falls, Stainland, Fisherman's Hut Falls, Hebden Bridge, Horseshoe Cascade, Hardcastle Crags, Jumble Hole Falls, Todmorden, Kester Hole, Shelf, Lumb Hole Falls, Rough Hey Wood, Triangle, Saltonstall Falls, Walshaw Falls, Hardcastle Crags and Wheatley Falls

Waterfield, Cyril Lyon

Ref W288

[1897-1961] MM.

Son of George Valentine Waterfield.

He was a member of St Mary's Church, Halifax & School / a spinning doffer [1911] / employed by Horner's at Highroad Well.

During World War I, he enlisted [1915] and served as a Private with the West Riding Regiment.

He went to France [1916].

He was awarded the Military Medal [1918]

for good work on the Western front

 

His photograph appears with reports of his award in the Halifax Courier [12th October & 19th October 1918].

He survived the War.

He died in Halifax [Q4 1961] (aged 64) 

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Waterfield, George Valentine

Ref W263

[1859-1939] Born in Stamford, Lincolnshire.

He was a wine merchant's traveller [1891] / a commercial traveller [1901] / a commission agent [1911].

In 1890, he married Sarah Lyon [1859-1943] in Grantham, Lincolnshire.

Sarah was born in Stamford

 

Children:

1. George Leslie [b 1891] who was a clerk [1911]
2. Dorothy [b 1894] who was a jewellery enameller [1911]
3. Frank Stanley [b 1895]
4. Cyril Lyon
5. Maud Mary [b 1899] who was a part-timer / errand girl  [1911]
6. Walter [b 1905]

They lived at

• Cromford Road, Wirksworth, Belper, Derbyshire [1891]
• 9 Cromwell Street, Halifax [1901]
• 32 Birks Hall Terrace, Pellon Lane, Halifax [1911, 1918]

George died Q2 1939 (aged 80).

Sarah died Q3 1943 (aged 84).

They both died in Halifax

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Waterhouse ...

Ref W43

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

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

Waterhouse Almshouses [1966]

Ref W262

Harrison Road, Halifax.

The Blue Coat was closed in 1960 and demolished.

The present almshouses – designed by Arthur & Richard Pickles – were built in 1966 and comprise 24 housing units plus a warden's house.

The grounds are not open to the public

Waterhouse Almshouses, Halifax

Ref W577

Waterhouse, Bingham & Company

Ref W1614

Silk noil spinners at Kebroyd Mills, Triangle [1905]

Waterhouse Charities

Ref W545

A number of charities were established under provisions of the will of Nathaniel Waterhouse, including the Blue Coat School.

See Alexander & Hammerton, Richard Kershaw, John Taylor Ramsden, Smyth's Charity School, Charles S. Walker, Seal of the Waterhouse Charity, John Woodhead and Walter Evelyn Wright

Waterhouse Charity, Seal of the

Ref W1940

The seal of the Waterhouse Charities is described in 1635 [?] as

A seal of this Corporation bears an inscription

SIGIL: CORP APUD HALLIF: 1662 Seal of the Corporation at Halifax 1662

in the field, a virgin hung in her tree by her hair, on the other side a man standing, holding in his hand a ball or a sphere

This may be a version of the story of Ælred and the virgin

See Name of Halifax

Waterhouse's: E. J. W. Waterhouse & Son

Ref W1605

Fire brick manufacturers at Calder Fire Clay Works, Elland [1874, 1905]

Waterhouse's: John Waterhouse & Company

Ref W1722

Woolstaplers at 39 Bull Green, Halifax [1905]

Waterhouse's: Samuel & John Waterhouse

Ref W2277

Merchants at Savile Row, Halifax [1809]

Waterhouse Sermon

Ref W623

Aka Waterhouse Lecture. In his will, Nathaniel Waterhouse left a sum of £60 per annum for the curates of 12 chapels in the parish of Halifax, and each minister had to preach a sermon – known as the Waterhouse Sermon – in Halifax Parish Church on the first Wednesday of each month.

See William Ainsworth and Rev C. D. Roberts

Waterhouse Stop

Ref W1210

An interchangeable diaphragm for controlling the entry of light into a camera invented by John Waterhouse [1858]

Waterhouse Street Library

Ref W424

A subscription library of around 4500 books was founded around 1840 at Waterhouse Street, Halifax

Watering Trough, Walsden

Ref W8504

Aka Throstlenest, Throstle Hall and Clunter Bottom.

A small farm with a cottage, barn and shippon.

Owners and tenants have included

• William Crowther [1820-1856]

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Waterloo Brass Band, Brighouse

Ref W1393

Established in 18??

See William Parry and Waterloo, Brighouse

Waterloo Bridge, Ripponden

Ref W444

Aka Ripponden Old Bridge

Waterloo, Brighouse

Ref W466

Area of Brighouse on the south side of Waterloo Road, Brighouse.

The land was owned by Brooke's, and there was stone quarrying here.

Question: Does anyone know if these stone quarries were those known as Lane Head Quarry?

 

Brighouse Rangers played at Waterloo Fields here.

In 1913, Brooke's planned to build a Garden City here but this was abandoned because of World War I.

There was a shaft in the land between the Brighouse Rangers' playing fields and St Martin's Church, Brighouse. This gave access to the under-workings of the quarry, and the shaft was closed by a wooden staging covered with earth & stones when the quarry was closed. With time, the staging rotted and, in 1935, it collapsed, leaving a hole – 12 ft in diameter and over 100 ft deep.

In 1935, there was a dispute between Brighouse Council – who claimed that the land was agricultural and worth £3,750 – and Brooke's – who claimed that it was building land and worth £6,529. After some wrangling, the land was sold to the Council for £4,000.

There are now allotments and St Andrew's Junior School on the land

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Waterloo, Elland

Ref W459

An early name for an area of Park Road around the entrance to the Park Wood Crematorium.

In the mid-1800s, many of thos living in the area were miners at the local coal mines

The Colliers' Arms is recorded at Waterloo [1871]

Waterloo Fields, Brighouse

Ref W2130

Aka Lane Head.

Playing fields at Waterloo, Brighouse.

Brighouse Rangers played here [1890s].

St Andrew's Junior School, Brighouse was built on the site in 1971

Waterloo Hall, Halifax

Ref W1460

Stands at Bell Hall at the junction of Savile Park Road / Emscote Street South.

Owners and tenants have included

• Waterloo Hall Church Of God, Halifax [1917]

Waterloo House, Halifax

Ref W2659

109 Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

• A. Howie Muir [1905]

Waterloo House, Heptonstall

Ref W265

Slack Top.

This was a popular Café. It is now a private house

Waterloo Road Allotments, Brighouse

Ref W2296

Allotments established on land formerly occupied by Brooke's at Waterloo, Brighouse

Waterloo, Stainland

Ref W1498

A small community at Stainland.

This was essentially just 2 cottages which are now demolished

Owners and tenants have included

• Samuel Taylor [1841]
• James Speight [1841, 1872]

Waterloo Villas, Halifax

Ref W125

Savile Park Road. Recorded in the 1841 census between Paradise Row and Savile Hall.

Owners and tenants have included

• Edward John Rudd [1841]
• Elizabeth Dorothy Sudworth [aged 70] (gentlewoman & landed  proprietor) and her sister Sophie Ralph [aged 67] – possibly  daughters of Rev John Ralph [1851]
• David Woodhead [1905]

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Waterman, Charles

Ref W977

[18??-1???] Son of Isaac Waterman.

He was a labourer.

He married Mary Fewell/Newell [18??-1???].

Child: John

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Waterman, Charles Edward

Ref W509

[1892-1916] Son of John Waterman.

Born at Winter Neb, Luddendenfoot.

He was a member of Luddendenfoot United Methodist Free Chapel & School / a member of the Boys' Brigade / a mule spinner (cotton) [1911] / employed by James Clay & Sons Limited.

During World War I, he served as a Gunner with the 40th Trench Mortar Battery Royal Garrison Artillery, joining in November 1915.

He went to the Front [January 1916].

He died 17th August 1916 (aged 24).

He was buried at Chocques Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I J 68]

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Waterman, John

Ref W549

[1861-19??] Son of Charles Waterman.

Born in Dunmow / High Roding, Essex

He was a labourer of Luddendenfoot [1890] / a railway platelayer [1901] / a ballast man (railway company) [1911].

In 1890, he married Lydia Hannah Needham in Halifax.

Lydia Hannah was born in Heptonstall, the daughter of Crabtree Needham.

She had a daughter: Mary Elizabeth Needham [b 1887] (father unknown). On the 1901 & 1911 censuses, Mary Elizabeth is recorded as Mary Elizabeth Waterman, daughter of John Waterman, so perhaps John Waterman was her father

 

Children:

1. Mary E. [b 1887] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
2. Rose Annie [b 1891] who was a worsted cheese  winder [1911]
3. Charles Edward
4. Grace E. [b 1894] who was a spinner cotton [1911]
5. Alice [b 1896] who was a cotton spinner [1911]
6. Susan [b 1897] who was a cotton reeler [1911]
7. John Willie [b 1899] who was a cotton cop winder school  part-time [1911]
8. Arthur [b 1900]

They lived at

• Winter Neb, Luddendenfoot [with Lydia's siblings 1891]
• 10 Winter Neb, Luddendenfoot [1901, 1911]
• Sowerby Bridge [around 1913]
• 47 Hollins, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1916]

Living with them [in 1901] were Lydia's siblings: Annie, Dinah & James.

Living with them [in 1911] was Lydia's sister Dinah Needham (worsted winder) 

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Waters & Culpan

Ref W1034

Basket & skep makers at Market Hall, Halifax.

Partners included John Thomas Waters and Thomas Morley Culpan.

The partnership was dissolved by mutual consent [25th May 1885]

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Waters, John Thomas

Ref W1037

[18??-1???] Partner in Waters & Culpan [until 1885]

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Waterside Footpath

Ref W2535

A cantilevered walkway on the east bank of the Hebble Brook at Waterside. Runs from Lilly Bridge

Waterside, Halifax

Ref W546

Area around Lilly Lane along the Hebble Brook.

See Waterside Footpath

Waterside House, Todmorden

Ref W163

Owners and tenants have included

• Samuel Fielden

Waterstalls Farm, Walsden

Ref W461

Bottomley Road. Mid 18th century house and barn. There is a first floor taking-in door

Owners and tenants have included

• Edmund Wrigley [1842]

The farm has been renovated and is now a private house.

The adjacent Waterstalls Mill is now derelict

Waterton, Rev Clement

Ref W1741

[18??-18??] He was at Chilwell College, Nottingham. before becoming Pastor at West Vale Baptist Church [1886-1888].

He left to serve at Boston, Lincolnshire

Waterwheels

Ref W2346

Waterworth, Edwin

Ref W648

[1879-1917] Of Southowram.

Cousin of Mrs A. Smith of 5 Folly Hall, Wainstalls.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 20th September 1917 (aged 38).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium, on Southowram War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram

Waterworth, Harry Carlton

Ref W864

[1881-1918] Born in Ripponden.

He was educated at Crossley & Porter School / resident at the School [1891] / a cart driver [1911].

In 1917, he married Elsie Emily McAdorey in Chorlton.

They had no children.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 432nd Field Company Royal Engineers.

He was killed in action [25th March 1918].

He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [Grave Ref 10 AND 13]

Waterworth, Joseph

Ref W865

[1856-1889] Born in Yeadon.

He was a school master [1878].

On 17th October 1878, he married Eva Parkin [1858-1933] in Halifax.

Eva was born in Yeadon

 

Children:

1. Annie Lillian [b 1880]
2. Harry Carlton Waterworth
3. Elsie Marie [b 1888]

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Watkin, Harry

Ref W942

[1896-1918] Son of William Watkin.

Born in Bingley / Keighley.

He was a member of Trinity Wesleyan Chapel, Halifax & School / Secretary of the School [1914] / educated at Halifax Secondary School & Halifax Tech / employed by Hollingrake & Clegg Limited.

He had a sweetheart Miss Margaret Hauxwell of Savile Crescent, Halifax.

He lived with his parents at 2 Eldon Place, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Pals' battalion [4th September 1914], and he served as a Lieutenant with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to India [November 1915].

He died of pneumonia – following influenza – in the Stationary Hospital in Lahore, India. [21st October 1918] (aged 22).

The Halifax Courier [2nd November 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial, Pakistan, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Halifax Bowling Club, and on the Memorial at Halifax Secondary School

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Watkin, John

Ref W1098

[1814-1885] He was a wool sorter.

He married Ann Tinkler [1820-1893].

Children:

1. Joseph
2. Mary [1844-1915] who married James Gaukroger

The family lived at 8 Holts Lane, Siddal [1885, 1893].

John died 30th August 1885 (aged 71).

Ann died 28th May 1893 (aged 72).

Members of the family were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Watkin, John

Ref W498

[1837-1???] Son of Thomas Watkin, machine tenter.

He was a labourer of Southowram [1863].

On 16th September 1863, he married Martha Tordoff [1839-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.

Martha, of Halifax, was the daughter of Joshua Tordoff, waggoner

 

Watkin, Joseph

Ref W1099

[1843-1908] Son of John Watkin.

In [Q4] 1864, he married Harriet Richmond [1842-1917] in Halifax.

Joseph died 13th December 1908 (aged 65).

Harriet died 1st September 1917 (aged 75).

The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell with Joseph's parents

Watkin, Robert

Ref W2849

[1895-1961] Born in Aston Manor, Warwick, of a Welsh family.

He was injured in World War I, and was invalided out.

He joined the Halifax Borough Treasurer's Department in 1921, as a collector. He became Chief Paying Cashier. He retired in 1959, after almost 39 years.

On 9th September 1922, he married Hilda Bottomley [1897-1971].

Child: Rita M. [b 1925] who married Alan Hugh Greaves

They lived at 7 Savile Drive, Halifax [1959].

On retirement, he and Hilda moved to the Isle of Wight.

After Robert's death in 1961, Hilda returned to live in Luddendenfoot

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Watkin, William

Ref W2838

[18??-18??] Of Halifax.

In [Q4] 1849, he married Love Stewart [1823-1862] in Halifax.

Love died 24th December 1862 (aged 39), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 521]

Watkin, William

Ref W410

[18??-19??] Born in Barnard Castle, Durham.

He was worsted drawing manager [1901] / a worsted spinning manager [1911] / a manager with Hollingrake & Clegg Limited.

In [Q3] 1895, he married Sarah Priscilla Booth [1868-19??] in North Bierley.

Sarah was born in Bradford

 

Children:

1. Harry
2. Edgar [b 1899]
3. Sarah A. [b 1907]
4. Ethel [b 1911]

They lived at

• 1 James Street, Thornton, North Bierley [1901]
• 2 Hammond Street, Halifax [1911]
• 2 Eldon Place, Halifax [1918]

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Watkins, Archibald Lionel

Ref W1233

[19??-19??] A mathematics teacher from Somerset. In 1955, he established Lightcliffe Preparatory School. He was headmaster and principal at the school. His son and granddaughter carried on the school

Watkins, D. J.

Ref W1010

[19??-19??] Minister at Bethlehem Pentecostal Mission, Wheatley Road [1966]

Watkins, Wilfred John Arthur

Ref W738

[1916-2005] On 2nd September 1944, he married Ann Fenella Rawson.

Child: John Frederick Llewellyn [b 1951]

The family lived near Dundalk, Eire before coming to live at Haugh End House

Wilfred John died 26th November 2005.

Fenella died in 2015.

The couple were buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby

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Watkinson ...

Ref W6

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

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

Watkinson Almshouses, Lightcliffe

Ref W355

4 cottages – 2 detached cottages and 1 semi-detached – endowed by Miss Emma Watkinson in her parents' memory and built in 1926.

They were for

TO PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION FOR ALMSPEOPLE BEING DESCENDANTS OF GEORGE AND JANE WATKINSON OR PERSONS WHO HAVE RESIDED FOR NOT LESS THAN THREE YEARS IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISHES OF ST MATTHEW LIGHTCLIFFE, ST MATTHEW NORTHOWRAM AND ST JOHN COLEY,

They were designed by J. F. Walsh. An inscription reads

These four houses were erected in 1926 and endowed by Emma Watkinson (who died 30th November 1923) in memory of her father and mother, George and Jane Watkinson

See John Wright

Watkinson & Crabtree

Ref W2443

Makers of common & fire bricks, crucibles, tiles, pottery, clay, etc., at Swan Bank Brick Works [1865].

Partners included Mr Watkinson and Joseph Crabtree

Watkinson's Charity

Ref W963

In 1732, Rev Edward Watkinson gave the rent from property in Leeds and Hunslet to buy twelve 2d loaves each week and distribute these every Sunday after morning service to 6 poor widows in Midgley and 6 in Warley. Each person should also received 6d on Trinity Sunday, 12d on the Sunday before Christmas, and 6d on Easter Sunday.

Watkinson's: Frank Watkinson Limited

Ref W2350

Leather belting manufacturers at Victoria Street East, Halifax [1938].

Frank Watkinson was MD [1938]

Watkinson's: George Watkinson & Sons Limited

Ref W2060

Woolstaplers at Wade Street, Halifax. Established around 1870 by George Watkinson.

Partners included Samuel Watkinson.

The company diversified and had coal mining interests in Yorkshire and Wales.

In 1874, George managed the coal mines, but retired from managing the wool stapling business, and turned the operation over to his eldest son George, but continued as Chairman of the company. With son George, managing the woolstapling business, second son, John was made managing director of the company's coal mines in Wales.

They had several mines at Buckley, Flintshire:

• Elm Number 1 [recorded in 1896]
• Elm Number 3 [recorded in 1896]
• Maesygrug [recorded in 1884]: In 1884, there was a strike at the Elm and Maesygrug pits after market conditions led managing director John Watkinson to reduce the miner's wages by 10%. On 13th August 1884, Watkinson terminated all the employees' contracts. This was the longest strike in the North Wales coalfields
• Mountain [recorded in 1896]
• New Ash [recorded in 1896]
• Oak [recorded in 1896]
• Willow which was bought from John Lassey around 1871

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Watkinson Hall Farm, Ovenden

Ref W802

Owners and tenants have included

• Daniel Hartley [1910]

See Watkinson Hall, Ovenden

Watkinson Hall, Ovenden

Ref W494

Aka The Rookery.

The first part of the hall was probably built by John Watkinson.

The second portion of was probably built around the time when John married in 1783. This portion of the house originally had a cloth warehouse built at the south end of it. This was pulled down when Beechwood Road was made about 1880.

Many members of the Watkinson family lived here.

Other owners and tenants have included

• Henry Ambler [1874]
• Mrs Ellen Bailey [1891, 1901, 1911]
• Edwin Linsey [1901]

See Watkinson Hall Farm, Ovenden

Watkinson Memorial Offices, Norwood Green

Ref W2069

In 1922, Samuel Watkinson presented the Parish Council Offices to Norwood Green in memory of his son, James Bottomley

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Watling, Roy

Ref W391

[1938-] MBE, FLS.

Well-known mycologist.

Educated at All Saint's Primary Salterhebble and Heath Grammar School

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Watman, Rev Peter

Ref W1131

[17??-18??] MA.

Of Erringden [1822]

Watmough, Hugh

Ref W2288

[1???-1???] Son of John Watmough.

He inherited Thornton Hall, Bradford.

He married Susan, daughter of Dr John Favour

Watmough, John

Ref W2286

[1537-1601] Son of William Watmough.

Born in Halifax.

In the 1590s, he was appointed as High Constable of Halifax.

He married (1) Unknown.

He married (2) Grace [15??-1623].

Children:

1. Hugh
2. Martha
3. Edith
4. Esther
5. Isabel
6. Grace
7. Margaret

He had property in the district – including Bell Croft and Winding Hill Close - and elsewhere. In 1572, he acquired some land at Thornton, Bradford from the Tempest family, and built Thornton Hall

Watmough, Robert

Ref W2468

[16??-1???] Lived at Lacey Hey Farm, Midgley. There is a datestone RW/1672 for him.

In 1699, he sold the property to Edward Baskerville

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Watmough, Thomas

Ref W788

[16??-17??] Halifax jail-keeper.

In 1???, he married (1) Unknown [16??-1710].

In July 1710, he married (2) Unknown

Watmough, William

Ref W2287

[15??-15??] From Lancashire.

He married Margaret.

Children:

1. John
2. Margaret [b 1539]

Watney, John Thomas

Ref W538

[1821-1906] Born in Wimbledon.

He was a farmer [1865].

On 6th September 1865, he married Emily Ann Tillotson at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe.

Emily Ann was the daughter of Samuel Bold Tillotson

 

Children:

1. Thomas Savile
2. child
3. child
4. child

The couple died in Woolwich: Emily Ann [1883]; Thomas John [3rd February 1906]

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Watney, Thomas Savile

Ref W541

[1867-1951] Son of John Thomas Watney.

He was a brewing director [1934].

See Samuel Sheard Tillotson

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Watson ...

Ref W124

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

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

Watson & Foster

Ref W489

Woolstaplers at Halifax.

Partners included Mr Watson and Mr Foster.

The partnership was dissolved in December 1868

Watson & Townend

Ref W1673

20th century clothing manufacturer at Townson Works, Hebden Bridge

Watson Brothers

Ref W1771

Card makers and card clothing manufacturers at Union Mills, Halifax [1905, 1923], and Savile Mill, Halifax [1936]

See George Walker Highley

Watson Cottage, Southowram

Ref W4140

Recorded in 1911, when William Pearson [b 1842] (silk card machine tenter) and daughter May [b 1879] (dressmaker) lived here.

See Watson House, Southowram

Watson Crossing, Sowerby Bridge

Ref W1388

A halt on the railway line between Sowerby Bridge and Triangle.

Vacuum-operated steps allowed the passengers of the motor train to use the ground-level platform at the Crossing.

Opened in 1907.

On 16th August 1926, a number of runaway railway coaches crashed here.

It closed in July 1929.

See Motor Train

Watson's: Henry Watson Limited

Ref W1881

Printer at Southgate, Elland [1906, 1911]

See Halifax Street Guide and William Normington

Watson House, Southowram

Ref W1480

Owners and tenants have included

• Benjamin Thomas Thompson [1871]
• Joseph Thompson [1905]
• Benjamin Townley Thompson [1957]
• William Holdsworth Thompson [1973]

See Watson Cottage, Southowram and Watson Quarries, Southowram

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Watson Limited

Ref W1602

Printers at Southgate Printing Works, Elland [1905]

Watson Mill Bridge, Sowerby Bridge

Ref W703

Crosses the Ryburn. Mentioned in the 17th century. It was rebuilt in 1660 when the road to Watson Mill was constructed

Watson-Wentworth, Charles

Ref W685

[1730-1782] 2nd Marquess of Rockingham. He was Whig Prime Minister 1765-1766 and 1782. He was Lord Lieutenant of the county.

In 1756, he and Sir George Savile established the Regiment which became the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

In November 1769, he presided at the enquiry which he had called to discuss the problem of the coiners and the murder of William Deighton.

He was popular in the town and was greeted by a special peal of bells at Halifax Parish Church on his arrival. During the visit, he stayed with John Royds at Royds House.

Watt, David D.

Ref W523

[1885-1919] He was a porter at Todmorden railway station [1914].

During World War I, he enlisted [4th August 1914], and he served as a Corporal with the 1st Battalion Scots Guards.

He was wounded at Mons [September 1914], wounded again [December 1914], wounded again [Christmas 1916], and gassed in [August 1918].

He was demobilised and arrived home [January 1919].

He had been back in his job for 2 weeks when he developed influenza and pneumonia, from which he died.

He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial

Watt, Thomas

Ref W1046

[1814-1873] Born in Pocklington.

He was a porter (jewellery) [1861, 1871].

In [Q2] 1847, he married Hannah Bedford [1816-1???] in Halifax.

Hannah was born in Denholme

 

Children:

1. Ellen [1850-1858] who was buried with her father

They lived at Smithy Street, Halifax [1861].

Thomas died 14th December 1873 (aged 59), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3553] with his mother-in-law Ann Bedford [1789-1866].

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

 

Watterson, Eleanor

Ref W633

[1878-19??] (Possibly) Mary Eleanor P. Watterson.

Born in West Derby, 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]

Watterson, Ethel

Ref W637

[1880-19??] Born in West Derby, 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 Jonas Rushworth [1891], & with Nellie Ellis [1901].

In [Q3] 1909, an Ethel Watterson married either William Akroyd or Arnold Butterworth in Halifax

Watterson, Henry

Ref W6540

[1849-1906] Son of John Watterson (cordwainer), and brother of John Watterson.

Born in Stockton, Yorkshire.

By 1871, he had moved to Halifax and was living with his brother John and family at The Lodge Cottage, Sowerby.

He was a farm servant/labourer [1871] / a carter [1881] / a teamster [1891] / a carter (mill) [1901] / an employee of the Rawson's [for 38 years] / a member of the Committee of Sowerby Bridge Industrial Society.

In [Q4] 1871, he married Edna Lawrence [1847-1???] at St Mary's Church, Sowerby.

Edna, of Stubbin, was born in Sowerby, the daughter of Sarah and Edward Lawrence, woollen weaver

 

Children:

1. Agnes [b 1874] who was a woollen weaver [1891, 1901], a  costume cloth weaver [1911]
2. Edith [b 1876] who was a woollen warper [1891], a woollen  weaver [1901]
3. Emily [b 1878] who was a woollen spinner [1891], a  woollen weaver [1901]
4. Ethel [b 1872] who was a woollen weaver [1901]
5. Annie [b 1886] who was a woollen twister [1901], a  costume cloth weaver [1911]

They lived at

• Saw Hill, Sowerby [1881, 1891, 1901]
• 17 Saw Hill, Triangle [1911]

Living with them [in 1891] was Edna's widowed mother Sarah Lawrence [aged 82].

Henry died on 5th October 1906.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £449. Probate was granted to his widow Edna.

He was buried at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones [9th October 1906]

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Watterson, John

Ref W3190

[1840-1???] Born in Stockton, Yorkshire.

He was a coachman [1871].

In [Q4] 1863 he married Ann Lang [1841-1???] in York.

Ann was born in Selby

 

Children:

1. Mary Elizabeth [b 1865]
2. Anne Rosamund [b 1868]
3. Jebson Lang [b 1870]

The family moved to Halifax between 1861 and 1865

 

They lived at

• Stockton on the Forest [1861]
• The Lodge Cottage, Sowerby [1871]

Living with them [in 1871] were John's brother Henry Watterson [aged 23] (farm servant), and sister Annie Watterson [aged 17] (worsted twister), and niece Blanche Lang [aged 9]

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Watterson: John Watterson & Company

Ref W951

Wool and waste dealer at West Vale.

In October 1880, the company was declared bankrupt

Watts & Naylor

Ref W480

Carpet manufacturer at Calder Carpet Works, Brighouse.

Partners included E. Watts, T. Naylor and J. W. Naylor.

The partnership was dissolved in April 1868

Watts, Rev Henry

Ref W14

[1801-18??] Born in London.

He was a Methodist New Connexion minister in Halifax [1837, 1841].

In 1837, he married Susannah Walsh [17??-1833] in Halifax.

Susannah was the daughter of James Walsh

 

Child: Eliza [b 1836]

They lived at

• 10 Brunswick Street, Halifax [1837]
• Stannary, Halifax (lodgers with David Walsh and family)   [1841]
• 9 Chapel Terrace, Stafford, Staffordshire [1851]
• 156 Great Dover Street, Newington, Lancashire [1861]

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Watts, Rev John William

Ref W2039

[1807-18??] Vicar of Bicester.

He married Rebecca [b 1806] who was born in Antigua, West Indies.

Children:

1. Langford Lovell
2. Agnes [b 1836]

He died on the Isle of Wight

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Watts, Rev Langford Lovell

Ref W1004

[1834-1882] Son of Rev John William Watts.

Born in Bath.

He was at St Aidan's College, Birkenhead before becoming Perpetual Curate at Stainland [1861, 1874].

On 2nd October 1860, he married Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Rev Charles Rogers.

Children:

1. Henry Langford [b 1862]
2. Edith Mary [b 1865]

Living with them [in 1871] was niece Letitia Mary Pollitt [b  1847] from Sowerby Bridge.

He died on the Isle of Wight

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Watts Wrigley & Son

Ref W1655

Silk waste spinners established by Watts Wrigley at Brow Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1832], and at Shay Lane Mill, Holmfield which they built about 1836.

In 1835, the firm was one of the subscribers to the Halifax Dispensary, giving 5 guineas

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Watty House, Todmorden

Ref W1463

Owners and tenants have included

• Samuel Starkie [1897]
• John Thomas Ogden [1905]

Watty Place, Todmorden

Ref W715

Owners and tenants have included

• William Greenwood and other members of his family
• William Greenwood [1873]

Watty Scout, Todmorden

Ref W166

Dulesgate. Rock outcrop about 120 ft high

Waugh, Anna Mary

Ref W1412

[1853-1928] Daughter of Edward Waugh.

Edward Waugh was a solicitor in London, and the last MP for the Borough of Cockermouth, Cumbria. Anna Mary's son – Noel Waugh Hadwen – takes the Waugh name

 

Born in Cumberland.

She was the second wife of Frederick Walter Hadwen.

She died at The Dene, Triangle.

She & her husband were buried at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones

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Waugh, Benjamin

Ref W872

[1895-1918] Born in Queensbury, the illegitimate son of Martha Ann Waugh [1873-1924].

Martha Ann was born in Bradford.

In 1900, she married Walter Craven in Halifax

 

He worked for Holdsworth's.

During World War I, he served as a Bombardier with D Battery 72nd Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He was mentioned in dispatches.

He died of wounds [8th June 1918].

He was buried at Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt, France [Grave Ref III B 6].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Bradshaw War Memorial

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Waugh, Mr

Ref W2096

[15??-16??] Vicar of Coley [1623]

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Wavell, Edmund Minson

Ref W246

[1807-1898] JP.

Born in Newport, Isle of Wight [25th September 1807].

He became a law student [1823], and a solicitor [April 1830].

He moved to Halifax where he became an attorney [1833].

See Halifax Town Hall, St James's Club, Halifax, Wavell's Yard, Halifax, Wavell, Kerr & Kerr and Wavell, Son & Marshall

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Wavell, Edmund Minson

Ref W238

[1843-1894] Son of Edmund Minson Wavell.

He was a student at Middle Temple [1871], a solicitor at Halifax [1881], and a partner in Wavell, Philbrick, Foster & Wavell and Wavell, Son & Marshall. He was a Colonel 4th Battery of 2nd West Yorks Garrison Artillery Volunteers [1907].

On 1st December 1880, he married Mary Helen Foster.

Mary Helen was the eldest daughter of William Foster

 

They lived at

• Field House, Halifax [1871]
• Holme Leigh, Skircoat [1881]
• 6 Park Road, Halifax [1887]

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1894.

Helen Mary Wavell [late of 9 Park Road, Halifax] died at Livingstone Mansions, Queens Club Gardens, London [6th January 1907].

She was buried at St Paul's Church, King Cross

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Wavell, Florence Mary

Ref W1269

[18??-19??] Daughter of ??.

She lived at 6 Park Road, Halifax [1891].

In 1903, she was one of the first people to be granted a car registration and a motor drivers' licence

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Wavell, George Henry

Ref W2500

[1846-1???] (Possibly) son of Edmund Minson Wavell.

He was a scholar at Sedburgh Free Grammar School [1861] / a solicitor (not in practice) [1881]

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Wavell, Kerr & Kerr

Ref W2499

Halifax solicitors established around 1895.

Partners included Edmund Minson Wavell, Robert Moffat Kerr, and John Milton Kerr

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Wavell, Philbrick & Foster

Ref W2583

Halifax attorneys. Partners included Edmund Minson Wavell, Henry John Philbrick, and William Foster.

See Robert Moffat Kerr and Wavell, Philbrick, Foster & Wavell

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Wavell, Philbrick, Foster & Wavell

Ref W1820

Solicitors.

They were at 14 George Street, Halifax [1868] and 26 George Street, Halifax [1874].

Partners included Edmund Minson Wavell, Henry John Philbrick, and William Foster.

See Wavell, Philbrick & Foster

Wavell, Son & Marshall

Ref W2471

Halifax solicitors [1898]. Partners (possibly) included Edmund Minson Wavell, Edmund Minson Wavell, and Harold Marshall

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Wavell, Sophia Elizabeth

Ref W2191

[18??-1???] On Wednesday, 4th January 1871, she married Ronald Currie MD at Square Church, Halifax

Wavy Steps, Hebden Bridge

Ref W2107

A set of suitably fashionable steps constructed in 2077, and leading down to Hebden Water near River Cottage

Wawn, Rev William Hey

Ref W930

[1818-1896] BA.

Born in Stanton by Dale, Derbyshire.

He was Perpetual Curate at Coley [1847]. He resigned in 1892.

In [Q2] 1845, he married Elizabeth Hill Dunning [1816-1???] in Howden.

Elizabeth was born in Hull

 

Children:

1. Charles Farneford [bapt 10th August 1851]
2. William Dykes [b 1848]
3. Elizabeth / Mary Elizabeth [b 1849] who married  Rev William Davenport

He died at Stockport [27th April 1896].

The couple were buried at Coley Church.

He is remembered on the Altar Cross, and there is a window in the couple's memory in Coley Church

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Wawne, Thomas

Ref W1308

[16??-16??] Of Sowerby. In 1671, he, John Brigg, Thomas Holt and Abraham Wadsworth were amongst a number of local people who had supported the RoyaJohn Brigg, Thomas Holt and Abraham Wadsworth cause in the Civil War and who received a pension of 6/5d per year under a county-based pension scheme set up in 1662 for

the reliefe of poore and maimed Officers and Souldiers who have faithfully served His Majesty and His Royal Father in the late [Civil] Wars

 

Wax, Halifax is made of

Ref W183

Halifax is built of wax
Heptonstall of stone
There's pretty girls in Halifax
In Heptonstall, there's none

Hanson suggest that this may have been sung in the 18th century when houses in Halifax were first built of brick, the colour of which resembled sealing wax

Way Stone Edge, Rishworth

Ref W1528

A steep escarpment overlooking the M62

Waygood, Walter

Ref W132

[1898-1917] Son of James Waygood of Nelson, Lancashire.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 9th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 12th June 1917 (aged 19).

He was buried at Wytschaete Military Cemetery, Belgium.

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Wayman, Alice Mary

Ref W1110

[1863-1944] Youngest daughter of Thomas Wayman.

Born in Halifax [11th May 1863].

On 22nd July 1890, she married Dr Henry James Edwards from Windermere at Park Congregational Church.

She died 2nd February 1944

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Wayman & Scarborough

Ref W1118

Woolstaplers in Halifax.

John Scarborough was recorded here in 1857

Wayman, Annie

Ref W1109

[1857-1881] Daughter of Thomas Wayman.

She was the first wife of Henry Edmunds. She was married from The Grove, Halifax.

She died in childbirth in 1881, giving birth to twins – Claud Henry and Dorothy Annie.

She was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery

Wayman, Frederick Ellis

Ref W1739

[1861-1940] JP.

He was a woolstapler [1901, 1905].

On 26th August 1890, he married Annie Louise Baines.

Annie Louise was the niece of William Ambler

 

Child: William Ambler

They lived at

• 4 Heath Villas, Halifax [1905]
• Minchin Hampton, Gloucestershire [1916]

Frederick died 25th November 1940

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Wayman, Henry Holdsworth

Ref W848

[1877-1933] OBE, DL.

Son of William Henry Wayman.

He was Lieutenant-Colonel.

He married Dorothy.

Children:

Children:

1. daughter [b 1925]

Wayman, Maurice

Ref W8920

[18??-19??] In 1916, he bought Giles House, Hove Edge from the Kershaw family

Wayman, Sons & Company

Ref W1736

Woollen manufacturers at Haley Hill Mills, Halifax [1905] Partners included William Henry Wayman

Wayman, Thomas

Ref W341

[1833-1901] JP, MP.

Son of William Henry Wayman.

Born in Orange Street, Halifax.

He was educated at private schools in Halifax.

Established Thomas Wayman & Company [1850s]. He carried on business as a woolstapler until 1892. He was active in local affairs and was a member of Halifax Town Council [1865-1877, 1882-1886] / Mayor of Halifax [1872-1874] / Vice-Chairman of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce / a governor of Crossley Orphanage [1885] / associated with Sion Chapel, Halifax.

In 1856, he married Sarah Ellis at Sion Congregational Church, Halifax.

Children:

1. Annie
2. Alice Mary

They lived at

• 2 Park Terrace, Halifax [1861]
• Savile Close, Halifax
• The Grove, Halifax [1880]
• Banbury, Oxfordshire [1901]

He was Liberal MP for Elland from 1885, beating F. C. Rasch [1885], J. Fitzalan Hope [1892], and Arthur Travis Clay [1895] He held the post until he retired due to ill-health on 17th February 1899.

He died at South Bank, Banbury, Oxfordshire [9th February 1901].

See James Bowman and Halifax White Swan Company Limited

Wayman's: Thomas Wayman & Company

Ref W1467

Halifax woolstaplers, wool merchants and top makers. Established by Thomas Wayman [1850s]. They were at 27 Horton Street, Halifax [1905].

The company's names appears on the wall outside Bracken's Warehouse in Horton Street.

See Thomas Ogden and William Henry Wayman

Wayman, William Ambler

Ref W767

[1892-1916] Son of Frederick Ellis Wayman.

During World War I, he served as a Captain with the 1st/4th Battalion Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry.

He died 14th August 1916.

The Halifax Courier [16th September 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 10A & 10D]

Wayman, William Henry

Ref W1147

[1801-18??] Card maker of Halifax.

On 26th October 1833, he married Nanny Rawcliffe [1812-1894].

Nanny was born in Salterhebble [5th December 1812]

 

Children:

1. Thomas
2. William Henry
3. Martha [1847 7th January 1893] who was buried with her  mother
4. George [1850-29th December 1906] who was a coal merchant  [1891] & was buried with his mother

They lived at 19 Cromwell Terrace, Halifax [1891].

William Henry was dead by 1891.

Nanny died 27th September 1894, and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 90]

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Wayman, William Henry

Ref W846

[1847-1929] Son of William Henry Wayman.

Born in Halifax [26th August 1847].

He was senior partner in Thomas Wayman & Company [1902] / senior partner in Wayman, Sons & Company [1902] / Vice-president of the Halifax Cricket & Football Club.

In [Q4] 1871, he married (1) Mary Ann Holdsworth [1853-1878] in Halifax.

Mary Ann was born 29th May 1853

 

Children:

1. Walter Percy [1872-1876] who was buried with his parents
2. Henry Holdsworth
3. daughter

Mary Ann died 6th March 1878.

In [Q2] 1879, he married (2) Jessie Margaret Whitley [1855-1931] in Halifax.

Jessie Margaret was born 25th January 1855, the daughter of John Whitley

 

Children:

4. Kenneth [1884-1885] who was buried with his parents
5. Nora [b 1886] who married Richard Edgar Sugden
6. daughter

They lived at Southfield, Halifax [1902].

William Henry died 7th May 1929.

Jessie Margaret died at Hastings [23rd March 1931].

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1816]

Wayte, Dr Frank Edward

Ref W1737

[1874-1947] MRCS, LRCP.

Born in Hanley, Staffordshire [2nd November 1874].

He qualified at Owens College Manchester [1904].

He was physician and surgeon with his surgery at 86 Hanson Lane, Halifax  [1905] / physician & surgeon [1911] / retired physician & surgeon [1939].

In [Q3] 1904, he married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Flockton MacDonald [1879-1962] in Barton-upon-Irwell.

Lizzie was born in Manchester [27th June 1879]

 

Children:

1. Alan Wymont [b Q3 1905]
2. Frances Heather [b 26th August 1909]

They lived at

• 86 Hanson Lane, Halifax [1911]
• Hanson Lane, Halifax, [1905, 1920]
• St Mary's, Francis Street. Halifax [1925, 1930]
• Sunnymede 111 Muston Road, Filey [1935, 1939, 1942]

Frank Edward died 10th February 1947 (aged 72).

Probate was granted to his widow Lizzie.

Lizzie died 6th April 1962 (aged 82) 

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Weasel Hall Cottage, Erringden

Ref W488

2 New Road

Constructed about 1840 by the Manchester & Leeds Railway Company to replace the original Weasel Hall which was demolished when the railway line was built.

It is now private dwellings

Weasel Hall, Hebden Bridge

Ref W653

Demolished about 1840 when the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway line was built. Weasel Hall Cottage was built

Weasel Hall Tunnel, Hebden Bridge

Ref W1239

Railway tunnel

Weather

Ref W1717

Weather Cock Farm, Ovenden

Ref W1111

Wainstalls Road.

Recorded in 1841, when James Hartley lived here

Weather House Farm, Pellon

Ref W456

Recorded in 1924

Weather station

Ref W479

A meteorological recording station was set up at Belle Vue in 1892

Weatherall, Billy

Ref W2395

[1???-19??] Of Warrington.

On 28th October 1933, he set a new world skating record of 112 hours 46 minutes at Sowerby Bridge Town Hall

On 18th November 1933, he set a new roller skating record of 113 hours 4 minutes set in Halifax

Weatherburn, John

Ref W698

[17??-18??] He preached the first sermon – from Habakkuk III 2 – at Ambler Thorn United Methodist Chapel when it opened for service on 15th February 1807

Weatherell, Harold

Ref W858

[1893-1916] Son of Emma & Harry Weatherell of 9 Temperance Field, Wyke.

He married Mary Ann.

They lived at 8 Holme Terrace, Lightcliffe.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 14th October 1916 (aged 23).

He was buried at Abbeville Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I G 9]

Weatherell, James

Ref W974

[1850-1939] Son of William Weatherell.

He married Hannah [1851-1923].

Hannah was born 30th November 1851

 

Children:

1. John William who died 9th December 1873 (aged 5 months) & was buried with his parents

Hannah died 6th November 1923.

James died 5th November 1939 (aged 89) 

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4579] with James's parents

Weatherell, William

Ref W972

[1822-1880] Born 22nd April 1822.

He married Betty [1826-1865].

Child: James

Betty died 8th April 1865 (aged 39).

William died 2nd May 1880 (aged 58).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4579]

Weatherhead, James

Ref W2466

[1???-17??] Merchant. Recorded in 1735 at Hough Hall, Halifax

Weatherhead, James

Ref W385

[18??-191?] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint John's Mission Church, Hebden Bridge, and on the Memorial at Saint Thomas the Apostle, Heptonstall

Weatherhead, John W.

Ref W2127

[1867-19??] Born in Leeds. Landlord of the Rising Sun, Rastrick [1901].

He married Fanny [1865-19??] from Leeds

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Weatherill, James

Ref W216

[1784-1859] He was a stone mason.

He married Nelly Newall of Walsden [1782-1859].

Children:

1. Sarah
2. Richard
3. William

He died on 5th July 1859 when John Holden's joiner's shop in Union Street, Todmorden collapsed, killing James and Abraham Crossley who were working there at the time.

James's wife, Nelly, never recovered from the shock and died a few months later on 18th September.

The couple were buried at Christ Church, Todmorden

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Weatherill, Miles

Ref W70

[1845-1868] Son of Richard Weatherill.

A cotton worker or check-weaver of Back Brook Street, Todmorden.

It is said that his father, Richard, was eccentric and once locked baby Miles in a drawer and told his wife, Alice, that a woman had taken him away. It was 2 hours later, before Alice found the baby in the drawer.

Miles was generally regarded as being

a young man of good character and conduct

although newspapers reported that

no gentleman's housemaid was free from his solicitations

He was a Methodist before he began to attend Christ Church, Todmorden. Weatherill met his sweetheart, Sarah Bell, at Sunday School. The relationship led to the murder of Rev Plow at Todmorden.

At 8:00 am on 4th April 1868, Weatherill and a 30-year-old weaver, Timothy Faherty, who had murdered a girl from Droylsden, were the last men to be publicly hanged outside the New Bailey Prison in Manchester. Both were buried in the Prison Yard at Manchester.

After the hanging, a friend found a letter in Weatherill's cell in which he wrote

You know I am to hang. It is an awful shameful death to die

An effigy of Weatherill was installed at Madame Tussaud's.

This is discussed in the book Halifax Murders.

See James Weatherill

Weatherill, Richard

Ref W6090

[1???-1???] He married Alice.

Child: Miles

It is said that Richard was eccentric and once locked baby Miles in a drawer and told his wife, Alice, that a woman had taken him away. It was 2 hours later, before Alice found the baby in the drawer

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Weathersby, William

Ref W895

[1772-1???] Born in Herefordshire.

He married Mary Cook [1773-1???].

Child: Ann [1798-1867] who married John Morgan

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Weaver to Web

Ref W469

An archive of over 22,000 images of historical documents and photographs illustrating the history of Calderdale. The archive is compiled by Calderdale Council. The collection includes postcards, newspaper reports, maps and photographs, personal diaries and accounts, business records, wills, Acts of Parliament, and census returns.

Weavers' Cottages

Ref W1886

These are a distinctive feature of 18th/19th century housing in the district. Typically, they have windows set high in the upper floor, so as to give maximum light to the handloom weavers working there.

Some examples can be seen at

• Green End, Old Town

Weavers' Rhyme

Ref W72

An 18th/19th century rhyme records the route from the west along the Long Causeway which the weavers took between their homes and their markets:

Burnley for ready money,
Mereclough noa trust,
ye're peepin in at Stiperden,
But call at Kebs, ye must,
Blackshawhead for travellers,
and Heptonstall for trust,
Hepton Brig for landladies,
and Midgley near the moor,
Luddenden's a warm shop,
Royle's Head's varry cold,
if ye get to Halifax,
ye mun be varry bold

In order to make lines 4-7 scan, Donald Haigh has suggested that they should be:

Blackshawhead for travellers,
and Heptonstall for whores,
Hepton Brig for landladies,
and Midgley near the moors,

See Hull, Hell & Halifax

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Web Archive of the Calderdale Companion

Ref W2413

The British Library has included the Calderdale Companion in their online Archives at

http://www.webarchive.org.uk/ukwa/

Webb's: Henry Webb & Company

Ref W1833

Tar distillers at Rastrick [1874]

Webb, Rev James

Ref W984

[1826-1876] He was Vicar of Hartshead-cum-Clifton [1866-1876] and Master of Clifton Free School [1867-1873], taking over from Rev James Webb.

He resigned in August 1876.

He left the district and died at Bournemouth [21st December 1876]

Webb, Captain Matthew

Ref W2313

[1848-1883] In the 1870s, he trained at Hollingworth Lake for his cross-channel swim

Webb, Norman George

Ref W1006

[1912-1943] Son of Zara Janet & Thomas James Webb of Hebden Bridge.

In [Q3] 1942, he married Doris Burley in Todmorden.

They lived in Hebden Bridge.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 102nd Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 23rd August 1943 (aged 31).

He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [Grave Ref 169]

Webb, Richard

Ref W535

[1821-1899] Born in Ireland.

He was a revenue officer [1881].

Around 1849, he married Eliza Ann [1827-1???].

Eliza Ann was born in Ireland

 

Children:

1. Charles Reilley [b 1849] who was a postman [1881]
2. Agnes Delia [b 1856] who was a teacher [1881]

They lived at 6 Lister Street, Halifax [1881]

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Webb, Samuel

Ref W1821

[18??-18??] Manufacturer of sanitary pipes, chimney tops, ridge tiles, fire and common bricks, boiler blocks, and flue covers at New Bank, Halifax [1874]

Webb, Samuel

Ref W816

[18??-18??] He was landlord of the Hambletonian, Silver Street [1861] / landlord of the Albion Hotel, Claremount [1864]

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Webb, Thornton & Shaw

Ref W1854

Fire and common brick manufacturer at Bank Top, Northowram [1861]

Webb, Zacharias Brierley

Ref W753

[1868-19??] His father was not recorded on his marriage record.

Born in Pendleton, Lancashire.

He was a driver of Elland Lane, Elland [1906] / a labourer [1911].

In [Q4] 1906, he married Barbara Ann Hornsby in Halifax.

Barbara Ann was the daughter of William Hornsby.

She was a rag sorter [1911]

 

In 1911, they were living with Barbara's parents at 5 Upper Exley, Halifax

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Webber, Kenneth Frederick Albert

Ref W1003

[1918-1945] Son of Rose & George Webber.

In [Q4] 1941, he married Ethel Riley in Halifax.

They lived in Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Corporal with the 49th Armoured Personnel Carrier Regiment Royal Armoured Corps.

He died 30th March 1945 (aged 27).

He was buried at Winterswijk Cemetery, Netherlands [Grave Ref 47]

Webster ...

Ref W247

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

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

Webster & Wade

Ref W1683

Marble masons at 7 Aked's Road, Halifax [1905]

Webster's, Brighouse

Ref W1448

Brighouse furniture business. Established in 1865. The company now occupies a series of shops in Commercial Street

Webster's: George Webster & Son Limited

Ref W1489

In 1819, George Webster had a grocery and confectionery business in 6 Southgate, Halifax and another at Hipperholme cross-roads (next to the Infants' School).

In 1828, he established his tea and grocery business at 3 and 5 Silver Street / Commercial Street, Halifax.

His son, Charles, took over the business, becoming sole partner.

In 1874, they were at 7 Union Street, Halifax.

Later, the company had the Mikado Café [1889], and the Imperial Café [1908].

In 1936, they had a shop in The Arcade Royale, Halifax.

The company went out of business in 1963

Webster's Green Label

Ref W2687

Beer introduced by Samuel Webster's in 1928

Webster's, Hipperholme

Ref W2858

A branch of George Webster & Son Limited stood at Hipperholme cross-roads (next to the Infants' School). It is now [2012] an office equipment company

Webster's: Samuel Webster & Sons Limited

Ref W1644

Union Cross Yard, Halifax.

The brewery business was started by Samuel Webster at the Fountain Head Brewery in 1838.

He was joined by his sons, Isaac, George Henry and Samuel Green.

Other people who served in the Board included

• John Hoyle

The company was registered in March 1890.

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

Samuel Webster & Sons Limited
Brewers and Wine & Spirit merchants

Offices; 57 Northgate, Halifax

 

On 30th December 1932, Samuel Webster's and Joseph Stocks amalgamated.

They became a part of the Grand Metropolitan group.

In 1895, Wilson's of Lancashire (established in 1834) became a part of the Group.

The Brewery is discussed in the book Halifax Pubs.

See George Bodger, Frances White Bodger, Eric Bodger, Prynn & Company, Victoria, Halifax and Webster's Green Label

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Wedgewood, William

Ref W824

[1???-18??]

On 22nd December 1833, he married Eliza Clarkson in Calverley.

Eliza from Brighouse was the daughter of Charles Clarkson

 

Children:

1. James William [1834-18th March 1836] who died aged 1 year  & 8 months
2. Elizabeth who died in her infancy
3. Eliza Ann [1836-4th May 1838] who died aged 1 year & 8  months

Eliza died 6th April 1838 (aged 25).

Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

Wedgwood, William Robson

Ref W841

[1883-1940] Born in Seaton, Cumberland [8th July 1883].

He was a coal miner.

He was an excellent shot with the gun and took part in many clay-pigeon contents.

He won several trophies as a Cumberland wrestler.

He signed to play for Thrum Hall [1902].

He was chief try-scorer for Halifax [1903-1904].

He played for Cumberland [1905-1906]

He was Captain of Halifax [1907-1908]

He had to retire from rugby on account of heart disease [1912]

He was landlord of the Golden Pheasant, Halifax [1911] / landlord of the Lord Nelson, Halifax [July 1913-July 1914].

A benefit match was played on his behalf at Thrum Hall [1928].

In [Q4] 1902, he married Sarah Jane Underwood in Cockermouth.

Children:

1. Eva [1903-1946]
2. William Aaron [1907-1965]
3. John [1911-1937]

They lived at 115 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1940].

William died in Halifax [4th January 1940]

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Wee Sam

Ref W239

Popular name for Samuel Webster's Fountain Head Brewery and its products

Weeding, Major A. J.

Ref W1916

[18??-1876] He served with the 33rd Duke of Wellington's Own Regiment. He died in India.

There is a memorial to him and other members of the regiment in Halifax Parish Church

Weedon, Thomas

Ref W248

[1880-1915] Son of Emma (née Worley) & Richard Weedon, painter.

Born in Tooting, London.

He was a labourer [1911] / a dyer with Davis, Gordon & Company.

On 7th April 1907, he married Rose Gardiner [1882-19??] in Halifax.

Rose was the daughter of John Gardiner

 

Children:

1. Vera May [b 1914]
2. child

In 1911, a daughter Violet Weedon [aged 11] born in Halifax was recorded

 

They lived at

• 13 Wood Square Mill Lane, Boothtown [1911]
• Lower Range Terrace, Range Bank [1915]
• 12 Waterloo Street, Boothtown [1916]

He was a time-expired soldier, but at the outbreak of World War I, he enlisted [15th October 1914] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion (76th Foot)  Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action during a gas attack at the Battle of Hill 60 [5th May 1915].

The Halifax Courier [18th March 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

Official confirmation of his death didn't come until March 1916.

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Weekly Courier & Guardian

Ref W542

Weightman, Hugh

Ref W2207

[18??-19??] Motor coach proprietor.

He established Weightman's Tours Limited and began operating charabancs on excursions and tours from Halifax by 1923. The company's registered address was 5 Emscote Grove, Halifax.

The limited company was formed in 1948, and the following year it was sold to Ripponden & District Motors, who continued to operate it as a subsidiary. Ripponden & District sold its coach operations to Hebble Motor Services in 1957, including the Weightman's licence

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Weightman, Samuel

Ref W2840

[1851-1???] Born in Bassingham, Lincolnshire.

He was an indoor farm servant at Aversham, Southwell, Nottinghamshire [1871]  / a police constable [1881] / a police inspector [1891] / a police superintendent at Halifax [1895, 1901] / a police pensioner [1911].

Around 1898, he is mentioned in several newspaper reports of crimes and incidents in and around Halifax.

In 1871, he married Sarah Johnson [1850-1???], born in Coddington, in Newark, Nottinghamshire.

Children:

1. Fanny [b 1871]
2. Anne [b 1872]
3. Adeline / Adelina [b 1875]
4. Kate [b 1877]
5. Alice Mary [b 1879] who was a dressmaker [1911]
6. George [b 1880]
7. Millie [b 1882]
8. Minnie [b 1884]
9. Fred [b 1886]
10. Hugh [b 1887]
11. Liley [b 1889]
12. John [b 1892] who was a butcher's apprentice [1911]

They lived at

• 17 Hook Road, Hook, Goole [1881]
• Omar Street, Heckmondwike [1891]
• West Riding Court House, Halifax [1901]
• Bottesford, Nottingham [1911]

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Welby, Moses

Ref W7901

[1845-1923] Aka Owd Mo', Owd Mow.

Born in Farnworth, Lancashire.

He was a 19th century convert to Methodism.

Before his conversion, he was said to be the leader of a group of ungodly men.

On 25th March 1906, he preached at Salem Wesleyan Chapel, Hebden Bridge

He wrote an autobiography entitled From Coal-Pit To Joyful News Mission. The introduction to the book says

Moses Welsby was born and brought up in a public-house, his early surroundings and habits were rough and wicked, and he literally ran an evil course.

He was a noted dog-runner and pigeon-flyer, the racecourse knew him well, and in gambling and drink he spent most of his hardly-earned wages as a coal-miner.

Till his thirty-sixth year he lived without God, in a land of Bibles and Christian influences.

Some few years after his conversion, he was led in the providence of God to join our Joyful News Mission, and to devote his life to telling forth the news of a Saviour's love

He died in Rochdale

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Welch, Ernest William

Ref W1096

[1863-1935] Born in Stockton on Tees

In 1890, he married Mary Totty [1861-1914].

in Stockton on Tees.

Mary was born in Albrighton, Shropshire, the daughter of George Totty, bricklayer

 

Child: George Henry

The family lived at 9 St Paul's Road. Halifax [1898, 1914, 1917].

Mary died at home [13th September 1914].

Ernest died in the Gibbet Street Institution [11th August 1935].

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [Grave Ref: 934-G]

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Welch, George Henry

Ref W898

[1898-1917] Son of Ernest William Welch.

Born in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots (Formerly 2nd/7th Battalion).

He died of wounds [21st August 1917] (aged 19).

He was buried at Lebucquière Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I D 11]

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross

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Welch, Nathaniel

Ref W934

[1???-16??] Curate at Luddenden [1634]

Weldon, Frank

Ref W400

[1886-1951] He was landlord of the Junction Hotel, Halifax [1936] / the Brown Cow, Halifax [1937, 1939] / the Allan Fold, Halifax [1939, 1941] / the Golden Fleece, Bradshaw [1941, 1951].

Frank died in Halifax [Q3 1951] (aged 65) 

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Weldrivet Boiler & Motor Company Limited

Ref W1776

Boiler & motor makers at Empire Works, Holmfield [1905]

Well Close House, Brighouse

Ref W1458

Off Church Lane.

Church Lane Surgery now stands on what was the drive to the house. Owners and tenants have included

• Martin Manley [1845]
• Thomas Sugden [1865]
• Dr Cecil Alexander Bindley [1891]

Well Head

Ref W101

Area of Halifax and site of a natural spring.

