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In 1866, he married Mary Ann.
Children:
The widowed Mary Ann was innkeeper at the Junction, Bradshaw [1910-1914]
Baptised at Luddenden [1800].
He was
deaf & dumb /
a weaver [1841, 1851, 1861] /
a worsted warper [1871].
On 5th February 1837, he married Sarah Mitchell in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at West Field [1841, 1851, 1861, 1871].
Living with the family [in 1841, 1851] was niece Hannah
Murgatroyd [b 1816] (power loom weaver).
Abraham was buried at Luddenden (?) [1st January 1879]
Born in Luddenden.
He was
a warehouseman [1890] /
a worsted warehouseman [1891, 1901] /
a worsted warping overlooker [1911]
In 1890, he married Mary Thorpe [1862-1???].
Her father was not shown on the marriage record
Children:
The family lived at
He was
a wool stapler [1881] /
a wool/waste dealer [1891].
Albert died 7th May 1899.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £500.
Administration was granted to Wilfred Murgatroyd (commission agent)
He was
a horse man [1901] /
working on farm [1911] /
a farmer [1931].
He lived at Adgil Grove Farm, Southowram [1940].
Albert died 10th February 1940 (aged 64).
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,546 4/4d.
Administration was granted to
his brother John Leonard Murgatroyd.
He was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-B37]
Born in Northowram.
He was
an overlooker [1851] /
a machine overlooker [1861] /
an overlooker [1871, 1881] /
a worsted manager [1891] /
a mill manager [1892].
He married Mary [1826-1883].
Children:
They lived at
Mary died 13th July 1883 (aged 57).
Living with Alfred and his children [in 1891], was
grandson Clifford W. Murgatroyd [b 1889].
Alfred died 4th March 1892 (aged 70).
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £176 12/-.
Administration was granted to son William.
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1726]
with Alfred's sister Ruth Murgatroyd [1818-1879]
He was a joiner [1868, 1871].
In 1868, he married Isabella Nicholl [1846-1907].
Children:
They lived at
Alfred Benjamin died Q2 1890 (aged 44)
Isabella died Q4 1907 (aged 62)
He was
a member of Providence Chapel Sunday School, Ovenden /
employed by James Wade Sutcliffe, Sutcliffe Company at Holmfield.
During World War I,
he enlisted [October 1917] and
served as a Private
with the 1st/4th Battalion
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.
He was killed in action after being in France for 13 days [26th April 1918] (aged 18).
He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 108-111],
in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Providence Congregational Church, Ovenden
He and his sister Mary were living with grandfather Isaac Fleming [1891]
and with uncle James Fleming [1901, 1911],
He never married.
He lived at 6 Birchfield, Norland [1966].
He died at Halifax General Hospital [1st September 1966].
He was buried 6th September 1966
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £9,391.
Probate was granted to
sister Mary Murgatroyd (spinster),
and brother John Leonard Murgatroyd
Born in Halifax [3rd October 1900].
He was a carpenter [1926].
On 11th September 1920, Arnold and his parents arrived at
Quebec from Liverpool on the Metagama.
Members of the family moved to the USA.
On 11th November 1926, Arnold emigrated to the US from
Windsor, Canada, arriving in Detroit, Michigan on the ferry.
His declaration:
His arrival contact was Mrs Annie Stansfield of 8035 Wilson
Avenue, Detroit.
On 5th November 1928, he arrived at Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
He died at Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan [8th May 1983]
In [Q4] 1881, a John Murgatroyd married Ellen Wilson in Halifax.
In 1891, Arthur Murgatroyd [aged 6] was living at 14 Dean
Street, Halifax, with
his widowed mother Ellen Murgatroyd [b 1849],
his grandmother Sarah Wilson [b Glasgow 1823],
and
uncle John Wilson [b Edinburgh 1844] (stover in dye works)
He was
a Brussels carpet weaver [1901] /
a carpet steamer (Crossleys) [1911] /
a carpet finisher [1916].
