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He married Unknown.
Children:
Born in Southowram.
Baptised at Halifax Parish Church [1618].
In 1642, she married Rev Abraham Pierson.
The family emigrated to America.
She died at New Haven, Connecticut [15th March 1722]
On 27th September 1879, he married Mary Phoebe Hollas in
Facit, Lancashire.
Children:
In February 1880, he went into liquidation
He died 23rd August 1908 (aged 40).
He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [Grave Ref: H 286 C]
He was
a cloth finisher's blower [1911] /
a Sunday School teacher and local preacher at Boothtown Primitive Methodist Church [1914].
During World War I,
he enlisted [January 1915], and
served as a Private
/ Signaller
with the 7th Battalion
Yorkshire Regiment.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 14th May 1917.
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 5],
in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Akroydon Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
He was a doffer worsted mill [1901].
Around 1910, he went to live in Toronto.
He married Unknown.
Children:
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 19th Battalion
Canadian Infantry.
He died of shrapnel wounds [24th March 1917].
He was buried at Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Mont-St. Eloi, France [Grave Ref IV G 8].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
His brother John Edward also died in the War
Born in Brighouse [2nd September 1868].
He was a cotton doubler [1894].
On 25th June 1894, he married Clara Crowther [1869-1???] in
Bradford
Son of John Mitchell
Born in Elland.
He was
a member of the Wesleyan Church /
a warper at woollen mill [1911] /
employed by Agur Halstead & Sons at Marshall Hall Mills, Elland.
During World War I,
he enlisted [October 1914], and
served as a Corporal
with the 1st/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was awarded the Military Medal
[August 1917] for
He was wounded [13th April 1918].
He died of wounds [19th April 1918] (aged 22).
He was buried at Etaples Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref XXIX G 12A].
He is remembered on Elland War Memorial,
on the Memorial at Elland Boys' Brigade,
and on the Memorial at Elland Wesleyan Chapel
Todmorden coal merchant.
On 21st August 1888, he married Harriet Uttley at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at Middle Stoodley [1901].
He died in 1938.
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £221,324.
After World War I, son James joined the family business
Wilkinson was further convicted of stealing a piece of
kersey from tenters at Brearley Hall.
The two were the last men to be executed at the Halifax Gibbet.
There is some confusion in the records as to which of the
two Wilkinson brothers was actually executed.
From the Register Book at Halifax, it seems that – although he
confessed to stealing the cloth – Abraham was acquitted and
escaped the death penalty whilst John was executed.
It is most likely that it was Abraham who was executed
Born in Mytholmroyd.
He was a cotton spinner [1851]
He married Sarah [1835-19??].
He lived at Lower Oldfield, Luddendenfoot [1901, 1908].
He died 31st May 1908.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,105 17/1d.
Probate was granted to his brothers
James MITCHELL & Emmanuel Mitchell
He was
a woollen piecener [1911] /
employed at Clay House Mills, Greetland.
In 1911, he was living with his sister Ada Joynes and
her family.
In 1915, he married Martha H. Ashworth in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at 18 Upper Brunswick Street, Halifax.
During World War I,
he enlisted [August 1914], and
he served as a Private
with the 10th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was severely wounded on the Somme when both jaws were broken by a
shell [5th July 1916].
He took part in several operations in England.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 20th September 1917 (aged 27).
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Saint Mary's Church, Halifax.
His brothers John & Frank also
served in the War
During World War I,
he enlisted
with the Royal Field Artillery,
then
served as a Lance Corporal
with the 1st/4th Battalion
Warwickshire Regiment.
He died 27th August 1918 (aged 27).
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
His death was reported in the Halifax Courier [21st September 1918]
Son of Hubert Norman Mitchell who was killed in World War I.
He was
a member of St Jude's Church, Savile Park & Choir /
educated at Holy Trinity School, Heath Grammar School & Crossley & Porter School /
employed by Armitage & Norton, accountants /
employed by the Halifax Building Society at the Halifax HQ and at the King Cross Branch.
During World War II,
he enlisted [1938]
with the Royal Artillery,
was commissioned [1939], then transferred, and
served as a Flying Officer
/ PO
with the 218th Squadron
Royal Air Force.
He took part in 20 bombing raids.
He was killed in action over Germany [15th August 1941] (aged 26).
