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He married Unknown.
Children:
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He married Unknown.
Children:
Born in Halifax.
He was
educated at a private school in Burnsall /
St John the Evangelist College Cambridge [1651]
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He was a director in the Todmorden Methodist Society.
In 1887, he laid the corner stone for a new Castle Street Primitive Methodist Chapel
During World War II,
he served as a Cook
with the Royal Navy
aboard the frigate HMS Mourne.
He died 15th June 1944 (aged 20)
when his ship was torpedoed and sank in the English Channel,
with the loss of 110 crew.
He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [Grave Ref 91 2]
He was
educated at Barkisland Grammar School /
a wire drawer working for his father [1861] /
a partner in J. & A. Binns Limited [1871].
When his father retired [between 1881 & 1891], Alfred carried
on with the business until his death in 1915.
He married [Q3] 1882 Jane Berry in Halifax.
They had no children.
They lived at Moorgarth, Skircoat Green
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He became the world roller-skating champion.
In June 1930, he skated non-stop for 40 hours 13 minutes at
Burnley – a world endurance record.
On 10th September 1930 he started the journey of 912½ miles on
roller skates from John O' Groats to Land's End, and finished 14th
October 1930.
Some months later, he skated for 61 hours 18 minutes at
Preston – living on tripe, eggs, milk and Horlicks.
On 29th July 1933, he set another world endurance skating record by
skating continuously for 177 hours 13 minutes.
He later broke this record by 2 hours in a session at Batley.
See
Miss Mary Quinn
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He was landlord of the Blue Bell, Southowram [1900-1903]
In [Q4] 1871, he married Matilda Oddy [1851-1930] in Halifax.
Children:
Living with them [in 1901] were
niece Isabella Thompson [b 1883] (worsted twister),
& cousin Kate Underhill [b 1875] (confectioner's assistant).
Arthur died in Halifax [Q1 1903] (aged 56).
Matilda took over at Blue Bell [1903-1906].
Matilda died in Halifax [Q1 1930] (aged 79)
He was a clerk of 3 Winn Street, Halifax [1922].
On 12th August 1922, he married Clarice Annie Holgate.
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He married Unknown.
Children:
The family lived at 1 North Castle Street, Halifax.
During World War I,
he served as a Lance Corporal
with the 1st Battalion
Essex Regiment
- formerly with the Northumberland Fusiliers.
He died 23rd August 1918 (aged 40).
He was buried at Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II A 5].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Saint James's Church, Halifax
Sub-Postmaster of Brighouse [1922].
In [Q4] 1896, he married Venetia Buckley [1864-1922] in
Halifax.
Child:
Albert James [b 1900]
They lived at 6 Church Street, Rastrick [1911].
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Born in Sowerby.
He was
a member of Sowerby New Road Primitive Methodist Chapel /
a piece packer [1913] /
employed by W. French, Asquith Bottom, Sowerby Bridge /
employed by William Edleston Limited.
He enlisted [9th June 1913]
and served as a Private
with the 9th (Glasgow Highland) Battalion (Territorial)
Highland Light Infantry.
He went to France [early 1916].
He was severely wounded in the chest, and died of his wounds
[30th September 1918].
The Halifax Courier He was buried at Thilloy Road Cemetery, Beaulencourt, France [Grave Ref E 25].
He is remembered on the
family grave
at Mount Zion Primitive Methodist Chapel, Norland.
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In 1828, he established business as D. Binns & Son
David retired in 1856.
His son Joseph took over the family business as Joseph Binns & Company.
He married Hannah [1806-1856].
Child: Joseph
Hannah died 20th January 1856 (aged 50).
David died 29th October 1883 (aged 84).
The couple were buried at the Quaker Burial Ground, Halifax
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Partners in Halifax Commercial Banking Company
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Born 21st April 1879.
She was
a barton [?] factory hand [1891] /
an active suffragette /
imprisoned after demonstrations.
During the fustian weavers' strike of 1906, she,
Lavena Saltonstall,
Lillian Cobbe,
Lizzie Berkly,
Louisa Saltonstall,
Lily Draper and
Laura Annie Wilson,
were amongst 57 suffragettes and others who were arrested and
imprisoned following an attack on the House of Commons in March 1907.
