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Born in Sowerby [6th September 1867].
He was
a woollen piecer [1881] /
a bread baker [1891] /
a baker & confectioner (employer) [1901, 1911] /
a dairy farmer [1921] /
a baker [1930s] /
incapacitated [1939].
In [Q4] 1892, he married Mary Hannah Mitchell [1868-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Albert died 14th March 1940 (aged 72),
leaving a gross estate valued at £2,001 16s (net £1,975)
He was
landlord of the Chatburn & Jennings, Luddendenfoot (helped by
the rest of the family) [1885-1898] /
landlord of the Shoulder of Mutton, Hebden Bridge [1899-1904].
On 17th August 1878, he married Mary Nicholl [1859-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
Ben died at the Chatburn & Jennings [24th September 1904].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £468 5/6d.
The will was proved by his widow Mary.
In 1911, Mary was back as innkeeper at the Chatburn &
Jennings, helped by her daughter Lizzie
This & associated entries use material contributed by James Ashworth, Derrick Habergham & Pam Newby
In 1896,
Samuel Dugdale
and
he
founded S. Dugdale Son & Company.
He was a manager, and became a partner in the Company [1907].
In 1911,
Samuel Dugdale,
Edwin
and
James Ledger Hampson
were the first directors when
Meadowcroft, Hampson & Company Limited of Vic Mill, Saddleworth
was incorporated.
He married Sarah Ann Lumb [1871-1958].
The couple were childless.
Around 1908, he paid his brother Herbert Meadowcroft
[1869-1947] who lived in Nelson, Lancashire, for his son Fred Meadowcroft to go and live with them and work for the company.
In 1914, he had Rockcliffe, Sowerby Bridge built for him
He was president of the Sowerby Bridge Liberal Club and Sowerby Bowling Club.
On his death, he was chairman of
Meadowcroft, Hampson & Company Limited,
Stones Mill Company Limited
and
Fairlea Mill Company Limited
and he was a founder member of all three firms.
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £368,686
This & associated entries use material contributed by Sue Caswell
Originally from Lancashire, around 1908, he went to live with his
uncle and work for the company.
In 1914, he and
Jack Dugdale
were on business in Germany when World War I broke out.
They were interned in a Prisoner-of-War camp for the duration of the
war.
This & associated entries use material contributed by Sue Caswell
Born in Sowerby Bridge [21st August 1899].
He was
a carter working for his father [1921] /
a baker's roundsman [1939].
In [Q4] 1925, he married Annie Schofield [1905-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
The children (‡) were buried at Steep Lane Baptist Chapel, Sowerby.
The family lived at
Fred died in Hitchin, Hertfordshire [Q4 1971]
Born in Luddendenfoot [12th June 1875].
He was
a cotton weaver [1891] /
a baker & confectioner [1911] /
a retired bread baker [1939].
In [Q4] 1902, he married Hannah Helliwell [1876-1959] in Halifax.
Children:
The 1911 Census records that they had had one child who died in infancy.
They lived at
George Newton died 7th August 1955 (aged 80).
Hannah died 16th January 1959 (aged 82).
The couple were buried at Steep Lane Baptist Chapel, Sowerby
At the inquest, a verdict was returned of
He was
a worsted factory worker [1861] /
licensed victualler at the Murgatroyd Arms, Luddenden [1891]
He married Lydia.
Children:
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham & Pam Newby
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
Born in Sowerby [31st October 1867].
He was
a fireman [1911] /
an engine tenter & fireman Whitworth & Company at
Luddendenfoot [1921] /
a retired cotton mill engine tenter & stoker [1939].
In [Q4] 1903, he married Emily Maria Peacock [1876-1938] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Emily Maria died in Halifax [Q1 1938] (aged 62)
John died in Calder District [Q2 1951] (aged 83)
Born in Sowerby.
He was
a cotton weaver [1861] /
a cloth miller [1871] /
a cloth fuller [1881].
On 7th October 1865, he married Achsah Greenwood [1847-1936] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Joseph died 28th July 1890 (aged 46).
Achsah died 4th April 1936 (aged 89).
The couple & the children (‡) were buried at Steep Lane Baptist Chapel, Sowerby
with grandson Herbert [1903-22nd November 1905]
On 31st December 1840, he married Hannah Normanton [1816-1870] at Halifax Parish Church.
She was a power loom weaver [1841]
Children:
The family lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham & Pam Newby
Meadowcroft, Albert Ref 569-944
Son of Joseph Meadowcroft.
Mary Hannah was born in Sowerby Bridge
Meadowcroft, Ben Ref 569-1677
Born in Sowerby.
Mary was born in Sowerby
Meadowcroft, Edwin Ref 569-682
Established Meadowcroft Hampson & Company Limited at Victoria Mill, Ripponden.
Meadowcroft, Fred Ref 569-684
Nephew of Edwin Meadowcroft.
Meadowcroft, Fred Ref 569-932
Son of Albert Meadowcroft.
Annie was born 20th September 1905
Meadowcroft, George Newton Ref 569-1090
Son of Joseph Meadowcroft.
Hannah was born in Luddendenfoot [2nd April 1876]
Meadowcroft, Hannah Martha Ref 569-928
On
22nd December 1894,
she was at work as a dress maker at Abraham Dyson's drapery
establishment near The Cross, Elland when a chimney,
dislodged by a storm, fell through the roof and killed her.
accidental death due to fracture of the skull
Meadowcroft, James Ref 569-1685
Son of James Meadowcroft.
Meadowcroft, John Ref 569-495
Landlord of the Angel, Halifax [1911, 1914]
Meadowcroft, John William Ref 569-910
Son of Spencer Meadowcroft.
Emily Maria was born in Pontefract
Meadowcroft, Joseph Ref 569-947
Son of Spencer Meadowcroft.
Achsah was born in Sowerby, the daughter of James Greenwood
Meadowcroft, Spencer Ref 569-1684
He was
a woolcomber [1841] /
a farmer of 7 acres [1815] /
a farmer of 6 acres [1861] /
beerseller at the Trees, Sowerby [1861] /
a farmer of 6½ acres of land [1871] /
beerseller at the Trees, Sowerby [1871, 1881].
Hannah was the daughter of William Normanton.
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Marriage
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Meadowcroft surname Ref 569-1
Unattached BMDs for Meadowcroft
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