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| Wilson, Mr | Ref 98-1310 |
He said that his name was Wilson and asked about his family, including his late brother, Joseph, a blacksmith. He was told that his nephew, John Wilson, also a blacksmith, lived nearby, and John and his wife were summoned. They greeted the man who they had never met before, took him home, and fed and clothed him. Wilson said that he had a ton of luggage, which was being held up at Liverpool docks. This included valuable items, including gold nuggets which he had acquired from a wreck off the Cape of Good Hope.
Later, Wilson's sister, Mary, came to meet her long-lost brother. She asked him about their mutual relatives and important events in their family's past, but his answers did not convince her that this was really her brother. Mary decided to go to Liverpool to investigate the undelivered wealth, but there was no trace of Wilson's crates. Wilson learned of Mary's trip, and he hurriedly left his lodgings and was never again seen or heard of in Halifax
| Wilson, Mr | Ref 98-1957 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
| Wilson, Mr | Ref 98-29 |
Children:
The children were born in Bradford.
In 1901, the children were living at 15 West Grove Terrace, Halifax, with Edith Matilda as head of the household
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| Wilson, Miss | Ref 98-1809 |
| Wilson, Mr | Ref 98-2 |
He married Mary [1837-19??].
Mary was born in Sowerby
Children:
They lived at Rochdale Road, Triangle, Sowerby [1901].
Living with the widowed Mary [in 1901] were daughter Emma & family
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| Wilson, Miss | Ref 98-1325 |
| Wilson, Abbey Durio | Ref 98-8770 |
Born in Charlestown, Halifax [4th March 1846].
In 1871, he and brother Thomas were living at 4 Pearson Street, Northowram with widow Sarah Wilson [aged 68] and her daughter Sarah A. Wilson [aged 36] (worsted weaver).
He was a carpet stenciller / woolsorter & stenciller [1871] / a woolsorter [1871, 1874] / a whitewasher & paper hanger [1881] / a newsagent [1891] / a stationer [1891] / a Unitarian minister.
He became a Spiritualist and he was elected secretary of the Halifax Spiritualist Society [1871].
He was well-known as a trance medium.
The family were members of the Spiritualist Lyceum, Sowerby Bridge.
On 29th July 1871, he married (1) Mary Ellen Wilson [1853-1873] at Halifax Parish Church.
Mary Ellen was the daughter of Harriet (née Fitton) & James Wilson who married 20th October 1851
Child: Thomas William
Mary Ellen died on 1873.
On 31st March 1874, he married (2) Ann Hey at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
He died at 3 Battinson Road, Halifax [24th August 1891]
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £95. Probate was granted to his stepson Hanson Gledhill Hey
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| Wilson, Abraham | Ref 98-125 |
He married Elizabeth [1790-1855].
Elizabeth died 4th May 1855 (aged 65).
Abraham died 18th June 1864 (aged 76).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3268] with 6 grandchildren
Lister Lane Burial Archives show:
Lister Lane MI Archives show:
| Wilson, Albert | Ref 98-40 |
During World War I, he enlisted with the West Yorkshire Regiment, then he served as a Private with the 11th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.
He died 29th September 1918 (aged 23).
He was buried at La Kreule Military Cemetery, Hazebrouck, France [Grave Ref V A 8].
He is remembered at Heywood's Chapel, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Northowram
| Wilson, Alexander Greig | Ref 98-16 |
Born in Leeds.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.
He died 26th November 1914 (aged 34).
He was buried at Hamburg Cemetery, Germany. [Grave Ref III B 6]
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| Wilson, Alfred | Ref 98-82 |
He was a hat manufacturer [1851] / a hatter [1861] / a hatter with premises at 14 Corn Market, Halifax.
He was said to weigh 25 stones.
His Hat and Cap Emporium had a large illuminated clock over the front and was popularly known as The Clock. The clock was erected on 14th August 1846.
He was the founder of the Original Illuminated Clock Almanack in 1865.
In [Q3] 1837, he married Sophia Weavell [1817-1???] at St Saviour's Church, Southwark, London.
Sophia was born in Hammersmith, London.She was a hatter [1871]
Children:
The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2893].
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1851] was Sophia's brother George Weavell [b 1820] (hat manufacturer).
Living with them [in 1861] were Sophia's mother Charlotte Weavell [b 1790] & visitor Harriett Eckersley [b 1848].
Living with the widowed Sophia [in 1861] were her mother Charlotte Weavell & granddaughter Charlotte A. Wilson [1869].
Alfred died in Halifax [Q4 1868] (aged 48).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2893]
| Wilson, Allan | Ref 98-41 |
He married Elsie.
They lived at Hebden Bridge
During World War II, he served as a Petty Officer Stoker with the Royal Navy aboard the cruiser HMS Charybdis.
He died 23rd October 1943 (aged 43) when his ship was hit by the German torpedo boats T-23 & T-27 and sank within half an hour in the Bay of Biscay with the loss of 452 crew.
He was buried at St. Brieuc Western Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref H C 14]
| Wilson, Arthur | Ref 98-1037 |
On 1st June 1865, he married Ada, daughter of Joseph Hinchliffe, at Halifax Parish Church.
They had no children.
The family lived at
He died at Brookside House [13th November 1936].
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £210,202 17/1d Probate was granted to The Midland Bank Executor and Trustee Company Limited
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| Wilson, Arthur | Ref 98-45 |
He was a member of West End Working Men's Club, Sowerby Bridge / an iron duller [1901] / a general labourer [1911] / a spinner / employed by William Edleston & Company Limited.
During World War I, he enlisted [March 1916] and served as a Private with the 10th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.
He died of wounds [29th October 1916] (aged 32).
He was buried at Chocques Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I J 122]
He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at West End Working Men's Club, Sowerby Bridge
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| Wilson, Arthur Edward | Ref 98-131 |
He was a woollen weaver [1861] / an auctioneer [1867].
He married Annie.
Child: Helen Sophia Muirhead [1866-1867] who was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2893].
| Wilson, Beatrice | Ref 98-104 |
She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted spinner at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.
She lived with Jonas Rushworth [1891], & with Emma Barnes [1901]
| Wilson, Beaumont | Ref 98-84 |
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| Wilson, Benjamin | Ref 98-1924 |
Born in Halifax. He was a Baptist.
In 1844, he and his family moved to the US. He published a magazine entitled the Gospel Banner [1855-1869]. In 1869, this merged with the Herald of the Coming Kingdom which was published by his nephew, Thomas Wilson.
He died in Sacramento, California
| Wilson, Benjamin | Ref 98-123 |
In [Q4] 1846, he married Mary Ann Mitchell [1822-1891] in Halifax.
Mary Ann died 10th May 1891 (aged 69).
Benjamin died 16th October 1901 (aged 80).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3369] with Mary Ann's parents
| Wilson, Benjamin | Ref 98-422 |
He was a Radical and active in the Chartist movement. He was present at the Chartist meeting at Peep Green [1839].
He was one of the founders of the Halifax Working Men's Co-operative & Provident Society [1850].
In 1887, he wrote an autobiography – The Struggles of an Old Chartist – which gives details of local Chartist activities. He was a member of the Oddfellows.
He married Mary.
They lived at Salterhebble.
He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell and the Halifax Courier organised a subscription to buy a headstone.
See Halifax Co-operative Trading Society
| Wilson, Benjamin | Ref 98-2309 |
He was a popular half-back with Brighouse Rangers / landlord at the Clifton Arms, Brighouse [1909] / publican at the Round House, Brighouse [1911].
In 1901, he married Ruth Alice Appleyard [1877-1950].
Ruth Alice came from Halifax
Children:
The couple were buried at Brighouse Cemetery.
Benjamin died at the Round House Inn [14th January 1919] (aged 48).
After his death, Ruth Alice took over at the Round House [1919]
| Wilson, Bertram | Ref 98-3 |
He was a member of Bethesda Primitive Methodist Chapel, Southowram / an errand boy at music shop [1911] / employed by Wood, Harris & Company, Bedford Street.
He lived at 10 Blaithroyd Lane, Southowram.
During World War I, he enlisted [July 1916] and served as a Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was awarded the Military Medal [1917].
His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [10th November 1917].
He survived the War.
He died in Halifax [Q1 1966] (aged 69)
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| Wilson, Charles Henry | Ref 98-62 |
He was a regular soldier and served in the South African War / employed at Smith's.
He married Unknown.
Children:
They lived at 9 Lockwood Street, Low Moor, Bradford.
During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914] and served as a Lance Sergeant with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was wounded in the abdomen, and died the following day [15th August 1916] (aged 38).
