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| Lumb, Mr | Ref 93-3820 |
They lived at 50 Undercliffe Terrace, Scarr Bottom Road, King Cross, Halifax [1943].
Sarah Ann died 17th August 1943.
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £851 3/-. Probate was granted to Elsie and Herbert Crowther (tailor)
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| Lumb, Aaron | Ref 93-80 |
On 8th September 1800, he married Mary [1767-1844] at Elland Parish Church.
Mary was the widow of Mr Readyhough
Children:
Mary died 16th October 1844 (aged 77).
Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: D19]
| Lumb, Abraham | Ref 93-509 |
He gave £30 towards the fund for the murder of William Deighton [1769]
| Lumb, Abraham | Ref 93-44 |
On 30th October 1775, he married Jane Rothera at Halifax Parish Church.
Jane was the daughter of Joseph Rothera grave digger
Child: Abraham [bapt 1777]
Abraham (senior) died in 1776.
On 5th September 1778, Jane married Nicholas Liddle
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| Lumb, Abraham | Ref 93-4100 |
He was a weaver [1822] / a beer seller [1841] / a beer seller grocer & clogger [1851] / a beer seller [1861] / a beerhouse keeper at Cragg Vale [1871].
On 24th February 1811, he married (1) Nelly Clegg [1788-1821] at Heptonstall Church.
Nelly was born in Heptonstall
Child: 1. (possibly) John [1818-1890].
Nelly died 19th October 1821 and was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby
On 25th August 1822, Abraham married (2) Betty Kenworthy [1802-1877] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
He died at Cragg [10th November 1871].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £100.
His will was proved by son Eli (of Egremont, Cheshire).
Members of the family were buried at St John's Church, Cragg Vale
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| Lumb, Abraham | Ref 93-62 |
Born in Elland.
He was a spinner of Elland [1857] / a woollen spinner [1861] / a fishmonger [1871] / a coachman [1881] / a teamer [1891] / farmer [1901].
In 1857, he married (1) Martha Ann Ingham at Elland Parish Church.
Martha Ann, of Elland, was born in Warley, the daughter of David Ingham.She was a cotton reeler
Children:
Martha Ann died in Oldham [Q3 1882] (aged 44).
In [Q4] 1882, he married (2) Mary Heathcote [1849-1???] in Oldham.
Mary was born in Hindley Green, Lancashire
Children:
They lived at
Abraham died in 1906 (aged 69).
Mary died in 1915 (aged 63)
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| Lumb, Abraham | Ref 93-9590 |
Born in Sowerby.
He was a clogger [1861] / a grocer [1871] / a malter [1881] / a goods porter [1891].
On 18th May 1857, he married Charlotte Hodgson [1839-1912] at Halifax Parish Church.
Charlotte was born in Stansfield
Children:
They lived at
Abraham died at the Clarence Hotel, Brearley [6th January 1900].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £83 17/6d. Probate was granted to son John Thomas
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| Lumb, Abraham | Ref 93-932 |
He was a silk spinner piecer [1861] / a farmer at Norland [1901].
He lived at
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| Lumb, Abraham | Ref 93-1571 |
Landlord of the New Inn, Elland [1899-1903].
In 1895, he married Mary Akroyd [1869-19??] in Halifax.
Mary came from Barkisland
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| Lumb, Alan | Ref 93-675 |
He was assisting in his father's business [1911] / a woollen yarn spinner [1940] / Chairman of Samuel Lumb's Limited.
He was a Major in the Royal Artillery.
In 1940, he was in charge of recruitment for the ack-ack anti-aircraft batteries in the Home Guard in Halifax, Elland and Brighouse.
On 24th October 1918, he married Nell Hopkinson [1894-1969] at Trawden Church, Lancashire.
Nell was the daughter of John Hopkinson of Trawden Hall, near Colne
Children:
They lived at Martin Nest, Holywell Green [1946].
Both he and son Samuel Peter served in the Royal Artillery, and both were awarded the MC.
His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [26th May 1917].
He survived the War.
He died 4th July 1975 (aged 82).
He was buried at Elland Cemetery.
See Lewis Mackrell and Herbert Mackrell
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| Lumb, Albert | Ref 93-15 |
Born in Halifax [January 1866].
He was a maker-up [1888].
In [Q3] 1888, he married Elizabeth Holker [1866-1928] in Halifax.
Annie was born in Leeds, the daughter of Elizabeth (née Kilburn) & William Holker, of Leeds
Children:
The children were born in Halifax
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| Lumb, Albert | Ref 93-32 |
Born in Sowerby [15th July 1887].
He was a turner [1910] / a machinist in a woollen mill (in the USA) [1910] / a machinist [1920] / a mechanic [1930] / a foreman machinist at the Morrison Machine Company, Paterson, New Jersey [1940].
On 1st March 1910, he sailed from Liverpool to the USA, aboard the SS Ivernia bound for Providence, Rhode Island. A George Lumb was listed next to Albert on the ship's Manifest.
There is evidence that he served with US soldiers during World War I. He also completed draft registration documents in the 1940s, but it is not clear whether he served in the military.
By 1940, he had a wife, Elizabeth [1873-1973].
Elizabeth was born in New Jersey.She lived to be 100
They lived at 71 Zabriskie Street, Haledon, USA [1940s].
He died in 1949/1952.
Albert & Elizabeth were buried in Wyckoff Church Cemetery, Bergen County, New Jersey
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| Lumb, Alfred | Ref 93-21 |
He was a stone mason [1882] to.
On 11th November 1882, he married (1) Mary Aspinall [1861-1909] in Halifax.
Mary was born in Elland, the daughter of Charlotte (née Hirst) & John Aspinall
Children:
Mary died in Sowerby [8th September 1909].
In [Q3] 1910, Alfred married Annie Waterhouse in Halifax.
Alfred died in Sowerby [2nd December 1930]
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| Lumb, Alfred | Ref 93-92 |
Elizabeth was born in Barkisland, the daughter of Sarah [1799-18??] & Mr LumbShe was a farmer [1881] / a farmer & charwoman [1891].
She & Alfred lived at Moor Bottom, Barkisland [1881, 1891].
Living with them [in 1881] was Elizabeth's brother Tom [b 1847].
Living with them [in 1891] was adopted son David Stott [b 1881]
Born in Barkisland
In [Q4] 1900, he married Eliza Jagger in Halifax.
He was a woollen spinner [1891] / a cloth fuller [1901].
They lived at Dog Lane, Stainland [1901].
Eliza died 6th July 1937 (aged 72).
Alfred died 23rd November 1950 (aged 80).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/521] with Eliza's sister Rebecca & her husband Walter Park
| Lumb, Allen | Ref 93-74 |
He married Unknown.
They lived at 31 Mount Tabor, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 3rd February 1917 (aged 24).
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Lumb, Mrs Amy | Ref 93-688 |
Probate records show that she left an estate valued at £43,030
| Lumb, Arthur | Ref 93-16 |
Born in Halifax [January 1866]
He was a labourer [1894].
On 10th November 1894, he married Emily Wilkinson in Halifax.
Emily was the daughter of Stephen Wilkinson
Child: child who died in infancy
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| Lumb, Arthur | Ref 93-113 |
He was a manager in a firebrick works [1911].
In [Q3] 1908, he married Amy Isabel Briggs [1882-1971] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 75 Southgate, Elland [1911]
| Lumb, Arthur | Ref 93-118 |
He was a general labourer [1939].
He married Elsie Maud [1892-1970].
Elsie was born 22nd September 1892
Children:
They lived at Brick Field, Norland [1939].
Arthur died 19th September 1950 (aged 51).
Elsie Maud died 1st August 1970 (aged 77).
The couple were buried at Mount Pleasant Wesleyan Chapel, Norland
| Lumb, Rev Barker | Ref 93-1457 |
| Lumb, Barker | Ref 93-1412 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a rover of cotton [1891] / an electric bell fitter [1901] / a head cotton carder [1911].
On 2nd October 1911, he
obtained an important appointment in a cotton mill in Calcutta, India
In 1907, he married Evina Sutcliffe [1877-19??] in Todmorden.
They lived at Clough House, Walsden [1911]
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| Lumb, Ben | Ref 93-54 |
He was landlord of the Wharf, Brighouse [1881].
In [Q4] 1863, he married Mary Jackson [1838-1???] in Bradford.
Mary was born in Bradford
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| Lumb, Benjamin | Ref 93-115 |
Born in Norland.
He was a cotton piecer [1861] / a cloth finisher [1871] / a cloth fuller [1881].
In [Q1] 1876, he married Fanny Lumb [1852-1896] in Halifax.
Fanny was born in Sowerby
Children:
They lived at 18 Bradley Terrace, Skircoat [1881].
Benjamin died 18th October 1886 (aged 36).
Members of the family were buried at Mount Pleasant Wesleyan Chapel, Norland
In [Q2] 1887, Fanny married (2) George Smith in Halifax.
Fanny died 8th January 1896 (aged 44).
George died 27th May 1897 (aged 49).
They were buried with Benjamin
| Lumb, Charles | Ref 93-119 |
He was a joiner [1881] / an engine tenter [1891] / an engine tenter (cotton mill) [1901].
In [Q3] 1875, he married Martha Ann Broadbent [1856-1893] in Halifax.
Martha Ann was born in Norland
Children:
Martha Ann died 16th April 1893 (aged 37).
In [Q4] 1893, he married Mary Mallinson [1859-1???] in Halifax.