In [Q1] 1900, his mother Ellen married Albert Helliwell [1846-19??] in Halifax.
They lived at
14 Dean Street, Halifax [1901, 1911].
Living with Arthur, Ellen and Alfred Helliwell
[b 1846] (joiner/carpenter) [in 1901], was Sarah Wilson [b
1823].
In February 1916, Arthur is recorded on a Short Service
Attestation (of Labour Corps) with 21st West Yorks Regiment
He became a stuff-maker.
On 15th April 1810, he married Sarah Rushton Howorth
[1788-1856] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at Roebucks [1841, 1851, 1861].
Living with them [in 1851] was a lodger Thomas Clayton [aged
25] (a wool comber).
daughter Mary was buried at St Mary's Church, Luddenden.
He died 30th November 1861.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £100.
The will was proved by
his son Samuel, his nephew Joshua Murgatroyd, and
James Pearson Sutcliffe
He was Inland Revenue Officer [1851, 1861].
In 1847, he married Ann Corrigan [1822-18??]
in Ireland.
Children:
They lived at
Of Southowram.
He was a painter [1860, 1861, 1871]
In 1860, he married Elizabeth Brooks [1839-1889].
She was a carpet setter [1861]
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871] were widowed mother-in-law Elizabeth
Brooks [b 1803] and lodger Elizabeth Hoyle [b 1843]
(sewing machinist).
Benjamin died 10th September 1884 (aged 45).
Elizabeth died 10th May 1889 (aged 50).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2546]
He was
a Brussels carpet weaver [1901] /
a carpet weaver [1911].
In [Q1] 1893, he married Lucy Ann Scholefield [1862-1???] in
Halifax.
The family lived at
Bentley died Q1 1939 (aged 76)
He was
a corn miller & farmer of 25 acres employing 20 labourers on farm and
in mill [1851] /
a corn miller/ cotton spinner employing 63 males and 64 females
[1861] /
a corn miller [1867, 1871].
He milled at
Mayroyd Mill,
Hebden Bridge Mill [1834, 1845],
and
Brearley Corn Mill
He was later a cotton-spinner based at Mayroyd Mill.
He built Melbourne Mill, Hebden Bridge for the production of
fustian.
On 10th April 1823, he married Sarah Thomas [1801-1880] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at Mayroyd Mill [1851, 1861, 1881].
Murgatroyd,
the miller at
Brearley Corn Mill,
had suffered several thefts of sacks of flour.
To solve the problem, he placed marked pieces of paper in the flour.
The culprits were caught when flour in their possession was sieved.
In 1834,
John Mitchell,
William Mitchell
and
Abraham Akroyd
were charged with stealing 20 lbs of wheat from
Murgatroyd.
Henry Riley
was charged with receiving the stolen wheat.
All the men were
transported to the West Indies for 7 years
He died at Todmorden.
Members of the family were buried at Heptonstall Church.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £40,000.
See
English Fustian Manufacturing Company and
Victoria Bridge, Hebden Bridge
Born 10th May 1829.
He was
a cotton spinner of Mayroyd Mill, Wadsworth [1867] /
a cotton spinner [1871] /
a corn dealer and cotton spinner [1872, 1875] /
living on own means [1891]
On 5th March 1867, he married Mary Foster [1830-1875] at
Heptonstall
The family lived at
Mary died at Cliff House [7th January 1875].
Probate records show that she left effects valued at under £200.
Administration was granted to her husband Champion.
Champion died in Todmorden [22nd February 1901].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £118,602 1/-.
Probate was granted to his brother Henry Murgatroyd Thomas (gentleman).
Members of the family were buried at Heptonstall Church
Baptised at St Mary's Church, Luddenden [6th January 1797].
He was
a worsted weaver [1841] /
a farmer of 12 acres [1851] /
a farm labourer [1861] /
a farmer of Ovenden [1864] /
a labourer of Ovenden [1869]
He married (1) Mary [1805-18??].
In 1861, Charles was widower and living with Ann
Greenwood, his housekeeper.
