The entries for people & families with the surname Craven are gathered together in this SideTrack.
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| Craven, Abraham | Ref 289-2566 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Lesley Abernethy
| Craven, Albert | Ref 289-425 |
Child: Hilda [1891-1974] who married Ernest Lovel Lumb
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
| Craven, Aspinall Arthur | Ref 289-2166 |
In [Q4] 1908, he married N1884-19 in Dover.
Eliza Ann died 29th July 1944 (aged 60).
Aspinall Arthur died 14th October 1950 (aged 67).
| Craven, Benjamin | Ref 289-14 |
He was an agricultural labourer [1841] / a gardener [1851].
He married Betty [1791-1868].
Betty was born in Ovenden.She was shown as Elisabeth, a widow and a washerwoman [1861]
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1851] were grandsons John Craven [b 1836] (invalid) & Benjamin Craven [b 1844].
Benjamin died 26th April 1854 (aged 73).
Betty died 26th April 1868 (aged 77).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3259] with granddaughters Mary Craven [1838-1857] & Louisa Craven [1866-1868], and an unidentified Robert Fry [1832-1866]
| Craven, Benjamin | Ref 289-17 |
He was a cordwainer [1841] / a boot maker [1851]
| Craven, Benjamin | Ref 289-392 |
He was a shoe maker.
After their father's death, Benjamin and his sister Lydia emigrated to America.
In 1872, he married Anna D. Wilkinson [1851-1???] in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Anna had also immigrated from England
Child: Edgar R. [b 1871] who died in infancy
This & associated entries use material contributed by Fred Shelley
| Craven, Enoch | Ref 289-11 |
He married Clara [1862-1942].
Children:
Enoch died 29th January 1930 (aged 73).
Clara died 21st July 1942 (aged 80).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1163] with granddaughter Kathleen Muriel Green [1927-1930]
| Craven, Enos | Ref 289-8 |
In [Q2] 1862, he married Mary Ann Holroyd in Huddersfield.
It is probable that the couple had 3 children before their marriage:
Children:
All 3 boys included the names Enos and/or Craven in their own names or the names of their children.
Enos died in 1879.
In [Q1] 1882, Mary Ann married (2) Charles Exley in Huddersfield.
This & associated entries use material contributed by Lee Holroyd
| Craven, F. | Ref 289-4 |
During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the West Riding Regiment.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 31st May 1917 (aged 25).
| Craven, Fred | Ref 289-2409 |
Children:
This & associated entries use material contributed by David B Crossley
| Craven, Fred Morriet | Ref 289-1228 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a cutter for tailor [1891] / a clothier & bespoke tailor at 67 Pellon Lane, Halifax [1892] / a clothier & tailor [1891, 1901] / a tailor (own account) [1911] / a retired tailor (own account) [1921].
In 1933, he married Amy Giggal [1875-1956] in Halifax.
Amy was born in Ossett
They lived at
Fred died at 93 Green Park Road [21st July 1939].
Amy died in St John's Hospital [11th June 1956].
The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
| Craven, G. F. | Ref 289-2206 |
| Craven, George | Ref 289-7 |
He was a pawnbroker employing 3 men [1881] / a retired pawnbroker [1891].
He married Ellen [1828-1894].
Ellen was born in Halifax
Children:
The family lived at
Ellen died 4th February 1894 (aged 66).
George died 22nd August 1900 (aged 73).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Location unknown]
| Craven, George Willie | Ref 289-1190 |
In [Q3] 1911, he married Cecily Coates in Richmond, Yorkshire.
They lived at 11 Oxford Terrace, Siddal.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 16th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme [1st July 1916] (aged 31).
He was buried at Serre Road Cemetery No.3, Puisieux, France [Grave Ref B 3]
| Craven, Gladys | Ref 289-1392 |
Born in Halifax.
She attended Clare Hall School. On leaving school, she worked at her father's tobacconist & confectioners shop at North Bridge.
In 1940, she married Harry Lumb.
She travelled widely and became a very keen photographer, particularly of her beloved town of Halifax. Gladys captured many images – many of scenes now long gone in the period from the 1950s until her death.
She gave illustrated talks to numerous clubs and organisations throughout the Halifax district and her photographs continue to be used in books covering the history of the town.
On her death, her photographs – the Gladys Lumb Collection – passed to Stephen Gee. A full tribute, written by Stephen Gee, including photographs of Gladys and of her work appeared in Memories of Halifax
This & associated entries use material contributed by Stephen Gee
| Craven, James | Ref 289-15 |
He was a wool comb maker [1861].
He married Mary Jane [1833-1887].
James died 1st April 1886 (aged 58).
Mary Jane died 1st April 1887 (aged 54).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3259] with James's parents
| Craven, James | Ref 289-10 |
He was
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| Craven, James | Ref 289-13 |
Born in Facit, Lancashire [1881]
He was a cotton weaver of Bottoms, Walsden [1871] / a cotton weaver [1881] / a cotton cloth looker [1891] / a cotton warehouseman [1901].