Mary was born in Norland
Child: 11. Ruth Ann [b 1899]
They lived at
Charles died 16th September 1933 (aged 81).
Members of the family (including those marked ‡) were buried at Mount Pleasant Wesleyan Chapel, Norland with infant grandson Arnold
| Lumb, Charles | Ref 93-56 |
He was a dyer's labourer [1911].
On 4th July 1885, he married Clara Wilde [1858-1916].
Clara was born in Sowerby
Children:
They lived at Upper Deerplay, Sowerby Bridge [1911].
Sons Frank & Harry died in World War I
Members of the family were buried at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones: Clara [27th July 1916]; Charles [1st January 1917]
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| Lumb, Charles Albert | Ref 93-47 |
In [Q3] 1938, he married Stella Ratcliffe in Calder District.
They lived in Sowerby Bridge.
During World War II, he served as a Private with the West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He died 21st August 1942 (aged 28).
He was buried at St Luke's Church, Norland [676].
His father died in World War I
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| Lumb, Charley | Ref 93-34 |
Born in Sowerby [30th September 1899].
In [Q3] 1925, he married Gladys May Sharp in Providence Primitive Methodist Chapel, Sowerby
Gladys May was the daughter of Wilson Sharp
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| Lumb, Clifford | Ref 93-75 |
His mother later married Thomas Jackson
Clifford was born in Nelson, Lancashire.
He was living
During World War I, he enlisted in Preston, Lancashire and served as a Private with the 13th Battalion King's (Liverpool Regiment).
He was killed in action in France / Flanders [31st August 1918] (aged 20).
He was buried at L'Homme Mort British Cemetery, Ecoust-St. Mein, France [Grave Ref D 39].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Hilda's Church, Halifax
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| Lumb, David | Ref 93-1454 |
Born in Sowerby.
He was a stone mason [1841-1871].
On 4th April 1825, he married Mary Bottomley [1806-1887] from Soyland, at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The children were all born in Sowerby.
They lived at
After David's death, his widow, Mary, was living with her son-in-law, Joseph Naylor, at Middle Plain, Sowerby [1881]
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| Lumb, David | Ref 93-10 |
He was a stone mason [1861] / working 9½ acres & stone dressing at Upper Benns, Warley [1881] / a church caretaker [1911].
In 15th July 1861, he married Betty Smith [1840-1897] in Halifax.
Betty was born in Ovenden
They had no children.
David died in Sowerby [22nd April 1921].
He was buried at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones
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| Lumb, David | Ref 93-6 |
Born in Soyland.
He was a farmer of 16 acres [1881].
He married Sarah [1843-1???] from Soyland.
Children:
They lived at Little Greave, Soyland [1881]
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| Lumb, David | Ref 93-83 |
He was an engineer's tool maker turner [1891] / a foreman turner for steam engine maker [1901] / a foreman engineer's turner [1911].
In 1883, he married Jane Hoey in Halifax.
Jane was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
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| Lumb, David | Ref 93-23 |
He was a farmer [1891] / a farmer, painter & paperhanger [1901].
In [Q2] 1884, he married Ellen Barrett [1860-1949] in Halifax.
Ellen was born in Sowerby
Children:
The children were born in Sowerby.
The family lived at Thunderton Farm, Sowerby [1891, 1901, 1910].
The couple died in Sowerby: David [6th April 1940]; Ellen [18th March 1949]
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| Lumb, Edgar | Ref 93-61 |
He was educated at Sunnyside Board School / a painter with Halifax Co-operative Society.
He married Mary.
They lived at 192 Claremount Road, Halifax.
During World War II, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.
He died 1st June 1944 (aged 28).
He was buried at Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma [Grave Ref 13 D 14].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Thomas the Apostle, Claremount
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| Lumb, Edmund | Ref 93-110 |
He was an iron moulder [1891, 1901, 1911].
In 1872, he married Isabella [1849-19??].
Isabella was born in Hipperholme
Children:
The 1911 census shows that they had had 9 children of whom 7 were still alive at that time
The family lived at
The family are recorded in the 1921 census.
Living with them [in 1911] was granddaughter Doris Lumb [b Dewsbury 1900]
| Lumb, Edward | Ref 93-1675 |
He was a cotton twiner [1881, 1891] / a fish fryer [1901] / a fried fish dealer [1911].
In [Q1] 1876, he married (1) Rebecca Helliwell [1853-1891] in Halifax.
Children:
Rebecca died Q1 1891 (aged 38).
Her burial place is not yet known.
In [Q3] 1892, he married (2) Mary Walker [1864-1935] in Halifax.
Mary was born in Holywell Green
Children:
They lived at
Edward died 6th June 1918 (aged 64).
Mary died 14th March 1935 (aged 71).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/468]
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| Lumb, Edward | Ref 93-65 |
He married Kathleen.
They lived in Halifax.
During World War II, he served as a Trooper with the Royal Tank Regiment, R.A.C. A Squadron 45th (The Leeds Rifles).
He died 26th October 1942 (aged 31).
He was buried at El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt [Grave Ref XXII G 4]
| Lumb, Eli | Ref 93-9 |
Child: Mary [1812-1869] who married William Widdop
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| Lumb, Eli | Ref 93-1453 |
On 4th November 1793, he married Hannah Scholfield at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at Whitestone House, Sowerby – where he died
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| Lumb, Eli | Ref 93-1229 |
He married Betty [17??-18??].
Children:
They lived at Cloughhouses, Ripponden [1841]
On 19th September 1839, Eli came home drunk and had a disagreement with his wife. He told her to go outside, locked the door, and went to bed, taking the key with him. Their son Thomas, who was asleep and awoken by the noise, went to let his mother back into the house. Not being able to find the doorkey, Thomas disturbed Eli who then stabbed Thomas in the thigh and the chest. As Thomas lay dying, Eli ran off.
At the Inquest, the jury found Eli guilty of wilful murder and he was sent for trial at the Spring Assizes.
The Leeds Intelligencer [Saturday 14th March 1840] reported
At the Spring Assizes [11th March 1840], Eli Lumb, charged with killing and slaying Thomas Lumb at Halifax, was placed at the bar, and the Grand Jury having thrown out a bill for manslaughter Mr Knowles said that no evidence would be offered on the charge under Coroner's Inquisition.The prisoner was accordingly acquitted
This is discussed in the book Halifax Murders
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| Lumb, Eli | Ref 93-99 |
He was a carpenter's labourer [1851, 1861].
He married Hannah [1814-1???].
Hannah was born in Southowram
Children:
They lived at
The children (‡) were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax
| Lumb, Eli | Ref 93-3410 |
He was a cotton dealer [1871].
He went to live in Liverpool.
He died in Liverpool [16th August 1880]
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £165.
His will was proved by his sisters Sarah and Fanny, who lived with him in Liverpool
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| Lumb, Eli | Ref 93-67 |
He married Leah [1849-19??].
Children:
| Lumb, Eli | Ref 93-11 |
He was a stone mason [1865].
On 17th September 1865, he married Ann Helliwell [1841-1???] in Halifax.
Ann was born in Sowerby, the daughter of William Helliwell
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| Lumb, Eli | Ref 93-17 |
He was a stone mason [1877].
In [Q2] 1877, he married Elizabeth Ann Spencer [1853-1916] in Halifax.
Elizabeth Ann was born in Bradford
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family moved to Morecambe [between 1891 & 1901].
The couple died in Morecambe: Elizabeth Ann [1916]; Eli [15th February 1919]
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| Lumb, Eliza Jane | Ref 93-1442 |
In 1924, she was returning from Lloyds Bank when she was attacked by 2 men and her bag – carrying £150 in cash – was snatched. The men ran off, but a bank clerk was passing by and heard her screams and managed to detain one of the men.
The assailant sentenced to 9 months' hard labour
| Lumb, Ely | Ref 93-828 |
| Lumb, Ely | Ref 93-1455 |
Born in Sowerby.
He was a stone mason [1841] / a farmer of 3 acres [1851] / a farmer of 9 acres [1861].
On 13th August 1828, he married Hannah Stott [1810-18??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
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| Lumb, Ely | Ref 93-1374 |
| Lumb, Ernest Lovel | Ref 93-26 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a machine tool maker's clerk [1931].
On 6th August 1931, he married Hilda Craven at United Methodist Church, Hebden Bridge
Hilda was born in Hebden, the daughter of Albert Craven
Ernest died in Hebden [2nd December 1952]
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| Lumb, Fanny | Ref 93-1142 |
She was a dress maker [1861, 1871].
She never married.
In 1880, she and her sister Sarah were living with brother Eli in Liverpool.
In 1881, she and her sister Sarah were living at Orton Street, Walton, Liverpool.
She died at the Rose & Crown, Cheapside
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £152 9/9d.
Her will was proved by her sister Sarah and her niece Fanny
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| Lumb, Fanny | Ref 93-5290 |
Born in Todmorden.
In 1891, she was living with her aunt Sarah Lumb at the Clarence Hotel, Brearley.
She took over from her aunt as publican at the Clarence Hotel, Brearley [1891, 1901].
She never married.
She died at the Rose & Crown, Cheapside [7th May 1910].
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £355 8/4d. Probate was granted to Eli Lumb (police constable)
Her brother John Thomas Lumb took over at the Clarence Hotel, Brearley
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| Lumb, Francis | Ref 93-9930 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
He died 13th January 1881.
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at under £100.
His will was proved by his sons Joseph and John Lewis
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| Lumb, Francis Edwin | Ref 93-71 |
Born in Mytholmroyd.
