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Recorded on 3rd August 1781, when
he taught privately and also at
Miss Mellin's Academy
and
Rev Hudson's Academy
During World War II,
he served as a Leading Cook (S)
with the Royal Navy
aboard the frigate HMS Itchen.
He died 23rd September 1943 (aged 23)
when his ship was torpedoed by German Submarine U-666, and
sank in the Atlantic with the loss of all but one of her crew.
He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [Grave Ref 83 1]
He was a railway labourer living in Halifax; his sister was lodging
with James Tansey, a lodging-house keeper at Chapel Fold,
Halifax.
On 30th September 1844, Martin – who was chasing his
sister – rushed into Tansey's house and started attacking the
woman and Tansey.
Martin died in the ensuing scuffle.
On 7th December 1844, Tansey was imprisoned for the
manslaughter of Martin
Born in Northowram [28th April 1896].
He was
a member of Coley Sunday School /
a mill hand (worsted spinning) [1911] /
an overlooker with Joseph Wood & Sons, Hipperholme.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [3rd May 1917].
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6],
and on Coley War Memorial.
His brother James Lawrence also died in the War
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Glynn Helliwell
Born in Leicester.
In [Q1] 1942, he married Vera Goodall in Halifax.
They lived at 34 Beechwood Drive, Illingworth.
During World War II,
he served as a Sapper
with the 754th Army Field Company
Royal Engineers.
He died of wounds in Sicily [13th August 1943] (aged 27).
He was buried at Catania War Cemetery, Sicily, Italy [Grave Ref I E 37].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
Born in Liverpool.
He was
resident obstetrics officer at Charing Cross Hospital, St Martin in
the Fields, London [1881] /
Medical officer of Health for Brighouse [1901, 1911, 1918].
On 6th May 1882, he married Janet Fanny
in the Strand, London.
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was visitor Mrs Rosina M. Clarke [b
Liverpool 1880].
Their grandson James Malley Martin was killed in World War I
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
Both his parents were dead by 1911.
In 1911, he and his siblings
were living with their stepfather George Clarke [b 1869] at
Lower East Lee, Eastwood, Todmorden.
He was
a bell ringer at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone /
a signalman at Stansfield Hall for the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 1st/7th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action in France / Flanders [11th October 1918].
He was buried at Wellington Cemetery, Rieux-en-Cambresis, France [Grave Ref II A 10].
He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial,
and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, Cross Stone
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
Born in Hebden Bridge.
He was
a member of Old Town Wesleyan Sunday School, Wadsworth /
a school part-time cotton doffer [1911] /
a twister at Lee Mill, Heptonstall.
During World War I,
he enlisted
with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment),
but was discharged because he was under-age (16 years-old).
He rejoined the
West Yorkshire Regiment,
and was transferred
and served as a Lance Corporal
with the 7th Battalion
Lincolnshire Regiment.
He was a drill instructor at Ashford, Kent.
He went to France where he was hospitalised with wounds to his right
arm.
He died a few days later [31st March 1918] (aged 19).
He was buried at Étaples Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref XXXIII B 12A].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance,
on Wadsworth War Memorial,
on the Memorial at Old Town Methodist Chapel, Wadsworth,
and on the Memorial at Acre Mill, Old Town
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham & Glynn Helliwell
Born in Bordesley, Warwickshire [8th July 1801].
Publisher of the
the Halifax Free Press,
the Halifax Reformer,
the Halifax & Huddersfield Express,
and
the Halifax Express.
By 1841 – reportedly due to ill-feeling – he had ceased to be
proprietor / editor of the Halifax Express.
He published a volume of Sonnets & Miscellaneous Poems [1830].
He published letters sent by Joshua Horner during his
travels in Europe [1840, 1841].
After leaving the Halifax Express, he decided to publish the
extracts himself – these are currently held by the Bodleian Library,
Oxford.
He married Maria [1792-1881].
They had no children.
They lived at
Harriet Hudson was their housekeeper from at least 1851.
Henry died of dysentery shortly after visiting his brother in London [29th September 1858] (aged 57).
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £450.
The will was proved by his widow Maria.
Maria died 15th April 1881 (aged 89).
Probate records show that she left a personal estate valued at under £2,000.
The will was proved by
Joseph Brearley (Halifax chemist & druggist).
Harriet Hudson continue to live at Bedford Terrace
after Maria's death.
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 816]
with Harriet Hudson
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
Son of James Martin, tailor.
Born in Lincoln.
He was
a labourer [1893] /
a warehouseman of Gardener Square, Hipperholme [1893] /
a warehouseman in brass works [1901] /
a mason's labourer [1911].
