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Jack at Bog EggsRef J161
[18??-19??] He was said to be the last handloom weaver in Wadsworth.

See Bog Eggs

Jack Bridge Cricket ClubRef J303

Recorded around 1915, when James Greenwood was a player/member

Jack Bridge, HeptonstallRef J48
A single-arch stone bridge taking the Burnley road across the Colden

Jack Hey, SowerbyRef J120
Styes Lane. Mid-late 17th century farmhouse.

See Mary Wadsworth's Charity

Jack, Rev JamesRef J181
[1868-1931] Born at Lhanbryde, Morayshire, Scotland [5th November 1868].

He married Margaret Skene [1868-1944].

Minister at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [1901-1906].

They lived at

  • Cousinville, Wainsgate [1905]
  • Newchurch, Rossendale [1931, 1944]

James died at Ryde House, Newchurch [5th March 1931].

Margaret Skene died at Brae Moray, Newchurch [15th February 1944] (aged 76).

The couple were buried at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [Grave Ref: F848]

Jack RoydRef J78
See Upper Jack Royd

Jack Taylor's Garden, Hebden BridgeRef J284
An area of land between Hangingroyd Lane and Valley Road. It was sold for development in 1902.

See Crown Bakery, Hebden Bridge

Jack Uttley CollectionRef J69
Jack Uttley assembled a large collection of photographs of people and places in and around Mytholmroyd and Hebden Bridge, into the Jack Uttley Collection

Jackman, JohnRef J3000
[1826-1856] He was Grand Master of the Halifax District of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

There is a memorial to him in Mount Zion Chapel, Lightcliffe erected by the members of the Odd Fellows Manchester Unity

Jackman, John AshworthRef J125
[1853-1???] Born in Langcliffe, Yorkshire.

He was a labourer at lime kilns [1881] / a lime drawer [1891] / a limestone quarryman [1901, 1911].

In 1875, he married Emma Daggard [1855-1???] in Settle.


Emma was born in Hampstead, London
 

Children:

  1. William [b 1877] who was a cotton mill hand [1891], a  limestone quarryman [1901]
  2. Robert
  3. John Maurice [b 1894] who was an auxilliary postman [1911]

They lived at

  • Thames Street, Giggleswick [1881]
  • Armitstead House, Giggleswick [1891]
  • Centenary Place, Embsay, Skipton [1901]
  • Linton, Skipton [1911]
  • Croft Gate, Lumbutts [1916]

Jackman, RobertRef J103
[1879-1915] Son of John Ashworth Jackman.

Born in Giggleswick.

He was half-time mill hand [1891] / a railway navvy [1901] / a postman of 49 Cambridge Street, Walsden [1910] / town postman [1911].

On 12th November 1910, he married May Carr [1886-19??] at St Peter's Church, Walsden.


May, a weaver of 592 Rochdale Road, Walsden, was born in Burnley, Lancashire, the daughter of William Carr, coal miner.

As reported below, May came from fighting stock

 

Children:

  1. Annie [b Walsden 1911]
  2. Mary [b Bell Busk, nr Skipton 1914]

The family lived at

  • 8 St Peter's Gate, Walsden [1911]
  • Croft Gate, Lumbutts [1916]
  • 121 Longfield Road, Todmorden [1921]

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

He died 18th April 1915.

The Todmorden & District News [4th August 1916] reported


Private Robert Jackman, West Riding Regiment, was reported missing on April 18 1915, now assumed to have died.

He lived in Walsden and was on the local postal delivery staff

 

The following week's Edition [11th August 1916] published his photograph & reported


[Private Robert Jackman, West Riding Regiment,] died aged 38.

He was on the postal delivery staff for four years but was not serving in this capacity when called up.

He was taken prisoner at the Battle of Mons but killed his guard and escaped. He was subsequently invalided home then returned to active service on Christmas Day 1914. His wife had not seen him since.

His widow comes from fighting stock. Her father served five years in India, her grandfather was killed at the battle of Inkerman, her great-grandfather was wounded during fighting in Spain and her great-great-grandfather fought in the battle of Waterloo

 

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Jackman, WilliamRef J239
[16??-1680] Heywood writes that


William Jackman in Halifax went to bed full of drink, some say with brandy, on Saturday night January 10th 1680, and in the night waked, distracted, raging mad, roaring, raging, swearing in a horrible manner that several men could not hold him, once he had got out his knife and made an attempt to cut his own throat, his daughter got the knife from him, though to the cutting of her fingers – he dyed on Friday night following January 16th, was buried on Monday January 19th
 

Jackman, WilliamRef J55
[17??-18??] Of Halifax.

He married Jane [1797-1862].

Child: Mary [b 1825; bapt 9th October 1825; d 1901] who was buried her mother

Jane died 6th May 1862 (aged 65), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4085]

Jackson ...Ref J385
The entries for people & families with the surname Jackson are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Jackson's: A. Jackson & SonRef J199
Tobacconist at 16 Woolshops, Halifax [1936]

Jackson & CassonRef J315
Architects, Land Surveyors and Estate Agents.

Partners included David Dyson Casson.

They were at

Jackson & ClaytonRef J202
Printers. They were at Ann Street Printing Works, Halifax and Roebuck Yard, Northgate, Halifax [1927].

Partners included P. Clayton

Jackson & FoxRef J166
Halifax partnership of architects

Partners included Benjamin Whitehead Jackson, Charles Edward Fox, and Cyril Sunderland.

They had offices at 17 George Street [1866], 22 George Street [1881], 7 Rawson Street, Halifax [1902-1908], and Harrison Road, Halifax.

Their work includes

Plans are also recorded for

and a number of Samuel Webster's pubs

See John Henry Wadsworth

Jackson & GreenwoodRef J211
Worsted spinners at Prospect Mill, Ovenden [1905]. Partners included William Henry Greenwood

Jackson & WhitakerRef J260
Worsted spinners at Luddendenfoot.

Partners included W. Jackson and W. Whitaker.

The partnership was dissolved in July 1856

Jackson's: Benjamin Jackson & SonsRef J206
Brewers established by Benjamin Jackson at Bradshaw Lane Brewery.

Recorded in 1899 at the Jolly Sailor, Sowerby Bridge.

Recorded in 1914 Black Horse, Stainland

Jackson's Court, HalifaxRef J143
A popular name for the Moot Hall.

The name is said to be from Judge Jackson.

See Jackson's Court, Halifax

Jackson Feather & CompanyRef J297
Worsted spinners at Elland.

See Thomas Brenard

Jackson's: Jeremiah Jackson & SonsRef J294
Machine makers and engineers established by Jeremiah Jackson.

They were at Der Street Mill, Todmorden [1877].

In 1905, it was called Derdale Iron Works.

See William Jackson

Jackson of ColeyRef J275
Harry Percy Jackson and his son Harry Percy Jackson were both wood carvers in Coley & Brighouse.

They did much work local Chapels, Churches and War Memorials, as listed in the Foldout

Jackson's: Peter Jackson & Sons LimitedRef J169
West Vale Works, Stainland Road, Greetland

Jackson's RidgeRef J1
North of Widdop, at 1505 ft / 459 metres, this is the highest point in the western end of the district. Overlooks Burnley, Colne and Nelson in Lancashire.

Prehistoric flint implements were found here.

See High Brown Knowl

Jackson RoomRef J56
In 1939, when the widow of Harry Percy Jackson decided to sell Morriscot, some of the panelling and other furniture was – reluctantly [as ever!] – bought by Brighouse Corporation and installed in the Jackson Room in The Rydings. The room opened in January 1940. It is a fairly well-kept secret, and not known by all the staff at the library

Jackson's Stores LimitedRef J273
A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

Furniture, Carpets, Bedsteads, Boots, Shoes & Slippers, etc

5 Southgate, Halifax

Jacob, EdwardRef J59
[17??-18??] Halifax printer and publisher with offices at The Square, and next to the Saddle, Halifax in Petticoat Lane.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Nancy [1772-1834] who never married
  2. Edward

He was dead by 1833.

See History of the town and parish of Halifax, Rev Dr George Legh, Moore's Terrier and William Winn

Jacob, EdwardRef J9020
[1772-1804] Son of Edward Jacob.

An obituary recorded


He had been 9 years engaged in the service of his country, had fought with Lord Gardner and Lord Duncan, and received a wound while employed under Lord Nelson at the bombardment of Copenhagen
 

He died in Manchester after a severe illness [October 1804]

Jacob HalifaxRef J180
A publication described as
a local skit

published in 1871 by J. Simpson of Crossley Street, Halifax. It sold at 1d

Jacobs, JamesRef J4020
[1840-1925] He married Elizabeth.


Elizabeth was the daughter-in-law of
Elizabeth Ann Fleming
 

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3783] with Elizabeth Ann and John Fleming

Jacobs, James EdwardRef J99
[1824-1858] Born in Halifax.

He was a printer's apprentice living at Cavalry Field, Rhodes Street,  Halifax [1841] / a printer [1851] / a printer at the Halifax Guardian [1851].

In [Q2] 1849, he married Sarah Ann Bairstow [1816-1884].


Sarah Ann was born in Halifax.

She was a milliner [1851]

 

They lived at 13 Copper Street, Halifax [1851].

On 5th May 1858, James Edward was beaten to death by fellow-worker William Blackburn Dawson – see the Foldout

Sarah Ann died 3rd June 1884 (aged 68).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2060] with James Horatio Foster

Jacobs, RobertRef J72
[1863-1934] Born in Alderton.

He was a pewterer [1892].

In [Q2] 1892, he married Emma in Halifax.


Emma was the daughter of
Samuel Magson and widow of Thomas Bishop
 

Children:

  1. Ivy who died 27th December 1894 (aged 5 months) 

Emma died 8th December 1925 (aged 70).

Robert died 18th August 1934 (aged 71).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 348]

Jacobs, TomRef J269
[1910-1941] Of Norland.

He was educated at Holy Trinity School / employed at Brunswick Mills.

In [Q2] 1939, he married Blanche Hooson in Halifax.

They lived at Halifax.

He enlisted [1924], and served in India.

During World War II, he was called-up [1939], and he served as a Signalman with the Royal Corps of Signals.

He was killed in action at Bir Hakeim with the Free French [9th December 1941] (aged 31).

He was buried at Tobruk War Cemetery, Libya [Grave Ref I E 21].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on a French Memorial

Jagger ...Ref J160
The entries for people & families with the surname Jagger are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Jagger's: A. Jagger & SonsRef J309
Wholesale fish merchants established in the 1880s by Ambler Jagger and his son, John Henry.

They were at the Market Hall, Halifax and at Grimsby.

Other members of the family followed him in the business, including his son Ambler Jagger and his grandson Kenneth Jagger.

The business is still in Albion Street [2010] owned by a cousin of the family

Jagger Bridge, GreetlandRef J156
Over Black Brook.

A mid-19th century white-washed stone slab against the south parapet reads:

DIVISION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STAINLAND AND GREETLAND

and is listed

Jagger Dam, RastrickRef J145
A pond which supplied water to Badger Hill Mills.

See The beck that runs through Rastrick and Spout Mills, Rastrick

Jagger GreenRef J4
Area of Halifax, south of Holywell Green. Clay and coal was mined in outcrops here until the early 20th century.

See Shavey Bottom, Jagger Green

Jagger Green Hall, StainlandRef J30
Late 17th century house with later additions.

It is dated 1703 TDM for Thomas Denton and his wife Mary.

In 1886, Samuel Shaw bought the property.

It is now private dwellings.

This is discussed in the book Ancient Halls in & about Halifax

Jagger's LimitedRef J6190
Stone quarry owners and agents, at Bank Top, Southowram. Established by Albert Jagger. They owned Bolton Quarries Herbert Mellor bought the quarries and land from Albert Jagger. Jagger's continue to work the quarries for some time afterwards

Jagger Park WoodRef J87
A part of Judy Woods lying in Calderdale.

The area may have been a part of the park – the estate – of Royds Hall

Jagger's: S. Jagger & CompanyRef J164
Worsted coating manufacturers at Fearnought Works, Halifax. Established by Samuel Jagger. Recorded in March 1892, when Samuel was declared bankrupt

Jail Hole Rocks, WalsdenRef J40
Rocky outcrop near Gaddings Dam, Todmorden

Jails & GaolsRef J379

Jake Royd, ShelfRef J126

Jakeroyd Farm, ShelfRef J123

Jakstubynge, ShelfRef J235
Recorded in 1496,, when Laurence Bentley paid a fine for the Wastes of Longestubbynge, Jakstubynge and Little Pighill in Shelf

Jambu, EugeneRef J278
[1882-1918] Born in France.