He was a boarder at Rishworth Grammar School, Rishworth [1911] / employed at the Halifax Permanent Benefit Building Society [1914].
He lived with his brother Samuel at Waverley Terrace, Hipperholme.
During World War I, he enlisted [September 1914] – the first employee of the Halifax Permanent Benefit Building Society to do so – and he served with the 4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was promoted to Lance Corporal [March 1915], Corporal [January 1916], and Sergeant [July 1916].
He was sent to France in April 1915.
He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal [1917]
for conspicuous devotion to duty. He has performed consistent good work throughout, and has rendered most valuable service
His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [20th January 1917]. He was demobilised in 1919 (aged 23)
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| Lumb, Frank | Ref 93-36 |
Born in Sowerby.
He was a cotton mill hand [1911] at Stansfield Mills, Triangle.
On 20th July 1913, he married Agnes Barker [1895-1935] at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.
Child: Charles Albert
They lived at 3 Sutcliffe's Buildings, Mill Bank.
During World War I, he enlisted [April 1916] and served as a Private with the 12th Battalion Durham Light Infantry.
He was on the Somme from July 1916.
He was killed at Ypres [15th October 1917].
He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 128-131, 162 & 162A], on the Memorial at Saint Peter's Church, Sowerby, on the Memorial at Steep Lane Baptist Church, Sowerby, on Triangle War Memorial, on the Triangle Roll of Honour, on the Memorial at Saint Mary's Church, Cottonstones, and on the family grave at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones.
His brother Harry also died in the War.
His son Charles Albert died in World War II
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| Lumb, Fred | Ref 93-1426 |
He was a printer compositor [1881].
He was in partnership with William Ackroyd [1882].
In 1873, he married Matilda Briggs [1850-19??] from Sowerby, in Halifax.
They had no children.
They lived at
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| Lumb, Fred | Ref 93-117 |
He was a machine driller [1911] / an iron driller with Pollit & Wigzell Limited [1921].
In [Q2] 1904, he married Sarah Broadwell [1875-1953] in Halifax.
Sarah was born in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire [5th February 1875].She was a worsted twister [1911]
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1911] was Sarah's widowed aunt Emma James [b Evesham, Worcestershire 1836].
Fred died 24th December 1938 (aged 61).
Sarah died 24th February 1953 (aged 78).
The couple were buried at Mount Pleasant Wesleyan Chapel, Norland
| Lumb, Fred | Ref 93-24 |
On 7th September 1929, he married Ada Gertrude Capewell [1895-1966] in Sowerby.
Ada was born in Aston, Warwickshire
They had no children.
Fred died in Sowerby [13th May 1962].
Ada Gertrude died in Halifax [6th June 1966]
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| Lumb, Fred | Ref 93-20 |
During World War I, he enlisted with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), then he served as a Private with the 10th Battalion Essex Regiment.
He died of wounds [19th September 1918].
He was buried at St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France [Grave Ref R II V 2].
He is remembered on Barkisland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Thomas's Church, Greetland
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| Lumb, Fred | Ref 93-27 |
Born in Greetland.
He was a butcher [1906].
In [Q1] 1906, he married Mary Heap in Halifax.
Mary was born in Brighouse, the daughter of Eli Heap
Children:
Fred died in Sowerby [21st August 1939]
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| Lumb, Frederick | Ref 93-2 |
He was innkeeper at the Travellers' Rest, Sowerby [1911, 1912].
Around 1886, he married Elizabeth [1861-19??].
Elizabeth was born in Tamworth, Warwickshire
Children:
| Lumb, George | Ref 93-6003 |
Children:
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| Lumb, George | Ref 93-4 |
Charlotte was the daughter of Benjamin Gee.Charlotte had a daughter Emily Gee [1861-19??]; father unknown.
Emily was a milliner [1901]
George was dead by 1901
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| Lumb, George | Ref 93-884 |
He was a grocer [1841]. In 1861, he was a subscriber to, and director of, the unsuccessful Scammonden Cotton Mills
He married Mary [1806-1???].
Children:
They lived at Banquet House, Barkisland [1841, 1851].
George and Mary were (possibly) dead by 1861
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| Lumb, George | Ref 93-7200 |
He married Unknown.
Child: William who was a grocer [1881]
They lived at
He died 23rd January 1881.
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at under £20.
His will was proved by his son William and Henry Holland of Lockwood
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| Lumb, George | Ref 93-1429 |
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| Lumb, George | Ref 93-1643 |
Baptised at Ripponden [1811].
He was a farmer [1841] / a partner in Wells & Company [1858] / a farmer of 16 acres [1851, 1861, 1871] / a retired farmer [1881].
He never married.
He and his sister Ruth lived at Lightcliffe Royd, Barkisland [1861, 1871, 1871, 1881].
George died 23rd November 1881 (aged 70).
He was buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden [28th November 1881]. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,281.
The will was proved by his sister Ruth, John Lumb (farmer of Barkisland Hall), & Thomas Wadsworth.
Ruth died in 1890 (aged 75).
She was buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden [18th July 1890]. Probate records show that she left effects valued at £1,658.
The will was proved by Thomas Wadsworth
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| Lumb, George | Ref 93-116 |
He was a mechanic [1851] / a farmer & blacksmith [1861] / a mechanic [1871].
Around 1848, he married Sarah [1818-1???].
Sarah was born in Rishworth
Children:
The family lived at
| Lumb, George | Ref 93-940 |
Baptised at St Peter's, Sowerby [15th February 1824].
On 21st February 1824, Mally made a bastardy bond to Lot Bottomley, weaver of Sowerby, putative father of her illegitimate son George, born about 6 weeks ago.
Mally and Lot never married although it was generally known that they were George's parents. It is said that Lot refused, though his reasons are unknown.
He was a weaver and servant to Lot Bottomley [1851] / a woollen weaver and farmer of 6 acres [1861].
On 23rd August 1849, he married Hannah Wilson [1828-1899] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
Emma's husband John Crossley and Mary Ann's husband James William Crossley were 2nd cousins.
They lived at
George & members of the family were buried at Halifax Parish Church
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| Lumb, George | Ref 93-19 |
He was a mason [1857].
On 23rd August 1857, he married Elizabeth Siddal [1835-1912] in Halifax.
Elizabeth was born in Sowerby
Children:
The children were born in Sowerby.
The couple died in Sowerby: George [24th March 1904]; Elizabeth [12th September 1912].
Members of the family were buried at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones
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| Lumb, George | Ref 93-1424 |
He was a blacksmith at Ovenden / a blacksmith and beer seller at the Three Horseshoes, Mixenden [1881, 1897] / a blacksmith at Clough Lane, Halifax [1901].
On 16th April 1865, he married Grace Hoyle [1846-1901] at Halifax Parish Church.
Grace came from Ovenden
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] were Marian Eliza's illegitimate son Clifford.
On 28th February 1906, he was found hanged in his forge. The Inquest at the Shoulder of Mutton returned a verdict of suicide while of unsound mind
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| Lumb, George | Ref 93-66 |
On 14th April 1880, he married Martha Alice Mitchell [1862-1934] at Halifax Parish Church.
Martha Alice was born in Liverpool
Child: Annice [August 1892-1st July 1893] who was buried with her parents
They lived at
George died 3rd March 1895.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £86 10/-.
Administration was granted to his widow Martha Alice.
In 1897, Martha Alice married Tom Mitchell.
They were buried at St John's Church, Cragg Vale
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| Lumb, George | Ref 93-96 |
He married Mary [1867-1961].
Children:
George died 9th March 1907 (aged 43).
Mary died 28th February 1961 (aged 94).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/390]
| Lumb, George | Ref 93-35 |
He was a turner [1910].
On 1st March 1910, he sailed from Liverpool to the USA, aboard the SS Ivernia bound for Boston, Massachusetts. Albert Lumb was listed next to George on the ship's Manifest.
Question: Does anyone know whether George & Albert were related, or were they just travelling at the same time?
| Lumb, George | Ref 93-93 |
In [Q2] 1921, he married Annie Aspinall in Halifax.
George died 29th November 1958 (aged 62).
Annie died 6th November 1973 (aged 78).
The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/568] with Annie's parents
| Lumb, George Stott | Ref 93-70 |
On 25th March 1876, he married Eliza Hanson [1852-1929] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The children were baptised at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones.They lived at Little London Farm, Sowerby [1881, 1891]
Sons Walton & William died in World War I
Other members of the family were buried at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones
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| Lumb, George William | Ref 93-8 |
He was a letter carrier (for most of his life) [1891, 1911].
On 6th June 1882, he married Harriet Ann Boote [1859-1936] in Coughton, Warwickshire.
Harriet Ann was born in Marston, Warwickshire [24th November 1859]
Children:
They lived at
Harriet died 15th December 1936.
George William died 24th April 1940 (aged 81).
The couple & other members of the family (‡) were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery
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| Lumb, Gilbert | Ref 93-76 |
He was a member of the VTC bugle band / a member of All Souls' Church, Haley Hill / an apprentice iron moulder with John Berry (Halifax) Limited at New Bank.
He had a sweetheart, Vera.
During World War I, he enlisted with the West Yorkshire Regiment [20th May 1918], then transferred and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.
He was drafted to France on 11th September 1918.
He was killed in action on his first day on the line [18th September 1918] (aged 20).
