| Cabbage Lane Field | Ref C735 |
William Kershaw owned land here around 1820.
The Halifax British School was moved here around 1820.
See Cabbage Lane
| Cable car | Ref C12 |
| Caddy Field Branch Library | Ref C1977 |
| Caddy Field, Halifax | Ref C2 |
Named after Joseph Caddy.
In March 1836, Anne Lister's journals mention an incident about the poisoning of the disputed Water Lane well here.
Slums here were mentioned in the Ranger report [1850].
In 1898, John Lister wrote in a local newspaper
Does Caddy Field take its name from Joseph Caddy who, in 1677, paid tax for two closes i' th bank.In 1745, when Prince Charlie was travelling to England, the Caddy Closes as they were then called were the property of G. Laycock.
In the Manorial Records of 1814, it is sometimes called Caddow Field and was then owned by William Lawrance and paid 3/- to the Lord of the Manor
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles
| Caddy Field Library | Ref C1819 |
| Caddy, Joseph | Ref C3 |
| Caden, Patrick | Ref C839 |
He was a gas fitter [1893].
In [Q4] 1893, he married Mary Burke [1869-1949] in Halifax.
Mary was born in Halifax.She was a filler at carpet works [1911]
Children:
They lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Glynn Helliwell
| Caden, Robert | Ref C840 |
He was a member of St Marie's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street / educated at St Mary's Catholic School / a sample dyer at dyeworks [1911] / a French polisher for Siddall & Hilton Limited.
During World War I, he enlisted [March 1916] and served as a Private with the 1st/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He went to France [January 1917].
He died of wounds [12th April 1918].
The Halifax Courier [1st June 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Le Grand Beaumart British Cemetery, Steenwerck, France.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Glynn Helliwell
| Cading's Croft, Halifax | Ref C2276 |
Question: Has this been confused with Cadney Croft, Halifax?
| Cadman, John Heaton | Ref C1365 |
Born in Sheffield [24th July 1839].
He was educated at Sheffield, Versailles and Worcester College Oxford / a barrister in practice [1871, 1881] / recorder in Pontefract [1877] / judge of county courts [1901] / Halifax county court judge [1905]
In [Q2] 1866, he married Mary Grayson Simpson [1841-1916] in Wakefield.
Mary was born in Sandal Walton, Yorkshire, the daughter of Mr Simpson, who was a partner in Hodgson & Simpson's Soapworks
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871] were cousin Sarah Dodson [aged 33], and nieces Frances A Crossley [aged 10] and Mary A B Crossley [aged 9].
Living with them [in 1881] was visitor Helen E Pearson [aged 37].
In February 1906, John complained of the cold when he was sitting at the Halifax and Dewsbury County Courts, and developed a chill.
He died from pneumonia [aged 66] at Rhyddings House, Ackworth, Pontefract [22nd February 1907].
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £19,906. Probate was granted to his widow Mary and Cecil Harold Simpson (soap manufacturer).
This & associated entries use material contributed by Lesley Abernethy & Roger Beasley
| Cadney Croft, Halifax | Ref C234 |
Owners and tenants have included
See Cading's Croft, Halifax, Halifax Cading's Croft and Cadney Croft, Halifax
| Cadney, Henry Ormerod | Ref C2009 |
He was Halifax attorney / a bookkeeper [1841] / an estate agent [1861].
He and his father were listed at Fountain Street, Halifax [1845].
He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835]
On 30th October 1834, he married Hannah Greenwood at Halifax Parish Church.
Hannah was the daughter of John Greenwood
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871] were nephew Clarence William Greenwood [aged 19], and niece Alice M Greenwood [aged 17].
Henry Ormerod died 10th April 1863.
He was buried at St Paul's Church, King Cross [16th April 1863]
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £5,000. Probate was granted to his widow.
Daughter Louisa died at Castle Hall, Cragg Vale [26th May 1871].
She was buried at St John's Church, Cragg Vale [1st June 1871].
Probate records show that she left effects valued at under £2,000. Probate was granted to her mother Hannah.
Hannah died at West Kensington Park, Middlesex [12th November 1876].
She was buried at St John's Church, Cragg Vale [18th November 1876] with daughter Louisa.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,000. Probate was granted to daughter Alice Ormerod Pepler
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Cadney, John William | Ref C233 |
He was a Halifax attorney [1822] / landlord of the William Broad, Halifax [1837] / articled to James Wigglesworth / an attorney at law [1841].
He and son Henry were listed at Fountain Street, Halifax [1845].
On 3rd January 1811, he married Alice Ormerod [17??-1814] at Halifax Parish Church.
A notice of the wedding said that Alice was the only daughter of the late Tille [?] Ormerod of Halifax
Child: Henry Ormerod
They lived at
The couple were buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax: Alice [29th August 1814]; John William [20th August 1852]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Cadney, M. | Ref C210 |
| Cady, Gary | Ref C180 |
| Café & restaurants | Ref C2049 |
| Café Royal, Brighouse | Ref C1516 |
| Café Royal, Halifax | Ref C1449 |
In 1931, the property was acquired by the Halifax Building Society and incorporated into the Alexandra Hall, becoming the Alexandra Café.
The name is sometime written Café Royale.
| Café Royal, West Vale | Ref C2444 |
| Caffari, Dee | Ref C1781 |
In February 2009, she became the first woman to sail solo and non-stop both ways around the world
| Caffé Amanté, Brighouse | Ref C1945 |
| Caffrey, Patrick Francis | Ref C1393 |
He was a master builder.
In [Q2] 1909, he married Julia Ann Mason [1873-1973] in Halifax.
Julia was born in Greetland.She was a gas winder (silk) [1901]
Patrick died in West Vale in 1943.
Julia died in 1973 (aged 99)
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
| Caffrey, Patrick Francis | Ref C2084 |
Born in West Vale [2nd January 1913].
He was educated at Elland Grammar School / an altar boy at St Patrick's Catholic Church, Elland / a member of Elland Cricket Club / a master draper / a partner in T. Forrest, Elland.
During World War II, he served as a Trooper with the 8th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment, RAC.
He was killed in the Libyan desert [29th November 1941] (aged 28).
He was buried at Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma, Libya [Grave Ref 2 H 6].
He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Brooksbank School, Elland
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham & Glynn Helliwell
| Cage, Heptonstall | Ref C2478 |
| Cahill, Rev Michael | Ref C1307 |
| Cain, Charles | Ref C2104 |
| Cain's: Charles Cain, Son & Greenwood | Ref C1728 |
They were at
| Cain, Henry Charles | Ref C1475 |
In May 1861, he was sworn in as a member of the grand jury of the West Riding Intermediate Sessions.
In October 1878, he was declared bankrupt
| Cain, James | Ref C1726 |
James died 21st April 1896 (aged 56), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2549] with Thomas Cain [1843-1870], Margaret Cain [1871-1891], Margaret Cain [1842-1896], and Catherine Cain [1856-1903]
| Cain, John | Ref C2481 |
In July 1875, he was quarrelling with another man in the Commercial, Halifax. The landlord threw them out. After much cursing and swearing, Cain struck and kicked the landlord. He was fined 47/6d or 2 months' imprisonment
| Cain, Patrick | Ref C942 |
He married Mary [1870-19??].
Mary was born in Cullingworth
Child: Margaret [b 1898] who was a worsted twister with Paton & Baldwin [1921] & married Ernest Dyson of Elland
They lived at 12 Nelson Street Halifax [1921].
Living with them [in 1921] were daughter Margaret & her husband Ernest Dyson (worsted mule minder Paton & Baldwin) and Richard Henry Hitchens & family
| Cain, Thomas | Ref C673 |
He was a mason [1911].
He lived at 2 Fustian Place, Todmorden [1911].
He was a widower by 1911.
Living with him [in 1911] were housekeeper Mary Maguire [b 1861] the widow of Michael Maguire & her daughter Florence [b 1889]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Caine, Michael | Ref C476 |
He was a bricklayer's labourer for contractor & builder [1911] / a navvy for Dryland & Preston, builders & contractors [1921].
On 22nd July 1901, he married Maria.
The Todmorden & District News [26th July 1901] reported the wedding
Mr Michael Caine married Mrs Maria McHugh, both of Knotts Grove, Todmorden, at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
Maria was the widow of Peter McHugh.She had 4 children by her first marriage:
- John
- Thomas [b 1892]
- Kate [b 1894]
- Maggie [b 1896] who was a dyeing warp baller for Cornholme Dyeing Company, at Glen Dye Works [1921]
who were living with the Caine family in 1911
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1921] was Maria's mother Catherine Corcoran [b 1846]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Cairns, Rev Edward | Ref C1610 |
| Cairns, Dr Peter Russell | Ref C1349 |
Born in Galashiels, Scotland.
He qualified at Edinburgh & Glasgow [1893], and became a physician and surgeon / at Main Street, Heptonstall Surgery [1898-1908].
In [Q2] 1901, he married Marie Graham Cochrane [1865-1941] in Marylebone, London.
Marie was born in New York, USA
On 3 April 1907, the couple arrived back in London from New York on the Minnehaha.
They had no children.
They lived at
The couple (and their 2 maids) died on the same day [16th April 1941], presumably as a result of enemy action, (possibly) in an air raid
This & associated entries use material contributed by Mark Harrey
| Cal | Ref C956 |
See Walsden Water
This & associated entries use material contributed by John Needham
| Calcroft, John | Ref C798 |
He was a contractor on Halifax.
On 6th October 1867, he married Sarah Ann at Halifax Parish Church.
Sarah Ann died in 1907 (aged 72), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3529]
| Caldene, Bard of | Ref C555 |
| Caldene Bridge, Mytholmroyd | Ref C881 |
| Caldene Clothing Company | Ref C1439 |
The company was put up for sale in January 2003
| Caldene Hockey Club | Ref C1019 |
| Calder | Ref C777 |
See Calder Future, Cal, Der and Royd
This & associated entries use material contributed by John Ogden
| Calder & Hebble Navigation | Ref C642 |
The Calder & Hebble Navigation links with the river Calder at several points
This & associated entries use material contributed by Paul Hartley
| Calder & Hebble Navigation Company | Ref C1525 |
Their Navigation Office is recorded at Southgate [1845], and at 52 Southgate [1936].
From 1858, the company's head office was in Southgate, Halifax.
In the 1940s, it moved to Bailey Hall and 1948 when the canals were nationalised and operated by the British Transport Commission.
See William Gravatt, Thomas Theodore Ormerod, Frederick Philip Selwyn Rawson, John Selwyn Rawson, Sir George Savile, Charles Selborne Walker and Edmund Minson Wavell
| Calder Bank House, Todmorden | Ref C203 |
It subsequently became a guest house and a residential nursing home
This & associated entries use material contributed by Colin Newbitt
| Calder Bridge, Brighouse | Ref C1344 |
Tolls were abolished in 1875.
The bridge was widened in 1905
| Calder Bridge, North Dean | Ref C437 |
| Calder Bus Service | Ref C1409 |
In the 1930s, the business was bought by Bradford Corporation
| Calder Camera Club | Ref C1454 |
| Calder Carbonising Company, Sowerby Bridge | Ref C2370 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Quadlin
| Calder Civic Trust | Ref C8 |
| Calder Cotton Company | Ref C1335 |
| Calder Dale Brewing Company | Ref C1457 |
| Calder Engineering | Ref C1523 |
| Calder Future | Ref C823 |
| Calder Grange House, Mytholmroyd | Ref C888 |
The house was demolished in the 1960s.
| Calder Holmes Park, Hebden Bridge | Ref C655 |
Recorded in 1900, when the Hebden Bridge Agricultural Show was held here.
In November 2007, the Park received £68,000 from the Big Lottery Fund's regional People's Millions fund after winning a TV vote. This money, together with £30,000 from Calderdale Council, will be spent on the CalderPLAY play area in the Park.
See William Crossley
| Calder House, Rastrick | Ref C2550 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Mark Andrew
| Calder House, Sowerby Bridge | Ref C723 |
Formerly known as Wharf House.
House and offices built in 1779 as a home for Thomas Walpole, a manager of the Rochdale Canal Company.
The flight of stairs can be clearly seen from the Sowerby Bridge Basin.
Owners and tenants have included
| Calder House, Todmorden | Ref C205 |
| Calder Lake | Ref C824 |
| Calder Navigation Society | Ref C1547 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Calder Registration District | Ref C2283 |
| Calder Vale | Ref C9 |
| Calder Vale Agricultural Society | Ref C1540 |
The first meeting was held at the White Lion, Hebden Bridge on 24th May 1839.
First show was held at The Holme, Hebden Bridge, in September 1839.
Later meetings and prize-givings took place at Hebden Bridge Mechanics' Institute.
The shows moved to Halifax Piece Hall in the 1840s.
Christopher Rawson was the President in the 1840s
This association may be confused with
| The Calder Vale Gazette | Ref C354 |
replete with matters of local interest, poetical, historical and topical
It became the Hebden Bridge Times & Calder Vale Gazette
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Calder Vale Handicap | Ref C599 |
| Calder Vale Line | Ref C694 |
| Calder Vale Machine Tool Company Limited | Ref C1520 |
| Calder Vale Steam Laundry | Ref C1561 |
| Calder Vale Subscription Band | Ref C2663 |
| Calder Vale Urban District Council | Ref C554 |
| Calder Valley | Ref C665 |
See Lower Calder Valley and MPs for Calder Valley
This & associated entries use material contributed by Nigel Lloyd
| Calder Valley Aero Club | Ref C1426 |
| Calder Valley Club | Ref C1515 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Father John Gott
| Calder Valley Concrete Company Limited | Ref C1456 |
| Calder Valley Constituency | Ref C630 |
| Calder Valley Cricket Club League | Ref C2126 |
It was disbanded on 13th November 1913
| Calder Valley Festival of Arts Society | Ref C1554 |
| Calder Valley Motor Club | Ref C1589 |
| Calder Valley Poets Society | Ref C402 |
The Society was disbanded in the 1980s
This & associated entries use material contributed by Emily Kearns
| Calder Valley Rifle Club | Ref C1323 |
Handley Ashworth was a founder members
| Calder Valley Sand & Gravel Company Limited | Ref C1825 |
| Calder Valley Search & Rescue Team | Ref C1177 |
| Calder Valley Ward, Halifax | Ref C1931 |
| Calder Valley Youth Theatre | Ref C274 |
| Calder Viaduct | Ref C981 |
| Calderbank Nurseries, Walsden | Ref C1821 |
| Calderdale ... | Ref C300 |
| Calderside Company Limited | Ref C1510 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Calderside Dyeing Company | Ref C1488 |
| Calderside House, Hebden Bridge | Ref C2316 |
| Caldervale Railway Line | Ref C1308 |
| Caldwell, James | Ref C1779 |
During World War I, he served as a Lieutenant with the 2nd Squadron Royal Air Force.
He died 28th August 1918 (aged 20).
He is remembered on the Arras Flying Service Memorial, France, and on Brighouse War Memorial
| Caldwell, Jonathan | Ref C4090 |
He went on to be the first editor of the Brighouse Echo [1887], owner of The Brighouse News [1891], and a Councillor for Brighouse [1900-1905]
He sold The Brighouse News to John Hartley.
He wrote a history of Brighouse and the co-operative society [1899]
In [Q2] 1889, he married Edith Anne Whitelock [1865-19??] in York.
Edith Anne came from Hackney, London
Children:
They lived at 119 Bradford Road, Brighouse [1911, 1916].
Jonathan died in 1910.
The widowed Edith Anne was a sleeping partner in a newspaper & printing business [1911].
In [Q2] 1912, she married Dennis Hardaker in Halifax
This & associated entries use material contributed by Chris Helme
| Caleb, Samuel | Ref C1101 |
He was charged with stealing a mare from Luke Dewhirst of Soyland, on 14th July 1877.
At the Leeds Summer Assizes [31st July 1877], Caleb was found guilty, and since he was only recently out of gaol on a ticket-of-leave, having in 1868 been sentenced to 10 years' penal servitude, he was sentenced to 20 years' penal servitude
| Calendar of local events | Ref C813 |
| Caley's: A. J. Caley & Son Limited | Ref C1440 |
The business was acquired by Mackintosh's on 9th July 1932.
When the Norwich factories were bombed in 1942, production was transferred to Halifax.
The Caley brand name was used until early 1960s.
In 1994, after Mackintosh's had become Rowntree Mackintosh and Nestlé, the company announced the closure of the Norwich factory.
In 1996, 3 former executives acquired the Caley's brand plus production equipment from Nestlé and formed Caley's of Norwich Limited.
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Caley, Albert Jarman | Ref C631 |
In 1863, he started producing mineral waters in the cellar of the premises.
In 1883, he began producing drinking chocolate.
In 1886, he began to manufacture eating chocolate.
He established A. J. Caley & Son Limited.
During World War I, the Company produced Marcho, Caley's Marching Chocolate which was issued to British troops.
He died in Norwich [Q2 1895] (aged 66)
| Caley, William | Ref C6700 |
He was a commercial traveller of Liverpool.
On 26th September 1877, he married Martha Annie Sunderland in Halifax
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles & Angela Sykes
| Calf Garth, Barkisland | Ref C2424 |
| Calf Hey Farm, Barkisland | Ref C815 |
Reuben Haigh was a tenant here [1700s]
| Calf Holes Farm, Steanor Bottom | Ref C1032 |
| Calf Lee Cote, Walsden | Ref C4002 |
| Calf Lee Farm, Walsden | Ref C60 |
Owners and tenants have included
This & associated entries use material contributed by Linda Briggs
| Calico Hall, Halifax | Ref C15 |
It remained in the Furness family until 1623 when it was sold to the Clough family, who were mercers, probably calico merchants.
Subsequent owners and tenants have included
The house remained with the Prescott family until 1776, when William Prescott got into financial difficulties.
Robert Parker was persuaded by his wife and her relatives to buy the property in order to keep it in the family. Parker spent over £3,000 putting a new Georgean front on the building, together with other additions. He bought land to the north of the house from Sir Watts Horton and created a park. Abraham Towne was the gardener.
The estate included the land bounded by Clare Road, St John's Lane, and Oxford Road, together with other plots around Hope Hall and New Road.
After Parker's death in 1796, his widow, Mary, bequeathed the Hall to her half-sister, Ann, and her husband Rev Edward Prescott, passing the estate back into the Prescott family. The couple went to live at the Hall.
Around 1810, Mrs Prescott renamed the house Clare Hall.
See Upper Calico Hall, Halifax
This & associated entries use material contributed by Tim Parker
| California | Ref C1898 |
In 1859, the address of the West Hill Tavern, Halifax at 64 Hanson Lane was given as California. The district was then said to be
becoming large and populous, with 312 houses and over 1,500 inhabitants, and several new buildings in the course of construction
In April 1865, the Leeds Intelligencer announced that
Steps have been taken for the erection of a new church in the new and populous district of California in the West End of Halifax
This may have been St Augustine's Church, Pellon.
See California, Halifax and California Post Office
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| California | Ref C529 |
| California Post Office | Ref C1594 |
| Calladine, Rev W. | Ref C2125 |
| Callaghan, George | Ref C988 |
He was a maker of bedstead castors [1901, 1911].
On 19th February 1898, he married Lucy Astell [1871-1961] at Balsall Heath, Birmingham.
Lucy was born in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Children:
They lived at
The couple died in Halifax
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & John Vaughan
| Callaghan, Rev George | Ref C1659 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Callaghan, Mary | Ref C295 |
Recorded in 1851, when she was lodging house keeper at 11 Smithy Street, Halifax.
Her children
all born in Halifax, and Julia Clare [b Ireland 1827] (general servant) were with her
| Callaghan, Mr | Ref C65 |
He married Catherine [1834-1???].
Catherine was born in Cork, Ireland
Children:
They lived at
He was dead by 1891.
Living with them [in 1901] was granddaughter Annie Smith [b 1892]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Callaghan, William George | Ref C992 |
Born in Birmingham.
He was an apprentice gas meter inspector with Sowerby Bridge Council / a member of Christ Church & Sunday School, Sowerby Bridge.
During World War I, he enlisted in early April 1915, and he served as an Able Seaman with the Royal Navy. He was trained for a sighter in a big gun team before being transferred to HMS Indefatigable which was cruising around the North Sea.
He died 31st May 1916 (aged 17), when HMS Indefatigable was sunk in the Battle of Jutland.
The Halifax Courier [10th June 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England [Grave Ref 14], and on the Roll of Honour at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & John Vaughan
| Callan, A. J. | Ref C1999 |
| Callan, Rev John Robert | Ref C1129 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Callighan, Tom | Ref C1752 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
They lived at Nether Ends, Sowerby.
This & associated entries use material contributed by Paul Richardson
| Callis | Ref C16 |
| Callis Bridge, Charlestown | Ref C1151 |
In the 19th century, the name is written Calais.
This & associated entries use material contributed by Helen Wright
| Callis Canal Bridge, Hebden Bridge | Ref C540 |
| Callis Lock, Hebden Bridge | Ref C485 |
| Callis Wood, Hebden Bridge | Ref C2371 |
| Callon, John | Ref C1313 |
He was a dyer [1891] / a general labourer [1901] / a cotton dyer [1911].
On 31st January 1880, he married Charlotte Rogan [1861-19??].
at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Todmorden.
Charlotte, of Calder Side, Hebden Bridge, was born in Manchester.She was a cotton winder [1901]
Children:
The family lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Callon, John William | Ref C684 |
Born in Manchester.
He was a keen boxer / a member of the football team of St Joseph's Catholic Church, Todmorden / a factory hand in cotton mill [1911] / a labourer at Astin & Barker / a Territorial.
During World War I, he served as a Private with D Company 1st/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
On 25th April 1915, he wrote home saying that he was at the Citadel, Cairo. In May, he was aboard the Alexandria, destination unknown.
He died of wounds [1st June 1915] (aged 30).
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [25th June 1915] reported his death with a photograph
He was buried at Alexandria (Chatby) Military & War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt. [Grave Ref F 179].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Callow, Arthur | Ref C1679 |
He was a jeweller [1901].
In 1894, he married Sarah Jane Cockroft [1876-19??] from Halifax, of Halifax.
Children:
They lived at Brackenbed House, Ovenden [1901].
In 1901, Hannah Cordingley [1851-19??], his widowed mother-in-law was living with them
This & associated entries use material contributed by Carole Edwards Caruso
| Callow, William | Ref C861 |
During World War I, he served as a Private / Gunner with the Royal Marine Light Infantry (R.M.R./B.1498) aboard the cruiser HMS Leviathan.
He died on board his ship [20th January 1919] (aged 28).
He was buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax [C 641].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Cally Hall, Todmorden | Ref C2313 |
| Calverley, Mrs Alice | Ref C707 |
In 1741, she heard John Nelson preach at Birstall and her father, Abraham Kershaw, invited him to Skircoat Green.
Thomas Calverley Riley is a descendant of the family
| Calverley, Constance | Ref C2342 |
She and her cousin Abraham Gibson (5) inherited the Mitchell family estate – including the Boston Hill estate – in Wadsworth.
She outlived her brothers.
She lived at Boston Hill
This & associated entries use material contributed by Diana Monahan
| Calverley, James | Ref C2341 |
Children:
This & associated entries use material contributed by Diana Monahan
| Calverley, Joseph | Ref C1286 |
He married Mary [1803-18??]
Mary was born in Longwood
Child: Eliza [b 1836]
Joseph died Q3 1848.
| Calvert ... | Ref C55 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Calvert & Aspinall | Ref C1496 |
The business was continued with Reuben Calvert as sole proprietor [1876]
| Calvert Brothers | Ref C1824 |
Partners included John Calvert, William Frederick Calvert, Henry Calvert, and Frank Calvert.
In October 1888, the partnership was declared bankrupt. The losses were quoted as £230,000.
John Calvert went missing after the failure, and he was apprehended at Leyburn [November 1888].
In March 1889, in Leeds, he was sentenced to 15 months' hard labour; his brothers were discharged.
Tom Farrar, a wool top merchant, was found guilty of aiding and abetting in the frauds, and was sentenced to 18 months' hard labour
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Calvert child workers | Ref C126 |
Chief amongst these mills were those of I. & I. Calvert.
From 1879, I. & I. Calvert began to transport children – mostly girls aged from 12 years old – from Liverpool to work in their mills.
In the 1890s, seventy girls were brought from Kirkdale Industrial School, Liverpool, to work in the mills.
Many of the children were orphans, others were from large families who could not accommodate their children at home, or who sent their children to earn money for the family.
The names of some of the children can be seen in the Foldout.
The children were accommodated by orphanage masters at any of several orphan homes, including
Many of the children died from disease & malnutrition, and were buried at Luddenden Dean Wesleyan Chapel where a gravestone recording the deaths of many of the mills' orphan employees can be seen in the graveyard.
Local stories tell that others were buried illegally on the moors
| Calvert's: I. & I. Calvert | Ref C1451 |
Around 1887, Jonathan Calvert changed the name and the business became known as I. & I. Calvert.
See Child workers at I. & I. Calvert's mills, Calvert's Factory School, Calvert Orphans' Home, William Henry Murgatroyd and Wainstalls Mills
| Calvert's (Illingworth) Limited | Ref C1729 |
Partners at the closure included cousins Philip Calvert and Martin Calvert, greatgrandsons of William Calvert.
The firm built the houses in Calvert's Row and Field View, Illingworth
| Calvert's: J. & J. Calvert | Ref C2639 |
Until 1885, the business was spinning white worsted yarn, but at Walter Garnett's suggestion, they began to produce coloured yarns.
They built a new mill
The partnership ended when John died in 1850. Jonathan carried on the business with John's sons William and Jonathan.
They leased Spring Mill, Wainstalls from John Abbott at an annual rent of £80 [1861].
William left the partnership in 1866.
Around 1870, the business was handed over to the younger Jonathan.
They bought Spring Mill after John Abbott's death [1871].
They were also at Abbott's Square Mill, Wainstalls which they bought from John Ambler Wilson. This strained the company's finances and in June 1873, they mortgaged both properties with Hebden Bridge solicitors: James Pearson Sutcliffe, and John Sutcliffe.
In 1871, he leased Lumb Mill, Wainstalls from Hollingrake & Clegg at an annual rent of £60. In March 1889, they bought the Mill.
Around 1877, Jonathan changed the name and the business became known as I. & I. Calvert
| Calvert's: M. & M. Calvert Limited | Ref C1524 |
They were at Brookhouse Mill, Ogden [1897]; Forest Mills, Holmfield [1905, 1937], and; Bowling Dyke Mills, Halifax [1937].
Partners included Midgley Calvert and Miles Calvert
| Calvert's: Mary & Ann Calvert | Ref C2222 |
Mary Calvert was listed as milliner and mercer at Corn Market, Halifax [1822].
Mary and Ann Calvert were listed as straw hat makers, milliners and dress makers at 2 Corn Market, Halifax [1829]
| Calvert Orphan Homes | Ref C283 |
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| Calvert's: William Calvert & Sons | Ref C475 |
Partners included Clifford Calvert [1905], William Edward Calvert [1905], and John William Calvert.
| Cambodunum | Ref C19 |
Camden identified this with Castle Hill, Huddersfield, but Watson and others have suggested that Greetland or Stainland are more likely, and use the landscape and the Roman altar from Thick Hollins as a part of the evidence.
It has been suggested that the name Scammonden may be derived from S'Cambodunum.
Others have placed the site at Doncaster
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| Camden, William | Ref C21 |
He visited the Saviles at Bradley Hall around 1590, when collecting material for his book Britannia, a guide to Britain and its monuments.
Of Halifax, he wrote that ...
the number of men in the parish – 12,000 – was greater than the total of cows, horses, sheep and other animals because – unlike the rest of the country – the people of Halifax lived by cloth-making and not by farming
See Horton
| The Camm family | Ref C1273 |
A 6-month strike at the mills ended with the firm going out of business.
The family were involved with St James's Church which was built on a part of the Wellholme estate bought from Mrs Camm.
See Brookfoot Mill [3], Camm Brothers, William & Alfred Camm and Ramsden, Camm & Company
| Camm, Rev Abraham Birtles | Ref C2117 |
Minister at Todmorden Unitarian Church [he resigned on 16th March 1888].
In 1872, he married Jennie Stockwell [1851-1888] at Kensington, London. Jennie died on 12th June 1888, whilst visiting her sister at Hampstead Heath, London.
He died at Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire when he fell from a railway train as it was passing through the Peak Forest Tunnel. The inquest returned a verdict of accidental death.
On 12th November 1891, a memorial stone – of carved white Sicilian marble – was erected in Upper End churchyard in the Peak District in his memory
| Camm, Alfred | Ref C325 |
He was a card manufacturer [1838, 1842].
He owned a cotton mill at Thornhill Briggs, Brighouse.
On 12th August 1835, he married Anna Maria Brooke at Halifax Parish Church.
Anna Maria was the eldest daughter of John Brooke
Children:
They lived at Wellholme, Brighouse.
Alfred died 5th October 1843 (aged 41).
His wife erected a memorial to him in St Martin's Church, Brighouse near the vault where he was buried [10th October 1843].
Anna Maria died in Brighouse [30th March 1889].
The couple were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse
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| Camm Brothers | Ref C1325 |
Solomon Marshall began working here and progressed to become manager. In 1???, Marshall took over the business.
| Camm, John D. | Ref C2168 |
| Camm, Joseph | Ref C610 |
He was a whitesmith [1851, 1861, 1871].
Around 1843, he married Sarah [1814-1???].
Sarah was born in Todmorden
Children:
They lived at
| Camm Park Estate | Ref C351 |
| Camm, Sam | Ref C1263 |
| Camm, Samuel | Ref C1625 |
Partner in Samuel Camm & Company.
On 3rd November 1800, he married Elizabeth Cunliffe [1777-18??] in Birstall.
Elizabeth was born in Clifton
Children:
They lived at Wellholme, Brighouse [1845]
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| Camm, Samuel | Ref C495 |
Born in Todmorden [14th November 1849].
He was a solicitor's clerk [1871] / a solicitor [1891].
In [Q4] 1884, he married Emma Ashworth [1854-1938] in Todmorden.
Emma was born in Bradford
Children:
They lived at
Samuel died 7th July 1912.
Emma died 18th April 1938 (aged 84).
He was buried at Lumbutts United Methodist Free Church
| Camm, Samuel | Ref C1372 |
He worked as a weaver at Shaw Lodge Mills.
He married Emily.
They lived at 6 Shaw Hill, Halifax.
During World War I, he enlisted [August 1916] and served as a Private with the 13th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.
He was wounded in the arm.
He died of shock after amputation [22nd January 1918] (aged 40).
He was buried at Etretat Churchyard Extension, France [Grave Ref II A 15].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Camm's: Samuel Camm & Company | Ref C1626 |
Partners included Samuel Camm
| Camm, William | Ref C1831 |
Baptised at Hartshead [17th July 1808].
On 18th August 1834, he married Lydia Goldthorpe [1802-1867] in Hartshead.
Lydia was born in Dewsbury
Child: Samuel [b Clifton 1835; d Harrogate 10th April 1897].
Lydia sold a part of the Wellholme estate for the construction of St James's Church, Brighouse.
Lydia died in Clifton [12th January 1867]
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| Camm, William | Ref C706 |
| Camm, William | Ref C2613 |
He married (1) Unknown.
Children:
After 1882, he (possibly) married (2) Nancy.
They lived at 65 New Bank, Northowram [1891].
Living with them [in 1891] were William's daughters and Nancy's children Hannah, Charles H., Willie Arthur, Mary A., Oswald, and Empsall
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| Camm's: William & Alfred Camm | Ref C1658 |
In August 1867, they were charged on 21 counts under the Factory Act, of working their hands after 6:00 pm, namely, until 10 minutes past. They were fined a total of £63.
They held a Christmas Party in the warehouse for their employees [January 1868].
In September 1882, about 400 of their spinners went on strike rather than have a 10% reduction in their wages.
The partnership was dissolved in October 1883. W. Camm and N. C. Camm were retiring.
See Camm Brothers and George Henry James Heal The Camm family
| Camotta, Richard | Ref C1768 |
Optician, carver and gilder in Halifax.
He is recorded as being a second generation Italian.
He married (1) Amelia.
Child: Margaretta [bapt 1831]
On 16th June 1834, he married (2) Ann Brier [1807-1896] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
He and his wife Ann made barometers. Between 1825 and 1861, they were at Bull Close Lane, 14 Bull Green, Halifax [1829], 9 Bull Green, Halifax [Ann 1851], and 12 Bull Green, Halifax [Ann 1861]
Richard died in 1841.
Ann (carver & gilder) filed for bankruptcy on 31st January 1847.
Living with them [in 1861] was nephew Isaac Bull [b 1853] (from Gravesend, Kent).
In 1881 and 1891, Ann and daughter Josephine were living in Blackpool. Ann was a lodging house keeper.
In 1892, Mrs Camotta was advertising
Select private apartments, with home comforts and sea view at 27 Queen's Square, Blackpool
Ann died in the Fylde district [Q4 1896] (aged 89)
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| Camp End Farm, Norton Tower | Ref C2446 |
The farm was demolished when Norton Tower was developed.
An early house in the Norton Drive development was built on the site of the farm and is named Camp End
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| Campbell, Alexander | Ref C1623 |
He was Keeper of the Halifax Museum [for 42 years].
He married Elizabeth [1804-1875].
Children:
Question: Can anyone confirm that Elizabeth was giving birth when she was over 60 years old?
Elizabeth died in 1875 (aged 71).
Alexander died 23rd November 1886.
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3460]
| Campbell, Bernard | Ref C1982 |
He was educated at St Joseph's Catholic School, Claremount / a steeplejack.
During World War II, he enlisted [1941] and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment.
He died at Rastrick [13th August 1944] (aged 22).
He was buried at Caserta War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref II C 11].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
| Campbell, Clifford | Ref C1759 |
Born in Battyeford [3rd September 1899].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He died 31st July 1918 (aged 18).
He was buried at Chambrecy British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref IV B 10].
He is remembered on Luddenden & Midgley War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Luddenden
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| Campbell, Rev Dr | Ref C1183 |
He lived at Lightcliffe around 1860
| Campbell, Fielding & Company | Ref C1501 |
| Campbell, Dr Florence Gertrude | Ref C18 |
MB, LM.
Daughter of John William Longbottom.
She qualified in 1891.
She was a medical practitioner in Halifax [1895] / demonstrator of anatomy at London School of Medicine for Women.
In [Q3] 1891, she married Thomas Vincent Campbell in Halifax.
The couple practised medicine in Southern India, and returned to live in Edinburgh, where Florence Gertrude died
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| Campbell Gas Engine Company Limited | Ref C1421 |
Founded by Hugh Campbell at Stone Dam Mills in the late 19th century.
It was later owned by Lewis John Akroyd with premises on Gibraltar Road.
On 20th December 1918, the Company entertained 3,000 employees to mark the completion of the manufacture of munitions for World War I, between 1914 and 1918.
In 1919, there was an industrial dispute at the company after Campbell's had taken on and trained unskilled ex-servicemen after World War I. A strike began on 13th July 1919. The dispute was again reported on 15th May 1920.
Financial problems followed and the bank took over the administration of the company. Campbell disliked this and attempted to establish a new business at his home, Newstead, Halifax.
The firm closed in 1926.
On 11th August 1928, the company's assets were bought by a London company.
They are recorded at premises situated between Hopwood Lane, Gibraltar Road and Parkinson Lane
On 1st November 1933, their premises at Gibraltar Road, West End, Halifax, were sold. The buildings were to be demolished and site used for housing.
After being unoccupied for 5 years, the property was sold to Cohen of Leeds, and then to Lewis J. Ackroyd Limited. Ackroyd demolished the buildings and Gibraltar Avenue stands on the site.
See: Campbell Gas Engine Company Limited&58; Roll of Honour / Henry Campbell & Company / Grove Brewery, Brearley / John Edward Hyde / Mungo Pape / J. Pollard & Company / Cyril Rothery / Harry Wadsworth
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| Campbell's: Henry Campbell & Company | Ref C1590 |
| Campbell, Hugh | Ref C568 |
He designed a cold starting crude oil engine and a stationary engine driven by coal gas for use in generating electricity. His design for the gas engine was accepted by a Leeds firm and he moved to Yorkshire.
In 1880, his father was appointed chief carpet designer for J. W. & C. Ward, and the family moved to Halifax. Robert Dempster offered to build the engines for him. He set up business at Stone Dam Works, Halifax.
He founded the Campbell Gas Engine Company Limited. He built new premises for the company at Gibraltar Road, Halifax.
Locally, his engines were installed at the Halifax Guardian office [1892], and the Halifax Theatre Royal.
He was a founder member of West End Golf Club. He presented a silver cup to the club.
He lived at Newstead, Halifax.
He had a large collection of rare books, some of which raised £8000 at auction in 1927 after the business had closed.
In 1930, he became manager of an iron works in Blackburn
| Campbell, James B. | Ref C1385 |
| Campbell, Martin F. | Ref C1045 |
He died 16th December 2007 (aged 40).
He was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby
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| Campbell, Dr Michael | Ref C932 |
In 1936, he wrote a study of slum life in London entitled Duke Street [publ Methuen]
| Campbell, Rev P. | Ref C1709 |
| Campbell, Roy Douglas | Ref C2163 |
In [Q2] 1944, he married Clarice Woodyott in Calder District.
They lived at Triangle.
During World War II, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders.
He died 6th July 1944 (aged 26).
He was buried at Kingston Cemetery, Portsmouth [Grave Ref: 38A 2 9]
| Campbell, Dr Ruth Millicent | Ref C1163 |
She qualified at London [1934], and was Assistant Medical Officer of Health for Maternity & Child Welfare, Halifax [1942].
She lived at The Vicarage, Holmfirth, Huddersfield [1935, 1940].
A Ruth Millicent Campbell [b 11th April 1907] died in Paddington, London [Q1 1974] (aged 66)
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| Campbell, Thomas Vincent | Ref C2617 |
He was a medical missionary [1901].
In [Q3] 1891, he married Florence Gertrude Longbottom in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
The couple practised medicine in Southern India, before returning to live in Edinburgh.
Thomas died before 1952.
Florence Gertrude died in Edinburgh [4th August 1952]
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| Campbell, Walter | Ref C994 |
He was a piece examiner in dyehouse [1901, 1911].
In 1896, he married Lucy Tordoff [1871-19??].
Child: Willie
They lived at
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| Campbell, William | Ref C143 |
On 12th August 1848, he married Ellen Lister at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax.
Ellen was the daughter of Joshua Lister
Children:
Ellen died in 1877.
After her death, he moved to Starbeck, near Harrogate, and ran the Harrogate Hotel there.
William died at Starbeck in 1892.
The couple were buried at St Paul's Church, King Cross
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| Campbell, Willie | Ref C1776 |
Born in Halifax.
He was an office boy for solicitor [1911]
During World War I, he enlisted [1916], was commissioned [June 1918], and he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 2nd/4th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.
He died 4th November 1918 (aged 21).
The Halifax Courier [23rd November 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Ruesnes Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I B 8].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Lee Mount Baptist Church, Ovenden
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| Campe, Donald Charles | Ref C989 |
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| Campenott, John | Ref C733 |
| Campola Tea Company | Ref C1574 |
| Can Bottoms, Walsden | Ref C886 |
| Can you help? | Ref C440 |
| Canada | Ref C1566 |
| Canal basin | Ref C634 |
| Canal interpretation centre | Ref C639 |
| Canal Lock House, Salterhebble | Ref C1935 |
This was the lock-keeper's cottage for the Salterhebble stretch of the Calder & Hebble Navigation. Built around 1820.
See George Darcy, Salterhebble Bottom Lock, Salterhebble Middle Lock and Salterhebble Top Lock
| Canal Road Bridge, Sowerby Bridge | Ref C1922 |
| Canal Yard Livery Stables, Todmorden | Ref C2148 |
| Canals | Ref C23 |
| Candelatt, Charles | Ref C900 |
| Canham, Henry Robert Field | Ref C1773 |
Educated at St John's College Cambridge. He was Assistant Master at Heath Grammar School [1876]
| Canker Dyke, Elland | Ref C841 |
| Cann, Rev G. | Ref C297 |
| Cannan, P. | Ref C1157 |
| Cannane, Gerald | Ref C1248 |
Born in Limerick, Ireland.
He was a private soldier [1844] / a superannuated 61st Regiment of Foot [1851] / a mason's labourer [1861] / a mason [1876].
On 4th May 1842, he married Nancy Marsden [1822-1871] at Halifax Parish Church.
Nancy was born in Rastrick, the daughter of Jesse Marsden, joiner
Children:
They lived at
Gerald died 18th September 1862.
| Canning, Charles | Ref C835 |
He was a cab driver [1881] / a carter [1891] / a mechanic's labourer [1901] / a scrap iron dealer / an iron broker's manager [1911].
He married (1) Sarah Ann Canning [1856-1899].
Sarah Ann was born in Halifax.She was a mill hand [1881]
Children:
Sarah Ann died in 1899.
In 1906, he married (2) Alice Bottomley [1861-19??] in Halifax.
Alice was a widow and had 2 children:
- Willie Bottomley [b 1895] who was a labourer worsted mill [1911]
- Mary Ann Bottomley [b 1897] who was a cotton spinner [1911]
They lived at
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| Canning, Charles | Ref C837 |
He was a brick maker's labourer [1911] / a brick maker [1914].
During World War I, he enlisted [2nd August 1914] with the 4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
There is no record of his seeing active service
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| Canning's Ideal Bakeries | Ref C1936 |
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| Canning, John William | Ref C2093 |
In [Q3] 1931, he married Agnes Haigh in Halifax.
They lived at Elland.
During World War II, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 144th (8th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment) Royal Armoured Corps.
He was killed in action [7th January 1945] (aged 34).
He was buried at Hotton War Cemetery, Luxembourg [Grave Ref II D 8].
He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland, and on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Elland
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| Canning, Joseph | Ref C838 |
Born 24th April 1894.
He was a cotton piecer [1911].
During World War I, he served with the Northumberland Fusiliers, and enlisted in Halifax [16th November 1915] with the Durham Light Infantry.
He was sent to France [1916] and demobilised [1919]
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| Canning, Walter | Ref C836 |
He was an apprentice iron moulder [1911] / an assistant iron dealer.
He joined the Territorial Army in Halifax [October 1912].
He transferred to the regular army [8th October 1915] and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [19th December 1915].
The Halifax Courier [1st January 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Talana Farm Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref III F 1].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
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| Canning, Walter Lawrence | Ref C1010 |
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| Cannon Cinema, Halifax | Ref C286 |
| Cannon Hall, Clifton | Ref C728 |
| Cannon, Thomas | Ref C1878 |
| Cant Clough, Heptonstall | Ref C845 |
| Canteen, Todmorden | Ref C99 |
Recorded in 1861.
The name comes from the Old Canteen Inn which stood there.
| The Canterbury, Halifax | Ref C471 |
It was described as a
a long, narrow room, reached by old wooden steps. It had a small, narrow stage. The seating accommodation consisted of plain wooden seats with backs, on to which were fixed ledges to hold the pint pots
By the 1920s, the premises were used as St Patrick's Catholic Church
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| Cantrell & Cochrane | Ref C960 |
They were at Half House Lane, Hove Edge [1950s/1960s]
Question: Does anyone know if this was a manufacturing site or a distribution depot?
Brings back memories of orange drink cartons at the cinema!
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| Cantrill, E. W. | Ref C1600 |
| Cape Insulation Limited | Ref C1444 |
At its height, the company employed 580 people at the mill.
In 1970, the company moved to Westmorland.
In the 1970s, deaths of many people who had worked at the factory began to cast doubts on the company's safety record, and the Department of Health conducted a public enquiry into the matter.
In October 2003, the Evening Courier called for an enquiry and revealed that an estimated 750 people died after working at the Acre Mill asbestos plant. Others – such as wives of employees – may have developed asbestos-related conditions.
At the time, it was not known that asbestos could lead to cancers, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis.
The company dumped asbestos waste at Heptonstall, Carr Head, Pecket Well, and Mount Skip.
Since 1975, Hebden Bridge Asbestosis Action Group has been campaigning for the Scout Road tip to be made safe.
In 1978, Hebden Royd Town Council proposed that the tip should be converted into a picnic site.
In June 2005, it was announced that Cape is to create a £40 million fund to pay for future asbestos-related compensation claims from British workers who are expected to file claims for at least the next 46 years. The Cape chairman said its proposal to set up the fund, review it every 3 years, and top it up with future injections of money should enable all claims to be settled
| Cape of Good Hope, Ambler Thorn | Ref C1927 |
| Cape, William | Ref C145 |
In 1922, he married Sarah Ellen Fossey in Halifax.
Children:
The children were all born in Halifax
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| Capel-Hanbury, Isabel Ada | Ref C502 |
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| Capener, John | Ref C33 |
He was a brewer [1881] / a baker [1891, 1901, 1911].
Around 1873, he married Julia [1852-19??].
Julia was born in Blakeney, Gloucestershire
Children:
They lived at
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| Capener, William Henry | Ref C1676 |
Born in Gloucester. His family were in Halifax by 1891.
He was a French polisher [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 21st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He went to France [17th June 1916].
He was killed whilst on duty in the Langemarck area of Yser Canal [30th September 1917] (aged 27).
The Halifax Courier [13th October 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Bard Cottage Cemetery, Belgium. [Grave Ref IV I 17].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Park Congregational Church, and on the Memorial at Rhodes Street Wesleyan Chapel
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| Capron, Thomas | Ref C1876 |
| Capronnier, Jean Baptiste | Ref C260 |
| Capstack, Joseph | Ref C1635 |
He lived at Hemingway's Row, New Bank, Halifax [1874]
| Captain Cardono | Ref C1199 |
The stage name for a 19th century circus entertainer identified as Thomas Bridgeman and / or Frederick William Hinds
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| Carcroft, William | Ref C1863 |
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| Card Clothing & Belting Limited | Ref C1521 |
In 1949, officers of the company included Clement Vernon Wright [Chairman], W. C. Womersley FCIS, ASAA [Managing Director], E. C. Clegg [Director], A. F. Firth [Director], Lord Ffrench [Director], H. D. Leather FCA [Director], J. A. Wright [Director], and George Lister MBE [Secretary]
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| Carding Specialists | Ref C1688 |
| Cardus, John | Ref C2171 |
Born in Skipton. He moved to Halifax about 1885.
He was a member of Providence Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Queens Road / a hosier & draper at King Cross / a hosier & draper at the corner of Lord Street [for 24 years] / a hosier, retailer of wool and woollen clothing at 57 Commercial Street, Halifax [1915, 1922] / sole local agent for Dr Jaeger's sanitary woollen items.
In [Q4] 1869, he married Sarah Hannah Kidd [1848-19??] in Bradford.
Annie was born in Addingham, Yorkshire
Children:
They lived at
About 1908, he went to live in Southport on account of his health, and still commuted to supervise his business in Halifax.
He died at Southport [13th March 1914] (aged 66).
| Cardwell, Arthur | Ref C422 |
Born in Hightown [27th November 1844].
On 13th December 1868, he married Ellen Miriam Robinson [1839-1916] at Halifax Parish Church.
Ellen was born in Coollattin Park Estate, Wicklow, Ireland [19th October 1839]
Children:
On 26th August 1880, the family sailed from Plymouth, aboard the Scottish Prince, arriving at Rockhampton, Queensland [7th December 1880].
Ellen died in Leichhardt, New South Wales, Australia [22nd February 1916].
Arthur died in Leichhardt, New South Wales [14th May 1934].
He was buried at the Field of Mars Cemetery, New South Wales
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| Cardwell, Charles | Ref C404 |
Born in Thornhill [9th February 1822].
He was a card maker / a farmer.
In [Q2] 1844, he married Mary Womersley [1820-1893] in Halifax.
Mary was born in Clifton-cum-Hartshead
Children:
Mary died in Dewsbury [Q1 1893] (aged 73).
Charles died in Dewsbury [24th March 1899]
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| Cardwell, Cuthbert | Ref C680 |
He married Mary Margaret Carter [15??-1???].
Child: William Robert
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| Cardwell, Ernest | Ref C24 |
He was employed by Oates & Green Limited.
He was a reservist and served for 7 years with the Army in India. He had been home for 15 months when World War I broke out.
During World War I, he was called-up [1914] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry.
He was awarded the Pip, Squeak & Wilfred.
He was engaged in transport work, and was feeding his horses when he was hit. He died of his wounds at No.21 Casualty Clearing Station in France [1st December 1917].
The Halifax Courier [2nd February 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, France [Grave Ref VI E 3]
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| Cardwell, Francis Moore | Ref C1200 |
Born in Brighouse [27th November 1863].
He was a chemist's assistant [1881]
He carried on his father's chemistry business at 98 Commercial Street, Brighouse.
He married (1) Elizabeth [1865-1904].
Elizabeth was born 4th May 1865
Child: Samuel Kenneth Moore Cardwell [b Brighouse 25th July 1889]
Elizabeth died 29th January 1904.
In [Q1] 1919, he married (2) Maria Exley Greenwood [1872-1928] in Halifax.
Maria was born 16th April 1872
Maria died 3rd July 1928.
Francis died 3rd December 1936.
Members of the family were buried at Brighouse Cemetery
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| Cardwell, Isaac | Ref C567 |
Born in Netherton [December 1651].
On 3rd December 1672, he married Margaret Hall [1651-1733].
Children:
Isaac died at Thornhill [19th May 1733]
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| Cardwell, James | Ref C160 |
He was a coal miner [1851, 1861] / landlord of the White Horse, Rastrick [1871].
In [Q4] 1849, he married (1) Jane Walton [1824-1864] in Halifax.
Jane was born in Clifton
Children:
Jane died in 1864.
In [Q4] 1864, he married (2) Sarah [1833-1895] in Halifax.
Sarah, née Crossley, was born in Ardsley, and was the widow of David Beard
Children:
They lived at
James died in 1876.
After James's death, Sarah took over at the White Horse [1881]
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| Cardwell, John | Ref C480 |
Born in Thornhill.
He married Martha Wainwright [1706-1775].
Children:
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| Cardwell, John | Ref C379 |
Born in Brotherton, Yorkshire [12th November 1775].
He was a millwright.
On 8th August 1799, he married (1) Mary Toulson [1779-1813] in Thornhill. Children:
Mary died in 1813.
On 15th January 1818, John married (2) Elizabeth Day [1791-1866] at Thornhill Parish Church.
Elizabeth was born in Huddersfield [February 1791].
Children:
John died in Dewsbury [26th May 1864].
He was buried at Thornhill Parish Church
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| Cardwell, John | Ref C2632 |
He was a labourer [1871] / a gas stoker and worked at Halifax Gas Works [for 30 years].
In [Q1] 1878, he married (1) Ellen Bulman [1851-1897] in Halifax.
Children:
Ellen died Q2 1897 (aged 46).
In [Q2] 1903, he married (2) Jane Wilcock in Halifax.
Jane [née Briggs] was the widow of William Wilcock
They lived at 3 Brooklyn Place, New Road, Halifax [1918].
John died after an accident at Halifax Gas Works [1911]
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| Cardwell, John Isaac | Ref C565 |
Born in Netherton [16th May 1684].
In 1707, he married Mary Cardwell [1689-1766] in Netherton. Children:
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| Cardwell, Richard | Ref C605 |
Born in Netherton.
On 8th June 1647, he married Dorothy Elizabeth Burdett [1631-1669] at Netherton.
Children:
Dorothy Elizabeth died in Thornton [9th January 1669].
Richard died in Thornhill [16th March 1672]
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| Cardwell, Samuel | Ref C1035 |
Born in Thornhill [17th June 1821].
He was a chemist & druggist [1851, 1881].
He established a chemistry business at Commercial Buildings, Brighouse.
He lived at
In [Q3] 1872, Samuel married Ellen Moore [1832-1887] in Halifax.
Ellen was born in Brighouse [28th June 1832]
Child: Francis Moore who carried on his father's business
They lived at
Ellen (possibly) died 28th August 1887.
Samuel died 28th December 1910 (aged 89).
Members of the family were buried at Brighouse Cemetery
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| Cardwell, Thomas Thome | Ref C890 |
He married Joan Hudson [1535-1585] in Kirkham.
Joan was born in Kirkham
Children:
Joan died in Kirkham [April 1585].
Thomas died in Medler, Lancashire [8th December 1597]
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| Cardwell, William John | Ref C474 |
Born in Thornhill [5th June 1737].
On 5th December 1758, he married Mary Sykes [1738-1806] at Sandal Magna.
Mary was born in Hostingly, Yorkshire [19th July 1738]
Children:
William John died in Thornhill [22nd June 1773]
Mary died in Thornhill [9th March 1806]
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| Cardwell, William Robert | Ref C628 |
Born in Kirkham, Lancashire [2nd February 1591].
He married Mary Wiltshire [1592-1662].
Mary was born in Kirkham
Children:
William Robert died in Thornton in 1660.
Mary died in Thornhill in 1662
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| Caretaker's House, Blackley Chapel | Ref C235 |
When the new chapel was built in 1878, the old Church became redundant, and after standing unused and neglected, this became the caretaker's house.
It is now 2 separate dwellings
| Carew, John | Ref C928 |
| The Carey family of Elland | Ref C1284 |
| Carey, Anita | Ref C2427 |
In the late 1960s, she worked as a typist in the Sales Department at Kosset Carpets.
She became an actress and appeared in many TV rôles including
In 2002, she married actor/director Mark Wing-Davey.
She died 19th July 2023 (aged 75)
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| Carey, Ernest | Ref C245 |
He worked for Uttley & Company at Stubbing Dye Works.
He was a regular soldier [1891-1898]. He served in the Chitral Expedition [1895], Gibraltar, Burma, & Ireland.
During the South African Wars, he was called-up as a reservist, and he served as a Corporal with the East Lancashire Regiment.
He was killed in action in a night attack at Karee Siding, north of Bloemfontein [29th March 1900] (aged 27).
He is remembered on the Halifax Parish Church South African War Memorial, on West View Park War Memorial, and on Hebden Bridge War Memorial
| Carey, Peter Denzil O'Dowd | Ref C2156 |
Born 24th May 1924.
He was educated at Sherbourne School & Halifax Tech.
During World War II, he enlisted [1942] and served as a Pilot Officer with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He trained in Canada.
He died 28th January 1943.
He is remembered on the family grave at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden, on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [Grave Ref 131], on Ripponden War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden
| Carey, Rev Ronald Clive Adrian | Ref C985 |
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| Carey, Rupert O'Donoghue | Ref C390 |
He married Dorothy Evelyn Cave-Thomas [1892-1964].
Children:
They lived at Green Shutters, Ripponden.
Members of the family were buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden
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| Carey, Stephen S. | Ref C410 |
In [Q3] 1952, he married Anne M. Hickman in Halifax.
Child: Julia [1953-2012] who married Mr Hall
Members of the family were buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden
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| Cargill, Rev J. R. | Ref C1025 |
| Carholes Clough, Todmorden | Ref C882 |
| Carle, Peter | Ref C818 |
He was a carpet finisher [1879].
On 14th October 1879, he married Mary Elizabeth Smith [1856-1929] in Halifax.
Mary Elizabeth was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at 35 Range Lane, Haley Hill [1881, 1911, 1917]
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| Carle, Thomas Henry | Ref C833 |
He was a wire labourer [1911].
In [Q1] 1905, he married Louisa Drake in Halifax.
They lived at 2 Walker's Court, Cross Hills, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died of wounds [5th December 1917].
He was buried at Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, France [Grave Ref V D 19].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
In [Q3] 1919, Louisa married Harold S. Swift in Halifax
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| Carless, Rev Frank | Ref C913 |
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| Carleton, Rev Edward Barrington | Ref C976 |
Curate-in-Charge at St Chad's Church, Hove Edge [1914]. In 1915, he was appointed vicar of Brownhill, Batley
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| Carley, Eric William | Ref C266 |
During World War II, he enlisted [1941], and he served as a Corporal with the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment.
He died at sea [4th March 1944] (aged 29).
He is remembered on the Brookwood Memorial, Surrey, and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Carlile, Rev Wilson | Ref C320 |
| Carline, George Reginald | Ref C2345 |
He was on the staff of the Oxford English Dictionary / an assistant curator at the Wellcome Historical Medical Museum / at the Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford [1919-1926] / the first president of the Oxford University Archæological Society [1919]. before becoming Keeper at Bankfield Museum [1926-1932], succeeding Henry Ling Roth. He contributed to the Museum's collections on looms and weaving.
He was living at Warley in 1928, when his brother-in-law Stanley Spencer, who was married to George's sister Hilda Carline, painted his A gate, walls & fields, Halifax.
He died at Hampstead on 24th December 1932
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| Carling, Arthur | Ref C933 |
Born in Lacy Laithe, Hebden Bridge.
He was a fustian dyer [1901] / a dyer's labourer [1911].
In 25th July 1896, he married Mary Elizabeth Jackson [1875-1950] at Heptonstall Church.
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] were sister-in-law Susannah Jackson [b 1872] (single, cotton spinner) and her son James (aged 1 month).
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment.
An article in the Todmorden Advertiser & District News [16th November 1917] recorded that he had lost an eye at Ypres [April 1915].
The Todmorden Advertiser & District News [30th July 1915] reported that Private Arthur Carling, of 738 Halifax Road, Woodmill, Eastwood, was badly wounded at Ypres. and was in hospital.
He survived the War.
Sons Frank & Arthur died in World War I.
His nephew Clifford Adshead Carling also died in the War
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| Carling, Arthur | Ref C705 |
He was a member of Eastwood Congregational Church / employed by James Mitchell, coal merchant.
In [Q4] 1933, he married Florrie Stokes in Todmorden.
Children:
During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 85th Anti-Tank Regiment Royal Artillery.
He died as a POW [8th June 1943] (aged 30).
He was buried at Chungkai War Cemetery, Thailand.
He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial.
His brother Frank also died in the War.
Their cousin Clifford Adshead Carling also died in the War
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| Carling, Clifford Adshead | Ref C458 |
Born in Todmorden [7th January 1898].
Baptised at Christ Church, Todmorden [20th October 1898].
In 1901, he was living with his grandmother Eliza Carling.
In 1911, he was living with his aunt Susan and uncle Joseph Youell.
He was a warehouseman [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 15th Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers.
He was killed in action [30th November 1918].
He was buried at Berlin South-Western Cemetery, Germany [Grave Ref VIII E 9].
He is remembered on Blackshawhead War Memorial, and on Todmorden War Memorial.
His cousins Frank & Arthur also died in the War
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| Carling, Frank | Ref C678 |
Baptised [2nd July 1898].
He was a presser for James Cheetham & Sons / a Territorial.
During World War I, he enlisted (at the age of 16), and served with the 6th Battalion with the Lancashire Fusiliers, and went to Egypt.
The Todmorden & District News [30th July 1915] reported that he was wounded at Gallipoli [4th June 1915] and was hospitalised in Malta before being invalided home.
Around his 19th birthday, he was transferred and served as a Private with the 4th Battalion King's (Liverpool Regiment) and went to France.
The Todmorden Advertiser & District News [16th November 1917] reported that he had been missing since 27th September 1917.
The Todmorden & District News [20th September 1918] reported that he was presumed dead as the family had no word of him since an officer wrote that Frank was a very good shot and told of Frank's magnificent work as a sniper against the retreating enemy [on the 27th September 1917].
He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 31-34, 162, 162A & 163A], on Blackshawhead War Memorial, and on Todmorden War Memorial.
His brother Arthur also died in the War.
Their cousin Clifford Adshead Carling also died in the War
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| Carling, Maud | Ref C937 |
She had a son Clifford Adshead Carling, father unknown.
She went into service in Manchester [1901], and in Somerset [1911]
She died in Cornwall
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| Carling, Robert | Ref C936 |
Born in Beverley.
In [Q2] 1861, he married Eliza Bromby [1839-1909] in Beverley.
Eliza was born in Cottingham.She was a dress maker [1881]
Children:
They lived at
Living with the widowed Eliza [in 1901] was Clifford, the illegitimate son of daughter Maud
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| Carlisle, John | Ref C1790 |
He married (1) Ellin [1737-1794].
Ellin died 6th February 1794 (aged 57).
He married (2) Margaret [1755-1838].
John died 6th April 1796 (aged 60).
Margaret married Joshua Bentley of Pavement, Halifax.
Margaret died 2nd February 1838 (aged 83).
He & his wives were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax with Joshua Bentley
| Carlisle, Thomas | Ref C738 |
He died in the conflict.
| Carlton, A. E. | Ref C2362 |
| Carlton, Benjamin Harold Ackroyd | Ref C273 |
Born in Halifax.
He moved to Bradford with his parents when a child.
He was a police sergeant [1911] / a retired chief constable [1925].
He married Emma Maud Dunn [1878-1925] at St Mary's, Laisterdyke [7th January 1903].
Child: Jack [1907-1979]
They lived at 139 Thornbury Avenue, Bradford [1911].
Mary died in Kent [22nd February 1925].
Benjamin Harold died in St Luke's Hospital, Bradford [Q2 1947].
His home address was in Folkestone, Kent
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| Carlton Café, Halifax | Ref C1909 |
Recorded in 1936, when A. Wilkinson was the proprietor
| Carlton Chambers, Halifax | Ref C2348 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Carlton, Charles | Ref C747 |
| Carlton, Rev E. B. | Ref C579 |
| Carlton, Harold | Ref C2028 |
He was a clerk in Halifax Corporation Health Department.
In [Q4] 1938, he married Suzanne Mary Moraghan in Halifax.
They lived in 12 Crestfield Drive, Pye Nest, Halifax.
During World War II, he enlisted [October 1942], and he served as a Driver with the Royal Corps of Signals in North Africa.
He died in Malta General Hospital [16th January 1946] (aged 39).
He was buried at Imtarfa Military Cemetery, Malta [Grave Ref 1 7 14.]
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Carlton, Harry | Ref C2001 |
In [Q2] 1901, he married Annie Eliza Mallinson.
Children:
Harry (possibly) died in Hallifax in 1907 (aged 30).
In 1911, Annie Eliza was a baker/confectioner and refreshment house keeper living at 24, Clare Street, Halifax. Her widowed mother Maria was housekeeper & head of the household
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| Carlton House, Halifax | Ref C1973 |
Built by Thomas Nicholl.
Owners and tenants have included
| Carlton, Samuel John | Ref C264 |
On 16th June 1869, he married Annis Elizabeth Ackroyd at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
Samuel John died in Wharfedale
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| Carlton Street Register Office, Halifax | Ref C1937 |
In 1878, the Halifax Register Office moved into the building. They left in 2009. The building was put up for sale
| Carlton, Thomas | Ref C613 |
He was a setter at carpet works [1861] / a master clogger (employing 2 men) [1871] / a clogger [1881] / a clogger & boot dealer [1891].