The well was known as Old Well and Common Well.

The area around the well was known as Oldwelling or Old Well Ing.

In 1398, John Smythson was charged with enclosing a footpath leading to the well.

The well was the main local source which – by way of open troughs, then wooden pipes passing along Harrison Road, Barum Top, and feeding a cistern in Old Cock Yard – provided the town with water for many years up to the 18th century.

In 1762, an Act was passed for the purpose of opening a water course from Well Head and other public springs.

In 1852, the wells supplied around 80,000 gallons per day.

Arthur Porritt writes that ...

in some of the town's inns, drinkers would ask for "Whisky and Well Head"

Two houses – Well Head and Old Well Head – stood here and were demolished in 1976 when the area was redeveloped.

In 1902, the Midland Railway Company agreed to purchase the Shay estate to run a part of the Lancashire and Yorkshire line to Halifax. However, it was later felt that there was no prospect of the railway being constructed in the immediate future, and the plan was abandoned. Work had been started on a tunnel under the new Skircoat Road, on the Well Head side of the road, and this tunnel is still in evidence today. This was used as an air-raid shelter during World War II.

See Act for supplying Halifax with Water [1762] and Royal Aerated Waters

Well Head Farm, Halifax

Ref W210

Owners and tenants have included

• William Knowles [1910]

See Knowles's Dairy

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Well Head Fields, Halifax

Ref W475

The former grounds of Well Head House formed a deep valley west of Skircoat Road.

Once a rural setting, the area is now covered with the usual ubiquitous and unimaginative houses.

See Burdock Way

Well Head House, Halifax

Ref W187

House at Well Head built for Grace Elizabeth and John Waterhouse after their wedding – possibly by John Carr.

Old Well Head was earlier.

The house had a Snetzler chamber organ which Catherine Grace Waterhouse gave to All Saints' Church, Elland in 1915.

In the 19th century, John Waterhouse had an observatory in the grounds. There were extensive gardens with greenhouses and a staff of 6 gardeners. They cultivated exotic ferns, including a todea superba which Waterhouse had imported from New Zealand in 1860 and which is now at Kew Gardens.

John Waterhouse died here.

Catherine Grace Doherty Waterhouse was the last of the family to occupy the house.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

• Frank Thompson [1905]
• Frank Lee [1916, 1956]
• Kate Lee [1968]

A school visit in May 1903 recorded

the Scholars are visiting the gardens of Mrs Doherty-Waterhouse this week. In the grounds of Mrs Waterhouse, the scholars saw, a vinery, peach house, fighouse, and they saw such plants as the banana bearing fruit, the orange, cinnamon, myrtle, orchids, and many rare plants. There were 14 glasshouses

 

During the 1970s, there were many plans, including one to build a road through the estate.

While Halifax Council dithered (sounds familiar!), the house fell into disrepair and was demolished in 1976.

During the 1990s, the green parkland of the estate was given over for development and is now heavily built-up

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Well Head House: Organ

Ref W845

In the 1760s, the Waterhouse family commissioned Johann Snetzler to build an organ at Well Head.

In 1915, Catherine Grace Waterhouse gave the organ to All Saints' Church, Elland and it was placed in the Lady Chapel there.

On 3rd September 1916, the organ was dedicated.

It fell into disrepair.

In 1957, the organ was restored and moved to the Anglican Convent of St Peter in Horbury. By 2003, the whereabouts of the organ was uncertain as the Convent had closed, but it was rediscovered in 2010 still in the original Convent building which was now a school.

The Convent donated the organ to Halifax Minster.

On 8th March 2015, the Organ was rededicated with a service at the Minster.

It is estimated the it will cost £150,000 to restore the organ

Well House, Halifax

Ref W576

Savile Road. Small Georgian Gothick building built in the 18th/19th century

Well of Saint John the Baptist

Ref W102

Aka Jonas Well. A natural spring which was sited about 200 yards north of Halifax Parish Church at the end of Mulcture Hall Road.

See Cripplegate and Well I' Th' Wall Lane, Halifax

Well Royd, Stainland

Ref W1063

High Street. Dated RRM 1762.

Adjoins Shepherd's Cottage, Stainland.

Owners and tenants have included

• Edmund Schofield [1934]
• William Cecil Edwards

Wellburn, Dr Edgar Duesbury

Ref W1536

[1861-1941] Son of Eliza (née Harrison) [1824-1???] & Zachariah Tranmer Wellburn [1822-1898].

Born in Scarborough.

He served with the 1st Volunteer Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) [1890].

He was a medical practitioner in Sowerby Bridge; with the Local Government Medical Service [1895]; Medical Officer of Health for Luddendenfoot, Sowerby, and Sowerby Bridge [1895]; Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for Norland, Copley, Sowerby and Sowerby Bridge UDC [1905].

In [Q4] 1886, he married (1) Annie Elizabeth Darrell [1858-1892] in Halifax.

In [Q3] 1893, he married (2) Emma Hatton [1869-1936] in Halifax.

Children:

1. Emma Hatton 1894
2. Mary Hatton 1899
3. John Hatton 1906

The family lived at Beech House

Wellcroft Nurseries, Hipperholme

Ref W2477

George Sharp & Sons were here [1905]

Wellesley, Arthur

Ref W1947

[1769-1852] 1st Duke of Wellington. Politician and military leader.

See Duke of Wellington's Regiment, Napoleonic Wars, Peninsular War and Battle of Waterloo

Wellesley Barracks, Halifax

Ref W476

Gibbet Street / Spring Hall Lane, Highroad Well.

Established in 1875 following a Bill of 1872 – the Cardwell reforms – which sought to spread home forces across the country, in order to encourage local connections and to assist in recruitment.

The building was designed by the Royal Engineers' architect, J & W. Beanland of Bradford, in a castellated Gothic Revival style. The land was given by Charles Musgrave.

The 16 Army buildings included a chapel, officers buildings, the Orderly Room and the Guard Room.

The barrack blocks were known as Wellington and Musgrave.

The barracks were inaugurated on 29th August 1877 when the 33rd and 76th Regiments of Foot occupied the building.

In October 1877, the 6th West Yorkshire Militia moved in.

On 11th February 1918, there was an outbreak of smallpox at the Barracks, with 3 cases being reported in 6 days.

The present building was begun in 1938.

During World War II, it was used for A. T. S. Training.

The property was known as The Barracks until the name Wellesley Barracks was given in 1953.

The Duke of Wellington's Regiment remained at the barracks until 1959 when the barracks closed.

The site was bought by Halifax Council for £30,000 in September 1963 and renamed Wellesley Park. In May 2003, the Council approved controversial plans to build a new school at the Barracks.

The keep and other parts of the building are listed.

See Rev Alec Charlton and Halifax Academy

Wellesley Mount, Halifax

Ref W2662

Houses at Savile Park Road

Owners and tenants have included

• George Walker Highley [1901]

Wellesley Park

Ref W327

Highroad Well. Wellesley Barracks was acquired by Halifax Council in 1963 and renamed. It was used for musical and physical education.

In Spring 2005, Halifax High School moved here from the old Clare Hall site on Huddersfield Road, Halifax

Wellfield House, Langfield

Ref W1314

Owners and tenants have included

• James Nuttall [1851, 1861]
• William Postlethwaite [1913]

Wellholme, Brighouse

Ref W1512

Wellholme Park and the house were originally private land and a part of the Camm Park Estate owned by Alfred Camm and the Camm family.

The house is now a part of Wellholme, Brighouse

Owners and tenants have included

• Rev John Child [1887]

See Richard Kershaw

Wellholme Park, Brighouse

Ref W359

Bradford Road. Wellholme, Brighouse and the park were originally private land and a part of the Camm Park Estate owned by the Camm family.

In 1867, land was sold for the construction of the Parish Church of St James, which opened in 1870.

In 1902, a shelter popularly known as Park Parliament was erected.

In 1912, the Electric Animated Picture Company built a walk-in cinema with a capacity for around 600 people in the park – the presentation was moved across the road to Brighouse Town Hall or to the Oddfellows' Hall, if wet.

In 1935, the park was bought by Brighouse Corporation as the town's main park.

In 1937, there were plans to build a new civic hall in the park.

In 1938, trenches were dug as a part of the town's defences.

It was used for galas, concerts, and public events from the start of the 20th century.

In 2012, this and Centre Vale Park, Todmorden were awarded Queen Elizabeth II Fields status, which protects the land forever.

Clifton Brook flows through the park.

See Brighouse Agricultural Show, Brighouse Baths, Brighouse Charity Gala, Wellholme Day Nursery, Brighouse and The Gill family of Brighouse

Wellington Arcade

Ref W453

Brighouse. Shopping precinct built in the 1960s on the site which had previously been occupied by Brighouse market, and the Wellington pub, and then bus station.

It has always been a rather dull, concrete, Soviet-style building.

The arcade is currently a run-down eyesore with most of the shops – except for the post office, chemists, a pet shop, and a hardware shop – boarded-up and covered with graffiti. Because the chemists are not prepared to leave, the site cannot have a long overdue refurbishment

Wellington Club

Ref W591

Aka Southowram Wellington. Southowram football club of the late 19th century. Evolved into the Brookfoot Football Club

Wellington, Duke of

Ref W1946

Wellock, David

Ref W655

[1852-19??] Born in Malham.

He was a farm labourer [1911].

In [Q4] 1883, he married Sarah Ellen Briscoe [1863-19??] in Settle.

Sarah Ellen was born in Settle

 

Children:

1. child who died young [before 1911]
2. child who died young [before 1911]
3. child who died young [before 1911]
4. Robert [b 1887] who was a cotton spinner [1911]
5. Willie
6. Arthur [b 1893] who was a cotton piecer [1911]
7. John [b 1894] who was a cotton weaver [1911]

They lived at 6 Aspinall Street, Mytholmroyd [1911]

Wellock, Willie

Ref W630

[1888-1917] Son of David Wellock.

Born in Mytholmroyd.

He was a cotton spinner [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Gunner with the Royal Field Artillery.

He died 30th August 1917 (aged 29).

He is remembered on a memorial in Mount Zion Methodist Church, Mytholmroyd and Scout Road Wesleyan Chapel, Mytholmroyd, and in the book Royd Regeneration

The Wells family of Norwood Green

Ref W954

The family came to the district from Bowling with Isaac Wells, who was land agent for Sir Francis Lindley of Bolling Hall, Bradford

Wells & Company

Ref W2712

Cotton spinners at West Vale.

Partners included W. Wells, George Lumb (of Lightlee Royd), and J. Lumb.

Recorded in September 1858, when the partnership was dissolved

Wells & Lumb

Ref W2052

Cotton spinners at West Vale.

Partners included W. Wells, G. Lumb of Common Royd, G. Lumb of Lightlee Royd and J. Lumb.

The partnership was dissolved in August 1859

Wells & Spas

Ref W1714

Wells, Edward Howey

Ref W64

[1899-1918] Born in South Shields.

He was educated at Crossley & Porter School.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He died in France / Flanders [21st August 1918].

He was buried at Glageon Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I O 11].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax

Wells Farm, Warley

Ref W2511

Stock Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

• The Mellor family [1893]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Lynne Lancaster

Wells, G.

Ref W1015

[18??-19??]

Question: Is he the same person as Gilbert Wells [1879-1917]?

 

He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial

This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

Wells, George

Ref W1121

[1854-19??] Born in Stamford, Northamptonshire.

He was station master at Stanley Railway Station, Wakefield [1888] / station master at Denholme Railway Station [1893] / station master at Holmfield Railway Station [1900].

He married Diana A. [1857-1???].

Diana A. was born in Horncastle, Lincolnshire.

She was a dressmaker [1891]

 

Children:

1. Ada [b 1880]
2. Mabel [b 1887]
3. Annie [b 1890]

The family lived at Stanley Station House, Church Lane, Stanley cum Wrenthorpe, Wakefield [1891].

He retired in January 1919, after being employed by the Great Northern Railway for 54 years [1865-1919]

Wells, George Stansfield

Ref W1551

[17??-18??] Cotton spinner at Beestonhirst Mill, Ripponden [1815].

In December 1839, he was declared bankrupt

Wells, Gilbert

Ref W729

[1879-1917] Son of Jonas Wells.

He was a presser for Armitage's at Water Lane Dye Works, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died at Bullecourt [3rd May 1917] (aged 38) 

He is remembered at Coley Church on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], on Norwood Green War Memorial, and on Coley War Memorial. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £873 3/2d.

Probate was granted to William Ewart Wells (wool merchant)  and Ethel Wells (spinster).

This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham & Mandii Rayner-Hey

Wells, Isaac

Ref W117

[1898-1917] Son of Willie Wells.

He was an apprentice butcher with W. Tordoff, Market Street, Halifax / a member of Norwood Green Congregational Institute.

During World War I, he enlisted [September 1916] and served as a Private with A Company 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was wounded by shrapnel and killed by shellfire as he was on his way to the dressing station [7th June 1917] (aged 19).

He was buried at Woods Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref III E 13].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Butchers' Association, on Norwood Green War Memorial, on the Memorial at Norwood Green Congregational Institute, and on the Memorial at Saint John the Baptist, Coley

Wells, John

Ref W2433

[1822-1895] Born in Leeds. After 1867, the family moved to Rishworth.

He was landlord of the Brown Cow, Rishworth [1881, 1891] / a butcher and a farmer [1881] / farmer and innkeeper of the Brown Cow, Rishworth [1895]. He was succeeded by his son-in-law, Fred Firth, at the Brown Cow.

In 1861, he married Sarah Jackson [1826-1884] from Rishworth.

Children:

1. Ruth [1862-1936] who married Mahlon Firth  [1860-1929], brother of Fred
2. Mary
3. Elizabeth [1866-1935]

In 1881, there were lodgers with the family: John Bentley [1841-1???] who was a paper maker and Catharine E. Henry [1859-1???] who was a school teacher

He died at Rishworth.

John and daughter Elizabeth are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1895

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Derrick Habergham

Wells, John Stansfield

Ref W1550

[17??-18??] Cotton spinner at Booth Bridge Mill, Ripponden [1818-1882]

Wells, John William

Ref W106

[19??-19??] He served in World War II.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Building Society

Wells, Jonas

Ref W402

[18??-1???]

He married Sarah Ann [18??-1???].

Child: Gilbert

They lived at Norwood Green

Wells, Joseph

Ref W454

[1???-17??] In 1737, he bought Bowers Hall, Barkisland and Bowers Mill. In 1770, he rebuilt the Mill as a corn mill

Wells, Joshua

Ref W849

[1810-18??] Born in Bowling, Bradford; baptised in Bradford [16th September 1910].

He was a coal miner [1841] / a coal merchant [1851] / a boat agent [1861] / a coal miner [1871].

He married Grace Womersley [1813-18??].

Grave was born in Norwood Green, the daughter of Matthew Womersley.

She was baptised in Halifax [14th March 1813]

 

Children:

1. Merab [b 1838] who was a factory girl [1851] & married  Joseph Stead
2. Hannah [b 1841] who was a factory girl [1851], a worsted  weaver [1861]
3. Faith [b 1843] who was a worsted weaver [1861]
4. Sarah [b 1844] who was a worsted spinner [1861], a weaver  (alpaca) [1871]
5. Margaret [b 1846] who was a worsted spinner [1861]
6. Joshua [b 1850] who was a worsted spinner [1861], a  plasterer [1871]
7. James [b 1857] who was a worsted spinner [1871]
8. Martha [b 1860]

The family lived at

• Ox Heys, Shelf [1841]
• Beck Hill, Bradford [1851, 1861, 1871]

Wells, Mary

Ref W2542

[1864-1927] Daughter of John Wells.

She had a daughter, Henrietta Wells [1890-1968].

In 1898, she married Fred Firth.

Henrietta and her half-sister, Florrie, took over at the Brown Cow after Fred's death

This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

The Wells, Warley

Ref W1529

Stock Lane. At the Highroad Well end of Warley.

Late 18th century cottages.

Named for the wells which stand at the roadside.

The stonework around the wells was rebuilt by public subscription in 1836.

The wells and springs which supplied the area, gave Highroad Well its name.

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

Wells Farm, Warley

This & associated entries use material contributed by David Greaves

Wells, Willie

Ref W120

[18??-1???] Or Walter.

He married Mary Jane [18??-1???].

Child: Isaac

The family lived at

• Fieldhead Farm, Norwood Green
• Green Mount, Norwood Green [1917]

Welsh, Anthony

Ref W296

[18??-1???] Leeds artist who designed the pulpit at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge

Welsh, E.

Ref W866

[1889-1916] Son of M. Welsh of 21 Wellgate, Greetland.

Born in Bradford.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 102nd Battalion Canadian Infantry.

He died 22nd October 1916 (aged 27).

He was buried at Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont, France [Grave Ref I D 14]

Welsh, Rev John

Ref W256

[17??-17??] Aka Walsh. MA.

He was Curate at Todmorden [or Cross Stone, 1713-1726] / Curate at Cross Stone Church [1744] / Curate at Luddenden [1749-1750] / Curate at Sowerby [1750, 1776].

At Todmorden, he was said to have been

very successful in reclaiming Dissenters

Todmorden Endowed School was built during his ministry.

In 1758, he paid Window Tax of 2/- for 9 windows at Lane Ends Farm, Norland.

He was a subscriber to the publication of Watson's History.

In 1716, he married (1) Mary Lacey.

In 17??, he married (2) Betsy Gibson

Welsman, Henry

Ref W471

[18??-18??] Around 1855, he established business as a plumber and glazier in Brighouse. In 1864, the business was taken over by Joseph Lawson

Wendy Hut

Ref W1085

In the 1930s, the Halifax Courier ran a poetry competition for children

Wentworth, Anna Maria

Ref W728

[1736-1788] Of Wentworth Woodhouse. Daughter of Godfrey Wentworth and Dorothy Pilkington.

She married Sir George Armytage.

She was buried at Hickleton, Yorkshire

Wentworth, Dorothy

Ref W1149

[15??-1602] She was the third wife of Sir John Savile

Wentworth, Elizabeth

Ref W1148

[15??-1593] Daughter of Thomas Wentworth of Elmshall.

She was the second wife of Sir John Savile

Wentworth, Sir George

Ref W1905

[15??-16??] Of Woolley, Yorkshire.

He was MP for Pontefract.

He became a Royalist commander of the cavalry – Lieutenant-Colonel – during the Civil War.

He served at Halifax and occupied King Cross and Sowerby Bridge, watching for Parliamentary attacks from Manchester and Rochdale.

He was fined more than £3,000 in decimation.

See Joseph Priestley and Battle of Sowerby Bridge

Wentworth, George

Ref W1243

[16??-16??] Of Woolley. He was a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Halifax Army during the Civil War. He supported the Royalist cause and paid £3,188 fines in 1647. This was said to be the largest fine beyond the Trent

Werla feslei

Ref W107

Reference to Warley Town in Domesday Book

Wesley Bob

Ref W2186

Aka Wassail Bow. A traditional Christmas decoration in which 2 rings of wood – typically from a butter tub – were fixed one inside the other and at right-angles, then covered in coloured tissue paper. A bell, doll or glass ball was hung inside. This would be carried around the streets, accompanied by singing, as a collection was made for charity

Wesley, Charles

Ref W109

[1707-1788] Organist and composer, he was the younger brother of John Wesley and one of the original Methodists at Oxford. He became a preacher and theologian of the Wesleyan Methodists, and wrote some 6,500 hymns, including

Jesus, lover of my soul

His Collection of 1737 is probably the first hymnal for congregational worship.

It is said that the climb to Heptonstall [1740] led him to compose the hymn

Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing

He visited Halifax in 1751 and preached to a crowd of 1,000 on 16th September.

He writes

15th September 1751: I ... followed our nimble guide, Johnny Grimshaw, to Ewood. His father came panting after us

16th September 1751: I preached at nine, in a convenient field to about a thousand believers ... and again at three, to about three thousand. Their spirit carried me beyond myself. Such a lively people I have not met with, so simple, loving, zealous. I could have gladly stayed to live and die with them

Wesley Court Reading Room

Ref W425

Established in 1847. Merged with the Halifax Mechanics' Institute

Wesley House, Cragg Vale

Ref W587

Formerly Cragg Vale Wesleyan Chapel.

It is now occupied by an organisation providing courses in the use of sewing machines

Wesley, John

Ref W177

[1703-1791] The Lincolnshire-born founder of Methodism. From 1742, onwards, he visited the Halifax & Calderdale district many times. On 14th February 1748, he first preached in Halifax at the Union Cross. In 1790, he preached his last sermon in the North of England at Mount Zion Chapel, Ogden.

See The Bintliff mite box, Octagonal Chapel, Heptonstall, Sally Simpson and Stoneshey Gate, Heptonstall

Wesley's Pulpit

Ref W24

A rock at Widdop where John Wesley preached in 1766 is inscribed JW 1766

Wesleyan Reform Movement

Ref W2632

Aka The Reformers. Founded in 1859 by those Methodists who did not join the United Methodist Free Churches

West ...

Ref W147

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

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

West Air, Halifax

Ref W307

Washer Lane. House designed by Richard Dugdale and built for John Edward Wainhouse [1877]. Wainhouse lived here until his death.

Dated 1877.

A remarkable feature of the house is that all of its windows are in different styles.

There are a number of cryptic Latin inscriptions referring to aspects of Wainhouse's life. One inscription

Spare the lowly and make war upon the proud

is said to be a reference to Wainhouse's feud with Edwards.

The house became a pub named the Royal, Pye Nest, the Folly, and the Wainhouse Tavern [by 2014]

West & Lister

Ref W2026

Butter factors at Bradford and Brighouse.

Partners included Thomas West and Thomas Thompson Lister.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1854

West Bar, Todmorden

Ref W2552

Numbers 1, 2 & 3 Pudding Lane. Early 18th century house and barn

West End

Ref W218

The western end of Halifax, around King Cross

West End& Barn#44; Hipperholme

Ref W8503

Mid 17th century double-aisled barn.

Now a private house.

West End Bridge, Hebden Bridge

Ref W193

Aka New Bridge. Built in 1772 when the Old Bridge proved too steep and narrow to carry the new turnpike road from Todmorden to Halifax. It has 2 stone arches. It was widened in 1835

West End Café, Brighouse

Ref W313

West End Congregational Mutual Improvement Society

Ref W2394

Sowerby Bridge. Recorded in January 1903, when the members visited Halifax Gas Works.

See Mutual Improvement Societies and West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge

West End Farm, Hipperholme

Ref W2604

Farm.

Owners and tenants have included

• Rev George Edward Aspinall [1922] – after his death, the  property, including 12 acres of land and houses at Towngate, was sold  at auction for £1100

West End Golf Club

Ref W439

Founded in 1906.

The course was extended on 4th April 1912.

A new clubhouse opened on 4th April 1914.

Members of the Club have included:

• Hugh Campbell – a founder member
• Harry Gaukroger

The course is on the site of the Halifax Race Course

West End, Hipperholme

Ref W699

House dated 1693

West End House, Hebden Bridge

Ref W421

Oldgate.

Built by Richard Sutcliffe Binns.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

• Thomas Crabtree [1905]

It was originally a private house, but has had many uses: a Methodist Sunday School, a dental surgery, a restaurant, and the Inn on the Bridge

West End RLFC, Halifax

Ref W616

Rugby League Football Club.

Recorded in the 1930s

West End, Sowerby Bridge

Ref W2121

The area of Sowerby Bridge west of the Ryburn.

Ryburn Buildings is a prominent feature of the south side of the street here

West End Tailoring Establishment, Halifax

Ref W2250

Recorded in 1881 at 1 Hampden Place, Gibbet Street, when J. Bradford was proprietor

West End Working Men's Club, Sowerby Bridge

Ref W1780

Recorded in 1900. Samuel Wilkinson was involved in construction of the Club [1901/1902]

Recorded in 1917 at Carlton Street, Sowerby Bridge, when Fred Greenwood was secretary.

See Savings Clubs and West End Working Men's Club Memorial

This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom

West Field House, Halifax

Ref W1081

Lister Lane.

Question: Is this the same place as Westfield House, Halifax?

 

Owners and tenants have included

• William Cooper [1891]

West Grove Bottling Company, Halifax

Ref W2349

Brewers/bottlers run by W. M. Cockshott

This & associated entries use material contributed by Ian Lister

West Grove Home for Incurables, Halifax

Ref W1459

Recorded in 1905 at 44 Hopwood Lane when the Matron was Miss McNeice

West Hadlow, Halifax

Ref W915

West Hill Park

Ref W111

Gibbet Street, Halifax.

On 29th August 1853, there are reports of

A very exciting race for £100 was run at West Hill Park, Halifax, between Isaac Hemingway of Leeds, and John Whittingham of Bradford, both celebrated runners. After a very severe struggle, the race was won by Whittingham

 

A notice in the local paper for 11th March 1854 announced

WEST HILL PARK
THE GREAT TEN MILE RACE

for £60 and the CHAMPIONS BELT (given by the proprietor of the Copenhagen Grounds, London) will be run in WEST HILL PARK, Halifax on Monday next, 13th March 1854 by WM. JACKSON, the American Deer, the present holder of the Belt, and J. PUDNEY of London, the winner of the Ten Mile Belt at Hyde Park, Sheffield on Monday last.

To be at the starting place by 4 o'clock.

Admission: Threepence each

No dogs allowed in the Park on any account whatsoever.

Parties found damaging the walls or trees will be prosecuted as the law directs.

The Belt (and also the one won by Pudney at Sheffield on Monday last)  will be exhibited in the shop window of Mr. Oates, Silver Street, this day

 

Between 1863 and 1868, a Model housing scheme of 185 houses in Tudor and Gothic styles was built for John Crossley.

The designs were by Paull and Ayliffe and were centred around Park Congregational Church.

J. D. Taylor was active in promoting the scheme.

Several streets were named after 17th century Puritans and Nonconformists, such as Cromwell, Gladstone, Hampden, Heywood and Milton.

The Gibbet Street Turkish Baths were nearby.

See Joseph Horrocks and West Hill Park School & Preaching Room

This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles

West, Horsfall & West

Ref W526

Cotton spinners and manufacturers at Gauxholme.

Partners included John West, John Horsfall, and Thomas West.

In January 1870, the partnership was declared insolvent

They were tenants of Gauxholme Cotton Mill in 1871 when it partly burnt down

West House, Elland

Ref W1890

76 Westgate.

Owners and tenants have included

• Dr John Hamerton [1830, 1871]

West House, Halifax

Ref W83

Late 18th century house at the south-west corner of People's Park.

Owners and tenants have included

• the Norris family
• Charles Milne [1835, 1841]
• Charles Norris [1844]
• Mary, widow of James Edward Norris [1851]
• Sir Francis Crossley when he was extending Belle Vue House
• the Whitley family
• John Whitley [1871, 1901]

In 1913, the 4 youngest daughters of John Whitley – Florence, Eleanor Maude, Mary Anne, and Frances Louisa - gave the house to Halifax Corporation, in accordance with their father's wishes. The daughters paid for the house to be converted for use as offices.

From 1914 until the 1960s, it was the Council's Education Offices. Since then it has been owned by private companies

This & associated entries use material contributed by Ivan Birch & Les Piggin

West Laithe, Heptonstall

Ref W161

A row of 18th century dwelling and underdwelling houses. The underdwellings are of the back-to-earth type

West Leigh, Halifax

Ref W2259

House on Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

• George Marvell Riley [1891, 1911]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Angela Sykes

West Lodge, Todmorden

Ref W622

Stansfield.

Owners and tenants have included

• Thomas Edward Hamerton [1845, 1870]

West Mount Building Society

Ref W561

In 1870, the members built 14 back-to-back houses in Lincoln Street and Penn Street, Halifax

West Mount Co-Op

Ref W1756

Branch number 29 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in January 1890

West Mount Street Livery Stables, Halifax

Ref W2132

Pellon Lane.

Edgar Tillotson was here [1900, 1912]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles

West Riding

Ref W1903

West Riding Ambulance Service

Ref W2850

This became the West Yorkshire Metropolitan Ambulance Service [1974] and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service [1st July 2006]

This & associated entries use material contributed by David Ridehalgh

West Riding Building Society

Ref W103

Unsuccessful society, closed in 188?

West Riding Constabulary

Ref W477

Established in 1856.

See Captain Robert S. Ormsby and West Riding Constabulary Offices, Halifax

West Riding County Council

Ref W562

Abbr: WRCC. Formed in 1888.

See John Caw, John Foster Clay, Joseph Greenwood and Joseph Smithies

West Riding Court House, Halifax

Ref W387

See Borough Club, Halifax

West Riding Furnishing Company

Ref W781

Recorded in 1915, when they were at 46-48 Northgate, Halifax.

See Halifax Furnishing Company

West Riding Junction

Ref W2037

Line on the West Yorkshire Railway. It began at Copley Mills, joined the main line through Halifax then by way of Low Moor to Leeds and Pudsey. Recorded in March 1845

West Riding Lunatic Asylum

Ref W159

West Riding Magistrates' Office

Ref W708

Aka Sessions Court House. Opened next to the market in Market Street / Union Street, Halifax in 1818.

It was described as

The new Court Room in the Market Place

and

I'll take thee under the Clock

was a threat of legal action.

From 1849, the court-house was used as the Halifax County Court. It became unfit for use.

A new West Riding Magistrates' court house was opened on Harrison Road on 8th January 1859. There was accommodation for the Superintendent of Police, offices for clerks, and cells. The building was described as

being opposite the Halifax Literary & Philosophical Society, and an unassuming building [which] adds little to the architectural beauty of the town

The court room measured 43 ft 10 ins long, 30 ft 10 ins wide, and 20 ft high.

In 1873, the new County Court building in Prescott Street came into use. The Union Street building then became a cocoa house.

The court house became the Central Hall.

See Halifax County Court

West Riding, MPs for

Ref W1902

West Riding of Yorkshire Provident Society & Penny Savings Bank

Ref W361

In May 1856, Edward Akroyd published a pamphlet proposing the creation of a West Riding Working Man's Provident Society and Penny Savings Bank.

On 17th November 1856, Akroyd convened a meeting at the Philosophical Hall, Leeds,

for the purpose of establishing a Provident Society, and Penny Savings' Bank for the West Riding

Resolutions were adopted in favour of the scheme.

In 1859, he established the Bank, supported

In 1861, the West Riding of Yorkshire was removed from the name – becoming the Yorkshire Penny Savings Bank – in order to enable the bank to operate across Yorkshire

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The West Riding Patent Office

Ref W1635

Established in 1852 by William Tasker at 3 Commercial Street, Halifax, when the Patent Law Amendment Act [1852] came into operation.

This was the first patent office in Yorkshire.

He was joined by A. B. Crossley.

It became Tasker & Crossley [1881].

West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum

Ref W960

The original name (from 1818).

From 1948, it was known as the Stanley Royd Hospital, Wakefield

West Riding Permanent Benefit Building Society

Ref W96

Established in 1849.

Recorded in 1881, when their Head Office was at 21 Waterhouse Street, Halifax, and G. Taylor was Manager

West Riding Police Station, Halifax

Ref W2601

In 19??, the County police station of the West Riding Constabulary opened at the junction of Prescott Street and Skircoat Road.

This was the Headquarters for Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden.

In the 1970s, several police officers reported strange happenings in the Prescott Street building. These included whistling, doors opening and closing by themselves, cold spots, and ringing bells that were connected to empty cells.

Until 1974, both police stations – Harrison Road and Prescott Street – had their respective courts and cells.

From 1975, Prescott Street was used only as an administrative centre for Halifax and the surrounding towns.

It has been converted in apartments.

See Tom Gordon

West Riding Spinning

Ref W783

See Oats Royd Mills, Luddenden

West Riding Telephone Company

Ref W1577

Founded by Louis John Crossley

West Riding Union Banking Company

Ref W2771

Partners included John Bottomley [1852] and William Helm [1853-1865]

West Riding Union Railway

Ref W1351

Line through Halifax to Bradford, via Beacon Hill Tunnel. The company engineer was Sir John Hawkshaw.

In 1847, merged with other railways to become the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company

West Rodwell End

Ref W2554

Rodwell End Lane. 2 mid 18th century cottages attached to Rodwell End Chapel

West Royd Farm, Warley

Ref W289

Great Edge Lane / Butts Green Lane. The house is dated MM 1624 for Martin Milnes

West Royd, Sowerby

Ref W338

Owners and tenants have included

• Robert Edleston [1846-1865]

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West Scausby Farm, Bradshaw

Ref W908

West Scout, Walsden

Ref W1921

Hill which overlooks Lumbutts

West Summit Lock, Todmorden

Ref W596

Lock #37 on the Rochdale Canal

West's: Thomas West & Sons

Ref W1607

Cotton manufacturers at Vale Mill, Todmorden [1905, 1921].

Established Thomas West.

Partners included his sons Arthur West and Greenwood West

West Vale

Ref W113

Area of Halifax below Elland and Greetland.

See Trams & buses West Vale

West Vale Baptist Manse

Ref W700

The manse for West Vale Baptist Chapel was Bradley Villas, West Vale.

The Pastors' residence was later moved to (one half of) 45 Green Lane, West Vale

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West Vale Brass Company

Ref W1619

Brass founders and finishers at West Vale Brass Works, Maude Street, West Vale [1905, 1915]

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West Vale Choral Society

Ref W2740

Officers of the Society have included

• Alfred Speak – President

Recorded in September 1877, when they took part in a performance of the Messiah to raise funds for a new Blackley Particular Baptist Church

West Vale Civic Hall

Ref W2180

West Vale Co-Op

Ref W2366

Branch #4 of the Sowerby Bridge Industrial Society opened on Stainland Road [17th April 1909].

The left-hand side is now [2014] Ingham's Butchers

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West Vale Conservative Club

Ref W2373

Opened on 1st October 1910

West Vale constables

Ref W2723

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Police Officers in West Vale

West Vale Constitutional Club

Ref W1871

Recorded in 1917, when W. E. Quarmby was secretary.

It has been suggested that it was at 45 or 47 Stainland Road, West Vale

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West Vale Economic Stores

Ref W2170

Stainland Road. A branch of Economic Stores (Halifax) Limited. Opened in 18??.

The datestone is inscribed Prospect Place AD 1869

West Vale Fire Brigade

Ref W2711

The Rose Brigade of West Vale is recorded when they tackled a mill fire on 8th December 1866.

The West Vale Fire Brigade is recorded when they tackled fires on 26th March 1868, 24th July 1869, and 4th February 1873.

See Greetland & West Vale Fire Brigade

West Vale Glee Club

Ref W2721

Recorded in September 1868, when they entertained at The Fine Art & Industrial Exhibition at Lindley

West Vale History Group

Ref W2174

Established December 2009

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West Vale House

Ref W2698

House at Stainland Road / Saddleworth Road, Lower Greetland.

Because of the different gauge of the tram lines in Halifax and in Huddersfield, trams could not run uninterrupted between the 2 towns. Passengers had to disembark and change to another vehicle at West Vale House for the Halifax-West Vale-Huddersfield service

It is said that the name of the terminus – West Vale House – gave its name to the area of Lower Greetland which then became known as West Vale

Question: Does anyone know whether this renaming of Lower Greetland is correct or apocryphal? This also begs the question "How did West Vale House get its name?"

 

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West Vale Liberal Club

Ref W1872

Inaugurated 15th April 1882 at West Vale Mechanics' Hall. David Fox was President.

Recorded in 1917, when George Arthur Hannah was secretary

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West Vale Library

Ref W521

Victoria Street.

As part of a cost-cutting exercise, the library closed in 2006, and was one of several properties which Calderdale Council put up for sale by auction in March 2007. It had a guide price of between £50,000 and £60,000

West Vale Mechanics' Hall

Ref W2738

West Vale Mechanics' Institute

Ref W1652

Aka Greetland & West Vale Mechanics' Hall. A Mechanics' Institute built by the Greetland & West Vale Mechanics' Hall Company Limited. The company was registered in April 1872.

The corner stone was laid on Saturday 21st June 1873 by Edward Crossley, of Halifax.

In 1879, Anglican services were held here until St John the Evangelist, West Vale was built.

In 1907, it was sold to Greetland District Council for £2,000.

It was subsequently known as West Vale Public Hall.

See James William Davis and Alfred Maude

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West Vale Naturalist Group

Ref W679

See Elland Naturalists' Society and Greetland Naturalist Group

West Vale Public Hall

Ref W2177

Rochdale Road. Stands next to West Vale Baptist Church. This was formerly the West Vale Mechanics' Institute

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West Vale Railway Station

Ref W1384

The only station on the branch line from North Dean to Stainland and Holywell Green.

It opened on 1st January 1875.

The branch line between Halifax and Stainland and the passenger station closed on 23rd September 1929.

Stationmasters at the Station have included

• Thomas Mann [1881]

See Greetland Station, North Dean Station and Stainland Station

West Vale Ramblers

Ref W635

Football club Recorded around 1915, when Frank Whitbread was a member

West Vale Rovers

Ref W2747

Junior rugby union [?] club. 4/1899 is recorded in 1910

West Vale Squash Club

Ref W1974

Their premises are in the former Middle Dean Street Chapel

West Vale Stoving Company

Ref W2726

They were at Victoria Mills, West Vale [1870]

West Vale Works Band

Ref W2857

Aka Greetland & West Vale Band

West View, Halifax

Ref W294

Owners and tenants have included

• Joe Brearley [1903]

West View, Hipperholme

Ref W4900

Denholme Gate Road. A terrace of 3 houses – Numbers 1, 2 and 3 – dated WMS 1771 are listed.

The Hipperholme pinfold was behind the houses.

The building stands next to Smithfield House

West View Park

Ref W358

14-acre park at Warley Moor.

It was originally known as Highroad Well Moor. Built on land donated by Lord Savile. H. C. McCrea and Enoch Robinson paid for landscaping and planting the park. The Park opened in 1897.

The war memorial to the South African Wars was unveiled in 1904

See Highroad Well Congregational Church

West Ward, Halifax

Ref W2113

One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax. Recorded in 1866.

See Frederick Bancroft, James Coton and Arnold Gelder

and West Ward Liberal Club

West Ward Liberal Club

Ref W1728

Hanson Lane.

Established in 1884. The building offered a meeting room to accommodate 200 people, recreation and games rooms, and a news room.

Recorded in 1905 at Colin Street, Halifax

See Dan Coton and William Hey

West Ward Working Men's Club

Ref W593

Recorded in 1914

West Yorkshire

Ref W2529

Comprises part of the old West Riding.

Wakefield is the administrative capital of West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire Archive Service

Ref W2246

West Yorkshire Bank Limited

Ref W21

Formed from the amalgamation of Halifax & Huddersfield Union Bank and the Joint Stock Bank in 1910.

On 17th June 1911, the name of the Halifax Joint Stock Banking Company was changed to West Yorkshire Bank.

The Bank was taken over by Lloyds in 1919

West Yorkshire Cycle Route

Ref W396

A 150-mile circular cycle route. The route closely follows the West Yorkshire county boundary and is signposted with a white rose and the WYCR logo on a green background

West Yorkshire Fire Brigade Friendly Society

Ref W1692

A friendly society founded by Henry Jocelyn Barber

West Yorkshire Metropolitan Ambulance Service

Ref W2851

The West Yorkshire Railway Company

Ref W1675

Proposed in 1844.

See West Riding Junction

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West Yorkshire Railway Office

Ref W1790

Recorded in 1845 at 19 Broad Street, Halifax when Richard Otley was Secretary

West Yorkshire Regiment

Ref W243

West Yorkshire Road Car Company

Ref W1632

Originally, Blythe & Berwick of Bradford

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Westbury House, Elland

Ref W2568

Owners and tenants have included

• William Balmforth [1841]

Westercroft

Ref W670

Area between Northowram and Coley.

See Thomas Turner & Company, Upper Westercroft and Westercroft Farm

Westercroft Coaches

Ref W1633

Transport company founded at Northowram by Cyril Bottomley – with his brother-in-law Fred Smith and son-in-law Jack Tunstall – shortly after World War II.

In 1958, the Proprietor was G. Feather. The company was based at Westercroft Garage, Moorclose lane, Ambler Thorn. They had 3 coaches. The fleet livery was Orange/Cream

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Westercroft Farm, Northowram

Ref W299

Aka Westercroft House.

Ann and John Boys [before 1615].

John Lum bought the property in 1615, and was there in 1650. He built many other buildings nearby which he leased out.

Owners and tenants have included

• John's son Timothy who sold it to Thomas Priestley in 1662
• Thomas Gill [1674]
• Henry Spencer [1674]
• Mary and Joseph Priestley [16??]
• Jonathan Priestley – there is a date J 1691 P.  over the front door
• John Craven [around 1728]
• Jonathan Laycock [1734]
• Sarah Blamires of Horton [1750]
• James Pollard & John Pollard [1750s]
• The Booth family, maltsters of Horton [until 1875]
• Mrs Sunderland [1875]
• Joseph Sunderland [owner 1914]
• Michael Stocks of Shibden Head
• William Marshall [1914]

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country

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Westerman, Ada

Ref W1025

[1884-1961] Daughter of Crossley Westerman.

Like her father, she was a photographer. She carried on her father's business after his death in 1918, until 1923, when she married Sydney Redman.

In 1921, she took Alice Speak – later Longstaff – on as an assistant, after Alice responded to an advert in the shop window.

She lived at Aisgarth, Birchcliffe Road, Hebden Bridge.

The book, Alice's Album [2004], by Issy Shannon and Frank Woolrych, tells the story of Crossley Westerman and Ada, and Alice Longstaff

Westerman, Crossley

Ref W423

[1861-1918] Youngest child of Henry Westerman.

He became a fustian cutter in Hebden Bridge.

In [Q3] 1882, he married Mary Cockcroft.

Children:

1. Ada
2. Elizabeth Ann Cockroft [b 1885]
3. Sarah Hannah
4. Henry
5. Phyllis Mary [b 1900]

His mother Sarah had a toy shop business at West End, Hebden Bridge. Sarah died in 1892 after falling down the stairs at her home.

In 1892, he opened a photographic studio in what had been the toy shop.

He made a large collection of photographs recording life and times in the district.

He lived at Osborne House, Hebden Bridge.

In 1917, he opened another studio in Victoria Road, Todmorden.

He suffered from heart trouble. He died of a heart attack as he rushed to catch the 5 o'clock train from Todmorden to Hebden Bridge on 25th August 1918.

He was buried at Heptonstall Slack Baptist Cemetery.

The business was carried on by his daughter, Ada.

The business and studio at West End, Hebden Bridge were taken over by Alice Longstaff.

The book, Alice's Album [2004], by Issy Shannon and Frank Woolrych, tells the story of Crossley and his daughter Ada, and Alice Longstaff

Mary died 12th January 1938

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Westerman, Henry

Ref W2590

[1825-1873] Son of Samuel Westerman.

In [Q1] 1854, he married Sarah Hartley [1822-1892] in Halifax.

Sarah was the daughter of Bernard Hartley

 

Child: Crossley

Sarah died 29th January 1892

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Westerman, Henry

Ref W990

[1893-1946] Son of Crossley Westerman.

In 1933, he married Florence Hamilton in Todmorden.

Children:

1. Anne
2. Geoffrey

Westerman, Samuel

Ref W1804

[18??-1852] Painter, gilder and paper hanger at 23 Commercial Street, Hebden Bridge [1845].

He married Unknown.

Child: Henry

Westerman, Samuel

Ref W950

[1802-1852] Of Hebden Bridge.

He married Anne [1802-1866].

Children:

1. William [1827-1844]
2. Helen [1835] who died aged 5 months
3. Frederick [1841-1855]

Members of the family were buried at Hebden Bridge Parish Church

Westerman, Thomas

Ref W1840

[17??-1???] Of Leeds. He was imprisoned at York on suspicion of coining

Western House, Boothtown

Ref W515

See S. Moss & Sons

Westfield

Ref W60

An area of Sowerby between Mytholmroyd and Sowerby, south of the Calder. Westfield Mills and Burnley Road Junior, Infant & Nursery School are here

Westfield Children's Home, Sowerby Bridge

Ref W810

Westfield Farm, Warley

Ref W2536

Great Edge Road. Late 15th century building. A part of Westfield House, Warley

Westfield House, Halifax

Ref W264

House which stood opposite People's Park, on the south side of King Cross Street, just below Swire's Road.

It was built in 17??, by [??].

In the early 19th century, this was the home of Copley Browne and his daughter, and in mentioned in Anne Lister's journals.

Owners and tenants have included

• Copley Browne
• Jeremiah Sharp Browne [1851]
• William Huntriss [1861, 1883]
• Harold Huntriss [1891]
• Edward Huntriss [1901, 1911]

A sculpture – The Thracian Falconer – by Joseph Bentley Leyland stood in the garden.

In February 1927, Halifax Town Council bought the house for £12,600. In 1932, it was taken over to accommodate up to 30 children who had previously been at the Poor Law Institution.

It subsequently accommodated up to 49 children at one time.

The children's home closed on 1st July 1958 and the remaining children were moved to a new home in Mixenden Road.

The house was demolished in 1960. The site is now occupied by St Mary's Infants' School.

See Ely Peel and West Field House, Halifax

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Westfield House, Sowerby Bridge

Ref W2591

Sowerby New Road.

Built by John Atkinson.

The property is recorded as having 12 rooms [1911].

Owners and tenants have included

• John Atkinson [1871]
• John Atkinson [1886]
• William Arthur Sutcliffe [1911]

A block of flats has been built on a part of the grounds

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Westfield Quarter

Ref W1884

Mentioned in the Nomina Villarum [1865] as being a place in the Parish of Halifax, although its precise location is not indicated

Westfield, Warley

Ref W303

Great Edge Road. Late 15th century timber-framed house which was cased in stone in the 17th century.

A doorway is dated TMF 1714 for Thomas and Mary Farrar.

Owners and tenants have included

• George Paget [1624]
• John Farrer [1700?]
• Thomas Farrar [1714]
• Richard Kershaw
• The Lees family [1841, 1851, 1861]
• members of the Murgatroyd family [1871, 1881, 1891]

See Westfield Farm, Warley

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Westgate Farm, Clifton

Ref W428

This is discussed in the book Down the Acres

Westgate Fisheries, Halifax

Ref W873

See Joe Gledhill

Westgate House, Elland

Ref W1891

Owners and tenants have included

• Jonathan Crowther [18??]
• Charles Crowther [18??]
• Joseph Wilson [18??]

Westgate House, Halifax

Ref W140

Market Street. Built in 1971 when the property, including shops, the Lower Market, lower Albion Street, and Thomas Street were demolished

Westgate Market, Halifax

Ref W514

There were a variety of small stalls and shops in the ground floor of the building on the corner of Westgate and Market Street, Halifax. The new building opened in 1971 to replace the Lower Market.

It closed in march 2004, and has been converted into a single retail outlet

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Westgate Music Rooms, Elland

Ref W298

Run by Albert Shaw [1901]

Westgate Working Men's News Room, Elland

Ref W1531

News room recorded in 1905

Westmacott, Rev Francis E.

Ref W1069

[19??-19??] Deacon of Lightcliffe [1936].

In 1937?, he married Joan Taylor at Lightcliffe.

In 1938, he was appointed Domestic and Diocesan Chaplain by the Bishop of Wakefield

Westmacott, Sir Richard

Ref W360

[1775-1856] RA.

Professor of sculpture at the Royal Academy [1827].

He was the sculptor of The Good Samaritan and monuments to members of the Rawson family – including John Markland Rawson and William Rawson – in Halifax Parish Church, and a mourning classical female figure in a memorial to John Walker at Lightcliffe Old Church [1830].

His father [1747-1808] and his son [1799-1872] were also monumental sculptors – all called Richard.

He was an acquaintance of Joseph Bentley Leyland

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Westminster Bank, Halifax

Ref W1842

Stood at the corner of Cheapside and Commercial Street

Weston, Edwin

Ref W2588

[1845-1895] Innkeeper of the Shakespeare Hotel, Halifax [1895].

He married Sarah.

After Edwin's death, Sarah took over at the Shakespeare Hotel.

They are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1895

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Weston, Rev Henry Austin

Ref W1087

[1842-1871] Curate at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax [1871]

Weston, Rev Percy Moss

Ref W2855

[1878-1957] Born in Liverpool.

In 1903, he married Beatrice Anne Lloyd [1881-1???].

Vicar at Siddal [1920s].

He designed St Mark's Church War Memorial [1923].

He died in Weston super Mare

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Westre

Ref W980

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

Westroyd House, Luddendenfoot

Ref W7730

/ West Royd.

Owners and tenants have included

• Joseph Whiteley Whitworth [1894]

West Symes, Dr Edmond

Ref W1539

[1846-1912] LM (Edin 1869), MRCS (1870), MB (1871), MD (Edin 1874).

Son of surgeon Dr Edmond Sheppard Symes [1805-1881] of Manchester Square and Grosvenor Square, London, by his first wife, Mary West.

Born in Bishop Gate, Middlesex.

He qualified in 1874 at University College London & University of Edinburgh.

He was a physician and surgeon / Medical Officer of Health for the Skipton & Settle Rural & Urban  Sanitary Districts [1873].

He moved to Halifax late in 1877.

He was Medical Officer at the Halifax Infirmary & Dispensary [1895] / physician at Blue Coat School, Waterhouse's Charity [1895] / physician at Halifax Division West Riding Police [1895] / Honorary Medical Officer at the Royal Halifax Infirmary [1905] / surgeon of No.5 District, which included West Yorkshire / a member of St John's Ambulance Brigade / a member of Halifax Parish Church Choir.

On 8th May 1878, he married Mary Evelyn Atkinson [1854-1939] at St John's Church, Leeds.

Mary Evelyn was the daughter of John William Atkinson, solicitor

 

Children:

1. Evelyn Dorothy [1879-1964]
2. Edward Bertram
3. Ursula Marion [1882-1972]
4. Rimington
5. Evelyn Spence [1891-1962] who married [Ilkley 1917]  Rev George Stewart Addison [1887-1952] of Swinton, Manchester,  later vicar of Stratton Audley, Oxfordshire

They lived at

• 1 Wards End, Halifax [1880, 1881]
• Hope Hall, Halifax [1885, 1890, 1895, 1900, 1905]
• 30 Prescott Street, Halifax [1910]

On 7th April 1899, mother-in-law [?] Marianne Atkinson [1827-1899] (widow) died at Hope Hall, and was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery.

Edmond died in Halifax [28th December 1912] (aged 66).

Mary died in Wharfedale [16th October 1939] (aged 85).

Probate was granted to son Rimington

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West Symes, Edward Bertram

Ref W2011

[1880-1901] Elder son of Dr Edmond West Symes.

Born 1st April 1880,

He was a member of St John's Ambulance Brigade / an engineer [1900].

During the South African Wars, and he served as a Private in the Leeds Corps.

He died [28th April 1901] of enteric fever in Cape Town, Cape Colony, South Africa.

His is one of the names commemorated on the joint Boer War memorial in Halifax Parish Church, and there is also an individual brass plaque in his memory on a pillar in the north aisle. The epitaph on the memorial is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions.

He is also mentioned on a memorial in the Garden of Remembrance, Woltemade Cemetery, Goodwood, Cape Town

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West Symes, Rimington

Ref W2722

[1883-1956] Son of Dr Edmond West Symes.

He was a licensed victualler [1939].

In 1923, he married Winnifred Grace Gill [1896-1939] in Surrey.

Child: several

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Westwood, Charles

Ref W2793

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

On 24th December 1815, he married Grace Hoyle.

Grace came from Southowram

 

Children:

1. John [b 1817]
2. Alfred [b 1820]

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Westwood, Charles

Ref W2790

[17??-1???] A cloth dresser of Southowram.

On 26th September 1776, he married Mary Fox of Southowram

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Westwood, Charles

Ref W1023

[1795-18??] Born in Southowram.

He was a brick maker [1841, 1851].

Around 1829, he married Sarah [1794-18??].

Sarah was born in Stainland

 

Children:

1. Alfred [b 1821]
2. William [b 1826] who was a stone mason [1841]
3. Charles Richard [1829-1853] who was a stone mason [1841],  a carpet weaver [1851] ‡
4. James [4th June 1831-21st December 1855] who was a stone  mason [1841], a carpet weaver [1851] ‡
5. Sarah Jane [b 1838] who was a stuff hand loom weaver  [1851]

They lived at 15 Blackledge, Halifax [1841, 1851].

The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4442]

Westwood, Ernest Hargreaves

Ref W254

[1878-1949] Son of William Westwood.

Born in Southowram.

He was a newspaper boy [1891] / a mason [1911] / a well known Methodist / associated with Church Lane Methodist Church since boyhood / choirmaster [1902] / organist [1906] / a member of the former Southowram Male Voice Glee Union and / a member of the Halifax Choral Society / a foreman mason with John Crossley & Sons / a debt-collector for Dr Lawson.

He married Katherine Mowbray Barclay 1878-1947.

Children:

1. George William Hargreaves
2. Herbert Stuart

They lived at

• 26 Cain Lane, Southowram [1911]
• Craggan, 6 Law Lane, Southowram [1949]

Katherine died 22nd February 1947, was cremated at Scholemoor, and is remembered on the Westwood family grave at St Anne's, Southowram.

On 25th September 1949, Ernest was found on his bed suffering from severe head injuries. He was taken to Halifax Infirmary but died later that day.

The couple were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-D3] in the family grave.

Arthur Osborne of Bognor – who is said to have owed Westwood £14 – was accused of the murder and was hanged at Armley Jail on 30th December.

After Westwood's death, the house in Law Lane lay empty for some time.

In 1950, PC Vincent Egan and his wife moved in, and Mrs Egan reported sounds of rapping above her head, and a trapdoor in the ceiling rising and falling of its own accord. They left in January 1954

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Westwood, George

Ref W854

[1817-1882] Born in Halifax.

He was a boiler maker [1871, 1881] / a boiler manufacturer [1873].

In [Q4] 1843, he married Rachel Cliffe [1824-1899] in Halifax.

Rachel was born in Halifax

 

Children:

1. William Henry [b 1847] who was a boiler maker [1871, 1881]
2. James [1849-11th November 1856] who was buried with his  parents
3. Clifford [b 1851]
4. Mary [1854-1915] who married Abraham Firth
5. Sarah Ann [b 1856]
6. John [b 1859] who was a joiner [1881]
7. Alfred [b 1861] who was a boiler maker [1881]
8. Fred [b 1868]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at

• 16 High Road Well, Halifax [1871]
• 454 Gibbet Road, Halifax [1881]

George died 20th July 1882 (aged 66).

Rachel died 11th May 1899 (aged 75).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2006]

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Westwood, George William Hargreaves

Ref W704

[1905-1988] Son of Ernest Hargreaves Westwood.

In March 1931, he married Estelle Speak.

Estelle was the daughter of Greenwood Speak of Hill Crest, Plane Tree Nest, Halifax,

 

They lived at 9 Westborough Drive, Halifax [1948]

Westwood, Harold Victor Leslie

Ref W2783

[1896-1971] Known as Victor Westwood.

Son of Joseph Westwood.

In 1911, he was a schoolboy living with farmer George and Lilian Kirkbride and family at Close Foot Farm, Ulverston.

He was a butcher / an official of Halifax Agricultural Show / (possibly) a Director/Shareholder of the Halifax Abattoir / a meat inspector.

In 1928, he married Elsie Taylor in Halifax.

He lived at Rosemary Farm, Siddal [1936, 1971]

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Westwood, Henry

Ref W283

[18??-18??] Of Lightcliffe.

He married Unknown.

Child: Frank [b 1860] who became a solicitor & married [1897] Annie Louise Wade

Westwood, Herbert Stuart

Ref W706

[1907-1992] Son of Ernest Hargreaves Westwood.

In 1933, he married Ivy Mitchell [1901-19??], daughter of mason William Mitchell of Ingledene, Marlborough Drive, Halifax,

Ivy was the daughter of William Mitchell, mason, of Ingledene, Marlborough Drive, Halifax

 

He died in BarnstApre, Devon

Westwood, John

Ref W2792

[1???-18??] A coal miner of Southowram.

On 18th February 1817, he married Elizabeth Lister of Halifax.

Child: Charles [b 1825]

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Westwood, John

Ref W2791

[17??-1???] Of Southowram.

On 11th May 1788, he married Mary Taylor of Southowram

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Westwood, John

Ref W906

[1909-1953] A motor driver living at 2 Yew Trees, Law Lane, Southowram.

He was employed as Pinnarcrete Limited, Southowram.

He was killed [24th July 1953] (aged 44).

The Hec [5th August 1953] reported

an accident at Pinnarcrete on 24th July 1953, in which John Westwood was killed as he and John Slattery, of 18 Blaithroyd Lane, Southowram, were loading several tons of iron rods used in the manufacture of reinforced concrete. The storage rack in which the rods were held, tilted and collapsed crushing Westwood, but Slattery escaped

 

Westwood, Joseph

Ref W2784

[1862-1950] Or Joe.

Son of Thomas Westwood.

Born in Southowram; baptised [1863].

He was a butcher's assistant [1881] / a butcher [1889] / a butcher/shopkeeper (employer) [1891].

In 1889, he married (1) Hannah (Annie) Elizabeth Bateman [1860-1899].

