Malcolm Bull's Calderdale Companion : W

[1964-] Writer. She grew up in Sowerby Bridge and went to Sowerby Bridge High School.

He married Unknown.

Children:

George
Louisa [1874-1946] who married Joseph William Bushell [b 1879]

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Wainwright, Sally Ref W401

She has produced, devised and written scripts for many TV dramas.

Some of these have been set and filmed locally, including Unforgiven, Last Tango in Halifax, The Last Witch, Dead Clever The Life and Crimes of Julie Bottomley, and Sparkhouse.

She now lives in Oxford

Wainwright, William Arthur Ref W458

[1851-1???] Born in Southowram.

He was a grocer [1881].

He married Lucy Aaron [1852-1917] in Goole.

Lucy was born in Goole

Children:

daughter Vinnie [b 1888] who was a gas winder [1901]

Ada [b 1890] who was a warp beamer [1911]

Harold
Blanche [b 1894] who was a spinner [1911]

The children were born in Goole.

The family lived at

3 Chapel Lane Top, Southowram [1881]
5 Barlow Terrace, Selby, Yorkshire [1901]

Living with them [in 1881] was aunt Betty Haigh [b Southowram 1815] (dress maker).

In 1891, Lucy was staying with her brother Arthur Aaron [b Goole 1861] (farmer) at Park Grounds, Causeway Farm, Ousefleet, Goole. Daughters Vinnie & Ada were staying with their grandmother Hannah Aaron [b Scunthorpe 1821] in Goole.

Lucy was widowed between 1891 & 1901.

They lived at

5 Barlow Terrace, Selby, Yorkshire [1901]
18 Wilson Street, Halifax [1911]

Living with the widowed Lucy [in 1911] were grandchildren Edna May Wainwright [b 1908] & Horace Richard A. Wainwright [b 1910].

Question: Does anyone know who were the parents of Edna May Wainwright & Horace Richard A. Wainwright [b 1910]?

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Waite, Miss E. Ref W1435

[18??-19??] She and Miss A. Schelp ran Halifax Girls Grammar School in the early 1900s

Waite, Gerald Ref W869

[1913-1943] He was a member of Boothtown Methodist Chapel / employed by Mackintosh's / a wholesale sweet & tobacco merchant.

In [Q3] 1937, he married Frances H. Bairstow in Halifax.

They lived at 132 Boothtown Road, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps.

He died in hospital in the Middle East [4th May 1943] (aged 30).

He was buried at Moascar War Cemetery, Egypt [Grave Ref 2 A 7].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Waite, John Ref W485

[16??-16??] Aka Wayte. Vicar of Halifax around 1645. He complained about the poor infecting the town during the bubonic plague in 1645.

See Mr Cranidge

Waite, John William Ref W759

[1856-19??] Born in Armley, Leeds.

He was a sanitary dipper [1901] / a green grocer [1911].

He married Martha [1861-19??].

Martha was born in Wortley, Leeds

Children:

George R. [b 1882] who was a bricklayer's apprentice [1901], a bricklayer [1911]

Mary Ann [b 1886]

Helena [b 1888] who was a tailoress [1911]

William Herbert
Harry [b 1899]
Doris [b 1903]

They lived at

93 Woodville Road, Swadlincote, Burton-upon-Tent, Staffordshire [1901]
115 Haley Hill, Halifax [1911]
46 Woodside Crescent, Haley Hill [1916]

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Waite, Joseph Thorp Ref W1067

[1870-19??] Elder son of Dr William Waite.

On 1st February 1899, he married Hilda Mary, daughter of Frederic Smith, at Lightcliffe Congregational Church

Waite, Dr William Ref W52

[1829-1907] Son of Benjamin Waite.

He was a medical practitioner in Halifax [1895].

In [Q3] 1865, he married Ellen Elizabeth Thorp at Grange (near Cartmel), Lancashire.

Ellen Elizabeth was the daughter of Joseph Thorp

Children:

Sarah Gertrude [b 1867]
Ellen Clare [b 1868] who married Dr John Frederic Gill
Joseph Thorp
William Herbert [b 1874]

They lived at 1 Park Road, Halifax [1887, 1891, 1901, 1911]

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Waite, William Herbert Ref W757

[1894-1916] Known as Herbert.

Son of John William Waite

Born in Bradford.

He was educated at Sunnyside School / a member of Boothtown United Methodist Free Chapel / an apprentice (wire drawing) [1911] / a wire drawer at Caledonia Wire Mills.

During World War I, He enlisted in Halifax [September 1914] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to France [February 1915].

He was wounded on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, and died on the way to the dressing station [1st July 1916] (aged 21).

He was buried at Sucrerie Military Cemetery, Colincamps, France [Grave Ref I E 11].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Waites, James Edward Ref W905

[1881-1917] Born in Hull.

In [Q3] 1903, he married Alice Robinson in Sculcoates.

They lived at 32 Clay Pits Lane, Pellon.

During World War I, he served as a Saddler with the 714th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He died 9th April 1917 (aged 36).

He was buried at Beaurains Road Cemetery, Beaurains, France [Grave Ref B 23]

Waites, Joseph Ref W1709

[1827-1898] Son of John Waites [1801-1???] from Richmond, Yorkshire.

Born in Richmond, Yorkshire.

He was a vault man [1871] / landlord of the Bridge Tavern, Halifax [1874, 1881] / landlord of the Stafford Arms, Halifax [1891, 1894].

In 1855, he married Isabella Armstrong [1831-1892] born in Leek, Westmorland, in Halifax.

Children:

John William [b 1855] who was a rag stitcher [1871]
Margaret Isabella [b 1857] who was a worsted spinner (operative) [1871] & married [1878] Frederick Newsome
Elizabeth [b 1867]
Clara [b 1870]

They lived at 3 Schofield's Court, Halifax [1871].

Living with them [in 1881] was Joseph's widowed father John Waites

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Waites, Thomas Ref W1008

[1820-1850] He was a grocer [1847].

He married Esther Whitehead [1814-1847].

Esther Whitehead died 30th November 1847 (aged 33).

Thomas died 4th August 1850 (aged 30).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4647]

Waithman, Charles William Ref W356

[1826-1???] Born in Leeds.

He was a stuff & woollen merchant [1871].

In [Q1] 1850, he married Catherine Clarkson [1825-1???] in Halifax.

Catherine was born in Halifax

Children:

Emma [b 1852]
Mary [b 1853]
Lydia [b 1861]
Catherine [b 1864]
Isabel [b 1867]
Harry [b 1868]

They lived at 10 South Grove, Halifax [1871]

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Wake, Fr Bernard J. Ref W926

[18??-1???] Parish priest at St Mary's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street [1882-1892].

In 1891, he recommended that a Catholic branch mission be established for Hebden Bridge and Luddendenfoot.

Father Maximilian Tillman was appointed as the first parish priest for Hebden Bridge and Luddendenfoot

Wake, Rev W. Callinder Ref W755

[1893-19??] Or Callender-Wake.

Born in Hartlepool.

He was educated at Wallsend & Newcastle upon Tyne / trained for the ministry at the Preachers' Hostel, Highbury, London / at Barnard Castle Congregational Church / at Union Chapel Islington [1916] / assistant curate at Bridge End Congregational Church, Rastrick [14th April 1918].

His photograph appears with a report of his appointment in the Halifax Courier [2nd February 1918]

Wakefield, A. B. Ref W2074

[18??-1???] Of Hipperholme. Recorded in December 1888, when he delivered a series of lectures at the Brighouse & District Radical Association. His topics included

The Hereditary Landed Aristocracy [4th December 1888]
The State Church [11th December 1888]
The Franchise & Taxation [18th December 1888]
The Unemployed & Emigration [8th January 1889]
Our Colonies: Their Climate, Soil, Produce & Emigrants [15th January 1889]

The Wakefield & Halifax Journal Ref W314

The name of the Halifax Journal from 1811. Mr R. Hurst was the publisher [1814]

Wakefield, Aurelis Basillio Ref W457

[1857-1928] Born in Leeds.

He was a brewery labourer – possibly Brear & Brown Limited [1901].

In 1883, he married Frances Emma Robertshaw [1864-1???] in Halifax.

Frances Emma was born in Southowram

Children:

George Bruno
Hypatia [b 1886] who was a cork worker [1900]
Ernest B. [b 1888]
Athellina [b 1894]

They lived at Horton Terrace, Halifax Road, Hipperholme

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Wakefield Bank, Southowram Ref W2144

Another name for Old Bank, Southowram

Wakefield, Rev Charles T. Ref W2300

[1847-1914] Born in Sheffield.

Minister at Cross Lanes United Methodist Chapel, Hebden Bridge [1883-1891].

He left in July 1891.

He married Hannah Mary [1859-1931].

Rev Wakefield died in Leeds [4th September 1914].

Hannah Mary died 26th July 1931 (aged 72).

The couple were buried at Cross Lanes United Methodist Chapel, Hebden Bridge

Wakefield Court Rolls Ref W2342

The court rolls for the Manor of Wakefield.

These are published by the Yorkshire Archæological Society

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Wakefield Gate Ref W10

Ancient packhorse route from Wakefield passes Bailiff Bridge, Lightcliffe, Hipperholme, Watergate, over Place Bridge, through Mytholm, along Halifax Old Road, left up Dark Lane, over Beacon Hill, Whiskam Dandy down Old Bank, across Clark Bridge, around Halifax Parish Church, up Causeway and Woolshops, and into Halifax.

The road then continues west out of Halifax, up Gibbet Street to Highroad Well, Newlands, Luddenden, Midgley, Mount Skip, The Lanes, Hebden Bridge and on towards Burnley as the Long Causeway.

Daniel Defoe wrote:

We quitted Halifax not without some astonishment at its situation, being so surrounded with hills, and those so high as makes the coming in and going out of it exceedingly troublesome, and indeed for carriages hardly practicable, particularly the hill which they go up to come out of the town to the east towards Leeds, which is so steep, so rugged, and sometimes so slippery, that, to a town of so much business as this, it is exceedingly troublesome and dangerous

The route was superseded by the Halifax Old Road / Shibden Hall Road and the Wakefield & Halifax Turnpike of 1741, and then by the road through Godley Cutting which was constructed in 1824-1830, now the A58

Wakefield, George Bruno Ref W267

[1885-1915] Son of Aurelis Basillio Wakefield.

Born Giordano Bruno Wakefield in Hipperholme [Q1 1885]..

He was a printer's apprentice [1901].

On 24th August 1907, he married Amy Hawkins [1884-19??] at Winchester Register Office.

Children:

Ernest Basil [b 1909]
George Wilfred [b 1910]

Both children were born in Malta and served with the Australian Military in World War II.

They lived at 2 East Street, Rastrick.

He was a regular soldier with 8 years' service in Crete, Malta, India & Afghanistan, and a reservist.

During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914], and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.

He was killed at Neuve Chapelle [10th March 1915].

He is remembered on the Le Touret Memorial, France [Grave Ref 32 & 33], on Brighouse War Memorial, on Rastrick War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe

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Wakefield, Gilbert Ref W2756

[1911-1994] Of Hipperholme.

Son of Rylatt Wakefield.

Born 28th November 1911.

In 1939, he was a baker & confectionery maker, living at 20 Lees Buildings, Hipperholme with his siblings Sarah, Amy Alice, Susan Annie, and Eric.

He he served as a Driver in North Africa during World War II, delivering ammunition to the front line.

After the war, he and his brother ran a light haulage business.

He was a well-known and much-loved character in the village

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Wakefield House, Brighouse Ref W615

Wakefield Road.

Formerly the Drill Hall, Brighouse

Wakefield, Manor of Ref W116

Around 1121, the Manor of Wakefield was granted to the Earls of Warren – possibly because of The First Earl's support for William Rufus in 1088.

The Manor was very large and comprised 11 graveships: Wakefield, Stanley, Alverthorpe, Thornes, Sandal, Ossett, Horbury, Sowerby, Holme, Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse, and Rastrick.

Consequently, parts of what is now Calderdale belonged to the Manor of Wakefield, and people and places from Calderdale are recorded in the Wakefield Court Rolls and other documents.

In 1362, the Manor was granted to Edmund de Langley, 5th son of Edward III.

In 1461, the Manor reverted back to the Crown.

From 1554, it was administered for the Crown by the Duchy of Lancaster.

In 1629, Charles I gave it to settle a debt to the Earl of Holland.

In 16??, he gave it to his son-in-law.

In 16??, he sold it to Sir Christopher Clapham.

In 170?, it passed to the Duke of Leeds.

See Honour of Warenne, Viscount Irwin, Sowerbyshire, Wakefield Court Rolls, Wakefield-Pontefract feud and Savile family of Thornhill

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Wakefield-Pontefract feud Ref W11

Feud between Sir Richard Tempest of the Manor of Wakefield, and Sir Henry Savile of the Honour of Pontefract.

Roger Tempest killed Thomas Longley who was holding court at Brighouse on 21st April 1518, and then fled to seek sanctuary in Durham Cathedral.

Richard Tempest's followers killed Gilbert Brooksbank, a Heptonstall priest who had displeased Tempest.

At the Halifax Fair on Midsummer Day 1533, Gilbert Hanson, deputy bailiff of Halifax, and one of Savile's men, William Riding of Elland, fought a duel in which both received fatal wounds.

A supporter of Savile, Robert Holdesworth was drawn into the troubles, and on 8th May 1556, he was murdered – possibly a mob protesting against the Pilgrimage of Grace and the Wakefield-Pontefract feud for remarks which Holdesworth made about Henry VIII.

The dispute continued when the Pilgrimage of Grace – in which the Tempests and the Saviles took opposing sides – spread into Yorkshire and Lancashire.

See Other feuds

Wakefield Road Toll Gate, Sowerby Bridge Ref W971

Aka Clap Lane Toll House. A toll gate for the Sowerby Bridge Turnpike Road.

Built in 1824.

The toll gate was taken down in 1870.

The toll house was demolished in 19??.

Wakefield, Rylatt Ref W690

[1870-1939] Son of Rylatt Wakefield, groom.

Born in Lincolnshire.

He was a groom of High Field, Hipperholme [1898] / a teamer [1911].

On 24th February 1898, he married Sarah Ann Smith [1876-1941] at Halifax Parish Church.

Sarah Ann, of White Hall, Hipperholme, was born in Hipperholme, the daughter of Stephen Smith, painter

Children:

Rylatt
Sarah Ruth [1900-1980]
Amy Alice [1903-1993] who was a warper (woollen) [1939]
Beatrice Victoria [1908-1959]
Gilbert
Susan Annie [1914-1994] who was a wool packer [1939] & married [1930] Arnold Dyson [1912-1964]
Eric [1918-1973] who was a gardener / chauffeur / handyman [1939]

They lived at

28 Lees Buildings, Hipperholme [1911]
20 Lees Buildings, Hipperholme [1918]

Rylatt (senior) was buried at Coley Church [17th June 1939]

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Wakefield, Rylatt Ref W884

[1899-1918] Son of Rylatt Wakefield.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/8th Battalion Durham Light Infantry.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 13th April 1918 (aged 19).

He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 8 & 9], and on Coley War Memorial

Wakefield, Samuel Ref W227

[1680-1719] Halifax attorney

Wakefield, Thomas Ref W787

[16??-16??] Around 1675, he was accused of not attending church, of calling Thomas Bentley

a fforsworne rogue

and saying the King's precept was

a ffratching paper

Wakelin, Rev A. Ref W996

[18??-19??] Recorded in 1916, when he was Minister at Luddendenfoot Congregational Church

Wakes Ref W12

The traditional annual summer holiday when all Halifax businesses, shops, factories, mills and industries closed.

Workers' annual holidays were introduced towards the end of the 19th century.

Originally, the local holiday was held in August – the first being a 4-day holiday in 1896 instituted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. This first holiday was widely observed by most firms and industries in the district, one of the few exceptions being Dean Clough.

The holidays were discontinued during World War I. They resumed on 7th August 1919.

From 1945, a group including T. W. Cordingley fixed the holiday at the two weeks commencing the second Saturday in July.

The name is used for the annual holiday in several northern towns, and derives from the wake, the traditional ritual of keeping vigil over a corpse on the eve of the funeral, or on the eve of any festival. The local usage of the term to mean a holiday is said to have come from Lancashire. There was some initial local opposition to the holiday being called The Wakes because this was the name adopted by the Lancashire cotton mills.

The Wakes holiday was abandoned in 1995, although there are a few local businesses which still retain the traditional July holiday.

See Blackpool Illuminations, Brighouse holiday week, Brighouse Rush, Half-day closing, September Break, Teacher's Rest and Thump Sunday

Walbank, Richardson Ref W6130

[1792-1848] He married Frances Bradley [1796-1851].

Children:

Ann [1814-1875] who married (1) Thomas Longbottom, and (2) Charles Ambler
Frances [1816-1860] who married Charles Ambler

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Walco Ref W383

Trade-name of Waltons of Halifax

Walden, Rev Keith Ref W1007

[18??-19??] Minister at Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax [1881-1893]

On 4th August 1893, his library was destroyed by fire.

He moved to Brighton

Waldron, Frank Ref W870

[1919-1942] Son of Elsie & William A. Waldron of Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 124th Field Regiment Royal Artillery.

He died 10th May 1942 (aged 23).

He is remembered on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt [Grave Ref 38]

Waldron, Thomas Ref W426

[1855-19??] Born in Roscommon, Ireland.

He was a mason's labourer [1901] / a builder's labourer [1911].

In 1885, he married Mary [1857-19??].

Mary was born in Leeds

Children:

Elizabeth A. [b 1889] who was a sweeper-out (worsted mill) [1901], a winder (worsted mill) [1911]

John [b 1891]

Thomas

They lived at

16 Holroyd Street, Halifax [1901]
15 Fitzwilliam Street, Halifax [1911]

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Waldron, Thomas Ref W417

[1893-1917] Son of Thomas Waldron.

He was a member of St Marie's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street / a dyer's labourer [1911] / employed by Fletcher Brothers.

He lived with his parents at 15 Fitzwilliam Street, Commercial Road, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [January 1917] and served as a Private with the 8th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.

He was killed in action [3rd May 1917] (aged 24).

The Halifax Courier [26th May 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 4 & 5], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Waldron, William Ref W899

[1919-1944] Son of Mary & Anthony Waldron of Brighouse.

During World War II, he served as a Warrant Officer with the 582nd Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 29th July 1944 (aged 25).

He was buried at Durnbach War Cemetery, Germany [Grave Ref 11 E 28]

Wale, Freddy Ref W2070

[19??-19??] Of Lancaster.

He married Dorothy Sykes.

Dorothy was the daughter of Alfred Edward Sykes

Children:

David
Patrick
Sally

They lived for some time in Africa before settling in New Zealand

Gladys W. Yull (nee Sykes) was one of the three daughters of Sarah (nee Watkinson) and Alfred Edward Sykes, whose family owned Gosport Mill, Outlane, Huddersfield. Gladys's older sister was Marjory Butler (nee Sykes) whose husband Geoffrey was managing director of Butler Machine Tool Company. The third daughter of Sarah and Alfred was Dorothy, who lived and died in New Zealand. Gladys, Marjory and Dorothy were HALF cousins to Canon Watkinson. Gladys was the mother of George Watkinson-Yull, Paul and Angela. Jackie is married to George. Marjory and Geoffrey Butlers son Clive married Susan Gledhill, daughter of Ronny Gledhill of Arthur Gledhill Outfitter, Crown Street, Halifax and was a first cousin to Gwynneth, Lady Mackintosh. Clive Butler's sister Ann was married to Bill Wall (ME)

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Waleys, Philip le Ref W1155

[12??-1???] In the 13th century, he and Alan del Rodes were charged at Rastrick with taking a stag and a kid. They were found Not Guilty by the jury, and were acquitted and considered

to be in all things good and true men towards the Earl of Warren

Walforn, Frank Ref W325

[1884-1974] Son of William Richard Walforn.

Born in Halifax.

In [Q1] 1909, he married Martha Jane Stott [1884-1932] in Halifax.

Martha Jane died 12th September 1932 (aged 48).

Frank died 30th January 1974 (aged 91)

The couple were buried at St Stephen's Church, Copley [D 360] with Lucy Annie Elizabeth, wife of Albert Lewis Edwards, and Arthur Walforn Edwards [b Amesbury 12th August 1910]

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Walforn, William Richard Ref W346

[1853-1946]

In 1879, he married Ellen Edwards in Halifax.

Ellen had a son Albert Lewis Edwards

Child: Frank

Walkden, John Ref W2671

[1???-16??] Vicar of St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden [1633-1643]

Walkden, John William Ref W352

[1892-1916] Born in Manchester.

During World War I, he enlisted in Todmorden and served as a Private with the 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action [30th July 1916].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

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Walker ... Ref W13

The entries for people & families with the surname Walker are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Walker & Appleyard Ref W7550

Halifax photographers

Walker & Brook Ref W1601

Quarry owners and stone merchants at Five Acre Quarry, Elland [1905]

Walker & Company Ref W1574

Stone quarrier at Hill Top Quarry, Hipperholme, Park Quarry, Lightcliffe, and Rough Hey Quarry, Lightcliffe [1896].

In October 1899, a widow, Mrs Marsden, brought an action against the company for compensation for the loss of her son who had died from injuries received whilst working for the company. The arbitrator decided that, since the son was illegitimate, the mother could not recover damages

Walker & Edmondson Ref W1651

17th/18th-century worsted-spinning partnership established by Mr Walker and Thomas Edmondson with mills at Mytholmroyd.

They had a bad child labour record. In factory returns of the 1830s, they employed 17 children aged between 6 and 8 years old, and 50 aged between 8 and 10. If children arrived 3 or 4 minutes late, they were beaten with straps.

Some of the their workers were interviewed during Crabtree's Tour of Calder Dale of 1832

Walker & Hamer Ref W2053

Stone merchants at Stainland.

Partners included S. Walker and B. Hamer.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1876

Walker & Sharpe Ref W1050

Halifax clothiers.

On 6th March 1762, Jeremiah Peel was charged upon oath, with stealing 12 yards of cloth from Walker & Sharpe

Walker & Throp Ref W1733

Patent tram seat manufacturers at Bell Hall Yard, Halifax [1905]

Walker Bingo Hall, Brighouse Ref W55

See Albert Theatre

Walker Brothers Ref W2023

Worsted spinners at Halifax.

Partners included Benjamin Walker, Samuel Walker and Ely Walker.

The partnership was dissolved in October 1839

Walker Brothers Ref W592

Brick makers of Greetland

Walker's: C. H. Walker & Company Ref W1665

Halifax draper with a large store on Northgate [19th/20th century].

See John Walker and John William Walker

Walker's Coke Ref W1649

A coke-manufacturing company with ovens near Brighouse Station. Mr Walker used coal from Low Moor to produce the coke. In 1840, he obtained a contract to supply the railway company – at 14/- per ton at a rate of 50 tons per day – for 5 years

Walker Continuous Loom Syndicate Limited Ref W1660

Bradford company with business premises at Norwood Green [1904]

Walker's: Ely Walker & Sons Ref W1641

Established by Ely Walker.

In 1835, the firm was one of the subscribers to the Halifax Dispensary, giving 1 guinea

Walker's: F. Walker & Son Ref W1642

Legal firm established by Frederick Walker.

They had business at 2 Harrison Road, Halifax and Barum Top [1915].

See Finn Gledhill & Company, Ernest Taylor and Charles Selborne Walker

Walker's: Frederick Walker, Son & Dickie Ref W1478

Halifax solicitors.

Partners included Frederick Walker.

See Finn Gledhill & Company

Walker's: H. Walker & Sons Ref W1606

Manufacturers of serges and druggeting established by Haigh Walker.

They were at Perseverance Mill, Elland [1905]

Walker's: J. Walker & Company Ref W1472

Worsted manufacturers with business at Norwood Green Mill. Recorded 1820-1949

Walker's: James Walker & Sons Ref W2581

Stone merchant at Clock Face Quarry, Barkisland. The partnership was dissolved in 1864. The business was carried on by John Walker

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Walker's: John Walker & Son Ref W2280

Corn merchants and millers at Mearclough Bottom [1809]

Walker's: John Walker & Sons (Halifax) Limited Ref W1666

Drapers.

See Denton Walker and John William Walker

Walker's: Joseph Walker & Son Limited Ref W605

Stone masons and builders established by Joseph Walker and his son Edgar.

In 1935, Edgar's son Arnold took over the business.

See Mount Farm Estate

Walker's: P. M. Walker & Company Ref W1678

Ventilating engineers and sheet metal workers at Bedford Terrace, Halifax [1905].

In 1887, P. M. Walker took out a patent for

improvements in ventilators

See Farlane, Walker & Company

Walker's: Walter Walker & Company Ref W1770

Worsted spinners established by Walter Walker.

Other partners included Arthur Walker and Samuel Walker Highley.

They had business at Ryburne Mills, Halifax [1887], Mile Thorn Mills, Halifax [1893], and Union Mills, Halifax [1905].

In 1910, there was a court case in which Samuel Walker Highley tried to stop Douglas, son of Walter Walker being brought into the business. Samuel lost, and the partnership was dissolved in 1913; he established Samuel W. Highley & Company in the same year.

See Walter Brenard

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Walkington, Jackson Ref W975

[1921-1943] Son of Ellen & Jackson Walkington of Railway Terrace, Copley.

He was employed by Waller Brothers.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment).

He died 7th August 1943 (aged 22).

He was buried at Catania War Cemetery, Sicily, Italy [Grave Ref I E 39].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Walkley Clogs Ref W1598

One of the last surviving clog manufacturers in Britain was founded as F. Walkley (Clogs) by Frank Walkley in Huddersfield in November 1946.

The company later moved to Hebden Bridge where they took over James Maud & Sons in 1972. Their main factory was at Canal Wharf Saw Mills.

In 2010, they were at Mount Pleasant Mill, Mytholmroyd

Walkley, Frank Ref W384

[19??-] Started a repair shop and made clogs at Huddersfield.

See Walkley Clogs

Walks & walking Ref W19

Wall, Abraham Ref W920

[15??-1638] Born in Heptonstall. He went to live in London.

He established Wall's Charity

Wall, Albert Ref W130

[1891-1916] Son of Sarah & James Wall of 16 Stansfield Terrace, Cornholme.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 25th October 1916 (aged 25).

He was buried at Bulls Road Cemetery, Flers, France [Grave Ref I C 13].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Wall, Arthur Ref W730

[18??-1917]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

He was killed in action [3rd May 1917].

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 8], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Wall's Charity Ref W921

In his will of 1638, Abraham Wall gave an annual sum of around £8; to provide bibles to poor men's children once every 3 years, £4 to teach the poor children in Heptonstall, and £3 to provide an apprenticeship for one child to a trade in London. The money was to come from the rental of property in Ironmonger Lane, London. The sum provided for the apprentice was too small and none was sent.

Wall, George Ref W2680

[1776-18??] Born in Derbyshire.

He was an Independent minister / a retired Minister of the Gospel [1841] / an annuitant [1851].

He married Ann Leatham [1781-18??].

Ann was born in Bakewell, Derbyshire

Children:

Ann [b 1806]
Alice [b 1807] who was a teacher [1851]
Mary [b 1811]
Thomas [b 1816]
Eliza [b 1818] who married Mr Shillitoe
George [b 1820]
Susanna [b 1821]

They lived at New Cottage, Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse / Yew Cottage, Lightcliffe [1837, 1841, 1845, 1851].

His daughters ran Misses Wall School from their home

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Wall, Misses Ref W1800

The daughters of George Wall ran schools for ladies in Halifax, Soyland and Lightcliffe

Wall Nook, Greetland Ref W925

Community between Ripponden and Greetland.

See Wall Nook Primitive Methodist Chapel, Greetland and Wall Nook Quarry, Greetland

Wall Royd, Ovenden Ref W744

[1923-1990] Born in Halifax.

Wallace, Jack Ref W178

In 1946, he married Blanche Marjorie Fossey in Halifax.

Blanche Marjorie was the daughter of Ernest George Fossey

Child: Geoffrey J. [b 1947]

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Wallace, Joseph Ref W1019

[1858-19??] Halifax law-stationer.

He married Hannah [b 1855].

They lived at 33 Aked's Road, Halifax [1891].

See Halifax Incorporated Law Society Limited

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Wallace's Limited Ref W2410

The People's Grocers opened a new store at 52 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge on 17th October 1902. This was their 60th branch

Question: Does anyone know anything about the business? Were they a national company?

Wallace, Mr Ref W565

[17??-18??] Halifax law-stationer.

He lived at the Square, Halifax

Wallace, Mr Ref W1424

[18??-1???] JP.

Partner in Wilkinson & Wallace. He was Chairman of the Northowram Local Board

Wallace, William Ref W894

[1???-18??] He was a chartist in Halifax.

Recorded in 1843, when he was appointed to the General Council for the National Charter Association

Wallace, William Ref W323

[1837-1916] He was Mayor of Halifax [1907-1908].

See Halifax Baby Bounty Scheme and William Wallace's Charity

Wallace's: William Wallace's Charity Ref W809

Northowram. Established by William Wallace

Wallbank, Walter Ref W797

[1870-1893] Son of Elizabeth & Henry Wallbank of Habergham Eaves, Burnley / Haslingden.

Born in Burnley.

He was a steam engine maker living with his parents in Haslingden [1891].

In [Q4] 1892, he married Emily Hitchen [1869-1???] in Haslingden.

Emily was the daughter of Mr Hitchen

They lived at 24 Plantation Street, Stacksteads.

Walter died in Haslingden [Q4 1893] (aged 23).

On 23rd October 1909, Emily married (2) Fred Laycock in Todmorden at Cloughfoot Chapel

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Waller, Abraham Ref W1972

[1834-1887] Son of Michael Waller.

Born in Mirfield.

He was a bookkeeper [1851] / a textile manufacturer / cotton spinner at Brighouse [1871, 1881].

He was a defendant [?] in the case of Waddington vs Waller [1854].

In 1857, he married (1) Martha Ann Crossley [1822-1874] in Halifax.

Children:

Edith Hannah [b 1858]
Clare Elizabeth [b 1860]
Henry
Charles
Mary Frances [b 1866] who married Joseph Richardson

In 1875, he married (2) Mary Jane Winterbottom [1839-1???] in Prestwich.

Mary Jane came from Oldham

They lived at

Waterloo, Brighouse [1861]
Spring Terrace, Waterloo Road, Brighouse [1871]
Oakroyd, Brighouse [1881]

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Waller & Son Limited Ref W2088

Of Bradford.

On 29th August 1916, they bought the brewery and public houses of Brear & Brown Limited for £95,150, beating Whitaker's brewery in their bid.

They subsequently moved their Trafalgar Brewery operations to Hipperholme.

In November 1916, they sold 22 premises in Halifax area formerly belonging to Brear & Brown's, to Whitaker's Brewery

Recorded in 1922.

In 1935, the business was bought by Melbourne Ales of Leeds and Wakefield. Brewing at Hipperholme ceased soon after. They continued to use the Maltings at Hipperholme.

The business was eventually absorbed into the Bass Charrington group who continued to use part of the site as a maltings until 1973

Waller Brothers Ref W1620

Cotton spinners at

Onecliffe Mill, West Vale [1905]
(possibly) Brow Bridge Mill, West Vale

Partners and others involved in the business included

See Greetland Bowling Green

Waller, Charles Herbert Ref W1129

[1862-1932] Son of Abraham Waller.

Born in Brighouse.

He was a cotton manufacturer [1891] / a partner in Wood, Robinson & Company [1899] / a cotton spinner (employer) [1901] / a partner in Haigh, Wright & Company [1922] / a director of Waller Brothers, West Vale / a director of the Bank of Liverpool & Martins Limited / a director of the Amalgamated Paper Mills Limited of Glasgow and Manchester [1920].

On 10th April 1888, he married (1) Grace Haigh at St Martin's Church, Brighouse.

Grace was born in Stainland, the daughter of Abraham Haigh

Children:

Kathleen [1890-1981]
Stanley Haigh [b 1892]

Grace died in 1891.

In [Q2] 1894, he married (2) Rachel Fielding [1860-1939] in Halifax.

Rachel was the daughter of Benjamin Fielding

They lived at Glenholme, West Vale.

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Waller, Cunliffe Charles Ref W1016

[1876-1942] Son of William Waller.

Born in Brighouse.

He was wholesale & retail butcher & provision merchant at 34 Bradford Road, Brighouse [1901] / hotel keeper at the Wharf, Brighouse [1911].

In [Q1] 1902, he married Charlotte Sykes in Halifax.

Charlotte was born in Brighouse

Children:

Jane Dyson [b 1903]
Frederick [b 1904]

Cunliffe died in Calder District [Q3 1942] (aged 66).

Waller, Daniel Ref W1152

[1865-19??] Son of William Waller.

He was a Brighouse architect and partner in Sharp & Waller.

In 1895, he married Lucy Anne Collins in Halifax.

They lived at 10 Bute Terrace, Smith House Lane, Brighouse [1911]

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Waller, Frederick William Ref W724

[1857-1???] Son of William Waller.

Born in Halifax [Q2 1857].

Baptised at Mirfield [19th July 1857].

He was a cotton spinner [1881].

In [Q2] 1882, he married Annie Barber in Halifax.

Annie was the daughter of Ephraim Barber

Waller, Gary Peter Anthony Ref W436

[1945-] Conservative MP for Brighouse & Spenborough [1979-1983]

Waller, Henry Hirst Ref W1468

[1861-1949] JP.

Son of Abraham Waller.

Born at Waring Green, Brighouse.

He was a partner in Waller Brothers.

He was one of the founders of Brighouse Rangers. He played until 1894 when he received 4 broken ribs.

He became a well-known rugby administrator.

In 1895, he chaired the meeting at the George Hotel, Huddersfield at which 22 northern clubs voted to leave the Rugby Football Union and establish the Northern Rugby Football Union, later the Rugby Football League. He was the First President of the Northern Rugby Football Union.

On 25th July 1900, he performed one of the opening ceremonies of the World's Fair Exhibition at Thrum Hall, Halifax.

In 1886, he married Louisa Worsnup [1863-19??] in Leeds.

Louisa came from Leeds

Children:

Henry Norman
Dorothy Louise [b 1892]
child

They lived at

Rookeries, Bradford Road, Brighouse [1891]
Glenholme, West Vale
Lyndhurst, Greetland [1901, 1911, 1917]

He died at Lyndhurst.

He was buried at Brighouse Cemetery

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Waller, Henry Norman Ref W306

[1890-1917] Son of Henry Hirst Waller.

He was educated at Charterhouse.

He joined the family cotton-spinning business – Waller Brothers – at Onecliffe Mill, West Vale.

He was a Territorial.

During World War I, he served as a Captain with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action at Bullecourt [3rd July 1917].

The Halifax Courier [8th September 1917] published an item entitled Risked his life for Capt. Waller which described the incident for which Sergeant Sydney Kingham was awarded the Military Medal for attempting to save Captain Waller. Captain Waller died 2 hours later [3rd July 1917].

He was buried at Noreuil Australian Cemetery, France [Grave Ref H 4].

He is remembered at Brighouse Cemetery,

He is remembered on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland, and on the Memorial at Elland Constitutional Club.

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Waller, Lydia Ref W2641

[1832-1883] Born in Wilsden.

She married (1) James Barraclough.

She married (2) her brother-in-law William Robinson.

She died in Brighouse [24th January 1883].

Lydia & other members of her family were buried at Brighouse Cemetery

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Waller, Marshall & Lockwood Ref W2490

Cotton warp manufacturers at Thornhill Briggs Mill, Brighouse [1840].

See Michael Waller

Waller, Michael Ref W1973

[1793-1870] Son of John Waller.

Born in Kirkheaton.

He introduced cotton spinning to Brighouse.

In 1851, he was a cotton spinner and employed 41 hands.

He established Michael Waller & Sons at Thornhill Briggs, Brighouse [1858, 1874].

On 12th December 1813, he married Hannah Hirst [1796-1854] from Mirfield, in Mirfield.

Children:

Ann [b 1816] who married [1859] Joshua Dyson of Elland
Miles [b 1823]
William
Lydia [1826-1850]
Michael [b 1829] who was an engine tenter [1851]
Abraham

They lived at Thornhill Briggs, Brighouse [1841, 1851, 1861].

See Waller, Marshall & Lockwood

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Waller's: Michael Waller & Sons Ref W1830

Cotton spinners at Thornhill Briggs, Brighouse [1858, 1874]. Established by Michael Waller

Waller, William Ref W1103

[1822-1878] Born in Norfolk.

He was a master tailor employing 2 women & 1 man [1871].

He married Rachel [1824-1904].

Rachel was born in Halifax

Children:

Emma Jane [b 1848] who was a machinist [1871] & married John Charles Fisher
William Henry [b 1851] who was a cutter-out [1871]
Emily [b 1856]
Mary Hannah [1854-1857] who was buried with her parents
Rachel [b 1859]
Alice Ann [b 1864]

The family lived at the Tailor & Draper's Shop, 52 St James's Road, Halifax [1871].

William died 26th February 1878 (aged 56).

Rachel died 20th February 1904 (aged 80).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3229]

Waller, William Ref W2283

[1825-18??] Son of Michael Waller.

Born in Mirfield.

He was a butcher [1851].

Like his father, he became a cotton spinner employing 50 hands [1861] / a cotton spinner and band maker employing 14 men, 30 girls and 8 boys [1871] / a cotton spinner [1881] / a retired cotton spinner [1901].

In 1854, he married Jane Dyson [1834-1912].

Jane was born in Brighouse

Children:

Frederick William
Dyson Hirst [1859-1913] who was a cotton spinner [1881], a clerk [1901]
Teresa [b 1861]
John Edward [1863-1905] who was a painter [1881], a house painter [1901]
Daniel / David
Arthur Herbert [b 1867]
Hannah Jane [b 1870]
Alfred Theodore [b 1873]
Cunliffe Charles

They lived at

Thornhill Briggs, Brighouse [1861]
Old Lane, Brighouse [1871]
1 Crooked Ridings [Terrace], Holme Lane, Brighouse [1881, 1891]

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Wallet & Dart Ref W855

Two greyhounds who were drowned in Thornton Conduit on 21st March 1891.

A stone in a field near the Withens Hotel, Wainstalls marks the graves of two animals

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Walling's: H. A. Walling Ref W2474

Halifax retailers specialising in fitted carpets, linoleum and carpets.

They were at:

13 Cheapside [1924]
25 Old Cock Yard [1924, 1937]

Wallis, Canon J. Ref W985

[19??-19??] Vicar of Hartshead [1969-1979]

Wallis, John Ref W98

[1812-1858] Born in Warley.

He was a manufacturer [1841] / a merchant & oil cloth manufacturer [1851] / tarpaulin manufacturer [1858]. He established John Wallis & Company.

On 15th November 1832, he married (1) Elizabeth Walton [1815-1835] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

Sarah Ann [1833-1903]
Joseph Walton

On 1st December 1835, he married (2) Ann Todd [1811-18??] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

Mary Alice [b 1838] who married George Holdsworth Crossley
Emily [1839-1894]
Alfred [1838-1865]
Emala [b 1840]
Sophia [1841-1937]

They lived at Rose Hill, Warley [1841, 1851].

John died 7th September 1858.

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge

Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £12,000. Probate was granted to his sons Joseph Walton & Alfred, and Abraham Clay and Daniel Clay

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Wallis's: John Wallis & Company Ref W1688

Oil cloth and tarpaulin manufacturers at Rose Hill Works, Sowerby Bridge [1874, 1905, 1914].

Established by John Wallis

Wallis, Joseph Walton Ref W1001

[1834-1878] (Possibly) son of John Wallis.

He was Chairman of the Sowerby Bridge Local Board [15th April 1868-15th April 1869]

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Wallis, Peter Ref W1049

[1825-1867] Landlord of the Station House, Eastwood [1867]

Wallis, Samuel Ref W2434

[18??-18??] Of Lister Lane, Halifax.

He exhibited his carving at the Great Exhibition of 1851. A review of his work in the ecclesiastical section said

A more than ordinary vigour is apparent in the grapes which form the decoration of a sideboard

Walls, William Ref W332

[1886-1917] Born in Hebden Bridge.

He lived at 602 Burnley Road, Cornholme.

During World War I, he served as a Private / stretcher-bearer with the 2nd/3rd Field Ambulance (E. Lancs) Royal Army Medical Corps.

He died of wounds in the Casualty Clearing Station in France [11th October 1917].

He was buried at Nine Elms British Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref III E 3].

He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial, on Cornholme War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

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Wallwork, Tom Ref W772

[1861-1910] Landlord of the Shepherds' Rest, Sowerby Bridge [1902-1906]

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Walmesley, Edward Ref W991

[18??-19??] He is recorded [1869, 1872] when he performed interments at Lister Lane Cemetery

Walmsley, Arthur Ref W390

[18??-19??] Born in Triangle.

He was a railway clerk [1908].

On 21st April 1908, he married Edna Hollas in Sowerby.

Edna was the daughter of Watson Hollas

Children:

Alice [b 1909] who married Thomas Harold Wilcock
Rupert Henry

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Walmsley Brothers Limited Ref W1682

Manufacturing druggists, oil merchants & drysalters.

They were at Back Gerrard Street, Halifax [1905] and Stannary Street, Pellon Lane [1915].

Established in August 1909.

Partners included Walter Ewart Walmsley and Thomas Herbert Walmsley.

Walmsley, Rev E. Ref W1829

[18??-18??] Priest at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax [1874]

Walmsley, George Ref W2311

[1856-1919] Singer.

Recorded on 11th November 1900, when he sang the bass solos in a performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah.

He lived at Halifax Road, Todmorden

Walmsley, James Ref W3180

[1836-1???] Born in Ovenden.

He was a pit linker [1871].

He married Margaret [1838-1???].

Children:

Asa [b 1862] who was a worsted factory spinner [1871]
Joseph [b 1864]
Mary H. [b 1867]

They lived at Bradshaw Lane, Ovenden [1871]

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Walmsley, Rev L. E. Ref W1045

[18??-19??] He was at Haydon Bridge before serving at Luddendenfoot Congregational Church [1929]

Walmsley, Robert Ref W8101

[1808-1878] He was a confectioner and bread baker living at Pavement in Todmorden. In 1851, he employed 2 men.

In 1856, he bought Newbridge Mill, Walsden and employed 36 hands.

In the 1860s, he returned to his old trade of grocer, confectioner and baker.

In 1830, he married Sarah [18??-1845].

Children:

Ann
Robert
child who died young
child who died young
child who died young
child who died young
child who died young
child who died young

In 1845, 2 months after Sarah died, he married Mary, widow of Robert Law.

They had no children.

Mary died in 1868.

He married Mary Sutcliffe.

They had no children.

They lived at

Pavement, Todmorden
Rose Cottage, Walsden [1860s]

He & his 2nd & 3rd wives were buried at St Peter's Church, Walsden

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Walmsley, Rupert Henry Ref W404

[1910-1959] Son of Arthur 1885 Walmsley.

On 11th July 1932, he married Dorothy Kitty Jackson [1911-1974] from Halifax.

Rupert Henry died in Burnley [23rd November 1959].

Dorothy Kitty died in Hailsham in 1974

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Walmsley, Squire Ref W446

[1838-1899] Born in Ovenden.

He was a grocer & draper [1871, 1891]

In [Q3] 1860, he married Mary Hannah Greenwood [1840-1908].

Mary Hannah was born in Ovenden

Children:

Janet [b 1861]
Clara [b 1864]
(possibly) Annie [1866-1867]
(possibly) Emma [1866-1867]
(possibly) Arthur [1869-1870]
Ernest [b 1870]
John D. [b 1875]
Mary E. [b 1872]
Nora [b 1877]

The children were born in Todmorden.