He came to Halifax about 1909.

He was a teacher of languages (employer) [1911] / head of the Berlitz School of Languages, Halifax.

Around 1909, he married Antonie.


Antonie came from Germany
 

They lived at 26 Second Avenue, Manor Drive, Halifax [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Lieutenant Interpreter.

He did war work for Campbell's.

He was awarded the Italian Croix de Guerre with 1 star [1917].

He was awarded the French Croix de Guerre with 3 stars [18th May 1918].

He was working in Bailleul, France, where he was involved in the safety of civilians and of transport. On 15th November 1918, he was walking along a road outside the town [15th November 1918], he found a detonator lying in the road. Remarking that this was a danger to any passing cart or lorry, he picked it up to throw it away. The detonator exploded in his hands. He was taken to the No.3 Canadian Stationery Hospital at St Omer where an operation was performed on his hands [16th November 1918].

He developed pneumonia.

He died 28th November 1918.

He has not been found in any British military records.

The Halifax Courier [7th December 1918] reported his death with a photograph

James, Rev A. R.Ref J81
[18??-19??] Curate at Southowram [1911]. In 1911, he was appointed Vicar of Arksey, Doncaster

James, FrancisRef J226
[18??-18??] First proprietor of the Gibbet Street Turkish Baths, Halifax [1874]

James, Rev FrancisRef J172
[1830-1894] From Devon. He was a city missionary in London before becoming Minister at Warley Congregational Church [1865]. In 1882, he went to Canada, but returned to serve at Gorton, Lancashire

James, HenryRef J2
[1888-1916] Son of Emily & Rev C. H. James, of Epperstone Rectory, Nottingham.

Born in Haigh, Wigan.

He was educated at St John's College Cambridge / working in Dover / assistant solicitor to Halifax Corporation.

During World War I, and he served as a Sergeant with the 13th Battalion Middlesex Regiment.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 18th August 1916 (aged 28).

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

3 brothers were killed in action in World War I

James, Rev J.Ref J236
[18??-19??] Minister at Bethesda Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Elland [1868]

James, Rev JohnRef J252
[17??-18??] Of Halifax

On 28th July 1823, he, Rev Joshua Fearnside, Rev John Heap, Rev Jagger, Rev Edward B. Lloyd, Rev Zachariah Yewdall, Rev Matthew Lumb and Stephen Wilson of Holmfirth, were amongst the passengers travelling by The Fleece coach from Halifax to Sheffield which overturned near Shepley. Rev Sergeant of Scarborough died of his injuries. Edward Smith, the driver of the coach was accused of

wanton behaviour and shameful perversity, on account of the peril to which his furious driving subjected his passengers.

Rev James's ankle was crushed

James, Rev John HenryRef J192
[18??-19??] MA.

From Cornwall.

He was Minister at Cross Lanes United Methodist Chapel, Hebden Bridge [August 1897]

James, JosephRef J9
[1???-18??] London architect who designed Square Congregational Church

James, LeslieRef J344
[1921-1943] Son of Alice & Charles Alfred James of Brighouse.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 102nd Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 26th November 1943 (aged 22).

He was buried at Durnbach War Cemetery, Germany [Joint Grave 6 A 13-14]

James, Canon Percival ErnestRef J13
[1882-19??] Son of Rev D. W. James of Durham.

Born in Durham.

He was educated at Queen's College Oxford / assistant master at Durham School / chaplain to the forces in Egypt and Mesopotamia (during World War I).

He returned to England then went to New Zealand where he was vicar at St Mary's Cathedral, Auckland, New Zealand [for 9 years], vicar of St Paul's Pro-Cathedral in Wellington, New Zealand [from May  1929], vicar general of the Wellington Diocese [from 1934], governor of St John's College and King's College, Auckland, and active in a Bibles-for-Schools movement before becoming Vicar of Halifax [1937].

In 1923, he married Unknown, the daughter of Sir George Fenwick

James, WilliamRef J110
[1830-1891] Born in Kidderminster.

He was a carpet weaver [1871, 1881].

He married Ann [1828-1906].


Ann was born in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire
 

Children:

  1. Henry [b Kidderminster 1854] who was a cotton spinner  [1871]
  2. William [b Stourport 1855] who was a cotton spinner [1871]
  3. Mary [b Millbridge 1858] who was a cotton spinner [1871]
  4. Charles [b Millbridge 1860] who was a cotton spinner  [1871], a labourer in wire mill [1881]
  5. John [b Millbridge 1864] who was a coal pit hurrier [1881]
  6. Hannah [b 1866] who was a worsted winder [1881] & married  Herbert Stott Shaw
  7. Margaret Ann [b 1870] who was a worsted spinner [1881]
  8. Thomas [b 1874] who was a worsted creeler in yarn sizing  [1891]

The family lived at

  • Kidderminster [1854]
  • Millbridge, Yorkshire [1858, 1864]
  • 16 Duke Street Northowram [1871]
  • 26 York Street, Northowram [1881]
  • 4 Pule Green, Ringby Lane, Northowram (Thomas was living  with sister Hannah & her husband) [1891]
  • 14 Hey Street, Brighouse (the widowed Ann was living with  daughter Hannah & her husband) [1901]

William died in Halifax [Q1 1891] (aged 59).

Ann died in Halifax [Q1 1906] (aged 77) 

Jamieson, Rev GuyRef J50
[19??-] Vicar of St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount [19??] and Vicar of Southowram [19??]

Jamieson, James TheodoreRef J266
[1891-1918] Son of James Jamieson.

In [Q4] 1917, he married Hilda Helme in Halifax.

They lived at 21 Marion Street, Brighouse.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 7th Battalion Royal Fusiliers.

He died 18th January 1918 (aged 27).

He was buried at Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, France [Grave Ref X B 10]

Jane Crowther & Ellen Hopkinson's CharityRef J97
See Crowther-Hopkinson Charity

JapanRef J300

Jappie, David AlexanderRef J17
[1914-1944] Born in Caithness.

He was a farm labourer / a regular soldier [1932].

In [Q1] 1944, he married Emily A. Smith in Halifax.

They lived at 28 Rugby Terrace, Ovenden.

During World War II, and he served as a Private with the 7th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders.

He was wounded in Burma, and sent back to the UK.

He was killed in action at Normandy [21st July 1944] (aged 30).

He was buried at Bayeux War Cemetery, France [Grave Ref XXVI A 9].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Jaque Royd, ShelfRef J46
Manorley Lane. Aka Jaqueroyd, Jakeroyd, Jake Royd, and Jaque Royd Hall.

Late 17th century house.

The original house had (possibly) been built by James Brooksbank and the Brooksbank family.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Jaques, Battye & EdwardsRef J244
Halifax solicitors. Recorded in 1837

Jaques, JamesRef J264
[18??-18??] Glass bottle merchant at Elland.

In May 1863, he was declared bankrupt

Jaques, JamesRef J105
[1841-19??] Born in Polesworth, Warwickshire.

He was a furniture broker & draper [1891] / a lime grinder for masons [1901].

In [Q3] 1870, he married Mary Culpan [1844-19??] in Halifax.


Mary was born in Halifax, the daughter of
Joseph Culpan
 

There are no records of any children.

They lived at

  • 239 Queens Road, Halifax [1891]
  • 23 Wainhouse Road, Halifax [1901]
  • 17 Vickerman Street, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1891] were Mary's widowed mother Hannah Culpan [b 1818]

Living with them [in 1891, 1901, 1911] was Mary's sister Ann Culpan

Jarby, MrRef J171
[17??-18??] French teacher at Halifax.

He married Sophia [1792-1853]

Jardine, Charles SpencerRef J45
[1805-1866] Born in Halifax.

He was a grocer [1841] / a grocer employing 2 men [1851] / a grocer employing 1 man [1861].

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Charlotte [1830-7th April 1911] who married Thomas Parkinson
  2. William [b 1821] who was an assistant grocer [1841]

They lived at

Charles Spencer was a widower by 1851.

Living with them [in 1841] was Stancliffe Aspinall [b 1831] (apprentice grocer).

Charles Spencer died 26th June 1866 (aged 61), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 179] with daughter Charlotte, her husband Thomas Parkinson & children

Jardine, JamesRef J93
[1753-1797] Of Dean Mill

He married Mary [1768-1793].

Children:

  1. Edward who died 8th February 1793 (aged 14 days) 

Mary died 1st February 1793 (aged 25).

James died 3rd April 1797 (aged 44).

Members of the family were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax [Grave Ref: 80]

Jardine, James WilloughbyRef J66
[1879-1945] KC.

Appointed in December 1923, he was the first Recorder for Halifax [1923-1931]

Jardine, John R. B.Ref J6350
[1859-19??] Born in Blackburn.

He was a solicitor at the Supreme Court [1901].

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Margaret Baird [b 1893]

The family lived at Till Carr House, Lightcliffe [1901]

Jarratt, Rev RobertRef J142
[17??-18??] MA.

Perpetual Curate at Luddenden [1834]. He resigned in 1838. He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835]

He married Caroline.

Children:

  1. Caroline Charlotte who died 16th January 1837 (aged 4  months) 
  2. a still-born infant

He lived at

The children's death are recorded in a Memorial at St Mary's Church, Luddenden

Jarrom, Rev W.Ref J210
[18??-18??] Pastor at West Vale Baptist Church [1874-1875]

Jarry, Alphonsine SarahRef J353
[1822-1912] Daughter of Etienne Edme Jarry.

She was born in Halifax.

She was a governess and French teacher. John Lister was one of her pupils.

After the death of their parents, in the 1850s, she and her sister Marie Louisa received a sizeable inheritance, and moved to Fern Hill in Settle, to live with their aunt Sarah Chapman [1788-1863].

The sisters were rarely seen apart after they moved to Craven.

Maria died 17th April 1893 (aged 75).

She left her estate to Alphonsine; this has been estimated to be the equivalent of over £1.1million today. ¾ of that went to charity.

Alphonsine generously donated to the Settle church endowment scheme for pew rents, and to a charity set up for the aged and infirm of the parish of Giggleswick.

Alphonsine died 6th November 1912 (aged 90).

She bequeathed £600 and a portrait of her father – by John Horner – to the Royal Halifax Infirmary The portrait went missing

The sisters were buried, side by side, at Holy Ascension Church, Settle, and there is a William Morris stained glass window in the church. A plaque reads:


To the memory of two sisters devoted to kind and good works
 

Jarry, Etienne EdmeRef J268
[1775-1858] Aka Stephen Jarry.

His father was a steward for the French King Louis XV1.

Born at Versailles, France [11th December 1775].

From the age of 5, he attended the Chapel Royal School where he was a chorister. The family moved to Paris at the time of the French Revolution.

Anyone associated with the King was liable to be caught and executed. Etienne was reduced to begging for bread, but he survived and became a secretary to a general, travelling through Europe. Then, he became a soldier in the army and saw active service in the Peninsular War, where he was wounded by a British sabre in Spain [1809], and was brought to England as a prisoner of war. He was released at Northampton at the end of hostilities.

In 1812, he married Sophia Millbourn [1792-1853].


Sophia came from Northampton
 

In 1814, they moved to Halifax.

He converted from Catholicism to become an Anglican.

He was a British lace manufacturer at Woolshops, Halifax [1816] / Chapel Warden at Northgate End Chapel [1816].

He ran a French School in Halifax [1820s-1850s], where he taught French and offered a large French library for his students.

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

Horner painted a portrait of M. Jarry which his daughter Alphonsine presented to the Royal Halifax Infirmary. The portrait subsequently went missing.


Does anyone know anything about the portrait or its whereabouts?
 

Children:

  1. a son who died in infancy
  2. Marie Louisa
  3. Alphonsine

They lived at 18/19 Aked's Road, Halifax [1851].

The couple died at Aked's Road: Sophia [1853]; Stephen [1858].

They were buried at Halifax Parish Church.

After the death of their parents, the daughters moved to Fern Hill in Settle, to live with their aunt Sarah Chapman [1788-1863]

Jarry, Marie LouisaRef J65
[1818-1893] Daughter of Etienne Edme Jarry.

