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He was a plumber (employer) [1911].
He established A. E. Highley & Sons
On 14th February 1903, he married Annie Lumb [1877-1948] of
Sowerby, at Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 285 Warley Road, Halifax [1936]
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Born in Cragg Vale.
He was
a cotton operative [1881] /
landlord of the Sportsman, Cragg Vale [1897-1906] /
landlord of the Shoulder of Mutton, Mytholmroyd [1907-1918].
In [Q4] 1892, he married Sarah Greenwood [1869-1919] in Halifax.
Child:
Priscilla [1895-1976] who married Arnold Grave
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He was a book keeper/accountant.
He moved to Bradford where he worked for John Simonett & Sons,
Ivory Comb Manufacturers.
On 18th June 1861, he married Sarah Ann [1843-1897],
daughter John Simonett at Bradford Cathedral
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He was the uncle of Arthur Thomas Highley and Fred Highley.
During World War I,
he served
with the Royal Scots Fusiliers.
He worked at Cote Hill Bobbin Works.
In [Q3] 1919, he married Alice Dover [1900-1964] in Bradford.
Children:
They lived at 17 Back Bedford Terrace, Halifax.
During World War II,
he enlisted [January 1940]
and served as a Private
with the 75th Company
Aux. Mil.
Pioneer Corps.
He was lost [17th June 1940] (aged 41)
when the troopship HMS Lancastria was bombed and sank off St
Nazaire, France
with the loss of 2,899 of the 5,310 people aboard.
He was buried at Pornic War Cemetery, France [Grave Ref 2 A 5].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
Alice died 20th February 1964
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In [Q4] 1928, he married Rose Smith in Halifax.
Children:
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Born 16th September 1839.
He married Eleanora Atherton [1839-1922].
Children:
Charles died 4th December 1879.
Eleanora died 25th June 1922
Members of the family were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
Born in Walsden.
He was a cotton weaver [1911].
On 20th March 1915, he married Mary Carr [1891-19??] at St Peter's Church, Walsden.
She was cotton weaver for Fothergill & Harvey, cotton spinners
& manufacturers, Sladen Wood Mills, Littleborough [1921]
Child:
Miriam [b 1916]
They lived at 33 Rock Nook, Summit, Littleborough [1921].
The Todmorden & District News [29th September 1916] reported
Two of his brothers had been killed and a third was in hospital
following the Dardanelles campaign.
Granted an exemption till the 30th of November 1916
He enlisted [January 1917]
and served as a Private
with the 15th Battalion
Lancashire Fusiliers.
He died 22nd June 1917 (aged 28).
The Todmorden & District News [6th July 1917]
He was in the choir at Lanebottom Wesleyan Chapel,
a member of the Male Voice Choir and he assisted them at the
winning of many of their trophies.
His mother lives at Throstle Street, Walsden.
She has now lost three sons in the war.
Her youngest son [Richard] is still serving.
Attempts are being made to release him from military duties
The following week's Edition [20th July 1917] published his photograph.
He was buried at Ramscappelle Road Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref IV A 11].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance,
where there are 2 entries for him.
His brothers 3, John Henry, Ernest Jackson & Charles William also died in the War
Living with the widowed Mary & daughter Miriam [in
1921] was niece Alice Pinhay [b Burnley 1904] (cotton ring
spinner for Fielden Brothers, Lumbutts Mill, Todmorden)
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He was
a worsted weaver [1881] /
a Brussels carpet weaver [1891, 1901].
In 1876, he married Emily Caroline King [1853-1???] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Edward died at 42 Woodside Avenue, Halifax [23rd November 1910] (aged 65).
Emily Caroline died at 29 Clare Road, Halifax [5th June 1933].
The couple were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
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Born in Walsden.
He was
a cotton mill labourer [1901] /
a cotton warehouse man [1907] /
a cotton weaver [1911] /
employed at Friths Mill, Dulesgate.
On 14th February 1907, he married Harriet Ann Hellawell [1881-19??]
at Lanebottom Wesleyan Methodist Church, Walsden.