In [Q1] 1865, he married Mary Ann Crabtree [1841-1903] in Halifax.
Mary Ann was born in Ovenden.She was a draper [1891]
Children:
They lived at
Thomas died 17th October 1895 (aged 58).
Mary Ann died 10th June 1903 (aged 62).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2227]
| Carlton, Walter Sefton | Ref C638 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 6th Battalion Buffs (East Kent Regiment).
He died of wounds [26th September 1918] (aged 22).
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [11th October 1918] reported that
Mr & Mrs Carlton of Lower Laith Cottage, Pudsey, Cornholme, have received a telegram stating that their son, Lance-Corporal W. S. Carlton, 6th Buffs Regiment, had died in the 10th General Hospital at Rouen.The first intimation received was a telegram stating that he had been admitted into the 10th General Hospital suffering from dangerous wounds in the back and right arm.
A second telegram was afterwards received saying that he had died. Lance-Corporal Carlton was in his 24th year, and was expected home on leave
The Edition of 18th October 1918 published his photograph.
He was buried at St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France [Grave Ref R II N 21].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Carlyle, John | Ref C1873 |
He was a policeman.
In 1874, he married Elizabeth Mawer [1854-1927] in Skipton.
Elizabeth was born in Grassington
They lived at 45 Gordon Street, Elland [1911]
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| Carlyle, Wallace | Ref C689 |
Born in Guiseley.
He was a fettler in a woollen mill.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 3rd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 8th December 1916 (aged 36).
He was buried at Holywell Green Congregational Church [58].
He is remembered on Elland War Memorial
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| Carmichael, Alexander | Ref C147 |
He lived at Back Bonegate, Brighouse.
He was killed when he was fell from the fire engine as it sped to a fire at Alexandra Mills, Brighouse on 26th October 1903
| Carmichael, J. B. H. | Ref C1748 |
He and Lieutenant R. S. P. Robinson died in a landslip at Naina Tal India on 18th September 1880.
There is a memorial to him in Halifax Parish Church
| Carmichael, W. | Ref C929 |
| Carmont, William Henry Brown Douglas | Ref C1279 |
On 14th January 1933, he married Nellie Tasker at All Souls' Church, Halifax.
Child: Colin [b 1933]
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| Carnation show | Ref C850 |
| Carnegie, Andrew | Ref C28 |
In 1901, he retired and devoted his time to philanthropic ventures.
In 1903, it was reported that
he has given, chiefly within the last two years, 730 library buildings
In 1904, he established the Carnegie Hero Fund to recognise acts of bravery in civilian life in the USA and Canada.
In 1908, he established the British Carnegie Hero Fund Trust in his native Dunfermline.
He had several links with the district: Foster Lane Methodist Church, Hebden Bridge, Halifax Technical School, Hebden Bridge Library, Skibo Castle, Dornoch, Sowerby Bridge Library, Evan Charles Sutherland-Walker and West End Congregational Church
| Carnegie, Rev John | Ref C2668 |
| Carnegy, Canon P. C. A. | Ref C578 |
| Carnell, William | Ref C620 |
He was a tailor (own account) [1901].
Around 1899, he married Eliza Coton [1873-19??].
Children:
They lived at 9 Park Place, Halifax [1901].
Living with them [in 1901] were Eliza's mother Hannah & sister Eva
| Carnelley, Albert Richard | Ref C1037 |
Born in Darton, Yorkshire.
He was a coal merchant of Horton Lane, Bradford [1893] / a coal merchant's manager [1901] / a coal merchant [1911] / a partner in Carnelley, Hoyle & Company, oil & colour merchants / a Councillor for Halifax East Ward [1916] / vice-chairman of the Gasworks Committee [1918] / vice-president of the Halifax Football Club / a member of Halifax Borough Club / a Freemason.
In 1893, he married Emily Briggs [1872-1923] at Halifax Parish Church.
Emily, of Causeway, Halifax, was the daughter of James Briggs, joiner & undertaker
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was widowed mother-in-law Selina Briggs [b 1837].
Albert Richard died at The Marsh [2nd November 1918] (aged 48).
Emily died 29th January 1923 (aged 50).
Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-B35]
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| Carnelley, Joseph | Ref C1938 |
| Carnelley, Joseph Arthur | Ref C919 |
Born in Southowram.
When he was 13, he was voted to the 3rd place in England to go to camp with Baden-Powell when the Boy Scout movement was beginning.
He was educated at Halifax New School / a member of the Halifax Hockey Club / a member of the King Cross Cricket Club.
After matriculating, he obtained a place with a mining engineer at Glass Houghton, Castleford.
During World War I, he enlisted in the 12th (Miners') Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, where he obtained a commission. He went to France [4th March 1915]. He was promoted to Lieutenant and transferred to the 173rd Tunnelling Company Royal Engineers.
He died 16th June 1916 (aged 21).
The Halifax Courier [24th June 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France [Grave Ref II E 203].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on Southowram War Memorial, on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram, on the Memorial at Halifax Bowling Club, and on his parents' grave at St Anne's Church, Southowram. There is a memorial to him inside St Anne's Church
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| Carney, Bernard | Ref C1522 |
The Halifax Guardian [Saturday 22nd June 1852] reported
Bernard Carney was in court charged withcausing a nuisance by throwing oyster shells into the street in Cripplegate, Halifax, on Christmas day
He said he came from Huddersfield and was not aware of the rules in Halifax, and after being warned he picked them up.
He promised never to do it again and, on that understanding, he was let off paying the expenses
| Carney, Daniel | Ref C1143 |
Son of Mrs Julia Hardiman of 12 Pollard Street North, Charlestown Road, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment.
He died 21st March 1918 (aged 19).
He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [Grave Ref 40 & 41], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church, and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets
| Carney, Thomas | Ref C1687 |
He was a labourer [1891].
In [Q2] 1872, he married Emma Sutcliffe [1846-1921] in Halifax.
Emma was born in Stainland
Children:
They lived at
Thomas died Q1 1895 (aged 51).
Emma died Q2 1921 (aged 75).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/159]
| Carney, Thomas | Ref C1158 |
Born in Liverpool.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Devonshire Regiment.
He was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme [1st July 1916] (aged 19).
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 1C], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Carney, Thomas Edward | Ref C267 |
He lived at New Street, Stainland.
During the South African Wars, and he served as a Private with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action at the Battle of Paardeburg Drift [18th February 1900].
He is remembered on the Halifax Parish Church South African War Memorial, and on West View Park War Memorial
| Carney, Willie | Ref C1840 |
During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 4th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.
He died 8th October 1918.
He was buried at Guizancourt Farm Cemetery, Gouy, France [Grave Ref B 13].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland
| Carpenter, Harry | Ref C1193 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a cotton creeler [1901] / a spinner of Cross Street, Langfield [1909] / a mule spinner [1911] / employed at Woodhouse Mill.
In [Q2] 1909, he married Betsy Wilson [1886-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Betsy, a spinster of Back Castle Street, Stansfield, was born in Manchester, the daughter of John Wilson, stone breaker
Child: Jack [b 1911]
They lived at
During World War I, he enlisted [January 1915] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Devonshire Regiment.
He went to France [September 1915].
He (possibly) died on the first day of the Battle of the Somme [1st July 1916] (aged 30).
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [11th May 1917] had a photograph and reported that he had been missing since the 1st of July 1916, and was presumed to have died then.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 1C] in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Oddfellows' Hall, Todmorden.
His brother William Henry also died in the War
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| Carpenter, John Arthur | Ref C2094 |
He was a hairdresser with Crowther of Elland (this was possibly Henry Denton Crowther).
In [Q2] 1944, he married Eleanor Warner in Calder District.
They lived at 29 Springfield Road, Elland.
During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade.
He was killed in action [4th September 1944] (aged 19).
He was buried at London Cemetery & Extension, Longueval, France [Grave Ref 13 C 21].
He is remembered on Elland War Memorial.
In [Q2] 1946, Eleanor married (2) Leslie Hubbard in Calder District
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| Carpenter, Rev Russell Lant | Ref C1174 |
He was Minister at Northgate End Chapel [1856-1864], Director of the Halifax Mechanics' Institute, and a Temperance worker and established Northgate End Band of Hope.
He is recorded [1857] when he performed interments at Lister Lane Cemetery.
He left Northgate End at Christmas 1864.
He was preacher there when the new Chapel opened on 2nd October 1872.
| Carpenter, William C. A. | Ref C452 |
Born in Hackney.
He was a councillor for Rastrick [1980-1984] / a councillor for Northowram & Shelf [1984-2004] / Mayor of Calderdale [1992-1993] / Deputy Mayor of Calderdale [1995-1996] / He was made a Freeman of the Borough in 2000
In [Q4] 1947, he married Margaret Masterson in Bradford.
Children:
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| Carpenter, William Henry | Ref C601 |
Born in Exeter, Devon.
He was a spinner of Mill Wood, Stansfield [1883] / a cotton spinner [1891] / a cotton mule spinner [1901] / a cotton spinner [1911].
In [Q4] 1883, he married Clara Fitter [1866-1940] at Halifax Parish Church.
Clara, of Mill Wood, Stansfield, was born in Rochdale, Lancashire, the daughter of John Lister, bolt maker.She was a cotton weaver [1891, 1901]
Children:
The family lived at
Sons Harry & William Henry died in World War I
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| Carpenter, William Henry | Ref C547 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a cotton weft packer [1911] / employed by Barker's, Blind Lane, Todmorden.
He lived with his family at 1 Back Salford, Todmorden [1911].
In April 1914, he married Frances Jane Hartney at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone.
Frances came from Duke Street, Eastwood
There are no records of any children.
They lived at 42 Longfield Road [1915].
During World War I, he enlisted in Todmorden and served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
He was killed in the Dardanelles [15th July 1915].
The Todmorden & District News [6th August 1915] reported that he was killed in the Dardanelles by a bullet on July 15th.
The following week's Edition [13th August 1915] published his photograph.
He was buried at Redoubt Cemetery, Gallipolli [Special Memorial A 26].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Oddfellows' Hall, Todmorden.
His brother Harry also died in the War
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| Carpet industry | Ref C29 |
| Carpet mosaics | Ref C309 |
They were an extension of the firm's tapestry carpets. They were produced by arranging a sheaf of coloured wools – several feet in length – so that the end cross-section produced a picture or other design. A piece of hessian was then glued to the end of the sheaf and a thin section sliced off, leaving the picture or design fixed to the backing. They were often framed.
When People's Park opened in 1857, employees received a souvenir mosaic in the form of a lapel badge. These measured 6 in by 3½ in and depicted 2 roses within a double oval with the words
Dean Clough Mills 14th August 1857
and Francis Crossley's initials between the words
People's Park
Carpet mosaics were produced until around 1869 when Mr Schubert emigrated to America
| Carpets International Limited | Ref C1503 |
| Carpmael, John | Ref C849 |
He was the Deputy Constable of Halifax [1805] and innkeeper of the Upper George Inn, Halifax.
See Forestall
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| Carpmael, Sarah | Ref C1912 |
Born in Pudsey.
She married William Tongue.
She was buried at Halifax Parish Church
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| Carpmael, William | Ref C1130 |
In December 1819, he was declared bankrupt
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| Carr ... | Ref C1265 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Carr & Craggs Moor | Ref C4740 |
| Carr Barn, Walsden | Ref C4820 |
| Carr Cliffe, Warley | Ref C2072 |
It stands opposite the Warley Institute.
It was refurbished in 2010
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| Carr Cliffian Club | Ref C1491 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Sandra Davies
| Carr's Confectioners | Ref C1205 |
Recorded in 1921, when they were at Alexandria Works, Gibbet Street
| Carr Fold, Sowerby | Ref C408 |
| Carr Green Nursing Home, Rastrick | Ref C1340 |
| Carr Green Workhouse, Langfield | Ref C43 |
| Carr Hall Castle, Holywell.Green | Ref C1981 |
| Carr Hall Falls, Stainland | Ref C1975 |
| Carr Hall Farm, Holywell Green | Ref C1634 |
| Carr Hall Valley, Stainland | Ref C1980 |
| Carr Hall Well, Holywell Green | Ref C826 |
See Holy Well, Holywell Green and St Helen's Well, Holywell Green
| Carr House | Ref C182 |
| Carr House Estate, Todmorden | Ref C13 |
| Carr House Farm, Mytholmroyd | Ref C2418 |
| Carr House Farm, Shelf | Ref C695 |
Owners and tenants have included
It is now 2 dwellings
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| Carr House Farm, Todmorden | Ref C1778 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Carr House, Midgley | Ref C2327 |
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| Carr Laithe, Todmorden | Ref C660 |
| Carr of York | Ref C31 |
| Carr, Sowerby | Ref C1289 |
When this became too small, a new Chapel was erected [1787] (at a cost of £420)
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| Carr's Wallpaper Stores | Ref C1818 |
They were at 55 Crown Street and 56 Southgate, Halifax [1836, 1952].
In 1936, the proprietor was Mrs Elizabeth Carr
| Carr Well, Luddenden | Ref C722 |
| Carr Wood House, Shelf | Ref C982 |
Subsequent owners and tenants have included
| Carr Wood, Shelf | Ref C971 |
| Carre, Arthur | Ref C269 |
He worked for Balmoral Greenhouses, Guernsey.
He was a refugee from Guernsey and lived at 79 Siddal Lane.
He married Unknown.
During World War II, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Hampshire Regiment.
He was killed in action at Salerno [9th September 1943] (aged 21).
He is remembered on the Cassino Memorial, Italy [Grave Ref 7], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Carrington Binns | Ref C1697 |
They specialised in the manufacture of plating and drawing wires, and fine, high carbon wires.
In 1996, they moved from West Mount Mills, Halifax to Lowfields, Elland.
In April 2006, the business was sold to a Russian company Severstal-Metiz.
In January 2010, the Company – then known as Carrington Wire – announced that it would close
| Carrington, Charles William | Ref C420 |
He was landlord of the White Swan, Holmfield [1917] / (possibly) landlord of the Station Hotel, Holmfield [1934].
He died at the Station Hotel [3rd January 1934].
He was buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
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| Carrington, Thomas | Ref C1111 |
He was landlord of the Crown Tavern, Halifax [1881, 1899].
In 1864, he married Sarah Ann Ingham [1837-1889] in Halifax.
Sarah was born in Queensbury
Children:
Sarah died 3rd November 1889.
Thomas died at the Crown Tavern [3rd July 1899].
Members of the family were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
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| Carrodus, John Tiplady | Ref C743 |
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| Carroll, Coote Alexander | Ref C2606 |
Born in Horton [24th November 1812].
Baptised [22nd December 1812] at Bradford Cathedral.
In the list of electors in the 1841 election for MPs for the West Riding Coote Alexander Carroll, Richard Sterne Carroll, and George Frederick Carroll are listed as electors in Norland township. Their addresses are given as Boston-in-Clifford, Bramham.
He also had property in Ashford, County Wicklow, Ireland, where he was High Sheriff and a JP.
On 13th November 1843, he married Elizabeth Tayler in Dublin.
He died [6th January 1886] at Boston Spa.
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £41,151 17/1d
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| Carroll, Francis Rawdon | Ref C2605 |
Born in Guiseley.
He never married
He died [6th January 1868] at Boston Spa
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| Carroll, George | Ref C2604 |
Children:
In the list of electors in the 1841 election for MPs for the West Riding Coote Alexander Carroll, Richard Sterne Carroll, and George Frederick Carroll are listed as electors in Norland township. Their addresses are given as Boston-in-Clifford, Bramham.
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| Carroll, George | Ref C350 |
In [Q1] 1909, he (possibly) married Catherine Agnes Cretsey in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 8 Swan Court, Cross Hills, Halifax. He was a reservist and fought in the South African Wars.
During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed by a sniper whilst bringing in the wounded [22nd December 1915] (aged 33).
Carroll
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
| Carroll, George Frederick | Ref C1919 |
Born in Hawksworth.
In the list of electors in the 1841 election for MPs for the West Riding Coote Alexander Carroll, Richard Sterne Carroll, and George Frederick Carroll are listed as electors in Norland township. Their addresses are given as Boston-in-Clifford, Bramham.
He never married.
He died at Boston Spa [17th April 1889].
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £36,732 17/1d
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| Carroll, James | Ref C715 |
During World War II, he served with the Royal Artillery.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
| Carroll, James | Ref C1972 |
He was an overlooker (carpet works) [1891] / a carpet printing overlooker [1901].
In 1883, he married Jane Broomhall [1861-19??] in Halifax.
Jane was born in Liverpool.She was a charwoman [1911]
Children:
They lived at
Sons James, Clement and Thomas served in World War I. James died in the War
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| Carroll, James | Ref C1968 |
Born in Halifax.
In 1911, he was a Private with the West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own), at the Sobraon Barracks, Circular Road, Colchester, Essex.
In [Q1] 1915, he married Johanna C. Meehan in Halifax.
Child: Bernard [b 1915]
They lived at 5 Crossley Court, Fleet Street, Halifax [1916].
He was in Malta when World War I broke out.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He was in one of the first drafts to be sent to France.
He died 25th October 1916.
The Halifax Courier [18th November 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 2A, 2C & 2D], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
His brothers Clement and Thomas also served in the War
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| Carroll, John | Ref C364 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Campbell Gas Engine Company Limited
| Carroll, John | Ref C185 |
He was a cotton mule piecer [1901] / a cotton piecer [1911] / employed by Clay Brothers at Willow Hall Mills [1916].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 7th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.
He was killed in an accident [9th February 1917].
The Halifax Courier [24th February 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 2C], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on Luddendenfoot War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Campbell Gas Engine Company Limited.
His brother Michael also died in the War
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| Carroll, Leslie Joseph | Ref C1993 |
He was an apprentice moulder with Hirst & Sons at Pellon and a Territorial.
During World War II, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment, A.A.C.
He died of wounds [10th March 1943] (aged 22).
He was buried at Tabarka Ras Rajel War Cemetery, Tunisia [Grave Ref 3 C 10].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Carroll, Michael | Ref C1038 |
He was a general labourer [1881] / a mason's labourer [1891] / a stonemason's labourer [1901]
In 1879, he married either Mary Cahill or Mary Ward [1857-19??] in Halifax.
Mary was born in Rathdowney, Ireland
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881] were widowed mother Mary Carroll [b 1824] and a widowed relative Mrs Lynam [b 1831].
Sons John & Michael died in World War I
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| Carroll, Michael | Ref C1039 |
He was a member of St Walburga's Catholic Church, Luddendenfoot / a cotton mule piecer [1901] / a cotton piecer [1911] / employed by W. & R. K. Lee Limited at Lock Hill Mills, Sowerby Bridge.
During World War I, he enlisted in early 1915 and served as a Private with the 10th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
He was killed in action [27th June 1916] (aged 24).
The Halifax Courier [22nd July 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Citadel New Military Cemetery, Fricourt, France [Grave Ref II E 17].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on Luddendenfoot War Memorial, and on the W. & R. K. Lee Limited Roll of Honour.
His brother John also died in the War
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| Carroll, P. | Ref C855 |
During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Rifles.
He died 1st May 1915 (aged 27).
He was buried at Christ Church, Todmorden [East Part]
| Carroll, Richard Sterne | Ref C2607 |
Born in Horton.
Baptised at Bradford Cathedral [18th August 1814].
In the list of electors in the 1841 election for MPs for the West Riding Coote Alexander Carroll, Richard Sterne Carroll, and George Frederick Carroll are listed as electors in Norland township. Their addresses are given as Boston-in-Clifford, Bramham.
On 3rd December 1861, he married Louisa Rickaby née Boynton in Bridlington. At that time he was living at Tolston Lodge, Tadcaster.
He died in Scarborough [6th May 1879]
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| Carroll, Robert | Ref C984 |
He was a clay miner [1901, 1911].
In [Q3] 1894, he married Margaret Walsh [1873-1922] in Halifax.
Margaret was born in Glasgow.She had a daughter Mary Elizabeth Walsh [b 1891]
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was widowed mother-in-law Catherine Walsh [b 1841] (born in Ireland)
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| Carroll, Robert Henry | Ref C983 |
He was a doffer spinner [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 7th Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers.
He died 25th September 1915.
His family received notification of his death in March 1916.
The Halifax Courier [25th March 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Dud Corner Cemetery, Loos, France [Grave Ref VI J 12].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
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| The Carrs, Mixenden | Ref C1260 |
| Carruthers, Norman Roy Waugh | Ref C367 |
He was educated at Crossley & Porter School.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards.
He died 27th August 1918 (aged 20).
He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France [Grave Ref 3], and on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax
| Carruthers, William George | Ref C383 |
During World War I, he enlisted [June 1915], and and he served as a Private with the 17th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He died 17th July 1916 (aged 21).
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 2A, 2C 7 2D], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Cars | Ref C1357 |
| Carstairs, James | Ref C1673 |
He lived at Elland Hall [1861]
| Carter ... | Ref C557 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Carter's: A. & M. Carter | Ref C1499 |
| Carter & Company | Ref C1812 |
| Carter & Wright (Engineers & Machine Tools) Limited | Ref C1428 |
Partners included George Carter and Mr Wright.
They were at Hexagon Iron Works, Haley Hill [1905, 1921] and Hexagon Iron Works, Pellon Lane [1937]
| Carter Brothers | Ref C1461 |
| Carter's: Butter Merchants | Ref C759 |
In 1826, the business moved to property in Cheapside which was owned by John Abbott.
Much of the building was used as a warehouse, with a shop facing the street.
His son Thomas Carter took over the business.
On John Abbott's death [1870], his property was sold, and Thomas bought the premises.
In 1883, Thomas bought adjacent property in Cheapside.
The retail department, facing into Cheapside, was one of the last shops in Halifax to retain Georgian bow windows divided into small panes. This was later swept away, and the front propped up on cast-iron stilts, and cased in with plate glass.
The business was still operating in 1906, but had closed by the end of 1910.
The premises remained in the ownership of Thomas Carter's trustees. Thomas's son George died in Blackpool [1943]. Following his death, the Carter family trustees finally sold the Cheapside premises
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| Carter's: John Carter Limited | Ref C587 |
Recorded in 1940, when they were at Adelaide Street, Halifax
| Carter's: W. L. Carter & Company | Ref C1506 |
| Carter's: William Carter & Sons (Halifax) Limited | Ref C1730 |
| The Cartledge family | Ref C1238 |
Around 1720, they started Woodman House Pottery.
In 1802, Jonathan Cartledge built Woodman House, Elland
| Cartledge, Charles | Ref C3500 |
Born 28th May 1786.
He died 12th August 1827.
He was buried at Blackley Baptist Graveyard
| Cartledge, Dr | Ref C2669 |
He was a member of Northgate End Chapel
| Cartledge, James | Ref C764 |
He was a Deacon at Salendine Nook Baptist Church.
At one point, he was upset at being expelled from the church membership on account of [unspecified] family troubles in which the authorities accused him of not having proper control over his family. He vowed that he
would not sit down in that chapel again
He continued to attend the services, but stood throughout.
He further vowed that if God allowed him to prosper, he would build Him a house.
He acquired coal mines in Blackley and left Salendine Nook.
In 1789, he built Blackley Particular Baptist Church. He was largely encouraged by the miners to build the Church.
He preached at the Church for a short time, until 1792 when he persuaded Rev John Hindle to move from Elland.
He married Unknown.
Children:
He died 18th June 1793.
He was buried at Blackley Baptist Graveyard (in the old part).
See Elland Particular Baptist Church
| Cartledge, James | Ref C1542 |
Born 3rd May 1781.
In 1813, he was a member of a Committee supporting those affected by the Luddites.
He died 6th February 1828.
He was buried at Blackley Baptist Graveyard
| Cartledge's: James Cartledge & Sons | Ref C98 |
Partners included James Cartledge, Joseph Cartledge, and John Cartledge.
In 1787, the business was dissolved by mutual consent, and it was carried on solely by John Cartledge
| Cartledge, John | Ref C697 |
Born 2nd November 1751.
He was an active Baptist. With his father, he was instrumental in the founding of Blackley Baptist Church.
He married Betty, daughter of John Woodhead at Elland Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at Woodman House, Elland.
He died 15th July 1809.
Members of the family were buried at Blackley Baptist Graveyard.
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| Cartledge, Jonathan | Ref C696 |
| Cartledge, Joseph | Ref C1378 |
Cotton spinner at Thornhill Briggs Mill, Brighouse which he built around 1797.
Question: Does anyone know whether he was connected to the Cartledge family of Blackley?
He established Joseph Cartledge & Sons.
In 1825, he was declared bankrupt
| Cartledge, Dr Joseph | Ref C82 |
(Possibly) son of James Cartledge.
Born 4th August 1747.
Physician.
He married Mary Woodhead at Elland Parish Church.
Mary was born at West Car in Dean Head [4th June 1756], the daughter of John Woodhead
Children:
They lived at
Mary died 25th February 1803 (aged 47).
Joseph died 3rd June 1815 (aged 68).
Members of the family were buried at Blackley Baptist Graveyard.
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| Cartledge's: Joseph Cartledge & Sons | Ref C1527 |
| Cartledge Yard, Blackley | Ref C4001 |
| Cartlidge, Harold | Ref C385 |
He was Classics master at Thorne Grammar School.
In [Q3] 1935, he (possibly) married Barbara Morton in Halifax.
Child: Anne V. [b 1939]
They lived at 8 St Bevan's Road, Halifax.
During World War II, he served as a Flying Officer with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died of malaria in the Middle East [19th October 1943] (aged 35).
He was buried at Fayid War Cemetery, Egypt [Grave Ref 1 G 10].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Cartlidge, James Alfred | Ref C467 |
Born in Sowerby Bridge.
He was a cotton twiner piecer [1911] / employed at Old House Mill.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was sent to France [April 1915].
He had 3 brothers on active service.
He was killed on the Somme [5th August 1916] (aged 20).
The Halifax Courier [26th August 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 George's Church, Sowerby
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| Cartlidge, Thomas | Ref C466 |
He was a plate layer railway [1891], a railway platelayer [1901], and a flag man on railway [1911]
On 15th March 1868, he married (1) Ann Manley [1848-1883] in Congleton.
Children:
The children were born in Brereton / Brearton, Cheshire.
Ann died in 1883.
On 30th August 1888, he married (2) Sarah Jane Harrap [1804-1949] in Congleton.
Sarah Jane was born in Everton, Liverpool
Children:
They lived at
Thomas died in Sowerby Bridge [Q4 1911] (aged 64) During World War I, 4 of the sons were on active service, including James Alfred who was killed in the conflict
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| Cartlidge, William | Ref C167 |
On 21st January 1928, he married Nellie Frankland [1905-1980] at St George's Church, Sowerby.
Nellie was the daughter of Hanson Frankland.She already had a daughter: Nora Frankland [1923-1997] who married George Habergham
Children:
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| Cartman, David | Ref C123 |
He was a warehouseman at flour mill [1891] / a grain warehouseman [1901] / a warehouseman at flour mill [1911].
Around 1884, he married Annie [1860-1???].
Annie was born in Whitby
Children:
They lived at
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| Cartman, Henry | Ref C1662 |
He was a grocer's shop assistant [1911] / employed by the L & Y Railway at Normanton.
During World War I, he enlisted [1915], and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.
He was slightly wounded, and later he was involved in a gas attack which killed many local soldiers [1915].
He was gassed [21st July 1917].
He died in the Second Canadian Hospital, France [1st August 1917] (aged 27).
The Halifax Courier [11th August 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Mont Huon Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref IV L 12A].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
One of his brothers was wounded but recovered
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| Cartman, Percival Wainwright | Ref C166 |
In [Q1] 1899, he married Maria Wilkinson in Halifax.
Maria was the daughter of Benjamin Halstead Wilkinson.She was a woollen winder [1901]
Child: Dorothy [b 1900]
The family lived at 16 Stead Street, Halifax (living with Maria's parents) [1901]
Percival died in Wigan [Q3 1914] (aged 39)
| Cartwheel Centre, Elland | Ref C1974 |
| Cartwright & Noble | Ref C603 |
| Cartwright, Annie | Ref C1783 |
She was a secretary with R. Southern & Company.
She lived at The Brow, Halifax Road, Brighouse.
She was killed [24th September 1951] (aged 38).
In 1951, she & Mrs Mary Illingworth were travelling for a holiday in Switzerland.
Annie was driving along the main Paris-Dijon road when a tyre burst. The car hit a tree, and Annie was killed.
Mary was injured and was hospitalised in Troyes Hospital was a broken leg
Annie was buried at Brighouse Cemetery with her mother & sister
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| Cartwright, Benjamin | Ref C1720 |
Born in Holmfirth.
He was landlord of the Roundhill, Rastrick [1899-1906] / landlord of the Spring Gardens, Elland [1906-1930].
On 28th December 1889, he married Mary Elizabeth Hadfield [1869-1961] at Halifax Parish Church.
Mary Elizabeth was born in Rastrick
Children:
The children were born in Rastrick.
Benjamin died 21st May 1930.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £191 3/3d.
Probate was granted to his widow Mary Elizabeth.
After his death, Mary Elizabeth took over at the Spring Gardens [1930-1935].
After Mary Elizabeth left, son-in-law Sam Barker took over at the Spring Gardens [1935-1952].
Mary Elizabeth & daughter Amy died in Kent
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| Cartwright, Edward | Ref C1740 |
He was a farmer [1911].
In [Q4] 1903, he married Rebecca Skelton [1881-1967] in Thirsk.
Rebecca was born in Kilvington
Children:
They lived at Clifton [1911].
Rebecca died 11th December 1967 (aged 86).
She & daughter Sarah were buried at Brighouse Cemetery with daughter Annie
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| Cartwright, George | Ref C1742 |
On 28th May 1870, he married Esther Mellor [1850-1880] at Holy Trinity Church, Holmfirth.
Children:
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| Cartwright, George | Ref C907 |
During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Princess Charlotte of Wales's Royal Berkshire Regiment.
He was killed in action [23rd August 1918].
He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France [Grave Ref 7], and on the World War I Memorial in Sowerby Church
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| Cartwright, Jack | Ref C720 |
During World War II, he served with the Royal Engineers.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
| Cartwright, John | Ref C2183 |
He was a mercer and woollen draper in Halifax.
The family originated in Catterick and moved to Halifax in the mid-1700s.
On 15th December 1773, he married Mary, daughter of Thomas Milne at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
John & Mary were buried at Halifax Parish Church
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| Cartwright, John | Ref C2184 |
He wrote A Memoir of the Milne family [1849] in which he describes his brother William's experiences at Rawfolds Mill and Grace Holroyd
He was a merchant in Warley.
On 4th October 1800, he married Elizabeth Tinkler at Kirkheaton.
Elizabeth was the daughter of Mary (née Atkinson) & James Tinkler
Children:
Soon after his marriage, he purchased The Hollins, Warley. Around 1814, the family moved to Norton, County Durham where he became a magistrate.
He was buried at Halifax Parish Church
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| Cartwright, Major | Ref C1775 |
| Cartwright, Mendelssohn | Ref C1269 |
Born in Huddersfield.
He was a dyer's labourer [1911] / landlord of the Wheat Sheaf, Elland [1923, 1929].
On 28th February 1903, he married Lena Marshall [1876-1948] at St Matthew's Church, Rastrick.
Lena was born in Rastrick
Children:
Mendelssohn died at the Wheat Sheaf [22nd December 1929].
After his death, Lena took over at the Wheat Sheaf [1930]
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| Cartwright, Thomas | Ref C2063 |
| Cartwright, William | Ref C2182 |
Born and baptised in Halifax in 1774.
He was a captain in the Halifax Militia / a cloth dresser/finisher and dyer.
In 1812, he moved from Halifax to occupy the Mill at Rawfolds, near Liversedge. The area, was populated with small cropping shops.
He introduced the use of shearing frames at Rawfolds and his establishment was the only one of its kind.
In February 1812, a delivery of shearing frames destined for the mill had been attacked and destroyed by Luddites as it crossed Hartshead Moor; Cartwright and other mill-owners had been expecting trouble as weapons had been stolen from various parts of the parish.
On the evening of 11th April 1812, the mill was attacked by a Luddite mob of about 150 men led by George Mellor.
The Luddites also threatened Cartwright's pregnant wife and his children.
On another occasion, Cartwright was shot in Bradley Wood.
His brother John wrote A Memoir of the Milne family [1849] in which he describes William's experiences at Rawfolds Mill. The memoir makes no mention of the shooting in Bradley Wood.
On 12 May 1800 or 23rd October 1800, he married Sarah Atkinson.
Sarah was the daughter of Joseph Atkinson of Bradley Mill at Kirkheaton
Children:
He was buried at Liversedge.
He was the model for Robert Moore in Charlotte Brontë's novel Shirley
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| Carveley, Richard | Ref C472 |
He lived at 73 Rhodes Street, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 7th December 1915.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| The Carver family | Ref C1233 |
| Carver Clough, Rishworth | Ref C2290 |
| Carver, George | Ref C1836 |
In May 1807, he was declared bankrupt
| Carver, Mr | Ref C2289 |
| Carver, Sam | Ref C218 |
He was an engine smith's mechanic [1829-1861] / a mechanic lodging at the Turk's Head, Sowerby Bridge [1871].
In [Q3] 1856, he married Hannah Shepherd [1829-1861] in Halifax.
Hannah was born in Halifax, the daughter of Joseph Shepherd
Children:
They lived at Beech Terrace, Warley [1861].
Hannah died 8th June 1861 (aged 32).
Sam died 17th June 1874 (aged 45).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 709]
| Carver, William | Ref C2485 |
He was mechanic and inn keeper at the Bee-hive, Halifax [1851].
Living with him [in 1851] were parents Mary and Joah Carver (machine maker), and brother Tom [aged 14] (apprentice solicitor)
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| Cary, Edward | Ref C1943 |
mines of slate stones within the wastes of Northowram, and the mines of sea coal upon the waste within the manor of Bradford
| Casa Arredamenti | Ref C244 |
| Casburn, Walter | Ref C1882 |
He was a grocer's manager [1891].
He married Emma Farrar [1865-1898].
Children:
The children were born in Bradford.
They lived at Chesham Street, Horton, Bradford [1891].
Emma died 5th May 1898 (aged 33) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3647] with daughter Gladys & Emma's siblings
| Cascade, Walshaw Dean | Ref C2534 |
The triangular feature in the gable end may have been a dovecote in an internal room with a stone floor.
The property stands on the left-hand side of Lower Walshaw Dean reservoir as you head up towards the Lodge. The buildings were used when the reservoirs were under construction
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| Casey, Stephen Joseph | Ref C1942 |
He was Second Division clerk [1911].
In [Q3] 1909, he married Elsie Mary Ainley.
Child: Marjorie Elizabeth [b 1911]
They lived at 25 Dumbarton Road, Lambeth [1911].
Living with them [in 1911] was Elsie Mary's widowed mother Emma Lina Ainley [b 1865]
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| Casey, Thomas | Ref C482 |
He was a member of St Patrick's RC Church, West Vale & Choir / a cloth finisher [1911] / a cloth miller with John Shaw & Sons, Brookroyd Mills, Stainland.
During World War I, he enlisted [22nd August 1916] and served as a Private with the West Yorkshire Regiment.
After training at Clipstone, he went to France [23rd November 1917]. He was reported missing [3rd May 1917] and later found to be a POW at Lemburg, Germany.
His photograph appears with a report of his story in the Halifax Courier [23rd June 1917].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, West Vale
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| Casey, William | Ref C483 |
He was a mill hand [1891] / a dyer's labourer [1901] / a cloth fuller [1911].
In 1886, he married either Mary Ann Brennan or Mary Anne Stanley [1863-1???] in Halifax.
Mary A was born in Gainsborough / Louth, Lincolnshire
Children:
They lived at New Street, Stainland [1891, 1901, 1911]
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| Cash Clothing Company, Todmorden | Ref C1485 |
| Cash, Desmond Terence | Ref C493 |
He lived at 16 Glenholme Heath, Halifax.
During World War I, he enlisted [1942], and he served as a Sergeant / Flight Engineer with the 78th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He was killed in a bombing road [24th March 1944] (aged 21).
He was buried at Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery, Germany [Grave Ref 9 B 25].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Cash, Eric Lawrence | Ref C523 |
During World War I, he served as a Sergeant / Observer with the 82nd Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died 20th August 1941.
He was buried at Chevington Cemetery, Northumberland.
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Building Society
| The Cash Fish Stores, Brighouse | Ref C1216 |
Recorded in 1901, when they were at 18 Briggate, Brighouse, and Joseph Henry Lancaster was proprietor
| Cash recorders | Ref C921 |
| Cash Register | Ref C212 |
| Cash Supply Stores Limited | Ref C1494 |
They had premises at
This was demolished in the 1930s. The site was later occupied by Marks & Spencer [3rd February 1933]
and they carried out tea blending, coffee roasting and grinding.
They had an Oriental Café which was decorated with oriental, Arabic and Moorish works of art.
They were famous for their celebrated
Beef wine
They also had premises at Huddersfield and Batley
| Cash, William | Ref C553 |
Born in Leeds [April 1843]. He moved to Halifax when he was a young boy.
He was a banker's clerk [1861] / a bank accountant [1871, 1881] / an employee of the Halifax & Huddersfield Union Banking Company Limited / an auditor for Halifax Equitable Benefit Building Society [1872] / a bank manager [1891] / an accountant, employer [1901].
In 1879, he and Thomas Hick wrote a paper entitled
On Fossil Fungi from the Lower Coal Measures of Halifax
On 11th March 1911, a life annuity was granted to him
for valuable services rendered to the cause of science
In 1866, he married Sarah Ann, daughter of James Patchett, at Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
He died in Halifax
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| Cashmore, Rev Thomas Herbert | Ref C801 |
He trained as an architect before being ordained. He served in Antigua and in India [1917-1933] but had to return to England because of ill-health. He was Vicar of Brighouse [June 1942-1946]. He went on to become the Canon Missioner and Suffragan Bishop of Dunwich
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| Casimir, Rev Mother | Ref C1257 |
| The Casino | Ref C510 |
| Cassidy, William | Ref C527 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the Canadian Infantry.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Casson ... | Ref C155 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Casson's: James Casson Limited | Ref C64 |
Established by James Casson in 1861.
The business was at Norton Mills, Elland [1905, 1916, 1951]
| Casson's: Thomas Casson & Brother | Ref C1465 |
They were at Marshfield Mills, Elland, Commercial Mills, Elland [1905], and 38-40 North Frederick Street, Glasgow [1901]
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| Casterton, M. J. | Ref C596 |
| Castle | Ref C192 |
| Castle Carr Barrows | Ref C1923 |
| Castle Carr footpath trial | Ref C1219 |
In 1868, roads across estate were closed off and some compensation was paid by Joseph Priestley Edwards. The closures gave rise to a rumbling dispute amongst the local people.
Events leading to the trial began with an incident on Saturday 24th October 1896 when a local man, Sam Murgatroyd, met John Murgatroyd and some gamekeepers on a disputed footpath on the Castle Carr estate. Sam took the case to the High Court.
The trial began at Chancery in London on 24th February 1898. Sam Murgatroyd lost his claim in the High Court and had to pay costs of £1001 6/3d to John Murgatroyd.
There was considerable sympathy with his plight. The verdict caused great surprise locally and was seen as a knock from London
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| Castle Carr fountains, Luddenden Dean | Ref C910 |
Halifax Corporation built the lakes and fountains in return for permission to built reservoirs further up the valley.
See Castle Carr Reservoir and Luddenden Valley waterworks
| Castle Carr, Luddenden Dean | Ref C293 |
Demolition started in 1962, with only a few sections remaining today.
The house and water gardens were a popular attraction and are currently open to the public once a year.
See John Greenwood
This & associated entries use material contributed by Steven Beasley, David Cant, Sandra Davies, Sue Johnson & Brian Wingfield
| Castle Carr Reservoir | Ref C1127 |
| Castle Carr Tunnel | Ref C1059 |
The commemorative silver spade used for the event is now in Bankfield Museum, and is mistakenly engraved Castle Caw.
The tunnel is 2,550 yards long and at an elevation of about 1,400 feet above sea-level and carries water from Widdop Reservoir between Pecket Well and the Luddenden valley.
There are 3 ventilation shafts for the tunnel
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| Castle Farm, Holywell Green | Ref C1094 |
Victorian folly in the form of a mock Gothic castle with turret, towers and battlements, similar to the towers in Shaw Park.
Built in the mid-19th century by the Shaw family.
Mr Redman, the bailiff to the Shaw Estate who bred the shire horses for Brookroyd Mills, lived here. The farm was known as Redman's.
It was voted Britain's Best Home.
It was restored by Terry George and Michael Rothwell.
It is hired for private parties and weddings.
In 2011, it was announced that a water-wheels to be restored and used to generate electricity.
| Castle Fields, Rastrick | Ref C2043 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Castle, Dr Frederick | Ref C1702 |
Medical practitioner at Cornholme. He was assistant to Dr Charles William Thorp.
On 13th October 1891, Dr Thorp found him insensible in a chair in his surgery
| Castle Grove Hall, Todmorden | Ref C2167 |
Recorded in 1909, when Todmorden Skating Rink Company opened a roller-skating rink here
| The Castle, Halifax | Ref C414 |
In 1774, the property was owned by William Bolland who established a reading room and a news room.
In 1779, the ground floor was occupied by bankers Swaine Brothers & Company.
Around 1808, a private newspaper room was established here by B. Milnes.
In 1832, the Halifax Guardian was first published at the offices of Whitley & Booth here.
It was demolished when Crown Street was widened in 1888. It stood next-door to the east of Number 11 which is currently occupied by Millet's.
This is discussed in the book the collection of Prints by J. R. Smith.
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| Castle Hall, Mytholmroyd | Ref C957 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Castle Hill Co-Op, Rastrick | Ref C6871 |
Malcolm Terry writes
the branch had butchers, confectionery, greengrocery. These closed before 1963 and part of the building was demolished
The store closed in 1981.
The building is still standing. A doorway has a mosaic for the Drapery department.
See Church Street Co-Op, Rastrick
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| Castle Hill Farm, Sowerby | Ref C139 |
It is named for the nearby Castle.
The property was advertised for Sale by Auction [July 1854] as containing 6 acres 2 rood 179, in the occupation of William Maude.
John Rawson bought the property in 1874.
It is now 2 dwellings.
In Graptolite's historical notes on the Church at Sowerby, he writes
The site of an old fort or castle at the head of the village has been thought to be Roman, though it is not known when it was built or destroyed. On its site Castle Farm is yet standing.
See John Rawson and Trinity Cottage, Sowerby
| Castle Hill House, Rastrick | Ref C677 |
The Fryer family lived in an earlier house on the site. The present house was built around 1830.
Owners and tenants have included
This is discussed in the book Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions.
It is now 5 houses. The estate is now a small golf course.
See Castle Hill, Rastrick, South Lodge, Rastrick and Sparrow Park
| Castle Hill, Rastrick | Ref C775 |
It was trenched about and hollow in the middle, as if many stones had been got out of it. The circumference of it measured 188 yards within the trench, and 117 yards on the top
The earthworks were said to have been destroyed to get to the stone within it.
The feature was possibly Iron Age.
Watson describes the earthwork.
This is discussed in the books Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions and Our Home & Country.
Over the years, cremation urns have been found here.
In 1820, Stephen Rushworth was digging in his garden at Castle Hill, Rastrick when he discovered a ceramic urn containing bones. The urn stood on his window ledge, until it was removed and subsequently lost
| Castle Hill Social Club, Mankinholes | Ref C1816 |
| Castle Hill, Sowerby | Ref C612 |
| Castle Hill Tunnel, Todmorden | Ref C2162 |
| Castle Hill Wood, Rastrick | Ref C2042 |
| Castle, Kenneth H. | Ref C1983 |
During World War II, he served as a Lance Sergeant with the 3rd Survey Regiment Royal Artillery.
He died 24th May 1946 (aged 29).
He was buried at Udine War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref I D 8]
| Castle Lodge, Todmorden | Ref C668 |
| Castle, Roy | Ref C448 |
Although he was a lifelong non-smoker, he was diagnosed with lung cancer and was believed to be a victim of passive smoking during his time working in smoky clubs. The Roy Castle Clean Air award is now given to pubs, restaurants and other public areas which do not allow smoking on their premises
| The Castle, Sowerby | Ref C2431 |
It can be seen in a field behind Castle Hill Farm
In Graptolite's historical notes on the Church at Sowerby, he writes
The site of an old fort or castle at the head of the village has been thought to be Roman, though it is not known when it was built or destroyed. On its site Castle Farm is yet standing
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| Castle Street Working Men's Club | Ref C1530 |
| Castle, Thomas (Tom) | Ref C39 |
Born in Brighouse.
He was familiar as a fat boy who became the mascot of Thomas Sugden & Son in the early 1900s
his good health the results of eating products made from Sugden's flour!
He appeared in advertisements with captions such as:
Sugden's Flour makes the Big Loaf The Big Loaf makes the Big Boy |
I am fifteen years old, I weight fifteen stones, and I eat bread made from Sugden's flour |
In the 1911 census, he was described as a waggoner at a flour mill.
He lived at
He died [aged 30] on 7th December 1918 during the influenza epidemic, following World War I. The illness was possibly aggravated by his obesity
| Castle, William John | Ref C2224 |
He was a cart driver [1891].
In 1867, he married Sarah Crouch [1853-1911] from Merton, Norfolk, in Hertford.
Children:
They lived at
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| Castlefields, Rastrick | Ref C59 |
| Castlemaine House, Southowram | Ref C1384 |
The Blaithroyd Working Men's Club was recorded here [1905, 1934].
The buildings were demolished in the 1970s
| Cat Moss, Rishworth | Ref C442 |
| Cat Rocks, Wainstalls | Ref C2647 |
the licensee must paint the rock white on a certain day of the yearIf he fails to do this, the pub will fail.
The story says that ...
Robin Hood started this custom after he befriended the landlord of the pub on his travels between Nottingham and Carlisle. The landlord had hidden Robin Hood in the pub – some say it was a priest's hole – when the authorities were following him. The landlord's reward was a share in some of Robin's ill-gotten gains. The money was hidden near to the rock, and the only way the landlord could find the money was to paint it yearly so that Robin Hood on his travels could see that the hoard was being looked after, because the stone was newly-painted.One year, as a joke, the landlord painted the stone pink not believing the legend. There was an uproar in Halifax and the pub went out of business later that year
| Cat Steps, Brighouse | Ref C2357 |
Leads from Brier Lane to Fort Montague
| Cat Steps, Northowram | Ref C2356 |
| Cat Stones, Rishworth | Ref C444 |
| Cates, Henry | Ref C730 |
He was a quarryman [1911].
He never married.
He lived at 3 Smith Street, Halifax [1911].
Living with them [in 1911] were Elizabeth – deserted wife of Charles G. Stead – and her son Austen Thomas
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| Catherall, John | Ref C1997 |
He was a potter [1817] / a brick maker [1851], and set up business with James Robinson at Bradshaw Pottery.
In 1814, he bought property from the estate of an A. Lister.
In 1788, he married Mary (Mally) Grey [1765-18??] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
John died in 1859.
Mrs John Catherall was listed as an earthenware manufacturer at Soil Hill End [1861]
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| Catherall, John | Ref C2256 |
Son of John Catherall.
In 1817, he married Rachel Greenwood [1799-1869] at Halifax Parish Church.
They had no children.
They were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden (Grave Ref: Fm17)
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| Catherall, Jonathan | Ref C40 |
He came to work as a navvy at Salterhebble.
He stayed with Mr France.
He married Elizabeth France [1744-1799].
Children:
He established Jonathan Catherall & Company, Small Clews Pottery, Soil Hill Pottery, and a pottery at Keelham, near Thornton.
The family built Whistle Hall, Ogden.
Elizabeth & Jonathan were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden (Grave Ref: Hs36)
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| Catherall's: Jonathan Catherall & Company | Ref C1408 |
In 1893, Nicholas Taylor bought their Denholme Pottery
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| Catherall, Rachael | Ref C1996 |
It has been recorded that she married James Robinson, but this is unconfirmed, throwing doubt upon Rachael's existence.
After James's death, Rachael carried on as partner in Robinson & Wade
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| Catherall, Riley | Ref C450 |
He was a tailor.
He moved to London.
In 1874, he married Eliza Connolly in London.
They had no children.
They moved to Bournemouth
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| Catherall, Samuel | Ref C676 |
Around 1830, he established Bradshaw Head Pottery
| Catherall, Samuel | Ref C682 |
In 1785, he established a pottery at Denholme
| Catherall, Stephen | Ref C415 |
After his father's death [1807], he took over the tenure of Soil Hill Pottery.
On 28th October 1805, he married Mary Riley [1762-1812] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
Soon after their son's birth, Mary committed suicide by hanging.
Stephen was admitted to the Manchester Asylum [1816-1818], and to the West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum, Wakefield. [10th December 1822].
On 18th October 1841, he was attacked with Apoplexy about 12 o'clock, and died within two hours.
After a Post Mortem at the Asylum, Stephen was taken by the family, and buried at Illingworth Church [22nd October 1841]
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| Catherall, Stephen | Ref C424 |
Born 3rd May 1812.
He was a tailor and woollen draper in Paradise Street [1841] / at 1-2 High Street, Halifax.
On 15th September 1833, he married (1) Susey Hearfield [1814-1851] in Huddersfield.
Children:
Susey died in childbirth [9th May 1851] (aged 36).
She was buried at Hanover Methodist Chapel, Halifax.
In 1851, Stephen married (2) Jane [1803-1891] in Halifax.
Jane was the daughter of William Skirrow of Northowram, and widow of Henry Watson, pattern maker
Stephen died in Halifax [15th August 1872] (aged 60).
Jane died 13th January 1881 (aged 77).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1758]
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| Catherine House | Ref C2021 |
| Catherine House Bridge, Luddenden Dean | Ref C438 |
| Catherine House Farm, Cragg Vale | Ref C1331 |
A tall chimney was built here for the incineration of carcasses at the farm
| Catherine House Farm, Luddenden Dean | Ref C44 |
| Catherine House, Midgley | Ref C2020 |
| Catherine House, Northowram | Ref C358 |
| Catherine Slack Cottage, Hove Edge | Ref C2135 |
| Catherine Slack Courthouse, Queensbury | Ref C511 |
| Catherine Slack, Queensbury | Ref C41 |
Some houses here dated CJS 1779 are listed.
On 3rd December 1920, several people were injured when 2 trams were blown over in high winds.
See Catherine, Catherine Slack Junior School, Catherine Slack, Brighouse and Slack
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| Catherine Slack Rangers | Ref C732 |
| Catholes Dam, Todmorden | Ref C1067 |
| Catholes Mining Company | Ref C1517 |
| Catholes Stone, Todmorden | Ref C226 |
Iesu Deus Dominus Montium Jesus, Lord God of the Mountains |
It lies near a man-made baptismal pool in Hudson's Clough which was used during the 18th and 19th centuries
| Catholes, Todmorden | Ref C2165 |
| Catholic Memorial Club, Halifax | Ref C2302 |
| Catholicism | Ref C2573 |
| Catlow, Robert | Ref C2548 |
In 1839, he married Maria Ann Clegg in Leeds.
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881] was niece Mary Lilly Wilcock [aged 6]. In 1895, Mary Lilly Wilcock married William Barrett from Castleford, in Halifax.
In 1901, the widowed Robert was living at Lumb Lane, Bradford with his widowed daughter Frances Eckersley [aged 57] and her son William B Eckersley [aged 26]
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| Catseye | Ref C42 |
| Cattle Fairs | Ref C2123 |
| Catty Well Brook, Luddenden | Ref C783 |
Stream which joins Luddenden Brook near Jerusalem Farm.
The name is a corruption of Catherine's Well.
There are several bridges over the brook at Wainstalls, 2 of which are in a parlous state.
| Caty Well Bridges, Wainstalls | Ref C2646 |
| Caty Well Brook, Wainstalls | Ref C35 |
See T' Cat i' th' Well, Luddenden Dean and Caty Well Bridge, Wainstalls
| Caulfield, Bernard Joseph | Ref C541 |
During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 46th Div. Sigs. Royal Corps of Signals.
He died 9th September 1943 (aged 24).
He was buried at Salerno War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref I E 15].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Building Society
| Causeway East Farm, Todmorden | Ref C2308 |
| Causeway Farm, Lumbutts | Ref C2310 |
| Causeway Farm, Warley | Ref C384 |
| Causeway Foot | Ref C45 |
Also the area on the Keighley Road near Ogden Water
See Jane Green
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| Causeway Foot Post Office | Ref C1580 |
| Causeway Head, Halifax | Ref C222 |
| Causeway Lodging House, Halifax | Ref C2622 |
His son William Savage and family were living here [1871]
| Causey Hall, Halifax | Ref C1103 |
| Causey Head, Halifax | Ref C280 |
| Causey Wood, Todmorden | Ref C220 |
| Cautley | Ref C374 |
| Cavaghan, Charles | Ref C734 |
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
| Cavaghan, John Michael | Ref C737 |
He lived at 10 Mark Lane, Todmorden. During World War II, and he served as a Private with the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.
He was accidentally killed in North Africa [6th September 1943] (aged 21).
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
| Cavalier Country Club | Ref C1716 |
| Cavalry Field, Halifax | Ref C717 |
Recorded in 1841.
Tenters are recorded here [1854].
Albert Mill, Halifax was here [1861]
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| Cavanagh, James | Ref C1785 |
In [Q3] 1912, he married Annie Kelly in Halifax.
Child: Frances [b 1917]
They lived at
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He died 14th June 1917 (aged 27).
He was buried at Cabin Hill Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref A 20].
He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Luddendenfoot Working Men's Club
| Cavanagh, William | Ref C1061 |
He died in the conflict.
| Cave, Eric William | Ref C780 |
In [Q2] 1933, he married Mary Colleen Gorman in Bromley, Kent.
They lived at Halifax.
During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 23rd West Riding (Halifax) Battalion Home Guard.
He died 10th December 1942 (aged 42).
He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [J 249]
| Cave, Joe | Ref C551 |
He worked for the Halifax Building Society in Bradford & Halifax [from 1911].
During World War I, he enlisted in the Artists' Regiment [December 1916], then he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 11th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He died 21st September 1917 (aged 26).
He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref XXIII B 6].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Building Society
| Cavendish, Frederick | Ref C48 |
In 1882, he became the Chief Secretary to Ireland.
On 6th May 1882, he was murdered in Ireland by an Irish extremist group. The murder sparked of the Irish Riots in Brighouse
This & associated entries use material contributed by Chris Helme
| Cavendish, William | Ref C1725 |
| Caveney, John | Ref C1352 |
In [Q1] 1918, he married (1) Hannah Southwell [1891-1943] in Todmorden.
They lived at 4 Co-Operative Street, Walsden [1942].
Daughter Nora was killed in World War 2 [17th April 1942].
Hannah died in Todmorden [Q3 1943] (aged 52).
In [Q3] 1945, John married (2) Eunice Johnes in Todmorden
| Caveney, Nora | Ref C977 |
Born in Todmorden [Q2 1923].
She was educated at Walsden School / a member of Inchfield Bottom United Methodist Chapel / employed at Breda Visada Silk Mill, Littleborough.
During World War II, she enlisted [December 1941] and served as a Private / Predictor-operator with the first Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) in AA Command. The Predictor computers monitored enemy planes approaching Britain, in order to alert anti-aircraft posts.
She was killed by an enemy bomb splinter whilst she was on duty on a site near Southampton during a raid [17th April 1942] (aged 18).
She was buried at Netley Military Cemetery, Hampshire with a military funeral [20th April 1942]
| Caw, John | Ref C1217 |
Born in Perth, Scotland.
He was the first Manager of the Halifax Joint Stock Banking Company [1829] / a bank agent [1837] / a banker [1841] / a bank manager [1851] / an accountant & share broker [1861] / an accountant [1871] / an arbitrator of the Halifax Equitable Benefit Building Society [1872] / an accountant & auditor [1881, 1891] / an Auditor for the West Riding [until the WRCC was formed in 1888] / retired [1854]. He is still recorded as accountant and West Riding auditor [1874].
He was (possibly) one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835].
On 13th October 1835, he married Frances (Fanny) Wormald [1816-1???] at Bilton with Harrogate.
Children:
They lived at
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| Caw, John | Ref C2012 |
He was a commercial clerk, wire manufactory [1861] / a stock & share broker and accountant at 2 George Street, Halifax. [1871] / a stock broker [1881, 1891] / a Major in the 4th Yorkshire West Riding Rifle Volunteers [1881] / a retired stock broker [1901].
On 23rd April 1873, he married (1) Harriet Aked [1817-1883] in Halifax.
Harriet was the daughter of Josiah Aked
Children:
On 23rd December 1884, he married (2) Ellen Huntriss in Halifax.
Ellen was the daughter of William Huntriss
Children:
They lived at
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| Cawdry, Mrs Kathleen M. | Ref C451 |
| Cawood House, Shelf | Ref C964 |
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| Cawood, Joe | Ref C1686 |
Born in Stainland.
He was a woollen teazer [1891] / a woollen duler [1901] / a newsagent & stationer [1911].
In [Q2] 1890, he married Clara Garside in Halifax.
Clara was born in Huddersfield, the daughter of Joseph Garside.She was a fancy woollen weaver [1891]
Children:
They lived at
Joe died 4th August 1934 (aged 75).
Clara died 1st July 1943 (aged 77).
The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/551]
| Cawood, Joe Beeton | Ref C1267 |
He had a child [born 13th September 1912] with Emeline Marshall [1888-1978].
On 8th October 1912, Emeline got a magistrates' order against Joe for 3/- per week for the child until the age of 16. Sometime after he enlisted, a sum of 4d per day was deducted from his wages to pay to Emeline for the upkeep of the child.
On 3rd May 1913, he married Bertha Taylor [1892-1965] at Halifax Parish Church.
Bertha already had a child: Frank Hopkinson Taylor [3rd January 1912-1971]
They lived at 13 Temple Street, New Road, Halifax.
During World War I, Joe enlisted [11th August 1914] under the assumed name of John Taylor (his wife's maiden name) and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 23rd November 1915 (aged 31).
He was buried at Talana Farm Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref III E 2].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
In Joe's service records Bertha says Joe was the father; on 27th March 1916 her allowance was stopped because she was living with a man called Robinson, but the payment for her son was continued.
On 22nd April 1916, Bertha married (2) Norman Sanderson [1891-1933] at Halifax Parish Church.
In [Q4] 1942, Bertha married (3) John Whelan [1886-1966] in Halifax
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| Cawood, Joseph | Ref C1107 |
He was a horse clipper [1871] / a colliery banksman employed at Wilson's Pit, Northowram [1881].
In [Q2] 1865, he married Jane [1826-1???] in Halifax.
Jane was born in Halifax, and was the widow of Mr Spencer.She had 2 children by her first marriage:
- James [b 1856] cotton creeler [1871]
- Mary Ann [b 1860] worsted spinner [1871] / worsted twister [1871]
Children:
The family lived at
On 25th December 1881, Joseph was found lying badly hurt on the flags near the door of the Masons' Arms in New Bank. He was taken to the Infirmary where he regained consciousness and accused Samuel Atkinson of attacking him.
He died in the Infirmary on 15th January 1882.
On 20th January 1882, Atkinson was charged with the manslaughter of Cawood.
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| Cawood, Thomas | Ref C1710 |
He was a stone miner [1861].
In [Q4] 1853, he married Mary Ann Halstead [1831-1???] in Halifax.
Mary Ann was born in Stainland
They lived at Hyde Street, Stainland-with Old Lindley [1861]
| Cawsey House, Sowerby Bridge | Ref C2507 |
Owners and tenants have included
The house was demolished in 1922
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| Cawthera, Bairstow | Ref C564 |
Born in Ovenden [Q3/1873].
He was a brick labourer [1891] / a storekeeper (gasworks) [1911, 1921].
In [Q3] 1899, he married Mary Emma Gath [1873-19??] in Halifax.
Mary Emma was born in Halifax [20th March 1873]
Children:
They lived at 25 Neville Street, Claremount, Halifax [1911, 1921, 1939].
Living with them [in 1911] was nephew Jack Walker [b 1911].
Bairstow died Q1 1939 (aged 65).
Mary Emma died Q3 1947 (aged 74).
They both died in Halifax
| Cawthera, Clarence | Ref C618 |
Born in Halifax [19th December 1911].
He was a quarry labourer [1939] / a gas lamp attendant with Halifax Corporation lighting department [1945] / a member of Claremount Liberal Club.
He never married.
He died 29th May 1991.
The Hec [6th June 1991] reported his death.
The Hec [29th May 1992] published several In Memoriam items from the family.
The Hec [6th August 1994] reported
25 years ago [1969]: Halifax's last remaining gas lamp attendant, Mr Clarence Cawthera, was having difficulty converting the few remaining gas lamps to natural gas. Mr Cawthera, who had been employed by Halifax lighting department fir 24 years, said the pilot lights kept going out
| Cawthera, Jonathan | Ref C2374 |
Born in Bradshaw/Ovenden.
He was a coal miner of Ovenden [1870, 1871] / a collier mining for water well sinker [1881] / a clay miner [1891] / beerseller at the Brighton Hotel, Halifax [1901, 1904].
In 1870, he married Sarah Town [1848-1911] at Halifax Parish Church.
Sarah, of Ovenden, was the daughter of labourer Thomas Town.She was a machine minder in a worsted factory [1871]
Children:
They lived at
He died on 17th October 1904.
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £156.
He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1904
After Jonathan's death, Sarah took over at the Brighton Hotel.
Living with the widowed Sarah (lodging house keeper) at the Brighton Hotel in 1911 were son Thomas (assisting in the business), daughter Emma and family and 8 lodgers.
In 1911, the licence was refused
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| Cawthorn, Harold | Ref C378 |
Born in Goole.
He was a member of St Thomas's Church, Claremount & Boys' Brigade / a bricklayer's labourer [1911] / employed by Davis, Gordon & Company at Old Lane Dye Works, Halifax.
During World War I, he enlisted [18th March 1916] and served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was drafted to France [9th January 1917].
In [Q1] 1918, he married Ethel Gledhill [1894-19??] at St Thomas's Church, Claremount.
Ethel, a weaver of 2 Alexander Street, Halifax, was the daughter of John Gledhill, railway worker
He died of wounds at No.3 Casualty Clearing Station [8th November 1918] (aged 25).
The Halifax Courier [23rd November 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Caudry British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref IV H 40].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Thomas the Apostle, Claremount
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| Cawthorn, Sam Kay | Ref C997 |
He was a mariner [1901] / a bricklayer's labourer [1911].
In 1892, he married Sarah Ann Cain [1873-19??] in Goole.
