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In 1635, he had an argument with
Richard Nicholson
during morning service in Halifax Parish Church.
In a reviling and loud voice, Parkinson
called Nicholson a lying rascal, a knave and
The 2 men fell out of the pew brawling in full view of the
congregation.
The Vicar, Hugh Ramsden, condemned them for brawling in God's house
and for showing contempt to the peril of their souls
In [Q2] 1858, he married Mary Jane Lupton in Halifax.
Child:
Hannah [1861-1924] who married Luther Melancthon Horsfall
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Born in Stainland.
He was
a cotton weaver [1911] /
a cotton warehouseman for Mons Mill Spinning Company at Burnley
Road, Todmorden [1921].
In [Q4] 1919, he married Fanny Butterworth [1892-19??] in Todmorden.
She was a cotton weaver for Newell Brothers at Canteen Shed, Todmorden [1921] / a cotton weaver [1939]
Child: Charles Edward Lister
They lived at
Albert died in Todmorden [Q1 1932] (aged 39)
Living with them [in 1939] was Fanny's widowed mother
(?) Ada Butterworth [b 6th August 1866]
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In 1920, he married Edith Anne, daughter of James Walsh, at the Providence Chapel, Ovenden.
Children:
In 1935, the family moved to Salterlee House, Shibden and he spent
the rest of his life there
He was a long & short wool merchant (employer) [1911].
Around 1910, he married Ethel Maud [1883-19??].
They lived at #2 Oatland House, Greetland [1911]
Born in Todmorden [15th February 1921].
He was
a cotton factory operative [1911] /
a cotton spinner for Mons Mill Company in Todmorden /
a cotton cloth looker [1939] /
a Labour councillor /
Mayor of Todmorden [1976-1977].
In [Q4] 1941, he married Freda Phillips
at Roomfield Baptist Church.
The Todmorden & District News [12th December 1941] reported the wedding
Children:
Charles Edward died in Todmorden [11th September 2001] (aged 80).
The Todmorden & District News [5th October 2001] reported his death
Mr Charles Edward Lister Parkinson, aged 80, of Industrial
Street, Todmorden, died on September 11.
Mr Parkinson was the town's mayor in 1976/1977 and also served
nine years as chairman of Age Concern Todmorden.
The inquest at Halifax Town Hall heard how Mr Parkinson was in
contact with asbestos in the various firms he worked with in his
home town.
After visiting Calderdale Royal Hospital suffering from
breathing difficulties, he was sent to Bradford Royal
Infirmary, where he was diagnosed with cancer.
Mr Roger Whittaker, the West Yorkshire Coroner, said that
he was satisfied Mr Parkinson had died from an industrial
related disease
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Children:
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Baptised at Kipping Independent Chapel, Thornton.
Farmer, and clay, coal and stone merchant.
Some of the stone from his quarries was used in the construction of
Black Dike Mills at Queensbury.
In 1818, he married Caleb Spencer's daughter, Sarah.
With his father-in-law, he founded Parkinson & Spencer.
He was the uncle of Bethel Eli Parkinson
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In 1835, he was on the List of Electors
for the Northowram Township of the Halifax Polling District
in the election for the MP for the West Riding.
He married Sarah [1797-1878].
Child:
Elizabeth [1821-1838]
They lived at Hazlehurst Hall, Shibden at the time when it
was used as a meeting house by the Methodists.
David died 4th April 1878.
Sarah died 18 days later [22nd April 1878].
Members of the family were buried at Ambler Thorn United Methodist Chapel
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He was
educated at Coton School, Bristol & Cambridge University /
a musician /
an organist.
During World War II,
he enlisted [1942]
and served as a Lieutenant
with the Gloucestershire Regiment.
He was killed in action in Holland [27th February 1945] (aged 23).
He was buried at Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Germany [Grave Ref 48 G 7].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
During World War II,
he served with the Royal Navy.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
In 1874, he married Jane Ramsden in Halifax.
After his death, Jane took over at the Duke of Edinburgh
They are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1893
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Born in Halifax.
He was
a dye house labourer [1881] /
a Brussels carpet weaver [1891] /
a warehouseman [1900] /
a confectioner's warehouseman [1901].
Around 1890, he married Clara Ambler [1867-19??].
Children:
They lived at
He died during World War I.
He is remembered on Firth's War Memorial,
and on Bailiff Bridge War Memorial
This & associated entries use material contributed by Ivor Davies
He was
Curate at Illingworth [1875-1877] /
first Vicar of St George's Church, Ovenden [1880, 1892, 1907]
He was Town Clerk of Brighouse when Princess Louise came to
open the Brighouse Art Gallery on
22nd May 1907
In 1909, he resigned under a cloud, following the scandal caused by
James W. Wrigley.