They lived at

Pellon [1871]
2 New Street, Halifax [1899]
74 Albert View, Halifax [1908]

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Pellon

Walmsley, Stephen Ref W2705

[1840-19??] Born in Ovenden.

He was a coal miner [1871] / a yeast hawker and landlord of the Junction, Bradshaw [1881] / a poultry dealer [1901].

In [Q2] 1863, he married Emma Slater [1844-1???] in Halifax.

Children:

Ellen Jane [b 1868]
Alice [b 1870]
James [b 1873] who was a boiler maker's labourer [1871]
Emily [b 1875] who was a worsted twister [1901]
William [b 1877] who was a general labourer [1901]
Lydia [b 1880] who was a worsted twister [1901]
Fred [b 1883] who was a carter on a farm [1901]
Joe [b 1883] who was a carter on a farm [1901]

They lived at

Bradshaw Lane, Ovenden [1871]
Bradshaw [1881]
265 Shay Lane, Illingworth [1901]

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Walmsley, Thomas Ref W175

[1847-1883] Born in Halifax.

He was a master grocer employing 2 men [1881].

In 1873, he married Mary Frear [1845-1???] in Halifax.

Mary was born in Otley

Children:

Arthur Freer [1874-1888]

John Fred [b 1877] who was an office boy [1891], a solicitor's articled clerk [1901]

James Edgar [b 1879]

William Ewart
Thomas Herbert

The family lived at

6 South Parade, Halifax [1881]
9 North Parade, Halifax [1891]
45 Savile Park, Halifax [1901]
5 Hyde Park Road, Halifax [1911]

Thomas died 18th July 1884 (aged 36).

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £4,896.

His executors were his widow Mary, Henry Keighley of Milton Terrace, Halifax (iron moulder), and James Marsden of Weymouth Street, Halifax (fruit & potato merchant)

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Walmsley, Thomas Herbert Ref W901

[1882-1917] Son of Thomas Walmsley.

Born in Halifax [21st March 1882].

He was a member of Wesley's Chapel, Halifax & Sunday School / a grocer's assistant [1901] / a commercial traveller for manufacturing druggist [1911] / a member of the Commercial Travellers' Temperance Association / junior partner in Walmsley Brothers [1909, 1915].

In [Q2] 1908, he married (1) Sarah Ethel Parratt [1883-1909] in Halifax.

Sarah Ethel died Q4 1909 (aged 26).

In [Q3] 1912, he married (2) Ada Barron in Halifax.

Children:

Gladys M. [b 1913]
Arthur B. [b 1914]

They lived at

40 Emscote Street, Halifax [1909]
3 Woodbine Terrace, Halifax
31 Clapton Avenue, Halifax [1917]

During World War I, he enlisted [August 1916], and he served as a Gunner with the 237th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery.

He was killed instantaneously – one week before his 35th birthday – when an enemy shell exploded [17th March 1917] (aged 34)

The Halifax Courier [31st March 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref VI C 9].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Walmsley, Thomas Richardson Ref W734

[1893-1917] DCM.

Son of William Walmsley

Born in Saddleworth / Greenfield, Yorkshire.

He lived with his parents in Holmfirth.

He was a member of Holmfirth Parish Church Choir & Bible class / a rotary cloth presser [1911] / employed by B. Mellor & Son Limited, Albert Mills, Holmfirth / a driver for Halifax Corporation Tramways [1914].

He had a sweetheart Miss Robinson.

During World War I, he enlisted [1914], and he served as a Sergeant with Y 14th Trench Mortar Battery Royal Field Artillery.

He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal [July 1917] for

conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has consistently performed good work throughout, especially when under fire, and has at all times set a splendid example

On his last leave, he told his mother

Whatever happens, mother. Don't think anything about it, it can't be helped.

He was killed by a shell as he was going to help others who were being shelled [3rd December 1917] (aged 24).

He was buried at Oxford Road Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref V E 6].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Walmsley, William Ref W351

[1861-1???] Son of James Walmsley.

Born in Burton in Lonsdale, Yorkshire.

He was a farmer [1891] / a police constable [1901] / a police sergeant [1911].

In 1886, he married Agnes Richardson [1865-1???] at Barbon, Westmorland.

Agnes was born in Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland, the daughter of William Richardson

Children:

Elizabeth [b 1891] who was a woollen cloth weaver [1911]

Thomas Richardson
Edith A. [b 1896] who was a woollen burler [1901, 1911]
Wilfred [b 1898] who was a woollen piecener [1901, 1911]
Edward [b 1901]
Margaret Annie [b 1904]

They lived at

Raber Top, Ingleton, Yorkshire [1891]
Front Street, Wetherby Road, Bramham, Wetherby, Yorkshire [1901]
25 Paris Road, Holmfirth [1911]

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Walmsley, William Ewart Ref W135

[1880-1???] Son of Thomas Walmsley.

Born in Halifax.

He was a partner in Walmsley Brothers Limited [1909] / a druggist [1911] / a wholesale druggist & compounder [1921].

In [Q3] 1908, he married Martha Watson [1883-19??] in Halifax.

Martha was born in Halifax

Children:

Charles Stanley [b 1912]
Velma [b 1916]
Audrey [b 1920]

They lived at

27 St Bevan's Road, Halifax [1911]
17 Clapton Avenue, Halifax [1921]

Walnut Cottage, Brighouse Ref W720

Bonegate.

Owners and tenants have included

John Baines [1867?]
Captain David King [1940s]

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Walpole, Thomas Ref W813

[17??-1???] Of Sowerby and Sowerby Bridge Wharf. Agent for the Aire & Calder Navigation Company [1809]

Walsden Ref W23

District of Calderdale south of Todmorden.

It was in the parish of Rochdale and a part of Lancashire until the late 19th century.

See Todmorden & Lancashire

Walsden Association Football Club Ref W337

Recorded in 1909 & 1914.

See Fred Harrison Gledhill

Walsden Bleaching & Dyeing Company Limited Ref W1697

Of Todmorden-cum-Walsden. Recorded in 1938

Walsden Conservative Club Ref W1869

Recorded in 1888, when Samuel Fielden of Stansfield Cottage was President, Henry Chadwick was Secretary, and John Dawson was Treasurer.

Recorded in 1912, when the membership was 80.

Recorded in 1917, when James Barker was secretary

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Walsden constables Ref W2569

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Police Officers in Walsden

See Todmorden & Walsden constables and Todmorden & Walsden Select Vestry [1838]

Walsden Co-operative Society Ref W1690

A meeting to address the formation of a Society in Walsden was held in December 1849. The Society opened in 1850.

The Hollins Branch store stood opposite the Hollins Inn.

In 1873, they had premises at Providence Street / Beswick Street, Walsden.

In 1897, they opened a reading room at Lanebottom.

In 1900, they opened the Copperas House Branch.

A branch is recorded at Hollins, Todmorden (?) [just before World War I].

In 1936, it merged with the Bridge End Equitable & Progressional Society. The Society closed in 1966.

See Co-operative Street, Walsden, Robert Jackson and Pioneer Mill Company

Walsden Cricket & Bowling Club Ref W362

The cricket club was established in 1870.

In March 1913, a bazaar to clear off the Club's debts raised £220.

Their home ground is at Stott Street, Todmorden, on the site of the former Inchfield Mill Dam.

Sydney Starkie played for the club.

The Club plays in the Central Lancashire League.

See John Ewart Fielden, Sidney Taylor, Thompson Helliwell, and Charles Dugdale

The Walsden Highway Ref W2553

The packhorse route from Rochdale to Walsden and Todmorden.

It was superseded by the Todmorden Turnpike through Steanor Bottom.

See Ragby Bridge, Walsden

Walsden Institution & Working Men's Club Ref W1983

Recorded in October 1880.

See Walsden Working Men's Club & Institute

Walsden Liberal Club Ref W1870

Recorded on 1st August 1888, when William Ormerod was President.

Recorded in 1891, when Greenwood Greenwood was caretaker.

Recorded in 1893 & 1917, when Arthur Fielden was secretary.

On 1st February 1908, it reopened after extensive renovation and decoration

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Walsden Library Ref W230

Inchfield Road, Walsden

Walsden Mill Company Limited Ref W1695

Cotton spinners and manufacturers established in 1905.

The company occupied Alma Mill, Walsden [1921].

In 1921, it is recorded as Walsden Mill (1920) Limited.

See Tom Lord Pilling

Walsden Moor Ref W2611

Walsden Oddfellows Ref W320

See Bottoms School, Walsden and Oddfellows

Walsden Parochial Sick & Burial Club Ref W2332

Recorded on 22nd February 1913, when the disbursement of their funds was reported. 603 members' shares were paid out, the highest amount being over £22

Walsden Post Office Ref W1980

Rochdale Road

Walsden Printing Company Ref W1696

Textile printers at Ramsden Wood Mill

Walsden Railway Station Ref W1381

Opened in 18??

A boy was killed crossing the line in 1864.

A girl was killed on the level-crossing on 20th October 1864.

One man was killed and two injured by an express train on 3rd October 1896.

The station closed on 6th August 1961 and was demolished shortly afterwards. The footbridge dated 1890 is still used.

A new station opened on 10th September 1990.

See: Thomas Hinchcliffe / Robert Knott / Railway Hotel, Walsden / Todmorden Station / Winterbutlee Tunnel

Walsden Temperance Brass Band Ref W2308

Recorded on 12th May 1900, when they won a prize in a contest at Bamber Bridge.

See: Harold Hargreaves / Thompson Helliwell / Arnold Leah

Walsden Toll Bar Ref W8005

See John Midgley

Walsden Ward, Todmorden Ref W2111

One of the Electoral Wards of Todmorden. Recorded in 1905

Walsden Water Ref W53

Stream which joins Ramsden Clough at Bottoms above Walsden, and runs down to join the Calder at Todmorden.

See Alma Road (river) Bridge, Walsden and Cal

Walsden Working Men's Club & Institute Ref W78

Recorded in 1872, when they met at the Hollins Assembly Rooms.

Robert Law studied here.

Recorded in 1912, when the membership was 60.

See Walsden Institution & Working Men's Club

Walsh ... Ref W114

The entries for people & families with the surname Walsh are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Walsh & Brierley Ref W1643

Brace stiffener and stock manufacturers [1851].

Partners included Samuel Walsh and John Henry Brierley.

They had business in Halifax and at 25 Noble Street, Cheapside, London [1855].

They had business in Pellon Lane, Halifax [1883] where they are mentioned for committing a smoke nuisance

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Walsh & Maddock Ref W1571

Architectural partnership established by J. F. Walsh and George Maddock.

William Henry Wilkinson joined the partnership, becoming Walsh, Maddock & Wilkinson.

After Maddock's death in 1939, the partnership became Walsh & Wilkinson.

Some of their work included:

The Beehive & Cross Keys, Halifax
The Commercial, Illingworth
Ebenezer Primitive Methodist Chapel, Halifax
The Friendly, Boothtown
Northedge Park, Hipperholme
The church of St John the Divine, Rishworth
Housing development at Pye Nest for G. W Sutcliffe

Others are listed under J. F. Walsh

Walsh & McCrea (Coatings) Limited Ref W1667

Manufacturers of plain and fancy damasks and worsted coatings.

Partners (possibly) included Thomas Selby Walsh and John Lane McCrea.

They had business at Archer Street Mills [1874, 1895] and Union Mills [1895].

In 1915, the Council served a notice which required the company to provide sufficient means of escape in case of fire.

See Edwin Booth Stott

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Walsh & Nicholas Ref W1572

Architectural partnership established by J. F. Walsh and Graham S. Nicholas.

The partnership was dissolved in 1910 when Nicholas's health forced him to move to the south of England.

Some of their work included

The Croft, Rawson Avenue [1901]
Bracken's Warehouse, Halifax [1902]
Martin's Bank, Hull [1904]
All Saints' Day School [1904/8]
Factory for Charles Horner Limited [1905]
Highlands, Halifax [1909]
St Matthew's Church, Northowram [1910/1913]

Others are listed under J. F. Walsh

Walsh & Wilkinson Ref W1570

Architectural partnership established by J. F. Walsh and H. W. Wilkinson after the death of George Maddock.

George Alan Coutts joined the partnership, becoming Walsh, Wilkinson & Coutts.

Some of their work is listed under J. F. Walsh

Walsh & Wrigley Ref W1464

Architects. Partnership established in 1894 by Joseph Frederick Walsh and Willie Wrigley. The business lasted 16 months

Walsh, Asquith & Company Limited Ref W2124

Boiler-makers at Empire Works, Holmfield.

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

Walsh, Asquith & Company Limited
Makers of every description of Welded and Riveted Iron and Steel Boilers, Copper Boilers and Cylinders, Brass Work, Lead Lined Flushing Cisterns, Sanitary Appliances, Engineers Fittings.
EMPIRE WORKS, HOLMFIELD, HALIFAX
Telegrams: "Sanitary" Halifax
Telephone No. 474 Halifax

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Walsh's: John E. Walsh & Company Ref W2473

Patent agents by John Edward Walsh [1879]. The business was at Hind's Chambers, Halifax [1937]

Walsh's: John Walsh Printers Ref W1669

Established by John Walsh. They were letterpress printers at Portland Street, Halifax [1863], and printers at 10 Portland Street, Halifax [1927].

The business closed in 2005.

See Thomas Brenard

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Walsh, Maddock & Wilkinson Ref W1568

Architectural partnership established by J. F. Walsh and George Maddock and W. H. Wilkinson.

After Maddock's death in 1939, the partnership became Walsh & Wilkinson.

Some of their work includes

Other examples are listed under J. F. Walsh

Walsh's: Robert Walsh & Son Ref W2279

Cotton and wool card makers at Aked's Road, Halifax [1809]

Walsh, Wilkinson & Coutts Ref W1569

Architectural partnership established by J. F. Walsh, H. W. Wilkinson, and George Alan Coutts.

Some of their work included

Others are listed under J. F. Walsh

Walshaw ... Ref W1146

The entries for people & families with the surname Walshaw are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Walshaw Ref W25

Hilltop hamlet above Hardcastle Crags. A part of the township of Wadsworth First mentioned in 1277, the name uses the element Welsh and may mean copse of the Welsh, or, copse of the strangers. There is a hunting lodge built for Lord Savile.

See King's Walshaw, Erringden and Walsden

Walshaw & Son Ref W1296

Legal firm at Crown Street Chambers, Halifax.

Partners included Joseph Walshaw and Saxon Walshaw

Walshaw & Sons Ref W814

Halifax dyers.

Partners included Thomas Walshaw

Walshaw & Stott Ref W2354

Mineral water manufacturers & bottlers in Halifax [1890s].

Partners included brothers-in-law John William Walshaw and James Stott.

See Stott, Storey & Walshaw and Walshaw, Stott, Storey & Company

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Walshaw Bridge, Hardcastle Crags Ref W2495

Footbridge across Hebden Water at Hardcastle Crags

Walshaw Dean Footpath Dispute Ref W2315

Since time immemorial, there had been public right of way on Walshaw Dean Moors, going up Walshaw Dean and across to Haworth.

When work on the Walshaw Dean Reservoirs was taking place [1900-1907], the path was cut and contractors and Lord Savile's staff turned people away. This caused strong protests and great bitterness.

On 27th July 1907, there was a demonstration over the alleged closing of the path.

On 25th May 1908, Lord Savile accepted terms and the path was re-established on the present line

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Walshaw Dean Middle Reservoir Ref W1287

Aka Walshaw Intermediate Reservoir. One of the Walshaw Dean Reservoirs. It covers 38 acres and has a capacity of 244 million gallons

Walshaw Dean Moors Ref W2748

Moorland between Hebden Bridge and Haworth.

See Walshaw Dean Footpath Dispute

Walshaw Dean Railway Ref W1348

See Hardcastle Crags Railway

Walshaw Dean Reservoirs Ref W531

Hebden Bridge.

Built by Enoch Tempest for Halifax Corporation under an Act of Parliament passed in 1868. Widdop Reservoir [of 1878] was built under the same Act, and provided sufficient supplies for a time.

Halifax Corporation obtained parliamentary approval for the reservoirs in 1898.

The first sod was cut by the Mayor of Halifax, William Brear, on 17th September 1900.

The valves and ironwork were supplied by Glenfield & Kennedy of Kilmarnock, and the cast iron pipes were supplied by Staveley Coal & Iron Company Limited of Chesterfield.

The cost of construction was £170,000.

The first reservoir opened on 1st October 1907.

There are 3 reservoirs: Walshaw Upper Reservoir, Walshaw Intermediate Reservoir, and Walshaw Lower Reservoir.

The drainage area was around 2,300 acres and the combined capacity was 610 million gallons.

The reservoirs did not come into full use for about 10 years.

See Back Shaw, Blake Dean railway bridge, City in the Hills, Hardcastle Crags Railway, Navvyopolis, Paddy Mails and Walshaw Dean Footpath Dispute

Walshaw Dean stone circle Ref W26

On 21st July 1902, a water engineer, Mr W. Patterson, announced the discovery of a Bronze Age stone circle at Walshaw Dean Reservoir.

The circle had 10 irregular stone uprights measuring 36 ft in diameter, with an inner horseshoe-shaped stone wall-like feature which was 12 ft across. One of the uprights was 6 ft 3 in long. The stones were of the local millstone grit. Remains of a cremation were also found.

The circle is now submerged beneath Walshaw Dean Middle Reservoir and only visible in times of severe drought

Walshaw, Drake & Company Limited Ref W5620

Slubbing dyers.

Partners included (possibly) Charles Henry Walshaw and Irving Walshaw.

They had a dye works – Walshaw & Drake's Mill – at Rosemary Lane, Rastrick.

On 31st January 1923, the works were destroyed in a fire.

Walshaw Drake & Company is now a division of the Bulmer & Lumb Group.

See Walshaw & Drake Memorial

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Walshaw Falls, Hardcastle Crags Ref W2178

Walshaw Lane Bee Boles Ref W496

A set of 7 mid-18th century rectangular bee-boles in a wall east of Overwood Farm

Walshaw Lodge, Heptonstall Ref W2449

A hunting lodge for the Savile family.

In 2010, Lord Savile sought permission to convert the lodge into a hotel

Walshaw Lower Reservoir Ref W1288

The southern-most of the Walshaw Dean Reservoirs.

During construction, the reservoir developed a fault – a consequence of the geology – and Enoch Tempest went bankrupt trying to rectify the fault.

This is 1050 ft above sea-level. It covers 24 acres and has a capacity of 160 million gallons Much of the water is used for compensation of the other Walshaw Dean Reservoirs, with the top 40 feet [146 million gallons] being used for supply

Walshaw Mechanics' Institute Ref W1469

A Mechanics' Institute recorded in 1910

Walshaw, Stott, Storey & Company Ref W1856

Logwood grinders at Lower Shaw Mill, Halifax [1861] and at Grove Ware Mills, Halifax [1874].

The partnership – listed as Stott, Storey & Walshaw – was dissolved in November 1881

Walshaw Upper Reservoir Ref W1286

The northern-most of the Walshaw Dean Reservoirs. This is 1100 ft above sea-level. It covers 24 acres and has a capacity of 205 million gallons

Walshaw vs Walshaw Ref W2503

A legal dispute in 1873.

The London Gazette [11th March 1873] announced

PURSUANT to a Decree of the High Court of Chancery, made in a cause Walshaw against Walshaw, the creditors of John Walshaw, late of Alma Cottage, in Northowram, in the county of York, Dyer, who died in or about the month of October, 1870, are, on or before the 15th day of April, 1873, to send by post, prepaid, to Messrs Robson and Suter, of Halifax, in the said county, of York, the Solicitors of the defendants, Charles James Walshaw, Edwin Walshaw, and John Goodyear, the executors of the deceased, their Christian and surnames, addresses and descriptions, the full particulars of their claims, a statement of their accounts, and the nature of the securities (if any) held by them or, in default thereof they will be peremptorily excluded from the benefit of the said decree. Every creditor holding any security is to produce the same before the Vice-chancellor Sir John Wickens, at his chambers, situated at No. 11, Old-square, Lincoln's-inn, Middlesex, on Friday, the 25th day of April, 1873, at twelve o'clock at noon, being the time appointed for adjudicating on the claims.
Dated this 8th day of March, 1873

In settlement of the case, land and property was sold – at the Brown Cow, Halifax on 2nd July 1873 – and included

Alma Cottage, Claremount
land and 8 cottages in Alma Road
Dale Street
John Street
Primrose Street
land and 6 cottages and 2 cellar cottages in Sanderson Street
Walshaw Street
Thomas Street

See Norris, Foster & England and Robson & Suter

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Walt Royd Farm, Wheatley Ref W214

Upper Wheatley Valley / Crag Road. Late 17th century / early 18th century aisled house.

In Ashworth's time, the ministers from Square Independent Chapel, Halifax and Pellon Lane Baptists came once a month to preach at the house.

People recorded here include

Cornelius Ashworth [18th century]
William Hesselden [1871]

This is discussed in the books Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions, In & About Our Old Homes and Our Home & Country

Walter, Hervey Ref W752

[11??-11??] Son of Hervey.

He married Matilda de Valoignes.

Matilda was daughter and co-heiress of Theobald de Valoignes, lord of Parham, Suffolk

Children:

Theobald
Hubert
Bartholomew
Roger
Hamon

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Walter, Hubert Ref W27

[1160-1205] Aka Hubert Walters.

Son of Hervey Walter.

His family came from Norfolk.

He was Absentee Rector of Halifax [1185] / Dean of York [1186-1189] / Bishop of Salisbury [1189-1193] / Archbishop of Canterbury [1193-1205] / Lord Chancellor of England [1199-1205].

He travelled to the Holy Land with Richard the Lion-Heart on the Third Crusade [1190] and when Richard was taken prisoner by emperor Henry VI, Walter brought the army back to England and raised a ransom of 100,000 marks for the king's release.

On Richard's death in 1199, he was appointed Chancellor.

He may have introduced the concept of feet of fines

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Walter, Theobald Ref W731

[11??-12??] Aka Theobald le Boteler.

Son of Theobald Walter,

See John de Thornhill

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Walter, Theobald Ref W733

[11??-1206] Aka Theobald Walter le Boteler.

Son of Hervey Walter.

He was first Baron Butler / Butler of Ireland [1192] / High Sheriff of Lancashire [1194].

He was granted land in Ireland by Prince John.

He founded the Abbey of Woney in Ireland, and Cockersand Abbey in Lancaster.

He married Matilda.

Matilda – also called Maud – was the daughter and heiress of Robert le Vavasour

Children:

Theobald
Maud who married Gerald de Prendergast

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Walterclough Gardens, Southowram Ref W2291

An advertisement of 17th May 1879 announced

WALTERCLOUGH GARDENS, Southowram
TEAS provided for parties upon notice being given
Swings for the use of visitors
15 mins from Hipperholme Railway Station
Hay & Rhubarb for Sale
WILLIAM WOODHEAD, Proprietor

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Walterclough Hall, Southowram Ref W281

Aka Upper Walterclough. 14th century hall which overlooked the land which was to become Sunny Vale Pleasure Gardens.

The Hall was built by the Hemingway family.

Owners and tenants have included

the Hemingway family [1375-1654]
Thomas Hemingway [15??]
Robert Hemingway [1580]
William Walker [who bought the Hall 1654]
Abraham Walker
The building bears the initials of Abraham and his wife Ann
Richard Walker
John Walker
Arthur Dawson [1851]
Walterclough Hall School, Southowram [1861, 1891]

Caroline Walker was born here.

This is discussed in the books Ancient Halls in & about Halifax, Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions and In & About Our Old Homes

There was some work by Harry Percy Jackson: carved panelling to head height incorporating botanical details and masonic symbols, door-frames with fluted pilasters topped by protruding capitals, and doors with decorated centre panels. In 1919, the woodwork was acquired by the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight. Some sources say that the woodwork came from Langley Hall, Hipperholme.

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Walterclough, Southowram Ref W1963

See Little Walterclough, Lower Walterclough, Upper Walterclough, Walterclough Hall School, Southowram, Walterclough Hall, Southowram, Walterclough Lane, Southowram, Walterclough Mill, Southowram, Walterclough Pit, Hipperholme and Walterclough Valley

Walterclough Valley Ref W192

Valley at Hipperholme leading down to the Shibden valley.

Walterclough Gardens and Sunny Vale Pleasure Gardens were here.

On 24th August 1940, seven bombs fell here when a German bomber dumped his payload as he escaped from searchlights. There was minimal damage beyond a severed overhead power cable and some broken windows. It was said that the German pilot had been attracted by a searchlight at Hove Edge. The farmer charged 10d to go the site. He gave the money to the Red Cross.

See Little Walterclough, Lower Walterclough, Upper Walterclough and Walterclough Mill, Southowram

Walters & Samuels Ref W1764

They had a 2½d Bazaar at 56 Northgate, Halifax [1905] and a 3½d Bazaar at 104 Borough Market, Halifax [1905]

Walters, Rev George Frederick Ref W532

[1881-1929] MC.

Born In Stapenhill, Derbyshire.

Minister at Trinity United Methodist Free Church, Walsden [1900s].

In 1911, he and his brother [?] Thomas Henry Walter [b 1884] (assistant store keeper at brewery) were boarders with Florence and David Oldham at 78 Bennett Street, Hyde, Cheshire

During World War I, he served with the Royal Army Medical Corps.

He was awarded the Military Cross for bravery and services rendered in France.

He died in Torquay

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Walters, John Ref W292

[1824-1877] Born in Cambridgeshire [7th January 1824].

He was a tanner [1861] / a tanner & currier [1871].

He married (1) Mary Ann [1824-1872].

Ann was born in Ireland

Mary Ann died 19th April 1872 (aged 48).

In [Q4] 1872, he married (2) Sarah Greenwood in Halifax.

Sarah was the daughter of Joseph Greenwood

They lived at

8 Broad Street, Halifax [1861]
19 Greenups Terrace, Warley [1871]

John died 7th June 1877.

Sarah died 5th November 1911 (aged 77).

Members of the family were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery [C Con 436]

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Walters's: John Walters & Company Ref W1638

Tanning business established in 1835. The business was acquired by Mark Wilcock [1877]

Walters, W. Ref W784

[18??-19??] Woolstapler at Halifax.

In December 1884, he was declared bankrupt

Walters, Rev William Ref W1417

[18??-18??] Of Camberwell.

He was the first permanent Pastor at Trinity Road Baptist Church, Halifax [July 1853].

He left in May 1860

Waltham, George Galtress Ref W2481

[18??-18??] He was head master of St Luke's School, Leeds before becoming Master of the Bell School, Harrison Road [1853]

Waltham, Rev Joshua Ref W1936

[18??-18??] BA.

Educated at St John's College Cambridge. He was Usher at Heath Grammar School [1841]

Walton ... Ref W9

The entries for people & families with the surname Walton are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Walton-Allen, Richard Ref W1345

[19??-] Head Chef at Harvey Nicholls in Leeds. He grew up in Brighouse

Walton & Helliwell Limited Ref W1634

Transport company founded by Fred Walton and Newton Helliwell in 1928. They operated from Station Garage, Burnley Road, Mytholmroyd.

In January 1929, they acquired the Cragg Vale to Mytholmroyd bus service of J. A. Halliday and later extended it to Hebden Bridge. They also started running from Hebden Bridge to Sowerby Bridge.

In July 1931, they began operating excursions and tours.

The bus services were taken over by the Halifax Joint Omnibus Committee in June 1935, along with two buses. They continued to operate excursions and tours, and also goods vehicles.

The company was incorporated in 1938.

In 1946, the business was bought by O. & C. Holdsworth Limited who operated it as a subsidiary company, registered at their 9 Harrison Road, Halifax offices.

The O. & C. Holdsworth coach operation and vehicles were transferred to Walton & Helliwell ownership in 1958, and shortly after the latter was sold to Hebble Motor Services.

In 1958, Directors were Charles Holdsworth [Chairman], M. Holdsworth, D. Holdsworth, J. Gomersall [General manager], and E. Jeffrey [Secretary]. These were the same as those for O. & C. Holdsworth.

They had 6 coaches

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Walton & Hemingway Ref W2645

Stocks & shares brokers.

Partners included John Thomas Walton and Edward Manks Hemingway.

They were at 28 George Street, Halifax [1912].

Walton & Hemingway were arrested on 1st August 1912, charged with

Being entrusted by Hugh Sugden with the sum of £677 14/- for the purchase of stocks, did fraudulently convert to their own use or benefit on the 21st June 1911, and being entrusted by Milford Clayton with a cheque for £505 8/6d for the purchase of stocks, did fraudulently convert the same to their own use or benefit on or about the 12th December 1911

Both pleaded guilty. Walton was committed to HMP Wakefield for 2 months, Hemingway was committed to 4 months but was bailed on committal.

In April 1912, the business was recorded as bankrupt

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Walton Cross, Hartshead Ref W150

Only the base remains of this preaching cross – possibly a Saxon or Anglian signpost – dated to the 10th century. On old documents, it is identified as a wagestan, a way stone or way marker. It stands near Walton Farm, Hartshead.

A 15 ft high cross is recorded in the 18th century. The base was excavated in 1867 and stands 4 ft 9 ins high, 3 ft 6 ins wide.

The West Yorkshire Archæology Service logo – a circle and rosette knot – is taken from the interlaced design on the face of the cross.

See Crosse Hall, Clifton

Walton Farm, Hartshead Ref W979

Celtic or Anglian settlement.

The name may be derived from Weala-tun [settlement of the Welsh, or settlement of the strangers]

See Walton Cross, Hartshead

Walton's: Henry Walton & Company Ref W1624

Dyers and finishers established in 1890 by Henry Walton at Slead Mills, Brighouse

Walton's: John Henry Walton Limited Ref W1621

Cotton manufacturer established by John Henry Walton at Vale Mill, Todmorden [1905]

Walton's: M. F. Walton Ref W1640

Pharmaceutical chemist established around 1850 by J. H. Walton.

It passed to S. Walton and then to M. F. Walton.

Around 1885, the business moved to Sowerby Bridge.

They were at Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge – selling whisky, gin, rum & brandy [January 1896].

They produced a range of products, including


Walton's Brunswick black,
Walton's furniture cream,
Walton's hair restorer,
Walton's insect powder,
Walton's marking ink,
Walton's red currant cough elixir,
Walton's vermin killer

In 1887, Major Foulds Walton was listed as a pharmaceutical chemist, and agent for Scottish Equitable Assurance at Town Hall Street, and Ryburn Buildings, Sowerby Bridge

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Walton's: Thomas & John Walton Ref W1622

Picker makers.

They were at Stoneswood Mill, Todmorden [1905, 1921]

Walton's: William Walton & Sons Ref W1631

Halifax woolstaplers and wool merchants. Established at Halifax around 1850 by William Walton. They were at Square Road, Halifax.

His sons joined the business.

After the deaths of his father and brother, Frederick William Walton became sole proprietor

Waltons of Halifax Ref W1583

Leather goods and clog-making business founded at Siddal in 1910. The business moved to North Parade. The trade-name was Walco.

In 1974, the company had 44 retail shops in Yorkshire and Lancashire. The company closed in 199?

Wanklyn, Vernon William Ref W1054

[1871-1942] Of Holly Bank, Halifax

Born in Forehoe, Norfolk.

He was a bank manager [1918].

Around 1930, Jocelyn Horner made a sculpture of Vernon William.

In [Q3] 1906, he married Mary Gladys Howarth in Halifax.

Mary Gladys was the daughter of James Henry Howarth

Children:

Joan Mary Hibbert [1907-1978] who married Charles Patrick Crossley
a daughter

He died in Bucklow, Lancashire/Cheshire [Q2 1942].

See Charles Louis Royer

Wanstead, Warley Ref W2567

In the 1920s, Lower Hoyle Green, Warley was renamed Wanstead for a brief period

Wapping, Hebden Bridge Ref W513

Wappy Ales & Stouts Ref W727

Ainley's / John Ainley & Sons Limited were locally renowned for their Wappy stout which was brewed with the soft spring water.

Wappy was the company brand for its ales and stouts which could be enjoyed in the nearby Wapping (now Wappy) Spring Inn, the brewery tap, initially a beer house, on Lindley Moor Road

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War Horse Day Ref W2378

A World War I initiative. On 28th July 1917, £860 was raised

War Memorials Ref W2159

War Weapons Week Ref W656

A national fund-raising scheme of 1940-1941. A total of £5,334,931 was raised throughout Calderdale

Warburton, Sir Geoffrey de Ref W725

[13??-13??] He became the second husband of Alice de Radcliffe, widow of Sir John Elland

Warburton, George H. Ref W948

[18??-19??] (Possibly) son of George S. Warburton.

In [Q2] 1912, he married Ellen Haigh in Halifax.

Ellen was the daughter of William Haigh

Ellen died 25th July 1957 (aged 79).

She & her sister Hannah Rebecca were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland

Warburton, George S. Ref W953

[1860-19??] Born in Halifax.

He was a gardener (domestic) [1901].

Around 1883, he married Annie G. [1860-19??].

Annie G. was born in York

Children:

Ellen S. [b 1883] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
Florence L. [b 1885] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
Henrietta [b 1887] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
George H. [b 1889] who was a worsted doffer [1901]
Willie [b 1896]

They lived at 2 Elm Wood Cottages, Halifax [1901]

Warburton, John Ref W1242

[1???-18??] BA.

Question: Is he the same person as Rev John Warburton [17??-1860]?

He was educated at Pembroke Hall Cambridge / Assistant Curate at Holy Trinity, Halifax [1823]

Warburton, Rev John Ref W583

[17??-1860] MA.

Question: Is he the same person as John Warburton [1???-18??]?

Headmaster of Hipperholme Grammar School [1835, 1841].

He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835].

On 1st October 1835, he married Mary Anne Willmott at Halifax Parish Church.

Mary Anne was the eldest daughter of the Rev William Willmott

Children:

Eleanor Sarah [bapt 24th October 1844]
Henry Willmott [bapt 3rd July 1846]
John Seaton [bapt 27th June 1849]

He died by his own hand on 20th November 1860, having been found

suspended by a cord to his bed

although other reports say that

he was seated with the cord tied loosely round his neck

He had been depressed during his last few months, a consequence of family disquietudes, and this had been aggravated by the death of his wife earlier in the year

Warburton, W. Ref W1874

[18??-19??] Luddenden millwright. He worked with Ebenezer Hargreaves. The 2 men left to go into business on their own. Around 1890, he established W. Warburton & Company at Turbine Works, Halifax. When Warburton died, a descendant of Hargreaves bought the business

Warburton's: W. Warburton & Company Ref W1628

Electrical engineers and millwrights established by W. Warburton around 1890 at Turbine Works, Halifax. The business closed in 1993

Warburton, William Ref W519

[1841-1913] Of Midgley.

Son of James Warburton, millwright.

He married (1) Unknown.

On 20th November 1879, he married (2) Charlotte Baldwin.

Charlotte was the daughter of Richard Baldwin

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Ward ... Ref W39

The entries for people & families with the surname Ward are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Ward & Lambert Ref W2031

Business at Ripponden.

Partners included J. Ward and R. Lambert.

The partnership was dissolved in November 1816

Ward & McRea Ref W1565

Cloth manufacturer of Cross Hills, Halifax. At the Great Exhibition of 1851, they exhibited many of their products

Ward & Tate Ref W952

Grocers at West Vale.

Partners included William Ward and Thomas Tate.

The partnership was dissolved in November 1881

Ward's Cottage Homes Ref W31

Washer Lane, Halifax.

An estate of 24 cottages – rent and rates free – endowed by Richard Dearden Ward for people over 60 years of age who were unable to work.

The cottages opened on 11th May 1907, and were

built of best Accrington brick

comprising a living room with an adjoining bedroom, and a small scullery.

The communal toilets were outside.

One set of cottages was at street level, another was below, in the style of up-and-over houses, and looked west across to the Norland hillside.

They closed in the 1960s, and were demolished in 1982.

My paternal grandmother, Ada Mary Bull lived here [1960s]

Ward's End, Halifax Ref W714

Ward's End Hall, Halifax Ref W34

Aka Ward's Hall.

The house stood at Ward's End on the site of what was later the Bus Station and the Regal Cinema.

Judge Stansfeld lived here. His son, Sir James Stansfeld was born here.

The hall was demolished in the early 1900s to make way for the bus station.

Owners and tenants have included

This is discussed in the book Sketches of Old Halifax

See Webster's School

Ward's: J. W. & C. Ward Ref W1591

They were

woollen manufacturers and carpet manufacturers at Range Bank Mills, Halifax [1874, 1880s]
manufacturers of upholstery and art fabrics at Brunswick Mills [1905]
silk manufacturers at Spring Hall Mills, Halifax [1917]

They were taken over by Courtaulds.

Partners included John Whiteley Ward and Christopher Ward.

The father of Hugh Campbell was chief carpet designer here [1880]

Ward's: J. W. Ward & Sons Limited, Halifax Ref W1597

Dyeing company established in 1880. They had business at Walnut Street, Halifax [1881].

They were one of the original companies which formed the Bradford Dyers' Association.

See John Whiteley Ward

Ward, Sheppard & Company Limited Ref W1783

Dyers and finishers at West End Dye Works, Halifax [1905]

Warden, Joseph Ref W5760

[1817-1879] Landlord of the Northgate Hotel, Halifax [1874, 1879].

On 23rd October 1836, he married Elizabeth Mellin [1815-1899] in Halifax.

Joseph died in 1879.

They lived at 4 Staverton Street, Halifax [1899].

The couple were buried at Christ Church, Pellon

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Wardingley, George Ref W807

[1834-1???] Born in Thorpe Salvin, Yorkshire.

In 1857, he married Mary Ann Spink [1836-1???] in Pontefract.

Mary Ann was born in Whitley, Yorkshire

Children:

William [b 1860]

George Henry [b 1863]

Thomas

They lived at Rastrick [1871]

Wardingley, Thomas Ref W805

[1867-1932] Son of George Wardingley.

Born in Rastrick.

He was an iron moulder [1891, 1911] / a member of the Territorial Army [from 1885].

In 1900, he was with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

Thomas and his sons Harold, Admiral & George were members of the Brighouse D Company of the Territorial Army [1914].

In [Q3] 1889, he married Ellen Astin [1868-19??] in Halifax.

Ellen was born in Brighouse

Children:

Harold [b 1891]
Admiral [b 1895]
George [b 1897]

They lived at

Lillands Lane, Rastrick [1891]
Brighouse [1911]
2 George Street, Brighouse [1914]

Thomas died in Halifax [Q2 1932] (aged 65)

Wardle, Albert Ref W740

[18??-1918]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 12th/13th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 21st March 1918.

He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [Grave Ref 16-18], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Wardle, David Ref W897

[1835-1884] Son of Joseph Wardle.

Born in Bradford.

He was a slater & plasterer [1871] / beerhouse keeper at the Claremount Inn, Halifax [1875, 1879] / a slater [1881] / a contractor [1893].

In May 1879, he was declared insolvent with liabilities of around £3000

In He married Dinah [1841-1???].

Dinah was born in Rochdale

Children:

Hannah [b 1859]
Harriet [b 1860] who was a woollen weaver [1881]
Selina [b 1863]
Albert [b 1864] who was a general labourer outdoor [1881]
Samuel [b 1867]
Thomas [b 1869] who was a plumber turner [1891]
Elizabeth [b 1871] who was a cotton twister [1891]
Harry Wallace
Arthur [b 1878] who was a butcher [1891]
Ada Ann [b 1880] who was a worsted spinner [1891]
Willie [b 1884]

In 1871, the family were living with David's father Joseph at the Claremount Inn.

They lived at

6 Earl Street, Northowram [1881]
12 Horsfall Yard, Northowram [1891]

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Wardle, Harry Wallace Ref W7570

[1873-1???] Son of David Wardle.

Born in Halifax.

He was a carpet dresser [1891] / a warehouseman [1893] / a woollen yarn scourer [1901] / a collector for the Union Clothing Company of Todmorden / a weaver cotton [1911].

In 1906, he was charged with embezzling 5/- from the Union Clothing Company of Todmorden, at Halifax Borough Court. He was acquitted.

In [Q2] 1893, he married Maria Duckworth [1873-19??] at Heptonstall Church.

Maria, of Old Town, Wadsworth, was the daughter of Thomas Duckworth, engineer.
She was a woollen weaver [1901] and a woollen drawer [1911]

Children:

Thomas [b 1894] who was a weaver cotton [1911]
Clara [b 1902]

They lived at

Range Bank, Halifax [1893]
67 Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1901]
Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1906]
Rock, Wadsworth, Hebden Bridge [1911]

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Wardle, Henry Ref W2479

[1822-1895] Born in Checkley, Staffordshire.

He was a police office in London [1851] / Superintendent of Police in Halifax [1861].

He was mentioned in the investigation of the murder of Betty Hellawell [1862].

He married Mary Ann [1826-1898].

Mary Ann was born in London

They had no children.

They lived at

5a Harrison Road, Halifax [1861]
Cheadle, Staffordshire [1895, 1898]

Henry died 5th September 1895.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £230 0/3d.

Probate was granted to his widow Mary Ann

Mary Ann died 12th August 1898.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £166 2/10d.

Probate was granted to Joseph Emanuel Holt (chemist)

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Wardle, John Ref W2509

[1???-1???] Son of Matthew Wardle.

He was an Ag Lab [1851].

In 1855, a public notice in a local newspaper announced

PARDON ASKED
I, JOHN WARDLE of Skircoat Green in the parish of Halifax, in the County of York, labourer, having on the 1st day of February instant been detected in committing a TRESPASS in PUDDING PARK WOOD, Southowram, the property of Hugh Francis Ingram do hereby publicly express my sorrow for the same and have this day agreed to pay TWO POUNDS for damages done and towards the Expenses incurred by this notice being advertised and posted in such a manner as said Hugh Francis Ingram or his Agents shall think fit.
As witness my hand 2nd February 1855.
JOHN WARDLE
Witness: Robert Parker, Solicitor, Halifax

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Wardle, Joseph Ref W6880

[1801-18??] Born in Halifax.

He was beerhouse keeper at the Claremount Inn, Halifax [1871].

He married Unknown.

Child: David

Living at the Claremount Inn with the widower Joseph in 1871 were son David and family

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Wardle, Matthew Ref W2510

[1782-1???] Of Skircoat Green.

He was a pauper and labourer in a chemical works [1855].

He married Sarah [1788-18??]. Sarah was a school mistress at Skircoat Green [1851].

Child: John

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Wardle, Matthias Harris Ref W347

[18??-18??] Aka Matthew. Architect. In 1865, he was engaged as assistant to Richard Horsfall. He became a partner in Horsfall, Wardle & Patchett and Horsfall's architecture practice.

See Horsfall & Wardle and Horsfall & Williams

Wardle, Mr Ref W662

[1855-1901] Born in Barkisland

He married Emily Crompton.

Emily was the daughter of Elijah Crampton

Emily died 25th November 1942 (aged 75)

She was buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland with her siblings: Ruth Hannah Hamer & John Crompton

Wardle, Samuel Ref W773

He was an assistant (living with his uncle Samuel Pinder) [1871] / a grocer [1881] / a grocer & farmer [1901].

He married (1) Ann [1854-1892].

Ann was born in Car Colston, Nottinghamshire

Children:

Sophia [b 1879] who was a woollen weaver [1901]
Mary A. [b 1881] who was a cotton card room hand [1901]
Francis T. [b 1883] who was a farmer's [1901]
Lucy [b 1890]
Samuel [b 1892]

Ann died in childbirth [14th February 1892] (aged 38).

He married (2) Lily A. [1858-19??].

Lily was born in Barkisland

Children:

Annie I. [b 1896]

They lived at Barkisland Village [1881, 1901].

Samuel died 26th October 1901 (aged 46).

Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/212] with his uncle Samuel Pinder

Wardley, Albert Spray Ref W388

[1896-1917] Son of George Wardley.

