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| Williams, Mr | Ref 351-1395 |
| Williams, A. G. | Ref 351-1029 |
| Williams, Arnold | Ref 351-474 |
He lived at Thorpe House, Triangle [1923, 1924]
| Williams, Rev Daniel | Ref 351-1050 |
| Williams, Rev E. O. | Ref 351-939 |
He was Curate-in-Charge of St Michael's Mission, Halifax, Curate at Halifax Parish Church [1906], and Vicar of Heptonstall [1907-1912] In 1912, he was appointed vicar of Lindley [Huddersfield]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Ollie Robertshaw
| Williams, E. W. | Ref 351-1898 |
In October 1885, he was declared bankrupt
| Williams, Edward | Ref 351-766 |
He worked for the Halifax Corporation Highways Department.
He lived at 17 Gibson Street, Halifax.
During World War I, he enlisted [April 1915] and served as a Private with the 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was gassed and treated in England before returning to his unit.
He was killed in action [4th October 1916] (aged 36).
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Williams, Eliza | Ref 351-4 |
She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted rover at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.
She lived with Amos Bentley [1901]
| Williams, Emma | Ref 351-464 |
She has made many appearances on TV, film and stage
| Williams, Francis Littleton | Ref 351-208 |
Born in Lostwithiel.
He was a blacksmith with Lord Brothers.
His sister lived at 15 Russel Street, Todmorden.
During World War I, he enlisted in Todmorden and served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
He was killed in action at Gallipoli [4th June 1915] (aged 24).
He is remembered on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli [Grave Ref 58-72 / 218-219],
He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, Cross Stone, on the Memorial at York Street Wesleyan Methodist Church, and on the Memorial at York Street Wesleyan Methodist Church
| Williams, Frank | Ref 351-2718 |
| Williams, Rev G. M. | Ref 351-1030 |
In September 1959, he moved to Barnstaple, Devon
| Williams, Rev George John | Ref 351-1361 |
| Williams, George Mansell | Ref 351-647 |
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| Williams, Rev H. | Ref 351-724 |
| Williams, Harry | Ref 351-351 |
He was a member of St Paul's Church, Cross Stone.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 5th Battalion Canadian Infantry.
He was killed in action at Vimy Ridge [9th April 1917] (aged 26).
The Todmorden & District News [12th April 1918] published
In loving remembrance of Pte. Harry Williams, 473047, 42nd Canadians, who fell in action April 9th, 1917, in France."Through death to life."
- From his pal Pte. William Greenwood, 1/10 Manchesters, "somewhere in France."'
He was buried at Bois-Carre British Cemetery, Thelus, France [Grave Ref CC 4].
He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, Cross Stone
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Williams, Idris | Ref 351-988 |
In [Q3] 1951, he married Doreen Tattersall in Halifax.
Doreen was the daughter of Raymond Tattersall
This & associated entries use material contributed by Raymond Crossley
| Williams, James | Ref 351-3 |
He was a clay miner [1901].
In 1892, he married Rose Annie [1868-19??] in Sheffield.
Rose Annie was born in Sheffield
Children:
They lived at Holden Gate, Bacup Road, Todmorden [1901].
Living with them [in 1901] were Rose's sister Jenny Hill & her 2 children
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| Williams, Rev John | Ref 351-1364 |
| Williams, John | Ref 351-1952 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
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| Williams, John | Ref 351-919 |
In [Q2] 1915, he married Clara Culpan in Halifax.
They lived at 16 Woodhead Terrace, New Pellon.
During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914] and served as a Sergeant with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 31st August 1918 (aged 37).
He was buried at A. I. F. Burial Ground, Flers, France [Grave Ref I D 19].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Williams, John Henry | Ref 351-209 |
He was a coal merchant / a territorial.
During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914] and served as a Corporal with the 1st/7th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
He served in Egypt, the Dardanelles & in France.
He died of multiple wounds in the Casualty Clearing Station [28th September 1918] (aged 36).
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Williams, John James | Ref 351-6 |
He was a gas stoker [1891] / a taper (cotton mill) [1901] / a cotton taper sizer with William Barker & Sons Limited at Wadsworth Mill [1921].
Around 1896, he married Mary Alice [1865-19??].
Mary Alice was born in Todmorden [3rd June 1865].She was a cotton weaver [1891]
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was cousin Alice Bramley [b Manchester 1882] (cotton spinner)
| Williams, Rev John Pandy | Ref 351-458 |
He trained at Brecon College and served at Llannelli and other places in Wales [1873] before becoming Minister at West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge [1885].
