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Wilkinson, MrRef 82-2276
[17??-18??]
In 1809, he had an
academy in Halifax

Wilkinson, Rev A.Ref 82-1416
[19??-19??]
Priest at
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church, Hebden Bridge [1970s]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Molly Sunderland

Wilkinson, AaronRef 82-106
[1791-18??]
Born in .

He was an innkeeper (at Rushcart, Sowerby / Star, Sowerby?)  [1841].

He married Hannah [1801-1???].


Hannah was born in
 

Children:

    Moses [b 1823] who was a maker-up of twist) [1851
  1. Mary [b 1826] who was a power loom weaver [1841] Aaron
  2. Elizabeth [b 1829] [1841]
  3. Martha [b 1832] [1841]
  4. John [b 1835] [1841]

They lived at Sowerby Green, Halifax [1841]

Wilkinson, AaronRef 82-105
[1825-1884]
Son of
Aaron Wilkinson.

Born in Halifax.

He was a wool comber [1841] / a maker-up of twist [1851] / a woollen manufacturer [1871].

In [Q4] 1845, he married Ann Howarth [1824-1879] in Halifax.


Ann was born in Halifax, the daughter of William Howarth
 

Children:

  1. child who died in infancy
  2. child who died in infancy

They lived at

  • 11 New Bank, Halifax [1851]
  • 16 Milton Street, Halifax [1871]

Living with them [in 1851] was Aaron's brother Moses Wilkinson [b 1823] (maker-up of twist).

Ann died 6th August 1879 (aged 55) 

+ was buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram with the children ()  & Ann's mother Susannah Howarth [1790-1869] and Maria Robinson [1847-1869], her granddaughter.

Aaron died 59 in Halifax [April 1884]


His burial place is not yet known
 

Wilkinson, AbelRef 82-618
[17??-1???]
Of Midgley. He was a witness at the trial of the
coiners

Wilkinson, AbrahamRef 82-137
[1???-16??]
He, his brother,
John, and Anthony Mitchell were members of a gang who were found guilty of stealing and attempting to sell 2 horses from John Cusforth of Sandal, near Wakefield, on 17th April 1650, and a further charge of stealing 16 yards of russet-coloured kersey – valued at 1/- per yard – from the tenters of Samuel Colbeck of Lower Shaw Booth, Warley on 19th April 1650. The total value of the goods was £5 8s.

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 Abraham Wilkinson, his brother John, and Anthony Mitchell were members of a gang who were found guilty of stealing and attempting to sell 2 horses from John Cusforth of Sandal, near Wakefield, on 17th April 1650, and a further charge of stealing 16 yards of russet-coloured kersey – valued at 1/- per yard – from the tenters of Samuel Colbeck of Lower Shaw Booth, Warley on 19th April 1650. The total value of the goods was £5 8s.

Wilkinson, AlbertRef 82-104
[1875-19??]
Born in Hipperholme.

He was a glazed brick burner [1911] / a brick burner (out-of-work) [1921].

Around 1900, he married Annie [1877-19??].


Annie was born in Aberdeen, Scotland
 

Children:

  1. Herbert [b 1900]
  2. Norman

The family lived at

  • 19 Woodhead, Hipperholme [1911]
  • 2 Clare Road, Halifax (Albert living as a boarder with  Henry Ainley) [1921]

Wilkinson, Alec CrowtherRef 82-49
[1916-1941]
Son of Ettie & Frank Crowther Wilkinson of Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Lieutenant with the Royal Navy (F.A.A.) aboard HMS Newcastle.

He died 1st November 1941 (aged 25).

He was buried at Bermuda Royal Naval Cemetery, Bermuda [Grave Ref 389]

Wilkinson, Alfred RashdaleRef 82-54
[1893-1919]
Son of Edith [1870-19??] & William H. Wilkinson [1861-19??].

He was employed by Joseph Brooke Limited, Hipperholme / employed by Ramsden, Camm & Company Limited, Brighouse.

In January 1918, he married Maude R. Addison in Halifax whilst he was home on leave.

They lived at 10 East Street, Rastrick.

During World War I, he enlisted [September 1914] and served as a Driver with 27th Division Ammunition Col. Royal Field Artillery.

From January 1915, he served in France & Salonika.

He died of pneumonia at No.27 Casualty Clearing Station, in Salonika [14th February 1919] (aged 26).

He is remembered on the Batumi British Military Memorial Wall, Georgia, on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Rastrick War Memorial

Wilkinson, AndrewRef 82-2290
[194?-] Son of Rev T. R. Wilkinson.

He attended Heath Grammar School [1955-1962].

He was President of the British Association of Perinatal Medicine [1999-2002]

Wilkinson, Annie ElizaRef 82-97
[1855-1922]
Daughter of
John Wilkinson.

She was a carpet setter [1871, 1881, 1891] / a charwoman [1901, 1911].

She never married.

Children (fathers unknown):

  1. John Henry M. [b 1881] who was a worsted carpet sizer  [1901], a warp sizer [1911]
  2. Florence S. [1886-1935] who was a worsted spinner [1901],  a worsted winder [1911] & was buried with her mother

The family lived at 5 Chapeltown, Halifax [1901, 1911].

Annie Eliza died 17th September 1922 (aged 67), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1134] with her parents

Wilkinson, ArmitageRef 82-1423
[1839-1901]
Senior partner in
Wilkinson & Wallace.

In 1885, he went to establish a branch of the firm in Sydney, Australia

He died at Kogarah, Sydney, Australia [March 1901] (aged 62) 

Wilkinson, BenRef 82-31
[1868-1916]
Born in Sowerby.

He was an insurance agent for Royal Liver [1892] / a silk dresser [1901].

In [Q1] 1892, he married Lilley Wilkinson [1867-1???] in Halifax.


Lilley was born in Sowerby
 

Child: Hedley Vickers

They lived at

  • Union Street, Sowerby [1901]
  • 37 Haigh Buildings, Sowerby [1911]
  • Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge [1916]
  • Gladstone Buildings, Sowerby Bridge [1918]

Ben died at home after a long illness [23rd June 1916] (aged 50).

He was buried at Steep Lane Baptist Chapel, Sowerby [27th June 1916]

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Wilkinson, BenjaminRef 82-1100
[16??-17??]
He was
Constable of Northowram [1728]

Wilkinson, BenjaminRef 82-5400
[1709-1761]
Of North Bridge, Halifax. He was buried in
Halifax Parish Church

The epitaph on his memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Wilkinson, BenjaminRef 82-55
[1752-1822]

He married Eleanor Parsley [1756-1837].

Children:

  1. (probably) Sarah [1788-1843] who married John Wheelwright
  2. Mary who married Harry Maslen
  3. Elizabeth [1791-1951] who married Michael Hoyle

The children were born in Batley.


Sisters Mary &
  • Elizabeth were married on the same day [18th August 1814] at the St Peter's Church, Birstall
  •  

    Benjamin & Eleanor died in Rishworth.

    They were buried in Batley

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

    Wilkinson, BenjaminRef 82-77
    [1798-1869]
    Born in Greetland / Elland.

    He was (possibly) a farmer of 14 acres [1851] / a retired manufacturer [1861].

    He never married.

    He lived at Cold Wells Hill. Stainland [1861].

    Living with him [in 1861] were his nephews & nieces:

    Benjamin died 8th March 1869 (aged 72).

    Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/24] with niece Rebecca Wilkinson & her daughter Emma

    Wilkinson, BenjaminRef 82-91
    [1812-1866]

    He married Harriet [1818-1887].

    Children:

    1. Sarah [1848-1929] who married William Baxter
    2. Martha A. [1845-1897] who married Joseph Driver

    Benjamin died 25th February 1866 (aged 54).

    Harriet died 13th December 1887 (aged 69).

    The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2446]

    Wilkinson, Rev BenjaminRef 82-1375
    [1838-1893]
    A native of Burnley. He trained at Cavendish College, Manchester and served in Cheshire [1864] and at Horton-in-Craven [1865] before becoming Minister at
    Holywell Green Congregational Church [January 1871-April 1882]. He moved to Durham [1882] and Barnard Castle [1888]

    Wilkinson, Benjamin HalsteadRef 82-98
    [1843-1923]
    Son of
    Robert Wilkinson.

    Born in Burnley.

    He was a earthenware hawker [1861] / a glass, china & coal merchant [1871] / a confectioner [1891] / a general carter [1901] / a general carrier (own account) [1911]

    In [Q3] 1863, he married Sarah Parker [1844-1905] in Halifax.


    Sarah was born in Halifax
     

    Children:

    1. George Henry [1865-1867]
    2. Edward [b 1868]
    3. George Parker [b 1870] who was a postman [1891]
    4. Harry [b 1873] who was a stable boy [1891]
    5. Maria [b 1876] who was a hank parter worsted [1891] &  married Percival Wainwright Cartman
    6. Edith Annie [b 1879] who married James Henry Gibbs
    7. Beatrice [b 1881] who was a waitress [1901]

    The family lived at

    • 6 Stead Street, Halifax [1871]
    • 60 Pellon Lane, Halifax [1891]
    • 16 Stead Street, Halifax [1901]
    • 24 Lister Lane, Halifax [1911]

    Living with them [in 1901] were daughter Maria & her daughter, and daughter Edith Annie, her husband & son, and granddaughter Phyllis E. Wilkinson [b 1890].

    Sarah died 13th December 1905 (aged 61).

    Living with the widowed Benjamin [in 1911] were daughter daughter Edith Annie, her husband & children.

    Benjamin died 11th January 1923 (aged 80).

    The couple & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2415] with Benjamin's parents

    Wilkinson, BriggRef 82-85
    [1856-1905]
    Born in Queensbury.

    He was landlord of the Garibaldi Tavern, Stone Chair [1898-1902] / the Nag's Head, Shelf from 1896-1898.

    In 1877, he married Elizabeth Bush [1855-1927] in Bradford.


    Elizabeth was born in Perth, Scotland
     

    Children:

    1. Fred [b 1879]
    2. Harry [b 1881]
    3. Edith [b 1884]
    4. Mary [b 1890]

    Brigg died in Holmfield [22nd May 1905].

    Elizabeth died at Shay Lane [6th November 1927].

    The couple were buried at Illingworth Church

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell

    Wilkinson, CharlesRef 82-43
    [1899-1918]
    Son of Clara & Walter Wilkinson of 267 Halifax Road, Hove Edge, Brighouse.

    During World War I, he served as a Private with the 10th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment.

    He died 18th April 1918 (aged 19).

    He was buried at Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref XI B 6].

    He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Brighouse Parish Church

    Wilkinson, ColonelRef 82-15
    [1869-1935]
    Born in Bradford.