Children:
They lived at
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 8th Battalion
Devonshire Regiment.
He was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme [1st July 1916].
The Todmorden & District News [28th July 1916] reported his death
He joined the Devonshires about twelve months ago, and was
sent to France in December 1915.
One of his brothers John Henry, was killed at
Armentières in November 1914.
Another brother, Private Richard Highley, has been in France
for nine months and has been invalided home to England suffering from
neuritis.
His wife lived at Sun Wood, Walsden and they had four children.
His wife's younger brother, Private Ernest Hellawell, is
in the 1st/4th West Riding Regiment.
He has been in France seventeen months.
He was gassed last Christmas
He was buried at Devonshire Cemetery, Mametz, France [Grave Ref A 8].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.
His brothers John Henry, Ernest Jackson & Charles William also died in the War.
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He married Unknown.
Children:
He was hotel proprietor at the Union Cross Hotel, Halifax [1911].
In [Q1] 1892, he married Martha Elizabeth Turner [1872-1???]
from Halifax, in Halifax.
Children:
He was
educated at Christ Church School, Pellon /
employed by Churchill-Redman Limited /
a Territorial.
He lived at 17 Albert Drive, Pellon.
During World War II,
he served as a Bombardier
with the 80th Anti-Tank Regiment
Royal Artillery.
He was taken POW by the Japanese, and liberated.
He was killed in an air crash at Nyaugangale, Burma flying from Bangkok to Rangoon, as he was on his way home [8th September 1945] (aged 24).
He is remembered on the Singapore Memorial [Grave Ref 8],
and on the Memorial at Christ Church, Pellon
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He went into the family business, Henry Highley & Sons.
He was a partner in T. R. Sutcliffe & Sons [1865].
He married Mary, daughter of Samuel Walker.
Children:
They lived at Green Bank, Hipperholme [18??]
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He was
an apprentice joiner wheelwright [1901] /
a labourer in the hydraulic department of the Lancashire & Yorkshire
Railway Company [1915].
On 12th August 1915, he was killed at Kirkgate Station, Wakefield.
He was on his way to Goole with a group of other workmen.
They changed at Wakefield, and contrary to regulations, crossed the
lines to go to the engine shed, where they intended having breakfast.
A goods train was standing in the siding, and one of the party got
safely through the waggons of the train, but while George
Thomas was underneath, the train set in motion, and he was killed.
The Coroner's jury returned a verdict of Accidental death
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Born in Hipperholme.
He was
a card clothing manufacturer [1901, 1911] /
head of Watson Brothers [1923].
In [Q2] 1896, he married Bessie Constance
at Ormskirk.
Children:
They lived at
George Walker died 12th May 1923 (aged 58).
Bessie Constance died 3rd September 1952 (aged 89).
Members of the family were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
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Born in Halifax.
He was an iron moulder with J. Sagar & Company Limited at Canal Works, Halifax [1921].
In [Q3] 1915, he married Annie Stapp [1892-1965] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 2 Masonic Street, Halifax [1921].
A Harry Highley died Q3 1961 (aged 73).
An Annie Highley died Q4 1965 (aged 73)
Born 9th June 1862.
He was
a member of Halifax Conservative Association /
a solicitor /
Lieutenant in the 2nd West Riding Yorkshire Artillery Volunteers /
managing editor of the Halifax Guardian (after the death of his
father-in-law Thomas James Walker) [1888] /
public notary in Halifax [1889].
In [Q4] 1888, he married Bessie Constance Walker in Halifax.
They had no children.
He died at Bournemouth [29th April 1890] (aged 27)
He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
with his brother William Highley.
In [Q2] 1896, Bessie Constance married (2) George Walker Highley
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Son of James Highley.
He was
a partner in Leyland & Highley [1845, 1849] /
a card maker at Ward's End, Halifax [1849] /
a partner in T. R. Sutcliffe & Sons [1865].
In 1858, he established Henry Highley & Sons.
He married Frances, daughter of Mr Sutcliffe.
