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Born in Lightcliffe.
He was
a brick picker-up [1901] /
a miner at the Walterclough Pit of Joseph Brooke Limited
[1911] /
a member of St Anne's in the Grove Church, Southowram.
During World War I,
he enlisted early in the War
and served as a Private
with C Company
with the 9th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died following a German gas attack [19th December 1915] (aged 35).
He was buried in the churchyard at Ypres.
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20],
in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on Southowram War Memorial,
and on the Memorial at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram
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He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Patmos Congregational Chapel, Todmorden
He was
a printer of Horley Green Road [1905] /
a letterpress printer [1911].
He married (1) Unknown.
In 1905, Mary Hannah married (2) Unknown.
Child:
Emily [b 1907]
They lived at 50 St Albans Road, Halifax [1911]
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Charles died 6th January 1869 (aged 55)
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3183]
Born in Warley.
He was
a woollen manufacturer [1851] /
partner in John Ratcliffe & Sons, blanket-makers [until 1858] /
a house & mill proprietor [1861].
He lived at Holling Hall Lane, Warley [1841, 1861].
He died at Warley [9th March 1869].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £600.
The will was proved by
his brother Squire Ratcliffe,
Isaac Dewhirst of Elland (worsted spinner),
and
Joseph Helliwell of Little Longbottom, Warley
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He was
a wire drawer [1851, 1861] /
a small wire drawer [1881].
In [Q3] 1850, he married Elizabeth Kitchen [1825-1866] in Halifax.
Children:
Elizabeth died 23rd September 1866 (aged 41).
In [Q1] 1867, he married Susan Booth [1828-1887] in Halifax.
Child: 4.
Spencer [1868-1892] who was a cotton twiner [1881], a railway porter [1891] & was buried with his parents
Susan died 13th December 1887 (aged 59).
He married (3) Nanny [1843-1???].
The family lived at
Charles died 8th April 1894 (aged 69).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2200].
In 1905, he was recorded as the proprietor of the Old Model Lodging House, Halifax
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He was a partner in Ratcliffe Brothers [until 1872].
He was (possibly) churchwarden at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd
[1876, 1879]
In 1852, he went to New Zealand firstly to the Victorian
diggings and then on to the Dunstan rush in Otago where he was a
prominent figure in the Otago goldfields, in the early 1860s.
He eventually settled in Alexandra as a builder and contractor.
He was a Councillor and subsequently Town Clerk of Alexandra, and was
identified with almost every institution in the borough and district.
He was a noted cricketer in his time, and played in one team against
the first All England Eleven which visited Victoria.
He was the highest scorer on that occasion, a prize bat being
presented to him on the stage by the then celebrated actor Sir
William Don.
Until around 1895, he lived in Wellington with his daughter, Mrs
J. Grattan Grey, wife of the Chief of the Hansard staff.
In 1896, he returned to England to see his surviving relatives.
He died here when an attack of apoplexy carried him off
He married Elizabeth Coates [1826-1891].
Child:
Elizabeth [1863-1941] who was buried with her parents
Elizabeth Coates died 24th January 1891 (aged 65).
George died 1st January 1896 (aged 69).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2300]
with Richard Stubbs [1846-1867]
He was a case packer [1909].
On 23rd October 1909, he married Frances Nicholl [1885-1937]
at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.
Child:
Herbert [1914-1935]
They lived at 29 Green Square, New Pellon.
During World War I,
he served as a Stoker 1st Class
with the Royal Navy
aboard the cruiser HMS Cressy.
He was killed in action [22nd September 1914] (aged 22)
when his ship was torpedoed by German Submarine U-9, and
sank off the Dutch coast with the loss of 560 crew.
He died 22nd September 1914.
He is remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent [Grave Ref 5],
and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
In 1921, Frances married George Earnshaw
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Born in Todmorden.
He was
a mule piecer [1851] /
a cotton weaver [1871] /
a cotton worker [1881] /
a general labourer [1891] /
a coal merchant [1898, 1901].
In
the Todmorden & District News [4th February 1898],
he was advertising as a coal merchant, general carrier & furniture
remover.
In [Q4] 1860, he married Ann Mitchell [1834-1???] in Todmorden.
Children:
They lived at
Greenwood died in Todmorden [Q3 1901] (aged 63)
In [Q3] 1912, he married Minnie Crossley in Halifax.
Harry died 24th September 1920 (aged 54).
Minnie died 19th December 1921 (aged 45).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 843]
with Minnie's parents
Born in Rochdale.
