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Baptised in Elland [27th September 1788].
He was
a spinner of Greetland [1811, 1813, 1816] /
a manufacturer [1841].
On 28th October 1811, he married Hannah Broadbent [1791-1851] at Elland Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at Bank Top, Greetland [1841].
Hannah died 16th May 1851 (aged 60).
Abraham died 9th October 1856 (aged 68).
Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: J12]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
He was
a woollen cloth finisher [1861, 1871] /
a cloth finisher [1891] /
a manager of woollen mill [1901].
In [Q3] 1859, he married Nancy Briggs [1837-1879] in Halifax.
Children:
Nancy died 8th May 1879 (aged 42).
In [Q1] 1881, he married Elizabeth Morton in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Abraham died 22nd December 1920 (aged 85).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/174].
He was a cloth finisher employed by J. & S. L. Taylor Limited.
He eventually became the Managing Director
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Whitworth
He married Unknown.
Child:
Mary [1802-1838] who married Moses Habergham
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
Born in Birchenhead, near Wardle.
Baptised at Milnrow Parish Church [12th April 1846].
He was
a millwright [1861] /
a mechanic [1870, 1881] /
a mechanical engineer [1891].
On 31st January 1870, he married Phoebe Arthington [1850-1922] at Halifax Parish Church.
She was a woollen piecer [1861]
Children:
They lived at
He died 4th May 1897.
He was buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery
[7th May 1897].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,681 14/8d.
Probate was granted to his widow Phoebe
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Thomas
He was
a monumental mason [1881] /
a stone mason [1891].
In 1875, he married Martha Crossley [1853-1???] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1891] was sister Emma Whitworth [b 1855]
(sewing machinist).
He died at Rastrick [10th November 1893] (aged 41)
and was buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram
with the children (‡)
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
Born in Halifax.
He was
a member of the Clarion Cycling Club /
a joiner [1911].
He had a sweetheart, Minnie of Underbank, Bolton Brow, Sowerby
Bridge.
During World War I,
he served as a Sapper
with the 106th Field Company
Royal Engineers.
He was killed in action by shellfire [28th May 1917] (aged 27).
The Halifax Courier He was buried at St. Quentin Cabaret Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II E 7].
He is remembered on the family grave at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram,
in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
In 1849, he (possibly) married Elizabeth Shore [1796-18??].
Children:
The family lived at Bottoms, Southowram with Joseph Shore (b
1791) [1841]
He was a house painter & decorator [1911].
In [Q2] 1908, he married Ethel Lord [1884-1968] in Rochdale.
She was a shopkeeper (grocer) [1921]
Children:
They lived at 58 Halifax Road, Rochdale [1911].
Harold died in Prestwich, Lancashire [Q1 1920] (aged 39).
In [Q3] 1927, Ethel married Frederick Southwell in Rochdale
On 6th April 1908, he married Amy Kay [1886-1975] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at 25 Common Lane, Southowram.
During World War I,
he enlisted [19th January 1915]
and served as a Private
with the 2nd/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He served for 3 years and 329 days, and was discharged [12th December
1918] with a pension.
He died in Halifax [Q1 1919]
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Sion Branch Congregational Sunday School, Bank Top.
Son James died in World War II
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
He lived at Brearley Hall, Midgley [1851].
Living with him [in 1851] was apprentice Jonas, son of Levi Harwood
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
He died 15th July 1768.
There is a Memorial to him inside Coley Church
In 1843, he married Mary Thomas [1822-1876] in Halifax.
Child: Robert
They lived at Elba House, Siddal [1904].
Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Pellon.
He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1904
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
He lived at Woodman House, Elland [1905]
He was a coal miner [1851].
In 1851, he married Hannah Tyrey Mallinson
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles
Born in Rochdale.
He was
a carpet weaver of Halifax [1878] /
a table cover weaver (worsted) [1881] /
a carpet weaver [1881, 1891, 1901, 1911].
He married (1) Ann Elizabeth [1849-1???].