Hannah (Annie) Elizabeth was the daughter of Charles Rhodes Bateman [1824-1896], currier of Cleckheaton

 

Children:

1. Lilian [1891-1892] ‡
2. Harold Victor Leslie
3. Arthur Reginald [b 1898] who married [1927] Marion E.  Greenwood Winifred [1893] ‡ Enid Mabel [1895] ‡

The children (‡)  were buried with their Westwood grandparent at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram

In November 1900, he married (2) Fanny Maria Bateman [1868-1958].

Fanny Maria was the sister of his first wife and the daughter of Charles Rhodes Bateman [1824-1896], leather merchant

 

Children:

4. Ronald [b 1901] who married [1929] Marion Bailey
5. Joe Douglas [b 1902] who married [1929] Millicent  Harwood
6. Annie Kathleen [b 1905] who married [1931] Stephen E.  Weaver
7. Charles Vivian [1908-1941] who married [1936]  Constance Denison and lived at Belvoir, St Albans Road, Halifax
8. Roy Bateman [1909-1993] who married [1939] Isobel  Green in 1939 and he died age 84 in 1933

In 1881, Joe and his mother Sarah (servant) were lodgers living with Thomas Thompson.

In 1891, Joe, wife Annie and daughter Lilian [aged 2 weeks] were living with Thomas Thompson.

They lived at 20 Market Street, Halifax [1901].

Living with them [in 1901] was visitor Thomas Thompson

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Westwood, Thomas

Ref W2785

[1839-1870] Son of William Westwood.

He was a quarryman / a miner [1861].

In 1861, he married Sarah Ann Hemingway [1840-1889].

Sarah Ann was born 7th May 1840, the daughter of John Hemingway, tailor of Halifax

 

Child: Joseph

They lived at Park Nook, Southowram.

In 1881, Sarah (servant) and her son Joe were lodgers living with Thomas Thompson at Park Nook.

Thomas died 5th October 1870 (aged 31).

Sarah Ann died 9th May 1889 (aged 49).

The couple were buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram with granddaughters Lilian, Winifred & Enid Mabel and Martha Smith [1852-1899]

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Westwood, William

Ref W2786

[1805-1893] Son of Betty and manufacturer Thomas Holdsworth.

Baptised in February 1805.

He was agricultural labourer [1841] / a mason [1861] / a farm labourer [1869] / a fence waller [1871, 1881] / living on own means [1891].

On 25th December 1838, he married Grace Smith [1815-1867].

Grace was the daughter of butcher Abraham Smith of Southowram

 

Children:

1. Thomas
2. Joseph [1841-1850]
3. William
4. Catherine [1845-17th July 1905] who never married ‡
5. Elizabeth [b 1847]
6. Elizabeth [1847-24th April 1911] who never married ‡
7. Hannah [1851-1873]
8. (possibly) Margaret Jane [14th March 1859-11th March  1913] ‡ who married Harry Atkins

They lived at Park Nook, Southowram [1841, 1871, 1881, 1861].

Living with them [in 1871] was grandson Joe Westwood [aged 8]

SRAM was buried at He Daughters ‡ [Grave Ref: R-E25]

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Westwood, William

Ref W2787

[1843-1906] Son of William Westwood.

Born 30th April 1843.

He was a contractor [1869] / a dry waller [1891, 1901].

In February 1869, he married (1) Caroline Clayton 1836-1876.

Child: Grace [b 1870] who married Walter Sharp

Caroline died 9th September 1876 (aged 40).

In 1877, he married (2) Martha Hargreaves [1840-1883].

Children:

2. Ernest Hargreaves
3. Edgar Smith who died 5th February 1881 (aged 14 months) 
4. Hannah Maria who died 24th February 1883 (aged 13 weeks) 

Martha died (possibly of perinatal complications) in 1883.

In September 1896, he married (3) 1859-1???..

Margaret Jane, of Hall Ings Southowram, was born in Inverness, the daughter of labourer John McLean

 

They lived at

• New Row / New Street, Southowram [1871]
• New Street, Southowram [1891, 1901]

Caroline died 9th September 1876 (aged 40).

William died 21st May 1906.

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-D3]

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Wet Dock, Sowerby Bridge

Ref W2533

Formerly the East Warehouse at Sowerby Bridge canal basin. Built around 1775

Wetherherd, Christopher

Ref W4800

[17??-18??] He was one of the town's trustees for Halifax. He was removed in 1770, and William Chambers took his place.

He married Unknown.

Children:

1. Mary [17??-1805]

Daughter Mary died [19th October 1805]. An obituary recorded

Miss Mary Wetherherd, only daughter of the late Christopher Wetherherd Esq, of Halifax, died after a long and severe illness which she bore with the utmost fortitude and resignation. To her tenants she was a kind and indulgent landlady, and to the poor a most liberal benefactress

She bequeathed the interest from £400 to the poor of Halifax, for ever

Wetherherd, James

Ref W682

[17??-17??] 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.

Wetherherd, James

Ref W5600

[1704-1777] He married Mary [1710-1791].

Children:

1. Mary [1734-1805]
2. child
3. child
4. child
5. child
6. (possibly) child

Members of the family were buried in Halifax Parish Church.

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

Wetherherd, James

Ref W1020

[1769-1822] He served as a Captain with the 23rd Light Dragoons and was severely wounded in the Irish Rebellion of 1798.

He served with the 7th Royal Veteran Battalion. There is a memorial to him in Halifax Parish Church.

The epitaph on the memorial is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Whalley & Appleyard Limited

Ref W2482

Worsted spinners at Cross Mills, Halifax [1936]

Whalley, Arthur Thursby

Ref W2642

[18??-19??] In 1908, he married Fanny Rebecca Hartley, daughter of Walter Edwin Crossley, in Burnley.

Children:

1. Alice who married Albert Bedford
2. Roy
3. Margaret
4. Annie who married Arthur Spencer

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Whalley's: J. Whalley & Company

Ref W1762

Worsted spinners at New Mill, Wainstalls [1907-1910]. Established by Joseph Whalley

Whalley, Rev James

Ref W540

[18??-18??] He was a Fellow of Magdalene College Cambridge before becoming Curate at Cross Stone [1868]

His first sermon was preached at the reopening of St Mary's Preaching Room, Todmorden.

In 1869, he wrote The Wild Moor

A Tale founded on fact by Rev James Whalley, curate at Cross-stone, Todmorden with a preface by the incumbent of Cross-stone, Rev Whiteley Mallinson

Whalley, John

Ref W891

[1909-1941] Son of Mabel & John Whalley of Halifax.

During World War II, he served as an Electrical Artificer 2nd Class with the Royal Navy on HM Submarine Perseus.

He died 19th December 1941 (aged 32)  when his ship struck a mine and sank in the Ionian Sea, with the loss of 60 of her crew of 61.

He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [Grave Ref 54 3]

Whalley, Joseph

Ref W806

[16??-1???] Of Kilnhurst.

In 17??, he married Hannah Fielden at Shoebroad Meeting House

Whalley, Joseph

Ref W1763

[18??-19??] Established J. Whalley & Company.

He lived at New Mill Terrace, near their Wainstalls Mill [1905]

Whalley, Richard

Ref W815

[1830-1872] Born in Warley.

He was a carter [1871].

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

Sarah was born in Warley.

She was landlady to orphans [1891, 1901]

 

Children:

1. Richard [b 1857] who was a factory hand [1871],  warehouseman [1881]
2. John [b 1862] who was a worsted overlooker [1881]
3. Annie [b 1865] who was a worsted spinner [1881]
4. Minnie [b 1868] who was a worsted warper [1891]
5. Joseph [b 1871] who was a worsted overlooker [1891]

They lived at

• Denholm, Warley [1871]
• Spring Mill, Wainstalls [1881]
• Kell, Wainstalls [1891]
• 35 Kell Fold, Wainstalls [1901]

Richard died in Halifax [Q3 1872] (aged 42).

Living with Sarah were boarders

• Emma Barnes [1891]
• Elizabeth McGowan [1901]

Whalley, Richard

Ref W82

[1842-1901] He was a stone miner (below ground) [1901].

He lived at 79 Briggate, Brighouse (a lodger with Sarah Ann and David Holland) [1901]

In August 1901, Harry Howlett was charged with causing the death of Richard at the Vine Hotel, Brighouse

Whalley, Rev Thomas

Ref W228

[1???-16??] Curate at Todmorden [1633-1634]

Whalley, Rev William

Ref W1943

[16??-16??] Minister at Cross Stone [1646].

On 31st December 1646, he was

curiously mixed up with a case of witchcraft at Heptonstall

Whams, Cragg Vale

Ref W1028

Owners and tenants have included

• Gerald Bryan Ingham

Wharf Garage, Sowerby Bridge

Ref W128

Stands on the site of the Wharf Inn, Sowerby Bridge

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Wharf House, Elland

Ref W108

Gas Works Lane. [1830]

Wharf House, Sowerby Bridge

Ref W500

Wharf Street / Bolton Brow.

Late 18th century house.

Clough House was next door.

Owners and tenants have included

• Benjamin Garside [1847]
• Henry Richardson [1841-1874]
• #1 John Wood [1861, 1871, 1881]
• #2 Michael Scholefield [1871]
• Ritchie Moffet [1881]
• John Crossley Wood [1897]

In 1897, Brear & Brown Limited bought the House for £2,050.

Jackson & Fox submitted plans for alterations to the property.

The new building was to have 2 entrances, a refreshment bar [17 ft by 16 ft], a commercial room [16 ft by 18 ft], a tap room [17 ft by 14 ft], a smoke room [16 ft by 18 ft], a private sitting room [19 ft by 10 ft], and 10 bedrooms. There was to be stabling for 8 horses

In August 1897, the licence from the Wharf Inn, Sowerby Bridge was transferred to Wharf House on the opposite side of Wharf Street. The new hostelry was known as the Wharf House Hotel.

It was later known as the Wharf Hotel

See Wharf Lodge, Sowerby Bridge and Wharfinger House, Sowerby Bridge

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Wharf Inn Family Funeral Brief

Ref W2244

A friendly society established in 1829 at the Wharf Inn, Sowerby Bridge

to provide money for funeral expenses, to prevent poor people having to appeal to the public

when death occurred in their families. On 10th August 1900, a special meeting of the members unanimously resolved to wind up the Society, and to pay out the funds on a sliding scale. It was noted that new members had not joined latterly, owing, probably, to the newer system of industrial assurance, hence the resolution to wind up

Wharf Inn Smoke Club, Sowerby Bridge

Ref W2446

A smoke club at the Wharf Inn, Sowerby Bridge. Recorded in 1901 & 1905

Wharf Lodge, Sowerby Bridge

Ref W881

Bolton Brow. Aka Wharf House.

Built about 1837 as a porter's lodge for the Rochdale Canal Company.

Between 1863-1894, the building was leased to the West Riding Constabulary for use as a Police Station. The barred rear window dates from this time, and the room was a cell.

Owners and tenants have included

• William Akroyd [1861]
• William Ivin [1871]

See Wharf House, Sowerby Bridge

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Wharfinger House, Sowerby Bridge

Ref W145

Bolton Brow.

Recorded in 1881, when Henry Richardson was living here

See Wharf House, Sowerby Bridge

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Wharlers, Northowram

Ref W1422

Wharton, Abraham

Ref W405

[1817-1880] Born in Liversedge.

He was a master butcher [1851] / a butcher [1861].

In [Q1] 1840, he married Ellen Ellis [1815-1885] in Halifax.

Ellen was born in Halifax

 

Children:

1. Betsy [b 1841] who was a sales person in butcher's shop  [1861]
2. Robert [b 1843] who was a butcher [1861]
3. Grace [b 1845] who was a dressmaker [1861]
4. Eliza Ann [b 1847]
5. Charles William [b 1849] who was a printer's apprentice  [1861]
6. Mary Jane [1854-1887] who married [Halifax Q3 1874]  Walter George Clough, & was buried with her parents

They lived at

• 2 Bath Terrace, Halifax [1851]
• 49 Back Lane, Halifax [1861]

Abraham died 29th February 1880 (aged 63).

Ellen died 21st January 1885 (aged 70).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 950]

Wharton, Ernest Wilfred

Ref W369

[1885-1915] He was employed by Asquith's.

In [Q3] 1905, he married Catherine McDonald [1886-1909] in Halifax.

Children:

1. child
2. child

They lived at 2 Lewis Street, Halifax.

Catherine died Q4 1909 (aged 23).

During World War I, he enlisted [August 1914] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died following a German gas attack at Hill 60 [5th May 1915] (aged 30).

He was buried at Divisional Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref C 18].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Blackshawhead War Memorial

Wharton, Robert

Ref W1496

[18??-19??] Quarry owners and stone merchants at Bank Close Quarry, Hipperholme [1905]

Wharton, Rev T. A.

Ref W1036

[19??-19??] He was at Ambleside before becoming Vicar at St Matthew's Church, Northowram [1958-1965]. He left to become vicar of Chipping Norton

Wharton, Wilfred

Ref W992

[1924-1944] Son of Frances Annie & Fred Wharton of Mytholmroyd.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 26th Vehicle Repair Depot Royal Army Ordnance Corps.

He died 27th May 1944 (aged 20).

He was buried at Accrington Cemetery [D K 552].

He is remembered on Blackshawhead War Memorial

Wharvell, James Henry

Ref W943

[1919-1942] Son of John William Wharvell.

Born in Triangle.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 31st March 1942 (aged 23).

He is remembered on the Rangoon Memorial, Burma [Face 13]

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Wharvell, John William

Ref W945

[1889-1968] Born in Leeds.

On 24th December 1912, he married Annie Clay [1892-1983] at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.

Annie was born in Halifax

 

Child: James Henry

They lived at Beechwood, Sowerby Bridge [1942]

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What's in Calderdale

Ref W2841

Whatmough, Francis John

Ref W604

[1857-1904] Cricketer.

Born Francis John Whatmuff in Saltaire [4th December 1856]. Known as Frank.

He played first-class cricket between 1878 and 1882. He played for Yorkshire against Australia in 1878.

He lived in Rastrick.

He was a journeyman painter [1882] / publican at the Stott's Arms, Brighouse [1891] / innkeeper at the Greyhound, Rastrick [1900-1904].

On 20th September 1882, he married Ellen, daughter of Thomas Bottomley Dyson, at Bradford Cathedral.

They brought up Harry and Maud Mary Whitehouse who were listed as cousins in the census.

Francis John died of liver cancer at Rastrick [3rd June 1904].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £106.

After his death, Ellen took over at the Greyhound

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Whatmough, James

Ref W780

[1852-1926] Son of William Whatmough, delver.

Born in Halifax.

He was a mason of Skircoat [1874] / a mason & builder (employer) [1891] / a builder & contractor (employer) [1901] / a contracting builder (employer) [1911].

He married QDecember 1874 [1850-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.

Mary, of Skircoat, was born in Greetland, the daughter of Joseph Gledhill, butcher

 

Children:

1. Fred [b 1876] who was a stone mason [1891]
2. Edith [b 1879] who was a worsted spinner [1891], a warper  [1901] & married Thomas Jagger
3. Willie / William
4. Ethel [b 1886] who was a stocking knitter [1901], a  toffee shop wrapper-up [1911]
5. Annie [b 1888]
6. Elsie [b 1891]
7. May [b 1894] who was working in a printing office [1911]

They lived at

• Moorfield Place, 48 Moorfield Street, Skircoat [1891]
• 30 Moorfield Street, Halifax [1901]
• 28 Moorfield Street, Halifax [1911, 1916]
• 50 Eldroth Road, Halifax [1926]

James died 20th October 1926 (aged 73).

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £3,879.

Probate was granted to his widow Mary, daughter Edith Jagger, and Edward Binns (clerk) 

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Whatmough, Robert

Ref W100

[16??-16??] A Halifax carrier. In 1667, he issued tradesmen's tokens worth ½d bearing the image of a loaded horse

Whatmough, Willie

Ref W782

[1882-1916] Or William.

Son of James Whatmough.

He was employed by his father / a mason's apprentice [1901] / a mason banker hand [1911].

He was engaged to Sarah Jones of Gibbet Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he joined the Territorials [5th April 1916], then transferred and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was sent to France [August 1916].

He died 3rd September 1916 (aged 35)  immediately after being hit by shrapnel as he was carrying wounded men from the front line to the dressing station.

The Halifax Courier [16th September 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross

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Wheat Ing Bridge, Wadsworth

Ref W502

A single-span stone accommodation bridge built about 1780 for the cottages at Wheat Ing, Wadsworth

Wheat Ing, Wadsworth

Ref W503

Originally 3 cottages built about 1780. Now a single dwelling.

Gives its name to Wheat Ing Bridge

Wheatcroft, Rev F. E.

Ref W58

[18??-19??] MA.

Vicar of All Souls' Church, Halifax [1913, 1917]

Wheatcroft, John

Ref W1501

[19??-] Editor of the Hebden Bridge Times and the Todmorden News [1984-1987]. In 2012, he published a novel Here in the Cull Valley. He lives in York [2012]

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Wheatcroft, T. Dalby

Ref W794

[18??-18??] Curate at Brighouse [1852-1866]

Wheater, Horace Milton

Ref W907

[1895-1917] Foster son of Alice Pilling of Benroyd Terrace, Holywell Green.

He worked for Dempster's in Elland.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

He was killed in action [13th May 1917] (aged 22).

He and his comrade George Thorpe, who trained together, were killed by the same shell.

He was buried at Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe, France [Grave Ref I P 11].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Blackley Particular Baptist Church, on the Memorial at Saint Andrew's Church, Stainland, on the Memorial at Rosemount Iron Works, Elland, and on the Memorial at Jagger Green Baptist Sunday School, Holywell Green

Wheatley

Ref W119

Area to the north-west of Halifax

Wheatley & Wheatley

Ref W1094

Wheatley, Annie

Ref W7

[1871-1919] Daughter of Jane & Thomas Wheatley of Brighouse.

During World War I, she served as a Sister with the Territorial Force Nursing Service

She died 1st August 1919 (aged 48).

She was buried at Brighouse Cemetery [D U 106]

Wheatley Bottoms

Ref W748

Recorded on maps produced in 1854

Wheatley Co-Op

Ref W1600

Branch number 12 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in May 1864

Wheatley Falls

Ref W2099

Waterfall on the Hebble Brook

Wheatley, George

Ref W893

[1???-1???] He was the second husband of Isabel Otes, widow of John Waterhouse

Wheatley, Rev George

Ref W349

[18??-19??] Minister at Bethesda Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Elland [1886]

Wheatley, Isaac

Ref W691

[1851-1913] Born in Wilstrop.

In 1874, he married Hannah Sarah Woolford [1853-1921] in York.

Hannah was born in Wetherby

 

Children:

1. Gertrude [1877-1895]
2. John Percival
3. Walter [b 1883]
4. Emily Sarah [b 1888]

Isaac & Hannah ran the Brown Horse Inn, Coley [1895 to 1913].

Isaac died 18th June 1913.

Hannah carried on at the Brown Horse [1913-1917].

She died in Halifax [2nd October 1921].

Members of the family were buried at Coley Church

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Wheatley, John

Ref W1024

[1???-1???] He married Sarah, daughter of William Holland.

Children:

1. William

The family lived at Royd House ??

Wheatley, John Percival

Ref W692

[1879-1949] Son of Isaac Wheatley.

He was landlord of the Brown Horse, Coley [1921-1949]; his parents had held the pub [1895-1917].

In 1905, he married Bell Gaythorpe [1875-1940] in York

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Wheatley, Joseph

Ref W2282

[1823-1897] Son of Richard Wheatley.

Born in Brighouse.

He was a draper in Halifax. He was retired in 1861.

In 12th April 1859, he married Agnes Sunderland.

Children:

1. Elizabeth [b the Isle of Wight 1859-1903] who married  John McConnell
2. Susan [b Halifax 1861] who never married

They lived at

• Tewson Cottages, Brighouse [1861]
• Ganny Cottage, Brighouse [1871, 1897]

Agnes died at Christmas 1864.

Joseph died February 1897.

The couple were buried in a vault at St Mary's, Mirfield Parish Church: Agnes [28th December 1864]; Joseph [16th February 1897], and there is a memorial to Agnes on her family grave at Brighouse Cemetery

The 2 daughters remained with their father throughout his life.

In the year after his death, Elizabeth, then aged 38, married John McConnell.

The daughters are not buried with their parents in Mirfield

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Wheatley, Josiah

Ref W234

[17??-18??] Or Joseph. Of Mirfield / Hopton.

He married Unknown.

Children:

1. Sarah
2. Elizabeth who married John Emmet

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Wheatley Liberal Club

Ref W1773

Recorded in 1905 at 2 Ramsden Street, Wheatley when George Mills was secretary.

In 1917, Thomas Ramsden was secretary

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Wheatley Post Office

Ref W1787

In 1874, Joseph Ashworth, a grocer, was postmaster.

Recorded in 1905 at 47 Wheatley Road. It was then at the same address as the business run by George Milnes, confectioner

Wheatley Railway Station

Ref W1363

A station was planned here for the High Level Railway, but it was never built due to low passenger expectations

Wheatley, Richard

Ref W2504

[1796-18??] Born in Kirkheaton.

He was a linen draper in Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse [1841, 1851].

He married Unknown.

He was (possibly) a widower [1841]

Child: Joseph

They lived at

• Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse [1841]
• Bridge Street, Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse [1851]

On 28th November 1840, an item in The Leeds Mercury announced

Sale of Messuage or Mansion House, 1134 square yards at the Ganny in Brighouse in the possession of Mr Richard Wheatley

 

which I assume refers to Ganny Cottage, Brighouse

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Wheatley Royd House, Brearley

Ref W168

Early 17th century house. A window is inscribed RA and AH.

It is now 2 separate dwellings

Wheatley, Sarah

Ref W118

[1803-1879] Daughter of Josiah Wheatley.

She married (1) John Hodgson.

She stayed on at Mulcture Hall, Halifax after her husband's death.

In November 1847, she married (2) John Crossley

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Wheatley Steam Laundry Company Limited

Ref W1747

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

The above Laundry has now been going some six months or more, and is turning out work second to none

This Laundry is in an exceptionally good situation for the purpose, having any amount of outside drying ground and plenty of water

No Chemicals are used, and only female labour is employed

All they ask is for you to give them a trial, when they are confident that their work will speak for itself

The Ladies are specially asked to prove for themselves by visiting the Laundry, on any afternoon – Wednesday or Thursday in preference – when Mrs Callow, the manageress, will conduct them over the premises

Don't fail to give them a trial

 

Their registered office was at Jack Royd, Wheatley [1905, 1922]

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Wheatley, T. H.

Ref W1735

[18??-19??] He was a Sergeant [in the Army] / drill instructor at Heath Grammar School [1905]

Wheatley Tunnel

Ref W1220

819 yard long railway tunnel which took the High Level Railway from Greystones at Wheatley to Moorside at Illingworth

Wheatley Valley Bridge

Ref W3160

In 1890, it was proposed to build a high-level road bridge from Beech Hill, Halifax to St George's Church, Lee Mount.

The design shown in the illustration was by Bancroft & Horsfall.

The bridge was not built

Wheatley Viaduct

Ref W57

10-arched, 100 ft high viaduct which carried the High Level Railway across the Wheatley valley

Wheatley Wells, Wheatley

Ref W1883

Natural spring.

See Wheatley Wells, Wheatley

Wheatley, William

Ref W3780

[15??-16??] Yeoman of Emley.

He married Elisabeth (Eleanor) / Rosamunda, daughter of Charles Stansfeld.

In 1561, William and Elizabeth recognised a moiety of one hundred messuages etc. in Stansfeld, Hartishead, Sowerby, Rishworth, Northeland (sic), Wadsworth and Langfield to be the right of Edward Stansfeild Esq.

In 1623, deed – William and Elizabeth to Edward Stansfeild of Stansfeild, gent. – of various evidences, writings etc formerly belonging to Charles Stansfeild, relating to lands quitclaimed to the said Edward Stansfeild, 1561

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Wheelbarrows

Ref W104

See Abraham Dawson and Watson Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge

Wheeler & Wilson

Ref W2616

Sewing machine agents [1865] Partners included Mr Wheeler and Thomas Wilson

Wheeler, Rev E. T. C.

Ref W1065

[19??-19??] He was in Hertfordshire before coming to serve in Stainland and Holywell Green in 1962

Wheelhouse, Ada

Ref W1311

[18??-1???] Of Hebden Bridge. In a report in the Leeds Mercury Weekly of 19th June 1880, she and Thomas Hartley were named as successful candidates for the 8 Yorkshire vacancies at the Royal Albert Idiot Asylum at Lancaster

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Wheelhouse & Fletcher

Ref W1694

Hebden Bridge tailors [1905].

Partners included Wallace Wheelhouse and James Fletcher

Wheelhouse & Howarth

Ref W1503

Succeeded Wheelhouse & Shaw as corn millers and maltsters at Gauxholme Mill, Walsden. They were there in 1877

Partners included Joseph Wheelhouse and James Howarth.

The partnership was dissolved in 1879.

Howarth continued there on his own until the early 1880s.

He was the last corn miller at the mill

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Wheelhouse & Shaw

Ref W1509

Corn millers at Gauxholme Mill, Walsden [186?]. Partners included Joseph Wheelhouse.

The firm became Wheelhouse & Howarth

Wheelhouse, Cockroft

Ref W914

[1870-1930] Son of George Wheelhouse

He was a dyer of New Bridge, Heptonstall [1891] / a fustian dyer [1891] / a fustian cutter's labourer [1901] / a fustian dyer & finisher [1911].

On 24th January 1891, he married Eliza Robinson [1869-1???].

Eliza, of White Lee, Wadsworth, was the daughter of William Robinson, Stone Mason

 

Cockroft's sister Harriet (Hetty) Wheelhouse was a witness to the marriage

 

Children:

1. Sarah Elizabeth [b 11th March 1891]
2. Mary Jane / Janey [b 24th January 1893]
3. Annie [b 1895]
4. George [b 1896]
5. Edna [b 1898]
6. Bertha [b 1900]

They lived at

• New Bridge, Heptonstall [1891]
• Pall Mall, Burnley Road, Mytholmroyd [1901]
• Mytholmroyd [1911]

Cockroft died in 1930 (aged 60) 

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Wheelhouse, George

Ref W917

[1798-1884] Son of Samuel Wheelhouse.

Born in Heptonstall.

He was a cartwright.

In 1824, he married Sarah Greenwood [1805-1867] at St Thomas's Church, Claremount.

Children:

1. Samuel [1824-1893] who was a railway porter, & married  Sally Mitchell [1825-1884]
2. Jane [1826] who married [1845] James Fielden  [1823-1???], warper
3. James [1827-1907] who was a carpenter, & married Mary  Ann Bradbury [1829-1894]
4. Robert [1827-1864 Victoria, Australia] who was a Baker  and storekeeper, & married [1859] Sarah Anne Upton [1838-1929]
5. Mary Ellen [1829-1894] who married [1852] Richard  Fielding, warper [1927]
6. Grace [1830] who married [1848] William Nuttall,  labourer [1828]
7. Thomas [1832] who died in infancy
8. Hannah [1833-1902] who married [1860] James Walsh,  twister [1832]
9. Martha [1835-1920] who married [1859] Greenwood  Dewhirst, carder [1837]
10. Thomas [1836-1916] who was a cartwright, & married [1860]  Grace Sutcliffe [1837-1912]
11. Sarah [1838-1908] who married [1860] William  Cheetham, fustian manufacturer [1837-1???]
12. John
13. William [1840] who died in infancy
14. George
15. William
16. Elizabeth [1844] who was a cotton card room hand [1871]
17. Joseph [1847-1849]
18. Eliza [1849] who married [1874] Thomas Wadsworth,  wheelwright [1854]

The couple were buried at Heptonstall Church

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Wheelhouse, George

Ref W912

[1843-1873] Son of George Wheelhouse.

He was a woollen card cutter of Heptonstall [1867] / a fustian cutter.

In 1867, he married Sarah Cockroft [1848-1???].

Sarah, of Wadsworth, was the daughter of James Cockroft, fustian cutter

 

Children:

1. Eliza [b 1869]
2. Cockroft
3. Harriet / Hetty [b 1873]

They lived at Garden Square, Heptonstall [1871].

George died in 1873.

He was buried at Heptonstall Church.

On 21st November 1877, Sarah married (2) Sutcliffe Greenwood

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Wheelhouse, John

Ref W923

[1795-1846] Son of Samuel Wheelhouse.

Born in Heptonstall.

He was a carpenter.

In 1814, he married Grace Uttley [1790-1862] in Halifax.

Children:

1. Samuel [b 1815]
2. Sarah [b 1823]
3. Benjamin [b 1826]

John died Q4 1846.

Grace died in 1862.

The couple were buried at Heptonstall Church

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Wheelhouse, John

Ref W191

[1827-1913] Son of Lydia Howard & Samuel Wheelhouse of Sowerby.

Baptised at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden [3rd June 1827].

He was a corn miller [1851] / a tanner [1871] / a currier [1878].

He married (1) Lea Hannah.

Children:

1. Sarah Ellen [b 1853]
2. Betsy [b 1857] who married Alfred Holt

In 1863, he married (2) Eliza Jane Lambert [1840-1909].

John died 18th September 1913 (aged 86).

Members of the family were buried at Lightcliffe Old Church Graveyard

Wheelhouse, John

Ref W924

[1839-1918] Son of George Wheelhouse.

He was a fustian cutter.

In 1864, he married Hannah Spencer [1843-1915].

Child: Wallace

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Wheelhouse, Joseph

Ref W6700

[1816-1???] Son of William Wheelhouse.

Born at Mayroyd Mill, Wadsworth.

He was a corn miller / partner in Wheelhouse & Shaw / partner in Wheelhouse & Howarth.

He married Grace Greenwood of Wadsworth.

They lived at Plane Tree Cottage, Clough, Walsden [1871]

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Wheelhouse, Robert

Ref W922

[1794-1857] Son of Samuel Wheelhouse.

He was a farmer [1812].

In 1812, he married Hannah Scott [1794-1864].

Children:

1. Betty [b Colne 1811] who (probably) died in infancy
2. Martha [1813-1860] who married [Heptonstall 1840] George Sutcliffe
3. Betty [b Colne 1815-1904] who married [1833] Isaac  Kennedy [1810-1883] & died at Woodstock Township. Schuyler  County, Illinois
4. John [b Little Marsden 1816-1904] who married [Ohio 1842]  Mary Hardway [b 1816]
5. George [b Marsden 1818-1908] who married [Ohio 1840]  Mary Brown [1818-1883] & died at Rushville, Schuyler County,  Illinois
6. Robert [b Little Marsden 1822-1911] who married [1849]  Margaret Deweese [1828-1908] & died at Rushville, Schuyler  County, Illinois
7. Sarah [b Marsden 1824] who married (1) George  Oatman [b 1790] & (2) [1899] William B. Seward [b 1835]
8. Hannah [b Ohio 1828-1907] who married [Ohio 1854]  Benjamin Bryant [1821-1866] & died at Des Moines, Polk County,  Iowa
9. Jane [b Ohio 1836-1920] who married [1858] William  Thomas Campbell [1825-1906] & died at St Louis, Missouri

Around 1826, the family (except daughter Martha) emigrated to the USA.

It is possible that Martha stayed behind to look after her grandfather Samuel Wheelhouse.

In his will, Samuel left 6 silver teaspoons to Martha

 

Robert died in Des Moins, Iowa, USA in 1857.

They are both buried at Polk city cemetery

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Wheelhouse, Samuel

Ref W919

[1766-1839] Or Wheelas.

Born in West End, Fewston, North Yorkshire.

He was a wheelwright [1822].

In 1789, he married Martha Lambert [1767-1811] at Fewston.

Children:

1. Robert /
2. John /
3. William /
4. George

The couple were buried at Heptonstall Church

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Wheelhouse, Taylor

Ref W1988

[1833-1903] Leather dealer at Bailiff Bridge.

He was recorded as doing good business with France.

In 1883, he was fined 500 francs when 2 bales of leather had been detained by the French authorities on suspicion of being of American origin – American goods being liable to a heavier duty, at that time.

He was a member of the Clifton Board of Guardians [1869].

In [Q2] 1854, he (possibly) married Hannah Collins in Bradford.

Child: Ada who married Lionel C. G. Sharp

They lived at

• Birkby Lane, Clifton [1869]
• Birkby Hall, Bailiffe Bridge [1894]

He (possibly) died in Ulverston in 1903 (aged 70) 

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Wheelhouse, Wallace

Ref W1535

[1874-1925] Son of John Wheelhouse.

Born in Heptonstall.

He was a master tailor [1902] / partner in Wheelhouse & Fletcher.

In 1902, he married Ada Greenwood [1876-1909].

They lived at Beechwood, Hebden Bridge [1905].

Wallace died in Todmorden

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Wheelhouse, William

Ref W1282

[17??-18??] Corn and flour miller at Mayroyd Mill, Hebden Bridge [1802, 1834].

He married Betty.

Child: Joseph Wheelhouse

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Wheelhouse, William

Ref W822

[1794-1861] Corn miller.

He died 14th August 1861 (aged 67).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4128]

Wheelhouse, William

Ref W675

[1796-1856] Son of Samuel Wheelhouse.

He was a wheelwright [1824, 1834] / a joiner [1841].

On 25th December 1820, he married Mary Kershaw [1790-1857] at Halifax Parish Church.

Mary & William already had a son: William Kershaw Wheelhouse [1817-1862]

 

Children:

1. Martha Sarah [1823-1900] who married (1) Hague Moss & (2) David Smith
2. Samuel [1825-1827]
3. Abraham [1829-1906] who married Jane Collinge and  died in Victoria, Australia

They lived at Garden Square, Hebden Bridge [1841].

The couple were buried at Heptonstall Church: William [29th March 1856]; Mary [11th June 1857]

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Wheelhouse, William

Ref W486

[1843-1915] Son of George Wheelhouse.

Born in Heptonstall.

He was a Lancashire & Yorkshire railway porter [1871].

In 1862, he married (1) Mary Dugdale.

Children:

1. Fred [1863-1871]
2. Agnes [1865-1871]
3. Walter [1867-1922]
4. Robert [1868-1869]

A Mary Whitehouse died in Todmorden (possibly of perinatal complications) [Q4 1869] (aged 22).

In 1872, William married (2) Mary Ann Austin [1843-1885] in Halifax.

Children:

5. Sarah [1873-1885]
6. Ada [1874-1944]
7. Richard [1875-1958]
8. Arthur [1876-1878]
9. George [1879-1879]
10. Martha [1879-1879]
11. Eugenia [b 1880]

Mary Ann died in 1885.

William married (3) Survivus [1839-1909].

Survivus (née Sutcliffe) was the widow of Mr Greenwood

 

They lived at Sand Bed, Stansfield [1871]

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Wheelwright ...

Ref W585

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

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

Wheelwright & Lumb

Ref W1846

Woollen manufacturers at Berry Mill, Stainland [1874]

Wheelwright's Charity

Ref W627

Halifax.

See West Grove Boiler Works, West Vale

Wheelwright's Charity

Ref W628

Sowerby and Rishworth. Established by John Wheelwright.

He was one of the original trustees together with Ely Dyson of Clay House and Abraham Thomas of Dewsbury.

It was specified that one of successors of Wheelwright was to be his male heir, or, at least, someone with the surname Wheelwright.

Later trustees included John Wheelwright, Samuel Knight [1826], George Priestley [1826], John Wheelwright [1826], Colonel Robert Stansfeld [1853], John Waterhouse [1853], John Wilkinson Hoyle Wheelwright [1853], and John Hoyle Wheelwright - and they owned much local property and several mills including Dyson Lane Mill, Rishworth, The Folly, Barkisland, Lower Dyson Lane Mill, Rishworth and Slitheroe Mill, Rishworth.

See Rishworth School

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Wheelwright's: J. W. Wheelwright & Sons

Ref W1564

Cotton spinners and doublers. They were at

• Brian Royd Mill, Greetland [1905]
• Small Lees Mill, Ripponden [1845, 1905 until 1931]
• Callis Mill, Charlestown [1914]

Their head office was at Rishworth Mills. Recorded in 1905.

In 1907, it became J. W. Wheelwright & Sons Limited.

The subscribers were

• J. H. Wheelwright
• Mrs E. Wheelwright
• J. R. H Wheelwright
• D. G. Wheelwright
• E. L. Wheelwright
• Hilda Lycett Wheelwright

The directors were

• J. H. Wheelwright (chairman & governing director) 
• J. R. H. Wheelwright
• D. G. Wheelwright

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Whelan, Peter

Ref W947

[1897-1918] Son of Katherine & John Whelan of 6 St Thomas Street, Claremount, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

He died of wounds [30th June 1918] (aged 21).

He was buried at Hagle Dump Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref I H 1].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Whetherherd, Christopher Chamberlain

Ref W30

[1731-1803] Son of James Whetherherd.

He married Unknown.

Child: James [1769-1822] who was a Captain in the 23rd Light Dragoons

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

Whetherherd, James

Ref W1908

[1704-1777] He married Mary Chamberlain.

Children:

1. Christopher
2. Mary [1734-1805]
3. child who died in infancy
4. child who died in infancy
5. child who died in infancy
6. child who died in infancy

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

Whewall, Elizabeth

Ref W2436

[1???-1???] Hosier at 4 Old Market Halifax [1837]

Whewall, James

Ref W1791

[1813-1890] Stocking and worsted manufacturer and merchant at 1 Northgate, Halifax, and at 8 George Street, Halifax [1837].

He lived at Union Cross Yard [1845].

See Whewall's Court and William Whewall

Whewall, William

Ref W17

[1???-18??]

Recorded in 1822, when he was a hosier at Old Market Place, Halifax

See Whewall's Court and James Whewall

Whichfield

Ref W2613

A form of the name Witchfield

Whin Hill Wood, Wheatley

Ref W746

Recorded on maps produced in 1854

Whinberry Stones, Heptonstall Moor

Ref W560

A natural stone outcrop on Heptonstall Moor

Whinchat Hall, Clifton

Ref W517

Whinney Cottage, Lightcliffe

Ref W2656

Recorded around 1850 at Smith House Lane.

See Whinney House, Lightcliffe

Whinney Hall, Shelf

Ref W789

Owners and tenants have included

• Abraham Woodhead [1710]

See Whinny

Whinney Hill housing estate, Brighouse

Ref W380

Housing estate at Whinney Hill Park which opened in 19??.

There were prefabricated houses there in the 1950s. These were later replaced by brick houses

See Whinney House, Lightcliffe and Whinny

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Whinney House, Lightcliffe

Ref W2657

Recorded around 1850 at Cow Lane / Smith House Lane. The property is shown – but not named – on later maps.

Owners and tenants have included

• Charles Appleyard [1861]

Whinney Hill housing estate was later built on adjacent land.

See Whinney Cottage, Lightcliffe

Whinney Royd, Northowram

Ref W293

Aka Whinney Royd Farm.

Whinney Royd Lane.

Built around 14??. In 1455, the house passed from Richard Strange to James Otes, and passed down the family to James Oates in 1608.

The present farmhouse is probably late 17th century.

Owners and tenants have included

• John Robertshaw [1911]

See Whinny

Whipp, Arthur

Ref W200

[1899-1918] Son of Miranda & Orlando Whipp of 10 High Street, Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 9th April 1918 (aged 19).

He was buried at Vieille-Chapelle New Military Cemetery, Lacouture, France [Grave Ref III C 13].

He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Todmorden Unitarian Church

Whipp Brothers & Todd Limited

Ref W1623

Cotton manufacturers at Millsteads Mill, Todmorden [1905]

Whipp, Charles

Ref W422

[1834-1913] Born in Soyland [29th July 1834].

He was a farmer [1855].

On 24th December 1855, he married Grace Hollas in Halifax.

Grace was the daughter of Joseph Hollas

 

Children:

1. Jane [b Soyland 1854]
2. Hannah [b Soyland 1856 & died Kansas 1934]
3. Robert [b Soyland 1859]
4. Harriett [b Illinois 1867 & died Iowa 1949]
5. George Henry [b Illinois 1867 & died Iowa 1943]
6. Alice Jane [b Illinois 1868 & died Iowa 1929]
7. Flora [b Iowa 1871 & died Iowa 1953]
8. Frederick Joseph [b Iowa 1871 & died Iowa 1941]
9. May [b Iowa 1873 & died Missouri 1953]
10. Laura [b Iowa 1877]

In the 1850s, the family moved to Iowa, USA. Charles arrived on 9th May 1856.

Charles enlisted in the 7th Regiment of the Illinois Cavalry and took part in the American Civil War He was discharged on 9th July 1864.

Charles was naturalised on 15th July 1868.

Grace died 28th November 1907.

Charles died 17th May 1913.

They are both buried at Maple Hill Cemetery. College Springs, Iowa. The marker beside the gravestone indicates that Charles served in the American Civil War

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Whipp, Joe

Ref W148

[1884-1954] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was landlord of the Prospect, Sowerby Bridge [1922-1925] / the Crown, Sowerby Bridge [1925-1926] / the Volunteer Arms, Copley [1926-1930] / the Wharf Hotel, Sowerby Bridge [1930-1936] / the Engineers, Sowerby Bridge [1936-1943].

On 18th July 1908, he married (1) Annie Maude Corney [1886-1941] at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge

Annie Maude was born in Sowerby Bridge

 

In [Q2] 1941, he married (2) Doris Emily [1897-1982] in Halifax.

Doris Emily [née Walsh] was the widow of Mr Crossley

 

Joe & Doris Emily both died in Blackpool

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Whipp, Roland

Ref W668

[1896-1915] Son of Walker Whipp.

Born in Soyland.

He lived at 12 Upper Cross Well, Soyland.

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

He was killed by a shell [24th December 1915].

The Halifax Courier [8th January 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20], on Ripponden War Memorial, and on the Roll of Honour at Zion Congregational Church, Ripponden

Whipp, Walker

Ref W667

[1863-1941] Born in Soyland.

He was a maker-up of Ripponden [1882] / a cotton beaker? [1891] / a stone quarry labourer [1901] / a warehouseman [1911] / landlord of the Beehive, Soyland [1915-1916].

In 1882, he married Mary Hannah Goulden [1865-1???] at Elland Parish Church.

Mary Hannah, of Ripponden, was born in Rishworth, the daughter of William Goulden, paper maker.

She was a cotton card room hand [1891]

 

Children:

1. George W. [b 1883] who was a cotton piecer [1901]
2. Martha Emma [b 1885]
3. James O. [b 1886] who was a cotton piecer [1901]
4. Lily A. [b 1888] who was a cotton piecer [1901], a cotton  worker [1911]
5. Ivy [b 1889] who was a cotton piecer [1901], a cotton  worker [1911]
6. Henry [b 1893] who was a cotton piecer [1911]
7. Roland

They lived at

• Quebec, Barkisland [1891]
• 20 Stoops, Soyland [1901]
• 30 Royd Lane, Ripponden, Soyland [1911]
• Coney Garth Farm, Barkisland [1916]

Living with them [in 1911] was nephew William Henry Goulden [b  1904]

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Whirlaw, Todmorden

Ref W121

Natural rocky outcrop above Todmorden. 1,200 ft above sea level.

This was a popular location for meetings, demonstrations and celebrations.

The name is used in Billy Holt's book The wizard of Whirlaw

Whirlaw, Todmorden

Ref W2317

Settlement above Todmorden. West Whirlaw and East Whirlaw are recorded.

See Whirlaw Common, Todmorden

Whiscombe Bank

Ref W122

Whisht

Ref W196

Popular name for the illegal malt and other liquors which were sold in the Sowerby and Soyland districts around 1829 – this was known as husht selling. The customers of such whisht shops often formed a secret society with oaths, signs and passwords. A subscription fund was established to reward any informers and for the prosecution of the offenders.

The dialect word whisht means to remain silent or keep quiet

Whiskam Dandy

Ref W123

Aka Whiscombe Bank, Whiskcombe Dandy, and Wiscombe Bank.

Part of the Wakefield Gate route, the old packhorse track which passes over and down Beacon Hill and Old Bank

There was a pub here called Whiskam Dandy

See Horsfall Buildings, Southowram

Whiskcombe Dandy

Ref W197

Whiskers Farm, Shibden

Ref W617

The Halifax Courier [13th July 1889] advertised

To Let Whiskers Farm, Shibden, Halifax.

Apply Sutcliffe Brear, White Birk, Northowram

 

See Lower Whisker Farm, Shibden

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Whiskum Toll Bar

Ref W328

A toll bar mentioned in Anne Lister's journals

Whisky & Well Head

Ref W548

See Well Head

Whistle Hall, Ogden

Ref W874

Keighley Road. House built by the family of Jonathan Catherall. The name was given because the family made their money by selling pot whistles and taws from a donkey

Whistlepegs

Ref W1941

[17??-1???] A man who, it was believed, was involved in the bread riots for which Mark Saltonstall and Thomas Spencer were hanged

Whistler Park, Halifax

Ref W1907

A recent name for the Belle Vue House

Whit Monday Fields

Ref W594

Aka Long Royd Meadow, Hebden Bridge. In the 19th century, children from Birchliffe Chapel, Hebden Bridge marched to the area in procession on Whit Monday. A maypole was set up here

Whitacarres, Thomas

Ref W160

[15??-15??] Owned Norland Hall [1598]

Whitacre, John

Ref W2326

[1678-1762] A merchant.

A 1709, he bought Longwood House, Fixby from William Starkey.

He was a trustee for Betty Nuttall Hill.

He married Unknown.

Child: Elizabeth who married Henry Gill

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Whitaker ...

Ref W56

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

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

Whitaker & Howarth

Ref W334

Boot and shoemakers at Woolshops, Halifax [1809]

Whitaker & Shreeve

Ref W2218

Makers of clock dials at Halifax.

Established about 1810 by Henry Whitaker and William Shreeve

William's widow, Leah ran the business for about 10 years.

They continued making dials until 1834

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Whitaker's: Edmund Whitaker & Son

Ref W1630

Warp sizers and manufacturers established by Edmund Whitaker. They were at Sandholme Mill, Todmorden [1842-1881]

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Whitaker's Minstrels

Ref W3480

A musical entertainment group.

Question: Does anyone know whether this was connected to Richard Whitaker & Sons?

 

Whitaker's Opticians

Ref W1766

Opticians established in 1932 by Albert Whitaker, his son Trevor, and Stanley Topliss, at Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge.

They acquired Mr Spencer's practice at King Cross, Halifax [1974]. This closed in 2008.

They opened a practice in Elland [1977]

In 1993, Trevor's nephew – Jonathan Whitaker – and Stanley's son – Jeremy Topliss – took over the business.

They acquired Mackereth Opticians in Regent Street, Halifax [1997]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Ivan Birch & Doreen Whitaker

Whitaker Pit Woods, Clifton

Ref W2341

Woodland near Whitaker Pit, Clifton. The tramway to the pit ran along, what is now, the path through the woods.

There are remains of many bell pits here and the associated oak trees are still in evidence

Whitaker Pits Farm, Clifton

Ref W2344

Just south-east of Whitaker Pit.

Owners and tenants have included

• Robert Law [1888]
• George Clayton [1900]

Whitaker's: Richard Whitaker & Sons Limited

Ref W1650

Brewery founded by Richard Whitaker in 1860.

From 1867, they brewed at their Cock o' the North brewery at 36 Corporation Street, Halifax – see Stannary.

This was later made famous by the Cock o' the North mark. There were malt kilns at Elland.

Richard's sons took over the business when he died in 1871.

The main kilns were added when the brewery was enlarged in 1893.

A maltings, stabling and bottling plant were added in 1898.

The company was registered on 28th April 1890. At that time, they produced about 40,000 barrels per year.

In 1905, they acquired the business of George Bedford Whitaker at the Grove, Brearley.

The character Doc Shire – a portly gentleman with top hat and cane and smoking a cigar – was created by J. J. Mulroy to advertise Whitaker's beer in the 1930s.

In 1959, two Whitbread directors joined the Whitaker's board with the result that Whitaker's houses immediately stocked Whitbread beers.

Brewing at the Corporation Street brewery stopped when the company was completely taken over by Whitbread & Company Limited in 1968. The brewery closed down in 1969.

The buildings stood derelict until they were demolished in 1973.

The Brewery is discussed in the book Halifax Pubs.

See Albert Clifford Robinson, Joseph Frederick Walsh, G. Murgatroyd Whitaker, Herbert Whitaker, Captain Joseph A. Whitaker, Michael Whitaker and Thomas Whitaker

This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom

Whitaker's: Robert Whitaker & Company

Ref W966

Stuff manufacturers in Halifax [1850s]

Whitaker's: S. N. Whitaker & Son

Ref W1934

Printers at St James's Street, Halifax [1880]

Whitbread & Company Limited

Ref W2708

Brewers. Established in 1742 by partners Samuel Whitbread and Thomas Shewell. They were at Chiswell Street, London [1750].

In 1968, the company took over the business and houses of Richard Whitaker & Sons Limited

Whitbread, Arthur

Ref W620

[1892-1916] Son of Frank Whitbread.

Born in Luton.

He was an oil extractor [1911] / employed by Ratcliffe Brothers.

In [Q4] 1913, he married Clara Jackman [1895-19??] at St Anne's Church, Southowram.

Clara, of 30 New Street, Southowram, was the daughter of Willie Jackman, collier

 

Child: Hilda [b 1914]

They lived at 1 Walton Terrace, Salterhebble [1916].

He joined the Territorials around 1911.

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

He was sent to France [April 1915].

He was invalided home with jaundice [early 1916].

He died after he and 6 others were buried in a dugout after receiving a direct hit on the eve of the attack on Schwaben Redoubt [2nd September 1916]

The Halifax Courier [16th September 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B1], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on Copley War Memorial, on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell, on the Copley Roll of Honour, and on the Memorial at Greetland Methodist Church

Whitbread, Frank

Ref W786

[1855-1???] Born in Leeds.

He was a boiler maker [1891] / a general labourer (boiler) [1901].

He married Elizabeth [1862-1???].

Elizabeth was born in Coxwold, Yorkshire

 

Children:

1. William H. [b 1888] who was a woollen spinner [1901], a  woollen mule spinner [1911]
2. Frank
3. Arthur
4. Herbert [b 1894] who was a buffer (brass cleaner) [1911]
5. Sarah Jane [b 1896]
6. Tom [b 1899] who was a part-time bobbin setter [1911]
7. Joe [b 1901]
8. Florrie [b 1903]

They lived at

• 19 Windmill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire [1891]
• Dean Street, Greetland [1901]
• 8 Dean Street, Greetland [1911]

In 1911, Frank was a lodger at The Model Registered Lodging House, 154-158 Sunbridge Road, Bradford

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Whitbread, Frank

Ref W464

[1889-1942] MM.

Son of Frank Whitbread.

He was a member of West Vale Ramblers football club / a worsted doffer [1901] / a cotton breaker [1911] / employed by Mr Sykes at West Vale Brass Works / a Territorial.

He lived at Holden Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the West Riding Regiment.

He went to France [January 1917]. He was wounded in the left arm [July 1917], returning to France in January 1918.

He was awarded the Military Medal [1918]

for devotion to duty during an advance

 

His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [9th November 1918].

He was later hospitalised in France with septic poisoning in the thumb.

His brother Arthur was killed in World War I [2nd September 1916].

A Frank Whitbread died in Halifax [Q2 1942] (aged 52) 

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Whitbread, Helena

Ref W1126

[19??-] Local historian and writer.

She began to decipher Anne Lister's journals 1982.

These were published in two volumes:

• I know my own heart [1988] – The diaries of Anne Lister 1791-1840. This brought the diaries to popular public view
• No Priest but Love [1992] – The Journals of Anne Lister from 1824-1826

Whitby, Rev William

Ref W826

[1835-1890] Born in Essex.

He was a Primitive Methodist Minister in Halifax [1886]

White ...

Ref W599

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

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

White Birch Farm, Northowram

Ref W1882

See Barkisland Workhouse

White Birch, Ovenden

Ref W745

Wheatley Road.

Owners and tenants have included

• Thomas Holt [1798]
• Rev John Harrison [1845]
• John Frederick Coe [1905]

White Birch, Warley

Ref W295

House dated 1654.

Owners and tenants have included

• Joseph Murgatroyd [1881]

See Yellow Birch, Warley

White Birk, Wheatley

Ref W747

Recorded on maps produced in 1854

White Chimneys, Skircoat Green

Ref W1396

Rawson Avenue.

Owners and tenants have included

• James Nicholl Bates [1936, 1960]

White Eagle Polish Club, Halifax

Ref W1120

Hopwood Lane. Popular social club for the local Polish community

White Hall House, Hipperholme

Ref W240

Stood along the Halifax-Leeds road, just north-west of the Hipperholme crossroads.

The house gave its name to the Whitehall Inn and the Leeds-Whitehall turnpike road which opened in 1833.

Owners and tenants have included

• Smith's Drug Company
• William Aspinall [1847]
• Godfrey Aspinall [1861]
• David Newsome [1861]
• Joseph Pullan [1861]
• John Yound [1861]
• Joseph Saville [1875, 1878]
• Stephen Smith [1898]

White Hall, Ovenden

Ref W284

Aisled house

White Hill, Rishworth

Ref W3050

Small hill on Rishworth Moor

White Hole Farm, Hebden Bridge

Ref W2004

Stands at the head of Crimsworth Dean. Recorded in the 1600s, when he married

White Hole, Wadsworth

Ref W504

Thurrish Lane. Late 17th century house with a datestone WIR 1731

White Holme Reservoir

Ref W600

Mytholmroyd. Built around 1805 to maintain water levels in the Rochdale Canal.

See Light Hazles Reservoir and Wool Pack Stones, Warland

White House, Brighouse

Ref W2484

Recorded in 1893 off Bonegate and south of the land now occupied by the allotments on Waterloo Road

White House Holme, Mytholmroyd

Ref W2185

The Mytholmroyd Charity Demonstration and the Sunday Sing were held here

White House, Rastrick

Ref W1159

A landmark at the top of Toothill Bank Recorded in 1910

White House, Stainland

Ref W852

Owners and tenants have included

• Benjamin Holroyd [1845]

White's: J. L. White

Ref W1841

Milliners at Cheapside, Halifax [1930s]

White Lee Bridge, Mytholmroyd

Ref W584

Midgley Road. Bridge #11 over the Rochdale Canal

White Lee Clough, Mytholmroyd

Ref W749

Runs down from Wadsworth to Mytholmroyd

White Lee House, Mytholmroyd

Ref W823

One of a group of buildings at White Lee, Mytholmroyd.

A late 18th century laithe-house.

Owners and tenants have included

• Dr John Uttley Sutcliffe
• Daniel Jones Crossley [1861]
• James Appleyard [1886]

White Lee, Mytholmroyd

Ref W612

Midgley Road. A group of buildings comprising

• White Lee House
• Lower White Lee
• White Lee Tannery

See also Lower White Lee Works, White Lee Clough, Mytholmroyd, White Lee Croft, Mytholmroyd and White Lee Mill, Mytholmroyd

This & associated entries use material contributed by David Cant

White Lion Fisheries, Hebden Bridge

Ref W2562

Numbers 4 & 5 Hollins Place. Late 17th century buildings and barn

White Lion Toll Bar, Hebden Bridge

Ref W2150

Established outside the White Lion in 1765. This was the first toll bar in Hebden Bridge. It was discontinued around 1785

White Lion Yard, Halifax

Ref W931

There was a theatre above the stables at the White Lion Hotel & Posting House, Halifax which was well-known for its dramatic presentations. The actor-manager Tate Wilkinson described performing here in 1776

White's Nurseries, Brighouse

Ref W2116

Recorded in the 1960s at the Old Coach Road, Lightcliffe.

They had a florist's shop in Commercial Street, Brighouse

This & associated entries use material contributed by Dave Van De Gevel

White's: R. White & Company

Ref W1761

Mineral water manufacturers at Navigation Wharf, Halifax [1905]

White Rock, Luddenden Dean

Ref W86

Saltonstall. Small, natural outcrops of rocks which were painted white in 1890 and have since been repainted many times.

Horsfall Turner writes that people celebrating Luddenden Dean Spa around 1890, were surprised to see the rocks painted white.

The original painter and those who have subsequently re-painted the rocks have never been identified

White Rose Archery Club, Hebden Bridge

Ref W1929

They share facilities with Hebden Bridge Cricket Club

White Rose Water Ski Club

Ref W367

Based at the lake at Cromwellbottom

White Slack Gate, Walsden

Ref W606

A part of the packhorse route.

See White Slack, Walsden

White Slack, Walsden

Ref W2556

White Slack Gate. Early 18th century laithe-house

White Stone Clough Farm, Cotton Stones

Ref W7890

Recorded in May 1906, when it was sold for £500. The purchaser was possibly the tenant, Robert Pratt

White Windows, Sowerby

Ref W127

Fore Lane Avenue. In the 16th century, the land here was owned by John Gaukroger. John Priestley bought the estate in 1765.

A new three-storeyed house was designed by Carr of York in 1767. Joseph Priestley had a Justices' Room here, and his name is inscribed on a window pane.