He was buried at Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref VII C 17].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Wilson, Charles Richard | Ref 98-426 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a hatter [1861, 1871] / a member of the Beacon Club with John Hartley
| Wilson, Christina | Ref 98-60 |
Born in Manchester.
On 9th May 1891, she married (1) Benjamin Milne [1869-1894] at All Souls' Church, Halifax.
Benjamin, of Upper Fountain Street, Sowerby Bridge, was born in Haley Hill, the son of Benjamin Milne, book keeper
Children:
Benjamin died in 1894.
On 3rd June 1895, she married (2) Edwin Habergham at Elland Parish Church.
Children:
Around 1896, the family moved to Bradford.
Christina died in Bradford in 1950
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| Wilson, Clarence Greig | Ref 98-17 |
Born in Leeds.
During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He died 10th December 1915 (aged 21).
He was buried at Essex Farm Cemetery, Belgium. [Grave Ref I E 5]
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| Wilson, Daniel | Ref 98-35 |
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| Wilson, Daniel | Ref 98-94 |
He was a bookseller [1841, 1851, 1861] / a bookseller employing 2 boys [1871] / a retired bookseller [1881].
He married (1) Harriet.
Children:
Harriet (possibly) died in Halifax [Q2 1839].
In [Q3] 1845, he married (2) Miriam Robertshaw [1813-18??] in Halifax.
Miriam was born in Northowram
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1861] was widowed sister-in-law Nancy Fresh [b 1802].
Living with them [in 1881] was grandson Arthur Varley [b 1877].
Daniel died 10th December 1881 and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4434]
| Wilson, David | Ref 98-115 |
He married Hannah [1808-1893].
David died 11th January 1849 (aged 46) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4152].
In [Q4] 1858, Hannah married John Ackroyd in Halifax
| Wilson, David | Ref 98-2119 |
He married Ann Whitehouse [1831-1???].
Child: Caroline [b 1851]
They lived at Clover Hill Farm, Skircoat [1861]
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| Wilson, David | Ref 98-97 |
Born in Northowram.
He was a worsted warper [1851] / a carpet overlooker [1891] / an overlooker [1904].
He married Rachel [1831-1895].
Rachel was the daughter of Charles Ogden
Children:
The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3268] with their Wilson grandparents.
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1891] was Samuel Bancroft [b Halifax 1856] (butcher).
Rachel died 13th July 1895 (aged 64).
David died 10th May 1904 (aged 75).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4183] with John Rushworth
| Wilson, David | Ref 98-15 |
Born in Southowram.
He was a weaving overlooker [1880].
In 1880, he married Frances Harris Greig [1857-1929] in Bramley
Frances was born in Hartlepool
Children:
David died in Bramley
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| Wilson, David | Ref 98-652 |
| Wilson, Dorothy | Ref 98-213 |
She donated the plain glass Waterhouse windows to Halifax Parish Church.
She died on 20th May 1652. She was buried in the same grave as her husband
| Wilson, Douglas | Ref 98-822 |
| Wilson, Edward | Ref 98-61 |
Baptised at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [4th April 1826]
| Wilson, Edward | Ref 98-69 |
He married Ada Jane [1866-1944].
Children:
They lived at 65 Quebec Street, Elland [1918].
Ada Jane died 30th June 1944 (aged 78).
Edward died 6th November 1947 (aged 83).
Members of the family were buried at Elland Cemetery.
Son George is remembered on the headstone
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| Wilson, Edwin | Ref 98-128 |
In [Q2] 1865, he married Caroline Smith in Halifax.
Children:
| Wilson, Edwin | Ref 98-1849 |
Teacher of short-hand and typewriting at his school in Halifax [1905, 1907, 1915]. In 1915, his advertisements stated that he was
18 years Head of Commercial Department at the Technical College
| Wilson, Edwin | Ref 98-81 |
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| Wilson, Edwin | Ref 98-130 |
He was a steam engine maker [1901].
He married Annice [1869-19??].
Children:
They lived at 85 Rhodes Street Halifax (living with Annice's parents) [1901]
| Wilson, Eli | Ref 98-1432 |
He married Unknown [1???-1835]
| Wilson, Elisabeth Mary | Ref 98-639 |
| Wilson, Ellen | Ref 98-86 |
She never married.
She died 21st November 1870 (aged 21) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1702] with Elizabeth Whyment
| Wilson, Ernest Jowett | Ref 98-8 |
Born in Sowerby [12th December 1867].
On 6th September 1899, he married Mary Louisa Noble in Wimbledon.
Mary Louisa was born in Belfast
Children:
The couple died in Manchester: Ernest [15th June 1926]; Mary [1937]
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| Wilson, Ernest Norman | Ref 98-30 |
In 1901, he and his siblings were orphaned and they were living with sister Edith who was head of the household. In the Halifax Courier [17th June 1916], he was described as
an old Crossley orphanage boy
In 1911, he was living with his sister Edith and her husband Irvine Rushton.
Ernest Norman was articled as a dentist to his brother-in-law Irvine Rushton.
He was educated at Crossley & Porter School / a member of Park Congregational Church, Halifax.
He was engaged to Miss W. Townsend.
During World War I, he enlisted with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) [September 1914], then he served as a Private with the 13th Company Machine Gun Corps.
He died of wounds in the field dressing station [11th June 1916] (aged 21).
The Halifax Courier [17th June 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Habarcq Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I E 4].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Park Congregational Church, and on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax
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| Wilson, Evelyn Edward | Ref 98-51 |
He was a house painter [1901] / a painter of 7 Terrace Street, Sowerby Bridge [1908] / employed by Mr Ratcliffe, West Street, Sowerby Bridge.
In February 1904, he enlisted with the West Riding Regiment in Halifax.
He was absent without leave [2nd April 1904], and was considered to have deserted on 18th April. He was returned [9th June 1904], and sentenced to 28 days' hard labour [16th June 1904].
He deserted [12th September 1904], was returned [21st October], and sentenced to 56 days' hard labour [31st October 1904].
He deserted [January 1905], rejoined [August 1905], and
discharged having been sentenced to be discharged with ignominy
[September 1905].
In 1908, he married Margaret Torrence [1888-19??] at St George's Church, Sowerby.
Margaret came from 7 Terrace Street
Child: Harold
In January 1915, he enlisted at Sowerby Bridge with the 4th (Reserve) Battalion, West Riding Regiment, and answered No to the question about having previously served with the armed forces.
He was promoted to Acting Corporal [March 1915] and to Corporal [August 1916].
He was appointed instructor at the army training camp at York.
He was sent to France [1st February 1917], and reverted to Private on embarkation. He was posted to the 2nd Battalion [17th February 1917]. Promoted to Corporal [22nd February 1917], and Lance Sergeant [2nd March 1917].
He was killed in action [11th April 1917] (aged 32).
The Halifax Courier [5th May 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Brown's Copse Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II E 2].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint George's Church, Sowerby.
His widow was awarded a pension of 20/- a week for her and their child [December 1917].
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| Wilson, Feargus | Ref 98-2427 |
In [Q2] 1862, he married Marrenna Whitworth [1845-1918] in Halifax.
Children:
Feargus died 26th May 1895 (aged 54).
Marrenna died 12th April 1918 (aged 73).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1025]
| Wilson, Fielden | Ref 98-2083 |
He was learning the cotton business [1861].
He moved to Australia, and lived in Sydney.
He married Miss Taylor.
Children:
He died in Brisbane [21st August 1886]
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [Friday 10th September 1886] announced
DEATH OF A TODMORDEN MAN IN TASMANIA (AUSTRALIA)News reached England by cable a few days ago of the decease of Mr Fielden Wilson, formerly of Cornholme, the youngest of the eight sons of the late Lawrence Wilson, and the first to be cut off by death.
While travelling on business at Brisbane on the 21st August, he was suddenly attacked with acute inflammation of the bowels, and died in a few hours.
He was a member of the firm of Messrs E. Taylor and Co., of London and Melbourne, a firm which has branch establishments at Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Launceston, and elsewhere in Australia and Tasmania.
He left Todmorden when a young man, and after a short residence in France went out to the Antipodes, married a Miss Taylor, and of the issue of the marriage three sons survive. His last visit to his native place was about three years ago, when he was accompanied by two of his sons
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| Wilson, Fielding | Ref 98-37 |
In [Q4] 1893, he married Mary Ann Ogden in Halifax.
Child: Sam
| Wilson, Frank | Ref 98-118 |
He married Mary Ann [1863-1937].
Frank died 9th March 1928 (aged 68).
Mary Ann died 18th October 1937 (aged 74).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3887] with Frank's parents
| Wilson, Frank | Ref 98-63 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 6th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment.