He was succeeded as Town Clerk by J. H. Rothwell.
He went to live in Harrogate where he died
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He was
a labourer at mechanic shop [1861] /
a labourer (iron works) [1871] /
a labourer [1881].
He married Ellen [1833-1905].
Children:
They lived at
James died 17th February 1883 (aged 54).
Ellen died 17th September 1905 (aged 72).
The couple were buried at Mount Zion Primitive Methodist Chapel, Norland
Born in Pontefract [Q4 1855].
He was
a plasterer [1881, 1891] /
a prisoner at Her Majesty's Prison, Armley, Leeds [1891] /
a plasterer [1901] /
a house plasterer [1911] /
a plasterer for J. A. Law, flannel manufacturer, Durn Mill,
Littleborough [1921].
On 7th March 1887, he married Harriet Hannah Nuttall [1867-1927] at St Peter & St Paul Cathedral, Sheffield.
Children:
They lived at
The Brighouse Echo [19th December 1890] reported
James Lister, 35, plasterer of New Street, Stainland, was
indicted for breaking and entering the dwelling house of Mark
Illingworth of Stainland on the 30th of October.
Mark Illingworth said that £4 had been taken from his
house and that the accused had seen him handle the money.
He found there was large hole in his roof.
His brother, Joseph Illingworth, said he saw the accused on
the roof, removing slates, and then saw him enter the house.
Three witnesses said that James Lister was elsewhere at the
time of the burglary.
The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
James Lister was then charged with breaking and entering the
dwelling house of Hugh Dyson at Scammonden on the 1st of
September.
Hugh Dyson said he went home and found James Lister
ransacking the house.
When he saw Mr Dyson, James Lister fled.
A window had been broken and there were drops of blood around.
When arrested, James Lister had recent cuts on his hands.
James Lister was found guilty and sentenced to four months'
hard labour.
Harriet died Q4 1927 (aged 61).
James died Q3 1932 (aged 76).
They both died in Todmorden
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He was
a general labourer [1881] /
a farm labourer [1891].
He married Nancy [1823-1884].
Children:
They lived at Northgate, Holywell Green, Stainland [1881, 1884, 1891].
Nancy died 27th February 1884 (aged 61).
John died 25th September 1891 (aged 70).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/219]
He was a brewer's labourer [1901].
Around 1885, he married Elizabeth [1849-19??].
Children:
They lived at 20 Johnson, Street, Halifax [1901].
Living with them [in 1901] was boarder Charles Haigh [b 1872]
(brewer's labourer)
He was
a brewer's labourer [1884] /
a farm labourer [1891].
He married Elizabeth [1849-1907].
Child: Younger Sykes
The family lived at Page Hill, Ovenden [1891].
John died 21st March 1902 (aged 54).
Elizabeth died 31st May 1907 (aged 58).
They were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1594]
He married Unknown.
Children:
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He was an excise officer [1825, 1841].
He married Grace from Ireland.
Children:
They lived at 12 Bond Street, Halifax [1841].
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Of 27 Duke Street, Halifax.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 8th Battalion
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 7th June 1917.
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 47],
in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
He married Elizabeth [1815-1893].
Joseph died 19th August 1874 (aged 62).
Elizabeth died 21st June 1893 (aged 78).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1795]
He married Elizabeth [1815-1893].
Children:
Joseph died 19th August 1874 (aged 62).
Elizabeth died 21st June 1893 (aged 78).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1795]
Born in Queensbury.
He was a cotton spinner.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 1st/6th Battalion
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He was killed in action [7th October 1917].
He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
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Born at Northowram / Ovenden;
baptised at Kipping Independent Chapel, Thornton.
He was
a comber at Northowram [1820],
a farmer & delver [1841],
a stone dealer & farmer 20 acres [1851],
and
a farmer at Micklemoss, Northowram [1858]
On 31st December 1820, he married Hannah Charnock [1802-1856]
of Northowram, at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
He recognised the body of his son, Bethel, when he went
to the Hare & Hounds, Old Town where it was on display
They lived at
In 1861, Samuel was a widower and farmer of 20 acres living at
Laws Farm, Thornton, Bradford.
In 1871, Samuel was living with his daughter Hannah and
her husband, Joseph Benn, and family in Thornton, Bradford.
Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden (Grave Ref: Bm26)
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During World War I,
he served as a Lance Corporal
with the 8th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action in France / Flanders [14th September 1916].
