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He was
educated at St Mary's Catholic School /
a baker at Paton & Baldwin's.
In [Q1] 1934, he married Annie Walsh in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived in Halifax.
During World War II,
he served as a Private
with the Royal Army Medical Corps.
He died of pneumonia in India [14th July 1945] (aged 34).
He was buried at Calcutta (Bhowanipore) Cemetery, Kolkata, India [Grave Ref O H 4].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
Recorded in 1838, when
he was considered a proper person to be a Constable for the hamlet of Todmorden
See
Todmorden & Walsden Select Vestry
His mill was
in the flood of
7th August 1859.
He married Unknown.
Children:
They lived at Adam Royd, Todmorden [1868]
He married Sarah [1816-1880].
Charles died 24th June 1875 (aged 59).
Sarah died 18th January 1880 (aged 64).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1343]
He was
a hand carpet weaver [1851] /
a carpet weaver [1861, 1871, 1881] /
a carpet weaver (a pauper inmate at the Halifax Union Workhouse, Gibbet Street) [1891].
In [Q2] 1844, he married Ellen Clayton [1821-1880] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Ellen died 10th May 1880 (aged 59).
Charles died 5th June 1891 (aged 69).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1448]
with 2 of their Hilbert grandchildren
He was a tailor's salesman [1896].
In [Q1] 1896, he married Edith Hitchin in Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Sowerby
Grandson of Samuel Washington
He was a worker at Corporation Mill, Sowerby Bridge [1897].
On 27th November 1886, he married Sarah Ann Culpan at Halifax
Parish Church.
Children:
In September 1897, the family sailed to Dunedin, New Zealand
where Edward was to take the entire charge of a worsted mill
The couple were buried at Butts Green Baptist Chapel, Warley
Son of Martin Chambers.
Born in Halifax.
He was educated at Heath Grammar School.
During World War I,
he served as a 2nd Lieutenant
with the Reserve Battalion
King's Royal Rifle Corps.
His brother, Clifford M. Chambers, was a Rifleman with the
King's Royal Rifles.
In September 1916, Francis Joseph was awarded the Military
Cross
He was at 21 Union Street, Halifax [1915, 1937]
Born in Halifax.
He was a worsted spinner [1871, 1878].
On 19th March 1862, he married Hannah Bottomley [1843-1914]
at St Chad's Church, Rochdale.
Children:
They lived at
James died 26th January 1878 (aged 37),
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 849]
with his parents.
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at under £8,000.
The will was proved by
his widow Hannah,
his father Thomas,
his brother William McClellan,
and
James Bancroft Eastwood of Hoyle Green, Warley (woolstapler)
James died 26th January 1878 (aged 37).
He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 849]
with his parents
In 1908, he established business as timber merchants.
They were at Pellon Lane Saw Mills, Halifax near the High Level Railway.
They are still at the same site [2014]
In [Q2] 1910, he married Winifred Kate Shipston [1879-1968] in
Halifax.
They lived at 338 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1911].
He was a hatter in Halifax.
He married Mary [1802-1837].
Children:
Elizabeth [1821-November 1823]
Mary died 27th January 1837 (aged 35)
& & her daughter were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax
He was Pastor at Butts Green Baptist Chapel, Warley [1791]
He died 2nd January 1842 (aged 59)
He was buried at Halifax Parish Church
[7th January 1842]
He was a weaver by trade, and went on to become minister at Mount Zion Church, Ogden and preached at many other local Methodist chapels
Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden [Grave Refs: Tm23]
He was cardmaker.
He married Mary [17??-1809].
Children:
Joseph died 1st April 1803.
Mary died 28th May 1809
Members of the family were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax
In 1864, he married Fanny Cockroft [1840-1886].
Children:
They lived at Forest Grove, Ovenden Road [1888].
On the afternoon of Sunday, 16th September 1888, his body was found
face downwards in the Hebble.
He had been in low spirits for some months.
Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden (Grave Ref: Em08)
In 1873, he married Emily Greenwood [1850-1930] in Halifax.
Children:
Members of the family were buried at Butts Green Baptist Chapel, Warley
In 1911, he married Annie M., daughter of Bates Wood.
His wife was
a musician,
Mayoress [1944-1945],
a member of the Yorkshire Women's Liberals Association,
a member of the Society for the Blind,
a member of the Beacon Club,
and
a member of the Lifeboat Guild.
They lived at 31 West View, Halifax.
Born in Newtownards, County Down, Ireland.
He was
a boot & shoe merchant [1872, 1881] /
a boot & shoe merchant (employer) [1891, 1901, 1911].
In 1872, he married Sarah Ellen Midgley [1851-1940] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
They lived at
Martin died in Halifax [1st March 1931].
Sarah Ellen died in Halifax [8th November 1940].
Members of the family were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
See
William Tetley
He married Annie.
They lived at Elland.
During World War II,
and he served as a Driver
with the Royal Army Service Corps.
He died 20th July 1945 (aged 34)
& was buried at Elland Cemetery
[E 5].
He is remembered on Elland War Memorial
He married Hannah [1792-1844].
Children:
Hannah died 4th January 1844 (aged 52).
Members of the family were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax.
He married Unknown.
Children:
On 13th June 1840, he married Mary McClellan [1815-1873] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
Mary died 17th September 1873 (aged 58).
Thomas died 1st July 1883 (aged 66).
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £8,761 15/3d.
The will was proved by
son William McClellan, John Oddie, and John
Tinkler (timber merchant's foreman).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 849]
Son of Mr Chambers.
Born in Rastrick [12th January 1825].