In [Q4] 1871, he married Alice Worsick [1854-1???] at St Peter's Church, Walsden.
Alice, a cotton weaver of Bottoms, was born in Cragg, the daughter of Miles Worsick, clogger
Children:
The family lived at
James died in Todmorden in 1909 (aged 56)
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Craven, Jesse | Ref 289-8060 |
He was a slay maker / owner of property in and around Grove Street, Halifax, including the Bridge Tavern, Halifax [early 1800s].
He married Ruth.
Child: Mary Ann [1824-1859] who married John Fawthrop
Jesse died 14th July 1843
This & associated entries use material contributed by Judith Bracewell & Liz Elvey
| Craven, Jim | Ref 289-631 |
Born in Walsden.
He was a calico printing tierer [1911].
During World War I, he enlisted [January 1915] and served as a Bombardier with A Battery Royal Field Artillery.
The Todmorden & District News [24th August 1917] reported that
Bombardier Jim Craven, R.F.A. was killed by a shell on 17th August 1917, aged 20
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [31st August 1917] published his photograph.
He was buried at Reninghelst New Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref III B 16].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Craven, John | Ref 289-559 |
The Northowram Register records that he
was sowing Corn in a Field call'd Chesiwells near [Coley] Chapel fell down with the Hopper on his Arm & the Seed in his Hand, & died upon the Place 7th March 1728
| Craven, John | Ref 289-2514 |
Children:
John and his sons were beneficiaries of John Turner's will.
Elizabeth was not mentioned in the will and may have died before the date of the will [1847]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Susie Zada
| Craven, John | Ref 289-2590 |
He was a worsted weaving overlooker [1881].
In 1870, he married Eliza, daughter of Samuel Bottomley, at Bradford.
Children:
In 1881, the family were living with Eliza's mother Martha at the Bottomley's Arms
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Craven, John | Ref 289-417 |
Born in Skircoat Green.
He was a driver of Skircoat Green [1890] / an agricultural labourer [1891] / a gardener (domestic) [1901] / a caretaker [1911].
In 1890, he married Alice Eliza Willett [1869-1957] at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.
Alice Eliza, of Stafford Road, was born in Gosport, Hampshire, the daughter of Henry Willett, boiler maker
Children:
They lived at
John died in Halifax [10th June 1933] Probate records show that he left effects valued at £74 13/3d.
Probate was granted to his widow Annie Eliza, John Thomas (solicitor), and Harold Stanley Holmes (bank clerk).
Alice Eliza died in Queensland in 1957
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Derrick Habergham
| Craven, John E. | Ref 289-1274 |
| Craven, Joseph | Ref 289-2581 |
He married Mary [1779-1853].
After Joseph's death, Mary took over at the Boar's Head [1841, 1845].
She was a retired innkeeper [1851].
She lived at 8 Southgate, Halifax [1851].
Living with her [in 1841], was Joshua Craven [aged 60].
Living with her [in 1851], was visitor Elizabeth Roberts [aged 17] (a burler of cloth pieces).
Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden (Grave Ref: Ks31)
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Craven, Joseph | Ref 289-9 |
He died 27th May 1858 (aged 36) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3493] with Edwin Daniel [1860-1871] & Nancy Daniel [1822-1877]
| Craven, Joseph | Ref 289-5 |
He was Liberal MP for Shipley [1885-1892].
In 1845, he married Ellen Knowles.
Ellen was the daughter of Jonathan Knowles
Child: Joshua
They lived at Ashfield, Thornton.
Ellen died in 1876.
Joseph died 29th November 1914 (aged 89)
This & associated entries use material contributed by Paul Hitchings
| Craven, Joseph | Ref 289-93 |
See Hebden Bridge Fustian Manufacturing Co-operative Society
| Craven, Joseph | Ref 289-70 |
He was a cotton warper [1871, 1881] / a corn miller [1891].
In 1864, he married Hannah Howarth [1846-1???] in Todmorden.
Children:
They lived at
On Sunday 5th January 1896, the body of daughter Emily was found in the canal at Hebden Bridge.
The Inquest heard that she was engaged to a grocer Ormerod Sutcliffe, who said that Emily suffered bouts of depression about her general health. The Jury returned a verdict that she probably drowned whilst temporarily insane
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| Craven, Joshua | Ref 289-3 |
Son of Joseph Craven.
In [Q2] 1872, he married Alice Foster in Bradford.
Alice was the daughter of Henry Foster.She was Joshua's cousin
This & associated entries use material contributed by Paul Hitchings
| Craven, Percival John | Ref 289-419 |
He was educated at Holy Trinity School & Rishworth School / an apprentice at sea (mercantile marine service) [1911].
On 8th September 1919, he married Mary Grace Bonis [1896-19??] in Queensland.