She was born in Halifax.

She worked as a governess in Halifax [1841]

In 1861, Agnes Whitfield Ashworth was a visitor at Maria Louisa Ladies' School of Marie Louisa Jarry at 19 Akeds Road, Halifax [1861]

After the death of their parents, in the 1850s, she and her sister Alphonsine received a sizeable inheritance, and moved to Fern Hill in Settle, to live with their aunt Sarah Chapman [1788-1863].

The sisters were rarely seen apart after they moved to Craven.

Maria died 17th April 1893 (aged 75).

She left her estate to Alphonsine; this has been estimated to be the equivalent of over £1.1million today.

Alphonsine died 6th November 1912 (aged 90).

The sisters were buried, side by side, at Holy Ascension Church, Settle, and there is a William Morris stained glass window in the church. A plaque reads:


To the memory of two sisters devoted to kind and good works
 

Jarvie, Rev A. M. M.Ref J132
[19??-19??] He was curate at North Gosforth, Newcastle before becoming Priest-in-Charge of Copley [1973]

Jarvis, AstinRef J261
[1891-1917] Son of Robert Oakley Jarvis.

Born in Wadsworth.

He was a member of Old Town Methodist Chapel, Wadsworth / a member of Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge / a member of Hebden Bridge Liberal Club / a cotton weaver (power loom) [1911] / employed by James Hoyle Limited at Acre Mill, Old Town.

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1914], and he served as a Rifleman with the 20th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.

He fought at Ypres & Arras and was twice wounded.

He died of wounds to his arm & chest sustained in the Battle of Arras [10th April 1917] (aged 25).

The Halifax Courier [21st April 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, France [Grave Ref III A 5]

He is remembered on the family grave at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [Grave Ref: F825], on the Memorial at Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge, on the Memorial at Old Town Methodist Chapel, Wadsworth, on the Memorial at Acre Mill, Old Town, and on Wadsworth War Memorial

Jarvis, Robert OakleyRef J262
[1853-1931] Born in Dunnington [20th May 1853].

He was president of Hebden Bridge Liberal Club / a cotton weaver (power loom) [1876] (probably) with James Hoyle Limited at Acre Mill, Old Town / a cotton weaver [1901] / power loom cotton weaver [1911].

The family were connected with Old Town Methodist Chapel, Wadsworth and Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge.

On 16th August 1876, he married Mary Wilcock [1856-1929] in Halifax.


Mary was born in Erringden [25th February 1856]
 

Children:

  1. Amy [b 1878] who was a cotton weaver [1901]
  2. Alice [b 1881]
  3. Frank [b 1883] who was a clerk [1901], a warehouseman in  weaving factory [1911]
  4. John [b 1887] who was a cotton weaver [1901], a book  keeper [1911] and served in World War I and had a foot amputated
  5. Astin

The children were born in Wadsworth.

They lived at

  • 42 Windsor Road, Hebden Bridge [1901]
  • 1 Stoodley View, Wadsworth [1911]

Mary died 10th September 1929.

Robert died 30th December 1931.

Members of the family were buried at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [Grave Ref: F825]

Jasmine Cottage, HeptonstallRef J317
6/8 Towngate. Early to mid 18th century house. It adjoins Royd Farm.

The attached archway – leading to the Heptonstall graveyard – is also listed

Jast, Louis StanleyRef J319

Jastrzębski, Dr Bogdan EdwardRef J58

Jastrzębski, Hubert Stephan deRef J320
[18??-1917] Son of Thaddeus Theodore S. de Jastrzębski.

During World War I, he served as a Lieutenant with the 24th Battalion London Regiment.

He was seriously wounded, and died at a French Field Hospital in April 1917

Jastrzębski, Louis StanleyRef J316
[1868-1944] Son of Stephen Louis Jastrzębski.

Born in Halifax.

He became well-known as a librarian and a supporter of the library system

Jastrzębski, Stephen Louis deRef J286
[1824-1???] Son of a Catholic father and a Nonconformist mother, he developed a passion for religious tolerance and freedom of thought.

Born Stefan Louis de Jastrzębski in Zebrzydowice in Austrian-occupied Poland.

He took an active part in the Polish Legion under the inspirational leader Louis Kossuth [1802-1894] in 1848, during the Hungarian revolution against Austria. After the Hungarians' final defeat at the battle of Temeszvar [August 1849], he fled with Kossuth into Turkey. He came to England in 1849 as a refugee.

He dropped the de from his surname.

He was a tobacconist at George Street, Halifax [1868], 4 Barum Top, Halifax [1874], and 3 Carlton Street, Halifax [1891] The business was listed in Adjudications in Bankruptcy [May 1891].

He married Elizabeth Lizzie Morgan [1839-1918] from Franche, Kidderminster.

Children:

  1. Bogdan
  2. Thaddeus
  3. Louis Stanley

They lived at

  • George Street, Halifax [1868]
  • 4 Barum Top, Halifax [1871]
  • 36 Park View, Lee Mount [1881]
  • 3 Carlton Street, Halifax [1891]

He was dead by 1901

Jastrzębski, Thaddeus Theodore Slepowron deRef J311
[1862-1930] Son of Stephen L. Jastrzębski.

Born Tadeus Teodor Slepowron Jastrzębski in Halifax.

He was educated at Grove House Academy. He trained for the Civil Service.

He was a well-known statistician. Several of his papers were published in learned works, such as the Eugenics Review.

He was Clerk to the Office of the Registrar General (England) [1881]. He eventually reached the post of Deputy Registrar-General.

In 1890, he married Frances Elizabeth Thackrah, daughter of Mr Thackrah.

Children:

  1. Norah [b 1892] who married [1920] Albert Wespi from
  2. Hubert Stephan [1895-1917] who was killed in  World War I; Switzerland

He retained the de element in his surname, and his children did also.

They lived at

  • South Croydon, Surrey [1890s]
  • 102 Avondale Road, South Croydon, Surrey [1911]
  • Kingstonridge, East Sussex [on his retirement]

In the 1920s, he went to live in Switzerland for health reasons.

He died at Lausanne [6th July 1930]

Jay, Ernest SutcliffeRef J322
[1893-19??] Born in Halifax. Established Jay's Furniture Store.

He lived at 14a Clarence Street, Halifax [1936]

Jay's Furniture Store, HalifaxRef J183
Furnishing business with a shop at 46-48 Northgate Building, Halifax. Established by Ernest S. Jay.

The Far East Chinese restaurant took over the Northgate premises.

The company closed in 19??

Jay House Farm, CliftonRef J152
Thornhills Lane. Philemon Aspinall lived here [18??].

This is discussed in the book Down the Acres

Jayes, MortonRef J38
[1873-1902] Born in Halifax.

He lived at Haugh Shaw Road, Halifax.

During the South African Wars, and he served as a Lance Corporal with the Royal Scots.

He died of enteric fever in South Africa in 1902.

He is remembered on the Halifax Parish Church South African War Memorial, and on West View Park War Memorial

Jeakins, Thomas ShawleyRef J104
[1829-1900]

In [Q2] 1851, he married Mary Ann Bentley [1828-1890] in Halifax.


Mary Ann was the daughter of
William Bentley
 

Mary Ann died 29th July 1890 (aged 62)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3815] with her mother.

Thomas died in St Neots [Q1 1900] (aged 71) 


His burial place is not yet known
 

Jean Royd, TodmordenRef J324
Numbers 25, 27 & 29 Top o' th' Hill Road. House dated 1704. A re-used lintel is inscribed IER.

Now 2 dwellings

Jebson, AinleyRef J295
[1874-1915] Born in Huddersfield.

He was a wholesale and retail ironmonger and hardware merchant in Halifax Borough Market [1911].

In 1899, he married Sarah in Huddersfield

Jebson, EdwinRef J144
[1896-1918] Son of Frederick Jebson.

He was a member of St George's Church, Lee Mount / a bobbin carrier for warpers [1911] / employed by Standeven & Company Limited at Ladyship Mills, Ovenden.

During World War I, he enlisted [5th October 1914], and he served as a Rifleman with the 16th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.

He went to the Front [November 1915].

He was killed in action by shellfire [9th March 1918] (aged 22).

The Halifax Courier [30th March 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II D 4].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Roll of Honour at Saint George's Church, Lee Mount, and on the Standeven Roll of Honour

Jebson, FrederickRef J39
[1857-1929] Born in Skelmanthorpe.

He was a curl weaver (plush) [1891] / a worsted warp twister [1901] / a warp twister at worsted mill [1911].

In 1891, he married Sarah Ann Coates [1859-1???] in Bradford.


Sarah Ann was born in Cumberworth, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. John William [b 1891] who was a hosier's assistant [1911]
  2. Edwin

They lived at

  • Savile Road, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield [1891]
  • 25 Lime Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 8 Matlock Street, Halifax [1911, 1918]

Sarah Ann is not recorded after 1891.

A Frederick Jebson died in Halifax [Q1 1929] (aged 72) 

Jee's Hartshill Granite & Brick Company LimitedRef J217
Recorded in 1905, when their registered office was at 13 Ward's End

Jeff, Rev HenryRef J227
[1844-1897] Draper and silk mercer at 3 Old Market, Halifax [1871] and 16 Northgate, Halifax [1874].

On 21st August 1871, he married a widow, Elizabeth Waugh at Hanover Street Chapel.

He left Halifax and became an itinerant Methodist New Connexion Minister, serving at Stoke-on-Trent, Oldham, West Hartlepool and Sheffield.

He died 11th July 1897

Jefferies, J.Ref J258
[17??-18??] Victualler at Rastrick.

In August 1817, he was declared bankrupt

Jeffery, Rev Allen DennisRef J170
[1864-1932] Son of Sarah (née Allen) [1841-1875] & Mark Jeffrey [1841-1923], a postman

Born in Duston [1864].

He was Minister at Park Congregational Church, Halifax [1900, 1905].

In 1891, he married (1) Lydia Maria Mitchelson [1860-1908] in Staines.

In 1910, he married (2) Clara Elizabeth Briggs [1869-1949] in Royston

He died in Staines [28th December 1932]

Jeffery, JohnRef J221
[1811-1???] He was a grocer at 3 & 4 Southgate, Halifax [1841, 1845] / a partner in Swindel & Jeffery.

He married Hannah [1816-1???].

Working for him were

Jeffery, Rev Peter JamesRef J138
[19??-] Vicar of Siddal [1984] and Vicar of Sowerby Bridge [1985-1998]

Jeffrey, AlfredRef J352
[1913-1940] Son of Ann & Tom Jeffrey.

He married Dorothy.

They lived in Illingworth.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 5th Battalion Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment).

He died 29th May 1940 (aged 27).

He is remembered on the Dunkirk Memorial, France [Grave Ref 50]

Jeffrey, JohnRef J100
[18??-1866] Aka Mad Dick. A tailor from London.

In 1866, he hanged and mutilated the body of his 6-year-old son in a cellar at Neal's Passage, St Giles, London.

After the murder, he fled to Triangle where he changed his appearance and worked in cognito. On reading about the murder in the Halifax Guardian, he gave himself up to the Halifax police.

He was taken for trial and execution at Newgate, London

Jeffrey, RevRef J215
[18??-19??] Congregational Minister.

He lived at 32 Parkinson Lane, Halifax [1905]

Jeffreys, ColinRef J347
[1941-] Son of Lewis Jeffreys.

When his father retired, the family transport business passed to Colin and his 3 brothers.

Around 1969, he left to start his own transport business, leaving his brother Maurice to carry on the business. He started by buying a removal van from Michael Heap. He subsequently bought out Morley Transport.

Around 1970, he opened the Discount Bedding Warehouse at King Cross Street, Halifax. He employed his brothers Kenneth and Stuart.

Around 1978, he expanded, opening the Discount Upholstery Centre in Lister Lane, Halifax.

In 1979, he bought India Buildings and opened the Furniture City superstore [1981].

In 1993, he opened Furniture City in Bradford.

He never married

Jeffreys FurnishersRef J334
Furniture business at Prince's Arcade, Halifax. Established by Maurice Jeffreys in 1963. The business closed in 1970

Jeffreys, GeorgeRef J89
[1889-1962] Welshman who founded the Elim Pentecostal Church movement in 1915. He visited Brighouse in 1935.

