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Born in Greetland [12th March 1877]
He worked with his father.
In 1905, he married Martha Hannah Ellis [1874-1967] in Halifax.
Aaron died at Delph Cottage [25th February 1938].
Martha Hannah died in Barkisland [1st March 1967].
The couple were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland [Grave Ref: 842]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
He was a joiner.
He married Annie Farrer [1872-19??] at St Matthew's Church,
Rastrick.
Child:
Albert [b 1904]
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Born in Halifax [5th December 1889].
He was an errand boy [1901].
He never married.
He enlisted in May 1910.
In 1911, he was a Private in the
Royal Engineers,
stationed at Meanee Barracks, Colchester.
During World War I,
he was stationed in Singapore for 3 years
and served as a Sapper
with the 55th Company
Royal Engineers.
He was ordered home with his regiment and sent to France [December
1914].
He was killed in action at Fauquissart [21st March 1915].
He was buried at Royal Irish Rifles Graveyard, France [Grave Ref I D 7].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
Born in Greyhall Fold, Stainland.
He was
a stone mason's labourer [1901] /
a woollen card cleaner [1911].
Around 1898, he married Florence [1879-19??].
She was a cotton card room hand [1911]
Children:
They lived at
Born in Greetland.
He was a cotton worker.
He married Elizabeth Ann Barlow [1877-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
The children were all born in Sowerby
He died in Sowerby
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Born 3rd March 1838.
He was an engine tenter [1861].
On 20th May 1861, he married Zillah Bottomley [1837-1908] at Elland Parish Church.
Children:
Edwin died 24th June 1901.
Zillah died 26th February 1908.
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/74]
with granddaughter Edith Alice [24th June 1890-26th March 1891]
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He was a stuffer [1869].
On 31st July 1869, he married Lavinia Smith [1847-1907] at
Elland Parish Church.
Children:
The children were all born in Sowerby.
Enoch was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby
[29th June 1876]
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Born in Greetland.
He was an engine tenter [1895].
Elizabeth Hannah Stansfield [1870-1940] in Halifax.
Children:
Enoch & Elizabeth Hannah died in Greetland
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He was an engine tenter [1888].
In 1888, he married Amy Weavill [1870-1947] in Halifax.
Children:
The couple died in Huddersfield:
Frank [3rd May 1942]
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He married Rachel [1830-1911].
Rachel died 15th August 1911 (aged 81).
George died 26th September 1914 (aged 83).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1616]
with Susannah Furness
Born in Halifax.
He was
a drayman [1877] /
a painter [1891] /
a fruit and potato merchant [1901, 1911] /
a fruit merchant & commission agent [1915].
In 1877, he married Mary Ellen Hodson [1857-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
She was a fruit sales woman [1901]
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1911] was grandson Cecil Furness [b
Barnsley 1903]
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Born in Halifax [20th May 1989].
He was
a part-timer woollen twister [1911] /
a woollen piece carboniser [1939].
He married Hilda Carter.
Children:
The family lived at
12 Back Brinton Terrace, Halifax [1939].
Living with them [in 1939] was Hilda's widowed
mother Leah.
Hilda died Q4 1972.
Gladstone died Q2 1976.
They both died in Halifax
Baptised in Halifax [21st August 1859].
He was
a teacher of music [1891] /
a piano maker [1924].
In [Q2] 1883, he married Margaret Ross Wadsworth in Halifax.
Children:
Two children, who died in infancy, are remembered on
their Wadsworth grandparents' grave at Lister Lane Cemetery
[Plot 3154].
They lived at
In September 1924, Herbert & Margaret, last living in
Unley, Australia, left Liverpool aboard the Celtic, via Ellis
Island, New York, returning to Unley, Australia
He was
a wheelwright [1881] /
a millwright [1891].
In [Q2] 1865, he married Alice Ann Hollinrake [1844-1902] in Manchester.
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1881] was Alice Ann's widowed father.
Hiram died in Todmorden [15th December 1896] (aged 53)
Alice Ann died 14th November 1902 (aged 52).
The couple were buried at Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel
with grandson Robert Whyte
He married Sarah Binns [1835-1908] in Halifax.
Children:
The children ★ never married.
The couple died in Sowerby
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Born in Luddenden.
He was a tailor [1901].
In 1901, he married Martha Gillson [1879-1959] in Halifax.
Children:
The couple died in Huddersfield
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He married Susannah [1794-1872].
Susannah died 6th August 1872 (aged 78)
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1616]
with George Furness.
Born 8th January 1664.