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A 7 6B],
on the Memorial at Saint Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden,
on Rishworth War Memorial,
and on the Memorial at Saint John the Divine, Rishworth
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On 17th October 1853, he married Elizabeth Medley at Hanover Street Chapel, Halifax
In [Q1] 1863, he married Delia Garsed in Halifax.
Child:
Agnes Ann [b 1865]
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In November 1862, he was declared bankrupt
Born in Halifax.
He was
a clerk [1841] /
a well-known stock & share broker [1851, 1861].
In 1851, he was staying at Upper Mile Cross, Halifax, with John
Gibson, land proprietor.
In [Q1] 1853, he married Charlotte Jardine [1830-1911] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at Bond Street, Halifax [1871].
Thomas died 7th August 1889 (aged 65).
Charlotte died 7th April 1911 (aged 81).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 179]
with Charlotte's father
He was
a cart driver [1871] /
a scavenger [1881].
Around 1861, he married Sarah A. [1833-1???].
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871] was Thomas's widowed
mother Margaret Parkinson [b 1798]
He was a stone quarryman [1889].
On 30th June 1889, he married Minnie Bates [1865-1934] at Bradford Cathedral.
Children:
The children were born in Queensbury.
The family lived at 13A Nelson Street, Queensbury [1911]
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Born in Todmorden.
He was
a cotton warehouse boy [1911] /
employed in the warehouse at the Joint Stock Mill.
He lived with his parents at 3 Store Street, Meadow Bottom, Todmorden.
During World War I,
he enlisted in Todmorden [September 1914]
and served as a Private
originally with the 6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers but
then transferred to the 8th Battalion, to complete the latter's
strength.
He was killed in action at Gallipoli [7th June 1915].
The Todmorden & District News [9th July 1915] reported his death with a photograph
He is remembered on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli [Grave Ref 58-72 / 218-219],
and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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Born at Norland.
He was educated at Leicester and Peterhouse, Cambridge.
During World War I,
he served in the R. E. (Signals).
He was mentioned in dispatches and won the Military Cross.
He was
chief mathematical master at Merchant Taylors' School [1919-1925],
master at City of Oxford School [1925-1932]
and
Headmaster at Bridlington School [1932-1947].
In 1916, he married Grace Booth Bidwell.
Children:
On 4th July 1835, he married Hannah Crowther in Halifax.
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In [Q4] 1869, he married Sarah.
Sarah died 11th February 1872 (aged 45)
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 65]
with her first husband & his parents
Question:
Can anyone know tell me anything more about William?
He was a labourer at iron foundry [1851, 1861].
He married Margaret [1811-1884].
Children:
They lived at
William died 8th September 1868 (aged 57).
Margaret died 18th December 1884 (aged 73).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2654]
He was beerhouse keeper at the Spread Eagle, Halifax [1871].
He married Sarah [1827-1???].
Son of John Christopher Parkinson.
He was
employed by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company /
a reservist and served in the South African War.
On 19th October 1912, he married Annie Mosey at Coley Church.
Child:
Irene [b 1914]
They lived at 25 Horner Street, Hanson Lane, Halifax.
During World War I,
he was called-up [August 1914]
and served as a Private
with the 1st Battalion
King's (Liverpool Regiment).
He was killed in action at Givenchy [10th March 1915] (aged 30).
He was buried at Vieille-Chapelle New Military Cemetery, Lacouture, France [Grave Ref IX F 14].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
After his death, Annie married Mr Sutcliffe
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn HelliwellParkinson, Abraham Ref 295-370
Of Halifax.
bade a turd in his teeth
Parkinson, Adam Ref 295-270
Mary Jane was the daughter of George Lupton
Parkinson, Albert Lister Ref 295-15
Son of James Lister Parkinson.
Fanny was born in Todmorden [24th April 1892].
Parkinson, Bethel Eli Ref 295-P139
A Queensbury farmer and dealer in horses and cattle, who was murdered
at Wadsworth
Parkinson, Caleb Ref 295-340
Of Halifax.
Parkinson, Cecil Ref 295-89
Born in Halifax.
Parkinson, Charles Edward Lister Ref 295-500
Son of Albert Lister Parkinson.
AC/2 Charles Edward Lister Parkinson, only son the late Mr
Albert Lister Parkinson, 6 Fern Hill, Todmorden, married Miss
Freda Phillips, only daughter of Mr E. Phillips, 4 Market
Street, Todmorden
A former Mayor of Todmorden died of an industrial related disease, an
inquest heard.
on the balance of probabilities
Parkinson, David Ref 295-1182
He married Betty.