Sarah Ann was born in Swinefleet, Yorkshire
Children:
They lived at
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| Cawthorne, David | Ref C137 |
A Henry Cawthorne was landlord of the Golden Lion [1809]
| Cawthra Brothers | Ref C1442 |
| Cawthra, Daniel | Ref C2257 |
| Cawthra, David | Ref C170 |
He married Grace [1838-1900].
Children:
Grace died 23rd June 1900 (aged 62).
David died 16th July 1901 (aged 64).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1403]
| Cawthra, David | Ref C2110 |
Born in Wheatley.
He was educated at Heath Grammar School [1954-1961] / a civil engineer (having been inspired by the building of Baitings Dam) / employed at Balfour Beatty [1978-1991] / Chief Executive of Balfour Beatty [1988-1991].
He was awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire [1997] for services to the Railway Industry
| Cawthra, James | Ref C427 |
He was a clay miner [1891, 1901] / a clay miner (brick works) [1911].
He married Alice A Hitchen [1864-1???].
Alice was born in Manchester.She was a worsted weaver [1891]
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1891] was sister-in-law Sarah E Hitchen [b 1878] (worsted mill hand)
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| Cawthra, James Edward | Ref C441 |
He was a brick yard labourer [1911] / employed by Oates & Green.
In 1911, he married Lizzie Sykes [1890-19??] at St James's Church, Halifax.
Lizzie, a millhand of Cribb Lane, was the daughter of Holdsworth Sykes
They lived at 2 Back Cross Hills, Halifax [1915].
During World War I, he enlisted in May 1915 and served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died from wounds in the Dardanelles [3rd November 1915] (aged 26).
The Halifax Courier [13th November 1915] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Hill 10 Cemetery, Turkey [Grave Ref III E 2].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
Lizzie died at High Stones Farm, Cragg Vale [14th April 1946] (aged 56)
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| Cawthra, Jim | Ref C428 |
He was a well-known Brighouse character – Jim Crow – who would go into a local pub and pick up a table with his teeth. Ike Danger also indulged in this obviously popular pastime.
He was one of the instigators of the Irish Riots of 1882, when he cleared out all the Irish labourers from Zingo Nick
He was fined £2 for an assault on Mrs Lawlor, wife of William Lawlor, landlord of the Sun Dial Inn. He had 11 previous convictions
| Cawthra, John | Ref C115 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
On 12th May 1870, his sons – Thomas and Alfred – died after falling to the bottom of the shaft at the Colliery when a rope broke. Mrs Cawthra, the boys' mother had a dream which foretold the accident and asked them not to go to the pit that morning, but the sons ignored the warning
| Cawthra, John | Ref C10 |
He married Mary Ann [1813-1891].
John died 26th July 1877 (aged 66).
Mary Ann died 9th June 1891 (aged 78).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 642]
| Cawthra, John | Ref C498 |
He was a part-timer / bobbin doffer [1911].
He lived with his parents at 4 Small Page Fold, Queensbury.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 18th Battalion with the Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).
He was killed in action [27th August 1918].
The Halifax Courier [5th October 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Quarry Cemetery, Montauban, France [Grave Ref IV B 15].
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| Cawthra, John Henry | Ref C1705 |
Born in Batley.
He was a carrier of Clayton Heights, Bradford [1889] / a mason's labourer [1891] / a waggon driver [1901] / a general labourer [1911].
In 1889, he married Emma Jane Pritchard [1866-1925] at St Peter's Church, Bradford (Bradford Cathedral).
Emma Jane, a wool drawer of Clayton Heights, was born in Queensbury, the daughter of John Pritchard, stone quarrier.She was a worsted drawer [1891]
Children:
They lived at
Emma Jane (possibly) died in Halifax [Q2 1925] (aged 57).
John Henry (possibly) died in Calder district [Q2 1945] (aged 79)
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| Cawthra, Joshua Sellars | Ref C1885 |
He married Betsy [1846-1914].
Joshua died 1st June 1907 (aged 63).
Betsy died 18th August 1914 (aged 68).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 642] with Joshua's father
| Cawthra, Joyce | Ref C2268 |
In December 2010, she announced that she would stand as an Independent candidate in the 2011 election
| Cawthra, Thomas | Ref C3040 |
He married Ruth [1801-1843].
Children:
Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse
| Cawthrey, John | Ref C829 |
| Cawthron, Henry | Ref C1794 |
In 1855, he was declared bankrupt
| Caxton House, Halifax | Ref C1817 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Caygill, Jane | Ref C1247 |
Baptised at Halifax Parish Church [24th October 1745].
She inherited the Shay estate.
She owned Brookroyds, Halifax [1809]
When she married Sir James Ibbetson in 1768, the estate was sold.
She died at her mother's family home, Down Hall, near Harlow, Essex, in her 71st year
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| Caygill, John | Ref C1747 |
He came to Halifax [around 1700].
He became a merchant.
He married (1) Ann [16??-1704].
Children:
On 4th December 1705, he married Martha Stead at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The couple inherited Stead's property at Upper Shaw and Lower Shaw Syke, Halifax.
They lived at The Shay, Halifax.
In 1714, he bought the land known as The Hartshorn or Sunderland Fold from the Sunderland family of Ackton, and created The Square here.
There is a memorial to members of the family in Halifax Parish Church
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| Caygill, John | Ref C49 |
Born in Halifax.
Wealthy merchant who owned much property in Halifax.
He built and lived at Shay House.
On 25th October 1744, he married Jane Selwin at St Augustine's, Watling Street, London.
Children:
In 1748, he was churchwarden at Halifax Parish Church.
Brick houses at The Square were designed for him by John Carr around 1750.
In 1779, he and his wife gave the land at Talbot Close and a sum of 800 guineas for the construction of the Piece Hall. The ornate northern wall of the Piece Hall which faces on to Caygill's Square, as compared to the plainer exterior of the other walls, may have been a result of Caygill's contribution.
In November 1769, he attended the enquiry which had been called by the Marquis of Rockingham to discuss the problem of the coiners and the murder of William Deighton.
He died 22nd May 1787.
The epitaph on their memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions.
See Brookroyds, Halifax and Caygills Terrace, Halifax
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| Caygill's Walk, Halifax | Ref C2037 |
| Cearney, Joseph | Ref C1822 |
In December 1879, he was committed for trial on 3 charges of obtaining money by false pretences. He had issued leaflets containing testimonials said to be from people who had been cured by his medicines, which he sold at 7/6d per ounce. The medicines were found to consist of aloes and chalk
| Cecil, Rev Edward G. | Ref C1027 |
He was an Independent minister. He trained at Highbury College before becoming Minister at Bramley Lane Congregational Church.
In 1851, he was staying with Sir Henry William Ripley at Holme House, Lightcliffe.
He resigned in 1854 and moved to London and then to Kent
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| Celeste Limited | Ref C1731 |
| Cellofoam | Ref C2559 |
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| Celtic Calderdale | Ref C2004 |
| Cemeteries, Graveyards & Burial Grounds | Ref C1386 |
| Cemetery Lodge, Halifax | Ref C807 |
Recorded in 1851, when Stephen Mansley lived here
Question: Does anyone know whether this was anything to do with Lister Lane Cemetery?
| Cemetery Lodge, Warley | Ref C75 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Cemetery Tunnel, Sowerby Bridge | Ref C2050 |
| Cengar Universal Tool Company Limited | Ref C2675 |
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| The Cenotaph | Ref C52 |
| Centenary Place, Halifax | Ref C2086 |
In the 1950s, the property was owned by the English Card Clothing Company
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| Central & Palladium Monthly | Ref C1998 |
| Central Bazaar, Elland | Ref C2134 |
| Central Cocoa House, Halifax | Ref C1395 |
| Central Corn Mill Company | Ref C1951 |
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| Central Dyeing Company Limited | Ref C1418 |
| Central Garage (Halifax) Limited | Ref C2450 |
They had premises at Horton Street, Halifax (workshops, next to the Shakespeare Pub), George Square, Halifax (showrooms), and at the junction on King Cross Street, Halifax and West Parade, Halifax (petrol station).
See Cengar Universal Tool Company
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| Central Hall, Elland | Ref C825 |
| Central Hall, Halifax | Ref C552 |
| Central Hall, Ripponden | Ref C1336 |
| Central Library, Halifax | Ref C380 |
| Central Livery Stables, Todmorden | Ref C972 |
Recorded in 1921, when Mitchell Brothers, carriers were here
| Central Picture House, Elland | Ref C1446 |
This is one of the oldest purpose-built, and structurally unchanged cinemas in the country. It opened on 16th December 1912.
Admission was 3d, 4d, and 6d.
Harry Taylor was the first Manager and he played
atmospheric and appropriate music on the piano
to accompany the films.
In 1917, James Montgomery was Manager.
In 1931, the cinema showed its first talkie: Whoopee! starring Eddie Cantor.
It closed in January 1959.
The cinema was bought by Walker Cinemas of Huddersfield who refurbished the building – installing Cinemascope – and reopened it as the Rex in November 1959.
In 1964, it was converted into a Bingo Hall.
Charles Morris and Peter Berry renovated the building and reopened the cinema in October 1988.
See Central & Palladium Monthly
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| Central Pictures (Elland) Limited | Ref C1424 |
| Central Portrait Rooms, Halifax | Ref C1253 |
Edward Gregson had his studios here [1865, 1874].
See H. Murrell
| Central Premises, Hebden Bridge | Ref C803 |
| Central Stores of the Halifax Industrial Society | Ref C1928 |
There was a wholesale department and retail grocery, flour, drapery, tailoring, boots, shoes, clogs, butcher's, coal and other departments. There was a Café. There was a library of 3,000 volumes, a news room. Science classes were held.
On 1st August 1914, an extension to the premises was opened.
The building was demolished in 19??
| Central Stores: Ripponden Co-operative Society Limited | Ref C2422 |
The old store then became the Rose & Crown.
In 1932, a separate building for the Butchery Department and the Drapery Department was built across the road
| Central Tea Warehouse, Brighouse | Ref C34 |
Recorded in 1882, when Alfred Chown Tea & Coffee Merchant was here
| Central Ward, Halifax | Ref C1932 |
See Thomas Farnell, John Thomas Fawthrop, Copley Ramsden, Henry Akroyd Ridgeway, Henry Rushworth, Thomas Selby Walsh and Joseph Whitaker
| Central Ward, Todmorden | Ref C1933 |
| Central Working Men's Club, Todmorden | Ref C2179 |
| Centre Rock, Todmorden | Ref C307 |
Recorded in the 18th century, when he married
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| Centre Vale Military Hospital, Todmorden | Ref C2109 |
The first patients were admitted 17th January 1914.
The hospital closed on 28th February 1919.
See Mrs John Albert Barker and Mrs John Sutcliffe Lord
| Centre Vale Park Museum, Todmorden | Ref C246 |
Some of William Hardaker's work was displayed here
| Centre Vale Park, Todmorden | Ref C662 |
The park was opened to the public by Mayor Robert Jackson on 30th March 1912.
On 8th June 1915, the bowling greens opened.
In 192?, a paddling pool was created.
In 1931, the children's playground was opened.
In 1935, the boating pool was created.
In 1938, a 9-hole miniature golf course was opened.
In 1939, the statue of John Fielden was moved here from Fielden Square
The bandstand was destroyed by fire in the late 1990s. It has since been rebuilt to its original design.
The Fielden School of Art – later the Fielden Centre were here. New leisure and sports facilities were established here in the 1990s.
In 2012, this and Wellholme Park, Brighouse were awarded Queen Elizabeth II Fields status, which protects the land forever.
See Garden of Remembrance, Lucky Dog of Todmorden and Todmorden Co-operative Society War Memorial
| Centre Vale, Todmorden | Ref C389 |
In 1842, the Fielden family moved here from Dawson Weir.
In 1849, Samuel Fielden, inherited the mansion and estate after his father's death.
The Fielden School of Art was built here in 1872
In 1910, Todmorden Corporation bought the 75-acre estate from John Ashton Fielden for £10,000, and the grounds became Centre Vale Park.
During World War I, it was used as a military hospital.
It housed the town's museum.
It closed in 1947 because of dry rot.
The building was demolished in 1953.
Garden of Remembrance was created from what was originally the kitchen garden of the House.
See George Brammah and Buckley Wood
| Ceylon Billiard Hall | Ref C263 |
See Billiards
| Chadburn, William | Ref C955 |
He was licensed victualler at the Spring Gardens, Elland [1871].
He married Hannah [1832-1???]
Hannah was born in Greetland
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| Chadwick ... | Ref C1190 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Chadwick's: J. & W. Chadwick | Ref C1616 |
| Chafer, George William | Ref C372 |
He was born in Bradford, brought up in Rotherham and in 1899, he came to work in Sowerby Bridge.
In June 1915, he joined C Company, 1st Battalion of the East Yorkshire [Duke of York's Own] Regiment.
He was awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery in France on 3rd/4th June 1916.
Known as Willie, he was a small man and was known as the smallest and youngest VC
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| Chaffer Brothers | Ref C1467 |
The firm installed the first gas engine in Todmorden
Partners included brothers Richard Chaffer and Young Chaffer
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| Chaffer, Dr Harold | Ref C2217 |
On 10th November 1907, he married Miss M. Clem. Edmond, in New Zealand.
His wife was the daughter of John Edmond of Dunedin, New Zealand
On their return to England, the young couple went to live in South Norwood, where he continued his medical practice
| Chaffer, John | Ref C2151 |
Recorded on 18th December 1860, when a fire at his premises caused damage estimated at £200
| Chaffer, John | Ref C2428 |
He was a wheelwright [1841] / a master wheelwright [1851, 1861]
He married Betty [1811-1???] from Stansfield.
Children:
They lived at Salford, Todmorden [1841, 1851, 1861].
Living with them [in 1851] was Thomas Lucas [aged 16] a wheelwright's apprentice from Rochdale
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| Chaffer, Richard | Ref C1311 |
He and his brother Young were partners in Chaffer Brothers [1905].
In 1864, he married Susan Bamford [1839-1924] at Todmorden.
Children:
| Chaffer, Young | Ref C1312 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a wheelwright [1861, 1871] / a master wheelwright employing 2 men [1881] / a wheelwright [1891, 1901]
He and his brother Richard were partners in Chaffer Brothers [1905].
In 1867, he married (1) Mary Greenwood [1840-1883] at Todmorden.
Children:
In 1891, he married (2) Jessie Cockroft [1862-1926] at Todmorden.
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was a boarder Kate Buckley [aged 29] (a cotton weaver from Halifax)
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| Chain Bridge, Sowerby Bridge | Ref C2000 |
| Chain Telephone Campaign | Ref C331 |
| Chair, Dudley Raikes de | Ref C496 |
Son of Rev Frederick Blackett de Chair of East Langdon, Kent.
In 1863, he married Frances Emily, eldest daughter of Christopher Rawson.
Children:
| Chalcraft, William Henry | Ref C1014 |
He was landlord of the Stump Cross Inn [1953-1958].
On 2nd June 1923, he married Lilly Green at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.
Lilly was the daughter of Frederick Charles Green
William Henry was buried at Christ Church, Pellon [Grave Ref: 3A 77] with Lilly's parents.
Lilly took over at the Stump Cross Inn [1958-1963]
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| Chalker, Robert | Ref C1798 |
He was a coal merchant [1881] / a stone mason [1891].
In [Q3] 1855, he married Mary Jane Barber [1832-1891] in Warminster, Wiltshire.
Mary Jane was born in Horningsham, Wiltshire.She was recorded as deaf [1891]
Children:
They lived at
Mary Jane died 11th May 1891 (aged 59), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1521] with James Bleasby.
Details of Robert's death / burial place are not yet known
| Challenger, Rev Samuel Christopher | Ref C1041 |
Born in Doncaster.
He was Minister of Brunswick United Methodist Free Chapel, Halifax. He left in 1889.
In [Q3] 1880, he married Eleanor Kingston [1856-1???] in Leicester.
Eleanor was born in Potterspury, Northumberland
Children:
They lived at
| Challice, S. | Ref C1732 |
| Challoner, Thomas | Ref C497 |
On 13th April 1872, he was charged with embezzling 3 sums of £1 6/8d, £1 6/6d and £19/10½d which he recorded as having been paid to men who had never worked on the project. He was committed for trial at the sessions.
| Chalmers, Dr J. E. | Ref C1254 |
| Chamberlain's Charity | Ref C791 |
to the poor children dwelling in the almshouses the sum of 20/- per annum for ever, to be paid at the discretion of Mr Nathaniel Waterhouse feoffees, for the said children to learn to write
and
the sum of 6/- for ever for a dinner yearly on Christmas Day for 12 poor aged persons in the almshouses
The Northowram Register records that he
has left an Estate of £17,000 (as it's said)
See Mary Chamberlain
| Chamberlain, D. | Ref C590 |
| Chamberlain, Frances | Ref C1744 |
Her father left lands to her and her sister, Mary, which were to support his charity.
She married John Martin.
She died 7th November 1786.
The epitaph on the family memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions
| Chamberlain, Frederick | Ref C282 |
He lived at Norland.
He became a local character and campaigner for pensioners' rights. He joined the Army at the age of 40, he served with the Royal Artillery in India during World War II, and with the Territorial Army, before moving to Calderdale in 1954. He was also an artist, a fashion-designer, a poet, and a song-writer.
In 1960, he proposed the idea of a shopping precinct in Halifax so that people could shop in comfort. When Southgate was pedestrianised in the 1970s, he claimed that it should be named the Chamberlain Precinct.
He died on 2nd November 2 1980, and left his body to the medical school at Leeds University
| Chamberlain's Gift | Ref C790 |
The money came from rent on property owned by William Chamberlain
| Chamberlain, John | Ref C808 |
He was a quarryman [1873].
In [Q4] 1873, he married Emma Cordingley [1851-1923] in Halifax.
Emma was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
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| Chamberlain, Mary | Ref C1745 |
She married James Whetherherd.
Their father left lands to Mary and her sister, Frances, which were to support his charity.
James was buried 7th July 1777. Mary died 6th April 1791.
The epitaph on the family memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions
| Chamberlain, Neville | Ref C2122 |
On 25th October 1925, Neville Chamberlain – then Housing Minister – opened Halifax Workshops for the Blind
| Chamberlain, Sidney | Ref C817 |
Born in Halifax.
He was employed by Crossley's.
On 15th June 1911, he married Ethel Nobel [1885-19??] in Halifax.
Ethel was born in Halifax
Child: Joe [1911-1991]
They lived at 11 St Peter's Street, Boothtown [1914].
During World War I, he joined the army reserve in Halifax [1914] and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was sent to France [11th July 1916].
He was killed in a failed attack on Schwaben Redoubt [3rd September 1916].
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets
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| Chamberlain, Thomas | Ref C789 |
| Chamberlain, William | Ref C561 |
He became a Halifax salter.
He married Elizabeth [1678-1747].
Children:
He established Chamberlain's Charity. In 1727, he owned property in Elland from which the rents supported Chamberlain's Gift.
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £17,000.
The epitaph on the family memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions
| Chamberlaine's: Thomas Chamberlaine's Charity | Ref C852 |
| Chambers ... | Ref C944 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Chambers & Chambers | Ref C2263 |
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| Chambers & Eastwood | Ref C773 |
Partners included James Chambers and Albert Eastwood.
The business later became
| Chambers & Hammond | Ref C1891 |
| Chambers & Morris | Ref C178 |
| Chambers Brothers | Ref C1631 |
| Chambers's: James Chambers Executors | Ref C416 |
They were at Craven Edge Mills, Halifax.
Partners included William McClellan Chambers, and his wife Hannah, and James Bancroft Eastwood.
The partnership was dissolved by mutual consent [December 1883]
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| Chambers of Commerce | Ref C1569 |
| Chambers's: Thomas Chambers | Ref C426 |
Partners included Thomas Chambers and William McClellan Chambers.
The partnership was dissolved [1st July 1883], following the death of Thomas.
The business was carried on by William under the same name
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| Chambers, Tregonning & Robertshaw | Ref C2264 |
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| Champion, William Needham Longden | Ref C4960 |
He was a stuff manufacturer employing 250 labourers [1881].
In 1875, he married Constance Sarah Bentley [1856-1918], born in Rotherham, in York.
Child: Dorothy Margaret [b 1876]
They lived at Upper Shibden Hall (with 5 servants) [1881].
Constance died in Thetford, Norfolk [1918], and William died at Wayland, Norfolk [1939]
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| Champney, Charles Ernest | Ref C248 |
He lived at Bankfield.
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| Champney, D'Arcy | Ref C238 |
He was a Major in the 4th West Yorkshire Rifle Volunteers.
He lived at Bankfield.
On the death of Edward Akroyd, he moved to Beverley. He is said to have taken Edward's library and pictures.
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| Champney, Mrs Jane | Ref C1334 |
She married Thomas Frederick Champney.
After the death of her husband, Jane and her sons moved to Halifax. They lived at 34 Clare Road.
When Edward Akroyd retired from public life in 1880, he and his wife went to live with Mrs Champney at Esplanade, Scarborough.
Jane died at Scarborough.
Jane & her husband were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
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| Champney, John Edward | Ref C211 |
Son of Thomas Frederick Champney. He was a nephew of Elizabeth, Edward Akroyd's wife. He and his brothers were brought into the Akroyd family business. From 1865, he managed Copley Factory School.
From 1871, he was a director of the Akroyd's company. He later took over the entire business.
After the firm wound down, he moved away to Horton, Buckinghamshire.
In November 1872, while walking down Haley Hill, Champney was shot in the back and slightly wounded by James Whitehead. Champney was only saved by his thick overcoat – as detailed in see the Foldout. This is discussed in the book Halifax Murders
In 1874, he married Margaret Stuart [1841-1923] in Belper, Derbyshire.
Margaret from Belper, was the daughter of Marcus Huish
They had no children.
They lived at Woodlands.
Through Margaret's family – notably Marcus Bourne Huish – John became closely involved with the Fine Art Society, and was introduced to noted contemporary British artists. He invested a substantial portion of his money in an art collection. Perhaps inspired by his uncle Akroyd's benevolence, John endowed the town of Beverley with money to build a Public Library which opened in 1910. Later, he left many paintings to Beverley Art Gallery in his will.
He died at his home in Hans Place, London [1929]. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £192,252. He left several works of art to Halifax Corporation, a generous bequest to the Halifax Tradesmen's Benevolent Institution, and a considerable sum to Wakefield Diocese.
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| Champney, Thomas Frederick | Ref C1358 |
In 1844, he married Jane, sister of Elizabeth Fearby.
Children:
After his death, his widow and sons moved to Halifax and lived at Clare Road.
Thomas & Jane were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
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| Champvent, William de | Ref C56 |
Born in Switzerland, he spoke no English. He was Rector of Halifax [1250-1273]. He left to become Bishop of Lausanne
| Change, Southowram | Ref C537 |
| Changeline Bridge, Todmorden | Ref C506 |
| Channel Islands | Ref C1571 |
Those who arrived in Halifax were put into temporary accommodation at the Halifax Union Workhouse.
| Chantree, Robert Mark | Ref C387 |
On 29th Aug 1888, he married Emily Jane Hollas in Ripponden.
Children:
The children were all born in Sleaford.
The couple died in Sleaford
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| Chantrell, Robert Dennis | Ref C455 |
| Chantry House, Heptonstall | Ref C711 |
The building is dated 1779.
It is said that fragments of bones and gravestones have been found in the fabric of the building.
The house contains panelling from Learings, Heptonstall, a frieze dated 1629 from High Hurst, Hebden Royd, and a fireplace dated 1635 from Stocks Springs, Cragg Vale.
It was completely refurbished by Jack Smith [1965]. It is said to be haunted and a ghost was reported during the refurbishment
| Chapel Croft, Rastrick | Ref C902 |
| Chapel Farm, Mixenden | Ref C1921 |
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| Chapel Farm, Ripponden | Ref C202 |
Named for a Chapel which preceded St Bartholomew's Church. This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country
| Chapel Farmhouse, Ripponden | Ref C827 |
| Chapel Field Mill Company | Ref C1419 |
Partners included Robert Holt.
| Chapel House, Coley | Ref C640 |
A stone dated 1647, which was discovered when the inn sign was taken down for repainting on 24th January 1902, indicates that the house paid a rent to the Knights of St John of Jerusalem. There was a bowling green between the house and the church. It is said that Cromwell stayed at the house during the Civil War.
In 1649, Captain Langdale Sunderland leased the farm to John Rishworth.
It became the Chapel House – later the Malt Shovel – public house.
It was later converted into 4 separate dwellings. It was demolished about 1970 and replaced by a large bungalow.
The House is discussed in the book Halifax Pubs Volume Two
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| Chapel House Cottages, Todmorden | Ref C2306 |
The first recorded Quarterly Meeting of the Methodists was held here in October 1748.
Now 4 separate cottages
| Chapel House Farm, Todmorden | Ref C2307 |
| Chapel House, Halifax | Ref C1125 |
Recorded in 1871, when Rebecca Brown was Chapel cleaner here
| Chapel House, Halifax | Ref C2262 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Chapel House, Southowram | Ref C2265 |
Owners and tenants have included
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| Chapel House, Stansfield | Ref C217 |
Built around 1719 by the Congregationalists who had grown in number and left Great House, Stansfield. It accommodated 200-300 people.
Around 1750, the chapel went into decline and the size of the congregation fell due to the
exceptional mortality in the district
Around 1807, the congregation moved to Myrtle Grove Chapel, Eastwood
The property is recorded as having 6 rooms [1911].
Owners and tenants have included
| Chapel House, Wainstalls | Ref C701 |
| Chapelle, Rev J. K. | Ref C1207 |
| Chapeltown, Halifax | Ref C334 |
| Chaplin, Charlie | Ref C770 |
| Chapman ... | Ref C1627 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Chapman & Wilkinson | Ref C1420 |
| Chappell, Frank | Ref C948 |
He was a cotton piecer [1911] / a stoker at Century Dye Works, Elland [1913] / a member of the Elland Territorial Company.
During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
His 2 brothers – Private Herbert Chappell and Driver George Chappell also served in the War.
Frank died following a German gas attack [19th December 1915] (aged 20).
The Halifax Courier [15th January 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20], on Elland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland
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| Chappell, Herbert | Ref C949 |
He was a labourer (dye works) - (possibly) Century Dye Works, Elland [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
His 2 brothers – Sergeant Frank Chappell and Driver George Chappell also served in the War.
In the Halifax Courier [15th January 1916] – which reported the death of his brother Frank – Herbert was reported to be in hospital suffering from gunshot wounds
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| Chappell, John | Ref C950 |
In 1820, he married Elizabeth Taylor [1801-18??] at Elland Parish Church.
Betty was born in Spotland, Rochdale, Lancashire
Children:
They lived at
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| Chappell, John | Ref C947 |
Born in Elland.
He was a stable boy (dom) [1881] / a cabman of Elland [1890] / a cabman [1891] / a teamer (horse) [1901] / a teamer [1911]
In 1890, he married Mary Hannah Binns [1871-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Mary Hannah, of Elland, was born in Norland, the daughter of Nathan Binns, carder
Children:
They lived at
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| Chappell, Joseph | Ref C535 |
He was a linen draper [1851].
He married Mary Isles [1798-1859].
Children:
They lived at 32 Pellon Lane, Halifax [1851].
Joseph died 11th September 1858 (aged 65).
Mary died 21st July 1859 (aged 61).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2055] with Mary's mother Susan Isles [1766-1854]
| Chappell, Joseph | Ref C1282 |
He was a linen draper [1851]
He married Mary [1800-1???].
Mary was born in Illingworth
Children:
They lived at 32 Pellon Lane, Halifax [1851].
Living with them [in 1851] were widowed mother Susan Isles [b 1768] (former Landlady) & niece Sarah A. Walton [b 1823] (governess)
| Chappell, Lindley | Ref C463 |
On 26th May 1900, he married Frances Clara White in Shepley.
Children:
Between 1904 and 1910, Lindley he served several prison sentences:
In 1911, Lindley, a teamster for a contractor, was a boarder living with Foster Moore & family at 2 Burhouse Street, Honley.
In 1911, Frances Clara & Hilda were living with George Maynard.
Question: Does anyone know anything about Lindley after 1911?
He died in Huddersfield [Q3 1945] (aged 67)
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| Chappell, Samuel | Ref C1227 |
Born in Stainland; baptised at Elland Parish Church.
He was a woollen factory worker [1851] / a woollen spinner [1861] / a spinner [1862] / a grocer [1871] / a grocer & undertaker [1881] / a cab proprietor and greengrocer in Elland [1891] / a hawker of peas [1901].
In 1862, he married Mary Maude [1837-1???] at Elland Parish Church.
Mary was born in Greetland, was the daughter of Gideon Maude, labourer
Children:
They lived at
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| Chappell, Stanley Maynard | Ref C864 |
During World War II, he served as a Private with the Norfolk Regiment.
He was accidentally killed 9th November 1945 (aged 26).
He was buried at St Andrew's Church, Stainland with his parents [322 New]
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| Characters | Ref C713 |
| Charities | Ref C594 |
| Charles, Daniel | Ref C1317 |
In April 1860, he married Ann [1839-1910].
Child: Elizabeth Ann Stuart [1859-1941] who married William Prosser
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| Charlestown Brick & Tile Company Limited | Ref C1406 |
It later became the Halifax Brick Company.
| Charlestown Co-operative Society | Ref C1405 |
| Charlestown Curve, Hebden Bridge | Ref C2216 |
There have been several railways accidents here, notably on
| Charlestown, Halifax | Ref C63 |
With the coming of the railways, industrial development transformed the area and eventually the Charlestown area became known as one of the roughest parts of Halifax, until large scale slum clearances before World War II.
In the late 1930s, Halifax Corporation decided to build municipal homes on reclaimed town centre industrial land, and in 1939, the distinctive homes – self-contained ground floor dwellings with two-storey maisonettes above, to suit the contours of the land – were built and handed over to tenants in 1940.
See Charlestown Road, Halifax, Charlestown Viaduct, Halifax and Diocesan Church Army Van
| Charlestown, Hebden Bridge | Ref C62 |
See Charlestown Curve and Charlestown Station
| Charlestown History Group | Ref C1544 |
| Charlestown Railway Station | Ref C1318 |
| Charlestown Tea & Dining Rooms, Hebden Bridge | Ref C1979 |
| Charlestown Viaduct, Halifax | Ref C111 |
Railway viaduct built 1872-1874 for the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company.
It had 36 arches and was 480 yards long.
It ran parallel to Charlestown Road for much of its length, and passed over Berry Lane, Bank Bottom, the Hebble Brook and the access road off Mulcture Hall Road to the lower yard of the Halifax Corporation Gas Works.
It carried the Halifax-Ovenden line of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway and the Bradford-Queensbury-Halifax and Keighley-Queensbury-Halifax lines of the Great Northern Railway, between Halifax Station and North Bridge Station's goods yard.
Rail traffic over the viaduct diminished following the closure of the coal-fired Power Station (around 1970), and the closure of North Bridge Station's goods yard (1973), and with the switch from coal-gas production to North Sea gas distribution at the Gas Works (1976), the line became redundant.
The Viaduct was demolished in 1981.
See Beacon Hill Viaduct, Halifax, Berry Lane Grain Warehouse, Halifax, Halifax Coal Drops and Queensbury Railway Lines
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| Charlestown Viaduct, Hebden Bridge | Ref C227 |
| Charlestown Working Men's Club & Institute, Hebden Bridge | Ref C1693 |
Recorded in 1917, when Ernest Rogers was secretary
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| Charlesworth, Benjamin | Ref C489 |
He was an innkeeper at the Rose & Crown, Greetland [1845, 1851, 1861, 1864] / a butcher [1851, 1861, 1871] / a farmer of 6 acres [1881].
He married (1) Harriet Marshall [1824-1864].
Harriet was born in Ossett
Children:
Harriet died 5th May 1864 (aged 40).
In [Q2] 1869, he married (2) Sarah [1821-1???] in Halifax.
Sarah [née Kilner] was born in Greetland, the widow of Joseph Clegg [married Halifax Q3/1856].She had 2 children by her first marriage
- John Kilner Clegg [b 1861] who was a railway booking clerk [1881] & married [Halifax Q1/1888] Alice Ann Thwaite
- Lily Clegg [b 1866]
They lived at
Benjamin died 14th January 1887 (aged 69).
Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: R4]
| Charlesworth, F. | Ref C1868 |
In March 1900, he was declared bankrupt
| Charlesworth, Isaac | Ref C1030 |
He violently assaulted and robbed Joshua Cropper of £1 14/- on the highway in the parish of Sheffield.
On 13th August 1825, Charlesworth was executed at the Tyburn, York
| Charlesworth, James | Ref C671 |
He was a mill worker [1861] / licensee of the Junction, Rastrick [1881]
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| Charlesworth, John | Ref C670 |
He married Unknown.
Child: James
John died in 1864.
His son James took over at the Junction [1881]
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| Charlesworth, Rev Joseph | Ref C1597 |
He was a Wesleyan minister.
He married Emily Grace [1840-1907].
Emily Grace was born in Wakefield
Children:
They lived at Bingley [1891].
Joseph died in Pateley Bridge in 1899.
Emily Grace died in Wetherby in 1907
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| Charlesworth, Marshall | Ref C702 |
In February 1879, he went into liquidation when there was a depression in the leather trade which led to many business failures.
He went into liquidation by arrangement in August 1882
| Charlesworth, Marshall | Ref C647 |
Born in Greetland.
In [Q4] 1875, he married Eliza Jane Andrews in Halifax.
Child: Minnie [8th November 1876-2nd June 1877]
Minnie was buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: R4] with her Charlesworth grandparents.
Marshall died in Halifax [Q4 1891] (aged 47)
| Charlesworth, Rev Robert | Ref C1110 |
Son of Robert Charlesworth, gent.
Born in Castleton, Derbyshire.
Lecturer at Halifax [1760].
He was one of the subscribers to the Leeds Infirmary [1782]
On 13th July 1761, he married Ann Caygill [17??-1785] at Halifax Parish Church
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| Charlesworth, Robert Spink | Ref C1954 |
He married Ethel.
They lived in Hebden Bridge.
During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 48th Battery 21 Lt. A.A. Regiment Royal Artillery.
He died 18th February 1945 (aged 37).
He is remembered on the Singapore Memorial [Grave Ref 15]
| Charlesworth, Tom | Ref C1959 |
During World War II, he served as a Flight Sergeant with the 192nd Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died 5th July 1944 (aged 21).
He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [Grave Ref 216]
| The Charlton family of Halifax | Ref C1159 |
| Charlton, Rev Alec | Ref C753 |
The family originally came from Chorlton (hence Charlton).
His family moved to Manchester.
Formerly Church of England, they joined the Moss Side Baptist Church.
He trained at Rawdon College before becoming the first Pastor at Pellon Baptist Church [1904-1917].
During World War I, he was chaplain to the Nonconformist servicemen at Wellesley Barracks.
In 1917, he moved to Hallfield Baptist Church in Bradford, and in 1943, to West Lane Baptist Church at Haworth.
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| Charlton, Joseph | Ref C1681 |
He married Sarah [1831-1883]
Sarah died at Heath Villas, Halifax [24th August 1883] (aged 52)
Joseph (possibly) died in Halifax [Q4 1884] (aged 72)
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| Charlton, Samuel | Ref C1886 |
| Charlton, Thomas | Ref C317 |
He died 30th June 1890
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| Charmer, Herbert | Ref C739 |
In [Q3] 1933, he married Kathleen M. Healey in Todmorden.
They lived in Walsden.
During World War II, he served as a Warrant Officer with the Royal Air Force.
He died 12th January 1941 (aged 40).
He was buried at St Peter's Church, Walsden [253].
He is remembered with a CWGC headstone at St Peter's Church, Walsden and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
| Charnley, Frank | Ref C873 |
They lived at Royal Cottage, Burnley Road, Mytholmroyd.
During World War I, he served as a Gunner with the Royal Garrison Artillery.
He died 10th August 1918 (aged 35).
He was buried at Magnaboschi British Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref 1 D 5].
He is remembered on a memorial in Mount Zion Methodist Church, Mytholmroyd and Scout Road Wesleyan Chapel, Mytholmroyd, and in the book Royd Regeneration
| Charnley, Seth | Ref C9180 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a carder in Mytholmroyd [1883] / a beer retailer at Hawksclough [1893].
Question: Does anyone know which beerhouse this may have been?
On 3rd November 1883, he married Catherine Trewartha [1863-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Catherine, of Mytholmroyd, was the daughter of John Trewartha, copper miner
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| Charnock ... | Ref C27 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Charnock & Booth | Ref C1005 |
Partners included Mr Charnock – could this be Jonathan Charnock and Mr Booth.
The partnership was dissolved in August 1866
| Charnock's: Herbert Charnock & Sons | Ref C1526 |
| Charnock's: I. & R. Charnock & Sons | Ref C1826 |
| Charnock's: J. Charnock & Sons | Ref C1498 |
Contractors and timber merchants established at Pellon Lane Saw Mills, Halifax [1849].
Partners included:
They worked on many projects including:
The partnership Jonathan Charnock, Son & Company was dissolved in December 1876. The business was carried on by Edgar Charnock & George Charnock.
The partnership was dissolved about 1882.
The partnership was dissolved about 1882.
In 1890, George was sole proprietor of J. Charnock & Sons.
On 14th September 1900, there was a fire at their woodyard.
The business ran into difficulties in April 1906, and the Saw Mill closed on 1st December 1906.
See Freemasons' Hall, Halifax and Ovenden Railway Station
See J. H. Charnock
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| Charnock's: John Charnock & Sons | Ref C1910 |
They were at Charlestown Mine, Halifax [1896].
In 1905, they had an office at North Bridge Station
| Charnock's: Jonathan Charnock & Son | Ref C2346 |
Edgar Charnock was head of the firm for several years
| Charteris, Dr William | Ref C1300 |
Born in Annandale, Dumfriesshire [9th February 1839].
Around 1889, he moved to Hipperholme.
He was a medical practitioner / Medical Officer for Hipperholme, Coley and Norwood Green Parishes [1905] / surgeon at Amisfield House, Hipperholme [1905].
He served with the Local Government Medical Service [1895].
In 1877, he gave evidence into the murder of Elizabeth Kershaw.
In [Q3] 1865, he married Eliza Corrie in Bradford.
Children:
He died 26th September 1917.
He was buried at Brighouse Cemetery.
See Dr Haining
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| Charters, Mr | Ref C2530 |
He married Annie Amelia.
In September 1883, Mrs Charters was fined £1 for stealing a tin of tongue from George Sykes's grocer's shop in West Vale. Several similar items had gone missing from the shop and a watch was being kept when Mrs Charters was caught
| The Chartists' Hall, Ripponden | Ref C2419 |
| Chartres & Skelton | Ref C1843 |
Partners included Andrew Chartres and Henry Skelton.
The partnership was dissolved in April 1856
| Chartres's: T. Chartres & Sons | Ref C1665 |
| Chaser, J. H. | Ref C272 |
| Chatburn Brothers | Ref C1388 |
| Chatburn, Frederick C. | Ref C560 |
He married Mary A. Marshall [1912-1991].
Mary was a teacher and came from Scotland
They had no children.
They lived at Charlestown, Hebden Bridge.
In 1929, he started working for Hebden Bridge Co-operative Society.
By 1967, he had become managing-secretary, when he was accused of forgery and falsification of accounts after auditors discovered that £25,203 had disappeared from the society's accounts over a period of 8 years. The problems came to light when members began to question the balance in their share accounts.
It appeared that he would draw money from an account which he knew was little used. If the balance was questioned, he would explain that there had been a mistake and correct the situation by withdrawing money from another account.
In May 1967, Chatburn appeared at Leeds Assizes and was jailed for four years. He pleaded guilty to 4 charges of forgery, 5 charges of falsifying accounts, and asked for 125 other cases to be taken into consideration.
There were bankruptcy proceedings [1969] at which Chatburn's wife was the other chief creditor, claiming £4,000. She had been charging Chatburn for living at the home they shared but which she owned.
All those Co-Op customers who had been affected by the fraud received all their money back.
On 30th October 1967, an extraordinary general meeting decided that, because of lack of confidence in the Co-operative Bank, the society should be wound up.
All shops and premises sold at auction [1968]. After he was released from jail, he moved to Scotland.
Frederick died 4th January 1989 (aged 82)
Mary died 19th December 1991 (aged 79) The couple were buried in Ford Road Cemetery, Crieff, Scotland
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| Chatburn, James | Ref C285 |
He was a weaver of New Croft, Langfield [1870] / a cotton weaver [1881].
On 12th February 1870, he married Susannah Sunderland.
Child: Betsey [b 1870]
They lived at
Susannah died in 1924 (aged 74)
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| Chatburn, Jonas | Ref C1161 |
He was a cotton power loom weaver [1861].
In [Q1] 1861, he married Betty Lingard [1839-1???].
Betty was born in Stansfield.She was cotton power loom weaver [1861]
They were at Castle Street, Stansfield (living with Isaac Dewhirst) [1861]
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| Chatburn, Joshua | Ref C1160 |
Born in Stansfield.
He was a weaver of Castle Street, Stansfield [1859] / a labourer [1861] / a gas fitter [1871].
In 1859, he married Jane Dewhirst [1832-1???] at Heptonstall Church.
Jane, a weaver of Castle Street, Stansfield, was born in Langfield, the daughter of Isaac Dewhirst.Jane had an illegitimate son: Thomas Dewhirst [b 1856]; father unknown.
She was a cotton power loom weaver [1861] / a cotton weaver [1871]
They lived at
Joshua was dead by 1901
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| Chatburn, Samuel | Ref C1375 |
In 1806, he was declared bankrupt
| Chatburn, Samuel | Ref C1800 |
In July 1804, he was declared bankrupt
| Chatburn, Samuel | Ref C1226 |
Born 13th March 1853.
He died 27th May 1883.
| Chatburn, William | Ref C592 |
Son of Margaret Agnes & John Edward Chatburn of Miles Platting, Manchester.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 4th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.
He died of wounds [5th October 1918] (aged 19).
He was buried at Glageon Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref II E 5].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Heath Congregational Church, Halifax
| Chatham, Todmorden | Ref C134 |
| Chattaway, Professor | Ref C869 |
| Chatterton, Rev H. | Ref C654 |
He left [1914] to serve in Sheffield.
In January 1914, it was reported that he was in Torquay and
threatened with nervous breakdown
| Chaytor, David | Ref C1902 |
He lives in Todmorden.
In 2009, he was involved in the MPs' expenses furore, after allegedly claiming for a mortgage which had already been paid off. He announced that he would step down at the next election.
In February 2010, he was one of a number of MPs charged with dishonestly claiming expenses. In December 2010, he was charged with false accounting totalling just over £20,000. He pleaded guilty and was imprisoned for 18 months
| Cheadle, Peter | Ref C1002 |
In [Q3] 1852, he married Hx in Calder District.
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| Cheap Concerts | Ref C291 |
a man may bring his wife and enjoy a pleasant evening's amusement at a most reasonable charge
| Cheesebits, Tommy | Ref C704 |
It is said that Mrs Copley employed Tommy as a messenger to deliver the cash takings from Copley's, Halifax business to the bank
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| Cheetham ... | Ref C66 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Cheetham's: Betty Cheetham & Son | Ref C2018 |
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| Cheetham Estate, Rastrick | Ref C2295 |
| Cheetham's (Hebden Bridge) Limited | Ref C1389 |
See Thomas Cheetham
| Cheetham's: James Cheetham & Sons | Ref C1556 |
Partners included James Cheetham and Thomas Cheetham.
The company became Cheetham's (Hebden Bridge) Limited
| Cheetham's: John Cheetham & Son | Ref C1438 |
They had business at Calder Bank Mills and Snake Hill Mills
Partners in the firm included John Albert Cheetham.
In May 1885, there was a lock-out at the mill after a number of men were dismissed for misconduct. Other workers threatened that they too would leave work, so the owners closed the mill altogether and the works were idle for a time.
In September 1890, they bought Albert Mills, Rastrick for £400.
In January 1909, they installed a water system at their Calder Bank Mills for use in the event of fire.
On 29th January 1909, the mill was destroyed by fire which started in the drying room. Cheetham's bought the vacant Belle Vue Mills and resumed production there.
They were at Calder Bank Mills [1921].
See Ormerod Brothers & Cheetham
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| Chelsea House, Hipperholme | Ref C481 |
| Chelsea Valley, Hipperholme | Ref C431 |
| Chemistry | Ref C633 |
| Chemists & Druggists | Ref C2560 |
| Chepedene | Ref C1780 |
| Cherry, Broderick | Ref C528 |
He was a miner [1851] / a general labourer boarding with Mary Winter and family at Westgate, Newcastle upon Tyne [1881, 1891].
He died in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1897 (aged 69)
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| Cherry, James | Ref C1624 |
He was a weaver of Heptonstall [1841] / a worsted weaver/labourer [1851] / a cotton weaver [1861, 1881].
On 26th December 1841, he married Mary Sutcliffe [1821-1???].
Mary, of Heptonstall, was the daughter of Thomas Sutcliffe, weaver
Children:
They lived at
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| Cherry, James | Ref C1213 |
In [Q4] 1916, he married Fanny Levitt in Halifax.
James died 7th May 1936 (aged 72), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3602] with Fanny's parents.
Details of Fanny's death / burial place are not yet known
| Cherry, Jeremiah | Ref C1290 |
Born in Heptonstall.
He was an apprentice stone mason (staying with Benjamin Whitham & family at Hawksclough, Wadsworth) [1851] / a stone mason [1853, 1861, 1871].
On 27th November 1853, he married Sarah Hollingrake [1832-1???].
Sarah, a factory operative of Heptonstall, was the daughter of William Hollingrake, tailor
Children:
They lived at
Jeremiah died August 1872.
He was buried at Heptonstall Church [10th August 1872].
In 1882, Sarah married (2) Robert Fielding
Sarah (née Hollinrake), of Heptonstall, was the widow of Jeremiah Cherry
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| Cherry, Jeremiah | Ref C1368 |
Born 4th October 1885.
He was a weaver of Northfields, Heptonstall [1910].
On 7th September 1910, he married Minnie Ellen Ashworth [1886-19??].
Minnie, of Eaves Bottom, Hebden Bridge, was the daughter of Richard Ashworth, farmer
A Jeremiah Cherry died in Todmorden [Q4 1960] (aged 74)
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| Cherry, John | Ref C1237 |
Born in Heptonstall.
He was a lead ore dresser [1851].
He married Ann [1821-1???].
Ann was born in Heptonstall
Children:
They lived at
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| Cherry, John | Ref C1303 |
Born 5th May 1855.
He was a weaver of Heptonstall [1874] / a cotton weaver [1881, 1891].
In 1874, he married Martha Ann Holt [1854-1???].
Martha, of Heptonstall, was the daughter of James Holt, carter
Children:
They lived at
John died 2nd March 1893 (aged 38)
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| Cherry, Simon | Ref C692 |
Born 19th February 1816.
He was a miner of Heptonstall [1841] / a tapper & miner [1841] / a miner [1851] / a coal miner [1861].
On 22nd April 1841, he married Grace Uttley [1822-1???].
Grace, of Heptonstall, was the daughter of James Uttley, weaver
Children:
They lived at
A Simon Cherry died in Burnley in 1869 (aged 53)
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| Cherry, T. | Ref C1204 |
He was Minister at Pellon Lane Particular Baptist Church [1789].
A discontented section of the church caused him to resign in 1790.
The situation continued until 1792
| Cherry, Thomas | Ref C454 |
He was a miner.
On 26th November 1815, he married Betty Nowell [1792-1866].
Children:
They lived at
Thomas died in 1840 (aged 52).
Betty was a pauper [1841].
She died in 1866 (aged 73).
The couple were buried at Heptonstall Church: Thomas [11th June 1840]; Betty [24th May 1866]
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| Cherry, Thomas | Ref C1288 |
Born in Heptonstall.
He was a miner [1851] / a pit sinker/miner [1861, 1871] / a well sinker [1881] / a coal miner [1883].
On 25th December 1842, he married Susey Dewhurst [1821-1???].
Susey was born in Trawden, the daughter of John Spencer
Children:
They lived at
Thomas died at Burnley [3rd May 1883].
Probate records show that he left personal effects valued at £145.
Administration was granted to Ann Cherry (widow)
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| Cherry, Thomas | Ref C1591 |
Born 30th January 1867.
He was a weaver of Heptonstall [1887] / a cotton weaver [1891] / a cotton loom tackler [1901] / a loom tackler [1911].
On 16th May 1887, he married Emma Pickles [1867-1???].
Emma, of Wadsworth, was the daughter of Rufus Pickles, coachman
Children:
They lived at
Thomas died in 1923 (aged 56)
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| Cherry Tree Farm, Stone Chair | Ref C1751 |
The Cherry Tree Inn was located at the farm
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| Cherry Trees, Lightcliffe | Ref C2363 |
Owners and tenants have included
Question: Does anyone know which members of the family lived here?
| Cherry Well, Copley | Ref C1373 |
| Cheshire Home | Ref C140 |
| Cheslett, John | Ref C25 |
He married Hannah Tomlinson [1794-1867].
Hannah was born in Northowram.She was a fundholder [1861]
They lived at
John died between 1841 & 1851.
Hannah died 19th March 1867 (aged 73), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1613] with her brother John Tomlinson [1787-1872].
John Henry Fidler was a beneficiary in her will
| Chesshire, Rev Howard Stanley | Ref C939 |
He was Vicar of All Saints' Church, Harley Wood. He left in 1931.
In 1942, he sailed from Southampton to become Chaplain of Devoto and Hurlingham, Argentina.
He was buried at County Durham
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| Chesswas Jewellers, Elland | Ref C778 |
| Chester, John | Ref C2508 |
He was a factory operative of Lindwell [1869] / a worsted maker-up [1871].
He married Elizabeth [1826-1???].
Elizabeth was born in Halifax
They lived at Upper Fold, Elland-cum-Greetland [1871]. On Friday, 6th August 1869, Chester was drinking in The Shears, West Vale. Benjamin Whiteley, from West Vale, had been sitting nearby when Chester got change for a sovereign.
Later, Whiteley and John Ramsden followed Chester, and assaulted & robbed him
| Chester, Reginald Hodgson | Ref C622 |
He was educated at Roundhay School, Leeds / employed by Lloyds Bank [in Halifax & other WR towns].
In [Q1] 1940, he married Frances Margherita Thorpe in Leeds.
They lived at Roundhay.
They lived at Park View Avenue, Stump Cross, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Signalman with the Royal Corps of Signals.
He died in hospital [24th February 1941] (aged 29).
He was buried at St John's Church, Roundhay.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Northowram
| Chester, Rev Samuel | Ref C1881 |
| Chesters, Rev Alan D. | Ref C1757 |
Born in Huddersfield.
He was educated at Elland Grammar School, and the universities of Durham and Oxford.
He was ordained in 1962 and served as Curate at Wandsworth, Honorary canon at Durham Cathedral, Archdeacon of Halifax [1985-1989], and Bishop of Blackburn
| Chevalier, Albert | Ref C858 |
He made several local appearances at the Theatre Royal, Halifax:
| Chevinedge, Exley | Ref C276 |
The Halifax Zoo & Amusement Park was here [1909-1916].
The house was demolished in 1933.
In 193?, Chevinedge Crescent was built on the site
| Chew, Harry | Ref C797 |
He was chauffeur for Dr John A. de Ville Mather, private doctor, Claremont, Burnley Road, Todmorden [1921].
In [Q2] 1911, he married Nellie May Henfrey [1801-1858].
Nellie was the daughter of George Edward Henfrey.She was a cardroom hand for cotton manufacturers, Mons Mill, Burnley Road, Todmorden [1921]
They lived at 14 Pine Road, Todmorden (living with Nellie's family) [1921].
Nellie died in Todmorden [Q4 1858] (aged 57)
| Chew, Mr | Ref C2377 |
an unfortunate man by the name of Chew, put a period to his existence in Halifax Gaol, by hanging himself
| Chew, Thomas | Ref C401 |
He was a cabinet maker / an insurance agent [1901].
He married Annie [1839-1901].
Annie was born in Grantham, Lincolnshire
The Bradford Weekly Telegraph [8th June 1901] reported
On 17th May 1901, Thomas Chew of 14 South Bank Street, Crossfield, was found in his bedroom with his throat cut, and was taken to the Royal Halifax Infirmary. He left the Infirmary on 8th June 1901, and seemed depressed on account of financial difficulties.On 3rd June, Thomas was charged with attempted suicide.
Since Thomas attempted suicide, his wife has died, the jury returning a verdict of death from poisoning
| Chew, William | Ref C1865 |
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| Chilcott, John | Ref C1595 |
Born in Halifax [Q3 1880].
He was a member of St Augustine's Sunday School, Pellon / a machine toolmaker apprentice [1891] / an iron turner [1911] / a commission agent [1916].
During World War I, he enlisted [November 1916] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment.
He was wounded at Arras.
He died of wounds [16th January 1918] (aged 37).
The Halifax Courier [2nd February 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Etretat Churchyard Extension, France [Grave Ref II A 10].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Chilcott, William | Ref C308 |
Born in Exeter / Tiverton, Devon.
He was Sergeant instructor [1881] / a time keeper (ex colour sergeant) [1891] / an army pensioner (ex colour sergeant) [1901] / a colour sergeant pensioner [1911].
In 1879, he married (1) Elizabeth O'Hara [1856-1884] in Halifax.
Elizabeth was born in Scotland
Children:
Elizabeth died (possibly of perinatal complications) in 1884 (aged 29).
In 1888, he married (2) Sarah Jane Collinson [1862-1???] at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden.
Sarah Jane was born in Huntington, York
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1891] was widowed mother-in-law Ann Collinson [b Holbeck 1840]
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| Child ... | Ref C258 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Child labour | Ref C1570 |
| Childs, Arthur | Ref C1888 |
He married Madelaine Pownall.
Child: Rodney [b 1938] who played rugby for Halifax & Yorkshire
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| Childwife moor | Ref C812 |
| Chilton, John Thomas | Ref C1350 |
He was a club steward [1891] / a domestic butler [1901] / oil boiler for lubricating oil manufacturer [1911].
In 1890, he married Ann [1868-19??].
Ann was born in Colmonell, Ayrshire
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1891] was sister Emma J Chilton [b 1875] (domestic housemaid)
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| Chilton, Tom | Ref C1392 |
Born in Mirfield.
He was a silk dresser [1911] / a patent glazier with Helliwell's of Brighouse [1914].
During World War I, he served as a Lance Sergeant with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was awarded the Military Medal [1918]
His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [10th August 1918]
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| Chimneys | Ref C2270 |
| China | Ref C1565 |
| Chinery, Donald | Ref C1762 |
In 1921, he married Hilda Mary Shaw. Family history tells that his wife was a member of the Catseyes Shaw family
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| Chinery, Orlando Walter | Ref C1761 |
Born in Bishop Auckland.
His family came from Essex and were in Knaresborough [1881].
He he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards at Chelsea Barracks [1891].
In 1899, he married Elizabeth Hannah Stott [1869-19??] at Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 10 Hermon Grove, Halifax [1901].
He was Police Sergeant at Moorlands Place, Halifax [1905]
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| Chinn, Rev John | Ref C1607 |
| Chipchase, Jack | Ref C2041 |
During World War II, he served as a Guardsman with the 1st Battalion King's Company Grenadier Guards.
He died 7th January 1945 (aged 28).
He was buried at Hasselt (Kruisveld) Communal Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref A 14]
| Chippendale, James | Ref C614 |
In 1843, he was one of 58 who chartists were put on trial.
He (possibly) married Sarah [1807-1862].
Children:
He lived at 31 South Street, Halifax [1843].
James died 17th November 1848 (aged 42).
Sarah died 30th May 1862 (aged 55), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2919]
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| Chippendale, Misses | Ref C113 |
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| Chippendale, Peter | Ref C2038 |
In 1874, he married Elizabeth, daughter of James Steel.
Child: Tom
He was landlord of the Museum, Stump Cross [1905]
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| Chippendale, Robinson | Ref C2047 |
Baptised in Skipton.
On 17th July 1794, he married Mary / Margaret Baxter at Kendal.
Children:
Members of his family ran a private school in Halifax [1841]
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| Chippendale, Tom | Ref C2039 |
He was the black sheep of the family.
In [Q3] 1905, he married Florence Webb in Halifax.
Children:
Contributor Valerie Hobson has passed on a family story which relates that
around 1909, he and William Steel were in a group of men who had been out drinking. As they returned home across Godley Bridge, the worse for drink, a policeman spoke to them. The gang threw him over the bridge. The policeman landed on a grass verge and survived.
Tom – who was known as a bully in drink – fled from Halifax and is recorded in Leeds [1911], Hull and Manchester, where he died
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| Chiserley | Ref C103 |
The name was formerly Chisley
| Chiserley Hall, Wadsworth | Ref C710 |
There is a room over the front porch
Owners and tenants have included
| Chisholm, Rev J. W. | Ref C999 |
| Chisley | Ref C68 |
First mentioned in 1296, the name may mean cheese wood [?] clearing.
Around 1980, the name became Chiserley
| Chisley Hall, Old Town | Ref C1297 |
| Choirs & Choral Societies | Ref C1564 |
| Chown, Alfred | Ref C1851 |
He was a tea dealer, grocer & provision merchant / a partner in Chown & Fielding at Commercial Street, Brighouse [1881] / advertising in the Brighouse & Rastrick Gazette as Alfred Chown Tea & Coffee Merchant at the Central Tea Warehouse, Brighouse [24th June 1882].
The Huddersfield Chronicle [20th October 1882] reported a petition for the liquidation of his affairs.
In [Q2] 1875, he married Charlotte Annie Hall [1851-1???] in Wakefield.
Charlotte Annie was born in Wakefield
Children:
They lived at
| Chown & Fielding | Ref C884 |
Partners included Alfred Chown and Sutcliffe Fielding.
The business went into liquidation [October 1882]
| Christ Church Friday Evening Bible Class | Ref C926 |
| Christian, Douglas | Ref C659 |
He was educated at Carlton School, ^bfd^ / a church organist (possibly) at St Paul's Church, King Cross / employed by Martin's Bank, Hipperholme.
During World War II, he enlisted [July 1940], and he served as a Flight Sergeant / Navigator Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
No. 4 A. D. U.
He was killed in the Middle East [9th August 1943] (aged 23).
He was buried at Malta (Capuccini) Naval Cemetery, Malta [Grave Ref F 26].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross
| Christian Endeavour Society, Sowerby Bridge | Ref C1133 |
| Christian VII, King | Ref C257 |
On the tour, he visited Halifax and spent a night at Royds' House on 1st September 1768.
It has been said that George Street and George Square were named in his honour after this visit
| Christie, Ernest John | Ref C1746 |
Born in Kidderminster, Worcestershire.
He became a carpet designer in Halifax.
In 1881, he married Mary Hannah Halliday [1862-1944].
Mary Hannah was the daughter of David Halliday
They were said to have been stern and unloving parents.
Children:
They lived at
Ernest died 12th February 1928.
He & other members of the family were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax [F D19]
MARY HANNAH,
He died 13th November 1944 (aged 82)
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| Christie, John | Ref C1086 |
He married Eliza [1832-1894].
Children:
The family moved from Scotland to Kidderminster, Worcestershire.
Eliza died 24th December 1894 (aged 62).
She was buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax [F E15].
John died 28th December 1917 (aged 82) in Kidderminster.
His body was brought to Halifax and buried with Eliza at All Souls' Church
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| Christie, John Reginald Halliday | Ref C106 |
In 1950, Christie's lodger, Timothy Evans, was wrongly accused and hanged for the murder of his wife and baby daughter.
Christie was subsequently convicted for these and other murders and hanged
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| Christie, Percy Halliday | Ref C403 |
Born in Halifax [18th July 1882].
He was a bank clerk [1901].
On 17th October 1911, he married Ethel Hall [1887-1959] in Leeds.
Ethel was born in Halifax
Children:
Percy died in Leeds in 1970
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| Christopher Brook's Farm, Clifton | Ref C343 |
| Chronnell, Fr | Ref C2136 |
| Chubb, Rev William | Ref C1079 |
Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1848]
| Church & King Society, Elland | Ref C1552 |
| Church, Ernest Harold | Ref C1149 |
In [Q4] 1928, he married Clarice C Ackroyd [1890-1971] in Halifax.
Ernest Harold died 10th April 1950 (aged 50).
Clarice died 22nd November 1972 (aged 81).
The couple were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: NL-A32]
| Church Extension Society for the Deanery of Halifax | Ref C1553 |
| Church Farm, Clifton | Ref C339 |
| Church Hill, Luddenden | Ref C8002 |
In the early 1900s, 2 La Tène (Iron Age) beads were found here
| Church House, Luddenden | Ref C2060 |
When the Murgatroyd's Arms, Luddenden closed in 1939, the building was bought by Luddenden Church and used for storage, and became known as Church House
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| Church Lane Surgery, Brighouse | Ref C2267 |
| Church Missionary Society College, Elland | Ref C1541 |
| Church of England National Insurance Society | Ref C1195 |
| Church Stile, Sowerby | Ref C2499 |
Gave its name to the Church Stile Inn, Sowerby
| Church Street Co-Op, Rastrick | Ref C2392 |
The store closed after 4 months.
In 19??, a branch of the Brighouse Co-operative Society opened on the corner of Church Street / Thornhill Road.
See Castle Hill Co-Op, Rastrick
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| Churches & chapels | Ref C109 |
See Chapel, Chapel of ease, Chapelry, Church of England, Diocese of Wakefield, Parish and Parish Church
| The Churchill family | Ref C1210 |
| * | Thomas Fournis Dyson married Anne Baldwin Sealy | |||||||||
| * | Elizabeth Baldwin Dyson married Joseph Hornby | |||||||||
| * | Charles Edward Hornby married Harriet Catherine Turton | |||||||||
| * | Charles Harry St John Hornby married Cicely Rachel Emily Barclay | |||||||||
| * | Michael Charles St John Hornby married Nicollete Joan Ward | |||||||||
| * | Susan Mary Hornby married John George Vanderbilt Henry Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke Of Marlborough | |||||||||
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| Churchill, Charles | Ref C1699 |
| Churchill Denham | Ref C1700 |
| Churchill Machine Tools | Ref C1401 |
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| Churchill-Redman Limited | Ref C1445 |
During World War II, they manufactured bomb cases.
In 1972, production was moved to Tyne & Wear, and the closure of the company was raised in Parliament.
Several workers from the company left to establish their own businesses, including Greening & Crowther Engineering Group and Saville Machine Tool Company
| Churchill, Winston | Ref C1916 |
He visited the Halifax district on 21st December 1903, 6th December 1904 and in June 1945.
| Churchman, Alfred | Ref C8260 |
Born in Norfolk.
