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He was
a cotton twiner [1881] /
an asylum attendant [1891, 1901, 1911].
In [Q3] 1880, he married (1) Elizabeth Garside in Halifax.
Children:
Elizabeth died (possibly of perinatal complications) [10th October 1891] (aged 36).
Elizabeth & son Thomas were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: Q12]
with her parents.
In [Q3] 1904, Addison married (2) Alice Copley Youle [1868-19??]
at Ecclesall Bierlow.
They lived at
Addison died at Wortley [Q2 1934] (aged 78)
During World War I,
he served as a Sergeant
with the 6th Battalion
Lancashire Fusiliers.
He served at Gallipoli.
He was twice commended for gallantry.
On 6th May 1915, he led a group of men during an attack on the
Gallipoli Peninsula, and was awarded the DCM for conspicuous
gallantry
He married Betty [1794-1829].
Children:
They lived at Cliff in Stainland [1824].
Betty died 30th March 1829 (aged 35).
Anthony died 23rd May 1830 (aged 38).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S1/29]
Born in Greetland.
He was
a member of West Vale Methodist Chapel & Sunday
School /
a worsted doffer [1911] /
employed by Joseph Foster & Company, Bank Bottom, Elland.
During World War I,
he enlisted
with the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
[28th August 1916]
and served as a Private
with the 22nd Company
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).
He was injured when a shell tore a piece of flesh from his arm, he
carried on and was killed by another shell in front of Polygon Wood
in the 3rd Battle of Ypres, whilst acting as No.2 on his gun
[4th October 1917] (aged 20).
He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 154-159 & 163A],
and on Elland War Memorial.
The Halifax Courier
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On 19th February 1861, he was killed when a new grindstone shattered
and stuck him in the chest and abdomen.
The stone – 6 ft in diameter and 1 ft in thickness – was being tested
and run at maximum speed
Born in Rishworth.
During World War I,
he enlisted in Bury, Lancashire
and served as a Private
with the 3rd Battalion
Grenadier Guards.
He was killed in action [26th November 1917].
He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [Grave Ref 2],
and on the Memorial at Rishworth Independent Church
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
During World War I,
he enlisted
with the Royal Engineers,
then
he served as a Private
with the 710th Company
Labour Corps.
He was killed in action [25th November 1917].
He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [Grave Ref 11],
and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
During World War I,
he served
with the Royal Warwickshire Regiment.
He (possibly) died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Baldwin & Walker Roll of Honour
Born in Halifax [2nd January 1903].
Baptised at St Stephen's Church, Copley [4th March 1903].
During World War I,
he served as a Boy 1st Class
with the Royal Navy.
He died aboard the HMS Delft [24th May 1920].
The UK Royal Navy War Graves Roll records
Killed or died by means other than disease, accident or enemy action
He was buried at Malbork Commonwealth War Cemetery, Poland [Grave Ref 8 A 8].
He is remembered on Copley War Memorial.
His brothers also served in the War, and Jack lost
his life
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Born in Stainland.
He was
a twiner piecer [1901] /
a cotton yarn doubler [1911].
In [Q2] 1911, he married Sarah Hannah Bolton [1887-1916] in Huddersfield.
Children:
Sarah Hannah died 7th May 1916 (aged 29).
In [Q2] 1923, he married Daisy Knott [1913-1963] in Halifax.
Harry died 3rd February 1958 (aged 73).
Daisy died 25th December 1962 (aged 78).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/457]
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the Durham Light Infantry.
He was a wireless operator at RAF Sydenham and RAF Long Kesh,
Northern Ireland.
He was taken prisoner at Frederichfeld, Germany [October 1914].
His photograph appears with a report of his story in the Halifax Courier [1st September 1917].
He was awarded the Pip, Squeak & Wilfred.
His brothers also served in the War, and Jack &
Fred lost their lives.
He survived the War.
He applied for replacement medals whilst living at 22 Bromley's
Buildings, Gibbet Street
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He was a corn miller [1911].
He may have served in the Second Boer War.
During World War I,
he served
with the Durham Light Infantry.
He was a POW in Hamel, Hanover, Germany [October 1914].
His photograph appears with a report of his story in the Halifax Courier [1st September 1917].
His brothers also served in the War, and Jack &
Fred lost their lives.