He was killed in action in the Dardanelles [9th August 1915] (aged 25).
He is remembered at Heywood's Chapel on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli [Grave Ref 45-47], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Wilson, Fred | Ref 98-110 |
He was a solicitor's clerk.
He married Mary Hannah [1865-1927].
Fred died in Bradford [27th November 1920] (aged 56).
Mary Hannah died in Brighouse [5th March 1927] (aged 62).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2268] with Fred's parents
| Wilson, Fred | Ref 98-4 |
He was landlord of the Bull's Head, Halifax [1911].
He married Sarah [1873-19??] from Doncaster
| Wilson, Fred | Ref 98-64 |
He was a postman in County Durham [1914] / a regular soldier with 12 years' service.
He lived at 34 Greenwood Street, Halifax.
During World War I, he enlisted with the Life Guards [August 1914] and served as a Captain with the 22nd Battalion Manchester Regiment.
He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal [May 1915]. He was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry.
He was killed by shellfire, with his CSM and 12 men, while assembling to move up to the Front [25th October 1917] (aged 32).
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Wilson, Fred | Ref 98-50 |
He joined the Army about 1909.
During World War I, he served as a Signaller with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He went to India with his Battalion. He was in Baghdad [October 1915]. At Christmas 1915, he sent a Christmas card, but after that, there was no news of Fred.
In February 1917, it was reported that he was a POW in the hands of the Turks.
His photograph appears with a report of his story in the Halifax Courier [28th April 1917].
On 5th March 1917, his sister Susannah Ashworth received a postcard from Fred in Camp #2099, Turkey, saying he was in good health.
He survived the War.
A Fred Wilson died in Halifax [Q2 1951] (aged 58)
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| Wilson, Frederick Martin | Ref 98-88 |
In [Q3] 1921, he married Edith Mary Helliwell in Halifax.
Edith Mary had a son Jack [1917-4th June 1924]
Frederick died 6th July 1952 (aged 60)
& & Jack were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/483]
| Wilson, G. | Ref 98-1772 |
| Wilson, G. A. | Ref 98-9650 |
He lived at 48 King Cross Street, Halifax [1905]
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| Wilson, George | Ref 98-6770 |
| Wilson, George | Ref 98-103 |
He was a power loom weaver (carpet) [1851] / a damask weaver [1861].
Around 1832, he married Mary [1806-1882].
Mary was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
George died 9th December 1867 (aged 59).
Mary died 22nd July 1882 (aged 76).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1611]
| Wilson, George | Ref 98-126 |
He was a worsted power loom weaver [1851] / a woollen cloth weaver [1861] / a weaver [1867] / a stuff weaver [1881].
In [Q4] 1843, he married (1) Emma Ratcliffe [1824-1854] in Halifax.
Emma was born in Warley
Children:
Emma died 9th June 1854 (aged 30).
In [Q3] 1857, he married (2) Esther Stanfield [1826-1???] in Halifax.
Esther was born in Halifax / Eastwood
Children:
The family lived at
Esther died in Halifax [Q2 1891] (aged 65).
George died 26th February 1897 (aged 82) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3452] with Emma & the children ‡
Esther's burial place is not yet known
| Wilson, George | Ref 98-92 |
He married Sarah Jane [1846-1913].
Children:
George died 13th May 1881 (aged 48).
Sarah Jane died 4th December 1913 (aged 67).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 465]
| Wilson, George | Ref 98-47 |
He lived at Harrogate.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.
He died of wounds on the River Ardre [5th June 1918] (aged 23).
He was buried at Marfaux British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref 7 D].
He is remembered on the family grave at Elland Cemetery, on Elland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland
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| Wilson, Rev George A. | Ref 98-2336 |
He was active in remodelling the Chapel
| Wilson, George Shaw | Ref 98-42 |
During World War II, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers.
He died 31st March 1945 (aged 28).
He was buried at Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma [Grave Ref 28 E 19]
| Wilson, George Spencer | Ref 98-56 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a doffer (worsted spinning) [1911] / employed by Stott & Ingham.
He lived at 14 Ernest Street, Queens Road, Halifax.
During World War I, he enlisted [October 1914] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was wounded in the Dardanelles and convalesced for 7 months in England.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 3rd May 1917.
The Halifax Courier [9th June 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Wilson, Gilbert | Ref 98-65 |
He married Unknown.
Child: son
They lived at 1 Cow Green, Halifax.
During World War I, he enlisted [1915] and served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [15th April 1917] (aged 24).
He was buried at H.A.C. Cemetery, Ecoust-St.Mein, France [Grave Ref III K 4].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Wilson, H. | Ref 98-2268 |
| Wilson, Harold | Ref 98-346 |
He attended Akroyd Place School and gained scholarships to Halifax Secondary School and Halifax Technical College. He obtained a BSc Engineering at University of London [1916].
He worked at G. H. Gledhill & Sons for three months' work experience [1916].
During World War I, he served with the Royal Engineers in France.
After the war, he returned to Gledhill's and worked closely with A. H. Gledhill, assisting him in the development and patenting of his inventions. In appreciation, Gledhill presented him with a gold pocket watch [December 1931].
He taught evening classes at the Halifax Technical College [1920-1936].
He was appointed Assistant Works Manager [1936], Works Manager [1946] and Chief Engineer in 1958, a post he held until his retirement, after 46 years [1963].
In [Q3] 1923, he married Amy Teal of Halifax
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| Wilson, Harold Kershaw | Ref 98-34 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a member of Park Congregational Church, Halifax / organist at Highroad Well Congregational Church / a butcher's apprentice [1911] / a butcher in Mixenden / employed by Mackintosh's after he closed his shop in Mixenden.
He was engaged to Elsie Greenwood of Warley Edge.
During World War I, he enlisted [26th October 1915] and served as a Private with the 21st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He went to France [June 1916].
He was killed in action near Béthune [26th April 1918].
The Halifax Courier [11th May 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Gonnehem British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref B 13].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Park Congregational Church, and on the Memorial at Halifax Bowling Club.
His brother Norman also died in the War
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| Wilson, Harry | Ref 98-3690 |
He was headmaster at Roomfield Junior School – known as Pa Willy / Mayor of Calderdale [1980-1981] and Mayor of Todmorden [1957-1958].
He married Unknown.
Child: Peter
See Memories Sport at Roomfield Schoolyard
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| Wilson, Henry | Ref 98-2076 |
Recorded in 1891,, when there were 108 male lodgers.
In 1903 & 1904, he was registered to accommodate 261 lodgers at the house
| Wilson, Henry | Ref 98-6 |
He was registrar of births & deaths [1891].
He married Elizabeth Oates [1825-1???] from Mirfield, in Dewsbury [Q1 1847].
Child: Mary [b 1854]
They lived at Manor Heath Lodge, Halifax [1891].
Staying with them [in 1891] were brother-in-law Joseph Oates [b 1820] (retired linen draper), and visitors Hannah Sutcliffe [b 1848] and James Sutcliffe [b 1855] (woollen mill manager)
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| Wilson, Henry | Ref 98-116 |
He died 19th May 1854 (aged 30) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3297]
| Wilson, Henry | Ref 98-114 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a master bookbinder with 2 apprentices [1851].
He married Mary [1823-1875].
Mary was born in Northowram
Children:
They lived at 31 Grove Street, Halifax [1851].
Living with them [in 1851] were Henry's parents.
Henry died 29th July 1855 (aged 30).
Mary died 23rd December 1875 (aged 52).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4540] with Henry's parents
| Wilson, Henry | Ref 98-133 |
He was a stonemason.
On 13th May 1850, he married Elizabeth Denby [1828-1893] in Bradford.
Elizabeth was born in Bingley [19th June 1828]
Children: Not known
Henry died in Southport [11th February 1881] and was buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax.
In [Q2] 1882, Elizabeth married (2) John Thompson in Halifax.
Elizabeth died at the Malt Shovel, Ambler Thorn [25th May 1893] and was buried with Henry
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| Wilson, Herbert | Ref 98-58 |
He married Unknown.
Child: child
During World War I, he served as a Private with the Cheshire Regiment.
He had served in France for 3 years & 3 months without injury.
He died of wounds in France [19th September 1918] (aged 30).
The Halifax Courier [12th October 1918] reported his death with a photograph. He has a brother at the Front, another in training, and 2 discharged
| Wilson, Herbert Fisher | Ref 98-85 |
He was a stone mason [1881] / a master builder, mason [1891] / clerk of works stone building [1901] / a master builder [1918].
In 1881, he married Emily Jane Thomas [1856-19??] in Halifax.