In 1864, he married (2) Ann Greenwood
In 1869, he married (3) Sarah Mitchell [1806-18??]
The family lived at
Charles died April 1870
(aged 70?)
In July 1835, he was committed to York Castle by the commissioner of
bankrupts, for not giving a satisfactory account of his affairs.
In October 1838, he was declared insolvent
He was a yarn warehouseman [1901].
In [Q2] 1886, he married Ellen Murgatroyd.
Children:
The family lived at 2 Baldwins Terrace, Halifax [1901]
Born 7th July 1900.
He was a cloth finisher of 10 Bank Buildings, Luddendenfoot [1921].
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 53rd Battalion
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
On 20th October 1921, he married Marie Vine [1900-19??].
Children:
They lived at Brook House, Luddendenfoot [1923].
On 12th October 1923, Clarence (farmer) arrived in Freemantle,
Australia from London, aboard the Moreton Bay.
On 22nd May 1924, Marie & son Harry left London for
Albany, Australia, aboard the Euripides.
Australian World War II Service Records show that Clarence
enlisted in Launceston, Tasmania, and (possibly) served
with the Royal Australian Navy
[Service No. T22013]
Born 8th August 1905.
On 11th September 1920, he and his parents arrived at Quebec from
Liverpool on the Metagama.
Members of the family moved to the USA.
In the Detroit Border Crossing Passenger Lists [1927], he arrived in
Detroit [6th October 1927]; his departure contact was Arthur
Bromton (friend), his arrival contact was his father William
Murgatroyd.
On 31st August 1930, he married Rosina Kirby.
They lived at Lansing, Ingham, Michigan.
He died May 1979
Around 6th January 1787, he married Mary Ambler [17??-1???].
Children:
Baptised at Luddenden [16th October 1785].
He was a schoolmaster [1841, 1852]
In 1806, he married Rachel Wilson [1779-1864].
Children:
The family lived at
Rachel (possibly) died Q1 1864
Born in Ovenden [9th December 1801].
He was
a farmer of Warley [1841] /
a farmer [1851, 1861].
In [Q4] 1840, he (possibly) married Matilda Sutcliffe [1818-1858].
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1861] was Isabella Messenger [aged 58]
(housekeeper)
He married Elizabeth.
Children:
The children were born in Warley.
The family lived at
2/1929 David Murgatroyd died age 81..
Jeff
He was
a farmer [1841] /
a farmer of 11 acres with 4 men [1851] /
a farmer of 20 acres [1851] /
a farmer of 35 acres /
son John Murgatroyd (40) Farm Servant; son's wife Hannah (47) and
their 4 children were at Warley Hill, Warley [1861] /
a gentleman [1862].
He married Susan / Sarah / Sally Eastwood [1771-18??].
Children:
They lived at
David Eastwood died at Hill, Warley [11th May 1862].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £300.
The will was proved by
sons John of Hill (gentleman) & James of Bishop Burton
near Beverley, (gentleman)
and
Joshua Murgatroyd
He was
a farmer [1891] /
a licensed victualler (own a/c) at 11 Cheapside, Halifax – (probably)
the Rose & Crown, Halifax [1901, 1903] /
a boarding house keeper at 19 West Parade, Halifax [1911].
In 1883, he married Elizabeth Wainhouse [1859-1???].
Children:
The family lived at
David died Q4 1920 (aged 64).
He was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby
In [Q2] 1922, he married Edith Town in Halifax.
They lived at 1 Clover Street, Claremount.
During World War I,
he enlisted [1914] and
served as a Private
with the 1st/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He received the Victory Medal & the British War Medal.
He survived the War.
He died in Halifax General Hospital [29th September 1947].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £438 1/8d.
Probate was granted to his widow Edith
He was
a labourer of 12 Horne Street, Halifax [1900] /
a slubbing dyer [1901].
In [Q3] 1896, he married (1) Hannah Town [1871-1896] in Halifax.
Hannah died Q4 1896.
In [Q1] 1900, he married (2) Martha Hannah Murgatroyd [1875-19??] in Halifax.
