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Born in Stainland.
He was
a reporter [1891] /
a wool merchant of Halifax /
a woolstapler [1911] /
a partner in George Norcliffe & Son.
In 1897, he married Edith Alice Gledhill [1870-1924] in Halifax.
Child:
Alec [1902-1978] who was a wool merchant [1936]
They lived at
Alexander died 14th June 1936.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £10,667 18/11d.
Probate was granted to
son Alec,
Laura Emma Norcliffe (widow),
Kenneth William Howarth (chartered accountant),
and
Walker Gill (butcher).
In his will, Alexander left bequests for
Providence Congregational Church, Stainland,
Outlane United Methodist Chapel,
and
Sowood Wesleyan Chapel.
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
After his father's death, Arthur carried on the family
business – R. & D. Norcliffe.
His sons and their children continued the business.
He married Ethel Mary Taylor.
Children:
They lived at
Arthur Edmund died 13th November 1956.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £15,708 13/6d.
Probate was granted to
his widow Ethel Mary
and
son Norris Taylor.
Ethel Mary died in 1971.
She was buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham & Hilary Norcliffe
He was a mason [1853].
On 3rd February 1853, he married Mary Ellen Mason in Halifax.
There was a son Ellis born out of wedlock and
baptised Ellis Mason [29th November 1852] who died in Soyland
[1853]
Children:
The children were all born Soyland
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
Benjamin died 13th March 1915 (aged 60)
and was buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/148]
with his uncle David Norcliffe
Born 1st January 1908.
He and his brothers Norris Taylor and Leslie joined the family business
- R. & D. Norcliffe
- and took over when their father died.
In [Q2] 1933, he married Joan Margaret Bamforth in Halifax.
During World War II,
he joined the Royal Navy, and served as a radio operator in many
parts of the world.
They lived at High Withens, Stainland.
Benjamin died 2nd September 1895.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £97,290
Joan Margaret died 12th December 1978 (aged 67).
She was buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/318]
with her parents
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham & David Sargeant
He was a woollen manufacturer employing 3 men, 3 boys & 1 girl [1861].
In [Q1] 1846, he married Sarah Robertshaw [1826-1880] in Halifax.
They lived at
Living with them [in 1861] was nephew George Norcliffe.
Sarah died 16th May 1880 (aged 54).
David died 16th March 1887 (aged 70).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/148]
with nephew Benjamin Norcliffe
Born in Stainland.
Around 1885, he became a partner with his brother,
Rowland, in R. & D. Norcliffe.
In 1882, he married (1) Elizabeth Clegg.
Child:
John William [1885-1st May 1954] who was buried with his parents
Elizabeth died 3rd June 1902 (aged 54).
He married (2) Ellen [1864-1948].
They lived at Woodhouse Cottage, Stainland [1902].
In July 1915, he retired from the business and went to live in
Blackpool.
He died in Blackpool [17th March 1919] (aged 67).
Ellen died 27th April 1948 (aged 84).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/364]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham & Hilary Norcliffe
Born in Soyland.
He was a stone mason [1885].
In 1885, he married Ellenor Green [1866-1926] in Rochdale.
Children:
The children were all born Rochdale.
Major died in Rochdale [9th January 1908].
Ellenor died in Heywood in 1926
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
He and his brothers Norris Taylor and Benjamin joined the family business
- R. & D. Norcliffe
- and took over when their father died.
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham & David Sargeant
Born in Stainland.
In 1861, he was a labourer, living with his uncle David Norcliffe.
He was
a woollen manufacturer [1881] /
a woollen merchant [1901] /
a wool stapler [1911] /
a partner in George Norcliffe & Son.
In 1870, he married Martha Ann Walker in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was widowed mother-in-law Martha
Walker
Martha Ann died 8th April 1919 (aged 74).