He was buried at Becklingen War Cemetery, Germany [Grave Ref 26 G 1].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Memorial at Saint Jude's Church, Savile Park,
on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax,
and on the Memorial at Halifax Building Society
In 1977, he became MP for Grimsby
In [Q1] 1880, he married Emma Holt [18??-1???] in Halifax.
Children:
On 23rd April 1887, he was charged with (1) selling drink during
prohibited hours and (2) refusing to admit the police on the 12th
April 1887.
The police had gone to the pub at midnight, but it wasn't until
4:15 am that the door was opened to them.
He was ordered to pay £1 13/6d on each count
He was
a general labourer [1893] /
a plasterer's labourer [1901] /
a general labourer [1911].
In [Q2] 1893, he married Margaret Galvin [1860-1???] in Halifax.
Children:
The 8 youngest children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at
During World War I,
he volunteered [November 1914], and served in Malta
with the 8th Battalion
West Riding Regiment.
Sons John & Owen Patrick died in World War I
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the Royal Army Service Corps.
He died 21st January 1920.
He was buried at Brighouse Cemetery
[C U 384]
Son of John William Mitchell.
Born in Halifax.
He was a clerk working for his father's business.
During World War I,
he enlisted [June 1912], and
served as a Bombardier
with 5th West Riding Battery
Royal Field Artillery.
He went to France [April 1915].
He was awarded the Military Medal & Bar.
He was demobbed [April 1919].
He survived the War.
He lived at 2 Eversley Mount, West End, Halifax
Children:
In October 1939, she married (2) Sam Blackburn Wilkinson
[1897-1942] in Halifax.
Children:
Her husband died at 26 Hope Street, Stone Chair, Shelf [29th November
1942].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £274 8/10d.
She married (3) Jimmy Kendall, becoming his second wife
Born in Brighouse [28th April 1866].
He was a commission weaver [1892].
On 7th June 1892, he married (1) Mary Hannah Steele
[1866-1901] in Bradford Cathedral.
Mary Hannah died in Bradford in 1901.
After her death, Crossley married Frances Whitworth
[1876-1???] in Bradford [Q3 1905].
Crossley died at Triangle in 1938
He took her and her children in when Hemingway ejected them from the
family home at Mountain
See
Timothy Starkey
He married Unknown.
Children:
Baptised at Halifax Parish Church [14th November 1619].
He was a schoolmaster.
He emigrated to America with his family [1635].
In 1650, he married Sarah Wheeler [1628-1669]
at Southbury, Stratford.
Children:
Sarah died in 1669 (aged 41).
David died at Stratford, Fairfield, USA [3rd March 1686]
He was a machine maker.
In 1870, he married Emma Atkinson in Halifax.
The family lived at Old House, Sowerby.
The couple were buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby:
David [27th September 1902];
Emma [30th December 1916]
Born in Ovenden.
He was a worsted manufacturer employing 14 hands [1881].
On 11th April 1863, he married Sarah Ellen at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at 3 Three Trees, Ovenden [1881].
Sarah Ellen was buried at Illingworth Church
[15th August 1882]
He married Mary [1847-19??] from Illingworth.
He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1905.
After his death, Mary took over the Griffin [1911].
Living with the widowed Mary [in 1911] was granddaughter Mary
Ellen Preston [aged 23] (draper's assistant)
She married Captain Harry Christopher Shaw Rawson whilst he was
serving in Australia
He married Martha [18??-19??].
Children:
The family (possibly) lived at 16 Saltburn Street, Halifax
He was
a cartwright [1891] /
a blacksmith [1896] /
a wheelwright's smith [1901] /
a wheel smith [1911] /
employed by Henry Wadsworth & Son at Highroad Well.
In [Q1] 1896, he married Edith Annie Pinder at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
He joined the Army and was a Territorial.
He was awarded the King's Long Service Medal.
During World War I,
he served as a Staff Sergeant
with D Battery
2nd (West Riding) Brigade
Royal Field Artillery.
He died of wounds in the Casualty Clearing Station [14th October 1916] (aged 43).
He was buried at Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, France [Grave Ref II H 13].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Memorial at Saint Hilda's Church, Halifax,
on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax,
and on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Boys' School, Halifax
Edgar & son Norman Edgar are remembered on the Pinder
family grave at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
During World War I,
he served as a Lance Corporal
with the 9th Battalion
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 27th May 1918.