He was a member of St Thomas Street Methodist Church, Boothtown / a member of Claremount Liberal Club / a worker in a woollen mill [1911] / employed by Oates & Green Limited at Horley Green Works.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), then he served as a Private with the 2nd/7th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 10th April 1917 (aged 21).

The Halifax Courier [19th May 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Vis-En-Artois British Cemetery, Haucourt, France [Grave Ref XI D 8].

One of his brothers was also serving in France, and returned to England suffering from frostbite [March 1917]

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Wardley, George Ref W398

[1855-1924] Son of Samuel Wardley [1833-1914], labourer.

Born in Warsop or Worksop, Nottinghamshire.

He was a coal miner of Copper Street, Barnsley [1876] / a coal miner [1881] / a greengrocer (own account) [1891, 1901, 1911].

In 1876, he married Rachel Gee [1857-1914] at Barnsley.

Rachel, of 24 Wilkinson's Row, Barnsley, was born in Barnsley, the daughter of Joseph Gee

Children:

Joseph [b 1877] who was a doffer (cotton factory) [1891], a labourer (brick yard) [1901], a labourer (wire works) [1911]

Frederick Arthur [b 1883] who was a doffer (cotton factory) [1891], a labourer (brick yard) [1901]

Walter Gee [b 1890] who was a labourer (clay works & brick yard) [1911]

Albert

They lived at

24 Shepherd Street, Barnsley [1881]
19 Primrose Street, Northowram [1891]
Green Grocer's Shop, 1 Dover Street, Halifax [1901, 1911]
3 Health Court / Street, Claremount [1917]

Living with them [in 1911] was George's father Samuel Wardley (old age pensioner).

Members of the family died in Halifax: Samuel [Q3 1914]; Rachel [Q4 1914]; George [Q1 1924]

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Wardman, Eric Ref W763

[1926-2002] Son of John William Richard Wardman.

He took over from his father as landlord of the Druids' Arms, Greetland [1955-1956]

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Wardman, John Ref W77

[1852-1918] Born in Low Moor, Bradford.

He was a woolsorter [1901, 1911].

In [Q3] 1896, he married Mary Ellen Sutcliffe [1860-1943].

Mary was born in Halifax [25th December 1860], the daughter of John Sutcliffe

Child: Harold [b 30th July 1900] who was a setter-up capstan turret (tool room) [1939] & married Ivy [1904-19??]

The family lived at

3 Woodside View, Halifax (living with Mary Ellen's widowed father) [1901]
4 Woodside Hall, Haley Hill [1911]
1 Woodside Hall, Haley Hill [1939]

John died 2nd August 1918 (aged 66).

Mary Ellen died 16th October 1943 (aged 82).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1747]

Wardman, John William Richard Ref W689

[1887-1960] Landlord of the Druids' Arms, Greetland [1939-1955].

In [Q3] 1910, he married Amelia Rhodes in Bradford.

Child: Eric

Son Eric took over at the Druids' Arms [1955-1956]

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Wardman, Samuel Ref W997

[16??-16??] He married Martha, widow of Richard Best

Wardman, Walter Henry Ref W1136

He was a woolsorter [1891].

In [Q2] 1886, he married Mary Emma Beaumont in Lambeth, London.

Mary (Emma) was the daughter of Elijah Beaumont

Child: Elijah B. [b 1886]

They lived at Dirk Carr, Claremount (living with Mary's parents) [1891]

Wards End Chambers, Halifax Ref W2523

Office premises at the top of Horton Street.

The building was formerly Bentley's Commercial Hotel

Ware, Rev Samuel Ref W1859

[18??-19??] Curate at Todmorden [1861]

Ware, William Ref W793

[1707-17??] Apprentice with Robert Kitson of Upper Brear, Northowram.

In July 1721, at the age of 14, he married 13½-year-old Sarah Edwards

Wareham, Rev J. E. Ref W2321

[18??-19??] MA.

Curate at Todmorden Parish Church [1909]

Wareing Green Ref W465

19th century spelling of Waring Green

Warenne Ref W35

In mediæval literature, the family name is spelled variously Warren and Warenne. We shall use the form Warren

Warenne, Gundrada de Ref W1705

[1063-1085] Aka Gundred, Gundrada de Flanders.

Daughter of William the Conqueror and Matilda.

She was born in Normandy.

She married William, the 1st Earl in Normandy around 1077, with whom she founded the Priory of St Pancras at Lewes.

Children: Rainald, Edith, and William, the 2nd Earl.

Gundrada died in childbirth at Castle Acre, Norfolk and was buried at the Priory of Lewes

Warenne, Isabel de Ref W1706

[1???-1???] Daughter of the 8th Earl and Isabel de Houland. She became a nun at Sempringham

Warenne, Isabel de Ref W2092

[1???-1???] Daughter of Isabel de Warenne.

She married (1) Robert de Laci.

She married (2) Gilbert de L'Aigle [11??-1231]

Warenne, Isabel de Ref W1704

[1137-1199] Only daughter and heiress of William, the 3rd Earl and Adelia de Talvas.

In 1153, she married (1) William, the 4th Earl.

William died in 1159. In 1164, she married (2) Hamelin de Warenne, the 5th Earl in Surrey.

Children:

She was buried in the Chapter House at Lewes

Warenne, John de Ref W1711

[1???-1???] Son of the 8th Earl and Maud de Neirford

Warenne, Sir William de Ref W1703

[1256-1286] Son of John, the 7th Earl.

He was knighted in 1285.

He married Joanna de Vere.

Joanna was the daughter of Robert de Vere, 5th Earl of Oxford

Children:

Alice who married the Earl of Arundel
John, the 8th Earl

He was killed in a tournament at Croydon, whilst his father John, the 7th Earl was still alive, and never obtained the title Earl of Surrey

Warham, Dr John Ref W1355

[1919-1???] Born in Halifax. [11th October 1919].

He became a photographer and ornithologist, and was well-known for his research on seabirds in Australia and New Zealand.

He was educated at King Edward VI Grammar School in Retford, Nottinghamshire.

In 1953, he moved to Australia. He was a reader in zoology at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Warhurst & Taylor Ref W1140

Milliners.

Recorded in 1921, when they were at 33 Bull Green, Halifax

Warhurst, Harry Broadbent Ref W987

[1899-1918] Son of Mary Elizabeth (née Wilcock) [1882-1911] & James Warhurst of 36 Ogden Lane, Rastrick [1901].

Born in Rastrick.

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

He died 12th October 1918.

He was buried at Neuvilly Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref B 16].

He is remembered on Bailiff Bridge War Memorial

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Warin son of Orm Ref W750

[11??-11??]

(Modern: Warin Ormson)

Also written Warine.

Second son of Orm son of Magnus.

Flourished: documents undated, circa 1153-1180.

He married Unknown.

Child: Roger

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Waring, Alan Ref W982

[1921-1942] Son of John Sandham Waring.

He was a member of St John the Evangelist, Warley & Choir / educated at Heath Grammar School.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 76th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 5th October 1942 (aged 21).

He was buried at Heverlee War Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref 3 D 5-8].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on Heath Grammar School Memorial Gates, and on the Memorial at Saint John the Evangelist, Warley

His brother Arthur James also died in the War

Waring, Arthur James Ref W886

[1917-1941] Son of John Sandham Waring.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School / employed by the Halifax Building Society.

During World War II, he enlisted [1937], and he served as a Sergeant / Wireless Operator / Air Gunner with the 211th Squadron Royal Air Force.

He served in Norway, Libya & Greece.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died in Greece [13th April 1941] (aged 24).

He is remembered on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt [Grave Ref 244], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Heath Grammar School Memorial Gates.

His brother Alan also died in the War

Waring, Edward Ref W958

[16??-17??] Curate at Rastrick [1713]

Waring, Frederick William Ref W676

[1869-19??] Son of Isaac Waring, schoolmaster.

Born in Heskin, Lancashire.

He was a schoolmaster at the Endowed School, Bispham, Blackpool [1898] / a schoolmaster [1901] / an elementary school head teacher [1911] / a retired schoolmaster [1934].

On 3rd August 1898, he married Clara Maude in Halifax.

Clara, of Lambert Street, West Vale, Greetland, was born in Greetland, the daughter of William Maude

They lived at

Sunningdale, Greenlands, Bispham, Blackpool [1901]
Greenlands, Bispham, Blackpool [1911, 1934]

In 1911, Clara was staying at the home of her sister Amy Louisa & brother-in-law Waterhouse Hirst 11, Rhodesia Avenue, Halifax.

Clara died at home [16th February 1934].

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £18,042 0/6d.

Probate was granted to her husband

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Waring Green Ref W259

Local band comprising brothers Jon and Tom Kulczycki, Shaun Mallia and Jared Bowers [2005]

Waring Green Ref W36

Area of Brighouse, lies along Bonegate

See Richard Jessop and The Gill family of Brighouse

Waring Green Community Centre Ref W536

Waring Green Congregational Church became the Community Centre after World War II.

Its current [2014] uses include a pre-school nursery, meetings venue, theatre, adult education centree

Waring Green Co-operative Store Ref W1511

Branch of the Brighouse District Industrial Society.

This stood at the crossroads, diametrically opposite Waring Green Congregational Church.

Opened on 4th January 1875.

Closed in the 1960s. Demolished in 19??. The site is currently empty

Waring Green Players Ref W437

Amateur dramatic group established in the 1950s. They were based at the Community Centre at the former Waring Green Congregational Church.

Because of falling membership, the group decided to disband in 2009. Their last production was J. B. Priestley's play When We Are Married in February 2009

Waring, John Sandham Ref W986

[1850-1???] Son of Joseph Waring, weaver.

He married Mary Ellen [18??-1???].

Children:

The family lived at 15 Willowfield Road, Halifax.

Sons Arthur James & Alan died in World War II

Waring, Joseph Ref W409

Born in Kirkheaton.

He was a boiler maker of Northowram [1870] / a boiler maker of Charlestown [1877] / a boiler maker [1881] / a welded boiler maker [1901].

In 1870, he married Sarah Malkin [1850-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.

Sarah, of Southowram, was the daughter of Thomas Malkin

Children:

Mary [b Q1 1871]
John William [b 1872]
Sarah Ann [b Q1/1876]

Sarah died (possibly of perinatal complications) [Q1 1876] (aged 25).

In 1881 & 1891, Joseph was a lodger living with Malinda Bell.

In 1901, they were all living at 4 Horne Street, Halifax, with Joseph as head of the household:

Malinda
Albert Waring Bell [b 1881] who was a rivetted boiler maker [1901]
Leonard Bell [b 1883] who was an apprentice fish salesman [1901]
Lily Bell [b 1888] who was a woollen spinner [1901]
Violet Bell [b 1891]

Willie Bell [b 1885] was a servant (domestic page boy) at 13 Harrison Road, Halifax [1901]

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Waring, Rowland Ref W3301

[1856-1924] Born in Darton, Yorkshire.

He was a licensed victualler at the Golden Lion, Ripponden [1904-1912] / landlord of the Royal Hotel, Brighouse [1912-1922] / (possibly) landlord of the Railway Hotel, Rastrick [1922].

On 20th January 1877, he married Alathea Sugden [1858-1917] at St Peter's, Bradford.

Alathea came from Bradford

Children:

Annie [b 1880] who was assisting in the business [1911] who never married
Caroline [b 1888] who was assisting in the business [1911]
Gladys [b 1895] who was assisting in the business [1911]

Alathea died at the Royal Hotel in 1917.

Roland died at the Boar's Head Inn, Clayton Heights [5th November 1924].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £426 4/2d.

Probate was granted to daughter Annie

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Waring, Rev Wilfrid Harold Ref W1128

[1911-1997]

In 1939, he married Melita Nicholls [1917-2007].

He was Chairman of Ripponden UDC [1963-1964] and Chaplain of Rishworth School [1947-1965] and Melita was Assistant Matron at Rishworth [1956-1965].

Children:

Paul [b 1947]
Nicholas [b 1948]

Wilfrid & Melita died in Ripon

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Wark, Francis Ref W836

[1884-1952] Known as Frank.

Born in India.

He was a Captain in the Royal Horse Artillery

On 14th October 1914, he married Elsie Mary Pullen [1891-1971] at St Giles's Church, Camberwell, London.

Elsie Mary was born in London

Child: Roger Bourne

The couple died in Norfolk.

The family are remembered on a gravestone at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Wark, Roger Bourne Ref W833

[1915-1942] Son of Francis Wark.

Born in Woolwich [9th June 1915].

He was a building society clerk.

He lived at 5 West Royd Villas, King Cross, Halifax [1942].

During World War II, he served as a Pilot Officer with the 500th Squadron Royal Air Force.

He was killed in action in Norfolk [16th January 1942] (aged 26) whilst on war service administration. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,199 15/-.

Administration was granted to his mother

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [5 547A]

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Warland Ref W37

Area of Calderdale south of Walsden

The name comes from Warland House

Warland Bridge, Walsden Ref W607

Bridge #40 over the Rochdale Canal

Warland Commercial Company Limited Ref W1645

Quarry Mill. Walsden. The company was registered in January 1878

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Warland Drain, Todmorden Ref W448

A conduit which feeds Warland Reservoir

Warland Farm, Walsden Ref W87

Aka Warland House.

Dated 1655 I F. The house gives its name to the Warland district

Owners and tenants have included

John Hamer [owner 1799]
John Fielden [tenant 1799 when he paid 9/11d tax]

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Warland Gate Bridge, Walsden Ref W611

Warland Gate End. Bridge #41 over the Rochdale Canal

Warland Lower Lock, Todmorden Ref W588

Lock #34 on the Rochdale Canal. It has a double set of bottom gates to take the 57½ ft long vessels of the Calder & Hebble Canal

Warland Reservoir, Walsden Ref W524

The reservoir is shown on maps of 1851. It is fed by Warland Drain, and collects much of the water that had previously fed Gaddings Dam.

In 1897, Thomas Fielden died after falling down a shaft at the reservoir.

It was acquired by Rochdale Corporation in 1927.

See Light Hazles Reservoir

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Warland Upper Lock, Todmorden Ref W595

Lock #35 on the Rochdale Canal.

See Quarry Cottages, Walsden

Warley Ref W38

District of Calderdale to the west of Halifax.

See Population and Parish statistics

Warley Board of Guardians Ref W851

A part of the Halifax Poor Law Union.

Those who have served on the Board of Guardians for Warley township have included

Daniel Clay, Lower Blackwall, Sowerby [1865, 1869]
George Walton, Stubbing, Warley [Nominated 1869]
Joseph Sutcliffe [18??]

Warley Cemetery Board Ref W1753

Recorded in the 19th century.

See Warley Town Cemetery

Warley Clough Ref W440

Stream which flows from Highroad Well Moor to join the Calder near Sowerby Bridge.

The stream now runs under the road where Bolton Brow meets Wharf Street.

The lower part of the stream – between Bolton Brow and the river Calder – might have been culverted much earlier, because part of the Sowerby Bridge Canal Basin (built around 1800) is constructed on top of massive infill which covers the final section of Warley Clough, and is thus built over the stream which is around 20 feet below ground level

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Warley Community Association Ref W7990

The Society is currently [2013] seeking volunteers to help in the project to digitise the burial records for Warley Cemetery and make them available online

Warley constables Ref W1961

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Police Officers in Warley

Warley Co-operative Store Ref W2176

Recorded as 30 Warley Town [1911]. Stood next to the Maypole pub, Warley Town.

It was formerly the Old Dungeon.

The building is now known as Town House

Warley Cottage Ref W2546

The house stands next to Warley Institute and Town House. Originally called Newhouse.

Owners and tenants have included

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Warley Cricket Club Ref W1752

Recorded in the 19th century. The grounds are a part of the Warley Grange Estate.

See John Sutcliffe

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Warley Croft Ref W2565

This was originally the stables and workers' cottages for Warley House. Rupin Riding School stabled their horses here for a time

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Warley Edge Ref W2241

See Warley Edge, Warley

Warley Edge Close, Warley Ref W222

12 Warley Edge Lane. 17th century house

Warley Edge Farm, Warley Ref W205

11 Warley Edge Lane. 17th century house. A doorway is dated 1633 ASMC.

It was rebuilt in 1903

Warley Enclosure Act Ref W1922

In 1852, Saltonstall and other land in the area was enclosed under the Act.

At that time, Captain Joseph Priestley Edwards bought land to build Castle Carr

Warley Exhibition Foundation Ref W2117

A charity associated with Warley Grammar School of which the income helped students to obtain advanced education

Warley Fountain Ref W441

In 1900, A. S. McCrea donated an ornate drinking fountain to replace the Maypole at Warley which had been blown down and damaged in March 1899.

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

Warley Gaol Ref W156

See The Old Dungeon, Warley

Warley Grange Ref W365

Warley Hall Ref W8502

In 1760, the Old Hall, Saltonstall was known as Warley Hall when it was owned by Daniel Greenwood

Warley House Ref W195

Stock Lane. House designed by Thomas Bradley and built by Mr Cook in 1769.

Owners and tenants have included

During a lecture tour in 1857, the explorer, David Livingstone, stayed here with Thomas Milne.

It was the home of H. C. McCrea, who bought the house in 1866, and left it to his son, A. S. McCrea, in his will.

In his will, A. S. McCrea left Warley House and its grounds to the Royal Halifax Infirmary. There was a plan for it to become a geriatric unit for St John's Hospital.

After World War II and the advent of NHS, the building was found to need too much adaptation for modern use and was demolished.

In 1953, there were proposals to demolish the house and build a home for the sick on the site.

In 1955, the Ministry of Health pronounced that Warley House was not suitable for hospital use and the future of the building was left in the hands of the Leeds Regional Hospital Board.

In 1961, the Earl of Rosse, of the Standing Commission on Museums and Galleries, said that Warley House was

... a beautiful building and I would like to see it restored

The building was allowed to rot and decay, and it was finally demolished on 21st October 1964.

Around 11 acres of the site were sold off as grazing land. In 1994, the central 2½ acres of the site were purchased by Drs Paul and Catherine Hinton of Sowerby Bridge who recreated a garden. Following problems with vandalism, planning consent for a new Warley House was obtained and this was completed in 2006.

This is discussed in the book Ancient Halls in & about Halifax.

See Warley Croft

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Warley Institute Ref W185

Built for A. S. McCrea. Designed by J. F. Walsh It was formally opened on 12th November 1904.

The building had a public library, reading room, newsroom and kitchen on the ground floor, and a billiard room and slipper bath on the first floor. It was a men-only facility until 1951, when women were allowed in.

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

See Warley Cottage and Warley War Memorial

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Warley Library Ref W1993

Recorded in 1929 as Warley Branch Library. At that time, it was only open on Saturday evenings.

Recorded in 1936

Warley Local Board Ref W721

Recorded in 1889, when Simeon Park was a member

Warley Lodge Ref W2550

Later name for Warlings

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Warley, Manor of Ref W199

In Domesday Book, this was one of the 9 berewicks belonging to the Manor of Wakefield. It appears there as Werla feslei.

The manor was held by the Earls of Warren, the Duke of Leeds, and S. W. L. Fox [1850].

See Saltonstall

Warley Moor Ref W232

Moorland near Midgley Moor.

See Blackfield Dam, Warley Moor, Cold Edge Dams, Warley Moor, Heys Clough, Warley, Leadbeater Dam, Warley Moor, Rocking Stone, Warley Moor, Sleepy Lowe, Warley Moor and Warley Moor Reservoir

Warley Moor Reservoir Ref W529

Aka Fly Flatts Reservoir

A phase of the Halifax Waterworks Extension Scheme built around 187? by J. F. Bateman.

On 20th May 1864, the first sod was cut by the mayor, William Irving Holdsworth Bateman presented the Mayor with a silver-headed spade inscribed

Halifax Corporation – The first sod of the Warley Moor Reservoir was turned with this spade, on Friday, the 20th May, 1864, by William Irving Holdsworth, Esq., Mayor of Halifax; J. F. Bateman, Engineer; John Parkinson and Joseph Mann, contractors; J. E. Norris, Town Clerk

On 19th December 1867, water was turned on for the first time after Bateman had reported that this might be safely done. The depth of the reservoir when full is about 45 feet.

It was completed in 1872. It covers 68 acres and has a capacity of 193 million gallons

On 14th June 1923, it was revealed that upper side of the Reservoir was being undermined and would cost between £30,000 and £50,000 to repair.

On 5th August 1930, it was announced that the Reservoir was to be repaired at a cost of £33,014 after being described as dilapidated and fast becoming derelict.

The Halifax Sailing Club is here.

The Luddenden Brook rises here.

See Reservoir, Fly Flatts

Warley Prosecution Society Ref W1693

A prosecution society recorded in 1772

Warley Road Junior School Baths Ref W1347

Opened in 1897. The baths at Warley Road School are still in use

Warley Road Working Men's Club Ref W939

Recorded in 1914

Warley School Board Ref W203

School Board set up in 18??.

See Wainstalls Board School and Warley Town Board School

Warley Springs Ref W2338

Area of Burnley Road, Halifax.

See Old Warley Springs Brewery, Warley Springs Brewery and Warley Springs Dye Works, Halifax

Warley Surveyor of the Highways Ref W9610

Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Warley included:

Thomas Oldfield [1835]
William Eastwood [1835]

Warley Town Farm Ref W2566

The original name for Old Hall Farm, Warley

Warley Town Post Office Ref W1784

Recorded in 1861 at Cross Road, Warley when Samuel Rothera, a schoolmaster, was postmaster.

Recorded in 1874, when James Smith, a grocer, was postmaster.

Recorded in 1905 at 25 Warley Town when H. C. Starr was sub-postmaster

Warley Urban District Council Ref W202

Created in 1894.

They held meeting at the Murgatroyd's Arms until they acquired a Council room.

Absorbed into the County Borough of Halifax in 1900.

See Luddendenfoot Urban District Council and Simeon Park

Warley Vale Co-Op Ref W935

A branch of the Sowerby Bridge Industrial Society opened in 1???.

It closed in the 1960s.

It is now a private house: Town House

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Warley Ward, Halifax Ref W2112

One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax.

See John Hardy and Jennie Latham

Warley Wood, Warley Ref W184

17th century house

Warley Workhouse Ref W171

In 1777, this accommodated 30 inmates

Warlings, Warley Ref W2551

Dated 1633. It is now known as Warley Lodge

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Warm Withens Ref W1437

An area of moorland about ½ mile south of the A58 on Rishworth Moor, and around ¾ mile SE of the road junction near Blackstone Edge Reservoir

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Warman, Rev Francis Octavius Ref W723

[1860-1932] Born in Kent.

He was the first Vicar at Siddal [1915].

He was a lodger at 33 Browning Avenue, Siddal [1911].

He died in Docking, Norfolk

Warne, Joseph Matthias Ref W261

[1893-1918] Of 21 Park Square, Northowram.

He was a member of St Matthew's Church, Northowram / employed by Marshall's.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) [August 1914], then he served as a Private with the 24th Battalion Royal Fusiliers.

He was 3 times invalided home with trench feet.

He was killed at Cambrai [3rd October 1918] (aged 25).

He was buried at Anneux British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref III C 35].

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

Warneford, Chrissie Dora Ref W2319

[1864-1900] Daughter of Rev Canon John Henry Warneford.

Born 8th January 1864.

She died [25th March 1900] at 7 Maison-Dieu Place, Dover, where she had been staying for some time.

She was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Warneford, Rev Harry Lancelot Ref W2377

[1860-1???] Son of Rev Canon John Henry Warneford.

Born in Halifax.

He was Clerk in Holy Orders [1891] / Church of England clergyman [1901].

In 1881, he married Augusta Lechmere [1868-1???], born in France, at Kensington.

Children:

John Henry [b 1888]
Dorothy [b 1893]

They lived at

Langdown Lawn, Dibden, Hampshire [as visitors of Thomas B. S. West 1891]
2 New Church Road, Aldrington, Hove, Sussex [as visitors of his mother-in-law, Mrs Caroline Lechman, and Sarah Sophia Lechman, and Alice Maud Lechman 1901]

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Warneford, Henrietta Warneford Ref W739

[1853-1912] Daughter of Rev Canon John Henry Warneford.

Born in Halifax.

She married William Henry Foster.

From 1891, she lived at Lunesdale, Lancashire and for a time in the early 1900s, in Marylebone. She died at Warneford Place, Dorset

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Warneford, John Charles Keymes Ref W2347

[1852-1893] Son of Rev Canon John Henry Warneford.

Born 25th February 1852, and baptised 28th March 1852.

He may have been named after Charles Keymes who was at College with Rev Warneford.

He was a Lieutenant in the West Yorkshire Militia.

On 10th December 1880, he married Emily Augusta Burton [1852-1???] at St John's Church, Monkstown, Ireland.

Emily Augusta was the youngest daughter of Robert William Burton

Children:

John Robert Keymes [1881-1960] he married [1904] Isabel Laura Howland [1880-1970]
Esme Mary E. [1883]
Henry Walter B. [1884]
Emily Olive [1888]

They lived at

Oakley, Newton Abbot, Devon [1891]
Teignmouth [1899]

When his father died, he succeeded to the property at Warneford Place, and the Irish estate.

He died in Devon

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Warneford, Rev Canon John Henry Ref W241

[1818-1899] MA.

First Vicar of All Saints' Church, Salterhebble [1846-1899].

See All Saints' Sunday School, Salterhebble, John Lister and Reginald Alexander John Warneford

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Warneford, Minnie Laura Ref W2348

[1856-1923] Daughter of Rev Canon John Henry Warneford.

She never married.

She lived at

35 Cambridge Street, Kensington, London [1901]
Heath Royd, Francis Street, Halifax [1923]

She died at 39 Aked's Road, Halifax. She was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

A local newspaper described her as

a great friend of the Halifax Corps St John's Ambulance Brigade.
At the commencement of the great war she was instrumental in preparing nurses and VADs, a great number of these being sent away and many going to St Luke's Military Hospital.
She collected a large amount of money to provide beds for the St John Ambulance Association in Étaples, France where there is a big St John Ambulance Hospital and by her efforts, was able to provide three beds

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Warneford, Reginald Alexander John Ref W2375

[18??-1915] RNAS, VC.

Grandson of Rev Thomas Lewis Warneford who was the brother of Rev Canon John Henry Warneford.

During World War I, he served with the Royal Naval Air Service.

He was awarded the Victoria Cross

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Warneford, Walter Keymes Francis Goodall Ref W2372

[1895-1919] Son of Walter Wyndham Hanbury Warneford.

Born in Crewe.

He set a British record crossing the Atlantic in an airship.

He disappeared in an airship accident

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Warneford, Walter Wyndham Hanbury Ref W2175

[1867-1???] Son of Rev Canon John Henry Warneford.

Born in Halifax.

He was educated at St Mark's School, Clewer, Berkshire [1881].

He became a railway engineer. He was an apprentice at Miles Platting [1882] / at Crewe [1883] / Works Manager – a dapper little man [1910-1916] / Wagon Superintendent at Earlestown [April 1916].

In 1894, he married Mary Elizabeth Goodall [1874-1???] at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

Mary Elizabeth, of Salterhebble, was the daughter of Alfred Goodall

Child: Walter Keymes Francis Goodall

They lived at Lansdowne House, Huyton, Lancashire [1919]

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Warner, Donald Ref W1012

[1917-1942] Son of John William Warner.

He was educated at South End Council School, Elland / a member of Bethesda Methodist Sunday School, Elland / a member of St Paul's Boy Scouts / employed by Kaye & Jagger / a regular soldier.

He lived at 32 Springfield Road, Elland.

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

He died of dysentery during the retreat from Burma [18th September 1942].

He is remembered on the Rangoon Memorial, Burma, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Elland War Memorial

Warner, James Ref W445

[1867-1939] He was an oil extractor [1901, 1911].

In 1888, he married (1) Emma Robinson [1869-1903].

Emma was born in Dewsbury

Children:

John William
Fred [1892-1928] who was a doffer [1911]
Mary Ann [1895-1905]
Robinson
Henry [1898-1978]
Sam [1901-1945]

They lived at

33 King Street, Batley [1901]
25 Albert Street, Elland [1911, 1918]

Emma died in 1903.

In 1904, James married (2) Emily Sykes [1870-1949].

Emily had a son Walter Sykes Hirst [b 1898] who was a shop assistant (grocer) [1911]

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Warner, John William Ref W629

[1889-1959] Son of James Warner.

He was an oil extractor [1911].

He married Mary Ellen Smith [1888-1949]

Child: Donald

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Warner, Robinson Ref W1014

[1896-1918] Son of James Warner.

Born in Batley Carr [28th January 1896].

He was a setter (road worker) [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 12th/13th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He was killed in action [8th October 1918].

He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France, and on Elland War Memorial

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Warner Swasey Asquith Limited Ref W237

The Warner Swasey company was established in Cleveland, USA in 1880. In 1957, they decided to manufacture their lathes in Europe. They teamed up with Asquith Machine Tool Company at Canal Works, Halifax.

When Staveley's took over Asquith's, Warner Swasey pulled out and became a part of the Bendix Group of America. The company became Warner Swasey Turning Machines Limited.

The business closed in 1983

Warren, Albert Ref W301

[1918-1942] Son of William Henry Warren.

Born in Bury [5th May 1918].

He married Doris A..

They lived at Bury.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion King's Shropshire Light Infantry.

He died 14th April 1942.

He was buried at St John the Baptist, Birtle, Lancashire [G 19]

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Warren, E. W. Ref W1734

[18??-19??] Partner in Edwards & Warren.

He lived at 10 Emscote Grove, Halifax [1905]

Warren, Earls of Ref W42

Warren, John Bottomley Ref W217

[1887-1917] Son of William Henry Warren.

He was a warehouseman / employed by Scarborough, Nephew & Company.

On 10th December 1914, he married Edith Sutcliffe at King Cross.

They lived at 62 Woodside Place, Boothtown.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Northumberland Fusiliers [June 1916], then he served as a Private with the 12th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.

He was sent to France [28th November 1916].

He was killed in action [3rd May 1917].

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 4 & 5].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His brother William Henry also died in the War.

After John's death, Edith moved to Milnsbridge, Huddersfield

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Warren, John Edley Ref W976

[1919-1944] Son of Nellie & Arthur James Warren of Rastrick.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He died 20th January 1944 (aged 25).

He was buried at Minturno War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref I K 12]

Warren Shield Ref W41

The coat of arms of William, 2nd Earl of Surrey, the Earls of Surrey and Lords of Halifax includes a chequered shield. The square of the pattern are alternating or [gold] and azure [blue].

The design has been incorporated into the Halifax coat of arms.

This may be linked to pubs with the names such as Checkers

Warren, Sidney Carl Ref W1038

[1835-1896] Born in Cheshire.

In [Q2] 1899, he married Laura France in Halifax.

Laura was the daughter of William Henry France

Laura died 16th January 1913 (aged 36) and was buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel with her parents.

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

Warren, Thomas de Ref W1710

[1???-1???] Son of the 8th Earl and Maud de Neirford

Warren, Rev W. H. Ref W559

[18??-19??] Minister at Trinity Wesleyan Church, Halifax [1915]

Warren, William Henry Ref W221

He was a night watchman [1877].

He married (1) Unknown.

Children:

Jane [b 1868]
Mary [b 1874]

On 20th August 1877, he married (2) Sarah Ann Dixon [1855-1929] in Halifax.

Sarah Ann was born in Soyland

Children:

Emily [b 1877]

William Henry
Edith [b 1884]
John Bottomley
Idella [b 1888]

Sons William Henry and John Bottomley were killed in World War I

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Warren, William Henry Ref W211

[1881-1918] Son of William Henry Warren.

He was the manager of a shop [1915].

In 1905, he married (1) Mary Murrell Lambert [1884-1914] in Halifax.

Mary was born in Foulsham, Norfolk

Child: Arnold [1905-1931]

They moved to Bury sometime after Arnold's birth.

They lived at 86 Woodgate Terrace, Bury [1915].

Mary died in 1914.

On 10th November 1915, he married (2) Florence Maud Standring [1893-1973] in Bury.

Florence Maud was born in Bury

Children:

William Bottomley [b 1916]
Albert

During World War I, he enlisted in Bury [1915], and he served as a Lance Corporal [5th December 1917], then Corporal [3rd March 1918] with the Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He went to France [14th January 1918].

He was killed in action [27th March 1918].

He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [Grave Ref 90-93].

His brother John Bottomley also died in the War

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Warriner & Taylor Ref W1589

19th century carriage builders of Brighouse who built the body of the New Century motor car

Warrington, Albert Ref W765

[1892-1918] Son of William Warrington.

Born in Elland [14th October 1892].

He was a twine piecer [1911].

On 20th May 1912, he enlisted in Elland for the Territorial Army. His address was shown as Fox's Buildings, Huddersfield Road, Elland.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 1st/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He embarked from Southampton [29th June 1915] aboard the paddle steamer SS La Marguerite arriving in Havre [30th June 1915], he quickly succumbed to trench foot and was transferred back to the England aboard Hospital Ship Newhaven in December 1915 suffering from nephritis. It is unclear when he returned to France but it is thought to be late 1916.

He died of wounds [15th April 1918].

He was buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VIII I 197].

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Warrington, Arthur Ref W821

[1892-1938] Born in Greetland

He was a cotton piecer [1920].

In [Q2] 1920, he married Mary in Halifax.

Mary [née Hayes] was the widow of Arthur Kitson

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Warrington, Benjamin Ref W427

[1892-1917] He was a player with Rastrick Juniors AFC.

He worked in Huddersfield.

He lived at Delf Hill, Rastrick.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action [3rd May 1917] (aged 25).

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Rastrick War Memorial

Warrington, Charles Herbert Ref W2749

[1876-1893] Cistern maker at Halifax.

Son of Ralph Warrington of 5 Daisy Street, Hopwood Lane.

He was said to be a sharp and intelligent youth and

fond of trapeze exercise, and frequently used to swing and perform feats on the hammock ropes in the attic

On 20th August 1893, he went to the attic to make his brother's bed. His mother later found his lifeless form dangling from a rope attached to the hammock

Warrington's: G. & B. Warrington Ref W1040

Wool dealers at Lambert Street, West Vale.

Partners included George Warrington and Benjamin Warrington.

The partnership was dissolved in October 1893

Warrington, Iredale & Tattersall Ref W8350

Woollen manufacturers at Marshall Hall Mills, Elland.

Partners included Samuel Warrington, Edwin Iredale, and Thomas Tattersall.

The partnership was dissolved in 1868, so far as regards E. Iredale. Iredale then went into the earthenware trade

Warrington, Joe Ref W393

[1864-1920] Son of William Warrington.

Born in Greetland.

He was a power loom tuner [1881, 1891] / a power loom tuner (woollen) [1901] / a weaving overlooker (woollen) [1911].

In [Q4] 1884, he married (1) Emma Harris [1865-1888] in Halifax.

Children:

Janet [b 1886] who was a worsted twister (mill) [1901], a woollen weaver [1911]
Hilda who died 19th July 1889 (aged 1 year & 6 months) ‡

Emma died (possibly of perinatal complications) [7th April 1888] (aged 23).

In [Q1] 1889, he married (2) Eliza Priestley [1850-1920] in Halifax.

Eliza was born in Norland

Children:

Nellie who died 15th March 1891 (aged 1 year & 4 months) ‡
Priestley [1892-1964] who was a gas fitter [1911]
Renforth Thwaite [26th August 1894-Q3/1980] who was a dyer's labourer [1911]
Vera Gwendoline who died 8th January 1904 (aged 7 years) ‡

They lived at

Fallingworth Hall, Norland [1891]
172 Westgate, Elland [1901]
13 Jepson Lane, Elland [1911]

Joe died 7th June 1920 (aged 56).

Eliza died 7th April 1920 (aged 70).

He & his wives were buried at Mount Pleasant Wesleyan Chapel, Norland with the children (‡)

Warrington, John Ref W474

[1814-1879] Born in Greetland [29th June 1814].

He was a cloth dresser [1841, 1851, 1871].

Around 1838, he married Harriet [1815-1884].

Harriet was born in Greetland

Children:

George [1837-6th November 1901] who was a worsted spinner [1851] & married Nancy [1840-1906]
David [1840-20th January 1882]
Sarah Ann [b 1842]
Joseph Henry who died 19th February 1845 (aged 7 months) /
Benjamin [b 1847] who was a woollen spinner [1871]
Mary who died 12th July 1852 (aged 11 months) /
John Robert [b 1857] who was a woollen piecer [1871]

They lived at

Mount Pleasant, Elland-cum-Greetland [1841]
12 Cross Hill, Halifax [1851]
Scar, Elland-cum-Greetland [1871]

John died 2nd June 1879.

Harriet died 9th May 1884 (aged 69).

Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: Q5]

Warrington, Robert Ref W830

[1730-1805] Of Greetland.

He married Mary [1798-1862].

Robert died 31st January 1805 (aged 75).

Mary died 4th October 1862 (aged 64).

Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: E12]

Warrington, Samuel Ref W9470

[18??-1???] He was a Methodist preacher, and went on to become one of founders of the Temperance Methodist Church, Elland.

He was in partnership with life-long friend Edwin Iredale at Mayfield Mill, Elland, and later he was a partner in Warrington, Iredale & Tattersall at Marshall Hall Mills, Elland [1868]

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Warrington, William Ref W574

[1824-1891] Born 20th April 1824.

He was a wool weaver [1871] / a weaver [1881].

In [Q1] 1856, he married Hannah Thwaite in Halifax.

Hannah was the daughter of Richard Thwaite

Children:

Eliza Ann [1857-1937] who was a factory operative [1871] & married Aquilla Heys
Joe

They lived at North Dean, Halifax [with Hannah's widowed mother 1871, 1881]

William died 19th February 1891.

Hannah died 6th September 1898.

The couple were buried at Mount Pleasant Wesleyan Chapel, Norland

Warrington, William Ref W769

[1856-1???] Born in Sherburn-in-Elmet.

He was a cleaver [1892].

On 4th July 1892, he married Annie Tiffany [1866-1937] in Halifax

Annie was born in Elland

Child: Albert

They lived at 113 Ainley Bottom, Huddersfield Road [1911]

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Warship Week Ref W392

A national fund-raising scheme which ran from 7th to 14th February 1942.

A total of £3,888,038 was raised in Calderdale, of which Halifax raised £2,077,565 and Brighouse raised £507,006.

See HMS Ajax, HMS Convolvulus, HMS Eclipse, HMS St Pancras and Spitfire

Wash White Ref W641

A washing liquid produced and sold by Harry Lund – Harry Washwhite – in Brighouse in the 1930s

Washer Lane House, Halifax Ref W2462

Aka Old Hall, Washer Lane.

16th century house.

Owners and tenants have included

The Waterhouse family

Richard Hindley [1685]
John Wainhouse

This is discussed in the book Sketches of Old Halifax

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Washer Lane Steps, Halifax Ref W1219

Lead down from Washer Lane to Wakefield Road

Washington, Abraham Ref W551

[1790-1861] Born in Skircoat.

He was a cloth dresser [1841] / a power loom woollen weaver [1851].

He married Amelia [1791-1865].

Amelia was born in Ovenden

Children:

Harriet [b 1816] who was a worsted rover [1841] & married George Rushton
Mary [b 1821] who was a worsted twister [1841]
Judith [b 1824] who was a carpet drawer [1841] & married Samuel Senior
Benjamin [b 1826] who was a labourer [1841], a general labourer [1851]
Ann [b 1828] who was a worsted piecener [1841], a worsted reeler [1851]
Amy / Amelia [b 1830] who was a worsted reeler [1851]
Naomi [b 1833]

They lived at

Back of Scott's Row, Halifax [1841]
Scott's Row, Halifax [1851]

Abraham died 3rd March 1861 (aged 71).

Amelia died 30th May 1865 (aged 74).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3817] with James Austin [1806-1874]

Washington, Abraham Ref W1070

[1791-18??] Born in Skircoat.

He was a cloth dresser [1841] / a power loom woollen weaver [1851].

Around 1816, he married Amelia [1791-18??].

Amelia was born in Ovenden

Children:

Harriet [b 1816] who was a woollen rover [1841]

Mary [b 1821] who was a worsted twister [1841]

Judith [b 1824] who was a carpet drawer [1841]

Benjamin [b 1826] who was a labourer [1841, 1851]

Ann [1828-1901] who was a worsted piecener [1841], a worsted reeler [1851] & married [1861] John Gaukroger
Amelia [1831-1859] who married [1851] John Gaukroger
Naomi / Amy [b 1833]

They lived at

Back of Scott's Row, Halifax [1841]
7 Scott's Row, Foundry Street, Halifax [1851]

Washington & Company Limited Ref W1765

Engineers and manufacturers of electric cables and machinery at 1 Old Causeway, Sowerby Bridge.

In 1900, there was a dispute between the partners, Mr Washington and Mr Barraclough, in the High Court. The Sowerby Bridge Chronicle of 22nd June 1900, reported

The parties had separately purchased certain patterns drawings, etc, and agreed to work jointly, but dispute arose the plaintiff contending that the defendant had failed to produce proper accounts, and the defendant alleging that the plaintiff had never paid him the proper proportion of the profits due to him. His Lordship held that the plaintiff's version of the agreement was the correct one, and directed an account to be taken on that basis. He also held that the defendant had failed in his counter-claim for damages for alleged negligence alleged by the plaintiff in manufacturing certain machines. Judgment for the plaintiff accordingly with costs

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Washington, Catherine Ref W946

[1830-1869] She was a retired police officer at Halifax [1869]

Catherine died 8th May 1869 (aged 39), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4420]

Washington, Charles William Ref W6502

[1867-19??] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was a mechanical engineer manager with Thomas Barraclough & Company Limited, Manchester [1891] / a wire manufacturer in Sowerby Bridge / a mechanical engineer (employer) [1901] / a mechanical engineer, wire and cable machine maker (employer) [1911] / a partner in Washington & Company Limited.

He was known for his developments in the construction of cable machinery for boring steel shaft.

In 1890, he married Mary Hannah Walsh [1866-19??], from Littleborough, in Halifax.

Children:

Ernest C. [b 1894] who was studying farming at a farm in Driffield [1911]
Albert Cecil [b 1898]

They lived at

53 Park View, Manchester [1891]
Shroggs House, Halifax [1901]
Shroggs House, Lower Skircoat Green, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1901] were mother-in-law Ellen Walsh [aged 65] and sister-in-law Lillie Walsh [aged 31].

Mother-in-law Ellen Walsh was living with them in 1911

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Washington, Edward Coke Ref W1029

[1866-1939] Son of Robert Washington.

Born in Halifax.

He was a woollen piecer [1881] / an iron planer [1891, 1901, 1911].

In [Q1] 1886, he married Hannah Thompson in Halifax.

Hannah was the daughter of Moses Thompson

Children:

Arthur Vivian [b 1887] who was an iron turner [1911]
Harold Rawsthorne [b 1889] who was a bookkeeper (worsted office) [1911]
Horace T. [b 1891]
Edward [b 1902]
George [b 20th July 1904; d 22nd March 1908] who was buried with his Thompson grandparents at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3548]
Robert [b 1907]

They lived at

14 Newton Street, Warley [1891]
22 Grove Street, Sowerby Bridge [1901]
78 Edward Street, Sowerby Bridge [1911]

Edward died in Halifax [Q1 1939] (aged 72).

Washington, Frederick Ref W209

[1796-1866] Born in Lightcliffe.

He was a wool sorter.

He married Sarah [1795-1869].

Sarah was born in Northowram

Children:

Elizabeth [b 1831]

George [1833-1903] who was buried with his parents

Isaac

Frederick died 14th April 1866 (aged 70).

Sarah died 12th December 1869 (aged 74).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4264] with granddaughter Maude Elizabeth Washington [1875-1878] and Joseph Pickles

Washington, Frederick Ref W2635

[1850-1910] Son of Ann (née Bedford) [1824-1896] & Joseph (Jack) Washington [1824-1904]

Born [Q3] 1850.