All were given the option of 20/- fine plus costs or imprisonment.
They all opted for 14 days' imprisonment in Holloway Gaol.
She married Charles Connelly
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He was a cart driver [1898].
On 16th April 1898, he married Ellen Sophia Bonner [1878-1940] at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at
Ellen Sophia died 31st October 1940 (aged 61).
The couple were buried at Heywood's Chapel
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Born in Norland.
He was
a member of Mount Zion Primitive Methodist Chapel, Norland /
a packer in dyer's warehouse [1911] /
employed at Washer Lane Dye Works.
During World War I,
he enlisted [July 1916]
and served as a Private
with the 1st/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He went to France [1st January 1917], and after 2 months, he was
invalided to Scotland with trench feet.
He returned to the Front in June.
He was killed in action in France [9th October 1917].
The Halifax Courier He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 82-85 & 162A],
on Norland War Memorial,
on the Memorial at Saint George's Church, Sowerby,
and on the family grave at Mount Zion Primitive Methodist Chapel, Norland
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He and his son tramped across the district – in all weathers – with a
large basket on each arm, containing a selection of their wares.
The son always walked at a respectful distance behind the father
He married Unknown.
Children:
The family lived at Hollas Farm, Norland [1907]
He was a millwright [1866], and established Edward Binns & Sons.
On 19th May 1866, he married Hannah Fisher [1841-1916] at Elland Parish Church.
Children:
All the sons were millwrights and worked in the family company.
Edward died in Greetland in 1913.
Hannah died in Greetland in 1916
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He married Elizabeth Hannah Greenwood.
Child:
Zilpha [1888-1976] who married William Ellis
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He was a law clerk [1894].
On 21st June 1894, he married Ellen Grayson [1870-1943]
at St Margaret's Church, Ilkley.
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at 40 Glenn Terrace, Clover Hill, Halifax
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Born in Northowram.
He was
a stoker in worsted factory [1871] /
landlord of the Duke William, Halifax [1881, 1887, 1894].
In [Q4] 1871, he married Sarah Hannah Smith [1852-1???] in Halifax.
Children:
He was
a silk spinner /
a partner in Binns Brothers at Mytholm Mills.
At the first meeting of the Halifax Board of Guardians [17th
February 1837], he was appointed Vice-Chairman.
He owned Abbotroyd, Barkisland.
He established the George Binns Charity.
On 13th June 1854, he married Susannah Sutcliffe at Halifax Parish Church.
Susannah and George had 2 children born out of wedlock
On the children's marriage records their father's name is given as
George Binns.
George died at Pickwood House [14th January 1875].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £16,000.
The will was proved by
his widow Susannah,
son Richard,
and
John Whiteley (dyer) of Mytholm, Hebden Bridge
The couple were buried at St Luke's Church, Norland
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Born in Heptonstall.
He was
educated at Victoria College Manchester /
a medical student [1901].
He was in practice with Dr Thompson at Mytholmroyd.
He lived with his widowed mother at Pickwood House, Norland [1901].
In January 1904, he was appointed medical officer with the Elder
Dempster Company Limited and sailed from Liverpool, bound for the
Canary Isles and West Africa
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The business began in 1869 at Blackwall, Halifax.
In 1883, he moved to Archer Street Mill, Halifax.
In 1899, he was at High Street, King Cross Lane, and an advertisement
promoted his
He designed and produced the Alpha dress-makers' wheel for
tracing patterns and designs.
He was a member of the choir at St Jude's Church, Halifax.
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James Pickup
During Crabtree's Tour of Calder Dale of 1832, he claimed to be in
favour of the Ten Hours Bill, saying that he ran his mill for no
more than 10 hours per day, and paid his men £1 per week.
The workers said they earned 12/- or 13/- per week, and the mothers
said that
Born in Halifax [29th January 1899].
He was
a labourer [1915] /
employed by Charles Horner Limited at Mile Cross, Halifax.
During World War I,
he enlisted [15th June 1915]
and served as a Rifleman
with the 13th Battalion
the Prince Consort's Own Rifle Brigade.