He was an agricultural labourer for Samuel Sunderland at Cromwell House, Southowram [1881] / a labourer [1887].
In [Q1] 1872, he married (1) Martha Ann Palmer [1855-1884] in Swaffham, Norfolk.
Children:
Martha Ann died in 1884.
On 23rd March 1885, he married (2) Mary Jane Brocksopp [1861-1940] at Elland Parish Church.
Mary was born in Whittington and came from a farming family in Derbyshire, and was in the workhouse before becoming a servant at Cromwell House.Circumstantial evidence suggests that she might have had an illegitimate daughter – Louisa [b 1881 or 1884] – by Samuel Sunderland
Children:
At the baptisms of Agnes Mary and Louisa [St Anne's Church, Southowram 5th September 1888], Alfred and Mary gave their address as The Birks.
Alfred died in 1890.
In 1891, Mary and her daughters Louisa (scholar) and Clarice were living at Delph Hill, Southowram.
In 1901, Mary and her daughters Louisa (silk spinner) and Clarice were still living at Delph Hill
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| Churchman, Maurice | Ref C488 |
Born in Sowerby Bridge.
During World War I, he served as a Flight Sergeant with the 576th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died 20th January 1944 (aged 23).
He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Churchman, Thomas William | Ref C533 |
In 1920, he married Annie McDanielson [1884-1972] in Halifax.
They lived at Sowerby Bridge
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| Churchman, Walter Henry | Ref C1603 |
He was employed by Thomas Helm & Sons at Spout Mills, Rastrick.
He lived at 123 Highbury, Rastrick.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the West Riding Regiment.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 15th April 1918.
He is remembered on Rastrick War Memorial
| Churchyard, Hannah Frances | Ref C2449 |
She was a pupil at Walterclough Hall School, Southowram [1871].
She was a friend of Ada Thomas and mentioned Ada in her will.
She lived with her uncle John.
She died at Southport [13th January 1923]
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| Churchyard, Henry | Ref C2448 |
Born in Halifax; baptised at Halifax Parish Church [8th October 1839].
He married Sarah Clarkson [5th June 1861].
Child: Hannah Frances
He died in Victoria, Australia
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| Churchyard, Henry Cuper | Ref C1955 |
He married Ann Holt in Halifax [1838].
Children:
He died in Halifax
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| Churchyard, John | Ref C1636 |
Baptised in Halifax [10th December 1843].
He married Julia Sarah Webb from London, in Hull [24th April 1871].
The family lived at
John and Julia died in Southport.
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| The Churn | Ref C663 |
| Churn Milk Joan | Ref C230 |
A 6 ft 9 in high, plain, stone pillar – probably a boundary marker. The four vertical faces are each about 16 in wide at the base and 10 in wide at the top.
It is said to be named after a milk-maid who lived at the Mount Skip Inn and died in a snow-storm whilst crossing the moor to fetch milk.
The stone is said to spin round three times when it hears the bells of Mytholmroyd church on New Year's Eve.
It has been said to resemble a plague stone, and it is said that a penny placed in a small depression on the top will bring good luck.
See Savile's Lowe
| Churn Pot, Ovenden Wood | Ref C1083 |
| Cinder Hill, Coley | Ref C413 |
Late 15th century timber-framed single aisled house built by William Otes around 1513.
Subsequent owners and tenants have included
The arms of the Whitley family dated T M W 1633 were taken from here to Shibden Head by the Stocks family.
Royal Arms decorated the house.
The building is currently used as a store for a garden centre
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| Cinderhill Spinning Company, Todmorden | Ref C1123 |
| Cinderhills | Ref C71 |
There were surface deposits of iron here. Traces of mediæval iron-working have been found here
Jeremiah Rawson had a copperas production business here.
See Ironworking
| Cindrils | Ref C2187 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Darrell Prest
| Cinema de Luxe, Halifax | Ref C1240 |
It could accommodate 550 people.
In March 1912, it became the Cinema de Luxe.
Around 1914, the name was changed to Theatre de Luxe
| Cinema Royal, Halifax | Ref C250 |
| Cinemas | Ref C330 |
| The Circulator | Ref C856 |
| Circuses | Ref C1376 |
| Citizen Guild of Help, Halifax | Ref C1696 |
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| The City, Cote Hill | Ref C1717 |
| City Fold, Wheatley | Ref C221 |
The house was mentioned in the 16th century when the Whitley family lived here.
A house was built in the 17th century and considerably extended
| The City, Halifax | Ref C771 |
| The City, Wheatley | Ref C352 |
| Civic Book of Remembrance | Ref C2633 |
| Civic Centre, Luddendenfoot | Ref C2387 |
When Denholme United Methodist Chapel and School closed in 1965, the war memorial was moved to the Civic Centre
| Civic Hall, Brighouse | Ref C114 |
| Civic Hall, Hebden Bridge | Ref C1330 |
The Civic Hall was officially opened on 3rd January 1956, by Ernest Hartley of Akroyd House, Hebden Bridge.
In the 1950s, Hebden Bridge Liberal Club became Hebden Bridge Civic Hall
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| Clap Lane Toll House, Sowerby Bridge | Ref C1949 |
| Clapham, Alfred | Ref C4730 |
He was a master tailor / army pensioner [1911].
Around 1881, he married Annie [1862-19??] from Sheffield.
Children:
| Clapham, Captain | Ref C1727 |
| Clapham, D. | Ref C2146 |
| Clapham, Harold | Ref C726 |
He died 4th July 1943 (aged 23).
He was buried at Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Thailand [Grave Ref 10 F 2 - 10 I 4].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, and on Patmos War Memorial
| Clapham, Rev Paul | Ref C1805 |
| Clapham, Richard | Ref C514 |
On 5th December 1717, he married (1) Judith Nicols [16??-1718] from Elland.
On 6th May 1724, he married (2) Mrs Elizabeth Foster [16??-1739] from Ossett, sister-in-law to Thomas Dickenson, at Thornhill.
Children:
The epitaph on the family memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions
| Clapman, Charles | Ref C2220 |
On 25th December 1868, he was robbed by Benjamin Beevers as he walked from Clifton to Hartshead
| Clapton, Eric | Ref C1098 |
He was a visitor to the home of Champion Jack Dupree in Ovenden
| Clapton Lodge, Halifax | Ref C346 |
Owners and tenants have included
The house was recorded in 1905 & 1910.
It was demolished before World War I, and the properties east of Leamington Avenue, including Clapton Avenue, were built on the site.
See Mary Craven
| Clare, George | Ref C1377 |
He worked for Booth's joiners of Hipperholme.
During World War I, he enlisted [April 1915], and he served as a Stoker 1st Class with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Magic.
He was killed [10th April 1918] (aged 20) when his ship was torpedoed (or mined).
He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [Grave Ref 28], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
His brother William also died in the War
| Clare Hall Baths, Halifax | Ref C1301 |
Halifax Central Baths were planned on this site in May 1933.
At first, the Cross Field site was considered. In 1936, the site at Clare Hall was purchased and the house was demolished.
In 1937, the go-ahead was given for a pool development, but this was discontinued on account of the Second World War.
In 1959, new plans were drawn up. The T-shaped pool – with 7 lanes – was to be 100 ft by 42 ft, with room for 350 bathers, a diving area, 570 spectator seats, slipper baths, Turkish baths, cafe and parking for 45 cars. Building work began in 1964.
Designed by Deputy Borough Architect F. H. Hoyles.
The modern swimming pool – Halifax Pool – opened by Halifax Corporation on 4th April 1966 by sports minister Dennis Howell.
The tiled murals behind the diving board were the work of Kenneth Barden, who set out to depict British pond life, insects, fish, plants and people of Halifax.
The baths were in use until the Covid pandemic of 2020, when severe structural deterioration meant that they were unsafe. Plans then evolved to build new facilities near the North Bridge Leisure Centre.
In April 2021, an application to have the 1964 baths scheduled as a listed building was rejected by English Heritage. Calderdale representatives protested saying that the Barden mural is mentioned in Pevsner's Buildings of England (Yorkshire West Riding) of 2017. Why not remove the mural and erect it as an independent feature in the town centre? rather than preserve a very ordinary and uninteresting example of 1960s architecture for posterity?
| Clare Hall, Halifax | Ref C116 |
In 1847, the Hall was leased to Robert Parker, and he bought it in 1853.
After his death in 1856, he passed the Hall and other property to Thomas Edmundson Parker.
Subsequent owners and tenants have included
From 1919, it was the headquarters of the Halifax branch of the YMCA.
In 1936, it was purchased by Halifax Corporation who intended to build swimming baths on the site. In 1946, it was demolished. In April 1966, Clare Hall baths were opened on the site.
See Clare Hall School, Halifax, Miss Denton's School and Miss Oakley's School
| Clare House, Halifax | Ref C1581 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Clare Road Liberal Club, Halifax | Ref C2303 |
| Clare Road Maternity Home | Ref C566 |
| Clare Road Tuberculosis Clinic, Halifax | Ref C1976 |
| Clare, Thomas | Ref C1708 |
He married Elizabeth [18??-1???].
Children:
They lived at 19 Brook Street, Pellon Lane, Halifax [1917].
| Clare, William | Ref C1706 |
Born in Bilston.
He was a conductor for Halifax Corporation Tramways.
He married Bessie.
They lived at
During World War I, he enlisted in the Northumberland Fusiliers [June 1916], then he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He was killed in the Ypres Salient [26th July 1917] (aged 34).
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 21], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
His brother George also died in the War
| Claremont House, Sowerby Bridge | Ref C3470 |
Owners and tenants have included
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Claremont Villas, Brighouse | Ref C5900 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Claremount | Ref C117 |
It was formerly known as Blackcar and Beaumont Town.
At a meeting – chaired by Thomas Parker – in October 1864, it was decided to change the name Beaumont Town to Claremont, and that a large board should be put up at the top of New Bank with the word Claremont on it.
The name is now spelled and pronounce Claremount
This & associated entries use material contributed by John Needham
| Claremount Co-Op | Ref C1929 |
In 1936, a grocery department is recorded at 55 Prospect Street
| Claremount Liberal Club | Ref C1404 |
The Club Buildings on Dale Street North were designed by J. F. Walsh [1896]
| Claremount Park & Recreation Ground | Ref C1366 |
| Claremount Ward Conservative Club | Ref C1690 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Clarence House, Halifax | Ref C91 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Clareville, Halifax | Ref C213 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Clarion Cycling Club, Halifax | Ref C406 |
| Clarion Vocal Union | Ref C754 |
| Clark ... | Ref C417 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Clark Beck | Ref C802 |
| Clark Bridge, Halifax | Ref C87 |
The bridge crosses the Hebble brook just east of Halifax Parish Church at Bank Bottom.
It was named for the clergy who used the bridge on their way to the Parish Church.
The bridge was the boundary between Halifax – the forest of Hardwick – and Northowram, as specified in the Gibbet Law – which provided that, if a victim of the Gibbet was able to withdraw his head as the blade fell and escape across Hebble Brook at this point, he could be freed – see Running Man.
The original bridge was stone. An iron bridge was built in 1868. This was re-built and opened on 16th November 1917.
The bridge was damaged when a train derailed on 27th December 1908.
The bridge was re-built in 2000.
The manorial corn mill was nearby – see Mulcture Hall.
The ancient pathway of Wakefield Gate runs over Beacon Hill, down Old Bank, over Clark Bridge and into Halifax.
The Paton & Baldwin factory used to be near here.
Beerhouses & Pubs in Clark Bridge, Halifax
See Clark Bridge Viaduct, Halifax and Ducking Stool, Halifax
| Clark Bridge Viaduct, Halifax | Ref C2298 |
| Clark's Cottage, Illingworth | Ref C2215 |
| Clark's: J. Clark & Company | Ref C1558 |
See James Clark
| Clark's: J. Walker Clark | Ref C1147 |
Established by James Walker Clark
| The Clark's Office, Illingworth | Ref C885 |
Question: Does anyone know anything about the building or its purpose? Had it anything to do with the Church?
Demolished after 1968
This & associated entries use material contributed by Les Piggin
| Clarke ... | Ref C228 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Clarke & Luke | Ref C2304 |
In March 1886, they conveyed the business to Joseph Law and Job Morton
This & associated entries use material contributed by Antony Shepherd
| Clarkin, Fred | Ref C788 |
Born in Halifax.
He worked for Oates & Green Limited.
He married Margaret.
They lived at 27 Back Foundry Street, Halifax.
He was a regular soldier.
During World War I, he re-enlisted [August 1914] and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
He was killed at Glimpse Cottage Sector, Ypres [16th October 1915] (aged 31).
He was buried at Bard Cottage Cemetery, Belgium. [Grave Ref I F 18].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
| Clarkin, James | Ref C787 |
He was a domestic coachman [1874].
In [Q4] 1874, he married Mary Ann Tansey [1856-1???] in Halifax.
Mary Ann was born in Halifax
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at 27 Back Foundry Street, Halifax [1915]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
| Clarkin, John | Ref C1383 |
He was educated at St Joseph's Catholic School, Claremount / a porter at Halifax Town Hall.
In [Q4] 1937, he married Nellie Soothill in Halifax.
They lived at 13 Westcliffe Drive, Highroad Well, Halifax,
During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 5/3 Maritime Regiment Royal Artillery.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died at sea [16th January 1942] (aged 32).
He is remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent [Grave Ref 67 1], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
| Clarkson, Rev Abraham | Ref C1170 |
| Clarkson, Albert | Ref C1875 |
Born in Elland [Q3 1897].
His mother died in 1898, and he was raised by his grandparents, Mary Jane & Robert William Coker Goshawk.
He was an apprentice shoe maker [1911] / employed by Mr John Bailey, Southgate, Elland.
During World War I, he enlisted [15th July 1916] and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [10th April 1918].
The Halifax Courier [4th May 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 82-85 & 162A], on Elland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Glynn Helliwell
| Clarkson & Buckley | Ref C1587 |
| Clarkson & Sons | Ref C779 |
| Clarkson, Arthur | Ref C2473 |
| Clarkson, C. T. | Ref C1637 |
He lived at 36 Hampden Place [1874]
| Clarkson, Charles | Ref C1115 |
He married Sarah.
Child: Eliza [1813-1838] who married William Wedgewood
| Clarkson, Charles | Ref C1718 |
He was a player & captain with King Cross Cricket Club / a solicitor's articled clerk [1901] / a solicitor [1904] / partner in Clarkson & Sons.
After jumping into the canal near Elland Bridge to rescue a woman who had fallen from a boat [15th March 1904], he was awarded a Royal Humane Society certificate, and the people of Elland subscribed a memento timepiece.
He lived at Wilton Lodge, Halifax [1909].
On 1st April 1909, he married Emma Hirst at St Martin's Church, Brighouse.
Emma, a teacher of High Street, Brighouse, was the daughter of James Hirst
They lived at
During World War I, he enlisted early in the conflict, and he served as a Captain with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was a supervisor of Derby recruits.
He died from blood poisoning (septicæmia) following frostbite, in a French hospital [12th February 1917] (aged 37).
The Halifax Courier [17th February 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Gezaincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref II F 18].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross, on the Memorial at Heath Grammar School, and (possibly) on the Memorial at Hipperholme Grammar School
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Clarkson, Harry Ashton | Ref C1176 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
| Clarkson, James | Ref C559 |
He married Euphemia [1802-1889].
Children:
James died 18th April 1847 (aged 51), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2083] with Sarah A. Thompson [1769-1855].
In [Q2] 1864, Euphemia married Abraham Webster in Halifax.
Euphemia died in Southport [31st August 1889] (aged 87), and was buried with James
| Clarkson, James | Ref C1622 |
He lived at Savile Cottage, Halifax [1845]
| Clarkson, James | Ref C1588 |
He was
In the 1900s, he batted a record score.
In 1933, a new scoreboard was dedicated in his honour
In 1877, he married Sarah Margaret Pearson [1852-1914] in Leicester.
Sarah Margaret came from Leeds
Children:
They lived at
Sarah Margaret died 27th May 1914 (aged 62).
James died Q1 1921 (aged 69).
They both died in Halifax and were buried at St Paul's Church, King Cross
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Clarkson, John Thomas | Ref C1270 |
He was a teamer [1911] / landlord of the Spring Rock, Greetland.
On 24th September 1898, he married Mary Hannah Peel [1877-1951] at Halifax Parish Church.
Mary Hannah was born in West Vale.She was a twister (worsted spinning) [1911]
Child: Joseph [1899-1963]
They lived at 72 Green Lane, Greetland [1911].
John Thomas died at Salterhebble Hill [5th May 1920].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £244 12/10d.
Administration was granted to his widow Mary Hannah. Mary Hannah took over at the Spring Rock, Greetland
In 1930, She married Ben Sykes
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Clarkson, Joseph | Ref C2088 |
| Clarkson, Misses | Ref C2097 |
| Clarkson, Richard | Ref C107 |
| Clarkson, Samuel | Ref C1188 |
He was a delver of Beech Street, Elland [1897].
In [Q1] 1897, he married Emily Alice Goshawk [1875-1898] at Halifax Parish Church.
Emily Alice, of Dewhirsts Buildings, Elland, was born in Middlesborough, the daughter of Robert William Coker Goshawk
Child: Albert
Emily Alice died in Halifax [Q3 1898] (aged 23)
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Clarkson, Thomas & Collinson | Ref C1502 |
See Harry Collinson and Richard V. Thomas
| Clattering Stones | Ref C9000 |
During World War II, there was a dummy airstrip here to deceive enemy bombers.
| Claxton, John | Ref C1367 |
He was an agricultural labourer [1881] / a general labourer [1891] / a chimney sweep [1901].
He married Mary Ann [1857-1???].
Mary Ann was born in Great Walsingham, Norfolk
Children:
The family lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Claxton, Thomas | Ref C1319 |
He lived at 11 Dewhirst's Buildings, Elland [1905]
| Claxton, William | Ref C588 |
Born in Stacksteads, Lancashire.
He was a cotton mixer [1901] / a labourer of 1 Stansfield Road [1906] / a general labourer [1911] / Formerly a labourer at Sandholme Ironworks / in the Territorials [1914].
In [Q1] 1906, he married Ann Jane Williams at Christ Church, Todmorden.
Ann Jane, of 10 Back Blind Lane, was born in Todmorden, the daughter of William Alfred Williams, labourer
John William [b 1906] Clement [b 1909] Robert [b 1911] Annie [1913-1914] Kathleen [1916-1918]
The family lived at 12 / 13 / 14 Carr Green, Todmorden [1911, 1918].
During World War I, he was mobilised and and he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
He fought in Egypt and France.
The Todmorden & District News [6th September 1918] reported that he was in hospital with a gunshot wound to the face and a shrapnel wound to the head.
The Edition of the following week published his photograph and announced that he had died from his injuries on 8th September 1918 (aged 33).
He was buried at Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France [Grave Ref III D 12].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Clay ... | Ref C199 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Clay & Earnshaw | Ref C1417 |
Partners were John Clay, William Earnshaw, and J. T. Clay & Sons Limited.
Recorded between 1799-1951.
In 1805, Clay and Earnshaw bought Brookfoot Corn Mill
This & associated entries use material contributed by Andy Eccles
| Clay & Horsfall | Ref C1398 |
The partnership superseded that of Clay & Priestley which was dissolved in 1863
They were at Luddendenfoot Mill [1872]
Partners included James Clay Horsfall, Frank Clay, James Reginald Clay, Stanley Clay, and Frank Barber Clay.
The company evolved into John Horsfall & Sons Limited
This & associated entries use material contributed by Charles Clay, Les Forester & Ann M Thomas
| Clay & Marsdens | Ref C6810 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Bridget Franklin
| Clay & Priestley | Ref C2191 |
Partners included brothers-in-law, James Clay and Solomon Priestley.
The partnership was dissolved in 1863 and Clay went on to establish Clay & Horsfall
This & associated entries use material contributed by Ann M Thomas
| Clay & Sykes | Ref C1723 |
Partners included Christopher Clay and Mr Sykes
| Clay, Barker & Cockcroft | Ref C1675 |
| Clay's: Daniel Clay & Sons | Ref C1364 |
| Clay's: H. & S. Clay | Ref C556 |
They were at
Partners included brothers:
The firm folded shortly after Howard's death [1929] in the depression
This & associated entries use material contributed by Charles Clay
| Clay Hall, Rastrick | Ref C2571 |
| Clay House Farm, Barkisland | Ref C870 |
| Clay House: Gabled Barn | Ref C2482 |
It has been converted into 2 dwellings.
| Clay House, Northowram | Ref C74 |
The property which is now Number 31 Towngate, Northowram was originally a part of Clay House.
Subsequent owners and tenants have included
Now a private house
| Clay House, Soyland | Ref C716 |
Aka Clayhouse.
The house was owned by the Clay family.
There are datestones SC 1690 over the entrance arch, and S1662C over the main door.
Subsequent owners and tenants have included
This is discussed in the book Ancient Halls in & about Halifax
See Lighthazels Chapel, Soyland
| Clay House, West Vale | Ref C231 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Kai Roberts
| Clay's: J. S. Clay & Sons | Ref C2523 |
In October 1892, the business was converted into a limited liability company
| Clay's: J. T. Clay & Sons Limited | Ref C1407 |
Established by Joseph Travis Clay.
The business was carried on by other members of the family including Arthur Travis Clay, Hugh Travis Clay, and John William Clay.
At the Great Exhibition of 1851, they exhibited many of their products in the Woollen and Worsted section
woollen trouserings, blue and white angolas, pure indigo dye, manufactured from fine Saxony wool, Australian wool and sundry varieties; waistcoatings in woollen and silk and of fine worsted yarn, cotton and silk; union cloth, woollen and cotton; fancy dresses and shawls
See Clay & Earnshaw
This & associated entries use material contributed by John Sheppard
| Clay's: James Clay & Company Limited | Ref C1490 |
They had business at Boy Mill, Luddendenfoot, Danny Lane Mill, Delph Mills, Luddendenfoot, Denholme Mills, Luddendenfoot, Hayes Mill, Mixenden, Luddendenfoot Mills, Turvin Mill, Cragg Vale, (possibly) Willow Hall Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1915], and (possibly) recorded as Clay Brothers at Willow Hall Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1921].
Successive partners included Charley Clay and Bernard William Clay.
They produced cloths and serges for the War Office, the Post Office, the Admiralty and many other government departments.
At Luddendenfoot Mills, they employed 55 hands [1861], and 130 hands [1871]
In 1895, they employed around 1100 workers at their mills.
On 22nd November 1909, there was a women's strike at his Luddendenfoot mills.
The business went into voluntary liquidation in 1920
This & associated entries use material contributed by Charles Clay
| Clay's: James Clay & Sons | Ref C1399 |
Woollen manufacturers at Dale Foot, Luddenden Foot, Holme Mill, Sowerby Bridge, and Hollins Mills, Sowerby Bridge.
In about 1835, James Clays sons Daniel Clay & Abraham Clay established James Clay & Sons at Luddenden Foot, transferring to Hollins Mill about 1840.
Later, Daniel's sons: James & Daniel Ingham, and Abraham Clay's sons: Benjamin & John Foster, and Henry Eastwood [husband of Mary Clay] were in partnership together as woollen manufacturers trading as James Clay & Sons at Hollins Mill.
The partnership was dissolved on 30 September 1887.
A new partnership must have formed and, in 1895, James Clay and Sons is recorded as employing 120 workers at the mill.
Later Richard Gibson was Managing Director, and, in the 1950s, Harold Foster Clay took on this role. In February 1961, there was a large fire at Hollins Mill when Brian Foster was MD. At this time the firm had 180 workers and was making high class coatings for the women's dress trade.
It continued as a major employer until the 1970s when there was another large fire in 1974. It seems unlikely that the firm survived much after this.
Later, the company name was used again by a direct descendant, when a specialist import beer business in Sowerby Bridge was established in 1978
This & associated entries use material contributed by Charles Clay, Sandra Davies & Nigel Richards
| Clay's: John Clay & Company | Ref C2010 |
| Clay's: John Clay's Foundation | Ref C727 |
| Clay's: Joseph Clay & Company Limited | Ref C1412 |
| Clay's: Joseph Travis Clay Memorial Fund | Ref C731 |
| Clay Pits Farm, Halifax | Ref C1058 |
| Clay Pits House, Pellon | Ref C1218 |
Owners and tenants have included
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Claybrough, John | Ref C1548 |
He was an assistant hosier [1851] / a shirt merchant, hosier & glover employing 3 assistants [1861] / a hosier & shirt maker [1881].
In [Q1] 1848, he married Mary Fletcher [1819-1873] in Leeds.
Mary was born in East Rigton, Yorkshire
Children:
They lived at
Mary died 9th June 1873 (aged 54).
Living with John [in 1881] were widowed daughter-in-law Elizabeth A. Claybrough [b Leeds 1847] (confectioner) and widowed mother-in-law Jane Fletcher [b Thorner 1789].
She & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plots 618] & [619]
John died in Ripon [Q1 1890] (aged 68)
| Clayden, George | Ref C446 |
On 29th October 1903, he married Naomi Wrigglesworth at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone.
Naomi was born in Blackburn, the daughter of John Wrigglesworth.Naomi had an illegitimate son: Percy John Wrigglesworth [b 1896]
After the death of his father-in-law William Singleton, George took over at the York Tavern, Todmorden [1906-1920]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Claye House, Greetland | Ref C457 |
| Clayhouse Farm, Barkisland | Ref C809 |
| Clayton ... | Ref C1256 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Clayton & Bell | Ref C582 |
The clerestory windows depict the apostles and evangelists
| Clayton & Company | Ref C1519 |
| Clayton & Lockwood | Ref C1809 |
On 24th June 1856, and a girl lost her arm in an accident at their mill.
The partnership was dissolved in August 1859
| Clayton Brothers | Ref C943 |
Recorded in 1915, when they were at Bowling Green Foundry, Halifax
| Clayton's Central Mart, Brighouse | Ref C349 |
| Clayton, Marsden & Company Limited | Ref C370 |
Recorded in 1889.
They were at Wade Street, Halifax [1915].
Partners included Lemuel Clayton and Mr Marsden
| Clayton, Metcalfe & Company Limited | Ref C2486 |
They were at Wellington Mills, Halifax [1921, 1936].
Latterly, they were described as
The only silk spinning Company in Halifax
producing every type of spun silk yarn, used for hosiery, outwear embroidery, knitting, sewing, weaving and blending with other fibres.
See Henry Hollas
| Clayton, Murgatroyd & Company Limited | Ref C1489 |
The business was originally Clayton, Marsdens & Company Limited.
Lemuel Clayton bought out the Marsdens and was joined by his nephews, John Henry Murgatroyd and Louis Philbrick B. Murgatroyd.
In 1895, they employed around 800 workers.
In 1902, they employed around 550 workers
This & associated entries use material contributed by Christine Oddy
| Clayton's: S. Clayton & Company | Ref C1203 |
| Clayton Schofield | Ref C1016 |
| Clayworth, Margaret de | Ref C774 |
| Cleamark, Luke | Ref C1066 |
He was innkeeper at the Griffin, Halifax, employing 1 man & 2 women [1861].
He married Caroline [1839-1???]
Caroline was born in Pudsey
| Cleare, Rev Henry | Ref C1849 |
| Cleary, John | Ref C781 |
During World War I, he served with the Durham Light Infantry.
He married Mary Ann [18??-19??].
They lived at 13 Musgrave Street, Claremount, Halifax
| Cleary, John | Ref C341 |
He was a barer in stone quarry [1901] / a labourer in stone quarry [1911].
In 1906, he married Mary Ann Walsh [1869-19??] in Halifax.
Mary Ann was born in Leeds.She had an illegitimate son Edward Walsh; father unknown.
John & Mary Ann had several children before they married:
- Mary Elizabeth Walsh [b 1891]
- John Cleary Walsh [b 1896]
- Agnes Cleary Walsh [b 1899]
- Dora Cleary Walsh [b 1902]
- Bernard Cleary Walsh [b 1904]
They lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Cleary, John | Ref C1175 |
He lived at 18 Senior Buildings, Range Bank, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 7th July 1916 (aged 19).
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
| Cleary's: W. Cleary & Sons | Ref C1049 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Benjamin Brundell
| Cleaver, Rev Charles William Easeby | Ref C360 |
His brother, Rev William Wilfrid Mackworth Cleaver, was Curate at Hebden Bridge at the same time
| Cleaver, Rev William Wilfrid Mackworth | Ref C361 |
He was educated at Oxford before becoming Curate at Hebden Bridge [1892-1894].
He was known as Mr Wilfred to distinguish him from his brother, Rev Charles William Easeby Cleaver, who was working in the Parish at the same time.
He left Hebden Bridge to assist his father as Curate at Pulham St Mary, Norfolk. He was Domestic Chaplain to Earl of Strathmore [1896-1900]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Cleavin's: T. Cleavin & Sons Limited | Ref C1892 |
| The Cleckheaton & Spenborough Guardian | Ref C1704 |
| Clecklewyke | Ref C819 |
| Clee, Arthur | Ref C784 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
They lived at 26 Milk Street, Cross Fields, Halifax.
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 Glimpse Cott Sector, Ypres.
He died the next day [17th October 1915] (aged 32).
He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref I B 21].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Clee, Derek | Ref C1698 |
| Clee, Herbert Horace | Ref C2266 |
The Halifax branch of the Clee family were carpet weavers descended from 3 brothers who arrived from Kidderminster in the 1860s.
He was General Secretary of the Northern Carpet Trades Union / Vice-President of the National Joint Committee / unsuccessful Labour candidate for Pellon in 2 elections [19??, 1954] / a lay preacher at Highroad Well Congregational Church.
In 1922, he married Doris Scott from Pellon, who worked at Crossley's Carpets
This & associated entries use material contributed by Duncan Clee
| Clee, Joseph | Ref C1382 |
He was a member of St Hilda's Rover Scouts / educated at Battinson Road, School / an apprentice at Asquith's.
He lived at 4 Lower Clay Pitt, Pellon, Halifax.
During World War II, he served as an Engine Room Artificer 4th Class with the Royal Navy aboard the destroyer HMS Kandahar.
He died 20th December 1941 (aged 22) when his ship struck a mine off Sirte, North Africa [19th December 1941] and was scuttled next day by HMS Jaguar with the loss of 73 of her crew.
He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [Grave Ref 51 1], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| The Clef Club | Ref C2323 |
| Clegg ... | Ref C26 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Clegg & Stott | Ref C1848 |
Partners included John Clegg of Barkisland, Samuel Stott and James Ball.
The partnership was dissolved in March 1853.
| Clegg Brothers | Ref C1413 |
| Clegg Cliff | Ref C127 |
| Clegg Foot, Heptonstall Moor | Ref C1765 |
| Clegg's: G. H. Clegg & Sons | Ref C1495 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Clegg's: Martha, Sarah & John Clegg | Ref C1837 |
Partners included Martha Clegg, Sarah Clegg, John Clegg, and Jonas Clegg.
The partnership was dissolved in May 1856
| Clegg Nook | Ref C608 |
| Clegg's Nursery, Halifax | Ref C1013 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Ian Lister
| Clegg's: Rev Richard Clegg's Charity | Ref C851 |
| Clegg, Stott & Ball | Ref C1131 |
Partners included John Clegg of Barkisland, Samuel Stott and James Ball.
The partnership was dissolved in March 1853.
| Clemence, Walter Arthur | Ref C419 |
Born in Loddon, Norfolk [10th May 1895].
Baptised at Banningham, Norfolk [23rd June 1895].
Walter Arthur was the last landlord of the Waggoners' Rest, Mount Tabor [when he retired in 1958].
In [Q1] 1921, he married Gladys Lord [1895-1976] in Halifax.
Gladys was born in Pellon [26th June 1895]She was a member of Wall Nook Primitive Methodist Chapel, Greetland and worked at the Luddenden Spinning Company for 22 years
Children:
They lived at
Gladys died in Halifax [Q2 1976].
Walter Arthur died Q2 1977
This & associated entries use material contributed by Daniel Parsons
| Clement, Douglas | Ref C721 |
During World War II, he served with the Royal Fusiliers.
He died in the conflict.
| Clements, Rev Roy Adrian | Ref C484 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Clemmett, Donald | Ref C315 |
| Cleverley, Rev Michael Frank | Ref C591 |
In 1969, he left to serve at Gomersal
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Clewer, Francis | Ref C1264 |
| Clewer, George | Ref C853 |
The family lived in Halifax before moving to Bradford.
He was educated at Heath Grammar School.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 33rd Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps.
He died of dysentery in Malta on his way home from the Dardanelles [15th November 1915] (aged 20).
He was buried at Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta [Grave Ref D VI 4].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross, and on the Memorial at Heath Grammar School
| Clewer, W. H. | Ref C2115 |
| Clewer's: W. H. Clewer & Sons | Ref C1483 |
See Francis Clewer
| Clibron, John | Ref C80 |
He was a carpenter [1841] / a wheelwright [1846, 1850] / a licensed victualler [1851] / a carpenter & wheelwright employing 4 men & 2 apprentices [1851].
In [Q1] 1838, he married Elizabeth Thomas [1820-1???] in Halifax.
Elizabeth was born in Scotland, (possibly) the daughter of James Thomas [1791-1867]
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1851] was stepdaughter Sarah Craven [b 1844]
Living with them [in 1851] were John's Sister Mary Clibron [b Halifax 1821] (house servant), Elizabeth Barker [b Halifax 1834] (house servant) & Alfred Hobson [b Halifax 1831] (ostler)
John died 8th January 1857 (aged 40).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3065]
| Clibron, Joseph | Ref C196 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a mechanic [1870] / a wheelwright [1871] / a cartwright [1877] / a wheelwright [1881, 1891].
He married Frances [1843-1???].
Frances (Fanny) was born in Leeds
Children:
The children ★ were baptised at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax.
The family lived at
The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3065] with their grandfather John Clibron
| Clickable map of Calderdale | Ref C874 |
| Cliff Hill estate | Ref C573 |
| Cliff Hill, Warley | Ref C703 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Cliff, John | Ref C1638 |
Question: Is he the same person as John Cliff [1830-1890]?
Sauce manufacturer, tea, cigar and tobacco merchant at Old Cock Yard and 49 Hanson Lane, Halifax [1874].
Recorded in The Tradesmen's Advertiser of 1874, where he was advertising
CLIFF'S Pure, Celebrated and Original YORKSHIRE SAUCE |
| Cliff, John | Ref C261 |
Question: Is he the same person as John Cliff [18??-18??]?
He married (1) Mary Ann [1826-1853].
Mary Ann died 5th December 1853 (aged 27).
He married (2) Sarah [1826-1879].
Children:
Sarah died 1st July 1879 (aged 53).
John died 14th March 1890 (aged 60).
He, his wives & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4418]
| Cliff, Richard del | Ref C916 |
| The Cliffe family | Ref C1258 |
See Cliffe Hill, Lightcliffe, Richard Cliffe, and Richard del Cliff
| Cliffe Cottage, Ripponden | Ref C2324 |
Owners and tenants have included
This & associated entries use material contributed by Anne Kirker
| Cliffe End Toilet Rooms, Rastrick | Ref C1215 |
| Cliffe Field House, Rastrick | Ref C1097 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Cliffe, George | Ref C2141 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
This & associated entries use material contributed by Mary-Anne Spratley
| Cliffe Hall Club, Rastrick | Ref C1915 |
| Cliffe Hill Mansion, Lightcliffe | Ref C128 |
Owners and tenants have included
Around 1760, the house was bought by the Walker family – who already owned Crow Nest Mansion.
It was rebuilt in 1775, when William Walker brought timber from the Baltic coast of Russia, then to Hull and finally by canal to Brighouse.
Miss Ann Walker spent most of her life here.
The property passed to Evan Charles Sutherland-Walker. When he lived at Crow Nest, Sutherland-Walker had his own gas works which supplied Crow Nest and Cliffe Hill.
In 1862, John Foster was a tenant. Also listed at the house are
The crest of John Foster is displayed over the entrance
In 1867, Sutherland-Walker sold the house to Major Johnston Jonas Foster. It was later leased to Sir William Aykroyd.JUSTUM PERFICITO NIHIL TIMETO Act justly and fear nothing
David Hepworth bought the house.
In 1947, it was divided into apartments.
See Cliffe Hill School and Lower Crow Nest, Lightcliffe
This & associated entries use material contributed by Ryan Hepworth
| Cliffe Hill, Midgley | Ref C81 |
Around 1700, there were alterations and an archway was added. There are 2 taking-in doors on the first floor.
This is discussed in the books Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions and Our Home & Country.
| Cliffe House, Hebden Bridge | Ref C1036 |
| Cliffe House, Rastrick | Ref C1760 |
Built by Thomas Richard Sutcliffe.
Owners and tenants have included
On 5th October 1912, it opened as the town's new Conservative Club.
It is now Cliff Hall Club
This & associated entries use material contributed by Paul Blackburn
| Cliffe, Isaac | Ref C4680 |
He married Unknown.
Child: Charles [1829-1858]
Isaac & Charles were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse
| Cliffe, Isaac | Ref C356 |
| Cliffe, John | Ref C1100 |
He married Emma [1842-1906].
They lived at Garden House, Brighouse [1895].
John died 27th June 1895 (aged 58).
Emma died 14th December 1906 (aged 64).
Members of the family were buried at Brighouse Cemetery
| Cliffe, John Cookson | Ref C2068 |
During World War II, he served as a Cook with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Victory II.
He died 18th December 1946.
He was buried at Rastrick Cemetery [b 22 40]
| Cliffe, Joseph | Ref C347 |
He was found guilty and sentenced to be transported for 14 years.
The UK Prison Hulk Registers record that Joseph Cliffe was received aboard the prison hulk Retribution at Woolwich [20th May 1830].
He was transported aboard the Lord Melville (3) leaving Sheerness May 1830 and arriving at Port Jackson, Sydney Cove 22nd October 1830.
A New South Wales Certificate of Freedom is recorded for Joseph Cliffe (age 48) dated 18th September 1844
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles
| Cliffe, Joseph | Ref C393 |
Between 5:00 & 6:00 am on 3rd January 1871, after an evening out with a party of mummers, he was taken ill, and died shortly afterwards
| Cliffe, Mr | Ref C1617 |
He married Elizabeth [1827-19??].
Elizabeth was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
Elizabeth was widowed by 1881.
Living with Elizabeth [in 1901] was daughter Eliza & grandson Horace.
An Elizabeth Cliffe died in Halifax [Q1 1910] (aged 80).
In 1911, Eliza (char woman) & Horace were still living at 3 Thomas Street West, Skircoat
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Cliffe's: O. & S. Cliffe | Ref C1712 |
On 13th January 1881, 6 men were injured and 2 died they were being raised to the surface and the chain broke.
It was found that a link in the chain had not been welded properly.
The following month, Cliffe's were fined £5 for using a single-link chain – which was prohibited by law.
| Cliffe, Richard | Ref C915 |
| Cliffe, Sam | Ref C201 |
He was a beer retailer at the Reindeer Hotel, Halifax [1905, 1911].
In [Q4] 1893, he married Annie Lonsdale Fewster [1863-19??] from Bradford.
Children:
They lived at 7 John Street, Halifax [1911]
| Cliffe's: Samuel Cliffe & Son | Ref C1425 |
| Cliffe, Squire | Ref C2013 |
He was a carpet weaver [1851] / a naturalist, picture framer & general dealer at 59 St James's Road, Halifax (advertising in The Tradesmen's Advertiser) [1874] / a naturalist [1891].
He married Emma [1840-1898].
Emma was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
Squire died 5th October 1885 (aged 52).
Emma died 14th August 1898 (aged 58).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2925] with William Henry, son of George & Minnie Blanchard, who died 2nd February 1901, aged 12 years. & Jane Cliffe, who died 30th March 1863, aged 30 years.
| Cliffe, Tom | Ref C508 |
With J. B. Leyland, and Branwell Brontë, he was a member of a club which met at the Union Cross Inn
| The Cliffe, Warley | Ref C1669 |
| Clifford, Glyn T. | Ref C854 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 4th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.
He died 14th July 1916.
He was buried at Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France [Grave Ref II E 24].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
| Clifford, James | Ref C1847 |
He was a coal miner [1885].
In 1885, he married Emma Proctor [1863-1???] in Leeds.
Emma was born in Bedfordshire
James died in 1913.
In [Q3] 1918, Emily married James Holroyd in Halifax.
They lived at Grove Street, Clifton
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
| Clifford, Keith | Ref C76 |
| Clifford, Percy | Ref C666 |
Born in Aston, Birmingham.
The family moved to Todmorden [between 1901 & 1911].
He was a roving frame cotton doffer [1911].
During World War I, he enlisted [December 1915], and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 179th Company Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).
He served in France, Salonica, Egypt and Palestine.
He was killed in action, shot in the head by a Turkish sniper in Palestine [27th December 1917] (aged 20).
The Todmorden & District News [18th January 1918] reported his death.
He was buried at Jerusalem War Cemetery, Gaza) (including Palestine & Israel [Grave Ref U 48].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Clifford, Thomas Henry | Ref C1632 |
Born in Beeston, Leeds.
During World War I, he served as a Driver with B Battery 155th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.
He died 5th June 1917 (aged 22).
He was buried at Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France [Grave Ref III B 230].
He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
| Clifford, Rev William | Ref C572 |
He was later curate at Haworth.
He died at Northowram.
In 1679, Heywood writes that
[Clifford] told one that he would rather dye in the pope's bosom then in the presbyterian faith – the like I have heard that several clergymen have asserted, it maybe god will put them to it
The Northowram Register records that he
was very old, having not preached of many years
He was buried at Halifax Parish Church
More details can be found in the Lightcliffe Incumbents articles on the People of interest in Lightcliffe Churchyard website
| Clifford, William | Ref C544 |
He was a barge boatman [1901] / a carter [1911].
Around 1893, he married Sarah Ann [1869-19??].
Sarah Ann was born in Woodside, Worcestersire
Children:
The family lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Cliffs | Ref C129 |
| Clifton | Ref C131 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Kai Roberts
| The Clifton family | Ref C1212 |
| Clifton airport | Ref C461 |
He wrote
My suggestion is that Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford, Dewsbury and Brighouse should share the expense of an expert survey of the Heavy Woollen District with the object of establishing an aerodrome in this large industrial area.If a suitable site were agreed – and I am convinced that Clifton would be an admirable place – we could name the aerodrome the Heavy Woollen Aerodrome
See Brighouse Flying Club and Cousin Lane Aerodrome
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Glover
| Clifton Almshouses | Ref C2186 |
A row of 5 cottages at Commonside were rented out [1839] by the Overseer of the Poor at a rent of 1/- per year.
These were demolished in 1960. A bungalow has been built on the site
| Clifton & Hartshead Charities | Ref C316 |
| Clifton & Lightcliffe Band | Ref C311 |
Newton Brooke of Joseph Brooke Limited was President and supported the band financially on condition that the name Lightcliffe be added to the band's name. The headquarters were then moved to Lightcliffe.
Now based in Bailiff Bridge, the band has a 160 year history, and is one of the oldest bands in the country. There is a thriving Clifton & Lightcliffe Youth Band
| Clifton Beck | Ref C820 |
Stream which runs from Shelf, then flows south through Bailiff Bridge – as Bailiff Bridge Beck – and Brighouse to join Hoyle House Beck and on through Wellholme Park to join the Calder.
This was a part of the boundary of the township of Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse.
This was the only sewer in the town until town drainage was introduced in the mid-19th century
From time to time, sewers at Bailiff Bridge discharge into the brook.
The stream is a frequent cause of flooding in and around Bailiff Bridge and Brighouse.
See Aubrey Barron and Thornhills Beck Lane, Brighouse
| Clifton Board of Guardians | Ref C894 |
Those who have served on the Board of Guardians for Clifton township have included
| Clifton Bowling Club | Ref C691 |
| Clifton Bowling Green | Ref C752 |
| Clifton Brass Band | Ref C313 |
| Clifton Bridge, Brighouse | Ref C89 |
The town of Clyfton and Hammelet of Brighous to repair the highway at Clifton Brig on paid of 12d
See Malt Shovel and Phoenix Bridge
| Clifton Britannia Club | Ref C724 |
Recorded in August 1910, when the Cricket Team became first division champions
| Clifton Britannia Cricket Club | Ref C2529 |
| Clifton, Charles | Ref C866 |
Born in Halifax.
He was an overlooker at Stott & Ingham at Battinson Road Mills, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 19th Battalion Durham Light Infantry.
He was killed in action somewhere in France [28th September 1918].
The Halifax Courier [30th November 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Perth Cemetery (China Wall), Belgium [Grave Ref I K 21].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Clifton: Coal Mining | Ref C2208 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by John Brooke
| Clifton colliery railway | Ref C312 |
The line brought coal from the Clifton Colliery and Clifton New Colliery mines and ran down the hill, running parallel to Clifton Common, and passed beneath the road and on to the Brighouse canal basin.
In 1886, after Clifton Colliery had been taken over by the Low Moor Iron Company, the railway was connected to their tramway system and also took coal northwards to their works.
The wagons were hauled by ropes, driven by a winding house at Birkby Lane. A small tunnel carried the tramway beneath Birkby Lane (the A649).
Later, there were branch lines to Pheasant Pit, Hartshead, Whitaker Pits, Clifton, and Three Nuns Pit, Hartshead [1905].
The tracks were 3 ft gauge on the line to Brighouse, and 3 ft 10½ ins on the line to Low Moor. The line to Brighouse was subsequently fitted with 3 rails to accommodate wagons of both sizes.
It was later extended to Brighouse Gas Works.
The line closed in 1928
| Clifton Common | Ref C477 |
In the past, several wills have left money for
the repairing of the lane betwixt Clifton and Brighouse
There was a fatal motor bus accident here on 16th October 1915.
See Clifton Common Tram Accident and Crispin Rayner
| Clifton Common Toll Bar | Ref C78 |
| Clifton Common Tram Accident | Ref C860 |
| Clifton Common Viaduct | Ref C1084 |
| Clifton Conservative Club | Ref C2181 |
| Clifton constables | Ref C1808 |
| Clifton Co-operative Store | Ref C1546 |
The gable of the building bears the beehive emblem and the date AD 1882.
When the Brighouse District Industrial Society moved out, the building was used as the village shop and Post Office.
It has been converted into 3 dwellings
| Clifton Cricket Club | Ref C583 |
| Clifton Dole Fund | Ref C357 |
See Armytage dole and Dole
| Clifton, Donald | Ref C1244 |
In [Q2] 1921, he married Ellen Drinkwater in Staines, Middlesex.
Children:
They lived at 1 Love Lane, Halifax.
Donald died in 1947.
In the 1960s/1970s, Ellen retired to the Waterhouse Homes
This & associated entries use material contributed by Brenda Clifton
| Clifton Dragon | Ref C2133 |
Rev Harold Norman Pobjoy suggested that name Blakelaw comes from Dracanhlawe – the mound of the dragon
This & associated entries use material contributed by Kai Roberts
| Clifton flour | Ref C298 |
| Clifton Football Club | Ref C675 |
| Clifton Hall | Ref C340 |
In 1632,
Elizabeth and Jane, sisters of Sir Henry Savile, held Clifton-upon-Calder, viz:- Clifton Hall, 2 barns, 60 acres of land, 30 acres of meadow, 100 of pasture, 40 of wood, and 100 acres of common and moor
The Armytage family bought the Hall.
This is discussed in the book Down the Acres
| Clifton Handbell Ringers | Ref C478 |
| Clifton, Harry | Ref C742 |
His 2 daughters were also popular local singers
| Clifton Hospital | Ref C342 |
| Clifton House, Bailiff Bridge | Ref C5790 |
| Clifton House, Brighouse | Ref C1343 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Clifton House, Halifax | Ref C1220 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Clifton Isolation Hospital | Ref C355 |
The building is now private dwellings
| Clifton, James | Ref C1136 |
Born in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield.
He was a time keeper of Wrenthorpe [1897] / a bricklayer [1901, 1911].
In 1897, he married Edith Rose [1871-1930] at St Anne's, Wrenthorpe.
Edith Rose was born in Loughton, Buckinghamshire, the daughter of Giles Thomas Davis Pratt, machinist, and widow of Mr Hepworth.She had a daughter by her first marriage: Phyllis Hepworth [b 1894] (worsted rover 1911)
Children:
They lived at
Edith Rose died Q2 1930 (aged 59).
A James Clifton died Q1 1939 (aged 63).
They both died in Halifax
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Clifton, John | Ref C887 |
| Clifton, John | Ref C1862 |
During World War I, he served as a Gunner with the 82nd Division Ammunition Col. Royal Field Artillery.
He died in the Lord Derby War Hospital, Warrington [23rd May 1919] (aged 29).
He was buried at St Paul's Church, King Cross.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Clifton Lawn Tennis Club | Ref C679 |
| Clifton Local Board | Ref C2031 |
| Clifton, Manor of | Ref C323 |
The Manor then passed to Ilbert.
Subsequent Lords of the Manor included
See Clifton Hall
| Clifton Mechanics' Institute | Ref C1403 |
In 1876, the Institute took over the premises of the former Clifton National School.
Those who held the office of President included Saville Goldthorp [1859]
| Clifton mosaic | Ref C58 |
The sign was removed during World War II as it may have been of assistance to German parachutists. The M62 was built over the site
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Nortcliffe
| Clifton Police Station | Ref C1535 |
Question: Does anyone know if there was a Police Station here? Can anyone tell me anything about it?
| Clifton Post Office | Ref C1537 |
The village Post Office was located in the building which was formerly the Clifton Co-operative Society.
It closed in 2004, leaving the village without a shop or Post Office
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Clifton Prize Band | Ref C447 |
It is said to be the second oldest band in England.
Sir George Armytage was their president in the 1860s.
It was discontinued around 1887 and reformed in 1893 and the name changed to the Clifton Subscription Band.
See Fred Berry
| Clifton Road Railway Station | Ref C1316 |
| Clifton Spitfire Accident | Ref C2293 |
| Clifton Station | Ref C366 |
| Clifton stone | Ref C296 |
| Clifton Subscription Band | Ref C375 |
The first conductor was Fairburn Rayner.
In 1932, it became the Clifton & Lightcliffe Band.
In the early 20th century, members formed the original Faff and Fuffun Band
| Clifton Surveyor of the Highways | Ref C5650 |
| Clifton Water Supply Company | Ref C1562 |
| Clifton Well | Ref C846 |
Edward Wright Crispin Wilkinson ... Brearley Joshua Goldthorpe John Brearley |
| Clifton Woodhead | Ref C369 |
The surname de Wodehede appears in Norman records.
See Black Horse, Clifton, Clifton Woodhead Hall and Woodhead
| Clifton Woodhead | Ref C96 |
Members of the Armytage family lived here.
Owners and tenants have included
It may have been the dower house for the Kirklees Estate.
This is discussed in the book Down the Acres
See Woodhead Well
| Climate | Ref C119 |
| Climter Moor | Ref C473 |
| Clinics | Ref C1400 |
| Clipster Hall, Siddal | Ref C77 |
The spelling Clipstone is found in some records.
Owners and tenants have included
See Siddal Halls
This & associated entries use material contributed by Darrell Prest & Annie Storr
| Clitheroe, Jimmy | Ref C2185 |
It is said that he performed in the Rydings Hall, Brighouse. Unexplained phenomena at the Hall have been attributed to his spirit
| Cliviger Coal & Coke Company | Ref C1482 |
| Clock | Ref C1572 |
| Clock Almanack | Ref C333 |
| Clock House, Elland | Ref C8640 |
Built in the 1840s, as a clog maker's shop for Mr Radcliffe who made the clock.
The clock originally had two faces – one on the outside of the wall for the people of Elland to note the time and one on the inside for Radcliffe's own use. It subsequently lost one of its faces.
After Radcliffe's death, the business passed to his son, and then to his grandson who did not carry on the clog making business.
Around the 1950s, D. Watson bought the house and converted it into a showroom for his furniture business. The clock was renovated and put into working order.
The building was demolished in the 1960s/1970s when the centre of Elland was redeveloped
This & associated entries use material contributed by Chris Blakey
| Clockmakers | Ref C2002 |
| Close, Dennis Brian | Ref C1756 |
| Close: Poet Close | Ref C314 |
somewhat eccentric, a great lover of nature [who] never tired of extolling the beauties of the Lake District
On 18th February 1867, he appeared before an audience at the Oddfellows' Hall, Todmorden when
a great dissatisfaction was felt by everyone present, his powers as a lecturer or entertainment being represented by the word nil
So strong was this feeling that the gentleman who had engaged the poet felt honour bound to cancel planned engagements in Hebden Bridge and elsewhere
| Close, Thomas | Ref C2282 |
He married Hannah [1811-1???] from Sowerby.
They lived at Bridge Street, Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse [1851]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Carole Edwards Caruso
| Cloth Hall Farm | Ref C1252 |
Recorded in 1917, when Wright Sutcliffe lived here
| Cloth Hall, Heptonstall | Ref C821 |
The original single-storey building was increased to 2 storeys in the mid 18th century.
Local handloom weavers brought their cloth here for sale to dealers.
In 1766, Michael Kay sold the hall to John Uttley for 5/-. Uttley added a second storey to the building.
The hall remained in use until it was superseded by Halifax Piece Hall in 1779. The inscription
THE CLOTH HALL
on one doorway is not original.
It was converted to cottages.
It now a private house
| Cloth Halls | Ref C1567 |
| Clothier | Ref C2300 |
| Cloudesley, Hubert | Ref C871 |
| Clough ... | Ref C47 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Clough Bank Beck, Mixenden | Ref C1087 |
| The Clough, Clifton | Ref C2203 |
| Clough Cottage, Luddenden Dean | Ref C1939 |
| Clough Farm, Mixenden | Ref C1225 |
Recorded in 1918, when it was up for sale by auction – see Newspaper Cuttings
| Clough Farm, Soyland | Ref C1722 |
| Clough Farm, Stansfield | Ref C396 |
| Clough Farm, Walsden | Ref C163 |
| Clough Foot Minewater Treatment Scheme, Todmorden | Ref C2275 |
| Clough Foot, Todmorden | Ref C2555 |
See Blue Ball, Cloughfoot / Clough Foot Council School, Todmorden / Clough Foot Evening School, Todmorden / Clough Foot Minewater Treatment Scheme, Todmorden / Cloughfoot Board School, Todmorden / Cloughfoot Coal Mine, Todmorden / Cloughfoot Cricket Club / Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel Graveyard / Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel, Todmorden / Cloughfoot Liberal Club / Cloughfoot Mill, Todmorden / Mellins Farm, Cloughfoot / Speke Edge Farm, Clough Foot / Union Sunday School, Cloughfoot
| Clough Head Cottage, Southowram | Ref C1753 |
In the 1850s, this was a private dwelling.
In the 1860s, it became the Who could a' thowt it pub
This & associated entries use material contributed by Darrell Prest
| Clough Head Hill, Heptonstall | Ref C877 |
| Clough House Farm, Ripponden | Ref C2229 |
| Clough House, Hartshead | Ref C657 |
Their daughter Maria was born here [1814].
The house was later known as Brontë House
| Clough House, Heptonstall | Ref C522 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Clough House, Ovenden Wood | Ref C2250 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles
| Clough House, Rastrick | Ref C917 |
| Clough House, Sowerby Bridge | Ref C2546 |
Owners and tenants have included
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Clough House, Soyland | Ref C709 |
Altered in 1743.
There is a lintel dated 1748.
Owners and tenants have included
The Halifax Guardian [Saturday 26th May 1894] advertised
To be Sold by Private Treaty the valuable property in Soyland namely Clough Farm with Farm House, Barn, Mistal, Stable and Land now in the occupation of James Kershaw
| Clough House, Walsden | Ref C494 |
| Clough Mill Company Limited | Ref C1940 |
| Clough Moor Bridge, Norland | Ref C72 |
| Clough Side House, Walsden | Ref C2209 |
| Clough under Warley Town | Ref C1787 |
| Cloughfoot | Ref C183 |
| Cloughfoot Cricket Club | Ref C2176 |
| Cloughfoot Liberal Club | Ref C2119 |
| Clover Hill | Ref C243 |
The name is (possibly) a corruption of Laver Hill, which uses the Anglo Saxon element læfer [meaning a bulrush or a reed]. F. A. Leyland recorded that
we remember to have seen dwarf bulrushes growing in the once swampy ground at the bottom of this hill
See Clover Hill Farm, Clover Hill Nursery and Edward Richardson
This & associated entries use material contributed by Klifton Snow
| Clover Hill Farm, Skircoat | Ref C1944 |
Owners and tenants have included
This & associated entries use material contributed by Klifton Snow
| Clover Hill Nursery, Halifax | Ref C1582 |
Owners and tenants of the nursery have included
| Clover House, Halifax | Ref C2085 |
| Clover, James | Ref C332 |
He married Janet [1814-1881].
Child: Margaret [1846-20th January 1862]
James died 24th September 1881 (aged 74).
Janet died 6th January 1881 (aged 67).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1737]
| Club Houses | Ref C7 |
| Club Houses, Heptonstall | Ref C1628 |
| Club Houses, Ovenden | Ref C259 |
| Clubbers, Widdop | Ref C609 |
Traces of mediæval iron-working have been found here
| Clucas, William | Ref C319 |
He was a linen draper [1861] / a master draper employing 2 men [1871] / a writer & lecturer [1891] / a canvasser (trade society) [1901].
In [Q3] 1859, he married Mary Ann McClelland [1837-1913] in Halifax.
Mary Ann was born in Newton Stewart, Scotland
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1861] was Mary Ann's brother (?) John McClelland [b Scotland 1836] (draper & tea dealer).
Living with them [in 1871] were Mary Ann's siblings Elizabeth McClelland [b Scotland 1846] (draper's assistant), Peter McClelland [b Scotland 1849] (draper's assistant) & John McClelland [b Scotland 1836] (draper's assistant).
Mary Ann died 22nd November 1913 (aged 76).
William died 6th April 1916 (aged 80).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1156]
| Cludders | Ref C4 |
| Cludders Slack | Ref C1328 |
| Clunter Bottom, Walsden | Ref C6570 |
| Clunter's Cottages, Cragg Vale | Ref C607 |
| Clunters, Stansfield Moor | Ref C2315 |
| Cluthers | Ref C549 |
| Clyde | Ref C1601 |
Prisoners recorded on this ship include:
| Clyff, William | Ref C1834 |
He married Unknown.
Child: Elizabeth [b 1540] who married Edmund Murgatroyd
| CNS | Ref C1538 |
| Co-Op Funeral Services, Rastrick | Ref C1353 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Andy Eccles
| Coach House, Greetland | Ref C1337 |
| Coaches | Ref C1633 |
| Coaching inns | Ref C636 |
| Coad, Richard | Ref C373 |
| Coady, Patrick | Ref C1877 |
| Coal Clough Wind Farm, Todmorden | Ref C2339 |
| Coal Dike, Midgley | Ref C1960 |
| Coal Drops, Halifax | Ref C699 |
There are 15 wooden bunkers built into the sloping hillside. The bunkers were loaded from above. Each bunker has 2 metal doors which were raised on an iron ratchet geared pulley system to dispense the coal.
In 2004, there was a proposal to convert them into houses.
See Berry Lane Viaduct, Halifax and Halifax Berry Lane Viaduct
| Coal Drops, Sowerby Bridge | Ref C1091 |
| The Coal Exchange | Ref C2079 |
| Coal mining | Ref C141 |
| Coal Pit Farm, Southowram | Ref C2554 |
| Coat Hill, Warley | Ref C2245 |
| Coat of Arms | Ref C142 |
| Coates ... | Ref C336 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Coates: Turner & Horner | Ref C1869 |
Partners included I. Coates, E. Turner, A. Turner and G. Horner.
The partnership was dissolved in January 1872
| Coats Paton | Ref C616 |
| Cob Clough | Ref C865 |
| Cobb, Frederick Arthur | Ref C288 |
Born in Winchester.
During World War I, he joined the Merchant Navy as a radio operator. Later, he was a maintenance engineer with the 2LO radio station which later became the BBC. In 1926, he was chief engineer of the Indian Broadcasting Company in Calcutta. In 1929, he returned to England where he became general manager of a company producing radio and television equipment in High Wycombe.
He was Labour MP for Elland [1945]. When that seat was abolished, he became MP for Brighouse & Spenborough [1950]. He died just over a month later
| Cobb, George Myhill | Ref C645 |
He was a chemist at 78 Northgate, Halifax [1891] / a chemist (druggist) [1901] / a retail chemist [1911].
On 29th April 1880, he married Martha Jane Spirit Basher [1856-1936] in Nottingham.
Martha was born in Nottingham
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1911] were daughter Elizabeth May, her husband & daughter.
Martha died 4th February 1936.
George died Q4 1938 (aged 87).
They both died at 7 Milton Place, Boothtown and were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax with the children (‡).
See Frank Jagger
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| Cobb, John Arthur | Ref C958 |
He was a member of West End Tennis Club / employed by Campbell Gas Engine Company Limited.
He lived at 6 Spring Green, Halifax.
During World War I, he enlisted [September 1914], and he served as a Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 6th December 1915 (aged 24).
He was buried at Étaples Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VI A 22A].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Campbell Gas Engine Company Limited
| Cobbe, Lillian | Ref C924 |
During the fustian weavers' strike of 1906, she, Lavena Saltonstall, Lizzie Berkly, Dinah Connelly, Louisa Saltonstall, Lily Draper and Laura Annie Wilson, 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.
| Cobbett Environmental Enterprise Centre, Norwood Green | Ref C1883 |
| Cobbett, John Morgan | Ref C121 |
Born in Farnham, Surrey [13th November 1800].
On 8th January 1851, he married Mary Fielden [1817-1880] at Christ Church, Todmorden.
Mary was the daughter of John Fielden
Children:
John died in South Kensington [13th February 1877] (aged 76).
Mary died in Farnham [Q4 1880] (aged 65).
They were buried at Farnham, Surrey
| Cobbett, William | Ref C256 |
He was a Radical politician and journalist.
His crusading essays on the conditions of the rural poor were collected as Rural Rides written in 1830.
In February 1792, he married Anne Reid [1774-1848].
Anne was an American whom he had met whilst serving in New Brunswick, Canada with the 54th (West Norfolk) Regiment of Foot
Children:
During his rural ride, William visited the district and lectured at the Halifax Theatre.
| Cobble Bank Farm, Mixenden | Ref C265 |
| Cobden Club, Todmorden | Ref C1469 |
| Cobden House, Hipperholme | Ref C1299 |
| Cobden, Richard | Ref C144 |
Some local streets are named for him – such as Cobden Street, Halifax
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Nortcliffe
| Cobden, Richard | Ref C1721 |
| Cobdenholme | Ref C625 |
| Cobham, Sir Alan | Ref C729 |
He became a pilot in World War I.