The house passed to his son, George. In 1837, he bought property in Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, and went to live there. He tried to sell White Windows without success. His son, George Kirkman Priestley sold the house to John Rawson in 1878.

The house remained with the Rawson family until the 1950s.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

• Nicholas Nugent [1911, 1923]
• Commander Selwyn Gerald Caygill Rawson [1928]

It had been used variously as a school and a hostel.

In May 1957, it became a Cheshire Home for around 30 patients.

See Sir Henry Edwards and Rev Daniel Hartnett

This & associated entries use material contributed by David Glover

White Windows, Stansfield

Ref W716

Owners and tenants have included

• Job Ashworth [1841, 1851]
• Job Ashworth [1866]

White Wood Reservoir

Ref W530

Reservoir on the Ryburn

Whitegate, Siddal

Ref W226

In the 18th century, the house was owned by John Rawson.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

• John Patchett [1863]
• John William Tillotson [1891, 1902]
• John Ralph Tillotson

Whitegatefoot, Skircoat

Ref W687

Owners and tenants have included

• Jeremiah Rossendale [in the 17th century]

Whitehall, Halifax

Ref W386

1 Russell Street. The building stands at the junction of Russell Street and Corn Market.

It was built in 1891 for William Henry Beal who had the agency for White Sewing Machines

Whitehall, Heptonstall

Ref W654

Northgate. Originally known as Great House on the Northgate.

The original mid-17th century farmhouse was rebuilt in the 19th century.

The Bentley family lived here.

Approaching the house, there is a stone gateway with a lintel dated IB 1578 for John Bentley. This was possibly reused from a cart entry to the farm

The Bentley family left in 1722 and moved to Oulton.

The archway is listed separately

This & associated entries use material contributed by John Billingsley

Whitehall, Hipperholme

Ref W1852

Whitehall, T. W.

Ref W316

[18??-1918] Of Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 36th Battalion Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He died 12th May 1918.

He was buried at Duhallow A.D.S. Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref IV G 5].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Whitehaughs Arch

Ref W2206

The A629 passes underneath the M62 between Ainley Top and Elland. The tunnel is 443 ft long

Whitehaven, Todmorden

Ref W260

18th century milking-house.

In the mid-19th century, it was renamed The Haven.

See Mr Clegg

Whitehead ...

Ref W779

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

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

Whitehead Brothers

Ref W1610

Tinplate workers at Crescent Mill [1851] and Salford Old Foundry [1905].

Partners included Henry Whitehead, George Whitehead, William Whitehead, Sam Whitehead, Anthony Whitehead, Frank Whitehead, and Howarth Whitehead

This & associated entries use material contributed by Linda Briggs

Whitehead's: George Whitehead & Sons

Ref W1608

Iron & tinplate workers at Crescent Mill and Salford, Todmorden

They made sizing & drying machines, tin & copper cylinder and roller makers.

Partners included George Whitehead, Howarth Whitehead, William Whitehead, Anthony Whitehead, Frank Whitehead, and Sam Whitehead.

Recorded in 1930

This & associated entries use material contributed by Linda Briggs

Whitehead's: H. C. Whitehead

Ref W366

Recorded around 1915, when they were at Prospect Works, Bailiff Bridge. (Possibly) dyers

Whitehead's: Julius Whitehead & Company

Ref W1562

Stone quarrying company at New Bank [1800]

Whitehead's: Stuart Whitehead & Company

Ref W1823

Wire manufacturers established by James Stuart Wortley Whitehead at Blackwall Wire Works, Halifax [1874]

Whitehill Lodge, Illingworth

Ref W2359

Whitehouse, Rev Thomas Horatio

Ref W1092

[18??-19??] Vicar of Warley [1937]

Whitelam, J.

Ref W798

[1???-19??] Curate at Brighouse [1944-1946]

Whiteley ...

Ref W302

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

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

Whiteley & Ainley

Ref W2133

A 1900 advertisement announced

Whiteley & Ainley (Late Mason & Son)  Jewellery, Watches, etc 30 Waterhouse Street, Halifax

This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles

Whiteley & Pickard

Ref W1613

Waste and shoddy dealers at Mill House Mill, Triangle [1905]

Whiteley & Son

Ref W2652

Cotton spinners at Rishworth and Ripponden established by John Whiteley. They and owned several mills in the area including

• Stones Mill, Ripponden [which he bought from Thomas Stead and rebuilt 1855]
• Upper Swift Place Mill
• Lower Swift Place Mill
• Dyson Lane Mill, Rishworth
• Bogden Mill, Rishworth [around 1810]
• Ryburn Mill, Ripponden [which he built 1858]

Whiteley & Son

Ref W970

Hatters in Halifax.

Partners included Charles Whiteley and Thomas Milne Whiteley.

The partnership was dissolved by mutual consent [31st December 1835]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Whiteley Arches Dyers Limited

Ref W6930

At Hebble End Dye Works, Erringden [2010]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Diana Monahan

Whiteley Arches, Mytholm

Ref W491

Railway viaduct built in 1840 by Robert Stephenson. It crosses the Manchester & Leeds Railway, the river Calder, and the Rochdale Canal Earlier plans to build a tunnel for the railway were abandoned on account of the nature of the ground.

The viaduct was originally called Charlestown Viaduct. The later name comes from John Whitely who had a mill nearby

Whiteley's: Benjamin Whiteley & Sons Limited

Ref W1576

Cotton spinners established by Benjamin Whiteley at Park Road Mills, Elland.

In 1912, they took over business from Sutcliffe Brothers.

In 1921, the cotton production ended and they carried on with doubling and twisting.

In 1965, half the shares were bought by lace manufacturers John Heathcoat & Company of Tiverton, Devon. The yarn-processing operation ceased in January 2001

Whiteley's Botanical Brewery, Ripponden

Ref W2647

The Whiteley family of Ripponden brewed soft drinks, ginger beer and mineral waters. Their stone flagons and bottles can still be found

Whiteley Brothers

Ref W1615

Quarry owners and stone merchants at Marsh Quarries, Southowram [1905].

Partners included brothers: Joseph Shaw Whiteley, John William Whiteley, and Fred Whiteley

This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles

Whiteley Brothers

Ref W1616

Paper / millboard makers at Soyland [1874] and at Slitheroe Mill, Rishworth [1905, 1910]

In 1910, they were recorded as producing

Press Papers, Rolled and Glazed Pressing Boards, Fencings &c

One Machine

Powered by water and steam

This & associated entries use material contributed by Ben Brundell

Whiteley Brothers

Ref W1627

Cotton doublers established by Thomas, Joseph and Robert Whiteley at Victoria Mills, Brighouse in 1882.

In 1892, the business moved to larger premises at Owler Ings Mills, Brighouse.

They operated 10,000 spindles [1895]

Whiteley Brothers

Ref W1686

Woollen merchants at New Road Terrace, Sowerby Bridge [1905]

Whiteley's: C. Whiteley & Son

Ref W1119

Cotton doubler at Phoenix Mill, Brighouse [1919].

On 13th January 1919, fire – thought to be caused by friction in a twining machines – broke out in the Company's second room

Whiteley's Corner, Brighouse

Ref W250

The building on the south-west corner of the junction of Bethel Street and Bradford Road.

Named for Rider & Whiteley who had their shop on the site

Whiteley's: Eli Whiteley & Sons

Ref W81

Cotton spinners established by Eli Whiteley. They were at Lower Willow Hall Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1905] and Hollings Mill, Sowerby Bridge [1907]

Whiteley Farm, Clifton

Ref W377

This is discussed in the book Down the Acres

Whiteley's: Fred Whiteley

Ref W2021

Restaurant engineers, makers of coal, gas and electrical cooking apparatus for fish friers etc at Gerrard Street Works, Halifax [1936]. Partners included H. F. Whiteley and N. Whiteley

Whiteley's: G. & W. Whiteley

Ref W2049

Wine merchants at Todmorden.

Partners included G. Whiteley and W. Whiteley.

The partnership was dissolved in September 1889

Whiteley's: G. S. Whiteley & Company

Ref W1659

Blacksmith with business at the bottom of Ogden Lane, Rastrick.

Established in 1860 by Joseph Whiteley & George Whiteley.

The business was subsequently run by Whiteley's nephew, John, his son Clifford Riley, and the Riley family who produced the Riley Link. The business finally passed to Clifford's nephew, John. In September 1995, John died suddenly at the age of 38. The business closed and the company's workshops were demolished.

The company produced the weather-vane for St Matthew's Church, Rastrick.

A ghost, known as Uncle George, after the founder, was said to haunt the premises.

See A Village Blacksmith

This & associated entries use material contributed by Andy Eccles & Kai Roberts

Whiteley, Garsed & Company

Ref W1587

Cotton-spinners at Albert Mills, Rastrick. Partners included L. Whiteley, J. Garsed, M. Farrar, W. Farrar, and W. H. Lever.

Their mill burnt down on 16th June 1864.

In August 1864, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Whiteley's: H. Whiteley & Company Limited

Ref W1672

Halifax joiners and builders established by Henry Whiteley

Whiteley's Hat Shop, Halifax

Ref W1523

Hatters and outfitters established in 1746 at 12 Corn Market, Halifax, proabably by Robert Whiteley.

The business was continued by his sons and grandsons, including Robert Whiteley.

The partnership bought the business, paying £800 for the stock, £400 for goodwill, and a promisory note for £400 paying 4%. The partnership was dissolved in 1842, and Robert continued on his own.

Robert took his son, Frederick, into partnership as R. Whiteley & Son.

From around 1880, Frederick was the sole proprietor

Whiteley's: J. F. & E. Whiteley & Company

Ref W533

Cotton spinners at Britannia Mill, Brighouse.

Partners included Edward Whiteley, Ainley Whiteley, and Christopher Wadsworth.

The partnership was dissolved by mutual consent on 1st July 1889. The business was carried on under the same name by Edward Whiteley and Christopher Wadsworth

This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

Whiteley's: J. F. & E. Whiteley & Company

Ref W1626

Cotton spinners and doublers at Lower Willow Hall Mills, Sowerby Bridge established when John Fenton Whiteley and Edward Whiteley took over the business established by their father Eli Whiteley

Whiteley's: James Whiteley Limited

Ref W353

In 1866, James Whiteley acquired an existing business manufacturing textile machinery and machine tools.

Before the outbreak of World War I, they looked into the production of commercial cars, but the demand for machine tools took priority.

A motor lorry produced around 1914 was well received.

Towards the end of the War, they concentrated on the manufacture of parts for aeroplane engines.

They were at Jubilee Works, Ovenden and Eagle Works, Halifax [1901, 1919].

See Jackson Holroyd

This & associated entries use material contributed by David Brown

Whiteley's: John Whiteley & Company

Ref W1588

19th century paper-makers of Firth House Mill, Stainland established by John Whiteley.

They were listed as John Whiteley & Son Paper Manufacturers at Firth House Meadows, Holywell Green / Firth House Mills, Stainland [1863].

In June 1867, the partners Thomas Whiteley and John Whiteley were declared bankrupt.

On 1st January 1868, the company reformed with new partners William Whiteley, Thomas Whiteley, Joseph Whiteley, Thomas Lumb , and William Whiteley.

The partnership operated under the name of John Whiteley & Sons of Huddersfield – where they were paper merchants at Market Street and Dundas Street – and of Horsforth, where they were paper manufacturers. The business was dissolved on 22nd September 1868. The Horsforth mill was carried on by William Whiteley & Thomas Lumb.

The business is recorded at Firth House Mills, Stainland [1874].

See William Whiteley and Whiteley family of Barkisland

This & associated entries use material contributed by Benjamin Brundell & Ron Whiteley

Whiteley's: John Whiteley & Sons

Ref W1000

Dyers, cotton spinners and manufacturers at Calderside established by John Whiteley

This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

Whiteley's: John Whiteley & Sons

Ref W1792

Wire manufacturers and cotton and wool card makers.

Founded in July 1791 by John Whiteley at Winding Road, Halifax. They were one of the earliest manufacturers of wire for cards.

They were at Paper Mill and Winding Road, Halifax [1809, 1822, 1845].

In the 1840s, they moved to Brunswick Mills, West Parade.

In 1863, they were visited there by the Prince of Wales.

By the 1890s, they employed 300 work people and they went on to have customers worldwide.

The business was later owned by Whiteley's sons, Joseph and George.

After the deaths of Joseph and George, the business passed to their nephews, John and Nathan Whitley.

In the 1880s, Sir Frederick Whitley Thomson became head of the business. Samuel Rinder Whitley worked for the company.

In 1897, it merged with, and became a branch of, the English Card Clothing Company Limited.

They were at Savile Mill, Halifax [1936].

See Centenary Place, Halifax, John Radcliffe Rawnsley and Joseph Whiteley

This & associated entries use material contributed by Mark Andrew

Whiteley's: John Whiteley Limited

Ref W1617

Dyers and finishers established by John Whiteley at Hoo Hole Dye Works, Cragg Vale [1905]

Whiteley's: Joseph Whiteley & Sons

Ref W170

Cotton spinners at Stones Mill, Ripponden.

Partners included Joseph Whiteley, Thomas Falcon Whiteley, and John William Whiteley.

In February 1878, the partnership was dissolved so far as regards Thomas Falcon Whiteley

Whiteley's: Joshua Whiteley & Company Limited

Ref W2173

See Joseph Whiteley

Whiteley's: Lewis Whiteley & Sons Limited

Ref W1671

Established by Lewis Whiteley. Cotton-doublers with business at Brick Mill and Cooper House Mills, Luddendenfoot

Whiteley's: N. Whiteley & Sons

Ref W2016

Cotton spinners at Soyland and Barkisland.

The partnership was dissolved in 1885 when the partners were T. Whiteley and J. Whiteley

Whiteley's: Nathan Whiteley & Son

Ref W1835

Cotton spinners at Lower Dyson Mill, Ripponden [1874]

Whiteley's: R. Whiteley & Son

Ref W1636

Robert Whiteley took over his father's business, Whiteley's Hat Shop in Corn Market, Halifax.

He took his son, Frederick, into partnership as R. Whiteley & Son.

They were at 10 Corn Market, Halifax [1881].

The premises were rebuilt in 1887.

An advertisement in 1887 announced

Established 1746. Re-built 1887 RE-OPENING OF BUSINESS PREMISES R. WHITELEY AND SON are now prepared with an ENTIRELY NEW AND SPLENDID STOCK WHITELEY'S CELEBRATED SILK HATS. WHITELEY'S RENOWNED FELT HATS. LIGHT – FLEXIBLE – VENTILATING. THE CORRECT LONDON SHAPES. AN IMMENSE VARIETY. All the NEW SHADES of COLOUR. BOYS' HATS and CAPS, TENNIS HATS, CRICKET CAPS, TRAVELLING CAPS, &c. With every Requisite for the general Hat & Cap trade 10, CORN MARKET, HALIFAX

Whiteley (Rishworth) Limited

Ref W2217

Manufacturers of water pumps [1908].

They were at Slitheroe Works.

They produced water pumps for MG cars for the MG factory in Abingdon.

The business later became Partco

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Whiteley Royd Farm, Todmorden

Ref W2543

Eastwood Lane. Early 18th century house and barn

Whiteley's: S. Whiteley & Company

Ref W1685

Hosiery and embroidery yarn merchants at Sowerby Bridge Mill [1905]

Whiteley, Sutcliffe & Whittell

Ref W462

Paper manufacturers at Firth House Mills, Stainland.

Partners included John Whiteley, Ely Sutcliffe and Joshua Whittell.

The partnership was dissolved in April 1841

Whiteley's: Thomas Whiteley & Sons

Ref W1603

Cotton spinners and doublers at Smithfield Mill, Elland [1905]

Whitelock, Ezra

Ref W693

[1834-1868] Born in Craven.

He worked at Joel Diggle's brickyard, near Oldham.

Around 1858, he married a woman from Rochdale.

His wife was a niece of Joel Diggle

 

Children:

1. James [b 1860]
2. Sarah Ann [b 1865]

The family lived at Calfhole Farm, Burnedge, near Todmorden.

On 27th July 1868, he murdered his children and committed suicide. His wife found them all with their throats cut

Whitely, John

Ref W447

[18??-1???] Or Whiteley. He owned a house and a mill in the Mytholm area of Hebden Bridge.

See Whitely Arches, Mytholm

Whitely, Peter

Ref W712

[18??-18??] Owned mills in the Ryburn valley

Whiteoak, Eric

Ref W940

[1933-1???] Son of Fred Whiteoak.

Born in Halifax [Q3 1933].

He was

In [Q1] 1958, he married Joan Smith [1934-????] in Halifax.

Joan was born 9th September 1934, the daughter of Joe Smith

 

Children:

They lived at

Whiteoak, Fred

Ref W961

[1899-1963] Born in Halifax [Q3 1899].

He was

In [Q2] 1928, he married Annie Duck [1902-1???] in Halifax.

Annie was born in Halifax [Q2 1902]

 

Children:

1. Doris
2. Doreen
3. Eric

Annie died in Huddersfield [Q2 1938] (aged 35).

In [Q3] 1940, Fred married Florence Bairstow in Calder District.

The family lived at

Fred died in Halifax [Q2 1963] (aged 63).

Florence died in hospital [9th July 1986] and was cremated at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland [16th July 1986]

Whiteside, Cuthbert

Ref W5003

[18??-19??] Methodist Minister in Halifax [1820]. He was in Oldham [1822]

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Whiteside, Everard Greenhalgh

Ref W1002

[1919-1943] Son of Ida Martha & William Greenhalgh Whiteside.

In [Q3] 1942, he married Mary Margaret Devine in Halifax.

They lived in Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Corporal with the 152nd Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 4th January 1943 (aged 24).

He was buried at Medjez-El-Bab War Cemetery, Tunisia [Grave Ref 8 G 15]

Whiteside, Rev T. S.

Ref W1101

[18??-19??] Senior Curate at Halifax Parish Church [1936] and Vicar of Cragg Vale [1937]

Whitestone Clough Farm, Cottonstones

Ref W322

Delfs Lane. 17th century farmhouse.

An attached barn, dated 1856, is also listed

Whitewood, John Ebenezer

Ref W287

[1832-1914] Son of Rev Samuel Whitewood.

Born in Halifax [18th September 1832].

He was a book keeper [1861].

On 2nd October 1855, he married Sarah Illingworth in Harrogate.

Sarah was the daughter of William Illingworth

 

Child: Edith [b 1856]

They lived at 18 Hampden Place, Halifax [1861].

The couple died at Ben Rhydding: Sarah [16th January 1908]; John [25th December 1914].

They were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 529]

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Whitewood, Rev Samuel

Ref W944

[1794-1860] Born in Newbury, Berkshire.

He studied for the Ministry at Stepney College, London. and served at Andover, Hampshire before becoming Minister of Pellon Lane Particular Baptist Church [ for a period of nearly 30 years from January 1831].

The new Pellon Lane Baptist Church opened during his ministry [1834].

He is recorded [1844, 1845, 1848, 1849] when he performed interments at Lister Lane Cemetery.

He resigned in 1850, but returned the following year and remained until his death – serving a total of almost 30 years.

In June 1857, he was presented with a portrait in oils, painted by Samuel Baldwin.

He married Martha Elkins.

Martha was the daughter of John Elkins

 

Child: John Ebenezer

They lived at

• Mount Street, Halifax [1841]
• 2 Church Street, Halifax [1845]

Samuel died 31st October 1860 (aged 66).

He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 441]

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Whitfield, John

Ref W1095

[1751-1829]

On 21st September 1799, he married Agnes Ashworth at Elland Parish Church.

Agnes was the daughter of John Ashworth

 

They had no children.

John was a broker in London.

The lg [9th October 1804] announced

Notice is hereby given that the business heretofore carried on by John Whitfield as a Broker, in New Rents, St Martin's-le-Grand, in the City of London, in the Firm of John Whitfield & Company, has ceased and determined; and the said John Whitfield has retired therefrom. The Business will in future be carried on by Robert Brown, George Whitfield and Joseph Wheelwright in the firm of Whitfield, Wheelwright & Company.

Dated this first day of Oct 1804

 

The couple lived at

• St Vedast, Foster Lane, Westminster [1799]
• Dulwich [1802]
• 11 Bridge Street, Blackfriars [1811]
• Kent Road, Dulwich [1814, 1824]
• Bernard Street, St George, Bloomsbury, London [1829]

Agnes died in London [11th May 1805].

John died 20th January 1829 (aged 78).

They were buried at St Andrew by the Wardrobe, City of London: Agnes [18/5/1805;] John [27th January 1829]

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Whitfield, Wilhelmina

Ref W1042

[1900-1921] The body of the 21-year-old maidservant was found on the railway line near Hipperholme on 19th September 1921. An inquest recorded that the girl had died from injuries received from a fall from a train, but there was insufficient evidence to show the cause. The girl had recently claimed to have clicked with the guard on the Bradford to Halifax train and had agreed to meet him

Whitfield, William

Ref W1549

[17??-18??] Of Northowram. Partner in William Mitchell & Company.

The partnership was dissolved in 1??? and he and William Mitchell carried on with the business

Whitham ...

Ref W835

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

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

Whithill, Northowram

Ref W643

The house which was later known as Northowram Hall was mentioned in 1296

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Whitlam, Caroline

Ref W732

[1812-1893] Of Grimsby.

She married Sir Titus Salt.

She died at St Leonards-on-Sea

Whitley ...

Ref W62

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

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

Whitley & Booth

Ref W1515

Local publishers & printers established around 1820 by Nathan Whitley and John Booth.

Their premises were at The Castle, Crown Street, Halifax.

In December 1832, they published the first edition of the Halifax Guardian.

After Nathan's death in 1832, the business was continued by

• His wife Elizabeth
• Their daughter Harriet Booth
• Harriet's son Edward Whitley Booth

In 1834, they were listed as Music & Musical Instrument Sellers at 3 Crown Street.

The company were subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835].

They were agents for The Leeds Mercury [1838, 1839].

When The Castle was demolished in 1888, the company moved into the replacement building.

See William Milner

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Whitley Charity

Ref W1137

Aka Thomas Whitley Charity & Whitley's Gift.

A Benefactors' Board which hung in Lightcliffe Old Church recorded that, in his will of 1631, Thomas Whitley bequeathed

To the Governors & Trustees of Hipperholme Free Grammer (sic) School, in trust, the sum of forty shillings per annum to be distributed to the poor of Hipperholme on St Thomas's Day in every year.

This was charged on

• Yew Trees Farm, the property of Josh Lister Esq
• Harley Head Farm, the property of William Walker Esq
• A farm in the village of Hipperholme, the property of Mr Chas  Dearden

 

In 1885, it was amalgamated with the Sunderland Charity.

The combined charity was closed in 2004

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Whitley's: George Whitley & Son

Ref W1729

Proprietors of The York Restaurant at York Buildings, Halifax [1905]

Whitley's Model Bakery, Halifax

Ref W201

Recorded in 1914, when they were in Horton Street

Whitley's: Samuel Whitley & Company Limited

Ref W1599

Cotton spinners established by Samuel Whitley in 1883.

They were at Luddendenfoot until flooding damaged the premises and they moved to the new Hanson Lane Mills, Halifax; they were at Hanson Lane [1921].

Other members of the family carried on the business, including John Henry Whitley, Alfred William Whitley, and Percival Nathan Whitley.

In 1957, after the death of Percival Nathan Whitley, Samuel Peter Whitley became director and the family's shares in the business were sold to Lostock Spinning Company Limited.

The Hanson Lane Mills closed shortly afterwards.

See John Radcliffe Rawnsley

Whitley Thomson

Ref W1113

The children of Emma Whitley and Jonathan Thomson – including Sir Frederick Whitley Thomson – had the names Whitley Thomson.

In 1914, Sir Frederick Whitley Thomson took the surname Whitley-Thomson, becoming Frederick Whitley Whitley-Thomson

Whitmore, Joseph

Ref W761

[1882-1918] Born in Netherton, Dudley, Worcestershire.

He was an ironmoulder / an ironfounder [1911] / employed by Campbell's.

In [Q1] 1907, he married Esther Ann Stroyde [1881-19??] in Dudley.

Esther Ann was born in Dudley

 

Children:

1. Reginald Albert [b 1907]
2. Ethel May [b 1911]
3. James A. [b 1912]

They lived at 40 Timber Street, Halifax [1911, 1918].

Living with them [in 1911] was Joseph's widowed mother Charlotte Whitmore [b 1839].

During World War I, he enlisted [January 1915] and served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He served in France for 20 months before being invalided home with trench fever & rheumatism, and returned to France in March 1918.

He was killed in action [20th July 1918] (aged 36).

His photograph appears with reports of his death in the Halifax Courier [7th September & 14th September 1918].

He is remembered on the Soissons Memorial, France, and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Whittaker, Arthur Llewellyn

Ref W340

[1871-1935] JP.

He was Mayor of Halifax [1927-1928]

He was Governing Director of John Whittaker & Sons (Kingston) Limited [1935]. He was on the Board of the Halifax Building Society. He was on the Yorkshire local board of the Union Bank of Manchester Limited, which was taken over by Barclays Bank on 1st January 1940.

He married Lois [1871-1941].

Child: Kathleen Mary

He lived at Savile Heath, Halifax [1935].

He & Lois were buried at Warley Town Cemetery

See Whiteley Turner

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Whittaker, Clement

Ref W280

[18??-1917]

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 during an advance on Peter Pan position at the Battle of Passchendaele [9th October 1917].

He was buried at La Clytte Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref V F 20].

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

Whittaker, Craig

Ref W2305

[1962-] Born in Bury, Lancashire.

In 1967, the family emigrated to Australia.

In 1984, he returned to England.

In 1998, he was co-opted on the Heptonstall Parish Council.

He was a Councillor for Rastrick Ward.

He was elected Conservative MP for Calder Valley [2010].

See Spring Villa, Brighouse

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Whittaker, Dr

Ref W179

[17??-18??] Published a history of the district in the 1800s

Whittaker Dyke Bridge, Colden

Ref W2320

A new foot bridge over the brook was opened on 23rd January 1909

Whittaker, Edmund

Ref W1154

[1809-1862] Of Todmorden.

In [Q1] 1859, he married Betty Lord [1816-1887] in Todmorden.

Edmund died in Haslingden [19th July 1862] (aged 53).

Betty died in Burnley [21st February 1887] (aged 71).

The couple were buried at Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel with James Farrow

Whittaker, Ely

Ref W317

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

He was a lock keeper [1861].

He married Dorothy [1810-1???].

Children:

1. Mary Travis [1836-1893]
2. James Travis
3. Emma [1849-1937] who was a throstle doffer [1861]

They lived at Gauxholme lock-house [1861]

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Whittaker, J.

Ref W1687

[18??-18??] Fruiterer at Halifax.

In June 1862, he was declared bankrupt

Whittaker, James

Ref W801

[1821-1???]: Born in Haworth.

He was master of orphanage [1881].

He married Hannah [1842-1???].

Hannah was born in Ovenden.

She was matron [1881]

 

Children:

1. Charles [b 1882]

They lived at

• Spring Mill, Wainstalls [1881]
• 4 Lumb Terrace, Wainstalls [1901]

Living with them [in 1881] were boarders

• Jane Allcock
• Margaret Allcock
• Martha Bradshaw
• Sarah A. Cotterill
• Alice Cunningham
• Elizabeth Downs
• Margaret Evans
• Emma Godfrey
• Margaret Griffiths
• Charlotte Hackney
• Harriet Jones
• Catherine Murray
• Mary Molyneaux
• Eliza Naylor
• Ellen O'Brien
• Mary Roberts
• Martha Robinson
• Isabella Spencer
• Mary Ann Staggles
• Jane Tyson
• Kate Wilson

Hannah was widowed by 1901.

Living with her [in 1901] were boarders:

• Jane Grace
• Margaret Peacock

Whittaker, James Travis

Ref W394

[1842-1895] MD.

Son of Ely Whittaker.

He was a polymath with a wide range of interests / a school master at Waterside Factory School [1861] / a school teacher at Lumbutts Factory School.

He designed and installed the Lumbutts sun-dial opposite the school room.

He was also active in the Unitarian Sunday School.

He never married.

Around 1865, he left Lumbutts, and went to Glasgow where he studied medicine and surgery at the University (whilst teaching at elementary school during the daytime). He qualified as a doctor and worked in public institutions before going into private practice in Glasgow.

He moved to Tillicoultry, near Stirling, and then to London.

He died of acute bronchitis, in Kilburn, London

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Whittaker, John

Ref W149

[1847-1905] Born in Burnley. Established John Whittaker & Sons (Kingston) Limited around 1900.

He lived at 17 Lord Street, Halifax [1905].

He died at Round Hill, Hackforth

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Whittaker, John Henry

Ref W636

[1???-19??] JP.

He was Mayor of Todmorden [1931-1932]

Whittaker's: John Whittaker & Sons (Kingston) Limited

Ref W505

Aka Whittaker's Biscuits.

Biscuit and cake manufacturers at Kingston Biscuit Factory, Halifax. Established by John Whittaker.

In 1892, their stationery described them as

Biscuit Manufacturers by Patent Machinery & Ovens

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

John Whittaker & Sons Rich Cake and Biscuit Manufacturers Steam Bakeries, Lord Street, Halifax

The business became Scribbans-Kemp Limited.

See Ebenezer Biscuit Works, Halifax, Kingston Biscuit Factory, Halifax, Kingston Confectionery Works, Halifax, Kingston Toffee Mills, Halifax and Arthur Llewellyn Whittaker

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Whittaker, Kathleen Mary

Ref W2095

[1910-2001] Younger daughter of Arthur Llewellyn Whittaker.

She married John Hartley Denham.

They lived at Kingston, Lightcliffe which had been built for Kathleen Mary

Whittaker, Maurice

Ref W741

[18??-1918] Born in Halifax.

He lived in Lutterworth.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 4th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment.

He was killed in action [15th April 1918].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Whittell & Lawford

Ref W463

Woollen manufacturers at Stainland.

Partners included Sarah Whittell, John Whittell, Joseph Whittell and Frederick Lawford.

The partnership was dissolved in February 1853

Whittell, Benjamin

Ref W2636

[1???-1841] On 3rd July 1841,

As Mr. B. WHITTELL, jun. fancy-manufacturer, Stainland, near Halifax, was walking home from Manchester market Saturday week, he was shot dead through the head near Littleborough Railway Station, by some villain, who robbed him of 95 Pounds

Whittell Brothers

Ref W2540

The brothers Joseph Whittell, William Whittell, and Mr Whittell were in partnership with William Shepherd as paper-makers at Booth Wood Mill, Rishworth.

The partnership was dissolved in 1820

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Whittell, Edmund

Ref W817

[15??-16??] In 1586, he is recorded as owning land in Elland.

He lived at Whitwell Place, Elland.

He married Margaret.

Child: Robert

Whittell, J.

Ref W1712

[18??-19??] Woollen manufacturer at Stainland.

In April 1883, he was declared bankrupt

Whittell, James Shaw

Ref W550

[1878-1964] Born in Huddersfield.

Headmaster of St Mary's Church of England School, Luddendenfoot [1st January 1909-29th May 1914].

He died in Huddersfield

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Whittell, John

Ref W820

[15??-1632] Son of Robert Whittell.

He lived at Marshall Hall, Elland in 1628

Whittell, John

Ref W285

[16??-17??] He lived at Marshall Hall, Elland [1697].

He was one of the electorate of 59 people when Jeremy Bentley was elected first MP for Halifax in 1654$1

Whittell, Joseph

Ref W2160

[1???-18??] Landlord of the Bull & Dog, Stainland [1822, 1834].

He was in partnership with his brothers – and William Shepherd as paper-makers at Booth Wood Mill, Rishworth [1816], but this was dissolved in 1820

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Whittell, Joseph

Ref W1018

[1824-1902]

He married (1) Isabel [1824-1895].

Isabel died 16th April 1895 (aged 71).

He married (2) Sarah [1828-1914].

Joseph died 10th September 1902 (aged 78).

Sarah died 6th July 1914 (aged 86).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 366]

Whittell, Mr

Ref W2541

[17??-18??] He was in partnership with his brothers – and William Shepherd as paper-makers at Booth Wood Mill, Rishworth [1816], but this was dissolved in 1820

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Whittell Place, Elland

Ref W771

Whittell, Robert

Ref W818

[15??-1631] Son of Edmund Whittell.

On 10th July 1593, he married Susan Farrer.

Children:

1. Robert [15??-1632]
2. John

They lived at Whittell Place. Father and sons died within a year of each other

Whittell, William

Ref W2539

[17??-18??] He was in partnership with his brothers and William Shepherd as paper-makers at Booth Wood Mill, Rishworth [1816], but this was dissolved in 1820

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Whittell, William

Ref W965

[1764-1836] Of Beestonley Lane, Stainland.

He married Mary [1769-1844].

William died 1st August 1836 (aged 72).

Mary died 6th June 1844 (aged 75).

The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S1/81]

Whittemore, George

Ref W896

[1883-19??] He was painter & paperhanger [1911].

In [Q4] 1910, he married Venus Ealham in Halifax.

Venus was the daughter of John Robert Ealham

 

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Whittingham, Thomas

Ref W859

[1862-1937] Born in Salford.

He was landlord of the Cragg Vale Inn, Erringden [1901, 1905, 1911].

In 1900, he married Sarah Alice Drury [1875-1???] in Halifax.

Sarah Alice was born in Sheffield.

She had a son: Harold D. [b 1898]; father unknown

 

Children:

1. Clarence [b 1901]
2. Samuel [b 1905]
3. John [1907-1912] who was buried with his father
4. George [1910-1931] who died at the Horse & Jockey, Elland, and was buried with his father

Thomas died in Cragg Vale [2nd December 1937].

Thomas & his sons were buried at St John's Church, Cragg Vale

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Whittington, Rev Richard Piers

Ref W601

[18??-1948] MA.

Born in Thornhill-Lees, Yorkshire.

He was Curate at Halifax [1901] / Vicar of Heptonstall [1902-1907] / Vicar of Lightcliffe [1907] / Vicar of Brighouse [November 1911-1916].

He claimed descent from Dick Whittington, Lord Mayor of London.

In 1915, he was appointed Vicar of Penistone. He went on to become Honorary Canon of Wakefield, Prebendary of York Minster, and Canon Emeritus.

In 1908, he married Ethel Mary Watkinson.

Ethel Mary was the daughter of George Watkinson and sister of Canon George Watkinson

 

He died at Charmouth, Dorset [23rd January 1948]

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Whittle, Benjamin

Ref W1056

[1???-1841] Manufacturer of Stainland.

On 26th June 1841, he was murdered at Barkisland. A reward of £100 was offered for the apprehension of Joseph Barrit [aged between 28 and 30] who has been in the habit of travelling about the country hawking woollen cloth

Whittle, Benjamin

Ref W2846

[1841-1892] Or Whittell.

He was an ironmonger [1871] / innkeeper at the Turk's Head, Halifax [1881] / innkeeper at the Victoria Hotel, Strangeways, Manchester [1891].

On 31st October 1865, he married Hannah Maria, daughter of John Bradley at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

1. Louisa [1869-1874]
2. Harriet Annie [b 1871]
3. Harry [b 1875]
4. Elizabeth [b 1878]

In 1871, the family were living with Hannah Maria's father John Bradley, at Slitheroe House, Rishworth.

He died at the Victoria Hotel, Strangeways, Manchester

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Whittles, John William

Ref W5310

[18??-19??] Of Whittles Coal Merchants, Rastrick.

In [Q3] 1918, he married Lily in Halifax.

Lily was the widow of Percy Fewster Kendall

 

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Whitton, Rev J.

Ref W2303

[18??-1???] Pastor at Ebenezer Congregational Church, Summit [1891]

Whitton, John

Ref W315

[1851-1???] Landlord of the Woolpack, Halifax [1891]

Whitton, Rev Joshua

Ref W364

[1???-1674] Or Witton. MA. A Presbyterian. He was born at Sowerby. He was godfather to Archbishop Tillotson. He became chaplain to Lord Ferdinando Fairfax. He became rector of Thornhill and was ejected

Whitton, Walter Day

Ref W1013

[1874-1930] Son of Elizabeth & George Whitton, blacksmith.

Born in Kirklington, Thirsk [Q3 1874].

He was Chauffeur to the Crossley family of Scaitcliffe Hall, Todmorden. Theirs was the first privately-owned car in Todmorden.

On 17th October 1894, he married Mary Mitchell [18??-1944] at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone.

Mary was the daughter of William Henry Mitchell

 

They had no children of their own, but brought up two generations of infants from the wider Mitchell family – their nephew Whitaker Mitchell and Eric Mitchell.

The family lived at

• Kirklington Village, Thirsk [1881]
• Well Street, Todmorden [1891]
• 48 Stansfield Street, Todmorden [1894]
• Brearley, Mytholmroyd [1901]
• 39 Stansfield Street, Todmorden [1907-1920]
• 9 Joshua Street, Todmorden, [1921-1930]

Walter died in Todmorden [16th July 1930].

Mary died 11th January 1944.

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Todmorden

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Whitwam, Belina Catherine

Ref W467

[18??-1???] A pupil of Mrs Sunderland.

She appeared alongside Mrs Sunderland on

• 2nd April 1852
• 22nd October 1852
• 1st November 1852
• 1st June 1860
• 2nd June 1860

Her name is often written Whitham

Whitwam, David

Ref W665

[1848-1907] Landlord of the Bay Horse, Stainland [1902-1907].

He married Rebecca [1855-1913].

David died at the Bay Horse [Q1 1907] (aged 58).

Rebecca took over at the Bay Horse [1907].

Rebecca died Q4 1913 (aged 59) 

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Whitwam, H.

Ref W2327

[18??-19??] Aka Whitwam's Bazaars. Dealer in smallware, hardware, earthenware, stationery and fancy goods.

In 1916, he was at Arcade Royale, Halifax, 75 King Cross, Halifax, Jubilee Buildings, Sowerby Bridge, 39 Southgate, Elland, and 16 Bridge Gate, Hebden Bridge

Whitwam, Jesse

Ref W867

[1850-1926] Son of Joseph Whitwam

Born in Longwood.

He was a cloth finisher [1891, 1901, 1911] / a Deacon at Blackley Baptist Chapel [1911].

Around 1874, he married Mary [1851-1???].

Mary was born in Halifax

 

Children:

1. Fred [b 1874] who was a woollen piecer [1891] who was a  cleaner in woollen mill [1901]
2. Harry [b 1878] who was a woollen piecer [1891] who was a  wine & spirit merchant's clerk [1901]
3. Marian Blanche [b 1882] who was a woollen weaver [1901,  1911]
4. Minnie Laura [b 1884] who was a worsted machine minder  [1901]
5. Ada Lily [b 1888] who was a worsted spinner [1901], a  woollen weaver [1911]

They lived at

• 20 South Lane, Elland [1891]
• 32 South Lane, Elland [1901, 1911]

Jesse died Q1 1926 (aged 75).

Whitwam, Joseph

Ref W1082

[1799-1872] Born in Huddersfield.

He was a farmer of 2 acres [1871].

In 1867, he married (2) Mary Ann.

Mary Ann was the widow of William Ackroyd

 

They lived at Blackley, Elland [1871, 1881, 1891].

Living with them [in 1871] were Mary Ann's children by her first marriage: Thomas, Eliza, James and Oliver Ackroyd.

Joseph died in Halifax in 1872 (aged 74).

Living with the widowed Mary Ann [in 1881] were sons from her first marriage: James and Oliver Ackroyd (both brick layers).

Living with Mary Ann [in 1891] was son Oliver Ackroyd (brick burner) 

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Whitwam, Joseph

Ref W9000

[1828-19??] Son of Joseph Whitwam.

Born in Golcar.

He was a woollen hand loom weaver [1851] / a Deacon at Blackley Baptist Chapel / a Past Deacon [1911].

On 17th September 1848, he married Eliza Birkhead [1829-1???] at Elland Parish Church.

Eliza was born in Elland, the daughter of Isaac Birkhead

 

Child: Jesse

They lived at Blackley [1851]

Whitwam, Samuel

Ref W937

[1853-1934] Born at Sowood Hill, Stainland.

He was a foreman finisher of worsted coatings [1881] / a foreman woollen finisher [1901] / a foreman cloth finisher [1911].

In [Q1] 1879, he married Sarah Elizabeth Haigh [1853-1931] in Halifax.

Sarah Elizabeth was born in Stainland

 

Children:

1. Alice [b 1880] who was a woollen weaver [1901], a woollen  cloth weaver [1911]
2. Edith [b 1886] who was a worsted spinner [1901], a  woollen cloth weaver [1911]
3. Elsie Elizabeth [1892-21st August 1938] who was a woollen  yarn reeler [1911]

They lived at Cold Wells Hill, Stainland-with Old Lindley [1881, 1901, 1911].

Sarah Elizabeth died 10th March 1931 (aged 78).

Samuel died 18th June 1934 (aged 81).

Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/522]

Whitwell Place, Elland

Ref W45

House aka Whittell Place.

The porch is dated 1708 and a datestone in the yard is inscribed D T W C 1719.

There is a large sundial over the doorway.

Owners and tenants have included

• Edmund Whittell and his family
• Charles Radcliffe
• James Tetlawe
• Rev William Radcliffe
• Joshua Waddington

See Elland Floral & Horticultural Society

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Whitworth ...

Ref W67

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

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

Whitworth, Ashforth & Ashforth

Ref W1679

Fustian manufacturers at Watson Mill, Sowerby Bridge around 1805. Partners included William Whitworth

Whitworth's: John & William Whitworth

Ref W1793

Worsted spinners and manufacturers at Lee Mill, Halifax [1845].

Both partners lived at St James's Road, Halifax [1845].

Around 1850, they moved to Luddendenfoot and occupied Cooper House Mill and then Old Boy Mill which they rebuilt in 1858. In 1862, they built Wood Bottom Dye Works.

Their move to Luddendenfoot led to considerable expansion in housing in the area.

Recorded in 1921, when

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Whitworth's: Joseph W. Whitworth Limited

Ref W1618

Cotton manufacturers established by Joseph W. Whitworth.

They were at Longbottom Mills, Luddendenfoot [1905] which Joseph had bought from his uncle William.

They were at Cooper House Mills, Luddendenfoot [1921] which Joseph had bought from his uncle William.

In 1920, Dr John Appleyard sold Magson House, Luddendenfoot to the Whitworths

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Whitworth's: Robert Whitworth & Company

Ref W1466

Woollen and worsted spinners and manufacturers at Luddendenfoot.

See Mitchell's School, Sowerby

Whitworths & Illingworth

Ref W79

Worsted spinners at Halifax.

Partners included Robert Whitworth, John Whitworth, William Whitworth and William Illingworth.

The partnership was dissolved in October 1843

Whole Stone Moor

Ref W174

Aka Holy Stone Moor or Hole Stone Moor. Moorland above Barkisland which may have been used in prehistoric times

Whone, Dennis

Ref W411

[1868-1934] Born in Micklethwaite

He was a boot maker [1899].

In 1899, he married Martha Greenroyd in Keighley.

Martha was the daughter of John Greenroyd

 

Child: Hartley [1900-1962]

Dennis & Martha died in Bingley: Dennis [1934]; Martha [9th March 1937]

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Whorlow, Rev Alfred

Ref W1979

[18??-19??] BA.

He was educated at Corpus Christi College Cambridge and ordained at Brighouse [1892] before becoming Deacon of St Mary's, Halifax [1892]

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Whyment, Charles

Ref W1022

[1833-1???] Born in Leicestershire.

He was innkeeper at the North Bridge Tavern, Halifax [1871].

In [Q1] 1871, he married Agnes Moore [1823-1???] in Halifax.

Agnes was born in Saddleworth

 

They lived at the North Bridge Tavern, 84 Northgate, Halifax [1871].

Living with them [in 1871] was niece Elizabeth Dyson [b 1858] (assistant) 

Whyment, Elizabeth

Ref W840

[1830-1870] (Possibly) daughter of William Whyment.

She died 7th January 1870 (aged 40)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1702] with Ellen Wilson

Whyment, William

Ref W777

[1805-1878] Born in Great Bowden, Northamptonshire.

He was a carpet weaver (power) [1851] / a warehouseman [1871].

He married Phoebe [1806-1872].

Phoebe was born in Weston, Northamptonshire.

She was a schoolmistress [1851]

 

Children:

1. (possibly) Elizabeth [1830-7th January 1870]
2. William [1830-26th May 1843] who was buried with his  parents
3. Charles who died 28th June 1831 (aged 9 months), & was  buried with his parents
4. George [b 1840]
5. Joseph who died 19th September 1840 (aged 3 years), & was  buried with his parents
6. Lucy Ann [b 1845] who was a carpet setter [1871]
7. Mary [b 1847] who was a domestic servant [1871]
8. Joseph [1842-24th October 1857] who was buried with his  parents

They lived at

• 8 Health Street, Halifax [1851]
• Health Street, Halifax [1871]
• Keighley [1878]

Phoebe died 21st March 1872 (aged 66).

William died 12th January 1878 (aged 72).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1701].

Elizabeth were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1702] with Ellen Wilson [1849-21st November 1870]

Whyte, Robert

Ref W1157

[1866-1951] Born Seaforth, Liverpool [24th April 1866].

He was a Police Inspector in the Lancashire Constabulary [1921] / a retired Police Inspector [1939].

In [Q2] 1893, he married Nancy Furness [1867-19??] in Todmorden.

Nancy was the daughter of Thomas Furness

 

Children:

1. Robert [1895-6th September 1900] who was buried at  Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel with his  Furness grandparents
2. Alice May [b 5th May 1896] who was a retired Post Office  telephonist [1939]
3. Lily [b 26th April 1898] who was a detective police clerk  [1939]
4. Mabel [b 1905]

The family lived at

• Hapton, Lancashire [1900]
• 15 Somerville Grove, Crosby, Lancashire [1939]

Robert died in Crosby [Q1 1951] (aged 84) 

Whytock, Richard

Ref W186

[1792-18??] Invented a technique for printing a design on textiles and carpets which was subsequently exploited by Crossley's Carpets

Wicken Clough, Hebden Bridge

Ref W8700

Wicken Clough, Ripponden

Ref W544

A Mesolithic site

Wicken Hill Earth Circle, Wadsworth

Ref W2151

Bronze Age circle about 130 ft in diameter. Excavations in 1897 found fragments of human bone

Wicken Hill Farm, Hebden Bridge

Ref W143

Height Road. Early 18th century house

Wickenberry Clough, Todmorden

Ref W403

The Helliwell family of Todmorden had a small water-powered wool carding and drawing factory at their Greenhurst Hey Mill here

Wickenbury Cottage, Todmorden

Ref W2557

Broad Gate. Late 18th century house. Now 2 dwellings: Latchford Cottage and Wickenbury Cottage

Wickham's

Ref W1877

Machine tool makers at Crown Works, Halifax. They closed in 1981

Wickham, Henry Wickham

Ref W590

[1800-1867] JP, DL.

He was a tenant of Kirklees Hall [1844, 1850] / a partner in Low Moor Iron Company, Norwood Green / Conservative MP for Bradford [1852-1867].

He helped raise money for the construction of a church in Clifton

Wickham, Lamplugh

Ref W719

[17??-18??] JP.

A tenant of Holme House, Lightcliffe

Wickman Limited

Ref W1878

Coventry machine-tool company who acquired several local companies, including

See Kitchen & Walker and John Stirk & Sons Limited

Widdell, W.

Ref W994

[18??-19??] He is recorded [1913] when he performed interments at Lister Lane Cemetery

Widdison, John

Ref W2022

[1860-1943] Master at Stainland Board School.

In February 1885, Miss Augusta Annie Lewis, aged 26, of Barnsley, sued him for breach of promise. The jury awarded Miss Lewis £160 damages

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Widdop ...

Ref W1

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

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

Widdop

Ref W133

District of west Calderdale, which has yielded many Neolithic tools.

It stands about 1220 ft above sea-level.

The name is derived from the wide and hope or op [a shallow shelf or valley] and probably means a wide valley.

Wesley's Pulpit, a rock where John Wesley preached, is inscribed JW 1766

See Rocking Pig Rock and Widdop Moor

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Widdop & Farrar

Ref W2028

Card makers at Brighouse.

Partners included William W. Widdop, John Farrar and Joseph Farrar.

The partnership was dissolved in June 1858

Widdop China Tea Mart

Ref W1156

Hebden Bridge tea-dealers and grocers of the 19th century

Widdop Gate Hostel, Heptonstall

Ref W2097

In 1950, Henry Mitchell Ingham left this and other property at Hardcastle Crags to the National Trust.

From 1957, the building was used by the 16th Bradford Scouts – the Clayton Diehards – as a scout hostel. In 2009, when the Scouts could not afford the upkeep on the building, the National Trust submitted proposals to convert it into housing

Widdop's: George Widdop & Company

Ref W1681

Cotton spinners at Hudson's Mill, Heptonstall. Partners included George Widdop William Sutcliffe and Michael Heaton. The partnership was dissolved in 1799

Widdop Moor

Ref W473

Moorland at Widdop

See Rushy Clough, Widdop Moor

Widdop Reservoir

Ref W552

On Widdop Stream, above Heptonstall.

The reservoir was designed by J. F. Bateman for Halifax Corporation to provide a water supply from Widdop to Halifax, 8 miles away.

See Clubbers, Greave Clough, Hebden Bridge, Navvyopolis, Old Traveller's Rest, Widdop, Pisser Clough, Hebden Bridge and Wadsworth Moor

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Widdop Water

Ref W1247

Aka Widdop Stream. Stream which feeds Widdop Reservoir

Widdows, Rev Kit

Ref W1265

[1946-2007] Born in Bradford. He studied theology at Cambridge University before moving to Halifax.

He was Vicar of St Hilda's Church for 15 years in the 1980s and 1990s.

He was Rural Dean of Halifax / Chairman of Calderdale Social Democrat party / Vice-chairman of the governors at Crossley-Heath School / Chairman at Warley Road Primary. He was instrumental in the formation of Calderdale Churches Partnership.

He moved to take up a post in Newcastle.

In December 2007, he collapsed while giving a speech at a Newcastle church and died on the way to hospital

Widdowson, Walter

Ref W2131

[1838-1930] Born in Ratcliffe-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire.

He was a master saddler and harness-maker at Northgate, Halifax [1881]. He was retired in 1901.

In 1877, he married Betsy Leedham, from Ovenden, in Halifax.

Children:

1. Ernest Leedham [b 1878]
2. Mary Jane [b 1885]

They lived at

• 20 Holden Street, Halifax [where he was a boarder with Jemima  Lee: 1871]
• Akroyd's Buildings, North Parade, Halifax [1881]
• 89 Northgate, Halifax [1891]
• 20 Chester Road, Halifax [1901]

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Widdup, George William

Ref W1465

[18??-19??] Brewer and bottler at Gauxholme [1905]

Widdup, J. W.

Ref W839

[18??-1???] He was churchwarden at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd [1885-1887]

Widdup, John

Ref W432

[1793-1860] Born in Wadsworth.

He was landlord of the Lord Nelson, Midgley [1842, 1851].

He married Mary [1805-1863]

Mary was born in Midgley

 

Children:

1. Elizabeth [b 1842]
2. John [b 1843]

John died in 1861.

Mary took over at the Lord Nelson [18961]

Mary died Q2 1863.

Son John took over at the Lord Nelson [1866]

Widdup, John

Ref W1051

[1850-1902]

On 30th September 1880, he married Grace at Halifax Parish Church.

Grace was the widow of James Uttley

 

John took over as landlord of the Station House, Eastwood [1880-1902].

Grace died 13th February 1886.

Probate records show that she left a personal estate valued at £115.

Administration was granted to John.

On 29th October 1891, John married Annie Elizabeth Pickup [1859-1938] at Halifax Parish Church.

John died 26th May 1902.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £385.

Probate was granted to his widow Annie Elizabeth

They were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone: Grace [18th February 1886]; John [29th May 1902]

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Widdup, John Robert

Ref W889

[1897-1918] Son of Mrs M. E. Widdup of 876 Burnley Road, Cornholme.

Born in Todmorden.

He was a member of the Cornholme United Methodist Free Church / educated at Cornholme Council School / employed as a coalman by his father.

He lived at 20 Jubilee Terrace, Burnley Road, Portsmouth, Todmorden.

During World War I, he enlisted [September 1916], and and he served as a Guardsman with the 4th Battalion Grenadier Guards.

He was killed in action [16th April 1918] (aged 20).

He was buried at Hazebrouck Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref III E 12]. He is remembered in Shore General Baptist Church, Graveyard, on Todmorden War Memorial, and on Cornholme War Memorial

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Widdup, John William

Ref W1127

[1855-1???] Born in Todmorden.

He was a schoolmaster [1881] / an elementary school teacher [1891] / hotel proprietor at the Queen Hotel, Todmorden [1901] / an elementary school teacher [1911].

In [Q2] 1875, he married Kate Annie Stansfield [1855-1???] in Todmorden.

Kate Annie was born in Todmorden

 

Children:

1. Victor Sidney
2. John William [b 1878] who was an assistant barman [1901]
3. Lilian Mabel [b 1885]
4. Emmeline Stansfield [b 1888] who was an elementary school  teacher [1911] /
5. Richard Albert

The 1911 census shows that they had had 9 children of whom 5 were still alive at that time.

They lived at

• School Houses, Erringden [1881]
• Claremont Place, Stansfield [1891]
• 102 Park House, Burnley Road, Todmorden [1911]

Living with them [in 1881] was lodger Miss Elizabeth Hilton [b  Huddersfield 1861] (assistant teacher) 

Widdup, Joseph Samuel

Ref W1133

[1875-19??] Son of Charles Widdup, mason.

Born in Sheffield.

He was a driller of 16 Myrtle Street, Todmorden [1896] / an iron driller [1901].

In [Q4] 1896, he married Martha Dewhirst at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone.

Martha of 26 Derby Street, Todmorden, was the daughter of Rodger Dewhirst

 

Children:

1. Joseph Samuel [1897-1975] who was a cotton weaver [1911]
2. Charles Buller [1898-1973] who was a reacher-in (cotton)   [1911]
3. Sydney Edward [1901-1964]
4. Carlaine [b 1904]
5. William [b 1909]

They lived at

• 23 Back Brook Street, Todmorden [1901]
• 16 Derby Street, Todmorden [1911]

Living with them [in 1901] were Martha's widowed mother Rebecca and sisters Rebecca & Susannah.

Living with them [in 1911] were Martha's sisters Rebecca & Susannah

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Widdup, Richard Albert

Ref W1047

[1889-1967] Son of John W. Widdup.

Born in Luddendenfoot [26th September 1889].

He was a cabinet maker [1911] / a cabinet maker with James Henry Sutcliffe at Premier Cabinet Works, Todmorden [1921] / a cabinet maker [1939].

In [Q3] 1914, he married Edith Ellen Newell [1889-1966] in Todmorden.

Edith Ellen was born in Todmorden [13/11/1889].

She was a temporary shop assistant (dyers & cleaners) [1939]

 

Children:

1. (possibly) Irene [b 1919] who married [Todmorden Q3/1940]  Sidney Goodman
2. John A. [b 14th April 1923] who was a cabinet maker [1939]

They lived at 10 Nutfield Street, Todmorden [1921, 1939].

Edith Ellen died Q3 1966 (aged 76).

Richard Albert died Q4 1967 (aged 78).

They both died in Todmorden

Widdup, Samuel

Ref W430

[1805-1???] Born in Norland.

He was a stone mason [1851].

He married Mary [1801-1???].

Children:

1. William [b 1827] who was a cloth fuller [1851]
2. son Har? [b 1831] who was a woollen spinner [1851]
3. Thomas [b 1831] who was a woollen feeder [1851]
4. daughter H? [b 1835] who was a winder [1851]
5. Joseph [b 1839] who was a piecener [1851]
6. Benjamin [b 1841]
7. Eli [b 1845]
8. Robert [b 1847]

The family lived at Sowerby Croft, Norland [1851]

Widdup, Victor Sidney

Ref W1132

[1876-1939] Son of John William Widdup.

Born in Mytholmroyd.

He was a machine turner's apprentice [1891] / an hotel barman [1901] / landlord of the Queen Hotel, Todmorden [1905, 1907, 1921].

In [Q4] 1901, he married Josephine Theresa Gatley [1872-1940] in Chorlton, Lancashire.

Josephine was born in Timperley, Cheshire

 

There are no records of any children.

Victor died in Lancaster [Q4 1939] (aged 63).

Josephine died in Todmorden [Q2 1940] (aged 68) 

Widdup, Whiteley

Ref W911

[1845-19??] Born in Todmorden.

He was a stone mason [1891, 1901] / a retired mason [1911] / a retired stone mason [1921].

He married Mary Williamson [1855-19??].

Mary was born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

 

Children:

1. Sarah Jane [b 1881] who was a cotton weaver [1901, 1911]
2. John [b 1883] who was a mason's labourer [1901]
3. Whiteley [b 1886] who was a printer [1901], a cotton  weaver [1911] & married [Todmorden Q4 1912] Mary Greenwood
4. Wilfred
5. Edward Thomas [b 1894] who was a cotton weaver [1911]
6. Lottie [b 1899] who was a cotton weaver for Newell Brothers, cotton manufacturers (out of work) [1921]
7. Lillie [b 1900] who was a cotton weaver for Newell  Brothers, cotton manufacturers (out of work) [1921]

The family lived at

• 8 Knotts Road, Stansfield [1891]
• Lower Nazebottom, Knotts Road, Lydgate, Todmorden [1901]
• 2 Knotts Street, Lydgate, Todmorden [1911, 1921]

Living with them [in 1891, 1901, 1911] was Mary's sister Jane Williamson [b Shrewsbury 1855]

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Widdup, Wilfred

Ref W354

[1888-1917] Son of Whiteley Widdup.

