Charles Horner, the Halifax jeweller, was born in Ovenden [18th November 1837], the son of Stephen Horner.
He was a watchmaker's apprentice [1851] / a watchmaker employing 2 men [1861].
In the late 1850s, he started a jewellery and watch-making business – Charles Horner Limited – in Hebden Bridge. Around 1858, Josiah Wade went to work for Horner
Around 1875, he moved his business to premises on the corner of Northgate / Crossley Street, Halifax.
In [Q1] 1865, he married (1) Sarah Dobson [1839-1879].
Sarah was the daughter of James Dobson
Children: Several including
The children were born in Halifax.
Sarah died in 1879 (aged 40).
In 1881, Charles married (2) Betsy Greenwood.
Betsy was his cousin
Children:
The family lived at
He died of heart disease at The Poplars [26th October 1896].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £17,085 15/4d.
Probate was granted to his widow Betsy, his sons James & Harry, and his nephew Charles William Leach.
After his death, his sons James & Harry carried on the business, in partnership with his nephew Charles William Leach.
In 1905, the production was moved to a new factory at Mile Cross, and the retail business was discontinued.
He and other members of the family were buried in the family plot at Brighouse Cemetery [E U 658]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Chris Barnett, Roger Beasley, Glynn Helliwell & Jeffrey Knowles
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