He went to France on SS Invicta [23rd March 1916].
He was wounded in action and brought back to the England aboard SS
Lanfranc.
After recuperating in England, he was sent back to France [6th
February 1918].
He was killed in action [8th May 1918] (aged 19).
He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [Grave Ref 81 & 84],
in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on All Saints' War Memorial, Dudwell,
and (possibly) on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Northowram
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He was
a mechanic iron turner [1891] /
an iron turner fitter [1901] /
a retired mechanic [1911].
In [Q4] 1871, he married Margaret Slater [1850-1930] in Keighley.
Children:
They lived at
Jabez died at home [11th July 1920].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £626 10/-.
Probate was granted to
his widow Margaret
and
children Robert & Dinah
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He was a delver [1857].
On 7th September 1857, he married Grace Wade [1840-1922] in Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Halifax
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He was
a teacher of sawing (?) [1901] /
deputy parish clerk [1901] /
parish clerk /
verger /
tenor soloist in the Parish Church Choir [for 20 years].
He lived at Westgate, Halifax [with his mother Mary 1901]
James died in Halifax [Q1 1913] (aged 62).
A brass memorial tablet inscribed
which Mr Binns sang for 25 successive years
during Advent services, was erected in the Chancel at Halifax
Parish Church.
Over 100 subscribers – mostly ex-choristers – contributed towards the
memorial
He was
a milk dealer [1898] /
a newsagent.
On 12th April 1898, he married (1) Annie Lumb [1875-1906] at St Thomas's Church, Claremount.
Child: Cyril
Annie died 17th October 1906 (aged 31).
He married (2) Jemima [1873-1943].
They lived at 12 Cross Street, Pellon [1915].
Jemima died 24th November 1943 (aged 70).
Joe died 20th December 1943 (aged 71).
Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-N7]
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He married Unknown.
Child: Abraham
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Like his father, he was a bookseller.
He was a proprietor of The Leeds Mercury.
He was a Tory.
He was a partner in the Leeds banking-house of Scott, Binns,
Nicholson & Smith
He married Unknown.
Children:
A newspaper reported
Announcing his death in December 1810, The Leeds Mercury said
In June 1869, he was declared bankrupt
He married Unknown.
Child:
Samuel [1827-1878]
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He was
a wool comber [1841] /
a farmer of 9½ acres [1871].
He married Hannah [1807-1886].
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871] were grandchildren
John Corney [b 1852] (cotton worker),
& Frank Binns [b 1847] (mechanic in a woollen mill).
John died 23rd June 1879 (aged 74).
Hannah died 14th May 1886 (aged 79).
The couple were buried at Mount Pleasant Wesleyan Chapel, Norland
Born in Ovenden [11th October 1814].
He was
a wire drawer [1841] /
a wire drawing foreman [1851] /
employed by Sharp & Brown before taking over the business and
establishing T. & J. Binns & Company with his brother
Thomas.
In 1861, his son Alfred was working for him as a wire
drawer.
By 1871, Alfred had become a partner in the company and the
business became J. & A. Binns Limited
John retired from the business [between 1881 & 1891].
On 5th January 1837, he married (1) Ann Smith [1811-1881] in Halifax.
Child: Alfred
They lived at Brackenbed Lane [1841].
Ann died in 1881.
In 1882, John married (2) Ann [1835-1904] in Halifax.
John died at 5 Brackenbed Terrace [26th May 1891].
He & his wives were buried at Christ Church, Pellon [Grave Ref: 2 BB 28]
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Question:
Does anyone know if / how he fits in with other members of the Binns
family at Norland?
He was a Chelsea pensioner.
He married Mary Wood.
They lived at
Mary died in 1873.
The couple were buried at St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount
[I 9]
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He was
a road repairer [1861] /
a stone dresser [1871].
Around 1855, he married Elizabeth [1825-1???].
Children:
They lived at
He was
a card maker /
a card setting machine tenter [1901].
He married Hannah [1846-1935].
Children:
They lived at
John died 18th October 1907 (aged 61).
Hannah died 31st January 1935 (aged 89).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 622]
Born in Norland [19th November 1854].