The family lived at 23 Mason Green, Illingworth [1901]
Edgar Lewis died December 1936 (aged 63)
On 9th September 1920, she, her parents & siblings departed Liverpool
aboard the Metagama, and arrived in Quebec [11th September
1920].
Later in 1920, she crossed into the US, going to Detroit by the
Canadian Pacific Railroad.
In the Detroit Border Crossing Passenger Lists [1927], she arrived in
Detroit [2nd October 1927]; her departure contact was Frank
Murgatroyd (uncle).
In the Detroit Border Crossing Passenger Lists [1927], she arrived in
Detroit [2nd October 1927]; her departure contact was Frank
Murgatroyd (uncle).
She appears in US Naturalization Records [Michigan 1992] (age 93).
She never married.
Son of John Murgatroyd
He married Elizabeth Clyff at Warley
He was a farmer & wholesale butcher [1955].
In 1937, he married Phyllis Sutcliffe.
Children:
They lived at North Ive House, Luddenden [1860s].
Phyllis died at a young age of cancer.
Edward was the last of his branch of the Murgatroyd family.
Members of the family were buried at St Mary's Church, Luddenden
He was (possibly) licensee of the Marquis of Granby [18??].
On 1st October 1907, he married Mary Naylor at St Mary's Church, Luddenden.
Children:
They lived at
Edwin died 7th September 1958.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,047 3/8d.
The will was proved by
his widow Mary.
Mary died 18th December 1955.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £5,518 12/8d.
The will was proved by
sons Edward & Henry Sutcliffe
She never married.
She and her sister Hannah Eliza lived at Oats Royd, Midgley.
Eleanor laid the stone to mark the extension of Luddenden School [1928]
He was a worsted overlooker [1884].
In 1884, he married Sarah Ann Helliwell [1863-1941] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1891] was Sarah's sister Emily
Helliwell [b 1868]
Born 17th June 1842.
Baptised at St Mary's Church, Luddenden [30th January 1848]
He was
a warehouseman [1871] /
a grocer/draper [1881] /
postmaster/stationer at Luddenden Post Office [1891] /
sub-postmaster [1901].
In 1865, he (possibly) married Sarah Tetlow.
Children:
They lived at
Enoch died 26th February 1907 (aged 64).
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £788 17/-.
Probate was granted to
son-in-law John Crossley and daughter Edith
He was
a doffer /
an overlooker at Crimsworth Dene /
employed by Edward Binns of Wibsey.
He applied to join the Police Force [22nd November 1900]
In 1901, he was a policeman, lodging with Albert & Ellen
Noble in Ecclesfield, Yorkshire.
In 1911, he was a spinning overlooker, and he, his mother and
brother Wilfred were at Holm House, Mount Tabor, with Ann
Jane Radley (weaver).
Ernest (possibly) died in 1956 (aged 77)
Born 7th June 1893.
He was
employed by R. T. Riley & Company at Peel House, Mills /
a spinner's clerk [1911] /
an employee of I. & I. Calvert.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died following a German gas attack at Hill 60 [5th May 1915],
one month before his 22nd birthday.
He is remembered at St Mary's Church, Luddenden,
on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20],
in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Luddenden
She married William Midgley,
She died at Broadfold Hall.
She was buried at St Mary's Church, Luddenden
He was
a tanner /
a master leather currier employing 3 men & 1 boy [1871].
Around 1859, he married Hannah [1831-1???].
Children:
They lived at
He was
a mechanic/millwright [1891] /
a mechanic [1893] /
an engine tool maker [1911].
In 1893, he married Martha Cox [1872-1???].
Children:
The family lived at 12 Apple House Terrace, Luddenden [1911]
He was
a page boy [1911] /
employed at Trafalgar Mills, Halifax /
a teacher at St Paul's Sunday School, King Cross /
a member of the Church choir.
During World War I,
he joined the army early in the War and
served as a Private
with the 1st/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was wounded in both legs and the buttocks.