He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France [Grave Ref 4], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
The Halifax Courier [12th October 1918] reported his death with a photograph
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| Lumb, Gladys | Ref 93-5 |
| Lumb, Harold | Ref 93-98 |
In [Q1] 1911, he married Bertha Harrison [1885-1971] in Halifax.
Harold died 2nd December 1935 (aged 54).
Bertha died 21st September 1971 (aged 86).
The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/555]
| Lumb, Harold James | Ref 93-68 |
Born in Birkenhead.
He was employed by GPO (Engineering) Huddersfield.
During World War II, he served as a Flying Officer / Navigator with the 151st Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 23rd June 1943.
He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [Grave Ref 125], and on Elland War Memorial
He is remembered on the Memorial at Brooksbank School, Elland
His brother Kenneth Joe also died in the War
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| Lumb, Harry | Ref 93-55 |
During World War I, he served with the Royal Army Medical Corps.
He (possibly) died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Baldwin & Walker Roll of Honour
| Lumb, Harry | Ref 93-64 |
He was a cotton spinner's piecer [1911].
He lived at New Hall, Elland.
During World War I, he enlisted at Halifax [1st September 1914], and served with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was sent to France [April 1915], appointed Lance Corporal [May 1916], and Corporal [August 1916].
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 3rd September 1916.
The Halifax Courier [25th November 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France, and on Elland War Memorial
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| Lumb, Harry | Ref 93-33 |
Born in Sowerby.
He was a manufacturer's clerk [1923].
On 16th October 1923, he married Phyllis Annie Hellowell [1897-1975] in Halifax.
Phyllis Annie was born in Halifax
Harry died in Bristol [11th November 1934].
Phyllis Annie died in Merton, London in 1975
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| Lumb, Harry | Ref 93-37 |
Born in Sowerby.
He was a cotton piecer [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 20th November 1917.
He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [Grave Ref 6 & 7], on the Memorial at Saint Peter's Church, Sowerby, on Triangle War Memorial, on the Triangle Roll of Honour, on the Memorial at Saint Mary's Church, Cottonstones, and on the family grave at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones.
His brother Frank also died in the War
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| Lumb, Henry | Ref 93-14 |
Born in Sowerby.
He was a mason [1853].
On 15th August 1853, he married (1) Mary Helliwell [1831-1879] in Halifax.
Mary was born in Sowerby
Children:
In [Q2] 1880, he married (2) Betty Farnell [1831-1902] in Halifax.
Betty was born in Soyland
They had no children
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| Lumb, Herbert | Ref 93-30 |
He was a house painter [1911].
On 4th April 1911, he married Grace Hannah Sunderland [1885-1971] at Mill Bank.
Grace Hannah was born in Sowerby
Herbert died at Triangle [28th November 1950]
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| Lumb, Herbert Rawson | Ref 93-77 |
He was a French polisher [1911].
In 1906, he married Florence Bailey at St Jude's Church, Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 2 Hubert Street, Highroad Well [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/5th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.
He was wounded.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 27th May 1918.
He is remembered on the Soissons Memorial, France, and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Lumb, Horatio Albert | Ref 93-942 |
Born in Triangle [13th June 1862].
He was a woollen manufacturer [1881] / a woollen manufacturer and organist [1891] / a woollen manufacturer and silk merchant [1901] / a woollen manufacturer [1911].
He established H. A. Lumb & Company.
On 3rd June 1893, he married Annie Norton [1871-1922] at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.
They had no children.
The family lived at
Annie died 17th December 1922.
Horatio died 12th September 1925.
They were buried at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £8,957 19/5d.
Probate was granted to his sisters Sarah Emily & Annie Elizabeth Whitehead, and George Henry Walker (accountant)
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| Lumb, James | Ref 93-111 |
Born in Elland; baptised at Elland [28th October 1787].
He was a woollen weaver [1841] / a hand loom cotton weaver [1851] / a worsted weaver [1861].
He married Sarah [1786-18??].
Children:
The family lived at Caddy Field, Halifax [1841, 1851]. Sarah died between 1841 & 1851.
Details of her death / burial place are not yet known.
Living with the widowed James [in 1851] were his daughter Eliza & family; in 1861, he was living with daughter Eliza & family.
He died 1st May 1863 (aged 77) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3328] with his daughter Eliza & son-in-law Thomas Bell
| Lumb, James | Ref 93-1339 |
On Saturday, 24th July 1869, at Halifax West Riding Court, he was charged with having cut and wounded Thomas Helliwell of Cote Hill, Warley, with a table knife at midnight on the previous Monday. The incident took place in the Rook Tavern beerhouse, Southowram
| Lumb, James | Ref 93-6380 |
He was a farmer [1881].
He married Mary.
He died 25th February 1881.
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at under £400.
Probate was granted to his widow Mary
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| Lumb, James | Ref 93-112 |
In [Q1] 1862, he married Ellen Walker [1829-1870] in Halifax.
Ellen died 27th March 1870 (aged 41).
James died 22nd November 1892 (aged 60).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2229]
| Lumb, James | Ref 93-4880 |
He was a woollen spinner [1871] / a woollen manufacturer [1881] / a woollen manufacturer and employer [1891].
On 13th May 1861, he married Mary Radcliffe [1835-1904] at Halifax Parish Church.
Mary came from Stainland
Children:
Sarah Emily (known as Heather) & Annie Elizabeth (known as Dow) never married and lived together at 13 Bamber Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, where they died: Annie Elizabeth [31st August 1943]; Sarah Emily [18th April 1950].Probate records show that Annie Elizabeth left effects valued at £720 16/8d; and Sarah Emily left effects valued at £9,980 19/9d
They lived at
James died 5th January 1905.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,609 16/6d.
Probate was granted to his daughters Sarah Emily & Annie Elizabeth Whitehead.
His obituary described him as
One of Mill Bank's most respected residents
Members of the family were buried at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones: James [10th January 1905]
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| Lumb, James | Ref 93-51 |
He was a draper [1881].
He married Emma [1846-1???].
Emma was born in Middleton, Lancashire
Children:
They lived at Church Street, Elland [1881].
Living with them [in 1881] was James's brother John Henry Lumb [b 1864] (draper's apprentice)
| Lumb, James | Ref 93-463 |
Born in Rishworth.
Baptised at Scammonden [23rd May 1852].
He was a brass founder [1881] / a steam engine maker [1891] / a steam engine and machine maker [1901] / an engine steam founder [1911].
In 1876, he established James Lumb & Sons
In 1875, he married Mary [1845-19??] in Halifax.
Mary came from Rufforth, and was widow of Mr Hoyle.She had children by her previous marriage:
- Mary Jane [b 1865]
- John Henry [b 1867]
- Wright [b 1872]
Mary and James had further children:
Children:
They lived at
In his will, he left bequests to St John's Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Stafford Square, Halifax
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| Lumb, James Albert | Ref 93-1491 |
Born in West Vale [7th May 1865].
He was a cotton piecer [1881] / a cotton doubler [1891] / an auxiliary postman [1911] / an auxiliary postman at Sowerby Bridge General Post Office [1921].
In [Q1] 1889, he married (1) Sarah Jane Whatmough [1866-1897] in Halifax.
Sarah Jane was born in Warley
Children:
Sarah Jane died Q2 1897 (aged 31).
In [Q1] 1898, he married (2) Hannah Elizabeth Taylor [1861-19??].
Hannah Elizabeth [b 12th December 1861] came from Greetland.She was a charwoman at Sowerby Bridge General Post Office [1921]
Child: 4. Mildred [b 1900] who was a costing clerk at Smith, Barker & Willson Limited [1921]
The family lived at
James Albert died in Calder District [Q3 1950] (aged 85)
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| Lumb, James Alfred | Ref 93-703 |
Born in Canterbury, New Zealand.
He was apprentice pianoforte maker [1881] / pianoforte maker [1891] / pianoforte manufacturer [1901] / partner in pianoforte manufacturers Lumb & Pohlmann [until 1905] / commercial traveller (pianofortes) on commission [1911].
In 1892, he married Elizabeth Thompson [1867-19??] in Halifax.
Elizabeth came from Halifax
Children:
They lived at
There were visitors, lodgers and boarders with the family: Emmeline Thompson [1870-19??], Elizabeth's sister [1901]
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| Lumb, James Arthur | Ref 93-1632 |
| Lumb, James E. | Ref 93-9790 |
| Lumb, James Helliwell | Ref 93-18 |
By 1881, he had married Georgina Lumb from Newcastle.
The couple were lodging at 5 Smithy Street [1881].
Georgina had been arrested on several occasions and spent some time in Wakefield jail on charges of being drunk & disorderly and prostitution.She is described as 5 ft tall, with brown hair, scars on forehead & eyes also hands.
She called herself Annie, and also used several names including Taylor and Jackson.
She committed offences in Halifax & Dewsbury, and on 17th June 1891, she was due to appear before York Magistrates
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| Lumb, Japheth | Ref 93-46 |
He was a stone mason & farmer of 10 acres [1881] / a stone mason [1891] / a farmer [1901].
In [Q3] 1876, he married Eliza Wadsworth [1856-1905] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Japheth died 16th December 1904 (aged 52).
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £158 10/-.
The will was proved by his son Sam
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| Lumb, Job | Ref 93-1431 |
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| Lumb, Joe | Ref 93-59 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry.
He was killed on the Somme [28th October 1916].
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 15C], and on the Memorial at Saint Thomas's Church, Greetland
| Lumb, John | Ref 93-1268 |
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| Lumb, John | Ref 93-564 |
He was nonconformist.