On 23rd September 1893, he married Nellie Sherwood [1869-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
She had an illegitimate son: Alfred Edward Sherwood
[1889-1978] born in Hipperholme, who was a stone flag maker [1911]
Children:
They lived at
Sons James Lawrence & Frank died in World War I
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Glynn Helliwell
Born in Northowram [2nd August 1894].
He was
a member of Coley Church & choir & taught at the Sunday School /
a mill hand (worsted spinning) [1911] /
a textile overlooker with Joseph Wood & Sons Limited at Hipperholme.
During World War I,
enlisted in Brighouse [4th September 1914] with the Corps of Dragoons
of the Line, 2nd Dragoons Guards (Scots Greys), and was held in
reserve until he was transferred to the
1st Battalion
Gordon Highlanders
[6th July 1915].
He went to France [28th July 1915].
He sustained slight gunshot wound to the head [20th August
1915].
He was promoted to Lance Corporal [3rd March 1916] and Corporal [22nd
July 1916].
He was killed in action in France [11th April 1917].
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 8 & 9],
on Coley War Memorial,
and on the Memorial at Saint John the Baptist, Coley.
His brother Frank also died in the War
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Glynn Helliwell
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
He was
a boiler maker [1905] /
a boiler rivetter [1911].
Around 1886, he married Richardi [1866-19??].
Children:
They lived at
19 Crossley Terrace, Hampden Place, Halifax [1911]
Born in Bridlington.
He was
a member of Rhodes Street Wesleyan Chapel, Halifax & Boys' Brigade /
a doffer in a worsted mill [1901] /
a labourer 19 Ormby Terrace, Halifax [1905] /
a buffer at a brass foundry [1911] /
employed by Edward Foster & Son Limited /
a reservist.
On 15th November 1905, he married Clara Smith [1887-19??] at St Thomas's Church, Claremount.
Children:
During World War I,
he was called-up [August 1914]
and served as a Private
with the 1st Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He fought at Mons and was gassed and wounded 5 times.
He went to India [January 1917].
He sustained serious leg wounds in France.
He died in India after 3 operations for the leg wounds [6th November 1918].
He was (possibly) buried at Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial, Pakistan
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Rhodes Street Wesleyan Chapel
This & associated entries use material contributed by Mark Harrey
Born in Cockermouth.
In 1891, he married Jane Harrison Temple
in Cockermouth.
Child: Daisy Elaine [b 1896] who was baptised at
St Jude's Church, Savile Park [23rd November 1896]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
Born David Joseph Martin in Catesby, Northamptonshire.
His parents & siblings moved around before settling in Todmorden.
He was
a cotton weaver (living with his stepfather George Clarke
[1911].
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 18th April 1915.
The Todmorden & District News [3rd March 1916] reported his death with a photograph
He served twelve months with the Territorials before joining
the Special Reserve in October 1913.
Joined the Duke of Wellington's Regiment in February 1914.
Sent to France in November 1914.
Fought at the Battle of Hill 60 where he went missing on the 18th
April 1915.
Lived at 22 Russell Street, Millwood, Todmorden
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20],
in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance,
on Patmos War Memorial,
and on the Roll of Honour of Patmos Congregational Church
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Glynn Helliwell
Born in Rochford, Essex.
He was
a labourer in Essex [1871] /
a machine labourer [1891] /
an engine driver (agricultural & locomotive) in Warnford, Hampshire,
England [1901] /
landlord of the Black Bull, Clifton [1915, 1917].
In [Q1] 1883, he married Betsy Cole [1860-1914]
in Rochford, Essex.
Children:
Betsy was head of the household [1911]
He was a miner [1901, 1911].
In 1899, he married Rose.
She had 3 children by her first marriage:
who lived with their mother and stepfather
Children:
They lived at
Sam died of Spanish Flu [22nd June 1918] (aged 41).
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [5th July 1918] reported
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
He was
a railway miner [1881] /
a miner [1891].
In [Q1] 1873, he married Janey Beer [1853-1910]
in Bristol.
She was a lace maker [1881]
Children:
They lived at
Samuel committed suicide in Daventry [Q2 1897] (aged 45).
The Buckingham Advertiser & North Bucks Free Press [8th May 1897]
reported his death
He was a ganger employed by Messrs Oliver and Son, contractors
for Catesby Tunnel on the Manchester, Sheffield & Lincolnshire
Railway, but he had not worked since Easter.
He had been drinking heavily since Easter Monday [20th April 1897]
On 11th April 1898, Jane married (2) George Clarke
in Marylebone, London.
Jane died in Todmorden [Q1 1910] (aged 57)
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
See
The Letter Books of Joseph Holroyd & Sam Hill
Born in Wibsey.