He is remembered on the Soissons Memorial, France,
and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
She married Joseph Fourness
He was a boot cordwainer [1866].
In 1866, he married Lucy Smith [1841-1920] in Halifax.
Children:
Eli died at 43 Godley Road [7th July 1916].
Lucy died in Halifax [2nd July 1920].
Members of the family were buried at Coley Church
He was a night fireman [1879].
On 19th June 1879, he married Hannah Whittaker [1855-1938]
at the Union Street Chapel, Rochdale.
Children:
The family lived at the Hollins, Hebden Bridge [1911]
He was a blanket finisher (woollen) [1911].
In 1903, he married Sarah in Halifax.
The couple and Sarah's 2 sons lived at 7 Higgin Chamber,
Luddendenfoot, Sowerby [1911]
He was
a journeyman blacksmith of Southowram /
a tenant farmer.
In 1848, he married Lydia Whitehead.
Children:
They lived at
Elijah died January 1887.
He was buried at St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount
After his death, Lydia continued to farm
On 13th May 1896, Lydia married (3) Samuel Wood
She died less than 2 months after marrying Samuel
She was buried at St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount
She married Dr Richard Farrar
Born in Sowerby Bridge.
He was
a railway clerk [1871] /
a cotton doubler at Prospect Mills, Sowerby Bridge /
partner in Mitchell Brothers /
partner in Brighouse Doubling Company Limited /
a director of Shepherd & Blackburn /
president of the Yorkshire Cotton Master Spinners & Doublers Association /
chairman of Sowerby Bridge Urban Council.
In 1889, he married Emma Barker [1858-1901] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at Scott Bank, Sowerby Bridge [1905, 1911].
Emmanuel died 15th August 1939.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £24,508 3/8d.
Probate was granted to
Albert Mitchell (company director),
Emma (wife of Francis Henry Rhodes),
and
James William Greenwood (company director).
He left money for
Royal Halifax Infirmary,
West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge,
and
Halifax Tradesmen's Benevolent Institute
He was
Todmorden Secondary School /
a chemist's assistant in Mytholmroyd.
During World War II,
he trained in Canada, and
he served as a Sergeant
with the Operational Training Unit for Bomber Command,
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He was killed when his plane crashed into the sea off Nairn, Scotland. [28th April 1943].
He was buried at a Commonwealth War Grave at Christ Church, Todmorden
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
Born in Halifax.
He was
a labourer of Park Square, Northowram [1895] /
a brickmaker [1901] /
a brickyard labourer [1911]
In 1895, he married Susannah Balmforth [1876-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
He was a cotton twister [1906].
On 20th April 1906, he married Selina Brear in Luddenden.
Children:
The couple died in Mytholmroyd:
Ernest [2nd October 1950];
Selina 7/6/1964 []
Born in Elland.
Baptised at Elland Parish Church [16th January 1889].
He was
a labourer [1911] /
employed by F. Riley, rag sorter at Briggate, Elland.
He lived at 29 Catherine Street, Elland.
During World War I,
he enlisted [May 1916], and
served as a Private
with the 9th Battalion
Northumberland Fusiliers.
He was killed in action by a sniper [9th November 1916].
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 10B, 11B & 12B],
on Elland War Memorial,
and on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland
He was a cotton weaver.
In 1894, he married Cicely Ince [1875-1???] in Todmorden.
Children:
The family lived at 3 Sun Wood Cottages, Walsden [1911]
In 1911, he was living with his sister Ada Joynes and
her family.
He was
a well-known boxer and won several trophies /
a member of Trinity Road Baptist Church, Halifax /
employed by B. Hallewell & Company [1913] /
a soldier at Eardley Park Camp, Hampshire [1915].
In [Q3] 1915, he married Hilda Ann Castle [1895-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
They lived at 5 Park Nook, Exley [1916].
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 9th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He sustained wounds to the face, right arm and right leg by a shell
[7th August 1916], and died the following day.
He was buried at Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbé, France [Grave Ref III A 15].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
His brothers John & Arthur
also served in the War.
In [Q4] 1918, Hilda Ann married Albert E. Probets in Halifax.
They lived at 8 Road End, Greetland
Born in Wadsworth.