He emigrated to America
| Lumb, John | Ref 93-82 |
He married Hannah [1785-1847] Children:
John died 20th August 1847 (aged 62).
Hannah died 6th July 1859 (aged 85).
Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: I13] with Sarah Lumb [1758-28th December 1829]
| Lumb, John | Ref 93-1493 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
They lived at
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| Lumb, John | Ref 93-114 |
He married Mary Crossley.
Child: Emma who married (1) George Hellowell & (2) William Sutcliffe Bourn
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| Lumb, John | Ref 93-1267 |
He was a weaver [1841] / a wool comber [1851] / a woollen cord weaver [1861] / a woollen weaver [1871, 1881].
He appears in the census, living with his brother Levi at Upper Hall Green, Rishworth [1861], Bower's Mill, Barkisland [1871], and Wood End Barkisland [1881]
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| Lumb, John | Ref 93-53 |
Lumb had been taken into custody in a state of intoxication, and held at the night asylum, of which Milnes was the keeper.
Inside the gaol, Lumb broke windows and anything else which he could demolish. Milnes tried to remove Lumb's shows, the prevent further damage, but Lumb kicked Milnes in the abdomen, and he died shortly afterwards.
At the trial, witnesses proved that Lumb was of unsound mind, and the Jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty on grounds of insanity, and he was to remain in custody during His Majesty's pleasure
| Lumb, John | Ref 93-102 |
He was a farmer of 12 acres [1851] / a farmer of 12½ acres [1861].
He married Elizabeth [1820-1???].
Elizabeth was born in Barkisland
Children:
They lived at Lightcliffe Royd, Barkisland [1851, 1861]
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| Lumb, John | Ref 93-78 |
He was a woolcomber [1868, 1851, 1852].
He married Mary [1831-1???] Children:
They lived at Cut Edge, Barkisland [1851]
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| Lumb, John | Ref 93-120 |
He was a fancy woollen hand weaver [1861] / a farmer of 12½ acres [1871] / a farmer of 11 acres [1881] / a farmer [1884, 1891].
He married Sarah [1832-18??].
Sarah was born in Barkisland
Children:
The children were born in Barkisland.
They lived at
Sarah died between 1881 & 1891.
Living with the widowed John and daughters Sarah & Mary A. [in 1891] was granddaughter Sarah Leach [b Littleborough 1885]
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| Lumb, John | Ref 93-121 |
Born in Norland.
He was a woollen mill hand [1871] / a maker-up [1881] / living on own means [1891] / a retired wool comber [1901] / a worsted maker-up [1911].
He married (1) Mary [1822-1867].
There are no records of any children.
Mary died 1st June 1867 (aged 45).
On 20th July 1867, he married (2) Susannah Wadsworth [1833-1883] at Elland Parish Church.
Susannah was born in Norland.She was a worsted machine comber [1871]
There are no records of any children.
They lived at
Susannah died 12th June 1883 (aged 49).
Living with the widowed John [in 1891] were lodgers Eliza Whitaker [b 1859] (worsted drawer) & Elizabeth Whitaker [b 1830] (box tenter in worsted mill).
Living with John [in 1901] were lodgers Eliza Whitaker [b 1859] (worsted drawer) & Elizabeth Whitaker [b 1830] (retired box tenter).
Living with John [in 1911] were lodgers Eliza Whitaker [b 1859] (worsted drawer) & Lilly Standeven [b 1904].
John died 21st May 1911 (aged 77).
He & his wives were buried at Mount Zion Primitive Methodist Chapel, Norland
| Lumb, John | Ref 93-1461 |
He was a cotton spinner [1861] / a manager at a cotton mill in Liversedge [1881] / a commission cotton doubler at Valley Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1891] / living on his own means [1901].
In 1858, he married (1) Judith Hellewell [1838-1898] from Sowerby, in Halifax.
Children:
In 1898, he married (2) Mrs Grace Barrett [1847-19??], born in Scammonden, in Halifax.
They lived at
He retired around 1900.
He was found dead in bed. At the inquest, the jury came to the conclusion that
he had died from an overdose of laudanum administered by himself in a mistake
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| Lumb, John | Ref 93-73 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a weaver of Northowram [1875] / a worsted carpet weaver [1881] / a tapestry carpet weaver [1891].
In 1875, he married Hannah Jagger [1849-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Hannah, of Northowram, was born in Queensbury, the daughter of John Jagger, weaver
Children:
They lived at
John died in Halifax in 1899 (aged 57).
In 1899, Hannah married John Arthur
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| Lumb, John | Ref 93-13 |
Born in Sowerby.
He was a mechanic [1875] / landlord of the White Lion Inn, Friendly [1913]
On 23rd September 1875, he married Hannah Scott [1853-1931] in Halifax.
Hannah was born in Warley
Children:
John died at the White Lion [19th April 1913].
Hannah died in Sowerby [20th April 1931].
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £345 to Levi & Herbert
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| Lumb, John Beech | Ref 93-57 |
He married Ethel May.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 12th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He died 12th May 1916 (aged 32).
He was buried at La Laiterie Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref V B 4].
In [Q3] 1918, Ethel May married Joseph Smith in Todmorden.
They lived at 23 Mons Road, Todmorden
| Lumb, John Harold | Ref 93-79 |
He was a mechanic / an engineer [1942].
On 15th March 1913, he married (1) Martha Hannah Carter at Elland Parish Church.
Children:
Martha Hannah died in Birkenhead [1922].
On 11th February 1925, he married (2) Eveline Drinkwater [1891-1975] at St Thomas's Church, Greetland They lived at 12 Norton Street, Elland [1942, 1966].
Sons Kenneth Joe & Harold James. died in World War II
John Harold died in Staffordshire [7th July 1966].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £5,368.
Probate was granted to son Osmond Stanley, Samuel Walker Garsed, and Kenneth Garsed (solicitor)
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| Lumb, John Holroyd | Ref 93-95 |
He married Lucy [1856-1928].
Children:
Lucy died 17th November 1928 (aged 72).
John Holroyd died 26th January 1929 (aged 71).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/362]
| Lumb, John Thomas | Ref 93-1750 |
He was a wine & spirit cellarman [1891].
He took over from his sister Fanny Lumb as innkeeper at the Clarence Hotel, Brearley [1911].
He married Emma Ellen [1867-1943].
Emma Ellen was born in Wellington, Shropshire
Child: Edith [b 1897] who married William Stott
They lived at 36 Cleveley/Cloveley Gardens, Mytholmroyd [1939, 1943].
John Thomas died at the Royal Halifax Infirmary [3rd August 1939].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £305 18/6d. Probate was granted to daughter Edith.
Emma Ellen died 25th June 1943.
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £550 18/9d. Probate was granted to daughter Edith
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| Lumb, John William | Ref 93-97 |
Born in Stainland.
He was a cotton piecer [1901] / a cotton twiner [1911].
He married Helena Beaumont [1888-1964].
John William died 9th February 1951 (aged 65).
Helena Beaumont died 26th April 1964 (aged 76).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/621]
| Lumb, John William | Ref 93-103 |
He was a plumber [1911].
In 1918, he married Lily Wheelwright [1882-1965] in Halifax.
Lily was born in Soyland
During World War I, he served as a Private with the Royal Army Medical Corps.
He died 21st February 1919 (aged 30).
Lily was awarded a War Gratuity of £21 after his death.
She never remarried.
She died in Darwen, Lancashire in 1965
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| Lumb, Joseph | Ref 93-105 |
He was a damask weaver [1841] / a table cloth manufacturer [1851] / a damask weaver [1871] / a worsted weaver [1881] / a handloom weaver [1891].
He married Ruth [1808-1871].
Ruth was born in Sowerby.She was a bobbin winder [1851]
Children:
The family lived at
Ruth died 20th October 1871 (aged 63).
Joseph died 11th June 1891 (aged 81).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1564]
| Lumb, Joseph | Ref 93-85 |
He died 2nd July 1867 and was buried at Blackley Baptist Graveyard with Abraham Firth
| Lumb, Joseph | Ref 93-63 |
He was a woollen hand loom weaver [1861].
He married Nancy [1812-1???].
Children:
They lived at Owl Hall, Elland [1861]
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| Lumb, Joseph | Ref 93-4000 |
He married Mary Berry [1819-1879].
Child: Ellen [1848-1915] who married Silvanus Habergham
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| Lumb, Joseph | Ref 93-3200 |
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £56. Probate was granted to his son David (mechanic) of 16 John Street, Sowerby Bridge
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| Lumb, Joseph | Ref 93-106 |
He was a mechanic [1871] / a millwright [1881] / a mechanic [1891] / a mechanic (mill) [1901] / a mechanic [1911].
In [Q3] 1859, he married Sarah Ann Walsh [1838-1890] in Halifax.
Sarah Ann was born in Halifax
Children:
The family lived at
Sarah Ann died 13th November 1890 (aged 52).
Living with the widowed Joseph [in 1891, 1901] were grandchildren Herbert Lumb [b 1882] (machine minder woollen mill 1901) & Ethel Maude Lumb [b 1891]; Ethel Maude Lumb [b 1891] is shown as daughter (burler) in 1911;
Joseph died 13th November 1914 (aged 77).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3311]
| Lumb, Joseph | Ref 93-22 |
Born in Sowerby [11th January 1861]
He was a painter [1883].
On 11th January 1883, he married Mary Hannah Thomas [1862-1932] in Halifax.
Mary was born in Sowerby, the daughter of Mary Ann (née Nicholl) & Richard Thomas
Children:
The children were born in Triangle.