He survived the War
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He was a woollen weaver [1871, 1881].
Around 1863, he married Ellen [1841-1901].
Children:
They lived at
Henry died 8th August 1896 (aged 61).
Ellen died 13th March 1901 (aged 60).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/144]
He was
a weaver [1871] /
a stone merchant [1899, 1901].
After the death of his brother Samuel, Henry
took over at the Fleece, Barkisland and ran the pub from 1899
until at least 1908.
On 8th October 1882, he married Martha Sykes [1857-1943] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at The Fleece, Ripponden Old Bank [1901].
Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland [Grave Ref: 275]
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This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles
Baptised at St Paul's Church, King Cross [25th November 1896].
He was a worsted spinner [1911].
During World War I,
he enlisted [October 1914]
and served as a Private
with the 15th Battalion
Durham Light Infantry.
He died of wounds [21st March 1918] (aged 21).
The Halifax Courier He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France,
in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on Copley War Memorial,
and on the Copley Roll of Honour.
His brothers also served in the War, and Fred lost
his life
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He was
a fishmonger [1891] /
a fish dealer [1901] /
a fruiterer [1909] /
a greengrocer [1911].
In 1883, he married Millicent Pickard [1863-1946] in Rochdale.
She was assisting in the business [1911]
Children:
They lived at
A James Hamer died Q1 1936 (aged 73).
A Millicent Hamer died Q1 1946 (aged 83).
They both died in Halifax
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Born in Halifax.
He was
a paviour of Skircoat [1875] /
a paver [1881] /
a street paver [1891].
In 1875, he married Margaret Billington [1850-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
44 Nichol Street, Skircoat, Halifax [1881, 1891].
Living with them [in 1881] were brothers-in-law Charles
Billington [b 1862] (paver's labourer), & William
H. Billington [b 1867] (worsted doffer)
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He was
a worsted oiler [1901] /
a miller [1911].
During World War I,
he served
with the Durham Light Infantry.
His photograph appears with a report of his story in the Halifax Courier [1st September 1917].
His brothers also served in the War, and Jack &
Fred lost their lives.
He survived the War
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In [Q4] 1847, he married either Mary Ann Hollas or Mary Ann Jessop [1826-1???] in Halifax.
She was a hand weaver of woollen [1871]
Children:
The family lived at 648 Moorhey, Stainland [1871]
John died Q4 1865
He was a fancy woollen weaver [1841, 1851].
Around 1827, he married Elizabeth [1797-1876].
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1851] were lodger Abraham Aspinall and
grandson Benjamin Hamer [b 1849].
Betty died 22nd October 1876 (aged 79).
John died 12th February 1885 (aged 84).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/137]
He was
a labourer [1861].
He married Harriet [1813-1879].
She was a washer woman [1871]
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1871] was grandson John Barraclough [b
1864].
John died 3rd May 1867 (aged 57).
Harriet died 3rd May 1879 (aged 66).
The couple were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: O3]
Born in Stainland.
He was
a woollen piecer [1881] /
a woollen overlooker [1901].
He married Mary Jane [1870-1956].
Children:
They lived at Sowood, Stainland [1901].
John died 15th November 1919 (aged 64).
Mary Jane died 25th February 1956 (aged 86).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/340]
He was
a worsted bobbin pegger [1901] /
a carter of South Street, Halifax [1909] /
a carter for grocery business [1911] /
a dyer's labourer with W. H. Smithson.
In 1909, he married Alice Albon [1888-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Child:
Florence Emily [b 1910]
They lived at
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 1st Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died of influenza in Mussorie, India [26th November 1918] (aged 33).
He is remembered on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial, Pakistan,
and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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Born in Stainland.
He was
a worsted mill operative [1901] /
a wool cloth fuller [1911] /
licensed victualler of the Belle Vue Hotel, Stancliffe Road,
Dewsbury [1917].
He joined the
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
at Halifax [December 1901], and served in India [October 1902 to
November 1905].
He transferred to the reserves [December 1909], and was discharged
from the reserves at the termination of his engagement [December
1913].
In 1915, he married Sarah Elizabeth Firth in Halifax.