He was a Primitive Methodist Minister in Halifax [1900].
In 1880, he married Martha Riley [1856-1945] in Halifax.
Child: Edith Sophia [b 1881] who married Richard
Davies, a corn miller & farmer.
On account of ill health, John retired to Clun, Shropshire
[1915] where he died [5th February 1928]
Born in Greetland [26th March 1867].
He was
a millwright with Edward Binns & Sons [1905] /
a millwright (employer) [1911] /
a member of Greetland UDC [1919].
He opened the Greetland Sewage Works [1907]
On 27th August 1887, he married Lizzie Taylor [1866-1952].
Children:
They lived at 26 Victoria Street, Greetland [1911, 1919].
John Edward died in Greetland [11th May 1946].
Lizzie died in Greetland [27th December 1952].
The couple were buried at St Thomas's Church, Greetland
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Son of Margaret & William J. Binns.
He was employed by J. & A. Binns Limited.
In [Q1] 1939, he married Edith Woodall in Halifax.
They lived at 33 Fitzwilliam Street, Halifax.
He was a reservist.
During World War II,
he served as a Corporal
with the 1st Battalion
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.
He died 8th May 1944 (aged 30).
He was buried at Beach Head War Cemetery, Anzio, Italy [Grave Ref XI H 10].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
He was awarded the Military Medal
His stepson Fred Sharp Balmforth took over at
the Granby [1896-1903]
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He married Ann [1760-1844].
Children:
Ann died 29th August 1844 (aged 84).
She & other members of the family (‡) were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax
Recorded in 1792, when
he refused a Christian burial in consecrated ground for Nan Beverley.
He was buried at Halifax Parish Church
He was active in local affairs.
He was a Town Councillor.
He was Vice-Chairman of Halifax Gas Committee.
He was one of the founders of the Halifax Tradesmen's Association.
In 1856, he took over the family business of D. Binns & Son as
Joseph Binns & Company.
In 1871, he established a Mutual Insurance Society for Plate Glass
On 25th December 1827, he married Sarah Luty [1813-1???] in Halifax.
Children:
Joseph died between 1839 & 1841.
In [Q2] 1839, Sarah married (2) Joseph Woodworth in Halifax.
In 1841, Joseph, Sarah and her children was living at
Lower Bowling Dyke, Halifax with her widowed mother, Rebecca
Luty [b 1776]
He was a draper employing 3 assistants [1881].
He married Hannah [1831-1???].
Children:
They lived at 4 Lord Street, Halifax [1881].
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He was
a bread baker [1881] /
an oat cake baker [1883].
He married Betty [1833-1???].
Children:
They lived at
84 Hanson Lane, Halifax [1881]
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He was
a blacksmith of New Bank, Northowram [1890] /
a blacksmith's striker [1891, 1901] /
a blacksmith [1911].
In 1890, he married Martha Ann Mitchell at Halifax Parish Church.
She was a worsted twister [1891]
Child:
Mary Elizabeth [b 1891] who was worsted twister
In [1891, 1901, 1911], the family were living with Martha
Ann's widowed mother.
Martha Ann died in Halifax in 1892 (aged 19)
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Son of Hannah & Hyde Binns of 15 Chapel Street,
Holywell Green.
Born in Manchester.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 10th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 22nd September 1917 (aged 19).
He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref XXIV C 6A].
He was awarded the Military Medal
He was
a bread baker [1881] /
an oat cake baker of Southowram [1883] /
a butcher at 278 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1891] /
a pork butcher (own account) [1901, 1911] /
a butcher at 11 Market Street [1920].
A 1900 advertisement for the business announced
and also
In 1883, he married (1) Sarah Greenwood [1862-1901] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
Sarah died in Halifax [Q3 1901] (aged 39).
In 1909, he married (2) Ruth [1858-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
She was the widow of Mr Hobson and had a daughter Emily
Mabel (Binns) [b 1906] who was born out of wedlock
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was Joseph Arthur's brother Fred
Binns [b 1877] (pork butcher).
Living with them [in 1911] was mother-in-law Mary Brown [b
1839] (pensioner).