George died 17th November 1921 (aged 74).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/473]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
She died in Halifax [10th September 1833]
In November 1816,
he,
John Whiteley and
Jonathan Bottomley,
who had all been members of Sowerby Independent Chapel,
decided to establish a chapel at Parrack Nook.
Their efforts resulted in the construction of Parrack Nook Chapel.
Isaac was the first preacher at the first services held in a
house at Parrack Nook
She met Anne Lister at Mr Lumley's Boarding School for Ladies, York.
In the winter of 1813, Anne went to stay with the Norcliffes.
It was here that Isabella introduced Anne to Mariana Belcombe.
Isabella was one of the Anne's lovers and visited her
in Halifax.
The 2 were close until it became platonic after Anne
met Mariana Belcombe.
After Mariana married, Anne and Isabella resumed
their relationship, but Anne was distressed
by Isabella's drinking habits ...
... and her bad tempers.
In her journals, Anne refers to her as Tib
and IN.
Isabella outlived Anne by 6 years
He was a labourer [1889].
On 23rd Feb 1889, he married Ann Tidswell [1854-1933] in
Halifax.
They had no children.
They adopted Lilley Fielding [born in Hebden 1905] from the
Hebden Bridge Workhouse.
The couple died in Hebden
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
He was
a stone mason in Stainland /
a farmer in Stainland.
He married Sarah, stepdaughter of John Edwards.
Children:
They lived at
John died 22nd January 1869 (aged 56).
Sarah died 2nd March 1889 (aged 76).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S2/18]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Carole Edwards Caruso, Derrick Habergham & Hilary Norcliffe
Born in Stainland.
He was
a cotton piecer [1881] /
a crabber [1891] /
a mason's labourer [1901, 1911].
In [Q4] 1884, he married Kezia Akroyd [1864-1907] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Kezia died 4th December 1907 (aged 43).
John died 28th January 1958 (aged 94).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/406]
In [Q2] 1903, he married Alice Ann Taylor [1884-1922] in Halifax.
John died in Halifax [Q4 1913] (aged 30)
In 1919, Alice Ann married Walter Bloomer at All Souls' Church, Halifax
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
He married (1) Jenny (Jane) Shepherd [1777-1834].
Children:
In 1836, he married (2) Mary Taylor [1777-18??].
They lived at
He lived to see 14 children, 103 grandchildren, and 107
great-grandchildren
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham, Hilary Norcliffe & Antony Shepherd
In 1818,
he and
John Wadsworth started a Sunday School at Parrack Nook.
They taught the children in a room next to that used for services.
He was a half-timer in mill [1891].
In 1898, he married Martha (Pattie) Scott [1878-1953] in Huddersfield.
Louis John died 25th May 1936 (aged 58).
Martha died 10th November 1953 (aged 75).
The couple were buried at Fall Spring Graveyard, Stainland
This & associated entries use material contributed by Hilary Norcliffe & Stella Spencer
Son of Arthur Edmund Norcliffe.
He was
a saxophonist /
a soloist at a High Class Concert at Stainland Mechanics' Institute [1931] /
an overlooker and manager at Firth House Mills, Stainland /
a lecturer [1956].
He and his brothers Leslie and Benjamin joined the family business
- R. & D. Norcliffe
- and took over when their father died.
He married Jane [1908-1951].
Child: Ethel Mary [1886-16th May 1971] who never
married, & was buried with her mother.
They lived at Netheroyde (or Netherside) House, Stainland [1951].
Janie died 13th September 1951 (aged 43).
Jane & Ethel Mary were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland
with Isaac Taylor
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham & David Sargeant
He had a daughter who married into the Rookes family
Born in Greetland.
He was
an errand boy [1851] /
a weaver [1864] /
a manufacturer [1871] /
a manufacturer (employer) [1891].
He built his own loom and started weaving cloth near the family home
at Intake Farm, Stainland.
He travelled on horseback to sell his goods in Manchester.
He set up business as a manufacturer.