See Elim Pentecostal Church, Halifax and Elim Pentecostal Church, Sowerby Bridge

Jeffreys, KennethRef J348
[1940-] Son of Lewis Jeffreys.

On 31st August 1960, he married Madeline Hall.

Children:

  1. Carol
  2. Lynda
  3. Wendy
  4. Peter
  5. Fiona

Jeffreys, LewisRef J336
[1915-1999] He established the Jeffreys Transport business.

When Lewis retired, he passed the business on to his 4 sons.

In 1936, he married Winifred Regan in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Maurice
  2. Kenneth
  3. Colin
  4. Ann [b 1947] who never married
  5. Stuart [b 1951]

The family lived at 3 Saunderson Street, Halifax [1936]

Jeffreys, MauriceRef J335
[1937-1986] Son of Lewis Jeffreys.

On retiring, their father passed the Jeffreys Transport business to Maurice and his brothers.

He established Jeffreys Furnishers.

Halifax businessman and Councillor.

He also owned a petrol station in King Cross Lane – opposite the Halifax Courier Building. He was unsuccessful in an attempt to obtain planning permission to build an hotel on the site.

In 1???, he married Sylvia Clarke [19??-19??] in ????.

Children:

  1. Catherine
  2. Lisa
  3. Douglas
  4. Darren
  5. Gail
  6. Emma
  7. Matthew
  8. Anna

The family lived at

Jeffreys, Sidney HerbertRef J4210
[18??-19??] Of Sowerby Bridge.

In January 1896, he filed a patent for

improvements in kitchen fire ranges

Jeffreys TransportRef J60
Business at Robert Street / Turney Street / Bank Top, Lee Mount started by Lewis Jeffreys.

When Lewis retired, he passed the business on his 4 sons.

In 1969, brother Colin left to set up his own transport business, and brothers Kenneth and Stuart subsequently joined Colin

Jeffries, PeterRef J68
[1924-1944] His father was Minister at Bethel United Methodist Church, Ovenden.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School & Halifax Tech.

During World War II, and he served as a Pilot Officer with the Royal Air Force.

He was commissioned in South Africa [September 1943].

He was reported missing and assumed to have died in 1944 (aged 20).

He is remembered on Heath Grammar School Memorial Gates

Jellicorse, JohnRef J117
[17??-18??] Cotton-spinner at Stansfield Mill, Sowerby [1834]

Jenkins, MargaretRef J18
[1887-19??] Born in Liverpool.

She was one of the children who came to the district to work at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.

She was a worsted spinner [1901].

She lived with Alfred Turner [1901]

Jenkins, Rev Nathaniel LlewellynRef J238
[1873-1942] Born in Llangadock, Carmarthenshire [1873].

He was educated at Wadham College Oxford / curate at Marsden / Curate at Elland [1900] / curate at Guernsey / rector of Alton Barnes, Wiltshire [1925-1942].

On 18th April 1906, he married Jessie Beatrice Fildes [1869-1939] at St Marylebone.


Jessie Beatrice came from Manchester
 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth Llewellyn [b 1907]

He died in Marylebone [9th January 1942]

Jenkins, Rev P. C.Ref J129
[19??-19??] Minister of Heath Congregational Church, Halifax [1966]

Jenkins, Thomas HenryRef J310
[1852-1913] Born in Hereford.

He was a stone mason.

On 21st May 1877, he married Mary Ann Bullas [1859-1929] in Whitwell, Derbyshire.


Mary Ann was born in Doncaster
 

Children:

  1. Eliza [b 1878]
  2. Hetty [b 1879]
  3. Fredrick [b 1883]
  4. William Henry
  5. Florence [b 1887]
  6. Ada [b 1889]
  7. Mary Elizabeth [b 1892]
  8. Helena [b 1895]
  9. Emily [b 1897]
  10. Hilda [b 1898]
  11. Leonard [b 1900]

They lived at

  • Booth Wood, Rishworth [1911]
  • Spring Terrace, Rishworth

Jenkins, William HenryRef J305
[1885-1916] Son of Thomas Henry Jenkins.

Born in Rishworth [17th July 1885].

He was a stone mason.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the RM Medical Unit, RN Div. Royal Marines.

He was killed in action [13th November 1916] (aged 31).

He was buried at Ancre British Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, France [Grave Ref II B 12].

He is remembered on Rishworth War Memorial

Jenkinson ...Ref J136
The entries for people & families with the surname Jenkinson are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Jenner, Rev StephRef J263
[19??-] Minister at United Methodist Free Church, Clifton [2008]

Jenning, JohnRef J5230
[17??-1810] He was a commissioned officer in the 11th Light Dragoons / an innkeeper [1810].


Question: Does anyone know which inn this may have been?

 

He died at Sowerby [April 1810]

Jennings ...Ref J12
The entries for people & families with the surname Jennings are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Jennings & BriggsRef J228
Wine and spirit merchants at 91-93 Northgate, Halifax [1874]

Jennings's: G. & J. B. JenningsRef J198
Wine and spirit business established by Bethel Bartholomew Naylor in 1797.

In 18??, the business was taken over by his grandsons George Jennings and John Bartholomew Jennings and became G. & J. B. Jennings.

In 1890, their premises were at 93 Northgate, Halifax

Jennings, Wooller & CompanyRef J208
Auctioneers, valuers and arbitrators at Tower Chambers, Halifax [1905]

Jenny WrenRef J35
Pseudonym of Eleanor Gaukroger

Jepson, ElizabethRef J85
[12??-1344] Prioress of Kirklees Priory [1329-1344]

Jepson, JohnRef J111
[1826-1851] Born in Blackburn.

He was a grocer & tea dealer [1851] / a traveller [1864].

In [Q4] 1846, he married Margaret Seed [1822-1864] in Preston.


Margaret was born in Preston, the daughter of Mary & William Seed
 

Children:

  1. George William [b 1848]
  2. Catherine [b 1850]

The family lived at

  • Frenchwood Street, Preston [1851]
  • Halifax [1864]

Living with them [in 1851] was John's brother James Jepson [b 1833] (apprentice to tea dealer).

John died in Preston [Q4 1851].


Details of his death / burial place are not yet known
 

Margaret died 26th February 1864 (aged 42)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4522]

Jepson, WilliamRef J124
[1821-1???] He was a chemist, druggist, dealer in British wines, and patent camphine agent at 6 Silver Street, Halifax [1845]

On 12th September 1842, he married Elizabeth Eleanor Ann Batty [1821-1???] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. William Batty (Jepson) [died in infancy 1844]
  2. A stillborn child [buried 3rd April 1846]

The children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3845]

Jeremy Hill, Langfield CommonRef J190

Jeremy, Rev ThomasRef J174
[17??-1???] He was Minister at Myrtle Grove Chapel, Eastwood for a few months in 1788 before moving to Uxbridge

Jericho Farm, Stainland DeanRef J118

Jerman, Rev D.Ref J365
[18??-19??] Minister at Rishworth Baptist Chapel [1896]

Jerram, Rev Arnold EscombeRef J248
[18??-19??] BA.

He served at Wakefield before becoming Curate at Coley [1894]. He left to serve at Bradley in the diocese of Wakefield

Jerusalem Farm, LuddendenRef J10
15-acre estate at Luddenden Dean given to the town in 1945 by the Spring Hall Trust, for use as a camping and outdoor amenity site. The camping site opened on 28th August 1947.

The 36 acres of nearby Wade Wood were given in 1953.

A nearby sulphur spring was the centre of Spa Sunday pilgrimages in the 19th century

It is a local nature reserve.

See Jerusalem Lane, Luddenden

Jervis, Frederick BlackallRef J92
[1822-1???] Of Woking, Surrey. In 1854, he joined the Halifax legal firm Stocks & Macaulay

Jessamine Cash Stores, HalifaxRef J112
King Cross.

Recorded in 1917, when Edwin Thompson and his wife were the proprietors

See Jessamine Street, Halifax

Jessop, Dr Alfred Thomas RichardRef J71
[1837-1903] LSA, MRCS.

Son of Thomas Jessop.

Born in Brighouse [11th November 1837].

He was educated at Giggleswick, and Leeds School of Medicine / admitted to the Royal College of Surgeons [July 1859] / resident medical officer at Leeds Infirmary [1860-1864] / surgeon at Leeds Dispensary / honorary surgeon at Leeds General Infirmary [1879-1890] / lecturer in physiology at Leeds School of Medicine / professor of Surgery & Practical Surgery at Leeds School of Medicine.

In 1867, he married (1) Isabella Harvey Blackburn.


Isabella was the daughter of John Blackburn
 

Children:

  1. Helen M. [b 1870] who married [1891] Harold  Wilson, a solicitor in Leeds
  2. Thomas H. [b 1871] who married [Ontario, Canada 1907]  Mary F. Violette, and was in South Africa at time of his death  [Government Pay Dept]
  3. Isabella Wellesley [1873-1936] who married Berkeley G. A. Moynihan
  4. Maude [b 1874] who married [1903] Ward Smith of  Shipley
  5. Ethel [b 1876] who married [1903] Walter Guy  Molesworth [Indian Civil Service] of Devon
  6. Constance [b 1877] who [1904] Charles Close, a  solicitor in Leeds
  7. D'Arcy Stanfield [1879-1941] who married [Thirsk 1906]  Mary Smith
  8. Gladys [b 1885]

They lived at

  • Roundhay Mount, Leeds
  • The Quarries, Leeds

He owned Manor Farm, Thorner, North Yorkshire, which, at the time of his death [1903], was owned by his son Darcy.

Isabella died in 1893.

In [Q2] 1899, Thomas married (2) Eliza Walter in Southampton.

Thomas died 6th September 1903.


Eliza was widow of Walter Cardwell of Dewsbury
 

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £10,000

Jessop & BriggsRef J23
Blacksmiths at Brighouse.

Partners included George Beaumont Jessop and James Briggs.

The partnership was dissolved in March 1846

Jessop & CrossleyRef J195
William Jessop and William Crossley built many of the locks on the Rochdale Canal in the late 18th century

Jessop, CharlesRef J177
[1846-1909] Aka Charley.

Son of George Beaumont Jessop.

Born in Brighouse.

He was a solicitor's clerk [1881, 1891, 1900] / an attorney's general clerk with Barber & Oliver which he had  joined the firm at the age of 13 / president of the Brighouse Cricket, Cycling & Bowling Club [1891] / a local Councillor for Bonegate Ward [1893-1908] / an attorney at 23 Church Lane, Brighouse [1906] / a member, teacher, secretary, president & trustee of Brighouse Mechanics' Institute & Technical School / chairman of the Brighouse Joint Hospital Board / Hon Sec of the Yorkshire Institute for the training of deaf & dumb  children / one of the managers of the Brighouse & District General & Penny Savings Bank.

He was interested in local history and family history and over a period of 40 years, amassed a large and valuable collection of local pamphlets, documents and newspaper cuttings, said to be unique in the district.


Question: Does anyone know what happened to his collection after his death?

 

He lectured on the history of Brighouse to many societies and several years prior to his death his research was published as columns in The Echo and subsequently published in pamphlet form.

His publications included

  • Brighouse in the 18th and 19th centuries [1892]
  • A History of Brighouse Mechanic's Institute [1894]

In 1870, he married Mary Jane Barber.


Mary Jane was the daughter of Ephraim Barber
 

Children:

  1. Thomas W. [b 1876] a solicitor's clerk [1891], a steam  engine fitter [1901]
  2. George
  3. John Barber [b 1881] who was a photographer's apprentice  [1901]
  4. Charley [b 1882] who was a tailor's apprentice [1901]
  5. Alfred [b 1884]
  6. Emma Barber [b 1887]
  7. Harold [b 1889]

They lived at

Charley died at Croft House [11th March 1908].

He was buried at Brighouse Cemetery [14th March 1908]

See Brighouse Municipal Elections of 1893

Jessop, Elizabeth SimpsonRef J80
[1846-1867] Daughter of William Jessop, a grocer.

She married James Dyson

She died in November 1867, after the birth of their son, Francis Barrott Dyson

Jessop, Rev ErnestRef J137
[18??-19??] Minister at West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge [1909]. In 1922, he moved to Morecambe

Jessop, GeorgeRef J5
[1878-19??] Son of Charles Jessop.

