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| Greaves, Alan Hugh | Ref 410-926 |
He and his brother, John, carried on the family business, Hugh Greaves.
In 1962, Alan left and established his own business as Granville Studios. In 1970, he sold the studios and moved to Knott End, near Fleetwood, where he bought a hardware store.
In 1947, he married Rita, daughter of Robert Watkin.
Child: David
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Greaves
| Greaves, Alice | Ref 410-1050 |
She married Thomas Barker Chambers
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| Greaves, Arthur Tom | Ref 410-595 |
In 1903, he married Mary Alice Rastrick in Halifax.
They lived at 21 Allan Road, Bailiff Bridge.
During World War I, he served as a Sergeant Major with the Royal Army Medical Corps.
He died 2nd October 1918 (aged 43).
He was buried at Lumbo British Cemetery, Mozambique [Grave Ref I A 10], and on Bailiff Bridge War Memorial
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| Greaves, Clement Hugh | Ref 410-909 |
He took over C. W. Greaves & Company to become Hugh Greaves in the 1920s.
On 1st June 1926, he married Chrissie Dora Taylor [1902-19??].
Children:
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| Greaves, Clement William | Ref 410-705 |
Born 28th September 1871.
He set up in competition to his father and built a studio at the shop at 43 Commercial Street, Halifax.
He established the photographic business C. W. Greaves & Company.
He later had a shop in Carlton Street.
He was one of the founders of the Greenroyd Bowling Club, Halifax.
In 1899, he married Maud Hilda Atkinson in Halifax.
Maud Hilda was the daughter of Thomas Atkinson
Children:
They lived at
Clement William died [22nd September 1912] from a fractured skull, after he had jumped from the attic window (possibly) during a delirium tremens attack [at 3:15 am on 19th September 1912].
At the Coroner's Inquest, the Jury heard that
[Greaves] suddenly woke up and decided to jump out of the window because he thought that he (and seven others) were locked up somewhere in Doncaster, and thought that they were going to do him injury
He was buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel Probate records show that he left effects valued at £6,000.
He left £50 his widow, £10 each to Samuel Taylor (of Rose Hill Road, Burnley) & Bentley Ogden (of Browfoot Gate, Halifax), and the rest in trust to his widow or £52 per annum (in the event of remarriage).
Maud Hilda carried on with the business and expanded into more studios at Palace Studios, Halifax, Waterhouse Street, Halifax and in Huddersfield.
Maud Hilda died Q4 1927 (aged 50)
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| Greaves, David | Ref 410-674 |
| Greaves, Dot | Ref 410-976 |
| Greaves, Ezra | Ref 410-658 |
Born at The Hollins, Heptonstall [15th April 1843].
He set up in business at Wards End, Halifax [1868].
In 1869, he established business as a photographer, and was a photographic artist [1871] / a photographic artist (painter) [1881].
Some of his photographs, produced in 1907 by the then new Autochrome Lumière colour photography process, can be seen in the Photo Gallery.
In [Q2] 1867, he married (1) Ann Leach in Halifax.
Ann was the daughter of William Leach
Children:
Ann died 2nd March 1880.
On 5th January 1884, he married (2) Phoebe Taylor [1859-1900].
Children:
They lived at
Ezra moved his studio from Silver Street, Halifax to Harrogate. He built Beech House, Harrogate with a studio behind.
The business went into liquidation shortly afterwards.
Ezra died 15th March 1933.
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 820]
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| Greaves, Henry | Ref 410-1065 |
He married Grace [1781-18??].
Children:
The family lived at Smithy Street, Halifax [1841].
Living with them [in 1841] was Eliza Greaves [b 1898]
| Greaves, Henry | Ref 410-456 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a reed maker at Halifax [1857] / a journeyman reed maker [1851].
In September 1857, he was declared bankrupt
In [Q3] 1849, he married Elizabeth Crossland [1830-1895] in Halifax.
Elizabeth was born in Elland
Children:
They lived at
Henry died 9th December 1870 (aged 43).
Elizabeth died 21st February 1895 (aged 65).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2238]
| Greaves, Isaiah | Ref 410-3 |
He was a bolt manufacturer [1888] / a coach bolt maker [1891].
He married .Rhoda [1831-1???] Children:
They lived at 23 New Street, Wednesbury, West Bromwich, Staffordshire [1891].
Living with them [in 1891] were daughter Eliza & granddaughter Rhoda Armistead [b 1889]
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| Greaves, James | Ref 410-4 |
He married Jane Gledhill.
Jane died 27th April 1867 (aged 28) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1514] with her sister Isabella Haigh
Details of James's death / burial place are not yet known
| Greaves, James | Ref 410-6 |
He was a marble mason [1851, 1861].
He married Mary Ann Powell [1816-1874].
Mary Ann was born in Sheffield
Children:
They lived at
James died Q4 1862 (aged 48).
Mary Ann died Q2 1874 (aged 58).
They both died in Halifax and were buried at St Paul's Church, King Cross
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| Greaves, John | Ref 410-907 |
Born 14th November 1767.
On 12th May 1791, he married Mary Parker [1770-1850].
Mary was born 14th March 1770
Children:
Mary died 6th August 1850.