He was
a junior clerk (fustian clothing) [1911] /
employed by the Hebden Bridge Fustian Manufacturing Co-operative Society /
Secretary of the Foster Lane Wesleyan Church school.
During World War I,
he joined the
Royal Fusiliers
as a private [aged 18], and went to France [14th November 1915].
After six months in the trenches, he went to Trinity College
Cambridge, and got a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant
with the 50th Battalion
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).
He was killed in action [12th May 1917] (aged 20).
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 10],
and on Wadsworth War Memorial
In June 1873, wishing to seek work, he ran away from the Workhouse.
He was apprehended and charged with absconding and taking his clothes
with him.
He was sentenced to 1 months' hard labour
Children:
The family lived at Back Brook Street, Langfield
He enlisted in the Prince Albert Guards, as soon as he was old enough.
He was at Fulford Barracks, York [1891].
He spent most of his time in South Africa, and was there throughout
the Boer War.
He fought under General Botha near Otavi, in German south-west
Africa.
During World War I,
he served as a Sergeant Major
with the 5th Mounted Brigade (Brand's Horse).
He was killed in action at Otavi [1st July 1915] (aged 44).
He was buried at Otavifontein Cemetery, Namibia.
He is remembered on the family grave at Lightcliffe Old Church Graveyard
He was a joiner of 10 Industrial Place, Sowerby Bridge [1907].
In 1907, he married Annie Crabtree at Christ Church, Sowerby
Bridge
During World War I,
he served as a Lance Corporal
with the 17th Division
Cyclist Company
Army Cyclist Corps.
He died 29th October 1915.
He was buried at Divisional Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref I 7].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland,
on the Memorial at Saint Thomas's Church, Greetland,
on the Memorial at Saint John the Evangelist, West Vale,
and on the Memorial at Greetland Liberal Club
He lived at South View, Clifton
He was grocer and joiner at Greetland [1851, 1861, 1871].
The family were Methodists, and attended Greetland Wesleyan Chapel.
In 1843, he married (1) Mary Harriet Wood [1819-1853] at
Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
In 1854, he married (2) Mary Harger Holroyd [1818-1880].
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1851] were his sister Hannah and
niece Elizabeth [b 1834] (dress maker)
In 1871 & 1881, John Holroyd Mitchell and Joseph Harger
Mitchell were living with their unmarried aunt Ann
Holroyde [aged 54] at Cross Hill, Greetland
He died 19th May 1886.
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £840
He was a book keeper (wool merchant) [1851].
He married Unknown.
Children:
He was a widower by 1851.
The family lived at 8 Cheapside, Halifax [1851].
Living with them [in 1851] was visitor James Dixon [b 1820]
(coach proprietor)
He was
a boot maker employing 2 men and 1 boy [1881] /
boot maker (own account) [1901].
In 1871, he married Mary Hannah Mallinson [1851-19??].
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1881, 1901] was mother-in-law Sarah
Mallinson [b 1824] (born Southowram)
Born in Greetland [12th April 1889].
He was
educated at the New School, Halifax /
a keen sportsman /
a member of the Borough Club, Halifax /
a member of the Halifax Golf Club /
captain of the Halifax First Hockey team /
associated with the Boys' Brigade movement /
a prominent Sunday School worker /
a solicitor [1911] /
articled to Fredrick Walker & Son.
His family were Methodists, and attended Greetland Wesleyan Chapel.
He never married.
During World War I,
he joined the
Yorkshire Dragoons Yeomanry (Queen's Own).
[December 1914], and transferred to the
2nd Battalion
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
[September 1916].
He served with the Salonika Army.
He was killed in action in Salonika [13th September 1918].
He was buried at Karasouli Military Cemetery, Greece [Grave Ref D 946].
He is remembered on the family grave at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: B3],
on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland,
on the Memorial at Greetland Liberal Club,
and on the Memorial at Halifax Golf Club, Ogden
His parents established an institute at Greetland Wesleyan Chapel in his memory
He was a member of Greetland Wesleyan Chapel & Sunday School.
He lived at 10 Sunny Bank Road, Greetland [1917].
During World War I,
he enlisted [May 1917], and
served as a Private
with the 2nd Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 31st August 1918.
He is (possibly) remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France,
on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland,
and on the Memorial at Greetland Methodist Church
Born in Brighouse [28th April 1864].