He was a solicitor's articled clerk [1901] / a solicitor [1911] / a member of Barber & Jessop.

In [Q3] 1904, he married Alice Ellen Stott at St James's Church, Brighouse.


Alice Ellen was the daughter of John Henry Stott
 

Children:

  1. George Henry [b 1907]
  2. Alice Vera Stott (Jessop) [b 1909]

They lived at

  • Elmwood Villas, Bradford Road, Brighouse [1904]
  • 23 Church Lane, Brighouse [1911]

Jessop, George BeaumontRef J33
[1820-1895] Born in Brighouse.


He was the cousin of
Thomas Walker Jessop
 

He was a blacksmith [1861] / a mechanic & blacksmith [1881] / a retired blacksmith [1891].

In [Q4] 1843, he married Elizabeth (Betty) Pawson [1822-1???] in Halifax.


Elizabeth was born in Rastrick. was the daughter of
 

Children:

  1. Charley
  2. Emma [b 1847]
  3. Mary Ann [b 1851]
  4. Sam [b 1859]
  5. George [b 1861]

They lived at

  • Cliffs Buildings, Brighouse Wood, Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse  [1861]
  • 37 Police Street, Hipperholme with Brighouse [1881]
  • Anvil Street, Hipperholme with Brighouse [1891]

Jessop, George CarrRef J2800
[1834-1904] Born in Hopton, Mirfield.

He was a woollen weaver [1857] / a fancy woollen weaver [1861] / a grocer & draper [1871] / grocer & draper at Bailiff Bridge Co-Op [1876?] / grocer at Wyke [1871/1872] / a grocer [1881] / a bird seed merchant [1891] / a seed & corn factor [1901] / founder member & deacon at Upper Edge Baptist Church.

In 1857, he married (1) Hannah Turner [1834-1877], born in Sowerby, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Turner
  2. Elizabeth [b 1860]
  3. David [b 1862]
  4. Charles [b 1868]
  5. Edward [b 1870]
  6. Ruth [b 1873]

3 of his sons followed him into careers with the Co-Operative Society.

George's wife Hannah died in Sheffield.

In 1879, he married (2) Annie Woodhead [1839-1????] in Sheffield.

They lived at

  • New Hey Road, Rastrick [1857]
  • New Road, Rastrick [1861]
  • Wyke Lane, Wyke [1871]
  • 336 & 338 Attercliffe Road, Attercliffe [1881]
  • 7 Douglas St, Rotherham [1891]
  • 12 Godstone Road, Rotherham [1901]
  • 72 Childers Street, Doncaster [1904]

He died at the Co-Operative Hall, Carr House Road, Doncaster [22nd October 1904].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £108 15/3d. Probate was granted to his widow Annie and to Emily Ball

Jessop, HarryRef J257
[18??-1916]

He married Unknown at Elland Parish Church.

They lived at 38 Park Street, Brighouse.

During World War I, he served as a Driver with the 1st/6th Battery, 1st/2nd (West Riding) Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He died 6th May 1916.

He was buried at Mesnil Ridge Cemetery, Mesnil-Martinsart, France [Grave Ref F 11]

Jessop, John RichardRef J76
[1830-1???] Born in London.

He was a cabinet maker employing 3 men & 3 apprentices [1851].

In [Q2] 1846, he married Ann Gill [1826-1???] in Halifax.


Ann was born in Halifax, the daughter of Mr Gill, cloth miller.

She was a confectioner [1861]

 

Children:

  1. (possibly) Elizabeth [1849-1879] who was buried with  sister Mary Alice & brother-in-law Matthew Ashby at  Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 554]
  2. Emily A. [b 1850]
  3. Mary Alice [b 1851] who married Matthew Ashby
  4. John Gill [b 1853]
  5. Richard Weymouth [b 1857]

The family lived at

  • Furniture Shop, Northgate, Halifax [1851]
  • 9 Square Road, Halifax [1861]

Living with them [in 1851] was widowed mother-in-law Ann Gill [b 1790]

Jessop, JonathanRef J285
[1827-1907] Born in Brighouse.

He was a Halifax Councillor / assistant to Thomas Parker [before 1850].

In 1850, he established a chemist, druggist and pharmacy business at The Pharmacy, 11 Corn Market, Halifax.

The business was taken over by George A. Parkin.

On 14th March 1854, he married (1) Elizabeth Forsyth [1827-1869] in Halifax.


Elizabeth was born in Halifax [4th June 1827]
 

Children:

  1. Ann [bapt 21st March 1855; d 1858]
  2. Emily Jane [1856-1938] who never married & died in  Peterborough
  3. Richard Henry [1858-1940] who died in York
  4. Elizabeth [1860-1864]
  5. John William [1864-1939] who died in Richmond, Virginia
  6. Charles Edward [1866-1866]

Elizabeth died at 11 Corn Market [26th March 1869].

She & other members of the family () were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax.

On 15th November 1871, Jonathan married (2) Mary Ann Swaine [1831-1913] in Halifax


Mary Ann was born in Halifax
 

Jonathan died at 13 Swires Road [8th March 1907].

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

Mary Ann died in Eastbourne [21st August 1913].

She was buried at Dudwell with her husband

Jessop, RichardRef J62
[1???-1???] Son of Richard Jessop.

He was active in the Sunday School movement in Brighouse

Jessop, RichardRef J57
[1757-1835] Originally from Low Mill.

He was an important figure in the business and moral development of Brighouse.

In 1809, he (possibly) bought much land between Waring Green and Old Lane, Brighouse from the Gill family estates.

He (possibly) sold the land to William Kershaw in 1875.

He married Unknown.

Child: Richard

Jessop, RichardRef J182
[18??-18??] In 1857, he established a wood-working, upholstery and cabinet making and art furniture manufacturer at Union Street, Halifax.

When he retired, Arthur Alderson took over the business.

See Driver Sunderland Robertshaw

Jessop's: S. & J. JessopRef J259
Curriers at Halifax.

In June 1874, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Jessop, SamRef J15
[1864-1943] Born in Sowerby.

He was an iron worker [1887].

In 1887, he married Harriet Ann Riley.


Harriet Ann was the daughter of
William Riley
 

Children:

  1. Amy [b 1888]

The couple died in Manchester

Jessop, SamuelRef J127
[1851-1890]

In [Q4] 1872, he married Charlotte Birkhead in Halifax.


Charlotte was the daughter of
John Birkhead
 

Samuel died Q4 1890 (aged 39) 

Jessop, SimeonRef J9820
[1808-1878] Born in Brighouse.

He was a waterman [1834] / a currier [1861] / a master carrier / currier [1871].

He married (1) Unknown.

On 16th June 1834, he married (2) widow Sarah Greenwood of Halifax, at Halifax Parish Church.

On 3rd December 1837, he married (3) Mary Thornton in Dewsbury.

Children:

  1. John [b 1839] who was a currier [1861]
  2. Alfred [b 1841] who was a mechanic [1861]
  3. William [b 1845] who was a tailor [1861]
  4. Thomas [b 1848] who was a wire drawer [1861]
  5. Jane [b 1852]
  6. Joseph [b 1855]
  7. Ann [b 1858]
  8. Mary [b 1860]

They lived at

  • Daisy Croft, Brighouse [1861]
  • 18 Dyson Street, Brighouse [1871]

He died Q1 1878

Jessop's Tailors Limited, HalifaxRef J296
They were at 20 Southgate [1936]

See Aldam's Café, Halifax

Jessop, Thomas WalkerRef J63
[1807-1879] He was a solicitor / associated with Barber & Oliver / Registrar of births and deaths for Brighouse [1840, 1850, 1861] / agent for English & Scottish Law Fire & Life Insurance Company [1840].

He married Unknown.

Child: Thomas Richard

They lived at Church Lane, Brighouse.

Jessop, TurnerRef J2490
[1858-1920] Son of George Carr Jessop.

Born in Rastrick.

He followed his father working in the Co-Operative Society. He moved to live in Essex.

He was a photographer [1891] / secretary to Grays Co-Operative Society, Essex [1891] / clerk to the Education Committee in Grays, Essex [1911]

In 1884, he married Frances Emily Thompson [1857-1934] from West Hartlepool, in Orsett, Essex.

Children:

  1. Frances Amy [b 1886]
  2. Nina Isabel [b 1887]
  3. Herbert Turner [b 1889]

The family lived at

  • Grays Thurrock, Essex [1886, 1891]
  • Graysholme, Grays, Essex [1911]

Jessop, WilliamRef J79
[17??-18??] Of Manchester. He took over from John Rennie as engineer with the Rochdale Canal Company.

See Jessop & Crossley

Jet PetroleumRef J95
Founded by a group which included Charles Holdsworth. The company was sold to an American concern in 1961

Jeudwine, G. P.Ref J107
[18??-19??] Curate at Brighouse [1906-1910]

Jevons, ArthurRef J41
[1890-1917] Son of James Jevons.

He was a member of Square Church Brotherhood, Halifax / a book binder [1911] / an apprentice bookbinder with Woodward, Princess Street,  Halifax / a book binder in Grimsby.

He lived at 23 Clough Lane, Mixenden.

During World War I, he enlisted in Grimsby, and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 7th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment.

He was killed in action whilst firing his Lewis gun [12th October 1917] (aged 27).

The Halifax Courier [27th October 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 35-37 & 162-162A], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His father died the same day in the Lunatic Asylum, Menston, Wharfedale

Jevons, Miss C.Ref J392
[18??-19??] Recorded on 11th March 1916, when she had a secretarial school in Halifax

Jevons, JamesRef J70
[1869-1917] Son of John Jevons.

Born in Winsor Green, Birmingham.

He was a mechanic of Ainley Road, Elland [1889] / a mechanic [1891] / a mechanic fitter's turner [1901] / a mechanic turner [1911].

In [Q4] 1889, he married Emily Carter [1869-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.


Emily was born in Skircoat Green, the daughter of William Carter, wheelwright.

She was a cotton reeler [1891]

 

Children:

  1. Arthur
  2. Willie [1893-1909]
  3. Nellie [b 1904]

The family lived at

  • 17 Huddersfield Road, Elland [with James's parents 1891]
  • 25 New Road, Halifax [1901]
  • 30 South Darley Street, Halifax [1911]
  • 23 Clough Lane, Mixenden [1917]

James died in the Lunatic Asylum, Menston, Wharfedale [12th October 1917].

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [17th October 1917]

Jevons, JohnRef J116
[1838-1???] Born in Northampton.

He was a boiler maker [1889].

In [Q2] 1862, he married Jemina Demain [1844-1???] in Hunslet.


Jemima was born in Leeds
 

Children:

  1. Mary A. [b 1868] who was a cotton maker [1891]
  2. Emily [b 1877] who was a cotton winder [1891]
  3. Clara [b 1878] who was a cotton spinner [1891]
  4. James

The family lived at 17 Huddersfield Road, Elland [1891].

Living with them [in 1891] were son James & family

Jewish familiesRef J281
In the 1870s, there were around 20 Jewish households in Halifax.

See Henry Aaron and John Traczewski

Jewitt, WilliamRef J302
[1???-18??] Methodist preacher at Todmorden [1833]

Jewson, Alfred JamesRef J32
[1872-1931] Son of Mr Jewson.

Born in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.

He was a gunmaker [1901]. Founder of the local gunsmith shop Jewson's.

In 1907, he married Emily Hargreaves in Halifax.

The family lived at

  • 7 Vine Terrace, Halifax [1911]
  • Savile Parade, Halifax [1931]

Jewson's gunsmithsRef J153
Gunsmiths and fishing materials shop founded by Alfred James Jewson at 1 Westgate, Halifax [1905].

In 1999, the business moved to the former Wilson's hardware shop at the corner of Horton Street / Union Street

Jewson, WilliamRef J287
[1824-18??] From Norfolk.

He was a domestic coachman [1871].

In 1855, he married Sarah Back [1833-1???] in Kings Lynn.

Children:

  1. Henry
  2. Martha [b 1862]
  3. Horace [b 1866]
  4. Arthur Frederick [b 1868]
  5. Herbert William [b 1870]
  6. Alfred James

Sarah was a widow by 1881.

