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Binns, MrRef 165-26
[17??-18??]

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Thomas
  2. John

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Binns, MrRef 165-43
[17??-18??]

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Thomas
  2. Mary [1817-1896] who married John Foster
  3. Judith [1813-1871] who married Hiram Fell

Binns, AbrahamRef 165-9250
[1633-1???]
Son of
John Binns

Born in Halifax.

He was educated at a private school in Burnsall / St John the Evangelist College Cambridge [1651]

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Binns, AbrahamRef 165-3441
[17??-17??]
Hatter in Halifax [1778]

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Binns, AbrahamRef 165-2890
[1811-1891]
Of Lob Mill.

He was a director in the Todmorden Methodist Society.

In 1887, he laid the corner stone for a new Castle Street Primitive Methodist Chapel

Binns, AbramRef 165-23
[1924-1944]
Son of Esther & John Binns of Southowram.

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]

Binns, AlfredRef 165-24
[1838-1915]
Son of
John Binns.

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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Binns, ArnoldRef 165-301
[1884-1960]
Of Mytholmroyd.

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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Binns, ArthurRef 165-3470
[1847-1903]
Born in Halifax.

He was landlord of the Blue Bell, Southowram [1900-1903]

In [Q4] 1871, he married Matilda Oddy [1851-1930] in Halifax.


Matilda was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Emily [b 1876] who was a tapestry weaver [1901]
  2. James [b 1883] who was an iron moulder [1901]

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) 

Binns, ArthurRef 165-31
[1894-19??]
Son of William Arthur Binns, tobacconist.

He was a clerk of 3 Winn Street, Halifax [1922].

On 12th August 1922, he married Clarice Annie Holgate.


Clarice Annie was the daughter of
Anthony Holgate
 

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Binns, BamforthRef 165-1748
[18??-19??]
Shoddy manufacturer at Scarr Bottom Mills, Greetland [1905]

Binns, CharlesRef 165-27
[1878-1918]

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. child

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

Binns, CharleyRef 165-3533
[1870-1934]
Born in 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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Binns, ClarenceRef 165-8
[1895-1918]
Son of
Joseph Charles Binns.

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 [19th October 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

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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Binns, DavidRef 165-1024
[1799-1883]
He was a
Quaker / a draper & grocer of Halifax / an Alderman in Halifax [from 1848] / a Member of Halifax Board of Guardians [1869].

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

See Partners in Halifax Commercial Banking Company

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Binns, DinahRef 165-2
[1879-1969]
Daughter of
Jabez Binns.

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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Binns, EdgarRef 165-18
[1878-1953]
Born in Skircoat.

He was a cart driver [1898].

On 16th April 1898, he married Ellen Sophia Bonner [1878-1940] at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.


Ellen Sophia was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Joseph Cyril
  2. Evelyn [1901-1986] who married Willie McNaught  [1905-1972]
  3. George [1903-1961]
  4. Harry [b 1905]
  5. Jim [1907-1945] who married Lena Elizabeth  Chippendale [1908-2001]

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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Binns, EdgarRef 165-4
[1887-1917]
Son of
Smith Binns.

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 [10th November 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

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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Binns, EdwardRef 165-343
[18??-1???]
Kept a small shop at
Sod House Green in the late 19th century. He sold a confectionery known as ragman's toffee

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

Binns, EdwardRef 165-48
[18??-1???]
He was churchwarden at
St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd [1881-1882]

Binns, EdwardRef 165-452
[18??-19??]

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Grace [b 1906] who died aged 1 year

The family lived at Hollas Farm, Norland [1907]

Binns, EdwardRef 165-41
[1843-1913]
Born in Barkisland.

He was a millwright [1866], and established Edward Binns & Sons.

On 19th May 1866, he married Hannah Fisher [1841-1916] at Elland Parish Church.


Hannah was born in Elland
 

Children:

  1. John Edward Binns
  2. William Henry [b 1870]
  3. Maria [b 1872]
  4. George [b 1875]
  5. Lucy [b 1877]
  6. Frank [b 1879]
  7. Alice [b 1880]

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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Binns, EdwardRef 165-3511
[1861-1905]

He married Elizabeth Hannah Greenwood.