The couple died at Triangle: Mary Hannah [2nd February 1932]; Joseph [2nd January 1939]
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| Lumb, Joshua | Ref 93-58 |
He married Unknown.
Child: Hannah who married Moses Aspinall
He lived at Lower Edge, Elland [1851].
Living with him [in 1851] was grandson Heap Aspinall
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| Lumb, Kate (Heather) | Ref 93-490 |
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| Lumb, Kenneth Joe | Ref 93-69 |
He was employed by Greetland Dye Works.
During World War II, he served as a Sapper with the 7th Field Squadron Royal Engineers.
He was lost at sea and believed to have died between 31st January 1942 and 20th May 1942.
He is remembered on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt [Grave Ref 49], and on Elland War Memorial
His brother Harold James also died in the War.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £288 11/5d. Administration was granted to his father John Harold Lumb.
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| Lumb, Leonora | Ref 93-31 |
Born in Sowerby [12th October 1884].
She was a silk card room worker [1901].
Between 1911 & 1920, she emigrated to Canada.
On 17th December 1920, she married John Robson [1883-1966] in Kerrisdale, Vancouver.
John was born in Aberfeldy, Scotland [6th April 1883]
The couple died at Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada: John [1st May 1866]; Leonora [27th January 1970]. They were buried at Williams Lake Cemetery
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| Lumb, Leslie John | Ref 93-3 |
He married Agnes Foster Hodgson in Halifax [Q2 1928].
He died in Bideford, Devon
| Lumb, Levi | Ref 93-1658 |
He was a cattle dealer and (formerly) innkeeper at Deanhead for upwards of 30 years.
Question: Does anyone know which inn this may have been?
| Lumb, Levi | Ref 93-91 |
He was a woollen weaver [1861, 1871, 1881] / a linsey weaver [1891].
He married (1) Elizabeth [1817-1860].
Children:
Elizabeth died 26th August 1860 (aged 43).
In [Q2] 1862, he married (2) either Ann Foster or Ann Wheelwright [1820-18??] in Halifax.
Ann was born in Stainland
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871] was Levi's mother Mary Lumb [b 1789] (pauper).
Living with them [in 1881, 1891] was granddaughter Emmeline Balmforth [b 1867] (worsted burler).
Levi died 19th August 1893 (aged 80).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S2/42]
| Lumb, Levi | Ref 93-52 |
He married Harriet Green [1819-1895].
Harriet died 21st February 1895 (aged 76)
Levi died 15th November 1895 (aged 81).
Members of the family were buried at Moor End Congregational Church, Pellon
| Lumb, Levi | Ref 93-1265 |
Born in Rishworth.
He was the last handloom weaver in the area to make a living at his trade.
He was a woolcomber [1841] / a farmer of 18 acres [1851] / a comber [1852] / a farmer of 20 acres [1861] / a farmer of 10 acres [1871] / a farmer of 22 acres [1881] / a farmer [1891].
On 14th July 1851, he married Sarah Kenworthy at Halifax Parish Church.
Sarah, from Rishworth, was the daughter of Abraham Kenworthy
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1891] were Levi's brother, John and granddaughters, Alice [b 1886] and Mary [b 1886].
Living with them again [in 1871, 1881] was Levi's brother, John
See John Lumb
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| Lumb, Levi | Ref 93-12 |
He was a mason [1847].
On 14th February 1847, he married Ann Smith [1828-1887] in Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Sowerby.
Levi died in Warley in 1872.
After his death, Ann married Jonathan Law
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| Lumb, Levi | Ref 93-1264 |
Born in Ripponden / Barkisland.
He was a farm labourer [1881] / a milk dealer at Barkisland [1891] / a farmer at Exley Hall Farm [1896, 1901, 1911].
In 1893, he married Sarah Hannah Swale [1861-19??].
Sarah Hannah came from Elland
Children:
They lived at
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| Lumb, Levi | Ref 93-25 |
Born in Warley.
He was a colour foreman [1905] / working in transport [1931].
On 21st October 1905, he married Emily Turner [1880-19??] in Halifax.
Emily was born in Warley
Child: Reginald [b 1907]
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| Lumb, Luke | Ref 93-50 |
He was a coal merchant [1871] / a lime & coal dealer [1881] / a coal merchant [1883].
On 11th February 1870, he married (1) Sarah Ann Kershaw [1840-1880] at Halifax Parish Church.
Sarah Ann was born in Greetland
On 8th November 1881, he married (2) Martha Jane Bowes at Halifax Parish Church.
Child: Beatrice [1884-1973] who married George Frederick Casson.
They lived at
Luke died 9th March 1883.
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £1,544 13/6d.
Administration was granted to his widow Martha Jane.
In [Q4] 1914, Martha Jane married Joseph Carter
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| Lumb, Mally | Ref 93-1652 |
On 21st February 1824, Mally made a bastardy bond to Lot Bottomley, weaver of Sowerby, putative father of her bastard son George, born about 6 weeks ago.
Mally and Lot never married although it was generally known that they were George's parents. It is said that Lot refused, though his reasons are unknown.
In 1851, she was a boarder at 2 Thunderton Lane, which is off Toothill Lane, and very near Little Toothill farm, where Lot Bottomley and George Lumb and family lived.
She died at the Almshouses, Sowerby [20th February 1870]
Mally & members of the family were buried at Halifax Parish Church
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| Lumb, Martha Ann | Ref 93-9340 |
She never married.
She died at Storthes Hall [7th December 1942].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £9 5/6d. Probate was granted to Fred Lumb (woollen cloth finisher) and Henry Lumb (woollen cloth finisher)
| Lumb, Matthew | Ref 93-889 |
| Lumb, Matthew | Ref 93-1689 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
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| Lumb, Rev Matthew | Ref 93-1296 |
Born in Sowerby.
He was first attracted to Methodism [1775/6], becoming one of the Sowerby Methodists. In 1778, he had a conversion experience. In 1780, he became a local Methodist preacher.
In 1783, he was sent to Barnard Castle as a base for the Dales Circuit.
Thereafter, he served in
On 28th July 1823, he, Rev Joshua Fearnside, Rev John Heap, Rev Jagger, Rev John James, Rev Edward B. Lloyd, Rev Zachariah Yewdall and Stephen Wilson of Holmfirth, were amongst the passengers travelling by The Fleece coach from Halifax to Sheffield which overturned near Shepley. Rev Sergeant of Scarborough died of his injuries. Edward Smith, the driver of the coach was accused of
wanton behaviour and shameful perversity, on account of the peril to which his furious driving subjected his passengers.
Rev Lumb suffered slight concussion.
In 1833, he married (1) Unknown in Otley.
Child: Jane [b 1796/7] who married Rev Joshua Fearnside
In 1842, at the age of 80, he married (2) Unknown in Otley.
He married (3) Unknown.
In later years, his faculties were impaired. He died at Harrogate.
the oldest Minister in the Methodist Connexion
He & his first 2 wives were buried at Halifax Parish Church
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| Lumb, Matthew | Ref 93-1492 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a pianoforte maker [1871, 1881, 1891].
Around 1865, he married (1) Sarah A. [1847-187?].
Sarah came from Longley, Staffordshire.
Children:
In 1875, he married (2) Susannah Eccles [1840-1???] in Halifax.
Susannah Eccles came from Skircoat
Child: 5. Ernest 1877
They lived at
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| Lumb, Matthew | Ref 93-109 |
He was a carpet printing overlooker [1871] / a carpet overlooker [1881] / a carpet printing overlooker [1891].
He married Elizabeth [1845-1???].
Elizabeth was born in Halifax
Children:
The family lived at
The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4396]
| Lumb, Matthew | Ref 93-72 |
He was a stone mason [1901] / a stone waller [1911].
He lived at 113 New Bank, Halifax.
During World War I, he enlisted [October 1916] and served as a Private with the 16th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He was reported missing and assumed to have died in an attack in Oppy Wood [3rd May 1917] (aged 34).
The Halifax Courier [2nd June 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 4], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Lumb, Maurice | Ref 93-60 |
Born in Greetland.
During World War I, he served as a Private with A Company 11th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.
He died 18th May 1918 (aged 19).
He was buried at Caestre Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I C 18].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland
His brother Selwyn also died in the War
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| Lumb, Norris | Ref 93-104 |
He was a worsted doffer [1901] / a joiner [1911].
He married Annie Ethel Gill [1888-1952].
Ethel was the daughter of William Gill
Norris died 13th September 1936 (aged 48) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1581] with Ethel's parents.
Ethel died in Storthes Hall, Kirkburton [28th October 1952] (aged 63) and was buried with her husband
| Lumb, Raymond Carr | Ref 93-1640 |
| Lumb, Raymond Hanson | Ref 93-29 |
Born 15th April 1910.
He was a chemist [1936].
On 30th September 1936, he married Winifred Carr [1912-1996] in Barnoldswick
Winifred was born in Barnoldswick
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| Lumb, Richard Arnold | Ref 93-84 |
Born in Halifax [23rd April 1889].
He was a member of Sowerby Bridge cricket team / a member of Ryburn Golf Club / a teacher at Wellington College.
During World War I, he enlisted with the Bradford Pals at the beginning of the War, then he served as a Captain with the Machine Gun Corps.
He went to France [March 1916] and was slightly wounded in the Battle of the Somme [1916] and again at Cambrai [1917]. He sustained severe gunshot wounds [22nd March 1918] and was hospitalised in London. He was awarded the Military Cross
His photograph appears with a report of his story in the Halifax Courier [8th June 1918].