    In 1894, he married Lucy Ramsden [1870-1939] in Dewsbury.

    They lived at 8 Baker Street, Halifax [1935, 1939].

    Colonel died 5th April 1935 (aged 66).

    Lucy died 25th December 1939 (aged 69).

    The couple were buried at Christ Church, Pellon

    Wilkinson, DavidRef 82-2426
    [1813-1884]
    Born in Warley.

    He was a weaver [1841] / a grocer [1851, 1861, 1871]

    On 6th October 1836, he married Hannah Edmondson [1813-1885] from Warley, in Warley.

    Children:

    1. Mary [b 1837] who married Hanson Clegg
    2. Thomas
    3. Ann [b 1842] who was a milliner [1861]
    4. Sarah [b 1845]
    5. Priscilla [b 1847]
    6. Samuel

    They lived at

    • 60 Warley Town, Lower Warley [1841]
    • 26 Back West Street, Sowerby Bridge [1851]
    • 1 Sowerby Street, Sowerby Bridge [1861]
    • the grocer's shop in Sowerby Street, Sowerby Bridge [1871]

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

    Wilkinson, David WilliamRef 82-2810
    [1880-19??]
    Son of
    Samuel Wilkinson.

    Born in Warley.

    He was a yarn dyer [1901] / a foreman's dyer [1905] / a wool dyer [1911].

    In 1905, he married Janet Oates [1885-19??] at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Chapel, Sowerby Bridge


    Janet, of 16 Clough Terrace, Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge, was the daughter of James Oates, labourer
     

    They lived at 6 Raven Bank, Luddendenfoot [1911].

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

    Wilkinson, Rev EdwardRef 82-257
    [1639-1704]
    He was Curate at
    Sowerby [1664-1665] / Chaplain of Illingworth [1665-1704].

    On 5th June 1679, he married Mary, daughter of John Illingworth.

    Children:

    1. Sarah [16??-1718] who married Rev David Hartley

    Wilkinson, EdwardRef 82-689
    [17??-18??]
    Of
    Lacey Hey

    In 1818, he sold land for the construction of the first chapel at Midgley

    Wilkinson, EdwinRef 82-1455
    [18??-1???]
    Wheelwright and smith at
    Daisy Croft, Brighouse [1895]

    Wilkinson, EliRef 82-86
    [1???-18??]
    Of Elland.

    In March 1830, Joseph Cliffe was charged with stealing a quantity of blue woollen cloth from the ground of Eli Wilkinson of Elland.

    He was found guilty and transported for 14 years

    Wilkinson, EliRef 82-39
    [1859-1943]
    Born in Greetland.

    He was a cotton spinner [1901].

    In [Q2] 1887, he married Eliza Lawton [1862-1943] in Halifax.


    Eliza was born in Mexborough
     

    Children:

    1. Mary Elizabeth [1888-1955] who was a cop pointer (cotton) 
    2. Raymond
    3. Miriam Saxton [1899-1968]

    They lived at

    • 6 Elephant Terrace, Salterhebble [1901]
    • 316 Huddersfield Road, Salterhebble [1917]

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

    Wilkinson, ElishaRef 82-38
    [1849-1932]

    In [Q1] 1886, he married Harriet Leaver [1851-1???] in Halifax.

    See Elizabeth Blackburn

    Wilkinson, EllisRef 82-986
    [18??-18??]
    Assistant master of
    Clifton Free School [1867-1872] and Master at Clifton National School

    Wilkinson, EllisRef 82-20
    [1892-1918]
    Son of
    James Wilkinson.

    He was a joiner [1911].

    During World War I, he served with the 234th Field Company Royal Engineers.

    He died in France [1st April 1918] (aged 25).

    He was buried at St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France [Grave Ref P VII G 2A].

    He is remembered on the family grave at Lumbutts United Methodist Free Church and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Ralph Wilkinson

    Wilkinson, ElyRef 82-72
    [17??-18??]

    He married Unknown.

    Children:

    1. John who died 19th September 1804 (aged 24 days) 
    2. Hannah [1807-6th October 1810]

    The family lived at

    • Jagger Green [1804]
    • Broad Carr [1810]

    The children were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: B10]

    Wilkinson, ElyRef 82-1170
    [1812-1853]
    Of
    Broad Carr, Elland

    He married Unknown.

    Children:

    1. John
    2. Sarah [1805-1881] who married Luke Crossley
    3. Mary Anne Shaw who married Abraham Crowther Pitchforth

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

    Wilkinson, ErnestRef 82-50
    [18??-19??]
    He served in World War I.

    He died in the conflict.

    He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Patmos Congregational Chapel, Todmorden

    Wilkinson, EzekielRef 82-8
    [18??-18??]
    In 1861, he was Master of the
    Blue Coat School, Harrison Road, Halifax

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

    Wilkinson, FredRef 82-8001
    [18??-19??]
    He was a
    Deacon at Blackley Baptist Chapel [1911]

    Wilkinson, FredRef 82-23
    [18??-191?]
    Of Todmorden.

    During World War I, he served with the West Yorkshire Regiment.

    He died in the conflict.

    He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

    Wilkinson, FredRef 82-102
    [1867-1934]
    Born in Stansfield.

    He was a cotton warper [1901] / a cotton warehouseman [1911] / a cotton weft packer with Wilson Greenwood,  Woodhouse Mill [1921].

    In [Q1] 1895, he married Mary Ellen Clegg [1870-1948] in Todmorden.


    Mary Ellen was born in Langfield [25th October 1870], the daughter of Thomas Clegg
     

    Children:

    1. Sarah Emma [b 1896] who was a cotton weaver [1911]
    2. Harold [b 1899] who was a fruiterer's warehouse boy  [1911], a motor driver with T. & J. W. Cockcroft, Oxford Street,  Todmorden [1921]
    3. Thomas [b 1902] who was a cotton warp twister with  Fielden Brothers, Waterside Mill [1921]
    4. Wilfred who died 26th December 1903 (aged 7 months) 
    5. Violetta [16th February 1905-18th August 1988] who was a  cotton weaver with J. Stott & Sons, Derdale Street [1921], a cotton  winder [1939]
    6. Maud Evelyn [26th January 1908-7th February 1968] who was  a a cotton winder [1921]
    7. Phyllis [b 1911]

    They lived at

    • 5 Causeway Wood, Todmorden [1901, 1911]
    • 16 Merrybents Street, Todmorden [1921, 1934, 1939]

    Fred died 14th February 1934 (aged 67).

    Mary Ellen died 12th April 1948 (aged 77).

    They & the children () were buried at Lumbutts United Methodist Free Church with Mary Ellen's parents

    Wilkinson, GeoffreyRef 82-94
    [1921-1996]
    Son of
    Henry Wilkinson.

    Born in Todmorden [14th July 1921].

    He was one of the chief influences in 20th-century chemistry and – with Professor Ernst Otto Fischer of Münich – he received the 1973 Nobel prize for Chemistry.

    He was knighted for his contributions to chemistry in 1976

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Kenneth Tidswell

    Wilkinson, GeorgeRef 82-800
    [18??-18??]
    Choirmaster at
    St Martin's Church, Brighouse. Susan Sykes was one of his pupils

    Wilkinson, GeorgeRef 82-83
    [1827-1882]


    Question: Is he the same person as George Wilkinson [1828-1???]?

     

    He married Martha Jane [1830-1900].

    Child: Grace Ann [1851-1871] who was buried with her parents.

    George died 16th December 1882 (aged 55).

    Martha Jane died 9th September 1900 (aged 70).

    The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1326]

    Wilkinson, GeorgeRef 82-82
    [1828-1???]


    Question: Is he the same person as George Wilkinson [1827-1882]?

     

    Landlord of the Hop Pole, Halifax [1871, 1881].

    He married Martha Jane [1831-1???].

    Children:

    1. Sarah Maude [b 1858]
    2. Robert [b 1863] who was a clerk [1881]
    3. Henry James [b 1865] who was a dyer's apprentice [1881]
    4. George William [b 1870]
    5. Annie [b 1870]

    Martha Jane took over at the Hop Pole [1887].

    Working with them [in 1881] was Elizabeth Groves (domestic servant) 

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Luke Groves

    Wilkinson, GeorgeRef 82-65
    [1885-1918]

    In [Q4] 1910, he married Edith M. Law in Halifax.

    They lived at

    • 31 Carlton House Terrace, Halifax
    • Holmsdale Road, Coventry

    He was a reservist.

    During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

    He was wounded and captured at Mons, and worked on a farm in Germany. He was sent to Holland for repatriation [22nd January 1918].

    He died in Holland [11th March 1918] (aged 33).

    He was buried at The Hague General Cemetery, Netherlands [Grave Ref 3].

    He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

    Wilkinson, George HenryRef 82-93
    [18??-1???]
    Landlord of the
    Royal Hotel, Brighouse [1891].

    In the case of Wilkinson vs Ingham in 1890, he sought to recover damages from R. George Ingham, for an assault committed by Ingham and his coachman

    Wilkinson, George HenryRef 82-2727
    [1876-19??]
    Born in Clifton.

    He was a silk waste dresser [1911].

    In 1901, he married Emily, daughter of Sidney Schofield in Halifax.

    They lived at Common Side, Clifton [1911].

    Living with them [in 1911] was Emily's widowed father Sidney Schofield

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

    Wilkinson, George ParkerRef 82-45
    [1870-1944]
    Son of Benjamin Halstead Wilkinson [1843-1923], confectioner.

    Born in Halifax.

    He was a postman of 60 Pellon Lane, Halifax [1891] / a postman [1901] / a dancing master [1911] / President of King Cross Constitutional Club / landlord of the Junction Hotel, Halifax [1918-1927] / a member of the licensed victuallers.

    In [Q3] 1891, he married Charlotte Hannah Archer [1873-1???] at All Souls' Church, Halifax


    Charlotte Hannah, of 53 Alma Street, Halifax, was born in Liverpool, the daughter of Sam Archer, plasterer
     

    Children:

    1. Harold S. [b 1892] who was a jeweller's shop assistant  [1911]
    2. Violet [b 1893] who was a printer's assistant [1911]
    3. George

    They lived at

    • 6 Eton Street, Halifax [1901]
    • 11 Queen's Road, Halifax [1911]

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Graham Bradshaw

    Wilkinson, George ParkerRef 82-44
    [1896-1917]
    Son of
    George Parker Wilkinson.

    He was a telegraph messenger [1911] / an apprentice at Asquith's.

    He was engaged to Miss Wright.

    He lived with his parents at the Constitutional Club, King Cross.

    During World War I, he joined the 21st Pioneer Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) [January 1916], then transferred and served as a Lance Corporal with the 12th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

    He was killed by shellfire at Cambrai [12th December 1917] (aged 21).