His father bequeathed Upper Shibden Hall to him.
He died 29th October 1683.
The epitaph on his memorial
in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in
the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions
Son of Samuel Furness.
In 1713, he married Frances Oates.
Children:
He was an army Captain and fought with the Duke of Marlborough
at the Battle of Blenheim.
He was buried at Halifax Parish Church.
The epitaph on the family memorial
in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in
the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions.
See
Moorfalls Estate, Northowram
Born in Brighouse.
He was a violinist.
He was a member of the five man band aboard the RMS Empress of Ireland.
He died when the vessel was accidentally rammed in fog in the Gulf of
St Lawrence [29th May 1914]
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He was
an engine tenter (woollen) [1851] /
an engine driver (woollen factory) [1861] /
an engine tenter [1871] /
an engineer smith (engineering machiner) [1881] /
a stationary engine engineer [1891].
In [Q2] 1844, he married Esther Jagger [1821-1???] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1851] was John's sister Sarah Furness [b
1833] (worsted spinner).
Living with them [in 1871] was Esther's widowed father Robert Jagger.
Living with them [in 1881, 1891] was granddaughter Sarah
A. Furness [b 1870] (weaver 1891).
Esther died 7th October 1891 (aged 70).
John died 7th May 1894 (aged 73).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/287]
with SARAH ANN STOTT, who died June 13th 1924, aged 54 years
Born in Stainland.
He was a house painter [1889].
In 1889, he married Amelia Onions [1870-1950]
in Barnsley.
Children:
The children were all born in Sowerby
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Question:
Is he the same person as
Moses Furness [1799-1859]?
Born in Stainland.
He was
a paper manufacturer [1841, 1851].
He married Sarah [1779-1862].
Children:
They lived at
15 Little Bradley, Elland-cum-Greetland [1841, 1851].
Living with them [in 1841, 1851] was grandson John Furness [b
1836] (woollen piecener).
Moses died 15th September 1853 (aged 75).
Sarah died 26th July 1862 (aged 83).
Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: H14]
Question:
Is he the same person as
Moses Furness [1778-1853]?
Born in Stainland;
baptised at St Andrew's, Stainland [27th January 1799].
He was a watchman [1822].
On 17th April 1822, he married Sarah Hollas at Elland Parish
Church.
Children:
The children were born in Stainland.
The couple died in Stainland:
Moses [17th June 1859];
Sarah [1867]
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He married Ellen [1793-1864].
Children:
Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Chapel, Lightcliffe
He was a joiner [1875].
By 1911, he had gone from being a self-employed joiner to operating
as a furniture dealer.
On 30th October 1875, he married Mary Ellen Gledhill [1853-1941].
Children:
They lived at Delph Cottage, Barkisland [1916, 1941].
The couple died at Delph Cottage:
Sam [23rd August 1916];
Mary [25th November 1941].
Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland [Grave Ref: 281]
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Born 7th December 1661.
He married Jane Brearcliffe.
Children:
He died 20th February 1687.
The epitaph on his memorial
in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in
the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions
He married Unknown.
Child: John
He retired to Southport
He was a coal dealer employing 1 man [1861].
In [Q2] 1852, he married Catherine Dodsworth [1830-1836]
in Leyburn.
They lived at No 2 Yard, Bond Street, Halifax [1861].
Living with them [in 1861] were lodgers George Normanton,
and Mary Normanton [b 1845] (woollen spinner).
Thomas was buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel
[19th June 1863]
After his death, Catherine married George Normanton.
Catherine was buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel
[14th May 1886]
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He was
a woollen fettler [1901].
In [Q2] 1871, he married Elizabeth Priestley [1847-19??] in Halifax.
Child: Ben
The family lived at
Bowling Green, Stainland-with Old Lindley [1901]
Born in Walsden.
He was a cotton weaver [1891].
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [24th May 1895] published
An extensive article entitled The Fighting on the Indian
Frontier – a letter from a Walsden man, which
mentions Thomas and his account of campaign in the Malakand
Pass and the Swat river engagements in India.
Thomas died at Chitral, India [4th July 1895] (aged 21).
The Todmorden & District News [2nd August 1895] reported his death
Furness took part in three engagements in the
Chitral Expedition,
thereby earning a medal and two bars.
His regiment, the 2nd Battalion
King's Own Scottish Borderers,
was well to the front throughout.
He was a young man of splendid physique and excellent promise.
He joined the army three years ago, and in September last was over on
furlough;
as soon as he returned to his regiment at York he volunteered to go
out to India.