In 1926, he flew a round-trip to Australia.
In 1932, he started air display which became known as Cobham's Flying Circus.
He brought his Circus to Clifton on 2nd June 1934, though he was not present himself. The Circus returned in June 1935 and Sir Alan was present, though the accidental death of one of the team a few days earlier meant that all parachute jumps were cancelled, and rain on Sunday 2nd June made the flying display impossible
| Cobham, Baron | Ref C1021 |
| Coble, Harry | Ref C2114 |
Born in Sowerby.
During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 1st Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.
He was accidentally killed [25th August 1918].
He was buried at Douchy-Les-Ayette British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II J 6].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
| Coble, John Henry | Ref C1063 |
He was a railway engine driver [1896].
On 17th August 1896, he married Annie Shaw [1867-1948] at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.
Annie was born in Sowerby
Children:
They lived at
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| Coburn, Harold | Ref C2574 |
The pub closed in 2010 and he continued to live at the premises
| Cock-Fighting | Ref C6 |
An individual cock-fight is called a main.
In July 1759, the Union Journal recorded that
The inhabitants of the town were for three days amused with a grand cook match between Robert Stansfield and Robert Hawksworth, Esqrs, and W. Southern and Mr Harvey, Esqrs; when 22 battles were won by the former, and 13 by the latter
| Cock Hill Farm, Cragg Vale | Ref C1332 |
| Cock Hill, Midgley Moor | Ref C575 |
There is a Bronze Age stone and rubble circle 132 ft in diameter. This was excavated in the 1980s
| Cock Hill, Mixenden | Ref C1088 |
| Cock o' the North | Ref C20 |
See Halifax Steam Brewing Company, Hipperholme
| Cock Walk Farm, Clifton | Ref C2046 |
Owners and tenants have included
This is discussed in the book Down the Acres
| Cockburn, Francis | Ref C1767 |
He was a talented artist. He was Assistant Art Master at Halifax Technical School [1900] In Ossett, he drew a series of local scenes which was published as Cockburns Ossett.
He lived at 11 Second Avenue, Halifax.
He emigrated to New Zealand [1905].
In New Zealand, he became director of the Nelson Technical School
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| Cockburn, Stephen | Ref C1766 |
He bought the Ossett Observer [1873]. He moved to Ossett [1874]
He moved to Siddal after the death of his wife [1891]. He was a Sunday School teacher and lay reader.
He married Marianne Pettman [1829-1893] of Ash, Kent.
Children:
They lived at 87 Cambridge Place, Siddal [where he died 1st May 1900]
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| Cockcroft | Ref C1001 |
Upper Cockcroft Hall and Lower Cockcroft Hall here were homes of the Holroyd family
| Cockcroft ... | Ref C251 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Cockcroft & Murgatroyd | Ref C674 |
Partners included G. Cockcroft and J. Murgatroyd.
The partnership was dissolved in October 1830
| Cockcroft & Ramsden | Ref C1835 |
Partners included Thomas Cockcroft and Thomas Ramsden.
The partnership was dissolved in October 1839
| Cockcroft & Scholfield | Ref C1480 |
Partners included W. Cockcroft & Herbert R. Scholfield
| Cockcroft & Whitaker | Ref C1802 |
In 1837, the partnership was declared bankrupt
| Cockcroft: Barker & Crabtree | Ref C1448 |
Around 1867, Luke Barker went into partnership with his brother, William, and Richard Crabtree and Thomas Cockcroft as Cockcroft, Barker & Crabtree.
The partnership was dissolved in October 1867 when Cockcroft left the partnership, and the business continued as Barkers & Crabtree
| Cockcroft's: Caleb Cockcroft's Charity | Ref C848 |
corn at best hand and cheapest
| Cockcroft / Cockroft | Ref C327 |
| Cockcroft's: J. A. Cockcroft & Sons | Ref C895 |
| Cockcroft's: J. H. Cockcroft | Ref C1455 |
| Cockcroft's: John Cockcroft & Sons | Ref C1459 |
They had premises at Croft Mill, Todmorden and Birks Mill, Walsden.
After John Arthur Cockcroft's death, the business passed to his sons Eric William, Keith, and Lionel Fielden.
They were at Birks Mill, Walsden [1921].
In 1936, they bought the business of Caleb Hoyle [1923] Limited
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| Cockcroft's: John Cockcroft's Charity | Ref C597 |
When Withens Clough Reservoir was built, the farm was lost and Morley Corporation paid the rent
| Cockcroft, Riley & Sutcliffe | Ref C1668 |
| Cockcroft's: T. & J. W. Cockcroft | Ref C649 |
Recorded in 1921, when they were at Oxford Street, Todmorden.
Harold Wilkinson was working as a motor driver at that time
| Cockden | Ref C641 |
| Cockden Railway Station | Ref C1320 |
| Cocke, William | Ref C381 |
| Cocker, Abraham Henry | Ref C1168 |
Born in Southowram [30th March 1844].
He was a machinist of carpet machines [1861] / a mechanic fitter [1871] / a mechanic (carpet mill) [1881] / a mechanic [1891].
In [Q4] 1880, he married Martha Heginbottom [1842-1913] in Halifax.
Martha was born in Wheatley [8th October 1842]
Child: Arthur William
They lived at
Martha died 11th March 1913.
Abraham died 27th July 1919 (aged 75).
The couple were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-B10] with his sister Esther
| Cocker & Company (1929) Limited | Ref C2388 |
The business closed in the 1950s
| Cocker, Arthur William | Ref C93 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a bank clerk [1901, 1911].
In [Q2] 1913, he married Annie Oates [1880-1943] in Halifax.
Annie died 1st July 1943 (aged 63).
Arthur William died in Folkestone [27th August 1957] (aged 75).
The couple were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: NL-A16]
| Cocker, Frank | Ref C7850 |
Born in Brighouse [28th February 1890]
He worked for A. H. Leach & Company.
He enlisted in 1914.
He was originally with the Duke of Wellington's regiment, and after being commissioned in early 1917, he joined the KOYLI, as an officer.
In World War I, a 2/Lt F. Cocker was an officer with the 2/4th KOYLI and was wounded during an attack on the village of Bourlon in the (Battle of Cambrai) [27th November 1917].
He was again wounded on the 20th July 1918 whilst attacking the village of Courmas in the Champagne region of France.
He was awarded the MC. His Citation in the supplement to the London Gazette of July 5th 1918 records
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He reorganised his company when all other officers had become casualties during an attack and captured the objective. He also brought in wounded under fire. Though badly wounded, he remained on duty till ordered to withdraw
On 3rd July 1917, he married Evelyn, daughter of John Aspinall Kershaw.
Children:
He died in Brighouse [31st March 1970]
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| Cocker, Fred | Ref C223 |
He married Mary Ellen [18??-19??].
They lived at
| Cocker, Fred | Ref C8001 |
He was Master at St Mary's School, Mill Bank [1891].
In 1877, he married Mary Ellen Dobson [1852-1???] from Bradford, in Bradford.
Children:
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| Cocker's: H. Cocker & Sons Limited | Ref C1734 |
| Cocker, Harold | Ref C1126 |
| Cocker, Harold | Ref C2108 |
Born in Elland.
He was a member of the Boys' Brigade / a member of Elland Swimming Club.
In [Q3] 1940, he married Joan Wilkinson in Calder District.
They lived at Lyndale, Elland Lane, Elland.
During World War II, he served as a Sapper with the 256th Field Company Royal Engineers.
He was accidentally killed by gunshot in North Africa [8th December 1942] (aged 24).
He was buried at Tabarka Ras Rajel War Cemetery, Tunisia [Grave Ref 2 B 15].
He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Elland Boys' Brigade
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| Cocker, Harry | Ref C1171 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a reed maker [1901] / a steel heald wire maker (employer) [1911].
In [Q4] 1905, he married Ruth Jagger [1882-1966] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 63 Southowram Bank, Halifax [1911].
Harry died 8th January 1951.
Ruth died 23rd June 1966.
The couple were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-D5] with Harry's parents
| Cocker, James | Ref C1166 |
He was a farm labourer [1851] / a labourer & coal dealer [1871] / a labourer for masons [1861] / a reed maker [1881].
He married Sarah Iredale [1810-1887].
Sarah was born in Lightcliffe
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1851] were unmarried aunt Ann Ramsden [b 1786] (pauper).
Sarah died 24th November 1887 (aged 77).
James died 23rd November 1899 (aged 83).
Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-B11]
| Cocker, John | Ref C1864 |
On 22nd August 1845, he married Sarah Elizabeth Briggs in Brighton, Tasmania.
Children:
See Benjamin Briggs
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| Cocker, John | Ref C1164 |
Born in Southowram [29th May 1847].
He was a slay maker [1861] / a reed maker [1871, 1881, 1891, 1901] / a retired reed maker [1911].
He married Henrietta [1848-1899].
Henrietta was born in Bolton [6th January 1848]
Children:
They lived at
Henrietta died 24th September 1899.
John died 16th March 1925.
Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-D5]
| Cocker, John Frederick | Ref C1354 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 25th August 1915 (aged 19).
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20], and on Brighouse War Memorial
| Cocker, John Ulam | Ref C1967 |
He married Hannah [1795-1834].
Children:
There are memorials to members of the family at Rishworth Roadside Baptist Church
| Cocker, Joseph | Ref C693 |
| Cocker, Joseph | Ref C421 |
He was a woollen manufacturer employing 4 men, boys & girls [1871].
Around 1846, he married Rebecca [1817-1884].
Rebecca was born in Stainland
Children:
They lived at Briggate House, Elland [1871, 1884].
Rebecca died 13th May 1884.
Joseph died 29th October 1892.
Members of the family were buried at Blackley Baptist Graveyard
| Cocker, Samuel | Ref C5000 |
Born in Elland [10th August 1872].
He was a weaver [1891] / a woollen warper [1901, 1911] / a Deacon at Blackley Baptist Chapel [1911] / Secretary of the National Union of Textile Workers [1924] / a member of Greetland UDC [1919].
On 11th March 1893, he married Elizabeth Alderson [1871-1955] in Halifax.
Child: Hilda Bailey (Cocker) [1896-1974]
They lived at 6 Hullen Edge Lane, Greetland [1919].
Sam died in Ferriby, Yorkshire [7th April 1930] (aged 57).
Elizabeth died in Burniston, Scarborough [30th November 1955] (aged 84)
The couple were buried at Blackley Baptist Graveyard
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| Cocker, Walter | Ref C1153 |
| Cockerham, Edward | Ref C1281 |
He was innkeeper at the Upper George Hotel & Posting House, Halifax [1851].
He married Harriet [1812-18??].
Harriet was born in Pontefract
Children:
| Cockerill, Newsam | Ref C4700 |
He was a railway drayman of 36 Calder Avenue, Pye Nest, Halifax [1904].
On 19th April 1904, he married Charlotte Ann daughter of Job Smith at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Cockett, Richard | Ref C423 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
Gave his name to Cockett Stream.
The Will of RICHARD COCKETT of Darciehey in Scircote (Skircote) Yorkshire, yeoman, of 21st October 1684 records
- To my sons-in-law, John Wainhouse of Pynest and George Towne of Darciehay, all my messuage called Pynest in Scircote, and also one other messuage called Lydgate in Midgeley and all my other messuages, lands and dwelling houses in Saville Green in Halifax upon trust for payment to the following legacies:
- To my daughter Elizabeth Wainhouse, wife of the said John Wainhouse an annuity of £10
- To my six grandchildren Martha, Mary, Susan, Sarah, John and Abigail Wainhouse, children of the said John Wainhouse £50 apiece
- To Elizabeth, Margaret and Hanna Towne, my grandchildren £200 apiece
- To Richard Milner, Anne Grice, Elizabeth Milner and Susan Taylor, my grandchildren £10 apiece
- To Richard Wainhouse my messuage called Pynest
- To Nathaniel Wainhouse, my grandson, my messuage called Highroad, with the land belonging
- To Joshua Wainhouse, my grandson, my messuage called Lydgate
- To George Towne, my grandson, my messuage called Bullclose
- To Richard Towne, my grandson, my messuage called Darciehey
- To Robert Towne, my grandson, all my copyhold closes and land late the inheritance of Michael Colbeck
- To Margaret Towne, my grandchild, all my house and land at Cawsey Head
- To the said Elizabeth Towne, my grandchild, the little house wherein I dwell at Darciehay
- To Richard Hindle, my nephew, 20/-
- To Abraham Hodgson 40/-
- The residue of my personal estate I give to the children of the said George Towne, my son-in-law
Executors: The said John Wainhouse and George Towne.
Witnesses: Nathaniel Holden, Samuel Waterhouse, John Richardson.
Proved 12 November 1686 by George Towne, one of the executors
There are inscriptions in Halifax Parish Church
[RICHARD COCKETT of Skircoat owneth] this stone, who in tendeth vnder itt to lye when he doth dye
and
Here lyeth body of RICHARD COCKETT of Skircoate, who departed this life 18 Sept 1686 aged 70 years
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| Cockett Stream, Pye Nest | Ref C782 |
| Cockhill, Abel | Ref C1064 |
He was a pork butcher [1881] / a butcher [1891] / a pork butcher's assistant [1901] / a tripe dresser [1911].
In 1876, he married Mary Nicholl [1854-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
In 1881, Abel was living alone in Camroyd Street, Dewsbury.
In 1881, Mary and her children James A. & Joseph H. were living with her brother-in-law Henry Nicholl.
The family were back together and lived at
Abel died in Halifax in 1914 (aged 60)
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| Cockhill Farm, Bradshaw | Ref C903 |
| Cockhill, Herbert | Ref C962 |
He was a barber's apprentice [1901] / a hairdresser [1911].
He lived with his parents at 1 Kingston Street, Hopwood Lane, Halifax [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 20th November 1917 (aged 32).
The Halifax Courier [15th December 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [Grave Ref 6 & 7].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Cockhill Moor, Hebden Bridge | Ref C1073 |
On 25th October 1931, the body of a Halifax man, who had been missing for two years, was found on the Moor.
The body was later identified as that of Frank Fielding
This & associated entries use material contributed by Benjamin Brundell
| Cockill | Ref C1711 |
| Cockill, Edward | Ref C1189 |
| Cockin, John Garforth | Ref C1833 |
He was a school master in Northowram [1871] / an experienced mountaineer.
He married Ann [1843-1???].
Ann was born in Hull
Child: Florence J. [b 1870]
Many of his climbing achievements are recorded in the Alpine Journal.
On 25th July 1900, he and Robert Corry and R. W. Brant both of London, went missing as they climbed Weißhorn in the Swiss Alps. They lost their way and for 2 nights and 1 day, they stayed in a pot where they could neither go on or go back.
Cockin went to find the route but lost his footing and was killed [27th July 1900] (aged 53).
Corry and Brant were later found alive, stranded on the edge of a glacier, and were taken to safety.
Cockin was buried at the English Church in Zermatt, Switzerland
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| Cockin, Rev Joseph | Ref C661 |
He was Minister at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax [1791-1828].
He often preached at Bridge End Chapel, Rastrick.
In 1778, he married Hannah Hall [1756-1826] in Huddersfield.
Children:
They lived at Square, Halifax [1822].
Hannah died in 1826 (aged 70).
Joseph died 23rd May 1828 (aged 73).
The couple & the children (‡) were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax [Grave Ref: 177]. Four infant children were interred at Kippin.
His memoirs – which were finished by his son, John, and published in 1829 – include a history of the Sion Chapel.
See Rev James Henderson and Rev Samuel Lowell
| Cockin, Mary | Ref C1172 |
She was a member of Harrison Road Chapel, Carlton Street
Mary died in Halifax [2nd July 1862] (aged 76).
She was buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax
| Cockington, James | Ref C604 |
He was a carpet weaver [1851].
In [Q2] 1843, he married Ruth Elles [1819-1888] in Reeth.
Ruth was born in Swaledale.She was a dress maker [1851]
Children:
They lived at
James died 10th November 1864 (aged 46).
Ruth died 15th August 1888 (aged 69).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2243] Margaret Longbottom, sister-in-law of Thomas Cockington
| Cockington, Thomas | Ref C1137 |
In [Q4] 1866, he married Mary Ann Longbottom [1845-1???] in Halifax.
Mary was born in Manchester, the daughter of Mr Longbottom.She was a carpet sewer [1871]
Child: Ruth Ellen [b 1869]
The family lived at 14 Darley Street, Halifax [1871].
Living with them [in 1871] were Mary's siblings: Margaret Longbottom [b 1852] (carpet sewer), Richard Longbottom [b 1854] (carpet printer) & Martha E. Longbottom [b 1851] (carpet sewer).
Thomas died in Halifax [Q2 1869] (aged 24) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2506] with the family of James Frederick Riley
| Cockle, William | Ref C1116 |
He was a hand loom carpet weaver [1851] / a carpet weaver [1861].
In [Q4] 1847, he married Harriet Pulman [1824-1893] in Halifax.
Harriet was born in Halifax.She was a laundress [1881] / living on own means [1891]
Children:
The family lived at
William died 31st August 1862 (aged 43).
Living with them [in 1871] was daughter Jane, her husband Joseph Howcroft & son Edward. and Harriet's mother Margaret Pulman [b 1791].
Living with them [in 1881, 1891] was grandson Edward Howcroft [b 1871] (mechanic engineer's tool [1891]).
Harriet died 28th February 1893 (aged 69).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3696]
| Cockman, Elizabeth | Ref C2025 |
| Cockman, Francis | Ref C799 |
On 24th August 1630, he married Grace Ward from Skircoat.
Children:
| Cockman, Francis | Ref C1770 |
| Cockman, Richard | Ref C1771 |
| Cockrell, John Edward | Ref C954 |
Children:
This & associated entries use material contributed by Tricia Parry
| Cockrem, Rev A. E. | Ref C965 |
| Cockroft ... | Ref C124 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Cockroft & Chambers | Ref C2128 |
In 1875, the partners filed for bankruptcy.
In 1886, the property and effects at Bottoms Mill was put up for sale for an expected price of £400
This & associated entries use material contributed by Paul Chambers
| Cockroft & Company | Ref C1807 |
| Cockroft & Spencer | Ref C1895 |
Partners included W. Spencer and Joseph Cockroft
| Cockroft Farm, Rishworth | Ref C324 |
Owners and tenants have included
See Lower Cockroft Farm, Rishworth and Upper Cockroft Farm, Rishworth
| Cockroft's: James Cockroft & Company | Ref C1643 |
Other partners included John Marsden, Thomas Marsden, Charles Marsden, and George Holden.
Silk spinning mill in Birds Royd, Rastrick [1866]. It was one of the earliest silk spinning mills in the Halifax area.
In October 1869, Cockroft left the partnership. The business was continued as Marsden Brothers & Holden
This & associated entries use material contributed by Bridget Franklin
| Cockroft's: James Cockroft & Sons | Ref C174 |
Recorded in 1921, when they were at Mytholmroyd
| Cockroft's: Joseph Cockroft & Company | Ref C2014 |
They were at Wellington Mills, Halifax [1874] which they acquired from Samuel Cunliffe-Lister after the serious fire of 1873
| Cockroft-Mann | Ref C2429 |
Recorded in the 1970s in the same King Cross Street shop which had earlier been occupied by John Mackintosh
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| Cocksedge, George | Ref C1211 |
In [Q3] 1907, he married Laura Wade in Halifax.
They lived at 4 Carr Street, Brighouse.
During World War I, he served as a 2nd Corporal with the 1st Army Troops Company Canadian Engineers.
He died 5th July 1916 (aged 29).
He was buried at Dickebusch New Military Cemetery Extension, Belgium [Grave Ref K 26].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Zion Methodist Free Chapel, Hove Edge
| Cockshott, Henry | Ref C2090 |
He lived at Clipster Hall, Siddal [1851]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles
| Cockshott, John | Ref C1664 |
| Cockshott, John | Ref C3730 |
He died January 1901.
| Cockshott, W. M. | Ref C2211 |
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| Cockshott, William | Ref C2091 |
He married Isabella.
Children:
See Joseph Sagar
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| Cocoa houses | Ref C2003 |
| Cody, William Frederick | Ref C270 |
| Coe, Isaac | Ref C57 |
He was a cordwainer [1851].
In [Q4] 1840, he married Hannah Siddall [1808-1871] in Halifax.
Hannah was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at Painter's Court, Halifax [1851]
Isaac died 24th February 1862 (aged 59).
Hannah died 14th May 1871 (aged 63).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3862]
| Coe, John Frederick | Ref C1620 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a retired draper [1891, 1901, 1911].
In [Q1] 1868, he married Elizabeth Mahony [1844-19??] in Halifax.
Elizabeth was born in Sheffield
Children:
They lived at White Birch, Ovenden [1891, 1901, 1905, 1911]
| Coffee Dealers | Ref C2087 |
| Coffey's Engineering, Brighouse | Ref C1298 |
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| Cogan, John | Ref C1754 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with C Company 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 2nd March 1916 (aged 41).
He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Rastrick War Memorial
| Coggan, Frank | Ref C1165 |
Born in Queensbury.
He was a bobbin doffer (woollen factory) [1901] / an automobile expert (living with his sister Hannah [b 1881] brother-in-law James Herbert Sharp [b 1875]) [1911].
On 19th April 1926, he was granted a licence to ply for hire with a 6-seater Ford van between Stump Cross and Merry Boys Inn, Shibden for a period ending 30th November 1926.
In September 1926, he was granted a licence to ply for hire – with a 14-seater Omnibus Registered Number CP 2662 – between Stump Cross and the Borough Boundary at Green Lane in connection with his Stump Cross-Queensbury service
In [Q4] 1923, he married Annis Moorhouse Conn [1885-1972] in Halifax.
Annis was born in Halifax [11th May 1885], the illegitimate daughter of Christiana Conn.Annis had a daughter (father unknown): Phyllis May Conn [1908-1928] ‡
They lived at 71 Parkinson Lane, Halifax [1926].
Frank died 26th December 1940 (aged 52).
He and other members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2672] with Sidney Marshall.
Annis died in Halifax [Q1 1972]
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| Coggan, George Ellis | Ref C1156 |
He was a stone waggoner [1891] / landlord of the Raggalds, Queensbury [1911-1918]
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| Coggan, John | Ref C580 |
He was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby.
On 2nd January 1746, a group of people, including the sexton, stole his body from the grave, and made it into a skeleton
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Glover
| Coggan, John | Ref C632 |
He was an innkeeper & stone quarry labourer [1891] / a farmer [1901].
Around 1874, he married Eliza Ann [1853-1896].
Eliza was born in Queensbury
Children:
They lived at
| Coggins, Ernest Henry | Ref C3200 |
In 1897, he filed a patent for
an improved inflating valve, applicable also as an automatic vent for barrels
| Coggon, Harry Frow | Ref C1285 |
In [Q2] 1931, he married Evelyn Schofield in Halifax.
They lived at 49 Savile Park Road, Halifax [1936]
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| Coghlan, Rev J. R. | Ref C1198 |
| Coghlan, Rev John A. | Ref C1639 |
He lived at 41 North Parade, Halifax [1874]
| Coghlin, Thomas William | Ref C963 |
From Halifax.
He was educated at Heath Grammar School / a scholar at Balliol College Oxford with Honours in History / editor of Cherwell / employed by G. H. Gledhill & Sons Limited in Cape Town / publicity officer for the British Commercial Gas Association / a Territorial [1938].
In [Q3] 1942, he married Eileen Marguerite Murphy in Westminster.
They lived at Earl's Court, London.
During World War II, he served as a Lieutenant with the 1st Battalion London Regiment (London Irish Rifles).
He was killed in Sicily [18th July 1943] (aged 37).
He was buried at Catania War Cemetery, Sicily, Italy [Grave Ref III E 11].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Heath Grammar School Memorial Gates
| Cogswell, Job | Ref C2105 |
regular trade
between Halifax, Sowerby Bridge and Liverpool [1809]
| COH IIII BRE | Ref C1017 |
4th Cohort of the Breuci
The Brueci were a Celtic tribe attached to the 9th Roman Legion around the time of the Roman Invasion of 43 AD. Tiles with this inscription have been found locally.
It is also the logo of the Greater Elland Historical Society
| Cohen & Morrist | Ref C1621 |
| Cohen's: M. Cohen & Company | Ref C1671 |
| Coiners & coining | Ref C146 |
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| Colbeck, A. | Ref C1560 |
| Colbeck, Henry | Ref C546 |
He was a clothes dealer in Halifax [1851] / a furniture & clothes broker [1861].
He married (1) Leah [1811-1857].
Leah was born in Liversedge
Leah died in Halifax [Q1 1857].
Her burial place is not yet known
In [Q2] 1858, he married (2) Sarah Ann Smith [1821-1867] in Halifax.
Sarah Ann was born in Halifax
They lived in a lodging house at 6 Smithy Street, Halifax [1851, 1861].
Henry died 12th December 1866 (aged 71), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2104].
Sarah Ann died 20th August 1867 (aged 46), and was buried with her husband; she does not appear on the gravestone
| Colbeck, Samuel | Ref C253 |
Recorded in 1650, when Abraham Wilkinson, his brother John, and Anthony Mitchell were found guilty of stealing and attempting to sell 2 horses from John Cusforth of Sandal, near Wakefield, on 17th April 1650, and a further charge of stealing 16 yards of russet-coloured kersey – valued at 1/- per yard – from the tenters of Samuel Colbeck of Lower Shaw Booth, Warley on 19th April 1650. The total value of the goods was £5 8s.
On 1st October 1658, Timothy Wadsworth and Sibbell, his wife, surrendered Shaw Booth to John son of Samuel Colbecke of Warley.
He married Unknown.
Child: John
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| Colbeck, William | Ref C2309 |
| Colburn Farm, Southowram | Ref C1814 |
House at the top of Southowram Bank, at the junction of Green Lane and Beacon Hill Road.
Owners and tenants have included
Now [2013] known as Colburn Hall
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles
| Colburn, Southowram | Ref C1081 |
| Colcres House, Brighouse | Ref C7000 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Colcroft, James | Ref C2102 |
| Cold Acre Reservoir, Stainland | Ref C922 |
John Quarmby cut the first sod. On 18th July 1891, the Norland Brass Band led the two-mile procession from the Stainland Mechanics' Institute for the ceremony of cutting the first sod at the Reservoir. The Band later supplied music for dancing in a field behind the Institute.
The reservoir was built by Jowett's of Brighouse.
It covers 3 acres and has a capacity of 7 million gallons [1936]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom & Dick Spendlove
| Cold Edge | Ref C1749 |
See Cold Edge Dams, Warley Moor, Cold Edge Road, Withens, Kell Brook and Lower Hazelhurst, Luddenden
| Cold Edge Dam Company | Ref C1416 |
The water supply was heavily dependant upon the weather and was severely threatened – and hence, productivity, labour, livelihood and profit – in times of drought.
In 1806, the owners of Lumb Mill, Square Mill, and Wainstalls Mill formed the Cold Edge Dam Company to provide a water supply to their mills.
Spring Dam, Wainstalls was the first to be completed and was controlled – but not owned – by the company.
In the 1830s, the company constructed Haigh Cote Dam [1830/1] and Leadbeater Dam [1835/6].
The company's engineers were Mr Stansfield and Mr Leadbeater.
Later, owners of other mills joined the company, including
They also sold water to other mill owners. Rents were based on the head of water available at their waterwheels
| Cold Edge Dams, Warley Moor | Ref C923 |
See Blackfield Dam, Caty Well Brook, Wainstalls and Warley Moor Reservoir
| Cold Harbour, Pule Hill | Ref C1750 |
Owners and tenants have included
See Cold Arbour Coal Pit, Boothtown
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| Coldacre Reservoir, Stainland | Ref C1132 |
| Coldeley, John de | Ref C83 |
| Colden | Ref C149 |
Colden Clough flows through the Colden Valley
| Colden Company Limited | Ref C1509 |
The company was registered in February 1885
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Colden Cotton & Commercial Company Limited | Ref C2099 |
| Colden Manufacturing Company Limited | Ref C1507 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Colden Mechanics' Institute | Ref C1434 |
| Colden Restaurant | Ref C806 |
| Colden Water | Ref C148 |
From 1840, when the hand-textile industry began to decline, there were 13 mills along the 5-mile stretch of Colden Water, involved in spinning and weaving silk, wool and cotton.
From 1850, the water power had been augmented by coal power from the open-cast mines on Stiperden Moor.
Colden Clough nature reserve was established in 19??.
In 2006, there was a proposal to build 30 earth-covered holiday homes – with 30 parking spaces, a shop and a Café – on the hillside opposite Colden School.
See Hebble Hole Bridge, Jack Bridge and Rodmer Clough, Colden
| Coldwell, Edward Pearson | Ref C2034 |
| Coldwell Farm, Soyland | Ref C914 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Coldwell, George | Ref C1670 |
Born in Holmfirth.
He was a weaver of Batley Carr [1870] / a woollen weaver [1871] / a brewer's labourer [1881].
In 1870, he married Maria Sales [1846-1???] at All Saints' Church, Batley.
Maria, of Batley Carr, was the daughter of William Sales, gardener.Her birthplace was recorded as Smeaton, Yorkshire [in the census of 1871, 1901] / Kirk Smeaton, Yorkshire [1881] / Womersley, Yorkshire [1891] / Doncaster [1911].
She was a confectioner [1891]
Children:
They lived at
George died in Huddersfield in 1888 (aged 39).
In 1895, Maria married John Berry in Halifax
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| Coldwell, Herbert | Ref C1685 |
Born in Soothill, Yorkshire.
He was a member of Stainland Wesleyan Chapel / a cotton spinner [1901] / a tram conductor for Borough Council [for 10 years until late 1916] / employed by Rouse & Company.
On 5th January 1908, he married Alice Brooke [1888-19??] at Elland Parish Church.
Alice was born in Mixenden
Child: George Harold [b 1910]
They lived at
During World War I, he enlisted [3rd August 1917], and he served as a Gunner with the Royal Garrison Artillery.
He went to France on 29th March 1918.
He was awarded the Military Medal [1918] for
for gallantry on the field
His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [31st August 1918]
He survived the War.
He died in Halifax [Q3 1952] (aged 71)
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Coldwell Hill Farm, Southowram | Ref C249 |
The farm (17 acres) was listed as a part of the Shibden Estate in a sale catalogue of October 1925. Owners and tenants have included
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles & John Rushworth
| Coldwell Hill, Southowram | Ref C624 |
| Coldwell-ing | Ref C399 |
There were several springs in the area including Greece Fields
| Cole, Cecil | Ref C967 |
He lived at 21 Rugby Avenue, Ovenden.
During World War II, he served as a Flight Sergeant / Navigator with the 153rd Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died 11th March 1945 (aged 22).
He was buried at Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Germany [Grave Ref 1 B 7],
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Cole, George | Ref C980 |
He married Unknown.
Child: son
They lived at Bank Top, Halifax.
He was a Territorial for 11 years. He took part in the Dunkirk evacuation.
During World War II, he served as a Lance Bombardier with the Royal Artillery.
He was killed in North Africa [26th March 1943] (aged 31).
He was buried at Tabarka Ras Rajel War Cemetery, Tunisia [Grave Ref 3 D 24].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Cole's: J. & J. Cole | Ref C2274 |
| Cole's: Jabez Cole (Coal) Limited | Ref C1827 |
| Cole, John | Ref C975 |
He married Honora Murphy.
Honora was the daughter of James Murphy
They lived at 34 Albert Street, Halifax with Honora's sister of Margaret & her husband Rowland Robertshaw.
He was a regular soldier and fought in the South African Wars.
During World War I, he re-enlisted [August 1915] and served as a Private with the 13th Battalion Hussars.
He died in Mesopotamia [14th March 1917] (aged 42).
He was buried at Amara War Cemetery, Iraq [Grave Ref IV C 7].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roly Robertshaw
| Cole, Stephen | Ref C1113 |
He married Mary Ann [1787-1869].
Child: Ann [1812-1901]
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 527]
| Coleby, John Joseph | Ref C2218 |
Born in Wandsworth, Surrey.
He was brick merchant [1861] / brick agent [1871] / brick manufacturer [1881, 1891].
In 1860, he married Elizabeth Aked, daughter of Samuel Smith, at Bradford.
Children:
They lived at
He died in Bradford
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| Coleman, Fr | Ref C1657 |
| Coleman House, Sowerby Bridge | Ref C998 |
| Coleman, Michael | Ref C1068 |
On 6th August 1872, he was injured in an accident at the Inland Bonding Warehouse
| Colen, John | Ref C2321 |
In his will of 1590, there is a clause relating to coal mining in the Norwood Green area
and if Lawrence my son happens to get anie coles within my grounde, my son Edward shall share half
| Coleridge, Hartley | Ref C531 |
He was named after David Hartley, the Illingworth Philosopher.
He was brought up by Robert Southey. He was a schoolmaster, journalist, and poet. In 1819, he went to Oriel College, Oxford, but was dismissed for intemperance. He was a friend of Branwell. Branwell visited him at Ambleside. Charlotte wrote to him as C.T. for his opinions of her story, Ashworth. Like the Brontës, he had a fantasy world, which he called Ejuxria
| Coles, Rev Geoffrey Herbert | Ref C961 |
Born in Cumbria.
He was educated at Calder High School, Mytholmroyd, and Crossley & Porter School, Halifax.
He was head of crafts at Holy Trinity School, Halifax, and head of year at Eastfield Secondary School, now Hipperholme & Lightcliffe High School.
From 1977 to 1980 he took the Northern Ordination Course and was ordained while still teaching at Eastfield.
He was before becoming assistant Curate at St Michael's, Shelf [1980-1985].
At some point he served at Whitehaven / at Currock / at Moresby / in Manningham, Bradford / St Mary's, Wyke / St Mary's, Riddlesden, Keighley / at Grosmont with Egton [1965].
In [Q2] 1961, he married Pamela Greenwood in Calder District.
Children:
He retired in 2004 and moved to Clayton, Bradford. He was assisted by his wife, who was ordained in 2006
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| Coles, Peter Sephton | Ref C453 |
Born in Cumbria.
He was educated at Sowerby Bridge Grammar School and Leeds University / a Liberal Democrat Councillor for Luddendenfoot / a member of Blackshaw Parish Council / Mayor of Hebden Royd [1993-1994] / Mayor of Calderdale [2000-2001] / a Freeman of the Borough of Calderdale in 2011.
He married Enid. Enid was Mayoress of Hebden Royd [1994]
Children:
They lived at Charlestown, Hebden Bridge.
He died a month after his brother, Rev Geoffrey Coles
| Coles, Rev Thomas W. | Ref C2305 |
In [Q3] 1931, he married Dorothy Green in Barrow-in-Furness. Children:
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| Coletta, A. | Ref C302 |
| Coley | Ref C152 |
| Coley Beck | Ref C805 |
There are the ruins of a former watermill off Shutts Lane, Norwood Green.
See Annet Hole Beck, Shelf and Bottom Hall Viaduct, Norwood Green
| Coley Church Cricket Team | Ref C2447 |
| Coley Garden Centre | Ref C337 |
| Coley Hall | Ref C151 |
Property at Coley was mentioned in 1277, and a John de Coldeley is mentioned in 1286.
See Coley House, Coley, Coley Walks Farm and St John's Well, Coley
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| Coley, Henry of | Ref C558 |
| Coley House, Priestley Green | Ref C1105 |
Owners and tenants have included
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jocelyn Russell
| Coley, John Alan | Ref C289 |
| Coley Mill House | Ref C1192 |
| Coley stocks | Ref C388 |
| Coley Toll Bar | Ref C430 |
| Coley Walks Farm | Ref C2301 |
| Coll, Daniel | Ref C5 |
In 2006, he stood as the Labour candidate for Brighouse in the local elections
| Collett, Horace | Ref C1004 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the Royal Engineers Base Signal Depot.
He died in German East Africa [22nd February 1918].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
He was buried at Dar Es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania [Grave Ref 4 A 15].
| Colley, Rev E. | Ref C1339 |
Recorded in May 1905, when he preached a sermon at Soyland Sunday School
| Colley, Mr | Ref C9860 |
He died in January 1810.
Newspaper accounts say
His death was occasioned by falling into a cellar in the Old Shambles in Halifax
| Collier, Alfred | Ref C1784 |
Born in Thornton.
He married Emily.
They lived at 8 Back Queen Street, Brighouse.
During World War I, he served as a Gunner with A Battery 162nd Brigade Royal Field Artillery.
He died 3rd September 1918 (aged 32).
He was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Bradford [K C 562]
| Collier, George | Ref C153 |
Born in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire.
He was a cotton rover [1841] / a mechanic [1851] / a manufacturer of carriage wheels [1861] / a patentee employing 5 men [1861].
He worked for Thomas Taylor & Sons in Barnsley where he adapted the power loom and took out patents for the manufacture of linen and velvet.
Their success encouraged Francis Crossley to consider the same technique in the Crossley family business.
Collier visited Halifax in 1850 to advise Crossley. With his help, Crossley's bought the designs of Erasmus Bigelow and – after some difficulties which Collier addressed with his wire motion feature – they mechanised the weaving of carpets, using it to produce tapestry and Brussels carpets.
His assistants at Crossley's included John Marsden and Charles Barraclough.
In September 1856, Collier, John Crossley of Halifax, and James William Crossley of Brighouse took out a patent for
improvements in finishing and stretching woven fabrics
George married Ann [1813-1879] from Saddleworth.
Children:
They lived at
He died November 1862.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £20,000.
George & Ann were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 535]
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| Collier, George | Ref C4270 |
Born in Barnsley; baptised in Barnsley [10th December 1851].
He was a worsted spinner & manufacturer [1881] / a carpet manufacturer (employer) [1896, 1901].
He married Margaret Potter? [1853-1???] from Manchester.
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was brother-in-law Emmerson Potter [aged 53] (woollen manufacturer).
See Thomas Henry Croisdale Scratcherd
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| Collier, John | Ref C714 |
The third of 9 children.
Born in Urmston, Lancashire [16th December 1708].
He was apprenticed to a weaver / an itinerant teacher in Lancashire / assistant schoolmaster to Robert Pearson, curate of Milnrow, Rochdale / schoolmaster after Pearson's death [1740].
In 1746, he published
A View of the Lancashire Dialect, or Tummus & Mary
In 1815, Thomas Walker published his The Lancashire Dialect.
A Lancashire poet who travelled in Calderdale and wrote about some of the local people, including Mrs Elizabeth Ramsden, whom he called Queen at the Booth.
He is said to have carved epitaphs in the churchyard at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden
with taste and neatness
Around 1750, he worked for a short time as a Head Clerk for Richard Hill of Kebroyd, before returning to teach in Lancashire.
After his lampooning of Mrs Ramsden, he hurriedly left the area saying that
twelve teams of devils shall not bring me hither again
He married Mary Clay [1726-1786].
Mary was brought up in London, and was a midwife in Huddersfield
Children:
Mary died June 1786.
John died 14th July 1786.
The couple were buried at Rochdale.
See Black Lion, Ripponden and Manhold
| Collier, John | Ref C67 |
Born in West Clayton [16th December 1837] / [22nd January 1838].
He was a manufacturer of carriage wheels [1861] / a carpet manufacturer & machine maker [1871] / a boiler maker employing 140 men & 70 boys [1881] / a boiler manufacturer [1891].
On 21st January 1864, he married Fanny Wood [1843-1915] in Halifax.
Children:
The children ★ were educated at Christ Church College, Finchley.
They lived at
John died at Hazelwood [25th November 1891].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £16,907 1/5d. to his widow Fanny and son Harry.
Fanny died 6th August 1915 (aged 71).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 535]
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| Collier, Vincent | Ref C1346 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 5th/6th Battalion Cameronian (Scottish Rifles).
He died 27th May 1917.
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], on Coley War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Hipperholme Grammar School
| Collinge ... | Ref C1114 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Collings, John | Ref C391 |
He married Betty [1778-1847].
Children:
They lived at Jagger Green [1831].
John died 27th November 1831 (aged 53).
Betty died 10th February 1847 (aged 69).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S1/46]
| Collings, Theophilus | Ref C893 |
In [Q4] 1904, he married Ellen Sykes [1881-1948] in Halifax.
Theophilus died 18th December 1941 (aged 61).
Ellen died 5th January 1948 (aged 67).
| Collington, John Wheeler | Ref C6860 |
He died at Ovenden [14th June 1806]
| Collingwood's | Ref C318 |
Closed in 19??. The building is now occupied by an estate agent
| Collingwood ... | Ref C611 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Collingwood Brothers | Ref C1640 |
| Collins ... | Ref C30 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Collins Brothers | Ref C1481 |
| Collins's: T. & B. Collins | Ref C1477 |
| Collins's: T. Collins & Sons | Ref C1437 |
| Collinson ... | Ref C277 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Collinson's Café Conversation Circle | Ref C433 |
It became the Four C's
| Collinson's: T. Collinson & Sons Limited | Ref C1447 |
Founded by Thomas Collinson in 1835.
Their advertising said
Blenders of fine teas since 1835
Their products included
Orient freshly roasted coffee Cafe blend tea: 9½d per quarter pound
They were at 7 Corn Market, Halifax [1881].
They had a shop and the Orient Café at 13 Crown Street. This opened in 1899. It closed in March 1962.
Their Hall End Chocolate Store, Waterhouse Street, was advertised in 1915.
They also had premises at 5 & 7 Briggate in Brighouse, and others at Bradford, Bolton, Huddersfield, Leeds, South Shore Blackpool and the Isle of Man.
An advertisement in the publication May I tell you where it is? of 1924, suggests that the Company had some connection with the Queens Hall, Queens Road.
In 1949, they had a branch in Buxton, Derbyshire.
During World War II, their Café in Port Erin, Isle of Man, played a rôle in the Enemy Alien Camp scheme on the island. The female and child detainees were fed from there. This is now a private house.
The Café in Bradford had a three-piece orchestra which used to play at certain times.
They had a warehouse and offices in St John's Place, Halifax, on the south side of the old Freemasons' Hall, Halifax. The site is now occupied by The Collinson Building of the Lloyds Banking Group complex in Trinity Road.
The tea and coffee production ended in 1970.
See: A. B. Brook / Collinson's Café Conversation Circle / Shirley Crabtree / Memories of Collinson's / Leonard Tattershall
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| Collis, Rev S. | Ref C995 |
| Collon Bob Farm, Sowerby | Ref C708 |
| Collon bobs | Ref C412 |
See James Bottomley
| Colly Cottage, Hipperholme | Ref C2083 |
| Colne | Ref C2260 |
| The Colosseum, Halifax | Ref C1846 |
| Colsterdale House, Halifax | Ref C1246 |
Recorded in 1940.
Formerly known as Kerr Cottage, Pye Nest
This & associated entries use material contributed by Kathryn Midgley
| Comb, Rev G. B. | Ref C986 |
| The Combine | Ref C1431 |
| Comer, Rev Ernest | Ref C1080 |
He married Unknown.
Child: Mary Enid [1???-1970] who married Philip Barber Clay
This & associated entries use material contributed by Peter Clay
| Comfield, Dr Thomas | Ref C1660 |
| Comfort, Arthur | Ref C365 |
Born in London, he moved north and taught art at Heath Grammar School and other local secondary schools.
He published a large number of black and white sketches – showing buildings and scenes around Halifax:
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham & John Needham
| Comfort, Reginald Arthur | Ref C4010 |
Born in Lambeth, London.
He was an accountant [1930].
In 1918, he married Lilian Eugenie, daughter of Nathan Whiteley, in Halifax
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Comley, John | Ref C1905 |
He married Harriet [1805-1???].
Children:
They lived at White Hart Place, Lambeth, London [1841]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Commercial Bank Chambers, Halifax | Ref C2254 |
Owners and tenants have included
| The Commercial Bank of England | Ref C2423 |
The Commercial Bank of England, established a few months ago in Waterhouse Street, Halifax, has suspended its operations for want of public support
The bank was established to compete with the Halifax Joint Stock Banking Company Limited which became so successful that it was paying an annual profit of 12½%
| Commercial Chambers, Halifax | Ref C14 |
| Commercial Chronicle | Ref C156 |
| The Commercial College Magazine | Ref C1214 |
| Commercial Mill Company | Ref C1432 |
Question: Is this the same as the Ripponden Commercial Company Limited?
See Commercial Mills, Ripponden
| The Commercial Monthly | Ref C232 |
| Commercial Street Bar, Hebden Bridge | Ref C1370 |
| Commercial Street Restaurant, Halifax | Ref C2170 |
| Commercial Travellers' Temperance Association | Ref C1000 |
Recorded around 1915, when Thomas Herbert Walmsley was a member
| Common, Arthur Welsh | Ref C392 |
Born in Halifax.
He was an accountant's clerk [1911].
In [Q1] 1891, he married Alice Maude McClellan [1870-19??].
Alice Maude was born in Barnsley
Children:
The 1911 census shows that they had had 6 children of whom 4 were still alive at that time
They lived at 83 Cambridge Place, Siddal, Halifax [1911]
Arthur died 11th February 1915 (aged 63), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1681] with his father, although Arthur does not appear on the gravestone
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Common End Farm, Clifton | Ref C1345 |
| Common Lodging Houses | Ref C17 |
See Model Lodging House and Smithy Street Lodging Houses, Halifax
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| Common, Walter | Ref C409 |
He was an accountant / Registrar of Marriages / one of the founders of the Halifax Equitable Benefit Building Society / the first Secretary of the Society [1871-1897].
In 1843, he married Mary Ann Ratcliffe [1815-1900] in Huddersfield.
Mary Ann came from Scotland,
Children:
The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2792] with Isabella Welsh Ratcliffe [1798-1884] (who died in Huddersfield) & Helen Ratcliffe [1811-1884].
They lived at
Walter died in Halifax [6th May 1897].
Mary Ann died 9th August 1900 (aged 85).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1681] with son Arthur
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| Common Wood Head Bar, Hipperholme | Ref C1884 |
| Commons, Richard | Ref C158 |
a common drunkard and blasphemer of God's holy word
He and his family were tenants at Broadstones, Halifax.
He was a widower when he committed suicide.
Favour wrote that
hee sett fyre to strawe in the fower corners of his house and hanged him selfe in the middest, thus desperatly hee died but by God's mercyfull providence, the strawe take not fyre and so both house and the towne were preserved which he purposed to burne
The fire was intended to make the death look accidental so that his family would receive support from the parish.
His remains are said to have been buried at Goldsmith's Grave
| Commonwealth Bazaar | Ref C1655 |
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| Condima (England) Limited | Ref C1735 |
| Condivex Limited | Ref C1736 |
| Condon, Margaret | Ref C909 |
She lived in Sowerby Bridge.
She died 12th May 1870 (aged 24) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2535]
| Condon, Michael | Ref C2506 |
| Cone, Charles Edward | Ref C1150 |
He was a bookkeeper [1871] / a carpet designer [1881] / a designer [1891] / a carpet designer [1901].
In 1869, he married Fanny Robinson [1849-19??] in Halifax.
Fanny was born in Hipperholme
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881] was Charles Edward's brother John Cone [b Somerleyton, Suffolk 1859] (carpet designer)
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Cone, Clement | Ref C1142 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a cotton spinner at Crossley's [1901, 1911].
In 1905, he married Kate McDermott [1884-19??] in Halifax.
Kate was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at 6 Senior's Buildings, Range Bank [1911]
Living with them [in 1911] was widowed mother-in-law Mary McDermott [b Boyle, Rosscommon, Ireland 1846].
During World War I, he enlisted [June 1918], and he served as a Rifleman with the 8th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He died of wounds after being in France for 5 weeks [26th October 1918].
The Halifax Courier [30th November 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Delsaux Farm Cemetery, Beugny, France [Grave Ref II E 15].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Conery, Halifax | Ref C171 |
In 1832, Christopher Rawson wanted to buy a piece of land here, but Anne Lister drove such a hard bargain – because she feared that they would steal her coal and put her own mines in danger of flooding – that there was no agreement.
| Coneygarth | Ref C86 |
| Confectioners & Confectionery | Ref C445 |
| Congregational Historical Society | Ref C1555 |
| Coning, Geoffrey | Ref C292 |
Born in Stockton [25th October 1913].
Writer and artist, well-known for his illustrated maps of the Lake District, Brontë country & the Halifax district.
He had a shop in Westgate, Halifax.
A later shop – Studio Seven at Market Street, Hebden Bridge – was run by his stepson, Peter Harvey.
In [Q2] 1937, he married (1) Marian Willett in Hammersmith, London.
In [Q1] 1965, he married (2) Margaret Harvey in Todmorden.
They lived at
He died in Todmorden [Q1 1984]
| Conlan, J. | Ref C1167 |
He married Unknown.
They lived at 7 School Street, Siddal.
During the South African Wars, and he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He went to South Africa.
He died of enteric fever [8th April 1900].
He is remembered on the Halifax Parish Church South African War Memorial, on West View Park War Memorial,
| Conn, Christiana | Ref C646 |
Born in Shelley, Huddersfield.
She was a mill hand [1871] / a housekeeper for Sidney Marshall [1901] / a shopkeeper (sweets) [1911].
She had a daughter (father unknown):
Child: Annis [1885-1972] who was a spinner in worsted mill [1901], a packer in laundry [1911] & married Frank Coggan
They lived at 71 Parkinson Lane, Halifax [1901, 1911].
Living with them [in 1911] was granddaughter Phyllis May Conn [1908-1928].
Christiana died in Halifax [Q4 1933] (aged 80)
| Conn, David | Ref C50 |
He was a stone mason [1867].
In [Q2] 1847, he married Mary Moorhouse [1824-1887] in Huddersfield.
Mary was born in Cumberworth, Yorkshire
Children:
They lived at
David died 5th November 1868 (aged 51).
Mary died 29th April 1887 (aged 63).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2447]
| Connell, James Edward | Ref C1022 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a horse driver [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He was killed in action – shot by sniper at Ypres [30th December 1915] (aged 23).
He was buried at Potijze Burial Ground Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref O 2].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
His brother Patrick also died in the War
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| Connell, Patrick | Ref C1020 |
He was a labourer [1900].
In [Q4] 1891, he married Ellen Rowan in Halifax.
Ellen was born in Halifax, the daughter of Mr Rowan.She was a woollen weaver [1911]
Children:
The family travelled to America and back.
James was born in Halifax [1893]; Patrick, Alice & Norah were born in the USA [1897-1902].
They lived at
Ellen was a widow by 1911.
Sons James & Patrick died in World War I
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| Connell, Patrick Joseph | Ref C1029 |
Born in New York, USA.
He was a woollen washer [1911] / an employee of E. Lumby & Son & Wood Limited / a conductor with Halifax Tramways / a driver with Halifax Tramways.
During World War I, he served as a Bombardier with the 6th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.
He went to France in January 1916.
He was killed in action [11th June 1916] (aged 19).
The Halifax Courier [17th June 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Albert Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I A 31].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
His brother James also died in the War
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| Connelly, Charles | Ref C85 |
He was a stone mason [1901, 1911, 1939].
In [Q3] 1900, he married Dinah Binns in Halifax.
Family stories say
Charles & Dinah met after a meeting of socialists when he interrupted some men who were accosting her after a socialist meeting. This was possibly connected to the attacks on Laura Annie Wilson or another of Dinah's suffragette friends during the Fustian weavers' strike.Dinah was jailed more than once, and her son Frank told stories about being in prison as an infant.
Dinah and Charles were both leaders in the Labour Party for years
Children:
They lived at
Charles died in 1957 (aged 81)
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| Connelly, Laura Annie | Ref C2113 |
In 1936, she married (1) Clifford Mawson in Halifax.
Clifford died in 1959.
In 1963, she married (2) Walter Mitchell.
As Mrs Laura Annie Mitchell, she was Mayor of Halifax [1967-1968] and Mrs Dora Irene Greenwood was Mayoress.
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| Connew, William | Ref C275 |
He was a hearth rug maker [1861, 1871] / a rug maker [1881].
He married Ann Matilda [1826-1891].
Ann Matilda was born in London
Children:
The family lived at
William died 27th October 1881 (aged 61).
Ann Matilda died 1st March 1891 (aged 65).
| Connolly, J. | Ref C1206 |
During the South African Wars, and he served as a Private with the 3rd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died around 1900.
He is remembered on the Halifax Parish Church 3rd Battalion Duke of Wellington's Regiment Memorial
| Connolly, James | Ref C619 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a member of St Marie's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street / a doffer in worsted mill [1911] / a mechanic hand / employed at the Milleraine Company, Gaol Lane.
He lived with his aunt Mrs Sarah Barry and her family [1901, 1911].
During World War I, he enlisted [1917] and served as a Private / Rifleman with the 2nd/7th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He went out to France [November 1917].
He died of wounds at the Battle of Cambrai [2nd December 1917].
The Halifax Courier [22nd December 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, France [Grave Ref VI E 28].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Roll of Honour at Saint Mary's RC Church, Halifax
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| Connolly, Nicholas | Ref C1222 |
Born in Halifax.
He was employed at Halifax GPO / a post office messenger [1901] / a postman [1911].
In 1910, he married Clarice Chapman [1888-19??] in Halifax.
Clarice was born in Halifax
They lived at
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed by a sniper at the Battle of Lys [10th April 1918] (aged 30).
The Halifax Courier [27th April 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 82-85 & 162A], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Halifax Post Office
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| Connolly, Patrick | Ref C1154 |
He was a mason's labourer [1881] / a stone mason [1891].
He married Bridget [1848-1???].
Bridget was born in Ireland
Children:
They lived at
Patrick (possibly) died in 1900
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| Connolly, Patrick | Ref C756 |
He married Margaret [1846-1???].
Children:
The family lived at Potters Villa, Stainland [1891]
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| Connonley, Thomas | Ref C2563 |
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| Conrad, Clive | Ref C290 |
Assisted by his wife, Alice and partner, Reginald Fortescue Watt, Conrad runs the Conrad Detective Agency from premises in Rupert Street, Piccadilly, London. Conrad is described
Tall and well-built, with a deceptively sleepy appearance which, together with his habit of yawning at unexpected moments, had originated his nickname. He was often referred to in the underworld as the Dormouse
| Conran-Smith, Marcel Francis | Ref C1078 |
In 1905, he married Hilda Crossley [1842-1915] in Ripon.
Child: Louie [1905-1944]
The family lived in Madras (now Chennai), India.
In 1915, their son was taken back to school in England, and, on the return journey from London to Bombay, aboard RMS Persia, the liner was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat off Crete [30th December 1915].
Marcel & Hilda were among the 343 casualties of the disaster.
There is a Conran Smith Road (named for members of the family) in Gopalapuram, Chennai
Question: Can anyone tell me more about the family?
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| Conroy, Bernard | Ref C830 |
During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 58 Anti-Tank Regiment Royal Artillery.
He died in Surrey [5th June 1942].
He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [H 381]
| Conroy, John Patrick | Ref C1614 |
He was a member of St Marie's Catholic Day School where he was taught by James Joseph Noone / a doffer in silk mill [1911] / employed by J. E. Bentley & Company at Dunkirk Mills, Halifax.
During World War I, he enlisted [October 1914] when he was just 16 years-old and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was reported missing and assumed to have died in a failed attack on Schwaben Redoubt [3rd September 1916] (aged 18½).
He was buried at Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, France. [Grave Ref I E 17].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
His good friend and companion James Joseph Noone was killed earlier in the War
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| Conroy, Patrick | Ref C2515 |
His body was shockingly mutilated
| Conroy, Patrick | Ref C1612 |
He was a silk dresser [1878] / a silk boiler [1891] / a dyer's labourer [1911].
In 1886, he married Mary Ann Brennan [1867-19??] in Halifax.
Mary Ann, born in Rochdale, was living at 17 Swan Street, Halifax [1881]She was a charwoman [1901]
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1891] were niece Elizabeth A Conroy [b 1878] (silk spinner) & nephew Lewis Conroy [b 1887].
In 1878, he enlisted for 6 years in the Army with the 9th Brigade West Riding Regiment, then [1884] he transferred for 6 years in the Reserves.
In 1890, he was discharged from the West Riding Regiment on termination of engagement.
In 1900, he enlisted and served as a Private with the 1st Royal Northern Reserve Regiment, and was at Inkerman Barracks, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey.
In 1907, he discharged from the army at the end of his term of service. His record describes him as
Character: Very good. Efficient and active
During World War I, he was engaged on home defence work
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| Conservative Association for the Brighouse Polling District | Ref C1402 |
| Conservative News Room | Ref C2011 |
The rooms were open 6 days a week, from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. They were available to Conservatives only and at an annual subscription of 10/6d
| Conservative Reading Room, Elland | Ref C1661 |
| Conservatives | Ref C2032 |
| Constable, William Abbott | Ref C449 |
Born in Tynemouth.
He was brought up as a member of the Society of Friends / educated at the Friends' Boarding School, Ackworth & Edinburgh University / a member of the Civil Service in London [1906] / Pastor at Providence Independent Chapel, Ovenden [1915].
On 1st July 1915, he married Wilhelmina L. Smart at Greenfield Congregational Church, Bradford.
Wilhelmina came from Bradford
| Constance, Charles Edward Roskruge | Ref C2131 |
Born in Todmorden [31st March 1878].
He was a bank clerk [1901, 1911] / a bank cashier in Manchester [1917] / a bank cashier (retired) [1939].
During World War I, he joined for duty [22 October 1917], and served as a Gunner with the Royal Garrison Artillery.
He suffered from trench fever & rheumatism [from 22nd May 1918]. He served in France [22nd April 1918 to 30th May 1918]. He transferred to the Reserve [5th March 1919].
He survived the War, and is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Patmos Congregational Chapel, Todmorden.
His brother William Gill died in the War.
Charles Edward lived at 1 Norfolk Road, Lytham [1926].
On 4th September 1926, he married May Lees [1888-1943] at the Parish Church, South Shore, Blackpool.
May, of 9 Kingsway, South Shore, was born 21st April 1888, the daughter of John William Lees, railway cashier
They lived at 98 Harestone Valley Road, Caterham & Warlingham, Surrey [1939].
May died in Surrey [Q4 1943] (aged 55).
Charles Edward died April 1955 (aged 77)
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| Constance, Rev John | Ref C1070 |
He was Pastor of Patmos Independent Chapel, Todmorden for over 25 years [1871, 1891] / Congregational Minister in Todmorden [1901] / a retired Congregational Minister [1911].
On 23rd August 1871, he married Elizabeth Roskruge [1843-1???] at Lavington Congregational Church, Bideford, Devon
Elizabeth was born in Manaccan, Cornwall
Children:
All the children had the names Roskruge Constance.
They lived at
In 1875, Elizabeth Barker was charged with stealing a hearth rug from Rev Constance.
John died in Marple, Cheshire in 1913.
Sons Charles Edward & William Gill died in World War I
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| Constance, John Arthur Roskruge | Ref C794 |
He was was a clerk [1891] / a bank clerk [1901, 1911]. In 1911, he was living with his sister Janie & her husband James Handel Hassall.
In [Q4] 1914, he married Mabel Knipe [1881-1956] in Birkenhead.
Mabel was born 31st December 1881
Child: John Roskruge
John Arthur died in 1929 (aged 55).
Mabel lived at 5 Hillcrest Avenue, Stockport [1939].
She died in Wallasey [Q4 1956] (aged 74)
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| Constance, John Roskruge | Ref C804 |
Born in Stockport [25th February 1916].
He was a bank clerk [1939].
During World War II, he served as an Ordinary Seaman with the Royal Navy.
He died 17th January 1942.
He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [Grave Ref 67 1]
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| Constance, William Gill Roskruge | Ref C667 |
Born in Todmorden.
During World War I, he served as a Trooper with the New Zealanders, the Wellington Mounted Rifles NZEF.
He died 9th August 1915 (aged 34).
He was buried at Chunuk Bair Cemetery, Anzac, Turkey [Grave Ref 5].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, on Patmos War Memorial, and on the Roll of Honour of Patmos Congregational Church
His brother Charles Edward also served in the War
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| Constantine, Henry | Ref C46 |
He was a mechanic [1851] / a machinist [1861].
Around 1830, he married Sarah [1818-1???].
Sarah was born in Stansfield
Children:
They lived at
| Constantine, Jacob | Ref C1229 |
He was a delver [1841] / a stone delver [1851] / a stone merchant employing 7 men [1861] / a slate dresser [1871].
In [Q3] 1837, he married Matilda Jagger [1817-1896] in Halifax.
Matilda was born in Shibden [11th August 1817]
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871] was grandson Fred Wood [b 1863].
Living with them [in 1881] was daughter Leah Ann Wood & her 3 sons.
Jacob died in Halifax [Q4 1880] (aged 65).
Matilda died in Halifax [Q4 1896] (aged 78)
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| Constantine, John | Ref C1053 |
At a dinner at the Oddfellows' Hall, Halifax on 13th October 1865, he was presented with a time-piece and a purse of money, for his services in averting a strike in the Halifax iron trades
| Constantine, John | Ref C138 |
He was a card machine maker [1861] / a carpet machine maker [1871] / an iron turner [1881].
In [Q1] 1857, he married (1) Mary Ann Crossley [1837-1870] in Halifax.
Mary Ann was born in Northowram
Children:
Mary Ann died 21st September 1870 (aged 33).
In [Q3] 1871, he married (2) Mary Ann Lazenby [1845-1???] in Halifax.
Mary Ann was born in Fairbairn
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881] were niece Maria Child [b 1876] and sister-in-law Maria Lazenby [b 1848] (dressmaker).
John died 20th May 1887 (aged 52).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1306]
| Constantine, John Farrar | Ref C2452 |
In 1936, he married Manuela Appleyard in Halifax.
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| Constantine, Miss Mary Ann S. G. | Ref C371 |
| Constantine, Mr | Ref C1043 |
He married Mary [1787-18??].
Mary came from Durham.She was a laundress [1861]
They lived at Shibden Fold, Northowram [1861]. Mary was widowed by 1861.
Living with the widowed Mary [in 1861] was widowed son Thomas and his daughter Penina
| Constantine, Thomas | Ref C872 |
Born at Greenhow Hill.
He was a delver [1841] / a stone barer [1861] / a quarry labourer [1871].
He married (1) Hannah [1806-1855]
Child: Penina [1837-1918] who was a worsted weaver [1861] & married Samuel Turner
Hannah died 20th November 1855 (aged 49).
In [Q2] 1861, he married (2) Charlotte Horsfall [1818-1867] in Halifax.
Charlotte died 11th May 1867 (aged 49).
In [Q1] 1870, he married (3) Elizabeth Wass [1822-1???] in Halifax.
Elizabeth was born in Brigg, Lincolnshire
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1871] was daughter Penina & her family.
Thomas died in Halifax [7th February 1880] (aged 68).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3485]
| Constantine, Thomas John | Ref C664 |
Born at Old Kell, Northowram [11th March 1849].