Joseph Arthur died in Halifax [Q2 1933] (aged 68)
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He was a machine tool turner-maker [1892].
In [Q1] 1892, he married Grace Ann Crowther [1867-1940] in Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Sowerby.
The family lived at
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Born in Halifax.
He was
a mill hand [1911] /
a labourer [1917] /
employed by Mackintosh's.
During World War I,
he enlisted in Halifax [5th March 1917]
and served as a Private
with the 1st/5th Battalion
Durham Light Infantry.
He was posted to Italy [23rd November 1917], then sent to Le Havre
[4th December 1917], joining his unit [7th December 1917].
He was killed in action [26th March 1918].
He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [Grave Ref 68-72],
in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell,
and on the Memorial at John Mackintosh & Sons Limited
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He was machinist of Bradford [1859]
In 1859, he married Susy Akroyd at St Peter's Church, Bradford (Bradford Cathedral).
Child:
Jeffery [b Leeds 1868]
Joseph died in Halifax [Q4 1922] (aged 88)
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He was
a warehouseman [1871] /
a brass foundry warehouseman [1881].
In [Q3] 1864, he married Eliza Ramsden [1839-1871] in Halifax.
Eliza died 27th October 1871 (aged 32)
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3744]
with her mother & Sugden grandparents.
In [Q3] 1872, Levi married (2) Elizabeth Yates [1854-1???] in Halifax.
She was a carpet sewer [1891] / a worsted carpet sewer [1901]
Children:
The family lived at
A Levi Binns died in Leeds [Q4 1888] (aged 50).
She married (1) Joshua Horton.
She married (2) John Gill from Rotherham.
She was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby.
She and other members of her family are mentioned in the
Catalogue of Portraits of Old Halifax Worthies which appears
in
Horsfall Turner's Halifax Books & Authors
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Born in Halifax.
He was
a railway engine stoker [1901] /
a train driver [1911].
In 1911, he married Martha Annie in Halifax.
Matthew died in Huddersfield [Q1 1914] (aged 41).
In 1915, Martha Annie married (3) William Joseph Danks
in Oswestry
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In [Q1] 1858, he married Mary Milnes [1840-1896] in Halifax.
Children:
He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1905
Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse
and remembered on the family grave at Brighouse Cemetery
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He married Unknown.
Child: John
He was
a delver (stone) [1861] /
a farmer of 7 acres [1871] /
a farmer of 9½ acres [1881] /
a farmer [1891].
In [Q2] 1841, he married (1) Elizabeth Haigh [1820-18??] in Halifax.
Children:
In [Q3] 1868, he married (2) Harriet.
Harriet died 28th March 1873 (aged 56)
In [Q1] 1874, he married (3) Rebecca Whitaker [1824-1887] in Halifax.
Rebecca died Q2 1887 (aged 64).
In [Q1] 1890, he married (4) Elizabeth Woodhouse [1827-18??] in Halifax.
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881] was grandson Benjamin Binns [b
1868] (cotton piecer).
Peter died in Halifax [Q3 1892] (aged 73)
On 9th September 1908, he married Inez Louise Blacka in Todmorden.
Children:
They lived at
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His father's name is given as George Binns on his marriage
record.
Susannah & George married in 1854.
Born in Ovenden.
He was a fustian dyer and finisher [1881, 1890].
He was at
West End, Hebden Bridge,
Norland,
and
Stubbins Dye Works
He held several public offices, and was on the Board of Guardians.
On 11th September 1872, he married Susannah Parker at Hebden Bridge parish church.
Children:
They lived at
Richard died at Pickwood House [28th May 1897].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £5,726 18/8d.
Probate was granted to
his widow Susannah
and
George Wallhead (solicitor's managing clerk)
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He married Millicent.
They lived at 2 Halifax Lane, Luddenden.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd/5th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 21st July 1918 (aged 33).
He is remembered on the Soissons Memorial, France,
and on Luddenden & Midgley War Memorial
He married Unknown.
Children:
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He was
an engine driver (stationary) [1881] /
inn keeper at the Bay Horse, Halifax [1891].
He married Martha [1832-1???] from Kidderminster,
Worcestershire.