Elizabeth was the daughter of
John Greenwood
 

Child: Zilpha [1888-1976] who married William Ellis

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Binns, EdwardRef 165-14
[1871-1936]
Born in Halifax.

He was a law clerk [1894].

On 21st June 1894, he married Ellen Grayson [1870-1943] at St Margaret's Church, Ilkley.


Ellen was born in Barnsley
 

Children:

  1. Doris Elizabeth [1894-1959] who never married
  2. Trevor Grayson
  3. Edward Geoffrey [1905-1960]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at 40 Glenn Terrace, Clover Hill, Halifax

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Binns, FieldenRef 165-39
[1851-1???]
Son of
William Binns.

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.


Sarah was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Smith [b 1874]
  2. Rose A. [b 1880]

Binns, GeorgeRef 165-1835
[17??-18??]
Cotton spinner at
Lower Soyland Mill, Soyland [1818]. Partner in Binns & Wrigley

Binns, GeorgeRef 165-328
[1810-1875]
Of
Pickwood House, Norland.

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

  1. Elizabeth Sutcliffe [1836-1897] who married John  Whiteley [1834-1900]
  2. Richard Sutcliffe

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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Binns, Dr GeorgeRef 165-1517
[1873-19??]
Son of
Richard Sutcliffe Binns.

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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Binns, George A.Ref 165-1687
[18??-1???]
Comb maker at Halifax.

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

If you want Pleasure and Satisfaction in Dressing your Hair use the
Silver dressing & tooth comb

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.

See James Pickup

Binns, HenryRef 165-932
[17??-18??]
Cotton spinner and
fustian manufacturer at Dyson Lane Mill, Rishworth [1803-1845]. He sold his products on the Manchester market.

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

their children were worked past their strength

Binns, J. CyrilRef 165-15
[1899-1918]
Son of
Joe Binns.

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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Binns, JabezRef 165-34
[1848-1920]
Born in Keighley.

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.


Margaret was born in Ilkley
 

Children:

  1. child who died young [before 1911]
  2. Jane [1873-1943] who was a worsted weaver [1891]
  3. Rose Hannah [1875-1879]
  4. Robert [1877-1947] who was a worsted weaver [1891], a  tobacconist [1911]
  5. Dinah
  6. Fred Smith [b 1881] who was a stone mason [1901] and  emigrated to the USA
  7. Annie [1885-1959]
  8. Albert Edward [1893-1957] who was a sheet metal worker  (apprentice) [1911]

They lived at

  • Ruby Street, Halifax [1891]
  • Green Holme Farm, Northowram [1901]
  • 27 Cobden Street, Commercial Road, Halifax [1911]
  • 17 Clough Lane, Mixenden [1920]

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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Binns, JamesRef 165-12
[1837-1904]
Born in Ovenden.

He was a delver [1857].

On 7th September 1857, he married Grace Wade [1840-1922] in Halifax.


Grace was born in Warley
 

Children:

  1. Rupert [1861-1933]
  2. Aveline [1863-1947]
  3. Rosalia [1870-1958]
  4. Sarah Ann [b 1874]
  5. William Thomas

The children were born in Halifax

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Binns, James VerneyRef 165-35
[1851-1913]
Born in Colne.

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

Comfort Ye

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

Binns, JoeRef 165-16
[1872-1943]
Born in Halifax,

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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Binns, JohnRef 165-9401
[1???-16??]
Gent of Rishworth [1651].

He married Unknown.

Child: Abraham

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Binns, JohnRef 165-1405
[1744-1796]
Son of
Nathaniel Binns.

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:

  1. child

A newspaper reported

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, JohnRef 165-1666
[1759-1810]
Schoolmaster at Ovenden.

Announcing his death in December 1810, The Leeds Mercury said

... 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, JohnRef 165-1559
[18??-1???]
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, JohnRef 165-1527
[18??-18??]
Confectioner at Halifax.

In June 1869, he was declared bankrupt

Binns, JohnRef 165-3079
[1803-1847]
Son of
Samuel Binns.

He married Unknown.