Around 1885, his brother, David, became a partner
in R. & D. Norcliffe at Firth House Mills, Stainland.
He was a generous and popular employer.
He was active in local affairs, and was
a member of the Stainland Local Board /
a supporter of local causes and charities /
associated with Providence Congregational Church, Stainland
In 1864, he married (1) Hannah Schofield [1848-1870] in Halifax.
Children:
Hannah died 4th May 1870 (aged 22).
In 1870, he married (2) Sarah Taylor [1845-1900] in Halifax.
Children:
Sarah died 17th January 1900 (aged 55)
In 1900, he married (3) Leah Matilda Edwards.
Leah Matilda died 6th July 1936 (aged 78).
They lived at
Rowland died 9th December 1921 (aged 79).
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £12,517 2/4d.
Probate was granted to
Alexander Walker Norcliffe and sons Samuel & Ernest
Edward.
Members of the family were buried at Fall Spring Graveyard, Stainland
This & associated entries use material contributed by Carole Edwards Caruso, Derrick Habergham & Hilary Norcliffe
He was
a slubber [1871] /
a woollen carder [1881].
In [Q3] 1859, he married Martha Ainley [1831-1???] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
A Squire E. Norcliffe died Q1 1903 (aged 66)
He married Anne [1762-1835].
Children:
Norcliffe, Alexander Walker Ref 403-270
Son of George Norcliffe.
Edith Alice was born in Luddendenfoot
Norcliffe, Arthur Edmund Ref 403-693
Son of Rowland Norcliffe.
Ethel Mary was the daughter of Isaac Taylor
Norcliffe, Benjamin Ref 403-827
Born in Rishworth.
Mary Ellen was the daughter of Ellis Mason.
Norcliffe, Benjamin Ref 403-2
Son of John Norcliffe
Norcliffe, Benjamin Taylor Ref 403-795
Son of Arthur Edmund Norcliffe.
Joan Margaret was the daughter of James Bamforth
His burial place is not yet known.
Norcliffe, David Ref 403-527
Born in Stainland.
Norcliffe, David Ref 403-690
Son of John Norcliffe.
Elizabeth was the daughter of William Clegg
Norcliffe, Major Edward Ref 403-828
Son of Benjamin Norcliffe.
Ellenor was born in Round Oak, Staffordshire
Norcliffe, Ernest Leslie Ref 403-794
Son of Arthur Edmund Norcliffe.
Norcliffe, George Ref 403-410
Son of John Norcliffe.
Martha Ann was born in Stainland, the daughter of Samuel Walker
Norcliffe, Hannah Ref 403-429
Of Mirfield.
She was the second wife of Knight Spencer.
Norcliffe, Isaac Ref 403-364
Of Parrack Nook.
Norcliffe, Isabella Ref 403-36
Daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Norcliffe.
she drinks a bottle a day ... of our hot sherry
Norcliffe, Joe Ref 403-829
Son of Benjamin Norcliffe.
Ann was born in Warley
Norcliffe, John Ref 403-692
Son of Jonathan Norcliffe.
Norcliffe, John Ref 403-3
Son of Squire Norcliffe.
Kezia was born in Stainland
Norcliffe, John Ref 403-306
Norcliffe, Jonathan Ref 403-691
Born, lived and died at Intake Farm, Stainland Dene.
Norcliffe, Joseph Ref 403-367
Norcliffe, Louis John Ref 403-728
Son of Rowland Norcliffe.
Norcliffe, Norris Taylor Ref 403-629
Of Stainland.
Norcliffe, Richard Ref 403-66
Owner of Norcliffe.
Norcliffe, Rowland Ref 403-689
Son of John Norcliffe.
Sarah was born in Ripponden
Norcliffe, Squire Ref 403-4
Born in Stainland.
Martha was born in Barkisland
Norcliffe, Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Ref 403-452
Of Langton Hall, near Malton.
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Henry de Northclyf is recorded in 1307.
Originated in Norcliffe
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