He was landlord of the Woodland Hotel, Boothtown [1891].

In 1872, he married (1) Lydia Ann Mount [1854-1877] in Halifax.

Lydia Ann was born in Halifax

Child: Lilly [1877-1877] who died aged 10 weeks.

Lydia Ann died in childbirth.

In 1878, he married (2) Ann Copley [1857-1???] in Halifax.

Children:

Martha Ann [b 1880]
Emily [1881-1884]
George [1884-1885]
Hannah [b 1887]
Beatrice [1890-1890]
Hilda [1899-1899]

Frederick died at 26 Darley Street [14th November 1910].

Members of the family were buried at St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount [17 26].

See Alfred Morris

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Washington, Frederick George Ref W683

[1895-1918] Son of General George Washington.

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of Luddendenfoot Congregational Church / employed by James Clay & Company Limited, Luddendenfoot.

In [Q1] 1917, he married Maria Bayley in Halifax.

Child: Florence [b 1918]

They lived at 11 Bank Buildings, Luddendenfoot [1918].

During World War I, he enlisted [4th August 1917] and served as a Private with the 7th (West & Cumb Yeomanry) Battalion Border Regiment.

He died 25th August 1918.

The Halifax Courier [14th September 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Queens Cemetery, Bucquoy, France [Grave Ref II K 9].

He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial.

His brother Harry also died in the War

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Washington, General George Ref W414

[1866-1909] Son of Henry Washington.

Born in Halifax.

He was a grocer's assistant [1881] / a grocer of Gibbet Street, Halifax [1889] / a grocer of 37 Old Lea Bank [1890] / a woolsorter [1901].

In 1889, he married Beatrice Annie Shaw [1871-1933] at Halifax Parish Church.

Beatrice, of Lee Bank, Ovenden, was the daughter of James Shaw, wool sorter.
She was a worsted mill hand [1891]

Children:

child who died in infancy [before 1911]
child who died in infancy [before 1911]
Harry
Frederick George
Vernon [b 1897] who was a cotton piecer [1911] & served in France [World War I]
Albert Edward George [b 1906]
Winifred [b 1900] who was a scholar at the Blue Coat School, Halifax [1911]
Clara Hetty [1902]

They lived at

19 Manor Street, Ovenden [1891]
5 Water Hill, Luddendenfoot [1901]
16 Bank Buildings, Luddendenfoot [1911, 1915]

George died in 1909 (aged 42)

Sons Harry & Frederick George died in World War I

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Washington, Harry Ref W416

[1890-1915] Son of General George Washington.

Born at 23 Old Lee Bank, Ovenden [20th May 1890].

Baptised at St George's Church, Ovenden [June 1890].

He was a cotton gasser [1911] / a member of Luddendenfoot Congregational Church.

When he was a member of the Luddendenfoot Boys' Brigade, he received the Brigade Distinguished Conduct Medal after rescuing a child from the river that flows through Holmes Park, Luddendenfoot.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

Whilst he was in the trenches, he was shot and killed by a German sniper [16th June 1915].

He was buried at the Y Farm Military Cemetery, Bois-Grenier [D 42].

He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial.

The Halifax Courier [26th June 1915] reported his death with a photograph.

His brother Frederick George also died in the War

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Washington, Henry Ref W415

[1836-1???] Born in Halifax.

He was a butcher [1881].

In [Q3] 1861, he married Grace Pickles [1837-1???] in Halifax.

Grace was born in Wadsworth

Children:

Clara Hetta [b 1862] who was a factory operative [1881]

General George
Edith Grace [b 1870]

They lived at 119 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1881]

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Washington House, Greetland Ref W233

Rochdale Road.

There is a datestone WIW 1704 over the front door.

In 1854, property called Spring Head stood on the site

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Washington House, Sowerby Bridge Ref W764

[1843-1922] Born in Huddersfield

Wesley Crossley [1891]
Eli Hartley, road surveyor [1891]
Robert Sutcliffe [1891, 1897]

Washington, Isaac Smith Ref W1086

[1839-1921] Son of Frederick Washington.

In [Q4] 1871, he married Alice Pickles in Halifax.

Child: Maude Elizabeth Washington [1875-1878] who was buried with her Washington grandparents at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4264]

Washington, Lawrence Robert Ref W672

[1882-1919] Son of Robert Washington.

Born in Sowerby Bridge [8th November 1882].

In [Q3] 1909, he married Hannah Swaine in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with 14th Section Royal Army Ordnance Corps.

He was wounded in action.

He died in Salterhebble [11th December 1919].

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [4 1037].

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

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Washington, Robert Ref W673

He was a coachman [1871, 1881, 1909].

In [Q3] 1865, he married Eliza Ann Coke [1841-1905] in Halifax.

Eliza was born in Derbyshire

Children:

Edward Coke
Harry [b 1869] who was a woollen piecer [1881]
John [b 1870]
Emily A. [b 1873]
Ellen [b 1875]
Sarah [b 1878]
Lawrence Robert

They lived at

17 Thomas Street, Halifax [1871]
East Parade, Halifax [1881]
Manor Heath Coach House, Halifax

Son Lawrence Robert died in World War I

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Washington, Samuel Ref W319

[17??-18??] Of Lightcliffe.

He was a land agent for Aunt Ann Walker & her niece Ann Walker at Crow Nest, Lightcliffe / a partner in the Halifax Commercial Banking Company [1853] / one of Anne Lister's stewards.

In 1819, he was engaged to produce a map and field book of Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse.

He married Unknown.

Children:

Esther [b 1841] who married William John Chambers

He lived at Lydgate House, Lightcliffe.

See Major E. P. Chambers

Washington, Thomas Ref W330

[18??-1???] Opened the Market Place Turkish Baths, Halifax

Washington, Thomas Ref W1125

[1843-1???] Born in Halifax.

He was top maker and woolstapler [1871]

He married Lucy A. [1848-1???].

Lucy A. was born in Halifax

Children:

Percy [b 1871]

They lived at 3 Craven Edge, Halifax [1871]

Waske Hall, Skircoat Green Ref W490

50 Skircoat Green. 17th century house

Wason, Captain E. S. Ref W1917

[18??-1880] He served with the 33rd Duke of Wellington's Own Regiment. He was an Adjutant of the 6th West Yorkshire Militia. He died in England.

There is a memorial to him and other members of the regiment in Halifax Parish Church

Wass, George Ref W2615

[1818-1883] Born in Leeds.

He was a bookkeeper at Brighouse [1847] / a horse keeper with the Midland Railway Company [1851] / a canal agent for the Aire & Calder [1861] / a canal agent [1871] / a canal agent (inland navigation) [1881]

In 1847, he married Hannah Booth [1823-1895] at Halifax Parish Church.

Hannah, from Northowram, was the daughter of mason Joseph Booth

They had no children.

They lived at

9 Ashley Street, Hunslet, Leeds [1851]
Phoenix House, Bridge Street, Wakefield [1861]
Calder Wharf, Mirfield, Dewsbury [1871]
Navigation Yard, Halifax [1881]
Osborne Grove, Hipperholme [1891]

Staying with them [in 1861] were visitors Elizabeth Smithies [aged 26] (dressmaker), and Mary Smithies [aged 9].

Living with the widowed Hannah [in 1891] was boarder John Shafte Barry.

Hannah is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1885

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Wat Ing, Norland Ref W110

See Lower Wat Ing and Upper Wat Ing

Water Lane well Ref W382

A water well at Caddy Field, Halifax.

The ownership of the well was disputed: some – supported by Christopher Rawson – claimed it was a public well, whilst others – primarily Anne Lister and Ann Walker on whose land it lay – claimed it was private property.

In March 1836, Anne Lister's journals mention an incident where the well was poisoned when gas tar was thrown into the well by a group of men employed by Ann Walker.

It was judged to be a public well and Ann Walker had to pay damages and costs

Water Molly Ref W1892

[18??-18??] A 19th century character in Elland. She fetched and carried water for people. On Good Friday 18??, a wet day, she sat near to the fire to dry her clothes. The garments caught fire and she was burned to death

Water Scout, Shibden Ref W373

House in the Upper Shibden Valley.

Built in 1???

Abandoned in 1???

See Scout Hall, Shibden

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Water Siphon, Old Lane Ref W2538

19th century water siphon on overflow sump. This is a deep, stone-lined, circular shaft fed by Ovenden Beck – the Hebble Brook – and south of Old Lane Mill

Water supply Ref W449

Water Trough, Bell House Moor Ref W2580

Bell House Moor, Cragg Vale

Water Trough, Carr Hall Lane Ref W2812

Stainland.

Water Trough, Cross Stone Ref W2579

Opposite St Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Water Trough, Greetland Ref W598

Water Troughs, Mankinholes Ref W2467

18th century water trough with 6 linked tanks. These were used for cooling milk churns.

Waterfall, John Ref W7110

[1847-19??] Born in Ironville, Derbyshire.

He was an iron founder [1881, 1891] / innkeeper at the Sportsman Inn, Soyland [1901, 1905] / a grocer (retail) [1911].

In 1905, the Sowerby Bridge Chronicle reported that he had been a cricket professional and groundsman to the Greenock Club, Scotland, for 14 years.

In [Q2] 1874, he married Clara Smith [1855-1???] in Belper.

Clara was born in Birmingham. She was assisting in the grocery business [1911]

Children:

Florence A. [b 1875] who was a woollen weaver [1891], employed in public house [1901]
Mary Eliza [b 1876] who was a cotton operative [1891]
Joseph [b 1878] who was a cotton operative half-timer [1891], a brewer's labourer [1911]
John Pearce [b 1883]
Doris [b 1895] who was assisting in the grocery business [1911]

They lived at

105 Fletchers Row, Alfreton, Derbyshire [1881]
Broadcarr Terrace, Elland [1891]
78 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1911] was granddaughter Marther Waterfall [aged 4]

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Waterfalls Ref W2179

There are several waterfalls in the district, including Carr Hall Falls, Stainland, Fisherman's Hut Falls, Hebden Bridge, Horseshoe Cascade, Hardcastle Crags, Jumble Hole Falls, Todmorden, Kester Hole, Shelf, Lumb Hole Falls, Rough Hey Wood, Triangle, Saltonstall Falls, Walshaw Falls, Hardcastle Crags and Wheatley Falls

Waterfield, Cyril Lyon Ref W288

[1897-1961] MM.

Son of George Valentine Waterfield.

He was a member of St Mary's Church, Halifax & School / a spinning doffer [1911] / employed by Horner's at Highroad Well.

During World War I, he enlisted [1915] and served as a Private with the West Riding Regiment.

He went to France [1916].

He was awarded the Military Medal [1918]

for good work on the Western front

His photograph appears with reports of his award in the Halifax Courier [12th October & 19th October 1918].

He survived the War.

He died in Halifax [Q4 1961] (aged 64)

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Waterfield, George Valentine Ref W263

[1859-1939] Born in Stamford, Lincolnshire.

He was a wine merchant's traveller [1891] / a commercial traveller [1901] / a commission agent [1911].

In 1890, he married Sarah Lyon [1859-1943] in Grantham, Lincolnshire.

Sarah was born in Stamford

Children:

George Leslie [b 1891] who was a clerk [1911]

Dorothy [b 1894] who was a jewellery enameller [1911]

Frank Stanley [b 1895]

Cyril Lyon
Maud Mary [b 1899] who was a part-timer / errand girl [1911]
Walter [b 1905]

They lived at

Cromford Road, Wirksworth, Belper, Derbyshire [1891]
9 Cromwell Street, Halifax [1901]
32 Birks Hall Terrace, Pellon Lane, Halifax [1911, 1918]

George died Q2 1939 (aged 80).

Sarah died Q3 1943 (aged 84).

They both died in Halifax

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Waterhouse ... Ref W43

The entries for people & families with the surname Waterhouse are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Waterhouse Almshouses [1966] Ref W262

Harrison Road, Halifax.

The Blue Coat was closed in 1960 and demolished.

The present almshouses – designed by Arthur & Richard Pickles – were built in 1966 and comprise 24 housing units plus a warden's house.

The grounds are not open to the public

Waterhouse Almshouses, Halifax Ref W577

Waterhouse, Bingham & Company Ref W1614

Silk noil spinners at Kebroyd Mills, Triangle [1905]

Waterhouse Charities Ref W545

A number of charities were established under provisions of the will of Nathaniel Waterhouse, including the Blue Coat School.

See Alexander & Hammerton, Richard Kershaw, John Taylor Ramsden, Smyth's Charity School, Charles S. Walker, Seal of the Waterhouse Charity, John Woodhead and Walter Evelyn Wright

Waterhouse Charity, Seal of the Ref W1940

The seal of the Waterhouse Charities is described in 1635 [?] as

A seal of this Corporation bears an inscription

SIGIL: CORP APUD HALLIF: 1662 Seal of the Corporation at Halifax 1662
in the field, a virgin hung in her tree by her hair, on the other side a man standing, holding in his hand a ball or a sphere

This may be a version of the story of Ælred and the virgin

See Name of Halifax

Waterhouse's: E. J. W. Waterhouse & Son Ref W1605

Fire brick manufacturers at Calder Fire Clay Works, Elland [1874, 1905]

Waterhouse's: John Waterhouse & Company Ref W1722

Woolstaplers at 39 Bull Green, Halifax [1905]

Waterhouse's: Samuel & John Waterhouse Ref W2277

Merchants at Savile Row, Halifax [1809]

Waterhouse Sermon Ref W623

Aka Waterhouse Lecture. In his will, Nathaniel Waterhouse left a sum of £60 per annum for the curates of 12 chapels in the parish of Halifax, and each minister had to preach a sermon – known as the Waterhouse Sermon – in Halifax Parish Church on the first Wednesday of each month.

See William Ainsworth and Rev C. D. Roberts

Waterhouse Stop Ref W1210

An interchangeable diaphragm for controlling the entry of light into a camera invented by John Waterhouse [1858]

Waterhouse Street Library Ref W424

A subscription library of around 4500 books was founded around 1840 at Waterhouse Street, Halifax

Watering Trough, Walsden Ref W8504

Aka Throstlenest, Throstle Hall and Clunter Bottom.

A small farm with a cottage, barn and shippon.

Owners and tenants have included

William Crowther [1820-1856]

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Waterloo Brass Band, Brighouse Ref W1393

Established in 18??

See William Parry and Waterloo, Brighouse

Waterloo Bridge, Ripponden Ref W444

Aka Ripponden Old Bridge

Waterloo, Brighouse Ref W466

Area of Brighouse on the south side of Waterloo Road, Brighouse.

The land was owned by Brooke's, and there was stone quarrying here.

Question: Does anyone know if these stone quarries were those known as Lane Head Quarry?

Brighouse Rangers played at Waterloo Fields here.

In 1913, Brooke's planned to build a Garden City here but this was abandoned because of World War I.

There was a shaft in the land between the Brighouse Rangers' playing fields and St Martin's Church, Brighouse. This gave access to the under-workings of the quarry, and the shaft was closed by a wooden staging covered with earth & stones when the quarry was closed. With time, the staging rotted and, in 1935, it collapsed, leaving a hole – 12 ft in diameter and over 100 ft deep.

In 1935, there was a dispute between Brighouse Council – who claimed that the land was agricultural and worth £3,750 – and Brooke's – who claimed that it was building land and worth £6,529. After some wrangling, the land was sold to the Council for £4,000.

There are now allotments and St Andrew's Junior School on the land

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Waterloo, Elland Ref W459

An early name for an area of Park Road around the entrance to the Park Wood Crematorium.

In the mid-1800s, many of thos living in the area were miners at the local coal mines

The Colliers' Arms is recorded at Waterloo [1871]

Waterloo Fields, Brighouse Ref W2130

Aka Lane Head.

Playing fields at Waterloo, Brighouse.

Brighouse Rangers played here [1890s].

St Andrew's Junior School, Brighouse was built on the site in 1971

Waterloo Hall, Halifax Ref W1460

Stands at Bell Hall at the junction of Savile Park Road / Emscote Street South.

Owners and tenants have included

Waterloo Hall Church Of God, Halifax [1917]

Waterloo House, Halifax Ref W2659

109 Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

A. Howie Muir [1905]

Waterloo House, Heptonstall Ref W265

Slack Top.

This was a popular Café. It is now a private house

Waterloo Road Allotments, Brighouse Ref W2296

Allotments established on land formerly occupied by Brooke's at Waterloo, Brighouse

Waterloo, Stainland Ref W1498

A small community at Stainland.

This was essentially just 2 cottages which are now demolished

Owners and tenants have included

Samuel Taylor [1841]
James Speight [1841, 1872]

Waterloo Villas, Halifax Ref W125

Savile Park Road. Recorded in the 1841 census between Paradise Row and Savile Hall.

Owners and tenants have included

Edward John Rudd [1841]
Elizabeth Dorothy Sudworth [aged 70] (gentlewoman & landed proprietor) and her sister Sophie Ralph [aged 67] – possibly daughters of Rev John Ralph [1851]
David Woodhead [1905]

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Waterman, Charles Ref W977

[18??-1???] Son of Isaac Waterman.

He was a labourer.

He married Mary Fewell/Newell [18??-1???].

Child: John

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Waterman, Charles Edward Ref W509

[1892-1916] Son of John Waterman.

Born at Winter Neb, Luddendenfoot.

He was a member of Luddendenfoot United Methodist Free Chapel & School / a member of the Boys' Brigade / a mule spinner (cotton) [1911] / employed by James Clay & Sons Limited.

During World War I, he served as a Gunner with the 40th Trench Mortar Battery Royal Garrison Artillery, joining in November 1915.

He went to the Front [January 1916].

He died 17th August 1916 (aged 24).

He was buried at Chocques Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I J 68]

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Waterman, John Ref W549

[1861-19??] Son of Charles Waterman.

Born in Dunmow / High Roding, Essex

He was a labourer of Luddendenfoot [1890] / a railway platelayer [1901] / a ballast man (railway company) [1911].

In 1890, he married Lydia Hannah Needham in Halifax.

Lydia Hannah was born in Heptonstall, the daughter of Crabtree Needham.
She had a daughter: Mary Elizabeth Needham [b 1887] (father unknown). On the 1901 & 1911 censuses, Mary Elizabeth is recorded as Mary Elizabeth Waterman, daughter of John Waterman, so perhaps John Waterman was her father

Children:

Mary E. [b 1887] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
Rose Annie [b 1891] who was a worsted cheese winder [1911]
Charles Edward
Grace E. [b 1894] who was a spinner cotton [1911]
Alice [b 1896] who was a cotton spinner [1911]
Susan [b 1897] who was a cotton reeler [1911]
John Willie [b 1899] who was a cotton cop winder school part-time [1911]
Arthur [b 1900]

They lived at

Winter Neb, Luddendenfoot [with Lydia's siblings 1891]
10 Winter Neb, Luddendenfoot [1901, 1911]
Sowerby Bridge [around 1913]
47 Hollins, Hollins Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1916]

Living with them [in 1901] were Lydia's siblings: Annie, Dinah & James.

Living with them [in 1911] was Lydia's sister Dinah Needham (worsted winder)

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Waters & Culpan Ref W1034

Basket & skep makers at Market Hall, Halifax.

Partners included John Thomas Waters and Thomas Morley Culpan.

The partnership was dissolved by mutual consent [25th May 1885]

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Waters, John Thomas Ref W1037

[18??-1???] Partner in Waters & Culpan [until 1885]

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Waterside Footpath Ref W2535

A cantilevered walkway on the east bank of the Hebble Brook at Waterside. Runs from Lilly Bridge

Waterside, Halifax Ref W546

Area around Lilly Lane along the Hebble Brook.

See Waterside Footpath

Waterside House, Todmorden Ref W163

[1879-1917] Of Southowram.

Samuel Fielden

Waterstalls Farm, Walsden Ref W461

Bottomley Road. Mid 18th century house and barn. There is a first floor taking-in door

Owners and tenants have included

Edmund Wrigley [1842]

The farm has been renovated and is now a private house.

The adjacent Waterstalls Mill is now derelict

Waterton, Rev Clement Ref W1741

[18??-18??] He was at Chilwell College, Nottingham. before becoming Pastor at West Vale Baptist Church [1886-1888].

He left to serve at Boston, Lincolnshire

Waterwheels Ref W2346

Waterworth, Edwin Ref W648

Cousin of Mrs A. Smith of 5 Folly Hall, Wainstalls.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 20th September 1917 (aged 38).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium, on Southowram War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram

Waterworth, Harry Carlton Ref W864

[1881-1918] Born in Ripponden.

He was educated at Crossley & Porter School / resident at the School [1891] / a cart driver [1911].

In 1917, he married Elsie Emily McAdorey in Chorlton.

They had no children.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 432nd Field Company Royal Engineers.

He was killed in action [25th March 1918].

He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [Grave Ref 10 AND 13]

Waterworth, Joseph Ref W865

[1856-1889] Born in Yeadon.

He was a school master [1878].

On 17th October 1878, he married Eva Parkin [1858-1933] in Halifax.

Eva was born in Yeadon

Children:

Annie Lillian [b 1880]

Harry Carlton Waterworth
Elsie Marie [b 1888]

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Watkin, Harry Ref W942

[1896-1918] Son of William Watkin.

Born in Bingley / Keighley.

He was a member of Trinity Wesleyan Chapel, Halifax & School / Secretary of the School [1914] / educated at Halifax Secondary School & Halifax Tech / employed by Hollingrake & Clegg Limited.

He had a sweetheart Miss Margaret Hauxwell of Savile Crescent, Halifax.

He lived with his parents at 2 Eldon Place, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Pals' battalion [4th September 1914], and he served as a Lieutenant with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to India [November 1915].

He died of pneumonia – following influenza – in the Stationary Hospital in Lahore, India. [21st October 1918] (aged 22).

The Halifax Courier [2nd November 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial, Pakistan, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Halifax Bowling Club, and on the Memorial at Halifax Secondary School

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Watkin, John Ref W1098

[1814-1885] He was a wool sorter.

He married Ann Tinkler [1820-1893].

Children:

Joseph
Mary [1844-1915] who married James Gaukroger

The family lived at 8 Holts Lane, Siddal [1885, 1893].

John died 30th August 1885 (aged 71).

Ann died 28th May 1893 (aged 72).

Members of the family were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Watkin, John Ref W498

[1837-1???] Son of Thomas Watkin, machine tenter.

He was a labourer of Southowram [1863].

On 16th September 1863, he married Martha Tordoff [1839-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.

Martha, of Halifax, was the daughter of Joshua Tordoff, waggoner

Watkin, Joseph Ref W1099

[1843-1908] Son of John Watkin.

In [Q4] 1864, he married Harriet Richmond [1842-1917] in Halifax.

Joseph died 13th December 1908 (aged 65).

Harriet died 1st September 1917 (aged 75).

The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell with Joseph's parents

Watkin, Robert Ref W2849

[1895-1961] Born in Aston Manor, Warwick, of a Welsh family.

He was injured in World War I, and was invalided out.

He joined the Halifax Borough Treasurer's Department in 1921, as a collector. He became Chief Paying Cashier. He retired in 1959, after almost 39 years.

On 9th September 1922, he married Hilda Bottomley [1897-1971].

Child: Rita M. [b 1925] who married Alan Hugh Greaves

They lived at 7 Savile Drive, Halifax [1959].

On retirement, he and Hilda moved to the Isle of Wight.

After Robert's death in 1961, Hilda returned to live in Luddendenfoot

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Watkin, William Ref W2838

[18??-18??] Of Halifax.

In [Q4] 1849, he married Love Stewart [1823-1862] in Halifax.

Love died 24th December 1862 (aged 39), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 521]

Watkin, William Ref W410

[18??-19??] Born in Barnard Castle, Durham.

He was worsted drawing manager [1901] / a worsted spinning manager [1911] / a manager with Hollingrake & Clegg Limited.

In [Q3] 1895, he married Sarah Priscilla Booth [1868-19??] in North Bierley.

Sarah was born in Bradford

Children:

Harry
Edgar [b 1899]
Sarah A. [b 1907]
Ethel [b 1911]

They lived at

1 James Street, Thornton, North Bierley [1901]
2 Hammond Street, Halifax [1911]
2 Eldon Place, Halifax [1918]

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Watkins, Archibald Lionel Ref W1233

[19??-19??] A mathematics teacher from Somerset. In 1955, he established Lightcliffe Preparatory School. He was headmaster and principal at the school. His son and granddaughter carried on the school

Watkins, D. J. Ref W1010

[19??-19??] Minister at Bethlehem Pentecostal Mission, Wheatley Road [1966]

Watkins, Wilfred John Arthur Ref W738

[1916-2005] On 2nd September 1944, he married Ann Fenella Rawson.

Child: John Frederick Llewellyn [b 1951]

The family lived near Dundalk, Eire before coming to live at Haugh End House

Wilfred John died 26th November 2005.

Fenella died in 2015.

The couple were buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby

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Watkinson ... Ref W6

The entries for people & families with the surname Watkinson are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Watkinson Almshouses, Lightcliffe Ref W355

4 cottages – 2 detached cottages and 1 semi-detached – endowed by Miss Emma Watkinson in her parents' memory and built in 1926.

They were for

TO PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION FOR ALMSPEOPLE BEING DESCENDANTS OF GEORGE AND JANE WATKINSON OR PERSONS WHO HAVE RESIDED FOR NOT LESS THAN THREE YEARS IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISHES OF ST MATTHEW LIGHTCLIFFE, ST MATTHEW NORTHOWRAM AND ST JOHN COLEY,

They were designed by J. F. Walsh. An inscription reads

These four houses were erected in 1926 and endowed by Emma Watkinson (who died 30th November 1923) in memory of her father and mother, George and Jane Watkinson

See John Wright

Watkinson & Crabtree Ref W2443

Makers of common & fire bricks, crucibles, tiles, pottery, clay, etc., at Swan Bank Brick Works [1865].

Partners included Mr Watkinson and Joseph Crabtree

Watkinson's Charity Ref W963

In 1732, Rev Edward Watkinson gave the rent from property in Leeds and Hunslet to buy twelve 2d loaves each week and distribute these every Sunday after morning service to 6 poor widows in Midgley and 6 in Warley. Each person should also received 6d on Trinity Sunday, 12d on the Sunday before Christmas, and 6d on Easter Sunday.

Watkinson's: Frank Watkinson Limited Ref W2350

Leather belting manufacturers at Victoria Street East, Halifax [1938].

Frank Watkinson was MD [1938]

Watkinson's: George Watkinson & Sons Limited Ref W2060

Woolstaplers at Wade Street, Halifax. Established around 1870 by George Watkinson.

Partners included Samuel Watkinson.

The company diversified and had coal mining interests in Yorkshire and Wales.

In 1874, George managed the coal mines, but retired from managing the wool stapling business, and turned the operation over to his eldest son George, but continued as Chairman of the company. With son George, managing the woolstapling business, second son, John was made managing director of the company's coal mines in Wales.

They had several mines at Buckley, Flintshire:

Elm Number 1 [recorded in 1896]
Elm Number 3 [recorded in 1896]
Maesygrug [recorded in 1884]: In 1884, there was a strike at the Elm and Maesygrug pits after market conditions led managing director John Watkinson to reduce the miner's wages by 10%. On 13th August 1884, Watkinson terminated all the employees' contracts. This was the longest strike in the North Wales coalfields
Mountain [recorded in 1896]
New Ash [recorded in 1896]
Oak [recorded in 1896]
Willow which was bought from John Lassey around 1871

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Watkinson Hall Farm, Ovenden Ref W802

Owners and tenants have included

Daniel Hartley [1910]

See Watkinson Hall, Ovenden

Watkinson Hall, Ovenden Ref W494

Aka The Rookery.

The first part of the hall was probably built by John Watkinson.

The second portion of was probably built around the time when John married in 1783. This portion of the house originally had a cloth warehouse built at the south end of it. This was pulled down when Beechwood Road was made about 1880.

Many members of the Watkinson family lived here.

Other owners and tenants have included

Henry Ambler [1874]
Mrs Ellen Bailey [1891, 1901, 1911]
Edwin Linsey [1901]

See Watkinson Hall Farm, Ovenden

Watkinson Memorial Offices, Norwood Green Ref W2069

In 1922, Samuel Watkinson presented the Parish Council Offices to Norwood Green in memory of his son, James Bottomley

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Watling, Roy Ref W391

[1938-] MBE, FLS.

Well-known mycologist.

Educated at All Saint's Primary Salterhebble and Heath Grammar School

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Watman, Rev Peter Ref W1131

[17??-18??] MA.

Of Erringden [1822]

Watmough, Hugh Ref W2288

[1???-1???] Son of John Watmough.

He inherited Thornton Hall, Bradford.

He married Susan, daughter of Dr John Favour

Watmough, John Ref W2286

[1537-1601] Son of William Watmough.

Born in Halifax.

In the 1590s, he was appointed as High Constable of Halifax.

He married (1) Unknown.

He married (2) Grace [15??-1623].

Children:

Hugh
Martha
Edith
Esther
Isabel
Grace
Margaret

He had property in the district – including Bell Croft and Winding Hill Close - and elsewhere. In 1572, he acquired some land at Thornton, Bradford from the Tempest family, and built Thornton Hall

Watmough, Robert Ref W2468

[16??-1???] Lived at Lacey Hey Farm, Midgley. There is a datestone RW/1672 for him.

In 1699, he sold the property to Edward Baskerville

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Watmough, Thomas Ref W788

[16??-17??] Halifax jail-keeper.

In 1???, he married (1) Unknown [16??-1710].

In July 1710, he married (2) Unknown

Watmough, William Ref W2287

[15??-15??] From Lancashire.

He married Margaret.

Children:

John
Margaret [b 1539]

Watney, John Thomas Ref W538

[1821-1906] Born in Wimbledon.

He was a farmer [1865].

On 6th September 1865, he married Emily Ann Tillotson at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe.

Emily Ann was the daughter of Samuel Bold Tillotson

Children:

Thomas Savile
child
child
child

The couple died in Woolwich: Emily Ann [1883]; Thomas John [3rd February 1906]

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Watney, Thomas Savile Ref W541

[1867-1951] Son of John Thomas Watney.

He was a brewing director [1934].

See Samuel Sheard Tillotson

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Watson ... Ref W124

The entries for people & families with the surname Watson are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Watson & Foster Ref W489

Woolstaplers at Halifax.

Partners included Mr Watson and Mr Foster.

The partnership was dissolved in December 1868

Watson & Townend Ref W1673

20th century clothing manufacturer at Townson Works, Hebden Bridge

Watson Brothers Ref W1771

Card makers and card clothing manufacturers at Union Mills, Halifax [1905, 1923], and Savile Mill, Halifax [1936]

See George Walker Highley

Watson Cottage, Southowram Ref W4140

Recorded in 1911, when William Pearson [b 1842] (silk card machine tenter) and daughter May [b 1879] (dressmaker) lived here.

See Watson House, Southowram

Watson Crossing, Sowerby Bridge Ref W1388

A halt on the railway line between Sowerby Bridge and Triangle.

Vacuum-operated steps allowed the passengers of the motor train to use the ground-level platform at the Crossing.

Opened in 1907.

On 16th August 1926, a number of runaway railway coaches crashed here.

It closed in July 1929.

See Motor Train

Watson's: Henry Watson Limited Ref W1881

Printer at Southgate, Elland [1906, 1911]

See Halifax Street Guide and William Normington

Watson House, Southowram Ref W1480

[1730-1782] 2nd Marquess of Rockingham. He was Whig Prime Minister 1765-1766 and 1782. He was Lord Lieutenant of the county.

See Watson Cottage, Southowram and Watson Quarries, Southowram

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Watson Limited Ref W1602

Printers at Southgate Printing Works, Elland [1905]

Watson Mill Bridge, Sowerby Bridge Ref W703

Crosses the Ryburn. Mentioned in the 17th century. It was rebuilt in 1660 when the road to Watson Mill was constructed

Watson-Wentworth, Charles Ref W685

In 1756, he and Sir George Savile established the Regiment which became the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

In November 1769, he presided at the enquiry which he had called to discuss the problem of the coiners and the murder of William Deighton.

He was popular in the town and was greeted by a special peal of bells at Halifax Parish Church on his arrival. During the visit, he stayed with John Royds at Royds House.

Watt, David D. Ref W523

[1885-1919] He was a porter at Todmorden railway station [1914].

During World War I, he enlisted [4th August 1914], and he served as a Corporal with the 1st Battalion Scots Guards.

He was wounded at Mons [September 1914], wounded again [December 1914], wounded again [Christmas 1916], and gassed in [August 1918].

He was demobilised and arrived home [January 1919].

He had been back in his job for 2 weeks when he developed influenza and pneumonia, from which he died.

He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial

Watt, Thomas Ref W1046

[1814-1873] Born in Pocklington.

He was a porter (jewellery) [1861, 1871].

In [Q2] 1847, he married Hannah Bedford [1816-1???] in Halifax.

Hannah was born in Denholme

Children:

Ellen [1850-1858] who was buried with her father

They lived at Smithy Street, Halifax [1861].

Thomas died 14th December 1873 (aged 59), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3553] with his mother-in-law Ann Bedford [1789-1866].

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

Watterson, Eleanor Ref W633

[1878-19??] (Possibly) Mary Eleanor P. Watterson.

Born in West Derby, Liverpool.

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]

Watterson, Ethel Ref W637

[1880-19??] Born in West Derby, Liverpool.

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 Nellie Ellis [1901].

In [Q3] 1909, an Ethel Watterson married either William Akroyd or Arnold Butterworth in Halifax

Watterson, Henry Ref W6540

[1849-1906] Son of John Watterson (cordwainer), and brother of John Watterson.

Born in Stockton, Yorkshire.

By 1871, he had moved to Halifax and was living with his brother John and family at The Lodge Cottage, Sowerby.

He was a farm servant/labourer [1871] / a carter [1881] / a teamster [1891] / a carter (mill) [1901] / an employee of the Rawson's [for 38 years] / a member of the Committee of Sowerby Bridge Industrial Society.

In [Q4] 1871, he married Edna Lawrence [1847-1???] at St Mary's Church, Sowerby.

Edna, of Stubbin, was born in Sowerby, the daughter of Sarah and Edward Lawrence, woollen weaver

Children:

Agnes [b 1874] who was a woollen weaver [1891, 1901], a costume cloth weaver [1911]
Edith [b 1876] who was a woollen warper [1891], a woollen weaver [1901]
Emily [b 1878] who was a woollen spinner [1891], a woollen weaver [1901]
Ethel [b 1872] who was a woollen weaver [1901]
Annie [b 1886] who was a woollen twister [1901], a costume cloth weaver [1911]

They lived at

Saw Hill, Sowerby [1881, 1891, 1901]
17 Saw Hill, Triangle [1911]

Living with them [in 1891] was Edna's widowed mother Sarah Lawrence [aged 82].

Henry died on 5th October 1906.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £449. Probate was granted to his widow Edna.

He was buried at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones [9th October 1906]

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Watterson, John Ref W3190

[1840-1???] Born in Stockton, Yorkshire.

He was a coachman [1871].

In [Q4] 1863 he married Ann Lang [1841-1???] in York.

Ann was born in Selby

Children:

Mary Elizabeth [b 1865]
Anne Rosamund [b 1868]
Jebson Lang [b 1870]

The family moved to Halifax between 1861 and 1865

They lived at

Stockton on the Forest [1861]
The Lodge Cottage, Sowerby [1871]

Living with them [in 1871] were John's brother Henry Watterson [aged 23] (farm servant), and sister Annie Watterson [aged 17] (worsted twister), and niece Blanche Lang [aged 9]

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Watterson: John Watterson & Company Ref W951

Wool and waste dealer at West Vale.

In October 1880, the company was declared bankrupt

Watts & Naylor Ref W480

Carpet manufacturer at Calder Carpet Works, Brighouse.

Partners included E. Watts, T. Naylor and J. W. Naylor.

The partnership was dissolved in April 1868

Watts, Rev Henry Ref W14

[1801-18??] Born in London.

He was a Methodist New Connexion minister in Halifax [1837, 1841].

In 1837, he married Susannah Walsh [17??-1833] in Halifax.

Susannah was the daughter of James Walsh

Child: Eliza [b 1836]

They lived at

10 Brunswick Street, Halifax [1837]
Stannary, Halifax (lodgers with David Walsh and family) [1841]
9 Chapel Terrace, Stafford, Staffordshire [1851]
156 Great Dover Street, Newington, Lancashire [1861]

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Watts, Rev John William Ref W2039

[1807-18??] Vicar of Bicester.

He married Rebecca [b 1806] who was born in Antigua, West Indies.

Children:

Langford Lovell
Agnes [b 1836]

He died on the Isle of Wight

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Watts, Rev Langford Lovell Ref W1004

[1834-1882] Son of Rev John William Watts.

Born in Bath.

He was at St Aidan's College, Birkenhead before becoming Perpetual Curate at Stainland [1861, 1874].

On 2nd October 1860, he married Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Rev Charles Rogers.

Children:

Henry Langford [b 1862]
Edith Mary [b 1865]

Living with them [in 1871] was niece Letitia Mary Pollitt [b 1847] from Sowerby Bridge.

He died on the Isle of Wight

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Watts Wrigley & Son Ref W1655

Silk waste spinners established by Watts Wrigley at Brow Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1832], and at Shay Lane Mill, Holmfield which they built about 1836.

In 1835, the firm was one of the subscribers to the Halifax Dispensary, giving 5 guineas

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Watty House, Todmorden Ref W1463

Samuel Starkie [1897]
John Thomas Ogden [1905]

Watty Place, Todmorden Ref W715

Dulesgate. Rock outcrop about 120 ft high

William Greenwood and other members of his family
William Greenwood [1873]

Watty Scout, Todmorden Ref W166

Waugh, Anna Mary Ref W1412

[1853-1928] Daughter of Edward Waugh.

Edward Waugh was a solicitor in London, and the last MP for the Borough of Cockermouth, Cumbria. Anna Mary's son – Noel Waugh Hadwen – takes the Waugh name

Born in Cumberland.

She was the second wife of Frederick Walter Hadwen.

She died at The Dene, Triangle.

She & her husband were buried at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones

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Waugh, Benjamin Ref W872

[1895-1918] Born in Queensbury, the illegitimate son of Martha Ann Waugh [1873-1924].

Martha Ann was born in Bradford.
In 1900, she married Walter Craven in Halifax

He worked for Holdsworth's.

During World War I, he served as a Bombardier with D Battery 72nd Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He was mentioned in dispatches.

He died of wounds [8th June 1918].

He was buried at Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt, France [Grave Ref III B 6].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Bradshaw War Memorial

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Waugh, Mr Ref W2096

[15??-16??] Vicar of Coley [1623]

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Wavell, Edmund Minson Ref W246

[1807-1898] JP.

Born in Newport, Isle of Wight [25th September 1807].

He became a law student [1823], and a solicitor [April 1830].

He moved to Halifax where he became an attorney [1833].

See Halifax Town Hall, St James's Club, Halifax, Wavell's Yard, Halifax, Wavell, Kerr & Kerr and Wavell, Son & Marshall

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Wavell, Edmund Minson Ref W238

[1843-1894] Son of Edmund Minson Wavell.

He was a student at Middle Temple [1871], a solicitor at Halifax [1881], and a partner in Wavell, Philbrick, Foster & Wavell and Wavell, Son & Marshall. He was a Colonel 4th Battery of 2nd West Yorks Garrison Artillery Volunteers [1907].

On 1st December 1880, he married Mary Helen Foster.

Mary Helen was the eldest daughter of William Foster

They lived at

Field House, Halifax [1871]
Holme Leigh, Skircoat [1881]
6 Park Road, Halifax [1887]

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1894.

Helen Mary Wavell [late of 9 Park Road, Halifax] died at Livingstone Mansions, Queens Club Gardens, London [6th January 1907].

She was buried at St Paul's Church, King Cross

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Wavell, Florence Mary Ref W1269

[18??-19??] Daughter of ??.

She lived at 6 Park Road, Halifax [1891].

In 1903, she was one of the first people to be granted a car registration and a motor drivers' licence

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Wavell, George Henry Ref W2500

[1846-1???] (Possibly) son of Edmund Minson Wavell.

He was a scholar at Sedburgh Free Grammar School [1861] / a solicitor (not in practice) [1881]

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Wavell, Kerr & Kerr Ref W2499

Halifax solicitors established around 1895.

Partners included Edmund Minson Wavell, Robert Moffat Kerr, and John Milton Kerr

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Wavell, Philbrick & Foster Ref W2583

Halifax attorneys. Partners included Edmund Minson Wavell, Henry John Philbrick, and William Foster.

See Robert Moffat Kerr and Wavell, Philbrick, Foster & Wavell

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Wavell, Philbrick, Foster & Wavell Ref W1820

Solicitors.

They were at 14 George Street, Halifax [1868] and 26 George Street, Halifax [1874].

Partners included Edmund Minson Wavell, Henry John Philbrick, and William Foster.

See Wavell, Philbrick & Foster

Wavell, Son & Marshall Ref W2471

Halifax solicitors [1898]. Partners (possibly) included Edmund Minson Wavell, Edmund Minson Wavell, and Harold Marshall

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Wavell, Sophia Elizabeth Ref W2191

[18??-1???] On Wednesday, 4th January 1871, she married Ronald Currie MD at Square Church, Halifax

Wavy Steps, Hebden Bridge Ref W2107

A set of suitably fashionable steps constructed in 2077, and leading down to Hebden Water near River Cottage

Wawn, Rev William Hey Ref W930

[1818-1896] BA.

Born in Stanton by Dale, Derbyshire.

He was Perpetual Curate at Coley [1847]. He resigned in 1892.

In [Q2] 1845, he married Elizabeth Hill Dunning [1816-1???] in Howden.

Elizabeth was born in Hull

Children:

Charles Farneford [bapt 10th August 1851]
William Dykes [b 1848]
Elizabeth / Mary Elizabeth [b 1849] who married Rev William Davenport

He died at Stockport [27th April 1896].

The couple were buried at Coley Church.

He is remembered on the Altar Cross, and there is a window in the couple's memory in Coley Church

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Wawne, Thomas Ref W1308

[16??-16??] Of Sowerby. In 1671, he, John Brigg, Thomas Holt and Abraham Wadsworth were amongst a number of local people who had supported the RoyaJohn Brigg, Thomas Holt and Abraham Wadsworth cause in the Civil War and who received a pension of 6/5d per year under a county-based pension scheme set up in 1662 for

the reliefe of poore and maimed Officers and Souldiers who have faithfully served His Majesty and His Royal Father in the late [Civil] Wars

Wax, Halifax is made of Ref W183


Halifax is built of wax
Heptonstall of stone
There's pretty girls in Halifax
In Heptonstall, there's none

Hanson suggest that this may have been sung in the 18th century when houses in Halifax were first built of brick, the colour of which resembled sealing wax

Way Stone Edge, Rishworth Ref W1528

A steep escarpment overlooking the M62

Waygood, Walter Ref W132

[1898-1917] Son of James Waygood of Nelson, Lancashire.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 9th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 12th June 1917 (aged 19).

He was buried at Wytschaete Military Cemetery, Belgium.

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Wayman, Alice Mary Ref W1110

[1863-1944] Youngest daughter of Thomas Wayman.

Born in Halifax [11th May 1863].

On 22nd July 1890, she married Dr Henry James Edwards from Windermere at Park Congregational Church.

She died 2nd February 1944

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Wayman & Scarborough Ref W1118

Woolstaplers in Halifax.

John Scarborough was recorded here in 1857

Wayman, Annie Ref W1109

[1857-1881] Daughter of Thomas Wayman.

She was the first wife of Henry Edmunds. She was married from The Grove, Halifax.

She died in childbirth in 1881, giving birth to twins – Claud Henry and Dorothy Annie.