He survived the War.
In [Q2] 1823, he married Muriel Whitmore in Hinckley.
He died at Hinckley [Q2 1972]
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| Lumb, Richard Kershaw | Ref 93-123 |
He was an active Unitarian / a Trustee of Northgate End Chapel [1861] / a great philanthropist / one of the founders of the Halifax General Cemetery Company [1836] / a successful Halifax merchant / a shrewd investor and company director / a Commissioner of Property & Income Tax [1845] / a member of the committee of the West Yorkshire Railway Company / a partner in the Halifax Commercial Banking Company [1853].
He supported many local charities for underprivileged girls and boys. Moved by the plight of many young boys being sent to the workhouse, he set up a Trust Fund to place them in Industrial Schools so that they could be educated, he found jobs for them and helped them back into society.
His staff included John Barker Kendall and Benjamin Hebden.
In 1850s, he moved to Cheltenham taking with him many of his staff and their families.
He was a great horticulturalist and in May 1860, with the help of Benjamin Hebden, his head gardener, he won the RHS Silver Cup as first prize for 10 azaleas at the Cheltenham Flower Show.
He married Unknown.
They lived at
On his death, he was described as
the kindest-hearted gentleman who ever had wealth at their disposal
As a mark of their respect, the shops in Cheltenham closed for half a day
He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Location unknown].
See Plot 55
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| Lumb, Rowland | Ref 93-1241 |
| Lumb, Sam | Ref 93-43 |
Born at 1 Silver Hill, Mixenden.
He was a stone quarryman [1901].
On 24th July 1876, he married Lucy Ann Hooson [1851-1915] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at Chapel House, Moor End Road, Mount Tabor [1901, 1917].
He died after he slipped and fell in the quarry where he was working.
The Halifax Courier [Tuesday 13th October 1903] reported
Yesterday afternoon, Sam Lumb, delver, of Chapel House, Moor End, Mount Tabor, met with a shocking accident whilst working at Moor End Quarries. Deceased and his son were working together at a bag? store at the time. They were trying to lay it flat on the ground, when it slipped and came into contact with a crow bar which the elder man had in one hand. Deceased was knocked down, and rolling, he fell into the quarry below. Death ensued shortly afterwards, before the arrival of Dr Ernest Crowther, of Luddenden, who had immediately responded to the urgent call for his services
Lucy Ann died 3rd May 1915 (aged 64).
Members of the family were buried at Moor End Congregational Church, Pellon
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| Lumb, Samuel | Ref 93-358 |
On 12th August 1802, he married Mrs Rachael Heap.
Mr Heap was a soldier who had gone off to war and was presumed dead.
Children:
Mr Heap was not dead and returned to find his wife remarried. Heap sold his wife to her new husband, and delivered her to Lumb in a halter at Halifax Cross.
Mr Heap died in 1827.
On 1st October 1827, at the age of 83, Samuel married Rachael for a second time at Halifax Parish Church.
Samuel was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby [28th May 1830].
See Wife selling
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| Lumb, Samuel | Ref 93-81 |
He married Rebecca [1769-1837].
Rebecca died 9th April 1837 (aged 68).
Samuel died 11th May 1847 (aged 78).
Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: O7]
| Lumb, Samuel | Ref 93-8600 |
Probate was granted to Edward Lumb (yarn agent), Arthur Lumb (yarn agent) and Emily Annie Lumb
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| Lumb, Samuel | Ref 93-107 |
He was a mechanic (fitter) [1881] / a mechanic in carpet factory [1891] / a retired mechanic [1911].
Around 1861, he married Mary [1838-1924].
Mary was born in Halifax
Children:
The 1911 census shows that they had had 7 children of whom 4 were still alive at that time.
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1891] were grandsons Joseph H. Greenwood [b 1879] (coating factory worker) & Thomas Greenwood [b 1881] (coating factory worker) Living with them [in 1911] was son Sam & his family.
Samuel died 6th August 1917 (aged 81).
Mary died 16th March 1924 (aged 86).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1322] Mary A Greenwood [1876-1877] /
| Lumb, Samuel | Ref 93-1603 |
Born in Elland.
He was Chairman of Elland District Council.
He established Samuel Lumb's Limited.
During World War I, he was Chairman of the War Tribunal / Chairman of the War Savings Committee / Chairman of the War Recruiting Committee / Chairman of the VAD Hospitals Committee.
In [Q1] 1888, he married Hannah Mackrell in Halifax.
Hannah was the daughter of James Mackrell
Children:
They lived at
Hannah died 25th July 1928 (aged 65).
Samuel died at the Exchange Station Hotel, Liverpool where he was out on business [13th March 1940].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £785 6/4d.
Probate was granted to son Alan and Joseph Ernest Williams (chartered accountant)
Members of the family were buried at Elland Cemetery
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| Lumb, Samuel | Ref 93-108 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a carpet loom making apprentice [1891] / an iron turner (machine tools) [1911].
Around 1896, he married Ada [1874-19??].
Ada was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at 20 Seedlings Mount, Halifax (with Sam's parents) [1911]
| Lumb, Samuel | Ref 93-45 |
Born in Rishworth.
He was educated at Rishworth School / a member of Lightcliffe Congregational Church / a member of Lightcliffe [No 1332] Masonic Lodge / a member of Lightcliffe Bowling Club / a solicitor's clerk [1891, 1901] / with Longbotham & Sons / (possibly) in partnership with George Marvell Riley in Halifax / a solicitor's articled clerk [1911].
In [Q3] 1910, he married Emily Robinson [1885-19??] in Halifax.
Emily was born in Luddendenfoot
Children:
They lived at
During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax and served as a Private with the 16th Battalion Notts & Derby (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment.
He died from sepsis in a gunshot wound to the thigh in Ontario Military Hospital, Orpington, Kent [2nd November 1917] (aged 35).
He was buried at Luddendenfoot Congregational Church [374].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at United Reformed Church, Carlton Street, on the Memorial at Saint John the Baptist, Coley, on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe, on the Memorial at Lightcliffe Congregational Church, on the Memorial at Luddendenfoot Congregational Church, and on the Memorial at Rishworth School
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £755 18/9d.
The will was proved by his widow Emily
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| Lumb, Samuel Peter Hopkinson | Ref 93-676 |
He was educated at Rishworth School / a member of Elland Cricket Club, Huddersfield Old Boys' RUFC & Huddersfield Golf Club / trained in carpet manufacture at Crossley's Carpets.
In [Q3] 1952, he married Audrey Firth in Upper Agbrigg, West Riding.
They lived at Overdale, Colne Valley [1958].
He was a Captain in the Royal Artillery.
He was evacuated at Dunkirk.
Both he and his father served in the Royal Artillery, and both were awarded the MC
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| Lumb, Sarah | Ref 93-5100 |
She was a dress maker [1851, 1861, 1871, 1881] / publican at the Clarence Hotel, Brearley [1891].
She never married.
In 1880, she and her sister Fanny Lumb were living with brother Eli in Liverpool.
In 1881, she and her sister Fanny Lumb were living at Orton Street, Walton, Liverpool.
Living with her [in 1891] was niece Fanny Lumb.
She died at the Clarence Hotel [12th September 1891].
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £177 15/-.
Her will was proved by her niece Fanny Lumb
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| Lumb, Selwyn | Ref 93-1693 |
He was a confectionery maker at Sowerby Bridge.
He was known for his
Owd Tom's Cough Tablets |
In 1914, he married Annie Leah [1887-1968] at St Peter's Church, Sowerby.
Annie was born in Sowerby
Children:
They lived at Fairhaven, Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1952].
Selwyn died in Halifax General Hospital [6th April 1952].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £4,936 15/1d.
Probate was granted to son Reginald and Frank Ellis Green (incorporated accountant)
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| Lumb, Selwyn | Ref 93-40 |
Born in Greetland.
He was a cotton band maker [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 42nd Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps.
He died of wounds in France / Flanders [15th October 1917].
He was buried at Godewaersvelde British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I O 17].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland.
His brother Maurice also died in the War
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| Lumb, Solomon | Ref 93-1036 |
In June 1801, he was declared bankrupt
| Lumb, Solomon | Ref 93-977 |
In 1796, he bought Bogden Mill, Rishworth from Robert Brear of Middleton for £1,200.
Around 1800, he built Temple Mill, Rishworth.
He was declared bankrupt after building the mill [April 1806]. He assigned his assets to James and Joseph Kershaw, Manchester cotton merchants – to whom he owed £1,602 – and the 2 mills were sold to pay off his debts
| Lumb, Solomon | Ref 93-1584 |
He was a woollen spinner [1861] / innkeeper at the Sportsman, Sowerby Bridge [1871].
In 1860, he married Martha Dyson [1830-1???] in Halifax.
Martha was the daughter of joiner George Dyson from Norland
Child: Sarah Ann [b 1865]
On 14th May 1876, Martha married Joseph Holroyd, at Halifax Parish Church.
They lived at 2 Victoria Square, Sowerby [1861]
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| Lumb, Stocks | Ref 93-1239 |
| Lumb, Thomas | Ref 93-101 |
He married Mary [1771-18??].
Mary was born in Barkisland
Children:
They lived at
Thomas died in 1838 (aged 77).
He was buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden.
Mary died in 1855 (aged 86).
She was buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden [31st December 1855].