He died in No.1 Canada General Hospital, Étaples [20th December 1915] (aged 19).
He was buried at Étaples Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VI A 12].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross
He was a gardener [1940].
In [Q1] 1940, he married Grace Edna Buckley in Halifax.
Children:
In [Q1] 1886, he married Clara Horsfall [1863-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at 21 Baines Street, Halifax [1901].
Living with them [in 1901] was boarder Sarah Jane Haigh [b
1852]
He was a tailor [1881, 1891].
On 17th August 1888, Fred was sentenced at Halifax Borough
Court to 1 calendar month in HMP Wakefield for stealing 8 units of
clothes.
On 8th August 1893, Fred – said to be a Wesleyan – was
sentenced to 2 calendar months in HMP Wakefield for neglect of
family.
He married Annie [1871-19??].
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1891] 1901 was niece Annie Horsfall [b
1887].
Living with them [in 1911] were
nieces Annie Horsfall [b 1893] & Annie Howarth [b 1904]
and
widowed sister-in-law Emma Howarth [b 1871]
He was
a joiner/cabinet maker lodging at 2 Binns Upper Yard, Great Albion
Street, Halifax [1861] /
a brush maker [1871, 1881, 1891, 1901].
In 1863, he married Sarah Elizabeth Haigh [1843-1897].
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871] was George's mother Fanny
Murgatroyd.
Living with them [in 1891] was lodger Ernest T. Baines [b
1868] (joiner).
Living with them [in 1901] were daughter-in-law Annie
Murgatroyd [b 1867], granddaughters Hilda [b 1882]
& Sarah [b 1893], and adopted granddaughter Annie
Horsfall [b 1887].
Members of the family were buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel [Grave Ref: 855]:
Sarah Elizabeth [30th October 1897];
Mary Ann [31st December 1904];
George [15th March 1910]
She married Nicholas Starkie
In the 1920s, she attended High Cliff Girls' School, Scarborough.
Her report [before 1929] recorded
In 1937, she married Edward M. Dickenson in Halifax
Born in Midgley.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 9th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 4th August 1916.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B]
Born 11th March 1818;
baptised 12th May 1818.
She never married.
She was shown as Landed Property/Interest of Money [1881] and
as Living on own means [1891, 1901]
In 1841, Harriet and brother Joshua were
living at Warley Wood.
They lived at Upper Longbottom Farm, Sowerby Bridge [1881, 1891,
1901, 1903].
Harriet died 4th June 1903.
She was buried at St Mary's Church, Luddenden
with her brothers.
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £1,845 6/6d
On 6th September 1900, he married Rosie Annie Scarborough
[1876-1948].
He was a superintendent of agents (Industrial Life Assurance) [1911].
In [Q2] 1905, he married Emily Yates [1880-19??] from Leeds,
in Hunslet.
Children:
The family lived at 54 Bradford Road, Brighouse [1911].
Living with them [in 1911] was widowed mother-in-law Sarah Ellen
Yates [aged 73]
He was a card maker [1808].
On 8th September 1808, he married Susannah [1771-1843] at
Halifax.
They lived at 12 Bedford Terrace, Halifax [1841].
He died 7th December 1848.
The couple were buried at St Mary's Church, Luddenden
Born at Roebucks;
baptised 1797.
He was appointed Surveyor of the Highways for Midgley [1835].
He was
a farmer and maltster [1841],
a corn miller and maltster with his brother, John
at Luddenden Mills [1845],
a wharfinger's clerk [1851],
and
a bookkeeper [1865].
He never married.
They lived at
He died in Elland [19th October 1865].
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at under £40.
Probate was granted to his sister Judith
Born in Skircoat.
He was a wool comber [1871].
In [Q1] 1871, he married Mary Ann Blakey [1853-1???] in Halifax.
She was a wool singer [1871]
In 1871, they were living at 13 Temperance Street, Halifax
with Hartley's parents.
Hartley died 2nd March 1872 (aged 20)
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3191]
with his parents
He was
a letter carrier [1891] /
a postman [1891, 1901, 1911].