Child: Samuel [1827-1878]

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Binns, JohnRef 165-52
[1805-1879]
Born in Barkisland.

He was a wool comber [1841] / a farmer of 9½ acres [1871].

He married Hannah [1807-1886].


Hannah was born in Sherburn
 

Children:

  1. Mary Ann [b 1829] who was a wool comber [1841]
  2. Margaret [b 1831]
  3. Joseph [b 1834]
  4. Harry [b 1837]
  5. Elizabeth [b 1838]
  6. Ellen [b 1839]
  7. William [b 1841]
  8. Alice [b 1848] who was a woollen weaver [1871]
  9. Harriet [b 1850] who was a woollen weaver [1871]

They lived at

  • Colt Yard Green, Barkisland [1841]
  • Green Head, Norland [1871, 1879]

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

Binns, JohnRef 165-5
[1814-1891]
Son of
Mr Binns.

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.


Ann was born in Halifax
 

Child: Alfred

They lived at Brackenbed Lane [1841].

Ann died in 1881.

In 1882, John married (2) Ann [1835-1904] in Halifax.


Ann was born in Halifax, and was the widow of Mr Whiteley
 

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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Binns, JohnRef 165-32
[1822-1866]
Of Norland


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.


Mary was the daughter of
Francis Wood
 

They lived at

Mary died in 1873.

The couple were buried at St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount [I 9]

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Binns, JohnRef 165-54
[1825-1???]
Born in Warley.

He was a road repairer [1861] / a stone dresser [1871].

Around 1855, he married Elizabeth [1825-1???].


Elizabeth was born in Grimsby, Lincolnshire
 

Children:

  1. Hannah [b 1855] who was a factory hand [1871]
  2. Thompson
  3. Mary Ann [b 1859] who was a factory hand [1871]
  4. John [b 1862] who was a factory hand [1871]
  5. Samuel [b 1865] who was a factory hand [1871]

They lived at

  • Slack, Warley [1861]
  • Stones, Warley [1871]

Binns, JohnRef 165-33
[1846-1907]
Born in Wilsden.

He was a card maker / a card setting machine tenter [1901].

He married Hannah [1846-1935].


She was born in Ovenden
 

Children:

  1. Matthew Victor
  2. Sarah Elizabeth [1874-1890]
  3. Miriam [b 1878] who was a cook & waitress [1861]
  4. Hermon [b 1879] who was a cook & waiter [1901]  

They lived at

  • 35 Kingston Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 6 Leadenhall Street, Halifax [1911]

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]

Binns, Rev JohnRef 165-10
[1854-1928]
Son of Mary & John Binns, a woollen spinner.

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]

Binns, John EdwardRef 165-2615
[1867-1946]
Son of
Edward Binns.

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].


Lizzie was born in Greetland [5th July 1866]
 

Children:

  1. Edward [b 1888] who was a mechanic iron turner [1911]
  2. Gertrude [b 1892]
  3. Gladys Mary [b 1893] who was a sewing machine tailoress  [1911]
  4. Henry [b 1895] who was an engineer's apprentice [1911]
  5. Ernest Middleton [b 1902]
  6. Constance [b 1904]

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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Binns, John JosephRef 165-20
[1914-1944]
MM.

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

Binns, Jonas SharpRef 165-44
[1844-1906]
Landlord of the
Granby, Queenshead [1887-1896].

His stepson Fred Sharp Balmforth took over at the Granby [1896-1903]

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Binns, JosephRef 165-46
[17??-18??]
Of Halifax.

He married Ann [1760-1844].

Children:

  1. Ann [April 1789-20th December 1790]
  2. Grace [February 1798-10th July 1801]
  3. Elizabeth [November 1805-11th August 1806]  

Ann died 29th August 1844 (aged 84).

She & other members of the family () were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax

Binns, JosephRef 165-3479
[1725-1805]
Sexton at Halifax Parish Church.

Recorded in 1792, when he refused a Christian burial in consecrated ground for Nan Beverley.

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church

Binns, JosephRef 165-1586
[18??-18??]
Son of
David Binns.