Children George & Ruth never married and continued to live at Lightcliffe Royd, Barkisland for the rest of their lives
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| Lumb, Thomas | Ref 93-88 |
He was a woollen weaver [1851] / a woollen cloth weaver [1861] / formerly a woollen cloth weaver [1871].
He married Hannah [1807-1874].
Hannah was born in Skircoat
Children:
They lived at
Hannah died 26th March 1874 (aged 67).
Thomas died 19th February 1881 (aged 78).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 108]
| Lumb, Thomas | Ref 93-1494 |
He was a cotton worker [1841] / a blacking maker [1851].
He married Sarah [1808-1???]. Sarah had a daughter Betsy Whitehead [b 1834]. Sarah was a widow by [1861].
Children:
They lived at
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| Lumb, Thomas | Ref 93-100 |
He was a wool sorter [1861].
In [Q2] 1860, he married Ellen Swift [1840-1867] in Halifax.
Ellen was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at Moor Bottom, Skircoat [1861].
Thomas died 15th March 1864 (aged 26).
Ellen died 23rd May 1867 (aged 27).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3638]
| Lumb, Thomas | Ref 93-1467 |
He was a cotton carder [1881, 1891, 1901].
He married Ann [1846-1???] from Todmorden.
Children:
The family lived at
| Lumb, Thomas | Ref 93-89 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a joiner of Seedlings Mount, Halifax [1888] / a joiner [1891, 1901] / a joiner for the Halifax Flour Society [1911].
On 29th September 1888, he married Ruth Greenwood [1869-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Ruth, of Pellon, Ovenden, was born in Wheatley, the daughter of Simeon Greenwood, grocer
Children:
They lived at
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| Lumb, Thomas | Ref 93-49 |
He was a cotton spinner [1902] / a cotton spinning operative [1911].
In 1884, he married Nannie Hanson [1863-1918] in Halifax.
Nannie was born in Stainland-with-Old Lindley
Children:
All the children were baptised at St John the Evangelist, West Vale [17th June 1902].
They lived at
Sons Selwyn & Maurice died in World War I
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| Lumb, Walker | Ref 93-86 |
He was a wool weaver [1871] / a power loom tuner [1891] / a woollen power loom tuner [1901].
He married Sarah [1867-1955].
Sarah was born in Stainland
Children:
They lived at
Walker died 1st October 1906 (aged 48).
Sarah died 18th May 1955 (aged 88).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/392]
| Lumb, Walter Kenworthy | Ref 93-1266 |
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £8,445 3/5d. Probate was granted to Edith Mary, wife of Ronald Smith and Mrs Eleanor Chapman
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| Lumb, Walton | Ref 93-38 |
Of Sowerby.
He was a member of Mill Bank Wesleyan Methodist Chapel / a joiner & wheelwright.
During World War I, he enlisted [March 1916] and served as a Private with the 2nd/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed by shellfire whilst carrying the wounded [26th November 1917].
He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [Grave Ref 6 & 7],
He is remembered on Triangle War Memorial on the Memorial at Saint Peter's Church, Sowerby, on the Memorial at Mill Bank Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary's Church, Cottonstones
His brother William also died in the War
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| Lumb, Whiteley | Ref 93-380 |
He was a railway motorman [1911]; the driver of the last tram – Number 109 – when the Halifax tram service closed on 14th February 1939; a devout Methodist / a local poet / a member of the Calder Valley Poets / a member of the Halifax Scientific Society / a member of the Halifax Authors' Circle.
His works included
In [Q3] 1899, he married Mary Jane Horsfall [1874-19??] in Halifax.
Mary Jane was born in Ripponden
Children:
They lived at 43 Essex Street, Halifax [1911].
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| Lumb, Wilfred | Ref 93-28 |
He was a pharmacy supplier [1906].
On 19th December 1906, he married Edith Haigh [1877-1952] at St Peter's Church, Sowerby.
Edith was born in Sowerby, the daughter of Sarah (née Wilson) & Hanson Haigh
Children:
Wilfred died at Triangle [28th December 1938].
Edith died in Leeds [4th January 1952].
The couple were buried at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones
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| Lumb, William | Ref 93-827 |
| Lumb, William | Ref 93-7 |
He was a tailor & grocer [1861] / a grocer [1871-1901].
On 21st June 1849, he married (1) Hannah Green [1828-1866] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
In [Q1] 1867, he married (2) Mary Ellen Garside [1831-1899] in Halifax.
Mary Ellen was born in Skircoat, and already had a child Harriet [b 1860]
Child: 7. Lucy [b 1867] who was an assistant school mistress [1891]
They lived at
He died at home [14th February 1901].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £7,203 1/9d [resworn £7,32919]. Probate was granted to son Fred and William Anthony Lees (engineer)
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| Lumb, William | Ref 93-8090 |
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £117 5/-. Probate was granted to Thomas Arthur Garsed (labourer) and Henry Sheeran (gentleman)
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| Lumb, William | Ref 93-87 |
He was a wool weaver [1871].
Around 1852, he married Ellen [1833-1???].
Ellen was born in ScammondenShe was a wool weaver [1871]
Children:
The family lived at Daisy Lee, Outlane, Stainland [1871]
| Lumb, William | Ref 93-94 |
He was a blacksmith [1881].
He married (1) Unknown.
Children:
In [Q2] 1872, he married (2) Alice [1834-1896] in Halifax.
Alice, née Jagger, was born in Stainland.She was the widow of John Hinchcliffe, and had 2 children by her first marriage
They lived at
William died 3rd April 1890 (aged 55).
Alice died 17th May 1896 (aged 62).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/261]
| Lumb, William | Ref 93-1690 |
He was landlord of the Junction Inn, Ripponden [1871] / Damside, Soyland [1874] / Sportsman, Soyland [1874-1890] / Woodman Inn, Charlestown [1890-1902].
On 24th May 1863, he married (1) Mary Whiteley [1842-1878] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
Mary died in 1878.
He married (2) Roseanna Dugdale.
Roseanna was born in Stansfield, the daughter of John Dugdale.She had taken over from her father as landlady of the Woodman Inn, Charlestown [1874-1890]
They lived at Lower Underbank, Stansfield [1891].
Living next door at Damside [in 1881] were Jane Gledhill [aged 79] (warper's widow), her son Edward Gledhill [aged 56] (cotton mill engineer), her daughter Frances Gledhill [aged 26] (silk drawer) and niece Sarah [aged 18] (cotton maker-up)
William died in 1902.
Roseanna took over as landlady of the Woodman Inn, Charlestown [1902-1903].
She died 11th December 1903.
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £417 11/-.
Probate was granted to John Sutcliffe (butcher) and Thomas Ingham (manservant)
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham & Anne Kirker
| Lumb, William | Ref 93-90 |
He was a worsted weaver [1881] / a woollen weaver [1891] / a woollen weaver (hand loom) [1901].
He married Alice [1845-1909].
Alice was born in Stainland
Children:
They lived at Sowood, Stainland-with Old Lindley [1881, 1891, 1901].
Alice died 17th August 1909 (aged 64).
William died 1st May 1911 (aged 63).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/419] with Fred Thornton
| Lumb, William | Ref 93-8841 |
On 11th January 1905, he left work at 11:00 am and spent the afternoon in a public house before returning home at 4:45 pm. He refused his tea and went into the barn. His mother later found him hanging by a rope from a ladder. She pulled him down, but he was dead
| Lumb, William | Ref 93-39 |
He was a member of Mill Bank Wesleyan Methodist Chapel & Sunday School / a dairy farmer (own account) at Little London Farm, Triangle.
During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax [11th July 1916] and served as a Private with the 16th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.
He died of wounds at a Casualty Clearing Station [13th July 1917].
The Halifax Courier [11th August 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Adinkerke Churchyard Extension, Belgium [Grave Ref 812].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Peter's Church, Sowerby, on the Memorial at Saint George's Church, Sowerby, on Triangle War Memorial, on the Memorial at Mill Bank Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, on the Memorial at Saint Mary's Church, Cottonstones, and on Norland War Memorial
His brother Walton also died in the War
| Lumb, Willie | Ref 93-42 |
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on Norland War Memorial
| Lumb, Willie | Ref 93-48 |
During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax and served as a Gunner with D Battery 11th Brigade Royal Horse Artillery & Royal Field Artillery.
He was killed in action [14th April 1918].
He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 1]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Lumb, Willie | Ref 93-41 |
He was a stone quarryman [1901] / employed at Sutcliffe's quarries, Mount Tabor.
During World War I, he enlisted [March 1916] and served as a Private with the 2nd/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed at Bullecourt during the 2nd Battle of the Somme [3rd May 1917] (aged 39).
He is remembered on the family grave at Moor End Congregational Church, Pellon, and on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £257 1/1d.
Administration was granted to his sister Lily Lumb (spinster)
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham & David Horsfield
| Families |
| The Lumb family of Cragg Vale | Ref 93-6002 |
the biggest and strongest men ever seen
Sir Henry Edwards employed some of the brothers to mow the grass at Pye Nest House, and he employed others to carry the flags and banners when he was elected MP for Halifax [1847]
| Surname |
| Lumb surname | Ref 93-1 |
There are 191 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Lumb, as discussed in this SideTrack. This count does not include other forms of the surname.
Unattached BMDs for LumbMarriages 1836, 1857, 1858, 1875, 1876, 1895, 1899, 1900, 1907, 1910, 1916, 1917, 1921; Deaths 1899, 1900, 1907
Unattached burials at Lister Lane Cemetery: Plot 2229
Page Ref: MML61
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