Born in Todmorden.

He was a cotton doffer [1901] / a cotton weaver [1911] / a weaver at Newell Brothers at Canteen Shed.

In [Q2] 1915, he married Agnes Robina Hollis [1890-19??] in Todmorden.

Agnes was the daughter of Edmund Baker Hollis

 

During World War I, he enlisted [July 1916] and served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was sent to France [January 1917] where he was in charge of a Lewis gun.

He died of wounds in France [11th August 1917] (aged 29).

The Todmorden & District News [17th August 1917] reported his death

Private Wilfred Widdup, machine gun section, Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment died, aged 29.

The sister-in-charge in a hospital in France, dated the 11th, wrote to say that,

He was brought in this morning very severely wounded in the head, thigh and arm. All that could possibly be done for him was done, but he was too collapsed, and died at 8 pm

 

The following week's Edition [24th August 1917] published his photograph.

The Todmorden & District News [9th August 1918] published

In lasting remembrance of Pte Wilfred Widdup (8th West Ridings, MGC) who died of wounds in France, August 11th, 1917,

From Bena, 59 Well Lane, Todmorden

From Father, Mother, Sisters and Brother, 2 Knotts Street, Lydgate, Todmorden

 

He was buried at Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref III D 15].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.

His brother-in-law Walter Hollis also died in the War

They lived at

• Pingold, Dobroyd
• 10 Kirby Road, Blackpool (Agnes was living with her  parents) [1921]

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Widows' Repose Lodge

Ref W800

(Bolton Unity of Oddfellows).

Recorded on 16th March 1889, when they held their annual meeting at the Stannary Inn, Halifax

Wiggins, John

Ref W6310

[16??-17??] Curate at Cross Stone [1722]

Wigglesworth, Abraham

Ref W904

[1???-18??] He was a chartist in Ovenden.

Recorded in 1843, when he was appointed to the General Council for the National Charter Association

Wigglesworth, Alfred

Ref W1052

[18??-1???]

He married Elizabeth Ann Mann.

Elizabeth Ann was the daughter of Joseph Mann

 

Children:

1. Harry M. [b 1867] who was a draper's errand boy [1881]
2. Charles T. [1868-1871] who was buried with his  Mann grandparents at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 721],  although his name does not appear on the headstone

In 1881, Elizabeth Ann & son Harry were living with her parents

Wigglesworth & Parker

Ref W1975

Halifax solicitors. From 1823 to 1826, James Wigglesworth and Robert Parker were in partnership.

See Finn Gledhill & Company

Wigglesworth & Sutcliffe

Ref W6380

Woolstapler at Cheapside, Halifax [1834]

Wigglesworth & Thompson

Ref W1662

Law firm established by James Wigglesworth and James Thompson. They were at Square, Halifax [1809].

See Thomas Adam and Finn Gledhill & Company

Wigglesworth, James

Ref W80

[1759-1826] Halifax solicitor.

Son of James Wigglesworth of Townhead, Slaidburn.

From 1776, he was articled to Robert Parker for 5 years, and was his managing clerk from 1781 to 1785. He practised as an attorney from 1785 to 1826, and purchased the practice of Robert Parker on his death in 1796. He was in partnership with James Thompson from 1798 to 1815, and with James Stansfeld from 1815 to 1824, as Thompson, Wigglesworth & Stansfeld. He was with Robert Parker from 1823 to 1826, as Wigglesworth & Parker.

He married Unknown.

Child: James [1788-1793]

He lived at Number 6, The Square and had offices there.

He died 20th November 1826 [aged 67]. He was buried in Halifax Parish Church.

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

See Finn Gledhill & Company

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Wigglesworth, Peter Hargreaves

Ref W929

[1858-19??] Born in Skipton.

He was a traveller of Salterhebble, Skircoat [1888] / a carter [1891] / a cart driver for factory [1901] / a driver for carpet manufacturer [1911].

He married (1) Unknown.

In [Q1] 1888, he married (2) Eliza Ellacott [1858-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.

On the marriage documents, Peter is shown as Wigglisworth, and his father is not recorded

 

Eliza, of Crown Street, Halifax, was born in Devon, the daughter of Albert Ellacott, farmer

 

Children:

1. Polly Hargreaves [b 1888] who was a cotton spinner  [1901], a coating weaver [1911] & married [Halifax Q3 1915] Roger  H. Ayrton
2. Elizabeth Hargreave [1890-1966] who was a worsted winder  [1911] & never married
3. Thomas Hargreaves

They lived at

• 4 Sykes Terrace, Ovenden [1891]
• 9 Crossleys Buildings, Shroggs Road, Halifax [1901]
• 49 Corporation Street, Halifax [1911]

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Wigglesworth, Simeon

Ref W918

[1801-1875]

He married Hannah [1803-1870].

Children:

1. Sarah Ann [1840-1876]
2. Thomas

Hannah died 7th December 1870 (aged 67).

Simeon died 13th November 1875 (aged 74).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2519]

Wigglesworth, Thomas

Ref W957

[1843-1899] Son of Simeon Wigglesworth.

He married Mary [1835-1904].

Thomas died 17th July 1899 (aged 56).

Mary died 14th August 1904 (aged 69).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2519] with Thomas's parents

Wigglesworth, Thomas Hargreaves

Ref W936

[1892-19??] MM.

Son of Peter Hargreaves Wigglesworth.

He was a carpet warehouseman [1911] / employed in the packing department of Crossley's.

During World War I, he enlisted [1st May 1916], and served as a Signaller with the 4th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

He went to France [24th October 1917]. He was awarded the Military Medal [1918]

which he earned in a stunt when he had to take the village of Salemme, France

 

His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [14th December 1918] which also noted that he had been in very heavy fighting in France, though he has never been wounded and had no illness

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Wightman, Rev Walter Buchanan

Ref W434

Wightman, Dr William

Ref W335

[1817-1879] MD, JP.

He was a member of Halifax Town Council [1860-1871] / Mayor of Halifax [1865-1866].

He married (1) Elizabeth [1829-1863].

Elizabeth was from Todmorden

 

Child: Amy Olivia [1861-1937] who married Rev Walter Buchanan Gegg

On 20th August 1868, he married (2) Frances Freeman [1829-1890] at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax.

Frances was the daughter of Samuel Freeman

 

They lived at Birks Royd, Southowram.

William died 29th January 1879.

Frances died at Putford Rectory, North Devon [19th May 1890] (aged 60).

She was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-R1].

Probate records show that she left an estate valued at £9,532 13/5d to her stepdaughter Amy & Walter Freeman

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Wignall, John

Ref W804

[1865-1914] Born in Keighley.

He came to Halifax in 1884.

He was a prominent Methodist worker in Halifax [1884] / an assistant with Edmunds & Hookway / a commercial traveller for Skelton's of Sheffield / a member of the Halifax branch of the UK Commercial Travellers'  Association / Chairman of the Halifax branch of the Commercial Travellers'  Temperance League.

He married Unknown.

Children:

1. daughter
2. daughter
3. daughter
4. son

They lived at 3 Kingsley Place, Halifax [1914].

He died Q2 1914 (aged 49) 

Wignall, William Wilson

Ref W331

[18??-19??] Son of J. Wignall of Kirk Stile, Linton near Skipton.

In August 1906, he married Alice Wilkinson at Hanover Chapel, Halifax.

Alice was the youngest daughter of Amos Wilkinson of 27 West View, Halifax

 

They lived at Oak Lea, Fagley Road, Undercliffe

The Wigney Family

Ref W632

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Wigney, James

Ref W644

[1707-1762] Son of Mr Wigney.

He married Alice Ryley [1711-1762]

Alice Ryley (or Riley) came from Soyland

 

Children:

1. John
2. James

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Wigney, James

Ref W660

[1739-1813] Son of James Wigney.

He married Hannah Gledhill [1743-1810].

Child: James

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Wigney, John

Ref W638

[1731-1???] A woolcomber of Skircoat.

He married Martha Bates [1734-1790].

Children:

1. John
2. William

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Wigney, John

Ref W2796

[1754-1???] Of Skircoat.

Son of John Wigney.

He was a farmer / a publican.

He married Tabitha Jennings Children:

1. William
2. Alice [17??-1846] who married George Otto Cronhelm
3. Elizabeth [1794-1846] who married Frederick William Cronhelm

This branch of the family moved to Huddersfield

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Wigney, Mr

Ref W649

[16??-17??]

He married Unknown.

Children:

1. Thomas [b 1710]
2. James Wigney
3. George [b 1712]

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Wigney, Thomas Jennings

Ref W664

[1812-1???] Son of William Wigney.

He was a surgeon / a publican in Huddersfield.

He married Elizabeth North

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Wigney, William

Ref W634

[1756-1836] Son of John Wigney.

Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was an entrepreneur / a banker.

He married Ann Killick [1760-1859].

This branch of the family moved to Brighton, Sussex

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Wigney, William

Ref W661

[1784-1861] Son of John Wigney.

He was a publican in Huddersfield.

He married Anne Townsend [1789-18??].

Child: Thomas Jennings

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Wigzell, Eustace

Ref W681

[1???-18??]

He married Elizabeth [1???-18??].

Children:

1. Eliza [b 1820]
2. Eustace
3. Louisa Caroline [b 1828]
4. Atwood [b 1830]
5. Montague [b 1832]

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Wigzell, Eustace

Ref W224

[1822-1899] Son of Eustace Wigzell.

Born in Greenwich.

When he was 12 years old, he won a prize from the Greenwich Observatory for the best design for the ball which signalled the time; his design was adopted.

He became a marine engineer, and engineer to the Russian government engineering works at Ekaterinberg.

In 1841, he was living with his family at Mornington Place, Camberwell Road, Camberwell.

In 1854, he returned to England to secure a plant for the production of iron for railway bars.

In 1871, he was a mechanical engineer, living in Warley.

In 1881, he was an engineer (E & M), living at Beech Road, Warley.

In 1891, he was a steam engine maker living at the Royal Hotel, Promenade, N. Moels, Wales.

The Crimean War broke out and he did not return to Russia. He returned to John Penn & Sons, Greenwich and he supervised the construction and trials of two-thirds of the navies of the world.

In 1865, he became a partner with Joseph Pollit in Pollit & Wigzell.

He lived at Beech House, Sowerby Bridge.

Eustace died 2nd October 1899 (aged 77).

He was cremated in Manchester.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £7,335 4/4d.

Probate was granted to Elizabeth Mansell and Edward Ernest Pollit.

There is a memorial at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge, next to that of Edward Ernest Pollit and his wife Elizabeth

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Wike

Ref W742

Wilbefort's

Ref W51

Rainwear and outdoor-wear retailers at Halifax. Their shop stood on Southgate north of the entrance to Albany Arcade.

In 198?, the business moved into the old Shaw Hardcastle premises at Old Market.

The Southgate premises has since had a number of occupants

Wilberforce, William

Ref W941

[1759-1833] Reformer and anti-slavery campaigner.

In 1784, he was MP for Yorkshire.

In February 1806, he visited the district and stayed with John Edwards at Pye Nest. He addressed a crowd at the Piece Hall

Wilby, Charles

Ref W1031

[1861-1927] Born in Leeds.

He was a sanitary tube maker [1891] / a sanitary moulder [1901] / a carrier [1927].

In [Q4] 1885, he married Mary Alice Dixon Cassedy [1858-19??] in Halifax.

Mary Alice Dixon was born in Halifax.

She was a worsted warper [1881]

 

Children:

1. Harry [b 1887] who was a worsted doffer [1901]
2. Ruth [b 1892]

They lived at 17 Sarah Street, Halifax [1891, 1901].

In 1881, Mary Alice was living with her aunt Caroline Dixon & Sarah Snowden at 16 Crossley Almshouses, Margaret Street.

Mary Alice died 14th April 1904 (aged 46).

Charles died 14th December 1927 (aged 66).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3643]

Wilby, Rev G. S.

Ref W1072

[19??-19??] Curate at Lightcliffe [1954]. In 1954, he was appointed vicar of Woolley

Wilby, Philip

Ref W94

[1949-] Composer.

Born in Pontefract. He lives in Halifax.

He was a violinist in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, at Covent Garden, and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

He is Principal Lecturer in Composition at the University of Leeds.

He has written much music for wind instruments and brass bands.

His work includes music for the Choir of St Paul's Cathedral, music for the Norwich Festival of Contemporary Church Music [1992], The Cry of Iona for the BBC2 [1992], his second symphony Voyaging for the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra [April 1993], Partita for the Fine Arts Brass Ensemble [August 1993], An Imagined Fable for the Athelas Ensemble [October 1993], a Percussion Concerto for the English Northern Philharmonia and Yorkshire Youth and Music [November 1993], Northern Lights a ballet, and incidental music for television

Wilby, Robert

Ref W1538

[1???-1???] Police Constable in Rastrick [1857]

Wilby, Rev Wendy

Ref W44

[1949-] The first female Vicar of Halifax [2001-2006].

She comes from Middlesex and was a freelance musician before being ordained as a deacon in 1990. She was ordained as a priest at Ripon in 1994. Before coming to Halifax in 2001, she was a parish deacon, a curate at St Peter's, Harrogate, chaplain to Harrogate Theatre and Priest-in-Charge at St James's Church, Birstwith, in Nidderdale. She left Halifax to be canon precentor at Bristol Cathedral.

Her husband, Philip, was the church's musical director and choirmaster at Halifax Parish Church. He is a composer and professor in music at Leeds University. He is the conductor of Hebden Bridge Band, and had a long association with Black Dike Band, Queensbury

Wilby, William Wallace

Ref W8440

[1836-1895] He married Ruth [1839-1882].

The couple were buried at Bethesda Primitive Methodist Chapel, Bank Top

Wilcock ...

Ref W157

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

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

Wilcock & Mallinson

Ref W2024

Worsted spinners at Brighouse. Partners included George Wilcock and John Mallinson.

In August 1839, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Wilcock's: James Wilcock & Son

Ref W1654

Cotton fustian manufacturer at Square Mill, Mytholmroyd [1860s]

Wilcock's: John Wilcock & Sons

Ref W1656

They had business at Wadsworth.

There was a fire at their works on 13th August 1873

Wilcock Patent Cord & Calico Manufacturing Company Limited

Ref W1612

Fustian manufacturers established by John and William Wilcock at Pecket Well Mill. They employed about 250 workers [1860s]

Wilcox, John Henry

Ref W695

[1892-1916] Son of Joseph Wilcox.

Born in Ruskington, Lincolnshire.

He was a driver for Hanson & Son, Southgate, Halifax [1911].

He was living with his aunt Mary Ann Walker [1911].

He enlisted with the 2nd West Riding Brigade Royal Field Artillery [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Gunner with the Royal Field Artillery.

He died of influenza in hospital at the Western Front [31st January 1916] (aged 24).

The Halifax Courier [12th February 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Bollezeele Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref 5].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Wilcox, Joseph

Ref W696

[1863-19??] From Lincolnshire.

He was a builder's labourer [1901].

In 1890, he married Elizabeth [1869-1???] in Sleaford.

Children:

1. John Henry who was living in Halifax with his aunt  Mary Ann Walker [1911]
2. Lucy [b 1893]
3. Robert [b 1895]

The children were born in Ruskington

The family lived at High Street North, Ruskington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire [1901]

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Wild ...

Ref W847

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

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

Wild & Crossley

Ref W470

Cotton manufacturers at Todmorden. Partners included W. Wild and S. Crossley.

In April 1862, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Wild's: R. Wild Limited

Ref W1646

A subsidiary of Marshall's (Halifax) Limited

Wild Rose Heritage & Arts

Ref W438

An oral history and heritage project established by a community group in Hebden Bridge.

Their website presents a collection of photographs and interviews of local interest

Wild's Theatre, Halifax

Ref W710

A 19th century entertainment held at Ward's End to celebrate the Feast of St John the Baptist

Wildblood, Rev Charles

Ref W1229

[1854-1931] He was Minister at Wesley's Chapel, Halifax / Rhodes Street Wesleyan Chapel, Halifax [1900-1903] and at Pellon Wesleyan Church [1903-1906].

In 1906, he moved to Buxton Road, Huddersfield

He married Unknown.

Child: William Arthur Wildblood

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Wildblood, William Arthur

Ref W472

[1889-1917] MA.

Son of Rev Charles Wildblood.

He was educated at Halifax Secondary School [until 1904] / a master at Huddersfield Municipal Secondary School / a cricket player in Huddersfield.

During World War I, he served as a Lieutenant with the 195th Company Army Service Corps.

He died 16th June 1917.

He was buried at Reninghelst New Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II E 26].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Halifax Secondary School

Wilde ...

Ref W1030

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

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

Wilde's Theatre, Brighouse

Ref W277

Opened 18??.

Closed 1???

Wilderness

Ref W49

Area between Upper Edge and Lower Edge, Elland

Wilding, Rev C.

Ref W2025

[18??-18??] Curate at Parish Church of St Martin, Brighouse [1853]

Wilding, Rev David

Ref W842

[19??-] Vicar of St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [1979-1997].

His last service was Christmas Day 1997

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Wilding, William Henry

Ref W138

[1886-1918]

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

He died 28th November 1918 (aged 32).

He was buried at Kasauli Cemetery, India [Grave Ref 4 13].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial

Wildsmith, Mrs Betty

Ref W324

[19??-2008] She was Mayor of Calderdale [1979-1980]

Wiley Accessories Limited

Ref W1579

Of St Peg Mills, Brighouse

Wilford, Rev R. C.

Ref W688

[1???-18??] Curate at St Anne's Church, Southowram.

In 1868, he left to become vicar at Lindley

Wilhelm, Auguste

Ref W1968

[1827-18??] He practised as a German quack doctor in Halifax.

In July 1853, he was charged at York Crown Court with

having used a certain instrument with the intention of procuring the abortion of Mary Fielding

At the trial, the instrument – a syringe – was said to have contained a liquid, like porter in appearance, and Wilhelm indicated that he used it to cure her of

a loathsome disease

from which Mary's acquaintance, Moore, was suffering. Wilhelm was acquitted

See Margaret Simpson

Wilkin Royd House, Brighouse

Ref W2420

Phoenix Street. 19th century building. It has Venetian windows and is a similar design to the Stott's Arms.

Owners and tenants have included

• Elizabeth daughter of Thomas Blackburn [1859]
• Benjamin Blackburn
• the family of Thomas Blackburn [after 1909]
• Edwin Stott

In 19??, the name was changed to Phoenix House.

Question: A portrait of Thomas Blackburn, seated at his desk, used to hang in Wilkin Royd House. It was amongst a number of paintings sold off in the 1940s.

Does anyone know where it is now?

Can you send me a photo of the work?

 

See Wilkin Royd Mill, Brighouse

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Wilkins, George

Ref W844

[1845-1887] Born in London.

He was an auctioneer's assistant [1881].

In [Q3] 1873, he married Elizabeth Beaumont [1845-1928] in Halifax.

Elizabeth was born in Southowram

 

Children:

1. George [b 1875] who was a draper's assistant [1891]
2. Fanny [b 1876] who was a burler of woollen [1891] who  married Harry Wadsworth
3. Sidney [1877-1880] ‡
4. Charlotte Wilkins [15th July 1879-5th November 1960] who  was a worsted spinner [1891], a dressmaker [1911], a draper [1921],  never married, lived alone at 9 South View, Southowram [1939] & was  buried with her sister Fanny Wadsworth
5. James [1881-1916] who was a grocer [1911] ‡

The family lived at

• 3 Perseverance Place, Southowram [1881]
• Mount Pleasant, Southowram [1891]
• 7 & 8 Battinson Street, Southowram [1911]
• 5 Towngate, Southowram [1921]

George died 12th June 1887 (aged 42).

Elizabeth died 1st October 1928 (aged 83).

The couple & the children (‡) were buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram

Wilkins, Samuel

Ref W343

[18??-19??] He married Martha Ann Naylor

Martha Ann was the daughter of James Naylor

 

After her father's death, the couple continued to farm at Shepherd House

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Wilkinson's

Ref W2451

General stores.

There were branches in Halifax and Brighouse [2010].

The Halifax branch occupies the Southgate building which was formerly Marks & Spencer.

The Brighouse branch occupies the building which was built on the site of the Astoria and subsequently occupied by Hillard's, Tesco's, and currently Wilkinson's

The business closed in 2024

Wilkinson ...

Ref W63

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

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

Wilkinson & Airey

Ref W1625

Silk spinners at Victoria Mills, Brighouse [1874] and at Britannia Mill, Brighouse [18??].

The partnership was dissolved in February 1886.

Partners included Samuel Wilkinson

Wilkinson & Lumb

Ref W883

Fire brick manufacturers.

Recorded in 1921, when they were at Shaw Laithe Works, Elland

Wilkinson & Wallace

Ref W1629

Woolstaplers established in 1861 by Armitage Wilkinson and Mr Wallace at 27 Square Road, Halifax.

They also had business in Bradford

In 1885, Wilkinson went to establish a branch of the firm in Sydney, Australia

Wilkinson, Bentley & Company

Ref W198

Raincoat specialists at 35 Silver Street, Halifax [1936].

H. S. Wilkinson was proprietor [1936]

Wilkinson Brothers

Ref W1674

Wholesale clothiers at Albert Works, Hebden Bridge [1905]

Wilkinson, Crossland & Company

Ref W1657

They had business at Mitchell's Mill, Elland [1867]

Wilkinson's: J. Wilkinson & Son

Ref W371

Furrier, costumier and outfitter at Hudson Bay House, Halifax [1911, 1916]

Established by J. Wilkinson

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Wilkinson's: Jubal Wilkinson & Company Limited

Ref W570

Maltsters at Brighouse and Rastrick.

The partnership was dissolved in March 1887

See Jubal Wilkinson

Wilkinson's: Moses Wilkinson & Company

Ref W1826

Established by Moses Wilkinson.

Worsted spinners at Royal Mills, Halifax [1874]

Wilkinson-Newsholme, Rev Joseph

Ref W819

[18??-19??] Or Joseph Wilkinson Newsholme. MA. He was educated at Cambridge before becoming Curate at Illingworth [1891-1893]

He left to serve at Long Preston and Pendleton

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Wilkinson's: W. Wilkinson & Company

Ref W1470

Soap manufacturers of Sowerby Bridge. Recorded in 1903

Wilkinson's: W. Wilkinson & Son

Ref W1639

In 1841, they established a hairdressing and athletic outfitting business at 30 Bull Green, Halifax. In 1887, the business was acquired by Fred Boyes

Wilks, John

Ref W1956

[1787-1855] Of Lodge, Triangle.

He married (1) Mary Ann [1787-1817].

Children:

1. child who died in infancy
2. child who died in infancy

He married (2) Hannah [1793-1874].

Child: 3. William George who married Eliza [1834-1860].

John and Hannah both died in Liverpool.

There is a tablet in memory of the family in Sowerby Church

Wilks, John

Ref W581

[18??-1???] Recorded in 1861, 1871 & 1881, when he was at Folly Hall Farm, Ambler Thorn

Will Royd, Shibden

Ref W879

This was a part of the Shibden Hall Estate lying between Stump Cross and Hipperholme.

Owners and tenants have included

• James Steel [1800s]

Willan, Ernest Hartley

Ref W229

[1889-1916] Born in Burnley.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal / Saddler with the 14th (King's) Hussars.

He died 22nd December 1916.

He was buried at Amara War Cemetery, Iraq [Grave Ref III E 1].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

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Willans, Alfred Redman

Ref W1009

[1912-1941] Son of Mary H. & James William Willans.

He was employed by Morton's / a reservist.

In 1939, he married Winifred Eagle [1916-1991] in Halifax.

They lived at Elland.

During World War II, he was called-up [September 1939], and he served as a Lance Bombardier with the 2nd Regt Royal Horse Artillery.

He took part in the evacuation at Dunkirk.

He was reported missing in Crete and assumed to have died between the 27th and the 30th April 1941.

He is remembered on the Athens Memorial, Greece [Grave Ref 1], and on Elland War Memorial

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Willans, Clement

Ref W902

[1895-1917] Son of Isaac Willans.

Born in Mountain.

He was a member of Queens Road Primitive Methodist Chapel / educated at Parkinson Lane School & Halifax Tech / a gold medallist at the Tech and had work exhibited at the Royal  Academy / employed by Mr Kershaw, architect / a junior clerk L&NW railway at Halifax & Huddersfield [1911].

During World War I, he enlisted [8th May 1915], and he served as a Sergeant with B Battery 168th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He was wounded while in charge of a gun which was hit by a shell. Gunner James Leslie Mazzini was killed by the same shell.

He died of wounds [13th July 1917] (aged 22).

The Halifax Courier [11th August 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Coxyde Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref I J 15].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Willans, Dr

Ref W2318

[18??-19??] Medical practitioner at Ovenden [1902]

On 23rd December 1902, Mathilde Bollwagen, a German servant employed by him, died after taking an opium pill from a bottle in the dispensary

Willans, Emily

Ref W1176

[1828-1888] Daughter of William Willans.

She married Joseph Dixon Asquith [1825-1860] from Morley.

Child: Herbert Henry

Willans, Gerald Cozens-Hardy

Ref W825

[1872-1956] Son of James Edward Willans.

He was an advisor to the Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith [1909].

On 19th October 1909, he married Mary Lindsay Goldthorp at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe.

In an account of the wedding, the Brighouse Echo reported

From the whole of the surrounding neighbourhood, there assembled a multitude of spectators

 

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Willans, Hannah Maria

Ref W1122

[1829-1907] Daughter of William Willans.

She was born in Huddersfield

She married Thomas Freeman Firth.

She died The Flush, Heckmondwike [27th March 1907] (aged 77)  and was buried at Upper Chapel, Heckmondwike

Willans, Isaac

Ref W580

[1868-1929] Born in Horsforth.

He was a foreman warp twister [1901] / a commercial traveller soap etc. [1911].

He married Ann Armitage [1866-19??] in Bradford.

Ann was born in Clayton.

She was a soft soap & comps maker [1911]

 

Children:

1. Clement
2. Gertrude [b 1898] who was a laundry ironer [1911]
3. Audrey May [b 1901]

They lived at 17 Rose Terrace, Halifax [1901, 1911, 1917].

Isaac died in Scarborough [Q1 1929] (aged 61) 

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Willans, James Edward

Ref W1124

[1842-1926] Youngest son of William Willans.

He was an Alderman in Huddersfield [1909].

In [Q3] 1869, he married (1) Cecelia Emma Cozens-Hardy [1841-1879] at Erpingham, Norfolk.

Children:

1. Ethel Mary [b 1870]
2. Gerald Cozens-Hardy
3. Mabel Cecilia [1874-] who married Dr Herbert Miall  Woodhead
4. Mildred [1879-1879]

Cecelia Emma died in 1879.

In 188?, he married (2) Kathleen Cozens-Hardy [1848-1898].

Children:

5. Hilda Mary [1883-1954]
6. Winifred Kathleen [1885-1959]
7. Margery [1886-19??] who married Robert Howard Goldthorp
8. Lilian Muriel [1888-1969] who married Rev Frederick  Seymour Horan
9. Elsie Jean [1893-19??]

Willans, James Wetherell

Ref W1026

[18??-19??] Todmorden solicitor.

In [Q3] 1886, he married Martha Lord Fielden in Todmorden.

Martha was the daughter of Samuel Fielden

 

On 7th December 1922, their daughter, Miss E. M. Willans married Major L. G. S. Molloy, MP for Blackpool

Willans, John Wrigley

Ref W376

[1832-1910] Son of William Willans.

He was brother-in-law of Thomas Freeman Firth.

In 1865, he married (1) Charlotte Baines [1830-1879].

Charlotte was the daughter of Edward Baines of The Leeds Mercury

 

In 188?, he married (2) Mary Knibb Milburn [1854-1941].

Children:

1. Charlotte Mary Evelyn [1885-19??] who married Hivred Victor Gibson Rivington [1887-1936]

In 1867, he and Thomas Freeman Firth went into partnership as Firth, Willans & Company.

In 1875, he left the business in order to become proprietor and joint editor of The Leeds Mercury. He became a prominent figure in the public life of Leeds.

He died at his home at West Hampstead, London

Willans, Rev Peter Russell

Ref W1362

[1824-1863] Born in Leeds. He was Minister at Harrison Road Chapel, Carlton Street [1850]. He edited a book entitled The States System of Europe [1854]. In 1855, his health gave way. He died in York

Willans, Rev William

Ref W1803

[18??-18??] Methodist New Connexion Minister at Bethel Chapel, Brighouse [1845]

Willans, William

Ref W1123

[1800-1863] Huddersfield wool-merchant. In 1852, he was unsuccessful in his attempt to become Liberal MP for Huddersfield.

He married Elizabeth Wrigley [1800-1854].

Children:

1. Sarah Anne [1826-1903]
2. Emily
3. Hannah Maria
4. John Wrigley
5. William Henry [1833-1904] who married Marion  Wright [1839-1934]
6. Thomas Benjamin [1836-1897] who married  Sarah Ashworth [1833-1879] and Elizabeth W. Robinson  [1843-1908]
7. Margaret Elizabeth [1840-1927] who married  James Cullen [1810-1908]
8. James Edward

Willans, William Stead

Ref W219

[1829-1870] He married Catharine Thwaite [1863].

Catharine was the daughter of Samuel Thwaite

 

Children:

1. William Ernest [b 1865]
2. Catherine Mable [b 1867]
3. Charles Rudolph [b 1869]

Willcock, Sutcliffe

Ref W1436

[18??-18??] Son of a local Sunday school teacher.

The 11-year-old boy worked in the Cragg Vale mills.

Rev Thomas Crowther told George Crabtree how ...

[Sutcliffe] died from overwork and beatings at one of the mills. He had worked a 17-hour day and had to be carried home by his father. He was unable to eat before he was put to bed. At 4:00 am, he woke and asked his brother if they could see the lights up in the mill as he didn't want to be late again. He died before he could get out of bed.

His 9-year-old brother died 2 weeks later

Willeby, John

Ref W181

[14??-1???] Endowed Willeby Chantry Chapel at Halifax Parish Church in 1494

Willerby, Walter

Ref W1084

[1???-1???] A labourer of 172 New Bank, Halifax.

In 1873, he was one of a gang of men involved in the attack on PC Frederick Braithwaite at Godley Bridge

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Willeson, Robert

Ref W2424

[13??-13??] He was elected Constable of Shelf [1365]

Willett, John

Ref W419

[1857-1891] Born in Buckingham [1st February 1857].

He was a stone labourer [1891].

He married Frances Ann Sharp [1848-1923].

Frances Ann was born in Norland, the daughter of William Sharp

 

They lived at 21 Pickwood Scar, Norland [1891].

Living with them [in 1891] was mother-in-law Delilah Sharp.

John died 15th January 1891 (aged 33) 

Frances Ann died 13th April 1923 (aged 75).

The couple were buried at Mount Pleasant Wesleyan Chapel, Norland with Frances Ann's mother

Willett, Joseph

Ref W913

[1883-1917] Son of Emma & George Willett.

He was a member of Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club.

In [Q3] 1910, he married Alice A. Woodhead in Halifax.

Child: Marian [b 1914]

They lived at 29 Fixby Avenue, Pye Nest.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 10th Battalion Durham Light Infantry.

He died of pneumonia at Northumbrian Casualty Clearing Station [30th April 1917] (aged 34).

He was buried at Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No.1, France [Grave Ref V E 46].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Willey & Pearson Limited

Ref W1584

Woollen & worsted spinners established in the 1870s.

They were at Scarborough Mills, King Cross, Halifax, Trafalgar Mills [1911], and Pellon Lane, Halifax [1921].

The business moved to Black Dike Mills, Queensbury in 1994.

Their operations at Queensbury closed in June 2001

Willey & Son

Ref W2006

Billiard table makers at 23 King Cross Street, Halifax [1905].

Partners included Richard H. Willey

Willey, George

Ref W1102

[1806-18??] He was a stone mason [1841].

He married Nancy [1804-1869].

Nancy was born in Halifax.

She was widowed & a baker [1851]

 

They lived at Cote Hill, Halifax [1841, 1851]. George died between 1841 & 1851.

Mary died 21st August 1869 (aged 65), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1407] with John Gledhill

Question: Does anyone know whether / how Nancy & John Gledhill are related?

 

Willey, Norman

Ref W29

[1887-1918] Son of Thomas Willey.

Born in Brighouse.

In 1912, he married Emma Walker in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with R. D. Company Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He died 2nd December 1918.

He was buried at Brighouse Cemetery [F C 12].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial

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Willey, Richard H.

Ref W1786

[18??-19??] Partner in Willey & Son.

He lived at 5 Westbourne Grove, Halifax [1905]

Willey, Thomas

Ref W969

[1857-1929] Born in Hutton Rudby.

He was a grocer.

In 1881, he married Sarah Ann Vargerson [1861-1925] in Halifax.

Sarah Ann was born in Ashill, Norfolk

 

Children:

1. Walter [b 1882]
2. Hilda [b 1885]
3. Norman
4. Stanley [b 1892]
5. Thomas [b 1897]

The children were born in Brighouse.

The family lived at 18 Garden Road, Brighouse [1891, 1901]

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William, 1st Earl

Ref W1702

[1055-1088] Aka Sir William de Warenne, 1st Earl of Surrey, Guillaume de Warenne.

Son of Rodolf de Warenne [1030-1074]

William, 2nd Earl

Ref W1701

[1081-1138] William de Warenne, 2nd Earl of Surrey. Elder son of William, the 1st Earl and Gundrada of Flanders. Lord of the Manor of Wakefield. He began building the first Sandal Castle on the right bank of the river Calder at Sandal Magna. Beside his property in West Yorkshire, he held large tracts of land in East Anglia, the home counties, Hampshire, and Lincolnshire. He gave the church at Conisborough and the church at Wakefield to the Priory of Lewes.

In 1101, he was temporarily deprived of his earldom for his support of Robert, Duke of Normandy.

In 1106, he distinguished himself when he commanded at the Battle of Tinchebrai. In 1106, he was granted the sub-manor of Halifax-cum-Heptonstall by Henry I.

In 1135, he became Governor of Rouen.

He was a suitor for the hand of Matilda of Scotland who later married Henry I.

In 1118, he married Isabel Elizabeth de Vermandois.

Children:

1. William, the 3rd Earl
2. Ralph
3. Reginald who became a monk & married Alice de  Wormegay
4. Gundrada who married Roger, Earl of Warwick
5. Ada (or Adeline) - who married King Henry of  Scotland

He wore the Warren Shield.

He was buried at the Priory of Lewes

William, 3rd Earl

Ref W1700

[1118-1148] William de Warenne, 3rd Earl of Surrey. Eldest son of William, the 2nd Earl. He succeeded his father in 1138.

He married (1) Adelia de Talvas (or Talvace) [1110-1174].

He married (2) Eva Talvas.

Child: Isabel

In 1141, he fought at the Battle of Lincoln with his half-brother, Robert de Beaumont, Earl of Leicester.

In 1146, he went on the Crusades and was killed by the Turks near Laodicea in Palestine in 1148.

His estates passed to his daughter, Isabel.

See John Talvace

William, 4th Earl

Ref W1699

[1???-1159] William de Warenne, 4th Earl of Surrey, William of Blois. The second son of King Stephen and Matilda of Boulogne.

In 1150, he acquired the title when married Isabel de Warenne

William, 6th Earl

Ref W1698

[11??-1240] William de Warenne, Earl of Warren, 6th Earl of Surrey.

Son of Isabel de Warenne and the 5th Earl of Surrey.

He advised King John with regard to the Magna Carta. He took part in the Crusades.

He married (1) Matilda / Maud d'Aubigny.

Matilda was the daughter of William d'Aubigny, 2nd Earl of Arundel

 

He married (2) Matilda / Maud [1194-1248].

Matilda was the daughter of William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke, and widow of Hugh Bigod, 3rd Earl of Norfolk

 

Children:

1. Isabel
2. Griffin
3. John, the 7th Earl

See John de Thornhill

William Hopkinson of Brighouse Lifeboat

Ref W2040

Lifeboat which was the gift of Miss Hopkinson of Brighouse in memory of her late brother, William Hopkinson.

The lifeboat was launched at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland on Saturday, 13th January 1866.

See Royal National Lifeboat Institute

William Royd, Stansfield

Ref W1944

Owners and tenants have included

• James Roberts [1738]

William Royde House

Ref W493

Another name for Ellen Royde House, Midgley

William son of Essolf

Ref W756

[11??-11??] Son of Essolf.

It has been suggested that William entered the church; that he was pistor (baker) at the priory of St John of Pontefract, also their almoner, and the William the treasurer (dispensatore) who appears in the Pipe Roll of 1166 and witnessed two charters.

It is possible that these three offices were held by the same person, and that that person was William son of Essolf, but no evidence has been found to support this.

A gift (undated, 1146-53; perhaps 1151-53) by William son of Duncan, nephew of the king of Scotland, and Alice his wife, to Fountains Abbey of 2½ carucates of land in Kilnsey (Parish of Burnsall), was witnessed by Orm son of Magnus, William son of Essolf, Jordan son of Essolf and others.

[Fountains Chartulary Add. MS. 37770, f.112]

 

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William son of Orm

Ref W208

[11??-11??]

(Modern: William Ormuson)

(Possibly) a younger son of Orm son of Magnus

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Williams ...

Ref W768

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

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

Williams & Heron

Ref W1838

Hatters at Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge [1874]

Williams's: Clement Williams & Sons

Ref W1663

Halifax architectural practice established by W. Clement Williams.

In 1913, the Company were subscribers to The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire.

See Percy Williams

Williams's: T. H. Williams & Company Limited

Ref W1727

Paint and varnish manufacturers and paper-hanging dealers at 6 Cheapside, Halifax [1900, 1905]. They were also at Rochdale [their head office], Bolton, Burnley, Manchester and Wigan

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Williamson, Alfred

Ref W1093

[1864-1925] Landlord of the Grand View, Lee Mount [1917, 1925].

He married Alice Jane.

Alfred died 4th March 1925 (aged 61).

After his death, Alice Jane took over at the Grand View Hotel [1925, 1927].

Alice Jane died 25th June 1937 (aged 75).

The couple were buried at Illingworth Moor Wesleyan Chapel with Orlando Buckley

Williamson, Christopher Robert Henry

Ref W964

[1916-1944] Son of George Owen Davis Williamson.

His birth was registered in Helmsley, Yorkshire [1916].

During World War II, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd Battalion Irish Guards.

He died 4th August 1944 (aged 27).

He was buried at Saint Charles de Percy War Cemetery, France [Grave Ref V B 12].

He is remembered on the family grave at Christ Church, Barkisland

He is remembered on Barkisland War Memorial

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Williamson, Fred

Ref W511

[1899-1918] Born in Todmorden.

He was a member of Bridge Street United Free Methodist, Todmorden / a weaver at Derdale Mill, Todmorden.

During World War I, he enlisted [April 1917] and served as a Private with the 15th/17th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 12th April 1918.

He was buried at Le Grand Beaumart British Cemetery, Steenwerck, France [Grave Ref II B 19].

He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Bridge Street United Free Methodist, Todmorden

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Williamson, George Owen Davis

Ref W146

[1893-1983] Born in Pickering [21st July 1893].

He was a woollen duler [1939].

In 1916, he married Betsy Jane Elizabeth Humble [1897-1946] in Helmsley, Yorkshire

Betsy Jane (or Jenny) was born in Kirby Mills, Yorkshire [4th December 1897]

 

Children:

1. Christopher Robert Henry
2. Ronald Leslie [1922-23rd February 1940]

They lived at 4 The Village, Ripponden [1939].

Betsy Jane died 29th November 1946 (aged 40).

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland

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Williamson, Henry

Ref W1986

[18??-18??] A common brewer at Warley. Partner in Bates & Williamson

Williamson, James

Ref W1107

[1797-1880]

He married Mary [1795-1871].

Children:

1. Mary [1836-1874] who married Samuel Scampton

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

Williamson, John

Ref W1153

[15??-16??]

William Cowan [aged 25] of Stockton, near York, and William Hall [26] of Dunnington, near York, were charged with house breaking and the attempted murder of Williamson, his wife, Ellen, and two children, at Halifax, on the night of 10th December 1626

 

On 30th March 1627, Cowan and Hall were executed at the Tyburn. Their bodies were afterwards buried in the churchyard of St George's, Bean Hill, without Fishergate Postern, York

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Williamson, John

Ref W1313

[1779-1849] He was a barrister at law / Sheriff's Officer [for upwards of 34 years].

On 17th April 1802, he married Hannah Lodge..

Hannah was the daughter of Edmund Lodge

 

Children:

1. Lydia [1811-1???] who married Adam Battinson
2. Isaac [b 1816] who was a rate collector [1841]

They lived at King Street / Nelson Street, Halifax [1841].

John died 21st May 1849 (aged 70), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4253] with his granddaughter Susannah Battinson, & his nephew Henry Williamson [1820-26th June 1864]

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Williamson, John

Ref W882

[1829-1888] Born in Southowram.

He was an excavator [1871] / a farm labourer [1881].

He married Martha Ann [1828-1890].

Martha was born in Southowram

 

There are no records of any children.

They lived at

• Milking Hill, Southowram [1871]
• 1 Hall Ings, Southowram [1881]
• Southowram [1888]

Living with them [in 1881] was nephew James Edward Balme [1866-1886] (worsted spinner).

John died 19th September 1888 (aged 59).

Martha Ann died 30th April 1890 (aged 62).

The couple were buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram with nephew James Edward Balme [1866-1886]

Williamson, John

Ref W93

[19??-] He and his wife were Deputy Mayor and Mayoress of Calderdale in 1993, and Mayor of Calderdale [2005-2006]

Williamson, Margaret Victoria

Ref W1057

[1901-1964] Of Wood End, Barkisland.

Her partly-clothed body was found in a field on Christmas morning 1964. An inquest returned a verdict of murder, but, after interviewing 30,000 people, there was not sufficient evidence to lead to any arrests

Williamson, Mary

Ref W413

[1892-1969] Daughter of Sarah Ann (née Hudson) & Robert Williamson.

Born in Oldham.

Her family moved to Halifax in 1902. They lived at Birks Hall.

She was a sickly child, suffering from typhoid fever and brain fever, but this changed when she took up swimming at Battinson Road School.

By 1913, she had won over 60 prizes.

She worked at Crossley's Carpets.

In 1913, she met American fitness enthusiast – Bernarr Macfadden - who organised a contest to find the most perfect specimen of British womanhood. Mary won and was declared to have the ideal female form and was proclaimed Great Britain's perfect woman.

Bernarr and Mary married and toured Britain as the world's fittest man and woman. During World War I, they went to America and lived in Nyack, New York State.

They had several children.

They published True Story magazine, telling stories of people who had overcome health problems by healthy living. Other magazines followed, and Macfadden became a multi-millionaire.

The couple separated in 1932, and divorced in 1946. He remarried.

She went to live in New Jersey where she died

Williamson, Mr

Ref W1426

[1???-1???] A partner in Taylor, Hulme & Williamson. Around 1889, when Williamson became sole proprietor, the company name was changed to Calderside Dyeing Company

Williamson, Thomas

Ref W1367

[1786-1853] Collector of Inland Revenue for Halifax

Williamson, Thomas

Ref W300

[1817-1872] He was landlord of the Miners' Arms, Halifax [1871].

In [Q2] 1852, he married Rebecca Cawthra in Halifax.

Thomas died Q1 1872 (aged 55).

Rebecca took over at the Miners Arms (beerhouse) [1876]

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Williamson, William

Ref W270

[1878-1917] Son of Jane & Edward Thomas Williamson.

He married Mary.

They lived at 7 Derby Street, Millwood.

During World War I, he served as a Gunner with the 180th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery.

He died 7th June 1917 (aged 39).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 9], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Willicombe, David

Ref W2720

[19??-19??] Player with Halifax RLFC [1970]. He won caps for Wales against England while at Halifax

Willis & Bates Limited

Ref W1777

Metal spinners and stampers.

They were at Pelicon Metal Works, Halifax [1905] and Spring Hall Lane [1936].

Their products included Vapalux paraffin lamps, lanterns, lamp fittings, gas burners and taps, and many more. They also did munitions work during World War II.

The Company ceased trading in 1997, and the business was taken over by Bairstow Brothers (1985) Limited.

See Miss Mary Pickles

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Willis, Christopher

Ref W213

[1847-1???] Son of John Willis.

Born in Bradford.

He married Martha Ann Ingle in Bradford [11th April 1874].

Martha Ann was the daughter of Thomas Ingle

 

Children:

1. Lillian [b 1875]
2. Alice [b 1877]

Willis, Ernest

Ref W766

[1892-1916] Son of Mrs Tate of 1 Spring Terrace, Wainstalls.

In [Q4] 1912, he married Elizabeth Brown in Halifax.

They lived at 5 Lumb Terrace, Wainstalls.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 7th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.

He was killed in action [29th October 1916] (aged 24).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 21 & 31], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Willis, John

Ref W220

[18??-1???] In [Q4] 1845, he married Caroline Armitage [1818-1867] in Bradford.

Child: Christopher

Willis, John Frederick

Ref W88

[1842-1923]

He married Mary [1843-1914].

Child: Priscilla Ann [1866-1939] who married Harry Benn

The family lived at

• King Cross Road, Halifax [1891]
• 4 Akeds Road, Halifax [1901]

Living with them [in 1891, 1901] were daughter Priscilla, her husband & children.

Mary died 26th February 1914 (aged 71).

John Frederick died 7th June 1923 (aged 81).

Members of the family were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [Grave Ref: 547]

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Willis, Leonard

Ref W933

[1878-1918] Son of Elizabeth & James Willis of Halifax.

He was a painter with Moody of Manor Drive.

In [Q2] 1900, he married Mary Elizabeth Lightowler in Halifax.

They lived at Mayfield Terrace, Queens Road, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted with the 13th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment, and served as a Private with the 22nd (Tyneside Scottish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died at Armentières [11th April 1918] (aged 40).

He was buried at Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, France [Grave Ref XX A 13].

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

In [Q4] 1919, Mary married Richard I. Buckley in Halifax.

They lived at 6 Luton Street, Queens Road, Halifax

Willis, Ronnie

Ref W956

[1974-2006] Known as Will.

He served as a Lance Bombardier with the 12th Regiment Royal Artillery.

He died 31st March 2006 (aged 32).

He was buried at St John the Evangelist, Bradshaw

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Willmott, Rev William

Ref W1130

[17??-1835] MA.

He was a Clerk in Holy Orders at Halifax [1800] / a Curate at Halifax [1802] / Perpetual Curate at St Anne's, Southowram [1802] / Perpetual Curate at Holy Trinity, Halifax [1819] for 16  years.

He lived at Blackwall, Halifax.

On 12th September 1804, he married Miss Whitworth.

His wife was a milliner and came from Halifax

 

Children:

1. Mary Ann [180?-1860] who married Rev John Warburton
2. daughter
3. daughter

He died 22nd February 1835

Willocks, Christopher

Ref W3600

[1836-1879] Born in Kendal, Westmorland.

He was a groom [1861, 1871] / a coachman at Balme & Pritchard [1879].

In [Q2] 1859, he married Emma Haigh [1836-1889] in Halifax.

Emma was born in North Bierley

 

They had no children.

They lived at 4 Clarence Square, Halifax [1861, 1871, 1879].

He was killed in an explosion at the Balme & Pritchard works on 9th October 1879. He was found in the harness room but, although he was injured by the debris, he suffered worst from the steam.

He died later in the Halifax Infirmary.

Emma died 18th March 1889 (aged 53), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1747]

Willow Clough, Sowerby Bridge

Ref W507

Steps Lane. 18th century house. It is now 2 private dwellings – Willow Clough and Willow Lodge

Willow Edge, Skircoat

Ref W46

Owners and tenants have included

• John Murgatroyd
• Thomas Murgatroyd
• Thomas Dyson [around 1820]
• Jeremiah Dyson [1828]

Willow Field, Skircoat

Ref W47

Owners and tenants have included

• Charles Norris [1835]
• Percy Gratrix Baldwin [1905]

Willow Gate, Hebden Bridge

Ref W1754

A packhorse route to Shackleton

Willow Hall, Cote Hill

Ref W204

Willowfield, King Cross, Halifax. Aka Upper Willow Hall.

House built around 1610.

It was owned by the King family.

An inscription records:

James Kynge builded this

Samuel King of Willow Hall is mentioned in 1640. Subsequent owners and tenants have included

• the Wainhouse family
• Edward Wainhouse [1713]
• Samuel Lees and the Lees family
• Samuel Threapland [1730?]
• The Lister family
• The Aked family
• Joah Aked [1783]
• The Dyson family
• Jeremiah Dyson [1791]
• Daniel Dyson
• John Dyson [18??]
• Thomas Fournis Dyson
• the Misses Dyson
• Edmund Lodge [1792]
• Henry Lodge [1805]
• William Mewburn [1861]
• Louis John Crossley [1870]
• Enoch Hill [1942]
• Robert Willis Asquith [1949]

This is discussed in the books Ancient Halls in & about Halifax and Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions.

See James King, Lower Willow Hall, Willow Hall Cottage, Halifax, Willow Hall Laundry, Halifax, Willow Hall Lodge, Halifax and Willow House

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Willow Hall Cottage, Halifax

Ref W1420

Owners and tenants have included

• Dd & Harriet Pohlmann and lodger George McMillan [1841]
• Hannah Pohlmann and lodger William Cronhelm  [1861]

Question: Does anyone know if this is the same property as Willow Hall Lodge, Halifax?

 

See Willow Hall, Cote Hill

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Willow Hall Dam, Sowerby Bridge

Ref W478

Dam Head Road.

See Willow Hall Mills, Sowerby Bridge

Willow Hall Laundry, Halifax

Ref W1723

Recorded in 1905 at 5 Willow Hall when Albert C. Bolton was proprietor

Willow Hall Lodge, Halifax

Ref W2775

Owners and tenants have included

• Mrs Sally Taylor [1851]

See Willow Hall Cottage, Halifax and Willow Hall, Cote Hill

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Willow House, Sowerby Bridge

Ref W1418

Willow Hall / Bolton Brow. This was an outbuilding to Willow Hall, Cote Hill.

Owners and tenants have included

• William Huntriss [1810?]
• James Fletcher Tonge [1851]
• Samuel Henry Tonge [1865]
• Albert C. Bolton
• Abraham Clay [1901, 1920]

Willow Lodge, Sowerby Bridge

Ref W610

Steps Lane.

House built about 1800 on an earlier site.

Owners and tenants have included

• Pilter's School [1800s]
• Thomas F. Sutcliffe [18??]
• Percy Carter [1935]
• Dennis Outram Osborn [1937]

It is now 2 dwellings

Willow Royd, West Vale

Ref W2697

Rochdale Road. Built around 1883.

Owners and tenants have included

• Arthur William Law [1901, 1921]
• 3 elderly ladies of the Law family [1922]

In 1926, the house was bought for £760 for use as a Masonic Hall by the Savile Lodge of the Freemasons.

See Willow Terrace, West Vale

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Willowfield

Ref W90

Sowerby Bridge.

District to the west of Halifax

See Mrs Dyson

Wills, Albert

Ref W563

[1896-1917] Son of Edwin Wills.

Born in Haworth.

He was a member of St James's Spiritual Temple, Alma Street / a labourer at brick works [1911] / an office clerk with Sagar's.

During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax [August 1914], and he served as an Acting Bombardier with 36 Battery 33rd Brigade Royal Horse Artillery & Royal Field Artillery.

He was hit when a shell burst in the billet where he was standing, and died almost instantaneously [21st July 1917] (aged 21).

The Halifax Courier [28th July 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref I H 22].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at United Reformed Church, Carlton Street

Wills, Edwin

Ref W567

[1874-19??] Born in Glastonbury, Somerset.

He was a stone quarryman [1901] / a horse driver [1911].

In 1894, he married Annie Lee [1874-19??] in Keighley.

Annie was born in Shipley

 

Children:

1. Albert
2. Edith [b 1898] who was a spinner in woollen factory [1911]
3. Ernest [1900] who died in infancy

They lived at

• 23 Hall Street, Haworth, Keighley [1901]
• 1 Cross Street, Halifax [1911, 1917]

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Wills, Misses

Ref W2298

In 1905, they had a school in Elland

Willson, G. H.

Ref W2384

[18??-19??] On 21st July 1924, Halifax Corporation were sued at Leeds Assizes for alleged malicious prosecution. Damages of £300 were awarded to Willson and £71 2/3d to John Richardson

Willson, George

Ref W832

[1901-1943] Son of George Henry Willson.

In [Q3] 1923, he married Kathleen Rosa Carnelley in Halifax.

Kathleen Rosa was the daughter of Albert Richard Carnelley

 

George died 3rd April 1943 (aged 42).

He was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-B35] with Kathleen's parents

Willson, George Henry

Ref W834

[1874-19??] Born in Stanningley.

He was an engineer in Halifax / trained at the Halifax Mechanics' Institute / a partner in Smith, Barker & Willson Limited / a machine tool maker [1911].

In [Q4] 1899, he married Laura Annie Buckley.

The couple were both socialists, trade union workers, and members of the ILP.

Children:

1. George Willson
2. Kathleen Vega [b 1910]

They lived at 117 Beechwood Road, Illingworth [1911]

Willson, James

Ref W2789

[1837-1863] He married Ann Elizabeth [1838-1862].

Children:

1. Fred William [1860-1861]

They lived at Brockwell, Sowerby Bridge [1861].

Members of the family were buried at Rooley Lane Wesleyan Methodist Church, Sowerby

He was found drowned in the River Irwell, Manchester [6th March 1863]. He was buried at Newton Heath Cemetery the following day

Willson Lathes Limited

Ref W1585

In 1932, the partnership of Smith, Barker & Willson was dissolved and Willson Lathes established.

They had a branch at Keighley [1935].

In 1945, it became a public company with Albert Kitchen as Chairman.

In November 1964, it was acquired by Meggitt Engineering Limited of Bournemouth.

In 1965, it was bought by the B. Elliott Machine Tool Company and became Elliott Willson Limited

Willson, Mrs Laura Annie

Ref W176

[1877-19??] OBE.

George Willson. married Unknown The couple were both socialists, trade union workers, and members of the ILP.

She was an active suffragette and secretary of the Halifax branch of the Women's Social & Political Union.

During the fustian weavers' strike of 1906, she, Lavena Saltonstall, Lillian Cobbe, Lizzie Berkly, Dinah Connelly, Louisa Saltonstall and Lily Draper, were amongst 57 suffragettes and others who were arrested and imprisoned following an attack on the House of Commons in March 1907. All were given the option of 20/- fine plus costs or imprisonment. They all opted for 14 days' imprisonment in Holloway Gaol. In February 1907, she was imprisoned for 2 weeks in Armley Jail, Leeds.

In 1918, she was president of the Women's Engineering Society.

She monitored women working for her husband's business and others engaged in munitions work for World War I.

In 1920s, she and her husband helped Labour activists and trades unionists to buy homes in Atalanta Terrace, Pye Nest.

The Scrivener [June 2021] published an article by Anne Kirker entitled Laura Annie Wilson: suffragette, house builder, engineer

Wilman, Eric

Ref W871

[1919-1940] Son of George Wilman.

During World War II, he served as a Marine with the Royal Marines.

He died 7th September 1940 (aged 21).

He is remembered on the family grave at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden (Grave Ref: R7), and on Bradshaw War Memorial

Wilman, George

Ref W885

[1882-1930]

In [Q2] 1903, he married Susannah Harrison [1881-1958] in Halifax.

Children:

1. Jack [1917-1975] who married [Todmorden Q3 1939]  Lilian Margaret Mills [1911-1990]
2. Eric

They lived at Bradshaw.

Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden (Grave Ref: R7) 

Wilman, John

Ref W1145

[16??-17??] He was Constable of Northowram [1716]

Wilmot, Mr

Ref W85

[1???-18??] Curate at Halifax Parish Church

Wilmut, Rev Ronald William

Ref W40

[1???-19??] Minister of Bridge End Congregational Church [1949]

Wilson's

Ref W2355

Bottlers/brewers at High Level Mineral Water Works, Pellon

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Wilson ...

Ref W66

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

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

Wilson & Another vs the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company

Ref W2041

On 21st October 1870, 2 trains collided at Brighouse Station. In August 1871, Mr Wilson, whose wife had her leg broken and her collar-bone injured in the accident sued the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company, for compensation. The verdict awarded Mr Wilson £400 plus £250 paid into court

Wilson & Company

Ref W1661

Tanners and curriers of Bailiff Bridge. Recorded in 1900

Wilson & Haigh

Ref W1759

Stone merchants at Moor End Quarry, Mount Tabor [1905]. Partners included Harry Wilson and Abraham Haigh

Wilson & Newman

Ref W831

Bobbin manufacturers & timber merchants at Barnsley.