Children:
They lived at
He died 26th February 1893
and was buried at Christ Church, Pellon
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He worked for I. & I. Calvert at Wainstalls.
In [Q3] 1935, he married Winifred Elsie Bown in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 18 Clough Lane, Mixenden.
During World War I,
and he served as an Able Seaman
with the Royal Navy
aboard HMS President III.
He died 29th June 1942 (aged 33)
when SS Empire Mica was torpedoed by German Submarine U-67, and sank in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida,
with the loss of 33 of her crew of 47.
He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England [Grave Ref 63 1],
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
on the Memorial at Christ Church, Pellon,
and on a grave at Mount Tabor Wesleyan Methodist Chapel.
In 1943, Winifred was living in Hasland, Chesterfield
On 19th November 1819, she implies that there was some sexual
relationship between them, but later comments suggest that the
character was entirely fictitious
Born in Cleckheaton, and baptised on 7th January 1858 at Hartshead.
She was a worstead weaver in Liversedge [1881].
After her parents died, she looked after her siblings.
Sarah had a daughter Amy Sarah Binns [1882-1963].
It appears that Amy Sarah was brought up by two of her great
aunts, while her mother, Sarah, got on with the rest of her
life.
Regarding Amy Sarah's father, contributor Sheena
Spencer writes
Another tale says that William Clapham Flint died before he
and Sarah could be married.
However, records that have been found, and the research of Eugenie
Flather in the 1960s, cast doubt on this story.
We are not sure who was Amy Sarah's father, but, given her
date of birth, we guess it was Mr Pettyt
Amy Sarah married Walter Harold Butterfield Flather
[1881-1936].
In 1888, Sarah married (1) William Clapham Flint.
They had a daughter, Ada.
After William's death, Sarah married (2) George Brook Senior
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On 24th November 1879, he married Emma Hanglin [1860-1928] at Elland Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at Scar Head, Norland [1911, 1934].
Emma died in 1928.
Smith died 14th December 1934.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £369 0/4d.
The will was proved by
daughter Gertrude
and
Arthur Victor Gledhill (woollen carder).
Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Primitive Methodist Chapel, Norland
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Between 1841-1846, these were published as Reproductions of Pencil
Drawings.
Some of the drawings were used in the Yorkshire Coiners by
Henry Ling Roth
Born in Halifax.
He was
a wire drawer [1841, 1851] /
employed by Sharp & Brown before taking over the business and
establishing T. & J. Binns & Company with his brother John Binns.
Sons William & Samuel also worked in the business
[1861].
He married Mary [1801-1858].
Children:
They lived at
29 Upper Brunswick Street, Halifax [1851].
Mary Ann died 17th June 1858 (aged 57).
Thomas died 13th July 1863 (aged 56).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3489]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
He was
Halifax butcher.
He and his brother-in-law Hiram Fell were executors of John Foster's will [1862]
In 1866, he married Elizabeth Wright in Halifax.
Child:
Annie who married Leonard Rathmell
They lived at 71 Wakefield Road, Brighouse
This & associated entries use material contributed by Robert David Rathmell
Binns, Mr Ref 165-26
Binns, Mr Ref 165-43
Binns, Abraham Ref 165-9250
Son of John Binns
Binns, Abraham Ref 165-3441
Hatter in Halifax [1778]
Binns, Abraham Ref 165-2890
Of Lob Mill.
Binns, Abram Ref 165-23
Son of Esther & John Binns of Southowram.
Binns, Alfred Ref 165-24
Son of John Binns.
Binns, Arnold Ref 165-301
Of Mytholmroyd.
Binns, Arthur Ref 165-3470
Born in Halifax.
Matilda was born in Halifax
Binns, Arthur Ref 165-31
Son of William Arthur Binns, tobacconist.
Clarice Annie was the daughter of Anthony Holgate
Binns, Bamforth Ref 165-1748
Shoddy manufacturer at Scarr Bottom Mills, Greetland [1905]
Binns, Charles Ref 165-27
Binns, Charley Ref 165-3533
Born in Halifax.
Binns, Clarence Ref 165-8
Son of Joseph Charles Binns.