Emily Jane was born in Luddenden
Children:
They lived at
Herbert died in Halifax [Q2 1917] (aged 58)
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| Wilson, Herbert William | Ref 98-2082 |
Born in Cornholme [Q4 1856].
He was a bobbin manufacturer [1891, 1901] / Managing Director of Wilson Brothers Bobbin Company Limited [1912].
On 24th September 1885, he married Margaret Ann Hardman [1862-1???] at St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich, Lancashire.
Margaret Ann, of Spring Bank, Prestwich, was born in Bury, Lancashire, the daughter of Richard Hardman, woollen manufacturer
They lived at
Living with them [in 1891] were Margaret Ann's family: father-in-law Richard Hardman [b Rochdale 1822] (woollen manufacturer) b, mother-in-lawMary Hardman [b Bury 1828], brother-in-law George Hardman [b 1860] (woollen manufacturer), and brother-in-law Ernest W Hardman [b 1869] (civil engineer).
Herbert William died 8th January 1912 (aged 55).
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £146,764 0/11d
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| Wilson, Hiram | Ref 98-23 |
On 1st June 1946, he married Annice in Halifax.
Annice was the daughter of James Aaron and widow of William Arthur Horsman
There is no evidence that they had any children.
The couple died in Halifax: Hiram [7th October 1960]; Annice [1966]
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| Wilson, Hubert | Ref 98-11 |
He married Unknown.
They lived at 2 Lister Court, St John's Street, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed on the eve of the failed attack on Schwaben Redoubt [2nd September 1916] (aged 40).
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax, on the Memorial at John Mackintosh & Sons Limited, on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Boys' School, Halifax, and on the Memorial at Halifax Bowling Club
| Wilson, Isaac | Ref 98-1150 |
| Wilson, Isaac | Ref 98-90 |
Isaac died 16th May 1831 (aged 78) and was buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax
| Wilson, Isaac | Ref 98-12 |
Born in Ovenden.
He was an overlooker of Copley [1884] / verger at Holy Trinity Church [1891] / a grocer and draper [1901, 1911].
In 1884, he married Fanny Halworth [1851-1???] at St Stephen's Church, Copley.
Fanny, of Skircoat, was born in Pegsden, Bedfordshire, the daughter of Samuel Halworth, farm bailiff
Children:
They lived at
Isaac was dead by June 1915.
Fanny was living at School House, Cossington, Leicester
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| Wilson, J. | Ref 98-2478 |
| Wilson, Jack | Ref 98-2706 |
| Wilson, Jack | Ref 98-27 |
He married Lily.
They lived at Todmorden
During World War II, he served as an Able Seaman with the Royal Navy at the shore base HMS President III.
He died 30th April 1943 (aged 31).
He was buried at Mankinholes Wesleyan Methodist Chapel [594].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Wilson, James | Ref 98-89 |
In 1803, he married Mary Sheard [1786-1834].
Mary was born in Ovenden
Child: Mary [1805-1873] who married Joseph Halstead
They lived at Sowerby.
James died in 1819.
He was buried at Sowerby (burial ground as yet unidentified).
Mary died in 1834.
She was buried at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Chapel
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| Wilson, James | Ref 98-112 |
He married Mary Bates.
They lived at Norland Hall.
Mary died 16th February 1842 (aged 54).
James died 31st October 1865 (aged 79).
The couple were buried at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge with Mary's family
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| Wilson, James | Ref 98-2724 |
On 13th August 1869, he was charged with having stolen a pair of trousers, the property of Samuel Gaukroger, from a clothes line on the previous day. He then sold them for 2/- to a man in the King of Prussia, Halifax. He was committed to 2 months' hard labour
| Wilson, James | Ref 98-1014 |
In 1911, he was recorded as a Past Deacon
| Wilson, James | Ref 98-1875 |
In 1900, he filed a patent for
an improved cheese cutter, more especially for the use of cheese factors, grocer, provision merchants, and others dealing in cheese
| Wilson, James | Ref 98-71 |
He married Elizabeth [1803-1885].
James died 17th April 1861 (aged 59).
In [Q2] 1862, Elizabeth married Barzillai Spivey of Birstal in Halifax.
Elizabeth died 26th December 1885 (aged 82).
The couple were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: N8] with James's parents
| Wilson, James | Ref 98-73 |
Born in Cornholme [11th April 1830].
Baptised 20th June 1830.
He was a turner [1851] / a bobbin maker [1853] / a book seller [1859] / a bobbin manufacturer [1861] / a farm manager [1891] / a wood pallet merchant [1901] / a timber merchant (retired) [1911].
On 27th October 1853, he married Christiana Dearden at St John the Divine, Holme in Cliviger, Lancashire.
Christiana, of Calder Head, was the daughter of Smith Dearden, farmer
Children:
3 of the 10 children died young [before 1911].
They lived at
Christiana died 8th April 1912 (aged 81).
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £220 7/7d.
Probate was granted to son John Fielden.
James died 25th January 1916 (aged 85) Probate records show that he left effects valued at £707 2/8d.
Probate was granted to son John Fielden
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| Wilson, James | Ref 98-96 |
He was an ironmonger employing 1 apprentice [1861] / an ironmonger [1871, 1881, 1891].
In [Q2] 1857, he married Frances Brown [1827-1919] in Malton.
Frances was born in Malton, the daughter of Charity [b 1798] & Robert Brown [b 1800]
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871] were Frances's parents.
James died 29th June 1896 (aged 65).
In 1901, Frances was living with daughter Fanny & her husband.
Frances died 24th July 1919 (aged 92).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1045]
| Wilson, James | Ref 98-80 |
He was an ironmonger [1871].
In [Q2] 1857, he married Frances Brown [1827-1???] in Malton.
Children:
They lived at 29 Milton Street, Halifax [1871].
Living with them [in 1871] were Frances's parents
| Wilson, James | Ref 98-59 |
He was an engine minder in factory [1901] / an engineman at cotton mill [1911].
In 1891, he married Emma Crossland [1866-19??] in Todmorden.
Emma was born in Mytholmroyd, daughter of Ann [1831-19??] & Mr Crossland [18??-18??]
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901, 1911] was widowed mother-in-law Ann Crossland [b 1831]
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| Wilson, James Edward | Ref 98-49 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a butcher of Spring Hall Lane, Halifax [1891] / a butcher [1891] / a farm labourer [1901].
In 1881, James, his mother and siblings were living with his sister Susannah and her husband Philip Knight.
In [Q2] 1881, he married Ellen Smith [1864-1???] at Christ Church, Pellon.
Ellen, of Queen's Road, was the daughter of William Smith, wire maker
Children:
They lived at
James Edward died in 1901 (aged 44).
Ellen died in 1910 (aged 46).
Their burial places are not yet known
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| Wilson, James Henry | Ref 98-21 |
He was a cotton yarn maker [1884].
In 1884, he married Martha Ann in Halifax.
Children:
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| Wilson, Jeremiah | Ref 98-18 |
He was a cotton spinner [1873].
He married (1) Unknown.
In [Q2] 1873, he married Hannah in Halifax.
Hannah was the daughter of David Hollas and widow of Amos Atkinson
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| Wilson, John | Ref 98-7 |
Children:
| Wilson, John | Ref 98-36 |
In 1835, he was on the List of Electors for the Northowram Township of the Halifax Polling District in the election for the MP for the West Riding.
He lived at Quarry House [1835]
| Wilson, John | Ref 98-5170 |
Wilson was acquitted. Stott was transported for 7 years
| Wilson, John | Ref 98-148 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
There was a dispute when Wilson arrested Hooke and Hooke asked Wilson to show him his licence and then seized it and never allowed Wilson to officiate again.
In 1679, he was charged with
He & his children were buried at Halifax Parish Church [17th November 1701] and there is a memorial there The epitaph on the memorial is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions
| Wilson, John | Ref 98-1271 |
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| Wilson, John | Ref 98-2860 |
He married Unknown.
Child: Susey [1805-1873] who married John Wilson
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| Wilson, John | Ref 98-78 |
| Wilson, John | Ref 98-83 |
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| Wilson, John | Ref 98-93 |
He married Sarah [1772-1851].
Children:
John was dead by 1851.
Sarah died 7th March 1851 (aged 79).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4434]
| Wilson, John | Ref 98-147 |
Master mason who designed St Peter's Church, Sowerby and other features of the Church [1759].
He was a Methodist, having been converted by John Wesley, and preached at Skircoat Green
| Wilson, John | Ref 98-573 |
Around 1808, he received £80 for joining the 1st West Riding Militia. When he had completed his service, he returned home and bought wool and yarn which he put-out to handloom weavers in Ovenden and Wheatley.