Child:
Frederick F. [b 1916]
During World War I,
he enlisted [May 1917]
and served as a Sergeant
with the 2nd/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He sustained a gunshot wound to the leg during a battle at Bourlon
Wood [27th November 1917], hospitalised at Lichfield, and discharged
[February 1918].
He then went to Highfield, Liverpool, where he was a drill instructor.
He was awarded the Croix de Guerre [1918] for
His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [29th June 1918].
He survived the War
and was demobbed in February 1919
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Born in Warley.
He was
a corn miller of Skircoat [1879] /
a corn miller [1881, 1891, 1901, 1911].
On 9th August 1879, he married Emma Jane Taylor Heath [1860-1933] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The 9 oldest children were baptised at St Paul's Church, King Cross,
the others were baptised at St Stephen's Church, Copley.
They lived at
Most of the sons served in the War, and Jack &
Fred lost their lives
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Born in King Cross;
baptised at King Cross [12th August 1877].
He was
a worsted mill hand [1891] /
a postman [1907, 1911].
In January 1897, he enlisted for 12 years as a Stoker 2nd Class
with the Royal Navy.
He was promoted to Stoker 1st Class [July 1906], and transferred to
the Royal Fleet Reserve [January 1909].
In [Q2] 1907, he married Annie Winterbottom in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
During World War I,
he rejoined the Navy [September 1914] and was in the Howe Battalion.
He transferred to the Fleet [July 1915].
He survived the War, and was demobbed [February 1919]
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He was
an overlooker [1871].
He married Mary Ann [1827-1???].
Children:
They lived at Chatham Street Halifax [1871].
Living with them [in 1871] were widowed son-in-law John Potts
& grandson George Potts [b 1869]
Born in Elland.
He was
a worsted doffer [1871] /
a green grocer [1881].
In [Q1] 1879, he married Lydia Lees [1854-1911] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at Elland Lane, Elland-cum-Greetland [1881].
Living with them [in 1881] was
brother Amos Hamer [b 1854]
& boarder Lucy Lees [b 1874].
Joseph died Q4 1907 (aged 51).
Lydia died Q1 1911 (aged 57).
They both died in Halifax
Born in Halifax.
He was
a rug stitcher [1871] /
a rag & earthenware dealer employing 1 woman [1881] /
a rag & pot dealer and electrician [1891] /
an electrical engineer [1901, 1911].
In [Q2] 1880, he married Mary Ellen Oldfield [1855-19??].
They lived at
Joseph died at Halifax Infirmary [24th September 1914] (aged 58).
Members of the family were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery
Born in Greetland.
He was a farm lad [1911].
During World War I,
he served as a Driver
with the C/331st Brigade
Royal Field Artillery.
He died in Elland [23rd February 1919] (aged 20).
He was buried at St Thomas's Church, Greetland
[142A]
Born in Sawood.
He was
a cloth finisher of West Vale, Greetland [1888, 1901] /
a cloth presser [1911].
On 11th March 1888, he married Phoebe Rubery [1866-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
Joseph died 28th January 1919 (aged 52)
He & other members of the family were buried at St Thomas's Church, Greetland
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He was a Lieutenant-Colonel.
In 17??, he married Catharine Royds.
Children:
During World War I,
he enlisted [August 1917] and was in training before joining
(probably) the
Royal Flying Corps.
His brothers also served in the War, and Jack &
Fred lost their lives.
He survived the War
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He was a cotton twiner & farmer [1891].
In [Q1] 1877, he married Mary Ellen Smith [1852-1922] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at Barrett Hill Farm, Soyland [1891].
Mark & Mary Ellen both died in Littleborough
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He was
a worsted doffer [1901] /
a cart driver [1911].
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the Army Service Corps.
His brothers also served in the War, and Jack &
Fred lost their lives.
He survived the War
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Born in Stainland.
He was
a fancy woollen weaver [1841] /
a wool comber [1851] /
a woollen washer [1871] /
a woollen weaver [1891].
In [Q2] 1851, he married (1) Ruth Schofield [1832-1877] in Halifax.
Children:
Ruth died 27th April 1877 (aged 45).
In [Q2] 1879, he married (2) Rebecca Taylor [1827-1900] in Halifax.
They lived at
Rebecca died Q1 1900 (aged 72).
Richard died 8th August 1906 (aged 79).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/149]
On 20th December 1839, he married Nancy Jackson [1820-1892] at
Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
Samuel died 4th May 1875.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £100
to Nancy.