    The Halifax Courier [5th January 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

    He was buried at Mory Abbey Military Cemetery, Mory, France [Grave Ref II D 1].

    He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Halifax Bowling Club

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

    Wilkinson, Rev George R.Ref 82-1749
    [18??-19??]
    BA.

    Curate at St Paul's Church, Queens Road [1905].

    He lived at Clergy House, King Cross / Mayfield Drive, Halifax

    Wilkinson, Rev George W.Ref 82-1430
    [18??-18??]
    Minister at
    Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [1878-1894]

    Wilkinson, George WilliamRef 82-29
    [1888-1918]
    Son of
    James Wilkinson.

    Born in Brighouse.

    He was a member of Southowram Methodist Chapel / an engine cleaner [1911] / employed by Alfred Goodall & Company Limited of Salterhebble.

    In [Q3] 1911, James married Lennie Taylor in Halifax.

    Child: Kathleen [b 1915]

    They lived at 9 Whitegate Terrace, Siddal.

    During World War I, he enlisted [30th May 1916] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry.

    He was killed in action [24th September 1918] (aged 30).

    The Halifax Courier [26th October 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

    He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France [Grave Ref 9], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

    Wilkinson, H.Ref 82-42
    [1???-191?]
    He served in World War I.

    He died in the conflict.

    He is remembered on Coley War Memorial

    Wilkinson, H. S.Ref 82-14
    [1???-19??]

    Recorded in 1936, when he was proprietor of Wilkinson, Bentley & Company

    Wilkinson, HaroldRef 82-46
    [1895-1917]
    Son of Harry Wilkinson of 13 Ford Hill, Ambler Thorn.

    He was a Bradford Territorial.

    During World War I, he was mobilised at the outbreak of War and served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

    He died 25th January 1917 (aged 22).

    He was buried at Bailleulmont Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref B 10]

    Wilkinson, HarryRef 82-2717
    [18??-19??]
    Player with
    Halifax RLFC [1889]. He won a cap for England (RU) while at Halifax

    Wilkinson, Hedley VickersRef 82-2
    [1873-19??]
    Son of Jephthah Wilkinson.

    Born in Halifax [Q4 1873].

    On 5th January 1899, he married Mary Hannah Thomas at Providence Free Church, Sowerby.


    Mary Hannah was the daughter of William Thomas of Lower Gaukroger, Sowerby
     


    The ceremony was conducted by the
    Rev J. W. Mawer, assisted by the Rev Earl Gray
     

    Wilkinson, Hedley VickersRef 82-30
    [1892-1917]
    Son of
    Ben Wilkinson.

    Born in Sowerby.

    He was a clerk for a corn miller [1911] / employed by Atkinson's, Watson Mill, Sowerby Bridge.

    During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 11th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.

    He was reported missing and assumed to have died 30th November 1917.

    The Halifax Courier [5th January 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

    He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [Grave Ref 9]

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Glynn Helliwell

    Wilkinson, HenryRef 82-89
    [1566-1647]
    Cleric born in Halifax. He was a relative of
    Sir Henry Savile and went to Merton College Oxford. He was the incumbent at Waddesdon in Buckinghamshire. He published several religious works.

    He married Sarah Wake from Northamptonshire.

    Children:

    1. Henry [1610-1675] who became a clergyman
    2. son
    3. son
    4. son
    5. son
    6. son
    7. daughter
    8. daughter
    9. daughter

    He was buried at Waddesdon

    Wilkinson, HenryRef 82-101
    [1853-1934]
    Born in Erringden.

    He was a cotton spinner & farmer of 8 acres [1881] / a cotton spinner [1891] / a mule spinner [1911].

    In [Q1] 1880, he married Elizabeth Halstead [1851-1920] in Halifax.


    Elizabeth was born in Langfield [7th June 1851]
     

    Children:

    1. Herbert [b 1881] who was a half-timer cotton throstle  doffer [1891]
    2. Ellen [18th January 1882-17th October 1917] who was a  roving frame tenter [1911] & was buried with her parents
    3. Ruth [1887-1977] who married William Bentley

    The family lived at

    • Higher Lee, Langfield [1881]
    • 1 Higher Lee, Langfield [1891]
    • 20 Lumbutts, Todmorden [1911]

    Elizabeth died 25th May 1928 & was buried at Lumbutts United Methodist Free Church with daughter Ruth & her husband, & Mary Wilkinson [1853-26th August 1934]

    Henry died in Todmorden [Q3 1934] (aged 71) 

    Wilkinson, HenryRef 82-52
    [1854-1???]
    Son of Jonas Wilkinson, labourer.

    Born in Halifax.

    He was a letter carrier [1878, 1881] / a postman [1891] / a maker-up stuff goods [1901] / a maker-up in warehouse [1911].

    In 1878, he married Jane Ellen Swift [1854-1???] at All Souls' Church, Halifax.


    Jane Ellen, of Haley Hill, was born in Halifax, the daughter of Frank Swift, labourer
     

    Children:

    1. Edith H. [b 1880] who was a cotton spinner [1891], a  worsted rover [1901]
    2. Albin Henry [b 1882] who was a baker [1901]
    3. Herbert
    4. Tom [b 1885] who was a grocers errand boy [1901]
    5. Alice [b 1887] who was a worsted spinner [1901], a  dressmaker [1911]
    6. Alfred [b 1888]
    7. Ernest [b 1892] who was a house painter [1911]

    They lived at

    • 44 Crossley Terrace, Halifax [1881, 1891]
    • 26 Thomas Street South, Halifax [1901, 1911]

    Living with them [in 1911] was sister-in-law Susannah Swift [b  1858] (sewing machinist) 

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

    Wilkinson, HenryRef 82-87
    [1885-1975]
    Son of Mary (née Robertshaw) & Geoffrey Wilkinson.

    Born in Todmorden [31st May 1885].

    He was a master painter and decorator.

    On 15th June 1920, he married Ruth Crowther at Christ Church, Todmorden.


    Ruth was born 29th December 1891, the daughter of
    Fred Crowther
     

    Children:

    1. Geoffrey
    2. Barbara [b 24th January 1925]
    3. John [b 1927]

    They lived at

    • Springside, Todmorden [1885, 1920]
    • 4 Wellington Road, Todmorden [1920, 1975]

    Ruth died 1st June 1962.

    Henry died in Todmorden [12th December 1975]

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    Wilkinson, HerbertRef 82-21
    [18??-1916]
    Born in Todmorden.

    He was a member of the Prudence of the Vale Lodge of Oddfellows.

    During World War I, he enlisted with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), then he served as a Private with the 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

    He was killed in action in France / Flanders [30th September 1916].

    He was buried at Cité Bonjean Military Cemetery, France. [Grave Ref III A 11].

    He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, on Cornholme War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Oddfellows' Hall, Todmorden

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

    Wilkinson, HerbertRef 82-76
    [1864-1936]

    In [Q4] 1898, he married Clara Akroyd [1868-1939] in Halifax.


    Clara was the daughter of
    Edwin Akroyd
     

    Herbert died 22nd January 1936 (aged 72).

    Clara died 14th May 1939 (aged 71).

    The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/421] with Clara's parents

    Wilkinson, HerbertRef 82-2809
    [1876-19??]
    Born in Halifax.

    He was a jam boiler [1911].

    In 1904, he married Emma, daughter of Jonathan Cawthera.

    Children:

    1. Emily [b 1905]
    2. Ruby [b 1910]

    In 1911, the family were living with Emma's widowed mother, Sarah, at the Brighton Hotel

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    Wilkinson, HerbertRef 82-53
    [1883-1917]
    Son of
    Henry Wilkinson.

    He was a creeler (carpet weaver) [1901] / employed by the Maypole Dairy, Northgate and in other towns / employed by the Meadow Dairy, Goole.

    He married Unknown.

    Child: child

    In 1916, his son died after being knocked down by a coal waggon.

    During World War I, he enlisted in Goole with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), then he served as a Private with the 8th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

    His wife and child went to live with her father in Dewsbury.

    He was killed in action [9th April 1917].

    He was buried at Railway Dugouts Burial Ground (Transport Farm), Belgium [Grave Ref VII L 29].

    He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary's Church, Halifax

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    Wilkinson, HermanRef 82-17
    [18??-191?]
    He died in World War I.

    He is remembered on Norwood Green War Memorial, and on Coley War Memorial

    Wilkinson, IsaacRef 82-70
    [1774-1843]
    Of Outlane.

    He married Sarah [1773-1846].

    Children:

    1. Ann [1798-16th January 1820]
    2. Rachael [1809-25th March 1810]

    Isaac died 4th May 1843 (aged 69).

    Sarah died 29th December 1846 (aged 73).

    Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: D15] with granddaughter Eliza, widow of Sam Schofield, who died 17th October 1907, aged 71 years

    Wilkinson, Isaac E.Ref 82-1372
    [16??-1721]
    A local man.

    He was pastor at what was to become Warley Congregational Church [1705]. The congregation increased significantly during his ministry.

    He married Esther Lapidge.

    They lived at Grange House, Warley [1711]. A fireplace at the house is inscribed IEW for him, and the initials of Isaac and Esther are inscribed on a sundial at the house

    This & associated entries use material contributed by John Lingard

    Wilkinson, J.Ref 82-2301
    [18??-19??]
    Established
    J. Wilkinson & Son

    Wilkinson, Major General J. H.Ref 82-229
    [18??-1954]
    He lived at
    Trimmingham House, Halifax.

    He was an adviser to the Indian Government

    Wilkinson, JackRef 82-11
    [1922-1???]
    On 27th June 1947, he married Joan Hartley in Huddersfield


    Joan was the daughter of
    James William Hartley
     

    Children:

    1. Andrew Hartley (Wilkinson)
    2. Stuart Peter

    Wilkinson, JackRef 82-2072
    [1930-1992]
    Of Halifax.

    Rugby player.

    He attended Pellon Lane Board School.

    He played rugby as an amateur with Siddal [as a young man] / signed up with Thrum Hall as a professional [1947-1959] / moved to Wakefield Trinity [until 1963] / played as player coach at Bradford Northern [from 1963/64] / toured Australia twice [1962, 1964] / played in 13 Test matches, 6 Challenge cup finals and 5 Championship  finals at Wembley.

    After retirement, he was landlord of the Rose & Crown, Greetland [around 1966] / landlord of the Maypole Inn, Warley [1980s].

    He was a friend of Shirley Crabtree.

    He married June

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    Wilkinson, JamesRef 82-68
    [1763-1830]
    Of Greetland.

    He married Betty [1765-1834].