He was pastor of London Road Congregational Church, Derby [1900]
He married Mary [1852-19??].
Mary [1852-19??] was born in Teley Bont, Brecknockshire
Children:
They lived at Heather Brac, Whitaker Road, Derby [1901].
Living with them [in 1901] was niece Annie Williams [aged 16]
He moved to Rhyl.
On 19th July 1907, he was driving in a carriage with his daughter Annie and a cousin when the pony was frightened by a cyclist and took fright. The entire party was thrown out of the conveyance. Rev Williams later complained of acute pain and died. Doctors attributed the death to peritonitis caused by his injuries
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| Williams, John Robert | Ref 351-2 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
He was killed in action [16th May 1915] (aged 27) and is remembered at Stoney Royd Cemetery, on the Le Touret Memorial, France [Grave Ref 13 & 14], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Williams, Martha | Ref 351-1000 |
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 John Rushworth [1891]
| Williams, Martin | Ref 351-5 |
In 1873, he was one of a gang of men involved in the attack on PC Frederick Braithwaite at Godley Bridge.
He was found guilty of wounding PC Braithwaite with intent to do him grievous bodily harm.
He was sentenced to 18 months' penal servitude with hard labour
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| Williams, Mary E. | Ref 351-1001 |
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 Amos Bentley [1891, 1901]
| Williams, Percy | Ref 351-1117 |
He married Edith Miranda
| Williams, Ralph Eustace | Ref 351-924 |
Born in Halifax.
He was an architect (own account) [1911] / a partner in Clement Williams & Sons / a member of St James [No 448] Masonic Lodge.
He lived at Althorpe, Halifax.
During World War I, he volunteered [1915], and joined the Public Schools Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers and fought in France. He was commissioned and served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 19th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.
He died 28th June 1918 (aged 32).
The Halifax Courier [6th July 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt, France [Grave Ref III C 10].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Halifax Freemasons
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Williams, Samson | Ref 351-262 |
He was Mayor of Brighouse [1961-1962]
| Williams, Walter | Ref 351-7 |
He was a coal carter for James Mitchell, coal agent, Todmorden [1921] / a chemical works labourer [1939].
On 29th May 1920, he married Charlotte [1882-1948].
at Cloughfoot Congregational Church.
The Todmorden & District News [4th June 1920] reported the wedding
Mr Walter Williams of 7 Beech Street, Walsden, married Mrs Charlotte Pickles of 19 Market Street, Shade.She had 3 children by her first marriage:
- Kate Pickles [b 1905] who was a cotton spinner for Luke Barker & Sons at Friths Mill, Todmorden [1921]
- Nellie Pickles [b 1908] who was a cotton spinner for Luke Barker & Sons at Friths Mill, Todmorden [1921]
- Annie Pickles [b 1914]
and a fourth child
- Donald Pickles [b 1919] (father unknown)
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1939] were Robert C. Duxbury [b 9th June 1912] (cotton room labourer) and his wife Annie Duxbury [b 27th March 1914] (cotton bobbin winder).
Charlotte died Q3 1948 (aged 66).
Walter died Q2 1962 (aged 76).
They both died in Todmorden
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Williams, William | Ref 351-446 |
Originally a strolling player. He settled in Halifax where he worked as a printer and draughtsman. He became a well-known portrait and landscape painter. He taught several local artists, including John Horner and Nathan Fielding. In 1770, he exhibited at the Royal Academy. In 1775, he produced the illustrations for Watson's History & Antiquities of The Parish of Halifax in Yorkshire. In 1791, he wrote An Essay On Halifax which was published anonymously
| Williams, William Clement | Ref 351-146 |
Born in Retford, Nottinghamshire.
He was an architect & partner in Clement Williams & Sons & Horsfall & Williams.
The practice designed many local buildings, including:
In [Q1] 1874, he married Mary Oatway [1851-19??] in Bideford, Devon.
Mary was born in Bideford
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881] was his brother Alfred C B Williams [b Carmarthen 1863] (architect's pupil).
Living with them [in 1891, 1901, 1911] was sister-in-law Susan Oatway [b 1841]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Williams, William J. | Ref 351-2714 |
| Williams, Mrs Winifred | Ref 351-1021 |
She was a teacher at Bolton Brow School, Sowerby Bridge.
In 1936, she wrote a collection of psychological short stories published by Constable entitled Fellow Mortals. She went to live in Leeds
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