Children:
They lived at Clare Road, Halifax [1890].
He died at his home on Clare Road
He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1893
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Born in Halifax [24th August 1865].
He was educated at Rugby School and Trinity College Cambridge.
In the years 1898-1900, he played cricket for Hertfordshire in the
Minor Counties Championships.
On 14th November 1895, he married Katie, daughter of Joshua Wilson at St Matthew's, Rastrick
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In October 1912, he married Emily Webster in Halifax.
During World War I,
and he served as a Lance Corporal
with the 1st/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died of wounds in France [22nd December 1915].
The Halifax Courier He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II B 21A].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.
After his death, Emily married James Edward Bradbury
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He was
a bailiff /
a clerk /
a writer /
Assistant Overseer for Halifax /
Vestry Clerk.
On 31st January 1802, he married Ellen (Ellin) Settle at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
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He was
a brick maker [1881] /
a labourer in brick yard [1891] /
a general labourer [1901].
In 1875, he married Ann Burke [1845-1???].
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1881, 1891] were
widowed mother-in-law Betsy / Bessy Burke [b 1817],
brothers-in-lawJohn Burke [b 1837] (barer stone quarry),
and
Patrick Burke [b 1859] (bricklayer's labourer).
In 1901 only mother-in-law Betsy Burke was living with them
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Born in Halifax.
He was
a brush maker [1901] /
a painter's labourer (Halifax trams) [1911] /
employed by Halifax Corporation Tramways.
He lived at 23 Wadsworth Street, Halifax.
During World War I,
he enlisted [May 1915]
and served as a Rifleman
with the 8th Battalion
Rifle Brigade.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 15th September 1916.
The Halifax Courier He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 16B & 16C],
and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
His brother Willie also died in the War
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Born in Halifax.
He was
a member of St Marie's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street /
a driver gas works [1901] /
a cart driver [1911] /
employed by Mr Jack Fell.
In 1904, he married either Margaret Ann Dawson or Margaret Ann Holmes in Halifax.
Child: John W. [b 1909].
They lived at
During World War I,
he enlisted [1914]
and served as a Private
with the 1st/7th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was sent to France [November 1916].
He died 19th January 1917 (aged 34).
The Halifax Courier He was buried at Berles New Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I C 1].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
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On 19th October 1854, he married his cousin Lucy Ann Highley in
Halifax.
Children:
His wife died 20th November 1860 (aged 24).
After her death, he spent some time in London before emigrating to
New Zealand.
He died in New Zealand [1st February 1875].
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 362]
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Born in Halifax.
He became an accountant.
He was a law stationer at George Street, Halifax [1850].
In 1842, he married Meliora Seward [1811-1870] from
Birmingham, in Halifax.
In 1841, Melina [Meliora?] Seward [aged 25], (milliner), not
born in Yorkshire, was living with the family of John Hebden
[aged 77], (coal agent), in Old Market, Halifax
Children:
They lived at
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In 1867, she married William Hall Child.
In 1870, after her husband's death, she married Frederick Mather King
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He was
a builder and joiner employing 13 men [1850s] /
in partnership with his brother Samuel Matthew Highley who was a
joiner.
He built many houses in the Skircoat area.
On 30th January 1833, he married (1) Sabina Cooper [1810-1843] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
On 12th April 1848, he married (2) Caroline Shaw in Halifax.
Children:
Caroline died 22nd May 1908.
She and other members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3932]
with Caroline's father
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In 1859, he married Caroline.
John died 31st October 1866 (aged 50)
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2721]
On 4th September 1859, he married Emma Holt in Halifax
They had no children.
They adopted their niece Clara Holt when her
father, Emma's brother Joshua died.
Emma died 28th April 1915
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He was
a cotton weaver [1881, 1901, 1907, 1911] /
a cotton weaver for Caleb Hoyle, Hollins Mill, Walsden [1921].
In [Q2] 1874, he married Mary Ann Bray [1853-1941] in Todmorden.
Children:
In July 1916, a newspaper item about the death of his
brother Ernest, reported that:
Sons John Henry, Ernest Jackson and Charles
William were killed in World War I.