She was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery

Wayman, Frederick Ellis Ref W1739

[1861-1940] JP.

He was a woolstapler [1901, 1905].

On 26th August 1890, he married Annie Louise Baines.

Annie Louise was the niece of William Ambler

Child: William Ambler

They lived at

4 Heath Villas, Halifax [1905]
Minchin Hampton, Gloucestershire [1916]

Frederick died 25th November 1940

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Wayman, Henry Holdsworth Ref W848

[1877-1933] OBE, DL.

Son of William Henry Wayman.

He was Lieutenant-Colonel.

He married Dorothy.

Children:

daughter [b 1925]

Wayman, Maurice Ref W8920

[18??-19??] In 1916, he bought Giles House, Hove Edge from the Kershaw family

Wayman, Sons & Company Ref W1736

Woollen manufacturers at Haley Hill Mills, Halifax [1905] Partners included William Henry Wayman

Wayman, Thomas Ref W341

[1833-1901] JP, MP.

Son of William Henry Wayman.

Born in Orange Street, Halifax.

He was educated at private schools in Halifax.

Established Thomas Wayman & Company [1850s]. He carried on business as a woolstapler until 1892. He was active in local affairs and was a member of Halifax Town Council [1865-1877, 1882-1886] / Mayor of Halifax [1872-1874] / Vice-Chairman of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce / a governor of Crossley Orphanage [1885] / associated with Sion Chapel, Halifax.

In 1856, he married Sarah Ellis at Sion Congregational Church, Halifax.

Children:

They lived at

2 Park Terrace, Halifax [1861]
Savile Close, Halifax
The Grove, Halifax [1880]
Banbury, Oxfordshire [1901]

He was Liberal MP for Elland from 1885, beating F. C. Rasch [1885], J. Fitzalan Hope [1892], and Arthur Travis Clay [1895] He held the post until he retired due to ill-health on 17th February 1899.

He died at South Bank, Banbury, Oxfordshire [9th February 1901].

See James Bowman and Halifax White Swan Company Limited

Wayman's: Thomas Wayman & Company Ref W1467

Halifax woolstaplers, wool merchants and top makers. Established by Thomas Wayman [1850s]. They were at 27 Horton Street, Halifax [1905].

The company's names appears on the wall outside Bracken's Warehouse in Horton Street.

See Thomas Ogden and William Henry Wayman

Wayman, William Ambler Ref W767

[1892-1916] Son of Frederick Ellis Wayman.

During World War I, he served as a Captain with the 1st/4th Battalion Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry.

He died 14th August 1916.

The Halifax Courier [16th September 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 10A & 10D]

Wayman, William Henry Ref W1147

[1801-18??] Card maker of Halifax.

On 26th October 1833, he married Nanny Rawcliffe [1812-1894].

Nanny was born in Salterhebble [5th December 1812]

Children:

Thomas
William Henry
Martha [1847 7th January 1893] who was buried with her mother
George [1850-29th December 1906] who was a coal merchant [1891] & was buried with his mother

They lived at 19 Cromwell Terrace, Halifax [1891].

William Henry was dead by 1891.

Nanny died 27th September 1894, and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 90]

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Wayman, William Henry Ref W846

[1847-1929] Son of William Henry Wayman.

Born in Halifax [26th August 1847].

He was senior partner in Thomas Wayman & Company [1902] / senior partner in Wayman, Sons & Company [1902] / Vice-president of the Halifax Cricket & Football Club.

In [Q4] 1871, he married (1) Mary Ann Holdsworth [1853-1878] in Halifax.

Mary Ann was born 29th May 1853

Children:

Walter Percy [1872-1876] who was buried with his parents
Henry Holdsworth
daughter

Mary Ann died 6th March 1878.

In [Q2] 1879, he married (2) Jessie Margaret Whitley [1855-1931] in Halifax.

Jessie Margaret was born 25th January 1855, the daughter of John Whitley

Children:

Kenneth [1884-1885] who was buried with his parents
Nora [b 1886] who married Richard Edgar Sugden
daughter

They lived at Southfield, Halifax [1902].

William Henry died 7th May 1929.

Jessie Margaret died at Hastings [23rd March 1931].

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1816]

Wayte, Dr Frank Edward Ref W1737

[1874-1947] MRCS, LRCP.

Born in Hanley, Staffordshire [2nd November 1874].

He qualified at Owens College Manchester [1904].

He was physician and surgeon with his surgery at 86 Hanson Lane, Halifax [1905] / physician & surgeon [1911] / retired physician & surgeon [1939].

In [Q3] 1904, he married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Flockton MacDonald [1879-1962] in Barton-upon-Irwell.

Lizzie was born in Manchester [27th June 1879]

Children:

Alan Wymont [b Q3 1905]
Frances Heather [b 26th August 1909]

They lived at

86 Hanson Lane, Halifax [1911]
Hanson Lane, Halifax, [1905, 1920]
St Mary's, Francis Street. Halifax [1925, 1930]
Sunnymede 111 Muston Road, Filey [1935, 1939, 1942]

Frank Edward died 10th February 1947 (aged 72).

Probate was granted to his widow Lizzie.

Lizzie died 6th April 1962 (aged 82)

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Weasel Hall Cottage, Erringden Ref W488

2 New Road

Constructed about 1840 by the Manchester & Leeds Railway Company to replace the original Weasel Hall which was demolished when the railway line was built.

It is now private dwellings

Weasel Hall, Hebden Bridge Ref W653

Demolished about 1840 when the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway line was built. Weasel Hall Cottage was built

Weasel Hall Tunnel, Hebden Bridge Ref W1239

Railway tunnel

Weather Ref W1717

Weather Cock Farm, Ovenden Ref W1111

Wainstalls Road.

Recorded in 1841, when James Hartley lived here

Weather House Farm, Pellon Ref W456

Recorded in 1924

Weather station Ref W479

A meteorological recording station was set up at Belle Vue in 1892

Weatherall, Billy Ref W2395

[1???-19??] Of Warrington.

On 28th October 1933, he set a new world skating record of 112 hours 46 minutes at Sowerby Bridge Town Hall

On 18th November 1933, he set a new roller skating record of 113 hours 4 minutes set in Halifax

Weatherburn, John Ref W698

[17??-18??] He preached the first sermon – from Habakkuk III 2 – at Ambler Thorn United Methodist Chapel when it opened for service on 15th February 1807

Weatherell, Harold Ref W858

[1893-1916] Son of Emma & Harry Weatherell of 9 Temperance Field, Wyke.

He married Mary Ann.

They lived at 8 Holme Terrace, Lightcliffe.

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

He died 14th October 1916 (aged 23).

He was buried at Abbeville Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I G 9]

Weatherell, James Ref W974

[1850-1939] Son of William Weatherell.

He married Hannah [1851-1923].

Hannah was born 30th November 1851

Children:

John William who died 9th December 1873 (aged 5 months) & was buried with his parents

Hannah died 6th November 1923.

James died 5th November 1939 (aged 89)

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4579] with James's parents

Weatherell, William Ref W972

[1822-1880] Born 22nd April 1822.

He married Betty [1826-1865].

Child: James

Betty died 8th April 1865 (aged 39).

William died 2nd May 1880 (aged 58).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4579]

Weatherhead, James Ref W2466

[1???-17??] Merchant. Recorded in 1735 at Hough Hall, Halifax

Weatherhead, James Ref W385

[18??-191?] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint John's Mission Church, Hebden Bridge, and on the Memorial at Saint Thomas the Apostle, Heptonstall

Weatherhead, John W. Ref W2127

[1867-19??] Born in Leeds. Landlord of the Rising Sun, Rastrick [1901].

He married Fanny [1865-19??] from Leeds

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Weatherill, James Ref W216

[1784-1859] He was a stone mason.

He married Nelly Newall of Walsden [1782-1859].

Children:

Sarah

Richard
William

He died on 5th July 1859 when John Holden's joiner's shop in Union Street, Todmorden collapsed, killing James and Abraham Crossley who were working there at the time.

James's wife, Nelly, never recovered from the shock and died a few months later on 18th September.

The couple were buried at Christ Church, Todmorden

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Weatherill, Miles Ref W70

[1845-1868] Son of Richard Weatherill.

A cotton worker or check-weaver of Back Brook Street, Todmorden.

It is said that his father, Richard, was eccentric and once locked baby Miles in a drawer and told his wife, Alice, that a woman had taken him away. It was 2 hours later, before Alice found the baby in the drawer.

Miles was generally regarded as being

a young man of good character and conduct

although newspapers reported that

no gentleman's housemaid was free from his solicitations

He was a Methodist before he began to attend Christ Church, Todmorden. Weatherill met his sweetheart, Sarah Bell, at Sunday School. The relationship led to the murder of Rev Plow at Todmorden.

At 8:00 am on 4th April 1868, Weatherill and a 30-year-old weaver, Timothy Faherty, who had murdered a girl from Droylsden, were the last men to be publicly hanged outside the New Bailey Prison in Manchester. Both were buried in the Prison Yard at Manchester.

After the hanging, a friend found a letter in Weatherill's cell in which he wrote

You know I am to hang. It is an awful shameful death to die

An effigy of Weatherill was installed at Madame Tussaud's.

This is discussed in the book Halifax Murders.

See James Weatherill

Weatherill, Richard Ref W6090

[1???-1???] He married Alice.

Child: Miles

It is said that Richard was eccentric and once locked baby Miles in a drawer and told his wife, Alice, that a woman had taken him away. It was 2 hours later, before Alice found the baby in the drawer

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Weathersby, William Ref W895

[1772-1???] Born in Herefordshire.

He married Mary Cook [1773-1???].

Child: Ann [1798-1867] who married John Morgan

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Weaver to Web Ref W469

An archive of over 22,000 images of historical documents and photographs illustrating the history of Calderdale. The archive is compiled by Calderdale Council. The collection includes postcards, newspaper reports, maps and photographs, personal diaries and accounts, business records, wills, Acts of Parliament, and census returns.

Weavers' Cottages Ref W1886

These are a distinctive feature of 18th/19th century housing in the district. Typically, they have windows set high in the upper floor, so as to give maximum light to the handloom weavers working there.

Some examples can be seen at

Green End, Old Town

Weavers' Rhyme Ref W72

An 18th/19th century rhyme records the route from the west along the Long Causeway which the weavers took between their homes and their markets:


Burnley for ready money,
Mereclough noa trust,
ye're peepin in at Stiperden,
But call at Kebs, ye must,
Blackshawhead for travellers,
and Heptonstall for trust,
Hepton Brig for landladies,
and Midgley near the moor,
Luddenden's a warm shop,
Royle's Head's varry cold,
if ye get to Halifax,
ye mun be varry bold

In order to make lines 4-7 scan, Donald Haigh has suggested that they should be:


Blackshawhead for travellers,
and Heptonstall for whores,
Hepton Brig for landladies,
and Midgley near the moors,

See Hull, Hell & Halifax

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Web Archive of the Calderdale Companion Ref W2413

The British Library has included the Calderdale Companion in their online Archives at

http://www.webarchive.org.uk/ukwa/

Webb's: Henry Webb & Company Ref W1833

Tar distillers at Rastrick [1874]

Webb, Rev James Ref W984

[1826-1876] He was Vicar of Hartshead-cum-Clifton [1866-1876] and Master of Clifton Free School [1867-1873], taking over from Rev James Webb.

He resigned in August 1876.

He left the district and died at Bournemouth [21st December 1876]

Webb, Captain Matthew Ref W2313

[1848-1883] In the 1870s, he trained at Hollingworth Lake for his cross-channel swim

Webb, Norman George Ref W1006

[1912-1943] Son of Zara Janet & Thomas James Webb of Hebden Bridge.

In [Q3] 1942, he married Doris Burley in Todmorden.

They lived in Hebden Bridge.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 102nd Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 23rd August 1943 (aged 31).

He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [Grave Ref 169]

Webb, Richard Ref W535

[1821-1899] Born in Ireland.

He was a revenue officer [1881].

Around 1849, he married Eliza Ann [1827-1???].

Eliza Ann was born in Ireland

Children:

Charles Reilley [b 1849] who was a postman [1881]
Agnes Delia [b 1856] who was a teacher [1881]

They lived at 6 Lister Street, Halifax [1881]

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Webb, Samuel Ref W1821

[18??-18??] Manufacturer of sanitary pipes, chimney tops, ridge tiles, fire and common bricks, boiler blocks, and flue covers at New Bank, Halifax [1874]

Webb, Samuel Ref W816

[18??-18??] He was landlord of the Hambletonian, Silver Street [1861] / landlord of the Albion Hotel, Claremount [1864]

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Webb, Thornton & Shaw Ref W1854

Fire and common brick manufacturer at Bank Top, Northowram [1861]

Webb, Zacharias Brierley Ref W753

[1868-19??] His father was not recorded on his marriage record.

Born in Pendleton, Lancashire.

He was a driver of Elland Lane, Elland [1906] / a labourer [1911].

In [Q4] 1906, he married Barbara Ann Hornsby in Halifax.

Barbara Ann was the daughter of William Hornsby.
She was a rag sorter [1911]

In 1911, they were living with Barbara's parents at 5 Upper Exley, Halifax

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Webber, Kenneth Frederick Albert Ref W1003

[1918-1945] Son of Rose & George Webber.

In [Q4] 1941, he married Ethel Riley in Halifax.

They lived in Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Corporal with the 49th Armoured Personnel Carrier Regiment Royal Armoured Corps.

He died 30th March 1945 (aged 27).

He was buried at Winterswijk Cemetery, Netherlands [Grave Ref 47]

Webster ... Ref W247

The entries for people & families with the surname Webster are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Webster & Wade Ref W1683

Marble masons at 7 Aked's Road, Halifax [1905]

Webster's, Brighouse Ref W1448

Brighouse furniture business. Established in 1865. The company now occupies a series of shops in Commercial Street

Webster's: George Webster & Son Limited Ref W1489

In 1819, George Webster had a grocery and confectionery business in 6 Southgate, Halifax and another at Hipperholme cross-roads (next to the Infants' School).

In 1828, he established his tea and grocery business at 3 and 5 Silver Street / Commercial Street, Halifax.

His son, Charles, took over the business, becoming sole partner.

In 1874, they were at 7 Union Street, Halifax.

Later, the company had the Mikado Café [1889], and the Imperial Café [1908].

In 1936, they had a shop in The Arcade Royale, Halifax.

The company went out of business in 1963

Webster's Green Label Ref W2687

Beer introduced by Samuel Webster's in 1928

Webster's, Hipperholme Ref W2858

A branch of George Webster & Son Limited stood at Hipperholme cross-roads (next to the Infants' School). It is now [2012] an office equipment company

Webster's: Samuel Webster & Sons Limited Ref W1644

Union Cross Yard, Halifax.

The brewery business was started by Samuel Webster at the Fountain Head Brewery in 1838.

He was joined by his sons, Isaac, George Henry and Samuel Green.

Other people who served in the Board included

John Hoyle

The company was registered in March 1890.

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

Samuel Webster & Sons Limited
Brewers and Wine & Spirit merchants
Offices; 57 Northgate, Halifax

On 30th December 1932, Samuel Webster's and Joseph Stocks amalgamated.

They became a part of the Grand Metropolitan group.

In 1895, Wilson's of Lancashire (established in 1834) became a part of the Group.

The Brewery is discussed in the book Halifax Pubs.

See George Bodger, Frances White Bodger, Eric Bodger, Prynn & Company, Victoria, Halifax and Webster's Green Label

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Wedgewood, William Ref W824

[1883-1940] Born in Seaton, Cumberland [8th July 1883].

On 22nd December 1833, he married Eliza Clarkson in Calverley.

Eliza from Brighouse was the daughter of Charles Clarkson

Children:

James William [1834-18th March 1836] who died aged 1 year & 8 months
Elizabeth who died in her infancy
Eliza Ann [1836-4th May 1838] who died aged 1 year & 8 months

Eliza died 6th April 1838 (aged 25).

Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

Wedgwood, William Robson Ref W841

He was a coal miner.

He was an excellent shot with the gun and took part in many clay-pigeon contents.

He won several trophies as a Cumberland wrestler.

He signed to play for Thrum Hall [1902].

He was chief try-scorer for Halifax [1903-1904].

He played for Cumberland [1905-1906]

He was Captain of Halifax [1907-1908]

He had to retire from rugby on account of heart disease [1912]

He was landlord of the Golden Pheasant, Halifax [1911] / landlord of the Lord Nelson, Halifax [July 1913-July 1914].

A benefit match was played on his behalf at Thrum Hall [1928].

In [Q4] 1902, he married Sarah Jane Underwood in Cockermouth.

Children:

Eva [1903-1946]
William Aaron [1907-1965]
John [1911-1937]

They lived at 115 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1940].

William died in Halifax [4th January 1940]

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Wee Sam Ref W239

Weeding, Major A. J. Ref W1916

[18??-1876] He served with the 33rd Duke of Wellington's Own Regiment. He died in India.

There is a memorial to him and other members of the regiment in Halifax Parish Church

Weedon, Thomas Ref W248

[1880-1915] Son of Emma (née Worley) & Richard Weedon, painter.

Born in Tooting, London.

He was a labourer [1911] / a dyer with Davis, Gordon & Company.

On 7th April 1907, he married Rose Gardiner [1882-19??] in Halifax.

Rose was the daughter of John Gardiner

Children:

Vera May [b 1914]
child

In 1911, a daughter Violet Weedon [aged 11] born in Halifax was recorded

They lived at

13 Wood Square Mill Lane, Boothtown [1911]
Lower Range Terrace, Range Bank [1915]
12 Waterloo Street, Boothtown [1916]

He was a time-expired soldier, but at the outbreak of World War I, he enlisted [15th October 1914] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion (76th Foot) Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action during a gas attack at the Battle of Hill 60 [5th May 1915].

The Halifax Courier [18th March 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

Official confirmation of his death didn't come until March 1916.

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Weekly Courier & Guardian Ref W542

Weightman, Hugh Ref W2207

[18??-19??] Motor coach proprietor.

He established Weightman's Tours Limited and began operating charabancs on excursions and tours from Halifax by 1923. The company's registered address was 5 Emscote Grove, Halifax.

The limited company was formed in 1948, and the following year it was sold to Ripponden & District Motors, who continued to operate it as a subsidiary. Ripponden & District sold its coach operations to Hebble Motor Services in 1957, including the Weightman's licence

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Weightman, Samuel Ref W2840

[1851-1???] Born in Bassingham, Lincolnshire.

He was an indoor farm servant at Aversham, Southwell, Nottinghamshire [1871] / a police constable [1881] / a police inspector [1891] / a police superintendent at Halifax [1895, 1901] / a police pensioner [1911].

Around 1898, he is mentioned in several newspaper reports of crimes and incidents in and around Halifax.

In 1871, he married Sarah Johnson [1850-1???], born in Coddington, in Newark, Nottinghamshire.

Children:

Fanny [b 1871]
Anne [b 1872]
Adeline / Adelina [b 1875]
Kate [b 1877]
Alice Mary [b 1879] who was a dressmaker [1911]
George [b 1880]
Millie [b 1882]
Minnie [b 1884]
Fred [b 1886]
Hugh [b 1887]
Liley [b 1889]
John [b 1892] who was a butcher's apprentice [1911]

They lived at

17 Hook Road, Hook, Goole [1881]
Omar Street, Heckmondwike [1891]
West Riding Court House, Halifax [1901]
Bottesford, Nottingham [1911]

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Welby, Moses Ref W7901

[1845-1923] Aka Owd Mo', Owd Mow.

Born in Farnworth, Lancashire.

He was a 19th century convert to Methodism.

Before his conversion, he was said to be the leader of a group of ungodly men.

On 25th March 1906, he preached at Salem Wesleyan Chapel, Hebden Bridge

He wrote an autobiography entitled From Coal-Pit To Joyful News Mission. The introduction to the book says

Moses Welsby was born and brought up in a public-house, his early surroundings and habits were rough and wicked, and he literally ran an evil course.
He was a noted dog-runner and pigeon-flyer, the racecourse knew him well, and in gambling and drink he spent most of his hardly-earned wages as a coal-miner.
Till his thirty-sixth year he lived without God, in a land of Bibles and Christian influences.
Some few years after his conversion, he was led in the providence of God to join our Joyful News Mission, and to devote his life to telling forth the news of a Saviour's love

He died in Rochdale

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Welch, Ernest William Ref W1096

[1863-1935] Born in Stockton on Tees

In 1890, he married Mary Totty [1861-1914].

in Stockton on Tees.

Mary was born in Albrighton, Shropshire, the daughter of George Totty, bricklayer

Child: George Henry

The family lived at 9 St Paul's Road. Halifax [1898, 1914, 1917].

Mary died at home [13th September 1914].

Ernest died in the Gibbet Street Institution [11th August 1935].

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [Grave Ref: 934-G]

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Welch, George Henry Ref W898

[1898-1917] Son of Ernest William Welch.

Born in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots (Formerly 2nd/7th Battalion).

He died of wounds [21st August 1917] (aged 19).

He was buried at Lebucquière Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I D 11]

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

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Welch, Nathaniel Ref W934

[1???-16??] Curate at Luddenden [1634]

Weldon, Frank Ref W400

[1886-1951] He was landlord of the Junction Hotel, Halifax [1936] / the Brown Cow, Halifax [1937, 1939] / the Allan Fold, Halifax [1939, 1941] / the Golden Fleece, Bradshaw [1941, 1951].

Frank died in Halifax [Q3 1951] (aged 65)

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Weldrivet Boiler & Motor Company Limited Ref W1776

Boiler & motor makers at Empire Works, Holmfield [1905]

Well Close House, Brighouse Ref W1458

Off Church Lane.

Church Lane Surgery now stands on what was the drive to the house. Owners and tenants have included

Well Head Ref W101

Area of Halifax and site of a natural spring.

The well was known as Old Well and Common Well.

The area around the well was known as Oldwelling or Old Well Ing.

In 1398, John Smythson was charged with enclosing a footpath leading to the well.

The well was the main local source which – by way of open troughs, then wooden pipes passing along Harrison Road, Barum Top, and feeding a cistern in Old Cock Yard – provided the town with water for many years up to the 18th century.

In 1762, an Act was passed for the purpose of opening a water course from Well Head and other public springs.

In 1852, the wells supplied around 80,000 gallons per day.

Arthur Porritt writes that ...

in some of the town's inns, drinkers would ask for "Whisky and Well Head"

Two houses – Well Head and Old Well Head – stood here and were demolished in 1976 when the area was redeveloped.

In 1902, the Midland Railway Company agreed to purchase the Shay estate to run a part of the Lancashire and Yorkshire line to Halifax. However, it was later felt that there was no prospect of the railway being constructed in the immediate future, and the plan was abandoned. Work had been started on a tunnel under the new Skircoat Road, on the Well Head side of the road, and this tunnel is still in evidence today. This was used as an air-raid shelter during World War II.

See Act for supplying Halifax with Water [1762] and Royal Aerated Waters

Well Head Farm, Halifax Ref W210

Savile Road. Small Georgian Gothick building built in the 18th/19th century

William Knowles [1910]

See Knowles's Dairy

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Well Head Fields, Halifax Ref W475

The former grounds of Well Head House formed a deep valley west of Skircoat Road.

Once a rural setting, the area is now covered with the usual ubiquitous and unimaginative houses.

See Burdock Way

Well Head House, Halifax Ref W187

House at Well Head built for Grace Elizabeth and John Waterhouse after their wedding – possibly by John Carr.

Old Well Head was earlier.

The house had a Snetzler chamber organ which Catherine Grace Waterhouse gave to All Saints' Church, Elland in 1915.

In the 19th century, John Waterhouse had an observatory in the grounds. There were extensive gardens with greenhouses and a staff of 6 gardeners. They cultivated exotic ferns, including a todea superba which Waterhouse had imported from New Zealand in 1860 and which is now at Kew Gardens.

John Waterhouse died here.

Catherine Grace Doherty Waterhouse was the last of the family to occupy the house.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Frank Thompson [1905]
Frank Lee [1916, 1956]
Kate Lee [1968]

A school visit in May 1903 recorded

the Scholars are visiting the gardens of Mrs Doherty-Waterhouse this week. In the grounds of Mrs Waterhouse, the scholars saw, a vinery, peach house, fighouse, and they saw such plants as the banana bearing fruit, the orange, cinnamon, myrtle, orchids, and many rare plants. There were 14 glasshouses

During the 1970s, there were many plans, including one to build a road through the estate.

While Halifax Council dithered (sounds familiar!), the house fell into disrepair and was demolished in 1976.

During the 1990s, the green parkland of the estate was given over for development and is now heavily built-up

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Well Head House: Organ Ref W845

In the 1760s, the Waterhouse family commissioned Johann Snetzler to build an organ at Well Head.

In 1915, Catherine Grace Waterhouse gave the organ to All Saints' Church, Elland and it was placed in the Lady Chapel there.

On 3rd September 1916, the organ was dedicated.

It fell into disrepair.

In 1957, the organ was restored and moved to the Anglican Convent of St Peter in Horbury. By 2003, the whereabouts of the organ was uncertain as the Convent had closed, but it was rediscovered in 2010 still in the original Convent building which was now a school.

The Convent donated the organ to Halifax Minster.

On 8th March 2015, the Organ was rededicated with a service at the Minster.

It is estimated the it will cost £150,000 to restore the organ

Well House, Halifax Ref W576

Well of Saint John the Baptist Ref W102

Aka Jonas Well. A natural spring which was sited about 200 yards north of Halifax Parish Church at the end of Mulcture Hall Road.

See Cripplegate and Well I' Th' Wall Lane, Halifax

Well Royd, Stainland Ref W1063

High Street. Dated RRM 1762.

Adjoins Shepherd's Cottage, Stainland.

Owners and tenants have included

Edmund Schofield [1934]
William Cecil Edwards

Wellburn, Dr Edgar Duesbury Ref W1536

[1861-1941] Son of Eliza (née Harrison) [1824-1???] & Zachariah Tranmer Wellburn [1822-1898].

Born in Scarborough.

He served with the 1st Volunteer Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) [1890].

He was a medical practitioner in Sowerby Bridge; with the Local Government Medical Service [1895]; Medical Officer of Health for Luddendenfoot, Sowerby, and Sowerby Bridge [1895]; Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for Norland, Copley, Sowerby and Sowerby Bridge UDC [1905].

In [Q4] 1886, he married (1) Annie Elizabeth Darrell [1858-1892] in Halifax.

In [Q3] 1893, he married (2) Emma Hatton [1869-1936] in Halifax.

Children:

Emma Hatton 1894
Mary Hatton 1899
John Hatton 1906

The family lived at Beech House

Wellcroft Nurseries, Hipperholme Ref W2477

George Sharp & Sons were here [1905]

Wellesley, Arthur Ref W1947

[1769-1852] 1st Duke of Wellington. Politician and military leader.

See Duke of Wellington's Regiment, Napoleonic Wars, Peninsular War and Battle of Waterloo

Wellesley Barracks, Halifax Ref W476

Gibbet Street / Spring Hall Lane, Highroad Well.

Established in 1875 following a Bill of 1872 – the Cardwell reforms – which sought to spread home forces across the country, in order to encourage local connections and to assist in recruitment.

The building was designed by the Royal Engineers' architect, J & W. Beanland of Bradford, in a castellated Gothic Revival style. The land was given by Charles Musgrave.

The 16 Army buildings included a chapel, officers buildings, the Orderly Room and the Guard Room.

The barrack blocks were known as Wellington and Musgrave.

The barracks were inaugurated on 29th August 1877 when the 33rd and 76th Regiments of Foot occupied the building.

In October 1877, the 6th West Yorkshire Militia moved in.

On 11th February 1918, there was an outbreak of smallpox at the Barracks, with 3 cases being reported in 6 days.

The present building was begun in 1938.

During World War II, it was used for A. T. S. Training.

The property was known as The Barracks until the name Wellesley Barracks was given in 1953.

The Duke of Wellington's Regiment remained at the barracks until 1959 when the barracks closed.

The site was bought by Halifax Council for £30,000 in September 1963 and renamed Wellesley Park. In May 2003, the Council approved controversial plans to build a new school at the Barracks.

The keep and other parts of the building are listed.

See Rev Alec Charlton and Halifax Academy

Wellesley Mount, Halifax Ref W2662

Houses at Savile Park Road

Owners and tenants have included

George Walker Highley [1901]

Wellesley Park Ref W327

Highroad Well. Wellesley Barracks was acquired by Halifax Council in 1963 and renamed. It was used for musical and physical education.

In Spring 2005, Halifax High School moved here from the old Clare Hall site on Huddersfield Road, Halifax

Wellfield House, Langfield Ref W1314

See Brighouse Agricultural Show, Brighouse Baths, Brighouse Charity Gala, Wellholme Day Nursery, Brighouse and The Gill family of Brighouse

James Nuttall [1851, 1861]
William Postlethwaite [1913]

Wellholme, Brighouse Ref W1512

Wellholme Park and the house were originally private land and a part of the Camm Park Estate owned by Alfred Camm and the Camm family.

The house is now a part of Wellholme, Brighouse

Owners and tenants have included

Rev John Child [1887]

See Richard Kershaw

Wellholme Park, Brighouse Ref W359

Bradford Road. Wellholme, Brighouse and the park were originally private land and a part of the Camm Park Estate owned by the Camm family.

In 1867, land was sold for the construction of the Parish Church of St James, which opened in 1870.

In 1902, a shelter popularly known as Park Parliament was erected.

In 1912, the Electric Animated Picture Company built a walk-in cinema with a capacity for around 600 people in the park – the presentation was moved across the road to Brighouse Town Hall or to the Oddfellows' Hall, if wet.

In 1935, the park was bought by Brighouse Corporation as the town's main park.

In 1937, there were plans to build a new civic hall in the park.

In 1938, trenches were dug as a part of the town's defences.

It was used for galas, concerts, and public events from the start of the 20th century.

In 2012, this and Centre Vale Park, Todmorden were awarded Queen Elizabeth II Fields status, which protects the land forever.

Clifton Brook flows through the park.

Wellington Arcade Ref W453

Brighouse. Shopping precinct built in the 1960s on the site which had previously been occupied by Brighouse market, and the Wellington pub, and then bus station.

It has always been a rather dull, concrete, Soviet-style building.

The arcade is currently a run-down eyesore with most of the shops – except for the post office, chemists, a pet shop, and a hardware shop – boarded-up and covered with graffiti. Because the chemists are not prepared to leave, the site cannot have a long overdue refurbishment

Wellington Club Ref W591

Aka Southowram Wellington. Southowram football club of the late 19th century. Evolved into the Brookfoot Football Club

Wellington, Duke of Ref W1946

Wellock, David Ref W655

[1852-19??] Born in Malham.

He was a farm labourer [1911].

In [Q4] 1883, he married Sarah Ellen Briscoe [1863-19??] in Settle.

Sarah Ellen was born in Settle

Children:

child who died young [before 1911]

Robert [b 1887] who was a cotton spinner [1911]

Willie
Arthur [b 1893] who was a cotton piecer [1911]
John [b 1894] who was a cotton weaver [1911]

They lived at 6 Aspinall Street, Mytholmroyd [1911]

Wellock, Willie Ref W630

[1888-1917] Son of David Wellock.

Born in Mytholmroyd.

He was a cotton spinner [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Gunner with the Royal Field Artillery.

He died 30th August 1917 (aged 29).

He is remembered on a memorial in Mount Zion Methodist Church, Mytholmroyd and Scout Road Wesleyan Chapel, Mytholmroyd, and in the book Royd Regeneration

The Wells family of Norwood Green Ref W954

The family came to the district from Bowling with Isaac Wells, who was land agent for Sir Francis Lindley of Bolling Hall, Bradford

Wells & Company Ref W2712

Partners included W. Wells, George Lumb (of Lightlee Royd), and J. Lumb.

Recorded in September 1858, when the partnership was dissolved

Wells & Lumb Ref W2052

[1899-1918] Born in South Shields.

Partners included W. Wells, G. Lumb of Common Royd, G. Lumb of Lightlee Royd and J. Lumb.

The partnership was dissolved in August 1859

Wells & Spas Ref W1714

Wells, Edward Howey Ref W64

He was educated at Crossley & Porter School.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He died in France / Flanders [21st August 1918].

He was buried at Glageon Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I O 11].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax

Wells Farm, Warley Ref W2511

Stock Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

The Mellor family [1893]

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Wells, G. Ref W1015

[1854-19??] Born in Stamford, Northamptonshire.

Question: Is he the same person as Gilbert Wells [1879-1917]?

He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial

This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

Wells, George Ref W1121

He was station master at Stanley Railway Station, Wakefield [1888] / station master at Denholme Railway Station [1893] / station master at Holmfield Railway Station [1900].

He married Diana A. [1857-1???].

Diana A. was born in Horncastle, Lincolnshire.
She was a dressmaker [1891]

Children:

Ada [b 1880]
Mabel [b 1887]
Annie [b 1890]

The family lived at Stanley Station House, Church Lane, Stanley cum Wrenthorpe, Wakefield [1891].

He retired in January 1919, after being employed by the Great Northern Railway for 54 years [1865-1919]

Wells, George Stansfield Ref W1551

[17??-18??] Cotton spinner at Beestonhirst Mill, Ripponden [1815].

In December 1839, he was declared bankrupt

Wells, Gilbert Ref W729

[1879-1917] Son of Jonas Wells.

He was a presser for Armitage's at Water Lane Dye Works, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died at Bullecourt [3rd May 1917] (aged 38)

He is remembered at Coley Church on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], on Norwood Green War Memorial, and on Coley War Memorial. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £873 3/2d.

Probate was granted to William Ewart Wells (wool merchant) and Ethel Wells (spinster).

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Wells, Isaac Ref W117

[1898-1917] Son of Willie Wells.

He was an apprentice butcher with W. Tordoff, Market Street, Halifax / a member of Norwood Green Congregational Institute.

During World War I, he enlisted [September 1916] and served as a Private with A Company 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was wounded by shrapnel and killed by shellfire as he was on his way to the dressing station [7th June 1917] (aged 19).

He was buried at Woods Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref III E 13].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Butchers' Association, on Norwood Green War Memorial, on the Memorial at Norwood Green Congregational Institute, and on the Memorial at Saint John the Baptist, Coley

Wells, John Ref W2433

[1822-1895] Born in Leeds. After 1867, the family moved to Rishworth.

He was landlord of the Brown Cow, Rishworth [1881, 1891] / a butcher and a farmer [1881] / farmer and innkeeper of the Brown Cow, Rishworth [1895]. He was succeeded by his son-in-law, Fred Firth, at the Brown Cow.

In 1861, he married Sarah Jackson [1826-1884] from Rishworth.

Children:

Ruth [1862-1936] who married Mahlon Firth [1860-1929], brother of Fred
Mary
Elizabeth [1866-1935]

In 1881, there were lodgers with the family: John Bentley [1841-1???] who was a paper maker and Catharine E. Henry [1859-1???] who was a school teacher

He died at Rishworth.

John and daughter Elizabeth are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1895

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Wells, John Stansfield Ref W1550

[17??-18??] Cotton spinner at Booth Bridge Mill, Ripponden [1818-1882]

Wells, John William Ref W106

[19??-19??] He served in World War II.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Building Society

Wells, Jonas Ref W402

[1810-18??] Born in Bowling, Bradford; baptised in Bradford [16th September 1910].

He married Sarah Ann [18??-1???].

Child: Gilbert

They lived at Norwood Green

Wells, Joseph Ref W454

[1???-17??] In 1737, he bought Bowers Hall, Barkisland and Bowers Mill. In 1770, he rebuilt the Mill as a corn mill

Wells, Joshua Ref W849

He was a coal miner [1841] / a coal merchant [1851] / a boat agent [1861] / a coal miner [1871].

He married Grace Womersley [1813-18??].

Grave was born in Norwood Green, the daughter of Matthew Womersley.
She was baptised in Halifax [14th March 1813]

Children:

Merab [b 1838] who was a factory girl [1851] & married Joseph Stead
Hannah [b 1841] who was a factory girl [1851], a worsted weaver [1861]
Faith [b 1843] who was a worsted weaver [1861]
Sarah [b 1844] who was a worsted spinner [1861], a weaver (alpaca) [1871]
Margaret [b 1846] who was a worsted spinner [1861]
Joshua [b 1850] who was a worsted spinner [1861], a plasterer [1871]
James [b 1857] who was a worsted spinner [1871]
Martha [b 1860]

The family lived at

Ox Heys, Shelf [1841]
Beck Hill, Bradford [1851, 1861, 1871]

Wells, Mary Ref W2542

[1864-1927] Daughter of John Wells.

She had a daughter, Henrietta Wells [1890-1968].

In 1898, she married Fred Firth.

Henrietta and her half-sister, Florrie, took over at the Brown Cow after Fred's death

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The Wells, Warley Ref W1529

Stock Lane. At the Highroad Well end of Warley.

Late 18th century cottages.

Named for the wells which stand at the roadside.

The stonework around the wells was rebuilt by public subscription in 1836.

The wells and springs which supplied the area, gave Highroad Well its name.

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

Wells Farm, Warley

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Wells, Willie Ref W120

[18??-1???] Or Walter.

He married Mary Jane [18??-1???].

Child: Isaac

The family lived at

Fieldhead Farm, Norwood Green
Green Mount, Norwood Green [1917]

Welsh, Anthony Ref W296

[18??-1???] Leeds artist who designed the pulpit at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge

Welsh, E. Ref W866

[1889-1916] Son of M. Welsh of 21 Wellgate, Greetland.

Born in Bradford.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 102nd Battalion Canadian Infantry.

He died 22nd October 1916 (aged 27).

He was buried at Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont, France [Grave Ref I D 14]

Welsh, Rev John Ref W256

[17??-17??] Aka Walsh. MA.

He was Curate at Todmorden [or Cross Stone, 1713-1726] / Curate at Cross Stone Church [1744] / Curate at Luddenden [1749-1750] / Curate at Sowerby [1750, 1776].

At Todmorden, he was said to have been

very successful in reclaiming Dissenters

Todmorden Endowed School was built during his ministry.

In 1758, he paid Window Tax of 2/- for 9 windows at Lane Ends Farm, Norland.

He was a subscriber to the publication of Watson's History.

In 1716, he married (1) Mary Lacey.

In 17??, he married (2) Betsy Gibson

Welsman, Henry Ref W471

[18??-18??] Around 1855, he established business as a plumber and glazier in Brighouse. In 1864, the business was taken over by Joseph Lawson

Wendy Hut Ref W1085

In the 1930s, the Halifax Courier ran a poetry competition for children

Wentworth, Anna Maria Ref W728

[1736-1788] Of Wentworth Woodhouse. Daughter of Godfrey Wentworth and Dorothy Pilkington.

She married Sir George Armytage.

She was buried at Hickleton, Yorkshire

Wentworth, Dorothy Ref W1149

[15??-1602] She was the third wife of Sir John Savile

Wentworth, Elizabeth Ref W1148

[15??-1593] Daughter of Thomas Wentworth of Elmshall.

She was the second wife of Sir John Savile

Wentworth, Sir George Ref W1905

[15??-16??] Of Woolley, Yorkshire.

He was MP for Pontefract.

He became a Royalist commander of the cavalry – Lieutenant-Colonel – during the Civil War.

He served at Halifax and occupied King Cross and Sowerby Bridge, watching for Parliamentary attacks from Manchester and Rochdale.

He was fined more than £3,000 in decimation.

See Joseph Priestley and Battle of Sowerby Bridge

Wentworth, George Ref W1243

[16??-16??] Of Woolley. He was a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Halifax Army during the Civil War. He supported the Royalist cause and paid £3,188 fines in 1647. This was said to be the largest fine beyond the Trent

Werla feslei Ref W107

Reference to Warley Town in Domesday Book

Wesley Bob Ref W2186

Aka Wassail Bow. A traditional Christmas decoration in which 2 rings of wood – typically from a butter tub – were fixed one inside the other and at right-angles, then covered in coloured tissue paper. A bell, doll or glass ball was hung inside. This would be carried around the streets, accompanied by singing, as a collection was made for charity

Wesley, Charles Ref W109

[1707-1788] Organist and composer, he was the younger brother of John Wesley and one of the original Methodists at Oxford. He became a preacher and theologian of the Wesleyan Methodists, and wrote some 6,500 hymns, including

Jesus, lover of my soul

His Collection of 1737 is probably the first hymnal for congregational worship.

It is said that the climb to Heptonstall [1740] led him to compose the hymn

Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing

He visited Halifax in 1751 and preached to a crowd of 1,000 on 16th September.

He writes

15th September 1751: I ... followed our nimble guide, Johnny Grimshaw, to Ewood. His father came panting after us
16th September 1751: I preached at nine, in a convenient field to about a thousand believers ... and again at three, to about three thousand. Their spirit carried me beyond myself. Such a lively people I have not met with, so simple, loving, zealous. I could have gladly stayed to live and die with them

Wesley Court Reading Room Ref W425

Established in 1847. Merged with the Halifax Mechanics' Institute

Wesley House, Cragg Vale Ref W587

Formerly Cragg Vale Wesleyan Chapel.

It is now occupied by an organisation providing courses in the use of sewing machines

Wesley, John Ref W177

[1703-1791] The Lincolnshire-born founder of Methodism. From 1742, onwards, he visited the Halifax & Calderdale district many times. On 14th February 1748, he first preached in Halifax at the Union Cross. In 1790, he preached his last sermon in the North of England at Mount Zion Chapel, Ogden.

See The Bintliff mite box, Octagonal Chapel, Heptonstall, Sally Simpson and Stoneshey Gate, Heptonstall

Wesley's Pulpit Ref W24

A rock at Widdop where John Wesley preached in 1766 is inscribed JW 1766

Wesleyan Reform Movement Ref W2632

Aka The Reformers. Founded in 1859 by those Methodists who did not join the United Methodist Free Churches

West ... Ref W147

The entries for people & families with the surname West are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

West Air, Halifax Ref W307

Washer Lane. House designed by Richard Dugdale and built for John Edward Wainhouse [1877]. Wainhouse lived here until his death.

Dated 1877.

A remarkable feature of the house is that all of its windows are in different styles.

There are a number of cryptic Latin inscriptions referring to aspects of Wainhouse's life. One inscription

Spare the lowly and make war upon the proud

is said to be a reference to Wainhouse's feud with Edwards.

The house became a pub named the Royal, Pye Nest, the Folly, and the Wainhouse Tavern [by 2014]

West & Lister Ref W2026

Butter factors at Bradford and Brighouse.

Partners included Thomas West and Thomas Thompson Lister.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1854

West Bar, Todmorden Ref W2552

Numbers 1, 2 & 3 Pudding Lane. Early 18th century house and barn

West End Ref W218

The western end of Halifax, around King Cross

West End& Barn#44; Hipperholme Ref W8503

Mid 17th century double-aisled barn.

Now a private house.

West End Bridge, Hebden Bridge Ref W193

Aka New Bridge. Built in 1772 when the Old Bridge proved too steep and narrow to carry the new turnpike road from Todmorden to Halifax. It has 2 stone arches. It was widened in 1835

West End Café, Brighouse Ref W313

West End Congregational Mutual Improvement Society Ref W2394

Sowerby Bridge. Recorded in January 1903, when the members visited Halifax Gas Works.

See Mutual Improvement Societies and West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge

West End Farm, Hipperholme Ref W2604

Farm.

Owners and tenants have included

Rev George Edward Aspinall [1922] – after his death, the property, including 12 acres of land and houses at Towngate, was sold at auction for £1100

West End Golf Club Ref W439

Founded in 1906.

The course was extended on 4th April 1912.

A new clubhouse opened on 4th April 1914.

Members of the Club have included:

Hugh Campbell – a founder member
Harry Gaukroger

The course is on the site of the Halifax Race Course

West End, Hipperholme Ref W699

House dated 1693

West End House, Hebden Bridge Ref W421

Oldgate.

