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Born in Blackburn / Accrington, Lancashire.
He was
a weaver of Clough Holmes [1871] /
a cotton weaver & bookseller [1881] /
a bookseller & stationer [1882, 1891].
In [Q2] 1871, he married (1) Sarah Ann Bulcock [1850-18??] at Christ Church, Todmorden.
Child:
Thomas
Sarah Ann died before 1881.
In 1882, he married (2) Sarah [1852-1???] at Heptonstall Church.
Children:
The family lived at
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Born 12th October 1892.
He was
a brewer's labourer [1911] /
employed at Brookfoot Dye Works [for 7 years] /
a member of the Halifax Trades Club.
In 1916, he married Ada Fox in Halifax.
They lived with Clement's parents at Sunny Mount, Sutcliffe
Road, Hipperholme, Halifax.
During World War I,
he enlisted in Halifax [11th December 1915]
and served as a Private
with the 2nd Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed about 10:00 am [31st October 1917] by a shell while in
the front line trench.
He was buried at Wancourt British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I C 49].
and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe.
The Halifax Courier
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He was
a worsted spinner [1911] /
an employee in the foundry of Wright Sutcliffe & Son.
He was
with the 1st/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
when World War I was declared.
He later transferred to the Royal Field Artillery.
He obtained his discharge.
He served as a Rifleman / Lance Corporal
with the 2nd Battalion
King's Royal Rifle Corps.
He went to France in September 1915, but was invalided home with
fever in January 1916, and taken to the Red Cross Hospital, Glasgow.
Complications set in, and he underwent 3 operations.
He died in Bell Houston Red Cross Hospital, Glasgow [17th May 1916] (aged 19).
The Halifax Courier He was buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden (Grave Ref: I19)
[20th May 1916].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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He was
a foundry labourer [1861] /
a wool comber [1871].
He married (1) Unknown.
Children:
In [Q1] 1857, he married (2) Elizabeth in Halifax.
She had 3 daughters by her first marriage; they were living with
the Baxter family in 1861
Children:
They lived at
Edward died in Halifax [Q4 1877] (aged 56).
Elizabeth died 27th February 1898 (aged 76),
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3619]
with her first husband James Pollard & daughter Hannah
Maria Pollard
He was landlord of the Granby, Queenshead [1903-1904].
He married Jane.
He was found dead at the Granby [February 1904].
Jane took over at the Granby [1904-1908]
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Born in Ovenden.
He was
a worsted operative [1891] /
a worsted yarn maker-up [1901] /
a labourer (dye works) [1911] /
employed in the bottling department of Whitaker's Brewery [1914].
In 1904, he married Alice Maud M Clements in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
During World War I,
he enlisted [June 1915]
and served as a Private
with the West Riding Regiment.
He was sent to France [May 1916].
On 26th May 1917, the Halifax Courier reported that he was
part of a group that broke through enemy lines but was then
surrounded, and that he was posted missing on the 3rd May 1917.
On 23rd June 1917, the Halifax Courier reported that he was a
POW in Cassel, Germany.
He survived the War and was demobbed in February 1919
He served in World War I.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on Southowram War Memorial
He married Unknown.
They lived at 6 Hadassah Street, Siddal.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd/7th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died at Bullecourt [3rd May 1917] (aged 37).
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
Born in Ovenden.
He was
a sizer of Ovenden [1863] /
a labourer (dye works) [1871] /
a dyer's labourer [1881] /
a dyer's labourer of Friendly, Ovenden [1885] /
a general labourer [1891].
In [Q1] 1863, he married (1) Sarah Lord [1844-1884] at Halifax Parish Church.
She had a son Alfred Lord [b 1863], father unknown – could the
father be Henry Baxter?
Children:
Sarah died in Halifax in 1884 (aged 42)
In 1885, Henry married (2) Sarah [1847-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
She had 3 children by her first marriage
Child: 9.
Frank [b 1886] who was a worsted doffer 1901
They lived at
Living with them [in 1891] were Sarah's children:
Tim Elliot [b 1868], Horatio Elliot [b 1873],
and Elizabeth Rebecca Elliot [b 1882]
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He worked for Mackintosh's.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 1st/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died in the Dardanelles [3rd September 1916] (aged 24).
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Saint Jude's Church, Savile Park
He was
a coal miner [1895] /
a coal miner hewer [1911].
In [Q3] 1895, he married Annie Elizabeth McCabe [1875-1935]
in Belfast.
Children:
They lived at
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 1st Battalion
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.
He was killed in action at Hill 60 [17th April 1915] (aged 42).
He was buried at Bedford House Cemetery, Belgium. [Grave Ref 61 A 16].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on Southowram War Memorial,
and (possibly) on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.
Sons James Henry & Walter Renshaw died in World War I
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Intended as a Class-Book at School; especially for the use of Sunday
Schools.
Intended for the Use of Young Persons, of both Sexes, at School, and
for Families.
Published by R. Sugden of Halifax, and Baldwin, Cradock &
Joy of London [1818]
Born in Northowram.