The family lived at

  • Middleton, Norfolk [1871]
  • Downham Market, Norfolk [1881]
  • 8 Hanover Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 3 Winter Street, Halifax [1901]

Jinninson, MrsRef J91
[1???-18??] She ran a private school in Halifax [around 1870]

Jo, TonyRef J106
[19??-] Todmorden comedian. He was a member of the comedy group, The Grumbleweeds [1997]. He then returned to his solo comedy act and toured the UK. He is a popular afterdinner speaker

Joan at Bog EggsRef J11
Aka Jone at Bog Eggs, Joan O'Bog Eggs

An alias of John Greenwood.

See Bog Eggs

Job, FrancisRef J271
[1854-1933] Son of blacksmith Francis Job.

Born in Kenn, Devon.

He was a blacksmith of Halifax [1875] / innkeeper at the Bradford Hotel, Halifax [1881] / (possibly) landlord of the Craven Heifer, Halifax [1887] / licensed victualler of the Royal, Brighouse [1901, 1911] / landlord of the Sun Inn, Lightcliffe [1920].

In 1875, he married (1) Elizabeth Oliver [1850-1906] at Halifax Parish Church.


Elizabeth was born in Southowram, the daughter of butcher William Oliver
 

Children:

  1. William Francis
  2. Emily [1821-1942] who married [1909] John William Crowther
  3. twins Fred
  4. Lily [1886-1977]

In 1910, he married (2) Mary [1857-1939] in Fylde, Lancashire.


Mary (née Coultas) was born in Hull.

She was the widow of Mr Oldfield

 

The family lived at

  • 443 Westgate Hill Street, Tong, Bradford [1891]
  • 28 Manor Road, Blackpool [1917]

He died in Fylde

Job, FredRef J356
[1886-1915] Son of Francis Job.

He was educated at Rastrick Grammar School [1897-1902] / an apprentice with Newton, Bean & Mitchells at Dudley Hill.

He never married.

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

He was killed in action at the 1st Battle of Armentières in France. [18th October 1915] (aged 29).

He was buried at Erquingheim-Lys Churchyard Extension, France [Grave Ref I F 5].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial, on the Memorial at Brighouse Parish Church, and on the Memorial at Rastrick Grammar School

Job, ThomasRef J113
[18??-19??] Born in Halifax.

He went to work in cinema management in London & Manchester.

He returned to Halifax and was manager & secretary of the Palladium Cinema, Halifax [1914, 1917]

Job, William FrancisRef J272
[1877-1950] Son of Francis Job.

Born in Halifax.

He was a professor of music at Halifax [1901] / a musician of The Royal Hotel, Brighouse [1902] / landlord of the Three Pigeons, Halifax [1905] / an insurance company agent [1911].

In 1902, he married Ada Jane Marsden [1878-1944] at Tong.


Ada Jane, of Birkenshaw, was the daughter of farmer Ned Marsden
 

They lived at 29 Smithy Carr Lane, Brighouse [1911].

William died at Beechwood Drive, Illingworth in 1950

Jobling, Rev GeorgeRef J3800
[1???-19??] Methodist minister.

He lived at 6 Milton Place, Halifax [1936]

Jobs & OccupationsRef J83

Jobs & OccupationsRef J84

Jocelyn, DavidRef J26
[19??-19??] He was landlord of the Woolpack, Sowerby Bridge [1940, 1958] / landlord of the Noah's Ark, Ovenden [1958, 1962].

In [Q2] 1930, he married Ivy Wilson in Halifax.


Ivy was the daughter of Thomas W. Wilson
 

Children:

  1. twins Doreen who married Gordon Beaumont
  2. Marjorie who married Paul Swales
  3. Stephen

Joe PostRef J49
Popular name for Halifax postman John Milner

Joel House, Sowerby BridgeRef J243
The name given to Corporation Mill, Sowerby Bridge by its occupants, J. & C. Joel Limited

Joel's: J. & C. Joel LimitedRef J203
Manufacturer of fabrics and theatrical drapes at Corporation Mill, Sowerby Bridge [2006]

John, 7th EarlRef J205
[1231-1304] John de Warenne, Earl of Warren, 7th Earl of Surrey, and of Sussex.

Son of William, the 6th Earl.

In 1282, after the death of his sister Isabella – widow of Hugh de Albini, Earl of Sussex [1???-1243] – he assumed the title Earl of Sussex.

He strengthened Sandal Castle making it the chief seat of the manor.

In 1247, he married Alice de Lusignan, half-sister of Henry III.

Children:

  1. Alice who married Lord Henry Percy of the Percy  family
  2. Isabella who married John Baliol, King of  Scotland, and was mother of Edward Baliol
  3. Sir William de Warenne

In 1258, he took Henry III's side against the barons. In 1260, he supported Simon de Montfort, but went back to Henry III in 1263. In 1264, he was besieged by Montfort at Rochester Castle, and fought with Henry III side at Lewes, in May 1264. He escaped to France, but his property was confiscated by the barons in June 1264. In 1265, he fought at Evesham. In 1268, he was pardoned for his offences against Henry III.

In 1272, he took the oaths to Edward I. From 1277, he served in Wales, and built Dinas Bran castle. In 1296, he raised troops in Wales, and led them in Edward I's invasion of Scotland, and was appointed warden of Scotland.

In 1297, his forces were routed by William Wallace at the Battle of Stirling Bridge

John, 8th EarlRef J204
[1286-1347] John de Warenne, Earl of Warenne, 8th Earl of Surrey, Earl of Sussex and Strathern.

He had numerous illegitimate children but died without lawful issue, and was the last Earl of Warenne

John Abbott Ladies' HomesRef J16

John AlmightyRef J109
Popular name for John Whiteley

John Ambler Trust, HalifaxRef J133
See Arthur Thompson

John Fawcett Centre, Hebden BridgeRef J240
In 2009, there were proposals for Hope Baptist Church to be refurbished and converted into affordable housing, a community Café, meeting rooms, and the congregation area would be improved. This was to be known as the John Fawcett Centre in honour of John Fawcett.

The proposals were not implemented

John King's house, BrighouseRef J114
A house at the bottom of John King Lane – Halifax Road – near to the present Sunnybank Road/Prospect Place.

Owners and tenants have included

The house was demolished in 1854

John Mackintosh Memorial HomesRef J28

John of HalifaxRef J31
Mathematician and astronomer born in Rastrick

John of the Holy WoodRef J14
Mathematician and astronomer born in Rastrick

John son of Essolf de HoldsworthRef J162
[11??-11??]

(Modern: John Holdsworth)

Son of Essolf.

He held lands in Holdsworth, Stansfield, Wentworth and Baildon.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Eustace
  2. William
  3. Michael
  4. John
  5. Laurence
  6. Amabella who married Roger son of Warin
  7. Eve who married Elias de Rishworth

John son of Richard de ThornhillRef J175
[11??-12??]

See John de Thornhill

Johnny at PastureRef J74
[1???-1???] Aka Johnny o' th' Pasture. A wizard who lived at The Pasture, Heptonstall.

A local folk-tale tells how ...

Johnny was out walking on New Year's Day when he passed a cottage and asked the old woman there for a light for his pipe. She agreed, but shortly afterwards, a candle fell onto the woman's weaving and burned the lot. This illustrated that it was unlucky to let a light leave the house on New Year's Day

When Johnny died, there arose such a storm that trees were uprooted, and the roofs were blown off houses

Johnny House, Midgley MoorRef J327
Area of Midgley Moor

Johnson ...Ref J122
The entries for people & families with the surname Johnson are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Johnson's: William Johnson & CompanyRef J201
They had business at High Level Brass Works, Halifax [1880?] and West Mount Brass Works, Halifax [1915].

Partners included William Johnson

Johnston, George FrederickRef J282
[1897-1917] Son of Richard Johnston.

He was Park Congregational Church, Halifax & Sunday School / educated at Trinity & Heath Grammar School / assistant to Joshua Ernest Hoyle, accountant.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Army Service Corps Supply Reinforcements.

He was lost [4th May 1917] (aged 20)  when the troopship Transylvania, in which he was travelling, was torpedoed by German Submarine U-63 and sank 3 miles off the Italian coast in the Gulf of Genoa, with the loss of 42 lives.

The Halifax Courier [2nd June 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Savona Memorial, Italy, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Park Congregational Church, and on the Memorial at Heath Grammar School

Johnston, Hannah LætitiaRef J88
[1808-1864] Only child of Lewis Farley Clogston Johnston.

She married Colonel Robert Stansfield in Trinidad, West Indies.

She died 17th November 1864.

There is a memorial window for her and her husband in St Peter's Church, Sowerby.

See Major Johnston Jonas Foster

Johnston, Joseph AllenbyRef J345
[1920-1943] Son of Nellie Johnston.

He married Ethel.

They lived in Todmorden.

During World War II, he served as a Fusilier with the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers.

He died 27th October 1943 (aged 23).

He was buried at Sangro River War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref VIII D 16]

Johnston, Lewis Farley ClogstonRef J242
[1???-1852] He was Chief Justice of Trinidad.

He married Jane [d 1842].

Child: Hannah Lætitia

Jane died at The Breck, Sowerby and was buried at Sowerby Church.

Lewis was a passenger on the Royal Mail steamship Amazon which was lost on her voyage to Trinidad on 4th January 1852.

There are memorials to the family in Sowerby Church and in Trinity Church, Trinidad

Johnston, RichardRef J115
[1863-19??] Born in Halifax.

He was a cabinet maker [1891] / a grocer shopkeeper [1896, 1901] / a cabinet maker [1911].

In [Q3] 1890, he married Lily Jagger [1862-19??] in Halifax.


Lily was born in Halifax, the daughter of
Abraham Jagger.

She was a worsted winder [1891]

 

Children:

  1. Harold [1892-1896] who was buried with his Jagger  grandparents at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3408]
  2. George Frederick

They lived at

  • 35 Bright Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 43 Hanson Lane, Halifax [1901]
  • 11 Holly Grove, Parkinson Lane, Halifax [1911, 1917]

Johnston, WilliamRef J98
[1750-1820]

He married Martha.

Children:

  1. John who possibly died 11th January 1783 (aged 9 months) 
  2. Jane [1784-17th May 1864] who married James Wadsworth

Martha died 30th April 1810.

William died 16th November 1820 (aged 70).

Members of the family were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax

Johnston, Rev WilliamRef J188
[18??-19??] Congregational minister at Holywell Green [1905]

Johnstone, AnneRef J141
[1814-1861] Of Greetland.

She died 19th February 1861 (aged 47) 

She was buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: C3]

Johnstone, Rev ArchibaldRef J128
[18??-19??] Minister at Sion Congregational Church, Wade Street [1892].

Recorded [1891] when he performed interments at Lister Lane Cemetery.

He lived at Park Terrace, Halifax. In 1901, he moved to Richmond, Surrey

Johnstone, GoodallRef J94
[18??-19??] He served during World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Michael's & All Angels' Church, Shelf

Johnstone, JosephRef J5150
[1???-18??] A clothier in Elland [1850].

He married Unknown.

Child: William

Johnstone, WilliamRef J3290
[18??-1???] Son of Joseph Johnstone.

He was a clothier in Elland [1850].

On 1st February 1850, he married Elizabeth Naylor of Elland, in Halifax.


Elizabeth was daughter of John Naylor, a clothier in Elland
 

Johnstone, Rev WilliamRef J139
[1852-1910] He served at Kirkstall before becoming Minister at Holywell Green Congregational Church for 16 years [December 1894-1910].

He married Jane [1858-1928].

Children:

  1. Margaret Blaine [1882-1913]

Members of the family were buried at Holywell Green Congregational Church

Joiner Stones, Rishworth MoorRef J191
A rocky outcrop. There was quarrying here

Joint Railway Station, HalifaxRef J165
On 23rd June 1855, a new Halifax Station – known as the Joint Station – opened as a joint effort by the Great Northern Companies, the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway and the Leeds, Bradford & Halifax Railway

Jolley, John Andrew BenjaminRef J270
[1896-1915] Born in Aughnacloy, Ireland.

During World War I, he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 7th Battalion attached to the 5th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment.

He died 11th October 1915.

He is remembered on the Loos Memorial, France [Grave Ref 31-34], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Saint Mary's Church, Halifax, on the Memorial at Saint John the Baptist, Coley, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe

Jolly Sailor Club, Sowerby BridgeRef J216
Savings club recorded in 1900.