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

Binns, JosephRef 165-2800
[18??-18??]
Hatter and manufacturer at John Street, Halifax [1850]

Binns, JosephRef 165-51
[18??-18??]

On 25th December 1827, he married Sarah Luty [1813-1???] in Halifax.


Sarah was born in Luddenden, the daughter of Rebecca & Mr Luty
 

Children:

  1. John [b 1830]
  2. Joseph [b 1833] who was a mechanic [1851]
  3. Phoebe [b 1836] who was a worsted twister [1851]
  4. Elizabeth [b 1840]

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]

Binns, JosephRef 165-808
[1815-1???]
Born in Halifax.

He was a draper employing 3 assistants [1881].

He married Hannah [1831-1???].

Children:

  1. Mary Ellen [b 1862]
  2. Lucy [b 1868]
  3. Louisa [b 1873]

They lived at 4 Lord Street, Halifax [1881].

This & associated entries use material contributed by Ivan Birch

Binns, JosephRef 165-47
[1827-1???]
Born in Denholme.

He was a bread baker [1881] / an oat cake baker [1883].

He married Betty [1833-1???].


Betty was born in Ovenden
 

Children:

  1. Harriet [b 1860] who was a bread baker [1881]
  2. Joseph Arthur
  3. Thomas Henry [b 1867]
  4. Fred [b 1877] who was a pork butcher [1901]

They lived at 84 Hanson Lane, Halifax [1881]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Binns, JosephRef 165-37
[1869-1???]
Son of John Binns, carter.

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.


Martha Ann Mitchell, of Old Lane, Northowram, was the stepdaughter of
Obadiah Foster.

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) 

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Binns, JosephRef 165-19
[1898-1917]
MM.

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

Binns, Joseph ArthurRef 165-2634
[1865-1933]
Son of
Joseph Binns.

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

Beef & Pork Butcher
Best prices given for Pork Pigs

In 1920, they advertised

Ye Oldest Pork Shop in Town

and also


Prime English and Colonial Meat Stores
11 Market Street

In 1883, he married (1) Sarah Greenwood [1862-1901] at Halifax Parish Church.


Sarah was born in Ovenden, the daughter of Simeon Greenwood
 


Witnesses: Ben Greenwood and Harriet Binns (probably Joseph Arthur's older sister) 
 

Children:

  1. Herbert [1885-1891]
  2. Ethel [b 1889] who was a helper in her father's shop  [1911]

Sarah died in Halifax [Q3 1901] (aged 39).

In 1909, he married (2) Ruth [1858-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.


Ruth, of Wade Street, Halifax, was born in North Bierley, the daughter of Mary & John Brown, contractor.

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

  • 278 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 9 Market Street, Halifax [1901, 1911]

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) 

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Jeffrey Knowles

Binns, Joseph CharlesRef 165-9
[1866-1909]
Born in Sowerby.

He was a machine tool turner-maker [1892].

In [Q1] 1892, he married Grace Ann Crowther [1867-1940] in Halifax.


Grace was born in Sowerby
 

Children:

  1. Harry [1893-1960]
  2. Clarence
  3. Doris [b 1897]
  4. Jack [1903-1972]

The children were born in Sowerby.

The family lived at

  • 4 Foundry Street, Sowerby [1901]
  • 5 Scar Head, Maud's Buildings, Sowerby [1911, 1913, 1918]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell

Binns, Joseph CyrilRef 165-17
[1898-1918]
Son of
Edgar Binns.

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

This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell

Binns, Joseph PicklesRef 165-50
[1834-1922]
Son of Abraham Binns, manufacturer.

He was machinist of Bradford [1859]

In 1859, he married Susy Akroyd at St Peter's Church, Bradford (Bradford Cathedral).


Susy was the daughter of
George Akroyd
 

Child: Jeffery [b Leeds 1868]

Joseph died in Halifax [Q4 1922] (aged 88) 

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Binns, LeviRef 165-49
[1839-1888]
Born in Ovenden.

He was a warehouseman [1871] / a brass foundry warehouseman [1881].

In [Q3] 1864, he married Eliza Ramsden [1839-1871] in Halifax.


Eliza was the daughter of
Charles Ramsden
 

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.