On 4th April 1891, he married Mary Ann Roberts [1866-19??].
Children:
The family lived at
Hartley (possibly) died in 1933
He was
a farmer at Roebucks Farm, Warley [1901] /
a milk salesman [1908].
On 22nd August 1901, he married Clara Thompson [1870-1936].
She died at 10 Dean House, Luddenden [3rd September 1936]
Children:
On 5th September 1822, he married Betty Bentley [1799-1874].
Children:
Henry died Q1 1839.
In 1841, the widowed Betty (worsted weaver) and 5 sons were at
Long Edge, Heptonstall.
In 1871, Betty and son William were at 1 Grosvenor
Terrace, Halifax.
Betty died 7th January 1874,
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 839]
with son William
Son of John Murgatroyd.
He died of the plague
Son of James Murgatroyd.
He and his brothers inherited their father's estates in the district.
In 1633, Henry and his wife Jane rebuilt the manorial
Luddenden Corn Mill.
On 23rd October 1632, he married Jane Lacy.
Children:
He was imprisoned for 3 years at York Castle after the failure of the
business of William Spencer, the employer of his nephew
William.
Jane died in 1699.
The couple were buried at St Mary's Church, Luddenden
Heywood comments
See
James Bradley
Baptised at Luddenden [1770]
He inherited Warley Corn Mill from his uncle, Thomas Murgatroyd.
He was
a corn factor [1797] /
a corn dealer [1843].
On 3rd May 1796, he (possibly) married Hannah Thomas [1777-1???].
Children:
He was
(possibly) a gentleman of Midgley [1830] /
a maltster [1841, 1851]
On 26th August 1830, he (possibly) married Eliza Sutcliffe.
The family lived at
Henry was a widower [1851].
He was buried at St Mary's Church, Luddenden
[7th June 1853]
He was a corn dealer and cotton spinner at Mayroyd Mill [1872].
He was buried at Heptonstall Church
with other members of the family.
He was a farmer & wholesale butcher [1955].
He married Mary.
They had no children.
They lived at South Ive House, Luddenden
He produced many 3-dimensional photographs of local scenes
Born in Luddenden.
He was a stone merchant's clerk [1911].
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd/6th Battalion
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He was killed in action [11th April 1917].
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 4],
on Luddenden & Midgley War Memorial,
and on Ebenezer United Methodist Memorial, Luddenden Dean
He was
a gentleman of Holly Bank, Hipperholme [1907] /
a commission agent [1911].
On 25th April 1907, he married Mary Middleton at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe.
Children:
The family lived at
Herbert died in New South Wales, Australia [5th April 1914]
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £773 18/3d.
Probate was granted to his widow Mary
Around 1592, she married (1) John Bairstow [1570-159?].
On 19th December 1596, she married (2) Thomas Butterfield
Son of Louisa & Charles Murgatroyd of Halifax.
He was
educated at Sunnyside School /
employed by Hebble Motors /
a football player for his school & Hebble Motors.
During World War II,
he enlisted [1939], and
he served as a Corporal
with the 1st Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He served in Dunkirk and in North Africa.
He was killed in Italy [11th February 1944] (aged 25).
He was buried at Anzio War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref IV X 12].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
He was
a carter [1861] /
a farmer [1871, 1891] /
a farmer (employer) [1901].
In 1859, he married Mary Wood [1836-1???].
Children:
The family lived at
Jimmy died at Standedge Farm, Shelf [6th April 1905].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,650 2/4d.
Probate was granted to
his brother [?] Sam Murgatroyd (stone & coal merchant's
manager)
and
James Chatburn (corn merchant)
On 4th June 1565, he married Isabella Berstowe, in Halifax.
Children:
He was buried at St Mary's Church, Luddenden
on 25th October 1653 [?]
He was a local Catholic businessman who built several houses in the
district before moving to East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley
Son of Henry Murgatroyd.
On 10th June 1662, he married (1) Mary Oldfield [16??-1???].