John died 12th July 1852
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| Greaves, John | Ref 410-927 |
He and his brother, Alan Hugh, carried on the family business, Hugh Greaves. When Alan left in the 1960s, John carried on alone. He subsequently moved to Harrison Road and then to Carlton Street.
He emigrated to Australia [2011]
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| Greaves, Joshua | Ref 410-905 |
He married Sarah.
Sarah [née Hargreave] was the widow of Mr Murgatroyd
Children:
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| Greaves, Joshua | Ref 410-5 |
He was a general draper [1871, 1881] / a general draper (own account) [1911].
In [Q1] 1869, he married Hannah Riley [1847-1898] in Halifax.
Hannah was born in Halifax, the daughter of Thomas Riley.She was a dress maker [1871]
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1881] was Hannah's father.
Hannah died 7th December 1898 (aged 51).
Joshua died 4th February 1919 (aged 74),
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1811] with Hannah's father.
The Lister Lane Archives also record the burial of
A stillborn child [buried 31st July 1870]which may have been their child
Greaves, Richard Ref 410-932 - [1825-1???]
He was an architect [1851] / landlord of the Wellington Hotel, Brighouse [1861].In 1851, he was living with the family of John Mallinson
In 1858, he married Elizabeth in Sheffield.
Elizabeth was the widow of John Mallinson
Elizabeth died in Brighouse [1st November 1864].
She was buried at Brighouse with her first husband John
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Greaves, Sarah Ref 410-910 - [1812-1860]
Daughter of John Greaves. She carried on the bakery business of her brother, Thomas, at the Crown Bakery, Hebden Bridge
Greaves, Sarah Blanche Ref 410-1052 - [1870-19??]
Daughter of Thompson William GreavesThis & associated entries use material contributed by David Greaves
Greaves, Miss Sophia Ref 410-521 - [1837-1938]
Of Bridge Gate, Hebden Bridge.On 7th April 1937, her 100th birthday celebrations were announced in The Times.
She died the following year
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Greaves, Thomas Ref 410-2 - [18??-18??]
Question: Is he the same person as Thomas Greaves [1801-1856]?
He married Hannah [1802-1869].
Children:
- Emma [1839-11th December 1902]
Hannah died 27th May 1869 (aged 67) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2047] with her sister Mary and her husband David Skirrow.
Details of Thomas's death / burial place are not yet known
Greaves, Thomas Ref 410-908 - [1801-1856]
Son of John Greaves.
Question: Is he the same person as Thomas Greaves [18??-18??]?
Born in Heptonstall [3rd February 1801].
He was a hawker of confectionery [1851] / a baker at Crown Bakery, Hebden Bridge.
He married Hannah Bancroft [1800-1894].
Hannah was born 24th July 1800Children:
- John [1823-1872]
- Thompson [1826-1889]
- Alfred [1832-1917]
- Esther [1834-1874] who was a power loom weaver (cotton) [1851]
- Sophia [1837-1938] who was a cotton doubler [1851]
- William [1839-1928] who was a cotton bobbin doffer [1851]
- Joshua [1841-1912] who was a cotton bobbin doffer [1851]
- Ezra
They lived at Hollings [1851].
Thomas died 18th March 1856.
Hannah died 12th January 1894
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Greaves, Thompson William Ref 410-1051 - [1848-1???]
Child: SarahThis & associated entries use material contributed by David Greaves
Greaves, Walter Ref 410-174 - [18??-18??]
Naturalist Of Hebden Bridge.He had a lifelong interest in Hardcastle Crags.
A section of the woodland was planted with the proceeds of a legacy from him.
In 1866, Abraham Stansfield and John Nowell started to write a book entitled The Flora of Todmorden, to which was added a list of The Birds of Todmorden compiled by Walter. The book was completed, edited and published about 1908/1911 – when both authors were dead – by Abraham Stansfield jnr of Higher Broughton, Manchester.
Greaves, Walter Ref 410-626 - [18??-19??]
Of Bermerside, Halifax.In 1903, he was one of the first people to be granted a motor drivers' licence, and may have been chauffeur to Edward Crossley
Greaves, William Ref 410-906 - [1734-1801]
Son of Joshua Greaves.Baptised 7th September 1734.
He married Sarah Lund [1739-1807].
Sarah was baptised 14th October 1739Children:
- William [1766-1843]
- John
- James [1769-1850]
- Sarah [1771-1853]
- Robert [1774-1850]
- Joshua [1776-1831]
- Betty [1779-1826]
William died 26th December 1801.
Sarah died 11th February 1807
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Greaves, William Ref 410-466 - [18??-18??]
Carpet manufacturer at Halifax.In October 1857, he was declared bankrupt
Greaves, William Ref 410-588 - [1906-1940]
He married Marian.
They lived in Brighouse.
During World War II, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Royal Scots.
He died 26th May 1940 (aged 34).
He was buried at Le Paradis War Cemetery, Lestrem, France [Grave Ref 1 A 2]
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| Greaves surname | Ref 410-1 |
Unattached BMDs for GreavesMarriages 1805, 1893, 1913
Unattached burials at Lister Lane Cemetery: Plot 1811
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