After his death, Nancy took over at the Fleece until
her death.
Nancy died 23rd September 1892.
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £133 10/3d
to son Samuel.
They are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1892.
After (or shortly before) her death, son Samuel took
over and ran the pub until his death in 1899
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He was
a weaver [1871] /
a farm labourer [1891].
In 1892, after the deaths of his parents, Samuel took over at
the Fleece, Barkisland and ran the pub until his death.
He died 4th December 1899.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,832 12/5d
to his brother Henry.
After his death, his brother Henry took over at
the Fleece and ran the pub from 1899 until at least 1908
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An engineer and owner of an iron works in Range Lane, Halifax which
was established in 1888.
The factory specialised in making lathe-chucks.
He was a tool maker (employer) [1911].
He was a member of Harrison Road Congregational Church.
He was the instigator – and one of the founder members – of the
Halifax Antiquarian Society.
A preliminary meeting of the Society was held at his home on 12th
November 1900.
He was a trustee of the Mary Farrar Trust.
In 1913, he was one of the subscribers to The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire.
He was a numismatist and had a large collection of tokens.
He wrote many articles about tokens for the Halifax Antiquarian Society
On 12th June 1886, he married Vina Jowett [1858-1932].
Children:
They lived at Bleak House, Boothtown [1911].
Samuel died 18th June 1930.
Vina died 10th December 1932.
They both died at Bleak House
and were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
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He was
a worsted maker-up [1881] /
a worsted foreman [1891] /
a worsted mill foreman [1901] /
a dairy farmer [1911].
In [Q4] 1875, he married Hannah [1854-1926] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Schofield died in Halifax [15th February 1918] (aged 65)
Hannah died 17th September 1926 (aged 73)
The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland
with Hannah's parents.
Children Benjamin Gledhill & Edith Emma were buried
together at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland
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He married Elizabeth [1803-1883].
Children:
They lived at
Thomas died 16th September 1859 (aged 56).
Elizabeth died 4th August 1883 (aged 80).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S2/51]
Born in Greetland.
He was
a cloth finisher of Elland [1895] /
a woollen cloth finisher [1901] /
a cloth finisher [1911].
In 1895, he married Ada Moss [1868-1926] at Saint John the Evangelist, West Vale.
Children:
They lived at
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Tom died 16th October 1905 (aged 34).
He married Emily Ann [1871-1934].
The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland
with the Dyson family
In [Q2] 1901, he married Ruth Hannah Crompton in Halifax.
Ruth Hannah died 3rd February 1943 (aged 70).
Tom died 14th March 1952 (aged 71).
The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/584]
with Ruth Hannah's siblings: Emily Wardle & John Crompton
He was a carpet weaver.
On 3rd January 1831, he married Susey Priestley [1808-1868] in Halifax.
Child:
Emma [b 1834] who married Joseph Lightowler
Susey died 23rd February 1868.
William died 25th May 1886.
William & Susey were buried at Christ Church, Pellon
[2 FF 31]
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Born in Stainland.
He was
a cotton twister [1891] /
a cotton twiner [1901] /
a cotton yarn doubler [1911].
In [Q3] 1883, he married Emma Buckley [1858-1928] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1911] was daughter Annie & her
son Leonard.
Emma died 1st July 1928 (aged 69).
Willie died 5th November 1939 (aged 78).
The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/537]
Hamer, Addison Ref 264-10
Born in Outlane.
Elizabeth was the daughter of Thomas Garside
Hamer, Alfred Ref 264-544
DCM.
Hamer, Anthony Ref 264-23
Hamer, Arnold Ref 264-1429
Son of Thomas Hamer.
Hamer, Edward Ref 264-1510
He worked for Messrs Holroyd, power-loom makers at Gaol Lane, Halifax.
Hamer, Emmanuel Ref 264-687
Son of Mark Hamer.
Hamer, Ernest Ref 264-355
Hamer, F. Ref 264-448
He was employed by Baldwin & Walker Limited.
Hamer, Fred Ref 264-799
Son of John Edward Hamer.
Cause of Death:
Hamer, Harry Ref 264-16
Son of Willie Hamer.
Hamer, Harry Ref 264-1126
Son of John Edward Hamer.