Child:
Clara [b 1877] who was a worsted bobbin setter [1891]
In 1886, he married (2) Hannah Maria [1851-1898] at Halifax Parish Church.
She had 2 children by her first marriage:
Children:
Hannah Maria died in Halifax in 1898 (aged 46).
In 1899, he married (3) Clementina Walker at St Thomas's Church, Claremount
She had a daughter by her first marriage:
They had no children.
They lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
His mother lived at 22 Pine Road, Todmorden.
During World War I,
he served as a Gunner
with 36 Battery
33rd Brigade
Royal Field Artillery.
He died 4th May 1917.
He was buried at Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery, France.
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
He was
educated at Siddal School /
employed by Halifax Corporation Transport.
He married Emily.
Child:
daughter
They lived at 32 Lower Skircoat Green, Halifax.
During World War II,
he served as a Sergeant
with the 122nd Field Regiment
Royal Artillery.
He was captured in Singapore.
He was drowned, along with other British & Australian troops, when
the Japanese transport ship Lisbon Maru was torpedoed by US
submarines USS Pampanito and USS Sealion
[12th September 1944] (aged 32).
He is remembered on the Singapore Memorial [Grave Ref 6],
and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £402 10/-.
Probate was granted to his widow Emily.
His father Harrop died in World War I
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
He was a cotton spinner [1894].
In 1894, he married Fanny Hollas in Halifax.
Child:
Elsie [b 1906]
Fanny & James had lived at 6 Finkle Street, Sowerby all
their married life
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
Born in Southowram.
He was a mason [1841] / a stone dresser [1851].
In [Q2] 1849, he married Rachel Heap [1822-1886] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at Upper Clay Royd, Halifax [1851].
Jeremiah died 17th October 1862 (aged 42).
Rachel died 25th July 1886 (aged 63).
The couple & the children (‡) were buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram
He married Unknown.
Child: James
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles
He married Unknown.
Children:
Members of the family were buried at St Mary's Church, Luddenden
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
He worked with the family business, Robert Whitworth & Company.
In 1846, he married Mary Ward Whiteley.
Children:
They lived at
He was a member of the Luddenden Reading Society where he met
Branwell Brontë during his employment at Luddendenfoot Station.
He was a prime mover in the construction of Luddendenfoot Congregational Church which was built by the family.
He was
Mayor of Halifax [1856-1857].
He was Vice-Chairman of Halifax Mechanics' Institute.
Whilst out riding at Barmouth, North Wales, he was taken ill and died
on the road [5th August 1861] (aged 47).
His body was found next morning seated on the ground, with his pony
tied to a gatepost nearby.
His death was recorded as being
Mary died at West Royd, Halifax [29th August 1887] (aged 65).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 189].
See:
Denholme United Methodist School, Luddendenfoot /
Lister Lane Plot 267 /
Luddendenfoot Congregational Church /
Luddendenfoot Sunday School /
West Yorkshire Railway Company
Second son of Robert Whitworth.
Born in Halifax [3rd August 1898].
He was a boarder at Aysgarth School, Newton le Willows, Yorkshire
[1911].
He was educated at Wellington where he played rugby and cricket.
In [Q2] 1923, he married Kathleen St John Gorman [1898-19??] in Halifax.
They had no children.
They lived at Ripon [1940].
He entered the Royal Academy, Woolwich when he played for the
regiment.
During World War II,
he served in France, Germany, Ireland and Egypt.
In 1938, he retired from the Army and joined the family firm, Robert Whitworth & Company.
He returned to the Army in 1939 as Staff Captain, then Major, with
the Royal Artillery.
He was killed in action [31st May 1940].
He was buried at De Panne Communal Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref 3 B 3].
He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Glynn Helliwell
He established Joseph W. Whitworth Limited at Longbottom Mills, Luddendenfoot.
He was a member of the Luddendenfoot Local Board [1868].
He lived at West Royd House, Luddendenfoot [1894].