Binns, David Ref 165-1024
He was
a Quaker /
a draper & grocer of Halifax /
an Alderman in Halifax [from 1848] /
a Member of Halifax Board of Guardians [1869].
Binns, Dinah Ref 165-2
Daughter of Jabez Binns.
Binns, Edgar Ref 165-18
Born in Skircoat.
Ellen Sophia was born in Halifax
Binns, Edgar Ref 165-4
Son of Smith Binns.
Binns, Edward Ref 165-343
Kept a small shop at Sod House Green in the late 19th century.
He sold a confectionery known as ragman's toffee
Binns, Edward Ref 165-48
He was churchwarden at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd [1881-1882]
Binns, Edward Ref 165-452
Binns, Edward Ref 165-41
Born in Barkisland.
Hannah was born in Elland
Binns, Edward Ref 165-3511
Elizabeth was the daughter of John Greenwood
Binns, Edward Ref 165-14
Born in Halifax.
Ellen was born in Barnsley
Binns, Fielden Ref 165-39
Son of William Binns.
Sarah was born in Halifax
Binns, George Ref 165-1835
Cotton spinner at Lower Soyland Mill, Soyland [1818].
Partner in Binns & Wrigley
Binns, George Ref 165-328
Of Pickwood House, Norland.
Binns, Dr George Ref 165-1517
Son of Richard Sutcliffe Binns.
Binns, George A. Ref 165-1687
Comb maker at Halifax.
If you want Pleasure and Satisfaction in Dressing your Hair use the
Silver dressing & tooth comb
Binns, Henry Ref 165-932
Cotton spinner and fustian manufacturer at Dyson Lane Mill, Rishworth [1803-1845].
He sold his products on the Manchester market.
their children were worked past their strength
Binns, J. Cyril Ref 165-15
Son of Joe Binns.
Binns, Jabez Ref 165-34
Born in Keighley.
Margaret was born in Ilkley
Binns, James Ref 165-12
Born in Ovenden.
Grace was born in Warley
Binns, James Verney Ref 165-35
Born in Colne.
Comfort Ye
Binns, Joe Ref 165-16
Born in Halifax,
Binns, John Ref 165-9401
Gent of Rishworth [1651].
Binns, John Ref 165-1405
Son of Nathaniel Binns.
He left his business of a bookseller, to his widow and children, from
whom it was purchased some years after, by Mr John Heaton,
who used to manage the bookselling department of Mr Binns' business
Binns, John Ref 165-1666
Schoolmaster at Ovenden.
... after a lingering illness of a number of years, occasioned by
intense study.
He is sincerely and deservedly regretted by a very numerous and
respectable society, to whom he endeared himself by a placid temper,
a benevolent disposition, amiable manner, zeal in his profession, and
unimpeachable integrity of character
Binns, John Ref 165-1559
Wholesale and retail manufacturing confectioner and sugar-boiler.
He established his business around 1870 at Skircoat Moor.
He had a factory at Church Street, Halifax and a shop at the New Market, Halifax [1890].
He produced a popular cough tablet and
Old Original Mint Rock
Binns, John Ref 165-1527
Confectioner at Halifax.
Binns, John Ref 165-3079
Son of Samuel Binns.
Binns, John Ref 165-52
Born in Barkisland.
Hannah was born in Sherburn
Binns, John Ref 165-5
Son of Mr Binns.
Ann was born in Halifax
Ann was born in Halifax, and was the widow of Mr
Whiteley
Binns, John Ref 165-32
Of Norland
Mary was the daughter of Francis Wood
Binns, John Ref 165-54
Born in Warley.
Elizabeth was born in Grimsby, Lincolnshire
Binns, John Ref 165-33
Born in Wilsden.
She was born in Ovenden
Binns, Rev John Ref 165-10
Son of Mary & John Binns, a woollen spinner.
Binns, John Edward Ref 165-2615
Son of Edward Binns.
Lizzie was born in Greetland [5th July 1866]
Binns, John Joseph Ref 165-20
MM.
Binns, Jonas Sharp Ref 165-44
Landlord of the Granby, Queenshead [1887-1896].
Binns, Joseph Ref 165-46
Of Halifax.