    Children:

    1. Mary [1805-19th November 1807]
    2. Joshua
    3. Frances [1808-14th March 1835] who married Mr  Fletcher of Leeds

    James died 16th March 1830 (aged 67).

    Betty died 3rd March 1834 (aged 69).

    Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: B11]

    Wilkinson, Rev JamesRef 82-73
    [18??-1???]

    He married Sarah Elizabeth


    Sarah Elizabeth was the daughter of
    Rev William Laycock
     

    Sarah Elizabeth died 30th June 1892 and was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-T15] with her parents

    Wilkinson, JamesRef 82-1813
    [18??-18??]
    Mason at Ovenden.

    In November 1856, he was declared insolvent

    Wilkinson, JamesRef 82-84
    [1808-18??]
    In 1830, he was one of a gang of four men who robbed
    William Kitson.

    They were all sentenced to death, but this was later commuted to transportation.

    The men were received aboard the Prison hulk Ship Retribution moored at Woolwich [2nd May 1830].

    The Retribution was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line launched as HMS Edgar and converted to a Prison Hulk ship in 1813. She was renamed Retribution in 1814, and was broken up in 1836

    Aboard the Retribution, the conduct of Daniel Maude was said to be bad.

    They were all aboard the Lord Melville (3) when she departed from Sheerness [around 20th May 1830], carrying 176 male convicts and also a guard detachment of the 17th Regiment of Foot, possibly calling at the Downs, England and departing from there [6th June 1830], and after 137 days arrived in Port Jackson, Sydney Cove [21st October 1830].

    The Lord Melville (3) (425 tons) was built in Quebec, Canada in 1825. She had made a previous voyage to Australia in 1829. She was wrecked in 1836 with some loss of life

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    Wilkinson, Rev JamesRef 82-1407
    [1836-1???]
    Born in Stalybridge, Cheshire.

    He was Baptist minister in Barnoldswick, Skipton [1871] / Pastor at Rishworth Particular Baptist Chapel [1874-1888] / Baptist minister in Leeds [1891, 1901].

    During his pastorate at Rishworth, a manse was built.

    He married Sarah A. [1847-1???].


    Sarah was born in Stalybridge
     

    Children:

    1. Ashton [b 1871] who was a manufacturer's clerk [1891]
    2. Ada Mary [b 1872] who was an assistant school teacher  [1891]
    3. Edwin Howard [b 1873] who was a pupil-teacher [1891]
    4. Ann Elizabeth [b 1876] who was a telegraphist [1901]

    They lived at

    • Wellhouse Cottages, Barnoldswick, Skipton [1871]
    • Chapel House, Rishworth [1881]
    • Melbourne Grove, Bramley, Leeds [1891]
    • 10 Melbourne Grove, Bramley, Leeds [1901]

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    Wilkinson, JamesRef 82-88
    [1844-1896]
    Born in Manchester [2nd January 1844].

    He was a tin plate worker [1871] / an iron & tin plate worker employing 2 men & 1 boy [1871].

    In [Q1] 1870, he married Jane Sladdin [1840-1907] in Halifax.


    Jane was born in Halifax [5th February 1840].

    She was a worsted weaver [1871]

     

    Children:

    1. Florence [b 1877]
    2. James Henry [b 1880]

    They lived at

    • Spring Cottages, South Ward, Halifax [1871]
    • 9 Cross Hills, Halifax [1881]
    • Cross Hills, Halifax [1891]

    Living with them [in 1891] was nephew William Henry Gregson (artistic photographer).

    James died 4th October 1896 (aged 52).

    Jane died 4th December 1907 (aged 67).

    The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1807] with Clara Robertson [1868-1913]

    Wilkinson, JamesRef 82-24
    [1857-1941]
    Born in Erringden [21st November 1857].

    He was a cotton weaver [1891] / a farmer [1901, 1911, 1917, 1921] / a farmer (retired) [1939].

    He married Hannah Greenwood [1861-1919].


    Hannah was born in Lumbutts
     

    Children:

    1. Alfred [1883-1974] who was a cotton weaver [1901]
    2. Wilbert
    3. Arthur [1889-1977]
    4. Ellis
    5. Harold [1897-1963] who was a cotton mill hand [1911], a  farm labourer [1921]

    The family lived at

    • 6 Lumbutts, Todmorden [1891]
    • Brink Top Farm, Todmorden [1901, 1911, 1917, 1921]
    • Millwood House Cottage, Pitt Street, Todmorden [1939]

    Hannah died 10th July 1919 (aged 58).

    James died 28th April 1941 (aged 83).

    Members of the family were buried at Lumbutts United Methodist Free Church

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    Wilkinson, JamesRef 82-74
    [1861-19??]
    Son of George Wilkinson, labourer.

    Born in Halifax.

    He was a stone miner of Waring Green, Brighouse [1886] / a stone miner [1891, 1901, 1911].

    In 1886, he married Hannah Maria Blaker [1861-1907] at Halifax Parish Church.


    Hannah Maria, of Waring Green, Brighouse, was born in Rastrick, the daughter of William Blaker, carter
     

    Children:

    1. George William
    2. Sarah Elizabeth [1890-1891]
    3. Elsie [b 1894] who was a worsted rover [1911]

    They lived at

    • Royd, Southowram [1891]
    • 28 Town Gate, Southowram [1901]
    • 20 Common Lane, Southowram [1911]

    Hannah Maria died in 1907 (aged 46)  Living with them [in 1911] was James's mother Elizabeth Wilkinson [b Eastrington, Yorkshire 1841]

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    Wilkinson, JamesRef 82-2322
    [1869-1911]
    He was
    Councillor on Todmorden Council / involved in many trade associations / Secretary of the Todmorden & District Weavers' & Winders' Association [until his death in August 1911].

    He married Unknown.

    Children:

    1. child
    2. child
    3. child

    Wilkinson, JamesRef 82-59
    [1896-1917]
    Son of
    John Wilkinson.

    Born in Sowerby Bridge.

    He was educated at the Blue Coat School, Halifax / a clerk in wire works [1911] / employed by the British Westinghouse Company, Manchester.

    He lived at 168 Edge Lane Road, Oldham.

    During World War I, he served as an Ordinary Telegraphist with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

    He was killed in action aboard HMS Stonecrop [18th September 1917] (aged 21).

    The Halifax Courier [6th October 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

    He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [Grave Ref 25], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial, and on the Blue Coat School Memorial

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    Wilkinson, JamesRef 82-25
    [19??-1943]
    Son of Bertha & John Wilkinson.

    He married Anne E.

    They lived in Todmorden.

    During World War II, he served as a Sapper with 1012 Port Maintenance Company Royal Engineers.

    He died 29th August 1943.

    He was buried at Suez War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt [Grave Ref 3 C 12].

    He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

    Wilkinson, James HenryRef 82-9400
    [1861-19??]
    He was a farmer of 18 acres at
    Trough Farm, Norwood Green [1911].

    He married Maria [1858-19??]

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    Wilkinson, JeremiahRef 82-9
    [1802-1862]
    Of Brighouse.

    He married Elizabeth [1789-1850].

    The couple were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

    Wilkinson, JohnRef 82-208
    [1???-1650]
    He and
    Anthony Mitchell and Abraham Wilkinson were found guilty of stealing and attempting to sell 2 horses from John Cusforth of Sandal, near Wakefield, on 17th April 1650, and a further charge of stealing 16 yards of russet-coloured kersey – valued at 1/- per yard – from the tenters of Samuel Colbeck of Lower Shaw Booth, Warley on 19th April 1650. The total value of the goods was £5 8s.

    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

    Wilkinson, JohnRef 82-965
    [16??-16??]
    DD.

    Son of William Wilkinson. He was born in Halifax and brought up in Oxford. He was Professor of Divinity at Oxford, and a Fellow of Magdalen College Oxford. He was tutor to Henry, son of James I. He fled from Oxford during the Civil War

    Wilkinson, JohnRef 82-7
    [17??-1???]
    Stuff merchant of Halifax.

    He was one of the town's trustees for Halifax [1770] / a member of the Halifax Volunteer Corps of Infantry.

    He occupied Room 38 on the Colonnade of the Piece Hall [1787]

    Wilkinson, JohnRef 82-1266
    [17??-17??]
    Hatter in Halifax [1768]

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    Wilkinson, JohnRef 82-69
    [1767-1803]
    Of Broad Carr.

    He married Hannah [1765-1825].

    Children:

    1. Betty [7th August 1793-13th February 1841]
    2. Joseph [1799-20th March 1801]
    3. Ely who died 13th March 1803 (aged 45 weeks) 

    John died 13th January 1803 (aged 36).

    On 25th December 1806, Hannah married John Brearley at Elland Parish Church

    Children:

    1. Hannah [1807-13th October 1825]

    Hannah died 20th January 1825 (aged 60).

    Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: D11]

    Wilkinson, JohnRef 82-79
    [1786-18??]
    He was a tailor [1841].

    He married Unknown.

    Children:

    1. Caroline [b 1811] who was a worsted worker [1841]
    2. Mary [b 1816] who was a worsted worker [1841]
    3. Sarah [b 1816] who was a worsted worker [1841]
    4. Eliza [b 1821] who was a worsted worker [1841]
    5. Rebecca [b 1826] who was a worsted worker  [1841]

      (possibly) Rebecca Wilkinson

    6. Ann [b 1826] who was a worsted worker [1841]
    7. John [b 1821] who was a tailor [1841]

    The family lived at Haley Hill, Halifax [1841]

    Wilkinson, JohnRef 82-2334
    [18??-18??]
    A
    cordwainer in Clifton.

    He was one of the original trustees of the United Methodist Free Church, Clifton

    Wilkinson, JohnRef 82-8003
    [18??-18??]
    Of Blackley.

    On 11th January 1857, he had been drinking in a public house at Stainland, and about 1:000 am he was walking home when William Dyson and John NuttonWilkinson's neighbours and co-workers, with whom he had been drinking at Stainland – waylaid Wilkinson, pulled him to the ground and kicked him brutally. They stole 8/-

    Warrants were issued for their arrest

    Wilkinson, JohnRef 82-2051
    [18??-19??]
    Silk dresser at Halifax.

    He was listed as a provisional director of the Stoney Royd Spinning Company Limited [1881]

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    Wilkinson, Rev JohnRef 82-2343
    [18??-19??]
    On 9th April 1905, he,
    Harold Chapman, Joseph Dobson, and Rev William Lawrence, were sent to jail as passive resisters (poor rates).

    On 2nd April 1906, he, Rev William Lawrence and Harold Chapman, were sent to jail for the second time as passive resisters (education rates).