He died after a fall from his horse [28th March 1894] (aged 45).
He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1894
and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 189]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
Born in Southowram [13th June 1894].
He was
a member of St Mark's Church, Siddal /
a worsted spinner [1911].
He lived at Stoney Brow Cottage, Whitegate, Siddal.
During World War I,
he served as a Rifleman
with the 16th Battalion
King's Royal Rifle Corps.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 23rd April 1917 (aged 23).
The Halifax Courier He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 7],
in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Roll of Honour at Saint Mark's Church, Siddal
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
Born in Luddenden.
On 27th April 1784, he married Ellen Patchett, in Halifax
Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at Saltonstall [1819].
Members of the family were buried at St Mary's Church, Luddenden
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell & Susan Lowe
In 1818, he occupied a small farm at Wainstalls and engaged in a
small way of business as spinner and manufacturer.
With his brother, Robert, he was a partner in
Robert Whitworth & Company [1795].
A business Richard Whitworth & Company is recorded in the
proceedings of the Cold Edge Dam Company [1827].
He married Mary [1777-1824].
Children:
They lived at
Members of the family were buried at St Mary's Church, Luddenden
See
William Illingworth and
Turpit Hill
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell & Michael Steele
He was a farmer of 14 acres [1851].
He married Sarah [1781-1862].
In 1861, she was widowed and a railway proprietor, living with her
niece Mary Bracken at 1 Dean Mill, Midgley
Children:
The family lived at The Mount, Warley [1851].
Richard died 4th September 1858 (aged 67).
Sarah died 27th March 1862 (aged 81).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3261]
with an unidentified
Joseph Helliwell [1845-1854]
Born in Midgley.
Senior partner in Robert Whitworth & Company
He was the first worsted spinner in the Calder Valley to mechanise
wool combing [1851]
Robert died in Halifax [17th February 1854] (aged 71).
He was buried at St Mary's Church, Luddenden
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
He was a beer retailer at the Railway Hotel, Bowling Dyke, Halifax
[1894].
In [Q1] 1871, he married Elizabeth Jenkinson [1846-1913] in Halifax.
Robert died in 1894.
Elizabeth died at Storthes Hall in 1913.
The couple were buried at Christ Church, Pellon
with Robert's parents.
They are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1894
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Glynn Helliwell
Born in Halifax [6th October 1854].
He was a worsted manufacturer [1901, 1911].
He worked for the family business, Robert Whitworth & Company, and
became a director of the firm.
He owned and showed a stallion called Beckenham Squire 8070
[1909].
He was known as a philanthropist.
He established a convalescent home in Lytham for
On 3rd October 1894, he married Hilda Beatrice Baldwin
[1871-1963] at Marylebone, London.
Children:
They lived at Southwood End, Halifax [1901, 1911].
Robert died at Southwood End [27th April 1923].
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £134,719 6/4d.
After his death, Hilda Beatrice married Anatole Shister
at St George's Church, Hanover Square, London [Q3 1931].
Hilda Beatrice died in Lewes, Sussex [Q1 1963]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley, Ivan Birch, David Greaves, Glynn Helliwell & Jeffrey Knowles
Son of Robert Whitworth
Born in Halifax [21st July 1895].
He was a boarder at Uppingham School, Rutland.
During World War I,
he served as a Lieutenant
with the Halifax Artillery.
He was awarded the
MC
[1916].
His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [10th June 1916].
He survived the War.
He lived at Magson House, Warley.
He went to live at Thirsk.
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Glynn Helliwell
In 1851, he was wool comb maker & beer seller at an unidentified
beerhouse at 6 Gibbet Street, Halifax – (possibly) the Waggoners', Halifax.
He married Ellen [1822-1???].
Children:
Born in Greetland [6th March 1816].
Baptised at Elland Parish Church [27th May 1821].
He was
a woollen cloth presser [1861] /
a cloth finisher [1871] /
a woollen presser [1881].