He was
a woollen manufacturer [1885] /
a woollen mill (manager) [1891] /
a manager woollen mill [1901] /
a blanket manufacturer [1911].
In 1887, he married Ada Mary Howorth [1864-1932] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Ada Mary died 23rd December 1932.
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £4,315 5/8d.
Probate was granted to
John Lloyd Eastwood (worsted spinner)
Horace died in Harrogate [25th June 1940].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £18,038 14/11d.
Probate was granted to
John Lloyd Eastwood (worsted spinner)
and
Alfred Cecil Sharp (medical practitioner)
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He married Unknown.
Children:
He lived at 6 Alexandra Street, Halifax [1905]
He was a muffin baker.
In 1878, he married Maria Smith [1851-1935] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
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Of Green House, Midgley
He married (1) Unknown.
In 1901, he married (2) Susannah Murgatroyd
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He became Beadle at Halifax and macebearer to the Mayor of Halifax in 1848 and officiated at the opening of Halifax Town Hall [1863]
Born in Mixenden.
He was
a member of Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden /
a member of Bradshaw Primitive Methodist Church /
a cap fly & spindle maker [1901] /
a brewery boiler stoker [1908] /
a conductor with Halifax Corporation Tramways /
employed by Smith, Bulmer & Company Limited at Mixenden.
In 1908, he married Laura Baylis at Elland Parish Church.
In reports of her husband's death [1917], she was described as
being in a very delicate state of health
Children:
They lived at
During World War I,
he enlisted [31st July 1916]
and served as a Private
with the 27th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion
Northumberland Fusiliers.
He was stationed at Newcastle & Catterick.
He went to France [8th January 1917].
He sustained gunshot wounds to his left arm & legs [19th March 1917]
& was hospitalised in No.4 General Hospital, Camiers, France.
Hs condition began to improve but he relapsed and died [24th March
1917] (aged 36).
The Halifax Courier He was buried at Étaples Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref XXII C 13].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on Bradshaw War Memorial
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Died at the age of 100 [20th May 1871].
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Longevity
He was
a handloom weaver /
a woollen manufacturer /
a retired woollen manufacturer [1851].
He married Unknown.
Children:
The family lived at Hollin Hall Lane, Halifax [1841].
John died in 1851.
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £200.
His son Squire was the executor
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Later, became a coal carter with his sons and sons-in-law and they
had 6 or 8 horses working from the Dulesgate pits.
He enjoyed dabbling in the law, and although not qualified he often
represented his fellow farmers and friends in any legal disputes they
had.
In 1830, a newspaper report on such a case said
He married Sarah Stansfield [1786-1851].
Children:
They lived at
Sarah and John died at Lower Woodfield Farm.
The couple were buried at St Mary's Church, Todmorden
John Travis records
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He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Patmos Congregational Chapel, Todmorden
Born in Warley.
He was
a wool sorter [1851] /
a book keeper [1861] /
a woollen manufacturer [1871] /
partner in Ratcliffe Brothers [until 1872] /
a woollen manufacturer [1881].
In [Q3] 1859, he married Mary Hannah Lees [1833-1897] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
John died in Llandudno [22nd November 1885].
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £4,611 5/7d
[Resworn £4,663 17/1d].
Probate was granted to sons
Lafayette,
Horace,
and
Joseph Ogden of Oxenhope (waste dealer)
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He was a cart driver.
In 1865, he married Sarah Park [1843-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at 20 Bradshaw Row, Halifax [1891, 1901].
In 1901, daughter Mary was head of the household
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Born in Todmorden.
He was
a telegraph clerk [1861] /
a railway clerk [1871].
In 1870, he married Mary Hannah Wilson [1853-1914] in Todmorden.
Children:
In 1871, the family were living with John's widowed father at
Todmorden Railway Station.
In 1883, his father bought the Golden Lion, Todmorden
for John, and he ran the pub from 1883 until his death in 1891.
He died at the Golden Lion, Todmorden [1891].
After his death, Mary Hannah took over [until 1907].
She died in 1914
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Born 15th August 1850.
He married Margaret [1851-1925].
Child: Walter
John died 3rd January 1899.
Margaret died 11th February 1925 (aged 74).
Members of the family were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
with John's parents
Born in Todmorden.
He was
a banksman at colliery [1901] /
a farmer [1921].
He married Edith [1878-1941].
Children:
They lived at
Edith died 19th September 1941 (aged 64).
John died 25th May 1942 (aged 69).