    He lived at The Manse, Gibraltar Road [1906]

    Wilkinson, JohnRef 82-51
    [1804-1878]
    Born in Ovenden.

    He was a house carpenter [1861] / a joiner.

    He married Mary Ann [1806-1870].


    Mary Ann was born in Skircoat
     

    Children:

    1. Jane [1854-1922] who married John William Helliwell

    The family lived at 5 Priestley's Yard, Halifax [1861].

    Mary Ann died 15th June 1870 (aged 64).

    John died 14th June 1878 (aged 74).

    Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2579]

    Wilkinson, JohnRef 82-1405
    [1815-1878]
    Of
    Broad Carr, Elland.

    Son of Ely Wilkinson.

    On 22nd November 1855, he married Sarah Terry [1773-1843] at Elland Parish Church.


    Sarah was the daughter of Rev Christopher Atkinson
     

    The couple were buried at Elland Parish Church

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    Wilkinson, JohnRef 82-60
    [1824-1886]
    Born in Sowerby Bridge.

    He was landlord of the Black Horse, Halifax [1874-1886].

    In 1849, he married Sarah Ann Pilling [1824-1886] in Halifax.


    Sarah was born in Sowerby Bridge
     

    Child: William [b 1850]

    The couple died at the Black Horse: John [19th February 1886]; Sarah [21st March 1886].

    They were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax

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    Wilkinson, JohnRef 82-96
    [1824-1891]
    Born in Burnley.

    He was a hawker [1861] / a groom [1871] / a railway draymen [1881] / a cart driver [1891].

    Around 1854, he married Hannah Fletcher [1827-1891] in Halifax.


    Hannah was born in Halifax.

    She was a dress maker [1871]

     

    Child: Annie Eliza

    The family lived at

    • 58 Lister Lane, Halifax [1861]
    • 9 Booth's Fold, Halifax [1871]
    • 14 Stead Street, Halifax [1881]
    • Bromley's Court, Halifax [1891]

    Living with them [in 1871] was Hannah's brother Abraham Fletcher [b 1821] (green grocer 1871), (railway drayman 1881).

    Hannah died 26th February 1891 (aged 63).

    John died 4th May 1891 (aged 67).

    Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1134] with Abraham Fletcher

    Wilkinson, JohnRef 82-2585
    [1836-1894]
    Born in Halifax.

    He was landlord of the Rook Inn, Halifax [1881-1894].

    In [Q1] 1874, he married Emma in Halifax.


    Emma (née Woodhead) was born in Illingworth.

    She was the widow of Richard Priestley Medley, and had a son: Albert Medley [b 1863]

     

    Children:

    1. Emma who died 10th November 1875 (aged 7 months), & was  buried with her father
    2. Elizabeth [b 1877]

    John died 4th April 1894 (aged 58), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1617] with Richard Priestley Medley.

    They are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1894.

    After John's death, Emma took over at the Rook Inn [1896]

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    Wilkinson, JohnRef 82-57
    [1842-1902]
    Landlord of the
    Red Lion, Stainland [1891-1902]

    1891-1902 John Wilkinson

    In 1880, he married Maria Gill [1852-1923].

    John died in 1902.

    Maria took over at the Red Lion [1902-1913].

    In 1913, Maria married (2) John Walker

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    Wilkinson, JohnRef 82-40
    [1858-19??]
    Born in Halifax.

    He was an iron turner [1901] / a hand turner (tools) [1911].

    In 1900, he married Louisa in Halifax.


    Louisa was the widow of
    John Burns
     

    Child: Dorothy [b 1902]

    They lived at

    • 4 Scott Lane Bottom, Halifax [1901]
    • 12 New Bond Street, Halifax [1911]

    Living with them [in 1901, 1911] were Louisa's children: Jane, Louisa, George, Marguerite, and Robert

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    Wilkinson, JohnRef 82-58
    [1867-1899]

    In 1895, he married Martha Greenwood [1872-19??] in Halifax.


    Martha was born in Sowerby Bridge, the daughter of David Greenwood, carter.

    She was a woollen feeder [1901]

     

    Children:

    1. James
    2. Mary Hannah [b 1898] who was a cotton winder [1911]

    They lived at 12 Clifton Street, Sowerby Bridge [1901].

    John died in Halifax in 1899 (aged 32).

    In 1908, Martha married (2) Thomas Henry Sykes in Halifax

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    Wilkinson, JohnRef 82-2716
    [19??-19??]
    Player with
    Halifax RLFC [1953-1954]. He won caps for England and for Great Britain while at Halifax

    Wilkinson, John H.Ref 82-27
    [1850-1???]
    Born in Burnley, Lancashire.

    He was a confectioner & plasterer [1891].

    He married Harriet [1852-1???].


    Harriet was born in London
     

    Children:

    1. Cora [b 1876] who was a worsted spinner [1891]
    2. Benjamin [b 1878] who was a bus conductor [1891]
    3. Sarah J. [b 1880]
    4. William J. [b 1882]
    5. Robert C. [b 1884]
    6. Isabel [b 1889]
    7. Emily [b 1891]

    They lived at 20A St James's Road, Halifax [1891]

    Wilkinson, John HenryRef 82-34
    [1868-1935]
    Born in Middlesborough.

    He was a stockbroker.

    On 19th January 1898, he married Gertrude King [1874-1953] at St James, Birkdale, Lancashire.


    Gertrude was born in Rochdale
     

    Children:

    1. Joseph Harold
    2. Mary [1901-1977] who married Arthur Leslie Sutcliffe

    They lived at

    John Henry died in Belmont Nursing Home, Leeds [5th May 1935].

    Probate records show that he left effects valued at £26,572 4/9d.

    [Resworn £25,472 4/9d & £26,472 4/9d] Probate was granted to his widow Gertrude.

    Gertrude died in Halifax [8th October 1953].

    Probate records show that she left effects valued at £34,137 17/8d.

    Probate was granted to children Joseph Harold & Mary

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    Wilkinson, JonasRef 82-3
    [1783-1858]

    On 18th October 1804, he married Elizabeth Priestley in Halifax.

    Children:

    1. Isaac [bapt 1805]
    2. Mary [bapt 1806]
    3. Hannah [bapt 1808]
    4. Timothy [bapt 1811]
    5. (possibly) James [b 1815]
    6. William [bapt 1820]
    7. (possibly) Jonas [d 1820]
    8. Martha [b 1823]
    9. Jonas [b 1825]
    10. David [b 1827]
    11. Nancy [b 1830]

    Wilkinson, JonasRef 82-4730
    [1804-1856]
    He was a butcher [1832] / landlord of the
    White Lion, Rastrick [1837]

    In 1832, he married Leah Hepworth, (possibly) daughter of Richard Hepworth.

    Children:

    1. Richard Hepworth (Wilkinson) [b 1837]
    2. Sam
    3. Jane [b 1844]
    4. John [b 1847]
    5. Hannah [b 1853]
    6. Kaye [b 1850]

    In 1861, the 4 younger children were living with their brother Sam at the White Lion

    Wilkinson, JonathanRef 82-47
    [1791-18??]
    He served with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment in the
    Peninsular War

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Jim Clitheroe

    Wilkinson, JosephRef 82-999
    [1???-1???]
    He was Master of
    Heywood's School

    Wilkinson, JosephRef 82-1144
    [16??-17??]
    He was
    Constable of Northowram [1725, 1750, 1840-2]

    Wilkinson, JosephRef 82-138
    [1651-1711]
    He was vicar at a parish near Dublin, prebendary of St Patrick's Dublin, and rector of Widdington, Yorkshire, before becoming Vicar of
    Halifax [1691]. He is said to have lived in the church library to avoid arrest.

    He married Unknown.

    Children:

    1. Elizabeth [1695-1769] who married William Pool

    He was buried in the chancel of the church

    Wilkinson, JosephRef 82-2469
    [18??-18??]
    Gentleman of Northowram.

    He married Unknown.

    Child: Maria [1845-1926] who married Christopher Tate Rhodes

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles

    Wilkinson, JosephRef 82-4
    [18??-18??]
    Cabinet maker of Hipperholme.

    He married (1) Unknown.

    On 19th November 1835, he married (2) Ann Settle at Halifax Parish Church

    This & associated entries use material contributed by ROOTSCHAT

    Wilkinson, JosephRef 82-821
    [1811-18??]
    In 1858, he was charged with stealing a sheep from
    Matthew Henry Wadsworth.

    Police sergeant Cooper and Constable Kaye arrested him after following a trail of blood and fat to Wilkinson's house. Wilkinson was found to have mutton cooking in a pan and in the oven.

    In October 1858, he was tried and committed to York Castle

    Wilkinson, JosephRef 82-37
    [1838-18??]
    Born in Wyke.

    He was a coal miner [1871, 1881].

    In [Q2] 1862, he married Martha Hargreaves [1842-19??] in Halifax.


    Martha was born in Hipperholme
     

    Children:

    1. Alice Ann [b 1866] who was a worsted spinner [1881], a  yarn twister [1891]
    2. William Henry [b 1868] who was a coal miner [1881, 1891]
    3. Wright
    4. John [b 1862] who was a labourer [1891]
    5. Joseph [b 1867] who was a hurrier coal [1891]
    6. Sam [b 1870] who was a coal miner [1901]
    7. Elizabeth H. [b 1882] who was a worsted winder (carpet  weaver) [1901]
    8. Hargreaves [b 1884] who was a coal miner's hurrier  [1891]

    They lived at

    • Hartshead Moor [1871]
    • Hartshead Moor Road [1881]
    • Hartshead Moor [1891, 1901]

    Joseph was dead by 1891

    Wilkinson, Joseph HaroldRef 82-33
    [1899-1954]
    Son of
    John Henry Wilkinson.

    Born in Sowerby Bridge [4th January 1899].

    Baptised at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge [4th February 1899].

    He served with the Royal Lancers in the Indian Army: General Staff Officer [1939-1941], Deputy Director of Military Training, Army Headquarters, India [1942], Director of Resettlement, Army Headquarters, India [1944], Director of Military Training, India [1948], and Major General H. M. Army [1953].

    He never married.

    He lived at Fern Bank, Halifax [1954].

    He died at Trimmingham House, Burnley Road [25th March 1954].

    Probate records show that he left effects valued at £21,888 0/3d.

    Probate was granted to his sister Mary, wife of Arthur Leslie Sutcliffe.

    He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

    Wilkinson, JubalRef 82-62
    [1822-1900]
    He was occupier of a public house & landowner [1856] / landlord of the
    Black Bull, Brighouse [1861, 1870, 1872] / occupier of a malt kiln [1875] / a maltster [1877] / in business as Jubal Wilkinson & Company Limited / foreman of the jury at the coroner's inquest into the death of Sarah Ann Wood [12th April 1876] / re-elected to the Brighouse Local Board [30th March 1877] / a member of the Finance and Highways committees [1879] / a farmer of 18 acres at Toothill, employing 2 men [1881] / re-elected unopposed [1883] but decided not to seek re-election  [1886] / a farmer at Toothill [1891].