Established Wilson's fabric manufacturer at Forest Mill, Ovenden In 1818, he was one of the founders of a Sunday School at Ovenden.
In 1847, he built Forest Cottage, Ovenden and a warehouse.
Around 1850, he built 2 houses, Forest Villas, for his children.
He was buried at Providence Chapel, Ovenden
| Wilson, John | Ref 98-8870 |
He married Betty [1804-1871].
Children:
Members of the family were buried at Bethesda Primitive Methodist Chapel, Bank Top
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| Wilson, Rev John | Ref 98-1376 |
| Wilson, John | Ref 98-2859 |
He was a weaver of Sowerby [1823] / a farmer [1841] / a farmer of 34 acres, employing 2 labourers [1851] / a farmer of 41 acres, employing 1 labourer [1861].
In 1823, he married Susey Wilson at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1851] were daughter Sarah and her husband Robert Thomas.
John was buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden [30th December 1868].
After his death, Susey was a farmer of 24 acres at Ball Green [1871].
Living with Susey [in 1871] were daughter Mary Ann, and grandchildren Louisa Thomas [aged 15] and Joseph Sharp [aged 16].
Susey died in 1873.
After her death, son-in-law Mark Nicholl took over the farm at Ball Green
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| Wilson, John | Ref 98-111 |
He married Elizabeth [1804-1880].
Children:
John died 27th April 1885 (aged 81).
Elizabeth died 6th March 1880 (aged 76).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2947]
| Wilson, John | Ref 98-9 |
He was a retired manufacturer [1871].
He married Sarah [1804-1???].
Child: Mary [1831-1???] who married John Mallinson
In 1871, John & Sarah were living at Smith's Buildings, Elland with their daughter Mary and her husband
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| Wilson, John | Ref 98-129 |
He was a dray driver [1871] / a cart driver [1881].
In [Q1] 1965, he (possibly) married Mary Jane Taylor [1844-1???] in Halifax.
Mary Jane was born in Halifax, the daughter of Mr Taylor.She was a worsted weaver [1871]
Children:
The family lived at
Mary Jane died 27th January 1902 (aged 57) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2530] with her children (‡)
| Wilson, John | Ref 98-124 |
He was an ironmonger [1868] / an ironmonger's assistant (out of employment) [1881] / an ironmonger's assistant (out of employment) living from cottage rents [1871] / living on own means [1891, 1901] / a retired ironmonger [1911].
In [Q1] 1866, he married Elizabeth Jowett [1840-1922] in Halifax.
Elizabeth was born in Bradford
Children:
The family lived at 1 West End, Halifax [1871, 1881, 1891, 1901, 1911].
John died 7th July 1912 (aged 70).
Elizabeth died 28th November 1922 (aged 82).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1610]
| Wilson, John | Ref 98-127 |
He was a fruit dealer / a potato dealer [1891] / a potato merchant [1901].
He married Sarah [1854-1940].
Sarah was born in Darrington, Yorkshire
Children:
The family lived at
John died 28th January 1919 (aged 67).
Sarah died 23rd April 1940 (aged 86).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1582]
| Wilson, John | Ref 98-91 |
In [Q1] 1886, he (possibly) married Clara Sutcliffe [1863-1892] in Halifax.
Clara was born 15th July 1863
Children:
They lived at Halifax [1891].
Clara died 30th May 1892 (aged 29).
John died 23rd November 1925 (aged 72).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 359]
| Wilson, John | Ref 98-48 |
During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died in Halifax [13th October 1917] and is remembered with a CWGC headstone at Stoney Royd Cemetery
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| Wilson, John | Ref 98-390 |
Local antiquarian. He was a member of the Halifax Antiquarian Society, and wrote many papers for the Transactions
| Wilson, John Ambler | Ref 98-2751 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a currier [1851] / a leather currier [1871].
In 1871, he bought Hole Bottom Mill, Wainstalls / Square Mill, Wainstalls, 5 cottages and closes of land from the estate of John Abbott.
Shortly afterwards, he sold it all to Jonathan Calvert and J. & J. Calvert.
In 1851, he married Sarah Ann Wood [1829-1909] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at Trinity Royd, Halifax [1901].
Sarah Anne died 10th August 1909 (aged 80).
John died 19th April 1913 (aged 86).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3401]
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| Wilson, John Dearnley | Ref 98-2559 |
Born in Sowerby.
A drysalter at Norland [1881].
On 10th July 1867, he married Elizabeth Ann Jowett [1837-1899] in Halifax.
Child: Ernest Jowett
Living with them [in 1891] was lodger Percy Fielding Ball lodger.
John died in Bradford [19th January 1909]
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| Wilson, John Edward William Ward | Ref 98-24 |
He was buried at Illingworth Church [28th March 1942]
| Wilson, John Henry | Ref 98-52 |
He was a wire drawer [1871] / a wire drawer & publican (possibly at the Prince of Wales Feathers, Halifax) [1881] / a small wire drawer [1891] / a wire drawer [1901].
In [Q1] 1871, he married Hannah Ellen Bell [1852-1901] in Halifax.
Hannah was born in Cheltenham
Children:
The family lived at
They lived at
Hannah Ellen died in 1901 (aged 48)
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| Wilson, John Luty | Ref 98-19 |
He was a labourer [1897].
On 5th June 1897, he married Susan Alice Pitchforth in Elland.
Child: Edith [1900-1989] who married [1926] Clifford Marsden [1893-1953]
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| Wilson, John William | Ref 98-74 |
Born at Cornholme [3rd May 1832].
Baptised 13th June 1832
He was in Barnsley / a bobbin maker [1859] / a timber merchant & bobbin maker [1861] / a partner in Wilson & Newman [1863] / a bobbin manufacturer [1871, 1881] / a partner in Wilson Bros / a timber merchant & manufacturer [1891] / a bobbin manufacturer [1911].
In [Q3] 1859, he married Hannah Maria Bennett [1833-1913] at Glanford Brigg, Lincolnshire.
Hannah Maria was born in Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire
Children:
3 of the 6 children died young [before 1911].
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871, 1881] was sister-in-law Elizabeth F Bennet [b 1834].
John William died 17th February 1896 (aged 63).
Hannah Maria died 8th December 1913 (aged 80) Probate records show that she left effects valued at £6,465 9/8d.
Probate was granted to son Walter Bennet Wilson & Eli Johnson Saxton (congregational minister)
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| Wilson, Joseph | Ref 98-68 |
He married Mary.
Children:
Joseph died 30th July 1845 (aged 52).
Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: L18]
| Wilson, Joseph | Ref 98-959 |
Around 1850, he kept a small school at his home in Sowerby Bridge.
He was well-known for teaching handwriting
| Wilson, Joseph | Ref 98-1519 |
| Wilson, Joseph | Ref 98-1522 |
See William Bowling
| Wilson, Joseph | Ref 98-101 |
He was a plumber [1841] / a master plumber & glazier employing 1 man [1851].
He married Ellen [1800-1865].
Ellen was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
Joseph died 21st February 1857 (aged 55).
Ellen died 7th February 1865 (aged 65).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1341]
| Wilson, Joseph | Ref 98-4680 |
It is said that he walked from Suffolk to Yorkshire in search of work.
He was a strencler (slapdasher) [1851] / a carpet stenciller / an architect [1871] / an architect [on his son's marriage record 1874] / a Unitarian.
Around 1845, he married Ann [1821-1???] born in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
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| Wilson, Joseph | Ref 98-117 |
He married Susannah [1825-1861].
Children:
Joseph died 16th November 1861 (aged 31).
Susannah died 18th January 1861 (aged 36).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3887]
| Wilson, Joseph | Ref 98-14 |
He was a woollen mill overlooker [1853].
In 1853, he married Selina Hollas in Halifax.
Children:
Selina died in Dewsbury in 1908
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| Wilson, Joseph | Ref 98-2684 |
Born in Sowerby Bridge.
He was a tin plate worker [1865] / a tinner [1871] / an iron & tinplate worker [1881] / publican at the Bath Street Tavern, Halifax [1891, 1893] / an iron & tinplate worker [1891] / a tinplate worker [1901].
In 1865, he married Sarah Ann Pullan [1840-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Sarah Ann was born in Kirkstall, the daughter of foundry man Moses Pullan of Sowerby.She was a weaver [1871]
Child: Arthur [b 1867] who was a cotton piecer [1881], a cotton twiner [1891].
They lived at
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| Wilson, Joseph | Ref 98-102 |
He was a worsted doffer [1861].
He married Ann [1852-1927].
Children:
Ann died 19th March 1927 (aged 75).