See Jolly Sailor, Sowerby Bridge

Jonas, Charles FrederickRef J159
[18??-1976] Son of Frederick G. Jonas of Woldingham, Wood Lea.

On 1st September 1920, he married Edith Walker in Halifax.


Edith was the daughter of
Arthur Walker
 

Child: Pamela [b 1926] who married [1948?] Andrew B. Normand

Jonas Well, HalifaxRef J67
A 19th century name for the Well of St John the Baptist, Halifax. The name may be a corruption of John's Well

Jonas, WilliamRef J102
[1792-1861] Born in Halifax.

He was a wire drawer [1861].

He married Elizabeth [1798-1877].


Elizabeth was born in Halifax
 

They lived at

  • Back of Scott's Row, Halifax [1841]
  • 36 King Cross Street, Halifax [1861]

William died 2nd November 1861 (aged 69).

Elizabeth died 28th November 1877 (aged 79).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 322] with Charles Crook [1820-13th May 1858]

Jones ...Ref J364
The entries for people & families with the surname Jones are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Jones's: A. R. JonesRef J108
Pie makers in Marsh, Huddersfield (opened in 1988) and Bethel Street, Brighouse (opened in 2001), established by Andrew Jones.

In 2010, there was a gas oven exploded at their bakehouse in Old Leeds Road, Huddersfield, and David Cole (aged 37), of Halifax, was killed. The Company was fined £250,000 for safety offences.

In 2013, the retail businesses were declared insolvent.

The shop in Marsh was bought by Craig Dukinfield who has a butcher's shop in Elland.

The business in Brighouse was closed.

Andrew's pie manufacturing business – AJ Pies and Pastries – was not affected by these closures

Jones & SonRef J197
They took over the business of Mr Burton as manufacturers of cardboard boxes for milliners, drapers, costumiers, bootmakers, brace makers, and wool manufacturers. Around 1880, the business was taken over by George Greenwood

Jones, Shepherd & WinterburnRef J196
Brighouse wood workers established around 1873. Partners included Alfred Shepherd. In 1876, Shepherd left to set up in business alone

Jones vs GreenwoodRef J250
In March 1882, Miss Bessie Jones of Hebden Bridge sued Mr Greenwood, a corn merchant, for breach of promise. Miss Jones lived with her sister and worked in the tailoring trade.

She met Mr Greenwood in April 1880 on the tram going from Halifax to Hebden Bridge. He went home with her and stayed for half an hour. There was subsequently a proposal of marriage, and in July they went to Blackpool to get married, but there was a delay and this did not happen. The couple lived together and a child was born. At the hearing, the evidence was said to be far from satisfactory

Jordan, AnthonyRef J363
[1888-1917] He lived in Greetland.

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

He was killed in action in France / Flanders [25th April 1917].

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], and on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland

Jordan, DorothyRef J64
[19??-] She was Mayor of Todmorden [2001-2002]

Jordan, Dr JohnRef J224
[18??-18??] He was Medical Officer for Ovenden [1845]

Jordan, JohnRef J54
[1838-1???] Born in Ireland.

In 1851, he was working as a doffer in a worsted factory, and lodging with Mrs Mary Kelly at Cooper House Mills, Luddendenfoot

Jordan, JohnRef J101
[1846-1916] Born in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland.

He was a plasterer [1881, 1891, 1901, 1911].

In [Q1] 1873, he married Elizabeth O'Hara [1848-1932] in Halifax.


Elizabeth was born in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland, the daughter of Ellen & Thomas O'Hara
 

Children:

  1. Thomas [b 1874] who was a solicitor's clerk [1891]
  2. James [b 1876] who was a blacksmith's apprentice [1891],  a blacksmith [1901, 1911]
  3. Sarah A. [b 1877] who was a worsted spinner [1891], an  Axminster carpet weaver [1901]
  4. Mary Ellen [1880-1884]
  5. John [1881-1882]
  6. Charles [b 1886] who was an oiler (worsted mill) [1901],  a weighing machine maker [1911]
  7. Agnes [b 1889] who was apron machinist [1901], a  dressmaker's machinist [1911]
  8. Joseph [b 1889] who was a bobbin setter (worsted) [1901],  a cabinet maker [1911]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at

  • 1 Foster's Court, Halifax [1881]
  • Foster's Yard, Halifax [1891]
  • 18 Villier's Street Halifax [1901, 1911]

Living with them [in 1881] was brother-in-law Dominick Jordan [b 1861] (plasterer).

John died 13th December 1916 (aged 70).

Elizabeth died 31st May 1932 (aged 84).

The couple & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1679] with Elizabeth's parents Thomas O'Hara [1807-1873] & Ellen O'Hara [1822-1887]

Jordan son of Essolf de ThornhillRef J150
[11??-1194]

(Modern: Jordan Thornhill)

Son of Essolf

He was founder of the Thornhill Family.

He was a Knight.

He held extensive lands by inheritance throughout Sowerbyshire, including in Barkisland, Norland, Ovenden, Rawtenstall, Rishworth, Skircoat, Stansfield, and Wadsworth.

He also held lands in Thornhill, Hunsworth and Bierley.

He was a friend and follower of Thomas Becket.

Becket was murdered on 29th December 1170. Some years later, a miracle was said to have taken place when Jordan's son William died and was brought back to life after Jordan and his wife prayed to St Thomas Becket.

About 1170, Hamelin Plantagenet, Earl Waren and owner of the Manor of Wakefield, confirmed to Jordan his (Jordan's) inheritance in Sowerbyshire. After this confirmation Jordan granted a quarter of his land in Sowerbyshire to his brother Helias.

Jordan was appointed Constable of Wakefield [1174].

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Richard
  2. Jordan
  3. son
  4. William
  5. (possibly) Helen
  6. (possibly) Juliana
  7. (possibly) Malgor
  8. (possibly) Goditha

See 12th Century Names

Jordan, ThomasRef J176
[18??-19??] Of Albany Chambers, Halifax. He wrote several poems for local newspapers

Jordon, David DouglasRef J298
[1841-1889] He was a stone mason.

He married Margaret Ann [1854-1930].

Children:

  1. Arthur [b 1883]
  2. James Douglas Jordon
  3. Fred [b 1887]

The children were born in Hebden Bridge.

After the death of his David Douglas [1889], the family were admitted to the Union Workhouse in Burnley, and were there in 1891

Jordon, James DouglasRef J292
[1884-1917] Son of David Douglas Jordon.

Born in Hebden Bridge.

He was a servant in Brierfield [1901] / a horseman on a farm [1911]

In 1908, he married Ruth Emily Raine in Burnley.


Ruth was born in Appleby, Cumberland
 

  1. Percy [b 1909]
  2. Doris [b 1910]

The children were born in Burnley.

They lived at 10 Hallows Street, Burnley [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 11th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment.

He was killed in action [9th March 1917].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6C]

Joseph Crossley's Almshouses, Arden RoadRef J86

JosephusRef J283
Pen-name under which Joseph Sugden wrote for the Halifax Courier

Journals & DiariesRef J44

Journals of Anne ListerRef J7
Anne Lister kept a diary from her days at boarding school in 1806 – when she was 15 – and continued for the rest of her life.

These give a detailed account of Anne's life and loves.

She made the last entry on 11th August 1840, shortly before her death in Russia.

See Books about Anne Lister, Vivien Ingham and Savile Hall, Halifax

Jowett ...Ref J119
The entries for people & families with the surname Jowett are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Jowett & SowryRef J207
Printers, stationers and lithographers. They were at

and also at Leeds.

The business closed in the 1990s

Jowett's: J. H. JowettRef J274
Their Unique Boot Stores were at King Cross, Halifax [1900]

Jowett's: S. JowettRef J333
Brighouse construction business. On 13th October 1890, their tender was accepted for constructing Cold Acre Reservoir, Stainland

Jowitt, CharlesRef J329
[1791-18??] He served with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment in the Peninsular War

JowlerRef J19
District between Wainstalls and Luddenden.

The name is recorded in 1849.


Question: Does anyone know the origin of the name?

 

Joy, HarryRef J304
[1870-1931] Born in Dewsbury.

He was property master at the Theatre Royal, Halifax [1893] / a confectioner [1909]

In 1892, he married (1) Eleanor Mary Marsden in Dewsbury.

Children:

  1. Ethel [1893-1980]

In [Q3] 1907, he married (2) Emily Hollas in Halifax.


Emily was the widow of Walter Hollas
 

Children:

  1. Ivy [1909-1982] who married Reginald Corrigan

The family lived at Cheapside, Greetland.

He died in Wharfedale

Joy, ThomasRef J8
[1831-1888] Of Brighouse.

He married Frances [1846-1897].

Children:

  1. (possibly) Thomas [1885-1956] who married Annie [1886-1961]

Frances was buried at St John's Church, Langcliffe. She is remembered on the family grave at Brighouse Cemetery.

Members of the family were buried at Brighouse Cemetery

Joy, Thomas (Tommy)Ref J231
[19??-19??] In the 1970s, he ran a pram and cycle shop in Briggate, Brighouse. It was one of a number of business – along with G. E. Young's Universal Radio & Cycle Company and the Grand Clothing Hall – in the building which was erected in 18??.

He was later in Park Street, Brighouse.

The business was later taken over by Gerald Tiplady

Joyce, P.Ref J96
[18??-1900] Of Halifax.

During the South African Wars, and he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died of enteric fever in Port Elizabeth, South Africa [25th May 1900].

He is remembered on the Halifax Parish Church South African War Memorial, and on West View Park War Memorial

Joyett, BenjaminRef J323
[17??-18??] Of Mixenden Ings.

Recorded in 1820, when he leased property in Ovenden from John Akroyd, the younger, an Ovenden farmer. The property included The Sun Bank and adjoining land

Joynes, HerbertRef J378
[1882-1963] Born in Halifax.

He was injured – a scalp wound – in the Pye Nest Tram Disaster of 15th October 1907, but was treated at home.

He was a brass finisher – water & steam fittings [1911].

In [Q4] 1905, he married Ada Mitchell in Halifax.


Ada, was born in Sowerby, the daughter of John Mitchell
 

Children:

  1. Horace [b 1909]

The family lived at

  • Margate Street, Sowerby Bridge [1907]
  • 8 Colbeck Street, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1911] were Ada's father John Mitchell and brothers Arthur & Frank

Jubb, Dr AbrahamRef J75
[1789-1847] Born in Mirfield.

He was surgeon at Cheapside, Halifax [1816] / surgeon at 41 Northgate, Halifax [1829] / senior surgeon at Halifax Infirmary / surgeon at 6 Lord Street, Halifax [1837, 1841] / in practice with Dr James Stocks [1841].

He trained with John Hugh Kershaw.

On 29th December 1814, he married Deborah Norminton [1789-1852] at Halifax Parish Church.

They had no children.

Living with them [in 1841] were James Stocks, Todd Holroyd and nephew Dr Abraham Jubb, who were all assistant surgeons.

Abraham was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax [24th December 1847]. Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £3,000.

His wife Deborah was the executor.

Deborah was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax [31st August 1852]. Probate records show that she left an estate valued at £2,000.

Nephew Dr Abraham Jubb was the executor

Jubb, Dr AbrahamRef J219
[1824-1906] MRCS.

Son of Mary (née Milner) & Thomas Jubb.

Born in Mirfield.

He was a member of the 2nd West Yorkshire Yeoman Cavalry / assistant surgeon to his uncle Dr Abraham Jubb [1841] / Medical practitioner in Halifax [1895] / Senior surgeon to the Halifax Infirmary & Dispensary [1895].

On 17th April 1849, he married Hannah Phillis Ambler at Halifax Parish Church.


Hannah Phillis was the daughter of Henry Ambler
 

Children:

  1. Abraham Henry [1850-1934]
  2. Tom Elliot [1852-1861]
  3. Clement Ambler [1853-1860]
  4. Emily [1855-1941] who never married
  5. Laurence William [b 1858]
  6. Katharine [b 1859]
  7. Frank [1864-1932]
  8. Ada Mary [1869-1941] who never married

They lived at

Hannah Phillis died in 1889.

Abraham died 7th March 1906.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,955.

Administration was granted to daughters Emily & Ada Mary.