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] were James Grimshaw [b 1885]
(cotton weaver/loomer) and Doctor Grimshaw [b 1888] (cotton
reacher-in).
Living with them [in 1921] were
daughter Beatrice Annie Barnes,
her husband John Fielden Barnes (picker maker with T. & J. Walton, Stoneswood Picker Works, Bacup Road, Todmorden),
and son Allan Barnes [b 1921]
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Born in Erringden [23rd September 1853].
He was
a power loom weaver [1871] /
landlord of the Spa Inn, Cragg Vale [1901, 1911].
In 1910, he paid annual rates of £15 5/- on the pub which was
owned by Whitaker's.
On 9th August 1873, he married Agnes Redman [1855-1946] at St John's Church, Cragg Vale.
Children:
John died at Castle Lodge [26th January 1935].
Agnes died at Victoria Terrace, Cragg Vale [19th June 1946].
Members of the family were buried at St John's Church, Cragg Vale
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Born in Walsden.
He was
a labourer [1900] /
a chemical operative [1901] /
a weaver for Fielden Brothers [1903] /
a cotton weaver [1911].
On 14th April 1900, he married Grace Speak [1878-19??] at St Peter's Church, Walsden.
She was a cotton weaver [1901]
Children:
The family lived at
In November 1903, John, married (wife: Grace), Todmorden,
enlisted at Burnley for six years with the East Lancashire
Regiment.
During World War I,
he enlisted in Manchester
and served as a Private
with the 1st Battalion
East Lancashire Regiment.
He died of wounds at Armentières [1st November 1914].
He was buried at the Trois Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerck [II I 36]
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter Friday [27th November 1914]
He was a reservist and went to the front shortly after the outbreak
of war
The Todmorden & District News [4th December 1914] published
a photo of
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [18th December 1914] published
a
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [5th November 1915] published an In Memoriam
From his wife and two children
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
His brothers John Henry, Ernest Jackson & Charles William also died in the War.
On 12th May 1921, Grace & sons Herbert & Jack
left Liverpool for Canada aboard the SS Melita
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He was
an iron moulder [1881, 1891, 1901].
He lived at 63 Steep Bank Side, Southowram [1881]
Living with him [in 1811] were Hannah Pickles and her son
Joseph.
Jonas & Hannah married in Halifax [Q1 1884]
They lived at 23 Range Lane, Northowram [1891, 1901].
Living with them [in 1891] was nephew Fred Ashton [b 1883].
Hannah died between 1891 & 1901.
Living with the widowed Jonas [in 1901] were Joseph
Pickles, his wife Clara and children
Arthur, Lily [b 1896] & Mary A. [b 1900]
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He was
beerhouse keeper at Bank Bottom, Cragg Vale [1871] /
beerhouse keeper at the Sportsman, Cragg Vale [1881, 1891].
On 7th June 1852, he married Eunice Wilcock [1831-1892] at Heptonstall Church.
Children:
They lived at Four Gates End, Cragg Road [1904].
Living with them at the Sportsman [in 1881]
was Joseph's mother Mary [b Ovenden 1797].
Joseph died 24th November 1904.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £534 2/4d.
Administration was granted to his son John
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Born in Halifax.
He was
a cotton spinner of Lorne Street, Halifax [1881] /
a dyer's labourer [1891] /
a colour grinder (oil cloth works) [1901, 1911].
In [Q2] 1881, he married Charlotte Elizabeth Thomas
[1862-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
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During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 20th July 1918.
The Halifax Courier He was buried at Marfaux British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref III C 5]
He was
a worsted coating manufacturer [1911] /
a partner in Myers & Highley [until 1911].
Later, he was in partnership with Frederick George Wilson
as Wilson & Highley, worsted spinners at Peel Mills, Bingley.
The partnership was dissolved in October 1913
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She married her cousin James Riley Highley in Halifax.
She died just one month before their fourth child Ada
Elizabeth died.