He was
working in a worsted mill [1861] /
an assistant to colouring(?) [1871] /
a commercial clerk / bookkeeper in worsted mill [1881] /
a carpet dealer [1891, 1901] /
a linoleum merchant, carpet bag & school satchel manufacturer [1911] /
Partner in Baxter & Granger.
In 1877, he married Mary Hannah Blagborough in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Mary Hannah died 12th September 1920 (aged 66).
James died 5th April 1921 (aged 68).
They both died at home
and were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [Grave Ref: 442]
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Born in Halifax.
He was
a labourer of 68 Fenton Street, Bradford [1894] /
a stone mason labourer [1901] /
a labourer stoker [1911].
In [Q3] 1894, he married Ada Lang [1875-1962] at St Andrew,
Bradford.
Children:
They lived at
James died 20th February 1955 (aged 81).
Ada died 21st December 1962 (aged 87).
Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden (Grave Ref: I19)
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He was a coal miner (hewer) [1901].
In [Q3] 1872, he married Martha Ann McDanielson [1853-1937] in Halifax.
She was a worsted warper [1901]
They lived at 15 Battinson Street, Southowram [1901].
James Henry (possibly) died in Halifax [Q4 1916].
Martha Ann (possibly) died in Bolton [Q3 1937]
He was a coal mine trammer [1911].
He lived with his grandmother in Southowram.
He enlisted before the outbreak of War.
During World War I,
he served as a Sergeant
with the 8th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed by shellfire during a night raid [14th September 1916] (aged 20).
The Halifax Courier He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B],
in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on Southowram War Memorial.
His father and brother Walter Renshaw also died in the
War
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He built Baxter House.
He married (1) Elizabeth [1629-1685].
Children:
Heywood records
He married (2) Susannah [16??-1718].
Children:
Susannah died 10th October 1718.
The family were members of Heywood's Chapel.
Heywood records
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jenny Cocks
He was educated at the Bell School, Northowram.
Like other of the family, he was a member of Heywood's Chapel.
He inherited Baxter House
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In 1822, he was listed as
His sister kept a school [1822].
He died intestate [1st May 1830].
His pupils placed a tablet in his memory in Ripponden Church
This & associated entries use material contributed by Anne Kirker
On 14th February 1813, he married Maria Illingworth [1791-1852] in Halifax.
They lived at Southowram.
John died 21st May 1832 (aged 40).
Maria died 2nd July 1852 (aged 61).
The couple were buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram
He was
a civil engineer [1861] /
a factory engine driver [1871].
He married Nanny [1826-1906]
from Wheatley.
Children:
They lived at
John died 5th April 1872 (aged 47).
Nanny died 28th March 1906 (aged 80).
The couple were buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram
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In [Q1] 1880, he married Mary Ellen Baxter [1860-1929] in Halifax.
John died 18th July 1926 (aged 68).
Mary Ellen died 2nd October 1929 (aged 69).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1663]
with Mary Ellen's parents
Born in Ovenden.
He was
a stuff presser of Nursery Lane, Ovenden [1888] /
a stuff presser (dyeworks) [1891, 1901] /
a stuff presser (dyers & finishers) [1911].
On 11th February 1888, he married Ellen Selina Painten [1868-1927] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1911] was John's sister Emma
Baxter [b 1871] (maternity nurse)
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He was
a tallow chandler [1841] /
a book keeper at carpet manufactory [1851].
Around 1837, he married Mary [1816-1???].
Children:
They lived at
Joseph died between 1851 & 1961
Mary died 26th September 1863 (aged 48)
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2076]
During World War I,
he served
with the Royal Air Force.
He (possibly) died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Baldwin & Walker Roll of Honour
Born in Halifax;
baptised at Halifax Parish Church [4th July 1802].
She was
a pauper [1851] /
a mangle woman [1861] /
recorded as blind [1871].
She never married.
They lived at
She died 22nd December 1879 (aged 77)
and was buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram
He was a dyer [1861].
He married Mary Jane Thompson.
In 1861, the couple were living with Mary Jane's parents
Born in Todmorden.
He was
a warehouse boy [1891] /
a printer [1906] /
a member of the Typographical Association /
a cotton weaver [1911] /
employed by Edward Lord at Gauxholme.
On 24th April 1906, he married Florence Maria Tolley at Christ Church, Todmorden.
She had an illegitimate son (?) Ernest Wade Tolley [b 1898]
Children:
The family lived at
During World War I,
he enlisted [9th May 1915]
and served as a Private
with the Army Service Corps
(Motor Transport).
He was killed instantaneously by a shell [1st April 1918].
The Todmorden & District News [12th April 1918] reported his death,
and his photograph appeared in
the Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [19th April 1918].
He was buried at Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref VIII E 20].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance,
and on the Roll of Honour at Saint Mary's Parish Church, Todmorden
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Born in Halifax [28th March 1898].
He was a labourer [1917].
During World War I,
he enlisted in Bradford [19th March 1917]
and served as a Private
with the 1st/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [10th April 1918].
He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 82-75 & 162A].
His father and brother James Henry also died in the War
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He built the New North Bridge Inn [1772].