Built by Richard Sutcliffe Binns.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Thomas Crabtree [1905]

It was originally a private house, but has had many uses: a Methodist Sunday School, a dental surgery, a restaurant, and the Inn on the Bridge

West End RLFC, Halifax Ref W616

Rugby League Football Club.

Recorded in the 1930s

West End, Sowerby Bridge Ref W2121

The area of Sowerby Bridge west of the Ryburn.

Ryburn Buildings is a prominent feature of the south side of the street here

West End Tailoring Establishment, Halifax Ref W2250

Recorded in 1881 at 1 Hampden Place, Gibbet Street, when J. Bradford was proprietor

West End Working Men's Club, Sowerby Bridge Ref W1780

Recorded in 1900. Samuel Wilkinson was involved in construction of the Club [1901/1902]

Recorded in 1917 at Carlton Street, Sowerby Bridge, when Fred Greenwood was secretary.

See Savings Clubs and West End Working Men's Club Memorial

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West Field House, Halifax Ref W1081

Lister Lane.

Question: Is this the same place as Westfield House, Halifax?

Owners and tenants have included

William Cooper [1891]

West Grove Bottling Company, Halifax Ref W2349

Brewers/bottlers run by W. M. Cockshott

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West Grove Home for Incurables, Halifax Ref W1459

Recorded in 1905 at 44 Hopwood Lane when the Matron was Miss McNeice

West Hadlow, Halifax Ref W915

West Hill Park Ref W111

Gibbet Street, Halifax.

On 29th August 1853, there are reports of

A very exciting race for £100 was run at West Hill Park, Halifax, between Isaac Hemingway of Leeds, and John Whittingham of Bradford, both celebrated runners. After a very severe struggle, the race was won by Whittingham

A notice in the local paper for 11th March 1854 announced

WEST HILL PARK
THE GREAT TEN MILE RACE
for £60 and the CHAMPIONS BELT (given by the proprietor of the Copenhagen Grounds, London) will be run in WEST HILL PARK, Halifax on Monday next, 13th March 1854 by WM. JACKSON, the American Deer, the present holder of the Belt, and J. PUDNEY of London, the winner of the Ten Mile Belt at Hyde Park, Sheffield on Monday last.
To be at the starting place by 4 o'clock.
Admission: Threepence each
No dogs allowed in the Park on any account whatsoever.
Parties found damaging the walls or trees will be prosecuted as the law directs.
The Belt (and also the one won by Pudney at Sheffield on Monday last) will be exhibited in the shop window of Mr. Oates, Silver Street, this day

Between 1863 and 1868, a Model housing scheme of 185 houses in Tudor and Gothic styles was built for John Crossley.

The designs were by Paull and Ayliffe and were centred around Park Congregational Church.

J. D. Taylor was active in promoting the scheme.

Several streets were named after 17th century Puritans and Nonconformists, such as Cromwell, Gladstone, Hampden, Heywood and Milton.

The Gibbet Street Turkish Baths were nearby.

See Joseph Horrocks and West Hill Park School & Preaching Room

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West, Horsfall & West Ref W526

Cotton spinners and manufacturers at Gauxholme.

Partners included John West, John Horsfall, and Thomas West.

In January 1870, the partnership was declared insolvent

They were tenants of Gauxholme Cotton Mill in 1871 when it partly burnt down

West House, Elland Ref W1890

76 Westgate.

Owners and tenants have included

Dr John Hamerton [1830, 1871]

West House, Halifax Ref W83

Late 18th century house at the south-west corner of People's Park.

Owners and tenants have included

the Norris family
Charles Milne [1835, 1841]
Charles Norris [1844]
Mary, widow of James Edward Norris [1851]
Sir Francis Crossley when he was extending Belle Vue House
the Whitley family
John Whitley [1871, 1901]

In 1913, the 4 youngest daughters of John Whitley – Florence, Eleanor Maude, Mary Anne, and Frances Louisa - gave the house to Halifax Corporation, in accordance with their father's wishes. The daughters paid for the house to be converted for use as offices.

From 1914 until the 1960s, it was the Council's Education Offices. Since then it has been owned by private companies

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West Laithe, Heptonstall Ref W161

A row of 18th century dwelling and underdwelling houses. The underdwellings are of the back-to-earth type

West Leigh, Halifax Ref W2259

House on Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

George Marvell Riley [1891, 1911]

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West Lodge, Todmorden Ref W622

Stansfield.

Owners and tenants have included

Thomas Edward Hamerton [1845, 1870]

West Mount Building Society Ref W561

In 1870, the members built 14 back-to-back houses in Lincoln Street and Penn Street, Halifax

West Mount Co-Op Ref W1756

Branch number 29 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in January 1890

West Mount Street Livery Stables, Halifax Ref W2132

Pellon Lane.

Edgar Tillotson was here [1900, 1912]

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West Riding Ref W1903

West Riding Ambulance Service Ref W2850

This became the West Yorkshire Metropolitan Ambulance Service [1974] and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service [1st July 2006]

This & associated entries use material contributed by David Ridehalgh

West Riding Building Society Ref W103

Unsuccessful society, closed in 188?

West Riding Constabulary Ref W477

Established in 1856.

See Captain Robert S. Ormsby and West Riding Constabulary Offices, Halifax

West Riding County Council Ref W562

Abbr: WRCC. Formed in 1888.

See John Caw, John Foster Clay, Joseph Greenwood and Joseph Smithies

West Riding Court House, Halifax Ref W387

See Borough Club, Halifax

West Riding Furnishing Company Ref W781

Recorded in 1915, when they were at 46-48 Northgate, Halifax.

See Halifax Furnishing Company

West Riding Junction Ref W2037

Line on the West Yorkshire Railway. It began at Copley Mills, joined the main line through Halifax then by way of Low Moor to Leeds and Pudsey. Recorded in March 1845

West Riding Lunatic Asylum Ref W159

West Riding Magistrates' Office Ref W708

Aka Sessions Court House. Opened next to the market in Market Street / Union Street, Halifax in 1818.

It was described as

The new Court Room in the Market Place

and

I'll take thee under the Clock

was a threat of legal action.

From 1849, the court-house was used as the Halifax County Court. It became unfit for use.

A new West Riding Magistrates' court house was opened on Harrison Road on 8th January 1859. There was accommodation for the Superintendent of Police, offices for clerks, and cells. The building was described as

being opposite the Halifax Literary & Philosophical Society, and an unassuming building [which] adds little to the architectural beauty of the town

The court room measured 43 ft 10 ins long, 30 ft 10 ins wide, and 20 ft high.

In 1873, the new County Court building in Prescott Street came into use. The Union Street building then became a cocoa house.

The court house became the Central Hall.

See Halifax County Court

West Riding, MPs for Ref W1902

West Riding of Yorkshire Provident Society & Penny Savings Bank Ref W361

In May 1856, Edward Akroyd published a pamphlet proposing the creation of a West Riding Working Man's Provident Society and Penny Savings Bank.

On 17th November 1856, Akroyd convened a meeting at the Philosophical Hall, Leeds,

for the purpose of establishing a Provident Society, and Penny Savings' Bank for the West Riding

Resolutions were adopted in favour of the scheme.

In 1859, he established the Bank, supported

In 1861, the West Riding of Yorkshire was removed from the name – becoming the Yorkshire Penny Savings Bank – in order to enable the bank to operate across Yorkshire

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The West Riding Patent Office Ref W1635

Established in 1852 by William Tasker at 3 Commercial Street, Halifax, when the Patent Law Amendment Act [1852] came into operation.

This was the first patent office in Yorkshire.

He was joined by A. B. Crossley.

It became Tasker & Crossley [1881].

West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum Ref W960

The original name (from 1818).

From 1948, it was known as the Stanley Royd Hospital, Wakefield

West Riding Permanent Benefit Building Society Ref W96

Established in 1849.

Recorded in 1881, when their Head Office was at 21 Waterhouse Street, Halifax, and G. Taylor was Manager

West Riding Police Station, Halifax Ref W2601

In 19??, the County police station of the West Riding Constabulary opened at the junction of Prescott Street and Skircoat Road.

This was the Headquarters for Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden.

In the 1970s, several police officers reported strange happenings in the Prescott Street building. These included whistling, doors opening and closing by themselves, cold spots, and ringing bells that were connected to empty cells.

Until 1974, both police stations – Harrison Road and Prescott Street – had their respective courts and cells.

From 1975, Prescott Street was used only as an administrative centre for Halifax and the surrounding towns.

It has been converted in apartments.

See Tom Gordon

West Riding Spinning Ref W783

See Oats Royd Mills, Luddenden

West Riding Telephone Company Ref W1577

Founded by Louis John Crossley

West Riding Union Banking Company Ref W2771

Partners included John Bottomley [1852] and William Helm [1853-1865]

West Riding Union Railway Ref W1351

Line through Halifax to Bradford, via Beacon Hill Tunnel. The company engineer was Sir John Hawkshaw.

In 1847, merged with other railways to become the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company

West Rodwell End Ref W2554

Rodwell End Lane. 2 mid 18th century cottages attached to Rodwell End Chapel

West Royd Farm, Warley Ref W289

Great Edge Lane / Butts Green Lane. The house is dated MM 1624 for Martin Milnes

West Royd, Sowerby Ref W338

Opened on 1st October 1910

Robert Edleston [1846-1865]

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West Scausby Farm, Bradshaw Ref W908

West Scout, Walsden Ref W1921

Hill which overlooks Lumbutts

West Summit Lock, Todmorden Ref W596

Lock #37 on the Rochdale Canal

West's: Thomas West & Sons Ref W1607

Cotton manufacturers at Vale Mill, Todmorden [1905, 1921].

Established Thomas West.

Partners included his sons Arthur West and Greenwood West

West Vale Ref W113

Area of Halifax below Elland and Greetland.

See Trams & buses West Vale

West Vale Baptist Manse Ref W700

The manse for West Vale Baptist Chapel was Bradley Villas, West Vale.

The Pastors' residence was later moved to (one half of) 45 Green Lane, West Vale

This & associated entries use material contributed by Chris Blakey

West Vale Brass Company Ref W1619

Brass founders and finishers at West Vale Brass Works, Maude Street, West Vale [1905, 1915]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Adele Oswin

West Vale Choral Society Ref W2740

Officers of the Society have included

Alfred Speak – President

Recorded in September 1877, when they took part in a performance of the Messiah to raise funds for a new Blackley Particular Baptist Church

West Vale Civic Hall Ref W2180

West Vale Co-Op Ref W2366

Branch #4 of the Sowerby Bridge Industrial Society opened on Stainland Road [17th April 1909].

The left-hand side is now [2014] Ingham's Butchers

This & associated entries use material contributed by Les Forester

West Vale Conservative Club Ref W2373

West Vale constables Ref W2723

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Police Officers in West Vale

West Vale Constitutional Club Ref W1871

Recorded in 1917, when W. E. Quarmby was secretary.

It has been suggested that it was at 45 or 47 Stainland Road, West Vale

This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom

West Vale Economic Stores Ref W2170

Stainland Road. A branch of Economic Stores (Halifax) Limited. Opened in 18??.

The datestone is inscribed Prospect Place AD 1869

West Vale Fire Brigade Ref W2711

The Rose Brigade of West Vale is recorded when they tackled a mill fire on 8th December 1866.

The West Vale Fire Brigade is recorded when they tackled fires on 26th March 1868, 24th July 1869, and 4th February 1873.

See Greetland & West Vale Fire Brigade

West Vale Glee Club Ref W2721

Recorded in September 1868, when they entertained at The Fine Art & Industrial Exhibition at Lindley

West Vale History Group Ref W2174

Established December 2009

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West Vale House Ref W2698

House at Stainland Road / Saddleworth Road, Lower Greetland.

Because of the different gauge of the tram lines in Halifax and in Huddersfield, trams could not run uninterrupted between the 2 towns. Passengers had to disembark and change to another vehicle at West Vale House for the Halifax-West Vale-Huddersfield service

It is said that the name of the terminus – West Vale House – gave its name to the area of Lower Greetland which then became known as West Vale

Question: Does anyone know whether this renaming of Lower Greetland is correct or apocryphal? This also begs the question "How did West Vale House get its name?"

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West Vale Liberal Club Ref W1872

Inaugurated 15th April 1882 at West Vale Mechanics' Hall. David Fox was President.

Recorded in 1917, when George Arthur Hannah was secretary

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West Vale Library Ref W521

Victoria Street.

As part of a cost-cutting exercise, the library closed in 2006, and was one of several properties which Calderdale Council put up for sale by auction in March 2007. It had a guide price of between £50,000 and £60,000

West Vale Mechanics' Hall Ref W2738

West Vale Mechanics' Institute Ref W1652

Aka Greetland & West Vale Mechanics' Hall. A Mechanics' Institute built by the Greetland & West Vale Mechanics' Hall Company Limited. The company was registered in April 1872.

The corner stone was laid on Saturday 21st June 1873 by Edward Crossley, of Halifax.

In 1879, Anglican services were held here until St John the Evangelist, West Vale was built.

In 1907, it was sold to Greetland District Council for £2,000.

It was subsequently known as West Vale Public Hall.

See James William Davis and Alfred Maude

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West Vale Naturalist Group Ref W679

See Elland Naturalists' Society and Greetland Naturalist Group

West Vale Public Hall Ref W2177

Rochdale Road. Stands next to West Vale Baptist Church. This was formerly the West Vale Mechanics' Institute

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West Vale Railway Station Ref W1384

The only station on the branch line from North Dean to Stainland and Holywell Green.

It opened on 1st January 1875.

The branch line between Halifax and Stainland and the passenger station closed on 23rd September 1929.

Stationmasters at the Station have included

Thomas Mann [1881]

See Greetland Station, North Dean Station and Stainland Station

West Vale Ramblers Ref W635

Football club Recorded around 1915, when Frank Whitbread was a member

West Vale Rovers Ref W2747

Junior rugby union [?] club. 4/1899 is recorded in 1910

West Vale Squash Club Ref W1974

Their premises are in the former Middle Dean Street Chapel

West Vale Stoving Company Ref W2726

They were at Victoria Mills, West Vale [1870]

West Vale Works Band Ref W2857

Aka Greetland & West Vale Band

West View, Halifax Ref W294

14-acre park at Warley Moor.

Joe Brearley [1903]

West View, Hipperholme Ref W4900

Denholme Gate Road. A terrace of 3 houses – Numbers 1, 2 and 3 – dated WMS 1771 are listed.

The Hipperholme pinfold was behind the houses.

The building stands next to Smithfield House

West View Park Ref W358

It was originally known as Highroad Well Moor. Built on land donated by Lord Savile. H. C. McCrea and Enoch Robinson paid for landscaping and planting the park. The Park opened in 1897.

The war memorial to the South African Wars was unveiled in 1904

See Highroad Well Congregational Church

West Ward, Halifax Ref W2113

One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax. Recorded in 1866.

See Frederick Bancroft, James Coton and Arnold Gelder

and West Ward Liberal Club

West Ward Liberal Club Ref W1728

Hanson Lane.

Established in 1884. The building offered a meeting room to accommodate 200 people, recreation and games rooms, and a news room.

Recorded in 1905 at Colin Street, Halifax

See Dan Coton and William Hey

West Ward Working Men's Club Ref W593

Recorded in 1914

West Yorkshire Ref W2529

Comprises part of the old West Riding.

Wakefield is the administrative capital of West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire Archive Service Ref W2246

West Yorkshire Bank Limited Ref W21

Formed from the amalgamation of Halifax & Huddersfield Union Bank and the Joint Stock Bank in 1910.

On 17th June 1911, the name of the Halifax Joint Stock Banking Company was changed to West Yorkshire Bank.

The Bank was taken over by Lloyds in 1919

West Yorkshire Cycle Route Ref W396

A 150-mile circular cycle route. The route closely follows the West Yorkshire county boundary and is signposted with a white rose and the WYCR logo on a green background

West Yorkshire Fire Brigade Friendly Society Ref W1692

A friendly society founded by Henry Jocelyn Barber

West Yorkshire Metropolitan Ambulance Service Ref W2851

The West Yorkshire Railway Company Ref W1675

Proposed in 1844.

See West Riding Junction

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West Yorkshire Railway Office Ref W1790

Recorded in 1845 at 19 Broad Street, Halifax when Richard Otley was Secretary

West Yorkshire Regiment Ref W243

West Yorkshire Road Car Company Ref W1632

Originally, Blythe & Berwick of Bradford

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Westbury House, Elland Ref W2568

[18??-1852] Painter, gilder and paper hanger at 23 Commercial Street, Hebden Bridge [1845].

William Balmforth [1841]

Westercroft Ref W670

Area between Northowram and Coley.

See Thomas Turner & Company, Upper Westercroft and Westercroft Farm

Westercroft Coaches Ref W1633

Transport company founded at Northowram by Cyril Bottomley – with his brother-in-law Fred Smith and son-in-law Jack Tunstall – shortly after World War II.

In 1958, the Proprietor was G. Feather. The company was based at Westercroft Garage, Moorclose lane, Ambler Thorn. They had 3 coaches. The fleet livery was Orange/Cream

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Westercroft Farm, Northowram Ref W299

Aka Westercroft House.

Ann and John Boys [before 1615].

John Lum bought the property in 1615, and was there in 1650. He built many other buildings nearby which he leased out.

Owners and tenants have included

John's son Timothy who sold it to Thomas Priestley in 1662
Thomas Gill [1674]
Henry Spencer [1674]
Mary and Joseph Priestley [16??]
Jonathan Priestley – there is a date J 1691 P. over the front door
John Craven [around 1728]
Jonathan Laycock [1734]
Sarah Blamires of Horton [1750]
James Pollard & John Pollard [1750s]
The Booth family, maltsters of Horton [until 1875]
Mrs Sunderland [1875]
Joseph Sunderland [owner 1914]
Michael Stocks of Shibden Head
William Marshall [1914]

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country

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Westerman, Ada Ref W1025

[1884-1961] Daughter of Crossley Westerman.

Like her father, she was a photographer. She carried on her father's business after his death in 1918, until 1923, when she married Sydney Redman.

In 1921, she took Alice Speak – later Longstaff – on as an assistant, after Alice responded to an advert in the shop window.

She lived at Aisgarth, Birchcliffe Road, Hebden Bridge.

The book, Alice's Album [2004], by Issy Shannon and Frank Woolrych, tells the story of Crossley Westerman and Ada, and Alice Longstaff

Westerman, Crossley Ref W423

[1861-1918] Youngest child of Henry Westerman.

He became a fustian cutter in Hebden Bridge.

In [Q3] 1882, he married Mary Cockcroft.

Children:

Ada
Elizabeth Ann Cockroft [b 1885]
Sarah Hannah
Henry
Phyllis Mary [b 1900]

His mother Sarah had a toy shop business at West End, Hebden Bridge. Sarah died in 1892 after falling down the stairs at her home.

In 1892, he opened a photographic studio in what had been the toy shop.

He made a large collection of photographs recording life and times in the district.

He lived at Osborne House, Hebden Bridge.

In 1917, he opened another studio in Victoria Road, Todmorden.

He suffered from heart trouble. He died of a heart attack as he rushed to catch the 5 o'clock train from Todmorden to Hebden Bridge on 25th August 1918.

He was buried at Heptonstall Slack Baptist Cemetery.

The business was carried on by his daughter, Ada.

The business and studio at West End, Hebden Bridge were taken over by Alice Longstaff.

The book, Alice's Album [2004], by Issy Shannon and Frank Woolrych, tells the story of Crossley and his daughter Ada, and Alice Longstaff

Mary died 12th January 1938

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Westerman, Henry Ref W2590

[1825-1873] Son of Samuel Westerman.

In [Q1] 1854, he married Sarah Hartley [1822-1892] in Halifax.

Sarah was the daughter of Bernard Hartley

Child: Crossley

Sarah died 29th January 1892

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Westerman, Henry Ref W990

[1893-1946] Son of Crossley Westerman.

In 1933, he married Florence Hamilton in Todmorden.

Children:

Anne
Geoffrey

Westerman, Samuel Ref W1804

He married Unknown.

Child: Henry

Westerman, Samuel Ref W950

[1802-1852] Of Hebden Bridge.

He married Anne [1802-1866].

Children:

William [1827-1844]
Helen [1835] who died aged 5 months
Frederick [1841-1855]

Members of the family were buried at Hebden Bridge Parish Church

Westerman, Thomas Ref W1840

[17??-1???] Of Leeds. He was imprisoned at York on suspicion of coining

Western House, Boothtown Ref W515

See S. Moss & Sons

Westfield Ref W60

An area of Sowerby between Mytholmroyd and Sowerby, south of the Calder. Westfield Mills and Burnley Road Junior, Infant & Nursery School are here

Westfield Children's Home, Sowerby Bridge Ref W810

Westfield Farm, Warley Ref W2536

Great Edge Road. Late 15th century building. A part of Westfield House, Warley

Westfield House, Halifax Ref W264

House which stood opposite People's Park, on the south side of King Cross Street, just below Swire's Road.

It was built in 17??, by [??].

In the early 19th century, this was the home of Copley Browne and his daughter, and in mentioned in Anne Lister's journals.

Owners and tenants have included

A sculpture – The Thracian Falconer – by Joseph Bentley Leyland stood in the garden.

In February 1927, Halifax Town Council bought the house for £12,600. In 1932, it was taken over to accommodate up to 30 children who had previously been at the Poor Law Institution.

It subsequently accommodated up to 49 children at one time.

The children's home closed on 1st July 1958 and the remaining children were moved to a new home in Mixenden Road.

The house was demolished in 1960. The site is now occupied by St Mary's Infants' School.

See Ely Peel and West Field House, Halifax

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Westfield House, Sowerby Bridge Ref W2591

Sowerby New Road.

Built by John Atkinson.

The property is recorded as having 12 rooms [1911].

Owners and tenants have included

A block of flats has been built on a part of the grounds

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Westfield Quarter Ref W1884

Mentioned in the Nomina Villarum [1865] as being a place in the Parish of Halifax, although its precise location is not indicated

Westfield, Warley Ref W303

Great Edge Road. Late 15th century timber-framed house which was cased in stone in the 17th century.

A doorway is dated TMF 1714 for Thomas and Mary Farrar.

Owners and tenants have included

George Paget [1624]
John Farrer [1700?]
Thomas Farrar [1714]
Richard Kershaw
The Lees family [1841, 1851, 1861]
members of the Murgatroyd family [1871, 1881, 1891]

See Westfield Farm, Warley

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Westgate Farm, Clifton Ref W428

This is discussed in the book Down the Acres

Westgate Fisheries, Halifax Ref W873

See Joe Gledhill

Westgate House, Elland Ref W1891

[1878-1957] Born in Liverpool.

Jonathan Crowther [18??]
Charles Crowther [18??]
Joseph Wilson [18??]

Westgate House, Halifax Ref W140

Market Street. Built in 1971 when the property, including shops, the Lower Market, lower Albion Street, and Thomas Street were demolished

Westgate Market, Halifax Ref W514

There were a variety of small stalls and shops in the ground floor of the building on the corner of Westgate and Market Street, Halifax. The new building opened in 1971 to replace the Lower Market.

It closed in march 2004, and has been converted into a single retail outlet

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Westgate Music Rooms, Elland Ref W298

Run by Albert Shaw [1901]

Westgate Working Men's News Room, Elland Ref W1531

News room recorded in 1905

Westmacott, Rev Francis E. Ref W1069

[19??-19??] Deacon of Lightcliffe [1936].

In 1937?, he married Joan Taylor at Lightcliffe.

In 1938, he was appointed Domestic and Diocesan Chaplain by the Bishop of Wakefield

Westmacott, Sir Richard Ref W360

[1775-1856] RA.

Professor of sculpture at the Royal Academy [1827].

He was the sculptor of The Good Samaritan and monuments to members of the Rawson family – including John Markland Rawson and William Rawson – in Halifax Parish Church, and a mourning classical female figure in a memorial to John Walker at Lightcliffe Old Church [1830].

His father [1747-1808] and his son [1799-1872] were also monumental sculptors – all called Richard.

He was an acquaintance of Joseph Bentley Leyland

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Westminster Bank, Halifax Ref W1842

Stood at the corner of Cheapside and Commercial Street

Weston, Edwin Ref W2588

[1845-1895] Innkeeper of the Shakespeare Hotel, Halifax [1895].

He married Sarah.

After Edwin's death, Sarah took over at the Shakespeare Hotel.

They are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1895

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Weston, Rev Henry Austin Ref W1087

[1842-1871] Curate at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax [1871]

Weston, Rev Percy Moss Ref W2855

In 1903, he married Beatrice Anne Lloyd [1881-1???].

Vicar at Siddal [1920s].

He designed St Mark's Church War Memorial [1923].

He died in Weston super Mare

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Westre Ref W980

[????-????] At the time of Domesday Book, he and Scanulf held land at Wyke

Westroyd House, Luddendenfoot Ref W7730

/ West Royd.

Owners and tenants have included

Joseph Whiteley Whitworth [1894]

West Symes, Dr Edmond Ref W1539

[1846-1912] LM (Edin 1869), MRCS (1870), MB (1871), MD (Edin 1874).

Son of surgeon Dr Edmond Sheppard Symes [1805-1881] of Manchester Square and Grosvenor Square, London, by his first wife, Mary West.

Born in Bishop Gate, Middlesex.

He qualified in 1874 at University College London & University of Edinburgh.

He was a physician and surgeon / Medical Officer of Health for the Skipton & Settle Rural & Urban Sanitary Districts [1873].

He moved to Halifax late in 1877.

He was Medical Officer at the Halifax Infirmary & Dispensary [1895] / physician at Blue Coat School, Waterhouse's Charity [1895] / physician at Halifax Division West Riding Police [1895] / Honorary Medical Officer at the Royal Halifax Infirmary [1905] / surgeon of No.5 District, which included West Yorkshire / a member of St John's Ambulance Brigade / a member of Halifax Parish Church Choir.

On 8th May 1878, he married Mary Evelyn Atkinson [1854-1939] at St John's Church, Leeds.

Mary Evelyn was the daughter of John William Atkinson, solicitor

Children:

Evelyn Dorothy [1879-1964]
Edward Bertram
Ursula Marion [1882-1972]
Rimington
Evelyn Spence [1891-1962] who married [Ilkley 1917] Rev George Stewart Addison [1887-1952] of Swinton, Manchester, later vicar of Stratton Audley, Oxfordshire

They lived at

1 Wards End, Halifax [1880, 1881]
Hope Hall, Halifax [1885, 1890, 1895, 1900, 1905]
30 Prescott Street, Halifax [1910]

On 7th April 1899, mother-in-law [?] Marianne Atkinson [1827-1899] (widow) died at Hope Hall, and was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery.

Edmond died in Halifax [28th December 1912] (aged 66).

Mary died in Wharfedale [16th October 1939] (aged 85).

Probate was granted to son Rimington

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West Symes, Edward Bertram Ref W2011

[1880-1901] Elder son of Dr Edmond West Symes.

Born 1st April 1880,

He was a member of St John's Ambulance Brigade / an engineer [1900].

During the South African Wars, and he served as a Private in the Leeds Corps.

He died [28th April 1901] of enteric fever in Cape Town, Cape Colony, South Africa.

His is one of the names commemorated on the joint Boer War memorial in Halifax Parish Church, and there is also an individual brass plaque in his memory on a pillar in the north aisle. The epitaph on the memorial is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions.

He is also mentioned on a memorial in the Garden of Remembrance, Woltemade Cemetery, Goodwood, Cape Town

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West Symes, Rimington Ref W2722

[1883-1956] Son of Dr Edmond West Symes.

He was a licensed victualler [1939].

In 1923, he married Winnifred Grace Gill [1896-1939] in Surrey.

Child: several

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Westwood, Charles Ref W2793

[1???-18??] Of Southowram.

On 24th December 1815, he married Grace Hoyle.

Grace came from Southowram

Children:

John [b 1817]
Alfred [b 1820]

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Westwood, Charles Ref W2790

[17??-1???] A cloth dresser of Southowram.

On 26th September 1776, he married Mary Fox of Southowram

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Westwood, Charles Ref W1023

[1795-18??] Born in Southowram.

He was a brick maker [1841, 1851].

Around 1829, he married Sarah [1794-18??].

Sarah was born in Stainland

Children:

Alfred [b 1821]
William [b 1826] who was a stone mason [1841]
Charles Richard [1829-1853] who was a stone mason [1841], a carpet weaver [1851] ‡
James [4th June 1831-21st December 1855] who was a stone mason [1841], a carpet weaver [1851] ‡
Sarah Jane [b 1838] who was a stuff hand loom weaver [1851]

They lived at 15 Blackledge, Halifax [1841, 1851].

The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4442]

Westwood, Ernest Hargreaves Ref W254

[1878-1949] Son of William Westwood.

Born in Southowram.

He was a newspaper boy [1891] / a mason [1911] / a well known Methodist / associated with Church Lane Methodist Church since boyhood / choirmaster [1902] / organist [1906] / a member of the former Southowram Male Voice Glee Union and / a member of the Halifax Choral Society / a foreman mason with John Crossley & Sons / a debt-collector for Dr Lawson.

He married Katherine Mowbray Barclay 1878-1947.

Children:

They lived at

26 Cain Lane, Southowram [1911]
Craggan, 6 Law Lane, Southowram [1949]

Katherine died 22nd February 1947, was cremated at Scholemoor, and is remembered on the Westwood family grave at St Anne's, Southowram.

On 25th September 1949, Ernest was found on his bed suffering from severe head injuries. He was taken to Halifax Infirmary but died later that day.

The couple were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-D3] in the family grave.

Arthur Osborne of Bognor – who is said to have owed Westwood £14 – was accused of the murder and was hanged at Armley Jail on 30th December.

After Westwood's death, the house in Law Lane lay empty for some time.

In 1950, PC Vincent Egan and his wife moved in, and Mrs Egan reported sounds of rapping above her head, and a trapdoor in the ceiling rising and falling of its own accord. They left in January 1954

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Westwood, George Ref W854

[1817-1882] Born in Halifax.

He was a boiler maker [1871, 1881] / a boiler manufacturer [1873].

In [Q4] 1843, he married Rachel Cliffe [1824-1899] in Halifax.

Rachel was born in Halifax

Children:

William Henry [b 1847] who was a boiler maker [1871, 1881]

James [1849-11th November 1856] who was buried with his parents

Clifford [b 1851]

Mary [1854-1915] who married Abraham Firth
Sarah Ann [b 1856]
John [b 1859] who was a joiner [1881]
Alfred [b 1861] who was a boiler maker [1881]
Fred [b 1868]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at

16 High Road Well, Halifax [1871]
454 Gibbet Road, Halifax [1881]

George died 20th July 1882 (aged 66).

Rachel died 11th May 1899 (aged 75).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2006]

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Westwood, George William Hargreaves Ref W704

[1905-1988] Son of Ernest Hargreaves Westwood.

In March 1931, he married Estelle Speak.

Estelle was the daughter of Greenwood Speak of Hill Crest, Plane Tree Nest, Halifax,

They lived at 9 Westborough Drive, Halifax [1948]

Westwood, Harold Victor Leslie Ref W2783

[1896-1971] Known as Victor Westwood.

Son of Joseph Westwood.

In 1911, he was a schoolboy living with farmer George and Lilian Kirkbride and family at Close Foot Farm, Ulverston.

He was a butcher / an official of Halifax Agricultural Show / (possibly) a Director/Shareholder of the Halifax Abattoir / a meat inspector.

In 1928, he married Elsie Taylor in Halifax.

He lived at Rosemary Farm, Siddal [1936, 1971]

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Westwood, Henry Ref W283

[18??-18??] Of Lightcliffe.

He married Unknown.

Child: Frank [b 1860] who became a solicitor & married [1897] Annie Louise Wade

Westwood, Herbert Stuart Ref W706

[1907-1992] Son of Ernest Hargreaves Westwood.

In 1933, he married Ivy Mitchell [1901-19??], daughter of mason William Mitchell of Ingledene, Marlborough Drive, Halifax,

Ivy was the daughter of William Mitchell, mason, of Ingledene, Marlborough Drive, Halifax

He died in BarnstApre, Devon

Westwood, John Ref W2792

[1???-18??] A coal miner of Southowram.

On 18th February 1817, he married Elizabeth Lister of Halifax.

Child: Charles [b 1825]

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Westwood, John Ref W2791

[17??-1???] Of Southowram.

On 11th May 1788, he married Mary Taylor of Southowram

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Westwood, Joseph Ref W2784

[1862-1950] Or Joe.

Son of Thomas Westwood.

Born in Southowram; baptised [1863].

He was a butcher's assistant [1881] / a butcher [1889] / a butcher/shopkeeper (employer) [1891].

In 1889, he married (1) Hannah (Annie) Elizabeth Bateman [1860-1899].

Hannah (Annie) Elizabeth was the daughter of Charles Rhodes Bateman [1824-1896], currier of Cleckheaton

Children:

Lilian [1891-1892] ‡
Harold Victor Leslie
Arthur Reginald [b 1898] who married [1927] Marion E. Greenwood Winifred [1893] ‡ Enid Mabel [1895] ‡

The children (‡) were buried with their Westwood grandparent at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram

In November 1900, he married (2) Fanny Maria Bateman [1868-1958].

Fanny Maria was the sister of his first wife and the daughter of Charles Rhodes Bateman [1824-1896], leather merchant

Children:

Ronald [b 1901] who married [1929] Marion Bailey
Joe Douglas [b 1902] who married [1929] Millicent Harwood
Annie Kathleen [b 1905] who married [1931] Stephen E. Weaver
Charles Vivian [1908-1941] who married [1936] Constance Denison and lived at Belvoir, St Albans Road, Halifax
Roy Bateman [1909-1993] who married [1939] Isobel Green in 1939 and he died age 84 in 1933

In 1881, Joe and his mother Sarah (servant) were lodgers living with Thomas Thompson.

In 1891, Joe, wife Annie and daughter Lilian [aged 2 weeks] were living with Thomas Thompson.

They lived at 20 Market Street, Halifax [1901].

Living with them [in 1901] was visitor Thomas Thompson

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Westwood, Thomas Ref W2785

[1839-1870] Son of William Westwood.

He was a quarryman / a miner [1861].

In 1861, he married Sarah Ann Hemingway [1840-1889].

Sarah Ann was born 7th May 1840, the daughter of John Hemingway, tailor of Halifax

Child: Joseph

They lived at Park Nook, Southowram.

In 1881, Sarah (servant) and her son Joe were lodgers living with Thomas Thompson at Park Nook.

Sarah Ann died 9th May 1889 (aged 49).

Thomas died 5th October 1870 (aged 31).

The couple were buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram with granddaughters Lilian, Winifred & Enid Mabel and Martha Smith [1852-1899]

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Westwood, William Ref W2786

[1805-1893] Son of Betty and manufacturer Thomas Holdsworth.

Baptised in February 1805.

He was agricultural labourer [1841] / a mason [1861] / a farm labourer [1869] / a fence waller [1871, 1881] / living on own means [1891].

On 25th December 1838, he married Grace Smith [1815-1867].

Grace was the daughter of butcher Abraham Smith of Southowram

Children:

Thomas
Joseph [1841-1850]
William
Catherine [1845-17th July 1905] who never married ‡
Elizabeth [b 1847]
Elizabeth [1847-24th April 1911] who never married ‡
Hannah [1851-1873]
(possibly) Margaret Jane [14th March 1859-11th March 1913] ‡ who married Harry Atkins

They lived at Park Nook, Southowram [1841, 1871, 1881, 1861].

Living with them [in 1871] was grandson Joe Westwood [aged 8]

SRAM was buried at He Daughters ‡ [Grave Ref: R-E25]

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Westwood, William Ref W2787

[1843-1906] Son of William Westwood.

Born 30th April 1843.

He was a contractor [1869] / a dry waller [1891, 1901].

In February 1869, he married (1) Caroline Clayton 1836-1876.

Child: Grace [b 1870] who married Walter Sharp

Caroline died 9th September 1876 (aged 40).

In 1877, he married (2) Martha Hargreaves [1840-1883].

Children:

Ernest Hargreaves
Edgar Smith who died 5th February 1881 (aged 14 months)
Hannah Maria who died 24th February 1883 (aged 13 weeks)

Martha died (possibly of perinatal complications) in 1883.

In September 1896, he married (3) 1859-1???..

Margaret Jane, of Hall Ings Southowram, was born in Inverness, the daughter of labourer John McLean

They lived at

New Row / New Street, Southowram [1871]
New Street, Southowram [1891, 1901]

Caroline died 9th September 1876 (aged 40).

William died 21st May 1906.

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-D3]

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Wet Dock, Sowerby Bridge Ref W2533

Formerly the East Warehouse at Sowerby Bridge canal basin. Built around 1775

Wetherherd, Christopher Ref W4800

[17??-18??] He was one of the town's trustees for Halifax. He was removed in 1770, and William Chambers took his place.

He married Unknown.

Children:

Mary [17??-1805]

Daughter Mary died [19th October 1805]. An obituary recorded

Miss Mary Wetherherd, only daughter of the late Christopher Wetherherd Esq, of Halifax, died after a long and severe illness which she bore with the utmost fortitude and resignation. To her tenants she was a kind and indulgent landlady, and to the poor a most liberal benefactress

She bequeathed the interest from £400 to the poor of Halifax, for ever

Wetherherd, James Ref W682

[17??-17??] In November 1769, he attended the enquiry which had been called by the Marquis of Rockingham to discuss the problem of the coiners and the murder of William Deighton.

Wetherherd, James Ref W5600

[1704-1777] He married Mary [1710-1791].

Children:

Mary [1734-1805]
child
child
child
child
(possibly) child

Members of the family were buried in Halifax Parish Church.

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

Wetherherd, James Ref W1020

[1769-1822] He served as a Captain with the 23rd Light Dragoons and was severely wounded in the Irish Rebellion of 1798.

He served with the 7th Royal Veteran Battalion. There is a memorial to him in Halifax Parish Church.

The epitaph on the memorial is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Whalley & Appleyard Limited Ref W2482

Worsted spinners at Cross Mills, Halifax [1936]

Whalley, Arthur Thursby Ref W2642

[18??-19??] In 1908, he married Fanny Rebecca Hartley, daughter of Walter Edwin Crossley, in Burnley.

Children:

Alice who married Albert Bedford
Roy
Margaret
Annie who married Arthur Spencer

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Whalley's: J. Whalley & Company Ref W1762

Worsted spinners at New Mill, Wainstalls [1907-1910]. Established by Joseph Whalley

Whalley, Rev James Ref W540

[18??-18??] He was a Fellow of Magdalene College Cambridge before becoming Curate at Cross Stone [1868]

His first sermon was preached at the reopening of St Mary's Preaching Room, Todmorden.

In 1869, he wrote The Wild Moor

A Tale founded on fact by Rev James Whalley, curate at Cross-stone, Todmorden with a preface by the incumbent of Cross-stone, Rev Whiteley Mallinson

Whalley, John Ref W891

[1909-1941] Son of Mabel & John Whalley of Halifax.

During World War II, he served as an Electrical Artificer 2nd Class with the Royal Navy on HM Submarine Perseus.

He died 19th December 1941 (aged 32) when his ship struck a mine and sank in the Ionian Sea, with the loss of 60 of her crew of 61.

He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [Grave Ref 54 3]

Whalley, Joseph Ref W806

[16??-1???] Of Kilnhurst.

In 17??, he married Hannah Fielden at Shoebroad Meeting House

Whalley, Joseph Ref W1763

[18??-19??] Established J. Whalley & Company.

He lived at New Mill Terrace, near their Wainstalls Mill [1905]

Whalley, Richard Ref W815

[1830-1872] Born in Warley.

He was a carter [1871].

He married Sarah [1831-1???].

Sarah was born in Warley.
She was landlady to orphans [1891, 1901]

Children:

Richard [b 1857] who was a factory hand [1871], warehouseman [1881]
John [b 1862] who was a worsted overlooker [1881]
Annie [b 1865] who was a worsted spinner [1881]
Minnie [b 1868] who was a worsted warper [1891]
Joseph [b 1871] who was a worsted overlooker [1891]

They lived at

Denholm, Warley [1871]
Spring Mill, Wainstalls [1881]
Kell, Wainstalls [1891]
35 Kell Fold, Wainstalls [1901]

Richard died in Halifax [Q3 1872] (aged 42).

Living with Sarah were boarders

Emma Barnes [1891]
Elizabeth McGowan [1901]

Whalley, Richard Ref W82

[1842-1901] He was a stone miner (below ground) [1901].

He lived at 79 Briggate, Brighouse (a lodger with Sarah Ann and David Holland) [1901]

In August 1901, Harry Howlett was charged with causing the death of Richard at the Vine Hotel, Brighouse

Whalley, Rev Thomas Ref W228

[1???-16??] Curate at Todmorden [1633-1634]

Whalley, Rev William Ref W1943

[16??-16??] Minister at Cross Stone [1646].

On 31st December 1646, he was

curiously mixed up with a case of witchcraft at Heptonstall

Whams, Cragg Vale Ref W1028

Stands on the site of the Wharf Inn, Sowerby Bridge

Gerald Bryan Ingham

Wharf Garage, Sowerby Bridge Ref W128

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Wharf House, Elland Ref W108

Gas Works Lane. [1830]

Wharf House, Sowerby Bridge Ref W500

Wharf Street / Bolton Brow.

Late 18th century house.

Clough House was next door.

Owners and tenants have included

In 1897, Brear & Brown Limited bought the House for £2,050.

Jackson & Fox submitted plans for alterations to the property.

The new building was to have 2 entrances, a refreshment bar [17 ft by 16 ft], a commercial room [16 ft by 18 ft], a tap room [17 ft by 14 ft], a smoke room [16 ft by 18 ft], a private sitting room [19 ft by 10 ft], and 10 bedrooms. There was to be stabling for 8 horses

In August 1897, the licence from the Wharf Inn, Sowerby Bridge was transferred to Wharf House on the opposite side of Wharf Street. The new hostelry was known as the Wharf House Hotel.

It was later known as the Wharf Hotel

See Wharf Lodge, Sowerby Bridge and Wharfinger House, Sowerby Bridge

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Wharf Inn Family Funeral Brief Ref W2244

A friendly society established in 1829 at the Wharf Inn, Sowerby Bridge

to provide money for funeral expenses, to prevent poor people having to appeal to the public

when death occurred in their families. On 10th August 1900, a special meeting of the members unanimously resolved to wind up the Society, and to pay out the funds on a sliding scale. It was noted that new members had not joined latterly, owing, probably, to the newer system of industrial assurance, hence the resolution to wind up

Wharf Inn Smoke Club, Sowerby Bridge Ref W2446

A smoke club at the Wharf Inn, Sowerby Bridge. Recorded in 1901 & 1905

Wharf Lodge, Sowerby Bridge Ref W881

Bolton Brow. Aka Wharf House.

Built about 1837 as a porter's lodge for the Rochdale Canal Company.

Between 1863-1894, the building was leased to the West Riding Constabulary for use as a Police Station. The barred rear window dates from this time, and the room was a cell.

Owners and tenants have included

William Akroyd [1861]
William Ivin [1871]

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Wharfinger House, Sowerby Bridge Ref W145

Bolton Brow.

Recorded in 1881, when Henry Richardson was living here

[1817-1880] Born in Liversedge.

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Wharlers, Northowram Ref W1422

Wharton, Abraham Ref W405

He was a master butcher [1851] / a butcher [1861].

In [Q1] 1840, he married Ellen Ellis [1815-1885] in Halifax.