He married Hannah [1817-1888].
Children:
They lived at Adelaide Place, Greetland [1871].
Samuel died 11th March 1888 (aged 72).
Hannah died 9th May 1888 (aged 71).
Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: J12]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
He was
a cloth dresser [1851].
Around 1836, he married Elizabeth [1811-1???].
Children:
They lived at Adelaide Place, Elland-cum-Greetland [1851]
He was
a cotton spinner [1861] /
landlord of the Castle Hotel, Sowerby Bridge [from 1871 until
his death]
In June 1849, he married Maria Williams [1821-1888] from
Manchester, at Hyde Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at 11 Blackwood Hall, Sowerby [1861]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
After the partnership was dissolved in 1805, he continued cotton
spinning at Watson Mill, Sowerby Bridge until around 1816
He worked with the family business, Robert Whitworth & Company.
See
Luddendenfoot Congregational Church
He married (1) Betty Jones [1822-1852].
Child: Edmund
In June 1880, he married (2) Hephzibah at St James's Church, Halifax.
They had no children.
They lived at 4 Dale Street, Milnrow [1861]
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Thomas
He lived at 41 Pine Road, Todmorden.
During World War I,
he enlisted in Ashton-under-Lyne
and served as a Private
with the 2nd Battalion
East Lancashire Regiment.
He was killed in action on the Somme [7th July 1916].
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6C],
and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
He was a mechanical labourer [1890].
On 7th June 1890, he married Emma Hopkinson at Christ Church, Pellon.
They had no children.
The couple died in Halifax
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn HelliwellWhitworth, Mr Ref 242-2709
In June 1882, he placed a bet that he could run from the Railway Hotel, Walsden to Stoodley Pike and back in less than an hour.
He won when he completed the task in 52 minutes
Whitworth, Abraham Ref 242-1
Son of James Whitworth.
Whitworth, Abraham Ref 242-11
Born in Greetland.
Nancy was born in Huddersfield
Elizabeth was born in Greetland
Details of Elizabeth's death / burial place are not yet known
Whitworth, Abraham Ref 242-1816
Known as Old Abe.
Whitworth, Charles Ref 242-2804
A member of the Whitworth family of the Ryburn Valley.
Whitworth, Edmund Ref 242-844
Son of William Whitworth.
Phoebe was born in Sowerby Bridge, the
daughter of Hannah & John Arthington.
Whitworth, Er Ref 242-6
Born in Halifax [22nd February 1852].
Martha was born in Queensbury
Whitworth, Ernest Ref 242-903
Son of Er Whitworth.
Whitworth, George Ref 242-15
Whitworth, H. Ref 242-1267
Curate at Halifax [1756]
Whitworth, Harold Ref 242-13
Born in Rochdale.
Ethel was born in Rochdale [9th July 1884].
Whitworth, Harrop Ref 242-3
Born in Southowram.
Amy was born in Northowram
Whitworth, Henry Ref 242-9380
He was a wool comb manufacturer [1851].
Whitworth, Rev Henry Ref 242-261
Vicar of Coley [1747]
Whitworth, Henry Ref 242-2622
He was innkeeper at the Ship Inn, Halifax [1861, 1887]
Whitworth, Herbert Ref 242-1524
Partner in Kitson & Whitworth.
Whitworth, Isaac Ref 242-7500
He was a Deacon at Blackley Baptist Chapel.
In 1911, he was recorded as a Past Deacon
Whitworth, James Ref 242-157
Son of John Whitworth.
Hannah was the daughter of Thomas Mallinson
Whitworth, James Ref 242-8
Son of Edward/Edmund Whitworth, hatter.
Ann Elizabeth was born in Leeds
Hannah Maria, of West Lane, Southowram, was born in
Southowram, the daughter of Robert Ramsden, farmer, and widow
of Mr Dennison.
Clementina, of 51 Portland Road, Claremount, was the daughter
of Joseph Firth, and widow of Mr Walker.