The news of his death lacks confirmation from the War Office, and we
would fain hope that it may prove to be incorrect, though we have no
grounds whatever for doubting it
He married Eliza [1834-1897].
Children:
William died 25th January 1872 (aged 39).
Eliza died 15th April 1897 (aged 63).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3594]
with William Priestley
Born in Greetland [20th June 1861].
He was a cotton twiner [1884].
In 1884, he married Sarah Hannah Shaw [1861-1???] in Halifax
Child:
Arthur [b 1893]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn HelliwellFurness, Aaron Ref 360-277
Son of Sam Furness.
Martha was born in Halifax
Furness, Albert Hollas Ref 360-272
Son of Enoch Furness.
Annie was born in Rastrick
Furness, Arthur Ref 360-141
Son of George Furness.
Furness, Ben Ref 360-8
Son of Thomas Furness.
Florence was born in Brick Yard, Doncaster.
Furness, Caleb Ref 360-269
Son of Edwin Furness.
Elizabeth Ann was born in Sowerby
Furness, David Ref 360-592
Police Constable in Halifax [1857]
Furness, Edmund Ref 360-111
Owned Calico Hall, Halifax
Furness, Edwin Ref 360-181
Son of Moses Furness.
Zillah was born in Barkisland [9th November 1837]
Furness, Enoch Ref 360-183
Son of Moses Furness.
Lavinia was born in Greetland
Furness, Enoch Ref 360-194
Son of Edwin Furness.
Elizabeth Hannah was born in Ripponden
Furness, Frank Ref 360-188
Born in Barkisland [26th September 1863].
Amy was born in Mexborough
Furness, George Ref 360-4
Furness, George Ref 360-137
Son of William Furness, greengrocer.
Mary Ellen was born in Manchester, the daughter of George
Hodson, overlooker.
Furness, Gladstone Ref 360-7
Son of Ben Furness.
Hilda was the daughter of John Robert Carter
Their burial places are not yet known
Furness, Herbert Stott Ref 360-1162
Son of Elizabeth & Bedford Furness.
Margaret Ross was the daughter of Joseph Wadsworth
Furness, Hiram Ref 360-10
Born in Halifax.
Alice Ann was born in Clough Foot, the daughter of Thomas Hollinrake
Furness, Hollas Ref 360-63
Son of Moses Furness.
Sarah was born in Sowerby
Furness, Hollas Ref 360-151
Son of Hollas Furness.
Martha was born in Cleckheaton
Furness, J. Ref 360-692
Proprietor of Bilberry Hall Pleasure Grounds, Greetland [1905]
Furness, James Ref 360-5
Details of James's death / burial place are not yet known
Furness, John Ref 360-204
Or Fourness.
He gave land to the Curate at Sowerby and established the Furness Charity
Furness, John Ref 360-208
Younger son of Joseph Fourness.
Furness, Captain John Ref 360-209
Aka Fournis.
Of Ovenden Hall.
He had no male heirs.
Furness, John Ref 360-1343
Son of Thomas Furness.
Furness, John Ref 360-3
Born in Stainland.
Esther was born in Stainland, the daughter of Robert Jagger
Furness, John Ref 360-72
Son of Hollas Furness.
Amelia was born in Elsecar
Furness, Moses Ref 360-2
Of Bradley Mill, Stainland.
Sarah was born in Elland
Furness, Moses Ref 360-62
Son of John Furness.
Sarah was the daughter of Jeremiah Hollas
Furness, Richard Ref 360-8500
Of Hipperholme.
Furness, S. Ref 360-595
In 1916, he occupied premises at The Square, Halifax
Furness, Sam Ref 360-273
Born in Greetland.
Mary was born in Rishworth
Furness, Samuel Ref 360-152
Of Ovenden Hall.
Eldest son of Joseph Fourness.
Furness, Thomas Ref 360-16
He had a music shop in Brighouse.
Furness, Thomas Ref 360-565
Or Fourness.
Catherine was born in Wensleydale, the daughter of Mr
Dodsworth
Furness, Thomas Ref 360-9
Born in Stainland.
Elizabeth was born in Stainland
Furness, Thomas Ref 360-11
Son of Hiram Furness.
It is stated on what is regarded as reliable authority, that Tom
Furness (21), son of Mr Hiram Furness, 4 Pellon-street,
Walsden, died from enteric fever on the 4th July.
Furness, William Ref 360-6
Of Halifax.
Furness, William Bottomley Ref 360-187
Son of Edwin Furness.
Sarah Hannah was born in Stainland
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