Elizabeth was born in Halifax.

She was a carpet sewer [1891] / a worsted carpet sewer [1901]

 

Children:

  1. Annie [b 1876] who was a carpet sewer [1891], a worsted  carpet sewer [1901], a carpet mender [1911]
  2. Emma Binns who died 14th November 1879 (aged 19 days) &  was buried with her father's first wife

The family lived at

  • 6 Paradise Street, Halifax [1871, 1881]
  • 8 St James's Road, Halifax [1891]
  • 4 Peel Street, Halifax [1901, 1911]

A Levi Binns died in Leeds [Q4 1888] (aged 50).


His burial place is not yet known
 

Binns, MarthaRef 165-2288
[1619-1694]
Daughter of Thomas Binns of Rishworth Hall, Bingley.

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

This & associated entries use material contributed by Mark Gibson

Binns, Matthew VictorRef 165-6
[1873-1914]
Son of
John Binns.

Born in Halifax.

He was a railway engine stoker [1901] / a train driver [1911].

In 1911, he married Martha Annie in Halifax.


Martha Annie was the widow of John Henry Priestley
 

Matthew died in Huddersfield [Q1 1914] (aged 41).

In 1915, Martha Annie married (3) William Joseph Danks in Oswestry

This & associated entries use material contributed by John Davies

Binns, MortonRef 165-3214
[1837-1905]
He was landlord of the
Woodman, Brighouse [1905].

In [Q1] 1858, he married Mary Milnes [1840-1896] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. John [1858-1859] who died aged 6 weeks
  2. Charles [1861-1885]
  3. Ann [1863-1892] who married Edward Naylor
  4. Ralph [1871-1872] who died aged 11 months
  5. Ellen [1875-1880]

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

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Binns, NathanielRef 165-1404
[17??-17??]
Halifax bookseller. He was Librarian of the
Halifax Circulating Library [1769].

He married Unknown.

Child: John

Binns, NattyRef 165-1048
[1???-17??]
He was lame. He established
Natty Binns's School

Binns, NedRef 165-790
[18??-19??]
Partner in
Binns & Berry Brothers Limited

Binns, P.Ref 165-994
[19??-] Curate at Brighouse [1977]

Binns, Rev P. E.Ref 165-2905
[18??-19??]
Curate at
St Paul's Church, Cross Stone [1900]

Binns, PeterRef 165-40
[1819-1892]
Born in Stainland.

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:

  1. Emma [b 1843] who was a worsted warper [1861]
  2. Edward [b 1844] who was a woollen spinner [1861]
  3. Mary Ann [b 1846] who was a power loom weaver [1861]
  4. Jonathan [b 1848] who was a woollen piecer [1861]
  5. Ben [b 1853] who was a woollen piecer [1861], a delver  [1871]
  6. Alfred [b 1855] who was a mason [1871]
  7. Elizabeth [b 1857] who was a weaver [1871]
  8. James [b 1859] who was a piecer [1871]

In [Q3] 1868, he married (2) Harriet.


Harriet was the widow of
Benjamin Garside
 

Harriet died 28th March 1873 (aged 56) 

In [Q1] 1874, he married (3) Rebecca Whitaker [1824-1887] in Halifax.


Rebecca was born in Stainland
 

Rebecca died Q2 1887 (aged 64).

In [Q1] 1890, he married (4) Elizabeth Woodhouse [1827-18??] in Halifax.


Elizabeth was born in Lindley
 

They lived at

  • Cold Wells Hill, Stainland-with Old Lindley [1861]
  • Stainland Dean, Stainland-with Old Lindley [1871, 1881]
  • Old Lindley, Stainland-with Old Lindley [1891]

Living with them [in 1881] was grandson Benjamin Binns [b  1868] (cotton piecer).

Peter died in Halifax [Q3 1892] (aged 73) 

Binns, Richard HenryRef 165-21
[1878-19??]
He was an electrical engineer [1910] / an electrician (steel mill) [1920, 1930].

On 9th September 1908, he married Inez Louise Blacka in Todmorden.