He was a cotton spinner [1888].
On 21st November 1888, he married Ursula Batty [1864-1???] at Bradford Cathedral.
He was a hairdresser [1911].
In [Q2] 1908, he married Edith Gooder [1885-19??] from
Brighouse.
Children:
The family lived at 4 Rookery Place, Brighouse [1911]
Born in Cornholme.
He was
educated at Harley Wood School, Todmorden /
a weaver /
a member of the Juvenile Lodge of Freemasons.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 1st/6th Battalion
Lancashire Fusiliers.
He died 6th September 1917 (aged 19).
He was buried at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref VIII A 16].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Oddfellows' Hall, Todmorden
Born in Southowram.
Baptised at Halifax Parish Church [26th June 1631].
She sailed to America with other members of her family.
She married (1) Robert Coe.
Children:
She (possibly) married (2) Henry Barraclough.
She married (3) Nicholas Elsey.
Hannah died at New Haven, Connecticut, USA [2nd April 1702]
During World War I,
he enlisted [1914], and
served as a Private
with the 2nd/5th Battalion
Lincolnshire Regiment.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 21st March 1918.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
He was landlord of the Sportsman, Sowerby Bridge [1906, 1911,
1914].
In [Q2] 1884, he married Mary Ann Whitehead in Halifax.
Children:
Harry died 15th April 1914.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £306.
Administration was granted to his widow Mary Ann.
Mary Ann took over at the Sportsman [1914]
Mary Ann died 30th October 1921.
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £606 11/-.
Probate was granted to sons
Wilton
and
Clement
Born 27th April 1895.
Baptised at St Thomas's Church, Claremount [1901].
He was
a member of St Thomas's Sunday School, Claremount /
a worsted worker [1911] /
a labourer employed by Oates & Green Limited [1915] /
a member and player of Oates & Green football & cricket teams.
During World War I,
he enlisted [3rd May 1915], and
served as a Private
with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was posted to the 3/4th Battalion [February 1916], then to the
1st/4th Battalion [May 1916] and sent to France.
He was reported missing in a failed attack on Schwaben Redoubt [3rd September 1916] (aged 21),
and assumed to have died in June 1917.
He was buried at Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, France. [Grave Ref I F 7].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
On 3rd December 1820, he married Rhoda Habergham at Halifax
Parish Church.
Children:
He was a weaver [1851].
He married Betty [1789-18??] from Heptonstall.
Children:
The family lived at New Town, Northowram [1851].
Living with them [in 1851] were daughter Betty, her husband
Abraham Tidswell, and lodger William Hope [aged 25]
(hand loom weaver) born in Midgley
In 1893, he went alone and set up as a general and fancy draper at
200 Queens Road, Halifax, opposite Queens Road Board School
Mary Phoebe was the daughter of Michael Hollas
Clara was born in Leeds
gallantry & courageous conduct, and distinguished service on the
battlefield
Harriett was the daughter of Joseph Uttley
THE OIL & LAMP BUSINESS of C. MITCHELL has been
TRANSFERRED to 17 COW GREEN
Margaret was born in Halifax
Mary Hannah was born in Allerton
Frances was born in Sowerby
Sarah was the daughter of Thomas Wheeler
Emma was the daughter of John Atkinson,
Sarah Ellen was the widow of Wilson Hartley
Edith Annie, of Hermon Grove, Halifax, was the daughter of
Thomas Pinder
Lucy was born in Shelf
Hannah was born in Rochdale
Sarah was the daughter of James Nicholl, and the
widow of John Helliwell
Susannah was born in Shelf, the daughter of Christopher
Balmforth, dyer's labourer
Selina was the daughter of John Brear
aged (it's said) 100 or more
Cicely was born in Deane
Hilda Ann, of Savile Park, Halifax, was the daughter
of John William Castle, labourer
making his presence known by humming tunes with his mouth, in
imitation of a musical instrument
Annie, of 30 Greenup's Terrace, Sowerby Bridge, was the
daughter of John Thomas Crabtree
Mary Harriet, of Greetland, was the daughter of
tailor Thomas Wood
Ursula was born in Clayton
Mary Ann was the daughter of Joseph Sutcliffe Whitehead
Rhoda was the daughter of Richard Habergham.
She was baptised at Ripponden Church [1st August 1819] (aged 36)