The couple were buried at Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel
with Reuben Ratcliffe
He was
a weaver [1850] /
landlord of the Clothiers' Arms, Greetland [1873-1885].
On 20th May 1850, he married Emma Medley [1832-1885] in Halifax.
Child: John
Emma died at the Clothiers Arms [3rd September 1885].
Jonas died in the West Riding Asylum, Wakefield [24th June 1892].
Members of the family were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
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He was a farmer of 24 acres [1851].
He married Ann [1796-18??].
Children:
The family lived at Clinton, Todmorden [1851]
Before being sentenced, Brown said
Both were found Guilty of burglary [3rd March 1838], and were
transported for 15 years.
Ratcliffe was received aboard the Prison hulk Justitia at Woolwich [13th April 1838].
He departed England [27th June 1838] aboard the
ship Coromandel for Van Diemen's Land
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Born in Halifax.
He was
a woollen manufacturer [1871] /
partner in Ratcliffe Brothers [until 1872].
In [Q3] 1850, he married Elizabeth Slater [1828-1???].
Children:
They lived at Green Hill, Midgley [1871]
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He was
a coal miner of Ovenden [1873] /
a coal miner [1881, 1891] /
a tool sharpener (coal pit) [1901].
In 1873, he married Martha Ann Crabtree [1845-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881] was Martha Ann's widowed
mother Grace Crabtree [b 1809]
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He married Sarah [1792-1867].
Children:
Joshua died 1st September 1846 (aged 59).
Sarah died in Ovenden [18th December 1867] (aged 75)
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1711].
Joshua appears on the gravestone but not in the Lister Lane
Archives
Partner in John Ratcliffe & Sons, blanket-makers at Denholme,
Luddendenfoot.
He married Betty [1803-1873].
Children:
Joshua died at Mytholmroyd [3rd July 1866].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £8,000.
The will was proved by
sons:
Thomas,
Edwin,
Joseph,
and
John
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He was
a woollen merchant [1885] /
a photographer & artist at Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge [1905]
In 1884, he married Emma Foster in Halifax.
Child:
Dorothy [b 1901] who died aged 11 months
Born in Midgley.
He was a cotton weaver.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd/5th Battalion
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He died 4th June 1918 (aged 28).
He was buried at Bienvillers Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref XXI B 15].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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Born in Todmorden.
He was
a cotton weaver [1871, 1881].
On 10th November 1888, he married Agnes Ormerod [1863-1925] in Todmorden
at Wesleyan Chapel, Todmorden.
Children:
They lived at Boardman Street, Harley Bank [1916].
Otho died 5th October 1916 (aged 53).
Agnes died 14th December 1925 (aged 62).
The couple were buried at Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel
with daughter Sarah & family
Born in Todmorden.
He was
a porter (railway) [1851] /
a railway station inspector [1861, 1871] /
inn keeper at the Black Swan, North Street, Todmorden [1881] /
carting agent & publican at the Black Swan Inn, North Street, Todmorden [1891] /
Overseer of the Poor for Todmorden /
Worshipful Master of Prudence Lodge.
In 1845, he married (1) Betty Farrar / Farrow
[1821-1864] at Rochdale.
Children:
In 1871, he married (2) widow Mary Ann Greenwood, at Christ Church, Todmorden.
Mary Ann was inn keeper at the Black Swan, Todmorden.
Peter took over as landlord of the Black Swan.
He bought the Inn in 1875.
In 1883, he bought the Golden Lion, Todmorden for his son
John.
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871] were son John and family.
Living with him [in 1881] was his daughter Caroline
(innkeeper's manager) and niece Sarah Taylor [aged 29]
(assistant inn manager).
In 1901, Peter was a licensed victualler living with his
grandson Walter Ratcliff and family at 31 & 33 Burnley Road,
Todmorden.
He & his wives were buried at Christ Church, Todmorden
along with Mary Ann's sister Sarah Greenwood, who died
at Wellington Terrace 13th October 1897 aged 72 years [Row 32 Grave 6]
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He was a farmer [1901].
He married Eve [1847-1933].
Child: John
They lived at Lower Woodfield Farm, Todmorden [1901, 1911].
Living with them [in 1901] was son John & family.
Reuben died 11th September 1911 (aged 70).
Eve died 23rd March 1933 (aged 86).
The couple were buried at Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel
with John Ratcliffe
& Tom Ratcliffe
Born at Lower Woodfield Farm [10th October 1900].
He was
a cotton weaver with Luke Barker & Sons [1921] /
a motor omnibus driver [1939].