Parkinson, David Ref 295-313
Son of David Parkinson.
Parkinson, David Ref 295-810
Born 4th August 1795.
Parkinson, David Fortune Ref 295-3
Of Cromwell Street, Halifax.
Parkinson, Edward James Ref 295-1176 Parkinson, Ernest Ref 295-655
Of Todmorden.
Parkinson, Rev F. C. Ref 295-202
He was at Chalfont St Giles
before becoming
Minister at Patmos Congregational Church [1926-1929]
Parkinson, Frank Ref 295-1160
Landlord of the Duke of Edinburgh, Brighouse [1892].
Parkinson, Fred Ref 295-10
Son of Thomas Parkinson.
Clara was born in Halifax, the daughter of James Ambler
Parkinson, H. Ref 295-805
He worked for Firth's Carpets at Flush Mills, Heckmondwike.
Parkinson, Rev Israel Ref 295-365
MA.
Parkinson, James Ref 295-600
He was
gas and water manager for the Brighouse Local Board [from 16th
October 1878] /
the first Town Clerk of Rastrick [1894] /
Town Clerk of Brighouse [1907].
Parkinson, James Ref 295-13
Born in Norland [13th November 1828].
Ellen was born in Norland [28th January 1833]
Parkinson, James Lister Ref 295-14
Father not known.
Harriet was born in Sheffield
James Lister Parkinson, a plasterer of Stainland (father not
recorded), married Harriet Hannah Nuttall, of Attercliffe,
daughter of George Nuttall, wire drawer
The West Riding Autumn Assizes were held at Leeds Town Hall
James was a prisoner at Her Majesty's Prison, Armley,
Leeds [1891]
Parkinson, John Ref 295-5
Born in Scammonden.
Nancy was born in Outlane
Parkinson, John Ref 295-884
Born in Bentham, Cumberland.
Elizabeth was born in Huddersfield
Possibly: In [Q2] 1880, a John Parkinson
married Elizabeth Sykes in Bradford
Parkinson, John Christopher Ref 295-12
Born in Bentham.
Elizabeth was born in Huddersfield
Parkinson, Joseph Ref 295-1122
Farmer at Pond Farm, Brighouse [1841]
Parkinson, Joseph Ref 295-1049
From Halifax.
Son William was baptised in Addingham, and went to live
in Rotterdam, Holland where he died [19th May 1883].
He was brought back to Yorkshire and buried at Addingham
Parkinson, Joseph Ref 295-4
Known as Joe.
Parkinson, Joseph Ref 295-7
Parkinson, Joseph Ref 295-945
Parkinson, Lance Ref 295-954
Son of Tom Parkinson.
Parkinson, Robert Ref 295-1092
School master at Rishworth School [1861]
Parkinson, Samuel Ref 295-859
Son of David Parkinson.
Parkinson, Samuel Ref 295-980
Born in Rishworth.
Parkinson, Spencer Ref 295-591
Stone merchant of Northowram.
Elizabeth second was the daughter of the late John
Medley of Northowram
Parkinson, Thomas Ref 295-349
Delia was the daughter of David Garsed
Parkinson, Thomas Ref 295-874
Licensed victualler at Peel Street, Halifax.
Parkinson, Thomas Ref 295-1
Son of Joseph Parkinson.
Charlotte was born in Halifax, the daughter of Charles Spencer Jardine
Parkinson, Thomas Ref 295-11
Born in Craven, Yorkshire.
Sarah was born in Halifax
Parkinson, Tom Ref 295-956
Born in Northowram.
Minnie was born in Northowram
Parkinson, Walter Lister Ref 295-350
Son of James Lister Parkinson.
Private Walter Parkinson killed in action while on active
service with the
Mediterranean Expedition
on the 7th of June, aged 19
Parkinson, Wilfrid Ref 295-469
MC.
Parkinson, William Ref 295-19
Landlord of the Travellers' Rest, Hipperholme [1834, 1835]
Hannah came from Hipperholme
Parkinson, William Ref 295-718
A gentleman of Wheatley.
He was chapelwarden at Illingworth [1748]
Parkinson, William Ref 295-6
Sarah was the widow of John Kershaw
Parkinson, William Ref 295-8
Born in Barnoldswick.
Margaret was born in Barnoldswick
Parkinson, William Ref 295-9
Born in Barnoldswick.
Sarah was born in Mirfield
Parkinson, Younger Sykes Ref 295-868
Known as Sykes.
Annie was born in Halifax
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