Established in 1863 when Lawrence Wilson & Sons was dissolved.

Partners included John William Wilson and Frederick Newman

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Wilson & Peel

Ref W2054

Power loom cloth manufacturers at Hebden Bridge.

Partners included J. Wilson and E. Peel.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1867

Wilson & Price Limited

Ref W1488

Brighouse woollen manufacturers.

Recorded in 1873, when their manual fire engine attended a fire at Atlas Mill, Brighouse.

The business was recorded again in 1893

Wilson Bridge, Copley

Ref W318

When Copley River Bridge collapsed in the floods of December 2015, it was replaced [in 2017] by a new bridge comprising 3 steel sections with some stone from the original bridge.

The new bridge was named Wilson Bridge for Graham Wilson who lived in the adjacent Toll House prior to his death [2017].

Unlike its predecessor, the bridge is only open to pedestrian, horses and non-motorised vehicles.

Wilson Brothers Bobbin Company Limited

Ref W1483

Bobbin makers and timber merchants at

• Wilson's Bobbin Mill, Cornholme
• Cornholme Mills, Todmorden [1921]
• Garston
• Beevor Works, Barnsley
• 14 Market Place, Manchester
• Shannon Saw Mills, Athlone, Ireland

Established in 1823.

Partners included John Greenwood Herbert William Wilson John William Wilson Joshua Henry Wilson Lawrence Wilson Samuel Wilson Thomas Edward Wilson.

In January 1879, their workers went on strike against a proposed reduction of 10% in their wages.

In June 1880, the partnership was dissolved and the business carried on with the same name by Joshua Henry Wilson at Beevor Works, Barnsley and Lawrence Wilson at Shannon Saw Mills, Athlone, Ireland.

In May 1885, they won the Gold Medal at the New Orleans Exhibition for

their improvements in the manufacture of bobbins used in preparing and spinning cotton and other fibres

In October 1887, the partnership was dissolved when Lawrence Wilson retired. The business was carried on with the same name by Joshua Henry Wilson,

On 27th March 1888 their mill was destroyed by fire. The firm was in the process of extending the mill. They employed around 400 men at the time.

In August 1893 and again in August 1894, their Shannon Saw Mills, Athlone, Ireland – extensive steam saw and turning mills – were advertised for sale because

in consequence of important changes of their business in England, and their business being moved to Liverpool, they find that they will not require the works in Ireland

In 1900, they built a club for their workers. This had a new room and a billiards room.

In October 1911, they won Grands Prix at Turin for their bobbins and shuttles, and another for their chemical bye-products

See Thomas Greenwood and Wilson Brothers Bobbin Company Memorial

Wilson's Cap & Hat Emporium

Ref W1581

14 Corn Market, Halifax. Established by Alfred Wilson. The shop had a large illuminated clock hanging outside the front and was known as The Clock.

A poem on the Halifax Fair included the lines

Of money, I'd a decent stock
So I bowt a hat at Wilson's Clock

See Whiteley's Hat Shop

Wilson's hardware shop

Ref W1573

The shop stood on the corner of Horton Street and Union Street, Halifax.

In 1999, the business closed down and Jewson's Gun Shop moved into the premises

Wilson's: J. Wilson & Company

Ref W2428

Hatters at 6 Corn Market, Halifax [1881]

Wilson's: J. Wilson & Company

Ref W2744

He had business at Rosemary Mills, Rastrick [1888]

Wilson's: James Wilson & Son (Ironmongers) Limited

Ref W1991

Retailer of hardware, garden and other tools, and tiled fireplaces. They were at 14/16 Cheapside, Halifax [1950]

Wilson's: John Wilson

Ref W1566

Damask fabric manufacturer at Forest Mill, Ovenden established by John Wilson. At the Great Exhibition of 1851, they exhibited many of their products. They received an honourable mention for their ponchos

Wilson's: Joshua Henry, J. & J. W. Wilson

Ref W932

Bobbin manufacturers at Cornholme and Barnsley.

Partners included Joshua Henry Wilson, J. Wilson and J. W. Wilson.

The partnership was dissolved in February 1863

See Lawrence Wilson & Sons

Wilson's: Lawrence Wilson & Sons

Ref W2080

Bobbin manufacturers & timber merchants at Cornholme and Barnsley.

Partners included Lawrence Wilson, James Wilson, John William Wilson, and Joshua Henry Wilson.

In February 1863, the partnership was dissolved and the business carried on

• At Cornholme under the same name by Joshua Henry Wilson &  James Wilson
• At Barnsley under the name Wilson & Newman by John William Wilson & Frederick Newman

In June 1864, the Cornholme works were advertised for sale with the note that

the business is still being continued, the workpeople and connection kept together, so that there is open to any persons already in the same business, or willing to commence, a magnificent and rare opportunity

In July 1876, the partnership was dissolved and carried under the same name by Joshua Henry Wilson & Lawrence Wilson

See Wilson Bros

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Wilson's Pills

Ref W2314

A patent medicine produced in New Zealand by Samuel Wilson. An advertisement of 1906 claimed that they would cure

Boils, Carbuncles, Headaches, Constipation, Biliousness, Lumbago, &c

Wilson's: Thomas Wilson & Company

Ref W1141

Clothing manufacturer established by Thomas Wilson.

Recorded in 1921, when they were at Fielden Square, Todmorden

Wilton, Mary

Ref W482

[1663-1700] Or Marie.

Daughter of William Wilton.

In 1678 – at the age of 15 – she married John Mitchell.

After his death in 1696, she returned to the family home at Slead Syke and left both Scout Halls to tenants, including the Clarke family.

In 1697, she became the 2nd wife of John Smith – or Smyth – of Wakefield.

She died of smallpox.

She was buried at Wakefield

Wilton, William

Ref W658

[16??-1692] Of Slead Syke.

Merchant and maltster.

He married Unknown.

Child: Mary

Wimpenny, James

Ref W2257

[18??-18??] Grocer and tea dealer of West Street, Halifax [1843].

On 16th November 1843, he married Susan Longbottom at Sion Chapel, Halifax

Wimpenny, John

Ref W758

[17??-18??] Innkeeper at Elland.

Question: Does anyone know which inn this may have been?

 

In November 1802, he was declared bankrupt

Wimpy Bar, Halifax

Ref W2765

1960s eatery which stood on the corner of Wards End and Horton Street.

It was a part of the building which was erected on the site of the Palace Theatre.

Contributor Dave van de Gevel writes

The Wimpy Bar was the British precursor of all McDonalds and Burger Kings and the height of cool.

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 premises were later occupied by the Pride of Whitby fish and chip shop and restaurant

This & associated entries use material contributed by Dave Van De Gevel

Winard, James

Ref W61

[1866-1???] Son of John Winard, packer.

He was a labourer of Siddal [1887] / a jobbing mason [1891, 1901] / a stone mason [1911].

In 1887, he married Jane Alice Whiteley [1866-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.

Jane Alice, of Salterhebble, was the daughter of William Whiteley, labourer

 

Children:

1. John William
2. Blanche [1890-1894]
3. Oswald
4. Laura [b 1899]
5. Nelly [b 1906]

They lived at

• 3 McClellands(?) Street, Halifax [1891]
• 23 Colbeck Street, Halifax [1901]
• 12 Baines Street, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1891] were Jane's brothers Charley Whiteley [aged 14] (steel card maker for cotton) and Edward Whiteley [aged 10] (cotton spinner).

Living with them [in 1911] were son John William and his family

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Winard, John William

Ref W71

[1889-19??] Son of James Winard.

Born in Halifax.

He was a mason's labourer [1910] / a stone mason labourer [1911].

In 1910, he married Sarah Hesselden Kerr [1888-19??] at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.

Sarah, of 8 Rothery Street, was the daughter of Walter Hesselden, cart driver

 

Child: James [b 1910]

They lived at 12 Barnes Street, Halifax [with John William's parents 1910]

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Winard, Oswald

Ref W69

[1894-1915] Son of James Winard.

Born in Halifax.

He was a calico printer labourer [1911] / a textile printer at Joseph Smithson Limited / a member of Rhodes Street Wesleyan Chapel, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted in October 1914 and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was in Belgium when he shot in the head by a bullet which passed through the sandbags on the parapet. He remained unconscious, dying later that day [25th August 1915].

The Halifax Courier [4th September 1915] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Ferme-Olivier Cemetery, Belgium. [Grave Ref 1 G 3]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Winard, Thomas

Ref W76

[1820-1879] He married Sarah [1815-1872].

Children:

1. Rachel [1844-1???]
2. Jane [1850-1916]
3. Eliza [1852-1899]
4. Alice [1855-1856]
5. Richard [1858-1887]

Members of the family were buried at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd

Wind Farms

Ref W2165

See Coal Clough wind farm, Todmorden, Crook Hill wind farm, Walsden, Ovenden Moor wind farm and Reaps Moss wind farm, Todmorden

Wind Hill Royd, Warley

Ref W2458

See Windle Royd, Warley

Winder, Rev J. W.

Ref W1064

[19??-19??] MA.

He was Assistant Curate at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge [1948] / Vicar of Stainland [1949].

In 1953, he left to become vicar at Manningham

This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom

Winding Road Cocoa House, Halifax

Ref W1525

Near the top of Winding Road between Northgate and Cross Street, Halifax.

This was one of the first branches of the Halifax Cocoa House Company. The business occupied 3 shop premises. Managers of the business included

• John Edward Webster [from around 1891]
• Tom Beresford Webster [from around 1904]

See William Lee

This & associated entries use material contributed by Lesley Abernethy

Winding Road Debating Society

Ref W701

Recorded around 1900, when William Henry Smith was a member

Winding Road Lodging House, Halifax

Ref W2077

47 and 49 Winding Road. Lodging house.

See Frank Dobson and Grace Heaton

Winding Road Lodging House, Halifax

Ref W853

Lodging house at 34 & 36 West Side Winding Road.

The keepers have included

• John Henry Jagger [1881, 1891, 1903];

  There were

  • 40 lodgers [1881]
  • 35 lodgers [1891]
    • Frank Lodge

  • 54 lodgers [1903]

See Arthur Shaw

Winding Road Spiritual Mission

Ref W743

See Mrs Hannah Batie

Windle, Harold Edmund

Ref W863

[1887-1916] Son of Dr John Thomas Windle.

He was educated at Bradford Grammar School & St Peter's School, York. He studied medicine at Leeds and at Edinburgh University, but abandoned his studies and went to New Zealand.

For a time, he worked on a farm at Awahuri.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 3rd Field Company New Zealand Engineers.

He served at Gallipoli, Egypt and France.

He died 13th September 1916 (aged 29).

He was buried at Quarry Cemetery, Montauban, France [Grave Ref VI B 14].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Illingworth

Windle, Dr John Thomas

Ref W131

[1851-1902] Son of Margaret Ann Weir (née Charles) & James Windle, private soldier.

Born in Burnley.

He was a medical student in Scotland [1884] / a medical practitioner in Illingworth & Halifax [1895].

On 1st February 1884, he married Mary Osyth Turner [1855-1???] at St Mary's Catholic Church, Aberdeen.

Mary, of 2 Camden Place, Preston, was the daughter of Martha (née Railton) & James Turner, tailor.

Both her parents were dead at the time of the marriage

 

Children:

1. Arthur John [b 1884] who emigrated to New Zealand and  fought with New Zealand in World War I and survived
2. Harold Edmund

Mary died 8th July 1888.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £1,032 13/9d. Probate was granted to her husband.

In 1891, John Thomas married (2) Jane Elizabeth Burnet [1859-1939] at Fylde.

Jane Elizabeth came from Walton-on-the Hill, Lancashire

 

They lived at

• Ivy House, Ovenden [1891]
• 59 Keighley Road, Halifax [1901]
• Red Lea, Illingworth [1911, 1939]

John died at Ivy House [29th January 1902].

Jane Elizabeth died at Red Lea 15/4/1939.

The couple were buried at Illingworth Church

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley, Glynn Helliwell & Stella Spencer

Windle Royd Farm, Warley

Ref W1104

Recorded in 1924 at Windle Royd Lane

Windle Royd Laundry, Halifax

Ref W2325

Aked's Road. Recorded in 1915, when E. Greenwood was Proprietor

Windle Royd Laundry, Warley

Ref W850

•  Elizabeth Ann Bibby Laundress [1891]
•  Eliza Baume Laundress, 2 Windle Royd Farm [1901]
•  Laundry 3-5 Windle Royd [1911]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Lynne Lancaster & Chris Newsome

Windle Royd, Warley

Ref W2245

Recorded in 1854 & the 1890s as Wind Hill Royd.

Question: Is this the same place as Windle Royd Farm?

 

This is a small community at Windle Royd Lane, Warley.

John Sutcliffe and family lived here [around 1870]. Tom Sutcliffe was born here.

See Windle Royd Laundry

This & associated entries use material contributed by Sandra Davies & Chris Newsome

Windmill, Shelf

Ref W566

The window-breaking election

Ref W1900

The Parliamentary election of 1835, in which the Radical Edward Davis Protheroe lost by 1 vote to the Whig/Tory candidates Charles Wood and Hon J. S. Wortley.

It was known as the window-breaking election because

the defeat excited such indignation among his supporters, that at the close of the poll, the town was at the mercy of a large mob [of 500 ruffians] armed with all kinds of weapons and missiles, who made an indiscriminate attack upon the dwellings of those who had had the courage to exercise the franchise as became free and independent men.

A group of Liberals from Skircoat Green were attacked by a number of Tories in Bull Green.

Savile Hall, Hope Hall and many hotels and other places belonging to the Tories were attacked.

The outrageous proceedings of the rioters at one period, excited considerable anxiety for the safety of life, but the arrival of a troop of Lancers, at 7 o'clock in the evening, effected their dispersion, and restored tranquility. The result of this attempt to enforce mob law, cost upwards of £2,000, 26 parties – including

• Mary Bedford of the Shakespeare, Halifax
• James Brier of the White Horse, Halifax
• Mr Holdsworth (possibly) of the Three Pigeons, Halifax
• George Metcalfe of the Prince of Blucher, Halifax
• Mr Musgrave
• James Edward Norris
• Mrs Elizabeth Staveley
• Daniel Holgate Sugden of the Talbot, Halifax
• Benjamin Wood who received damages of £5

having recovered damages from the hundred rates of Agbrigg and Morley, for the destruction of windows and furniture

Windross, John

Ref W345

[1844-1912] Born in Knaresborough.

He was a dyer's labourer [1891] / a bricklayer's labourer [1901, 1911].

He married Sarah [1849-1912].

Sarah was born in Wakefield

 

Children:

1. Elizabeth Ann [b 1871] who was a worsted twister [1891]  who married [Halifax q1/1893] Thomas Merrett
2. Mary A. [b 1876] who was a worsted twister [1891], a  servant [1911]
3. Walter [b 1879] who was a labourer in brickyard [1901]
4. Joseph [b 1883] who was a creeler carpet weaver [1901]
5. William
6. Percy [1890-1893]

They lived at

• Bentley's Croft, Ovenden [1891]
• 15 Penuel Place, Siddal, Southowram [1901]
• 19 Penuel Place, Siddal, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1911] was granddaughter Edith Merrett / Meritt [b 1893] (twister worsted).

Sarah died Q3 1912 (aged 62).

John died Q4 1912 (aged 69) 

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Windross, William

Ref W652

[1885-1916] Son of John Windross.

Born in Bramley, Leeds.

He was a creeler carpet weaver [1901] / a firer (cotton) [1911] / employed by W. T. Knowles & Sons of Elland [1913].

In 1913, he married Emily Smith in Halifax.

They lived at 24 New Street, Southowram [1917].

During World War I, he served as a Private / Signaller with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 12th October 1916.

His widow was informed of his death in May 1917.

The Halifax Courier [19th May 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Guards' Cemetery, Lesboeufs, France [Grave Ref IV T 3]. on Southowram War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Windsor, Rev A.

Ref W1091

[18??-19??] He was at Accrington before becoming Minister at Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [1922] and Minister at Steep Lane Baptist Church, Sowerby [1927]. In 1934, he moved to Bacup

Windsor, Mrs Celia

Ref W1027

[18??-1933] Headmistress at Halifax Higher Grade School. In her will, she left £1,000 to establish a scholarship at Todmorden Secondary School

Windsor, William A.

Ref W2091

[1921-2009] Of Rastrick.

He was a schoolteacher.

In [Q2] 1945, he married Audrey W. Sykes in Huddersfield.

The couple had met in Cardiff

 

Children:

1. David [b 1947]
2. Michael [b 1949]

During World War II, he served with the RAF, servicing Spitfire aircraft at Ibsley, Hampshire, and later in North Africa, Palestine and Sicily.

He described his experiences in his memoirs entitled An Erk goes to War

Windus, William

Ref W916

[1852-1928] Born in Winstanley, Lancashire.

He was a farm labourer at Anlaby, Yorkshire [1871] / a manufacturing chemist [1881] / a manager of alkali works [1911].

On 29th July 1879, he married Elizabeth Grace Ward [1854-1939] at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

Elizabeth Grace was born in Halifax, the daughter of John Whiteley Ward

 

They had no children.

They lived at

• 8 Beaconsfield Road, Clifton, Gloucestershire [1881]
• Runnington Loop, Durham Park, Bristol [1891]

William died 7th May 1928.

Elizabeth Grace died 16th March 1939.

They both died in Bristol & are buried in Canford Cemetery, Westbury on Trym, Bristol

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Windy Bank, Littleborough

Ref W1339

16/17th century house on Blackstone Edge.

Dated RL 1611 for Robert Lightowlers, and IBI 1635 for John Butterworth.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

• The Shaw family [early 1900s]

Windy Harbour Farm, Todmorden

Ref W2155

Owners and tenants have included

• Rev Joseph Charnock

Windy Hill

Ref W568

Stands near the M62 on the border with Lancashire.

A TV reflector station is situated here.

On the 1908-1911 OS Map, the site of the transmitter is shown as Sentry House (site of).

Question: Does anyone know what Sentry House was?

 

Windybank

Ref W2145

Aka Wyndhill, Wyndybank. An early name for the area of Hebden Bridge around the bottom of Heptonstall Road.

See Fox & Goose, Hebden Bridge

Wine & Spirit Merchants

Ref W5190

Winearls, Alfred Hastings

Ref W269

[1850-1914] Born in Massingham, Norfolk.

In [Q1] 1873, he married Emma Coe [1848-1906] in Mitford, Norfolk.

Emma was born in West Bradham, Norfolk

 

Children:

1. Florence [1875-1947]
2. Ernest [1878-1958]
3. Edgar [1880-1933] who married [Todmorden 1905] Betsy  Uttley [1883-1934]
4. Herbert [1881-1955] who was a cotton weaver [1911] &  married [Todmorden 1912] Elizabeth A. Williams
5. Ella Elizabeth [1882-1964] who was a cotton winder [1911]
6. Arthur John
7. Willie
8. Frederick Carter [1891-1981] who was a cotton twister  [1911] & married [Todmorden 1913] Ellen Pollard
9. Percy [1893-1977] who was a twisting frame tender [1911],  & married [Todmorden 1914] Annie Blackburn
10. Charley / Charles Edward

They lived at

• Norfolk
• Normington, Northamptonshire [1888]
• Old Town, Wadsworth [1895]
• Martin Mill, Wadsworth [1911]

Sons Arthur, Willie, and Charles Edward served in World War I. Arthur and Charles Edward were killed.

Alfred & Emma died in Wadsworth

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Winearls, Arthur John

Ref W255

[1884-1915] Son of Alfred Winearls.

Born in Brisley, Norfolk.

He was a cotton doffer [1901] / a page boy / a butler.

In 1906, he married Bertha Simpson [1876-1960] in Docking, Norfolk.

Children:

1. child who died young [before 1911]
2. Reginald [1906-1989]
3. Ethel [1910-2002]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 11th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 8th May 1915 (aged 26).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium, and on the Memorial at Old Town Methodist Chapel, Wadsworth

His brother Charles Edward also died in the War

Winearls, Charles Edward

Ref W249

[1894-1916] Or Charley.

Son of Alfred Winearls.

Of Martin Mill, Wadsworth.

Born in Wadsworth.

He was a member of Old Town Methodist Chapel, Wadsworth / a twisting frame tender [1911] / employed by James Hoyle Limited at Acre Mill, Old Town / employed by Crabtree Brothers at Bankfoot / a Territorial.

He was engaged to Miss Hackney.

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 was killed by shellfire at Crucifix Corner, Somme [17th September 1916].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], on the Memorial at Saint John's Mission Church, Hebden Bridge, on Wadsworth War Memorial, on the Memorial at Old Town Methodist Chapel, Wadsworth, and on the Memorial at Saint James Church, Hebden Bridge.

His brother Arthur also died in the War

Winearls, Willie

Ref W276

[1887-1957] Son of Alfred Winearls.

He worked at Acre Mill, Old Town.

He served in World War I, and returned.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Acre Mill, Old Town.

In [Q1] 1920, he married Sarah A. Sunderland in Todmorden.

His brothers Arthur and Charles Edward were killed in the War.

Willie died in Wharfedale [Q1 1957] (aged 69) 

Winfield, Owen Llewellyn

Ref W1144

[1872-1947] Born in Haslingden [10th December 1872].

He was a fitter (cotton machines) [1911] / a textile fitter with Lord Brothers Limited [1921] / a publican beerseller at the Shepherds' Rest, Lumbutts [1939].

Around 1892, he married Sarah Jane [1873-1945].

Sarah Jane was born in Sunderland [10th February 1973]

 

Children:

1. Hetty [b 1895] who was a doffer [1911]
2. John William [b 1896] who was an apprentice fitter [1911]
3. Katy [b 1898] who was a doffer [1911], a ring spinner  cotton Fielden Brothers [1921]
4. Elizabeth Annie [b 1899]
5. Charles [b 1900] who was a textile fitter with  Lord Brothers Limited [1921]
6. Harry [b 1904] who was an iron turner Lord  Brothers [1921]
7. Sarah Jane [b 1907] who was a cotton ring spinner with  Fielden Brothers, Lumbutts Mill
8. Harold [b 1909] who was a cotton doffer with Caleb Hoyle Limited, Derdale Mill
9. Esther [b 1912]
10. Fred [b 13th April 1914] who was a cotton weaver / farmer  [1939]

The 1911 census shows that they had had 11 children of whom 8 were still alive at that time.

They lived at

• Croft Gate, Lumbutts [1911]
• 3 Merrybents Street, Todmorden [1921]

Sarah Jane died 14th December 1945 (aged 72).

Owen died 28th June 1947 (aged 74).

The couple were buried at Lumbutts United Methodist Free Church with an unidentified Robert E. Owen

Wings for Victory

Ref W657

A fund-raising scheme of 1941/1943. A total of £5,092,837 was raised in Calderdale

Winks, Alfred

Ref W5701

[1838-1902] Of Shroggs House, Halifax.

Recorded in 1898, when he was a director of James Royston, Son & Company.

In [Q2] 1861, he married (1) Sarah Lightowler in Halifax.

Sarah was the daughter of Titus Lightowler

 

Child: Harry [1864] who died aged 5 months

+ was buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram with his Lightowler grandparents' family.

Sarah died in 1886.

In 1889, he married (2) Mary Forth in Halifax

This & associated entries use material contributed by Stella Spencer

Winks, Edward

Ref W860

[1836-1903] Son of James Winks.

He was a tailor (apprentice) [1851] / a tailor [1861] / a master tailor [1871, 1881] / a tailor [1891].

In [Q3] 1861, he married (1) Emma Carr [1835-1862] in Halifax.

Children:

1. George who died 18th June 1862 (aged 8 weeks) 

Emma died (possibly of perinatal complications) [8th May 1862] (aged 27).

In [Q4] 1865, he married (2) Harriet Corney [1839-1906] in Halifax.

Harriet was born in Halifax

 

Children:

1. Rebecca [b 1867] who was a worsted spinner [1881], a  worsted warper [1891] & married Luke Grindrod
2. Sam
3. James E. [b 1872] who was a card maker [1891]
4. Ann [b 1875] who was a printer's machine feeder [1891]

The family lived at

• 39 Upper Brunswick Street, Halifax [1871]
• 2 Upper Brunswick Street, Halifax [1881]
• 11 Upper Brunswick Street, Halifax [1891]
• 4 Chestnut Street, Halifax (living with daughter Rebecca  & her husband) [1901]

Edward died 20th September 1903 (aged 67).

Harriet died 21st October 1906 (aged 67).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3781] with granddaughter Vera Winks [1899-1914]

Winks, James

Ref W1021

[1808-1???] Born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire.

He was a coachman [1841] / a cart driver [1851] / a coachman Nottinghamshire, England.

He married Rebeka [1805-1???].

Rebeka was born in Mirfield

 

Children:

1. Ann [b 1832] who was a printer (carpets) [1851]
2. George [b 1835] who was a designer (carpets) [1851]
3. Edward
4. Alfred [b 1838] who was a wire dresser [1851], a wire  drawer [1861]
5. William [b 1840] who was an errand boy [1851]
6. Samuel [b 1842] who was a wire drawer [1861]
7. Hannah Maria [b 1847]

The family lived at

• Temple Street, Halifax [1841]
• 1 Carlton Court Halifax [1851]
• 5 Temple Street, Halifax [1861]

James was a widower by 1861

Winks, Samuel

Ref W955

[1868-1936] Son of Edward Winks.

He was an errand boy [1881] / a card maker [1891].

In [Q2] 1896, he married Charlotte Firth Johnson [1866-1936] in Halifax.

Children:

1. Vera [1899-1914] who was buried with her Winks grndparents at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3781]

A Charlotte Winks died in Huddersfield [Q1 1936] (aged 70).

A Sam Winks died in Blackpool [Q4 1936] (aged 68) 

Winn & Wrigley

Ref W2027

Tailors at Huddersfield and Brighouse.

Partners included William Heslop Winn and Thomas Wrigley.

The partnership was dissolved in August 1855

Winn, Edward

Ref W236

[1895-1917] Son of Richard Winn.

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of Salem Methodist New Connexion Sunday School, Halifax / a doffer [1911].

He lived at 11 Birks Hall Terrace, Pellon Lane.

During World War I, he served as a Bombardier / Fitter with B Battery 186th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He was killed in action [17th September 1917].

The Halifax Courier [13th October 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Voormezelle Cemetery Enclosures No.1 and No.3, Belgium [Grave Ref I J 10].

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

His stepbrother Willie Ingham also died in the War

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Winn, Ephraim

Ref W666

[1706-1762] He was a merchant / a Quaker.

On 19th December 1736, Ephraim – then aged 30 – was baptised at Halifax Parish Church by Rev Dr George Legh.

Newspaper accounts of the event described him as one of the most eminent Quakers in Yorkshire, for rank, good sense, and literature, quoting Mr Winn's public declaration that he does not conform to any narrow, factious notions of Christianity, but to Christianity in itself; and that his Conversion is greatly owing to the Doctor's conduct & principles, which treat all Dissenters in a manner that is winning

 

On 7th January 1736, he married Elizabeth Prescott at Halifax Parish Church.

Elizabeth was the daughter of John Prescott

 

Children:

1. John
2. Christopher [1739-1741]
3. Margaret [b 1741]
4. Sara [b 1742]
5. William

They lived in a house at Blackwall, Halifax. The house is dated 1744 with E and E W.

The house – now 3 dwellings – is still there, and the datestone is over Number 14.

Members of the family were buried at Halifax Parish Church: Christopher [3rd April 1741]; Ephraim [9th July 1762]; Elizabeth [7th February 1776]; William [6th December 1814]

See Mellin's Boarding School, Halifax

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Winn, Rev J.

Ref W1457

[18??-1???] Curate at All Saints' Church, Dudwell Lane, Halifax [1865].

He lived at Heathfield Place, Halifax

Winn, John

Ref W68

[17??-1???] Eldest son of Ephraim Winn.

Like his younger brother, William, he became a merchant and went bankrupt

Winn, Richard

Ref W32

[1871-1905] Son of Joseph Winn, puddler.

He was a carter of Pharoah Lane, Ovenden [1894].

In 1894, he married Mary Jane Hill [1868-1???] at Halifax Parish Church

Mary Jane, of Pharoah Lane, Ovenden, was born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, the daughter of Thomas Hill, bootmaker.

She was a worsted winder [1901]

 

Children:

1. Edward
2. Janet [b 1896] who was a spinner worsted mill [1911]
3. Herbert [b 1903]

They lived at 24 Keighley Road, Mason Green, Halifax [1901].

Richard died in Halifax in 1905 (aged 34).

In 1908, Mary Jane married (2) Uriah Ingham in Halifax

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Winn, William

Ref W663

[1749-1814] Younger son of Ephraim Winn.

Born at Blackwall, Halifax.

He went to Manchester Grammar School.

Like his older brother, John, he became a merchant and went bankrupt.

He translated the Latin inscriptions for the History of the town & parish of Halifax, and may have been the author. He was Librarian at the Halifax Subscription Library.

He fought a duel with Christopher Rawdon in which a part of Winn's ear was shot off.

He never married.

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church [6th December 1814]

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Winnard, Charles

Ref W223

[1818-1882] Born in Halifax.

He was a stone mason [1851, 1871, 1881]

In [Q4] 1843, he married Mary Norton [1820-1884] in Halifax.

Mary was born in Halifax.

She had a daughter: Sarah Norton [b 1842] who married [in 1861] William Webster

 

Children:

1. Mary Ann [1843-1862]

They lived at

• 4 Cat Fold, Halifax [1851]
• 23 Milk Street, Halifax [1871, 1881]

Living with them [in 1871, 1881] was granddaughter Mary Ann Webster [b 1865].

Living with them [in 1881] was granddaughter Amelia Ann Webster [b 1868].

Charles died 5th October 1882 (aged 64).

Lister Lane Archives record that

Charles was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3715], but he does not appear on the gravestone.

Mary died 17th June 1884 (aged 64).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3915]

Winnard, Oswald

Ref W770

[1893-1915] Of 12 Baines Street, Battinson Road, Halifax.

He was a member of Rhodes Street Wesleyan Chapel, Halifax / a textile printer with Smithson's – (possibly) Joseph Smithson Limited – at Lister Lane.

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

He was wounded at the roll-call at Ypres Salient, and died in the Field Dressing Station [25th August 1915] (aged 22).

He was buried at Ferme-Olivier Cemetery, Belgium..

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Rhodes Street Wesleyan Chapel

Winny Stone, Midgley Moor

Ref W543

A Mesolithic site

Winpenny, John

Ref W717

[1821-1???] Illegitimate son of Ann Winpenny of Wyke.

Baptised at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [8th April 1821]

Winpenny, Samuel

Ref W275

[17??-18??] Cotton spinner and manufacturer at Brearley Mill, Midgley.

In July 1803, he was declared bankrupt and his equipment was sold off

Winsby, Alfred

Ref W1074

[1838-1???] Son of John Winsby.

He was an iron moulder [1861] / a moulder in Todmorden [1863] / an iron moulder [1871, 1881, 1891, 1901].

On Thursday 22nd November 1874, he was one of 12 men who were arrested & charged with betting & gambling at the house of William Fielden.

On 19th September 1863, he married Grace Booth [1839-1912].

Grace, of Langfield was the daughter of Thomas Booth. hawker

 

Children:

1. Ellen Ann [b 1864] who married [4th May 1889] Thomas  Henry Helliwell [b 1867] (tin plate worker of Nut Clough,  Wadsworth), son of Thomas Helliwell (cotton twiner) 
2. Maria [b 1868] who died 12th July 1926 and left effects  valued at £ 162 13/11d; probate was granted to her  sisters Agnes & Grace
3. Agnes [1870-1959] who never married
4. Mary Ann [1873-1940]
5. Grace [b 1875] who married [1913] Mark Kirk

They lived at

• 3 Back Brook Street, Langfield [1871]
• 32 Brook Street, Langfield [1881]
• 92 Industrial Street, Langfield [1891]
• 57 Cambridge Street, Cross Stone, Todmorden [1901]
• 19 Industrial Street, Todmorden (Grace (old age  pensioner) & 3 daughters with grandson John Willie Helliwell  [b 1891] (iron turner) and widowed brother-in-law Robert Whitaker  Mills [b 1850] (barman)) [1911]

Alfred is not recorded after 1901.

Details of his death / burial place are not yet known.

 

Grace died in 1912 (aged 73) 

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Winsby, John

Ref W1075

[1806-18??] Son of John Winsby.

Born in Leyburn.

Baptised at Wensley, North Yorkshire [25th July 1806].

He was a cordwainer wife [1841, 1851] / a master iron maker with 2 men [1861] / a shoemaker [1871] / a master shoemaker [1881] / a retired shoemaker [1891].

He married (1) Maria [1806-1848].

Children:

1. Joshua
2. Matthew James [b 21st March 1835]
3. Alfred
4. Sarah A. [b 1843]
5. Ann [b 1845]

Maria died in 1848.

In [Q1] 1855, he married (2) Hannah Ormerod in Rochdale.

Children:

6. John Henry [1855-1931]
7. Margaret Ann [b 1859] who married [29th September 1888]  Sam Webster (Weaver of Well Lane), son of James Webster  (twister) 

They lived at

• Wadsworth Mill, Todmorden [1841]
• 33 Shade, Todmorden [1851]
• Lock Street, Todmorden [1861]
• 10 Shade, Todmorden [1871, 1881, 1891]

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Winsby, Joshua

Ref W1076

[1832-1891] Son of John Winsby.

Born 1st December 1832,

He was a shoemaker [1871] / a journeyman shoemaker [1881].

Joshua died in 1891 (aged 58).

He was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone [16th July 1891]

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Winskill, Robert Stockdale

Ref W2187

[1871-1930] Landlord of the Northgate Hotel, Halifax [1894] / the Sportsman, Halifax [1900] / the Stannary Inn, Halifax [1904-1906] / the Bull's Head, Halifax [1908-1911] / the Rook Hotel, Halifax [1911-1922].

He was a well-known Halifax rugby player in the 1890s

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Winsland, Mr

Ref W2780

[18??-1???] On Saturday 12th September 1863, he presented a gala at the Piece Hall.

The attractions included performances by a Fire King and a balloon ascent by Mr Youings in the Volunteer

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Winstanley, John

Ref W640

[19??-] He was Mayor of Todmorden [1990-1991]

Winter, Andrew

Ref W342

[18??-191?] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint George's Church, Sowerby

Winter, Duncan Clerk

Ref W1300

[1859-1935] Born in Bradford.

He practised in Halifax. He was a partner in Foster & Winter [until 1894].

He carried on the business of Holroyde & Smith under the name Land & Foster.

He was a solicitor in Halifax [1934].

He lived with his unmarried sisters Alice M Winter [b 1860] and Isabel E Winter [b 1863] at 26 Carlton House Terrace [1901]

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Winter Edge

Ref W212

Area of Lightcliffe / Coley.

Low Winter Edge, Lower Winter Edge Farm, Upper Winter Edge Farm, and Upper Winter Edge House are recorded in 1905.

See Wynteredge

Winter, Canon Ernest

Ref W206

[1860-1917] Born in Hastings [1st August 1860].

He was Minister at St Michael's Mission Church, Halifax / Senior Curate at Halifax [1892] / Rector of Elland [1893] / Canon of Wakefield Cathedral.

He was the prime mover in the construction of the new All Saints' Church, Elland.

He never married.

Living with him at the Rectory, Elland, [in 1911], were boarders Saul Stacy [aged 40] (clergyman) and Arthur Ernest White [aged 27] (clergyman).

He died in the vestry of Elland Parish Church after preaching there on 14th January 1917.

He was buried at Elland Cemetery.

A memorial in the form of a Cornish granite cross 10 ft 9 ins in height – designed by George Halford Fellowes Prynne – was erected over his grave [1918].

See Elland Parish Church Rood Screen and Olde Eland

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Winter Fair

Ref W231

See Halifax Winter Cattle Fair and November Fair

Winter, Harold Douglas

Ref W321

[1899-1918] Son of Louis Winter.

Born in Bruton, Wincanton, Somerset.

He was an athlete / educated at Hipperholme Grammar School [1908-1915] / employed at Williams Deacons Bank, St Helen's.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 7th (Westmorland & Cumberland) Battalion Border Regiment.

He was a regimental PTI (physical training instructor).

He was reported missing [from 24th March 1918].

He died during a mission to connect the Borderers and the Lincolns, after he was left behind under heavy machine gun fire [24th March 1918] (aged 19).

His photograph appears with reports of his story in the Halifax Courier [4th May, 11th May & 14th December 1918].

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], and on the Memorial at Hipperholme Grammar School

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Winter, James William Balme

Ref W2352

[1850-1924] Born in Huddersfield.

He was an oil merchant [1901, 1911] / partner in Pollard & Winter.

In [Q2] 1887, he married Elizabeth Rhoda Smagg [1848-1902] in Manchester.

Elizabeth Rhoda was born in Suffolk, the daughter of Frederick Smagg [1824-19??] of Norfolk

 

Children:

1. Winifred Mary [1878-1955] who was a teacher [1901]
2. Elsie Balme [1880-1917]
3. Jessie Smagg [1881-1948]
4. Edith Gertrude [1883-1963] who never married
5. Douglas Balme [1885-1958] who was an oil merchant [1911]
6. John Harrington [1889-1911] who was a farmer [1911]
7. Norman Frederick
8. Ethel Rhoda [b 1892] who married [Haverfordwest Q2 1918]  John Gwyn Evans

They lived at

• Salterhebble [1901]
• Eversley [?], Halifax [1911]
• West Pembrokeshire [1924]

James William died 7th December 1924.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £17,018.

Probate was granted to daughter Edith Gertrude, John Gwyn Evans, and James Jackson Todd (HM Inspector of Taxes) 

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Winter's: John Winter & Company

Ref W2182

Washer Lane, Halifax. Manufacturers of dental equipment and materials

Winter, Louis

Ref W336

[1874-19??] Born in Elsecar, Yorkshire.

He was a school master [1901, 1911] / a senior master at Hipperholme Grammar School.

Around 1915, he moved to Cowley School, St Helen's.

In 1897, he married Helen Howe [1870-19??] in Barnsley.

Helen was born in Sheffield

 

Children:

1. Reginald Howe [b 1898]
2. Harold Douglas

They lived at

• Lusty, Bruton, Wincanton, Somerset [1901]
• North Lea, Wakefield Road, Hipperholme [1911]

Living with them [in 1901] was nephew Stanley H. Wright [b  1887] (chemical lab assistant).

Living with them [in 1911] were widowed sister-in-law Kate Wright [b 1856] and nephew Eric Rowley Winter [b 1899]

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Winter, Norman Frederick Smagg

Ref W344

[1887-1962] Son of James William Balme Winter.

He was an oil merchant [1911] / a Locomotive Shed Superintendent with the L. & Y Railway / a director of Spermolin Limited / President of the Halifax Amateur Operatic Society [1935] / a Conservative Councillor for Halifax South Ward [1923] / a member of the Transport Committee / a Magistrate / Chairman of the Waterworks Committee [1936] / Mayor of Halifax [1940-1941].

In 1917, he married Kate Highley.

Kate was the daughter of Fred Highley of Clay Bank House, Halifax.

 

Child: Pamela Elizabeth who married [1941] Major Frederick Sinclair Carson RE of Ontario

They lived at Arden House, Halifax.

Winter Royd, Warley

Ref W510

Edward Tattersall and his family were mentioned here around 1680.

At that time, the following spellings were found:

• Winteroyde
• Wintiferoid
• Wintiferoyde

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Winterbottom, Annie

Ref W791

[1880-1970] Daughter of Thomas Winterbottom.

Born in Mansfield.

She had 2 illegitimate children; father(s) unknown:

1. Herbert
2. Alice Thompson Winterbottom [1900-1995]

She was a worsted twister [1901]

She lived at 7 Lincoln Street, Halifax [with her parents 1901].

In 1907, she married John Edward Hamer

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Winterbottom, Herbert

Ref W754

[1897-1918] Illegitimate son of Annie Winterbottom; father unknown.

In 1907, Annie married John Edward Hamer

 

Herbert was born in Halifax.

He was a cotton spinner [1911] / employed by Campbell's.

He lived at 74 Rhodes Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [January 1915] and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He served in the Dardanelles, and then in France.

He was killed in action, south of St Jans Kappel, at the Battle of Lys [17th April 1918].

The Halifax Courier [11th May 1918] 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. His stepfather John Edward Hamer served with the Royal Navy

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Winterbottom, James

Ref W2357

[18??-19??] Bottler/brewer at the White Horse Hotel, Hebden Bridge [1874, 1887]

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Winterbottom, Lewis

Ref W909

[1895-1917] Son of Robert John Winterbottom.

He was a link maker [1911]. He enlisted with the Regulars in 1913, 10 months before the outbreak of War.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers.

He was wounded in 1916, having been through all the big fighting up to that time.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 4th October 1917 (aged 22).

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

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 66-68], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Thomas the Apostle, Claremount

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Winterbottom, Robert John

Ref W910

[1867-1927] Son of Robert Winterbottom, grocer.

Born in Huddersfield.

He was a painter of Ramsden Street, Huddersfield [1890] / a house painter [1891] / a painter & paperhanger [1901] / landlord of the Sour Milk Hall, Claremount [1911, 1917].

In [Q2] 1890, he married Lucretia Oddy [1871-1943] at Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield.

Lucretia, of Portland Street, Huddersfield, was born in Huddersfield, the daughter of Ralph Oddy, cabinet maker.

She was a worsted weaver [1891]

 

Children:

1. Harry [b 1890] who was a house painter [1911], a sergeant  in the West Riding Regiment [World War I]
2. Lewis
3. Phyllis [b 1897]
4. Brenda [b 1905]

They lived at

• 106 Bradford Road North, Huddersfield [1891]
• 35 Fartown Green Road, Fartown, Huddersfield [1901]

Robert John died in 1927.

Lucretia took over at the Sour Milk Hall.

In [Q3] 1928, she married William H. Hanson in Halifax.

She was still at the Sour Milk Hall after her marriage [1936]

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Winterbottom, Thomas

Ref W790

[1858-1919] Born in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.

He was a brass finisher [1901].

In [Q4] 1877, he married Elizabeth Bradley [1859-1933] in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.

Elizabeth was born in New Radford, Nottinghamshire

 

Children:

1. Annie
2. Mary [b 1887] who was a worsted spinner [1900]
3. Henry [b 1890]
4. Ethel [b 1898]

They lived at 7 Lincoln Street, Halifax [1901].

Living with them [in 1901] were grandchildren Herbert & Alice, the children of daughter Annie

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Winterbottom, William

Ref W2743

[1???-1???] Landlord of the Bridge Hotel, Greetland [1886, 1887].

On 28th August 1886, he and a neighbour John Brook were brought up for perjury at West Riding Court House, Halifax.

The previous week Winterbottom had been charged with having his house open during prohibited hours, and Brook was charged with being there. PC Bradley and PC Armstrong swore to having seen the men in the house with beer before them at 1:15 am on the 12th August, and Winterbottom smoking a cigar. Winterbottom said that on the 11th August, he had been taken ill and that he was in bed at the alleged time, and the Brook had fetched Dr Gibson.

On the 28th August, the doctor was called to give evidence and denied that he went to see Winterbottom on the 11th.

Winterbottom and Brook were committed for trial at the assizes

Winterburn, Conrad

Ref W1254

[19??-] Solicitor at Elland. Liberal Democrat Mayor of Calderdale [2008-2009]

Winterburn, Rev William

Ref W1847

[18??-18??] Wesleyan Minister at Stainland [1874]

Winterbutlee Lock, Todmorden

Ref W586

Lock #30 on the Rochdale Canal

Winterbutlee Tunnel

Ref W2020

Railway tunnel near Walsden Station

Winters, Hebden Bridge

Ref W290

Community at Charlestown / Hebden Bridge.

See Winters Mill, Stansfield

Winton, Francis Walter de

Ref W736

[1835-1901] CB, GCMG, lld, dcl, frgs.

Son of Walter de Winton of Maesllwch Castle, Radnor.

His father was Walter Wilkins but assumed the surname de Winton by Royal Licence [1839]

 

Born in Northamptonshire [21st June 1835].

He served as a Major General with the Royal Artillery.

He served in the Crimea, and was the Military Attaché to the British Embassy in Constantinople [1877].

He was Secretary to the Governor General of Canada [1878-1883].

He served in Africa – the Congo [1884-1886], Swaziland [1889-1890] & Kenya [1890-1899].

In 1864, he married Evelyn Rawson.

Evelyn, of Lennoxville, Canada, was the daughter of Christopher Rawson

 

Children:

1. Violet M. [b 1868]
2. Louise [b 1881]
3. child

He was knighted.

He died 16th December 1901.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £16,658 17/3d [Resworn £16,721 7/3d].

Probate was granted to his widow Dame Evelyn, and Montagu Lewis Parkin Esq

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Wireform

Ref W20

Hebden Bridge wire-making firm

Wiscombe Bank

Ref W151

Wisdom, Rev H. T.

Ref W1088

[19??-19??] He was in Jerusalem and Haifa before becoming Vicar of Holy Trinity Church, Halifax [1951]. In 1955, he was appointed vicar of Tollesbury [Chelmsford]

Wiseman, Alexander

Ref W1100

[1849-1894] Born in Aberdeen.

He was a grocer (shopkeeper) [1881] / an insurance agent [1884, 1892, 1894].

In [Q3] 1878, he married Elizabeth Ann Sunderland in Halifax.

Elizabeth Ann was the daughter of Dan Sunderland

 

Children:

1. George S. [b 1879]
2. Anne [1883] who died in infancy ‡
3. Frank [1892] who died in infancy ‡

The family lived at 50 Commercial Road, Halifax [1881].

Alexander died in Halifax [26th September 1894] (aged 45).

He & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 729] with his father-in-law Dan Sunderland

Wiseman, Olive

Ref W762

[18??-19??] She lived with her mother at James Street, Rastrick.

She worked at Atlas Mill, Brighouse and escaped from the terrible fire on 21st December 1898.

She was on the top storey when the alarm was raised, and made her way to a window where she attracted the attention of 2 men working at Lister & Company.

The men climbed onto an adjacent roof and called her to jump.

She jumped, fell and alighted safely

Wisker, George

Ref W89

[1888-1907] His name is also recorded as Wood.

Born in Selby.

He was a mill-worker with Willey & Pearson Limited [1907].

They lived at lodgings at 8 Wakefield Road, Sowerby Bridge [1907].

He was killed in the Pye Nest Tram Disaster of 15th October 1907.

He was to marry Miss Helliwell of Triangle in 3 weeks' time. The couple had taken a house not far from the scene of the accident. His fiancée was at his bedside and had left to get refreshment when he died

Witchfield House, Shelf

Ref W1135

See Lower Witchfield House, Shelf, Peter Tordoff and Upper Witchfield House, Shelf

Witchfield Well, Shelf

Ref W1933

This may have been at Witchwell or Witchfield Hill as it is now known.

There was a well at Lower Witchfield House.

The landowner would not allow people to reach the well. He blocked the well with stones to discourage visitors

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Witchwell

Ref W180

A form of the name Witchfield

Withens

Ref W308

High moorland area north-west of Halifax above Mount Tabor and Wainstalls.

The former Withens Hotel and the Withens wind farm can be seen from most parts of Calderdale

Withens Brook

Ref W516

Aka Withens Clough. Flows from Withens Clough Reservoir down to join Elphin Brook at Cragg Vale. It powered many of the Cragg Mills

Withens Clough, Erringden

Ref W608

Valley and stream which feeds Withens Clough Reservoir.

It is a tributary of Cragg Brook.

About 17 farms at Withens hamlet were lost as the valley was inundated with the construction of the reservoir. Gate posts mark the spots where the farms were.

It is said that the Withens Clough valley was the last place in England to be affected by cattle plague.

Bronze Age remains have been found here

See John Cockcroft's Charity and Rudstoop standing stone

Withens Clough Reservoir, Erringden

Ref W525

Withens Clough Moor.

Built between 1891 and 1894 to supply water to Morley, Leeds.

The first sod was cut by the Mayor of Morley [18th April 1891].

The Withens Clough valley was inundated with the construction of the reservoir.

It has a capacity of 293 million gallons.

See Red Dykes, Mankinholes

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Withens, Cragg Vale

Ref W609

A hamlet in Withens Clough, Erringden which was inundated with the construction of Withens Clough Reservoir. About 17 farms at the hamlet were lost. Gate posts mark the spots where the farms were

Withens Cross, Todmorden

Ref W1935

Another name for the Te Deum stone

Withens, Erringden

Ref W678

A small community in Erringden.

See James Barnes

Withens Gap, Elland

Ref W1115

An early name for the area at the junction of Huddersfield Road and South Lane, Elland

Withens Head Farm, Ogden

Ref W443

Dated TIK 1817

Withens Hotel Millennium Beacon

Ref W959

Erected by Teals Drainage Contractors near the Withens Hotel, Wainstalls to celebrate the 2000 millennium

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Withens Moor, Sowerby

Ref W868

Moorland at Sowerby.

See Deep Slade, Sowerby and Hattering Stone, Withens Moor

Withens wind farm

Ref W312

Withinfields, Southowram

Ref W153

Aka Within Fields, Withen Fields.

An area of land – including houses, a school, fields and quarries – at Law Lane, Southowram.

See Prospect House, Southowram and Withinfields School, Southowram

Withins Farm, Warley

Ref W9340

Property built around 1600. It became known as Moorlands Farms, Warley

Withins, Sowerby

Ref W154

Hamlet which was a township of Sowerby and was largely inundated with the construction of Withens Clough Reservoir.

See Withens

Witter, John

Ref W928

[1631-1697] Curate at Sowerby [May 1679, 1682].

He was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby [17th/27th December 1697]

Wittonstall

Ref W142

Area of Todmorden. The name is derived from tunstall and means a farmstead with willows

Wittonstall Bridge, Todmorden

Ref W1143

The small (perilous) bridge crosses Wittonstall Clough.

Baptisms at Shore General Baptist Chapel were performed in the clough which ran below the Chapel

Wittonstall Clough, Todmorden

Ref W381

Runs below Shore General Baptist Chapel.

Wittonstall Bridge crosses the clough

Wittonstall End Farm, Todmorden

Ref W2555

2 early 19th century properties – Wittonstall End Farm and Wittonstall End Cottage – are listed

Witty, Thomas

Ref W892

[1869-1953] Born in Hull.

He was a builder / a corn merchant [1899, 1900] / a traveller [1925].

He married Mary Hannah Hirst [1873-1941].

Mary Hannah was born in Sowerby Bridge

 

Children:

1. Constance Mary who was born in York [13th July 1899], was  adopted by James Howard Stott, & married Thomas Casson
2. Doris

The children were baptised in Barkisland.

They lived in Manchester [1900].

Mary Hannah died in Leeds in 1941.

Thomas died in Leeds in 1953

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Wivell, Francis

Ref W152

[16??-17??] In 1716, he sold Calico Hall to John Prescott

Wodd, John

Ref W2203

[1???-15??] An early member of the Wood family of Fixby.

He lived at The Wood, Fixby.

He married Unknown.

Child: Agnes

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Woffenden, George

Ref W1041

[1840-1886]

On 25th October 1877, he married Mary Ann at Halifax Parish Church.

Mary Ann was the daughter of Hartley Howorth

 

He took over from his Eli Etherington as landlord of the Wheat Sheaf, Elland [1877-1886].

After his death, Mary Ann took over at the Wheat Sheaf [1886-1896]

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Woffenden, Rev Richard

Ref W1860

[18??-19??] Independent minister at Patmos Independent Chapel, Todmorden [1861]

Wogan, John Henry

Ref W379

[1884-1914] Son of Peter Wogan.

He was brought up by his grandparents Ellen and Abraham Parker [1891, 1901, 1911]

He was a teamer [1891, 1901, 1911].

In [Q4] 1911, he married Edith Bridge [1890-19??] at St Martin's Church, Brighouse.

Edith was the daughter of Charles Edward Bridge, joiner

 

They lived at 3 Bell's Fold, Halifax [1914].

During World War I, he served as a Stoker 1st Class with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Good Hope.

He was killed in action [1st November 1914] when his ship sank with all hands off the coast of Chile at the Battle of Coronel.

The Halifax Courier [1914] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England, on Brighouse War Memorial, and on his grandparents' grave at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

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Wogan, Peter

Ref W374

[18??-1???]

In [Q2] 1881, he married Ada Crossley.

Ada was the daughter of William Crossley

 

Child: John Henry

They lived at Werneth, Oldham

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Wolf-fold

Ref W91

Watson describes a confused heap of stones in a circle called Wolf-fold at Ringstone

Wolfenden ...

Ref W257

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

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

Woller, Charles

Ref W988

[17??-18??] Of Halifax.

He married Unknown.

Children:

1. Sarah [1799-26th February 1828] who married John  Gill of Halifax, solicitor
2. Edward [1803-June 1808]
3. Sidney [1805-28th May 1807]
4. William who died 1st June 1810 (aged 11 weeks) 
5. Henry who died in infancy

The children were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax

Wolsey, Alfred

Ref W642

[1872-1960] Born in Gedney, Lincolnshire.

He was a railway signalman [1901] / a signalman (railway company) [1911].

In [Q2] 1895, he married Ellen Taylor [1876-19??] in Fylde District, Lancashire.

Ellen was born in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire

 

Children:

1. George
2. Hilda [b 1898] who was a cotton creeler [1911]
3. Charles [b 1900]
4. Annie [b 1902]
5. Harry [b 1904]
6. Dorothy [b 1907]
7. Alice [b 1909]
8. Arthur [b 1911]

They lived at

• St George Square, Mytholmroyd [1901]
• New Longley, Norland [1911]
• Bailey Wood, Norland [1916]

Living with them [in 1901] was brother George Wolsey [b 1879] (railway platform porter) 

Ellen died 22nd November 1956 (aged 79)  and was buried at Mount Zion Primitive Methodist Chapel, Norland

Alfred died Q3 1932 (aged 60) 

His burial place is not yet known

 

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Wolsey, George

Ref W680

[1896-1???] MM.

Son of Alfred Wolsey.

He was a train booker (railway company) [1911] / a porter at Sowerby Bridge Railway Station.

During World War I, he enlisted [September 1914], and he served as a Corporal with the Cycle Corps Northumberland Fusiliers.

He took part in the Battle of Loos.

He was awarded the Military Medal

The Halifax Evening Courier [Wednesday 6th September 1916] published an article which reported that George did not say why he has been awarded this medal, but it is believed it was for his good work through the winter and some deed of heroism.

His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [9th September 1916]

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Wolstenholme, Ann

Ref W2666

[1827-1???] Daughter of Francis Wolstenholme.

Baptised at Ripponden Church [16th March 1827].

In 1841, Ann and her cousins Hannah and William Whiteley were living with their grandparents Mary and John Hirst at Steel Lane, Barkisland, Ripponden.

In 1850, she had an illegitimate daughter Elizabeth.

In 1851, Ann – then a weaver – and daughter Elizabeth were living with her grandparents Mary and John Hirst at Barsey, Barkisland, Ripponden

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Wolstenholme, Dean

Ref W6430

[1785-1839] Of Soyland.

He was a weaver [1810].

On 23rd February 1808, he married Mary Whiteley [1787-1863] at Elland Parish Church.

Child: Hannah [1810-1877] who married Nathan Whiteley

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Wolstenholme, Ely

Ref W9370

[1724-1810] From Barkisland.

On 28th December 1810, he died at Bootham, York, where he had lived for 64 years.

An obituary noted that

He was ever esteemed and respected by his neighbours, being a placid, worthy, honest man; and by his family, for his truly parental exemplary conduct, he was revered and beloved

Wolstenholme, Francis

Ref W2665

[1801-1873] Aka Frank.

He was a beerseller [1841] / a gardener [1851].

In 1821, he married Alice, daughter of John Hirst at Elland Church.

Children:

1. Mary [bapt 1822] who was a laundress [1871]
2. Ann
3. Martha [bapt 1828]
4. Henry [bapt 1831] who was a blacksmith [1851]
5. Dean [bapt 1833] who was a woolcomber [1851]

They lived at Soyland Town [1841, 1851, 1871].

Living with them [in 1851] was a lodger Jeffery Chadwick [aged 85] (pauper) 

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Wolstenholme, James

Ref W1142

[1870-19??] Son of Joseph Wolstenholme.

He was a weaver in Cornholme [1907].

On 17th July 1907, he married Hannah Greenwood at Heptonstall Church.

Hannah, a spinster of Cornholme, was the daughter of Thomas Greenwood, bobbin turner

 

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Wolstenholme, Rev John E.

Ref W1471

[18??-19??] United Methodist Free Church minister at Luddendenfoot [1905]

Wolstenholme, Rev Joseph

Ref W1806

[18??-18??] Methodist minister at Cross Lanes United Methodist Chapel, Hebden Bridge [1845]

Wolstenholme, Rachel

Ref W2442

[1804-1865] Daughter of William Wolstenholme.

Mother of Thomas Wolstenholme. His father is unknown.

In 1837, she married Thomas Lees.