Children:
He married (2) Annie
He married
(possibly) Dorothy, daughter of Edward Hanson,
or
(more likely) Elizabeth Saville of Bennes-in-Marley, Bingley.
Children:
He was disinherited by his father John
because James's marriage to Elizabeth angered
John who had fallen out with the Saville family.
Consequently, James only inherited Murgatroyd [The Hollins].
His brothers inherited their father's estates in the district.
When his brother, John, died of the plague in
1666, James acquired East Riddlesden Hall.
He suffered financial losses is paying off debts which his brother
William had borrowed from Nathaniel Spencer of Leeds.
When he died, 5 years later, he was the last of this branch of the
Murgatroyd family.
He died at East Riddlesden Hall.
He was buried at Halifax Parish Church
Son of James Murgatroyd.
He married Unknown.
Children:
See
James Bradley
Son of John Murgatroyd
In 1818, he (possibly) married Sarah Calvert.
Children:
In December 1825, he was declared bankrupt
Murgatroyd, Mrs Ref 35-131
Murgatroyd, Mr Ref 35-133
Mary Ann was born in Leeds
Murgatroyd, Abraham Ref 35-39
Murgatroyd, Albert Ref 35-45
Mary was born in Luddenden.
Murgatroyd, Albert Bentley Ref 35-83
Murgatroyd, Albert Hollings Ref 35-109
Murgatroyd, Alfred Ref 35-75
Mary was born in Wadsworth
Murgatroyd, Alfred Benjamin Ref 35-78
Isabella was the daughter of Samuel Nicholl, corn miller
Murgatroyd, Alfred Tate Ref 35-66 
Murgatroyd, Archibald Fleming Ref 35-30
Murgatroyd, Arnold Ref 35-132
I am not an anarchist.
I am not a polygamist or in the practice of polygamy
Murgatroyd, Arthur Ref 35-101
Murgatroyd, Benjamin Ref 35-1193
Murgatroyd, Benjamin Ref 35-125
Murgatroyd, Benjamin Ref 35-124
Ann was born in Ireland
Murgatroyd, Benjamin Ref 35-107
Elizabeth, of Skircoat, was the daughter of John
Brooks, moulder.
Murgatroyd, Bentley Ref 35-65
Lucy Ann, of Gibbet Street, Halifax, was the daughter
of Robert Scholefield, inn keeper
Murgatroyd, Champion Ref 35-92
Murgatroyd, Champion Ref 35-1242
Mary, of Heptonstall, was the daughter of William
Foster, a gentleman
Murgatroyd, Charles Ref 35-52
Ann / Hannah was a widow and the daughter of John
Mellin, whitesmith
Sarah was a widow of Warley, and the daughter of Charles
Mitchell, labourer
Murgatroyd, Charles Ref 35-1354 Murgatroyd, Charles Henry Ref 35-38
Ellen was born in Midgley, the daughter of John Murgatroyd
Murgatroyd, Clarence Ref 35-138
Marie, of Brook House, Luddendenfoot, was the daughter
of James John Vine, cloth finisher
Murgatroyd, Clifford Ref 35-135
Rosina, a maid, was born in England, the
daughter of Mary (née Hartteg) & William Kirby
Murgatroyd, David Ref 35-105
Murgatroyd, David Ref 35-104
Murgatroyd, David Ref 35-18
Matilda was a linen draper [1851]
Murgatroyd, David Ref 35-19
Murgatroyd, David Eastwood Ref 35-106
Murgatroyd, David Eastwood Ref 35-80
Elizabeth was the daughter of Ann [1825-19??]