Binns, Joseph Ref 165-3479
Sexton at Halifax Parish Church.
Binns, Joseph Ref 165-1586
Son of David Binns.
Binns, Joseph Ref 165-2800
Hatter and manufacturer at John Street, Halifax [1850]
Binns, Joseph Ref 165-51
Sarah was born in Luddenden, the daughter of Rebecca
& Mr Luty
Binns, Joseph Ref 165-808
Born in Halifax.
Binns, Joseph Ref 165-47
Born in Denholme.
Betty was born in Ovenden
Binns, Joseph Ref 165-37
Son of John Binns, carter.
Martha Ann Mitchell, of Old Lane, Northowram, was the
stepdaughter of Obadiah Foster.
Binns, Joseph Ref 165-19
MM.
Binns, Joseph Arthur Ref 165-2634
Son of Joseph Binns.
Beef & Pork Butcher
Best prices given for Pork Pigs
Ye Oldest Pork Shop in Town
Prime English and Colonial Meat Stores
11 Market Street
Sarah was born in Ovenden, the daughter of Simeon Greenwood
Witnesses: Ben Greenwood and Harriet Binns
(probably Joseph Arthur's older sister)
Ruth, of Wade Street, Halifax, was born in North Bierley, the
daughter of Mary & John Brown, contractor.
Binns, Joseph Charles Ref 165-9
Born in Sowerby.
Grace was born in Sowerby
Binns, Joseph Cyril Ref 165-17
Son of Edgar Binns.
Binns, Joseph Pickles Ref 165-50
Son of Abraham Binns, manufacturer.
Susy was the daughter of George Akroyd
Binns, Levi Ref 165-49
Born in Ovenden.
Eliza was the daughter of Charles Ramsden
Elizabeth was born in Halifax.
His burial place is not yet known
Binns, Martha Ref 165-2288
Daughter of Thomas Binns of Rishworth Hall, Bingley.
Binns, Matthew Victor Ref 165-6
Son of John Binns.
Martha Annie was the widow of John Henry Priestley
Binns, Morton Ref 165-3214
He was landlord of the Woodman, Brighouse [1905].
Binns, Nathaniel Ref 165-1404
Halifax bookseller.
He was Librarian of the Halifax Circulating Library [1769].
Binns, Natty Ref 165-1048
He was lame.
He established Natty Binns's School
Binns, Ned Ref 165-790
Partner in Binns & Berry Brothers Limited
Binns, P. Ref 165-994 Binns, Rev P. E. Ref 165-2905
Curate at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone [1900]
Binns, Peter Ref 165-40
Born in Stainland.
Harriet was the widow of Benjamin Garside
Rebecca was born in Stainland
Elizabeth was born in Lindley
Binns, Richard Henry Ref 165-21
He was
an electrical engineer [1910] /
an electrician (steel mill) [1920, 1930].
Inez Louise was the daughter of John Richard Blacka
Binns, Richard Sutcliffe Ref 165-436
He was born out of wedlock to Susannah Sutcliffe.
Susannah was the daughter of John Parker
Binns, Robert Ref 165-3078
Landlord of the Old Pack Horse, Clifton [late 1700s]
Binns, Sam Ref 165-22
Binns, Samuel Ref 165-3077
Landlord of the Old Pack Horse, Clifton [1817]
Binns, Samuel Ref 165-3304
Born in Illingworth.
Binns, Samuel George Ref 165-28
Son of Emma & Arthur Binns.
Binns, Sarah Ref 165-3
A character whom Anne Lister mentions in her journals.
Binns, Sarah Ref 165-3080
Daughter of Samuel Binns.
according to a family tale, William Henry Pettyt was set to
marry Amy Sarah's mother, Sarah, but he deserted her
and left for America.
Binns, Smith Ref 165-7
Born in Norland.
Emma was born in Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Binns, Thomas Ref 165-250
Local artist who drew many scenes of early 19th century Halifax.
Binns, Thomas Ref 165-25
Son of Mr Binns.
Mary was born in Birstall
Binns, Thomas Ref 165-42
Son of Mr Binns.
Binns, Thomas Ref 165-3076
Established Thomas Binns & Company Limited.