In [Q2] 1926, he married Eunice Kershaw [1898-1981] in Todmorden.
Children:
They lived at
Reuben died at home [19th April 1877].
Eunice died 10th January 1981 (aged 89).
The couple were buried at Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel
He took over Lower Woodfield Farm from his father and was
there most of the rest of his life.
In 1863, he had 20 sheep and lambs impounded by the moor overlooker,
James Pearson, for allowing them to graze on common land
when Lower Woodfield had no grazing rights.
Richard then charged James Pearson with cruelty to
animals, stating his sheep had not been properly fed whilst impounded.
In 1871, Richard had a brush with a prostitute in Rochdale.
She stole £40 from him in a
He married Sarah Ann Sutcliffe.
They had no children.
After his death, Lower Woodfield was taken over by his
cousin Reuben Ratcliffe.
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Born in Holmfield.
He was
a worsted mill hand [1891] /
a road paviour labourer [1901] /
a setter / paviour's labourer for Halifax Corporation Highways [for
18 years 1911] /
employed by Smith, Barker & Wilson.
In 1907, he married Ellen Baines [1879-19??] in Halifax.
They lived at 19 Gordon Street, Holmfield, Halifax [1911].
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 16th Battalion
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He was reported wounded and missing – possibly captured – at
Bullecourt [3rd May 1917].
He died as a POW at Cassel, Germany [8th May 1917] (aged 39).
His photograph appears with a report of his story in the Halifax Courier [26th May 1917].
He was buried at Niederzwehren Cemetery, Germany. [Grave Ref IX E 10]
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
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Squire died 4th October 1806 (aged 34)
and was buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax
Partner in John Ratcliffe & Sons, blanket-makers.
In April 1865, the partnership was dissolved by mutual consent.
The manufacturing business was carried on under the name Ratcliffe, Brothers, & Company at Mytholmroyd.
Squire carried on the woollen business on his own account at
Rochdale.
On 14th July 1851, he married Sarah Higgins [1812-1876]
at Manchester Parish Church.
Children:
The children were born in Bury.
The family lived at Rochdale [1861].
Squire died at Bury Road, Rochdale [7th February 1876].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £25,000.
The will was proved by
John Lord of Coldwell Brow, Rochdale (salesman)
and
John Leach of 93 Tweedale Street, Rochdale (yarn agent)
See
West End Tavern, Sowerby Bridge
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He was
a waggon driver [1851] /
a carter [1871].
In [Q3] 1837, he married Elizabeth Smith [1811-1879] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at Brookfoot Lane, Southowram [1847, 1851, 1871].
Elizabeth died 8th December 1879 (aged 68).
Thomas died 25th January 1881 (aged 67).
The couple were buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram
Born in Warley.
He was
an overlooker of woollen power looms [1851] /
woollen manufacturer employing 70 hands [1871] /
partner in Ratcliffe Brothers.
On 2nd August 1846, he married (1) Alice Wrigley [1825-1861] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
On 26th December 1864, he married (2) Emma Smith [1839-1909] at Halifax Parish Church.
They lived at
Hollin Hall Lane, Warley [1851]
and
Albert House, Greenhill, Mytholmroyd [1899].
In 1872, when Thomas wanted to expand Ratcliffe Brothers,
his brothers did not agree and the partnership was dissolved.
Thomas took over Albert Mill, Mytholmroyd and set up Thomas Ratcliffe & Company Limited.
He had no sons to whom he could pass on the business,
and left it to his sons-in-law, John Culpan and David Smith, who had joined the company in 1880.
Culpan and Smith fell out and the firm was split into
two separate and independent companies.
Thomas died 11th February 1899.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £6,559 6/8d.
Probate was granted to
Arthur James Smith (mill manager)
and
Ernest Smith (mercantile clerk)
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Born in Southowram.
He was
a carter of Brighouse [1867] /
stoker at stone quarry [1871] /
a cartwright [1881, 1891] /
a wheelwright [1901, 1911]
In 1867, he married Elizabeth Heley [1846-1890] at Halifax
Parish Church.
She was a mill hand (woollen) [1881]
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881] was visitor Abraham Jenkinson [b
1830] (doll dresser)
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Born in 8th August 1904.
He was
working on the farm with his father [1921] /
a general farm worker & milk delivery [1939].
In [Q2] 1835, he married Florence Earnshaw [1914-1978] in Todmorden.
Children:
They lived at 236 Bacup Road, Todmorden [1939].
Florence died 9th March 1978 (aged 64).