    He lived at

    • Elland Road, Brighouse [1875]
    • Spring Gardens, Brighouse [1877]
    • 4 Toothill Lane, Rastrick [1900]

    He died Q1 1900

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Andy Eccles

    Wilkinson, L.Ref 82-35
    [18??-1918]

    During World War I, he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the Royal Air Force.

    He died 18th June 1918 and was buried at Luddenden Cemetery [A U 299]

    Wilkinson, MarkRef 82-10
    [1856-1920]
    Born in Huddersfield.

    He was landlord of the Prince of Wales, Salterhebble [1905, 1911,  1916].

    In [Q4] 1878, he married Emma Jane Balmforth [1859-19??] from Bradford, in Halifax.

    They had no children.

    Living with them [in 1911] was Thomas Henry Fleming [aged 26] (underclothing salesman) 

    Wilkinson, MaryRef 82-1335
    [1654-1729]
    She married
    Thomas Drake.

    She bequeathed 20/- per annum to be paid for ever to the Lecturer who reads prayers every second Wednesday in June at Halifax church

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    Wilkinson, MaryRef 82-1930
    [1789-1841]
    Daughter of
    Benjamin Wilkinson.

    She married Harry Maslen.

    In the mid-1820s, Mary inherited an interest in Rishworth School from her father, who was related to John Wheelwright. The family moved from Beckenham to Rishworth.

    Harry became a master at Rishworth School and Mary became the Matron.

    After Harry's death in 1835, Mary retired as Matron. She died in London.

    Members of the family were buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden

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    Wilkinson, Mary HannahRef 82-16
    [1859-1899]
    (Possibly) landlady of the
    Falcon, Salterhebble [where she died 1899].

    She was buried at Illingworth Church [19th May 1899]

    Wilkinson, MosesRef 82-48
    [1794-18??]
    He served with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment in the
    Peninsular War

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Jim Clitheroe

    Wilkinson, MosesRef 82-80
    [1823-1889]
    Born in Halifax.

    He was a worsted spinner [1871, 1874].

    He established Moses Wilkinson & Company [1874].

    In [Q2] 1862, he married Mary Greenwood in Halifax.


    Mary was born in Hebden Bridge, the daughter of Zachariah Greenwood [b 1804]
     

    Children:

    1. Herbert [1863-1867] who was buried with his father
    2. Eli [b 1865]

    They lived at

    Living with them [in 1871] was Mary's father Zachariah Greenwood.

    Moses died 24th February 1889 (aged 66)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1120].


    Details of Mary's death / burial place are not yet known
     

    Wilkinson, NormanRef 82-103
    [1900-1941]
    Son of
    Albert Wilkinson.

    Born in Hipperholme [11th June 1900].

    He was a platelayer for the London, Midland & Scottish Railway Company [1935] / a concrete flag maker's labourer [1939].

    In [Q4] 1922, he married Mabel Bottomley [1902-19??] in Halifax.


    Mabel was born [11th May 1902]
     

    Children:

    1. Frank [b 11th May 1923] who was a grocery shop assistant  [1939]
    2. Freda [b 31st May 1928]

    The family lived at

    • Lower Place Farm, Southowram [1935]
    • 1 Lower Place Farm, Southowram [1939]

    Around 7:30 am on 12th June 1935, he & another platelayer, Arthur Bairstow, were struck by a train while working in Beacon Hill Tunnel.

    Norman was thrown against the wall of the tunnel, dazed & injured in the groin, but managed to crawl to the Halifax exit and gave warning of the incident. Mr Bairstow later died in the Infirmary.

    A Norman Wilkinson died in Halifax [? 1941] (aged 41) 

    Wilkinson, RaymondRef 82-26
    [1891-1917]
    Son of
    Eli Wilkinson.

    In [Q2] 1915, he married Annie Priestley in Halifax.

    They lived at 1 St Peter's Square, Southowram.

    During World War I, he served as a Private with the 23rd (Tyneside Scottish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

    He died of cerebro-spinal meningitis in Étaples hospital [4th January 1917] (aged 25).

    He was buried at Étaples Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref XXI A 17A].

    He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

    Wilkinson, RebeccaRef 82-78
    [1824-1883]
    (Possibly) daughter of
    John Wilkinson.

    She had a daughter: Emma [1845-16th June 1887]; father unknown

    Rebecca died 30th May 1883 (aged 59).

    Rebecca & Emma were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/24] with her uncle Benjamin Wilkinson

    Wilkinson, Reginald ArthurRef 82-2190
    [1900-1934]
    Of Halifax.

    Wilkinson was killed and 3 others were injured when George Francis Dutton [27] of St Anne's, Lancashire, collided head-on with another car on Blackpool Promenade early on New Year's Day 1934. At Lancaster Assizes on 26th January 1934, the jury found Dutton Not Guilty

    Wilkinson, Reginald HartleyRef 82-2425
    [1884-19??]
    Son of
    Samuel Wilkinson.

    Born in Sowerby Bridge.

    He was an upholsterer's salesman [1901] / a carpet warehouse salesmen [1911] / a member and Captain of the water polo team at Sowerby Bridge Swimming Club.

    In 1910, he married Cecilia McCabe [1883-19??].

    They lived at 56 Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge (with his parents) [1911]

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

    Wilkinson, RichardRef 82-92
    [15??-16??]
    BA.

    Headmaster of Heath Grammar School [1600-1603]

    Wilkinson, RobertRef 82-1896
    [1???-1568]
    Yeoman at Elland.

    He married Unknown.

    Child: William

    He was an early member of the Wilkinson family of Elland.

    He was buried at Elland Parish Church

    Wilkinson, Rev RobertRef 82-81
    [1753-1839]
    MA, BD.

    Born in Cumberland.

    He took orders before 1777.

    He was Curate at Lightcliffe [1776] / Perpetual Curate at Lightcliffe [1782, 1833] / Headmaster of Heath Grammar School [1789-1839] / vicar of Darton [1790, 1833].

    In 1787, he gave 1 guinea towards new bells at Halifax Parish Church.

    On 15th July 1782, he married Sarah Robinson at Halifax Parish Church.

    Children:

    1. Mary [d 1855]
    2. Catherine or Lydia who married [30th May 1833]  Rev George Fenton of Ilkley, at Halifax Parish Church
    3. daughter
    4. child who died young
    5. child who died young
    6. child who died young
    7. child who died young
    8. child who died young

    Robert died Q4 1839.

    He was buried at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [7th January 1840].

    There is a memorial to him in Halifax Parish Church. The epitaph on the memorial is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

    Wilkinson, RobertRef 82-1403
    [1793-1855]
    A
    Chartist popularly known as Radical Bob.

    Born in Halifax.

    He was a member of Northgate End Sunday School where he received his  elementary schooling / acquainted with English literature, notably Shakespeare &  Byron / a shoe maker [1841] / a shoe maker employing 1 man [1851].

    He walked to Huddersfield where he bought leather and sold his shoes. He had a shop in Skircoat which became a radical meeting place. He chaired a Radical meeting in Halifax on 28th July 1838.

    He was active with Feargus O'Connor in the agitation for the Chartists, until he reduced his interest, following the Newport Riots of 4th November 1839, when force was taken against the demonstrators, many being killed, transported or hanged, drawn & quartered.

    He married Mary [1793-18??].


    Mary was born in Halifax
     

    Children:

    1. William [b 1821] who was an apprentice hair dresser [1841]
    2. George [b 1828] who was a hair dresser [1851]

    They lived at

    • Milk Street, Halifax [1841]
    • 25 Milk Street, Halifax [1851]

    His health began to fail, and was confined to his room for his last 4 weeks with dropsy in the chest.

    Robert died 9th November 1855

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    Wilkinson, RobertRef 82-1299
    [18??-19??]
    Halifax solicitor at 11 Fountain Street, Halifax [1934].

    He qualified in November 1886

    Wilkinson, RobertRef 82-99
    [1819-1882]
    Born in Burnley.

    He was an earthenware dealer [1851, 1861].

    He married Sarah [1823-1886].

    Children:

    1. Benjamin
    2. John [b 1850]
    3. Ellen [b 1852]
    4. James [b 1858]

    The family lived at

    • Lister Lane, Halifax [1851]
    • 19 Mount Street, Halifax [1861]

    Robert died 30th October 1882 (aged 63).

    Sarah died 3rd September 1886 (aged 63).

    The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2415] with son Benjamin

    Wilkinson, RobertRef 82-61
    [1863-1???]
    Born in Ovenden.

    He was a licensed broker [1911].

    In 1883, he married Lily Richmond in Halifax.


    Lily was the daughter of
    John Richmond
     

    They lived at 1 Pit Hill, Southowram Bank, Halifax [1911].

    Living with them [in 1911] were nephew John Henry Wilkinson [b 1893] (silk dresser), Clement Richmond [b 1896] (labourer for spindle & flyer  manufacturer), and niece Florence Pitcher [b 1897] (worsted cheese winder with  J. B. Farrer

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

    Wilkinson, Robert FosterRef 82-233
    [19??-19??]
    Halifax-born rocket expert.

    In April 1966, he moved to a defence post in Canada

    Wilkinson, RonaldRef 82-66
    [18??-1918]

    In [Q3] 1916, he married Olive Kay in Halifax.

    They lived at Brow Lane Farm, Shibden.

    During World War I, he served as a Private with the 23rd Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

    He died 21st March 1918.

    He was buried at Grevillers British Cemetery, France.

    He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

    Wilkinson, S.Ref 82-41
    [1???-191?]
    He served in World War I.

    He died in the conflict.

    He is remembered on Coley War Memorial

    Wilkinson, S.Ref 82-1456
    [18??-1???]
    In 1884, he set up in business as a fine art dealer, sign writer, gilder, painter, decorator and picture frame maker in Brighouse.

    In 1893, he moved to part of Holroyd's Building, Brighouse

    Wilkinson, SamRef 82-5
    [1840-1???]
    Son of
    Jonas Wilkinson.

    Born in Rastrick.

    He was a farmer of 38 acres employing 1 man [1861] / a brewer's drayman [1871].

    In 1861, he married Eliza Ann Jessop in Halifax.

    They lived at

    Living with them [in 1861] were Sam's younger siblings: Jane, John, Hannah and Kaye

    Wilkinson, SamRef 82-634
    [1874-1900]
    He was an orphan and brought up by his uncle, a miner.