Members of the family were buried at Illingworth Church: Clement Ambler [30th August 1860]; Tom Elliot [10th January 1861]; Hannah Phillis [18th December 1889]; Abraham [10th March 1906]; Ada Mary [31st January 1941]; Emily [21st March 1941]

Jubb, Booth & HelliwellRef J200
Legal firm at 7 Harrison Road, Halifax [1918], and at Brighouse.

Partners included J. H. Jubb [1905] and Henry Davenport Helliwell [1912].

See Christopher Balmforth

Jubb, FrancisRef J314
[18??-18??] Solicitor. He was at Barum Top, Halifax [1868]

Jubb, J. H.Ref J194
[18??-19??] Partner in Jubb, Booth & Helliwell.

He lived at Beechwood House, Holmfield [1905]

Jubb, JosephRef J8710
[1808-1847] Of Rastrick.

On 15th August 1831, he married Hannah Singleton [1809-1875] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Susannah [1833-1847]
  2. Betty [1834-1837] who died aged 2 years and 11 months
  3. Mary [1839-1875] who married William Henry Sladdin
  4. Sarah Ann [b 1842] who married William Henry Sladdin

Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

Jubb, MargaretRef J246
[1799-1871] Daughter of Ann (née Smith) & George Jubb of Lower Clapton, Middlesex.

1 married Charles Milne.

Charles died in 1858.

She married (2) James Aked of Kershaw House.

Charles and James were cousins.

She was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby [5th September 1871] in the same vault as her first husband

Jubb, ThomasRef J6790
[1821-1892] On 24th June 1863, he married Ellen, widow of George Hibbert, at Halifax Parish Church

Jubb, ThomasRef J168
[1845-19??] Born in Halifax.

He was a founding partner of Kerr & Jubb.

In [Q3] 1867, he married (1) Janet Kerr in Halifax.


Janet was born 16th September 1848, the daughter of John Bell Kerr, Tom's business partner
 

Children:

  1. Donald Cameron [1873-1875]
  2. Lily [b 18??]
  3. Harold Bell [1875-1877]

Janet died 16th May 1876.

She & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 459].

In [Q2] 1879, Tom married (2) Annie Kerr in Halifax


Annie was Janet's cousin, and daughter of Robert Kerr
 

Jubilee Café & Rink, Sowerby BridgeRef J29
A roller-skating rink opened here in 1908.

The Rink closed in 1911.

See Walter Drake

Jubilee Drinking Fountain, West ValeRef J189
Drinking fountain erected by Alfred Speak in 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee

Jubilee Memorial Hall, HalifaxRef J36
Built for Sion Congregational Church, Wade Street in 1866.

The façade forms the lower, eastern entrance to Halifax Bus Station

Judas MaccabaeusRef J155
In 2000, Dr Rachel Cowgill was working in the archives at Halifax Reference Library when she discovered the score of Handel's Judas Maccabaeus. Although there is no direct evidence as to who produced the manuscript, there are similarities between the orchestration of the work and those which Mozart produced for Handel's Messiah and other oratorios. It has been suggested that the score was produced by a close friend of Mozart's who was working to plans laid out by Mozart before his death. Dr Cowgill's research revealed that the score was brought from Dresden to Halifax by a Moravian minister, and then given to William Priestley, who gave it to the Halifax Choral Society around 1850. The first modern performance of the work was given by the Halifax Choral Society at the Victoria Theatre on 23rd June 2002

Judd's bequestRef J318
The Huddersfield Chronicle of 20th November 1893 announced that


under the will of Mrs Eliza Ann Judd, widow of the Rev Richard Judd, Mrs Judd's Bequest left bequests to a number of public institutions

 

Judd, Rev RichardRef J20
[1829-1873] BA.

From Spalding, Lincolnshire.

He was the first Vicar of St Mary's Church, Halifax [1870]. He built up a very large congregation. He built day and Sunday schools. He began the erection of a vicarage for the parish.

A scripture prize – Mrs Judd's Bequest – is awarded annually at Rastrick Grammar School

In 1868, he married Eliza Ann Pitchforth.


Eliza Ann was the daughter of Charles Pitchforth
 

They had no children.

They lived at

He died after a brief illness [April 1873] (aged 44).

He was buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax [25th April 1873].

In 1873, Jane Ann Hodgson published a volume of poetry containing an elegy which she dedicated to him. This was read at his funeral.

Eliza Ann is remembered on the family grave at Elland Parish Church Her will left bequests to a number of public instutions – see Mrs Judd's bequest

Judge Stansfeld Memorial Rooms, HalifaxRef J369
Lecture room and classrooms for Northgate End Chapel built in memory of Judge Stansfeld in 1885

Judson ...Ref J184
The entries for people & families with the surname Judson are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Judy WoodsRef J154
Woods at Wyke which were named after Judy North. The woods – which includes a plantation of beech trees – cover about 100 acres. Oak and sycamore are also found there.

The wood itself may have been a part of the larger Wibsey wood and Forest of Brianscholes.

They are maintained by Bradford Council and mainly in the Bradford district, Jagger Park Wood is in Calderdale.

Amos Kellett owned the land for a time, and then sold it to Mr Smith of Royds Hall.

When Edward Rookes Leedes went bankrupt and committed suicide, the Royds Hall estate and the woods were sold to the Low Moor Iron Works for the mineral rights.

Parts of the woods are known by their own names, including: Doctor Wood, Gannerthorpe, Jagger Park Wood, Low Wood, Neddy Wood, North Brow Wood, Old Hanna Wood and Royds Hall Great Wood.

See Friends of Judy Woods, Horse Close Bridge, Judy Woods – Save Our Heritage Campaign, Judy Woods Coal Mining, Jumble Pit, Norwood Green, Jumble Wood, Norwood Green and Royds Hall Dam

Judy Woods: Coal MiningRef J326
There was considerable coal mining in the Norwood Green and Judy Woods are in the 19th century

See Bell pits, John Colen, Norwood Green Colliery, Royds Hall Great Wood and Wood Colliery, Judy Woods

Judy Woods – Save Our Heritage CampaignRef J37
A group for the support and preservation of Judy Woods

Jukes, Dr AndrewRef J229
[18??-18??] Physician and surgeon at 49 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1874]

Julien, AnneRef J43
[1807-18??] Born in Clonmel, Ireland.

She was a school mistress [1851].

She lived at 1 Clarence Street, Halifax [1851]

Julien, FrederickRef J249
[1???-19??] Retailer of artistic and fashion jewellery and fancy goods at 20 Arcade Royale [1936] and 20 King Edward Street, Halifax [1949]

Julien, Leon VictorRef J42
[1799-1862] He was dancing master at Ripponden Commercial College [for many  years].

Leon Victor died 17th December 1862 (aged 63).

He was buried at Ebenezer Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Soyland.

Jum Hole Beck, BrianscholesRef J47
Stream which flows through Shelf, Coley and Hipperholme.

This was a part of the boundary of the township of Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse.

See Chelsea Valley

Jumble Hole Clough, TodmordenRef J73
The stream – once known as Blackshaw Clough – forms the old boundary between Yorkshire and Lancashire and flows into the Calder

The flow of water down Jumble Hole once supplied several water-powered mills – including Jumble Hole Mill.

Baptisms were performed at the dam for members of Nazebottom Baptist Church.

See Beverley Footbridge, Broad Dean Farm, Todmorden, Cow Bridge, Todmorden, Cowbridge Mill, Todmorden, Dean Bottom Farm, Todmorden, Hippens Farm, Jumble Hole Falls, Mutterhole Bridge, Charlestown, Spa Hole Mill, Todmorden, Staups Clough, Todmorden and Staups Mill

Jumble Hole, EastwoodRef J21
Steep, wooded valley of Jumble Hole Clough at Eastwood, between Hebden Bridge and Todmorden. In the early 19th century, this was an industrial centre with 4 large mills and several houses.

See Jumble

Jumble Hole Falls, TodmordenRef J321
A small waterfall on Jumble Hole Clough

Jumble Wood, Norwood GreenRef J131
Recorded in the Norwood Green / Judy Woods / Wyke area.

See Jumble

Jump's Farm, StansfieldRef J121
Harley Wood.

Owners and tenants have included

See Catholes, Todmorden

JumplesRef J22
Area south-west of Illingworth / Mixenden to the north of Halifax.

The name may derive from the way in which the stream jumps over the stones and the rocky river bed, and is used in several local features: Jumples House, Jumples Hole, Jumples Syke, Jumples Bridge, and Jumples Mill

Jumples Beck, MixendenRef J61
Name given to the Hebble along part of its length.

See Jumples Bridge, Mixenden

Jumples Bridge, MixendenRef J51
A stone-arch bridge over Jumples Beck. A bridge is mentioned here in 1494. In the 16th century, the Lister family had a fulling mill by the bridge.

There is a foot-bridge further up the stream.

See Mixenden Bridge

Jumples Cottage, MixendenRef J90
Recorded on maps produced in 1854

Jumples House, MixendenRef J52
Aka The Jumples. Wheatley Road.

In 1710, Jumples Mill and the house were purchased by George Ramsden and the Ramsden family.

Owners and tenants have included

In 1870, it was substantially rebuilt by Thomas Ramsden. The property passed down to

The Ramsden family lived at Jumples House until well into the 20th century.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

In 1961, the house was demolished by Halifax Corporation. The site was needed for high rise blocks to provide homes for hundreds of families.

See Brigg family of Jumples

Jumples housingRef J53
The 14-storey skyscraper flats opened by Mayor Ludlam in June 1965 near the site of the old Jumples House. Originally there were six blocks, providing a total of 576 flats, but Crag Court – named after nearby Crag Lane – was demolished

Jumples Lodge, IllingworthRef J328
Owners and tenants have included

Jumples Lodge, MixendenRef J140
Owners and tenants have included

Jumps Mill House, TodmordenRef J25
Early 19th century house.

The waterwheel of Jumps Mill, Todmorden is nearby

Jumps, TodmordenRef J3
Formerly known as Kitson Royd. Area below Orchan Rocks.

The name may derive from the fact that the clough jumps down in several small waterfalls.

Jumps Mill was here

Junction House, Norwood GreenRef J77
Station Road. The building was originally the signalman's house for the Leeds/Bradford and Halifax junction of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. It may have been part of Pickle Bridge Station

Junden, RichardRef J251
[1580-16??]

Around 1603, he married Johanna Roper [1582-16??].

Children:

  1. Ann who married Benjamin Butterfield

Jungbluth, Rev Walter JuliusRef J82
[1858-1897] Vicar of Mytholmroyd [1891]

Jungle ExperienceRef J24
A collection and display of British and exotic gardening exhibits at Manor Heath Park and Gardens

Justice, HenryRef J27
[1865-1925] Born in Blymhill.

He was a navvy-labourer [1886].

On 12th December 1886, he married Eliza Ann Chapman [1863-1946] at Halifax Parish Church.


Eliza Ann had an illegitimate daughter: Annie (Chapman) [b 1884]
 

Children:

  1. Emma [b 1887]
  2. James William
  3. twins Edith [b 1891]
  4. Ethel [b 1891]
  5. Amy [b 1895]
  6. Harry [b 1896]
  7. Ada [b 1899]
  8. Mary Elizabeth [b 1902]

The family lived at

  • 12 Park Street, Skircoat [1891]
  • 16 Cote Hill Yard [1901]
  • 34 Mile Cross Terrace, Halifax [1911]

Justice, James WilliamRef J6
[1889-1916] Son of Henry Justice.

Born 5th March 1889.

He was a member of the Sunday School of St John the Evangelist, Warley / a cotton joiner at Lower Willow Hall Mills, Sowerby Bridge.

On 30th July 1910, he married Gertrude Harding [1888-1927] at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

Child: Dora [1914-1984]

They lived at

  • 43 Shoesmith Buildings, Halifax
  • The Scarr / Dean Cotts, Skircoat Green

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 11th Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died at Beaumont Hamel [3rd September 1916].

The Halifax Courier [4th August 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 7C], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint John the Evangelist, Warley.

Gertrude didn't remarry

JXRef J34
The JX letters for car registrations were introduced on 27th May 1932

Robinso, JamesRef J130
[1811-1???] Born in X.

He was a stone delver [1841]

Around 1828, he married Sarah [1811-1???].


Sarah was born in X
 

Children: Elizabeth [b 1828] Ann [b 1830] John [b 1834] Eliza [b 1839]

They lived at Brighouse Wood [1841]



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