Whitworth, James Ref 242-269
From Rochdale.
Whitworth, James Ref 242-4
Son of Harrop Whitworth.
Whitworth, James Alfred Ref 242-141
Born in Sowerby.
Fanny was the daughter of Sidney Hollas
Whitworth, Jeremiah Shore Ref 242-14
Son of George Whitworth.
Rachel was born in Horton
Whitworth, John Ref 242-175
He was miner of Northowram [1851].
Whitworth, John Ref 242-291
He was an early member of the Whitworth family.
Whitworth, John Ref 242-336
Son of Richard Whitworth.
Mary Ward was the daughter of Joseph Whiteley
one of the worst things that could have happened to Luddendenfoot
Whitworth, John Nesbit Ref 242-1048
RA.
Kathleen was born in Dover
Whitworth, Joseph Whiteley Ref 242-2193
Eldest son of John Whitworth.
Whitworth, Norman Ref 242-7
Son of James Whitworth.
Whitworth, Richard Ref 242-2397
Son of John Whitworth.
Ellen was the daughter of Benjamin Patchett
Whitworth, Richard Ref 242-1369
Son of Richard Whitworth.
Whitworth, Richard Ref 242-12
Born in Warley.
Sarah was born in Warley.
Whitworth, Robert Ref 242-279
Born in Sowerby.
Engineer who was involved in the construction of canals and bridges,
and who became surveyor and draughtsman for James Brindley
Whitworth, Robert Ref 242-2232
Son of Richard Whitworth.
Whitworth, Robert Ref 242-2593
Son of Henry Whitworth.
Whitworth, Robert Ref 242-1047
Son of John Whitworth.
women in need of a rest
Hilda Beatrice was born in Greetland, the daughter of John Baldwin
Whitworth, Robert Baldwin Ref 242-1049
MC.
Whitworth, Samuel Ref 242-5
Born in Midgley.
Ellen was born in Midgley
Whitworth, Samuel Ref 242-9
Son of Abraham Whitworth.
Hannah was born in Sowood
Whitworth, Samuel Ref 242-10
Born in Elland.
Elizabeth was born in Elland
Whitworth, Samuel Ref 242-2337
Born in Ashton-under-Lyne.
Maria already had a son John Williams [b 1844]
Whitworth, William Ref 242-321
Halifax attorney
Whitworth, William Ref 242-1556
Partner in Whitworth, Ashforth & Ashforth.
Whitworth, William Ref 242-2623
Son of Richard Whitworth, and brother of John.
Whitworth, William Ref 242-843
He was
an engineer who travelled between Sowerby Bridge and Milnrow in his
smoke abatement business.
Hephzibah was the daughter of John Hanson, and widow
of Walter Appleyard
Whitworth, William Ref 242-223
Born in Oldham.
Whitworth, William Raglan Ref 242-407
Born in Chorlton.
Emma was the daughter of Thomas Hopkinson
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Significant members of the family have included
John Whitworth,
Robert Whitworth,
Richard Whitworth,
and
John Whitworth.
Businesses such as
Whitworth, Ashforth & Ashforth,
John & William Whitworth,
Joseph W. Whitworth Limited and
Robert Whitworth & Company
were important in the area.
In December 1860, the family's mills at Luddendenfoot employed a
large number of pauper factory apprentices who had been sent by
the Poor Law Unions in the south of England.
The system of apprenticing poor children caused umbrage in the
district, and the locals were in the habit of insulting the
apprentices, calling them white slaves and other degrading
names
Question:
Can anyone confirm that the family were makers of hats and bonnets?
Were they connected to the Whitworth family of Luddendenfoot?
The Whitworth family of Luddendenfoot Ref 242-2624 The Whitworth family of the Ryburn Valley Ref 242-2805
| Surname |
Birth
1898;
Marriages
1805,
1810,
1879,
1927;
Deaths
1889,
1890,
1899,
1900
Whitworth surname Ref 242-2
Unattached BMDs for Whitworth
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