He was
a solicitor /
partner in Higham & Chambers /
Clerk to the trustees of the Bradford to Huddersfield Turnpike (on
the death of George Higham) /
Solicitor to the Brighouse gas and drainage commissioners /
Steward of the court baron and Manor of Brighouse /
one of the solicitors of the Yorkshire & Lancashire Railway Company.
He was one of a number of attorneys who were
In [Q1] 1856, he married Eliza Washington [1829-1906] in Halifax.
They lived at
He died 9th October 1885.
Eliza died 23rd June 1906.
Members of the family were buried at Brighouse Cemetery.
See
Kaye Aspinall and
William John Chambers
Son of William John Chambers.
Born 20th March 1865.
He was a solicitor [1918].
He died 17th June 1929
The couple were buried at Brighouse Cemetery
He was
one of the town's trustees for Halifax, on the removal of William Chambers [1770].
He occupied Room 25 on the Rustic gallery of the Piece Hall [1787]
He married Hannah [1759-1807].
William died 11th July 1803 (aged 43).
Hannah died 14th December 1807 (aged 48).
The couple were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax
He was a joiner [1799].
On 3rd January 1799, he married Sarah Bradley [1778-1853] in Halifax.
They lived at Commercial Road, Halifax [1851].
William died in Brighouse [23rd January 1839].
Sarah died in Brighouse [22nd September 1853].
The couple & other members of the family (‡) were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse
He was
a cotton warp draper & furniture broker [1861] /
a furniture broker [1871] /
a worsted overlooker [1881].
In [Q4] 1845, he married Hannah Sharp [1821-1879] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881] was daughter Elizabeth Ann & her
family.
Hannah died 21st May 1879 (aged 58).
Her burial is recorded at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 944],
though she is named on her husband's headstone
William died 5th June 1881 (aged 59).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 973]
He lived at Manor House, Hebden Bridge.
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £7,653
In [Q2] 1863, he married Esther Washington [1840-1922] in Sheffield.
Children:
They lived at
He died 17th January 1918 (aged 80).
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £14,674 11/3d.
Probate was granted to his sons
Thomas Washington and Edward Percy.
Esther died 18th November 1922.
Members of the family were buried at Brighouse Cemetery
Born 26th August 1844.
He was
a partner in Thomas Chambers [1883] /
a partner in James Chambers Executors [1883] /
a timber merchant [1878, 1883].
On 23rd January 1867, he married Sarah Hannah Walshaw [1846-1931] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at 4 Pratt Street, Halifax [1881].
William died 24th November 1885.
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 706].
His gravestone mentions ALSO FIVE INFANTS.
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £2,882 9/4d.
The will was proved by
his widow Sarah Hannah,
James Edward Booth of Park View, Halifax (commercial clerk),
and
William Sutton of 84 Lister Lane, Halifax (commercial clerk).
Chambers, Alfred Leo Ref 301-2030
Chambers, Benjamin Ref 301-1790 Chambers, Charles Ref 301-4470 Chambers, Charles Ref 301-53
submerged to the tops of the looms
Chambers, Charles Ref 301-9 Chambers, Charles Ref 301-10
Ellen was born in Warley [18th July 1821]
Chambers, David Ref 301-424
Edith was the daughter of Albert Hitchin
Chambers, Major E. P. Ref 301-1102 Chambers, Edward Navy Ref 301-1560
Sarah Ann was the daughter of Richard Culpan
Chambers, Francis Ref 301-2662 Chambers, Francis Joseph Ref 301-1882
He took command when the company commander was wounded and carried on
with great dash under heavy shell, rifle and machine-gun fire.
He consolidated the ground won with great determination, and repelled
many bomb attacks
Chambers, G. W. Ref 301-1225 Chambers, James Ref 301-410
Hannah was born in Rochdale
Chambers, James Ref 301-2174
Winifred Kate was born in Gloucestershire
Chambers, John Ref 301-5 Chambers, John Ref 301-2667 Chambers, John Ref 301-123 Chambers, John Ref 301-11 Chambers, Jonas Ref 301-623 Chambers, Joseph Ref 301-4
Chambers, Joseph Ref 301-2130
Chambers, L. Ref 301-1733 Chambers, Lewis Ref 301-2661
Chambers, Lewis Ref 301-450 Chambers, M. Ref 301-1154 Chambers, Martin Ref 301-1885
Sarah Ellen, of Skircoat, was born in Halifax [1st December
1851], the daughter of Thomas Midgley, salesman
Chambers, Richard Ref 301-884 Chambers, Samuel Ref 301-858 Chambers, Thomas Ref 301-7
Details of Thomas's death & burial place are not yet known
Chambers, Thomas Ref 301-1035
Chambers, Thomas Ref 301-390
Chambers, Thomas Barker Ref 301-1908 Chambers, Thomas Bradley Ref 301-469
commissioned for taking acknowledgements of deeds executed by married
women
Eliza was born in Lightcliffe [18th November 1829]
Chambers, Thomas Washington Ref 301-2 Chambers, William Ref 301-1124 Chambers, William Ref 301-4560 Chambers, William Ref 301-6 Chambers, William Ref 301-3
Sarah was born in Brighouse
Chambers, William Ref 301-8
Hannah was born in Southowram
Chambers, William Ref 301-991 Chambers, William John Ref 301-1010
Esther was born in Lightcliffe [13th September 1840]
Chambers, William McClellan Ref 301-415
Surname |
Marriage
1900;
Deaths
1811,
1900
Unattached burials at Lister Lane Cemetery: Plot 1869, Plot 4177
Chambers surname Ref 301-1
Unattached BMDs for Chambers
Page Ref: MMC944
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