Tom died 17th May 1983 (aged 78).
The couple were buried at Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel
with Reuben Ratcliffe
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Patmos Congregational Chapel, Todmorden
Walter died 21st September 1928 (aged 55).
He married Jane H. [1883-1961].
Jane died 18th June 1961 (aged 78).
The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
with Walter's parents
Born in Todmorden.
He was public house manager Black Swan, Todmorden [1901].
In 1896, he married Ann, daughter of John Farrar, in Todmorden.
Children:
They lived at 31 & 33 Burnley Road, Todmorden [1901].
Living with them [in 1901], was grandfather Peter Thomas Ratcliffe (licensed victualler).
Walter died at St George's Hospital, Westminster
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Question:
Does anyone know which beerhouse this may have been?
In December 1878, he went into liquidation
In [Q2] 1867, he married Mary Jane Robertshaw in Halifax.
Child:
James [1870-1872]
William died 27th October 1904 (aged 58).
Mary Jane died 27th December 1916 (aged 70).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2767]
with son James and
with Mary Jane's mother and siblings
He was
educated at Halifax Parish Church School /
employed by Denham's.
In [Q2] 1930, he married Nellie Kennedy in Halifax.
Child:
Brenda [b 1931]
They lived in Halifax.
During World War II,
he enlisted [1941]
and served as a Leading Aircraftman
with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died of illness on the way home from India [19th November 1944] (aged 41).
He was buried at Maala Cemetery, Yemen [Grave Ref H 112].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Patmos Congregational Chapel, Todmorden
Ratcliffe, Abraham Ref 252-374
Son of Timothy Ratcliffe.
Ratcliffe, Albert Ref 252-623
He served in World War I.
Ratcliffe, Albert Ref 252-664
Son of William Ratcliffe, joiner.
Mary Hannah was the daughter of George Tiffany and
widow of Ernest Booth
Ratcliffe, Charles Ref 252-1542
Hairdresser at 17 Corn Market, Halifax [1881]
Ratcliffe, Charles Ref 252-2
He was a moulder.
Ratcliffe, Charles Ref 252-262
Son of John Ratcliffe
Ratcliffe, Charles Ref 252-11
Born in Ovenden.
Elizabeth was born in Ovenden
Susan was born in Halifax
Nanny was born in Midgley
Details of Nanny's death / burial place are not yet known
Ratcliffe, Edgar Ref 252-1145
Lodging house keeper at In 1904, he was recorded as keeper of a
Common Lodging House at 18a King Street [with 122 lodgers in 1903,
1904].
Ratcliffe, Edward Ref 252-457
Hatter in [1790]
Ratcliffe, Edwin Ref 252-246
Son of Joshua Ratcliffe.
Ratcliffe, George Ref 252-1705
Son of James Ratcliffe.
Ratcliffe, George Ref 252-12
Ratcliffe, Gibson Ref 252-550
Born in Halifax [27th December 1883]
Frances was born in Halifax
Ratcliffe, Greenwood Ref 252-20
Son of Joseph Ratcliffe.
Ann was born in Todmorden
Ratcliffe, Harry Ref 252-8
Minnie was the daughter of David Crossley
Ratcliffe, Horace Ref 252-227
Son of John Ratcliffe.
Ada Mary was born in Manchester
Ratcliffe, James Ref 252-1704
Established James Ratcliffe & Sons at Box Tree Mill, Wheatley.
Ratcliffe, James Ref 252-1692
He was involved in a quarrel at a dancing match at the Blue Ball, Norland.
John Sykes hit him over the head with a poker.
Ratcliffe died later
Ratcliffe, James Ref 252-942
Partner in W. Ratcliffe & Sons.
Ratcliffe, James Ref 252-575
Born in Midgley.
Maria was born in Burford
Ratcliffe, James Ref 252-115
Son of John Ratcliffe.
Susannah was the daughter of Thomas Murgatroyd
Ratcliffe, Jesse Ref 252-609
Of Halifax.
He was an active Luddite and was involved in the attack on
Rawfolds Mill.
He turned informer.
Ratcliffe, Joe Ref 252-375
Son of John Ratcliffe.
Laura, born in Monmouthshire, was the daughter of John Baylis.
Ratcliffe, John Ref 252-763
Of Upper Brookhouse, Ovenden.
Ratcliffe, John Ref 252-261
Born in Sowerby.
Ratcliffe, John Ref 252-1701
He was
a manufacturer at Sourhall, Todmorden [until about 1818] /
a farmer [1841] /
a farmer, country shopkeeper and grocer /
Overseer of the Poor for Todmorden.