& Henry Wainhouse
Murgatroyd, Donald Ref 35-136
Murgatroyd, Edgar Lewis Ref 35-79
Martha Hannah 12 Bristol Street, Salterhebble, was the
daughter of Thomas Murgatroyd, joiner
Murgatroyd, Edith Annie Ref 35-137
Murgatroyd, Edmund Ref 35-1317
Elizabeth was the daughter of William Clyff
Murgatroyd, Edward Ref 35-4
Phyllis was the daughter of Fred Sutcliffe
Murgatroyd, Edwin Ref 35-1228
Mary was the daughter of James Naylor
Murgatroyd, Eleanor Ref 35-7
Murgatroyd, Eli Ref 35-50
Sarah Ann was born in Warley
Murgatroyd, Enoch Ref 35-23
Murgatroyd, Ernest Ref 35-129
Murgatroyd, Ernest Ref 35-13
Murgatroyd, Frances Ref 35-490 Murgatroyd, Francis Ref 35-1563
Hannah was born in North Bierley
Murgatroyd, Frank Ref 35-62
Martha was born in Donnington, Lincoln, the daughter
of William Cox, farmer
Murgatroyd, Frank Ref 35-17
Murgatroyd, Frank Kershaw Ref 35-15
Grace Edna was the daughter of Edgar Buckley
Murgatroyd, Fred Ref 35-90
Murgatroyd, Fred Ref 35-56
He was said to have a small mole on his right cheek and his right leg
amputated above the knee.
He had no previous convictions and was said to be a Methodist.
Date of release was 16th September 1888
A Fred Murgatroyd married
Annie Crossley or
Annie Edwards in 1886,
or Annie Mitchell in 1890
Murgatroyd, George Ref 35-55
Murgatroyd, Grace Ref 35-1431
Murgatroyd, Gwendoline Stella Ref 35-1421
[Stella] has singing and painting lessons, and enjoys them very much
Murgatroyd, Harold Ref 35-85
Murgatroyd, Harriet Ref 35-1728
Murgatroyd, Harry Ref 35-20
Rosie Annie was the daughter of John Scarborough
Murgatroyd, Harry Ref 35-8550
Murgatroyd, Hartley Ref 35-1382
Susannah was daughter of Rev Reuben Ogden MA, curate of
Birstall, and widow of the Thomas Holden
Murgatroyd, Hartley Ref 35-775
Murgatroyd, Hartley Ref 35-144
Mary Ann was born in Leeds.
Murgatroyd, Hartley Ref 35-24
Mary Ann, of Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge, was born in
Buckingham, the daughter of Henry Roberts
Murgatroyd, Hartley Ref 35-1705
Clara was the daughter of Frederick Thompson, a grocer
of Haugh Shaw Road, Halifax.
Murgatroyd, Henry Ref 35-63
Betty, of Wadsworth, was the daughter of Thomas Bentley
of Long Edge, Heptonstall
His burial place is not yet known.
Murgatroyd, Henry Ref 35-1430
Murgatroyd, Henry Ref 35-304
Mr Henry Murgatroyd of Luddenden bur there March 1702 very aged but
bad man. Age 94 or 95
Murgatroyd, Henry Ref 35-1422
Hannah was the daughter of Mary Thomas
Murgatroyd, Henry Ref 35-33
Eliza was from Midgley
Murgatroyd, Henry Ref 35-1704
Murgatroyd, Henry Sutcliffe Ref 35-5
Murgatroyd, Herbert Ref 35-312 Murgatroyd, Herbert Ref 35-51
Murgatroyd, Herbert Mortimer Ref 35-115
Mary was the only daughter of Charles H. Middleton of
Grove Terrace, Hove Edge
Murgatroyd, Isabel Ref 35-1319 Murgatroyd, Jack Ref 35-67
Murgatroyd, James (Jimmy) Ref 35-111
Mary was the daughter of John Wood, miner
Murgatroyd, James Ref 35-1174
Isabella was the daughter of Johannis Berstowe of Warley
Murgatroyd, James Ref 35-M154
Murgatroyd, James Ref 35-1182
Mary was his second cousin
Murgatroyd, James Ref 35-450
Murgatroyd, James Ref 35-1171
Murgatroyd, James Ref 35-1184 Murgatroyd, James Ref 35-103
Murgatroyd, James Ref 35-279 
Murgatroyd, James Ref 35-854