Joseph died 3rd November 1928 (aged 79).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1611] with Joseph's parents
| Wilson, Joseph | Ref 98-33 |
He was a postman [1892] / a letter carrier [1901, 1911].
In [Q1] 1892, he married Olive Kershaw [1865-1923] in Halifax.
Olive was born in Halifax
Children:
Both sons were killed in World War I.
They lived at
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| Wilson, Joseph Edgar | Ref 98-25 |
In [Q2] 1908, he married Martha Crowther in Todmorden.
Child: Harry
They lived at 21 Summerfield Road West, Todmorden [1917].
During the Boer War, Joseph Edgar fought at Spion Kop.
In 1900, he served with the Lancashire Fusiliers.
Later, he was with the West Riding Regiment.
During World War I, he served with the Northumberland Fusiliers.
He died 6th May 1918 (aged 36).
He is remembered on the Loos Memorial, France [Grave Ref 20-22], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Wilson, Joseph Thomas | Ref 98-43 |
Born in Halifax [Q3 1882].
He was a stone mason's apprentice [1901] / a mason [1907] / a foreman for Mr S. Pickles, builder of Parkinson Lane.
In 1907, he married Emily Louisa Holt [1880-19??] at Christ Church, Pellon.
Emily Louisa, a twister of 7 Spring Hall Place, Halifax, was born in Halifax, the daughter of Hodson Holt, chair maker
Children:
They lived at
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards.
He died of wounds in No.2 Field Hospital, France [4th November 1918] (aged 36).
His photograph appears with reports of his death in the Halifax Courier [23rd November & 30th November 1918].
He was buried at Villers-Pol Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref F 1].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
Living with them [in 1911] was widowed mother-in-law Elizabeth Holt [b Goole 1857]
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| Wilson, Joseph Watson | Ref 98-108 |
He was a stone mason living with his uncle Joseph Sutcliffe [1851] / a stone mason employing 6 men [1861] / a master mason employing 38 men & 4 boys [1871] / a master stone mason employing 8 men [1881].
In [Q3] 1856, he married Alice Fisher [1831-1896] in Halifax.
Alice was born in E
Children:
The family lived at
Joseph Watson died 6th June 1883 (aged 49).
Alice died 25th October 1896 (aged 65).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2170]
| Wilson, Joshua | Ref 98-1413 |
Son of Mr Wilson.
He died in a shooting accident whilst out shooting with his friend James Walton of Sowerby Bridge.
Dean House, Sowerby passed to his nephew, Thomas Wilson Hadwen.
He was buried at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones.
There is a memorial to him at St Peter's Church, Sowerby
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| Wilson, Joshua | Ref 98-2514 |
He was one of the gang who attacked Thomas Cockcroft and Robert Crossley in 1839.
When he was arrested, he called himself Thomas Whittaker. He had a purse, a tobacco box and 2/3d.
At the trial on 5th March 1840, he was transported to Van Diemen's Land for 15 years. He and John Downs left England on the Asia [25th April 1840]
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| Wilson, Joshua | Ref 98-99 |
He was a coal merchant [1851, 1871, 1873] / a retired coal merchant [1881].
In [Q4] 1840, he (possibly) married (1) Ann Scarborough [1815-1873] in Halifax.
Ann was born in Barkisland
Ann died 31st January 1873 (aged 58).
In [Q3] 1873, he married (2) Sarah Elizabeth Holroyd [1836-1906] in Halifax.
Sarah Elizabeth was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871] were nieces Harriet Wilson [b 1851] (domestic servant) & Ada Nicholson [b 1859].
Joshua died 15th September 1882 (aged 64).
Sarah Elizabeth died 1st April 1906 (aged 70).
He and his wives were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 978]
| Wilson, Joshua | Ref 98-2643 |
He was beerhouse keeper at the Garrick's Head, Halifax [1871] / landlord at the Golden Plough, Halifax [1881] / licensed victualler & cab proprietor [1881] / (possibly) landlord of the Boar's Head Hotel, Halifax [1887]
He married Emma [1841-1???].
Emma was born in Bradford
Living with them [in 1871] was brother William Wilson [b 1844] (saddler)
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| Wilson, Joshua Garside | Ref 98-374 |
Baptised at St Mark's, Longwood [9th October 1820].
He was a manufacturer [1863].
On 4th March 1856, he married (1) Louisa Ann Widdop [1828-1862] at Shardlow, Derbyshire.
On 16th September 1863, he married (2) widow Ann Mather [1835-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Ann was the daughter of Thomas Bamforth, fellmonger
Children:
They lived at Ivy House, Rastrick.
He died 18th June 1898.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £21,892 5/-. Probate was granted to Arthur Travis Clay and Joe Wilson (mill manager)
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| Wilson, Joshua Henry | Ref 98-2081 |
Born in Pudsey Mill, Todmorden.
He was a benefactor of Cornholme United Methodist Free Church / a bobbin maker [1851, 1859] / a bobbin manufacturer [1861] / a partner in Wilson's [1863] / a bobbin manufacturer [1871, 1874, 1881] / a partner in Wilson Bros. [1887] / a bobbin maker & timber merchant [1891].
In May 1868, he is recorded as having paid £50 stamp duty for patents for bobbins.
In [Q3] 1852, he married Jane Gaukroger [1828-1909] in Todmorden at Bridge Street United Free Methodist Church, Todmorden.
Jane was born in Hebden Bridge, the daughter of James Gaukroger
Children:
They lived at
In 1892, the family left Cornholme to live in Birkdale, Southport.
Jane died 16th July 1909 (aged 81) at Smedley's Hydropathic Establishment, Southport, after a long illness. Probate records show that she left effects valued at £10,773 2/11d.
Probate was granted to son Herbert William.
Joshua Henry died 20th December 1910 (aged 83) at a nursing institution in York Place, Manchester. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £70,950 12/1d.
Probate was granted to son Herbert William.
The couple were buried at Southport Cemetery.
See Heap & Ashworth
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| Wilson, Kate | Ref 98-105 |
She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted spinner at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.
She lived with James Whittaker [1881].
In [Q2] 1897, a Kate Wilson married Sutcliffe Smith in Halifax
| Wilson, Lawrence | Ref 98-304 |
Born in Lancashire.
Baptised at St James's Church, Church Kirk, Lancashire [23rd December 1798].
He moved to Halifax [1822], and then to Todmorden where he began business at Ratcha Mill.
He was a bobbin-maker [1824, 1841] / a bobbin manufacturer & timber merchant [1859].
He went on to establish several mills, including Cornholme Bobbin Mill.
He was a partner in Wilson Brothers Bobbin Company Limited [1887] and Lawrence Wilson & Sons.
His firm became the largest bobbin manufacturer in the world.
On 3rd June 1824, he married Alice Fielden [1797-1874] at Halifax Parish Church.
Alice came from Skircoat
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871] was niece Alice Wilson [b 1852].
Lawrence died 12th December 1859.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £5,000.
The will was proved by sons Joshua Henry, James, and John William.
Alice died in Todmorden [20th January 1874] (aged 77).
Probate records show that she left effects valued at under £800.
The family were active Methodists in Cornholme, and great supporters of Mount Zion United Free Methodist Church, Cornholme. They are commemorated with an obelisk near the entrance to the chapel
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| Wilson, Lawrence | Ref 98-76 |
Born in Cornholme.
He was an office clerk (bobbin) [1861] / a bobbin manufacturer [1871] / bobbin maker & timber merchant employing 200 men [1881] / a partner in Wilson Bros / a partner in Lawrence Wilson & Sons.
In [Q3] 1878, he married Mary Amelia Grose [1845-1923] in Prestwich.
Mary Amelia was born in Bodmin, Cornwall
Children:
They lived at
Lawrence died at Cheadle Asylum, Cheshire [9th August 1901] (aged 63).
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £18,045 19/10d.
Probate was granted to his widow Mary Amelia.
Mary Amelia died 11th January 1923 (aged 78).
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £2,013 3/4d Probate records show that he left effects valued at.
Probate was granted to son Sidney Fielding
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| Wilson, Lemuel | Ref 98-1514 |
| Wilson, Rev M. | Ref 98-541 |
| Wilson, Margaret | Ref 98-1962 |
In February 1859, he was declared bankrupt
| Wilson, Mary Ann | Ref 98-79 |
She was blind, and it was said that she could identify any member of her class by their footsteps as they entered the room.
She could remember long hymns and portions of Scripture and repeat them accurately without hesitation.
A number of her own poems were published in 1881
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| Wilson, Mary E. | Ref 98-2213 |
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| Wilson, Michaele | Ref 98-1942 |
| Wilson, Nathaniel | Ref 98-31 |
He was a mason of Northowram [1854].