He changed its name to the Pine Apple [1779]
He gave land for the building of Christ Church, Barkisland [1820].
He was
a member of the Board of Guardians of Halifax Poor Law Union
[1837],
High Constable [1841],
and
High Constable (Morley Division) [1851].
He married Mary [1796-1875] from Horton.
They lived at Barkisland Lower Hall [1841, 1851, 1861].
He is mentioned in September 1848, in connection with the sale of
property in Lancashire, and in 1856 as land agent for the sale
connected to the case of Horton vs Thompson.
He died at Barkisland Lower Hall [17th August 1858].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £800.
His will was proved by his nephew Rev Thomas Preston Nowell
Baxter, of Great Coates, near Grimsby.
Mary died in 1875.
The couple were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland [Grave Refs: 396 & 412].
There is a tablet in Christ Church, Barkisland to his memory
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In [Q2] 1872, he married Sarah Wilkinson [1848-1929] in Halifax.
William died 16th April 1917 (aged 68).
Sarah died 11th December 1929 (aged 81).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2446]
Baxter, Christopher Ref 320-6
Son of Thomas Baxter, warper.
Sarah Ann, a weaver of Oak Street, Todmorden, was the daughter
of James Bulcock
Sarah, of Stansfield, was born in Todmorden, the daughter
of Henry Close, weaver, and widow of Mr Woodhead
Baxter, Clement Ref 320-1007
Son of John Baxter.
Baxter, Edgar Ref 320-1069
Son of James Baxter.
Baxter, Edward Ref 320-3
Born in Southowram.
Elizabeth (née Magson) was the widow of James Pollard.
Baxter, Edwin Sam Ref 320-4880
Born in Bradford.
Baxter, Fred Ref 320-1827
Son of Henry Baxter.
Baxter, H. Ref 320-1014
Of Southowram.
Baxter, Harry Ref 320-822
He worked for Halifax Corporation Tramways Department.
Baxter, Henry Ref 320-1825
Son of William Baxter, blacksmith.
Sarah, of Ovenden, was born in Boothtown, the daughter
of William Lord, mason.
Sarah, of Ovenden Cross, was the daughter of James
Snowden, delver, and widow of John Elliott.
Baxter, Horace Ref 320-825
He lived at 67 King Cross Street, Halifax.
Baxter, Isaac Edward Ref 320-994
Born in Halifax.
Annie Elizabeth was born in Lanarkshire
Baxter, J. Ref 320-1650
Of Barkisland Free School.
He wrote several poems and The Young Christians' Cyclopædia
or, a compendium of Christian Knowledge: consisting of a Series of
Lessons on Morality, Virtue and Religion, carefully selected from the
best Authors.
Compiled chiefly for the Instruction of the Young, in their
Religious, Moral and Social Duties, and to imbue their minds with the
love of Piety and Virtue.
Baxter, James Ref 320-3055
Son of John Baxter, and brother of Martha who
married James's business partner Peter Metcalfe Granger.
Mary Hannah was the daughter of George Blagborough
Baxter, James Ref 320-1068
Son of Henry Baxter, labourer.
Ada, of 62 Laurence Street, Bradford, was born in Bolton,
Lancashire, the daughter of Thomas Lang
Baxter, James Henry Ref 320-2
Born in Halifax.
Martha Ann was born in Bolton.
Baxter, James Henry Ref 320-1371
Son of Isaac Edward Baxter.
Baxter, Jeremiah Ref 320-3391
He was Constable of Northowram [1699, 1700]
Baxter, Jeremiah Ref 320-3171
Of Northowram.
[his wife, Elizabeth] died 13th January 1685 aged 56, languish
10 years
Jeremiah Baxter of Northourum my good neighbour dyed Jan 3,
buryed at Halifax Jan 96 (1696) aged 68
Baxter, Jeremy Ref 320-3172
Son of Jeremiah Baxter.
Baxter, John Ref 320-3488
Master of Barkisland Grammar School [1807-1830].
Master of Free GS, and agent to Miss Bold, Bold Hall, Lancashire
Baxter, John Ref 320-10
Baxter, John Ref 320-3248
Born in Southowram.
Baxter, John Ref 320-4
Baxter, John Ref 320-1006
Son of Thomas Baxter, bootmaker.
Ellen Selina, of Lee Mount, Ovenden, was born in Stonesfield,
Oxford, the daughter of James Painten, carter
Baxter, Joseph Ref 320-8
Born in Halifax.
Mary was born in Skircoat
Baxter, R. Ref 320-1200
He was employed by Baldwin & Walker Limited.
Baxter, Rachel Ref 320-9
Daughter of William Baxter, labourer.
Baxter, Robert Ref 320-7
Mary Jane was the daughter of John Thompson
Baxter, Thomas Ref 320-607
Son of Christopher Baxter.
Florence Maria, of 9 Stansfield Road, was born in Todmorden,
the daughter of George Tolley.
Baxter, Walter Renshaw Ref 320-1005
Son of Isaac Edward Baxter.
Baxter, William Ref 320-3310
Halifax brewer.Baxter, William Ref 320-711
Born in Skircoat.
Baxter, William Ref 320-5
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