In 1841, she was a schoolmistress at Black Field House, Soyland and (possibly) Little Britain, Ripponden

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Wolstenholme, Thomas

Ref W1357

[1???-19??] He was Secretary of the Ripponden Commercial Company [1949]

Wolstenholme, Thomas

Ref W705

[1824-1873] Illegitimate son of Rachel Wolstenholme, father unknown.

He was an assistant at Black Field House [1841] / in charge of Parkfield Academy / a cotton spinner as Thomas Wolstenholme & Company [1873] / a schoolmaster [1883].

He married his cousin Elizabeth, daughter of James Crabtree.

Children:

1. Frances Ann [b 1851]
2. Mary Jane [b 1854]
3. Walter [b 1855]
4. Annie [b 1857] who married Henry Gaukroger
5. Emily [b 1858] who married John Lister Whiteley
6. Louisa [1863-1876]
7. William Arthur [b 1867]

They lived at

• the school
• Beeston Hall, Soyland

Thomas was an executor of James Crabtree and Thomas Lees.

William Edwin Carter was one of Thomas's executors

He died 18th February 1873.

After Thomas's death, his wife Elizabeth ran the school until 1882.

Elizabeth died at 123 Gibbet Street, Halifax.

Thomas, Elizabeth & daughter Louisa were buried at Stones Methodist Church, Soyland

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Wolstenholme's: Thomas Wolstenholme & Company

Ref W1769

Established by Thomas Wolstenholme. Partners included John Booth.

The Company rebuilt Hanging Lee Mill, Ripponden after it was destroyed by fire in 1865

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Wolstenholme, William

Ref W2470

[1760-1823]

On 29th May 1788, he married Mary Binns [1768-1846] at Elland Parish Church.

Children:

1. Leah [1801-1881] who married James Proctor
2. Rachel
3. Isabella [1806-1867] who married James Crabtree

In 1841, Mary, now 73 years old and widowed, was a schoolmistress

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Wolverson, Thomas William

Ref W48

[1865-19??] Born in Upper Gornal, Staffordshire.

He was a machine fitter [1901] / a roving frame fitter (textile industry) [1911].

In [Q4] 1894, he married Elizabeth Whitaker [1867-19??] in York.

Elizabeth Whitaker was born in Tursdale, Durham

 

Children:

1. Wilfred Saunders
2. Marion [b 1899]

The family lived at 40 Cambridge Street, Todmorden [1901, 1911]

Living with them [in 1901, 1911] was Elizabeth's unmarried sister Mary Jane Whitaker [b 1855] (cotton weaver) 

Wolverson, Wilfred Saunders

Ref W520

[1897-1916] Son of Thomas William Wolverson.

Born in Todmorden.

He was a grocer's apprentice [1911] / working for the Todmorden Industrial & Co-operative Society.

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

He was killed [3rd September 1916].

His death was reported in the Todmorden & District News [22nd September 1916] & the Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [29th September 1916].

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20], in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Bridge Street United Free Methodist, Todmorden, and on the Memorial at Todmorden Co-operative Society

Womack, Arthur

Ref W2214

[1892-1917] Son of Ebenezer Womack.

He was a woollen weaver / a steel wagon painter [1901] / employed by Crossley's.

He had a sweetheart Esther.

During World War I, he served with the 2nd Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

He was killed in action at Loos [1st October 1917] (aged 25).

The Halifax Courier [13th October 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Loos British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref XX A 29].

He is remembered at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1971], on the family grave at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets

Womack, Ebenezer

Ref W2230

[1866-1926] Of Gildersome.

He was a steel wagon painter [1917].

In [Q4] 1891, he married Elizabeth Briggs in Halifax.

Elizabeth was the daughter of John Henry Briggs.

She was a silk spreader

 

Child: Arthur

They lived at

• Gildersome
• 33 Thomas Street South, Hopwood Lane, Halifax [1917]

Ebenezer died 8th December 1926 (aged 60).

Elizabeth died 29th July 1949 (aged 83).

Members of the family were buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel with Elizabeth's sister Lavinia Briggs [1877-19th May 1947]

Wombwell's-Edmonds Royal Windsor Menagerie

Ref W1097

Established by George Wombwell who was later joined by Mr Edmonds.

The Bradford Daily Telegraph [Thursday 10th January 1889] advertised

Eight Years Since Last Visit to Halifax.

The only existing Wombwell's-Edmonds (Late Wombwell) Royal Windsor Menagerie – Now exhibiting at the fairground.

• Latest Addition; The Baby Lions born at Goole a short  time since
• A very fine pair of Black or Clouded Tigers
• The Tapir or Miniature Rhinoceros
• The Piuma or Maneless Silver Lion
• The Daisyures, the most extraordinary animals in creation

All should witness the startling and daily performance of the renowned Captain Nicholls with the highly trained animals.

Admission: 1/6d
Children & Servants 1/-

En route for Todmorden, Rochdale, etc

 

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Wombwell, George

Ref W1090

[1777-1850] A circus entertainer and wild beast proprietor.

He was the first lion tamer to appear before Queen Victoria.

Partner in Bostock & Wombwell's Menagerie and Wombwell's-Edmonds Royal Windsor Menagerie

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Women's Co-operative Guild, Hebden Bridge

Ref W397

Of the whole heart cometh hope

Women's Electrical Association

Ref W751

See Gas Association for Women and Mrs Walter Brenard

Women's Gas Association

Ref W2351

See Women's Electrical Association, Mrs Walter Brenard, and Mrs Crossley Hodgson

Womersley ...

Ref W126

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

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

Womersley & Broadbent

Ref W1561

Iron-working company with premises on Rastrick Common and in Hipperholme

Womersley & Longbottom

Ref W1490

Stone delvers at Hipperholme.

Partners included Uriah Womersley and Samuel Longbottom.

The partnership was dissolved in February 1856

Wonnacott, Rev Horace Francis

Ref W1005

[1863-1941] Born in Hertford.

He was educated at St Bee's College before becoming Curate at St Paul's Church, Halifax [1892], Curate at St Matthew's, Lightcliffe [1899], Vicar of Barkisland [August 1900, 1911], and Vicar of St John's, Bradshaw [1917, 1922].

He never married

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Wood ...

Ref W15

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

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

Wood & Shackleton

Ref W1053

Wool & waste dealers at West Vale.

Partners included Robert Wood and Watson Shackleton.

The partnership was dissolved in September 1897

Wood & Smellie

Ref W903

Medical practice recorded at Ravenscourt, Brighouse [1930-1935].

Partners included Dr James Wood and Dr Smellie

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Wood & Somerville

Ref W900

Medical practice recorded at Ravenscourt, Brighouse [1920-1925].

Partners included Dr James Wood and Dr William Somerville

Wood & Wade

Ref W2029

Thomas Wood, a cotton spinner, and George Wade, a mechanic, filed a patent for

improvements in machinery or apparatus for opening, cleaning, carding, or otherwise preparing cotton or other fibrous materials to be spun

In October 1856, the patent was declared void because they had not paid £50 additional stamp duty within the required period

Wood, Baldwin, Mitchell & Woodhouse

Ref W1594

Brighouse engineers and millwrights founded as Wood, Baldwin & Company by Joseph Wood, John Baldwin, Samuel Mitchell, and Richard Woodhouse at Birds Royd, Rastrick in 1867.

In 1873, they moved to Clifton Bridge Iron Works, Brighouse.

In 1881, when Joseph Wood died and John Baldwin retired, it became Woodhouse & Mitchell

Wood Bottom Farm, Lightcliffe

Ref W571

Owners and tenants have included

• Joseph E. Bunce and his wife
• Cornelius Kershaw [1891, 1897]

Wood Brothers

Ref W2129

19th century iron founders of Sowerby Bridge.

See Boy Bridge, Luddendenfoot and Station Road Bridge, Luddendenfoot

Wood Brothers

Ref W2733

Dyers at Dean Clough. Recorded in 1867

Wood Brothers

Ref W582

Small steel wire manufacturers at Grove Mills, Brighouse. Established by John Wood & Robert Hall.

The partnership ended in 1886

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Wood Brothers

Ref W962

Engineers.

Recorded in 1921, when they were at Valley Mills, Sowerby Bridge

Wood Brothers & Sons Limited

Ref W1889

Silk spinners at Thornhill Briggs Mills / St Peg Mills, Brighouse [1909, 1923].

Established by Matthew Wood and his brothers

Wood Brothers Limited

Ref W1593

Cotton-spinning and engineering company founded at Lock Hill Mill, Sowerby Bridge in 1847 by brothers Richard and John Wood.

In 1850, the brothers split the business into 2 operations: John took over the cotton-spinning business, and his brother Richard controlled the millwright and engineering business

They suffered an estimated loss of around £16,000 when their Lock Hill Mill was gutted by fire in 3rd January 1880. After the fire, the company moved to Valley Iron Works.

In 1890, Richard's son, Nathaniel, became was the sole proprietor. They employed over 240 workers. They exported to India, Japan and America.

In 1898, following Nathaniel's death, the business was run by trustees.

In 1905, they are listed as engineers and millwrights.

In 1921, they were at Valley Iron Works, Sowerby Bridge.

The business closed in 1924

Wood's: Charles Wood Limited

Ref W1668

Transport, taxi and undertaking business established by Charles Wood at 52 Briggate, Brighouse. It evolved from Wood's Livery Stables.

In 1909, he started a transport service between Rastrick and Brighouse.

They had the first telephone in Brighouse, and in 1922, the telephone number was Brighouse 1.

In 1958, officials of the company were N. M. Pilling [Director] and William Smith [General Manager].

They had 3 coaches.

See Marmaduke Sutcliffe Pilling

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Wood Cottage, Todmorden

Ref W2544

Ewood Lane. This was the dower house to Scaitcliffe Hall, Todmorden. Built in Vernacular Revival style

Wood's: David Wood & Son

Ref W1760

Coal and lime merchants at Sowerby Bridge. In 1899, the firm became Smith, Wood & Company Limited

Wood End Barn, Hebden Bridge

Ref W167

Old Lees Road. The 18th century barn has been converted into a house

Wood End House, Hebden Bridge

Ref W2564

House dated JMC 1760

Wood Fall Beck, Shelf

Ref W2391

Aka Annet Hole Beck, Shelf

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Wood's Fish Shop, Lightcliffe

Ref W650

In the 1950s/60s, there was a small fish & chip shop on Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe, known as Wood's.

The old stone building stood on its own and could accommodate about 8 or 9 standing customers at best.

At a time when most fish & chip frying equipment was gas-fired, Wood's was an old coal-fired cooking range by Frank Ford Limited of Halifax. There was always a bucket of coal standing next to the range.

The owners lived in a modern bungalow to the rear

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The Wood, Fixby

Ref W2201

A house at Fixby.

See Wood

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Wood Hall, Skircoat

Ref W310

Aka Woodhouse Hall and Woodhall.

Originally called Woodhouse.

The porch is dated 1580.

Owners and tenants have included

• Gilbert Waterhouse
• John Waterhouse
• Isaac Waterhouse [1589] who built the present Hall, as  indicated by a datestone IW
• Nathaniel Waterhouse
• Anthony Foxcroft [around 1650]

In 1688, it was bought by Simon Sterne for £1800 – see Sterne Bridge.

Laurence Sterne lived here.

The Hall was rented out after the death of Richard Sterne.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

• William Hanson [1722]
• Thomas Sutcliffe [1800s]
• John Denton [1830]
• Charles Norris [1851, 1861]
• Charles Wallace Norris [1851 when it was listed as  Woodhouse and next door to Wood Hall]
• Sydney Perfect Norris [1871]
• Charles Wallace Norris [1874]
• Henry Mossman [1891]
• John Oakes [1895]

At the end of the 19th century, it was restored by George Swift.

The House is discussed in the books Ancient Halls in & about Halifax, Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax and Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions.

See John Kitchen and Thomas Sutcliffe Sladen

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Wood, Harris & Company

Ref W291

Wholesale clothiers in Halifax & Manchester.

They were at

• Bedford Street, Halifax [1914]
• Bedford Street North, Halifax [1921]

Partners included Percy Wood and Mr Harris

Question: Could this Mr Harris be Lew Harris?

 

Wood House, Copley

Ref W1058

Stood between Wakefield Road and the canal opposite Woodhall Crescent.

Owners and tenants have included

• Joseph Crossley
• Benjamin Firth [1921]

It was demolished in 19??.

See Isaac Kitson

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Wood's: John J. Wood & Son

Ref W1445

Cab proprietors and undertakers at Victoria Livery Stables, Briggate, Brighouse and Spring Street, Brighouse established by John James Wood

Wood's: John Wood & Company

Ref W2010

Engineers, millwrights, iron and brass founders, manufacturers of all kinds of steam engines, mill work in general, hydraulic machines, pumps, valves, steam and water pipes, jukes, smoke-consuming furnaces and cotton spinners at Lockhill Foundry, Sowerby Bridge [1861]

Wood's: John Wood & Sons

Ref W1502

Wire drawers and manufacturers established by John Wood and his sons, [around 1838].

They were at Wilkin Royd Mill, Brighouse [1874].

Their trademark was The Old Oak Tree

Wood's: Joseph Wood

Ref W2050

Worsted spinners at Wood's Mill, Hipperholme and elsewhere.

Partners included Joseph Wood, Abraham Wood, William Wood, and Joseph Wood Jnr.

The partnership was dissolved on 31st December 1872 as regards Joseph Wood.

The business was carried on by the other 3 partners, as Joseph Wood & Sons

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Wood's: Joseph Wood & Sons Limited

Ref W1580

Badger Lane, Hipperholme.

Worsted spinners and manufacturers of worsted, moquette and botany yarns with business at Wood's Mill, Hipperholme.

Established in 1872 after Joseph Wood was dissolved.

Partners included Abraham Wood, William Wood, and Joseph Wood.

Recorded in 1922.

The business went into liquidation in January 1958.

See Frederick William Walton

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Wood Lane Hall, Sowerby

Ref W155

This is discussed in the books Ancient Halls in & about Halifax, Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax and The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire

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Wood's Livery Stables, Brighouse

Ref W2123

In the late 19th century, Charles Wood started Wood's Livery Stables at the rear of the Black Bull Hotel, Brighouse offering a selection of carriages, cabs, waggons and hearses for hire.

The business evolved into Charles Wood Limited

Wood Nook, Exley

Ref W2370

See Change, Southowram and Park Nook, Exley

Wood Nook Farm, Hipperholme

Ref W1139

Recorded in 1904

Wood, Robinson & Company

Ref W1438

Silk manufacturers established at Wilkin Royd Mill, Brighouse in 1888.

Partners included John Wood, Charles Herbert Waller, and John William Robinson.

They employed about 100 workers and operated 5000 spindles [1895].

The partnership was dissolved [30th June 1899] so far as regards Charles Herbert Waller. John Wood and John William Robinson carried on the business under the same name.

Recorded in 1922

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Wood's: Thomas Wood & Company

Ref W1837

Tea dealers at Bridge End Buildings, Sowerby Bridge [1874]

Wood Top, Hebden Bridge

Ref W949

Mid 17th century house. A re-used stone is inscribed

V EHOROSICKVITO 1 6 5 7 W C

which may be a version of the Latin

ut hora sic vita

Wood Villa, Hebden Bridge

Ref W569

Stansfield.

Owners and tenants have included

• John Whiteley [1900]
• Thomas Cheetham [1924]

Wood Villas, Brighouse

Ref W557

Erected in 1868, by J. A. & A. Robinson.

John Aspinall Robinson & his family lived here [1881]

Wood vs Wood & Farrar

Ref W1996

In the 1870s, Mr Wood, a stone merchant at Halifax, brought an action for the dissolution of his marriage on the grounds of his wife's adultery with Mr Farrar. A decree nisi was obtained, but before it became absolute, it was discovered that Mr Wood had committed adultery with Miss Jane Ann Johnson, a bar maid at the Royal Hotel Music Hall, Halifax, and it was alleged that they had a child. In April 1878, the decree nisi was withdrawn and the petition dismissed

Woodall, Frank

Ref W378

[1896-1917] Son of Mr & Mrs Woodall of 1 South View Street, Cornholme.

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

He died 9th October 1917 (aged 21).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 82-85 & 162A], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Woodall Nicholson & Company Limited

Ref W1582

A business, building horse-drawn carriages, was established by Thomas Woodall Nicholson in 1846.

The company built the Barouche which can be seen at Shibden Hall.

In 1873, he took over Piercey & Son and changed the name of the company to his own.

In 1881, he employed 22 men and 5 boys.

In 1886, the business moved to 5 Horton Street, Halifax. They also used Eagle Works, Well Lane, Halifax.

Their products included the

Albert drag

which was aimed at medical men and could be easily converted into a gig or a dog cart.

In the 1890s, the company switched to building specialised bodies for motor vehicles, and remained in business until 1987. They were well-known for their limousines and hearses.

It is said that they were the only company in the world who were licensed by Rolls Royce to build hearse bodies on their chassis.

The site of their Horton Street premises is now a car park

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Woodall, Thomas Nind

Ref W2164

[1829-1881] Eldest son of Sarah Pitt (née Nind) & Thomas Dowker Woodall. Born in Scarborough.

He was Lieutenant-Colonel, Captain of the 57th Regiment, and Staff Officer of Pensioners.

He married Jessie [1833-1???] from Somerset.

They lived at

• 36 Gerrard Street, Halifax [1871]
• 25 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1881]

He was buried at St Mary's Churchyard, Scarborough

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Woodall, Rev W. E.

Ref W141

[18??-18??] He is recorded [1941] when he performed interments at Lister Lane Cemetery

Woodbank, Brighouse

Ref W420

Brighouse Wood Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

• Samuel Wilkinson [1881]
• George Frederick Sugden [1956]

Woodbridge, Elland

Ref W518

A name for the area at the northern end Elland Bridge

Woodcock, Dr A. E.

Ref W278

[18??-19??] Medical practitioner in Stainland with Old Lindley. He was Medical Officer of Health for Stainland with Old Lindley [1895]

Woodcock & Booth

Ref W1526

Iron and aluminium working company which stood on Thornhill Beck Lane

Woodcock & Booth

Ref W2679

Bronze and brass workers. Established in 1872. Founding partners included Mr Woodcock and Mr Booth.

They were at Woodvale Brassworks, Brighouse [1955]

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Woodcock, Charles

Ref W16

[1837-1895] Of Stainland.

In [Q1] 1859, he married Ellen Richardson in Halifax.

Ellen was the daughter of Thomas Richardson

 

The couple were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse alongside Ellen's father Thomas Richardson

Woodcock, David

Ref W1530

[17??-18??] Recorded in 1810, when he was at Gauxholme Cotton Mill

Woodcock, George Alan

Ref W890

[1926-1945] Son of Sarah (née Helliwell) & George Henry Woodcock of Shelf.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 4th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment.

He died 2nd April 1945 (aged 19).

He was buried at Jonkerbos War Cemetery, Netherlands [Grave Ref 2 F 2].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Shelf Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, and on the Memorial at Saint Michael's & All Angels' Church, Shelf

Woodcock, Harold

Ref W1017

[1912-1944] Son of Annie & John William Woodcock.

He married Marion.

They lived in Rastrick.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the York & Lancaster Regiment.

He died 7th May 1944 (aged 32).

He is remembered at Bradford Crematorium [Panel 2]

Woodcock, Percy

Ref W1039

[1???-1966] Woollen manufacturer of Mytholmroyd.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £29,239

Woodcock, T.

Ref W1969

[18??-18??] Joiner at Brighouse.

In August 1864, he was declared bankrupt

Woodcock, Thomas

Ref W983

[19??-19??] He served during World War II.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Michael's & All Angels' Church, Shelf

Woodcock, Tom

Ref W137

[18??-19??] Of Egremont Terrace, Sowerby Bridge.

He was injured – cuts about the head and severe bruises – in the Pye Nest Tram Disaster of 15th October 1907, but was treated at home

Woodcote, Southowram

Ref W1873

House.

Owners and tenants have included

• Henry Victor Allen [192?]

The house is said to be haunted by 2 spotted dogs which had been left to starve to death in the attic

This & associated entries use material contributed by Michael Allen

Woodend, Hebden Bridge

Ref W2563

Numbers 2 to 12 Keighley Road

Woodfield Grange Nursing Home, Greetland

Ref W5010

Built in the 1980s on the site of Woodfield Mill, Greetland

This & associated entries use material contributed by Les Forester

Woodfield, Hipperholme

Ref W1033

Wood Lane.

Built by George Hepworth for George Watkinson around 1860.

Listed next to Woodside on the census [1901].

Owners and tenants have included

• George Watkinson [1901]
• George Watkinson
• Canon George Watkinson

Canon George Watkinson built a Sunday School in the grounds

The Gatehouse stands on the main Halifax road out of Hipperholme, and is now separately occupied

This & associated entries use material contributed by John Firth

Woodfield House, Greetland

Ref W684

Owners and tenants have included

• Benjamin Fielding [1898]

Woodfield House, Halifax

Ref W2745

Old Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

• James Akroyd [1825]
• Joseph Mackintosh [1868]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Michael Smelt

Woodfield, John David Hulme

Ref W837

[1927-2008]

Question: Can anyone tell me anything about this man?

 

He was buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden alongside John Roderick Giulio Marchetti

Woodfield, Luddendenfoot

Ref W1061

Hand Carr Lane.

Recorded in 1903, when William Clement Williams & Thomas Henry Tyson drew up plans for the property

This & associated entries use material contributed by David Cant

Woodfield Top Farm, Todmorden

Ref W2686

Clough Foot.

Owners and tenants have included

• James Hollows

Woodford, Thomas

Ref W2690

[1856-1931] Born in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

He was a maltster [1881] / landlord of the Windmill, Shelf [1886-1904] / a beerseller / beerhouse keeper at the Windmill, Shelf  [1886-1909] / a barman at the Hare & Hounds, Brockholes, Huddersfield & his  daughter Emily Florence was the landlady [1911].

He was popularly known as Black Tom on account of his womanising in the district.

In 1874, he married Caroline Heritage [1851-1904] in Aylesbury.

Caroline was also from Aylesbury

 

Children:

1. Thomas William [b 1875] who was a worsted spinner [1891]
2. Sarah Jane [b 1876] who was a worsted spinner [1891]
3. George Frederick [1878-1886]
4. Nora [b 1879] who was a worsted spinner [1891, 1901]
5. Joseph Henry [b 1881] who was a worsted spinner [1891]
6. Mary Ann Maud [b 1883] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
7. Emily Florence [1884-1956] who was a worsted spinner  [1901] & married John Shillito
8. Annie Beatrice [b 1890]
9. Fred [1892-1970]
10. Carrie Heritage [b 1894]

They lived at Standage Green, Shelf [1881].

In 1911, the widowed Tom was living with his widowed daughter Emily at the Hare & Hounds, Brockholes, Huddersfield

Thomas died at Clayton Heights, Queensbury.

Members of the family were buried at St Michael & All Angels Church, Shelf George Frederick [14th December 1886]; Caroline [11th June 1904]; Thomas [6th August 1931]; Sarah Jane [8th August 1940]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Carole Edwards Caruso & Derrick Habergham

Woodgate House, Midgley

Ref W333

Built for the Farrar family around 1642. About 18??, it was sold to the Bloomer family and renamed Bloomergate House. Recently the original name has been restored

Woodhall's: R. & J. Woodhall

Ref W1984

Woollen manufacturers at Elland-cum-Greetland. Partners included R. Woodhall and J. Woodhall.

In June 1865, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Woodhead

Ref W245

The element is used in several local place names – such as Clifton Woodhead, Woodhead, Barkisland and Woodhead, Hipperholme - and means the top of the wood or the upper part of the wood.

See Woodhead

Woodhead ...

Ref W75

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

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

Woodhead & Sugden

Ref W2032

Colliers at Northowram.

Partners included Robert Woodhead and Joseph Sugden.

The partnership was dissolved in November 1856

Woodhead, Barkisland

Ref W497

An area of Barkisland.

The surname Woodhead probably originated here

Woodhead Brothers

Ref W1677

Fancy yarn spinners at Woodside Mills, Halifax. Partners included William Woodhead [1905]

Woodhead Brothers

Ref W2356

Botanical brewers, ginger beer and mineral water manufacturers in Elland.

Partners included Henry Woodhead and Arthur Woodhead from Cumberworth.

Around 1905, the brothers took over the business of John Robert Griffiths near Ainley Grange

This & associated entries use material contributed by Paul Bloomfield, Glynn Helliwell & Ian Lister

Woodhead's: C. Woodhead & Son

Ref W2135

Slaters, plasterers and whitewashers at 26 Stead Street, Halifax [1900]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles

Woodhead, Hipperholme

Ref W711

An area of Hipperholme between Coley and Hipperholme.

The Woodhead Tavern was situated here

Woodhead Well, Clifton

Ref W981

A public well in the gardens of Clifton Woodhead. It is now covered over. A nearby stone is dated 1675

Woodhead's: William Woodhead & Company

Ref W1758

Machine-tool makers / engineers' tool makers.

Established by William Woodhead.

According to an article by 'Viator [1921]

the Wm. Woodhead works sprang out of John Stirk & Sons Limited

They were at New Bank, Halifax when Fred Jowett was badly injured at their works [1897].

Later, they were at Boothtown.

The business had closed by 1921

They were at Boothtown Mill [1905]

This & associated entries use material contributed by John Needham

Woodhouse ...

Ref W1150

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

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

Woodhouse

Ref W363

Area of Todmorden

Woodhouse & Mitchell

Ref W1595

Originally Wood, Baldwin, Mitchell & Woodhouse.

Partners included Richard Woodhouse and Samuel Mitchell.

Engineering company involved in manufacture of steam engines, iron founders and millwrights at Birds Royd, Rastrick.

In 1872, they moved to Clifton Bridge Iron Works, Brighouse.

In 1888, the partners applied for a patent for

Improvements in friction clutches

In 1895, they employed about 200 workers.

They did work for Her Majesty's Government.

Their products included

• compound tandem engine
• compound side-by-side engine
• the turret milling machine
• a patented school desk made from iron and wood

On 5th June 1896 Jonas Brook Sunderland was killed at the works.

In 1962, the firm merged with Frederick Town & Sons Limited and the name became Town Woodhouse.

See John Illingworth, Newton Smith and Lloyd Summerscales

Woodhouse & Walker

Ref W2055

Fancy woollen manufacturers at Rastrick.

Partners included G. Woodhouse, B. Walker and J. Walker.

The partnership was dissolved in April 1853

Woodhouse Bridge, Copley

Ref W547

Over the Calder & Hebble Navigation.

Opened on 17th December 1904 by Alderman B. Firth.

See Copley Lane Canal Bridge

Woodhouse Bridge, Todmorden

Ref W2558

Woodhouse Road. Bridge over the Calder. The keystone is dated AD 1830

Woodhouse Brothers

Ref W1857

George & William Woodhouse were fancy woollen manufacturers at Brookfoot Mill, Brighouse.

They were at the Mill when one of the buildings was destroyed by fire in 18th April 1867

This & associated entries use material contributed by Andy Eccles

Woodhouse Football Club, Todmorden

Ref W2297

Recorded in 1888 when J. A. Ingham was President, J. Sutcliffe was Secretary, and J. W. Dawson was Treasurer.

Their match ground was at Sandholme and their dressing rooms were in the Shepherds' Inn

Woodhouse Hall, Halifax

Ref W677

An alternative name for Wood Hall, Skircoat

Woodhouse Hall, Rastrick

Ref W129

See Woodhouse, Rastrick

Woodhouse Junior & Infants' School Baths, Brighouse

Ref W1346

Opened in 1969. [2002] Currently closed pending funds for refurbishment

Woodhouse Lane Co-Op, Rastrick

Ref W2582

A branch of the Brighouse District Industrial Society.

Andy Eccles writes

Walter Bond was Manager here and continued to run it as his own business when the Co-Op closed it.

There was a story that he received the store as a retirement gift

This & associated entries use material contributed by Andy Eccles

Woodhouse Mill Bridge, Langfield

Ref W2205

Bridge #27 carries Woodhouse Road / Castle Street over the Rochdale Canal near Woodhouse Mill

Woodhouse Park Estate, Rastrick

Ref W2386

On 24th September 1924, Brighouse Council decided to buy the Estate

Woodhouse, Rastrick

Ref W158

Aka Wood House.

The name indicates that it was originally built of wood, rather than stone.

Around 1330, the name was used as a surname for the Woodhouse family.

The house was rebuilt. Subsequent owners and tenants have included

• Henry de Woodhouse
• John Hanson
• John Hanson
• John Hanson
• John Hanson
• Edward Hanson [17th century]
• William Armitage
• John Armytage in the 19th century
• Captain John Atherton [1845]
• F. Forbes-Robertson [1878]

See Lower Woodhouse, Rastrick and Woodhouse Hall, Rastrick

Woodhouse Scar, Copley

Ref W1338

Thomas Spencer lived here

Woodhouse, Skircoat

Ref W399

Original name of Wood Hall

Woodland Brewery, Boothtown

Ref W2681

Recorded in 1866, when they owned the Ship Inn, Halifax

This & associated entries use material contributed by Clive Whitehead

Woodland Hall, Sowerby

Ref W73

Woodland View Bridge, Charlestown

Ref W2162

Footbridge over the Calder at Hebden Bridge

Woodlands Bowling Club

Ref W481

Established at Birds Royd, Rastrick around 1910

Woodlands, Brighouse

Ref W1116

Bradford Road

Recorded in 1894.

It does not appear on maps of 1908

Owners and tenants have included

• Dr Middleton Scales

This & associated entries use material contributed by Dave Van De Gevel

Woodlands, Elland

Ref W1518

Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

• John Dewhirst [1881, 1901, 1905]

It is now [2023] known as Orchard House, Elland

Woodlands, Halifax

Ref W2739

Boothtown Road. House next to Bankfield.

Owners and tenants have included

• John Edward Champney

Woodlands, Hebden Bridge

Ref W2304

Owners and tenants have included

• James Kershaw [1897]

Woodlands, Luddenden

Ref W1108

Goit Side

Owners and tenants have included

• Richard Bracken [1851, 1877]
• Major A. Farrer [1880]
• Agnes daughter of Richard Bracken [1891]
• Robert Kirk [18??]

Woodleigh, Brighouse

Ref W1079

Owners and tenants have included

• E. A. Batt [1953]

Woodleigh, Shibden

Ref W1077

Shibden Head.

Owners and tenants have included

• Fred Crowther [1891]

Woodleigh, Sowerby Bridge

Ref W862

Bolton Brow.

In 1911, it was listed as

Willow Hall, Wood Leight, Sowerby Bridge

Owners and tenants have included

• Alfred William Whitley [1911, 1920s]

Woodlesford, Halifax

Ref W1059

Highroad Well / Moor End Road.

Arthur George Dalzell was involved in the design of property in the area.

See Eshaldwell Brewery, Woodlesford, Woodlesford Crescent, Pellon and Woodlesford, Highroad Well

Woodman, Frederick John

Ref W2608

[1847-1???] Born in Devon.

He was a journalist [1891].

He married Elizabeth [1841-1???] from Cornwall.

Children:

1. William [b 1871]
2. Frederick John [b 1872] who was a draper's assistant  [1891]
3. Alfred H. L. [b 1878] who was an office boy at the post  office [1891]
4. Sampson Nankivell [b 1878]
5. Arthur Albert [b 1883]

The family lived at 21 Cromwell Terrace, Halifax [1891]

Woodman House

Ref W878

An area of Elland.

See Woodman House Pottery, Woodman House, Elland and Woodman Works, Elland

Woodman House, Elland

Ref W877

House built at Woodman House by Jonathan Cartledge for the Cartledge family [1802].

Owners and tenants have included

• John Cartledge [1809]
• Titus Kitson [1861] Allan Kitson [1890]
• Titus Kitson [1891, 1901]
• Oliver Kitson [1905]
• Herbert Whitworth [1905]

The Kitson family ran Woodman House Pottery here.

The house and the Pottery were demolished in the 1920s

Woodroffe, Patrick James

Ref W1354

[1940-] Born in Halifax. Artist, etcher and sculptor. He is well-known for his fantasy science-fiction artwork

Woodrow, H.

Ref W774

[18??-191?]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Illingworth Wesleyan Methodist Chapel

Woodrow, Raymond

Ref W999

[19??-1943] Son of Victoria & Ray James Woodrow.

He married Myra.

They lived in Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 21st April 1943.

He was buried at Massicault War Cemetery, Tunisia [Grave Ref IV L 11]

Woodroyde, Halifax

Ref W887

Savile Park.

Owners and tenants have included

• Sir Alfred Arnold [1908]

Woodruff's: A. Woodruff & Company Limited

Ref W1586

Worsted coating manufacturers established by Arthur Woodruff at Arden Works, Halifax [1905] and Woodside Works, Halifax [1905]

Woodruff, Arthur

Ref W1740

[18??-19??] He established A. Woodruff & Company Limited.

He lived at 16 Hope Hall Terrace, Halifax [1905]

Woodruff, Willie

Ref W339

[1889-1918] He was a member of Lane Head Primitive Methodist Chapel, Brighouse / employed at Brookfoot Dye Works.

In [Q3] 1912, he married Ethel Oates in Halifax.

They lived at 3 Thomas Street, Rastrick.

During World War I, he enlisted [1916] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed near Arras [29th August 1918] (aged 29).

He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Rastrick War Memorial

Woods, Albert Edward

Ref W785

[18??-191?] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Woods, Arthur

Ref W501

[1876-19??] Son of John Ree Woods, sawyer.

Born in Mendlesham, Suffolk.

He was a labourer of Watergate, Hipperholme [1901] / a scavenger for Urban District Council [1911].

In 1902, he married Frances Sarah Collins at Halifax Parish Church.

Frances Sarah Emma was the daughter of Joseph Collins

 

Children:

1. Alice Edith [b 1905]
2. Annie Myres [b 1908]
3. Frances Ethel [b 1908]
4. Norah [b 1911]

They lived at

• Lane End Cottages, Hipperholme [1911]
• 8 Earl Street, Claremount [1917]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Woods's: James Woods & Brothers

Ref W1447

Wire drawing business at Grove Mills, Brighouse established around 1860 by James Wood & John Wood.

The partnership ended in 1879 when John died.

In 1885, the business passed to George Healey who had been an apprentice at the firm

This & associated entries use material contributed by Chris Helme

Woods's: John Woods & Son

Ref W1981

They had spinning mills at Lock Hill Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1880].

They suffered an estimated loss of around £35,000 when their mill was gutted by fire in 3rd January 1880

Woodshade, Todmorden

Ref W455

Area of Todmorden near Gauxholme.

During the construction of the Rochdale Canal in the 1790s, a temporary wooden building – the wood shade – was built for use as a workshops. This gave the name to the district: Shade

Woodside

Ref W182

District of Halifax below Boothtown which stands on the site of the gardens and estate of Woodside, the Akroyd family's family home.

See Woodside Baths

Woodside Baths, Boothtown

Ref W1343

Public baths with a swimming pool, 16 slipper baths, and a public laundry.

The building was designed by Horsfall & Williams.

The original intention was that the Baths should be built in Akroyd Park. Trees were felled in preparation for the building work, but local people protested and, with the help of Henry Akroyd and the Halifax Guardian, the plan was abandoned and the Baths were built lower down and on the other side of Boothtown Road.

Opened on 6th July 1893.

The building had many structural problems and was closed for a major overhaul in 1920.

During World War II, the Baths were used as a First Aid Post.

It finally closed in October 1982, and was demolished in 1985 by a demolition contractor who took the stone but failed to pay an agreed fee for it.

See Christopher Tate Rhodes and Woodside, Halifax

Woodside Co-Op, Boothtown

Ref W1880

Branch number 33 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in October 1899

Woodside Farm, Norwood Green

Ref W621

Owners and tenants have included

• James Hanson [1729]

See Old Hanna Wood

Woodside (Halifax) Brass Band

Ref W2856

Recorded on 5th September 1853, when they played at the Belle Vue Band Contest.

Recorded in August 1850, when they enlivened the proceedings at the annual show of the Haley Hill Garden Allotment Society

Woodside Hall, Haley Hill

Ref W1134

Woodside View, Boothtown. Recorded in 1911 & 1939

Woodside, Hipperholme

Ref W4600

Wood Lane.

Listed next to Woodfield on the census [1901].

Owners and tenants have included

• John Riley [1884]
• Thomas Brown [1901, 1905]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

Woodside Lodge, Halifax

Ref W1043

The former Lodge of Woodside.

This was built around 1851.

When the House was demolished, the Lodge was demolished and rebuilt opposite All Souls' Church and became the Verger's House

This & associated entries use material contributed by Ian Button

Woodside Mansion, Halifax

Ref W372

Built in 1825 for Jonathan Akroyd.

It became the family home of the Akroyd family until it was sold [1897].

The house was demolished [1954], and the houses and streets of Woodside now stand on the site of the gardens and the estate.

The former Lodge was rebuilt and became the Verger's House for All Souls' Church

See Henry Akroyd Ridgeway and Woodside Baths

Woodside Mills Lock, Elland

Ref W575

Lock #23 on the Calder & Hebble Navigation between Salterhebble and Brighouse. Built around 1770.

See Woodside Flour Mill, Elland

Woodside Penny Savings Bank

Ref W18

Savings scheme introduced by Edward Akroyd for his employees in 1852.

The idea was inspired by a pamphlet written by Sir Charles Sikes who establish the first savings bank in Hull in 1849, and another in Huddersfield in 1850, and by a sermon preached by the writer, Rev Charles Kingsley, which Akroyd had heard at Whitehall Chapel, London.

Akroyd encouraged his employees to deposit 1d per week from their wages into a savings account at the Bank. Sums of £1 which had been deposited for one calendar month attracted interest at a rate of 3%.

The paying-in books carried mottoes such as

A year of carefulness will save many a year of care

The bank was originally based in the pay office of Akroyd's mill, and was attended by two clerks – Wainhouse and Hebden. By March 1853, a total of 600 depositors had paid in £819 15s 7d.

It was observed that younger people tended to withdraw their savings between Easter and Whitsuntide, whereas adults withdrew their savings at the beginning of November and May, which most probably coincided with rent days.

By 1855, the bank had moved to a larger site at Haley Hill – in a building which had been intended to become a Baptist Church.

Akroyd was president of the bank until 1878.

After Akroyd's injury in 1880, it is probable that the Yorkshire Penny Bank absorbed the Woodside Penny Bank.

In 1959, it became the Yorkshire Bank.

See H. C. McCrea and West Riding Provident Society & Penny Savings Bank

This & associated entries use material contributed by Sylvia Crowder

Woodside Public Hall, Halifax

Ref W2388

Opened on 2nd November 1927

Woodside, Ripponden

Ref W1055

Owners and tenants have included

• Charles Robert Fisher Leigh

Woodside Tunnel, Halifax

Ref W2480

See Old Lane Tunnel

Woodside Viaduct&44; Halifax

Ref W776

The viaduct had 6 arches and carried the High Level Railway between Ovenden and the Old Lane Tunnel to North Bridge Station, Halifax

This & associated entries use material contributed by David Howes

Woodvale Business Park, Brighouse

Ref W1513

Based on the remaining buildings from Woodvale Silk Mills, Brighouse

Woodville, Cragg Vale

Ref W7710

House which stands on the south side of Rud Clough.

The house was used as the Vicarage for St John in the Wilderness, Cragg Vale from the 1860s, until 1901, when a new Vicarage was built

This & associated entries use material contributed by David Cant

Woodville, Halifax

Ref W2255

Savile Park Road.

The 2 houses Woodville and Rockville are now a children's nursery

Woodward, Charles Gordon

Ref W1301

[18??-19??] Halifax solicitor at Ward's End Chambers, Halifax [1934].

He qualified in January 1928

Woodward, Henry Knowles

Ref W1721

[1881-1939] Son of Thomas Woodward.

Born in Halifax.

He was a chemist's assistant [1901] / a pharmaceutical chemist shopkeeper [1911] / a pharmaceutical chemist [1921] / a chemist and druggist at 7 Bull Green, Halifax [1905] and 29  Commercial Street, Halifax [1936] / a Freemason / President of the Halifax Pharmaceutical Society / active in the St John's Association, Halifax.

In [Q2] 1907, he married Ethel Mary Hey [1886-1???] in Halifax.

Ethel Mary was born in Halifax

 

There are no records of any children.

The family lived at

• 44 Savile Park Road, Halifax [1911]
• 44 The Boulevard, Halifax [1939]

Henry died 12th January 1939 (aged 58).

The Bradford Observer [17th January 1939] reported the funeral at Sion Congregational Church, Halifax [16th January 1939]

Woodward, Joseph

Ref W1048

[1840-1893] Landlord of the Bath Tavern, Halifax [1893].

He died 7th July 1893 (aged 53)  and was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [Grave Ref: H 235 B]

Woodward's: T. Woodward & Son

Ref W2457

Bakers. They were at 70 Woolshops, Halifax [1936]

Woodward, Thomas

Ref W827

[1854-1925] Son of William Woodward.

Born in Halifax.

He was a grocer & provision assistant [1871] / a butcher [1881, 1891] / a butcher shop keeper [1901] / a meat purveyor (employer) [1921].

In [Q1] 1878, he married Sarah Elizabeth Roberts [1855-1927] in Halifax.

Sarah was born in Halifax

 

Children:

1. William R. [b 1879] who was an assistant butcher shop  keeper [1901]
2. Henry Knowles
3. Jessie L. [b 1891]

They lived at

• 2 Woolshops, Halifax [1891]
• 2 Hatters Fold, Halifax [1901]
• 8 St Albans Avenue, Halifax [1911]
• 70 Woolshops, Halifax [1921]

Thomas died Q4 1925 (aged 71).

Sarah died Q4 1927 (aged 72) 

Woodward, William

Ref W829

[1827-1???] Born in Ovenden.

He was a grocer & druggist [1861] / a grocer & provision provider [1871].

Around 1854, he married Sally [1824-1???].

Sally was born in Ovenden

 

Children:

1. Thomas
2. Lily Ann [b 1858]
3. Daniel [1859-1862]
4. John William 7 [b 1864]
5. Arthur [b 1866]

They lived at

• Nursery Lane, Ovenden [1861]
• 4/6 Charles Street, Halifax [1871]

Woodworth, David

Ref W995

[1815-1876] Born in Ovenden.

He was a stuff singer [1851] / a worsted stuff singer [1861] / a dyer [1871].

He married Mary Ann [1810-1875].

Mary Ann was born in Halifax

 

They lived at

• 33 Lower Crib Lane, Halifax [1851]
• 36 Crib Lane, Halifax [1861]
• 43 Crib Lane, Halifax [1871]

Mary Ann died 10th April 1875 (aged 65).

David died 2nd January 1876 (aged 61).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 540] with James Booth

Woodworth, Joseph

Ref W1138

[1818-1872] Born in Wheatley.

He was a joiner and carpenter [1851] / a joiner.

In [Q2] 1839, he married (1) Sarah [1813-1???] in Halifax.

Sarah (née Luty) was born in Luddenden.

She was the widow of Joseph Binns, and had children from her first marriage:

1. John [b 1830]
2. Joseph [b 1833]
3. Phoebe [b 1836]
4. Elizabeth [b 1840]

In 1841, Joseph, Sarah and her children were living at Lower Bowling Dyke, Halifax with her widowed mother, Rebecca Luty [b 1776]

 

In [Q1] 1859, he married (2) Elizabeth Pollard [1823-1895] in Halifax.

Elizabeth had 2 children:

1. Ann [1848-1870] who married Thomas Nuttall
2. George [1847-1895] and was buried with his parents

 

They lived at

• 9 Range Lane, Halifax [1851]
• 22 York Terrace, Halifax [1863]

Joseph died 2nd April 1872 (aged 54).

Elizabeth died 12th February 1895 (aged 72).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2552] with Sydney Calvert Sheard [1870-1884]

Woodworth, William

Ref W450

[1810-1886] He was a whitesmith [1841, 1861] / a general smith [1871] / a retired whitesmith [1881].

He married Martha Sunderland.

Martha was the daughter of John Sunderland

 

Children:

1. Mary [b 1831]
2. James [b 1833]

They lived at

• Great Albion Street, Halifax [1841]
• 25 Upper Brunswick Street, Halifax (living with Martha's  widowed father) [1861]
• 10 Upper Brunswick Street, Halifax [1881]

Martha died 22nd July 1873 (aged 64).

Living with the widowed William [in 1881] was Jane Bottomley (housekeeper).

William died 22nd June 1886 (aged 76).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1232] with Martha's father

Woodyatt, Dr John F.

Ref W1748

[18??-19??] Halifax surgeon.

On 26th August 1901, he was appointed medical officer of the new Workhouse Hospital at Salterhebble.

He lived at 21 Providence Place, King Cross, Halifax [1905].

See Abraham Buckley

Wool Pack Stones, Warland

Ref W1527

Aka Grey Stones. A natural rocky outcrop above White Holme Reservoir

Wool Store, Sowerby Bridge

Ref W326

50 Sowerby Street

Late 18th century building.

It was used as a wool store. There was a taking in door.

It is now a private house.

Owners and tenants have included

• William Lumb [1871-1901]
• John Swithenbank [1907-1923]
• Luke Swithenbank [1961]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

Woolcott, William

Ref W1117

[18??-18??]

In [Q1] 1852, he married Harriet Milton [1825-1869] in Halifax.

Harriet was born in Culmstock, Devon.

She had a daughter Mary Ann [1846-1911] who married John Butterworth Bridge.

It is not yet known whether Mary Ann was illegitimate or from a previous marriage

She was a winder in a worsted mill [1861]

 

Children:

1. Elizabeth [b 1854]

The family lived at 20 Stannary Lane, Halifax [1861].

Harriet died 3rd May 1869 (aged 44)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2228] with daughter Mary Ann Bridge & family

Woolcraft

Ref W2302

A popular publication relating to knitting and knitting patterns, produced by J. & J. Baldwin

This & associated entries use material contributed by Robin Mitchell

Wooldridge, Harold

Ref W235

[1895-1916] Son of Eliza & Thomas Wooldridge of Tipton, Staffordshire.

Born in Staffordshire.

He married Unknown.

Children:

1. child
2. child

They lived at 12 Jubilee Mount, Rastrick.

He was a member of the Huddersfield Territorials.

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

He died at No.3 Casualty Clearing Station, France [13th December 1916] (aged 21).

He was buried at Puchevillers British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VI C 22].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Rastrick War Memorial

Wooler, Albert

Ref W967

[1864-1937] Born in Shipley.

He was a stone delver [1901].

In [Q3] 1885, he married Henrietta Procter [1864-1927] in Bradford.

Henrietta was born in Thackley, Yorkshire

 

Children:

1. Fred [b 1887] who was an apprentice delver [1901]
2. John
3. Ernest [b 1894]
4. Norman
5. Annie [b 1900]
6. Ada [b 1901]
7. Frank [b 1903]
8. Archie [b 1905]

They lived at

• 12 Oxford Street, Shipley [1891]
• Catherine Slack, Lightcliffe [1901]
• 14 Shelf Hall Lane, Shelf [1911]
• Edge Nook, Wibsey

Sons John & Norman died in World War I

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Wooler, Christopher

Ref W1035

[15??-16??] Priest of Eastfield Chapel, Lightcliffe [1594-1614]

More details can be found in the Lightcliffe Incumbents articles on the People of interest in Lightcliffe Churchyard website

Wooler, John

Ref W876

[1891-1915] Son of Albert Wooler.

Born in Shipley.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Sergeant with the 5th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.

He died 15th August 1915 (aged 24).

He is remembered on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli [Grave Ref 97-101], and on Coley War Memorial

His brother Norman also died in the War

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Wooler, Margaret

Ref W2002

[1792-1885] Eldest of the sisters who ran Roe Head School.

She was related to the Hemingway sisters.

In 1841, she was listed amongst those at Hemingway's School, Halifax.

She became a close friend of Charlotte Brontë and the two corresponded. It was her custom of walking arm-in-arm with the girls that originated the Brontë family custom of walking around the table.

She suggested that Emily apply for a post as teacher at Law Hill School. She gave Charlotte away on her marriage to Arthur Nicholls.

She went to live at Hornsea, near Hull, and Charlotte went to stay with her in 18??

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Wooler, Mary Parkinson

Ref W2545

[1800-1866] Daughter of William Wooler.

Born 18th September 1800.

Baptised at Birstall [15th October 1800].

She married James Thornton.

On the death of Mary's father, James took over at the Fleece.

In 1851, she was listed as

Innkeeper and butcher

On James's death [in 1856], Mary took over at the Fleece

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Wooler, Norman

Ref W880

[1897-1918] Son of Albert Wooler.

Born in Lightcliffe.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 26th March 1918.

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], on Coley War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Wade House Primitive Methodist Chapel, Shelf

His brother John also died in the War

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Wooler, William

Ref W495

[1781-1846] He was in partnership with Joseph Crowther at Mearclough Bottom Mill. The partnership was dissolved [1808]

He was landlord of the Fleece, Elland [1823-1846] / a farmer and victualler [1841] / organist and choirmaster at Elland Church.

He had a long-standing disagreement with the vicar, Rev Christopher Atkinson.

He kept a diary which described life in Elland.

In 1798, he married Elizabeth Parkinson in Skipton.

Children:

1. John [bapt 28th April 1799  Birstall]
2. Mary Parkinson
3. William
4. Thomas [b 20th November 1806 Norland, bapt March 1807  Elland]
5. Samuel [b 24th September 1808, bap 22nd January 1809  Norland, died 1853] who was a yeoman [1851]

William died at the Fleece.

His son-in-law, James took over at the Fleece

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Wooler, William

Ref W4970

[1804-1868] Son of William Wooler.

Born in Elland.

He was a labourer [1868].

In 1829, he married (1) Harriet Rowlings of Northowram.

Children:

1. John [bapt 15th September 1833]
2. Thomas [bapt 1st January 1837]
3. Samuel [bapt 1st September 1839]
4. William Henry

All the children were baptised at Elland Parish Church.

In 1852, he married (2) Mary Midgley.

They lived at

• Westgate, Elland [1841]
• 4 Townfield Lane, Elland [1851, 1861]

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Wooler, William Henry

Ref W8960

[1843-1928] Son of William Wooler.

Born in Elland [13th December 1843].

Baptised at Elland [3rd March 1844].

He was a shoe & clog maker with a shop on 39 Westgate, Elland [1871] / a boot & clog maker employing 4 men & 3 boys [1881] / a shop keeper (boot dealer) [1911].

On 29th December 1865, he married (1) Ann Skene [1843-1886] in Paisley, Scotland.

Ann was born in Scotland

 

Children:

1. Elizabeth Ann [1869-1937] who married Fred Iredale
2. Harriet [1872-1911]
3. Agnes Skene [1880-1859] who married Joseph Denham
4. Annie [1886-19??] who was assisting in her father's  business [1911]

Ann (possibly) died in childbirth

In 1887, he married (2) Mercy Ann [1844-1928].

Mercy Ann (née Iredale) was the widow of Mr Normington

 

They lived at

• 39 Westgate, Elland [1871]
• Westgate, Elland [1881]
• 30 Westgate, Elland [1911]
• 11 Albert Street, Elland [1928]

William Henry died 7th December 1928.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,852 15/6d.

Probate was granted to son-in-law Fred Iredale (clerk), son-in-law Joseph Denham, William Kaye Hanson (traveller), and Percy Whiteley (secretary) 

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Woolerton, John William

Ref W431

[1893-1917] His family lived at 27 Bright Street, Mount Pleasant, Halifax.

(Possibly) born in Sleaford.

He was employed by the Maypole Dairy Company Limited / transferred to Jarrow, County Durham.

In [Q3] 1904, he married Amy Helen Beel in Halifax.

Children:

1. child
2. child
3. child

They lived at 37 Newstead Place, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [June 1915] and served as a Private with the 1st Garrison Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He died of pneumonia in Middlesbrough Military Hospital [18th February 1917].

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [3 804] with military honours (22nd February 1917).

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Woollen & Linen Hall

Ref W603

See Blackwell Hall, Cloth Hall and Linen Hall

Woollen Blackwell Hall

Ref W597

See Blackwell Hall, Halifax

Wooller, John

Ref W888

[18??-19??] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Bethel Independent Methodist Chapel, Shelf

Woolley, Major W. E.

Ref W252

[18??-19??] National Liberal MP for the Spen Valley [1940-1945].

He was National Liberal candidate in the 1950 by-election for Brighouse & Spenborough. He was beaten by Lewis John Edwards

Woollven, Henry

Ref W6280

[1807-1880]

There is some confusion between this man and William Woolven.

Letters from to him Francis Leyland were addressed to – what looks like – W. Woollven, but the replies appear to be signed H. Woollven.

His name subsequently appears in Brontë literature as W. Woolven or William Woolven

 

Born in Andover.

Census returns show that Henry was inspector of railway at Hebden Bridge Railway Station [1841] / at Ashton-under-Lyne [1861, 1871]

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Woolmer, John

Ref W1173

[17??-17??] He was Constable of Northowram [1749]

Woolrich, Thomas

Ref W760

[16??-1???] Vicar of Brotherton.

In November 1678, he married Ellen Richardson.

Ellen was the daughter of John Richardson

 

Descendants of the family include: James Stansfeld and Raywood Micklethwaite Stansfeld

Woolrow

Ref W274

Area of Clifton

Woolrow, Brighouse

Ref W487

17th century hall.

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

It is now 2 private dwellings.

This is discussed in the book Down the Acres

Woolrow Farm, Brighouse

Ref W492

Woolrow Lane

Woolrych, Frank

Ref W558

[19??-] Friend of Alice Longstaff to whom she bequeathed her collection of photographs.

In Autumn 2002, he and Issy Shannon launched the magazine Milltown Memories which uses many photographs from the collection.

The book, Alice's Album [2004], by Issy Shannon and Frank, tells the story of Crossley Westerman and his daughter Ada, and Alice Longstaff

Woolshops Economic Stores

Ref W973

A branch of Economic Stores (Halifax) Limited at Woolshops, Halifax.

Opened in 1???

Recorded around 1911, when Lawrence Herbert Greenwood was manager here

Woolshops, Halifax (The Building)

Ref W709

The building which stands at the north side of the top of Woolshops, Halifax is dated 1670.

In its history, it has been occupied as several separate shops – typically 4 or 5. It is one of the oldest surviving timber-gabled buildings.

Owners and tenants of the building have included

• Robert Abbott [1809]
• John Drake [1725]
• Isaac Naylor [1729]
• Joseph Phillip [1685]
• William Richardson
• Richard Scarborough
• Dr John Scofield [1743]
• Abraham Turner [1685]
• J. Pollard & Company

It was restored when the area was redeveloped in 1983.

This is discussed in the books the collection of Prints by J. R. Smith, Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions and Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax.

See Prints by J. R. Smith and Tudor House, Halifax

Woolshops, Halifax (The Street)

Ref W33

The street which runs eastwards from the junction of Market Street and Old Market, with Woolshops, one of the oldest surviving timber-gabled buildings

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Woolshops House, Halifax

Ref W6420

Horton Street.

William Hatton & Company was recorded at

52 Woolshops House, Horton Street, Halifax

in 1822

Woolston, Arthur Edwin

Ref W718

[1877-1935] Born in Wellingborough. He was a music-hall entertainer who appeared under the stage name Arthur Kento. He performed at venues including the Albert Theatre, Brighouse His family were in Yorkshire in 1891. He lived in William Street, Rastrick. The streets of Brighouse were filled with people as his funeral cortège passed

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Woolton, William Tow

Ref W2802

[1829-1861] Dentist at Halifax

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Woolven, William

Ref W537

[18??-18??] Or Woollven.

There is some confusion between this man and Henry Woollven.

Letters from to him Francis Leyland were addressed to – what looks like – W. Woollven, but the replies appear to be signed H. Woollven.

His name subsequently appears in Brontë literature as W. Woolven or William Woolven

 

Ticket-collector who worked with Branwell Brontë at Luddendenfoot Station.

Francis Leyland implies that Woolven and Branwell had met earlier, and that Woolven, an employee of the railways, suggested that Branwell apply for a post with the Manchester-Leeds Railway Company.

When Brontë was dismissed on 4th March 1842 – because of discrepancies amounting to £11 1s 7d in the accounts – he claimed to have left the running of the station to Woolven.

Australian Convict Transportation Registers show that, in Sussex, on 19th March 1842, a William Woolven was convicted on several charges of forging delivery notes for woollen cloth with intent to defraud. He confessed to the crimes and was transported to Van Diemen's Land for 10 years, going out on 10th August 1842 on board the Moffat

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Wootton, Wilfred

Ref W998

[1914-1944] Son of Mary Harriet & George Wootton.

In [Q3] 1939, he married Nellie Berry in Halifax.

They lived in New Bank, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Warrant Officer Class II with the 7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 25th June 1944 (aged 30).

He was buried at St. Manvieu War Cemetery, Cheux, France [Grave Ref I G 2].

He is remembered on a memorial in St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount

Worby, George Charlie

Ref W792

[1884-1917] (Possibly) born in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk [Q4 1884].

He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Ovenden / a bricklayer's labourer at Drake's.

He married Unknown.

Children:

1. child
2. child

They lived at 4 Kirby's Court, Nursery Lane, Ovenden.