He married (1) Unknown.
On 19th June 1854, he married (2) Mary Ann Pickles.
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| Wilson, Norman | Ref 98-32 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a member of Park Congregational Church & King Cross Wesleyan Church, Halifax / a grocer's errand boy [1911] / employed in the grocery department of Halifax Co-operative Society.
During World War I, he enlisted [September 1914] and served as a Sergeant with the 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was died instantly after being hit by an explosive shell [18th October 1917].
He was buried at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref XLIII D 11].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Park Congregational Church, and on the Memorial at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel.
The Halifax Courier [3rd November 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
His brother Harold Kershaw also died in the War
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| Wilson, Oates | Ref 98-100 |
In [Q2] 1848, he married Sarah Mansley [1824-1894] in Halifax.
Children:
Oates died 12th June 1848 (aged 22).
Sarah & Ellen lived at 58 Woolshops, Halifax (with Oates's parents) [1851].
Sarah died 8th February 1894 (aged 70).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1341] with Oates's parents
| Wilson, PC George | Ref 98-2779 |
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| Wilson, Percy | Ref 98-39 |
He married Mary Ellen.
They lived at 9 Ganny Yard, Brighouse.
During World War I, he served as an Acting Bombardier with D Battery 115th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.
He died 3rd November 1916 (aged 28).
He was buried at Karasouli Military Cemetery, Greece [Grave Ref F 1324].
He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial
| Wilson, Percy | Ref 98-414 |
At the age of 6, he was used as a mascot in fund-raising efforts on behalf of local families of the men fighting in the Boer War.
Dressed in uniform and equipped with a gun and a bandolier, he made public appearances reciting poetry by Rudyard Kipling.
He collected a total of £84 for the Boer War.
He was educated at Heath Grammar School and Queen's College Oxford.
He became well known in the field of sound recording and reproduction. He was technical adviser for The Gramophone magazine.
He was a leader of the Spiritualist movement, like his grandfather and uncle.
See Little Khaki George and Little Scottie
| Wilson, Ray | Ref 98-54 |
Footballer who played for Huddersfield Town, and for Everton. One of his strengths was his ability to overlap the midfield and act as a winger. He played left-back in Alf Ramsey's 1966 England World Cup team. He is remembered for allowing the Germans to score the first goal after heading the ball towards Helmut Haller, who scored from 12 yards out. England equalised 6 minutes later through Geoff Hurst. When he retired, he went into the family undertaking business where he now works at Outlane. He received an MBE in 2000
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| Wilson, Raymond | Ref 98-44 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the King's (Liverpool Regiment).
He died 26th November 1918 (aged 23).
He is remembered on the Birmingham (Lodge Hill) Cemetery Screen Wall [B10 8 598B]
| Wilson, Richard Arthur | Ref 98-72 |
Born in Stansfield [26th October 1825].
Baptised 8th January 1826.
He was a book keeper [1851] / a bobbin manufacturer [1861] / a coal merchant [1871] / a general mill furnisher [1874] / a patentee maker of moveable furnace parts [1881].
In [Q4] 1848, he married Ellen Gaukroger [1828-1???] in Todmorden.
Ellen was born in Stansfield
Children:
They lived at
Richard Arthur died in Salford [Q2 1888] (aged 62).
In 1891, Ellen & Sarah Ann (dress maker) were living at 67 West Clowes Street, Salford, with daughter Emma & her husband Edwin Richardson
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| Wilson, Rev Rob | Ref 98-1009 |
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| Wilson, Robert | Ref 98-70 |
He married Sarah [1768-1849].
Children:
Sarah died 25th December 1849 (aged 81).
Robert died 6th December 1864 (aged 81).
Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: N8]
| Wilson, Robert | Ref 98-120 |
Born in Sowerby.
He was a cart driver [1851].
He married Grace [1814-1892].
Children:
The family lived at
Robert died 13th May 1857 (aged 42).
Grace died 11th February 1892 (aged 78).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3671]
| Wilson, Robert | Ref 98-1520 |
Baptised at Elland [2nd January 1842].
He was a well-known townsman in Elland / a member of the local board / a woollen manufacturer [1901, 1911] / a woollen manufacturer at Exchange Mill, Elland [1893, 1905].
In 28th July 1888, he married Jane Winkworth at St Matthew's Church, Leeds.
Jane was born in Leeds
Children:
They lived at
Robert died 8th January 1912.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £31,808 11/1d.
Probate was granted to his widow Jane and Frank Albert Winkworth (woollen manufacturer)
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| Wilson, Ronald Edward | Ref 98-57 |
His parents lived in Reading.
He was educated at Heath Grammar School, King William's College Isle of Man & Corpus Christ College Cambridge / an oarsman / an assistant engineer with the Bombay Port Authority.
During World War I, he enlisted [September 1914] and served as a Lieutenant with the Bombay Volunteer Rifles, then Machine Gun Corps [December 1914].
He was killed in East Africa [13th March 1916].
He was buried at the Taveta Military Cemetery, Kenya [X A 1].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Heath Grammar School
| Wilson, Sam | Ref 98-66 |
His family moved to Queensbury [around 1851].
He was a member of Ambler Thorn New Connexion Church / a lay teacher at the Church / a member of the choir and principal bass singer / a member of Ambler Thorn Male Voice Choir / a woolsorter / employed by John Foster & Son Limited / a trustee of Northowram United Methodist Chapel / in the wool business with his brother William.
On 25th August 1863, he married Sarah Jane Smith at Halifax Parish Church.
Sarah Jane came from Queensbury
He retired around 1902.
He died 26th July 1914 (aged 78).
He was buried at Ambler Thorn United Methodist Chapel [29th July 1914]
| Wilson, Sam | Ref 98-38 |
He was employed by Smith Bulmer's at Holmfield.
During World War I, he served as a Private / Signaller with the 5th/6th Battalion Royal Scots.
He died 3rd April 1918 (aged 24).
He was buried at Bienvillers Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref X A 14].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Wilson, Sam | Ref 98-28 |
He died 27th August 1918 (aged 21).
He is remembered on Clifton War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint John's Church, Clifton, and in the book Clifton War Memorial
| Wilson, Samuel | Ref 98-119 |
He was a carpet weaver [1861, 1871] / a worsted weaver [1881].
In [Q1] 1853, he married Susannah Hargreaves [1827-1890] in Bradford.
Susannah was born in Todmorden.She was a cotton weaver [1861] / a worsted weaver [1881]
Child: Hannah [1854-1866] who was buried with her parents
The family lived at
Samuel died 1st September 1888 (aged 73).
Susannah died 26th September 1890 (aged 63).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3113] with Susannah's mother Hannah Hargreaves [1782-1875]
| Wilson, Samuel | Ref 98-438 |
Born in Cornholme / Stansfield.
He was a timber merchant of Barnsley [1869] / a timber merchant [1871] / a retired timber merchant [1891] / a partner in Wilson Bros..
On 7th January 1869, he married Lavinia Kenion [1841-1???] at St Oswald's Church, Guiseley.
Lavinia, of Rawdon, was the daughter of William Kenion, wool stapler
Children:
They lived at
The family moved from Todmorden to South Africa, then to Australia, and finally to New Zealand. In New Zealand, he had property which he called Cornholme, near Wanganui.
He acquired the right to compound and sell a medicine known as Wilson's Pills. The family sold the pills in New Zealand and Australia, and exported them to Europe.
On 10th June 1907, he put the pills on general sale. On the same day, he met with a carriage accident in Wanganui and sustained injuries from which he died.
He died at Cornholme, New Zealand
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| Wilson, Sarah A. | Ref 98-106 |
She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted twister at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.
She lived with Mary Mitchell [1891]
| Wilson, Sidney | Ref 98-13 |
Born in Halifax.
He was educated at Holy Trinity School / a boarder at Rishworth Grammar School [1901] / at York Training College / an elementary council school teacher [1911] / a school teacher at Siddal and then at Sunnyside / secretary of the Halifax Schools' Athletic Association.
During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 4th June 1915 (aged 27).
The Halifax Courier [12th June 1915] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Y Farm Military Cemetery, Bois-Grenier, France [Grave Ref D 44].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Saint Jude's Church, Savile Park, on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax, on the Memorial at Halifax Teachers', on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Boys' School, Halifax, and on the Memorial at Rishworth School
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| Wilson, Spencer | Ref 98-53 |
He was a painter & paperhanger [1881, 1891] / a house painter [1901].
He married Anne [1847-1???].
Anne was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
Anne died between 1891 & 1901.
Living with them [in 1901] were daughter-in-law Susannah Wilson [b 1873] & grandson George S Wilson [b 1897]
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| Wilson, Susannah | Ref 98-107 |
She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted drawer at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.