After Lucy Ann's death, her husband spent some time in London
before emigrating to New Zealand where he died [1st February 1875]
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Born in Walsden.
He married Betty Hudson.
Children:
They lived at Nicklety.
John Travis says
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He was
an accountant's clerk [1871] /
a public accountant [1881].
In 1874, he married Eliza Pickup [1850-1???] in Pontefract.
Children:
They lived at
He died at 23 Savile Crescent, Halifax.
He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
[15th November 1921]
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Born February 15th 1816.
He was
a joiner /
(possibly) in partnership with his brother John Highley
In [Q4] 1856, he married Monimia Hitchen Johnston [1819-1876] in Halifax.
Monimia died 31st March 1876.
Samuel Matthew died 24th October 1877.
They were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
with Samuel's sister Ellen Robinson [1817-16th April
1912] who died in the Poor Law Hospital
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He was a partner in Walter Walker & Company.
In 1910, there was a court case in which he tried to
stop Douglas, son of Walter Walker, being brought
into the business.
Samuel lost and the partnership was dissolved in 1913.
He established Samuel W. Highley & Company in the same year.
He died at Harrogate
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He married the elder daughter of Stephen Ellis.
Ellis disapproved of him
He was brought up at Naze Farm, Walsden with his mother and
stepfather, and his step-siblings.
He married Sally, daughter of John Haigh.
Children:
The couple were given the tenancy of her father's farm at Vicarage on Inchfield.
Shortly after their marriage Sally and Thomas had a
major row which resulted in Sally leaving home.
She walked all the way across Inchfield Moor driving the 3 stirks in
front of her, back to the old home at Pastureside and her parents.
It was 3 days before her husband came looking for her, and
when John started to chastise him for behaving badly towards
his daughter, Thomas stood his ground and put his side of the
story forward.
John then sent Sally and her husband packing back to
Vicarage with the 3 stirks.
She never ran away again and they raised a large family, later
retiring to Nicklety
The couple farmed at Vicarage, then by 1841 they had moved to
Castleton (Rochdale) where he was a farmer
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He was a mechanic's labourer [1891, 1901].
In [Q1] 1886, he married Elizabeth Sunderland [1862-1946] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
16 Raglan Street, Halifax (living with Elizabeth's widowed
father) [1901].
Elizabeth died 14th January 1946 (aged 84)
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2908]
Son of Henry Holt Highley.
He was a card maker [1861, 1870].
He went into the family business, Henry Highley & Sons.
On 7th August 1861, he married Esther Jane Stansfield.
Children:
They lived at
Thomas died at Ripon.
Members of the family are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1896
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He was
a plumber /
a printer/compositor.
On 15th April 1875, he married Ellen Clarkson.
Children:
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In [Q1] 1854, he married Hannah Bentley in Halifax.
Hannah died 16th August 1877,
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 362]
with William's brother James Riley Highley
He was
a chemist [1901] /
a pharmaceutical chemist [1911] /
a pharmacist [1921] /
a retired pharmacist [1932].
He married Martha [1849-1922].
Children:
They lived at
Martha died 27th March 1922 (aged 73).
William died 18th June 1932 (aged 85).
The couple were buried at Lumbutts United Methodist Free Church
Born 15th July 1863.
He went into the family business, Henry Highley & Sons.
He married Jessie, daughter of James Ambler.
Child:
Mabel [1892-1932] who married George Bertram Holdsworth
Jessie died 11th November 1898.
William died 11th October 1899.
The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
with William's brother Henry Ashton,
Esther Jane Highley [1837-6th May 1902] and Clement
Highley [1873-10th June 1900] who died at Sydney, N.S.W.,
Australia
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He succeeded his father as assistant Overseer and Vestry Clerk
On 5th June 1823, he married Mary Ann Riley at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
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Born 10th January 1878.
He was
a worsted doffer [1891] /
a Brussels carpet weaver [1901] /
a carpet weaver [1911] /
employed by Crossley's at Dean Clough [for 20 years] /
employed at Holdsworth's [for 2 years] /
a moquette weaver [1939].