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1916] and served as a Private with the 10th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 23rd April 1917 (aged 32).

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 4], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

One of his children died the same day

Wordsworth, Dorothy

Ref W164

[1771-1855] Writer, and sister, champion, and companion of poet William Wordsworth

See Bullace Trees

Wordsworth, Joseph

Ref W1011

[1840-1863] Or Wadsworth.

He originally came from York.

He worked for Jonas Dyson in Halifax.

On 10th March 1863, he was involved in erecting a triumphal arch which was being built on Crown Street, Halifax to celebrate the forthcoming wedding of the Prince of Wales. He fell off the arch and was killed.

There is a memorial to him in Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2995]. The memorial was carved by Simeon B. Cordingley and erected by the trade and by his friends

Wordsworth, William

Ref W165

[1770-1850] Poet born in Cockermouth, Cumbria, and educated at Cambridge. In 1791, he visited France and fell in love with Marie-Anne Vallon who bore him an illegitimate daughter. In 1795, Raisley Calvert left him £900 which left Wordsworth enough money to leave him free to write. In a secret Home Office report of 1797, the Wordsworths and Coleridge – whom they had recently befriended – were suspected of being enemy agents because they wandered about the countryside with camp-stools and making detailed observations about the landscape.

From 1799 he lived at Grasmere in the Lake District.

In 1802, he married Mary Hutchinson.

In 1803, his brother, Captain John Wordsworth, and 300 others were drowned when the East Indiaman, The Earl of Abergavenny, sank in a gale off Portland Bill. In 1807, he visited the Halifax area with his family and his sister Dorothy Wordsworth. His poem Lucy Gray was inspired by an incident near Sterne Bridge.

There is a lifesize marble bust of William – (possibly) by Niccolò Bazzanti – in Bankfield Museum, Halifax. Alongside are busts of Edward Akroyd and of a veiled lady – by Bazzanti – said to be Edward's wife Elizabeth.

In 1837, Branwell sent a poem to Wordsworth for his comments.

In 1843, he was appointed Poet Laureate. He died of pleurisy at Grasmere

Workhouse Farm, Heptonstall

Ref W370

See Everilshaw, Heptonstall and Workhouse Green Farm, Heptonstall

Workhouse Green Farm, Heptonstall

Ref W1230

Edge Lane. House dated 1633.

The name comes from the nearby workhouse at Everhill Shaw

Workhouse Hospital, Salterhebble

Ref W215

Workhouses

Ref W1718

Working Men's Association

Ref W1462

In the 1830s, groups of workers were set up to demand reforms and the People's Charter

Working Men's Clubs

Ref W1684

Working Men's Conservative League

Ref W304

Recorded in the 19th century, when Thomas Parker was president of the Claremount branch

Working Men's Home, Halifax

Ref W2098

Model lodging house at 55 Woolshops [1911, 1936]

Workman, Frederick

Ref W144

[1845-19??] Son of George Workman.

Born in Broom, Warwickshire.

He was a domestic servant at Alcester [1861] / a baker and confectioner in Halifax [1871, 1881] / retired [1901].

In 1868, he married Ann Morgan [1836-1885] in Birmingham.

In 1886, he (possibly) married Mary Horth from Norwich, in Leeds.

Child: Ernest Horth [b 1894]

They lived at

• 1 Warwick Street, Halifax [1871]
• living and working at 41 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1881]
• 41 Wilkinson's Yard, Halifax [1891]
• Westfield, Halifax [1901]

In 1911, he was retired and the family were living in Bournemouth.

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Workman, George

Ref W2251

[1810-1???] A cordwainer [1851] and a shoemaker [1861] in Warwickshire.

In 1841, he married Hannah Mills [1818-1???] in the Alchester district of Warwickshire.

Children:

1. Elsie or Eliza [b 1841]
2. John [b 1842]
3. Frederick
4. George [b 1847]
5. James
6. Elizabeth [b 1853]
7. William
8. Hannah [b 1859]

In 1881, Hannah and George were living with son, Frederick, at 41 Gibbet Street, Halifax

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Workman, James

Ref W2254

[1849-19??] Son of George Workman.

Born in Broom, Warwickshire.

He was baker on Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge [1881].

In 1897, he filed a patent for

improvements in and connected with brushes for cleaning windows and similar purposes

He was retired in 1901.

In 1878, he married (1) Lucy White [1853-1884] also from Warwickshire, in Warwick.

Children:

1. Frances Hannah [b 1880]
2. James [b 1883]

In 1888, he married (2) Nancy Watson [1839-1???] in Halifax.

They lived at

• 78 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge [1881, 1891, 1901]
• Hollins, Norland, Triangle [1911]

Living with them [in 1881] was Emma White [b 1870] from Warwickshire

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Workman's: W. Workman & Son

Ref W1590

Halifax bakers established by William Workman. They had a Café and confectioners at 8 Corn Market, Halifax [1936].

Closed in 1964

Workman, William

Ref W2003

[1855-1931] Or William Edwin / William Edward.

Son of George Workman.

Born in Broom, Warwickshire.

He was a domestic servant at Ipsley, Worcestershire [1871] / a baker at 164 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1881] / a confectioner and caterer at 23 Bull Green, Halifax [1905]. He ran the Criterion Restaurant next door. He established W. Workman & Son.

In 1877, he married Ann, daughter of Orlando Sladdin, in Halifax.

Ann was assisting in the family business [1911]

 

Children:

1. Elizabeth Annie [b 1878]
2. Florence May [b 1883] who was assisting in the family  business [1911]
3. George Orlando [b 1886] who was assisting in the family  business [1911]
4. Laura Evelyn [b 1887] who was a blouse maker [1911]

They lived at

• 164 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1881]
• 14 Milton Street, Halifax [1891, 1901]
• 7 Trinity Place, Halifax [1911]

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World's Fair Exhibition [1900]

Ref W2120

An exhibition was held in Summer 1900 at Thrum Hall

This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles

Wormald ...

Ref W614

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

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

Wormald Farm, Barkisland

Ref W451

Bottomley Lane.

Mid 17th century house dated IMH 1693

Wormald's of Sowerby Bridge

Ref W188

Motor transport company established by Mr Wormald

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Wormald, Rishworth

Ref W484

The Wormald family originated here.

Around 1600, the property was owned by the Whiteley family.

See Higher Wormald, Rishworth, Lower Wormald, Rishworth and Wormald

Wormleighton, Robert Dean

Ref W7680

[17??-18??] He was a hosier in Leicester / a hosier in Halifax [1811].

On 17th April 1811, he married Jane Souden of Southowram

Wormleighton, William

Ref W2275

[1750-1807] He was an excise officer at Leeds / a hosier at Northgate, Halifax [1807].

He died whilst voting in York [22nd May 1807]

Worrall, James

Ref W1542

[18??-1???] He had large dye works in and around Salford. In 18??, he opened Worrall's Dye Works, Midgehole

Worrall, Johnny

Ref W442

[173?-1759] Aka Poor Beau. A Halifax eccentric and fool who was

full of wise saws and quaint in humour

He was said to have worn the same Sunday best for church for 40 years. He would amuse people in the street by throwing his hat into the air and catching it. He also entertained the Listers at Shibden Hall.

The local children would recite

Old Johnny had a cat,
He called it Mr Monday.
He cropped its ears and burned its tail
for catching mice on Sunday

Contemporary portraits suggest that he and Hal Pierson were one and the same person

Worrall, Richard

Ref W938

[15??-1???] Aka Woormall. A Puritan. He was Vicar of Elland [1588]

Worsdell, Emily

Ref W2707

[1844-1937] Of Crewe.

She came from a railway engineering family.

Like her future husband, Emily was educated at Ackworth School.

In 1870, she married Thomas Collinson.

She died at 17 Heath Mount, Halifax [29th January 1937] (aged 93).

She was buried at Friends Cemetery, Sedbergh Road, Kendal

Worsick, James Richard

Ref W713

[1863-1927] Son of Richard Worsick.

Born in Todmorden.

He was a foreman maltster [1894] / partner in Richard Worsick & Sons.

In [Q4] 1892, he married Martha Ann Thomas [1865-1951] in Todmorden.

James Richard died in Halifax [Q2 1927].

Martha Ann died in Scarborough [Q3 1951]

Worsick, John

Ref W1851

[18??-18??] Collector of the Poor Rate.

He lived at Frost Hall, Erringden [1861]

Worsick, Richard

Ref W282

[1835-1894] He was a brewer & maltster / a maltster [1889, 1894].

He established Richard Worsick & Sons.

In [Q3] 1863, he married Mary Hannah Helliwell in Halifax.

Children:

1. James Richard
2. Anna who married Dr Albert Stocks Topham

They lived at 44 Prescott Street, Halifax [1894].

Richard died 8th June 1894.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £6,824 2/10d.

Probate was granted to son James Richard, and son-in-law Dr Albert Stocks Topham

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Worsick's: Richard Worsick & Sons

Ref W1604

Maltsters and corn merchants established by Richard Worsick and James Richard Worsick.

They were at Canal Kilns, Elland [1905]

Worsley, Mrs Elizabeth

Ref W2549

[1776-1844] Daughter of David Rideal.

Born in Warley.

She married William Worsley and they went to live in London.

In 1814, she left a legacy of £500 towards a new Congregational Church at Warley.

She also subscribed to the building of the Warley Congregational Manse

She died 27th June 1844 (aged 68).

She was buried at Warley Congregational Church

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Worsley, Joseph Henry

Ref W309

[1902-1939] Son of Annie Elizabeth & Frederick Worsley of Huddersfield.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 371st Company 43 A.A. Battalion Royal Engineers / 5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 29th October 1939 (aged 37).

In [Q3] 1928, he married Mabel Turner in Huddersfield.

They lived in Sheepridge, Huddersfield.

He was buried at Brighouse Cemetery [F V 546]

Worsley, Captain Marcus

Ref W651

[1???-1???] RN.

Of Terrington. He was a member of the Worsley family of Hovingham Hall, Yorkshire.

He married Harriet, daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel Joshua Hamer

Worsley, Rev Thomas

Ref W522

[1797-1885] Master of Downing College Cambridge.

On 20th June 1842, he married Catherine Rawson in Huddersfield.

Catherine was the daughter of Stansfield Rawson

 

Catherine and Thomas died within a month of each other

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Worslome & Company

Ref W1845

Cotton spinners at Soyland [1874]

Worslome, Mrs

Ref W1843

[18??-18??] In 1874, she had a school at Soyland

Worsman, Arthur

Ref W7850

[18??-19??] Fish & fruit salesman at 72, 73 & 74 Halifax Borough Market, and 15 Albion Street, Halifax.

He was declared bankrupt and released on 9th July 1936.

He lived at 55 Savile Park Road, Halifax [1936]

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Worsnip, Samuel Tweedale

Ref W2158

[1860-1892] Born in Ireland. He was a photographer at 8 Horton Street, Halifax [1891].

In 1886, he married Emma Whiteley [1861-1900] from Halifax, in Halifax

Worsnop, Rev Abraham

Ref W105

[1807-1886] Born in Low Moor.

Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1859]

Worsnop, Alfred Verrinder

Ref W1062

[1894-1963] Illegitimate son of Charles Henry Worsnop; mother unknown.

Born 18th October 1894.

He was living with his father [in 1901, 1911], and was recorded as his nephew.

He was a cigarette merchant / a confectionery dealer [1939].

On 11th March 1929, Alfred Verrinder Worsnop, of Lytham Road son of Charles Henry Worsnop, director, married Bertha Maud Fleet at St Philip's Church, Girlington.

Bertha was born 28th March 1904, the daughter of Frank Edward Fleet, machine operator.

She was a shop assistant [1939]

 

They lived at 103 Rugby Place, Bradford [1939].

Alfred Verrinder died in 1963 (aged 69) 

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Worsnop, Arthur

Ref W512

[18??-1906] Of Halifax.

He was a general merchant, brush-maker, toy and fancy goods importer.

In 1915, Arthur Worsnop & Son, a

wholesale house

was advertised at 25 Union Street, Halifax

Worsnop's: C. Worsnop & Sons

Ref W1637

Electro-metallurgists and lamp manufacturers and importers established by Charles Henry Worsnop.

They were at 17 Russell Street, Halifax [1865], Cheapside, Halifax [1885], and Savile Park Road [1905].

The premises of C. Worsnop & Sons and Charles Worsnop & Company were adjacent in Cheapside

Their products included the Sun central draught lamp and Lavolio, a product for washing clothes.

There was a serious explosion at their electro-plate works on 11th September 1890 in which 3 people were killed and others injured

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Worsnop, Charles Henry

Ref W1330

[1862-1939] Son of Charles Worsnop.

He was a general dealer [1881] / a lamp manufacturer [1901] / a lamp dealer [1911] / a lamp manufacturer [1921].

In 1885, he established Worsnop & Sons in Cheapside, Halifax.

He lived at

• 6 Carlton Place, Halifax [1901, 1905]
• Rockville, 17 Savile Crescent, Halifax [1939]
• 103 Savile Park Road, Halifax [1911]

He had a son: Alf Verrinder Worsnop – mother unknown – who was living with him [in 1901, 1911] as his nephew.

Charles Henry died 21st January 1939.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £626 14/3d.

Probate was granted to Lewis Anderson (dentist)  & Alf Verrinder Worsnop (cigarette merchant).

Charles Henry was buried in the Worsnop family grave at Stoney Royd Cemetery

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Worsnop, Charles Henry Porter

Ref W2104

[1839-1921] Born as John Henry Porter to an unmarried woman.

He was adopted by Thomas Worsnop of Scarborough and took the name Charles Porter Worsnop.

He gives his own place of birth as Kirbymoorside.

He was joiner of halifax [1860] / a joiner/carpenter/oil lamp factor [1861] / a smallware & general dealer [1871] / a general dealer [1881] / living on own means [1891] / a dealer in fancy goods [1901] / a retired general dealer [1911]. He established Charles Worsnop & Company.

On 24th December 1860, he married Susannah Ruth Lister [1839-1923] at Halifax Parish Church.

Susannah Ruth came from Shelf, the daughter of Samuel Lister, woollen manufacturer.

 

Children:

1. Charles Henry
2. Joseph Arthur Dealer [1921]
3. Thomas Herbert
4. Jane Ann [b 1869]
5. Francis William Porter (Worsnop)
6. Wilfred Ernest Porter (Worsnop)
7. John Edgar
8. Maude Evelyn Porter (Worsnop) [b 1880] who was a dealer  in fancy goods [1891] & married Harry Frederick Stone
9. Florence Ruth [b 1883] who married Albert Barrett
10. child
11. child

They lived at

• 13 Russell Street, Halifax [1861]
• Cheapside, Halifax [1871]
• 6 Clare Hall Road, Halifax [1881]
• 2 St Johns Lane, Halifax [1891]
• 2 Savile Terrace, Halifax [1901, 1911, 1921]

Living with them [in 1901] was visitor Amy Bland [b 1878].

Living with them [in 1911] were Dorothy Ruth Worsnop [born Durban, South Africa 1890] & Elizabeth Ann Short [b 1872] (trainee nurse).

Dorothy Ruth Worsnop was (possibly) the daughter of Francis William Porter Worsnop.

On 11th September 1890, he was ill and on his way home from Harrogate when a serious explosion occurred at the electro-plate works of his son, Worsnop & Sons, in which 3 workers – including his youngest son John Edgar – were killed and others injured.

He died at home at 2 Savile Terrace, Halifax [27th May 1921]. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £7,164 3/5d.

Probate was granted to his sons Charles Henry, Joseph Arthur and Wilfred Ernest.

Susannah Ruth died 27th March 1923.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £875 8/-.

Probate was granted to to her children Wilfred Ernest & Florence Ruth Barrett.

Charles & Susannah were buried in the Worsnop family grave at Stoney Royd Cemetery

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Worsnop's: Charles Worsnop & Company

Ref W1827

Toys and fancy goods importer and merchant established by Charles Worsnop.

They were at 2 & 4 Cheapside, Halifax [1874].

The premises of Worsnop & Sons and Charles Worsnop & Company were adjacent in Cheapside

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Worsnop, Edward

Ref W2797

[1843-1868] He was a bearer at Naylor & Goodyear's quarry in Southowram.

On 3rd January 1868, he was

shockingly crushed when a large quantity of stones and earth

at the quarry. He was taken to the Infirmary where he died the same evening

Worsnop, Francis Edgar

Ref W1068

[1890-1977] Son of Francis William Porter Worsnop.

Born in Durban, Natal, South Africa [23rd May 1890].

Baptised at St Mary the Virgin, Somers Town, Camden, London [12th July 1891].

He had a naval career: Acting Gunner [6th November 1914] / Acting Mate [1st August 1915] / Confirmed [1st August 1915] / Watchkeeping Certificate [7th October 1916] / Acting Lieutenant [1st May 1918] / Completed Greenwich Course [19th December 1919] / 1st Class Pilotage [6th March 1920] / at Christ Church, Jarrow Grange / Enlisted as Gunner RN [6th November 1914] / Promoted Mate (a commissioned rank) [Aug 1 1915] / Commissioned Lieutenant in RN [1918] / Placed on RN retired list at own request [20 Apr 1920] / Joined ADRIC with service No.64. Posted to H. Coy as Wireless  Operator [1920] / Permanent Cadet with RIC [Nov 10 1920] / Dismissed [Aug 29 1921] / Masters Certificate by dint of his RN service as Lieut [1921] / Arrives Sydney, Australia. He is 4th officer on Moreton Bay [1922] / Promoted Lt. Commander in Reserves [May 1 1926] / a marine surveyor still with Dora Eva [1977] / a representative [1930].

In his career, he served on the Ganges, Impregnable, Hogue, Europa, Argyll, Vivid, Diana, Vivid, Devonshire, Vivid & Doris.

On 27th May 1916, he married Madge Poskitt.

Madge was the daughter of and John Harrison Poskitt Annie Helen (née Meikle) 

 

Child: Peter Worsnop [b South Shields Jun/Sept 1919] /

They lived at

• Carr House Lane, Shelf, Halifax (Francis Edgar lodging  with Mrs Bairstow) [1901]
• Bayswater Road, Darlington, West Sydney, Australia [1930]
• 114 Burton Street, West Darlington, Sydney no occupation [1937]
• 76 Mactier Street, Mackellar, NSW (living with Dora Eva  Worsnop) 
• Wisemans Ferry, NSW (with Dora Eva) [1943]

He died in 1977, was buried at Palmsdale Lawn Cemetery & Memorial Park, NSW [27th September 1977].

Dora Eva was buried at Palmvale [1988]

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Worsnop, Francis William Porter

Ref W1060

[1870-1926] Son of Charles Henry Porter Worsnop.

Born 23rd August 1870.

He was a veterinary surgeon / an agent [1911].

On 14th July 1889, he married (1) Kate Maud Robinson [1868-1896] at All Saints' Church, Camden Town.

Kate Maud was the daughter of William Graham Robinson

 

Children:

1. Dorothy Ruth
2. Francis Edgar

The children were born in Durban, South Africa.

A Kate Worsnop died in Pancras District [Q2 1896] (aged 30).

On 9th September 1911, Francis married (2) Vera Elizabeth Thompson [1884-1949] at Clapham Parish Church, Surrey.

Elizabeth, of 4 Carlton Mansions, Bromells Road, was born 13th February 1884, the daughter of John Thompson, fruit salesman

 

They lived at

• 73 Oakley Square, Camden, London [1891]
• 4 Barlton Mansions, Bromells Road [1911]
• 43 Broadwalk, Snaresbrook, London [1932]
• Field Cottage, Hitchen, Hertfordshire (Vera Elizabeth, of  private means, was living with a servant) [1939]

Francis died at Epping, Epping Forest, Essex. [15th May 1926] (aged 55)  Probate records show that he left effects valued at £13,377 6/10d.

Probate was granted to his widow Vera Elizabeth, John Creed (solicitor)  and Andrew Pendlebury (engineer).

In [Q2] 1932, A Vera F. P. Worsnop (possibly) married (2) Alan Ewart Wood in Epping.

This may be our Vera Elizabeth

 

However, on 9th August 1932, a Vera E. Worsnop [b 1885] of 43 Broadwalk, Snaresbrook, London, is recorded arriving London aboard the Ascanious.

Vera Elizabeth died in the Royal Masonic Hospital Ravencourt Park, London [22nd December 1949] (aged 65).

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £24,375 12/6d.

Probate was granted to Alan Ewart Wood (engineer) 

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Worsnop, John Edgar

Ref W2105

[1873-1890] Son of Charles Porter Worsnop.

He worked for his brother at C. Worsnop & Sons in Cheapside, Halifax. He was killed in an explosion at the works on 11th September 1890.

he is buried in the Worsnop family grave at Stoney Royd Cemetery

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Worsnop, John Lyndon Porter

Ref W1073

[1903-19??] Son of Wilfred Ernest Porter Worsnop.

In 1911, his parents were divorced and he & his mother were living with his grandparents Annie & James William Holt.

He was an engineer [1923, 1927].

He lived in South Africa [before 1923].

On 31st March 1923, he arrived in Southampton from Brisbane aboard the Sophocles.

On 18th April 1927, he married Ethel Hanson [1906-1???] at Christ Church, Pellon.

Ethel, a weaver of 11 Long Lover Lane, was the daughter of John William Hanson, commercial traveller

 

They lived at 20 Craven Terrace, Hopwood Lane, Halifax [1927].

On 6th May 1927, the couple departed Liverpool for Quebec aboard the Aurania

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Worsnop, Joseph

Ref W190

[18??-18??] Of Northowram.

In September 1841, he was declared insolvent

Worsnop, Joseph Arthur Porter

Ref W2106

[1864-1947] JP.

Son of Charles Porter Worsnop.

He was a general dealer & shopman [1881] / a general dealer [1887, 1891] / a toy and fancy goods dealer at 25a Union Street, Halifax [1901] / a general dealer [1911] / a dealer [1921].

On 21st April 1887, he married Emily Smith [1862-1945] at Low Moor Chapel.

Emily, of Park House, Low Moor, was the daughter of Thomas Smith, grocer

 

Child: Lawrence Stanley [1889-1963] who was an assistant for his father [1911] / a general dealer (wholesale) [1947]

They lived at

• 2 St John's Lane, Halifax [1887]
• 3 Ferguson Street, Halifax [1891]
• 25 Union Street, Halifax [1911]

Emily died in Halifax [Q2 1945] (aged 83).

Joseph Arthur died at 166 Gibbet Street, Halifax [12th June 1947].

The couple were buried in the Worsnop family grave at Stoney Royd Cemetery

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £22,187 17/2d.

Administration was granted to son Lawrence Stanley

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Worsnop, Roy

Ref W271

[1894-1918] Son of Margaret & Abraham Naylor Worsnop of Halton, Leeds.

Born in Leeds.

He was educated at Crossley & Porter School.

During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with B Company 1st/7th Battalion (Leeds Rifles)  West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died in France / Flanders [2nd September 1918] (aged 23).

He was buried at Glageon Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I M 11].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax

Worsnop, Thomas Herbert

Ref W3500

[1865-1928] FRGS.

Son of Charles Porter Worsnop.

Born in Halifax [28th August 1865].

He was indentured in the Merchant Navy for 4 years [7th February 1881] / awarded 2nd Mate Certificate [10th July 1885] / awarded First Mate Certificate [12th August 1887] / awarded Masters Certificate [19th July 1889] / initiated into St James Lodge, Halifax [22nd September 1891] / a passenger aboard the Baltic from New York to Liverpool  [1908] / arrived in Seattle aboard the Umbria [March 1918] / a master mariner [1891, 1901] / Life Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society / organised the Bennett Lake & Klondyke Navigation Company on  the Upper Yukon river- / engaged in exploration Central Africa [1902-1905] / Manager of the Canadian Mexican Pacific Steamship Line / Vice-president of the Columbus Taxi-cab Company / Director Columbia Trust Company / Port Warden [1924].

In 1906, he married Annie Turner [1860-19??] at St Pancras, London.

Annie was a widow

 

He married Hermance Hope McGee [1852-1934].

Hermance was born in Simcoe County, Ontario [22nd September 1857].

She was the widow of James McIntosh [1853-1901] whom she had married [January 1881] at Ottawa.

James was said to be a prospector, contractor, entrepreneur, civic leader, etc, and known locally as the King of Kamloops

 

They lived at 541 Hastings Street, Vancouver.

On 18th July 1924, the couple arrived at Liverpool aboard the Montrose.

On 23rd August 1924, they departed Southampton aboard the Ohio and arrived New York [31st August 1924] for their final destination Vancouver.

On 1st January 1927 they left Suez aboard the Empress of Scotland and arrived at Seattle on 25th March 1927, for their final destination Kamloops, British Columbia.

Thomas Herbert was taken ill whilst in California [winter 1927/8], and died 7th October 1928. He was cremated and his ashes scattered above Vancouver harbour.

Hernance died 10th December 1934.

She was buried in the same grave as her first husband

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Worsnop, Wilfred Ernest Porter

Ref W1071

[1870-19??] Son of Charles Henry Porter Worsnop.

Born 23rd August 1870

He was a secretary of a limited company [1891] / an export merchant [1910] / a manager [1921] / a merchant [1923].

In 1902, he married (1) Ethel Holt [1888-1926].

Ethel was the daughter of James William Holt

 

Child: John Lyndon

The couple divorced.

On 27th June 1910, Wilfred Ernest married (2) Elizabeth F. Thompson [1878-19??] in Kings, Seattle, Washington.

Elizabeth, from London, was the daughter of Elizabeth (née Wilkinson) & George Thompson

 

In 1929, he married (2) Anne Jackson.

Wilfred Ernest travelled widely:

• [1910] Arrived St Albans, Vermont, USA
• [25th September 1910] Arrived Liverpool from New York aboard the  Adriatic
• [11th September 1912] Arrived Boston USA from Liverpool aboard  the Laconia
• [October 1912] Arrived Honolulu from Victoria, British Columbia
• [1913] Departed Sydney, Australia and arrived Honolulu, Hawaii
• [23rd August 1913] Departed Liverpool for New York aboard the  Lusitania
• [1913] Arrived St Albans, Vermont, USA
• [1st October 1913] Departed Vancouver arrived Honolulu on [8th  October 1913]
• [8th October 1913] Mrs. Worsnop arrived Honolulu. aboard the  Marama
• [21st September 1914] Arrived Sydney, Australia from San  Francisco
• [9th July 1915] Departed New York arrived Liverpool aboard the  Adriatic
• [27th June 1917] Departed Honolulu arrived San Fransisco 3rd  July 1917. aboard the Matsonia
• [1935] Louisiana, New Orleans aboard the Silver Palm

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Worstenholme, Isaac

Ref W2731

[17??-18??] He was Landlord of the Saddle, Halifax [1834]. He married Unknown [1774-1837].

Child: Thomas

Thomas succeeded him at the Saddle

Worstenholme, Thomas

Ref W2730

[1805-1837] Son of Isaac Worstenholme.

He succeeded his father as publican of the Saddle, Halifax.

He died on 6th February 1837.

A death notice in The Leeds Mercury announced

Aged 31, Mr Thomas Worstenholme, officer of the customs and formerly of the Saddle Inn, Halifax

 

Worswick, John

Ref W408

[18??-1???] He was churchwarden at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd [1859]

Worth, Alan

Ref W348

[1945-] He was Mayor of Calderdale [1997-1998] and [1998-1999].

When Mayor Susan Tucker resigned in November 1997, Alan Worth was sworn in as Mayor in December 1997 and served until May 1998. He then served another term, May 1998 to June 1999, becoming the only Mayor of Calderdale to have served as such in two consecutive years, a continuous period of 19 months

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Worthing, Mr

Ref W1334

[1???-18??] Surveyor of the Highways for Barkisland [1850]. He had a popular bass voice and sang at Rishworth Independent Church

Worthington, Frank Stuart

Ref W506

[1948-2021] Football player.

Born in Shelf. In 1966, he joined Huddersfield Town, played 166 games, and scored 41 goals. He played for 11 different clubs, including Huddersfield, Leicester, Bolton Wanderers, Leeds United, Birmingham City, Sunderland, Southampton, Brighton & Hove Albion, Tranmere, Preston North End, and Stockport County. During his career, he made 757 League appearances and scored 234 goals. He gained 8 caps for England. He also played in the United States, South Africa, Sweden and in English non-League football.

He wrote a sports column for the Huddersfield Examiner.

In 1994, he published his autobiography: One Hump Or Two.

He died 22nd March 2021

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Worthington, Nelson

Ref W1066

[1???-1925] He was struck and killed by Albert Robert Croft following a quarrel at Croft Pit, Hartshead

Worthy, Canon Thomas

Ref W927

[18??-1914] He was Catholic Priest-in-Charge / Superintendent of the Shibden Industrial School [1883-1911].

He was succeeded by Father Philip Bethell.

He was said to have been at Shibden for 28 years when he moved to Selby around 1911.

He died at Selby & was buried there [October 1914].

The Hull Daily Mail [7th October 1914] reported

Funeral of Canon Worthy at Selby, who had been priest in charge at Selby for three years, prior to which he had been priest in charge at Shibden Industrial School, Halifax for twenty seven years.

Boys from Shibden Industrial School took part in the funeral procession and sent a choice wreath

 

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Wortley, Hon James Archibald Stuart

Ref W329

[1805-1881] QC.

Third son of James Archibald, the First Lord Wharncliffe. He was educated at Christ Church Oxford, and Merton College. He was called to the Bar [1831]. He was an unsuccessful Tory candidate at the first election for an MP for Halifax [1832].

In Anne Lister's journals, she associates him with the colour blue during the election campaign. He was defeated at the general election [1837].

He was appointed QC [1841]. He was appointed Judge-Advocate General [1846]. He was appointed Solicitor General [1856].

He was MP for Buteshire [1842-1859]

On 6th May 1846, he married the Hon Jane Lawley [18??-1900].

Jane was the only daughter of Caroline Neville and Paul Thompson, 1st Baron Wenlock

 

He was unsuccessful candidate as MP for the West Riding [1859].

He died at Grantham.

See Window-breaking election

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Wotton, N. H.

Ref W433

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

He was a surgeon dentist [1851].

In 1851, he was living at 6 Horton Street, Halifax with his mother Sarah [b 1797], his siblings Mary Ann [b 1827] (housekeeper), Edwin [b 1831] (carpenter), and Sarah [b 1833] (dress maker) 

Woury, Alfred Le N.

Ref W795

[19??-19??]

During World War II, he served as an Able Seaman with the Royal Navy.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Wraith, Rev James

Ref W1377

[1734-1815] Born in Elland.

When he was 4 years old, his family moved to Mirfield. He was educated at Mirfield Grammar School. He worked for 15 years as a local preacher. He was minister at Bolton [1772]. Around 1782, he moved to Wolverhampton. Around 1792, he moved to Chorley. A few months later, he moved to Hampstead where he died.

On 12th May 1847, a relative – Mr James Wraith – his wife Ann, and their servant Caroline Ellis, were beaten to death at their home in Mirfield. Patrick Reid, an Irish tinker, and Michael McAbe were found guilty of the murders. Reid was hanged [1848] and McAbe was transported

Wrangham & Murtagh

Ref W843

Medical practice at Woodside, Ripponden [1935]

Partners included Dr John Marris Wrangham and Dr Harold Murtagh

Wrangham, Dr John Marris

Ref W808

[1869-1936] Born in Horncastle, Lincolnshire.

He was Doctor of Medicine / partner in Wrangham & Murtagh [1935].

In 1932, he was the tenant of Stones House, Rishworth.

He died 11th July 1936 (aged 67) 

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Wrathall, William

Ref W1408

[17??-1???] Minister at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [1788-1790] and Minister at Steep Lane Baptist Church, Sowerby [1796-1900]

Wray, C.

Ref W799

[19??-] Curate at Brighouse [1973-1976]

Wray, Charles

Ref W8730

[1836-1889] Son of George Wray.

Born in Malton, Yorkshire.

He was a goods inspector [1871] / a railway inspector [1873] / a railway goods inspector [1881] / a coal merchant [1889].

He married (1) Jane [1834-1872?].

Jane was born in Market Weighton

 

Children:

1. Mary [b 1857] who was a cotton piecer [1881]
2. George [b 1860] who was a railway goods clerk [1881], a  railway clerk [1889]
3. Charles Labourn
4. Margaret [b 1866] who was a cotton piecer [1881], a  reeler of cotton [1891]
5. Maria [b 1868] who was a reeler of cotton [1891]
6. William [b 1870] who was a warehouse man [1891], a  tobacconist [1901]
7. Arthur [b 1872] who was a railway shunter [1891], a  railway guard [1901]

In 1873, he married (2) Ellen Clegg [1841-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.

Ellen, of Sowerby, was the daughter of John Clegg, labourer

 

Children:

1. Alice [b 1874] who was a worsted spinner [1891]
2. Jessie [b 1876] who was a worsted spinner [1891], a  worsted reeler [1901]
3. Herbert Wray Herbert [b 1879] who was a newsboy [1891],  an iron turner [1901]
4. Susan [1881-1883]

They lived at

• South Street, Wakefield [1871]
• Allan Terrace, Norland [1881]
• Ryburn Buildings, Sowerby Bridge [1889]
• 25 Ryburn Buildings, Sowerby Bridge [1891]
• 17 Ryburn Buildings, Sowerby Bridge [1901]

Living with them [in 1881] was boarder Walter Clegg [aged 19] (railway passenger clerk) 

Charles died 15th July 1889.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £550.

His will was proved by his son George of Beech, Sowerby Bridge, and Charles Smith of Ryburn Buildings (coal merchant) 

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Wray, Charles Labourn

Ref W5490

[1862-1906] Son of Charles Labourn Wray.

Born in Wakefield.

He was a commercial clerk (cotton) [1881] / a commercial traveller [1891] / a traveller (tin trunks &c) for Uttley Brothers [1901] / a member of Sowerby Bridge Constitutional Club [1906].

He was unmarried.

He lived with his widowed mother at Ryburn Buildings, Sowerby Bridge.

He died after falling down steps at the Sowerby Bridge Constitutional Club [24th October 1906]

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Wray, Rev Christopher

Ref W389

[19??-] Vicar of St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden [2007]

Wray, George

Ref W573

[1841-1899] Born in New Malton, Yorkshire.

He was a Private 43rd Regiment Light Infantry [1873, 1881] / a general labourer [1891].

He married Elizabeth [1848-1???].

Elizabeth was born in Salcombe, Devon

 

Children:

1. Mary E. [b Jersey, Channel Islands 1869] who was a drawer  at spinning mill [1891]
2. Harriet [b Ireland 1871] who was a winder at spinning  mill [1891]
3. Alice [b Cannonore, East India 1873] who was a twister at  spinning mill [1891]
4. Ann [b Wellington, East India 1875]
5. Robert George [b Bellary, Madras, East India 1877; d 20th  October 1935] who was a doffer at spinning mill [1900], a labourer in  spindle works [1901], a labourer wire works [1911] & was buried with  his parents
6. William [b Bellary, Madras, East India 1879], a wire  roller [1901]
7. Eva Esther [b 23rd April 1881; bapt at St George, Madras  1882] who was a twister (worsted mill) [1901]
8. Thomas / Tom [b Halifax 1883] who was an apprentice wire  drawer [1901]
9. Herbert [b Halifax 1886] who was a worsted creeler  [1901], a labourer fixture setter (kitchen ranges &c) [1911]
10. Florence [b Halifax 1887] who was a doffer in worsted  spinning [1901]
11. Walter [b Halifax 1890]
12. Harry

They lived at

• Fort St George, Madras [1873]
• Cannanore, India [1881]
• 26 Shroggs Terrace, Shroggs Road, Halifax [1891, 1901, 1911]

George died 15th July 1899 (aged 58).

Elizabeth died 20th March 1940.

They both died at home.

Members of the family were buried at Illingworth Church

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Wray, Harry

Ref W579

[1894-1917] (Possibly) son of George Wray.

Born in Halifax.

He was a worsted spinner [1911] / a member of Friendly & Trades Club, Halifax / employed by Oates & Green Limited / a Territorial.

During World War I, he enlisted [May 1915] and served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 3rd May 1917.

The Halifax Courier [4th August 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

Two of his brothers were in the Army, one in hospital [1917]

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Wray, Herbert

Ref W9581

[1879-19??] Son of Charles Wray.

Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was a newsboy [1891] / an iron turner [1901] / a mechanic iron worker planer [1911].

On 27th September 1906, he married Marina Whiteley at West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge.

Marina was the daughter of John Whiteley

 

Child: Jack [b 1908]

They lived at 22 Clifton Street, Sowerby Bridge [1911].

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Wray, Thomas

Ref W993

[1831-1???]

In 1854, he married Mary Mallinson.

Mary was the daughter of John Wood Mallinson

 

Children:

1. John M. [b 1862]
2. George W. [b 1869]
3. Maria E. [b 1872]

They lived at 55 Town Street, Old Malton [1881, 1886]

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WRCC

Ref W564

Abbr: West Riding County Council

Wren, Jenny

Ref W242

Pseudonym of Eleanor Gaukroger

Wren Nest Farm, Ripponden

Ref W1112

Wrenshall, John

Ref W2573

[1761-1821] Son of Margaret & Thomas Wrenshall.

Born in Preston [27th December 1761].

He was an apprentice in Halifax [aged 14], a merchant, and a Methodist preacher

He married (1) Margaret Mary (Polly) Bennington.

Polly was the daughter of Matthew Bennington

 

Children:

1. Esther Ann who was dead by 1794
2. Margaret Sarah [b 1784] who married [1802] William  Boggs
3. Mary Bennington [b 1786] who married (1) Woolman  Gibson and (2) Rev Asa Shinn
4. Julia [b 1788] who married George Boggs
5. Ellen Bray [b 1793] who married Frederick Dent
6. John Matthew who died in infancy in America
7. Fanny Fieldhouse [b 1796] who married William  Smith, a merchant in Washington, USA
8. Emily [b 1797] who married Samuel R. Pages
9. Sarah Jane [b 1800] who married John K. Fielding
10. John Fletcher [b 1802]

In July 1794, the family sailed from Liverpool to America aboard the Pennsylvania. He left an account of the voyage.

He arrived in Philadelphia with his business partners and family [15th October 1794].

John set up in business in Philadelphia. They later moved to Pittsburgh where he opened a store. He went on to open further stores in Kentucky and the West Indies.

He is said to have taken Methodism to Pennsylvania and was known as the Father of Methodism west of the Allegheny Mountains.

Polly died in Philadelphia [1812], and was buried in Pittsburgh.

In July 1813, he married (2) Ann McElhinney [17??-1814].

Child: 11. Ann Matilda [b 1814] who died in infancy

John died in Pittsburgh, PA [25th September 1821]

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Wressell, Arthur Lewis

Ref W556

[1879-19??] Illegitimate son of Mary Jane Wressell.

He was a head brass finisher [1901] / a brass finisher of 18 Dunkirk Terrace, Halifax [1903].

After their mother's death, he and his brother Percy lived at 5 St Pauls Street, Halifax [1901].

In 1903, he married Hannah Elicia Crowther [1878-19??] at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Chapel, Sowerby Bridge.

Hannah Elicia, a blanket weaver of 13 Charles Street, Sowerby Bridge, was the daughter of Albert Crowther, engine driver

 

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Wressell, Frank

Ref W375

[1891-1917] He was a member of Lightcliffe Congregational Church / educated at Akroyd Place School & Halifax Tech / employed by his father in the clothing trade.

He lived at Lightcliffe Post Office.

During World War I, he enlisted [August 1914], and he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 2nd Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He died 2nd August 1917 (aged 26).

He is remembered on the Memorial at Norwood Green Congregational Institute, on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe, and on the Memorial at Lightcliffe Congregational Church

Wressell, Mary Jane

Ref W555

[1845-1892] Born in Laceby, Lincolnshire.

She was in service with Samuel Walker at Rock Cottage, Old Lane,  Northowram [1871] / in service with George Mann at 32 Parker Street,  Northowram [1881, 1892].

She never married.

She had 5 illegitimate children:

1. Walter [b 1872, bapt 1878]
2. Miriam [b 1874]
3. Amy [b 1877, bapt 1879, d 1879]
4. Arthur
5. Percy

Walter and Amy were Privately baptised.

Her children lived with her at her employers' houses.

Mary Jane died in Halifax in 1892 (aged 47)  Sons Arthur Lewis & Percy lived at 5 St Pauls Street, Halifax [1901]

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Wressell, Percy

Ref W534

[1881-1917] Illegitimate son of Mary Jane Wressell.

Born in Claremount.

He was a van boy with the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company / a tram cleaner with Halifax Corporation cars [1901].

After their mother's death, he and his brother Arthur Lewis lived at 5 St Paul's Street, Halifax [1901]

In [Q1] 1902, he married Louisa Morton in Halifax.

Louisa was the daughter of James Morton

 

Child: daughter

Around 1907, they emigrated to Canada.

They lived at Elmwood, Winnipeg.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 85th Canadian Scottish Battalion Canadian Infantry.

He was killed [28th May 1917] (aged 36).

The Halifax Courier [7th July 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, France [Grave Ref XXIX A 24].

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Wrigglesworth, John

Ref W554

[1827-18??]

On 8th March 1859, he married Adelaide in Colne.

Child: Naomi [1861-1939] who had an illegitimate son Percy John Wrigglesworth [b 1896] & married [1903] George Clayden

In 1870, Adelaide married William Singleton

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Wrigglesworth, John

Ref W646

[1856-1903] Born in Castleford. Lived in Wyke. Died in Greetland. He was a member of the Calder Valley Poets. He wrote a number of poems and prose works including Passing Thoughts of a Working Man [1890], Grass from a Yorkshire Village [1894], Idylls of Yorkshire, and The Sweetest Maid in Glowton.

He wrote under the pseudonym Hubert Cloudesley

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Wright ...

Ref W286

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

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

Wright & Company

Ref W2118

Makers of brandy snaps and ginger biscuits at Bridge End Works, Bramston Street, Rastrick [2008]

Wright & Hodgson

Ref W65

Cattle dealers at Halifax.

Partners included Mr Wright and Mr Hodgson.

The partnership was dissolved in July 1858

Wright Electric Motors

Ref W1567

Electrical engineers at Century Works, Pellon Lane, Halifax.

Founded in 1897 by Henry Hodgson Wright.

The company was registered in 1900.

They produced DC motors and generators, starters and switch-gear, and this was later extended to AC equipment. As the use of electricity grew, they also undertook wiring for domestic and industrial premises. They supplied equipment for the governments and the armed forces of Britain and a great many other countries across the world.

In 1973, the company was acquired by the Myson Group plc. In 1988, the company was sold to the BEVI Group of Sweden and the name became BEVI Wright.

In 1993, the business moved to Empire Works, Shay Lane

Wright's Gardens, Ovenden Wood

Ref W2464

A name for pleasure gardens at Lee House, Ovenden Wood when it was owned by Wright Horsfall [1871].

It became the Spring Gardens

Wright Hamer & Sons

Ref W1575

Woollen manufacturers.

They had business at Clay House Mills, Greetland [1911, 1921, 1940s].

See Hamer, Oxley & Company

Wright's: James & Harry Wright

Ref W2847

Chimney sweeps at Briggate and Dyson Square, Brighouse

Wright's Leeds Intelligencer

Ref W978

Wright, Wood & Company

Ref W553

Recorded around 1915, when they were at Pellon Lane, Halifax

Wrightson, Thomas

Ref W857

[1884-1916]

He married Mary.

They lived at 24 Cannon Street, Shade.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He died 9th November 1916 (aged 32).

He was buried at Bienvillers Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref XVIII L 6]

Wrigley ...

Ref W1089

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

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

Wrigley & Horsfall

Ref W2048

Cotton spinners at Todmorden.

Partners included E. Wrigley Jnr and J. Horsfall.

The partnership was dissolved in October 1868

Wrigley Hill, Illingworth

Ref W189

The short section of the hill which rises from St Mary the Virgin, up past Illingworth Gaol, and on to Illingworth.

Around 1853, the named is written Rigley

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Writers, Authors & Poets

Ref W169

Wroe, James Arthur

Ref W1106

[1872-1???] Born in Ashton-under-Lyne.

He was a municipal librarian [1911].

In [Q3] 1898, he married Nellie Gomersall in Halifax.

Children:

1. Nellie [1879-19??] from Rochdale; married 1898
2. Dora [b 1899]
3. Arthur [b 1902]

The family lived at 27 Smith House Lane, Brighouse [1911]

Wroe, James Arthur

Ref W1105

[1876-1???] Born in Prestwich, Manchester.

He was an inspector (insurance) [1911].

In [Q3] 1903, he married (1) Louisa Wilson [1875-1930] in Halifax.

Louisa was the daughter of John Wilson

 

Children:

1. Phyllis [b 1906]
2. Arthur Wilson [b 1908]

The family lived at 6 Railton Avenue, South Manchester [1911].

Louisa died 4th October 1930 (aged 55), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1610] with her parents

Wroot, Lewis

Ref W707

[1882-19??] Born in Halifax

He was an iron planer [1911].

In 1905, he married Sarah Ann Rushworth in Halifax.

Sarah Ann was the daughter of Ernest Rushworth

 

Children:

1. Lily [b 1906]
2. Doris [b 1911]

They lived at 102 St Peter's Street, Boothtown Road, Halifax [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] were brother-in-law Ralph Rushworth and nephew Harry Rushworth [b 1901] (news boy) 

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Würz, Georg Heinrich Gustave

Ref W6300

[18??-1???] Born in Germany.

In [Q4] 1879, he married Emma in Halifax.

Emma [née Crabtree] was the widow of Clegg Greenwood

 

The couple ran a confectionery business in St George's Square, Hebden Bridge.

Family stories says that he was involved in the revival of the Pace Egg play

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Wyatt, Edward James

Ref W796

[1880-1916] He was employed by Sowerby Bridge UDC.

In [Q3] 1903, he married Edith Oates in Halifax.

Children:

1. child
2. child
3. child
4. Emily [b 1913]
5. Gilbert [b 1915]
6. Irene [b 1916]

They lived at 13 Chapel Lane, Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge.

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

He was mortally wounded on the Somme [23rd September 1916] (aged 36).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Wycoller

Ref W172

Area of Upper Calderdale.

See Wycoller Hall

WYCR

Ref W395

Abbr: West Yorkshire Cycle Route

Wyer, George Frederick

Ref W856

[1899-1918] Son of Letitia & Herbert Edmund Wyer of 10 Warwick Mount, Batley.

Born in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/5th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He died 1st June 1918 (aged 19).

He was buried at Cologne Southern Cemetery, Germany [Grave Ref XII G 26]

Wyke

Ref W737

Wyke Band

Ref W59

Wyke Beck

Ref W694

A continuation of Royds Hall Beck.

This was a part of the boundary of the township of Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse

Wyke Old Band

Ref W2294

Aka Wike Independent Band, Wike Old, Wyke Old Brass Band, Wyke Operative Band (Yorkshire)

Brass band formed in 1856.

Disbanded in 19??.

See Battles of the Bands

Wyke, Stephen

Ref W1400

Pseudonym of Samuel Drake Roberts

Wyke Temperance Band

Ref W357

Originally a fife and drum band established by the Band of Hope. The brass band was formed in 1869.

In the 1890s, the band changed its name to the Wyke Band.

See Battles of the Bands and Ephraim Pearson

Wyke Viaduct

Ref W251

Aka Red Lion Viaduct.

Built by Hawkshaw & Meek for the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company Pickle Bridge line from Bradford to Huddersfield via Brighouse.

It opened on 1st March 1881.

The viaduct had 22 arches and was 270 yards long.

In June 1948, it was closed to passenger trains – because of subsidence – and closed to all traffic on 4th August 1952.

14 of the arches were demolished in 1987

Wyld, Edward Lester

Ref W194

[1918-1943] Or Lister.

Son of Beatrice & Jesse Wyld of Huddersfield.

He was educated at Crossley & Porter School.

In [Q4] 1941, he married Dorothy M. Jenkinson in Huddersfield.

During World War II, he served as a Signalman with the 24th Field Regiment Royal Artillery.

He served on the Italian front, and took part in the invasion of Italy.

He died of infantile paralysis in hospital [29th December 1943] (aged 25).

He was buried at Caserta War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref VI E 14].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax

Wyld, Herbert

Ref W406

[1883-1917] Son of Walter Wyld.

Born in Langley, Derbyshire.

He was an office clerk [1901] / manager of bedding works [1911].

In [Q1] 1911, he married Ethel Howarth in Bristol.

Ethel was born in Sowerby Bridge

 

They lived at

• 92 Egerton Road, Bishopston, Bristol [1911]
• 9 Quebec Street, Elland
• 45 The Hollins, Sowerby Bridge

During World War I, he enlisted at Bristol and served as a Private with A Company 10th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He was killed [3rd May 1917] (aged 33).

The Halifax Courier [26th May 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Cojeul British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref A 68].

Ethel went to live in Bristol

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Wyld, Walter

Ref W407

[1853-1915] Born in Alfreton, Derbyshire.

He was a foreman to local board [1891] / a foreman drainer [1901] / a road foreman (U.D.C.) [1911].

He married Jane Alice [1854-1???].

Jane Alice was born in Hartshay, Derbyshire

 

Children:

1. Mary Ann [b 1875] who was a mill hand worsted [1891], a  wire mattress weaver [1901], a bedding machinist [1911]
2. William / Willie [b 1876] who was a drainer  labourer [1901]
3. Harry Wild [b 1878] who was a mill hand worsted [1891]
4. Walter [b 1880] who was a pipe fitter [1901], a general  mechanic [1911]
5. Fred Shelton [b 1881] who was a blacksmith [1901], a  bedstead packer [1911]
6. Herbert
7. Jane [b 1884] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
8. Jane [b 1884] who was a mill operative [1911]
9. Hannah Lizzie [b 1888] who was a carpet weaver [1911]
10. Edith [b 1891] who was a mill operative [1911]

They lived at

• 19 Claremont Street, Beech, Sowerby Bridge [1891]
• 22 Greenups Terrace, Sowerby Bridge [1901]
• 47 The Hollins, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1911]

Living with them [in 1911] was grandson Ernest Wyld [b 1903].

Walter died in 1915 (aged 63) 

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Wylde, Elizabeth

Ref W2421

[1842-1882] Daughter of John Wylde.

She was educated at Ewood Hall Ladies' School, Luddenden [1851].

She married John William Helm

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Wylde, Emanuel

Ref W647

[1796-18??] He was a slater [1861].

He married Nanny [1796-18??].

Children:

1. Fred [b 1833] who was a labourer [1861]

The family lived at New Longley, Norland [1861]

Wylde, John

Ref W2387

[1814-1856] Son of Samuel Wylde.

Born in Warley.

He was a maltster [1841] / landlord of the Wharf Inn, Sowerby Bridge [having taken over  from his mother-in-law Alice Armitage 1851].

In 1838, he married Ellen, born in Huddersfield, daughter of William Armitage in Halifax.

Children:

1. Mary Alice
2. Elizabeth

By 1861, Ellen was widowed and had taken over at the Wharf. In 1871, Ellen was living with her son-in-law, John William Helm.

John was buried at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge with his parents and siblings

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Wylde, Mary Alice

Ref W2422

[1839-1???] Daughter of John Wylde.

She was educated at Single Sis House, Ockbrook, Derbyshire [1851].

She married (1) James Gaskell.

After James's death, she married (2) John William Helm

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Wylde, Samuel

Ref W2760

[1780-1863] He was (possibly) landlord of the Wharf Inn, Sowerby Bridge [1822] / a maltster [1841, 1851] / retired [1861].

On 21st March 1808, he married Elizabeth Sugden [1790-1862] from Rochdale, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

1. John
2. Mary Ann [1819-1823]
3. Edward [1821-1870] who was a maltster [1851]
4. Mary Sugden [1825-1826]
5. Alice Eliza [1828-1829]
6. Emma [1831-1896] who married [1855] Joseph Brice  Walton [1832-1891]

They lived at

• Sowerby Bridge [1841]
• 3 Wharf Street [1851, 1861]

Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £4,000. Probate was granted to son Edward and son-in-law Joseph Brice Walton

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge

Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £14,000

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Wylde, William

Ref W968

[1789-18??] He served with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment in the Peninsular War

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Wyman, John Joseph

Ref W1160

[1882-19??] Son of Joseph Wyman.

Born in Howden, Yorkshire.

He was a worsted labourer [1901] / a dyer's storekeeper with Thornton, Hannam & Marshall Limited, Brighouse [1921].

In [Q3] 1903, he married Annie Gough [1881-19??] in Halifax.

Annie was born in Rastrick

 

Children:

1. Gertrude [b 1905] who was a spinner with Ormerod Brothers Limited [1921]
2. Nellie [b 1907] who was a spinner with Ormerod  Brothers Limited [1921]
3. Jack [b 1909]
4. Evelyn [b 1913]
5. Abram [b 1915]
6. Alice [b 1918]
7. Mary [b 1919]

They lived at 12 Dale Street, Brighouse [1921].

Living with them [in 1921] was John's widowed father Joseph

Wyman, Joseph

Ref W1158

[1857-1938] Son of Richard Wyman.

Born in Gretton, Northamptonshire.

He was a groom [1891] / a coachman [1901] / a domestic gardener [1911].

In 1878, he married Elizabeth [1855-1917].

Elizabeth was born in Rockingham, Northamptonshire

 

Children:

1. Richard [b 1878] who was a dyer dress goods [1901], a  dyer's labourer [1911]
2. John Joseph
3. Robert [b 1884] who was a worsted labourer [1901]
4. Martha [b 1886] who was a silk room doffer [1901], a  cotton winder [1911]
5. Joseph [b 1889] who was a dye house tenter [1901], an  iron works labourer [1911]
6. Nellie [b 1892] who was a cotton card room worker [1911]
7. Leonard [b 1893] who was a silk dresser [1911]
8. William

The 1911 census shows that they had had 10 children of whom 8 were still alive at that time.

The family lived at

• Moor Cottage, Moorfields, Goole [1891]
• Purlwell, Brookfoot [1901]
• 14 Clayton Place, Brookfoot [1911, 1917]
• 12 Dale Street, Brighouse (Joseph living with son  John & family) [1921]

Wyman, Richard

Ref W1161

[1811-1???] Born in Gretton, Uppingham.

He was an ag.lab [1861].

He married Elizabeth [1815-1???].

Elizabeth was born in Westhorpe, Northamptonshire

 

Children:

1. Owen [b 1842] who was an ag.lab [1861]
2. Enoch [b 1848]
3. Joseph Wyman

The family lived at Gretton, Uppingham, Northamptonshire [1861]

Wyman, William

Ref W659

[1896-1917] Son of Joseph Wyman.

Born in Southowram.

He was a silk dresser [1911] / employed by Thornton, Hannam & Marshall Limited, Brighouse [1921].

During World War I, he enlisted in Brighouse [25th January 1916] and served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to France [June 1916].

He was killed by a bullet as he was leaving the trenches [22nd January 1917] (aged 20).

The Halifax Evening Courier [16th February 1917] reported his death.

He was buried at Berles-Au-Bois Churchyard Extension, France [Grave Ref Q 4].

He is remembered on Southowram War Memorial

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Wyndhill

Ref W2146

Margery de Wyndhill is recorded in 1331.

See Windybank

Wyndhill, Margery de

Ref W2148

[1???-13??] Recorded in 1331 & 1348, when she was charged with brewing ale

contrary to the assize

See Wyndhill

Wyndybank

Ref W2147

See Windybank

Wynn & Firth

Ref W1817

Of Halifax.

Partners included Thomas Wynn and Storey Firth

Wynn, Rev James

Ref W527

[18??-19??] Methodist minister at Trinity United Methodist Free Church, Walsden [1908, 1911]

Wynn, James

Ref W273

[1885-1918] Son of Mr & Mrs C. Wynn of Todmorden.

In [Q4] 1908, he married Mary Elizabeth Holt in Todmorden.

They lived at 42 Kitson Road, Lydgate, Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards.

He died 4th November 1918 (aged 33).

He was buried at Villers-Pol Communal Cemetery Extension, France.

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Wynn, Rev John

Ref W602

[18??-19??] United Methodist minister at Todmorden [1909]

Wynn, Thomas

Ref W1828

[18??-18??] Partner in Wynn & Firth.

He lived at 4 Woolshops, Halifax [1874]

Wynne, Rev William Edward

Ref W1559

[18??-19??] MA.

He was educated at Trinity College Dublin before becoming Curate at Illingworth [1904-1905] and Curate at St Andrew's Mission Church, Holmfield [1905].

He left to become Vicar of Lanlivery

Wynstanley, James

Ref W508

[18??-18??] Owned Oats Royd, Midgley in the mid-19th century

Wynteredge Hall, Hipperholme

Ref W173

The house is recorded in 1371.

See Autumn crocus, Lower Wynteredge Farm and Winter hedge

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Wyomarus de Greenwode

Ref W99

A Norman. He built a manor house at what is now Greenwood Lee in 1154 AD.

He was caterer to Empress Maude, mother of Henry II.

He was an early member of the Greenwood family

See Greenwode

Wyon Maryons

Ref W1951

A name which appears in several Stansfield family pedigrees

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