Inez Louise was the daughter of
John Richard Blacka
 

Children:

  1. Inez [b 1910]
  2. Edith [b 1914]

They lived at

  • Wayne, Michigan USA [1910]
  • Ilake County, Indiana USA [1920, 1930]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Barton

Binns, Richard SutcliffeRef 165-436
[1838-1897]
He was born out of wedlock to
Susannah Sutcliffe.

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.


Susannah was the daughter of John Parker
 

Children:

  1. George
  2. Nathaniel [1875-1944]
  3. Sarah Elizabeth [1877-1901] who was a school teacher  [1901]
  4. Richard Henry [b 1878] who was an electrical engineering  student [1901]
  5. Walter [1880-1881]
  6. John Edward [1882-1939]
  7. Susannah [1884-1888]
  8. Rose [1886-1962]
  9. Lily [1889-1962]

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) 

This & associated entries use material contributed by Carole Edwards Caruso & Derrick Habergham

Binns, RobertRef 165-3078
[1734-1???]
Landlord of the
Old Pack Horse, Clifton [late 1700s]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Sheena Spencer

Binns, SamRef 165-22
[1885-1918]

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

Binns, SamuelRef 165-3077
[1776-1817]
Landlord of the
Old Pack Horse, Clifton [1817]

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. John
  2. Sarah

This & associated entries use material contributed by Sheena Spencer

Binns, SamuelRef 165-3304
[1838-1893]
Born in Illingworth.

He was an engine driver (stationary) [1881] / inn keeper at the Bay Horse, Halifax [1891].

He married Martha [1832-1???] from Kidderminster, Worcestershire.

Children:

  1. Martha [b 1853] who was a carpet sewer [1881]
  2. Ana [b 1868]

They lived at

  • Scarborough Terrace, Thornhill, Dewsbury [1881]
  • 2 Blenheim Place, Dewsbury [1901]

He died 26th February 1893 and was buried at Christ Church, Pellon

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Binns, Samuel GeorgeRef 165-28
[1909-1942]
Son of Emma & Arthur Binns.

He worked for I. & I. Calvert at Wainstalls.

In [Q3] 1935, he married Winifred Elsie Bown in Halifax.

Children:

  1. child
  2. child
  3. child
  4. child

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

Binns, SarahRef 165-3
[1???-18??]
A character whom
Anne Lister mentions in her journals.

On 19th November 1819, she implies that there was some sexual relationship between them, but later comments suggest that the character was entirely fictitious

Binns, SarahRef 165-3080
[1857-1941]
Daughter of
Samuel Binns.

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

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.

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

This & associated entries use material contributed by Sheena Spencer

Binns, SmithRef 165-7
[1859-1934]
Born in Norland.

On 24th November 1879, he married Emma Hanglin [1860-1928] at Elland Parish Church.


Emma was born in Kidderminster, Worcestershire
 

Children:

  1. child who died in infancy [before 1911]
  2. Sarah Eliza [b 1881] who was a cotton rover [1901]
  3. Amy Ann [b 1886] who was a worsted reeler [1911]
  4. Edgar
  5. Margaret Emily (Maggie) [1890-1906]
  6. Gertrude [b 1894] who was a carpet weaver [1911], and  never married
  7. Ivy [b 1897] who was a cotton reeler [1911]

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

This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

Binns, ThomasRef 165-250
[18??-18??]
Local artist who drew many scenes of early 19th century Halifax.

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

Binns, ThomasRef 165-25
[1807-1863]
Son of
Mr Binns.

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].


Mary was born in Birstall
 

Children:

  1. William [b 1833] who was a wire drawer [1851]
  2. Samuel [1839-11th August 1875] who died in Newark, NJ,  USA & is remembered on his parents' grave

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

Binns, ThomasRef 165-42
[1807-1889]
Son of
Mr Binns.

He was Halifax butcher. He and his brother-in-law Hiram Fell were executors of John Foster's will [1862]

Binns, ThomasRef 165-3076
[1844-1910]
Established
Thomas Binns & Company Limited.

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, ThompsonRef 165-53
[1857-1913]
Son of
John Binns.

Born in Wainstalls / Warley.