One of the witnesses for the defence, John Ratcliffe, a kind of
hedge-lawyer, excited much mirth by his provincial dialect, and the
manner in which he replied to the questions of Mr Brandt in his cross
examination
He was a familiar figure, often seen riding on horseback to the
Manchester markets wearing white knee breeches and a top hat
Ratcliffe, John Ref 252-626
He served in World War I.
Ratcliffe, John Ref 252-356
Son of Joshua Ratcliffe.
Ratcliffe, John Ref 252-576
Born in Midgley.
Sarah was born in Ovenden
Ratcliffe, John Ref 252-7
Landlord of the Old Duke William, Shelf [1878-1896]
Ratcliffe, John Ref 252-1702
Son of Peter Thomas Ratcliffe.
Ratcliffe, John Ref 252-5
Son of Jonas Ratcliffe.
Ratcliffe, John Ref 252-17
Son of Reuben Ratcliffe.
Edith was born in Todmorden
Ratcliffe, Jonas Ref 252-3
Born in Ovenden [12th December 1829].
Emma was born in Ovenden [17th February 1832],
Ratcliffe Joseph Ref 252-21
Born in Todmorden.
Ann was born in Burnley
Ratcliffe, Joseph Ref 252-14
In March 1838, he and James Brown were charged with breaking
into the house of Mr William Walker at Brighouse and stealing
hams therefrom.
Never mind, they can nobbut transport us
Ratcliffe, Joseph Ref 252-234
Son of Joshua Ratcliffe.
Elizabeth was born in Halifax
Ratcliffe, Joseph Ref 252-4
Born in Luddenden.
Martha Ann was born in Ovenden, the daughter of Grace
& William Crabtree, weaver
Ratcliffe, Joshua Ref 252-10
Ratcliffe, Joshua Ref 252-325
Son of John Ratcliffe.
Betty was born in Thorner (?)
Ratcliffe, Lafayette Ref 252-941
Son of John Ratcliffe.
Ratcliffe, Norman Ref 252-279
Son of James Ratcliffe.
Ratcliffe, Otho Ref 252-19
Son of Greenwood Ratcliffe.
Ratcliffe, Peter Thomas Ref 252-1700
Son of John Ratcliffe.
Ratcliffe, Reuben Ref 252-16
Born in Todmorden [25th October 1840].
Eve was born in Todmorden
Ratcliffe, Reuben Ref 252-15
Son of John Ratcliffe.
Eunice was born at Midgelden Farm [28th October 1898]
Ratcliffe, Richard Ref 252-3900
Son of John Ratcliffe.
house of ill fame
Ratcliffe, Sidney Ref 252-498
Son of Joseph Ratcliffe.
Ellen was born in Elland
Ratcliffe, Squire Ref 252-9
Ratcliffe, Squire Ref 252-260
Son of John Ratcliffe.
Sarah was born in Manchester, the daughter of William
Higgins, fustian cutter
Ratcliffe, Thomas Ref 252-22
Born in Haworth.
Elizabeth was born in Southowram
Ratcliffe, Thomas Ref 252-323
Son of Joshua Ratcliffe.
Alice was born in Warley
Ratcliffe, Timothy Ref 252-404
Son of Thomas Ratcliffe, carter.
Elizabeth was born in Clifton, the daughter of John
Heley, stone dresser.
Ratcliffe, Tom Ref 252-18
Son of John Ratcliffe
Florence was born 8th February 1914
Ratcliffe, Walter Ref 252-631
He served in World War I.
Ratcliffe, Walter Ref 252-6
Son of John Ratcliffe.
Ratcliffe, Walter Ref 252-1703
Son of John Ratcliffe.
Ratcliffe, William Ref 252-446
Beerhouse keeper at Halifax.
Ratcliffe, William Ref 252-13
He was a painter.
Mary Jane was the daughter of Job Robertshaw
Ratcliffe, William Ref 252-615
Son of Charlotte & Charles E. Ratcliffe of Halifax.
Ratcliffe, Willie Ref 252-633
He served in World War I.
| Families |
John Ratcliffe was an early member of the family.
See
Jack Uttley
The Ratcliffe family of Midgley Ref 252-969
| Surname |
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Other forms of the surname are not included here.
Marriages
1805,
1870,
1885,
1905,
1906,
1907,
1910
Ratcliffe surname Ref 252-1
Unattached BMDs for Ratcliffe
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