    He lived at the Robin Hood, Brighouse.

    During the South African Wars, and he served as a Private with the King's Royal Rifle Corps.

    He died at Ladysmith [6th January 1900] (age 25), the first Brighouse soldier to be killed in the Boer War.

    He is remembered on the Halifax Parish Church South African War Memorial, and on West View Park War Memorial

    Wilkinson, SamuelRef 82-2056
    [18??-18??]
    Farmer at Rastrick.

    In September 1862, he was declared bankrupt

    Wilkinson, SamuelRef 82-940
    [18??-18??]
    Innkeeper at Hove Edge.


    Question: Does anyone know which inn this may have been?

     

    In November 1862, he was declared bankrupt

    Wilkinson, SamuelRef 82-198
    [18??-19??]
    Established
    Wilkinson's Clay Works at Elland around 1883.

    He worked coal seams on the land to fuel the kilns.

    In 1895, he was elected a member of Elland District Council. Recorded in 1905

    Wilkinson, SamuelRef 82-5000
    [18??-19??]
    He was a
    Deacon at Blackley Baptist Chapel [1911]

    Wilkinson, SamuelRef 82-1844
    [1829-1898]
    Born in Bradford.

    He was partner in Wilkinson & Airey / a master silk spinner employing 29 men, 17 boys and 27 females [1861]  / a silk spinner [1871] / a master silk spinner with about 260 hands [1881] / a silk spinner at Brighouse [1885] / a silk yarn agent [1891].

    In March 1885, he was declared bankrupt.

    In [Q3] 1854, he married Elizabeth Lister [1826-1906].

    Children:

    1. William [b 1854] who was a silk worker [1871]
    2. Emily [b 1856] who married Tom Farrar
    3. Alfred [b 1861] who was an articled architect [1881]
    4. Mary Louisa [b 1865] who married Alfred Farrar

    They lived at

    Samuel & Elizabeth were buried at Rastrick Cemetery

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    Wilkinson, SamuelRef 82-100
    [1834-1???]
    Born in Halifax.

    He was a shoe maker [1891].

    In 1881, he married Betty / Betsy in Halifax.


    Betty was the daughter of
    John Garforth and widow of Joseph Balme
     

    They lived at 15 Middle Street, Halifax [1891].


    Details of Samuel's death / burial place are not yet known
     

    Betty died 6th May 1904 (aged 73)  a widow, and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4162] with her parents

    Wilkinson, SamuelRef 82-849
    [1851-19??]
    Son of
    David Wilkinson.

    Born in Sowerby Bridge.

    He was a civil engineer's assistant [1881] / an architect and surveyor [1891, 1911].

    He worked on several local building projects, including

    In 1878, he married Lucy Ann Hartley [1868-19??] from Soyland, in Halifax.

    Children:

    1. Edith Hannah [b 1879]
    2. David William
    3. Reginald Hartley
    4. Samuel Edgar [b 1888] who became a furniture salesmen  [1911]

    They lived at

    • Industrial Road, Warley [1881]
    • 56 Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge [1891, 1901, 1911]

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

    Wilkinson, SidneyRef 82-19
    [18??-1???]
    Of Queensbury

    In [Q3] 1881, he married Mary Helliwell in Halifax.


    Mary was the daughter of
    Joseph Helliwell
     

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

    Wilkinson, StansfieldRef 82-2412
    [1840-1???]
    Born in Erringden.

    He was a farmer of 21 acres [1881] / a fustian dyer and most of the family were working in the fustian  trade [1891] / a fustian carder [1901].

    In 1874, he married Sarah, daughter of William Howarth and widow of James Uttley, in Halifax.

    Children:

    1. Ada [b 1876]
    2. Ernest [b 1877]
    3. Minnie [b 1880]

    They lived at

    In 1881, Herbert, and his widowed aunt Susy, were living with the family

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Grace Hanley

    Wilkinson, StephenRef 82-18
    [1851-1871]
    He was a joiner.

    He married Ellen Broadbent [1850-1918].

    Child: Emily [1872-1???] who married Arthur Lumb

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell

    Wilkinson, Rev T. R.Ref 82-1076
    [19??-19??]
    He was Vicar of
    St Augustine's Church, Pellon. In 1963, he was appointed vicar of St John's, Huddersfield.

    He married Unknown.

    Children:

    1. Christopher Richard
    2. Andrew
    3. Hilary

    This & associated entries use material contributed by David Greenwood

    Wilkinson, TateRef 82-207
    [1739-1803]
    Actor-manager of theatres at York and Hull.

    Because of Puritan objections to public entertainment, players were considered rogues and vagabonds, and he and other actor-managers required a Royal patent to perform in a specific town – see James Whitley. This was discontinued in 1788.

    He visited Halifax and performed at the Halifax Theatre in 1776 and 1777. He writes

    July 1776: I tried the town of Halifax for 3 weeks which paid my expenses, but our theatre was a dreadful place, being over the stables at the White Lion in that town. I expected whenever a regular theatre was built there I should have been favoured with the preference – but I was not so honoured

    and

    1777: At the end of the Leeds season, I tried the PLACE called a theatre at Halifax, once more, and acted over the old stable, and with good success: actually better receipts in that dreadful place than at that time I experienced at the large and opulent town of Leeds and its extensive and numerous neighbourhood. It is very extraordinary to relate that I did not know any one family at Halifax but by name during the 2 summer visits at that town, therefore I have not any occasion here to enumerate my friends, or give thanks for courtesies

    Wilkinson, TattersallRef 82-713
    [1825-1921]
    Son of Nanny (née Halstead) [1795-18??] & Robert Wilkinson [1795-1871], a hawker of pots.

    Born in Burnley.

    He was a hawkers of pots [1851] / an auctioneer & jeweller [1861] / a jeweller [1871] / an auctioneer & jeweller [1881] / a restorer [1901] / a member of the Halifax Antiquarian Society.

    In 1898, he, Robert Law and Abraham Crossley opened the Blackheath Barrow.

    In 1850, he married Mary Carradus [1834-1915] in Burnley.


    Mary was born in Keighley, the daughter of Anne (née Smith) [1809-1869] & Alexander Carradus [1807-1882]
     

    Children:

    1. Tattersall [b 1857]
    2. Mary Ann [b 1860]
    3. Annie Halstead [b 1862]
    4. Flora [b 1866]
    5. Hannah H. [b 1868]

    They lived at

    • 34 Ann Street, Halifax [1851]
    • 14 Market Street, Bradford [1861]
    • 16 Church Street, Layton, Lancashire [1871]
    • 20, 22 Church Street, Layton, Lancashire [1881]
    • Briercliffe, Lancashire [1901]

    Mary died in Blackpool in 1915.

    He died in Burnley [14th December 1921]

    Wilkinson, TheophilusRef 82-95
    [1786-1851]
    Born in Sowerby.

    He was a warehouseman in Halifax [1807, 1808, 1810] / a labourer [1813, 1815, 1818] / a warehouseman [1820, 1826] / a wool sorter [1841, 1851].

    On 30th December 1807, he married Sarah Sharp [1786-1856] at Halifax Parish Church.


    Sarah was born in Soyland
     

    Children:

    1. Elizabeth [bapt 1st May 1808]
    2. Hannah [bapt 17th June 1810]
    3. Sharp [bapt 31st October 1813]
    4. Abraham [bapt 16th July 1815]
    5. William [bapt 18th January 1818]
    6. James [bapt 16th April 1820; d 1865] who was a shoe maker  [1851] & was buried with his mother
    7. John [bapt 3rd September 1826]

    The children were baptised at Halifax Parish Church.

    The family lived at

    • Thomas Street, Halifax [1841]
    • 15 Dean Hill, Dean Clough [1851]

    Theophilus died Q4 1851.


    Theophilus's burial place is not yet known
     

    Sarah died 20th February 1856 (aged 70), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3373]

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

    Wilkinson, ThomasRef 82-139
    [1???-1481]
    Aka Wilkynson.

    Born at Brackenbed. Vicar of Halifax [1438]. During his incumbency, there were considerable extensions to Halifax Parish Church, including some constructed with trees which have been unlawfully felled at Well Head.

    He added a clerestory to the church [1455-1480] and gave money for the construction of the nave, the clerestory to the chancel, the east window and extended the east wall to accommodate the window, and the chancel.

    He gave timber and stone for the construction of a free chapel at Ripponden which was to become St Bartholomew's Church.

    In 1465, he and a large number of men attacked the Talbots of Burnley who had betrayed Henry VI during the Wars of the Roses.

    He owned and lived at Sunnybank, Greetland

    Wilkinson, ThomasRef 82-63
    [18??-1???]
    He was a joiner [1840] / a joiner in Fartown, Huddersfield [1841].

    On 12th October 1840, he married (1) Mary Ann Sutcliffe in Huddersfield.


    Mary Ann was the daughter of
    John Sutcliffe
     

    Child: Martha Ann [b 1841]

    Mary Ann died in 1858.

    In [Q2] 1858, Thomas married (2) Ann in Huddersfield.


    Ann (née Ellis) was the widow of Wright Charlesworth [1???-1856]
     

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Liane Fenimore

    Wilkinson, ThomasRef 82-1978
    [18??-18??]
    Landlord of the
    Punch Bowl, Salterhebble [1860, 1861, 1864].

    In 1860, he was one of a number of publicans charged with the adulteration of their beer by using grains of paradise in brewing. He was fined £50.

    On 21st January 1863, Robert Mitchell was being disorderly at the pub, and Sarah Wilkinson, the landlord's wife, asked him to leave. He refused and struck Sarah on the chest and head. She became sick and ill, and was found dead in bed the next morning.

    Mitchell was charged with manslaughter.

    At the trial, it was shown that Sarah was of apoplectic disposition and addicted to drink, and it was argued by the defence that brain injuries found at the post mortem might have been the result of a fall.

    The jury found Mitchell Not Guilty

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    Wilkinson, ThomasRef 82-64
    [1812-1???]
    Illegitimate son of Sarah Wilkinson.

    Baptised at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [18th October 1812]

    Wilkinson, ThomasRef 82-2429
    [1839-1899]
    Son of
    David Wilkinson.

    Born in Warley.

    He was a worker at Sowerby Bridge Wharf / a shipping clerk with the Merchants' Company in Liverpool / a clerk at the carrier's wharf [1861] / a commercial cloth carrier [1871] / a canal agent [1881] / a canal carrier's agent [1891] / a Freemason / a constable of the Court Leet of the Manor of Rochdale / Rochdale canal traffic manager [1899].

    In 1867, he married Sarah Francis Heasman [1845-1933] in East Grinstead, Sussex.