Ellen was born in Halifax

Children:

Betsy [b 1841] who was a sales person in butcher's shop [1861]
Robert [b 1843] who was a butcher [1861]
Grace [b 1845] who was a dressmaker [1861]
Eliza Ann [b 1847]
Charles William [b 1849] who was a printer's apprentice [1861]
Mary Jane [1854-1887] who married [Halifax Q3 1874] Walter George Clough, & was buried with her parents

They lived at

2 Bath Terrace, Halifax [1851]
49 Back Lane, Halifax [1861]

Abraham died 29th February 1880 (aged 63).

Ellen died 21st January 1885 (aged 70).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 950]

Wharton, Ernest Wilfred Ref W369

[1885-1915] He was employed by Asquith's.

In [Q3] 1905, he married Catherine McDonald [1886-1909] in Halifax.

Children:

child
child

They lived at 2 Lewis Street, Halifax.

Catherine died Q4 1909 (aged 23).

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

He died following a German gas attack at Hill 60 [5th May 1915] (aged 30).

He was buried at Divisional Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref C 18].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Blackshawhead War Memorial

Wharton, Robert Ref W1496

[18??-19??] Quarry owners and stone merchants at Bank Close Quarry, Hipperholme [1905]

Wharton, Rev T. A. Ref W1036

[19??-19??] He was at Ambleside before becoming Vicar at St Matthew's Church, Northowram [1958-1965]. He left to become vicar of Chipping Norton

Wharton, Wilfred Ref W992

[1924-1944] Son of Frances Annie & Fred Wharton of Mytholmroyd.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 26th Vehicle Repair Depot Royal Army Ordnance Corps.

He died 27th May 1944 (aged 20).

He was buried at Accrington Cemetery [D K 552].

He is remembered on Blackshawhead War Memorial

Wharvell, James Henry Ref W943

[1919-1942] Son of John William Wharvell.

Born in Triangle.

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

He died 31st March 1942 (aged 23).

He is remembered on the Rangoon Memorial, Burma [Face 13]

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Wharvell, John William Ref W945

[1889-1968] Born in Leeds.

On 24th December 1912, he married Annie Clay [1892-1983] at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.

Annie was born in Halifax

Child: James Henry

They lived at Beechwood, Sowerby Bridge [1942]

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What's in Calderdale Ref W2841

Whatmough, Francis John Ref W604

[1857-1904] Cricketer.

Born Francis John Whatmuff in Saltaire [4th December 1856]. Known as Frank.

He played first-class cricket between 1878 and 1882. He played for Yorkshire against Australia in 1878.

He lived in Rastrick.

He was a journeyman painter [1882] / publican at the Stott's Arms, Brighouse [1891] / innkeeper at the Greyhound, Rastrick [1900-1904].

On 20th September 1882, he married Ellen, daughter of Thomas Bottomley Dyson, at Bradford Cathedral.

They brought up Harry and Maud Mary Whitehouse who were listed as cousins in the census.

Francis John died of liver cancer at Rastrick [3rd June 1904].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £106.

After his death, Ellen took over at the Greyhound

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Whatmough, James Ref W780

[1852-1926] Son of William Whatmough, delver.

Born in Halifax.

He was a mason of Skircoat [1874] / a mason & builder (employer) [1891] / a builder & contractor (employer) [1901] / a contracting builder (employer) [1911].

He married QDecember 1874 [1850-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.

Mary, of Skircoat, was born in Greetland, the daughter of Joseph Gledhill, butcher

Children:

Fred [b 1876] who was a stone mason [1891]

Edith [b 1879] who was a worsted spinner [1891], a warper [1901] & married Thomas Jagger
Willie / William
Ethel [b 1886] who was a stocking knitter [1901], a toffee shop wrapper-up [1911]
Annie [b 1888]
Elsie [b 1891]
May [b 1894] who was working in a printing office [1911]

They lived at

Moorfield Place, 48 Moorfield Street, Skircoat [1891]
30 Moorfield Street, Halifax [1901]
28 Moorfield Street, Halifax [1911, 1916]
50 Eldroth Road, Halifax [1926]

James died 20th October 1926 (aged 73).

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £3,879.

Probate was granted to his widow Mary, daughter Edith Jagger, and Edward Binns (clerk)

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Whatmough, Robert Ref W100

[16??-16??] A Halifax carrier. In 1667, he issued tradesmen's tokens worth ½d bearing the image of a loaded horse

Whatmough, Willie Ref W782

[1882-1916] Or William.

Son of James Whatmough.

He was employed by his father / a mason's apprentice [1901] / a mason banker hand [1911].

He was engaged to Sarah Jones of Gibbet Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he joined the Territorials [5th April 1916], then transferred and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was sent to France [August 1916].

He died 3rd September 1916 (aged 35) immediately after being hit by shrapnel as he was carrying wounded men from the front line to the dressing station.

The Halifax Courier [16th September 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross

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Wheat Ing Bridge, Wadsworth Ref W502

A single-span stone accommodation bridge built about 1780 for the cottages at Wheat Ing, Wadsworth

Wheat Ing, Wadsworth Ref W503

Originally 3 cottages built about 1780. Now a single dwelling.

Gives its name to Wheat Ing Bridge

Wheatcroft, Rev F. E. Ref W58

[18??-19??] MA.

Vicar of All Souls' Church, Halifax [1913, 1917]

Wheatcroft, John Ref W1501

[19??-] Editor of the Hebden Bridge Times and the Todmorden News [1984-1987]. In 2012, he published a novel Here in the Cull Valley. He lives in York [2012]

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Wheatcroft, T. Dalby Ref W794

[18??-18??] Curate at Brighouse [1852-1866]

Wheater, Horace Milton Ref W907

[1895-1917] Foster son of Alice Pilling of Benroyd Terrace, Holywell Green.

He worked for Dempster's in Elland.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

He was killed in action [13th May 1917] (aged 22).

He and his comrade George Thorpe, who trained together, were killed by the same shell.

He was buried at Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe, France [Grave Ref I P 11].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Blackley Particular Baptist Church, on the Memorial at Saint Andrew's Church, Stainland, on the Memorial at Rosemount Iron Works, Elland, and on the Memorial at Jagger Green Baptist Sunday School, Holywell Green

Wheatley Ref W119

Area to the north-west of Halifax

Wheatley & Wheatley Ref W1094

Wheatley, Annie Ref W7

[1871-1919] Daughter of Jane & Thomas Wheatley of Brighouse.

During World War I, she served as a Sister with the Territorial Force Nursing Service

She died 1st August 1919 (aged 48).

She was buried at Brighouse Cemetery [D U 106]

Wheatley Bottoms Ref W748

[1851-1913] Born in Wilstrop.

Wheatley Co-Op Ref W1600

Branch number 12 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in May 1864

Wheatley Falls Ref W2099

Waterfall on the Hebble Brook

Wheatley, George Ref W893

[1???-1???] He was the second husband of Isabel Otes, widow of John Waterhouse

Wheatley, Rev George Ref W349

[18??-19??] Minister at Bethesda Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Elland [1886]

Wheatley, Isaac Ref W691

In 1874, he married Hannah Sarah Woolford [1853-1921] in York.

Hannah was born in Wetherby

Children:

Gertrude [1877-1895]

John Percival
Walter [b 1883]
Emily Sarah [b 1888]

Isaac & Hannah ran the Brown Horse Inn, Coley [1895 to 1913].

Isaac died 18th June 1913.

Hannah carried on at the Brown Horse [1913-1917].

She died in Halifax [2nd October 1921].

Members of the family were buried at Coley Church

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Wheatley, John Ref W1024

[1???-1???] He married Sarah, daughter of William Holland.

Children:

William

The family lived at Royd House ??

Wheatley, John Percival Ref W692

[1879-1949] Son of Isaac Wheatley.

He was landlord of the Brown Horse, Coley [1921-1949]; his parents had held the pub [1895-1917].

In 1905, he married Bell Gaythorpe [1875-1940] in York

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Wheatley, Joseph Ref W2282

[1823-1897] Son of Richard Wheatley.

Born in Brighouse.

He was a draper in Halifax. He was retired in 1861.

In 12th April 1859, he married Agnes Sunderland.

Children:

Elizabeth [b the Isle of Wight 1859-1903] who married John McConnell
Susan [b Halifax 1861] who never married

They lived at

Tewson Cottages, Brighouse [1861]
Ganny Cottage, Brighouse [1871, 1897]

Agnes died at Christmas 1864.

Joseph died February 1897.

The couple were buried in a vault at St Mary's, Mirfield Parish Church: Agnes [28th December 1864]; Joseph [16th February 1897], and there is a memorial to Agnes on her family grave at Brighouse Cemetery

The 2 daughters remained with their father throughout his life.

In the year after his death, Elizabeth, then aged 38, married John McConnell.

The daughters are not buried with their parents in Mirfield

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Wheatley, Josiah Ref W234

[17??-18??] Or Joseph. Of Mirfield / Hopton.

He married Unknown.

Children:

Sarah
Elizabeth who married John Emmet

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Wheatley Liberal Club Ref W1773

Recorded in 1905 at 2 Ramsden Street, Wheatley when George Mills was secretary.

In 1917, Thomas Ramsden was secretary

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Wheatley Post Office Ref W1787

In 1874, Joseph Ashworth, a grocer, was postmaster.

Recorded in 1905 at 47 Wheatley Road. It was then at the same address as the business run by George Milnes, confectioner

Wheatley Railway Station Ref W1363

A station was planned here for the High Level Railway, but it was never built due to low passenger expectations

Wheatley, Richard Ref W2504

[1796-18??] Born in Kirkheaton.

He was a linen draper in Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse [1841, 1851].

He married Unknown.

He was (possibly) a widower [1841]

Child: Joseph

They lived at

Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse [1841]
Bridge Street, Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse [1851]

On 28th November 1840, an item in The Leeds Mercury announced

Sale of Messuage or Mansion House, 1134 square yards at the Ganny in Brighouse in the possession of Mr Richard Wheatley

which I assume refers to Ganny Cottage, Brighouse

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Wheatley Royd House, Brearley Ref W168

Early 17th century house. A window is inscribed RA and AH.

It is now 2 separate dwellings

Wheatley, Sarah Ref W118

[1803-1879] Daughter of Josiah Wheatley.

She married (1) John Hodgson.

She stayed on at Mulcture Hall, Halifax after her husband's death.

In November 1847, she married (2) John Crossley

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Wheatley Steam Laundry Company Limited Ref W1747

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

The above Laundry has now been going some six months or more, and is turning out work second to none
This Laundry is in an exceptionally good situation for the purpose, having any amount of outside drying ground and plenty of water
No Chemicals are used, and only female labour is employed
All they ask is for you to give them a trial, when they are confident that their work will speak for itself
The Ladies are specially asked to prove for themselves by visiting the Laundry, on any afternoon – Wednesday or Thursday in preference – when Mrs Callow, the manageress, will conduct them over the premises
Don't fail to give them a trial

Their registered office was at Jack Royd, Wheatley [1905, 1922]

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Wheatley, T. H. Ref W1735

[18??-19??] He was a Sergeant [in the Army] / drill instructor at Heath Grammar School [1905]

Wheatley Tunnel Ref W1220

819 yard long railway tunnel which took the High Level Railway from Greystones at Wheatley to Moorside at Illingworth

Wheatley Valley Bridge Ref W3160

In 1890, it was proposed to build a high-level road bridge from Beech Hill, Halifax to St George's Church, Lee Mount.

The design shown in the illustration was by Bancroft & Horsfall.

The bridge was not built

Wheatley Viaduct Ref W57

10-arched, 100 ft high viaduct which carried the High Level Railway across the Wheatley valley

Wheatley Wells, Wheatley Ref W1883

Natural spring.

See Wheatley Wells, Wheatley

Wheatley, William Ref W3780

[15??-16??] Yeoman of Emley.

He married Elisabeth (Eleanor) / Rosamunda, daughter of Charles Stansfeld.

In 1561, William and Elizabeth recognised a moiety of one hundred messuages etc. in Stansfeld, Hartishead, Sowerby, Rishworth, Northeland (sic), Wadsworth and Langfield to be the right of Edward Stansfeild Esq.

In 1623, deed – William and Elizabeth to Edward Stansfeild of Stansfeild, gent. – of various evidences, writings etc formerly belonging to Charles Stansfeild, relating to lands quitclaimed to the said Edward Stansfeild, 1561

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Wheelbarrows Ref W104

See Abraham Dawson and Watson Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge

Wheeler & Wilson Ref W2616

Sewing machine agents [1865] Partners included Mr Wheeler and Thomas Wilson

Wheeler, Rev E. T. C. Ref W1065

[19??-19??] He was in Hertfordshire before coming to serve in Stainland and Holywell Green in 1962

Wheelhouse, Ada Ref W1311

[18??-1???] Of Hebden Bridge. In a report in the Leeds Mercury Weekly of 19th June 1880, she and Thomas Hartley were named as successful candidates for the 8 Yorkshire vacancies at the Royal Albert Idiot Asylum at Lancaster

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Wheelhouse & Fletcher Ref W1694

Hebden Bridge tailors [1905].

Partners included Wallace Wheelhouse and James Fletcher

Wheelhouse & Howarth Ref W1503

Succeeded Wheelhouse & Shaw as corn millers and maltsters at Gauxholme Mill, Walsden. They were there in 1877

Partners included Joseph Wheelhouse and James Howarth.

The partnership was dissolved in 1879.

Howarth continued there on his own until the early 1880s.

He was the last corn miller at the mill

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Wheelhouse & Shaw Ref W1509

Corn millers at Gauxholme Mill, Walsden [186?]. Partners included Joseph Wheelhouse.

The firm became Wheelhouse & Howarth

Wheelhouse, Cockroft Ref W914

[1870-1930] Son of George Wheelhouse

He was a dyer of New Bridge, Heptonstall [1891] / a fustian dyer [1891] / a fustian cutter's labourer [1901] / a fustian dyer & finisher [1911].

On 24th January 1891, he married Eliza Robinson [1869-1???].

Eliza, of White Lee, Wadsworth, was the daughter of William Robinson, Stone Mason

Cockroft's sister Harriet (Hetty) Wheelhouse was a witness to the marriage

Children:

Sarah Elizabeth [b 11th March 1891]
Mary Jane / Janey [b 24th January 1893]
Annie [b 1895]
George [b 1896]
Edna [b 1898]
Bertha [b 1900]

They lived at

New Bridge, Heptonstall [1891]
Pall Mall, Burnley Road, Mytholmroyd [1901]
Mytholmroyd [1911]

Cockroft died in 1930 (aged 60)

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Wheelhouse, George Ref W917

[1798-1884] Son of Samuel Wheelhouse.

Born in Heptonstall.

He was a cartwright.

In 1824, he married Sarah Greenwood [1805-1867] at St Thomas's Church, Claremount.

Children:

Samuel [1824-1893] who was a railway porter, & married Sally Mitchell [1825-1884]
Jane [1826] who married [1845] James Fielden [1823-1???], warper
James [1827-1907] who was a carpenter, & married Mary Ann Bradbury [1829-1894]
Robert [1827-1864 Victoria, Australia] who was a Baker and storekeeper, & married [1859] Sarah Anne Upton [1838-1929]
Mary Ellen [1829-1894] who married [1852] Richard Fielding, warper [1927]
Grace [1830] who married [1848] William Nuttall, labourer [1828]
Thomas [1832] who died in infancy
Hannah [1833-1902] who married [1860] James Walsh, twister [1832]
Martha [1835-1920] who married [1859] Greenwood Dewhirst, carder [1837]
Thomas [1836-1916] who was a cartwright, & married [1860] Grace Sutcliffe [1837-1912]
Sarah [1838-1908] who married [1860] William Cheetham, fustian manufacturer [1837-1???]
John
William [1840] who died in infancy
George
William
Elizabeth [1844] who was a cotton card room hand [1871]
Joseph [1847-1849]
Eliza [1849] who married [1874] Thomas Wadsworth, wheelwright [1854]

The couple were buried at Heptonstall Church

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Wheelhouse, George Ref W912

[1843-1873] Son of George Wheelhouse.

He was a woollen card cutter of Heptonstall [1867] / a fustian cutter.

In 1867, he married Sarah Cockroft [1848-1???].

Sarah, of Wadsworth, was the daughter of James Cockroft, fustian cutter

Children:

Eliza [b 1869]
Cockroft
Harriet / Hetty [b 1873]

They lived at Garden Square, Heptonstall [1871].

George died in 1873.

He was buried at Heptonstall Church.

On 21st November 1877, Sarah married (2) Sutcliffe Greenwood

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Wheelhouse, John Ref W923

[1795-1846] Son of Samuel Wheelhouse.

Born in Heptonstall.

He was a carpenter.

In 1814, he married Grace Uttley [1790-1862] in Halifax.

Children:

Samuel [b 1815]
Sarah [b 1823]
Benjamin [b 1826]

John died Q4 1846.

Grace died in 1862.

The couple were buried at Heptonstall Church

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Wheelhouse, John Ref W191

[1827-1913] Son of Lydia Howard & Samuel Wheelhouse of Sowerby.

Baptised at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden [3rd June 1827].

He was a corn miller [1851] / a tanner [1871] / a currier [1878].

He married (1) Lea Hannah.

Children:

Sarah Ellen [b 1853]

Betsy [b 1857] who married Alfred Holt

In 1863, he married (2) Eliza Jane Lambert [1840-1909].

John died 18th September 1913 (aged 86).

Members of the family were buried at Lightcliffe Old Church Graveyard

Wheelhouse, John Ref W924

[1839-1918] Son of George Wheelhouse.

He was a fustian cutter.

In 1864, he married Hannah Spencer [1843-1915].

Child: Wallace

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Wheelhouse, Joseph Ref W6700

[1816-1???] Son of William Wheelhouse.

Born at Mayroyd Mill, Wadsworth.

He was a corn miller / partner in Wheelhouse & Shaw / partner in Wheelhouse & Howarth.

He married Grace Greenwood of Wadsworth.

They lived at Plane Tree Cottage, Clough, Walsden [1871]

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Wheelhouse, Robert Ref W922

[1794-1857] Son of Samuel Wheelhouse.

He was a farmer [1812].

In 1812, he married Hannah Scott [1794-1864].

Children:

Betty [b Colne 1811] who (probably) died in infancy
Martha [1813-1860] who married [Heptonstall 1840] George Sutcliffe
Betty [b Colne 1815-1904] who married [1833] Isaac Kennedy [1810-1883] & died at Woodstock Township. Schuyler County, Illinois
John [b Little Marsden 1816-1904] who married [Ohio 1842] Mary Hardway [b 1816]
George [b Marsden 1818-1908] who married [Ohio 1840] Mary Brown [1818-1883] & died at Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois
Robert [b Little Marsden 1822-1911] who married [1849] Margaret Deweese [1828-1908] & died at Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois
Sarah [b Marsden 1824] who married (1) George Oatman [b 1790] & (2) [1899] William B. Seward [b 1835]
Hannah [b Ohio 1828-1907] who married [Ohio 1854] Benjamin Bryant [1821-1866] & died at Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Jane [b Ohio 1836-1920] who married [1858] William Thomas Campbell [1825-1906] & died at St Louis, Missouri

Around 1826, the family (except daughter Martha) emigrated to the USA.

It is possible that Martha stayed behind to look after her grandfather Samuel Wheelhouse.
In his will, Samuel left 6 silver teaspoons to Martha

Robert died in Des Moins, Iowa, USA in 1857.

They are both buried at Polk city cemetery

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Wheelhouse, Samuel Ref W919

[1766-1839] Or Wheelas.

Born in West End, Fewston, North Yorkshire.

He was a wheelwright [1822].

In 1789, he married Martha Lambert [1767-1811] at Fewston.

Children:

The couple were buried at Heptonstall Church

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Wheelhouse, Taylor Ref W1988

[1833-1903] Leather dealer at Bailiff Bridge.

He was recorded as doing good business with France.

In 1883, he was fined 500 francs when 2 bales of leather had been detained by the French authorities on suspicion of being of American origin – American goods being liable to a heavier duty, at that time.

He was a member of the Clifton Board of Guardians [1869].

In [Q2] 1854, he (possibly) married Hannah Collins in Bradford.

Child: Ada who married Lionel C. G. Sharp

They lived at

Birkby Lane, Clifton [1869]
Birkby Hall, Bailiffe Bridge [1894]

He (possibly) died in Ulverston in 1903 (aged 70)

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Wheelhouse, Wallace Ref W1535

[1874-1925] Son of John Wheelhouse.

Born in Heptonstall.

He was a master tailor [1902] / partner in Wheelhouse & Fletcher.

In 1902, he married Ada Greenwood [1876-1909].

They lived at Beechwood, Hebden Bridge [1905].

Wallace died in Todmorden

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Wheelhouse, William Ref W1282

[17??-18??] Corn and flour miller at Mayroyd Mill, Hebden Bridge [1802, 1834].

He married Betty.

Child: Joseph Wheelhouse

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Wheelhouse, William Ref W822

[1794-1861] Corn miller.

He died 14th August 1861 (aged 67).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4128]

Wheelhouse, William Ref W675

[1796-1856] Son of Samuel Wheelhouse.

He was a wheelwright [1824, 1834] / a joiner [1841].

On 25th December 1820, he married Mary Kershaw [1790-1857] at Halifax Parish Church.

Mary & William already had a son: William Kershaw Wheelhouse [1817-1862]

Children:

Martha Sarah [1823-1900] who married (1) Hague Moss & (2) David Smith
Samuel [1825-1827]
Abraham [1829-1906] who married Jane Collinge and died in Victoria, Australia

They lived at Garden Square, Hebden Bridge [1841].

The couple were buried at Heptonstall Church: William [29th March 1856]; Mary [11th June 1857]

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Wheelhouse, William Ref W486

[1843-1915] Son of George Wheelhouse.

Born in Heptonstall.

He was a Lancashire & Yorkshire railway porter [1871].

In 1862, he married (1) Mary Dugdale.

Children:

Fred [1863-1871]
Agnes [1865-1871]
Walter [1867-1922]
Robert [1868-1869]

A Mary Whitehouse died in Todmorden (possibly of perinatal complications) [Q4 1869] (aged 22).

In 1872, William married (2) Mary Ann Austin [1843-1885] in Halifax.

Children:

Sarah [1873-1885]
Ada [1874-1944]
Richard [1875-1958]
Arthur [1876-1878]
George [1879-1879]
Martha [1879-1879]
Eugenia [b 1880]

Mary Ann died in 1885.

William married (3) Survivus [1839-1909].

Survivus (née Sutcliffe) was the widow of Mr Greenwood

They lived at Sand Bed, Stansfield [1871]

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Wheelwright ... Ref W585

The entries for people & families with the surname Wheelwright are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Wheelwright & Lumb Ref W1846

Woollen manufacturers at Berry Mill, Stainland [1874]

Wheelwright's Charity Ref W627

Halifax.

See West Grove Boiler Works, West Vale

Wheelwright's Charity Ref W628

Sowerby and Rishworth. Established by John Wheelwright.

He was one of the original trustees together with Ely Dyson of Clay House and Abraham Thomas of Dewsbury.

It was specified that one of successors of Wheelwright was to be his male heir, or, at least, someone with the surname Wheelwright.

Later trustees included John Wheelwright, Samuel Knight [1826], George Priestley [1826], John Wheelwright [1826], Colonel Robert Stansfeld [1853], John Waterhouse [1853], John Wilkinson Hoyle Wheelwright [1853], and John Hoyle Wheelwright - and they owned much local property and several mills including Dyson Lane Mill, Rishworth, The Folly, Barkisland, Lower Dyson Lane Mill, Rishworth and Slitheroe Mill, Rishworth.

See Rishworth School

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Wheelwright's: J. W. Wheelwright & Sons Ref W1564

Cotton spinners and doublers. They were at

Brian Royd Mill, Greetland [1905]
Small Lees Mill, Ripponden [1845, 1905 until 1931]
Callis Mill, Charlestown [1914]

Their head office was at Rishworth Mills. Recorded in 1905.

In 1907, it became J. W. Wheelwright & Sons Limited.

The subscribers were

The directors were

J. H. Wheelwright (chairman & governing director)
J. R. H. Wheelwright
D. G. Wheelwright

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Whelan, Peter Ref W947

[1897-1918] Son of Katherine & John Whelan of 6 St Thomas Street, Claremount, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

He died of wounds [30th June 1918] (aged 21).

He was buried at Hagle Dump Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref I H 1].

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

Whetherherd, Christopher Chamberlain Ref W30

[1731-1803] Son of James Whetherherd.

He married Unknown.

Child: James [1769-1822] who was a Captain in the 23rd Light Dragoons

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

Whetherherd, James Ref W1908

[1704-1777] He married Mary Chamberlain.

Children:

Christopher
Mary [1734-1805]
child who died in infancy
child who died in infancy
child who died in infancy
child who died in infancy

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

Whewall, Elizabeth Ref W2436

[1???-1???] Hosier at 4 Old Market Halifax [1837]

Whewall, James Ref W1791

[1813-1890] Stocking and worsted manufacturer and merchant at 1 Northgate, Halifax, and at 8 George Street, Halifax [1837].

He lived at Union Cross Yard [1845].

See Whewall's Court and William Whewall

Whewall, William Ref W17

Recorded in 1822, when he was a hosier at Old Market Place, Halifax

See Whewall's Court and James Whewall

Whichfield Ref W2613

A form of the name Witchfield

Whin Hill Wood, Wheatley Ref W746

Whinberry Stones, Heptonstall Moor Ref W560

A natural stone outcrop on Heptonstall Moor

Whinchat Hall, Clifton Ref W517

Whinney Cottage, Lightcliffe Ref W2656

Recorded around 1850 at Smith House Lane.

See Whinney House, Lightcliffe

Whinney Hall, Shelf Ref W789

Abraham Woodhead [1710]

Built around 14??. In 1455, the house passed from Richard Strange to James Otes, and passed down the family to James Oates in 1608.

Whinney Hill housing estate, Brighouse Ref W380

Housing estate at Whinney Hill Park which opened in 19??.

There were prefabricated houses there in the 1950s. These were later replaced by brick houses

See Whinney House, Lightcliffe and Whinny

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Whinney House, Lightcliffe Ref W2657

Recorded around 1850 at Cow Lane / Smith House Lane. The property is shown – but not named – on later maps.

Owners and tenants have included

Charles Appleyard [1861]

Whinney Hill housing estate was later built on adjacent land.

See Whinney Cottage, Lightcliffe

Whinney Royd, Northowram Ref W293

Aka Whinney Royd Farm.

Whinney Royd Lane.

The present farmhouse is probably late 17th century.

Owners and tenants have included

John Robertshaw [1911]

[1899-1918] Son of Miranda & Orlando Whipp of 10 High Street, Todmorden.

Whipp, Arthur Ref W200

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 9th April 1918 (aged 19).

He was buried at Vieille-Chapelle New Military Cemetery, Lacouture, France [Grave Ref III C 13].

He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Todmorden Unitarian Church

Whipp Brothers & Todd Limited Ref W1623

Cotton manufacturers at Millsteads Mill, Todmorden [1905]

Whipp, Charles Ref W422

[1834-1913] Born in Soyland [29th July 1834].

He was a farmer [1855].

On 24th December 1855, he married Grace Hollas in Halifax.

Grace was the daughter of Joseph Hollas

Children:

Jane [b Soyland 1854]
Hannah [b Soyland 1856 & died Kansas 1934]
Robert [b Soyland 1859]
Harriett [b Illinois 1867 & died Iowa 1949]
George Henry [b Illinois 1867 & died Iowa 1943]
Alice Jane [b Illinois 1868 & died Iowa 1929]
Flora [b Iowa 1871 & died Iowa 1953]
Frederick Joseph [b Iowa 1871 & died Iowa 1941]
May [b Iowa 1873 & died Missouri 1953]
Laura [b Iowa 1877]

In the 1850s, the family moved to Iowa, USA. Charles arrived on 9th May 1856.

Charles enlisted in the 7th Regiment of the Illinois Cavalry and took part in the American Civil War He was discharged on 9th July 1864.

Charles was naturalised on 15th July 1868.

Grace died 28th November 1907.

Charles died 17th May 1913.

They are both buried at Maple Hill Cemetery. College Springs, Iowa. The marker beside the gravestone indicates that Charles served in the American Civil War

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Whipp, Joe Ref W148

[1884-1954] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was landlord of the Prospect, Sowerby Bridge [1922-1925] / the Crown, Sowerby Bridge [1925-1926] / the Volunteer Arms, Copley [1926-1930] / the Wharf Hotel, Sowerby Bridge [1930-1936] / the Engineers, Sowerby Bridge [1936-1943].

On 18th July 1908, he married (1) Annie Maude Corney [1886-1941] at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge

Annie Maude was born in Sowerby Bridge

In [Q2] 1941, he married (2) Doris Emily [1897-1982] in Halifax.

Doris Emily [née Walsh] was the widow of Mr Crossley

Joe & Doris Emily both died in Blackpool

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Whipp, Roland Ref W668

[1896-1915] Son of Walker Whipp.

Born in Soyland.

He lived at 12 Upper Cross Well, Soyland.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed by a shell [24th December 1915].

The Halifax Courier [8th January 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20], on Ripponden War Memorial, and on the Roll of Honour at Zion Congregational Church, Ripponden

Whipp, Walker Ref W667

[1863-1941] Born in Soyland.

He was a maker-up of Ripponden [1882] /

He married Nelly Newall of Walsden [1782-1859].

Children:

Sarah

Richard
William

He died on 5th July 1859 when John Holden's joiner's shop in Union Street, Todmorden collapsed, killing James and Abraham Crossley who were working there at the time.

James's wife, Nelly, never recovered from the shock and died a few months later on 18th September.

The couple were buried at Christ Church, Todmorden

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Weatherill, Miles Ref W70

[1845-1868] Son of Richard Weatherill.

A cotton worker or check-weaver of Back Brook Street, Todmorden.

Miles was generally regarded as being

a young man of good character and conduct

although newspapers reported that

no gentleman's housemaid was free from his solicitations

After the hanging, a friend found a letter in Weatherill's cell in which he wrote

You know I am to hang. It is an awful shameful death to die

An effigy of Weatherill was installed at Madame Tussaud's.

This is discussed in the book Halifax Murders.

See James Weatherill

Weatherill, Richard Ref W6090

[1???-1???] He married Alice.

Child: Miles

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Weathersby, William Ref W895

[1772-1???] Born in Herefordshire.

He married Mary Cook [1773-1???].

Child: Ann [1798-1867] who married John Morgan

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Weaver to Web Ref W469

Weavers' Cottages Ref W1886

Some examples can be seen at

Green End, Old Town

Weavers' Rhyme Ref W72

An 18th/19th century rhyme records the route from the west along the Long Causeway which the weavers took between their homes and their markets:


Burnley for ready money,
Mereclough noa trust,
ye're peepin in at Stiperden,
But call at Kebs, ye must,
Blackshawhead for travellers,
and Heptonstall for trust,
Hepton Brig for landladies,
and Midgley near the moor,
Luddenden's a warm shop,
Royle's Head's varry cold,
if ye get to Halifax,
ye mun be varry bold

In order to make lines 4-7 scan, Donald Haigh has suggested that they should be:


Blackshawhead for travellers,
and Heptonstall for whores,
Hepton Brig for landladies,
and Midgley near the moors,

See Hull, Hell & Halifax

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Web Archive of the Calderdale Companion Ref W2413

The British Library has included the Calderdale Companion in their online Archives at

http://www.webarchive.org.uk/ukwa/

Webb's: Henry Webb & Company Ref W1833

Tar distillers at Rastrick [1874]

Webb, Rev James Ref W984

[1826-1876] He was Vicar of Hartshead-cum-Clifton [1866-1876] and Master of Clifton Free School [1867-1873], taking over from Rev James Webb.

He resigned in August 1876.

He left the district and died at Bournemouth [21st December 1876]

Webb, Captain Matthew Ref W2313

[1848-1883] In the 1870s, he trained at Hollingworth Lake for his cross-channel swim

Webb, Norman George Ref W1006

[1912-1943] Son of Zara Janet & Thomas James Webb of Hebden Bridge.

In [Q3] 1942, he married Doris Burley in Todmorden.

They lived in Hebden Bridge.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 102nd Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 23rd August 1943 (aged 31).

He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [Grave Ref 169]

Webb, Richard Ref W535

[1821-1899] Born in Ireland.

He was a revenue officer [1881].

Around 1849, he married Eliza Ann [1827-1???].

Eliza Ann was born in Ireland

Children:

Charles Reilley [b 1849] who was a postman [1881]
Agnes Delia [b 1856] who was a teacher [1881]

They lived at 6 Lister Street, Halifax [1881]

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Webb, Samuel Ref W1821

[18??-18??] Manufacturer of sanitary pipes, chimney tops, ridge tiles, fire and common bricks, boiler blocks, and flue covers at New Bank, Halifax [1874]

Webb, Samuel Ref W816

[18??-18??] He was landlord of the Hambletonian, Silver Street [1861] / landlord of the Albion Hotel, Claremount [1864]

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Webb, Thornton & Shaw Ref W1854

Fire and common brick manufacturer at Bank Top, Northowram [1861]

Webb, Zacharias Brierley Ref W753

[1868-19??] His father was not recorded on his marriage record.

Born in Pendleton, Lancashire.

He was a driver of Elland Lane, Elland [1906] / a labourer [1911].

In [Q4] 1906, he married Barbara Ann Hornsby in Halifax.

Barbara Ann was the daughter of William Hornsby.
She was a rag sorter [1911]

In 1911, they were living with Barbara's parents at 5 Upper Exley, Halifax

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Webber, Kenneth Frederick Albert Ref W1003

[1918-1945] Son of Rose & George Webber.

In [Q4] 1941, he married Ethel Riley in Halifax.

They lived in Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Corporal with the 49th Armoured Personnel Carrier Regiment Royal Armoured Corps.

He died 30th March 1945 (aged 27).

He was buried at Winterswijk Cemetery, Netherlands [Grave Ref 47]

Webster ... Ref W247

The entries for people & families with the surname Webster are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Webster & Wade Ref W1683

Marble masons at 7 Aked's Road, Halifax [1905]

Webster's, Brighouse Ref W1448

Brighouse furniture business. Established in 1865. The company now occupies a series of shops in Commercial Street

Webster's: George Webster & Son Limited Ref W1489

In 1819, George Webster had a grocery and confectionery business in 6 Southgate, Halifax and another at Hipperholme cross-roads (next to the Infants' School).

In 1828, he established his tea and grocery business at 3 and 5 Silver Street / Commercial Street, Halifax.

His son, Charles, took over the business, becoming sole partner.

In 1874, they were at 7 Union Street, Halifax.

Later, the company had the Mikado Café [1889], and the Imperial Café [1908].

In 1936, they had a shop in The Arcade Royale, Halifax.

The company went out of business in 1963

Webster's Green Label Ref W2687

Beer introduced by Samuel Webster's in 1928

Webster's, Hipperholme Ref W2858

A branch of George Webster & Son Limited stood at Hipperholme cross-roads (next to the Infants' School). It is now [2012] an office equipment company

Webster's: Samuel Webster & Sons Limited Ref W1644

Union Cross Yard, Halifax.

The brewery business was started by Samuel Webster at the Fountain Head Brewery in 1838.

He was joined by his sons, Isaac, George Henry and Samuel Green.

Other people who served in the Board included

John Hoyle

The company was registered in March 1890.

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

Samuel Webster & Sons Limited
Brewers and Wine & Spirit merchants
Offices; 57 Northgate, Halifax

On 30th December 1932, Samuel Webster's and Joseph Stocks amalgamated.

They became a part of the Grand Metropolitan group.

In 1895, Wilson's of Lancashire (established in 1834) became a part of the Group.

The Brewery is discussed in the book Halifax Pubs.

See George Bodger, Frances White Bodger, Eric Bodger, Prynn & Company, Victoria, Halifax and Webster's Green Label

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Wedgewood, William Ref W824

[1883-1940] Born in Seaton, Cumberland [8th July 1883].

On 22nd December 1833, he married Eliza Clarkson in Calverley.

Eliza from Brighouse was the daughter of Charles Clarkson

Children:

James William [1834-18th March 1836] who died aged 1 year & 8 months
Elizabeth who died in her infancy
Eliza Ann [1836-4th May 1838] who died aged 1 year & 8 months

Eliza died 6th April 1838 (aged 25).

Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

Wedgwood, William Robson Ref W841

He was a coal miner.

He was an excellent shot with the gun and took part in many clay-pigeon contents.

He won several trophies as a Cumberland wrestler.

He signed to play for Thrum Hall [1902].

He was chief try-scorer for Halifax [1903-1904].

He played for Cumberland [1905-1906]

He was Captain of Halifax [1907-1908]

He had to retire from rugby on account of heart disease [1912]

He was landlord of the Golden Pheasant, Halifax [1911] / landlord of the Lord Nelson, Halifax [July 1913-July 1914].

A benefit match was played on his behalf at Thrum Hall [1928].

In [Q4] 1902, he married Sarah Jane Underwood in Cockermouth.

Children:

Eva [1903-1946]
William Aaron [1907-1965]
John [1911-1937]

They lived at 115 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1940].

William died in Halifax [4th January 1940]

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Wee Sam Ref W239

Weeding, Major A. J. Ref W1916

[18??-1876] He served with the 33rd Duke of Wellington's Own Regiment. He died in India.

There is a memorial to him and other members of the regiment in Halifax Parish Church

Weedon, Thomas Ref W248

[1880-1915] Son of Emma (née Worley) & Richard Weedon, painter.

Born in Tooting, London.

He was a labourer [1911] / a dyer with Davis, Gordon & Company.

On 7th April 1907, he married Rose Gardiner [1882-19??] in Halifax.

Rose was the daughter of John Gardiner

Children:

Vera May [b 1914]
child

In 1911, a daughter Violet Weedon [aged 11] born in Halifax was recorded

They lived at

13 Wood Square Mill Lane, Boothtown [1911]
Lower Range Terrace, Range Bank [1915]
12 Waterloo Street, Boothtown [1916]

He was killed in action during a gas attack at the Battle of Hill 60 [5th May 1915].

The Halifax Courier [18th March 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

Official confirmation of his death didn't come until March 1916.

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Weekly Courier & Guardian Ref W542

Weightman, Hugh Ref W2207

[18??-19??] Motor coach proprietor.

He established Weightman's Tours Limited and began operating charabancs on excursions and tours from Halifax by 1923. The company's registered address was 5 Emscote Grove, Halifax.

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Weightman, Samuel Ref W2840

[1851-1???] Born in Bassingham, Lincolnshire.

Around 1898, he is mentioned in several newspaper reports of crimes and incidents in and around Halifax.

In 1871, he married Sarah Johnson [1850-1???], born in Coddington, in Newark, Nottinghamshire.

Children:

Fanny [b 1871]
Anne [b 1872]
Adeline / Adelina [b 1875]
Kate [b 1877]
Alice Mary [b 1879] who was a dressmaker [1911]
George [b 1880]
Millie [b 1882]
Minnie [b 1884]
Fred [b 1886]
Hugh [b 1887]
Liley [b 1889]
John [b 1892] who was a butcher's apprentice [1911]

They lived at

17 Hook Road, Hook, Goole [1881]
Omar Street, Heckmondwike [1891]
West Riding Court House, Halifax [1901]
Bottesford, Nottingham [1911]

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Welby, Moses Ref W7901

[1845-1923] Aka Owd Mo', Owd Mow.

Born in Farnworth, Lancashire.

He was a 19th century convert to Methodism.

Before his conversion, he was said to be the leader of a group of ungodly men.

On 25th March 1906, he preached at Salem Wesleyan Chapel, Hebden Bridge

He wrote an autobiography entitled From Coal-Pit To Joyful News Mission. The introduction to the book says

Moses Welsby was born and brought up in a public-house, his early surroundings and habits were rough and wicked, and he literally ran an evil course.
He was a noted dog-runner and pigeon-flyer, the racecourse knew him well, and in gambling and drink he spent most of his hardly-earned wages as a coal-miner.
Till his thirty-sixth year he lived without God, in a land of Bibles and Christian influences.
Some few years after his conversion, he was led in the providence of God to join our Joyful News Mission, and to devote his life to telling forth the news of a Saviour's love

He died in Rochdale

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Welch, Ernest William Ref W1096

[1863-1935] Born in Stockton on Tees

In 1890, he married Mary Totty [1861-1914].

in Stockton on Tees.

Mary was born in Albrighton, Shropshire, the daughter of George Totty, bricklayer

Child: George Henry

The family lived at 9 St Paul's Road. Halifax [1898, 1914, 1917].

Mary died at home [13th September 1914].

Ernest died in the Gibbet Street Institution [11th August 1935].

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [Grave Ref: 934-G]

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Welch, George Henry Ref W898

[1898-1917] Son of Ernest William Welch.

Born in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots (Formerly 2nd/7th Battalion).

He died of wounds [21st August 1917] (aged 19).

He was buried at Lebucquière Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I D 11]

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

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Welch, Nathaniel Ref W934

[1???-16??] Curate at Luddenden [1634]

Weldon, Frank Ref W400

Frank died in Halifax [Q3 1951] (aged 65)

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Weldrivet Boiler & Motor Company Limited Ref W1776

Boiler & motor makers at Empire Works, Holmfield [1905]

Well Close House, Brighouse Ref W1458

Off Church Lane.

Church Lane Surgery now stands on what was the drive to the house. Owners and tenants have included

Well Head Ref W101

Area of Halifax and site of a natural spring.

The well was known as Old Well and Common Well.

The area around the well was known as Oldwelling or Old Well Ing.

In 1398, John Smythson was charged with enclosing a footpath leading to the well.

In 1762, an Act was passed for the purpose of opening a water course from Well Head and other public springs.

In 1852, the wells supplied around 80,000 gallons per day.

Arthur Porritt writes that ...

in some of the town's inns, drinkers would ask for "Whisky and Well Head"

Two houses – Well Head and Old Well Head – stood here and were demolished in 1976 when the area was redeveloped.

See Act for supplying Halifax with Water [1762] and Royal Aerated Waters

Well Head Farm, Halifax Ref W210

Savile Road. Small Georgian Gothick building built in the 18th/19th century

William Knowles [1910]

See Knowles's Dairy

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Well Head Fields, Halifax Ref W475

The former grounds of Well Head House formed a deep valley west of Skircoat Road.

Once a rural setting, the area is now covered with the usual ubiquitous and unimaginative houses.

See Burdock Way

Well Head House, Halifax Ref W187

House at Well Head built for Grace Elizabeth and John Waterhouse after their wedding – possibly by John Carr.

Old Well Head was earlier.

The house had a Snetzler chamber organ which Catherine Grace Waterhouse gave to All Saints' Church, Elland in 1915.

John Waterhouse died here.

Catherine Grace Doherty Waterhouse was the last of the family to occupy the house.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Frank Thompson [1905]
Frank Lee [1916, 1956]
Kate Lee [1968]

A school visit in May 1903 recorded

the Scholars are visiting the gardens of Mrs Doherty-Waterhouse this week. In the grounds of Mrs Waterhouse, the scholars saw, a vinery, peach house, fighouse, and they saw such plants as the banana bearing fruit, the orange, cinnamon, myrtle, orchids, and many rare plants. There were 14 glasshouses

During the 1970s, there were many plans, including one to build a road through the estate.

While Halifax Council dithered (sounds familiar!), the house fell into disrepair and was demolished in 1976.

During the 1990s, the green parkland of the estate was given over for development and is now heavily built-up

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Well Head House: Organ Ref W845

In the 1760s, the Waterhouse family commissioned Johann Snetzler to build an organ at Well Head.

In 1915, Catherine Grace Waterhouse gave the organ to All Saints' Church, Elland and it was placed in the Lady Chapel there.

On 3rd September 1916, the organ was dedicated.

It fell into disrepair.

The Convent donated the organ to Halifax Minster.

On 8th March 2015, the Organ was rededicated with a service at the Minster.