He was
a watch & clock repairer [1901] /
a watch maker [1911] /
a jeweller in Halifax.
He never married.
He lived at
He died March 1914 (aged 55).
He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
[23rd March 1914]
During World War II,
he served with the Royal Armoured Corps.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
He was an apprentice with Fowler's, engineers of Leeds.
During World War I,
he enlisted under age [January 1915]
and served as a Guardsman
with the 1st Battalion
Scots Guards.
He was killed in action on the Somme [15th September 1916] (aged 18).
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 7D],
on Clifton War Memorial,
on the Memorial at Saint John's Church, Clifton,
and in the book Clifton War Memorial
William died 6th June 1801 (aged 35)
and was buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax
He was a farm bailiffe [1911].
Around 1897, he married Mary Jane [1878-19??].
Children:
They lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
He married Winifred Annie.
They lived in Halifax.
During World War II,
he served as a Private
with the 16th Battalion
Durham Light Infantry.
He died 29th August 1944 (aged 31).
He was buried at Montecchio War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref II J 10]
Martin, Mr Ref 370-1851
Teacher of French, Italian and Spanish.
Martin, Ann Ref 370-662 Martin, Bernard Ref 370-1347
Son of Ellen & Ulick Martin of King Cross, Halifax.
Martin, Daniel Ref 370-937
Born in Cork, Ireland.
Martin, Rev E. J. Ref 370-563
He was curate-in-charge of St Mary's Church, Savile Town, Dewsbury
before becoming
accepting the living of St John the Divine, Rastrick
Martin, Frank Ref 370-925
Son of Henry Martin.
Martin, Frank William Ref 370-1703
Son of Edna & Jack Martin.
Martin, Dr Frederick William Ref 370-7350
Son of Thomas Martin.
Janet Fanny was the widow of Alfred William Clarke
Martin, George Ref 370-1611
Born in Totley, Sheffield.
Martin, George Ref 370-584
Son of William Martin.
Martin, Henry Ref 370-29
Of Upper George Yard, Halifax.
Maria was born in Shoreditch, London
There is a marriage between Henry Martin & Maria
Townsend at St Mary's Church, Lambeth [10th January 1827]
Martin, Henry Ref 370-930
Known as Harry.
Nellie, of Gardener Square, Hipperholme, was born in
Wokingham, the daughter of Albert Edward Sherwood,
labourer.
Martin, James Lawrence Ref 370-924
Son of Henry Martin.
Martin, James Malley Ref 370-1189
See James Malley-Martin
Martin, John Ref 370-745
Born in Salford, Lancashire.
Richardi was born in Hull
Martin, John Henry Ref 370-938
Son of John Martin.
Clara, of 8 Flint Street, Halifax, was the daughter
of Samuel Crowther Smith, stone mason
Martin, John Pearson Ref 370-5340
Schoolmaster in Halifax [1896]
Martin, Joseph Ref 370-586
Son of Samuel Martin.
Private J. Martin, 2nd Duke of Wellington's Regiment, reported
missing about a year ago now assumed to have died, aged 20.
Martin, Moses Ref 370-574
Son of Thomas Martin [1821-1???], labourer and deer
housekeeper of Woodham Mortimer, Essex.
Betsy was born in Great Munden, Hertfordshire, the daughter
of Susan & William Cole
Martin, Sam Ref 370-3
Born in Leicester.
Rose was the widow of Mr Hartney.
Samuel Martin of Duke Street, Eastwood, died of pneumonia and
influenza on the 22nd of June in the current outbreak
Martin, Samuel Ref 370-4
Born in Exeter, Devon.
Jane was born in Blatchford, Devon, the daughter of Thomas
Beer, labourer.
Samuel Martin, navvy, husband of Jane Martin, committed
suicide at Helidon [Hellidon] by cutting his throat with a razor.
Martin, Steve Ref 370-484 Martin, T. H. Ref 370-782
Around 1875, he established a millinery business at Central
Millinery Rooms, Central Street, Halifax
Martin, Thomas Ref 370-1813
Assistant to Joseph Holroyd.
During Holroyd's absence, whilst he was travelling on the
continent, Martin carried on the business in Halifax.
Martin, Thomas H. Ref 370-335
Known as Tom.
Martin, Wilfred Ref 370-631
Of Todmorden.
Martin, Wilfred Ref 370-791
Son of Moses Martin of the Black Bull, Clifton.
Martin, William Ref 370-2
Of Halifax.
Martin, William Ref 370-193
Born in Huntingdon.
Mary Jane was born in Wigton, Cumberland
Martin, William Ref 370-1707
Son of Edith Emma & Albert William Martin.
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