During World War I, he served as a Corporal then Lieutenant, with the Australian contingent.
He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal at the Dardanelles (he served in the Gallipoli Campaign April 1915 to January 1916), and a French decoration for bravery at the front.
His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [17th August 1915].
He was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant whilst serving in France where he was wounded twice. He finished the war as a Captain.
Whilst in the reserves, he attained the rank of Colonel, commanding the 11th Infantry Brigade [1937].
He died in Australia [13th July 1965].
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Derrick Habergham
| Craven, Richard | Ref 289-2 |
On 5th February 1863, he married Ellen Margaret Hinchliffe / Hinchcliffe at Halifax Parish Church.
Ellen Margaret was the daughter of William Hinchliffe.She had an illegitimate daughter Lucy Jane Hinchliffe [b 1858]; father (possibly) Francis Whitworth Crossley
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871] was Lucy Ann Hinchcliffe [b 1858] (assistant confectioner).
In 1880, Lucy Jane married John Robert Lees
Living with them [in 1881] were John Robert Lees & Lucy Jane Lees
This & associated entries use material contributed by Mark Harrey
| Craven, Richard | Ref 289-446 |
Born in Halifax [16th July 1853].
He was a cotton spinner [1876] / landlord of the Old Woodman, Halifax [1891, 1901] / landlord of the Fountain Head Inn, Pellon [1917].
In [Q1] 1876, he married Mary Hannah Turner in Halifax.
Mary Hannah was the daughter of Abraham Turner
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at
The couple died in Halifax: Richard [21st February 1917]; Mary Hannah [3rd February 1937].
They were buried at Christ Church, Pellon [3 L 8]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
| Craven, Samson | Ref 289-391 |
Children:
They lived at Crossley Terrace, Halifax [1871].
After their father's death, the children Lydia and Benjamin emigrated to America
This & associated entries use material contributed by Fred Shelley
| Craven, Selwyn | Ref 289-1314 |
He was killed in the conflict.
He is remembered on Bradshaw War Memorial
| Craven, Selwyn | Ref 289-2112 |
They lived at Elland [1939].
During World War II, he served as a Corporal with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders.
He died 8th August 1944 (aged 22).
He was buried at Banneville-la-Campagne War Cemetery, France [Grave Ref V B 13].
He is remembered on Elland War Memorial
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Craven, Thomas | Ref 289-6 |
In [Q3] 1847, he (possibly) married Lavinia Radcliffe [1825-1883] in Halifax.
They had a daughter born out of wedlock: Susan / Susannah [1846-28th December 1897] who was a power loom weaver [1861], a weaver [1871], a woollen weaver [1881] & was buried with her mother
Children:
They lived at
Thomas was dead by 1861, but details of his burial place are not yet known.
Lavinia died 15th April 1883 (aged 58).
Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: J6]
| Craven, Thomas | Ref 289-12 |
He was a rug maker [1851] / a saddler [1871, 1881].
He (possibly) married Selina Sharp [1817-1882] in Halifax.
Selina was born in Halifax
Children:
The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3052]. with their uncle William Craven [1819-1882] & aunt Elizabeth Craven [1815-1898].
The family lived at
Selina died in Halifax [Q2 1882] (aged 65).
Thomas & Selina's burial places are not yet known
| Craven, Tom Briggs | Ref 289-1393 |
Born in Halifax.
He had a tobacconist & confectionery shop at Regent House, Cross Hills, opposite the Grand Theatre at North Bridge.
On 11th February 1905, he married Grace Mitchell [1882-1931] at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.
Child: Gladys
Tom died in Halifax [19th January 1964]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
| Craven, William | Ref 289-80 |
The partnership became Craven, Rankin & Alexander.
He married Mary.
Children:
They lived at Clapton Lodge, Halifax [1855].
See Partners in Halifax Commercial Banking Company
This & associated entries use material contributed by Tim Parker & Les Piggin
| Craven, William | Ref 289-16 |
Question: Is he the same person as William Craven [1820-1875]?
Son of Benjamin Craven.
He was a comb & spindle maker [1841] / a wool comb maker [1851]
| Craven, William | Ref 289-449 |
Question: Is he the same person as William Craven [1820-1???]?
Of Halifax.
He was a wool comber.
He married Margaret [1815-1866].
Child: Richard
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
| Craven, William | Ref 289-860 |
He was innkeeper at the Stafford Arms, Halifax [1874, 1881, 1887].
Around 1868, he married Grace Emma [1841-1???].
Grace was born in Edinburgh
Children:
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
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| Craven surname | Ref 289-1 |
The Surname is discussed in the book Halifax & District Surnames by George Redmonds.
There are 44 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Craven, as discussed in this SideTrack. This count does not include other forms of the surname.
Unattached BMDs for CravenMarriages 1907, 1939
Page Ref: MMC757
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