He was a worsted spinner [1861] / a wheelwright [1871] / a motor body builder at Hipperholme [1921] / a van builder at Hipperholme.
In 1870, he began making carts and wagons, and later commercial vehicles, charabancs, and buses.
In 1905, he served on the Hipperholme Urban District Council, and he was an Overseer of the Poor for Hipperholme.
On 31st July 1919, the timber yard was gutted by fire.
In 1929, the company was owned by Fielding & Bottomley
In 1872, he married Martha Ann Mitchell [1850-1922] in Halifax.
Martha was born in Northowram
Children:
They lived at
Martha died at home [14th February 1922].
Thomas died in Halifax General Hospital [24th August 1940].
The couple were buried at Coley Church
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| Constantine, William Barrett | Ref C1950 |
He was an iron turner [1881].
In [Q1] 1888, he married Mary Ann Pickles in Halifax.
Child: John who died in infancy, & was buried with his Constantine grandparents at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1306]
| Constantine, William Thomas | Ref C1011 |
He was a master draper [1881] / a draper [1891].
On 25th August 1868, he married Susan Ann Priestley in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
William Thomas died in Ormskirk [Q1 1893] (aged 66).
Susan Ann died at Halliwell, Lancashire in 1924.
She was buried at St Peter's Cemetery
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| Constituency | Ref C1764 |
| The Consumers' Tea Company | Ref C2655 |
Bottom of Woolpack Yard
| Contributions | Ref C1970 |
| Contributors | Ref C434 |
If you want to contribute any information or photographs to the Calderdale Companion please send me an email with your information and/or your scanned photographs and images, as discussed in the Contributions Page
| Conversation lozenges | Ref C200 |
Always Speak the Truth I love you Take Ye Not Strong Drink Will you be my sweetheart?
| Convolvulus | Ref C521 |
| Conway, Abraham Lee | Ref C1990 |
Like other members of his family, he was a nurseryman and florist and landscape gardener and florist at Salterhebble Nursery [1905]
In 1892, he married Harriet Cole [1862-19??] from Rotherham, at Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 41 Crossley Hill, Halifax [1901]
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| Conway, David | Ref C1986 |
Like other members of his family, he became a gardener.
In 1851, he married (1) Mary Turner [1828-1885] from Sowerby, at Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
After David's death, Hannah lived at 7 Fenton Road, Halifax
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| Conway-Davies, Rev Hugh Noel | Ref C1026 |
| Conway, George | Ref C1989 |
Like other members of his family, he became a gardener.
He married Sarah [1818-1???] from Thornhill, Wakefield.
Children:
They lived at
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| Conway, George | Ref C766 |
Born in Greetland.
He was a part-timer bobbin carrier [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 6th Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers.
He died of wounds [5th July 1916].
He was buried at Dive Copse British Cemetery, Sailly-Le-Sec, France [Grave Ref II D 24].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Krumlin Methodist Sunday School, Barkisland
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| Conway, George Richard | Ref C1006 |
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| Conway, Henry | Ref C1987 |
Like other members of his family, he became a market gardener.
He married Sarah [1829-1???] from Almondbury, in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 6 Haugh Shaw Road, Halifax [1861].
After Henry's death, Sarah and her daughters were listed as hearth rug makers and were living at Whiteley's Yard, King Cross, Halifax
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| Conway, Henry | Ref C1992 |
Like other members of his family, he was a gardener.
In 1874, he married Elizabeth Goodwin, of Branston, Lincolnshire, in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
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| Conway's House, Halifax | Ref C1988 |
Conway's House, Carlton Street/Nichol's Yard
| Conway, James Edward | Ref C762 |
Born in Halifax.
In 1882, he married Harriet Milnes [1858-1929] in Halifax.
Harriet was born in Halifax
Children:
The children were born in Greetland.
The family lived at Bank End, Upper Greetland [1911].
The couple died in Halifax
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| Conway, James William | Ref C1145 |
During World War I, he served as a Master Mate with the US Navy.
He died at Rastrick [12th April 1918].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Conway, John | Ref C1893 |
| Conway's Limited | Ref C1433 |
Horticulturists, florists, seedsmen and landscaping company established in 1820 by William Conway.
They had a warehouse at 16 Bull Green, Halifax, and nurseries opposite [Heath Grammar School] in Free School Lane, Halifax, and at Greetland.
On 1st July 1936, they sold a rock garden to King George VI.
In 1937, they had a shop at 59 Commercial Street, Halifax.
During World War II, the company was responsible for camouflaging the RAF base at Linton-on-Ouse, near York
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| Conway, Russ | Ref C2158 |
When H. J. Homfray & Company Limited closed in 1981, there was a party in the factory yard and he played the piano to entertain the ex-workers
| Conway, Thomas | Ref C1889 |
He was killed in an explosion at the mine [15th June 1882]
| Conway, William | Ref C897 |
Established Conway's florists and landscaping business in 1820.
In October 1814, he married Mary Waterhouse [1792-1869] at Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
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| Conway, William | Ref C1991 |
Like other members of his family, he was a jobbing gardener [1871] and nurseryman, seedsman and florist [1891]
In 1865, he married (1) Ann Oates [1845-1882].
Children:
In 1884, he married (2) Naomi Hirst [1845-1930] in Halifax.
They lived at
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| Conway, Rev William Augustus | Ref C104 |
In 1847, he married Anna Maria Phillips [1817-1902] in Newport, Wales.
Children:
He died in Blackpool. He was buried at Christ Church, Todmorden
| Conway, William Cecil | Ref C1048 |
He emigrated to Canada. During World War I, he served with the Canadian Army. On one occasion, he saw his brother, Noel, marching in a column of troops; they waved but didn't see each other again until after the war.
He married Leara Baker
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| Conybeare, William | Ref C157 |
He married Mary [1823-1886].
Children:
William died in Halifax [30th July 1873] (aged 50).
Mary died in Halifax [7th January 1886] (aged 63).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1308] with Joseph Bardsley [1821-1873] & granddaughter Florence Eastwood [1868-1887]
| Cook ... | Ref C469 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Cook's: Thomas Cook & Son | Ref C2062 |
The travel agency is currently at 11-13 Corn Market
| Cooke ... | Ref C54 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Cooke, Kershaw & Grimshaw | Ref C9002 |
Mr Grimshaw joined the partnership later
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| Cooker, John | Ref C301 |
new and useful improvements in healds or heddles for looms for weaving
In April 1899, he applied to the US Patent Office, as
John Cooker, of Halifax, England, assignor of two-thirds to John Crossley & Sons Limited, and Matthew Graham Dobson
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| Cookson & Ellis | Ref C1436 |
| Cookson, Elizabeth | Ref C112 |
She married (1) Rev Samuel Threlkeld.
After Samuel's death in 1767, she married (2) into the Rawson family
| Cookson, Elizabeth | Ref C1347 |
Born in Elland.
In [Q4] 1874, she married (1) William Henry Firth in Halifax.
William Henry died in Halifax [Q2 1885] (aged 40).
In [Q2] 1885, she married (2) Charles Mason in Halifax.
Elizabeth died in 1916.
Charles died in 1921.
The couple were buried at Blackley Baptist Graveyard
| Cookson, Frank | Ref C1789 |
During World War I, he served as a Gunner with the 311th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.
He died 30th October 1917 (aged 27).
He is remembered on Rastrick War Memorial
| Cookson, Frederick | Ref C2048 |
He worked for Thomas Ratcliffe & Company Limited at Mytholmroyd.
He married Emily Maud.
Children:
They lived at 17 Mill Gate, Luddendenfoot.
During World War I, he served with the Royal Field Artillery.
He was awarded the Mons Star.
During World War II, he served as a Corporal with the Army Catering Corps.
He died of heart failure in Durban [18th September 1942] (aged 46).
He was buried at Durban (Stellawood) Cemetery, Canada [Grave Ref F 271].
He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Luddendenfoot Working Men's Club
| Cookson, Dr Hugh Alexander | Ref C1608 |
He was a general practitioner, physician and surgeon in Halifax [1895].
He was at 53 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1905].
He married Ada [b 1851].
Children:
They lived at
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| Cookson, Jimmy | Ref C1292 |
Born in Stainland.
He was a joiner [1871] / a joiner & builder [1891].
In [Q2] 1879, he married (1) Hannah Helliwell [1850-1883] in Halifax.
Child: 1. Amy Helliwell [1881-22nd March 1883] who was buried with her parents.
Hannah died 30th November 1883 (aged 33)
In [Q1] 1885, he married (2) Eliza Rothwell [1854-1923] in Halifax.
Eliza was born in Barkisland
Children:
They lived at
Jimmy died 6th October 1897 (aged 44).
Eliza died 17th April 1923 (aged 69).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/235]
| Cookson, John | Ref C1291 |
Born in Duckinfield / Stalybridge, Lancashire.
He was a joiner [1841] / a journeyman joiner [1851] / a turner & farmer of 5½ acres [1861] / a joiner & farmer of 5½ acres [1871] / a joiner [1881].
He married Harriet [1821-1901].
Harriet was born in Stainland
Children:
They lived at
John died 6th October 1891 (aged 76).
Harriet died 9th September 1901 (aged 80).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/236]
| Cookson, Thomas | Ref C1314 |
He was beerseller at the Oddfellows' Arms, Elland [1860] / a beerseller & woollen weaver [1861].
In 1860, he was charged with using grains of paradise in brewing, and was fined £50.
On 5th March 1843, he married (1) Mary Fielding [1820-1852] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
Mary died Q3 1852.
On 3rd November 1852, he married (2) Mary Ann Turner [1833-1913] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at 39 & 40 Eastgate, Elland [1861].
Thomas died 3rd September 1868.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £50.
Letters of Administration were granted to his widow Mary Ann. Mary Ann was landlady at the Oddfellows' Arms, Elland [1869, 1871]
In February 1869, she was declared bankrupt
This & associated entries use material contributed by Cheryl Grice & Derrick Habergham
| Cookson, Thomas | Ref C2480 |
He was beerseller at the Oddfellows' Arms, Elland [1860] / a beerseller & woollen weaver [1861].
In 1860, he was charged with using grains of paradise in brewing. He was fined £50.
On 5th March 1843, he married (1) Mary Fielding [1820-1852] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
Mary died Q3 1852.
On 3rd November 1852, he married (2) Mary Ann Turner [1833-1913] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at 39 & 40 Eastgate, Elland [1861].
Thomas died 3rd September 1868.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £50.
Letters of Administration were granted to his widow Mary Ann. Mary Ann was landlady at the Oddfellows' Arms, Elland [1871]
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| Cookson, William | Ref C1293 |
In 1796, he married Mary.
| Coombe, Rev G. B. | Ref C987 |
| Coombs, Peter | Ref C4710 |
Children:
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Location unknown]
| Cooney, James | Ref C1224 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.
He died of wounds [25th May 1915] (aged 34).
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
| Coop, Rev Frederick William | Ref C581 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Robert Holmes
| Coop, James Palin | Ref C2137 |
Around 1855, he moved to Todmorden.
He was a tailor & woollen draper [1861] / a tailor & draper employing 2 boys, 8 women & 13 girls [1871] / a manufacturing clothier & retail clothier [1891]. He established a ready-made tailoring business at Crescent. He subsequently built a shop and carried on business at London House, Todmorden.
The family moved to Lancashire.
In 1853, he married Margaret Eleanor Sarah Bennett [1830-1???] from Alfreton, Derbyshire, at Prescot, Lancashire.
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1861] were sister Phoebe Annie Coop [aged 26], and brother-in-law W. Bennett [aged 18] (tailor's assistant).
He died in Ormskirk
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| Cooper ... | Ref C2190 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Cooper & Chambers | Ref C1788 |
Partners included Thomas Cooper and Benjamin Chambers.
The partnership was dissolved in 1806
| Cooper & Crossley | Ref C2503 |
They occupied the Woollen Warehouse on Square Road
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Glover
| Cooper Bridge Railway Station | Ref C1310 |
It was said that this was the private station for the Armytage family of Kirklees Hall.
The station closed in February 1950
| Cooper Brothers | Ref C1642 |
They were proprietors of the Halifax Times [1874, 1894] and the Brighouse & Elland Express [1874].
Partners included John Cooper
| Cooper House Bridge, Luddendenfoot | Ref C525 |
| Cooper House, Luddendenfoot | Ref C418 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Cooper's: Jim Cooper Pottery, Ripponden | Ref C1903 |
| Cooper Kitchen Limited | Ref C1255 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Co-operative Retail Services Limited | Ref C1427 |
| Co-operative Wholesale Society, Halifax | Ref C191 |
Recorded in 1916, when they bought Bailey Hall Mill, Halifax from the Halifax Flour Society.
Recorded in 1921.
The closure of the flour mills at Bailey Hall, in the 1930s, affected usage of the Halifax Branch canal
| Co-operatives | Ref C22 |
| Coore, Rev Cyril | Ref C749 |
Born in Breconshire.
He was educated at St John's College Cambridge & Leeds Clergy School / ordained at Wakefield [1904] / Curate at St Paul's Church, Queens Road [1905] / in charge of the New Mission Church, Pye Nest / Vicar of Hartshead [1911-1914].
In [Q4] 1907, he married Margaret Faith Raynor [1881-19??] in Kensington.
Margaret Faith came from Chiswick
They lived at
Cyril died 10th July 1914 (aged 33).
He was buried at Saint Peter's, Hartshead, the new burial ground
| Coore, Richard | Ref C768 |
He was Curate at Heptonstall [1645-1649] and Curate at Southowram [1650-1652].
He was said to be
in sympathy with Antinomian views
In 1662, he was ejected from the chapelry of Tong, Bradford
| Copeland, William | Ref C8000 |
In 1873, he married Marion Hoatson in Halifax.
William died 1st June 1874.
He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 286]
Marion died 15th October 1900 (aged 85), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 336] with Ely Bates
| Copley ... | Ref C1342 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Copley | Ref C165 |
See Copley surname, Thomas de Talvace and The Savile family of Copley
| Copley & Skircoat Band | Ref C2024 |
| Copley & Skircoat Green Conservative Club | Ref C1691 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Copley & Son | Ref C468 |
They were absorbed by John Stirk & Sons Limited
This & associated entries use material contributed by John Needham
| Copley Cricket Club | Ref C2118 |
| Copley Data Centre | Ref C518 |
| Copley Gate | Ref C524 |
| Copley's, Halifax | Ref C2455 |
During World War II, Mrs Lucy Copley was in charge, It is said that Mrs Copley used Tommy Cheesebits as a messenger to deliver the cash takings to the bank
This & associated entries use material contributed by Ivan Birch
| Copley Hall | Ref C600 |
The Copleys and the Saviles intermarried.
It was rebuilt by Henry Savile in 1421.
Owners and tenants have included
The last lord of the manor was Mr Kennett-Dawson.
In 17??, the hall was partly demolished, and a part became the Volunteer Arms public house.
This was demolished in 1915 for a new public house, and the plasterwork – with the Savile owls and the Fitzwilliam leopards – was taken to the Kensington Museum, London on 26th February 1915
| Copley Horticultural & Floral Society | Ref C1543 |
| Copley Industrial Co-operative Society | Ref C1545 |
| Copley Lane Canal Bridge | Ref C1850 |
See Copley River Bridge and Woodhouse Bridge, Copley
This & associated entries use material contributed by Ivan Birch
| Copley Lane Railway Bridge | Ref C376 |
See Copley Lane Canal Bridge and Copley River Bridge
This & associated entries use material contributed by Ivan Birch
| Copley Liberal Club | Ref C1583 |
| Copley Library | Ref C602 |
Recorded in 1929 as the Copley Branch Library and Copley Young Readers' Centre. At that time, the Library was only open on Thursday evenings, and the Young Readers' Centre was open on Monday and Wednesday evenings.
| Copley, Manor of | Ref C593 |
| Copley Mills | Ref C570 |
The mills at Copley were operated by Akroyd's
| Copley Mills Brass Band | Ref C2035 |
| Copley model village | Ref C1650 |
See Copley Gas Works and St Stephen's Church
| Copley Parish Church | Ref C562 |
| Copley Police Station | Ref C1534 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Stuart Clafton
| Copley Post Office | Ref C1619 |
Recorded in 1905 at Wakefield Road / Copley Terrace when G. C. Alderman was in charge
| Copley Railway Station | Ref C1309 |
In 1856, the station opened to serve the growing community in Edward Akroyd's model housing scheme at Copley.
Bankhouse Tunnel is just east of the station.
There was an accident here in 1857.
Frederick Cook was Station Master [1861].
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [Friday 24th July 1931] reported
Copley Railway Station closed last Saturday, the last trains to stop there being the 5:50 from Halifax and the 5:57 from Copley to Halifax
It was demolished later
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles & Stephen Prior
| Copley Range | Ref C2232 |
Condemned in July 1885.
Discontinued on 13th September 1890
Question: Can anyone tell me anything about Copley Range?
This & associated entries use material contributed by Suzanne Wille
| Copley River Bridge | Ref C520 |
2-span stone bridge over the Calder.
Former toll bridge dated
R. K. D. Esq. 1831 J. H. Mason
It was built by Richard Kennett-Dawson.
The toll was freed in 1856.
Before its destruction in 2015, this was one of only 15 toll bridges which remain in North-East England.
The original bridge collapsed in the floods of December 2015. A new bridge was begun in February 2017.
The new bridge comprised 3 steel sections and included some stone from the original bridge. It was named Wilson Bridge, Copley for Graham Wilson who lived in the adjacent Toll House prior to his death [2017].
See Copley Lane Canal Bridge, Copley Lane Railway Bridge and Copley toll house
| Copley Toll Booth | Ref C595 |
This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.
It is now a private house
| Copley Tunnel | Ref C2281 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Stephen Prior
| Copley Viaduct | Ref C598 |
This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country
| Copley, Vicars of | Ref C563 |
| Copley Ward | Ref C195 |
| Copley Ward Conservative Club | Ref C1618 |
| Copley Woods | Ref C1900 |
| Copper Street Lockup, Halifax | Ref C2228 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Anthony Buckless
| Copperas House | Ref C194 |
See Copperas
| Copperas House, Boothtown | Ref C504 |
| Copperas House Bridge, Todmorden | Ref C515 |
Bridge #32 over the Rochdale Canal
| Copperas House Co-operative Society | Ref C1450 |
| Copperas House, Elland | Ref C1324 |
Ainley Top / Upper Edge.
Owners and tenants have included
| Copperas House, Luddenden | Ref C2252 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Rose White
| Copperas House, Siddal | Ref C304 |
See Copperas
| Copperas Mount, Elland | Ref C1090 |
| Coppin, Rev A. | Ref C974 |
| Copping, Robert | Ref C814 |
Born in Wakefield.
He was a labourer of Wood Street, Todmorden [1906] / a brick layer's labourer for M. J. Firth, contractor, Ramsden Wood, Walsden [1921].
On 20th September 1906, he married Mary Alice Heyworth [1888-19??] at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone.
Mary Alice, of Lewis Place, Todmorden, was born in Burnley, the daughter of Samuel Heyworth.She was a general domestic at the Waggon & Horses, Walsden Rochdale Road, Todmorden [1911] / a weaver with Bottoms Mill Limited, Walsden [1921]
Children:
The 1911 census shows that they had had 3 children of whom 1 was still alive at that time.
They lived at 3 Warland Gate End, Walsden [1921]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Copping, Sergeant | Ref C2516 |
| Copplestone, William Jacob | Ref C2659 |
In [Q1] 1849, he married Mary Ann Pitt at St Martin's Church, Brighouse.
Children:
Mary Ann was admitted to Grove House Lunatic Asylum, Acomb, York [28th July 1873]; she died there [3rd December 1873].
She & the children were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse with her parents
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
| Copriding, Stainland | Ref C1918 |
| Copy Pit Railway Line | Ref C1758 |
The line had a double junction at Stansfield Hall, one line going to Hall Royd and one to Todmorden Station.
The line was due to close in 1983, but this did not happen and a passenger service began in October 1984 and a goods service in 1987.
There is currently discussion about re-instating the junction to Todmorden Station
| Coral Caves Bazaar | Ref C1926 |
The display was designed to look like caves of the coral islands of the South Pacific.
Could it be connected to a monument in memory of Captain Cook which was erected in 1878 near to the spot where he was killed on Hawaii?
This & associated entries use material contributed by Ruth Bourne & Luke Groves
| Coram, the Great | Ref C1099 |
| Corboy, John Joseph | Ref C767 |
Born in Halifax.
In 1911, he was serving with the Royal Garrison Artillery in Arabia, Cyprus & Gibraltar.
During World War I, he served as a Gunner with the Royal Garrison Artillery.
He died of wounds [15th December 1916].
He was buried at Becourt Military Cemetery, Becordel-Becourt, France [Grave Ref I F 8].
He is remembered on Luddenden & Midgley War Memorial
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
| Corboy, Maurice | Ref C772 |
He was a stone quarryman [1876].
He married Margaret Whelan [1858-1940] in Halifax.
Margaret was born in Ireland
Children:
| Corby, Charles Edward | Ref C1139 |
He was a delver of Dark Lane Head, Southowram [1901].
On 26th January 1901, he married Harriet Hannah Normanton at St Anne's Church, Southowram.
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Corcoran, John | Ref C229 |
He was an iron & steel labourer [1901].
He married (1) Unknown.
Children:
In [Q4] 1899, he married (2) Annie Maria [1854-1920] in Todmorden.
Annie Maria was the widow of George Henry Luxford.She had several children from her first marriage, including:
- Edward Ernest Luxford [b 1887] who was a wood labourer [1901], a carter for coal dealer [1911]
- Grace Mitchel Luxford [b 1894] who was a cotton ring spinner [1911]
who were living with their mother & stepfamily [1901, 1911].
Annie Maria was a trousers finisher [1901]
They lived at
Living with them [in 1911] were Annie Maria's children Mary Elizabeth Cook & her 2 children and Fred Luxford.
Annie Maria died in Todmorden [Q1 1920] (aged 66)
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| Corcoran, Michael | Ref C456 |
He was a labourer at dye works [1881].
He married Catherine [1847-19??].
Catherine was born in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland
Children:
They lived at
A Michael Corcoran died in Huddersfield [Q4 1888] (aged 51) Living with the widowed Catherine [in 1901] were daughter Maria & family
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| Corcoran, Patrick | Ref C990 |
He was a mason's labourer [1881] / a stone mason's labourer [1891] / a boiler stoker at worsted mill [1901] / a boiler engineer [1911].
In 1875, he married Catherine (Kate) Whelan [1855-19??] in Halifax.
Catherine was born in Ireland
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Corcoran, Thomas | Ref C908 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a carpet printer [1911] / employed by Butler's.
He lived with his parents at Briggs Yard, King Street, Halifax [1911]
During World War I, he enlisted [May 1916] and served as a Private with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He went to France [November 1916].
On 3rd June 1917, his battalion went over the top to attack a chemical works on the Hindenburg Line, west of Arras.
Thomas was hit in the eyes by a bullet, and fell, losing his helmet in the fall. Blinded, he was again wounded in the head and hand by shrapnel. He lay in no man's land for 3 days & nights, before he was picked up by two young German stretcher-bearers and taken to the field hospital. He was taken prisoner by the Germans and subsequently moved to Cassel, then to Mannheim, and eventually to Holland before being repatriated to England.
His photograph appears with a report of his story in the Halifax Courier [16th March 1918].
He survived the War.
A Thomas Corcoran died in Halifax [Q1 1925] (aged 35)
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| Corder, Lewis | Ref C1179 |
Born in London.
He was educated at Halifax Parish Church Day School / a member of Sion Congregational Church, Halifax & Sunday School / a cleaner at Halifax tram shed.
He lived at 19 Richardson Street, Halifax.
During World War I, he enlisted [September 1914], and he served as a Gunner with C Battery 246th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.
He died of wounds in 2 Canadian General Hospital, Le Tréport [12th September 1916] (aged 22).
He was buried at Mont Huon Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II E 11].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial, and on the Memorial at United Reformed Church, Carlton Street
| Cordingley ... | Ref C368 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Cordingley & Crossley | Ref C1844 |
Partners included Henry Cordingley and Thomas Crossley.
The partnership was dissolved in January 1854
| Cordingley's: T. Cordingley & Company | Ref C1609 |
| Cords Limited | Ref C1415 |
They had business at Pecket Well Mill.
| Core, Rev Francis | Ref C105 |
| Core, Gilbert Allenby | Ref C2157 |
During World War II, he served as a Bombardier with the 122nd Field Regiment Royal Artillery.
He died in Singapore [27th March 1942] (aged 21).
He was buried at Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore [Grave Ref 8 A 3].
He is remembered on Ripponden War Memorial, and there is a brass plaque [UKNIWM 29357] in his memory at Stones Wesleyan Methodist Church, Ripponden
| Core, Roland | Ref C991 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
| Corin, Rev Alan Paul | Ref C1009 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Corina, Joseph | Ref C911 |
He was a machine maker's labourer [1901].
In [Q1] 1895, he married Annie Louisa Swallow in Halifax.
Annie Louisa died 15th February 1905 (aged 33) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2539] with her mother.
A Joseph Corina died in Halifax [Q1 1945] (aged 72)
His burial place is not yet known
| Cork Growers Limited | Ref C1514 |
| Corke, William | Ref C526 |
Around 1835, he and his wife ran the Halifax British School at Great Albion Street.
He was a deacon at Sion Congregational Church, Wade Street [from 1845].
For 24 years, he served as secretary of the Halifax Sunday School Union, and then for 10 years as treasurer. He was involved in the jubilee gatherings of Sunday scholars and teachers at the Piece Hall.
He was enumerator for the census [1841] / the Halifax agent for The General Life & Fire Assurance Company [1850] / Registrar of Marriages for Halifax [1842, 1865].
He married (1) Ann Saxby [1807-1842].
Ann came from Edenbridge, Kent
Children:
On 10th April 1846, he married (2) Eliza Deakin [1815-1865].
Eliza came from Soulton Hall, Wem, Shropshire
Child: 4. Hannah Pidduck [1848-1863] who was buried with her parents
He married (3) Jeannie [1837-18??].
They lived at
Eliza died 26th May 1865 (aged 50).
William died 16th September 1870 (aged 65) following a stroke, possibly brought on by an imminent inspection of his school.
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 712].
See Lister Lane Methodist Chapel, Halifax
| Corke, William | Ref C935 |
He attended Sion Congregational Church, Wade Street and the Sunday School.
He worked for Robert Whitworth & Company, then for a silk spinner in Brighouse.
He took a job with R. Benson & Company of London who traded with India. The appointment had the prospect of a partnership.
On 16th August 1860, he sailed from London to Karachi, travelling with Milton Fearnley.
After a few weeks, he became unwell and died in Karachi [5th November 1860]. He was buried in India.
In 1862, his father bought a plot at Halifax General Cemetery [for £12] in his memory.
He is remembered on the family grave at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 712]
| Corker, Alfred Willie | Ref C862 |
Born in Rotherham.
In [Q2] 1942, he married Hettie Tessington in Oakham, Rutland.
They lived in Woodhouse, Leicestershire.
During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 149th Squadron Royal Air Force.
He died in Norfolk [10th October 1942] (aged 21).
He was buried at Brighouse Cemetery [E U 660]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Corker, John Henry | Ref C2172 |
He married Hilda Jones [1898-1983].
John Henry died in 1930.
In [Q4] 1933, Hilda married Arthur Habergham [1901-1973] in Halifax They lived in Sowerby Bridge
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Corkill, Catherine | Ref C335 |
She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted spinner at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.
She lived with Richard Marsden [1891]
| Corkwell, Thomas | Ref C931 |
On 1st January 1864, Wolfenden and a group of others were drinking in Woolpack, Sowerby Bridge, and between them they consumed 9 quarts of ale and 6 glasses of spirits each. Corkwell joined them, and he and Wolfenden began to toss for a shilling, but the landlord stopped them. Wolfenden called Corkwell to follow him outside, and the 2 began to fight. Corkwell knocked Wolfenden down, and he fell heavily, striking his head on the road, and died in a few minutes.
At the Inquest, Dr Thomas Henry Turney said that Wolfenden had fractured the back of his head, rupturing the membranes of the brain and causing an effusion of blood on the brain.
A verdict of manslaughter was returned and Corkwell was committed for trial.
At the Assizes, the Judge stopped the case, and Corkwell was bound over to keep the peace.
| Corless, Peter | Ref C2246 |
On Monday, 19th October 1868, he was charged at Halifax Town Hall with
distributing in the public streets last Saturday obscene books of a medical nature
Police Sergeant Tempest said that one of the books was put into his hands by Corless. Corless was sent to prison for 14 days
| Corlett, John Radcliffe | Ref C1155 |
In 1913, he married Sarah Hannah Whitaker in Halifax.
Child: Norman Whitaker
Members of the family were buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Corlett, Norman Whitaker | Ref C857 |
Born 1st October 1915.
During World War II, he served as an Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Penelope. during the Siege of Malta [1941-1943].
He died 18th August 1944 (aged 28).
He is remembered on the family grave at St Peter's Church, Sowerby [W 525]
| Cormye, Richardus | Ref C7570 |
See Richard Corner
| Corn Market, Halifax | Ref C236 |
See Corn Riots
This & associated entries use material contributed by Anthony Buckless
| Corner, Edward | Ref C945 |
He married Mary.
Mary was living at 80 Park Road, Westhoughton, Bolton [1916].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Canadian Infantry.
He died 13th June 1916 (aged 27).
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 10-26-28], and on All Saints' War Memorial, Dudwell
| Corner House, Halifax | Ref C650 |
| Corner, Richard | Ref C1904 |
See Richardus Cormye
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| Corney, Dick | Ref C1181 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 3rd September 1916 (aged 22).
He was buried at Connaught Cemetery, Thiepval, France [Grave Ref I C 24].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Pellon Baptist Church
| Corney, Eli | Ref C1124 |
He was a labourer [1841] / a carpet (?) shoemaker [1851] / a shoemaker [1861].
Around 1835, he married Elizabeth [1813-18??].
Elizabeth was born in Chatham, Kent
Children:
They lived at
| Corney, George | Ref C169 |
Around 1821, he married Harriet [1796-18??].
Children:
They lived at King Cross Street, Halifax [1841]
| Corney, George | Ref C2052 |
Children:
They lived at Paris Gates, Halifax [1841].
George & Ellen were buried at South Parade Methodist Chapel, Halifax. In 1883, the graves were moved to Stoney Royd
| Corney, George Bradwith | Ref C2053 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a grocer at King Cross, Halifax [1841] / a retired grocer [1861].
He married Harriet [1793-1883].
Harriet was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
In October 1856, the children emigrated to New Plymouth, New Zealand, aboard the Euphemus. Members of the family of Joseph Kenyon were also on the same journey.
George died in 1870 (aged 76).
He was buried at St Paul's Church, King Cross.
Harriet died Q3 1883 (aged 90)
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| Corney, Harry | Ref C1644 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 29th November 1917 (aged 29).
He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [Grave Ref 6 & 7], on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland, on the Memorial at Saint John the Evangelist, West Vale, on the Memorial at West Vale Baptist Chapel, and on the Memorial at Middle Dean Street Chapel, West Vale
| Corney, Jeremiah | Ref C2054 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a wire drawer [1841, 1861].
He married Sarah Hill [1804-1865].
Sarah came from Birmingham
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1861] were nieces Harriet Corney & Mary J. Hill [b 1844] (flour former).
Sarah died 25th December 1865 (aged 61).
Jeremiah died 8th November 1870 (aged 67).
They were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2207]
| Corney, John | Ref C159 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a grocer [1861, 1871] / a grocer's assistant [1881] / a retired grocer [1891].
Around 1848, he married (1) Edna [1827-1871].
Edna was born in Warley
Children:
They lived at
Edna died 18th July 1871 (aged 44).
In [Q4] 1871, he married (2) Mary Ann Lainton [1826-1???] in Halifax.
Mary Ann was born in Halifax
John died 2nd February 1899 (aged 74).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1331] with Emma Uttley [1847-1906]
| Corney, Joseph | Ref C2173 |
He was at Victoria Works, Halifax [1920].
He lived at 20 Wolseley Terrace, Halifax [1920]
| Corney, Susan | Ref C1202 |
Daughter of Sybell & Richard Corney.
Baptised 30th July 1581.
In 159?, she married (1) Abraham Halstead.
Abraham died in 1612.
In 1615, she married (2) John Lum Susan was buried on 20th July 1626
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| Cornholme & Shore United Band of Hope | Ref C2139 |
| Cornholme Brass Band | Ref C1879 |
On 24th July 1875, they won the first prize – £25 and an instrument worth £15 15/- – at the Grand National Brass Band Context in Hawick.
Mr E. Swift conducted the band at many events.
The Band was mentioned in 1895.
| Cornholme Cycling Club | Ref C912 |
| Cornholme Dyeing Company | Ref C1306 |
| Cornholme Liberal Club | Ref C1692 |
Established by the Cornholme Liberal Club Company.
Opened on Saturday, 20th June 1896 by the Earl of Crewe.
The building was described as
having a frontage of 41 feet, with a reading room, a game room, a committee room, and a billiard room, and by an arrangement of throwing open folding doors between apartments, a large room for meetings, lectures &c can be provided
Recorded in 1917, when George Cunliffe was secretary
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| Cornholme Library | Ref C740 |
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 £25,000 and £30,000
| Cornholme Manufacturing Company | Ref C1471 |
| Cornholme Mills Company Limited | Ref C1880 |
| Cornholme Post Office | Ref C425 |
| Cornholme Railway Station | Ref C1322 |
Joshua Smith was killed here on 19th April 1906.
Closed in 1938 and demolished shortly afterwards.
See Railway Hotel, Cornholme and Todmorden Station
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| Cornholme, Todmorden | Ref C172 |
The sides of the valley become steeper as the route approaches Cliviger Gorge. Much of the housing comprises terraces along the Burnley Road.
In the mid-19th century, many temperance meetings and festivals were recorded in Cornholme.
The name Cornholme-in-Cliviger has been used [1861].
See Bankwell, Parish of Cornholme and Cornholme railway station
| Cornholme Town Hall | Ref C120 |
| Cornholme Valley Mixed Voice Choir | Ref C959 |
| Cornholme Ward, Todmorden | Ref C1934 |
| Cornholme Working Men's Club | Ref C1694 |
Recorded in 1917, when Harry Crabtree was secretary
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| Cornthwaite, Mr | Ref C1906 |
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| Cornthwaite, Norman A. | Ref C1360 |
| Cornwell, Charles | Ref C1713 |
| Cornwell, Charles | Ref C1208 |
| Cornwell, Norman | Ref C2488 |
In [Q2] 1934, he married Ivy A. Berry in Halifax.
They lived at 3 Rayner Place, Brighouse [1944].
He was (possibly) a fireman.
36-year-old Norman was injured at Wakehouse Road and died the same day [14th September 1944] at the Royal Halifax Infirmary.
He is listed as a civilian casualty on the CWG website.
| Coronation Estate, Halifax | Ref C2121 |
The houses were built in 1902 to celebrate the coronation of Edward VII.
| Coroner's Court, Halifax | Ref C792 |
| Corporation Band, Lee Mount | Ref C1117 |
| Corpse Road | Ref C2361 |
See Te Deum stone
| Corrie, Elizabeth Mary | Ref C1958 |
| Corrigan, Frank Dyson | Ref C2235 |
He was a waste cloth merchant.
In 1880, he married Alice Dyson [1880-1950s].
Children:
They lived at Woodside, Elland [1876-1937]
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| Corrigan, John | Ref C2234 |
Born in Manchester [16th March 1853].
In 1876, he married Susan(nah) Stancliffe Dyson [1854-1928] from Halifax, in Halifax.
They lived at Woodside, Elland [1876-1928].
John died in Halifax.
Susan died at home in College Terrace, Halifax
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| Corrigan, John Dyson | Ref C2237 |
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| Corrigan, Reginald | Ref C2236 |
Born in West Vale.
He was an aeronautical engineer / employed in an aeronautical parts plant in Huddersfield [World War II].
On 21st December 1933, he married Ivy Joy at Elland Parish Church.
Ivy was the daughter of Harry Joy
Children:
They lived at
Reginald died in Rastrick.
After his death, Ivy emigrated to Kloof, Durban, South Africa, where she died
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| Cortese, Giuseppe | Ref C173 |
He came to Halifax to work for John Carr on Royds' House, Halifax, and also produced plasterwork for St Peter's Church, Sowerby
| Cosbey, George Darley | Ref C776 |
| Cosgrave, Maria | Ref C966 |
In 1851, she was working as a piecer in a worsted factory, and lodging with Mrs Mary Kelly at Cooper House Mills, Luddendenfoot.
There were also 2 other people with the name Cosgrave shown as visitors:
| Cosgrove, Henry | Ref C1872 |
He was a gas stoker.
He married Annie [18??-19??].
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at 29 Bostock Street, Liverpool
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| Cosgrove, John | Ref C1185 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a dyer's labourer.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 7th Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.
He died 15th November 1916 (aged 43).
He was buried at Contay British Cemetery, Contay, France [Grave Ref VIII D 13]
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| The Cosmopolitan Unique Art Company | Ref C1615 |
| Costello, Annie | Ref C1062 |
She lived with her father Anthony Costello.
On 20th September 1873, the pair quarrelled, as they had done many times previously. Anthony struck out at Annie and she picked up a rolling pin and hit him twice on the head, and then took a quart pot and hit him between the eyes, knocking him under the table. She then forced his mouth open and pulled out his tongue violently so that it was torn out at one side.
Lockjaw supervened and he died 2 hours later at the Workhouse.
At the West Riding Gaol Delivery on 1st December 1873, she was sentenced to 10 years' penal servitude for causing the death of her father
| Costello, Anthony | Ref C979 |
He was a shopkeeper [1871] / a stone delver [1873].
He (possibly) married Mary [1826-1869].
His wife kept a lodging-house in Well Lane, Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at 43 Gaol Lane, Halifax [1871].
A Mary Costello died 3rd December 1869 (aged 43).
In September 1873, his daughter Annie assaulted him.He died 28th September 1873 (aged 64).
She was sentence to 10 years' penal servitude
Mary & Anthony were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2536] with Burnett Melvin [1867-1871], son of John Melvin
| Costello, John | Ref C1374 |
He was educated at Withinfields School, Southowram / employed at Dean Clough.
During World War II, he served as a Bombardier with the 77th Field Regiment Royal Artillery.
He died 27th June 1943 (aged 24).
He was buried at Bone War Cemetery, Annaba, Algeria [Grave Ref III B 4].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Cosy Cinema, Halifax | Ref C299 |
Opened in 1914. Capacity 698.
Managers of the Cinema / Café have included
The Cinema closed in May 1964.
The building was converted into retail premises.
Subsequent owners and tenants have included
This & associated entries use material contributed by Ivan Birch & Alan Longbottom
| Cosy Cinema, Sowerby Bridge | Ref C1689 |
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| Cosy Corner Guest House & Café, Hebden Bridge | Ref C1435 |
Hebden Hey Scout Hostel occupies the site
| Cosy Corner, Hebden Bridge | Ref C816 |
| Cote Hill | Ref C175 |
Recorded in 1854 as Coat Hill
See Alexandra Reservoir, Sowerby Bridge and Rose & Crown, Halifax
| Cote Hill Farm, Southowram | Ref C539 |
This is said to be one of the oldest farms in Southowram.
Owners and tenants have included
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles
| Cote Hill Post Office | Ref C1531 |
| Cote Hill Reservoir | Ref C1057 |
| Cotes, Rev Thomas | Ref C938 |
On 27th June 1909, he resigned and moved to Ossett. On his departure, he was presented with
a gold watch and guard, and a valuable umbrella
| Coton, Arthur | Ref C1294 |
He was a boot manufacturer [1881].
In [Q4] 1878, he married Mary Ellen Mann in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Mary Ellen died 22nd July 1926.
She was interred at Scarborough Cemetery.
She is remembered on the family grave at St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount
Arthur died in Scarborough [Q4 1930] (aged 77)
| Coton, Dan | Ref C1887 |
He was a cordwainer [1851] / a grocer [1861] / a shopman grocer [1871] / one of the pioneers of the Halifax Industrial Society / vice president of West Ward Liberal Club.
In [Q1] 1845, he married (1) Caroline Uttley [1821-1865] in Halifax.
Caroline was born in Hebden Bridge
Children:
Caroline died 4th September 1865 (aged 44).
In [Q4] 1866, he married (2) Elizabeth Dawtrey [1820-1893] in Halifax at Pellon Lane Particular Baptist Church. They lived at
Living with them [in 1851] was Dan's mother Sarah Coton [1783-1855].
Dan died 13th December 1883 (aged 64).
Elizabeth died 2nd January 1893 (aged 73).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2977]
| Coton, Elizabeth | Ref C875 |
She was a washerwoman [1841] / a laundress [1851].
Children (father unknown):
The family lived at
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2976]
| Coton, James | Ref C11 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a grocer [1861, 1881] / a yeast importer [1901] / a Councillor for West Ward, Halifax / active at Pellon Lane Baptist Chapel.
In [Q2] 1871, he married Mary Jane Tidswell [1850-1925] in Halifax.
Mary Jane was born in Halifax
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1881] was brother-in-law Fred Lister Tidswell [b 1861] (plasterer).
James suffered from bronchitis and heart disease and died 12th March 1901 (aged 51).
Mary Jane died 23rd November 1925 (aged 75).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 757]
| Coton, Joseph Henry | Ref C1799 |
Born in York.
In [Q3] 1906, he married Caroline Halliday in Halifax.
They lived at 2 Stafford Place, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Gunner with the 59th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery.
He died 2nd May 1918 (aged 35).
He was buried at Bienvillers Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref XIII D 6]
He is remembered on the family grave at St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount
| Coton's: R. Coton & Company | Ref C1023 |
Recorded in 1921 & 1936, when they were at 3 Crown Street, Halifax.
At some point, N. Stockwell was the proprietor.
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| Coton, Richard | Ref C1028 |
He was a boot & shoe maker employing 11 men, 2 women, 2 apprentices & 15 labourers [1851] / a boot & shoe maker employing 23 men, 4 women & 3 boys [1861].
In 1837, he married Ann [1808-1903].
Ann was born in Lincolnshire [23rd October 1808]
Children:
They lived at Broad Street, Halifax [1841]; 24 Broad Street, Halifax [1851]; 21 & 22 Northgate, Halifax [1861]; Lister Lane, Halifax [1871]
Richard died in Halifax [Q4 1870] (aged 60).
Annie died 1st June 1903.
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1455].
| Coton, Thomas | Ref C617 |
He was a broker & provision dealer [1861] / a farmer of 8 acres [1871].
In [Q4] 1856, he married either Hannah Dean or Hannah Rushworth [1832-1914] in Halifax.
Hannah was born in Northowram
Children:
They lived at
Thomas is not listed with the family after 1871.
Living with them [in 1891] was Hannah's [?] married sister Eliza Crawshaw [b 1844] (ironmonger's shop woman).
Thomas died 5th December 1906 (aged 74).
Hannah died 27th September 1914 (aged 82).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2297]
| Coton, Thomas | Ref C832 |
Born in Halifax.
He was an errand boy [1851] / a painter [1861].
In [Q1] 1861, he married Mary Ann Gibson [1840-1881] in Halifax.
Mary Ann was born in Southowram.She was a setter of figures for carpets [1861]
Children:
The family lived at 47 Great Albion Street, Halifax [1861].
Thomas died 6th September 1865 (aged 29).
In [Q3] 1875, Mary Ann married (2) Edward Crossley in Halifax.
She died 16th February 1881 (aged 41).
Thomas & Mary Ann were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2976] with Thomas's mother Elizabeth Coton and his siblings Frank & Emma
| Cottage Baths, Brighouse | Ref C1305 |
Closed after World War I
| The Cottage Hand Laundry, Brighouse | Ref C1715 |
| Cottage Library | Ref C176 |
The books were sold in many parts of the world.
| The Cottage, Mankinholes | Ref C2312 |
| Cottage Residential Home, Rastrick | Ref C1341 |
| Cottager's Library | Ref C177 |
| Cotterell, James Trevor | Ref C1772 |
He worked in the grocery department of Halifax Co-operative Society.
In [Q2] 1944, he (possibly) married Hilda Stephenson in Halifax.
They lived at 220 Warley Road, Halifax.
During World War II, he enlisted [1942], and he served as a Leading Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Drake.
He was accidentally killed [26th April 1945].
He was buried at Warley Congregational Church [O 32].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Luddenden & Midgley War Memorial
| Cotterill, Edward | Ref C1380 |
Born in Hoyland.
He worked for Hanson's.
He married Unknown.
They lived at 92 Lister Lane, Halifax.
He joined the Royal Navy [1928].
During World War II, he served as a Stoker 1st Class with the Royal Navy aboard the destroyer HMS Wakeful.
He died 24th May 1940 (aged 36) when his ship was torpedoed by German E-boat S-30 and sank off Zeebrugge, Belgium with the loss of 724 of the 750 people aboard.
He is remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent [Grave Ref 38 2], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
His brother Joseph also died in the War
| Cotterill, Joseph | Ref C1579 |
Born in Barnsley.
He worked for Reliance Hosiery.
He married Annie Elizabeth.
They lived at 48 Gibraltar Road, Halifax.
During World War II, he served as an Ordinary Signalman with the Royal Navy aboard the cruiser HMS Orion.
He died 29th May 1941 (aged 23) when his ship was bombed by the Luftwaffe and sank off Crete.
He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England [Grave Ref 52 2], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
His brother Edward also died in the War
| Cotterill, Sarah A. | Ref C363 |
She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted spinner at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.
She lived with James Whittaker [1881]
| Cottingham, William Ernest | Ref C462 |
Mabel Eveline [1886-1985] was born in Rastrick.For many years, she ran a small general store – the Green Hut – at West Field, Norland
Child: 1. Joan Eveline [1920-2014] who married [1942] Roy Nicholl [1919-1995].
Joan lived at West Field, Norland until shortly before her death in Sheffield [26th May 2014]
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| Cottman, Rosemary | Ref C2069 |
She became a singer and used the stage-name Kim Roberts
| Cottnam, Thomas H. | Ref C2070 |
In 1943, he married Mary Magee in Calder District.
Child: Rosemary [b 1945] who became a professional singer under the name Kim Roberts
Tommy and Mary ran a guest house catering for sport and show-business clientele
| Cotton & Wood | Ref C1606 |
Their registered mark was
TARABOMDEA
Around 1900, the business was taken over by the Sowerby Bridge United Clubs Brewery Company Limited.
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| Cotton, Charles Armstrong | Ref C889 |
He was a fustian dyer.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 3rd May 1917 (aged 29).
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], on a memorial in St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd, and in the book Royd Regeneration
| Cotton, Edwin | Ref C2212 |
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| Cotton, Elizabeth | Ref C934 |
She married Dr Thomas Nettleton
| Cotton, James Shaw | Ref C262 |
In [Q1] 1853, he married Mary Ann Ackroyd in Halifax.
Child: Clara [b 1855]
By 1871, Mary Ann was widowed and living with her brother Eli.
Mary Ann died 31st May 1883 (aged 57) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1528] with her parents.
Details of James's death / burial place are not yet known
| Cotton route | Ref C920 |
| Cottonstones | Ref C92 |
The name is said to come from a group of stones – now buried – on which cottongrass bolls were laid to dry after washing and before spinning.
See Lower Burnt Moor Farm, Cottonstones
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| Cottonstones House | Ref C1333 |
| Coughlan, James | Ref C968 |
In 1851, he was working as a power loom weaver (worsted), and lodging with Mrs Mary Kelly at Cooper House Mills, Luddendenfoot
| Couldwell, Edmund Pearson | Ref C1221 |
He was (possibly) a labourer (living with John Coe & family at Range Bank, Halifax) [1841] / a clerk at dye works [1861] / a woolstapler employing 1 man & 1 boy [1871] / a bookkeeper [1881].
In [Q4] 1847, he married Hannah Mitton [1823-1907] in Halifax.
Hannah was born in Norland
Children:
The family lived at
Edmund died 24th November 1882 (aged 61).
Hannah died 25th January 1907 (aged 84).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3597] with Edmund's mother Mary Couldwell [1799-1860]
| Couldwell, James William | Ref C88 |
Born in Halifax.
He was an accountant [1891] / a chartered accountant [1901].
In [Q2] 1872, he married Emily Graydon [1846-1924] in Halifax.
Emily was born in Halifax, the daughter of George Graydon
They lived at 148 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1891, 1901].
Living with them [in 1891] was James's widowed mother Hannah Couldwell.
James died 19th June 1904 (aged 55).
Emily died 22nd June 1924 (aged 78).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1243] with Emily's parents
| Coulson, Max Percy | Ref C1241 |
Max and his brother Fred [b 1898] were the adopted sons of Nancy Hannah & Robert Henry Swaine.
The brothers were living at 8 Wool Street, Hebden Bridge [1911].
They were living at 16 New Street, Sowerby Bridge, [1918]; An Albert Edward Coulson was living at the same address.
During World War I, Max served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died of wounds [12th August 1918].
He was buried at Boves East Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref A 13]
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| Coulston, Fred | Ref C2056 |
He married Begniga.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 6th Company Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).
He died 18th July 1921.
He was buried at Jandola Cemetery [47].
He is remembered on the Delhi Memorial (India Gate), India [Grave Ref 23]
| Coulston, Jonathan | Ref C796 |
He married Ann.
He was killed when he fell down a trap-door in the belfry during the fire which destroyed much of Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge on 4th February 1894. He was found at the foot of a staircase with his skull fractured.
He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1894
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| Coultas, Rev J. | Ref C2221 |
| Coultas, William | Ref C435 |
| Coulthard, Edward | Ref C2226 |
He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835]
| Coulthard, Dr R. S. | Ref C208 |
| Coulthard, Thomas James | Ref C1550 |
On 26th September 1906, he married Emily Sutcliffe at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone.
Emily died in Gloucester [December 1868].
Thomas James died at Woodlee, Peebles, Scotland [19th March 1934]
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| Coulthurst, Rev Dr Henry William | Ref C237 |
He was Vicar of Halifax [1790].
He constructed Holy Trinity Church at his own expense. He was appointed as a magistrate to remedy the liberal tendencies of Michael Stocks.
In 1802, he was Chaplain to the Halifax Volunteer Corps of Infantry.
In 1807, he called a meeting at the Talbot Inn to discuss health care for the poor, this led to the construction of a Halifax Dispensary and Halifax Infirmary.
He married Sarah [1755-1825].
The epitaph on their memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions.
See The Halifax Declaration [1817], Vicarial Tithes, Halifax and Jonathan Walsh
| County Archives | Ref C2569 |
| County Bottling Company | Ref C1508 |
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| County Bridge, Mytholmroyd | Ref C811 |
A stone bridge was built by Timothy Wadsworth in 1684. This was rebuilt and widened in 1824. Remnants of the early wooden bridge were discovered – and subsequently lost – during flood prevention work in 1967.
The road here – the Mytholmroyd Bridge & Blackstone Edge Turnpike – was the last to be turnpiked and the last to be freed from tolls.
See Mytholmroyd drinking fountain and Mytholmroyd goose fair
| County Bridge, Sowerby Bridge | Ref C718 |
The first stone bridge was built in 1517.
In 1533, John Waterhouse bequeathed 4/- to provide a parapet for the bridge over the Calder.
The bridge was widened in 1632.
It was known as the County Bridge from 1673 when – after flood damage – the bridge was taken over by the West Riding JPs.
In 1733, it was widened by John and Samuel Lister of Bramley, Leeds.
It was improved and widened again in 1821 and 1875
It was placed on the list of Scheduled Monuments in 1925
The Old Brigg Chapel stood at the north end of the bridge.
In 1725, Daniel Defoe described the bridge as
a stately stone bridge of several stone arches
| County Bridge, Todmorden | Ref C150 |
| County Court, Prescott Street | Ref C736 |
In 2019, there were proposals to convert the building into 16 apartments for adults with learning difficulties.
| Coup, William | Ref C2214 |
Inn keeper / bottler/brewer at the Albert Hotel, Hebden Bridge [1887, 1905].
He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1905
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| Coupe, Donald | Ref C1138 |
He qualified in November 1928
| Coupe, George | Ref C690 |
During World War II, he served as an Ordinary Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Drake.
He died 21st April 1941 (aged 23).
He was buried at Plymouth (Weston Mill) Cemetery, Devon Troops Railway Canadian Private [C Cons 17867].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
| Coupe, Herbert | Ref C486 |
He was a cotton weaver [1911] / employed at the Joint Stock Mill Company, Todmorden.
During World War I, he joined up [January 1915], he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
He served in Egypt, then in France.
He died of wounds received in France [18th February 1918]
The Todmorden & District News [1st March 1918] reported that he was wounded in the head on the 14th of June 1917 and had been in hospital ever since. He died in Cliveden Hospital, Taplow, Buckinghamshire.
He & his parents were buried at Unitarian Church, Todmorden.
He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Todmorden Unitarian Church
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| Coupe, James | Ref C1187 |
He lived at Hole Bottom, Todmorden [1905]
| Coupe, Richard | Ref C1315 |
| Coupe, Robert | Ref C1065 |
| Coupe, Willie | Ref C487 |
Born in Walsden.
He was a weaver of 14 Dalton Court, Todmorden [1892] / a cotton weaver [1901] / cooking fish & chip potatoes (own account) [1911].
In 1892, he married Betsy Alice Uttley [1870-1???] at Christ Church, Todmorden.
Betsy Alice, of 14 Salford, Todmorden, was born in Todmorden, the daughter of Hollinrake Uttley, butcher.She was assisting in her husband's fish& chip business [1911]
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was sister-in-law Harriet H. Uttley [b 1868] (cotton weaver).
Betsey Alice died 7th August 1935.
Willie died 29th January 1941.
Members of the family were buried at Unitarian Church, Todmorden
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| Courier | Ref C181 |
| Court, Anthony | Ref C1953 |
He was a cooper [1901] / a cooper making beer barrels & export casks [1911].
(Probably) a member of Court Brothers, the family business of coopers and makers of beer barrels.
In [Q3] 1875, he married Frances Hannah Bates in Halifax.
Frances Hannah was the daughter of John Stansfield Bates
Children:
The family lived at 30 Birks Hall Terrace, Halifax [1901, 1911].
Anthony died in Halifax [Q4 1932] (aged 76).
Frances died 7th November 1935 (aged 82).
She was buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden (Grave Ref: Ps20) with her father
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles
| Court Brothers | Ref C2081 |
Established in 1880.
They were at Cross Hills, Halifax [1881] and Bedford Street North, Halifax [1900, 1917]
| Court, Earl Warren's | Ref C712 |
| Court Foresters Hope 143 A. O F. | Ref C2609 |
| Court March of the Intellect 233 A. O. F. | Ref C2610 |
| Court Players | Ref C344 |
| Court Sublime Lodge of the Royal Foresters | Ref C2498 |
They had 88 members when the Lodge was dissolved [4th February 1893]
| Court, William Willan | Ref C1050 |
He was a gas stoker [1881, 1891] / a gas stoker in charge of gas plant [1901] / a foreman Dowson gas plant (wire mill) [1911] / an insurance clerk with Blackburn Philanthropic Assurance Company Limited in Halifax [1921].
In [Q2] 1873, he married (1) Jane Mackereth [1853-1909] in Kendal.
Jane was born in Levens, Westmorland
Children:
Jane died 13th June 1909 (aged 57).
He married (2) Sarah Ellen [1860-1924].
Sarah Ellen was born in Halifax
The family lived at
William died 23rd September 1924 (aged 74).
Sarah Ellen died 14th October 1924 (aged 64).
He & his wives were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax with granddaughter Mabel Court (daughter of son Herbert) who died 26th February 1916 (aged 25 days)
| Courtley, A. P. | Ref C584 |
| Courts & magistrates | Ref C189 |
| The Cousin family of Wadsworth | Ref C2332 |
| Cousin, John | Ref C2150 |
an agreement between John Cousin of Old Town and William Cousin of Boston Hill – by deed 17 July 1809 entitled to a stream of water in a stone water course known as Brigwell Head Spring or Gutter
He married Betty Appleyard.
Betty was the daughter of William Appleyard
Children:
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| Cousin Lane Aerodrome | Ref C571 |
In 1934, Halifax Town Council put forward a proposal to create an aerodrome at Cousin Lane, Ovenden.
On 27th August 1934, there was a protest meeting against the plans.
After a public inquiry, the Air Ministry rejected the plan and an airport at Clifton was considered
| Cousin, Mary Elizabeth | Ref C2149 |
Born in Wadsworth [30th March 1822]; baptised at Wadsworth [28th April 1822].
She was a landed proprietress living at 8 Boston Hill, Wadsworth [1851, 1861], a landowner living at 11 Boston Hill, Wadsworth [1871], an annuitant living with her aunt Ann Appleyard at Holme House, Hebden Bridge [1881], and living on her own means at Boston Hill, Wadsworth [1891].
In 1841, she was living at New Road, Hebden Bridge with the grown-up children of William Appleyard: Sarah, John, Ann, and Grace.
In 1861, John Hoyle and family were living next door to her at Boston Hill.
She and her sister Sarah Ann built a cotton mill and a reservoir above James Hoyle's Acre Mill which resulted in the water dispute of James Hoyle (Limited) vs Cousin and Mitchell [December 1898].
She never married.
She died on 17th (or 18th?) February 1900, the same day as her sister, Sarah Ann.
Both sisters were buried at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge. Two windows in the Chapel are dedicated to the sister
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| Cousin Mitchell Trust | Ref C2340 |
Question: Does anyone know anything about the Trust?
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| Cousin, Sarah Ann | Ref C2322 |
Born in Wadsworth.
Baptised at Wadsworth [25th April 1824].
She married Henry Mitchell.
She was widowed by 1861.
She was a landed proprietor [living with her husband and children at 10 Boston Hill 1851] / a widowed landed proprietress [living with her children at 10 Boston Hill 1861] / a widow with income from land etc [living with her children at Boston Hill 1881].
She and her sister Mary Elizabeth built a cotton mill and a reservoir above James Hoyle's Acre Mill, which resulted in the water dispute of James Hoyle (Limited) vs Cousin and Mitchell [December 1898].
On 1st November 1899, there is recorded
Miss Clara Mitchell of Boston Hill to Mrs Sarah Ann Mitchell of Boston Hill widow Grant of right to a supply of water to Mount Cottages Stansfield Todmorden
She died on 17th (or 18th?) February 1900, the same day as her sister, Mary Elizabeth.
Both sisters were buried at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge. Two windows in the Chapel are dedicated to the sister
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| Cousin, William | Ref C1144 |
He married Unknown.
Child: Mary who married Rev John Newell
| Cousin, William | Ref C2328 |
On 23rd July 1836, there was
an agreement between John Cousin of Old Town and William Cousin of Boston Hill – by deed 17 July 1809 entitled to a stream of water in a stone water course known as Brigwell Head Spring or Gutter
On 22nd February 1798, he married Mary Ashworth [1776-1861] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at Boston Hill, Hebden Bridge [1841, 1843].
Living with them [in 1841] were Hannah Newell [b 1846], Mary Newell [b 1843], and Susannah Mitchell
William died in 1843.
He was buried at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge.
In 1851, the widowed Mary (annuitant) was living at Number 9 Boston Hill with her granddaughter Sarah Mitchell.
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| Cousins's: J. Cousins & Son | Ref C1505 |
| Cousinville, Wadsworth | Ref C2333 |
Question: Does anyone know who built the property?
The property was up for sale [April 2011]
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| Coutts, George Alan | Ref C338 |
Partner in Walsh, Wilkinson & Coutts
| Coutts, James Allan | Ref C4340 |
Children:
James died in Stockport [16th October 1936]
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| Cove, Rev Kenneth John | Ref C1007 |
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| Coventry Machine Tool Works Limited | Ref C1504 |
The Company was started in Coventry by the Lord family: George Lord & his father.
In 1945, they acquired John Stirk & Sons Limited.
George Lord joined Albert Speak, a director of Stirk's, to take over the merger.
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| Coverdale, Eric | Ref C1381 |
He was a member of West End Methodist Chapel, Halifax & Scouts / educated at Battinson Road Board School, Halifax / an apprentice compositor at the Halifax Printing Works / a member of the Home Guard & sea cadets.
During World War II, he enlisted [1942], and he served as an Ordinary Telegraphist with the Royal Navy aboard the destroyer HMS Hurworth.
He died 22nd October 1943 (aged 19) when his ship struck a mine and sank off Kalymnos in the Aegean Sea with the loss of at least 6 crew,
He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [Grave Ref 81 1], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Coverdale, James | Ref C1228 |
He was a doffer in worsted mill [1881] / a teamer (stone waggon) [1901] / a waggoner [1911].
He married Ann [1868-1946].
Ann was born in Liverpool
Children:
They lived at
James died 22nd March 1924 (aged 56).
Ann died 19th November 1946 (aged 78).
Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-A54]
| Cow Bridge, Todmorden | Ref C2288 |
Cowbridge Mill, Todmorden stands nearby
| Cow Clubs | Ref C1948 |
| Cow Green, Halifax | Ref C184 |
| Cow Lane, Southowram | Ref C386 |
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| Cow Royd, Boothtown | Ref C513 |
| Cowan, Albert | Ref C1774 |
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on Luddenden & Midgley War Memorial
| Cowan, James E. | Ref C1585 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He was killed in action [20th October 1914].
He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 3 & 4], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
| Coward, Henry | Ref C550 |
In 15??, he married Elizabeth.
Children:
| Coward Laithe, Ripponden | Ref C545 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Cowbrain, Tim | Ref C1852 |
In March 1847, he and his wife and 5 children were living in poverty in Todmorden. He took his 4-year-old son to T. Heyworth, relieving officer at Todmorden, asking for relief. The child died of starvation 5 minutes later. Another child aged 8 was also ill, and another child a week later. A verdict of death by starvation was returned and the case highlighted
the sufferings of the Irish paupers who are now thronging into this country
See Irish immigrants and Potato Famine
| Cowbridge Cotton Company | Ref C1613 |
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| Cowburn, George Percival | Ref C1801 |
During World War I, he served as a Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant with the 10th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment.
He died 29th January 1918 (aged 27).
He was buried at Achiet-le-Grand Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref II E 16]
| Cowell, Agnes Caroline | Ref C1797 |
In the 1861 census, she was living with her brother Thomas William Cowell at 112 Piccadilly, London and she was described as unmarried.
In [Q4] 1860, she married the surgeon Claudius Galen Wheelhouse FRCS [1826-1909] at St George's Church, Hanover Square, London.
Children:
They lived at Filey [1891].
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| Cowell, Rev Joseph | Ref C101 |
Originally from Leeds.