He was a factory hand [1871] / an engine tenter (worsted mill) [1881] / a stationary engine tenter (worsted mill) [1891] / an engineer (worsted mill) [1901] / an engineer (worsted spinner) [1911].

In [Q4] 1876, he married Hannah Sutcliffe [1853-1918] in Halifax.


Hannah was born in Ovenden
 

Children:

  1. Irvine [b 1878] who was a worsted mill spinner [1891]
  2. Edith [1879-4th January 1896] who was a worsted mill  spinner [1891]
  3. Emily [1881-14th May 1918] who was a worsted drawer  [1901], a worsted spinner [1911] & married [Halifax Q3 1916] Edson Patrick
  4. Clara [b 1884] who was a worsted drawer [1901], a worsted  spinner [1911]
  5. Louisa [b 1886] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
  6. Mabel [b 1888] who was a worsted spinner [1901, 1911]
  7. Lucy [1890-12th May 1907 (aged 17 years) 
  8. Beatrice who died 21st February 1892 (aged 3 months) 

They lived at

  • Square, Warley [1881]
  • Square Mill, Hoyle Bank, Warley [1891]
  • 3 Square Mill, Warley [1901]
  • 3 Square, Wainstalls [1911]

Thompson died 13th July 1913 (aged 56).

Hannah died 30th April 1918 (aged 65).

The couple & the children () were buried at Mount Pleasant Methodist Church, Wainstalls

Binns, Trevor GraysonRef 165-13
[1899-1918]
Son of
Edward Binns.

Born in Halifax.

He was a clerk [1917].

During World War I, he enlisted [24th March 1917] and served as a Private with the 1st/8th Battalion Durham Light Infantry.

He was held in reserve at Brocton Camp until he went France [31st Mar 1918].

He was killed in action after 1 week in France [10th April 1918].

He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 8 & 9], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Jude's Church, Savile Park

This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell

Binns, UriahRef 165-2227
[1834-1910]
Son of Hannah & Richard Binns, weaver.

Born in Queenshead [21st December 1834].

He was a mechanic [1859] / an engineer [1866] / a machine tool maker [1891] / a mechanical engineer (employer) [1901] / a partner in Binns Brothers.

In June 1880, he was declared bankrupt.

On 24th September 1859, he married Mary Dyson [1847-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.


Mary was born in Norland, the daughter of James Dyson, corn miller
 

Children:

  1. Emily [b 1866] who was a dressmaker [1891], a bookkeeper  for father [1901]
  2. Richard Angelo [b 1866] who was a machine tool  maker [1891]
  3. James H. [b 1869] who was an engineer's tools fitter  [1891]
  4. Annie [b 1872]
  5. Hannah [b 1875]
  6. Harry [b 1877] who was a mechanic's fitter [1901]

The children were born in Sowerby Bridge.

They lived at

Uriah died in Halifax in 1910 (aged 75) 

Binns, WalterRef 165-29
[18??-1900]
He lived at
Lower Sunderland Farm, Shibden.

During the South African Wars, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died after the Battle of Spion Kop [23rd January 1900].

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

Binns, WilfredRef 165-774
[1891-1915]
Son of Mr Binns of Salterhebble Hill, Halifax.

He was employed by Mackintosh's, and worked in Middlesborough.

In [Q1] 1907, he married Ruth Chance in Halifax.

They lived at 13 Brunswick Court, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in the Dardanelles [7th August 1915] (aged 24).

He is remembered on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli [Grave Ref 117-119], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on All Saints' War Memorial, Dudwell, and on the Memorial at John Mackintosh & Sons Limited

Binns, Wilfred B.Ref 165-30
[18??-1916]
He was educated at the
Blue Coat School, Halifax.

During World War I, he served with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action [1st November 1916].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Blue Coat School Memorial, and on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial

Binns, WilliamRef 165-1018
[1???-18??]
Surveyor of the
Halifax & Rochdale Turnpike.

On 11th February 1835, as he was returning over Blackstone Edge from Rochdale, he was attacked by four men

in the garb of navigators or excavators

They dragged him from his horse, tore away his smallclothes and robbed him of a purse marked WB, two £5 notes, 3 sovereigns, some silver and other small items.