She lived with Mary Mitchell [1891]
| Wilson, T. E. | Ref 98-2079 |
In April 1861, he applied for a patent for
Improvements in machinery for agricultural purposes
| Wilson, Thomas | Ref 98-113 |
He was a horse keeper [1841] / a periodical book seller [1851].
He married Orpah [1788-1859].
Orpah was born in Southowram
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1841] was widow Sarah Wilson [b 1776].
Thomas died 4th May 1853 (aged 68).
Orpah died 15th November 1859 (aged 71).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4540]
| Wilson, Thomas | Ref 98-814 |
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| Wilson, Thomas | Ref 98-95 |
He was a corn & flour dealer [1837] / a leather & corn [1851] / a house proprietor [1861] / a retired leather dealer [1871].
He married Hannah [1803-1885].
Hannah was born in Northowram, the daughter of Sarah & Mr Ambler
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1851] was widowed mother-in-law Sarah Ambler [b 1779] (proprietor of houses).
Living with them [in 1861] was granddaughter Louisa A. Clegg [b London 1858].
Thomas died 11th April 1879 (aged 81).
Hannah died 25th February 1885 (aged 82).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 905]
| Wilson, Thomas | Ref 98-1965 |
In January 1854, he was declared insolvent
| Wilson, Thomas | Ref 98-10 |
He married Unknown.
Child: Percy
They lived at Battinson Road, Halifax [1899]
| Wilson, Thomas | Ref 98-132 |
| Wilson, Thomas | Ref 98-2142 |
In 1859, he married Julia Blackie in Halifax. Julia was widowed and a furniture dealer [by 1881], and a retired furniture dealer [1891].
Children:
They lived at
Living with the family [in 1871, 1881] was Judith, Julia's widowed mother (income from railway shares)
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| Wilson, Thomas | Ref 98-109 |
He was a wool sorter.
In [Q3] 1857, he (possibly) married Elizabeth Wilton [1833-1906] in Halifax.
Children:
Thomas died 1st January 1873 (aged 37)
Elizabeth died 21st August 1906 (aged 73).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2268]
| Wilson, Thomas | Ref 98-2758 |
Born in Withnell, Lancashire.
He was an overlooker of Sowerby [1877] / beerhouse keeper at the Old Lane Inn / Old Lace Inn, 1 Moorhouse Buildings [1881] / beerhouse keeper at the Black Lion, Luddendenfoot [1901-1910] / publican at 45 Spring Gardens, Sowerby Bridge – (possibly) the White Horse, Luddendenfoot [1911].
He succeeded his brother-in-law at the Black Lion, Luddendenfoot.
In 1877, he married Hannah Wormald at Halifax Parish Church.
Hannah was the daughter of Joseph Wormald
Child: Joseph Edward [b 1880] who was a commercial clerk [1901]
In 1911, both Hannah and Joseph Edward were assisting in the business
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| Wilson, Thomas Edward | Ref 98-75 |
Born in Cornholme [30th May 1836].
He was continental representative of the family firm and lived in Lille, France [1864, 1893] and Brussels.
On 14th April 1864, he married Jane Jennings Clyma at St Mary's Church, Truro.
Jane was the eldest daughter of John Clyma, of St Nicholas Street, Truro
Children:
In 1911, they lived at 42 South Street, Park Lane, Westminster, and George was general manager of a mercantile concern
Jane died 19th July 1893.
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £332 15/10d.
Thomas Edward died at Sanatorium Fort Jaco, Uccle, Brussels [25th April 1926] (aged 89).
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £679 11/7d.
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [Friday 30th April 1926] announced
DEATH OF Mr T. E. WILSONThe death took place at Brussels on Sunday of Mr Thomas Edward Wilson, fifth and last surviving son of the late Mr Lawrence Wilson, founder of the well-known firm of Messrs. Wilson Bros. of Cornholme and Garston. He was in his 90th year.
He had lived on the Continent for a very lengthy period, and for the past 40 years had been sole agent in France and Belgian for Messrs. Wilson Bros.
As a mark of respect the flag at Cornholme Works was hoisted at half-mast
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| Wilson, Thomas Edwin | Ref 98-20 |
He was a boiler maker [1896].
On 18th October 1896, he married Susannah Fossey in Halifax.
Child: George Spencer [b 1897]
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| Wilson, Thomas Edwin | Ref 98-55 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a labourer in boiler shop [1891] / a boiler maker of Queen's Road, Halifax [1896] / a welded boiler maker [1911].
In 1896, he married Susannah Fossey [1872-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Susannah, of Penuel Place, Siddal, was born in Copley, the daughter of George Fossey, labourer.She was a worsted spinner [1911]
Child: George Spencer
They lived at 14 Ernest Street, Halifax [1911]
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| Wilson, Thomas William | Ref 98-22 |
In [Q4] 1892, he married Emma Tomlinson in Halifax.
Children:
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| Wilson, Thomas William | Ref 98-2910 |
On 15th October 1892, he married Emma Tomlinson [1869-1945] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
| Wilson, Rev Tim | Ref 98-311 |
| Wilson, Walter | Ref 98-87 |
In [Q2] 1889, he married Julia Tidswell in Halifax.
Children:
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4670] with Julia's parents
| Wilson, Wilfrid H. | Ref 98-2331 |
| Wilson, Rev William | Ref 98-1385 |
| Wilson, William | Ref 98-77 |
| Wilson, William | Ref 98-122 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
The family lived at Boggard House, Halifax [1841]
| Wilson, William | Ref 98-1428 |
Question: Is he the same person as William Wilson [18??-1???]?
He was woolstapler and top maker at 2 King Street, Halifax / a Guardian of the Poor at Northowram [from 1884] / a member of Northowram School Board [1886].
He began his woollen business in 1875 and had 5 warehouses
| Wilson, William | Ref 98-67 |
Question: Is he the same person as William Wilson [18??-1???]?
He was in the wool business in Woolshops, with his brother Sam Wilson / a member of the Halifax Board of Guardians
| Wilson, William | Ref 98-121 |
Born in Warley.
He was a mill hand [1851].
He married Elizabeth [1837-1905].
Children:
Elizabeth died 14th November 1905 (aged 68).
William died 23rd April 1909 (aged 70).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3671] with William's parents
| Wilson, William | Ref 98-98 |
In [Q1] 1851, he married Elizabeth Jane Maude [1831-1911] in Halifax.
Children:
William died 8th March 1880 (aged 40).
Elizabeth Jane died 14th July 1911 (aged 80).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4348]
| Wilson, William | Ref 98-5 |
Children:
| Wilson, William | Ref 98-46 |
He was a cart driver [1871] / a teamer [1881] / a cart driver [1891] / a teamster [1901].
He married Mary Ann [1847-1???].
Mary Ann was born in Cumberland
Children:
They lived at
Mary Ann was a widow by 1911
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| Wilson, William | Ref 98-26 |
He married Annie.
They lived at Brooklyn, Walsden.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 10th April 1918 (aged 31).
He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 82-85 & 162A], in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Oddfellows' Hall, Todmorden
| Wilson, William Arthur | Ref 98-2316 |
Born in Hull [12th February 1819].
Baptised at Sculcoates [23rd February 1819].
He was assistant priest at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax [1851].
He lived at
William Arthur died in York [17th February 1895]
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| Wilson, William Hodgson | Ref 98-2773 |
Born in Elland [4th October 1860].
Baptised in Cleckheaton [18th November 1860].
He was in the brewing trade / a maltster [1885].
On 29th April 1885, he married Eliza Jane (Elsie) Naylor at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The children were baptised at Elland Parish Church.
They lived at Oakfield, Elland.
Elsie died 19th July 1917 (aged 55).
William died in Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire [3rd February 1937] (aged 76)
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| Families |
| The Wilson family of Halifax | Ref 98-807 |
| The Wilson family of Sowerby Bridge | Ref 98-808 |
| Surname |
| Wilson surname | Ref 98-1 |
George Redmonds writes that the name was widely distributed in the West Riding by 1545.
John Wilson is recorded at Elland in 1402.
There are 210 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Wilson, as discussed in this SideTrack. This count does not include other forms of the surname.
Unattached BMDs for WilsonBaptism 1810; Marriages 1810, 1857, 1862, 1871, 1883, 1887, 1892, 1893, 1896, 1899, 1906, 1907, 1913, 1923, 1930, 1941, 1942; Deaths 1805, 1807, 1896, 1899, 1900, 1907
Unattached burials at Lister Lane Cemetery: Plot 2387, Plot 2459, Plot 2893, Plot 4721
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