He was curate at Rochdale before becoming Curate at Todmorden [1821-1846]. He was the last vicar to serve at St Mary's Church.
He suffered ill health, and his brother, Rev George Cowell, frequently came over from Saddleworth to help him.
In 182?, he proposed that St Mary's Church be rebuilt, as it was dark and overcrowded, and was falling into disrepair.
In 1844, he and the congregation bought areas of land known as the Little Holme and part of the Great Holme in order to enlarge the churchyard, and provide a site for the National School.
On 29 Jun 1815, he married Agnes Hammerton at St James's, Tong.
Agnes was the daughter of Rev William Hammerton
Children:
He died in London [4th February 1846]
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| Cowell, Sarah Elizabeth | Ref C643 |
On 13th September 1849, she married Sir Prescott Gardiner Hewett FRS, FRCS [1812-1891] who was a surgeon to the Royal Family
| Cowell, Thomas William | Ref C303 |
He was a GP [1861] / a surgeon.
He married Frances Ann Antrobus [1830-19??].
Children:
They lived at 112 Piccadilly, London [1861].
Living with them [in 1861] were Thomas's sister Agnes Caroline Cowell and uncle Thomas Hammerton
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| Cowgill, Brian Booth | Ref C1056 |
Born in Bingley.
He was an assistant chemist [1861] / a manufacturing chemist & druggist [1871] / a chemist [1881].
On 6th April 1864, fire damaged his warehouse.
He never married.
They lived at
He died at 57 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge [26th April 1885].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £2,350 5/8d. Probate was granted to his widowed mother Sarah Ann.
After his death, Sarah Ann took over the business.
After Sarah Ann's death, her daughter Ellen carried on the business
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| Cowgill, Ellen | Ref C6710 |
Born in Bingley.
After the death of Ellen's brother Brian Booth Cowgill, her mother Sarah Ann took over his business.
After the death of her mother, Ellen carried on the business.
She was listed as a wholesale drysalter [1901].
Living with her at 57 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge was boarder William Edward Flight.
Ellen died at 57 Wharf Street [14th September 1907].
Probate records show that she left effects valued at under £1,336 17/5d. Probate was granted to her nephew John Cowgill Farrer (produce importer), William Worsnup (auctioneer), and Herbert Shaw (wine merchant).
She was buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery together with William Edward Flight
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| Cowgill, John | Ref C5930 |
He was a licensed victualler in Bingley.
On 10th March 1834, he married Sarah Ann Booth [1814-1897] in Bradford.
Children:
After the death of her son Brian Booth in 1885, the widowed Sarah Ann took over his business in Sowerby Bridge.
She was listed as a wholesale drysalter & druggist at 57 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge [1891], with children Abraham and Ellen, and with William Edward Flight as a drysalter's manager.
She died at 57 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge [11th November 1897]
Probate records show that she left effects valued at under £3,194 16/6d. Probate was granted to her daughters Ellen & Sarah Hannah, and Robert Thornton (staple-maker).
After Sarah Ann's death, daughter Ellen carried on the business.
John and Sarah Ann, and children James, Fanny and Brian Booth were all buried at All Saints' Church, Bingley
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| Cowgill, William | Ref C1859 |
He married Amy.
They lived at 32A, Market Street, Hebden Bridge.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 27th October 1918 (aged 35).
He was buried at Giavera British Cemetery, Arcade, Italy [Grave Ref 3 A 8]
| Cowhurst | Ref C2251 |
See Rawson field
| Cowie, Edward | Ref C470 |
He was a cotton stripper & grinder [1901] / a bobbin painter [1905] / a bobbin hooper [1911] / a bobbin turner for Wilson Brothers, Cornholme / well-known as a humorous vocalist.
In [Q3] 1905, he married Lily Woodworth [1882-19??] at All Saints' Church, Harley Wood, Todmorden.
Lily, a weaver of Jumps, was born in Halifax, the daughter of Thomas Woodworth.She was a cotton weaver [1911]
Children:
The family lived at 410 Burnley Road, Lydgate, Todmorden [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion East Lancashire Regiment.
He was killed in action [9th May 1915] (aged 32).
The Todmorden & District News [4th June 1915] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 5 & 6], in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Wilson Brothers Bobbin Company.
In [Q1] 1919, Lily married George Girling in Todmorden
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| Cowie, Harold William | Ref C1387 |
In [Q2] 1932, he married Sarah Kennedy in Halifax.
They lived at Haley Hill, Halifax.
He was a lamplighter in Siddal / a regular soldier [1926-1933].
During World War II, he served as an Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Ardent.
He died 8th June 1940 (aged 32) when his ship was shelled by the Germans, and sank in the Norwegian Sea with the loss of 137 of her crew of 138.
He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [Grave Ref 37 2], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Cowie, Neil | Ref C883 |
| Cowie, William | Ref C1549 |
He was a cotton spinner [1881] / a cotton mule spinner [1891] / a general labourer [1901] / a general labourer (out of work) [1911]
On 22nd February 1879, he married Mary [1851-19??] at Todmorden Register Office.
Mary, of Millwood, was born in Knowlwood, the daughter of Mr Taylor.She was the widow of Mr Kay & had a daughter by her first marriage: Caroline Kay [b 1871].
Mary was a cotton spinner [1881]
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1911] was grandson Ernest Cowie [b 1908]
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| Cowler, Frederick James | Ref C108 |
He was a hairdresser [1911].
He married Florence Emily [1883-1953].
Florence Emily was born in Rushden, Northamptonshire
Children:
They lived at 11 Emscote Place, Halifax [1911].
Frederick James died 11th February 1940 (aged 56).
Florence Emily died 24th September 1953 (aged 70).
The couple were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: NR-A28]
| Cowley, Mr | Ref C1703 |
He married Mary [1811-1???].
Mary was born in Ireland
Children:
The family lived at 57 Stannary Lane, Halifax [1871].
| Cowling, Anderson | Ref C2325 |
In 1873, he married Mary Dickinson in Doncaster.
Child: 1. Elizabeth [1874-1901] who was the first wife of Walter Robinson.
Elizabeth was buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden (Grave Ref: Oa6) with her husband
| Cownell, Skircoat | Ref C102 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Cowpen House, Brighouse | Ref C2045 |
| The Cowper family | Ref C1268 |
See John Cowper, William Cowper, Dean House, Shelf and Low Bentley Hall
| Cowper, Rev Harry Villiers d'Aranjo | Ref C973 |
Born in Pernambuco, Brazil.
He served in London, Liverpool and Tolleshunt Knights, Essex before becoming Vicar of Stainland [1893, 1917]. He resigned in 1924.
He was an Honorary Secretary of the Halifax Literary & Philosophical Society [1905].
In [Q3] 1892, he married Florence Evans [1874-19??] from London, in Edmonton.
Living with them [in 1911] was his widowed mother Ellen Bertha Cowper [aged 81].
In 1925, he was living at Westcliffe-on-Sea.
Harry died in Westcliff-on-sea, Essex [16th April 1926] See Rev Frederick George Bussell
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| Cowper, Herbert | Ref C1072 |
He married Ellen [1882-1946].
Herbert died in 1915.
Ellen took over at the Shepherds' Rest [1915-1917].
She died in 1946
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| Cowper, John | Ref C204 |
He was appointed trustee for the building of Coley Chapel [1514]
| Cowper, John | Ref C206 |
In 1624, he was appointed governor of Heath Grammar School
| Cowper, John | Ref C397 |
| Cowper, William | Ref C398 |
He married Unknown.
His wife's name began with I or J, as indicated on a datestone at Low Bentley Hall
Child: daughter who married John Waterhouse
| Cowsill, Miss | Ref C1355 |
| Cowsill, William | Ref C7410 |
He was a calico printer [1859].
He married Caroline [1804-18??].
Child: Caroline [1833-1916] who married Rev Whiteley Mallinson
| Cox, Arthur | Ref C1586 |
He was a worsted doffer [1911] / employed by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company.
During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax and served as a Private with the 15th Battalion Notts & Derby (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment.
He was killed in action [20th October 1917].
He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 99-102 & 162-162A], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
His brother Thomas also died in the War
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| Cox, Frances | Ref C1015 |
Born in Halifax.
She made many TV appearances including Heartbeat and Last of the Summer Wine
| Cox, George John | Ref C271 |
He married Isabella [1831-1904].
Child: Fanny Elizabeth who married Frank Greenwood
George John died 22nd April 1897 (aged 68).
Isabella died 16th October 1904 (aged 73).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1566] with grandson Lawrence Greenwood [1889-1898]
| Cox's: James & Ephraim Cox | Ref C1500 |
Partners included James Cox and Ephraim Cox.
The partnership was dissolved in May 1888
| Cox, James Lonsdale | Ref C4540 |
In [Q4] 1868, he married Fanny Ellis [1844-1921].
Fanny was born 13th April 1844, the 5th daughter of James Ellis
Children:
James died 1st January 1915.
Fanny died 10th November 1921.
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1042]
| Cox, Jane | Ref C255 |
| Cox, Jimmy | Ref C294 |
Born in Sowerby Bridge
| Cox, Lewis | Ref C1278 |
He was educated at Bradshaw Council School / employed by Smith, Bulmer & Company Limited.
During World War II, he enlisted [1939], and he served as a Gunner with the 122nd Field Regiment Royal Artillery.
He was reported missing in Malaya.
He died in a Japanese POW camp [11th November 1943] (aged 30).
He was buried at Chungkai War Cemetery, Thailand [Grave Ref 6 F 1].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Bradshaw War Memorial
| Cox, Norman | Ref C2188 |
He was a labourer wire mill [1911] / a wire drawer for Royston's.
He lived at 15 Abbey Street, Range Bank, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died at Bullecourt [3rd May 1917] (aged 26).
The Halifax Courier [19th May 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
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| Cox, Patrick | Ref C1287 |
He was a dyer's labourer [1891] / a soldier in South Africa [1901].
In 1888, he married Mary McDonald [1869-19??] in Halifax.
Mary was born in Leeds
Children:
The 1911 census shows that they had had 3 children of whom 2 were still alive at that time.
They lived at
Sons Arthur & Thomas died in World War I
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| Cox, Rev Thomas | Ref C744 |
Son of Samuel Cox [1791-1864].
Born in Birmingham.
He was educated at Birmingham Grammar School, and St John's College Cambridge [1845-1848] / second master at Preston Grammar School [1850-1857] / Principal of Avenham House School [1858-1861] before becoming
Headmaster of Heath Grammar School [August 1861-1883] / a Minister at Halifax / Lecturer at Halifax Parish Church [1871].
He published many lectures, verses and sermons.
He wrote the libretto for a sacred cantata Jonah which was set to music by Dr John Varley Roberts [1876].
He wrote A Popular History of The Grammar School of Queen Elizabeth [1879].
In 1883, he retired as headmaster of Heath, funds were so small that the School had to close. It reopened in 1887.
In 1885, he invited subscribers for a work to be entitled Clerical Halifax which was to contain accounts of all the Vicars of Halifax and other local chapelries, masters of the 3 grammar schools and local families. This came to naught.
On 13th January 1857, he married (1) Elizabeth Buchanan [1831-1872] in St Mary's Church, Colton, Staffordshire. and is buried in All Saints, Salterhebble.
Elizabeth was born in Atherton, Lancashire [19th December 1831]
Children:
Elizabeth died 4th September 1872 (aged 41) and was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell with the children (‡).
Thomas married (2) Emma [1830-1902].
Emma came from Cambridge
After Thomas's death, Emma lived with 1 servant at Number 8 Abbott's Ladies' Home, Skircoat Green [1891].
Thomas died at Lightcliffe.
The couple were buried at Lightcliffe Old Church Graveyard: Thomas [10th January 1887]; Emma [15th November 1902]
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| Cox, Thomas | Ref C1243 |
He was a railway inspector [1891] / a railway goods inspector [1901, 1911].
In 1887, he married Harriett Nicholson [1865-19??] in Halifax.
Harriet was born in Thornhills, Yorkshire
Children:
They lived at 15 Abbey Street, Northowram [1891, 1901, 1911].
Harriet died Q2 1902 (aged 37).
In 1911, daughter Florrie was a boarder with the Jenkins family at 13 Abbey Street (next door), and daughter Doris was living with the Denham family in Brighouse
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| Cox, Thomas | Ref C1598 |
He was a member of St Marie's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street / a worsted doffer [1911] / employed by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company.
During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax (aged 16) [November 1915] and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [10th April 1918].
The Halifax Courier [1st June 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 brother Arthur also died in the War
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| Cox, Walter | Ref C2189 |
From Mansfield.
During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [15th August 1916] (aged 23).
He was buried at Connaught Cemetery, Thiepval, France [Grave Ref II J 5].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Cox, William John | Ref C2161 |
He was a postman in Ripponden / a reservist.
He lived at 4 Shaw Court, King Cross, Halifax.
During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914], and he served as a Sergeant with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died in the Dardanelles at Ypres [11th November 1914].
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Addenda Panel 57], on the Memorial at Halifax Post Office, and on Ripponden War Memorial
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| Coyle's: F. Coyle Limited | Ref C1737 |
| Coyle, Frederick James. | Ref C1738 |
In [Q3] 1927, he married Monica Duckney in Halifax.
They lived at 48 Prescott Street, Halifax [1937]
| Coyle, Frederick Thomas | Ref C687 |
He was a professional cricketer [1901] / an athlete / a retail athletic outfitter (own account) [1911] / in business as an athletic & sports outfitter at 3 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1905] / a partner in Nicholl, Brown & Coyle.
In [Q1] 1891, he married Mary Philomena Colven [1870-1944] in Taunton.
Mary Philomena was born in London
Children:
The 1911 census shows that they had had 9 children of whom 8 were still alive at that time.
They lived at
Frederick died 12th September 1925 (aged 56).
Mary Philomena died 27th January 1944 (aged 74).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1016]
| Coyle, Kathleen Mary | Ref C589 |
Born in Halifax.
In [Q3] 1926, she married (1) Fred Greenwood in Halifax.
Fred died 11th March 1946 (aged 80).
In [Q1] 1953, she married (2) Tomasz Ratkowski in Halifax.
Tomasz's surname is recorded as Katowski / Katkowski / Ratkowski
Kathleen Mary died 1st May 1963, and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1016] with her parents & her first husband.
Hers was the last interment [6th May 1963] before Lister Lane Cemetery was closed for burials.
Details of Tomasz's death / burial place are not yet known
| CP | Ref C281 |
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| Crab Field Farm, Soyland | Ref C1077 |
The Halifax Guardian [Saturday 26th May 1894] advertised
| Crabb, J. A. | Ref C996 |
| Crabtree ... | Ref C69 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Crabtree & Cryer | Ref C1468 |
| Crabtree & Farrar | Ref C1484 |
They were at
| Crabtree & Roberts | Ref C1867 |
Partners included J. Crabtree and J. Roberts.
The partnership was dissolved in September 1867
| Crabtree & Son | Ref C1518 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Benjamin Brundell
| Crabtree & Stansfield | Ref C1559 |
| Crabtree Brothers | Ref C2533 |
| Crabtree Brothers | Ref C2628 |
Partners included Arthur Crabtree and John Henry Crabtree.
Arthur Crabtree's nephew Garnet was foreman at the works for many years
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| Crabtree's: Charles Crabtree Limited | Ref C1396 |
Crabtree became an employer in 1860 when, along with John Marshall, he began running a few looms at Burnt Acres Wood Bottom, Todmorden.
The firm moved to Hope Street Mill, Todmorden in 1868.
The partnership was dissolved [1870] and Crabtree continued the business on his own.
The business moved to Anchor Mill, Todmorden [1872-1884].
They were at Roomfield Mill, Todmorden [1877].
Crabtree purchased Ferney Lee Mill [1881] and moved the business there in 1884.
They were there in 1905 & 1921.
On 30th June 1911, his employees at Ferney Lee Mill made a presentation to celebrate his completion of 50 years as a cotton manufacturer.
Other members of the family joined the business, including
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Crabtree's: Dan Crabtree & Sons | Ref C1411 |
Established by Dan Crabtree and his son Joseph.
Around 1864, Elias Hitchen became a partner in the firm.
They were at
Recorded around 1900.
| Crabtree, Duckworth, Crabtree & Crossley | Ref C2033 |
Partners included A. Crabtree, W. Duckworth, R. Crabtree and T. Crossley.
The partnership was dissolved in November 1853
| Crabtree's: J. L. & S. Crabtree | Ref C1739 |
| Crabtree's: John Crabtree & Sons | Ref C1478 |
Partners included J. F. Crabtree and Thomas Crabtree.
On 18th July 1917, the third storey of the Mill was damaged by fire
| Crabtree's: T. Crabtree & Sons | Ref C1361 |
| Crabtree's: Thomas Crabtree & Sons | Ref C1645 |
Established by Thomas Crabtree.
| Crabtree's: William Crabtree & Company | Ref C1593 |
| Cracknell, R. | Ref C1351 |
He died in the conflict.
| Craddock, Sydney | Ref C2098 |
During World War II, he served as a Flight Sergeant with the 153rd Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died 11th March 1945 (aged 20).
He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [Grave Ref 270], and on Elland War Memorial
| Crafer, Rev Thomas Wilfrid | Ref C577 |
He was educated at Cambridge before becoming Curate at Brighouse [1894-1896]. He left to became a lecturer at St Aidan's College and curate of Bidston
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| Crag, Mr | Ref C1769 |
| Cragg, Benjamin | Ref C1782 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a cabinet maker of Hanson Lane [1880] / a cabinet maker [1881] / a grocer's dray driver [1891].
In 1880, he married Alice Jackson [1859-1???] at Christ Church, Pellon.
Alice was born in Doncaster, the daughter of James Jackson, labourer.She was a coating weaver [1891]
Children:
The family lived at
Benjamin died in Halifax [Q3 1897] (aged 40).
In [Q3] 1898, Alice married (2) Frank Schofield
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| Cragg Brook | Ref C793 |
See Cragg mills, Hoo Hole Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Spa Bridge, Cragg Vale and Withens Clough, Erringden
| Cragg, Charles | Ref C2204 |
He was a member of Northowram Conservative Club.
He lived at Northowram.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 89th Battalion Training Reserve.
He died of pneumonia in Ashington Hospital [11th February 1917] (aged 37).
He was buried at Heywood's Chapel [Grave Ref: W 22].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Northowram
| Cragg Fair | Ref C892 |
| Cragg Hall, Cragg Vale | Ref C279 |
| Cragg Hall Lodge, Cragg Vale | Ref C822 |
| Cragg House, Wheatley | Ref C136 |
Recorded in 1917, when Tom Bates lived here
| Cragg, James | Ref C345 |
He was a warehouse man (worsted yarns) [1851] / a warehouse man (wool) [1861].
He married Caroline [1818-1???].
Caroline was born in Halifax
Children:
The family lived at
| Cragg, James | Ref C382 |
Born in Elland.
He was a joiner [1851].
In [Q3] 1852, he married Lydia Earnshaw in Halifax.
Lydia was born in Elland, the daughter of Isaac Earnshaw.She was a worsted weaver [1871]
Children:
The family lived at 38 Trafalgar, Halifax [1871].
James died Q1 1865.
His burial place is not yet known
Lydia died 28th May 1876 (aged 51), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3168] with her parents
| Cragg, John | Ref C1069 |
He was landlord of the Mexborough's Arms, Elland [1845, 1861] / a farmer [1845, 1851] / a farmer of 8 acres [1861].
On 28th December 1817, he married Elizabeth Wimpenny [1788-18??] at Elland Parish Church.
Elizabeth was born in Elland
Children:
John died Q2 1863.
Daughter Jane took over at the Mexborough's Arms [1864-1881]
| Cragg, John James | Ref C1596 |
Born in Elland.
He was a woollen manufacturer (employer) at Elland [1901] / partner in T. N. Cragg & Sons.
On 30th April 1885, he married Hannah Garnett at Elland Parish Church.
Hannah was the daughter of Eli Garnett
Children:
They lived at
John James died 21st April 1908.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £19,423 5/7d.
Probate was granted to sons Thomas Ely & William Talbot, and brother-in-law James Garnett (wool dealer)
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham & Peter Hingston
| Cragg Old Hall | Ref C748 |
| Cragg, Robert | Ref C326 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a brush maker [1861] / a commercial traveller [1871, 1881] / a labourer at textile machinery works [1911].
In [Q3] 1870, he married Sarah Jane Nettleton [1848-1887] in Halifax.
Sarah was born in Bailiff Bridge
Children:
The family lived at 21 Winn Street, Halifax [1881].
Sarah Jane died 17th February 1887 (aged 39).
In 1911, the widowed Robert was living with daughter Amy & her husband George Crabtree at 56 Pendle Street, Accrington, Lancashire.
Robert died in Accrington [23rd June 1920] (aged 74), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1664] with Sarah Jane
| Cragg Spring, Erringden | Ref C795 |
| Cragg's: T. N. Cragg & Sons | Ref C1462 |
Partners included Thomas Noble Cragg and John James Cragg
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Cragg, Thomas | Ref C9550 |
Child: Ann [1732-1783] who married Knight Spencer
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| Cragg, Thomas | Ref C1777 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a woolsorter [1841, 1851, 1861, 1871].
In 1841, he married Hannah Hirst [1815-1874] at Halifax Parish Church.
Hannah was born in Mirfield, the daughter of David Hirst, clothier.She was a servant in Dewsbury [1841] / a card stamper for carpets [1871]
Children:
The family lived at
Hannah died in Halifax in 1874 (aged 59), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 938] with son Thomas Henry Cragg.
Thomas died in Halifax in 1877 (aged 57)
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| Cragg, Thomas | Ref C1966 |
He was educated at Battinson Road Board School, Halifax / employed by Ackroyd & Company, Pellon.
During World War II, he served as a Private with the 5th Battalion Notts & Derby (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment.
He died 11th October 1943 (aged 21).
He was buried at Naples War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref IV A 7].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Cragg, Thomas Ely | Ref C2029 |
Born in Halifax.
A woollen manufacturer.
In [Q4] 1908, he married Elizabeth Crossley [1886-1950] at Elland Parish Church.
In 1927, he crashed into 2 cyclists and ran down 14-year-old Clement Robertshaw whilst driving his motor car in Elland. At the Leeds Assizes, it was revealed that Cragg suffered from a heart condition and had been told not to drive a car. He was sentenced to 9 months' imprisonment and disqualified from driving for the rest of his life
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham & Stella Spencer
| Cragg, Thomas Henry | Ref C1714 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a worsted factory hand [1861] / a woolsorter [1866] / a worsted carpet weaver [1871] / a carpet weaver [1881, 1891].
In [Q2] 1866, he married Elizabeth Roberts [1847-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Elizabeth was born in Southowram, the daughter of James Roberts
Children:
They lived at
Elizabeth died in Halifax in 1891 (aged 44).
Thomas Henry died 29th January 1897 (aged 50) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 938] with his mother Hannah Cragg & nephew Albert Cragg son of Benjamin Cragg
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| Cragg, Thomas Noble | Ref C951 |
He was a cloth dresser [1861] / a woollen manufacturer [1874, 1896] / partner in T. N. Cragg & Sons.
In [Q3] 1847, he married Helen Ann Stancliffe [1827-1898] in Halifax.
Helen Ann was born in Barkisland
Children:
They lived at
Thomas died 24th May 1896.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £8,848 1/4d.
The will was proved by his widow Helen Ann, and sons John James Cragg & John Broadbent Cragg.[1855-1904];
Helen Ann died 25th July 1898.
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £306 7/-.
The will was proved by son John Broadbent Cragg and Tom Thornton (manufacturer)
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| Cragg Vale | Ref C187 |
| Cragg Vale & Mytholmroyd Band | Ref C1104 |
Became the Moderna Blanket Works Band in 19??
| Cragg Vale & Mytholmroyd Prize Brass Band | Ref C1985 |
| Cragg Vale Coiners | Ref C186 |
In November 1769, two of the gang – Robert Thomas and Matthew Normington – shot and killed William Deighton
| Cragg Vale Co-operative & Industrial Society | Ref C1458 |
A store opened in 1862.
They had a store in Cragg Road. The store had a meeting room for the local community.
An advertisement for the business in 1861 announced
To Grocers Wanted
A salesman who has a thorough knowledge of the grocery business for the Co-operative Society Stainland
Bond required himself in £50 pounds and two bonds in £50 each
Applications to be made stating salary to Isaac Barraclough Secretary Royd Stainland
All applications to be made on or before Tuesday April the 9th 1861
The successful candidate was Samuel Shepherd from Wombwell, near Barnsley, but he resigned shortly after being appointed.
Barker Greenwood was manager [1893].
The society merged with the Luddendenfoot Co-operative Society in 1902.
In 1934, they became a part of the Mytholmroyd Industrial Co-operative Society.
The store closed in the 1960s
| Cragg Vale Cricket Club | Ref C1042 |
| Cragg Vale Gamelan | Ref C606 |
The group will perform their final concerts at Square chapel on 23rd June 2005, and at Heptonstall Church on 3rd July 2005
| Cragg Vale Packhorse Route | Ref C2553 |
| Cragg Vale Post Office | Ref C1390 |
A receiving house was recorded in 1861 when John Gaukroger was the receiver.
| Cragg Vale rush-bearing | Ref C891 |
| Cragg Vale Spa | Ref C2527 |
See Spa Bridge, Cragg Vale, Spa, Cragg Vale and Spa Laithe, Cragg Vale
| Cragg Vale Working Men's Club & Institute | Ref C1695 |
Recorded in 1893, when John Sutcliffe was secretary.
Recorded in 1912, when the membership was 80.
Recorded in 1917, when Percy Stocks was secretary
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Cragg, William | Ref C216 |
He was a retired police pensioner [1911].
In [Q1] 1873, he married Esther Baines [1837-19??] from Shelf, in Halifax.
Children:
| Cragg, William | Ref C225 |
He was a retired police pensioner [1911].
| Craggs, Rev T. A. | Ref C930 |
In September 1936, he moved to Wakefield
| Craig Brothers Limited | Ref C1513 |
| Craig, Dr J. G. | Ref C247 |
| Craig Royston, Hipperholme | Ref C532 |
House designed by Joseph Frederick Walsh for Ward Andrews [1897]. The house bears his initials and the date.
Subsequent owners and tenants have included
During World War II, a number of evacuated children stayed at the house
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| Craig, Dr William | Ref C1162 |
Born 5th May 1896.
He qualified at Glasgow [1923].
He was a medical practitioner.
In 1925, he married Alice Maxwell Semple [1895-1988] in Saddell Reg. District, Scotland.
Alice was born in Scotland [30th December 1895]
Child: William S. R. (Craig) who was born in Halifax [8th January 1930]
They lived at
William died Q1 1975 (aged 78).
Alice died Q4 1988 (aged 93).
They both died in Halifax
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| Craigie Lea Certified Institution | Ref C1820 |
Recorded in 1936 at Craigie Lea, Halifax when Miss M. Bailey was Superintendent Matron
| Craigie Lea, Ovenden | Ref C651 |
In 1936, it was listed as Craigie Lea Certified Institution.
On 4th December 1941, the first Halifax Day Nursery opened here
| Crakelt, John | Ref C3940 |
| Crakett, Isaac | Ref C2364 |
| Crampton, Elijah | Ref C623 |
Born in Stainland.
He was an apprentice cordwainer [1851] / a farmer of 10 acres [1881] / a farmer [1891].
On 13th April 1856, he married Eleanor Taylor [1832-1891] in Halifax.
Eleanor was born in Stainland, the daughter of John Taylor
Children:
They lived at
Eleanor died 6th October 1891 (aged 59).
Elijah died 4th February 1901 (aged 69).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Refs: S3/286 & S3/584] with daughter Lucy & her husband John Hindle, and grandchildren Menimia Eleanor Crompton [1899-1900] & Elijah Milton Crompton [1902-1904] who died in infancy
Question: Does anyone know who were the parents of Menimia Eleanor Crompton [1899-1900] & Elijah Milton Crompton [1902-1904]?
| Crampton, George | Ref C576 |
He was a gardener [1871].
He married Helen Mary [1843-1889].
Helen Mary was born in London
Children:
They lived at Quarry House, Warley [1871].
Helen Mary died 21st May 1889 (aged 46).
She was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2160] with her brother-in-law William Crampton [1840-1869]
Details of George's death / burial place are not yet known
| Crampton, James | Ref C1275 |
He was innkeeper of the Mitre, Halifax [1837] / innkeeper of the White Hart, Halifax [1841, 1845, 1850, 1851].
He married Elizabeth [1816-1???].
Elizabeth was born in Halifax
Children:
| Crampton, John | Ref C644 |
He was a woollen warper [1851].
Around 1823, he married Ruth [1802-1???].
Ruth was born in Stainland
Children:
They lived at Beestonley Lane, Stainland-with Old Lindley [1851]
| Crampton, Thomas | Ref C834 |
| Crampton, William | Ref C2279 |
He married Margaret [1878-19??].
Margaret was illegitimate
Children:
| Cranberry Dam, Walsden | Ref C953 |
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| Cranham, Rev Charles Russell | Ref C1012 |
Born at Dunsby, Lincolnshire.
His family lived in Thetford, Norfolk [1891] and in Croxton, Norfolk [1901].
He was a student of theology at St Paul's Missionary College, Burgh le Marsh, Lincolnshire [1911].
In August 1913, he was a deacon and went to Canada as a missionary.
He was a priest at Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, living at Ronlian [1915].
Some time before the Census of Saskatchewan [22 June 1916], he married (1) Gwendoline Mabel Malin [1883-1924] in Canada.
Gwendoline Mabel was born in Market Drayton, Shropshire, the daughter of Rev William Gloster Malim.In 1914, she had gone to Canada
Children:
They lived at Avonlea, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan [1916].
The family returned on furlough to England [July 1919], and went back to Canada [1921] to live at Centreville, New Brunswick.
The family returned to England in 1923.
Gwendoline Mabel died at Letchworth, Herts. [12th December 1924].
Question: Does anyone know what connection Gwendoline Mabel had with Ashday Hall?
He was curate of All Saints, Willian, Letchworth [1924-1927].
On 12th July 1927, he married (2) Julia at Halifax Parish Church.
Julia was the widow of Harry Hanson Schofield
He was vicar of Upper Dean, Bedfordshire [1927-1934] / vicar of New Barnet [until at least 1937]
The couple went to the Rugby area.
Julia died December 1959 (aged 73).
Charles died at Church Lawford near Rugby [15th December 1964]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Rosemary Frake
| Cranidge, Mr | Ref C1173 |
| Crann, William | Ref C1046 |
On 4th March 1779, he married Hannah (Nanny) Rothera at Halifax Parish Church.
This & associated entries use material contributed by Stephen Walsh
| Cranswick, Rev H. F. | Ref C1008 |
| Crapper ... | Ref C38 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Crass, Rev William | Ref C1071 |
In 1867, he married Anne Elizabeth Burnett [1837-1900].
| Craswell, Alexander Daniel | Ref C436 |
He was an accountant [1911].
In [Q1] 1903, he married Ethel Mary Alford in West Ham, London.
Children:
They lived at 131 Crouch Hill, Hornsey, Middlesex [1911].
Living with them [in 1911] were widowed mother-in-law Betty Alford [b 1841] & brother-in-law Herbert Joseph Alford [b 1868]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Craughwell, Patrick Joseph | Ref C2213 |
He married Unknown.
They lived at 30 Whitegate Terrace, Siddal.
He worked for Harrison & Allott at Bull Green.
He was a regular soldier with the Connaught Rangers.
During World War I, he was called-up [December 1914], and he served as a Sergeant with the 13th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.
He died 4th July 1916 (aged 23).
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 10B, 11B & 12B], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Craven ... | Ref C757 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Craven & Garsed | Ref C1479 |
| Craven & Rankin | Ref C132 |
They were at Waterhouse Street, Halifax [1850] and 2 Waterhouse Street, Halifax [July 1859].
Partners included, William Craven and Michael Henry Rankin
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles
| Craven Dyeing Company, Brighouse | Ref C1947 |
| Craven Hole, Warley | Ref C512 |
| Craven House, Halifax | Ref C2296 |
Owners and tenants have included
See Craven Edge, Halifax and Craven Place, Halifax
This & associated entries use material contributed by Tony Martin
| Craven's: Joseph Craven & Company Limited | Ref C1511 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Craven Lodge, Halifax | Ref C569 |
The house was demolished in 1931.
Halifax High School for Girls moved here and Princess Mary's High School was built on the land.
| Craven, Pearson & Company Limited, Brighouse | Ref C1391 |
Dyeing company established in 1896.
David Hannam Thornton was Chairman. They were one of the original companies which formed the Bradford Dyers' Association.
It later became known as the Craven Dyeing Company.
In the 1950s, it was decided to build a large power producing unit to serve both Thornton, Hannam & Marshall and Craven. This cost £¾ million and was one of the largest units of its kind in the country. There were 6 boilers and 2 turbines to generate electricity. Coal for the boilers – which used 100 tons per day – was brought by the Company's 2 canal barges direct to the nearby Brookfoot Wharf.
The company closed in 1976
This & associated entries use material contributed by Tony Stead
| Craven, Rankin & Alexander | Ref C1653 |
Raywood Micklethwait Stansfeld took over the practice [1889]
| Craweshaye, John | Ref C1786 |
On 3rd January 1590/1, he bequeathed 20/- towards the repairing in Cross Stone Chapel
| Crawford, Douglas | Ref C2061 |
He was a member of the Airedale Harriers / employed by Willey & Pearson Limited at Scarborough Mills, Halifax.
He married Marjorie Daphne.
They lived at Paddock Lane, Halifax.
During World War II, he enlisted [May 1941], and he served as a Flying Officer with the 166th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He was killed in action [11th March 1943] (aged 30).
He was buried at Warley Congregational Church [Q 14].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint John the Evangelist, Warley
| Crawford, Mrs | Ref C1148 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Crawford-Swift Limited | Ref C1429 |
They became a part of the Beauford Group.
In the 1990s, they acquired Hosan Machine Tools and J. Mills Hydraulic Press Systems
| Crawford, Rev T. P. | Ref C978 |
| Crawhill-Shaws | Ref C2022 |
| Crawood | Ref C586 |
| Crawshaw ... | Ref C459 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Crawshaw & Summerscales | Ref C1630 |
| Crawshaw Brothers | Ref C1474 |
| Crawshaw's: J. & R. A. Crawshaw | Ref C1473 |
| Crawstone Clough, Greetland | Ref C492 |
| Crawstone Hall, Greetland | Ref C395 |
Aka Crowstone Hall. Formerly known as Swayneroyde.
Gabled house dated IR 1631 for John Ramsden.
Owners and tenants have included
A cannon ball from the Civil War was found in the grounds of the Hall.
A new wing was added about 1700.
It is now 3 private dwellings.
A ghost is said to haunt the Hall and can be heard stamping along an upstairs corridor. It is said that an owner of the Hall accepted a challenge to visit his hounds at midnight wearing his everyday clothes, rather than his hunting clothes. Next morning only his boots were found, and he was never seen again.
This is discussed in the books Ancient Halls in & about Halifax and The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire.
See Gallipolli Hill, Greetland, Lower High Trees, Greetland and Upper High Trees, Greetland
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| Creak, Rev Henry Brown | Ref C1184 |
He was a tutor at Airedale College.
In 1850, he married Ellen Ridley [1827-1857] in Dunmow, Essex. Child: William Henry [1851-1857] who died aged 5 years and 6 months
They lived at Lightcliffe [around 1860].
Henry died at Ilkley Wells [10th February 1864].
Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Chapel, Lightcliffe
| Crear, Ernest Garbutt | Ref C1682 |
Christopher was born in the Isle of Man, Sarah Ann was born in Halifax
Born in Halifax [14th August 1874].
He was an inmate in the Halifax Union Workhouse [1881] / in lodgings [1891, 1901].
On 14th October 1903, he married Ethel Eliza Clark [1884-1918] Clee, Lincolnshire.
During World War I, he served as an Engineman with the Royal Naval Reserve aboard HMT Agile.
He died 27th April 1917 (aged 42) when his ship was struck by a mine, and sank in the North Sea with the loss of 3 of her crew.
He was buried at the Scartho Road Cemetery, Grimsby [38 E 1]
| The Crescent Tennis Club | Ref C1611 |
| Cresswell, Dr | Ref C2420 |
Recorded in 1857, when he was called to attend Rev Thomas Bates.
Recorded in 1862, when he performed the post mortem on Edward Cullen
| Crevey, Christopher | Ref C941 |
Born in Salford.
He was a woollen mill hand [1891] / a reel carrier [1901] / an iron foundry labourer [1911] / employed by Clayton Brothers.
In 1904, he married Margaret Donoghue [1881-19??] in Halifax.
Margaret was born in Barnsley
Children:
They lived at
During World War I, he enlisted as soon as war broke out and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died following a German gas attack at Ypres [19th December 1915] (aged 35).
The Halifax Courier [8th January 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Bard Cottage Cemetery, Belgium. [Grave Ref I E 1].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Crevey, Mr | Ref C940 |
Mary was born in Dublin
Children:
They lived at
Mary was widowed by 1891, and appears as Mary Manning in the census
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| Crib Lane murder | Ref C517 |
| Crick, Mary Aline | Ref C2255 |
In 1917, she married (1) Rev Cecil Edward Beechey Kingsford in Peterborough.
Child: Teddy
In 1950, she married (2) Anthony Bernard Lumley Dodd [1904-1969].
They all were buried at St John The Divine, Rishworth
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Cricket in Calderdale & Kirklees | Ref C725 |
| Crilley, Ellen | Ref C405 |
She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted winder at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.
She lived with Mary Mitchell [1891]
| Crilley, John Henry | Ref C2026 |
During World War II, he served as a Lance Corporal with No. 42 R.M. Commando Royal Marines.
He died 31st January 1945 (aged 25).
He was buried at Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma [Grave Ref 3 C 5]
| Crimes & Criminals | Ref C2027 |
| Crimsworth | Ref C94 |
First mentioned as Crimblesworth and Crumliswrthe in 1275, the name may use the elements crum and worth, meaning enclosure by a crooked stream.
The spellings – Crimesworth Crimlishworth - are also found
| Crimsworth Beck | Ref C868 |
Stream which starts as Paddock Beck, Wadsworth, then flows through Crimsworth Dean and joins Hebden Water at New Bridge Mill / Midgehole.
See Horse-bridge clough, Lumb Bridge and Lumb Hole Falls
| Crimsworth Cottage, Pecket Well | Ref C842 |
| Crimsworth Dean | Ref C95 |
Valley of Paddock Beck and Crimsworth Beck, which joins Hebden Water at Midgehole, above Hebden Bridge.
On 9th October 1926, there was tree planting in memory of Samuel Fielding of Mytholmroyd.
In 1948, Lord Savile gave land at Hardcastle Crags and Crimsworth Dean to the National Trust.
See Crimsworth Dean Beck, Hannibutt Farm, Wadsworth, Hebden Bridge Electricity Works, Laithe Farm, Hebden Bridge and Thurrish Farm, Hebden Bridge
| Crimsworth Dean Society | Ref C1539 |
| Crimsworth Farm, Pecket Well | Ref C1093 |
| Crimsworth Hall, Wadsworth | Ref C359 |
| Crimsworth Reading & Recreation Room, Pecket Well | Ref C1296 |
| Crimsworth Water Dyeing Company Limited | Ref C1472 |
| Crippen, Dr Hawley Harvey | Ref C683 |
He stayed for a time at Black Boy House, Claremount.
He and his American wife, Cora – also known as variety artist Belle Elmore – moved to England in 1900.
On 31st January 1910, he killed his wife and buried her remains in the cellar of their home in Hilldrop Crescent, Camden Town, London. He told friends that she had returned to the USA and that she had died in California.
The body was discovered on 14th July.
Crippen tried to escape with his English mistress, Ethel le Neve, who was dressed as a boy.
He was arrested on board ship bound for Canada after the authorities had been alerted by a radio message – the first criminal to be captured by radio.
He was convicted of murder on 22 September, and was hanged at Pentonville Jail on 23rd November 1910.
Ethel was acquitted.
In 2007, David Foran, a forensic scientist in Michigan, USA, analysed historical evidence and concluded that the remains found in the cellar were those of a man and not those of Crippen's wife
| Cripplegate House | Ref C429 |
A 15th century timber-framed house which originally stood at Cripplegate.
In 1872, it was bought from the railway company by John Lister and moved to stand near the lake in Shibden Park.
The building fell into disrepair and Halifax Council refused to provide money to save the building. It was demolished in 1971.
This is discussed in the books Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions and Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax.
See House at the Maypole and Joseph Frederick Walsh
| Cripplegate Park | Ref C669 |
| Crisp, Rev Joseph Hemas | Ref C400 |
He trained at Airedale College. He declined an invitation to become pastor at the Kiln, Slead Syke. He became Minister of Bridge End Congregational Church [1810-1842]. He was a fervent Congregationalist. He brought the church back after numbers reduced under his predecessors Rev Samuel Lowell, Rev Eli Hollingworth, and Rev William Northend.
They lived at Bonegate, Brighouse [1845]. He and his wife were well-known for
their economy and frugality
He retired because of infirmity and moved to Ashby-de-la-Zouche, Nottinghamshire where he died
| Cristobal, Hipperholme | Ref C1894 |
| Critchlow, Richard Noel Pickwell | Ref C2064 |
He married Florence.
They lived in Halifax.
During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 405th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died 24th November 1943 (aged 32).
He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [Grave Ref 146]
| Criterion Restaurant, Halifax | Ref C1578 |
A 1900 advertisement for the business announced
Hot Dinners 12 to 2
Teas, Chops, &c., at any hour
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles
| Crittenden, George | Ref C2343 |
| Croad, Gordon | Ref C859 |
He was a coal merchant.
He lived at Stocks Avenue, Mytholmroyd.
During World War II, he served as a Driver. with the Royal Army Service Corps.
He was killed in action [22nd December 1940] (aged 22).
He is remembered on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt [Grave Ref 74], on a memorial in St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd, and in the book Royd Regeneration
| Croad, Lewis | Ref C1230 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a fitter's labourer [1911].
The family were living in Keighley [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry.
He was killed in action [10th September 1914].
He is remembered on the La Ferte-sous-Jouarre Memorial, France
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
| Croda Colours | Ref C1528 |
| Croft Cottage, Brighouse | Ref C901 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Croft Cottage, Ripponden | Ref C828 |
| Croft Farm, Lumbutts | Ref C2311 |
| Croft Gate, Lumbutts | Ref C73 |
| The Croft, Halifax | Ref C574 |
| The Croft, Hebden Bridge | Ref C1369 |
| Croft House, Brighouse | Ref C1118 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Croft House, Greetland | Ref C1119 |
Recorded in 1844, when Thomas Garside lived here
| Croft House, Hebden Bridge | Ref C1359 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Croft House, Rastrick | Ref C110 |
Built about 1850 [though it is not marked on the 1854 map which was surveyed 1848-50].
Owners and tenants have included
At a later stage, the house was divided into flats with a succession of short stay residents from 1967 onwards. During this period the house became rather run down. In April 1972, P. J. Swales was granted planning permission for a change of use from residential to a private hotel.
The house was subsequently sold and has been restored [2010-11] to its original form of a smart gentleman's residence. Part of the garden has been granted planning permission for the building of a detached house.
See Spout, Rastrick
This & associated entries use material contributed by John Sheppard
| Croft House, Rishworth | Ref C904 |
| Croft House, Sowerby Bridge | Ref C162 |
| Croft House, Stainland | Ref C899 |
Owners and tenants have included
Question: Does anyone know whether this was ever the home for the Minister of Stainland Wesleyan Chapel?
See Kiln Croft House, Stainland
This & associated entries use material contributed by Carole Edwards Caruso
| Croft, Joseph | Ref C905 |
| Croft, Robert Albert | Ref C3380 |
He struck and killed Nelson Worthington following a quarrel at the Pit
| Croft, Rev Steven John Lindsey | Ref C464 |
Born in Halifax.
He was educated at Heath Grammar School / ordained deacon [1983] / Vicar of Ovenden [1987] / Bishop of Sheffield [2009].
He married Ann
| Croftmyl | Ref C460 |
Stands at the junction of West Parade and Savile Park Road
| Croftmyl Manufacturing Company Limited | Ref C1741 |
| Crofts, Rev Henry Only | Ref C1196 |
He was a minister at Salem Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Halifax [July 1860, 1861].
In 1839, he married (1) Sally Ann Bucknell [18??-1854].
In 1839, they went to Canada where he was a minister.
In 1854, they returned to England.
Children:
Sally Ann died in Nottingham in 1854.
In [Q1] 1859, he married (2) Julia Griffiths at St Pancras, London.
He died at St Neots
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| Croix, Henry de la | Ref C9530 |
He may have taken his name because he owned land and property near the Rastrick Cross.
He married Unknown.
Child: Peter
| Croix, Peter de la | Ref C2850 |
Recorded in 1314, when he paid heriot of 40d on the death of his father.
In 1314, he sold 5 acres of land to William de Rastrick
| Cromack, Benjamin | Ref C2278 |
He and Charles Cromack are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1897
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| Cromack, Charles | Ref C2369 |
| Cromack, Thomas | Ref C1108 |
In 1909, he married Edith Hannah Haigh in Halifax.
Children:
In 1911, Edith Hannah and her children were living with her parents
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| Crombleholme, R. A. | Ref C1646 |
| Crompton, Abigail | Ref C490 |
She was the second wife of Rev Oliver Heywood. They had no children.
She died 12th June 1707 (aged 75).
She was buried 16th June 1707.
| Crompton, Enoch | Ref C896 |
Born in Stainland.
He was a woollen piecer [1881] / a quarry man (stone) [1911].
In 1889, he married Phoebe [1865-19??].
Phoebe was born in Barkisland.She was a woollen cloth weaver [1911]
They had no children.
They lived at Scarr Hill, Stainland [1911]
| Crompton, Harry | Ref C952 |
Born in Stainland.
He was a woollen twiner [1881] / a butter, egg & milk dealer [1911].
In [Q2] 1884, he married Sarah Ann Dean [1861-19??] in Halifax.
Sarah Ann was born in Stainland
They had no children.
They lived at Cold Wells Hill, Stainland [1911].
Harry died 15th July 1933 (aged 73).
He was buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/454]
Details are not yet known of the death / burial place of Sarah Ann
| Crompton, John | Ref C867 |
Born in Stainland.
He was a quarryman (delver) stone quarry [1911].
In 1899, he married Annie [1880-19??].
Annie was born in Stainland.She was a weaver woollen cloth [1911]
Children:
They lived at Cray, The Dean, Stainland [1911]
John died 31st January 1953 (aged 76).
He was buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/584] with his siblings: Emily Wardle & Ruth Hannah Hamer and brother-in-law Tom Hamer
| Crompton, Sam | Ref C653 |
Born in Stainland.
He was landlord of the Red Lion, Stainland [1905-1917] / landlord of the Hare & Hounds, Stainland [1934-1935].
In 1896, he married Emily Maud [1873-1940].
Emily was born in Stainland
Children:
Sam died 22nd May 1935 (aged 65).
Emily died 22nd February 1940 (aged 67).
The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/553]
| Crompton, Samuel | Ref C548 |
He married Hannah, daughter of Jonathan Crowther
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| Crompton, Thomas | Ref C1379 |
| Cromwell Bottom Farm, Southowram | Ref C1907 |
Owners and tenants have included
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| Cromwell House, Southowram | Ref C2243 |
Owners and tenants have included
See Alfred Churchman
| Cromwell Lakes | Ref C534 |
The two lakes are the result of fields and a gravel quarry which flooded when the Calder breached its banks around 1965.
They are now used for leisure activities, fishing and water-skiing.
See Cromwell Lock, Brighouse, Cromwellbottom LNR and White Rose Water Ski Club
| Cromwell Lock, Brighouse | Ref C505 |
Leeds Steel Works Ltd Builders 1895
The Cromwell Lakes are nearby
| Cromwell Mount House, Warley | Ref C2318 |
| Cromwell's Mount, Warley | Ref C1033 |
See Cromwell Mount House, Warley
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| Cromwell, Oliver | Ref C1724 |
See Commonwealth Period, Elizabeth French and MPs for Halifax
| Cromwell Street Co-Op, Halifax | Ref C1930 |
| Cromwell Wood, Brighouse | Ref C1956 |
| Cromwell Wood Estate Company Limited | Ref C1512 |
| The Cromwellbotham family | Ref C1280 |
| Cromwellbottom | Ref C193 |
Area of Southowram in the Calder valley between Brighouse and Elland. Cromwellbottom was a sub-manor of the Manor of Southowram.
There was much stone quarrying here in earlier times.
The name cromwell is Old English – using the element crum – and means a crooked stream; thus, the name means the valley of the crooked stream, and is not connected with Oliver Cromwell.
In 11th March 1868 an illegal organised fight was reported here.
See Barker Royd, Southowram, Brighouse Cat Steps, Cat Steps, Brighouse, Cromwell Lake, Cromwell Quarries, Southowram, Cromwellbottom Hall, River Crum, Dry Bridge and Harry Castle Hill, Rastrick
| Cromwellbottom Hall | Ref C1096 |
The present building dates from around 1650.
Subsequent owners and tenants of the Hall have included
This is discussed in the book The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire
| Cromwellbottom LNR | Ref C658 |
See Cromwell Lakes and Elland Gravel Pits
| Cromwellbottom, Manor of | Ref C810 |
A Manor Of Over-Cromwellbottom is mentioned in the records.
| Cronhelm, Edward | Ref C2591 |
He was an accountant [1846] / a merchant's clerk [1851].
On 20th October 1846, he married Hannah Thwaite [1826-1893].
Hannah was the daughter of banker Samuel Thwaite
Children:
They lived at
In March 1893, Hannah died at 13 Second Avenue, Halifax.
On 9th January 1924, daughter Edith Alice died at 10 Second Avenue, Halifax
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| Cronhelm, Edward Theodore | Ref C1239 |
Born in Halifax.
He enlisted as an Ensign with the 4th Line Battalion of the King's German Legion [10th June 1814].
He served in the Netherlands and the campaign of 1815.
He was killed in action at the Battle of Waterloo while fighting under Wellington against Napoleon during the final advance of the 1st Brigade of the Legion [18th June 1815].
His regiment was located between Hougoumont and Merbe Braine in Du Platt's Brigade and didn't fight at La-Haite-Sainte.
He was posthumously awarded the British Waterloo Medal. In April 2003, the Medal sold at auction for £4500
Question: Does anyone know what happened to the medal?
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| Cronhelm, Frederick William | Ref C507 |
Born in Exeter.
He became mill manager and accountant for Sir Henry Edwards.
He wrote some poetry and other works
See William Dearden, Halifax Church Institute and Star Seer
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| Cronhelm, George Otto | Ref C2582 |
He was a bookkeeper [1820].
In April 1820, he married Alice, daughter of John Wigney.
Child: Eliza [b 1821] who married John Williams Gardom
George Otto died at Bunkers Hill, Yorkshire [July 1822].
After his death, his widow Alice married William Wells, a wine & spirit merchant of Bradford [October 1829].
Alice died October 1846
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| Cronhelm, John | Ref C1249 |
Baptised at Sowerby Bridge [7th November 1816].
He was a solicitor of Elmwood Place, Leeds [1840] / a solicitor at 12 St James's Road, Halifax [1851] / a solicitor at 11 Horton Street, Halifax [1874] / Secretary of the Halifax Church Institute [1865] / Clerk to the Greetland School Board [1874] / (possibly) a partner in W. F. Holroyde, Son & Cronhelm.
On 9th January 1840, he married Frances Wells [1811-1878].
Frances was the daughter of Abraham Wells of Camp Hill, Leeds
Child: 1. Frances Elizabeth [1840-1841] who died aged 9 months and was buried at Holy Trinity, Halifax.
They lived at
Frances died in Leeds [1878].
In 1881, the widowed John was a lodger in a Boarding House run by Hannah Gosney (née Wells) at 6 Camp Road, Leeds.
On 22nd July, 29th July and 5th August 1883, the Banns were read for the marriage of John Cronhelm of the parish of St John the Evangelist Church, Leeds, and Rebecca Smith of the parish of St Matthew's, Leeds. No record of the actual marriage can be found.
When John died at Leeds, Rebecca Smith was present at the death. Probate records show John as a widower and the next-of-kin is his half-sister Mary Jane Gardom
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| Cronhelm, William | Ref C2589 |
He was a woolstapler at Black Swan Passage, Cheapside, Halifax [1845] / a Sergeant in 2nd West Yorkshire Yeoman Cavalry, B Troop, Halifax [1845] / a commercial clerk [1861].
It was reported that he may have married Isabella Hood. Later he said that they had never married. A child, Emma Cronhelm Hood, was born [July 1845] in Cheetham, Manchester.
In 1861, he was lodging at Willow Hall Cottage, Halifax with property owner Hannah Pohlmann [aged 68].
In 1881, he was boarding with farmer James Shoesmith and family at Scarr House, Halifax.
In May 1885, he died at The Halifax Club, Fountain Street.
He was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax
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| Cronhelm, William George Otto | Ref C2579 |
Born at Cleve (or Kleve), Rheinland [12th May 1748].
He was born William George Otto von Cronhelm but dropped the von when he came to England.
He served with the King's Hanoverian Army. He was demobilised in Plymouth, England [1783].
In England, he was a language teacher and advisor to Sir Henry Edwards, at Pye Nest, Halifax.
He married (1) Caroline Bennett Clarke.
He married (2) Sarah Clarke, at Exeter Cathedral.
Sarah was the daughter of Rev Henry Vaughan Clarke
Children:
The family lived in Exeter before moving to Yorkshire about 1794.
He died in Gorton, Manchester [28th May 1813]. He was buried at St James's Church, Birch-in-Rusholme, Manchester
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| Cronley, Christopher Terence | Ref C2080 |
Born in Leeds.
He was a member of St Patrick's Catholic Church, West Vale / employed by Henry Illingworth & Sons at Pendleton Mills, Elland.
He lived at 8 Princess Street, Elland.
During World War II, he served as a Private with the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders).
He was killed in Germany [25th March 1945].
He was buried at Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Germany [Grave Ref 60 D 4].
He is remembered on Elland War Memorial. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £23 14/2d.
Probate was granted to John Hartley (retired foundry labourer)
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| Cronshaw, Edward | Ref C1755 |
Born in Blackburn. He lives in Todmorden
| Crook, Benjamin | Ref C2175 |
Born in Manchester.
He was a cotton spinner at Foster Mill, Hebden Bridge employing about 130 hands [1881].
In 1876, he married Emma Horsfall [1855-1???] from Hebden Bridge, in Todmorden.
Children:
The family moved to Chingford, Essex
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| Crook, Benjamin Edward Makin | Ref C1234 |
Born in Halifax.
He was an ironmonger [1861] / a boiler maker [1871].
In [Q2] 1862, he married Eliza Howarth in Halifax.
They lived at 28 Lister Lane, Halifax and Landmere Syke, Northowram [1871]
He died 17th February 1871.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £600.
Probate was granted to his widow Eliza
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| Crook Hill Wind Farm, Walsden | Ref C1971 |
| Crook, Isaac | Ref C1890 |
16th April 1799: Pasture House (Southowram) Isaac Crook was first apprentice to Jeremiah Mallinson and was 9 years old turned
He was a labourer in Southowram [1810].
In 1810, he married Betty Manks [178?-1845].
Betty was baptised at Southowram [1788], daughter of Jonathan Manks
Children:
They lived at Chapel Town, Halifax [1841].
Betty died January 1845.
Isaac died Q2 1855
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| Crook, Isaac | Ref C1901 |
16th April 1799: Pasture House (Southowram) Isaac Crook was first apprentice to Jeremiah Mallinson and was 9 years old turned
He was a joiner [1816] / a mechanic [1841] / a joiner [1851].
In 1816, he married Charity Wilson [1791-1856].
Charity came from Northowram
Children:
They lived at Range Bank, Halifax [1841, 1851]
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| Crook, James Sutcliffe | Ref C1054 |
Born in Heptonstall; baptised at Heptonstall [26th April 1829].
He received his BA at Durham [1854] and was curate in charge of:
On 6th October 1869, he married Agnes Elizabeth Lamb [1838-1928] at Kidderminster, Worcestershire.
Agnes Elizabeth was born in Stourport [25th May 1838]
Children:
They lived at Weobley Vicarage, Herefordshire [1911].
James died in Weobley, Herefordshire [11th March 1915].
He is (possibly) buried at St Peter & St Paul's Churchyard, Weobley.
Agnes Elizabeth died 18th November 1928
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| Crook, Rev John | Ref C97 |
He opened Hope Baptist Church in 1858.
He was Minister at Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [1859].
He lived at Mayroyd, Hebden Bridge [1834].
He married Unknown.
Child: Maria [d 1857] who died at Wigan
| Crook, John | Ref C1003 |
He was a police constable [1861].
Around 1853, he married Mary [1823-1???].
Mary was born in Halifax.She was a provision shop keeper [1861]
Children:
They lived at 2 Range Bank, Halifax [1861]
| Crook, John | Ref C1085 |
He was a printer lithographer [1861] / a lithographic printer [1871] / a foreman [1885].
In [Q1] 1861, he married Jane Stott [1837-1864] in Halifax.
Children:
Jane died 6th October 1864 (aged 27).
John died 29th October 1885 (aged 57).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3124] with Jane's father
| Crook, Jonas | Ref C1040 |
On 13th April 1824, he married Alice Sutcliffe [1792-1875] at Heptonstall Church.
Alice was the daughter of Richard Sutcliffe
Children:
They lived at Towngate, Heptonstall.
Jonas died 26th August 1844.
On his death, Alice took over the license and the running of the White Lion until 1860.
Alice died 6th January 1875
They were buried at Heptonstall Church
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| Crook, Matthew | Ref C322 |
He was a blacksmith [1861]
He married Hannah [1820-1868].
Hannah was born in Halifax
They lived at 5 Denton Square, Halifax [1861].
Living with them [in 1861] was nephew John W. Balme [b 1853] (worsted spinner).
Matthew died 23rd December 1862 (aged 41), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3907].
In [Q2] 1863, Hannah married George Marshall in Halifax
Hannah died 12th December 1868 (aged 48), and was buried with her first husband, Matthew
| Crook, Oscar | Ref C1984 |
In 19??, the business was taken over by Gordon Tidswell
| Crook, Samuel Thomas | Ref C1169 |
He was an engineer / an ironmonger & boiler maker employing 22 men & 6 boys [1861].
He invented and manufactured
wrought iron welded boilers for hot-water purposes
In 1854, he established business at Premier Works, Halifax.
Later, Graham & Fleming took over the business at Premier Works and part of the business was taken by Hartley & Sugden
On 21st May 1835, he married Elizabeth Makin [1815-1870] at Christ Church Woodhouse, Huddersfield.
Children:
They lived at 70 Northgate, Halifax [1861].
Samuel died 6th September 1861 (aged 47) Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £4,000.
The will was proved by Alfred Bancroft, Henry Wilson (registration agent), and Alfred Ramsden
Elizabeth died 31st August 1870 (aged 55)
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2489] with Annie Hughlings [1853-1927]
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| Crook, Thomas Ashley | Ref C1178 |
He was a retired master bleacher [1911].
In [Q2] 1893, he married Emma Daisy Whitley at Park Congregational Church, Halifax.
Children:
They lived at Holcombe, Grayshott, Hampshire [1911].
Emma died at Grayshott, Hampshire [19th August 1930] (aged 63)
She is remembered on the family grave at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 456]
| Crooked Riding, Brighouse | Ref C1321 |
| Crooked Rydings, Brighouse | Ref C763 |
| Crookenden, Rev George Pelham | Ref C362 |
| Crooks, Ezra | Ref C621 |
Born in Bold, near Warrington.
He was a labourer of Oswaldtwistle [1903] / a labourer in a bleach house [1911].
On 5th February 1903, he married Ada Poskitt [1880-1956] at St Mary's Church, Todmorden.
Ada, a winder of 5 South View, Cornholme [1903], was born in Halifax, the daughter of Edwin Poskitt, blacksmith.She was a winder in cotton factory [1911]
Children:
The family lived at
During World War I, he enlisted in Rochdale, and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
He was killed in action [26th August 1916].
The Todmorden & District News [8th September 1916] reported his death.
The Edition of 22nd September 1916 published his photograph.
He was buried at Woods Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref III A 7].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.
Ada & son Arthur were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone
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| Crooks, Robert | Ref C1551 |
He was a ship's carpenter [1871, 1881, 1891, 1901].
In 1858, he married Elizabeth Dutton [1838-19??] in Warrington.
Elizabeth was born in Runcorn, Cheshire.She was a grocer [1861]
Children:
The family lived at
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| Cropper, Joshua | Ref C1031 |
In 1825, Isaac Charlesworth was executed for assaulting and robbing Cropper
| Cropper, Peter | Ref C2513 |
Born in Bacup.
In 1881, Peter's widowed mother Isabell [1818-1???] was licensed victualler at the Blue Ball public house in Bacup.
He was a cotton weaver [1881] / innkeeper at the Black Bull, Gauxholme [1891] / licensed victualler at the Granby Hotel, Halifax [1894, 1901].
In 1885, he married Emma Stansfield [1857-19??] from Todmorden, in Todmorden.
Child: John [b 1886]
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| Cropper, William | Ref C2153 |
He had been totally blind for the last 26 years of his life.
He married Unknown [1841-1891] who died suddenly of apoplexy.
He was buried at Christ Church, Todmorden
| Crosby, Albert | Ref C800 |
He married Dorothy.
He went to live near his son in Poole, Dorset
| Crosby, James | Ref C1106 |
| Crosby, John Clifford | Ref C1815 |
Born in Halifax [18th May 1892].
During World War I, he served as an Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the cruiser HMS Cressy.
He died 22nd September 1914 (aged 22) when his ship was torpedoed by German Submarine U-9, and sank off the Dutch coast with the loss of 560 crew.
He is remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent [Grave Ref 2]
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| Crosland & Crowther | Ref C188 |
Partners included Samuel Crosland and John Crowther.
| Crosland, Edward | Ref C1803 |
Born in Lindley.
He was landlord of the Nag's Head, Ainley Top [1881, 1905, 1920].
On 14th December 1877, he married (1) Elizabeth Firth at Halifax Parish Church.
Elizabeth was the daughter of Abraham Firth
They had no children.
On 3rd June 1885, he married (2) Rebecca Firth at Halifax Parish Church.
Rebecca was the daughter of Abraham Firth sister of Edward's first wife, widow of Thomas Dean and had 3 children by her first marriage
Children:
Edward died 31st July 1920.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,014 8/4d.
Probate was granted to Arthur Brearley (engineer) and son-in-law Edward Royston.