He lived at
Living with him [in 1911] were his siblings:
James [b 1883],
Albert Edward [b 1885],
Elizabeth [b 1887]
& Emily Caroline [b 1889].
Willie died 3rd July 1950
and was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery
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Highley, Albert Edward Ref 216-3804
Son of Walter Highley.
Highley, Alfred Ref 216-276
Son of Joseph Highley.
Sarah was born in Cragg Vale
Highley, Alfred Cooper Ref 216-3799
Son of John Highley.
Highley, Arthur Thomas Ref 216-10
Born in Warley [8th April 1899].
Alice was born 5th August 1900
Highley, Arthur Thomas Ref 216-16
Nephew of Arthur Thomas Highley.
Highley, Charles Ref 216-14
Of Halifax.
Eleanora was born 30th October 1839
Highley, Charles William Ref 216-567
Son of John Highley.
Mary, of Walsden, was born in Burnley, the daughter
of William Carr, card room worker.
Charles William Highley, aged 27, married with one child, of
33 Rock Nook, Summit, cotton weaver employed by Messrs Fothergill
& Harvey, Sladen Mill, Littleborough, applied for an exemption to
the draft.
Private Charles Highley, East Lancashire Regiment (sic), was
killed on the 22nd of June, aged 27.
Highley, Edward Ref 216-6
Born in Halifax.
Emily was born in New Catton, Norwich
Highley, Ernest Jackson Ref 216-749
Son of John Highley.
Harriet Ann, of Walsden, was born in Triangle, the daughter of
William Hellawell, cotton weaver
Private Ernest Jackson Highley, Devonshires, was killed
in action on the 1st of July.
Highley, Fred Ref 216-3393
Of Clay Bank House, Halifax.
Highley, Fred Ref 216-5100
Born in Halifax.
Highley, Fred Ref 216-11
Nephew of Arthur Thomas Highley.
Highley, George Henry Ref 216-1487
Son of Henry Holt Highley.
Highley, George Thomas Ref 216-628
Son of Joseph Highley.
Highley, George Walker Ref 216-2632
Son of George Henry Highley, cousin of Henry Ashton Highley, and nephew of Walter Walker.
Bessie Constance was the daughter of Thomas James Walker,
and widow of Henry Ashton Highley
Highley, Harry Ref 216-18
Son of Thomas Highley.
Annie was born in Halifax
Highley, Henry Ashton Ref 216-13
Son of Thomas Sutcliffe Highley.
Bessie Constance was the daughter of Thomas James Walker
George Walker Highley was Henry Ashton Highley's cousin
Highley, Henry Holt Ref 216-1489
JP.
Highley, Rev Herbert Ref 216-2638
Third son of Thomas Sutcliffe Highley.
Highley, Horace Ref 216-350
Son of Joseph Highley.
Emily was the daughter of William Webster
Highley, James Ref 216-2991
Of Halifax.
Highley, James Ref 216-8
Born in Halifax.
Ann was born in County Mayo, Ireland
Highley, James Ref 216-7
Son of Edward Highley
Highley, James Joseph Ref 216-4
Son of James Highley.
Highley, James Riley Ref 216-3801
Son of William Frederick Highley.
Lucy Ann was the daughter of John Highley
Highley, James Settle Ref 216-2992
Son of James Highley.
Meliora was born in Birmingham.
Highley, Jane Seward Ref 216-3794
Daughter of James Settle Highley.
Highley, John Ref 216-3796
Son of James Highley.
Sabina was the
daughter of Sabina (née Storey) & Isaac Cooper
Caroline was the daughter of Joel Shaw
Highley, John Ref 216-17
He was a labourer.
Caroline was the widow of William Brooksbank
Highley, John Ref 216-347
He was a wire drawer.
Emma was the daughter of John Holt
Highley, John Ref 216-1053
Born in Walsden.
Mary Ann was born in Launceston, Cornwall
Private
Richard Highley, has been in France for nine months and has been
invalided home to England suffering from neuritis
Highley, John Ref 216-5
Son of Joseph Highley.