Hamer, Heath Ref 264-4
Son of John Edward Hamer.
Hamer, Henry Ref 264-1710
Quarry owner and stone merchant at Pinfold Quarries, Norland [1905]
Hamer, Henry Ref 264-21
Born in Stainland.
Ellen was born in Stainland
Hamer, Henry Ref 264-471
Son of Samuel Hamer.
Hamer, J. Ref 264-3082
Electric light and power engineer at 3 & 4 Horton Street and 26
Thomas Street, Halifax [1900]
Hamer, Jack Ref 264-797
Son of John Edward Hamer.
Hamer, James Ref 264-27
Born in Bury, Lancashire.
Millicent was born in Worksop, Nottinghamshire.
Hamer, Joe Ref 264-13
Son of William Hamer, corn miller.
Margaret, of Halifax, was born in Preston, Lancashire, the
daughter of Richard Billington, clogger
Hamer, Joe Ref 264-5
Son of John Edward Hamer.
Hamer, John Ref 264-22
Mary Ann was born in Stainland.
Hamer, John Ref 264-812
Born in Barkisland.
Elizabeth / Betty was born in Stainland
Hamer, John Ref 264-11
Born in Greetland.
Harriet was born in Norland.
Hamer, John Ref 264-20
Son of Henry Hamer.
Mary Jane was born in Stainland
Hamer, John Ref 264-362
Son of James Hamer.
Alice, of Calder Avenue, Skircoat, was the daughter
of George Albon, labourer
Hamer, John Albert Ref 264-15
Son of Schofield Hamer.
gallantry & devotion to duty during the operations which commenced on
20th November 1917
Hamer, John Edward Ref 264-609
Son of William Hamer, corn miller.
Emma Jane, of Skircoat, was born in Torpoint, Cornwall, the
daughter of William Heath, sailor
Hamer, John Edward Ref 264-1035
Son of Joe Hamer.
Hamer, Joseph Ref 264-28
Born in Halifax.
Mary Ann was born in Halifax
Hamer, Joseph Ref 264-12
Son of John Hamer.
Lydia was born in Longwood
Hamer, Joseph Ref 264-9
Son of Ellen & David Hamer.
Mary Ellen was born in Derby
Hamer, Joseph Ref 264-601
Son of Joseph Holdsworth Hamer
Hamer, Joseph Holdsworth Ref 264-2
Son of Richard Hamer, weaver.
Phoebe, of Elland, was born in Oldbury, Staffordshire, the
daughter of William Rubery, coal miner
Hamer, Joshua Ref 264-640
Of Hamer Hall, Rochdale.
Hamer, Lewis Ref 264-7
Son of John Edward Hamer.
Hamer, Mark Ref 264-688
Born in Rishworth.
Mary Ellen was born in Rishworth
Hamer, Nelson Ref 264-6
Son of John Edward Hamer.
Hamer, Ratcliffe Ref 264-25
Landlord of the Bull & Dog, Stainland [1944-1952]
Hamer, Richard Ref 264-18
Son of John Hamer.
Ruth was born in Huddersfield
Rebecca was born in Stainland
Hamer, Samuel Ref 264-3696
He was
innkeeper & farmer of 12 acres [1871] /
landlord of the Fleece, Barkisland [1860-1875].
Hamer, Samuel Ref 264-470
Son of Samuel Hamer.
Hamer, Samuel Henry Ref 264-109
Born in Horsforth [1st Nov 1859].
VINA was born in Halifax [18th January 1858]
Hamer, Schofield Ref 264-14
Born in Stainland.
Hannah was born in Stainland the daughter of John Haigh, and widow of Mr Gledhill
Hamer, Thomas Ref 264-26
He was a fancy weaver [1841].
Hamer, Thomas Ref 264-8
Son of Edward Hamer, cloth fuller.
Ada, of West Vale, was born in Mirfield, the daughter
of Joshua Moss, engineer
Hamer, Tom Ref 264-19
(Possibly) stepson of John Dyson.
Hamer, Tom Ref 264-24
Ruth Hannah was the daughter of Elijah Crampton
Hamer, William Ref 264-3
Born in Barkisland
Susey was born in Barkisland
Hamer, William Ref 264-17
Known as Willie.
Emma was born in Stainland
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