His son-in-law Edward Royston took over for a short time at the Nag's Head [1920]
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| Crosland, Elizabeth | Ref C2258 |
She married Joseph Shaw and used the stage-name of Miss Crosland.
She was an accomplished musician, and as a professional contralto, she appeared in concerts with Mrs Sunderland many times between 2nd April 1852 and 3rd June 1864.
Their duet O that we two were Maying was very popular with concert audiences.
She frequently sang as a soloist with the Huddersfield Choral Society, and appeared at the National Eisteddfod of Wales in London [1887].
She died [15th April 1889] after a short illness arising from acute inflammation of the lungs.
She was buried at Salendine Nook Baptist Chapel with her husband's family
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| Crosland, George Henry | Ref C2124 |
Born in Dewsbury.
He was a stone mason [1891].
On 23rd June 1883, he married Alice Agnes Stansfield [1858-1929] at St Peter's Church, Walsden
Alice Agnes came from Walsden
Children:
They lived at 7 Hollins Street, Todmorden & Walsden [1891].
In October 1891, he was working on alterations at Roomfield Board School, Todmorden when a centre fell on him. He died as he was being taken to the Infirmary.
The contractor, Mr Lumb and friends, raised over £25 for his widow and children.
He was buried at St Peter's Church, Walsden [6th October 1891].
After his death, Alice Agnes married Luke Midgley
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| Crosland, Rev James Louis | Ref C1605 |
In 1901, he married (1) Letitia Moore [1866-1904] in Halifax.
The family lived at
Letitia died at Lytham, Lancashire. She is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1904
In July 1910, he married Constance Humphrey Davidson [1879-1949].
James Louis and Constance both died at The Priory, Cross-in-Hand, Sussex
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| Crosland, John | Ref C1092 |
| Crosland, Samuel | Ref C1857 |
In 1851, he was declared bankrupt
| Crosland, Thomas S. | Ref C2626 |
See Dan Crossley and Crossley, Crosland & Uttley
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| Croslee Yarns Limited | Ref C1422 |
| Croslegh, Adam del | Ref C1074 |
He was an early member of the Crossley family of Todmorden.
| Crosley, Edith | Ref C70 |
On 31st December 1646, she and others were held at York Castle charged with witchcraft
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| Crosrol Limited | Ref C1441 |
Founded by André Varga in the 1940s. They were originally known as Carding Specialists and operated at Martin's Mill in Pellon Lane, Halifax. In the 1980s, they moved to the Holmfield industrial estate.
In 1995, they won the Queen's Award for Export Achievement. In 1995, they won the Textile Institute Jubilee Award for successful research and invention.
| Cross, Albert Ernest | Ref C2116 |
Born in Birmingham.
He was employed by Siddall & Hilton Limited.
He lived at Chapel Street, Sowerby Bridge.
During World War I, he served as a Gunner with B Battery 312th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.
He was killed when a shell burst while he was filling sandbags [9th March 1917].
The shell also killed his nephew Gunner Tom Berry.
He was buried at Queens Cemetery, Bucquoy, France [Grave Ref I C 5].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge
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| Cross, Albert Ernest | Ref C2132 |
Born in Sowerby Bridge.
Nephew of Lucy Cross of Sowerby Bridge.
During World War II, he served as a Corporal with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 8th May 1944 (aged 22).
He was buried at Beach Head War Cemetery, Anzio, Italy [Grave Ref XIV E 5].
His uncle Albert Ernest Cross was killed in World War I
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| Cross, Arthur Willson | Ref C2144 |
At the end of the lease, Wadd and Cross considered buying the school
| Cross Brook, Todmorden | Ref C1194 |
Owners and tenants have included
This and Riverside, Todmorden were adjoining properties
| Cross Clough, Noah Dale | Ref C2314 |
| Cross Ends Farm, Crimsworth Dean | Ref C615 |
Used for Methodist meetings in the late 18th century.
See Abel Cross, Crimsworth Dean, Crimsworth Dean Chapel and Crimsworth Dean Society
| Cross Fields | Ref C197 |
In 1774, the area was considered as a possible site for the proposed cloth hall.
A large number of 19th century back-to-back houses – popularly known as The City – occupied the site until it was cleared in 1926.
The Odeon Cinema opened on the eastern end of the site in 1938.
A new bus station was opened at the western end in 1954.
The Cross Fields bus station closed in 1993. New offices for the Benefits Agency at Crossfield House were opened on the site around 1995.
See Halifax baths
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| Cross Gap Farm, Todmorden | Ref C843 |
Late 17th century house.
A doorway on the 19th century barn is inscribed R A S 1674
Owners and tenants have included
| Cross Hill, Heptonstall | Ref C878 |
| Cross Hill, Todmorden | Ref C1841 |
| Cross Hills Laundry, Halifax | Ref C2006 |
| Cross, John Henry | Ref C100 |
In [Q3] 1882, he married Margaret Fryer [1854-19??] from Brighouse, in Halifax.
Children:
| Cross, Kenneth | Ref C2227 |
He married Unknown.
They lived at 21 Delph Hill, King Cross.
During World War II, he enlisted [1939], and he served as a Gunner with the 122nd Field Regiment Royal Artillery.
He went missing in Malaya.
He died of cholera in a Japanese POW camp [19th June 1943] (aged 37).
He was buried at Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Thailand [Grave Ref 6 A 26].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross
| Cross Lanes House, Rastrick | Ref C1231 |
| Cross Lee | Ref C190 |
| Cross Lee House, Todmorden | Ref C1076 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Cross Lee Library, Todmorden | Ref C585 |
It later merged with Toadcarr Library to become Harley Wood Library
| Cross Platts, Southowram | Ref C648 |
17th century property comprising a farm, house and barn.
It is now 2 private dwellings.
Owners and tenants have included
On 9th August 1875, Taylor's son Michael John saved the lives of 3 holiday=makers at St Anne's, Lancashire
| The Cross, Ripponden Bank | Ref C2210 |
| Cross, Solomon Thomas Hurley | Ref C348 |
He was a bedstead worker [1911].
Around 1887, he married Alice [1866-1938].
Alice was born in Birmingham
Children:
They lived at 34 Chapel Street, Sowerby Bridge [1911].
The couple died in Sowerby Bridge
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| The Cross, Stainland | Ref C1677 |
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| Cross Stone | Ref C61 |
It has been suggested that the name may come from a fragment of an 11th century stone cross inscribed with Viking symbols which was found when a barn nearby was converted to a house.
In Thomas Stansfeld's will of 1537, he left money to
the chappell beilded at the crosse stone ... to bye therewith one chales
which suggests that the cross was more famous than any community of Cross Stone
| Cross Stone Farm, Sowerby | Ref C407 |
for Sale by Auction containing 6 acres 2 rood 11 perch land in the occupation of James Nicholl
The Halifax Guardian [Saturday 5th May 1894] reported
On Monday evening Cross Stone Farm, Cross Stones, Todmorden was Sold by Auction for £700 to Mr Sagar
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| Cross Stone Farm, Todmorden | Ref C1182 |
Recorded on 5th May 1894, when the Halifax Guardian [Saturday 5th May 1894] advertised
Sale by Auction on Monday evening, Cross Stone Farm, Cross Stones, Todmorden, sold to Mr W. Sagar for £700
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| Cross Stone stocks | Ref C2615 |
| Cross Stone Toll Bar | Ref C284 |
The toll house is now Toll Bar Cottage
| Cross, William | Ref C831 |
He was a coal miner.
During World War I, he enlisted [1915], and and he served as a Sapper / tunneller's mate with the 3rd Provisional Battalion Royal Engineers.
He was discharged [31st August 1916] as unfit for war service.
He died in Halifax [3rd March 1917].
He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [F C 119]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Crosse Hall, Clifton | Ref C876 |
| Crosse, Hanna del | Ref C9690 |
He may have taken his name because he owned land and property near the Rastrick Cross.
Recorded in 1285, when he held land in Rastrick
| Crosse, Rev John | Ref C198 |
Born at St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
He was educated at Hadley, Barnet and at St Edmund Hall, Oxford.
He travelled through Europe [1765-1768]. When he returned to England, he became Curate at the livings of Todmorden and Cross Stone [1769-1775].
He left to become Vicar of Cleckheaton [1775], and then at Bradford [1784-1816] where he was known as the blind vicar of Bradford.
He published several religious pamphlets.
On 1st March 1774, he married (1) Grace in Todmorden.
Grace (née Gibson) was the widow of John Sutcliffe
Grace died 21st February 1811.
In 1812, he married (2) Miss Hopkinson in Bradford.
John died in 1816
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| Crosselegh, Roger de | Ref C2551 |
He was fined for
putting his hay in the Queen's enclosure [1336]
| Crosseley, John | Ref C1120 |
The Crosseleys were one of the leading families in Calderdale in this period.
In September 1478, John Crosseley travelled to Nottingham to put to the king a bill of complaint against Robert Pilkington, who, on the orders of his father, Sir John Pilkington had unlawfully entered his lands in Stansfeld and seized 6 messuages, 300 acres of land, wood, meadow with appurtenances, with the yearly value of 16 marks.
Later in September 1478, John Crosseley travelled to Pontefract, and delivered his bill of complaint to the Inquests of the king's oyer & terminer. The king was present, and ordered that lands seized be returned to their lawful owners. A Justice of the peace travelled to Stansfeld and returned the lands, but they were quickly again seized on the orders of Sir John Pilkington.
John Crosseley then travelled to London and made a submission to the kings council (later Star Chamber). The outcome of this is not known, but while other lands appear in the Inquisitions post mortem of the Pilkingtons these lands are not listed. However, they have so far not been found in the lands of the later Crosseley family either.
See Land Seizures in Calderdale
This & associated entries use material contributed by Joanne Backhouse
| Crosses & Way-markers | Ref C1 |
| Crossfield, Alfred | Ref C1920 |
He was a joiner [1891, 1901, 1911].
In [Q4] 1858, he married Mary Jane Danby [1850-19??] in Leeds.
Mary J. was born in Potternewton, Leeds
Children:
They lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by John Carter
| Crossfield, Arthur | Ref C2386 |
| Crossfield, Donald | Ref C2385 |
| Crossfield, Ezra Danby | Ref C1924 |
Born in Luddendenfoot.
He was a worsted overlooker [1901, 1911] / (possibly) a member of the Ryburn Troupe of Merry Musicians.
In [Q2] 1918, he married Alice Hinchliffe in Halifax.
This & associated entries use material contributed by John Carter
| Crossfield Fountain, Holmes Park | Ref C1089 |
| Crossfield House, Halifax | Ref C1423 |
| Crossfield House, Stainland | Ref C1295 |
| Crossfield's: J. W. Crossfield | Ref C2383 |
They were at Denholme Mill, Luddendenfoot – aka Crossfield's Mill, Luddendenfoot [1911].
Partners included William Crossfield, Donald Crossfield, and Arthur Crossfield
This & associated entries use material contributed by John Carter
| Crossfield, John William | Ref C1925 |
Born in Leeds [21st July 1872].
He was a cloth finisher [1891] / a dyer's labourer [1901] / a wool and waste dealer [1911] / managing director of wool and waste merchants [1939].
He established J. W. Crossfield at Denholme Mills, Luddendenfoot
In [Q4] 1897, he married Emma Ann Hinchliffe [1879-1951] in Halifax.
Emma Ann was born in Penistone [12th October 1878]
Children:
The family lived at
There is a fountain in his memory at Holmes Park, Luddendenfoot
Emma Ann died in Calder District [Q3 1951] (aged 72).
John William died in Calder District [Q2 1964] (aged 91)
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| Crossfield, William | Ref C2384 |
| Crossland ... | Ref C1223 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Crossland & Brearley | Ref C1811 |
In 1886, the partnership was declared bankrupt
| Crossland & Brearley | Ref C1858 |
Partners included Joseph Crossland and Nathaniel Brearley.
The partnership was dissolved 15th October 1884, and the business was carried on by Brearley
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Crossland's: John Crossland & Son | Ref C1647 |
They were at at North Bedford Street Saw Mills, Halifax [1874, 1921]
The business was carried on by his son, Edwin
This & associated entries use material contributed by Peter Crossland
| Crosslee PLC, Hipperholme | Ref C1443 |
Opened in 1985 after a management buy-out of its predecessor, Philips UK Limited.
The company takes its name from an anagram of the surnames of the founders: David Ross and Derek Clee.
[2006] There were reports that the company is to make major job cuts in the UK, and may move production abroad.
In June 2019, it was announced that the Company would cease production at the works
| Crosslee Yarns | Ref C1460 |
| Crossley ... | Ref C133 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Crossley's: Abraham & Thomas Crossley | Ref C1209 |
Partners included Abraham Crossley and Thomas Crossley.
The partnership was dissolved in March 1849
| Crossley Almshouses, Arden Road | Ref C215 |
See John William Calvert, Joshua Ernest Hoyle and Swires Road Almshouses, Halifax
| Crossley Almshouses, Margaret Street | Ref C209 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Ivan Birch
| Crossley & Barker | Ref C1576 |
Ironically, they were next to Maude's Temperance Hotel, Halifax.
Partners included Tom Barker and Herbert Barker
| Crossley & Fletcher | Ref C1463 |
| Crossley & Leeming | Ref C1492 |
Partners included Charles Crossley and Dan Leeming.
They were at Bank Bottom Mill, Halifax [1850, 1857].
In December 1857, they issued a circular to their creditors which read
In consequence of the pressure of the times, we are reluctantly compelled to inform you that we find it necessary that we should ask for a little time to meet our engagements. We have put our books into the hands of Mr John Caw, accountant, in order that a balance sheet and statement of our affairs may be made out, to be submitted to our creditors, at a meeting to be held on as early a day as possible
| Crossley & Radcliffe Limited | Ref C1018 |
| Crossley & Whiteley | Ref C479 |
Partners included (possibly) Jeremiah Crossley and Arthur Whiteley
The partnership was dissolved in August 1881
This & associated entries use material contributed by ROOTSCHAT
| Crossley's Buildings, Shroggs | Ref C925 |
| Crossley's Carpets: John Crossley & Sons Limited | Ref C1453 |
See Carpet mosaics / Croslee Yarns Limited / Crossley lifeboat / Crossley's Carpets Works Band / Crossley's Sports Ground / George Collier / Get Weaving / John Cooker / Joseph Cockin Hoatson / New Bank Primitive Methodist Church / Ovenden Worsted Company / Shay Lane Mill / Tapestry carpets / Thomas Simpson & Sons Limited / William Lochhead
| Crossley's Carpets Works Band | Ref C2036 |
| Crossley Chambers, Halifax | Ref C2366 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Crossley, Crosland & Uttley | Ref C2453 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Ivan Birch
| Crossley's: D. Crossley & Son | Ref C2023 |
| Crossley's: D. J. Crossley & Sons | Ref C1476 |
| Crossley Dyers, Brighouse | Ref C2219 |
| Crossley's: F. B. Crossley & Company | Ref C761 |
On 9th May 1864, a number of children were covered in sulphuric acid when the strappings broke on a cart delivering at Bowling Dyke, Halifax
| Crossley Fountain, People's Park | Ref C1917 |
At the time, this was said to be the largest fountain of its kind in the country. The central feature sent a jet of water 50 ft into the air, and was surrounded by a circle of 40 smaller jets, and an outer circle of 64 jets.
On 6th May 1914, Sir Savile Crossley offered to provide a new fountain.
On 29th July 1914, the new fountain was unveiled by his daughter Monica. This was originally in a summer-house at Somerleyton and represents a 6 ft tall female figure supported by four dolphins.
In 1914, the fountain is referred to as the Savile Fountain and the Crossley Fountain
| Crossley's: Sir Francis Crossley's Loan Fund | Ref C627 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Sylvia Crowder
| Crossley's: Frank Crossley & Company | Ref C1121 |
When he retired as a partner in James Crossley & Company [1873], Francis Whitworth Crossley began to trade as a drysalter under the name Frank Crossley & Company.
In 1875, the business went into liquidation
This & associated entries use material contributed by Mark Harrey
| Crossley Gallery, Dean Clough | Ref C1242 |
| Crossley Garden Estate, Halifax | Ref C2521 |
Question: Does anyone know when the estate was created and by whom?
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Ridehalgh
| Crossley Hall, Salterhebble | Ref C746 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Crossley-Heath School Baths | Ref C1304 |
| Crossley's: Henry Crossley & Company | Ref C1672 |
| Crossley House | Ref C700 |
| Crossley's House, Dean Clough | Ref C1338 |
Mrs Crossley lived at the house saying
My sons have flown off, and have taken fine houses to live in, but it won't do for us all to leave this spot
It stands in front of E Mill.
The wages office was underneath the house
| Crossley House, Halifax | Ref C688 |
The building is now used as an extension to the Town Hall and other local government buildings in the area.
In May 2003, there are proposals to convert the building and the adjacent car park on Broad Street into a block of flats
| Crossley's Houses, Hebden Bridge | Ref C765 |
| Crossley's: James Crossley & Company | Ref C1896 |
Partners included Francis Whitworth Crossley, James Herbert Crossley, and Charles Benjamin Crossley.
In October 1858, Benjamin Wild, a traveller for the company, was charged with embezzling £159 5/6d from the company.
On 1st November 1873, the partnership was dissolved, on account of the retirement (from the business) of Francis Whitworth Crossley. Francis continued to trade as a drysalter under the name Frank Crossley & Company
| Crossley's: John Crossley & Company | Ref C1575 |
| Crossley's: John Crossley & Company | Ref C1648 |
| Crossley's: John Crossley & Company | Ref C2147 |
| Crossley's: John Crossley & Sons | Ref C1470 |
In 1905, partners included John Crossley and Frank Crossley.
Recorded in 1921
| Crossley's: John Crossley & Sons | Ref C1493 |
Established by John Crossley at Crossley Mill, Hebden Bridge.
In 1833, the Factory Inspectors reported that John Crossley & Sons had 2 mills adjoining each other: one built 1819 and one in 1822, using both steam power and hand looms. There were 2 steam engines, one of 20 hp and one of 30 hp. They employed 250 full time workers and 136 piece workers.
Recorded in 1861, when they were in Hebden Bridge and at 5 Cromford Court, Manchester
This & associated entries use material contributed by Linda Briggs
| Crossley's: John Crossley & Sons | Ref C2180 |
Partners included Alfred Crossley
| Crossley's: John Crossley Carpets Limited | Ref C1830 |
In April 2009, after Avena Carpets had gone into liquidation, Nick Crossley bought the business and set up John Crossley Carpets Limited at the Avena site to continue production of Wilton and Brussels carpets
This & associated entries use material contributed by Nick Crossley
| Crossley's: John, John & H. Crossley | Ref C1870 |
Partners included John Crossley of Hebden Bridge, John Crossley of Manchester and H. Crossley of Manchester.
The partnership was dissolved in September 1853
| Crossley's Library, Halifax | Ref C1651 |
| The Crossley lifeboat | Ref C377 |
See Royal National Lifeboat Institute
This & associated entries use material contributed by David B Crossley
| Crossley Mills, Halifax | Ref C321 |
| Crossley mosaics | Ref C310 |
| Crossley Orphanage, Halifax | Ref C239 |
The name Porter was added in 1887 when Thomas Porter made a donation to the orphanage.
In 1919, it admitted day pupils and became Crossley & Porter School.
See Halifax Juvenile Blue Ribbon Army
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Cant & Jeffrey Knowles
| Crossley's Patent Transmitter | Ref C254 |
| Crossley reflector | Ref C130 |
The instrument was built in 1879 by the Newcastle astronomer Andrew Ainslie Common and included a mirror by George Calver.
Edward Crossley bought it for his Bermerside House observatory and, around 1895, donated the telescope and the observatory to the University of California
| Crossley, Scarrs & Morley | Ref C1047 |
Partners included Jeremiah Crossley, John Scarr, Samuel Scarr, and Young Henry Morley.
On 31st December 1872, Jeremiah Crossley retired, and the business continued as Scarr & Morley
| Crossley's Shuttles Limited | Ref C1853 |
| Crossley's Sports Ground | Ref C1828 |
| Crossley's Sweet Shop, Elland | Ref C9060 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Luke Groves
| Crossley's: Thomas Crossley & Sons | Ref C1051 |
Employee Peter Kaye was killed when a boiler exploded on 10th August 1863.
They were at Bailey Hall Road, Halifax when it was damaged by fire on 30th April 1868.
Question: Does anyone know which Thomas Crossley established the business?
| Crossley's: W. & G. Crossley | Ref C1430 |
In 1856, the cotton spinning business of Rawson & Crossley was dissolved by mutual consent and carried on by partners William Crossley and George Crossley
In December 1857, the partnership was declared bankrupt
This & associated entries use material contributed by Christina Crossley Ratcliffe & Christina Ratcliffe
| Crossley's: W. & J. E. Crossley | Ref C1464 |
They were at Wakefield Road / Upper Edge, Elland [1905] and Broad Lea Mill, Elland [1914]
| Crossley's: Widow Crossley & Sons | Ref C2106 |
| Crossley's: Wilkinson & John Edward Crossley | Ref C1674 |
| Crossley's: William Crossley Limited | Ref C1533 |
| Crostone | Ref C306 |
| Crothers, Charles | Ref C122 |
He was a labourer at chemical works [1871] / a labourer [1880].
He married Ellen Chambers [1833-1908].
Ellen was born in Ireland
Children:
They lived at Gratrix Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1871].
Charles & Ellen died in Halifax
This & associated entries use material contributed by Hilary Crothers
| Crothers, James | Ref C51 |
On 9th November 1869, he was apprehended for an assault on his wife, and bound over to keep the peace for 6 months.
He was charged with a most violent assault on his wife [on 10th January 1870]. The Court heard that, without evidence, he had strong suspicions of his wife's infidelity.
He was sentenced to 6 months with hard labour
| Crothers, Lawrence William | Ref C36 |
He grew up in Triangle.
During World War II, he was stationed in the north-east of Scotland.
In December 1943, he married Heather Thain in Sowerby Bridge.
Children:
They moved from Scotland to Sowerby Bridge [around 1945], then they moved between Sowerby Bridge, Heptonstall and Luddenden Foot.
The family moved back to Scotland [1957]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Hilary Crothers
| Crothers, Lewis Oliver | Ref C898 |
Born in Ripponden [10th October 1894]; baptised at St John the Divine, Thorpe [1896]
He was a twiner piecer [1911] / employed by W. & R. K. Lee Limited.
On 29th August 1914, he married Elsie Robertshaw.
Children:
During World War I, he enlisted [January 1915], and he served as a Sergeant. with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He went to France [14th July 1915].
He was twice wounded.
He died 26th August 1918 (aged 23).
He was buried at Warlencourt British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VII L 31].
The Halifax Courier [21st September 1918] reported his death.
He is remembered on the World War I Memorial in Sowerby Church, on the W. & R. K. Lee Limited Roll of Honour, on Triangle War Memorial, and on the Roll of Honour at St John the Divine, Thorpe
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Hilary Crothers
| Crothers, Rev Thomas Dickson | Ref C1250 |
Born in Knocknagor, County Down.
He was attached to the Methodist New Connexion Halifax South circuit [1863-1866]. He was Superintendent at Ovenden Chapel [1865].
He lived at Hampden Place, Halifax
This & associated entries use material contributed by John Williams
| Crothers, William | Ref C1055 |
Born in Warley.
He was a shunter of Chapel Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1880] / a railway company servant [1881] / a railway guard goods [1891] / a pipefitter [1906].
In 1880, he married Alice Eames [1862-1914] at Halifax Parish Church.
Alice, of Ripponden, was born in St John's Wood, Middlesex, the daughter of Alfred Eames, messenger
Children:
They lived at
William disappears after the 1891 census, although Alice still describes herself as married on later census returns.
In 1894, William was sentenced to 1 month's hard labour for stealing a suit of clothes.
In 1904, he was sent to prison for 1 months with hard labour for assault of a female.
In 1906, he was sent to prison for 14 days for threatening to assault
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Hilary Crothers
| Croucher, Edward R. | Ref C1701 |
In [Q2] 1941, he married Violet Cordingley in Halifax.
| Crouchley, James | Ref C769 |
| Crow, Arthur Percival | Ref C79 |
In [Q3] 1914, he married Ellen Tetley in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 11 Smith Street, St James's Road, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant with the 7th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He died 21st September 1921 (aged 30).
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Crow, Emma | Ref C1044 |
Emma had fainted on a staircase
| Crow Hill, Midgley Moor | Ref C685 |
There is a small stone circle about 32 ft in diameter within an embankment.
There are a number of standing stones about 3 ft in height
| Crow Nest Bridge, Hebden Bridge | Ref C509 |
| Crow Nest Farm, Hebden Bridge | Ref C2528 |
Hebden Bridge Railway Station was built on the site
| Crow Nest Gatehouse, Lightcliffe | Ref C2233 |
When Sir Titus Salt was at the house, he added his family crest, which appears on the gatehouse and features an alpaca and the Latin motto
QUID NON DEO JUVANTE
The gatehouse is the only remaining building at Crow Nest, Lightcliffe,
Subsequent owners and tenants have included
It is still a private house. It is listed.
The mid-19th century bridge on the Coach Road is listed
This & associated entries use material contributed by John Brooke
| Crow Nest, Hebden Bridge | Ref C880 |
| Crow Nest, Lightcliffe | Ref C214 |
The mansion was demolished in the mid-1950s.
The gatehouse – now a private house – and the mid-19th century bridge on the Coach Road are listed.
See Cliffe Hill Mansion, Crow Nest Park, Lee's Buildings, Hipperholme, Lower Crow Nest, Brighouse, Memories of Salt's Mansion, William Nichols, Smith House housing estate and The Grange, Lightcliffe
This & associated entries use material contributed by John Brooke, David Nortcliffe, Darrell Prest & Alan Shaw
| Crow Nest Park, Lightcliffe | Ref C745 |
| Crow Trees Cottage, Rastrick | Ref C2044 |
| Crow Wood Mansion, Sowerby Bridge | Ref C543 |
Owners and tenants have included
The mansion was used as a hospital during World War I.
On 28th May 1919, Sowerby Bridge Council unanimously recommended the purchase of Crow Wood estate as a public park, maternity home and child welfare centre
The house was sold and demolished to make way for the tennis courts, bowling green and leisure gardens of Crow Wood Park.
| Crow Wood Military Hospital | Ref C656 |
During World War I, Crow Wood Mansion was used as a military voluntary aid detachment hospital.
It closed on 5th March 1920
| Crow Wood Park, Sowerby Bridge | Ref C672 |
On 28th May 1919, Sowerby Bridge Council unanimously recommended the purchase of Crow Wood estate as a public park, maternity home and child welfare centre
The house and land had been bought from W. P. Eglin and further land from Major Edwards.
The leisure gardens opened on 14th April 1923 on the site of the former Crow Wood Mansion.
The memorial gateway and the gates were unveiled on 10th November 1929.
The bandstand was opened on 4th May 1930.
On 4th August 2014, the name of the Park was changed to Crow Wood Centenary Park, to mark the centenary of World War I
| Crowder, John | Ref C3920 |
Born 2nd February 1782; baptised at Northgate End Chapel, Halifax [8th April 1782].
He was Librarian at the Halifax Subscription Library (for nearly 65 years), and Librarian at the Subscription New Rooms, Harrison Road [1837].
He married Rebecca [1781-1850].
It is unclear whether Rebecca married John or his brother William Crowder
Child: Sarah [1819-22nd May 1889] who married George Cockroft [1814-1865]
Rebecca died 14th December 1850 (aged 69), and was buried at Northgate End Chapel.
John died 18th July 1864 (aged 82)
| Crowder, Robinson | Ref C1654 |
He married Hannah [17??-1???].
Children:
The children were baptised at Northgate End Chapel, Halifax
| Crowder, William | Ref C90 |
Born 18th July 1779; baptised at Northgate End Chapel, Halifax [27th August 1779].
He was a master stay-maker employing 3 females [1851].
He (possibly) married Rebecca [1781-1850].
It is unclear whether Rebecca married William or his brother John Crowder
They lived at Pellon Lane, Halifax [1851].
Rebecca died 14th December 1850 (aged 69), and was buried at Northgate End Chapel.
William died 14th July 1860 (aged 80).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3536]
| Crowell Shaws, Sowerby | Ref C760 |
| Crown Bakery, Hebden Bridge | Ref C1371 |
It was built on what had been Jack Taylor's Garden in 1902.
It was a bakehouse for Thomas Greaves and his sister, Sarah
| Crown cork | Ref C652 |
| Crown Street Chambers, Halifax | Ref C2367 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Crown Studio, Halifax | Ref C2368 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Crowson, Herbert | Ref C1629 |
He was a member of Wheatley Wesleyan Methodist Church & Sunday School / chauffeur for a doctor in Stainland.
During World War I, he enlisted [1916] with the York & Lancaster Regiment, then he served as a Private with the 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.
He was killed in action in France / Flanders [6th September 1917] (aged 25).
He was buried at Hargicourt British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I E 22].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Glynn Helliwell
| Crowson, John Henry | Ref C154 |
He was a railway plate layer.
In 1891, he married Emily Jowett [1858-1930] in Bradford.
Emily was born in Pudsey
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Glynn Helliwell
| Crowther ... | Ref C37 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Crowther's: Alice Crowther's Charity | Ref C785 |
| Crowther & Pickup Limited | Ref C1941 |
| Crowther & Wooller | Ref C2107 |
| Crowther Bridge, Elland | Ref C499 |
It was strengthened by a concrete saddle in the 1980s.
A separate footbridge was constructed.
The path and walls of the Bridge collapsed after the southern abutment was weakened by the floods of December 2015.
In May 2016, the Canal & River Trust submitted plans for a new bridge to be constructed to accommodate traffic and pedestrians
| Crowther's: Bryan Crowther's Charity: Halifax | Ref C847 |
During 1608, David Waterhouse, a trustee of the Charity, was accused of diverting part of the capital of the Charity to his own use.
The charity lapsed in 16?? but was revived in 1654
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Holroyd
| Crowther's: C. W. Crowther Limited | Ref C1362 |
| Crowther's: H. Crowther & Company | Ref C1532 |
| Crowther-Hopkinson Almshouses, Halifax | Ref C2443 |
| Crowther-Hopkinson charity | Ref C84 |
These comprised 18 rooms, for as many poor widows and children, and 2 rooms for a schoolmaster who taught the children, which they endowed with money and tenements.
In 1787, the annual income was £13, and the almshouses were rebuilt to 24 rooms, 20 of which are for 20 widows and children, and 3 for the school master.
The almshouses were later extended to accommodate widows aged over 60, and children between 3 and 10 years old
| Crowther's: J. Crowther & Company | Ref C1557 |
| Crowther's: John Crowther & Company | Ref C1486 |
In 1866, the Victoria Mills, West Vale of James Sutcliffe & Sons were destroyed by fire.
In 1871, John Crowther, his son, William and partners Edward Turner and John Barron continued business at Ellistones Mill, Greetland.
In 1877, they moved to Holywell Green.
In 1887, they moved to Broad Holmes Mill, Brighouse. They were still there around 1914.
Turner and Barron retired and the Crowthers carried on as John Crowther & Company.
They occupied a part of the Victoria Mills, West Vale They operated 30,000 spindles [1895].
On 29th July 1909, there was a fire at their Brighouse premises
| Crowther's: John, William & Richard Crowther | Ref C1842 |
Partners included John Crowther, William Crowther and Richard Crowther.
The partnership was dissolved in February 1830
| Crowther's: L. & W. Crowther | Ref C1348 |
Partners included L. Crowther and W. Crowther.
The partnership was dissolved in November 1877
| Crowther o' Badger | Ref C411 |
| Crowther's: R. Crowther & Sons | Ref C1414 |
| Crowther's: Richard Crowther & Sons | Ref C1466 |
| Crowtrees monolith | Ref C751 |
This was dug up when the new road was constructed around 1923 for the new tram service.
The stone may be the base of a 10th century cross, and is built into the garden wall of the house at Number 15. It is engraved with a spiral motif.
It is similar to the cross which stands in St Matthew's churchyard
| Crowtrees, Rastrick | Ref C750 |
| Croysdale, George E. | Ref C2089 |
He was killed and several others were injured when a Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway express train crashed into a light engine on the line in the Long Tunnel, Sowerby Bridge on 22nd October 1903
| Crum | Ref C1060 |
The element crum means a crooked stream
| Crumber Hill, Wadsworth | Ref C394 |
| Crumbetonestun | Ref C516 |
| Crumlin | Ref C1763 |
| Crummy, Clement A. | Ref C993 |
Born in Halifax [1st December 1903].
In [Q1] 1926, he married (1) Phyllis Chapman [1905-1930] in Huddersfield.
Child: Gordon K. [b 1928]
By 1930, the couple had been living apart, and Phyllis ran away to London with Albert Allen of Mytholmroyd.
On 2nd September 1930, Phyllis's body was found in a gas-filled room in an hotel in Cartwright Gardens, London. Allen was found unconscious in the same room lying with a gas pipe between their heads.
Phyllis was buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden (Grave Ref: G8).
In [Q2] 1935, Clement married (2) Mary Ellen Threadgould [1909-1981] in Glanford Brigg, Lincolnshire.
Mary Ellen was born in Glanford Brigg, Lincolnshire [13th February 1909]
They were living in Scunthorpe [1939].
Clement died in Hull [Q4 1980].
Mary Ellen died in Grimsby [Q2 1981].
| Crump, Rev Charles W. | Ref C1656 |
| Crump, Rev John | Ref C1356 |
He lived at The Manse, Palace House Road, Fairfield [1905]
| Crump, William Bunting | Ref C519 |
Born in Scarborough.
He became an important local antiquarian. He photographed and wrote about local life and hill farming, textiles, highways, dialect, tools and rituals which were found before mechanisation. He was a member of the Halifax Antiquarian Society and wrote many papers.
He was a keen botanist and edited a magazine called the Halifax Naturalist. In 1904, he was co-author of the book The Flora of the Parish of Halifax.
He was an honorary museum curator at Halifax [1905]. He was a pioneer in the study of ecology. He was a science teacher at Heath Grammar School [1901].
In 1949, he published an illustrated book called The Little Hill Farm which looked at the dual economy in the district.
See Mrs Mary Holmes
| Crutchley, Rev G. W. | Ref C1823 |
| Crutchley-Mack, Theo | Ref C2067 |
In February 2010, his design for a new 50p coin was accepted by the Royal Mint. He won a gold version of the coin and £10,000 for his school
| Cruttonstall | Ref C219 |
The name is derived from crooked and tunstall and means a crooked land farmstead
| Cruttonstall, Charlestown | Ref C698 |
Early 17th century house. It is almost derelict
| Cryer, Arthur | Ref C135 |
He was Church of England verger & sexton [1939].
In [Q4] 1919, he married Margaret Barker [1897-19??] in Todmorden.
Children:
They lived at 176 Hollins Road, Walsden [1939].
Living with them [in 1939] was were Sam Dugdale
| Cryer, Ernest | Ref C719 |
In [Q3] 1931, he married Betsy Fielden in Todmorden.
They lived at 18 Goshen Terrace, Todmorden.
During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 48th Battery 21 Lt. A. A. Regt. Royal Artillery.
He died in Singapore [1st March 1945] (aged 39).
He is remembered on the Singapore Memorial [Grave Ref 16], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £292 2/4d.
Administration was granted to his widow Betsy
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| Cryer, Frank | Ref C626 |
Of Todmorden.
He was a card room hand for cotton spinner [1911] / employed in the tan yard of Thomas & John Walton / a member of the Walsden Wesley Chapel and Sunday School.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/8th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
He was killed [6th June 1915] (aged 23).
The Todmorden & District News [2nd July 1915] published an obituary. The Edition of 9th July 1815 published his photograph.
He is remembered on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli [Grave Ref 58-72 / 218-219],
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Walsden Wesleyan Chapel
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| Cryer, Jonathan | Ref C1052 |
He was a worker in a cotton mill [1881].
On 19th November 1877, he married Elizabeth Jane Nichols [1857-1946] at Christ Church, Todmorden.
Elizabeth was born in Thetford, Norfolk
Children:
They lived at 1 Bar Street, Shade [for at least 65 years].
John died in 1889.
The widowed Elizabeth was a school caretaker [1901]
She died 26th November 1946.
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £755 2/11d.
Administration was granted to son John Thomas
Members of the family were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone: Jonathan [25th December 1889]; Elizabeth [24th November 1946].
Sons William Edward & Jonathan died in World War I
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| Cryer, Jonathan | Ref C629 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a teacher at St Mary's Church Sunday School / a picker maker for Fielden Holt.
He never married.
During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 1st/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
He was wounded at Gallipoli [1915].
The Todmorden & District News [4th June 1915] reported that
Private Jonathan Cryer in hospital in Cairo after being shot in the foot.It was considered a minor wound. Private Cryer said he pulled the bullet out himself
He was killed in action in France [6th September 1917] (aged 27).
The Todmorden & District News [5th October 1917] reported his death.
He was buried at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref V E 19].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance and on the Memorial at Saint Mary's Parish Church, Todmorden
His brother William Edward Cryer also died in the War
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| Cryer, Robert Pickering | Ref C2065 |
He was educated at Boothtown Council School & Halifax Tech / a painter & decorator (own account) / painting manager for Halifax Co-operative Society.
In [Q3] 1936, he married Nellie Hanson in Halifax.
They lived at 83 Fern Street, Boothtown.
During World War II, he enlisted [August 1941], and and he served as a Pilot Officer with the 12th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died 21st April 1943 (aged 33).
He was buried at Nyborg New Cemetery, Denmark [Grave Ref G5].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Cryer, William | Ref C1128 |
| Cryer, William Edward | Ref C635 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a half-time reacher in a cotton mill [1901].
During World War I, he he served as a Guardsman with the 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards.
He died 28th February 1919.
The Todmorden & District News [14th March 1919] reported his death, suggesting that he died as a result of Spanish Flu
Guardsman W. E. Cryer, Coldstream Guards, died from influenza and pneumonia on the 28th of February 1919, aged 30.He lived at 4 Brunswick Street, Walsden. He worked as a weaver at Hollins Mill.
He joined the Coldstream Guards in 1916 and served in France. After the armistice, he was transferred to the Army of Occupation in Cologne.
He was the second son of Mrs Cryer of Bar Street and is the second member of the family to lay down his life in the war. His younger brother, Jonathan, was killed in action in September 1917
His photograph appeared in the following week's Edition [21 March 1919].
He was buried at Cologne Southern Cemetery, Germany [Grave Ref XII D 9].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Cryer, William Marshall | Ref C1075 |
He was an overlooker of Mill Wood, Stansfield [1891] / a cotton loom jobber [1901].
He married (1) Unknown.
On 2nd May 1891, he married (2) Sarah Jane Greenwood at Halifax Parish Church.
They lived at 490 Spring Side, Todmorden [1901].
Living with them [in 1901] were Sarah's brother Young Greenwood [b 1869] (cotton goods stock keeper) & widowed father John Greenwood [b 1828]
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| Crypt hand | Ref C207 |
Examples of her crypt hand can be seen at the link below.
See Arthur Burrell and Eliza Raine
| Crystal Palace, Ripponden | Ref C500 |
In 18??, the height of the building was increased and the new upper part was designed to look like the original toll house.
In the 1940s, the local Labour Party had their headquarters here.
In 19??, it became a branch of the Bank of Liverpool Limited
| Cuckoo Steps, Hebden Bridge | Ref C1329 |
| Cuckoo Stone, Erringden | Ref C1969 |
| Cudworth, Abraham | Ref C2467 |
He was a coal miner living with Edmund Kershaw and family at Hoyle Hey, Spotland, Rochdale [1841] / a miner [1851, 1861, 1871].
In 1845, he married Susannah Clegg [1815-1875] in Haslingden.
Susannah came from HalifaxShe was a washer woman [1861]
Children:
They lived at Rock Nook, Todmorden [1851, 1861, 1871]
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| Cudworth, Ambrose | Ref C2465 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a coal miner [1891, 1891] / publican at the Bay Horse Inn, Todmorden [1908, 1911, 1917].
In 1897, he married Clara Heyworth [1869-19??] from Todmorden, in Todmorden.
They lived at 352 Bacup Road, Todmorden [1891]
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| Cudworth, John | Ref C2466 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a cotton doffer scholar half-time [1861] / a warehouseman [1871] / a coal miner [1891].
On 25th December 1871, he married Alice Kershaw [1852-1???] at St Mary's Church, Todmorden.
Alice, of Dulesgate, was the daughter of collier Abraham Kershaw
Children:
They lived at
In 1881, Alice is recorded as Wife and Head of household, though John is not to be seen. Living with them at that time was brother-in-law William Cudworth [aged 26] (coal miner)
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| Cudworth, Nicholas | Ref C844 |
He was Vicar of Coley [1649] / Priest of Eastfield Chapel, Lightcliffe [1676].
Heywood records
Mr Cudworth, a minister at Coley Chapel, lived in Northowram in some rooms in Robert Brodley's house where Joseph Crowther now lives.[He was] a good scholar and a holy man and a good preacher, but so melancholy that it obscured his parts and rendered himself and his labours less acceptable
After a year, he left to serve at Beeston, Ardsley and Ossett,
He married Unknown.
Children:
More details can be found in the Lightcliffe Incumbents articles on the People of interest in Lightcliffe Churchyard website
| Cudworth, Samuel | Ref C2602 |
| Cuenod, Aimé André | Ref C1034 |
| Cullen, Edward | Ref C927 |
He was a tailor [1861].
He married Honoria [1816-18??].
Honoria was born in Ireland
They lived at 8 Sun Yard, Smithy Street, Halifax [1861].
Edward was murdered [1st October 1862] (aged 82), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3906].
In May 1863, John Hughes was charged with the manslaughter of Cullen
| Cullen, Dr James Alfred Patrick | Ref C1271 |
Only son of Elizabeth & James Cullen.
Born in Bengal, India [1st January 1876].
Baptised at Roorkee, Bengal, India [8th March 1876].
He was
He married Bertha [1876-1935].
Bertha was born in Bodmin, Cornwall
They had no children.
He died of malaria at Mombasa, Kenya [13th June 1932].
Bertha arrived back in England [29th March 1933], on the Durham Castle into London from Mombasa.
She died at 6 Ladbroke Square, Holland Park [20th February 1935]
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| Cullen, William | Ref C161 |
On 20th May 1876, he got into a fight with fellow navvy John McGrath. McGrath was drunk and fell against the fender, and others heard the sound of a blow, though no one saw it.
At the Inquest, Dr Elliott said that McGrath died from a skull fracture, which may have been caused by the fall, but this was, however, hardly probable.
The Jury returned a verdict of not guilty because it was possible that the fracture was caused by the accidental fall
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| Culling, Otto C. | Ref C1911 |
| Cullingworth, Benjamin | Ref C32 |
He was an ostler [1841] / a cab proprietor at New Cattle Market, Halifax [1850] / a cab driver [1851] / an ostler [1861].
Around 1826, he married Ann [1801-1???].
Ann was born in York
Children:
They lived at
Benjamin died 14th June 1863 (aged 63).
Ann died 11th June 1868 (aged 69).
He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3667]
| Cullingworth's: Hy Cullingworth & Son Limited | Ref C1394 |
| Cullingworth, William | Ref C2272 |
| Cully, Arnold | Ref C1191 |
He was 5 ft tall / a member of Square Boys' Brigade / an errand boy [1911] / employed by J. W. Smith / employed by Smith & Hill.
During World War I, he enlisted with the Bantams Battalion of the South Wales Borderers [June 1915], then and he served as a Private with the 12th Battalion South Wales Borderers.
He was killed in action on the Somme [27th October 1916] (aged 21).
The Halifax Courier [11th November 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe, France [Grave Ref I K 19].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
His brother-in-law Willie Horner also died in the War
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| Cully, Edward | Ref C1860 |
Born in London.
He was a fish salesman of Brook Street, Halifax [1893] / a tramway labourer [1901] / a fish salesman [1911] / employed by J. W. Smith.
In 1893, he married Lily Annie Wilcock [1873-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Lily Annie, of Brook Street, Halifax, was born in Gloucester / Halifax, the daughter of George Wilcock, iron moulder
Children:
They lived at
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| Culpan ... | Ref C125 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Culpan's: J. Culpan & Sons | Ref C1487 |
After his death, the business was carried on by his sons as J. Culpan & Sons. Recorded in 1895
| Culpan's: T. M. Culpan & Son | Ref C1584 |
| Cultural entries | Ref C1568 |
See Dolly blue, Dolly stick, Dolly tub, Dolly yellow, Donkey stone, Fatty-cake, Havercake, Posser, possing stick, Rush-bearing, Thump Pudding and Wesley Bob
| Cumming, Dr | Ref C1197 |
against the Church of England under instruction and connivance from certain of her priests
| Cummings, Horace | Ref C2066 |
In [Q1] 1947, he married Marjorie Buffett in Halifax.
They lived in Kingston, Halifax.
During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the Royal Artillery.
He died 16th July 1947 (aged 26).
He is remembered on the Leeds (Lawnswood) Crematorium Screen Wall [1]
| Cummins, Dr Percy | Ref C278 |
| Cundall, Alfred | Ref C1796 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a house painter [1871].
He married Ann [1831-1903].
Ann was born in Halifax
Child: Richard [1852-29th August 1898] who moved to Blackley, Manchester, & was buried with his parents
They lived at Green Lane, Halifax [1871].
Living with them [in 1871] were Alfred's widowed mother Elizabeth & his brother Thomas.
Alfred died 21st September 1902 (aged 73).
Ann died 20th March 1903 (aged 72).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 815].
See Cundall Burials at Lister Lane Cemetery
| Cundall, Joseph | Ref C1806 |
He was a groom & domestic gardener [1881] / a groom gardener [1891] / a gardener [1901].
In [Q1] 1874, he married (1) Sarah Patterson [1830-1893] in Halifax.
Sarah died in Halifax [Q1 1893] (aged 63).
In [Q3] 1896, he married (2) Hannah Johnson [1849-19??] in Halifax.
Hannah was born in Luddendenfoot
They lived at
Joseph died 19th December 1910 (aged 63), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3061].
See Cundall Burials at Lister Lane Cemetery
| Cundall, Robert | Ref C637 |
Born in Otley.
He was a stereotype founder (app) [1851] / a printer, compositor & newsagent [1861] / letterpress printer at 9 Crown Street, Halifax [1863] / letterpress printer at 91 Commercial Road, Halifax [1863] / a beerhouse keeper at Wheatley & he went into liquidation [December 1878] / landlord of the Grand View, Lee Mount [1881].
On 15th October 1881, it was reported that
A full license granted to Robert Cundall, of the Grand View Hotel, Ovenden due to the license of the Woodman having been expired ... it is not clear which Woodman this was
In [Q2] 1851, he married one of Hannah Thomas, Hannah Nicholl, or Hannah Watson in Halifax [1831-1???].
Hannah was born in Warley
Children:
They lived at 91 Back Lane, Halifax [1861].
Robert died Q3 1866 (aged 35).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2804]
See Cundall Burials at Lister Lane Cemetery
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| Cundall, Thomas | Ref C1795 |
He married (1) Hannah [1791-1845].
Hannah died 15th March 1845 (aged 54).
In [Q4] 1845, he married (2) either Elizabeth Perkins or Elizabeth Parkinson [1807-1882] in Halifax.
Children:
Thomas died 14th October 1858 (aged 63).
The widowed Elizabeth lived at
Elizabeth died 4th February 1882 (aged 75).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4336].
See Cundall Burials at Lister Lane Cemetery
| Cundall, Thomas | Ref C1804 |
In 1871, he was a clogger living at Green Lane, Halifax with his widowed Elizabeth & brother Alfred
| Cundall, Thomas | Ref C1810 |
He was a factory hand (doffer) [1871]
| Cundall, William | Ref C1793 |
He was a joiner [1841, 1851].
Around 1831, he married Isabella [1809-1893].
Isabella was born in Otley
Children:
They lived at
William died 9th June 1874 (aged 74).
Isabella died 24th September 1893 (aged 84).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3604].
See Cundall Burials at Lister Lane Cemetery
| Cundall, William | Ref C1791 |
He was a letterpress printer [1871].
In [Q4] 1874, he married Lucy Chambers [1850-1931] in Halifax.
Children:
William died 28th February 1888 (aged 36).
Lucy died 21st March 1931 (aged 81).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 249].
| Cunliffe ... | Ref C268 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Cunliffe's: E. Cunliffe & Son | Ref C2159 |
| The Cunliffe-Lister family of Bradford | Ref C2040 |
The family has several indirect links to local families, including Thomas Thompson Cunliffe-Lister, Samuel Cunliffe-Lister, Phoebe Lister, Joseph Robertshaw, and Wellington Mills, Halifax
| Cunliffe-Lister, Samuel | Ref C1602 |
Second son of E. C. L. Kay.
A member of the Cunliffe-Lister family of Bradford.
In July 1854, he married Anne Dearden at Ripon
| Cunliffe-Lister, Thomas Thompson | Ref C1604 |
A member of the Cunliffe-Lister family of Bradford.
On 22nd April 1857, he married Margaret Dearden at St Peter's Church, Bradford
| Cunliffe's: Thomas Cunliffe & Son | Ref C1663 |
| Cunnery Wood, Shibden | Ref C328 |
See Conery, Halifax
| Cunning Corner | Ref C241 |
| Cunningham, Alexander Crossley | Ref C918 |
Born 22nd January 1877.
He was educated at Loretto School, Musselburgh & The Royal Agricultural College Cirencester.
During the South African Wars, he enlisted with the 3rd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders [October 1897], then and he served as a Lieutenant with the Fife & Forfarshire Light Horse Company / 20th Company 6th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry.
He served in the Cape and Orange River Colonies in South Africa.
He was killed at Smithfield, South Africa [24th October 1901].
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| Cunningham, Alice | Ref C353 |
She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted spinner at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.
She lived with James Whittaker [1881]
| Cunningham, Charles Clement Francis | Ref C530 |
During World War I, he served as a Captain with the 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders.
He died at No.13 Field Ambulance in France [19th August 1916] (aged 33).
He was buried at Dernancourt Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I 1].
His brother Alexander Crossley died in the South African War, and brother Kenneth Edward also died in World War I
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| Cunningham, Charles John | Ref C501 |
Born in Morebattle, Roxburghshire.
He was a farmer of 7000 acres (arable) employing 17 men, 8 women & 4 boys [1881].
In 1873, he married Margaret Crossley in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at Muirhouselaw, St Boswells, Roxburghshire.
Son Alexander Crossley died in the South African War, and sons Charles Clement & Kenneth Edward died in World War I
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| Cunningham, Charlie | Ref C1683 |
During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 1st/7th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He died of wounds in the Northern General Hospital, France [17th September 1917] (aged 22).
He was buried at Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery, France [Grave Ref IV D 83].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
| Cunningham, Charlie Burrows | Ref C2522 |
He was killed in action in France, when his leg was blown off.
They lived at Gardener's Square, Halifax [1917]
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| Cunningham, Frank | Ref C2005 |
He was educated at St Mary's Catholic School & St Joseph's Catholic School, Claremount / employed at Hipperholme.
During World War II, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd/4th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.
He was killed in action [5th December 1944] (aged 23).
He was buried at Faenza War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref I E 13].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
| Cunningham, Frederick Arthur | Ref C1666 |
He was a carman of Northgate, Bradford [1905].
In 1905, he married Florence Mundy at Halifax Parish Church.
Florence was born in Broughton, Lancashire, the daughter of William MundyShe was a worsted drawer [1911]
Children:
In 1911, Florence & her daughters were living at Tripping Green, Ogden, Halifax, with her Jowett grandparents
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| Cunningham, James Christopher | Ref C1792 |
He was an apprentice indentured to Joseph Spencer in Halifax [indentured 25th October 1854] / a bookseller [1881] / caretaker of Belle Vue public library, Halifax [1891] / curator at Belle Vue Museum [1901, 1904].
In 1861, he married Esther Simpson in Halifax.
Esther was born in Halifax.She was listed as Matron at Belle Vue Museum [1901, 1904]
Children:
They lived at
Contributor Rosemary Booth has a scrapbook, compiled by James, which contains a great many cuttings relating to Halifax, its people & places.
He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1904
Obituaries record
[for] twenty one years, he had charge of Halifax's natural history collection
and
His particular hobby was birds, and he owned one of the finest private collections of British birds in the country. Many of which he had himself shot, and all of which he had stuffed. These, contained in what is known as the Cunningham Room, have for years been one of the features of the Halifax Museum (Belle Vue)
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| Cunningham, John | Ref C53 |
| Cunningham, John | Ref C164 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the West Yorkshire Regiment.
He died in 1918.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Cunningham, Kenneth Edward | Ref C465 |
He worked for his grandfather's business, Crossley's, at Dean Clough.
In [Q1] 1914, he married Mary I. M. Allison in Marylebone.
Child: child
During World War I, he served as a Captain with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was reported missing when cut off in the trenches.
He died of wounds as a POW [3rd May 1917] (aged 32).
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Saint Jude's Church, Savile Park, on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets, and on the Memorial at Halifax Golf Club, Ogden.
His brother Alexander Crossley died in the South African War, and brother Charles Clement also died in World War I.
In [Q4] 1921, Mary married Arthur V. Lister in Kensington.
They lived in Kettering, Northamptonshire
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| Cunningham, Michael | Ref C686 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 11th October 1918 (aged 21).
He was buried at Wellington Cemetery, Rieux-en-Cambresis, France [Grave Ref I E 3].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Cunningham, Patrick John | Ref C1667 |
He worked at Elland Railway Station.
During World War I, he served as a Gunner with C Battery 84th Army Brigade Royal Field Artillery.
He died 14th October 1917 (aged 28).
He was buried at Canada Farm Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II D 28].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
| Cunningham, Peter | Ref C242 |
He was a general labourer [1881] / a gas stoker [1891] / a Corporation gas stoker [1901] / a mason's labourer [1911].
In 1880, he married Margaret Ann Rice [1862-1908] in Rochdale.
Margaret Ann was born in Liverpool
Children:
They lived at
Margaret Ann died in 1908 (aged 46).
Living with the widowed Peter [in 1911] was daughter Mary Ann Gray & her 3 children.
Peter died in 1935 (aged 78)
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| Cunningham, Thomas Edward | Ref C1680 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a member of St Marie's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street / a wholesale druggist assistant [1911] / employed at Caledonia Wire Mills / a Territorial / in the Halifax Artillery.
He lived with his family at 51 Stannary Lane, Halifax.
During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914], and he served as a Gunner with C Battery 246th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.
He and his corporal were killed when a shell burst on the top of the dugout where they were sleeping [1st November 1917] (aged 24).
The Halifax Courier [3rd November 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 4-6 & 162], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Cunnington, Harry | Ref C946 |
In 1903, he married Miriam Squires in Loughborough.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Leicestershire Regiment.
He died 13th March 1915.
He is remembered on the Le Touret Memorial, France [Grave Ref 11]
| Cunnington, Harry | Ref C1743 |
Born in Siddal.
He was a member of Sion Congregational Church, Halifax, Sunday School & Boys' Brigade / employed by John Crabtree & Sons at Salterhebble Mill.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 5th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.
He had been at the Front about 6 weeks when he was killed in action somewhere in France [27th July 1918] (aged 18).
The Halifax Courier [24th August 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Marfaux British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref IV H 10].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
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| Cunnington, William | Ref C1599 |
Born in Boston, Lincolnshire.
He was a carter of Siddal, Halifax [1893] / a mason's labourer [1901].
In 1893, he married Fanny Chapman [1870-1934] at Halifax Parish Church.
Fanny, of Siddal, was born in Halifax, the daughter of Thomas Chapman, joiner.She was a rag sorter [1911]
Children:
They lived at
William died in Halifax [Q3 1907] (aged 41).
Fanny died in Halifax [Q1 1934] (aged 64)
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| Curd tart | Ref C542 |
| Curley, John Christopher | Ref C863 |
During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the York & Lancaster Regiment.
He died 5th January 1920 (aged 42).
In [Q4] 1912, he married Mary A. Harris in Halifax.
He was buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery [F C 353]
| Currer, Ann | Ref C491 |
She married Rawdon Briggs.
She died 2nd August 1805.
She was buried at Halifax Parish Church
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| Currer Bridge, Luddendenfoot | Ref C439 |
Named for William Currer who paid half the cost of the construction of the new bridge around 1790
| Currer, Henry | Ref C2380 |
He was a lieutenant in the Halifax Militia / partner in Widow Currer & Son / a member of a Committee supporting those affected by the Luddites [1813]
He lived at Luddenden [1813]
| Currer, Hugh | Ref C906 |
In 1626, he was required to pay composition. He lived at Upper Brea, Shibden [1670]
| Currer's: Widow Currer & Son | Ref C2379 |
| Currer, Rev William | Ref C2556 |
Baptised 8th March 1717.
He was educated at St John's College Cambridge, where he graduated BA [1738], and MA [1743].
In 1755, he was presented to the vicarage of Clapham, Yorkshire. He was appointed to the curacy of Whitworth, Lancashire, on the nomination of the Starkeys [10 Nov 1778].
He married Ann Stokoe.
Ann was the daughter of John Stokoe Lieutenant RN, of Blackburn
Children:
He died [11th November 1803] (aged 87), and was buried at Clapham
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| Currer, William | Ref C224 |
See John Crossley and Currer Bridge
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| Currer's: William Currer, Son & Company | Ref C1529 |
| Currie, James | Ref C1302 |
| Currie, Janet | Ref C8050 |
She worked at North's Eating House in Halifax.
In December 1865, she gave birth to an illegitimate daughter and wrapping it in a hearthrug, hid the baby under the cellar steps. When Mr North discovered the child, he ordered her to leave. As night fell, she got a room at the Railway Hotel in Horton Street.
The following day, she went out with the baby, and 3 men later saw her throw a bundle into the canal at Caddy Field. The child's body was later found in the water.
At the trial, it was heard that she had previously been charged with concealment of birth and the killing of the child on 3 previous occasions. The Jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
This is discussed in the book Halifax Murders
| Currie, Minnie | Ref C443 |
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 Nellie Ellis [1901]
| Currie, Dr William | Ref C1262 |
Born in Hurlford, Ayrshire, Scotland.
He qualified at Edinburgh University [1890], and became
He was a medical practitioner [1901] / a physician & surgeon at Patmos, Todmorden [1905].
He never married.
He lived at
Living with him [in 1901, 1911] was his sister Margaret Brown Currie [b 1858] (housekeeper)
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| Curson, Mr | Ref C879 |
| Curties, Rev Arthur | Ref C538 |
He preached at Hebden Bridge on 13th October 1867
| Curties, Rev Thomas Chandler | Ref C329 |
He lived at Bell House, Erringden.
In 1841, he married Ann Bent.
Child: Arthur
It is recorded that he was very greatly respected. He left Hebden Bridge in 1835, and became Vicar of Linton, Herefordshire. He died at Linton
| Curtis, Alfred | Ref C1592 |
He was a carver/waiter in an inn [1901].
He married Ada M. [1864-19??].
Ada was born in Chelsea, London
Children:
They lived at
Alfred died between 1901 & 1911
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| Curtis, Frederick Charles | Ref C1573 |
Born in Harrogate [Q4 1901]. Birth registered in Knaresborough.
He was a warehouseman [1911] / employed by Walsh & McCrea, Archer Street.
During World War I, he served as a Private / Signaller with the West Riding Regiment.
He was reported missing [3rd May 1917], but, in July, his mother received a postcard from him saying that he was a POW in comfortable digs at Dulmen, Germany.
His photograph appears with a report of his story in the Halifax Courier [9th June 1917].
He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Lister Lane Mission
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| Curtis, William | Ref C118 |
In 1878, he married Hannah Oxley [1838-1???] in Halifax.
After William's death, Hannah carried on at the Rising Sun.
She was licensee at the Woolpack, Halifax [1881, 1891]
| Cushing, Harry | Ref C758 |
He lived at Barnes Street, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed by sniper fire [1st September 1918].
He was buried at A. I. F. Burial Ground, Flers, France [Grave Ref III L 23].
| Custance, Rev Frederick | Ref C1707 |
Son of George Custance.
He was born in Kidderminster.
He was educated at Richmond school, Yorkshire, and at Trinity College Cambridge [1819]. He gained BA [1825] and MA [1839].
He was ordained at Bristol [25th December 1825] and served as Curate at Holy Trinity, Chester [1827-1830] and Vicar at Steeple with Stangate [1828-1840] before becoming Perpetual Curate at Ripponden [1830-1841].
In 1832, he was recorded as Rev Customs in Crabtree's Tour of Calder Dale, when he was asked for assistance in setting up a petition for a meeting in connection with the Ten Hours Bill, but refused. He did say that he would sign a petition which someone else might originate. When a meeting was eventually organised, he refused to attend because it was in a Methodist chapel.
In 1840, he moved to Herefordshire where he became rural Dean of Hereford.
On 26th August 1828, he married Penelope Corrie [1801-18??] in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.
Penelope was born in Wellingborough
Children:
The children ‡ were born in Ripponden.
The children's death are recorded in a Memorial at St Mary's Church, Luddenden.
Penelope died in St Asaph, Wales [Q3 1860].
Frederick died in Ledbury [9th March 1867] (aged 64)
This & associated entries use material contributed by Anne Hopton
| Cusworth, Albert | Ref C503 |
During World War I, he served with the Royal Air Force.
He (possibly) died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Baldwin & Walker Roll of Honour
| Cusworth, John | Ref C2372 |
He married Elizabeth.
They lived at Lilly Lane, Halifax [1841]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Ivan Birch
| Cusworth, Mary Ann | Ref C1652 |
She ran a ladies' school in Halifax [1865, 1874].
She was unmarried.
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| Cut Edge Farm, Barkisland | Ref C252 |
It was a part of the Lightcliffe Royd estate
Owners and tenants have included
She took an area of over 13 acres – known as the Gallipole allotment – from Cut Hedge and added it to her Abbots Royd estate
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| Cuthbert, Harold | Ref C1277 |
Born in Brighouse
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.
He died 18th November 1917 (aged 23).
He was buried at Villers-Faucon Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I D 5]
| Cutt, Binellty | Ref C432 |
| Cutts, Rev A. | Ref C1024 |
| Cutts, Fred | Ref C741 |
He was landlord of the Bridge Street Hotel, Sowerby Bridge [1945-1959].
In [Q3] 1923, he married Lily White [1898-1965] in Doncaster.
Lily was (possibly) born in Sheffield
Fred died in Halifax General Hospital [4th January 1959].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £3,242 6/4d.
Administration was granted to his widow Lily
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| CWG Cemeteries & Memorials | Ref C786 |
| Cycle Corps | Ref C681 |
| Cyclists Touring Club | Ref C755 |
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