Agnes was born in Erringden [20th February 1855], the daughter
of Susan [née Crabtree] & George Redman
Highley, John Henry Ref 216-205
Son of John Highley
Grace, of Walsden, was the daughter of John Speak,
weaver.
Private John Henry Highley died in France 1st November 1914.
Private John Henry Hiley, of 8 Quarry Buildings, Walsden, who
was killed in action, aged 37. (Taken in summer 1913 on Blackpool
sands)
List of old boys of Lanebottom Council School who are on active
service, including John Henry Highley, East
Lancashires, killed
In loving memory of John Henry Highley, 8 Lower Quarry
Buildings, Walsden, who fell in action in France on November 1st 1914.
Highley, Jonas Ref 216-9
Born at Dobby Hall, Halifax.
Highley, Joseph Ref 216-3
Born in Halifax.
Eunice was born in Halifax
Highley, Joseph Ref 216-355
Son of Thomas Highley, weaver.
Charlotte Elizabeth, of 5 Swift's Road, Gibbet Lane, Halifax,
was born in East End, London, the daughter of James Thomas,
cigar maker
Highley, Joseph Ref 216-2
His family lived at 47 Seed Hill Row, Mixenden.
Highley, Leonard Ref 216-3362
Son of George Henry Highley.
Highley, Lucy Ann Ref 216-3800
Daughter of John Highley.
Highley, Reuben Ref 216-5800
Known as Old Wraggs
Son of Thomas Highley.
Reuben was a hand weaver in his youth, and then took to outdoor
labouring before obtaining a permanent job for his uncles at
Foulclough Coalpits.
He was employed to mend and keep the road to the pits in good repair.
He was not known for his intellect, but was a lively man, especially
when on a spree.
He would entertain everyone with a good rousing song
Highley, Robert Ref 216-3242
Son of James Settle Highley.
Highley, Samuel Matthew Ref 216-3798
Son of James Highley.
Monimia was born April 15th 1819
Highley, Samuel Walker Ref 216-1277
Son of George Henry Highley.
Highley, Thomas Ref 216-404
Of Clifton.
Highley, Thomas Ref 216-2902
Illegitimate son of Mary Highley [1762-1820] who went on to
marry Samuel Scholfield a few years later.
John also gave them a wedding present of 3 stirks to
start them off.
Highley, Thomas Ref 216-19
Born in Warley.
Elizabeth was born in Halifax, the daughter of Henry Sunderland
Highley, Thomas Sutcliffe Ref 216-876
JP.
Esther Jane, of Newton Grove, was the daughter of Ashton Stansfield
Highley, Walter Ref 216-3797
Son of John Highley.
Highley, William Ref 216-15
Son of William Frederick Highley.
Hannah was born 16th May 1829, daughter of Samuel
Bentley
Highley, William Ref 216-20
Born in Lancaster.
Martha was born in Halifax / Todmorden
Highley, William Ref 216-1490
Son of Thomas Sutcliffe Highley.
Highley, William Frederick Ref 216-1643
Son of James Highley.
Mary Ann was the daughter of Mary and James Riley
Highley, Willie Ref 216-12
Son of Edward Highley.
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George Redmonds writes that
the name originated at High Lee, Luddenden.
There are various spellings.
Hugh de Hilylee is recorded at Sowerby in 1331,
Thomas Hilele is recorded at Sowerby in 1379,
Thomas de Hylegh is recorded at Sowerby,
Richard de Hylelegh is recorded at Clifton in 1391,
Thomas Hyleleghe is recorded at Sowerby in 1456,
Edward Hylelee is recorded at Sowerby in 1538 and
Edward Hiley is recorded at Luddenden in 1642.
Branches of the family moved to Highley Hall, Clifton around 1390
There are
50
entries on
the Calderdale Companion
for people with the surname Highley,
as discussed in this SideTrack.
This count does not include other forms of the surname.
Marriages
1884,
1912
Highley surname Ref 216-1
Unattached BMDs for Highley
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