    Sarah Francis was born in Horley, Surrey
     

    Child: Mary Louisa [1873-1932] who married [1900] Thomas Simpson at St George's Church, Hanover Square, London.

    They lived at

    • Toxteth, Liverpool [1861]
    • 3 Thompson Grove, Ardwich [1871]
    • 108 Hall Street, Stockport [1881]
    • 273 Bury Road, Rochdale [1891]

    Thomas died at Hall Bank, Manchester Road, Rochdale [5th September 1899].

    Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,725 9/7d to his wife Sarah Francis.

    He was buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery

    Sarah Francis died in Lewisham [29th May 1933]

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Glynn Helliwell

    Wilkinson, ThomasRef 82-2126
    [1865-19??]
    Of Clifton.

    He was landlord of the Old Pack Horse, Hartshead [1901].

    He married Annie [1867-19??].


    Annie came from Scholes
     

    Child: Jack [b 1902]

    By 1911, the widowed Annie had taken over as innkeeper at the Old Pack Horse

    This & associated entries use material contributed by David Brown

    Wilkinson, Thomas BarkerRef 82-28
    [1886-1917]

    During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

    He died 11th April 1917 (aged 31).

    He was buried at Brown's Copse Cemetery, France.

    He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial, on Clifton War Memorial, and in the book Clifton War Memorial

    Wilkinson, W.Ref 82-1879
    [18??-19??]
    From Rochdale. From 1st May 1872, he was Surveyor, Architect and Sanitary Inspector for
    Sowerby Bridge Local Board

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom

    Wilkinson, WilbertRef 82-22
    [1886-1917]
    Son of
    James Wilkinson.

    He was a cotton weaver [1901].

    During World War I, he served as a Private with the 5th Battalion Canadian Infantry.

    He died 28th April 1917 (aged 31).

    He was buried at Orchard Dump Cemetery, Arleux-en-Gohelle, France.

    He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

    Wilkinson, WilliamRef 82-2807
    [1???-1???]
    Manufacturers at
    Woolshops and Gibbet Street [1850]

    Wilkinson, WilliamRef 82-2485
    [1???-1870]
    Organ builder (possibly) in Halifax.

    He was active from 1829

    Wilkinson, WilliamRef 82-1237
    [15??-16??]
    Son of
    Robert Wilkinson.

    He married Jennet, daughter of Henry Savile.

    Children:

    1. John
    2. William
    3. several daughters

    He and John Savile acquired Annesley House, Elland after the Dissolution of the Monasteries

    Wilkinson, WilliamRef 82-56
    [17??-1???]

    In 1775, he married Ann.


    Ann was the daughter of
    John Holgate
     

    Children:

    1. Samuel [b 1790]
    2. Ann [b 1792]
    3. Jonathan [b 1796]

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles

    Wilkinson, Rev WilliamRef 82-1138
    [17??-18??]
    Vicar of
    Lightcliffe [1860?]

    Wilkinson, WilliamRef 82-6
    [17??-18??]
    Perpetual Curate at Sowerby [1821, 1826]

    Wilkinson, WilliamRef 82-71
    [1742-1822]
    Of Broad Carr, Elland

    He married Sabrah [1742-1792].

    Children:

    1. Martha [1781-27th November 1857] who never married

    Sabrah died 16th April 1792 (aged 50).

    William died 1st February 1822 (aged 80).

    Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: D14]

    Wilkinson, WilliamRef 82-67
    [1765-1833]
    Of Copley Mill.

    He married Hannah [1766-1808].

    Children:

    1. George [1788-27th November 1816] who was a clergyman
    2. John [1790-16th December 1794]
    3. Joseph [1796-20th October 1798]

    Hannah died 17th August 1808 (aged 42).

    William died 12th March 1833 (aged 69).

    Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: D16]

    Wilkinson, WilliamRef 82-32
    [1782-1862]
    He was a beerseller.


    Question: Does anyone know which beerhouse this may have been?

     

    He married Sarah [1789-1855].

    Child: Ann [1816-1885] who married James Crabtree

    Sarah died 13th May 1855 (aged 66).

    William died 13th January 1862 (aged 80).

    The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2966] with daughter Ann & family

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Stephen Walsh

    Wilkinson, WilliamRef 82-1855
    [18??-18??]
    Damask manufacturer at
    Godley Bridge Mill, Shibden [1861]. He had a warehouse at Woolshops, Halifax

    Wilkinson, WilliamRef 82-90
    [1822-1880]
    Born in Halifax.

    He was a hairdresser [1851, 1861, 1871].

    In [Q3] 1845, he married Hannah Mallinson [1820-1908] in Halifax.


    Hannah was born in Leeds
     

    Children:

    1. Mary Hannah [1847-1870] who was a brushmaker [1861]
    2. Martha Ann [1850-1938] who married Mr Baxendale,  was an upholstress [1891] and was widowed by 1891
    3. Sarah [b 1851]
    4. George Henry [b 1853]

    The family lived at

    • 10 Bedford Street, Halifax [1851, 1861]
    • 19 Brunswick Street, Halifax [1871]
    • 5 Mayfield Terrace, Halifax [1891]
    • 14 Spring Hall Place, Halifax [1901]

    Living with them [in 1851] was widowed mother-in-law Martha Mallinson [b Northowram 1792] (annuitant).

    William died 3rd January 1880 (aged 58).

    Hannah died 10th January 1908 (aged 88).

    The couple & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1823]

    Wilkinson, WilliamRef 82-13
    [1839-1???]
    Son of Robert Wilkinson, weaver.

    Born in Erringden.

    He was a delver [1862] / a woollen weaver [1871] / a farmer of 20 acres [1881] / a farmer [1891].

    In 1862, he married Hannah Wilson [1838-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.


    Hannah was the daughter of Job Wilson, farmer
     

    Children:

    1. James [b 1864] who was a railway platelayer [1901], a  platelayer Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company [1911]
    2. Mary Ann [b 1865] who was a mill hand [1881]
    3. John [b 1867] who was a mill hand [1881]
    4. Ben [b 1869] who was a mill hand [1881], a woollen cloth  finisher [1901]
    5. Sarah Elizabeth [b 1871] who was a mill hand [1881]
    6. Job [b 1873] who was a farm labourer [1891], a telephone  labourer [1901], a foreman National Telephone Company [1911]
    7. Susy [b 1875] who was a cotton reeler [1901], a cotton  gasser [1911]
    8. Robert [b 1877]
    9. Fred [b 1878] who was a farm labourer [1891], a railway  labourer [1901], a quarry labourer [1911]
    10. Alice Hannah [b 1880]
    11. Willie

    They lived at

    • Plod Cottage, Sowerby [1871]
    • Doldrom Farm, Norland [1881]
    • Scar Head, Norland [1891]
    • Spring Field Cottage, Norland [1901]
    • East Longley, Norland [1911]

    In 1901, the children were living on their own and brother James was head of the household.

    In 1911, the children were living on their own and sister Sarah Elizabeth was head of the household

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

    Wilkinson, WilliamRef 82-2746
    [1841-1???]
    Born in Northowram.

    He was a barman at the Travellers Rest, Halifax, where his brother-in-law  William Dyson was innkeeper [1881].

    In 1872, he married Ann, daughter of Isaac Ingham.

    Children:

    1. Emily [b 1873]
    2. John [b 1876] who was a factory cotton winder [1891]

    In 1881, the family were living at the Travellers Rest, Halifax, where Ann's brother William Dyson was innkeeper

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

    Wilkinson, WilliamRef 82-75
    [1844-1899]
    Landlord of the
    Bay Horse, Stainland [1898-1899].

    He married Martha [1846-1922].

    William died at the Bay Horse. in 1899 Martha took over at the Bay Horse [1899-1902].

    She died in 1922

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell

    Wilkinson, WilliamRef 82-2586
    [1845-1894]
    Son of delver William Wilkinson.

    Born in Halifax.

    He was a dyer [1874, 1881] / landlord of the Bacchus Tavern, Halifax [1884-1894].

    On 22nd December 1874, he married Harriet Jane Ackroyd [1850-1885] at Halifax Parish Church.


    Harriet Jane, of Halifax, was the daughter of labourer Thomas Ackroyd
     

    Children:

    1. Lewis [b 1873] who was a moulder [1891]
    2. Herbert [b 1876] who was a mill hand cotton [1891]
    3. Arthur [b 1877]
    4. James W. [b 1879]
    5. Emily J. [b 1881]

    They lived at

    • 1 Kershaw's Yard, Halifax [1881]
    • 2 King Street, Halifax [1885, 1894]

    Living with them at the Bacchus [in 1891] were 2 servants and 18 lodgers.

    He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1894

    The couple were buried at Christ Church, Pellon

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

    Wilkinson, William HenryRef 82-528
    [18??-19??]
    Halifax-born architect.

    He joined the Walsh & Maddock partnership. His designs included the Commercial, Illingworth

    Wilkinson, WillieRef 82-12
    [1883-1???]
    Son of
    William Wilkinson.

    Born in Norland.

    He was a machine maker [1901] / a mechanic iron turner [1911].

    In [Q3] 1914, he married Ethel Greenwood in Halifax.

    He lived at East Longley, Norland [with his siblings 1901, 1907, 1911].

    He was injured – a scalp wound, which required stitching – in the Pye Nest Tram Disaster of 15th October 1907, but was treated at home

    This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

    Wilkinson, WrightRef 82-36
    [1870-1939]
    Son of
    Joseph Wilkinson.

    Born in Cleckheaton [24th July 1870].

    He was a grocer's assistant [1891, 1901, 1911].

    He lived at 321 Halifax Road, Hove Edge [1911].

    Living with them [in 1911] were his widowed mother Martha Wilkinson [b 1842], nieces Gladys Wilkinson [b 1903], and Clara Wilkinson [b 1906].

    He died 18th December 1939.

    He was buried at Brighouse Cemetery

    Families

    The Wilkinson family of EllandRef 82-1897
    William Wilkinson was an early member of the family

    Surname

    Wilkinson surnameRef 82-1
    A patronymic surname meaning son of Wilkin, a diminutive form of William.

    George Redmonds writes that the name occurred several time in the Poll Tax records in the West Riding by 1379.

    John Wylkingson is recorded at Elland in 1431.

    There are 183 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Wilkinson, as discussed in this SideTrack. This count does not include other forms of the surname.


    Unattached BMDs for Wilkinson

    Marriages 1805, 1807, 1810, 1835, 1861, 1881, 1883, 1885, 1886, 1901, 1904, 1906, 1907, 1917, 1920, 1924, 1935; Deaths 1895, 1899, 1900, 1907

    Unattached burials at Lister Lane Cemetery: Plot 2446, Plot 2455

     



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