One of the villains gathered up a large stone which he dashed upon Mr Binns's head, intending to deprive him of life. They decamped across the moors and Mr Binns pursued. He was conveyed home by a coach which appeared shortly afterwards. No serious consequences were anticipated

Binns, WilliamRef 165-45
[1793-1829]
Of Halifax.

He married (1) Sarah [1783-1819].

Children:

  1. Thomas [bapt 22nd May 1808]
  2. (possible) Sarah [bapt 30th December 1810]

Sarah died 28th April 1819 (aged 36).

He married (2) Elizabeth [1780-1859].

Children:

  1. Joseph [b 7th December 1824; bapt Square Chapel, Halifax  9th January 1825]
  2. Sarah Elizabeth [b 23rd May 1829; bapt Square Chapel,  Halifax 21st June 1829]

William Binns died 4th May 1829 (aged 36).

Elizabeth died 15th March 1859 (aged 79).

He & his wives were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax

Binns, WilliamRef 165-643
[1818-1883]
Landlord of the
Moorcock, Wainstalls [1883].

He died 5th June 1883 (aged 65).

He was buried at Mount Pleasant Methodist Church, Wainstalls

Binns, WilliamRef 165-38
[1822-1???]
Born in Ovenden.

He was a wood turner & beer seller [1861].

In [Q1] 1850, he married Rachel Ann Mitchell [1831-1???] in Halifax.


Rachel Ann was born in Mytholmroyd, daughter of grocer Mark Mitchell
 

  1. Fielden
  2. Albert Robertshaw Binns [b 1853] who was a factory hand  [1871], a general labourer [1881], a paver [1891]

They lived at Bay House, 19 Lee Bridge, Halifax [1861].

William was dead by 1867.

In 1867, Rachel Ann married William Shaw.

Binns, WilliamRef 165-36
[1823-1858]
Born in Norland.

He was a mechanic [1851].

He married Hannah Kitchen [1825-1???].


Hannah was born in Stainland, the daughter of
John Kitchen
 

Children:

  1. Mary Jane [b 1845]
  2. Gideon E. [b 1846]
  3. John W. [b 1848]
  4. Francis [b 1851]

They lived at 131 Stainland, Stainland-with Old Lindley [1851].

William died 26th July 1858 (aged 35)  and was buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: J10] with his father-in-law John Kitchen


Details are not yet known of the deaths / burial places of the rest of the family
 

Binns, William HenryRef 165-2872
[1831-1879]
Of Lane Top, Norland.

In 1857, he married Sarah Crowther or Sarah Greenwood [1835-1909] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Annie [1866-1931]
  2. Eliza [1870-1896]

Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Primitive Methodist Chapel, Norland

Binns, William ThomasRef 165-11
[1878-1918]
Son of
James Binns

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of Queens Road United Methodist Church & Sunday School / a travelling confectionery salesman [1915] / employed by Mackintosh's

On 8th August 1902, he married Agnes Hancock [1878-1971] at Queens Road United Methodist Church.


Agnes was born in Halifax
 

They had no children.

They lived at

  • 218 Queen's Road, Halifax
  • 23 Taylor Street, Halifax [1915]
  • 9 Ashbourne Grove, Halifax

During World War I, he served as a Private / Lewis gunner with the 13th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.

He sailed from Folkestone to France [1st January 1917].

He was killed by shellfire whilst on duty as sentry at his Lewis gun post [7th January 1918].

The Halifax Courier [19th January 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Roclincourt Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II F 13].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at John Mackintosh & Sons Limited, and on the Memorial at Queens Road United Methodist Chapel

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Glynn Helliwell

Families

The Binns family of NorlandRef 165-1916
Also Bynns.

See Binroyd

Surname

Binns surnameRef 165-1
There are 98 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Binns, as discussed in this SideTrack. This count does not include other forms of the surname.


Unattached BMDs for Binns

Marriages 1804, 1852, 1866, 1867, 1877, 1896, 1907, 1909, 1915; Deaths 1805, 1899, 1900

Unattached burials at Lister Lane Cemetery: Plot 1727, Plot 1775, Plot 3833

 



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