It is estimated the it will cost £150,000 to restore the organ

Well House, Halifax Ref W576

Well of Saint John the Baptist Ref W102

Aka Jonas Well. A natural spring which was sited about 200 yards north of Halifax Parish Church at the end of Mulcture Hall Road.

See Cripplegate and Well I' Th' Wall Lane, Halifax

Well Royd, Stainland Ref W1063

High Street. Dated RRM 1762.

Adjoins Shepherd's Cottage, Stainland.

Owners and tenants have included

Edmund Schofield [1934]
William Cecil Edwards

Wellburn, Dr Edgar Duesbury Ref W1536

[1861-1941] Son of Eliza (née Harrison) [1824-1???] & Zachariah Tranmer Wellburn [1822-1898].

Born in Scarborough.

He served with the 1st Volunteer Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) [1890].

In [Q4] 1886, he married (1) Annie Elizabeth Darrell [1858-1892] in Halifax.

In [Q3] 1893, he married (2) Emma Hatton [1869-1936] in Halifax.

Children:

Emma Hatton 1894
Mary Hatton 1899
John Hatton 1906

The family lived at Beech House

Wellcroft Nurseries, Hipperholme Ref W2477

George Sharp & Sons were here [1905]

Wellesley, Arthur Ref W1947

[1769-1852] 1st Duke of Wellington. Politician and military leader.

See Duke of Wellington's Regiment, Napoleonic Wars, Peninsular War and Battle of Waterloo

Wellesley Barracks, Halifax Ref W476

Gibbet Street / Spring Hall Lane, Highroad Well.

The building was designed by the Royal Engineers' architect, J & W. Beanland of Bradford, in a castellated Gothic Revival style. The land was given by Charles Musgrave.

The 16 Army buildings included a chapel, officers buildings, the Orderly Room and the Guard Room.

The barrack blocks were known as Wellington and Musgrave.

The barracks were inaugurated on 29th August 1877 when the 33rd and 76th Regiments of Foot occupied the building.

In October 1877, the 6th West Yorkshire Militia moved in.

On 11th February 1918, there was an outbreak of smallpox at the Barracks, with 3 cases being reported in 6 days.

The present building was begun in 1938.

During World War II, it was used for A. T. S. Training.

The property was known as The Barracks until the name Wellesley Barracks was given in 1953.

The Duke of Wellington's Regiment remained at the barracks until 1959 when the barracks closed.

The site was bought by Halifax Council for £30,000 in September 1963 and renamed Wellesley Park. In May 2003, the Council approved controversial plans to build a new school at the Barracks.

The keep and other parts of the building are listed.

See Rev Alec Charlton and Halifax Academy

Wellesley Mount, Halifax Ref W2662

Houses at Savile Park Road

Owners and tenants have included

George Walker Highley [1901]

Wellesley Park Ref W327

Highroad Well. Wellesley Barracks was acquired by Halifax Council in 1963 and renamed. It was used for musical and physical education.

In Spring 2005, Halifax High School moved here from the old Clare Hall site on Huddersfield Road, Halifax

Wellfield House, Langfield Ref W1314

See Brighouse Agricultural Show, Brighouse Baths, Brighouse Charity Gala, Wellholme Day Nursery, Brighouse and The Gill family of Brighouse

James Nuttall [1851, 1861]
William Postlethwaite [1913]

Wellholme, Brighouse Ref W1512

Wellholme Park and the house were originally private land and a part of the Camm Park Estate owned by Alfred Camm and the Camm family.

The house is now a part of Wellholme, Brighouse

Owners and tenants have included

Rev John Child [1887]

See Richard Kershaw

Wellholme Park, Brighouse Ref W359

Bradford Road. Wellholme, Brighouse and the park were originally private land and a part of the Camm Park Estate owned by the Camm family.

In 1867, land was sold for the construction of the Parish Church of St James, which opened in 1870.

In 1902, a shelter popularly known as Park Parliament was erected.

In 1935, the park was bought by Brighouse Corporation as the town's main park.

In 1937, there were plans to build a new civic hall in the park.

In 1938, trenches were dug as a part of the town's defences.

It was used for galas, concerts, and public events from the start of the 20th century.

In 2012, this and Centre Vale Park, Todmorden were awarded Queen Elizabeth II Fields status, which protects the land forever.

Clifton Brook flows through the park.

Wellington Arcade Ref W453

Brighouse. Shopping precinct built in the 1960s on the site which had previously been occupied by Brighouse market, and the Wellington pub, and then bus station.

It has always been a rather dull, concrete, Soviet-style building.

Wellington Club Ref W591

Aka Southowram Wellington. Southowram football club of the late 19th century. Evolved into the Brookfoot Football Club

Wellington, Duke of Ref W1946

Wellock, David Ref W655

[1852-19??] Born in Malham.

He was a farm labourer [1911].

In [Q4] 1883, he married Sarah Ellen Briscoe [1863-19??] in Settle.

Sarah Ellen was born in Settle

Children:

child who died young [before 1911]

Robert [b 1887] who was a cotton spinner [1911]

Willie
Arthur [b 1893] who was a cotton piecer [1911]
John [b 1894] who was a cotton weaver [1911]

They lived at 6 Aspinall Street, Mytholmroyd [1911]

Wellock, Willie Ref W630

[1888-1917] Son of David Wellock.

Born in Mytholmroyd.

He was a cotton spinner [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Gunner with the Royal Field Artillery.

He died 30th August 1917 (aged 29).

He is remembered on a memorial in Mount Zion Methodist Church, Mytholmroyd and Scout Road Wesleyan Chapel, Mytholmroyd, and in the book Royd Regeneration

The Wells family of Norwood Green Ref W954

The family came to the district from Bowling with Isaac Wells, who was land agent for Sir Francis Lindley of Bolling Hall, Bradford

Wells & Company Ref W2712

Partners included W. Wells, George Lumb (of Lightlee Royd), and J. Lumb.

Recorded in September 1858, when the partnership was dissolved

Wells & Lumb Ref W2052

[1899-1918] Born in South Shields.

Partners included W. Wells, G. Lumb of Common Royd, G. Lumb of Lightlee Royd and J. Lumb.

The partnership was dissolved in August 1859

Wells & Spas Ref W1714

Wells, Edward Howey Ref W64

He was educated at Crossley & Porter School.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He died in France / Flanders [21st August 1918].

He was buried at Glageon Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I O 11].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax

Wells Farm, Warley Ref W2511

Stock Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

The Mellor family [1893]

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Wells, G. Ref W1015

[1854-19??] Born in Stamford, Northamptonshire.

Question: Is he the same person as Gilbert Wells [1879-1917]?

He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial

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Wells, George Ref W1121

He was station master at Stanley Railway Station, Wakefield [1888] / station master at Denholme Railway Station [1893] / station master at Holmfield Railway Station [1900].

He married Diana A. [1857-1???].

Diana A. was born in Horncastle, Lincolnshire.
She was a dressmaker [1891]

Children:

Ada [b 1880]
Mabel [b 1887]
Annie [b 1890]

The family lived at Stanley Station House, Church Lane, Stanley cum Wrenthorpe, Wakefield [1891].

He retired in January 1919, after being employed by the Great Northern Railway for 54 years [1865-1919]

Wells, George Stansfield Ref W1551

[17??-18??] Cotton spinner at Beestonhirst Mill, Ripponden [1815].

In December 1839, he was declared bankrupt

Wells, Gilbert Ref W729

[1879-1917] Son of Jonas Wells.

He was a presser for Armitage's at Water Lane Dye Works, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died at Bullecourt [3rd May 1917] (aged 38)

Probate was granted to William Ewart Wells (wool merchant) and Ethel Wells (spinster).

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Wells, Isaac Ref W117

[1898-1917] Son of Willie Wells.

He was an apprentice butcher with W. Tordoff, Market Street, Halifax / a member of Norwood Green Congregational Institute.

During World War I, he enlisted [September 1916] and served as a Private with A Company 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was wounded by shrapnel and killed by shellfire as he was on his way to the dressing station [7th June 1917] (aged 19).

He was buried at Woods Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref III E 13].

Wells, John Ref W2433

[1822-1895] Born in Leeds. After 1867, the family moved to Rishworth.

In 1861, he married Sarah Jackson [1826-1884] from Rishworth.

Children:

Ruth [1862-1936] who married Mahlon Firth [1860-1929], brother of Fred
Mary
Elizabeth [1866-1935]

In 1881, there were lodgers with the family: John Bentley [1841-1???] who was a paper maker and Catharine E. Henry [1859-1???] who was a school teacher

He died at Rishworth.

John and daughter Elizabeth are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1895

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Wells, John Stansfield Ref W1550

[17??-18??] Cotton spinner at Booth Bridge Mill, Ripponden [1818-1882]

Wells, John William Ref W106

[19??-19??] He served in World War II.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Building Society

Wells, Jonas Ref W402

[1810-18??] Born in Bowling, Bradford; baptised in Bradford [16th September 1910].

He married Sarah Ann [18??-1???].

Child: Gilbert

They lived at Norwood Green

Wells, Joseph Ref W454

[1???-17??] In 1737, he bought Bowers Hall, Barkisland and Bowers Mill. In 1770, he rebuilt the Mill as a corn mill

Wells, Joshua Ref W849

He was a coal miner [1841] / a coal merchant [1851] / a boat agent [1861] / a coal miner [1871].

He married Grace Womersley [1813-18??].

Grave was born in Norwood Green, the daughter of Matthew Womersley.
She was baptised in Halifax [14th March 1813]

Children:

Merab [b 1838] who was a factory girl [1851] & married Joseph Stead
Hannah [b 1841] who was a factory girl [1851], a worsted weaver [1861]
Faith [b 1843] who was a worsted weaver [1861]
Sarah [b 1844] who was a worsted spinner [1861], a weaver (alpaca) [1871]
Margaret [b 1846] who was a worsted spinner [1861]
Joshua [b 1850] who was a worsted spinner [1861], a plasterer [1871]
James [b 1857] who was a worsted spinner [1871]
Martha [b 1860]

The family lived at

Ox Heys, Shelf [1841]
Beck Hill, Bradford [1851, 1861, 1871]

Wells, Mary Ref W2542

[1864-1927] Daughter of John Wells.

She had a daughter, Henrietta Wells [1890-1968].

In 1898, she married Fred Firth.

Henrietta and her half-sister, Florrie, took over at the Brown Cow after Fred's death

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The Wells, Warley Ref W1529

Stock Lane. At the Highroad Well end of Warley.

Late 18th century cottages.

Named for the wells which stand at the roadside.

The stonework around the wells was rebuilt by public subscription in 1836.

The wells and springs which supplied the area, gave Highroad Well its name.

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

Wells Farm, Warley

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Wells, Willie Ref W120

[18??-1???] Or Walter.

He married Mary Jane [18??-1???].

Child: Isaac

The family lived at

Fieldhead Farm, Norwood Green
Green Mount, Norwood Green [1917]

Welsh, Anthony Ref W296

[18??-1???] Leeds artist who designed the pulpit at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge

Welsh, E. Ref W866

[1889-1916] Son of M. Welsh of 21 Wellgate, Greetland.

Born in Bradford.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 102nd Battalion Canadian Infantry.

He died 22nd October 1916 (aged 27).

He was buried at Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont, France [Grave Ref I D 14]

Welsh, Rev John Ref W256

[17??-17??] Aka Walsh. MA.

He was Curate at Todmorden [or Cross Stone, 1713-1726] / Curate at Cross Stone Church [1744] / Curate at Luddenden [1749-1750] / Curate at Sowerby [1750, 1776].

At Todmorden, he was said to have been

very successful in reclaiming Dissenters

Todmorden Endowed School was built during his ministry.

In 1758, he paid Window Tax of 2/- for 9 windows at Lane Ends Farm, Norland.

He was a subscriber to the publication of Watson's History.

In 1716, he married (1) Mary Lacey.

In 17??, he married (2) Betsy Gibson

Welsman, Henry Ref W471

[18??-18??] Around 1855, he established business as a plumber and glazier in Brighouse. In 1864, the business was taken over by Joseph Lawson

Wendy Hut Ref W1085

In the 1930s, the Halifax Courier ran a poetry competition for children

Wentworth, Anna Maria Ref W728

[1736-1788] Of Wentworth Woodhouse. Daughter of Godfrey Wentworth and Dorothy Pilkington.

She married Sir George Armytage.

She was buried at Hickleton, Yorkshire

Wentworth, Dorothy Ref W1149

[15??-1602] She was the third wife of Sir John Savile

Wentworth, Elizabeth Ref W1148

[15??-1593] Daughter of Thomas Wentworth of Elmshall.

She was the second wife of Sir John Savile

Wentworth, Sir George Ref W1905

[15??-16??] Of Woolley, Yorkshire.

He was MP for Pontefract.

He became a Royalist commander of the cavalry – Lieutenant-Colonel – during the Civil War.

He served at Halifax and occupied King Cross and Sowerby Bridge, watching for Parliamentary attacks from Manchester and Rochdale.

He was fined more than £3,000 in decimation.

See Joseph Priestley and Battle of Sowerby Bridge

Wentworth, George Ref W1243

Werla feslei Ref W107

Reference to Warley Town in Domesday Book

Wesley Bob Ref W2186

Wesley, Charles Ref W109

Jesus, lover of my soul

His Collection of 1737 is probably the first hymnal for congregational worship.

It is said that the climb to Heptonstall [1740] led him to compose the hymn

Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing

He visited Halifax in 1751 and preached to a crowd of 1,000 on 16th September.

He writes

15th September 1751: I ... followed our nimble guide, Johnny Grimshaw, to Ewood. His father came panting after us
16th September 1751: I preached at nine, in a convenient field to about a thousand believers ... and again at three, to about three thousand. Their spirit carried me beyond myself. Such a lively people I have not met with, so simple, loving, zealous. I could have gladly stayed to live and die with them

Wesley Court Reading Room Ref W425

Established in 1847. Merged with the Halifax Mechanics' Institute

Wesley House, Cragg Vale Ref W587

Formerly Cragg Vale Wesleyan Chapel.

It is now occupied by an organisation providing courses in the use of sewing machines

Wesley, John Ref W177

See The Bintliff mite box, Octagonal Chapel, Heptonstall, Sally Simpson and Stoneshey Gate, Heptonstall

Wesley's Pulpit Ref W24

A rock at Widdop where John Wesley preached in 1766 is inscribed JW 1766

Wesleyan Reform Movement Ref W2632

Aka The Reformers. Founded in 1859 by those Methodists who did not join the United Methodist Free Churches

West ... Ref W147

The entries for people & families with the surname West are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

West Air, Halifax Ref W307

Washer Lane. House designed by Richard Dugdale and built for John Edward Wainhouse [1877]. Wainhouse lived here until his death.

Dated 1877.

A remarkable feature of the house is that all of its windows are in different styles.

There are a number of cryptic Latin inscriptions referring to aspects of Wainhouse's life. One inscription

Spare the lowly and make war upon the proud

is said to be a reference to Wainhouse's feud with Edwards.

The house became a pub named the Royal, Pye Nest, the Folly, and the Wainhouse Tavern [by 2014]

West & Lister Ref W2026

Butter factors at Bradford and Brighouse.

Partners included Thomas West and Thomas Thompson Lister.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1854

West Bar, Todmorden Ref W2552

Numbers 1, 2 & 3 Pudding Lane. Early 18th century house and barn

West End Ref W218

The western end of Halifax, around King Cross

West End& Barn#44; Hipperholme Ref W8503

Mid 17th century double-aisled barn.

Now a private house.

West End Bridge, Hebden Bridge Ref W193

Aka New Bridge. Built in 1772 when the Old Bridge proved too steep and narrow to carry the new turnpike road from Todmorden to Halifax. It has 2 stone arches. It was widened in 1835

West End Café, Brighouse Ref W313

West End Congregational Mutual Improvement Society Ref W2394

Sowerby Bridge. Recorded in January 1903, when the members visited Halifax Gas Works.

See Mutual Improvement Societies and West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge

West End Farm, Hipperholme Ref W2604

Farm.

Owners and tenants have included

Rev George Edward Aspinall [1922] – after his death, the property, including 12 acres of land and houses at Towngate, was sold at auction for £1100

West End Golf Club Ref W439

Founded in 1906.

The course was extended on 4th April 1912.

A new clubhouse opened on 4th April 1914.

Members of the Club have included:

Hugh Campbell – a founder member
Harry Gaukroger

The course is on the site of the Halifax Race Course

West End, Hipperholme Ref W699

House dated 1693

West End House, Hebden Bridge Ref W421

Oldgate.

Built by Richard Sutcliffe Binns.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Thomas Crabtree [1905]

It was originally a private house, but has had many uses: a Methodist Sunday School, a dental surgery, a restaurant, and the Inn on the Bridge

West End RLFC, Halifax Ref W616

Rugby League Football Club.

Recorded in the 1930s

West End, Sowerby Bridge Ref W2121

The area of Sowerby Bridge west of the Ryburn.

Ryburn Buildings is a prominent feature of the south side of the street here

West End Tailoring Establishment, Halifax Ref W2250

Recorded in 1881 at 1 Hampden Place, Gibbet Street, when J. Bradford was proprietor

West End Working Men's Club, Sowerby Bridge Ref W1780

Recorded in 1900. Samuel Wilkinson was involved in construction of the Club [1901/1902]

Recorded in 1917 at Carlton Street, Sowerby Bridge, when Fred Greenwood was secretary.

See Savings Clubs and West End Working Men's Club Memorial

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West Field House, Halifax Ref W1081

Lister Lane.

Question: Is this the same place as Westfield House, Halifax?

Owners and tenants have included

William Cooper [1891]

West Grove Bottling Company, Halifax Ref W2349

Brewers/bottlers run by W. M. Cockshott

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West Grove Home for Incurables, Halifax Ref W1459

Recorded in 1905 at 44 Hopwood Lane when the Matron was Miss McNeice

West Hadlow, Halifax Ref W915

West Hill Park Ref W111

Gibbet Street, Halifax.

On 29th August 1853, there are reports of

A very exciting race for £100 was run at West Hill Park, Halifax, between Isaac Hemingway of Leeds, and John Whittingham of Bradford, both celebrated runners. After a very severe struggle, the race was won by Whittingham

A notice in the local paper for 11th March 1854 announced

WEST HILL PARK
THE GREAT TEN MILE RACE
for £60 and the CHAMPIONS BELT (given by the proprietor of the Copenhagen Grounds, London) will be run in WEST HILL PARK, Halifax on Monday next, 13th March 1854 by WM. JACKSON, the American Deer, the present holder of the Belt, and J. PUDNEY of London, the winner of the Ten Mile Belt at Hyde Park, Sheffield on Monday last.
To be at the starting place by 4 o'clock.
Admission: Threepence each
No dogs allowed in the Park on any account whatsoever.
Parties found damaging the walls or trees will be prosecuted as the law directs.
The Belt (and also the one won by Pudney at Sheffield on Monday last) will be exhibited in the shop window of Mr. Oates, Silver Street, this day

Between 1863 and 1868, a Model housing scheme of 185 houses in Tudor and Gothic styles was built for John Crossley.

The designs were by Paull and Ayliffe and were centred around Park Congregational Church.

J. D. Taylor was active in promoting the scheme.

Several streets were named after 17th century Puritans and Nonconformists, such as Cromwell, Gladstone, Hampden, Heywood and Milton.

The Gibbet Street Turkish Baths were nearby.

See Joseph Horrocks and West Hill Park School & Preaching Room

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West, Horsfall & West Ref W526

Cotton spinners and manufacturers at Gauxholme.

Partners included John West, John Horsfall, and Thomas West.

In January 1870, the partnership was declared insolvent

They were tenants of Gauxholme Cotton Mill in 1871 when it partly burnt down

West House, Elland Ref W1890

76 Westgate.

Owners and tenants have included

Dr John Hamerton [1830, 1871]

West House, Halifax Ref W83

Late 18th century house at the south-west corner of People's Park.

Owners and tenants have included

the Norris family
Charles Milne [1835, 1841]
Charles Norris [1844]
Mary, widow of James Edward Norris [1851]
Sir Francis Crossley when he was extending Belle Vue House
the Whitley family
John Whitley [1871, 1901]

From 1914 until the 1960s, it was the Council's Education Offices. Since then it has been owned by private companies

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West Laithe, Heptonstall Ref W161

A row of 18th century dwelling and underdwelling houses. The underdwellings are of the back-to-earth type

West Leigh, Halifax Ref W2259

House on Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

George Marvell Riley [1891, 1911]

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West Lodge, Todmorden Ref W622

Stansfield.

Owners and tenants have included

Thomas Edward Hamerton [1845, 1870]

West Mount Building Society Ref W561

In 1870, the members built 14 back-to-back houses in Lincoln Street and Penn Street, Halifax

West Mount Co-Op Ref W1756

Branch number 29 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in January 1890

West Mount Street Livery Stables, Halifax Ref W2132

Pellon Lane.

Edgar Tillotson was here [1900, 1912]

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West Riding Ref W1903

West Riding Ambulance Service Ref W2850

This became the West Yorkshire Metropolitan Ambulance Service [1974] and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service [1st July 2006]

This & associated entries use material contributed by David Ridehalgh

West Riding Building Society Ref W103

Unsuccessful society, closed in 188?

West Riding Constabulary Ref W477

Established in 1856.

See Captain Robert S. Ormsby and West Riding Constabulary Offices, Halifax

West Riding County Council Ref W562

Abbr: WRCC. Formed in 1888.

See John Caw, John Foster Clay, Joseph Greenwood and Joseph Smithies

West Riding Court House, Halifax Ref W387

See Borough Club, Halifax

West Riding Furnishing Company Ref W781

Recorded in 1915, when they were at 46-48 Northgate, Halifax.

See Halifax Furnishing Company

West Riding Junction Ref W2037

Line on the West Yorkshire Railway. It began at Copley Mills, joined the main line through Halifax then by way of Low Moor to Leeds and Pudsey. Recorded in March 1845

West Riding Lunatic Asylum Ref W159

West Riding Magistrates' Office Ref W708

Aka Sessions Court House. Opened next to the market in Market Street / Union Street, Halifax in 1818.

It was described as

The new Court Room in the Market Place

and

I'll take thee under the Clock

was a threat of legal action.

From 1849, the court-house was used as the Halifax County Court. It became unfit for use.

being opposite the Halifax Literary & Philosophical Society, and an unassuming building [which] adds little to the architectural beauty of the town

The court room measured 43 ft 10 ins long, 30 ft 10 ins wide, and 20 ft high.

In 1873, the new County Court building in Prescott Street came into use. The Union Street building then became a cocoa house.

The court house became the Central Hall.

See Halifax County Court

West Riding, MPs for Ref W1902

West Riding of Yorkshire Provident Society & Penny Savings Bank Ref W361

In May 1856, Edward Akroyd published a pamphlet proposing the creation of a West Riding Working Man's Provident Society and Penny Savings Bank.

On 17th November 1856, Akroyd convened a meeting at the Philosophical Hall, Leeds,

for the purpose of establishing a Provident Society, and Penny Savings' Bank for the West Riding

Resolutions were adopted in favour of the scheme.

In 1859, he established the Bank, supported

In 1861, the West Riding of Yorkshire was removed from the name – becoming the Yorkshire Penny Savings Bank – in order to enable the bank to operate across Yorkshire

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The West Riding Patent Office Ref W1635

Established in 1852 by William Tasker at 3 Commercial Street, Halifax, when the Patent Law Amendment Act [1852] came into operation.

This was the first patent office in Yorkshire.

He was joined by A. B. Crossley.

It became Tasker & Crossley [1881].

West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum Ref W960

The original name (from 1818).

From 1948, it was known as the Stanley Royd Hospital, Wakefield

West Riding Permanent Benefit Building Society Ref W96

Established in 1849.

Recorded in 1881, when their Head Office was at 21 Waterhouse Street, Halifax, and G. Taylor was Manager

West Riding Police Station, Halifax Ref W2601

In 19??, the County police station of the West Riding Constabulary opened at the junction of Prescott Street and Skircoat Road.

This was the Headquarters for Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden.

Until 1974, both police stations – Harrison Road and Prescott Street – had their respective courts and cells.

From 1975, Prescott Street was used only as an administrative centre for Halifax and the surrounding towns.

It has been converted in apartments.

See Tom Gordon

West Riding Spinning Ref W783

See Oats Royd Mills, Luddenden

West Riding Telephone Company Ref W1577

Founded by Louis John Crossley

West Riding Union Banking Company Ref W2771

Partners included John Bottomley [1852] and William Helm [1853-1865]

West Riding Union Railway Ref W1351

Line through Halifax to Bradford, via Beacon Hill Tunnel. The company engineer was Sir John Hawkshaw.

In 1847, merged with other railways to become the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company

West Rodwell End Ref W2554

Rodwell End Lane. 2 mid 18th century cottages attached to Rodwell End Chapel

West Royd Farm, Warley Ref W289

Great Edge Lane / Butts Green Lane. The house is dated MM 1624 for Martin Milnes

West Royd, Sowerby Ref W338

Opened on 1st October 1910

Robert Edleston [1846-1865]

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West Scausby Farm, Bradshaw Ref W908

West Scout, Walsden Ref W1921

Hill which overlooks Lumbutts

West Summit Lock, Todmorden Ref W596

Lock #37 on the Rochdale Canal

West's: Thomas West & Sons Ref W1607

Cotton manufacturers at Vale Mill, Todmorden [1905, 1921].

Established Thomas West.

Partners included his sons Arthur West and Greenwood West

West Vale Ref W113

Area of Halifax below Elland and Greetland.

See Trams & buses West Vale

West Vale Baptist Manse Ref W700

The manse for West Vale Baptist Chapel was Bradley Villas, West Vale.

The Pastors' residence was later moved to (one half of) 45 Green Lane, West Vale

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West Vale Brass Company Ref W1619

Brass founders and finishers at West Vale Brass Works, Maude Street, West Vale [1905, 1915]

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West Vale Choral Society Ref W2740

Officers of the Society have included

Alfred Speak – President

Recorded in September 1877, when they took part in a performance of the Messiah to raise funds for a new Blackley Particular Baptist Church

West Vale Civic Hall Ref W2180

West Vale Co-Op Ref W2366

Branch #4 of the Sowerby Bridge Industrial Society opened on Stainland Road [17th April 1909].

The left-hand side is now [2014] Ingham's Butchers

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West Vale Conservative Club Ref W2373

West Vale constables Ref W2723

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Police Officers in West Vale

West Vale Constitutional Club Ref W1871

Recorded in 1917, when W. E. Quarmby was secretary.

It has been suggested that it was at 45 or 47 Stainland Road, West Vale

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West Vale Economic Stores Ref W2170

Stainland Road. A branch of Economic Stores (Halifax) Limited. Opened in 18??.

The datestone is inscribed Prospect Place AD 1869

West Vale Fire Brigade Ref W2711

The Rose Brigade of West Vale is recorded when they tackled a mill fire on 8th December 1866.

The West Vale Fire Brigade is recorded when they tackled fires on 26th March 1868, 24th July 1869, and 4th February 1873.

See Greetland & West Vale Fire Brigade

West Vale Glee Club Ref W2721

Recorded in September 1868, when they entertained at The Fine Art & Industrial Exhibition at Lindley

West Vale History Group Ref W2174

Established December 2009

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West Vale House Ref W2698

House at Stainland Road / Saddleworth Road, Lower Greetland.

It is said that the name of the terminus – West Vale House – gave its name to the area of Lower Greetland which then became known as West Vale

Question: Does anyone know whether this renaming of Lower Greetland is correct or apocryphal? This also begs the question "How did West Vale House get its name?"

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West Vale Liberal Club Ref W1872

Inaugurated 15th April 1882 at West Vale Mechanics' Hall. David Fox was President.

Recorded in 1917, when George Arthur Hannah was secretary

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West Vale Library Ref W521

Victoria Street.

West Vale Mechanics' Hall Ref W2738

West Vale Mechanics' Institute Ref W1652

Aka Greetland & West Vale Mechanics' Hall. A Mechanics' Institute built by the Greetland & West Vale Mechanics' Hall Company Limited. The company was registered in April 1872.

The corner stone was laid on Saturday 21st June 1873 by Edward Crossley, of Halifax.

In 1879, Anglican services were held here until St John the Evangelist, West Vale was built.

In 1907, it was sold to Greetland District Council for £2,000.

It was subsequently known as West Vale Public Hall.

See James William Davis and Alfred Maude

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West Vale Naturalist Group Ref W679

See Elland Naturalists' Society and Greetland Naturalist Group

West Vale Public Hall Ref W2177

Rochdale Road. Stands next to West Vale Baptist Church. This was formerly the West Vale Mechanics' Institute

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West Vale Railway Station Ref W1384

The only station on the branch line from North Dean to Stainland and Holywell Green.

It opened on 1st January 1875.

The branch line between Halifax and Stainland and the passenger station closed on 23rd September 1929.

Stationmasters at the Station have included

Thomas Mann [1881]

See Greetland Station, North Dean Station and Stainland Station

West Vale Ramblers Ref W635

Football club Recorded around 1915, when Frank Whitbread was a member

West Vale Rovers Ref W2747

Junior rugby union [?] club. 4/1899 is recorded in 1910

West Vale Squash Club Ref W1974

Their premises are in the former Middle Dean Street Chapel

West Vale Stoving Company Ref W2726

They were at Victoria Mills, West Vale [1870]

West Vale Works Band Ref W2857

Aka Greetland & West Vale Band

West View, Halifax Ref W294

14-acre park at Warley Moor.

Joe Brearley [1903]

West View, Hipperholme Ref W4900

Denholme Gate Road. A terrace of 3 houses – Numbers 1, 2 and 3 – dated WMS 1771 are listed.

The Hipperholme pinfold was behind the houses.

The building stands next to Smithfield House

West View Park Ref W358

The war memorial to the South African Wars was unveiled in 1904

See Highroad Well Congregational Church

West Ward, Halifax Ref W2113

One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax. Recorded in 1866.

See Frederick Bancroft, James Coton and Arnold Gelder

and West Ward Liberal Club

West Ward Liberal Club Ref W1728

Hanson Lane.

Established in 1884. The building offered a meeting room to accommodate 200 people, recreation and games rooms, and a news room.

Recorded in 1905 at Colin Street, Halifax

See Dan Coton and William Hey

West Ward Working Men's Club Ref W593

Recorded in 1914

West Yorkshire Ref W2529

Comprises part of the old West Riding.

Wakefield is the administrative capital of West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire Archive Service Ref W2246

West Yorkshire Bank Limited Ref W21

Formed from the amalgamation of Halifax & Huddersfield Union Bank and the Joint Stock Bank in 1910.

On 17th June 1911, the name of the Halifax Joint Stock Banking Company was changed to West Yorkshire Bank.

The Bank was taken over by Lloyds in 1919

West Yorkshire Cycle Route Ref W396

A 150-mile circular cycle route. The route closely follows the West Yorkshire county boundary and is signposted with a white rose and the WYCR logo on a green background

West Yorkshire Fire Brigade Friendly Society Ref W1692

A friendly society founded by Henry Jocelyn Barber

West Yorkshire Metropolitan Ambulance Service Ref W2851

The West Yorkshire Railway Company Ref W1675

Proposed in 1844.

See West Riding Junction

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West Yorkshire Railway Office Ref W1790

Recorded in 1845 at 19 Broad Street, Halifax when Richard Otley was Secretary

West Yorkshire Regiment Ref W243

West Yorkshire Road Car Company Ref W1632

Originally, Blythe & Berwick of Bradford

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Westbury House, Elland Ref W2568

[18??-1852] Painter, gilder and paper hanger at 23 Commercial Street, Hebden Bridge [1845].

William Balmforth [1841]

Westercroft Ref W670

Area between Northowram and Coley.

See Thomas Turner & Company, Upper Westercroft and Westercroft Farm

Westercroft Coaches Ref W1633

Transport company founded at Northowram by Cyril Bottomley – with his brother-in-law Fred Smith and son-in-law Jack Tunstall – shortly after World War II.

In 1958, the Proprietor was G. Feather. The company was based at Westercroft Garage, Moorclose lane, Ambler Thorn. They had 3 coaches. The fleet livery was Orange/Cream

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Westercroft Farm, Northowram Ref W299

Aka Westercroft House.

Ann and John Boys [before 1615].

John Lum bought the property in 1615, and was there in 1650. He built many other buildings nearby which he leased out.

Owners and tenants have included

John's son Timothy who sold it to Thomas Priestley in 1662
Thomas Gill [1674]
Henry Spencer [1674]
Mary and Joseph Priestley [16??]
Jonathan Priestley – there is a date J 1691 P. over the front door
John Craven [around 1728]
Jonathan Laycock [1734]
Sarah Blamires of Horton [1750]
James Pollard & John Pollard [1750s]
The Booth family, maltsters of Horton [until 1875]
Mrs Sunderland [1875]
Joseph Sunderland [owner 1914]
Michael Stocks of Shibden Head
William Marshall [1914]

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country

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Westerman, Ada Ref W1025

[1884-1961] Daughter of Crossley Westerman.

Like her father, she was a photographer. She carried on her father's business after his death in 1918, until 1923, when she married Sydney Redman.

In 1921, she took Alice Speak – later Longstaff – on as an assistant, after Alice responded to an advert in the shop window.

She lived at Aisgarth, Birchcliffe Road, Hebden Bridge.

The book, Alice's Album [2004], by Issy Shannon and Frank Woolrych, tells the story of Crossley Westerman and Ada, and Alice Longstaff

Westerman, Crossley Ref W423

[1861-1918] Youngest child of Henry Westerman.

He became a fustian cutter in Hebden Bridge.

In [Q3] 1882, he married Mary Cockcroft.

Children:

Ada
Elizabeth Ann Cockroft [b 1885]
Sarah Hannah
Henry
Phyllis Mary [b 1900]

His mother Sarah had a toy shop business at West End, Hebden Bridge. Sarah died in 1892 after falling down the stairs at her home.

In 1892, he opened a photographic studio in what had been the toy shop.

He made a large collection of photographs recording life and times in the district.

He lived at Osborne House, Hebden Bridge.

In 1917, he opened another studio in Victoria Road, Todmorden.

He suffered from heart trouble. He died of a heart attack as he rushed to catch the 5 o'clock train from Todmorden to Hebden Bridge on 25th August 1918.

He was buried at Heptonstall Slack Baptist Cemetery.

The business was carried on by his daughter, Ada.

The business and studio at West End, Hebden Bridge were taken over by Alice Longstaff.

The book, Alice's Album [2004], by Issy Shannon and Frank Woolrych, tells the story of Crossley and his daughter Ada, and Alice Longstaff

Mary died 12th January 1938

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Westerman, Henry Ref W2590

[1825-1873] Son of Samuel Westerman.

In [Q1] 1854, he married Sarah Hartley [1822-1892] in Halifax.

Sarah was the daughter of Bernard Hartley

Child: Crossley

Sarah died 29th January 1892

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Westerman, Henry Ref W990

[1893-1946] Son of Crossley Westerman.

In 1933, he married Florence Hamilton in Todmorden.

Children:

Anne
Geoffrey

Westerman, Samuel Ref W1804

He married Unknown.

Child: Henry

Westerman, Samuel Ref W950

[1802-1852] Of Hebden Bridge.

He married Anne [1802-1866].

Children:

William [1827-1844]
Helen [1835] who died aged 5 months
Frederick [1841-1855]

Members of the family were buried at Hebden Bridge Parish Church

Westerman, Thomas Ref W1840

[17??-1???] Of Leeds. He was imprisoned at York on suspicion of coining

Western House, Boothtown Ref W515

See S. Moss & Sons

Westfield Ref W60

An area of Sowerby between Mytholmroyd and Sowerby, south of the Calder. Westfield Mills and Burnley Road Junior, Infant & Nursery School are here

Westfield Children's Home, Sowerby Bridge Ref W810

Westfield Farm, Warley Ref W2536

Great Edge Road. Late 15th century building. A part of Westfield House, Warley

Westfield House, Halifax Ref W264

House which stood opposite People's Park, on the south side of King Cross Street, just below Swire's Road.

It was built in 17??, by [??].

In the early 19th century, this was the home of Copley Browne and his daughter, and in mentioned in Anne Lister's journals.

Owners and tenants have included

A sculpture – The Thracian Falconer – by Joseph Bentley Leyland stood in the garden.

In February 1927, Halifax Town Council bought the house for £12,600. In 1932, it was taken over to accommodate up to 30 children who had previously been at the Poor Law Institution.

It subsequently accommodated up to 49 children at one time.

The children's home closed on 1st July 1958 and the remaining children were moved to a new home in Mixenden Road.

The house was demolished in 1960. The site is now occupied by St Mary's Infants' School.

See Ely Peel and West Field House, Halifax

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Westfield House, Sowerby Bridge Ref W2591

Sowerby New Road.

Built by John Atkinson.

The property is recorded as having 12 rooms [1911].

Owners and tenants have included

A block of flats has been built on a part of the grounds

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Westfield Quarter Ref W1884

Mentioned in the Nomina Villarum [1865] as being a place in the Parish of Halifax, although its precise location is not indicated

Westfield, Warley Ref W303

Great Edge Road. Late 15th century timber-framed house which was cased in stone in the 17th century.

A doorway is dated TMF 1714 for Thomas and Mary Farrar.

Owners and tenants have included

George Paget [1624]
John Farrer [1700?]
Thomas Farrar [1714]
Richard Kershaw
The Lees family [1841, 1851, 1861]
members of the Murgatroyd family [1871, 1881, 1891]

See Westfield Farm, Warley

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Westgate Farm, Clifton Ref W428

This is discussed in the book Down the Acres

Westgate Fisheries, Halifax Ref W873

See Joe Gledhill

Westgate House, Elland Ref W1891

[1878-1957] Born in Liverpool.

Jonathan Crowther [18??]
Charles Crowther [18??]
Joseph Wilson [18??]

Westgate House, Halifax Ref W140

Market Street. Built in 1971 when the property, including shops, the Lower Market, lower Albion Street, and Thomas Street were demolished

Westgate Market, Halifax Ref W514

It closed in march 2004, and has been converted into a single retail outlet

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Westgate Music Rooms, Elland Ref W298

Run by Albert Shaw [1901]

Westgate Working Men's News Room, Elland Ref W1531

News room recorded in 1905

Westmacott, Rev Francis E. Ref W1069

[19??-19??] Deacon of Lightcliffe [1936].

In 1937?, he married Joan Taylor at Lightcliffe.

In 1938, he was appointed Domestic and Diocesan Chaplain by the Bishop of Wakefield

Westmacott, Sir Richard Ref W360

[1775-1856] RA.

Professor of sculpture at the Royal Academy [1827].

His father [1747-1808] and his son [1799-1872] were also monumental sculptors – all called Richard.

He was an acquaintance of Joseph Bentley Leyland

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Westminster Bank, Halifax Ref W1842

Stood at the corner of Cheapside and Commercial Street

Weston, Edwin Ref W2588

[1845-1895] Innkeeper of the Shakespeare Hotel, Halifax [1895].

He married Sarah.

After Edwin's death, Sarah took over at the Shakespeare Hotel.

They are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1895

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Weston, Rev Henry Austin Ref W1087

[1842-1871] Curate at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax [1871]

Weston, Rev Percy Moss Ref W2855

In 1903, he married Beatrice Anne Lloyd [1881-1???].

Vicar at Siddal [1920s].

He designed St Mark's Church War Memorial [1923].

He died in Weston super Mare

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Westre Ref W980

[????-????] At the time of Domesday Book, he and Scanulf held land at Wyke

Westroyd House, Luddendenfoot Ref W7730

/ West Royd.

Owners and tenants have included

Joseph Whiteley Whitworth [1894]

West Symes, Dr Edmond Ref W1539

[1846-1912] LM (Edin 1869), MRCS (1870), MB (1871), MD (Edin 1874).

Son of surgeon Dr Edmond Sheppard Symes [1805-1881] of Manchester Square and Grosvenor Square, London, by his first wife, Mary West.

Born in Bishop Gate, Middlesex.

He qualified in 1874 at University College London & University of Edinburgh.

He was a physician and surgeon / Medical Officer of Health for the Skipton & Settle Rural & Urban Sanitary Districts [1873].

He moved to Halifax late in 1877.

On 8th May 1878, he married Mary Evelyn Atkinson [1854-1939] at St John's Church, Leeds.

Mary Evelyn was the daughter of John William Atkinson, solicitor

Children:

Evelyn Dorothy [1879-1964]
Edward Bertram
Ursula Marion [1882-1972]
Rimington
Evelyn Spence [1891-1962] who married [Ilkley 1917] Rev George Stewart Addison [1887-1952] of Swinton, Manchester, later vicar of Stratton Audley, Oxfordshire

They lived at

1 Wards End, Halifax [1880, 1881]
Hope Hall, Halifax [1885, 1890, 1895, 1900, 1905]
30 Prescott Street, Halifax [1910]

On 7th April 1899, mother-in-law [?] Marianne Atkinson [1827-1899] (widow) died at Hope Hall, and was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery.

Edmond died in Halifax [28th December 1912] (aged 66).

Mary died in Wharfedale [16th October 1939] (aged 85).

Probate was granted to son Rimington

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West Symes, Edward Bertram Ref W2011

[1880-1901] Elder son of Dr Edmond West Symes.

Born 1st April 1880,

He was a member of St John's Ambulance Brigade / an engineer [1900].

During the South African Wars, and he served as a Private in the Leeds Corps.

He died [28th April 1901] of enteric fever in Cape Town, Cape Colony, South Africa.

He is also mentioned on a memorial in the Garden of Remembrance, Woltemade Cemetery, Goodwood, Cape Town

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West Symes, Rimington Ref W2722

[1883-1956] Son of Dr Edmond West Symes.

He was a licensed victualler [1939].

In 1923, he married Winnifred Grace Gill [1896-1939] in Surrey.

Child: several

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Westwood, Charles Ref W2793

[1???-18??] Of Southowram.

On 24th December 1815, he married Grace Hoyle.

Grace came from Southowram

Children:

John [b 1817]
Alfred [b 1820]

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Westwood, Charles Ref W2790

[17??-1???] A cloth dresser of Southowram.

On 26th September 1776, he married Mary Fox of Southowram

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Westwood, Charles Ref W1023

[1795-18??] Born in Southowram.

He was a brick maker [1841, 1851].

Around 1829, he married Sarah [1794-18??].

Sarah was born in Stainland

Children:

Alfred [b 1821]
William [b 1826] who was a stone mason [1841]
Charles Richard [1829-1853] who was a stone mason [1841], a carpet weaver [1851] ‡
James [4th June 1831-21st December 1855] who was a stone mason [1841], a carpet weaver [1851] ‡
Sarah Jane [b 1838] who was a stuff hand loom weaver [1851]

They lived at 15 Blackledge, Halifax [1841, 1851].

The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4442]

Westwood, Ernest Hargreaves Ref W254

[1878-1949] Son of William Westwood.

Born in Southowram.

He married Katherine Mowbray Barclay 1878-1947.

Children:

They lived at

26 Cain Lane, Southowram [1911]
Craggan, 6 Law Lane, Southowram [1949]

Katherine died 22nd February 1947, was cremated at Scholemoor, and is remembered on the Westwood family grave at St Anne's, Southowram.

On 25th September 1949, Ernest was found on his bed suffering from severe head injuries. He was taken to Halifax Infirmary but died later that day.

The couple were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-D3] in the family grave.

Arthur Osborne of Bognor – who is said to have owed Westwood £14 – was accused of the murder and was hanged at Armley Jail on 30th December.

After Westwood's death, the house in Law Lane lay empty for some time.

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Westwood, George Ref W854

[1817-1882] Born in Halifax.

He was a boiler maker [1871, 1881] / a boiler manufacturer [1873].

In [Q4] 1843, he married Rachel Cliffe [1824-1899] in Halifax.

Rachel was born in Halifax

Children:

William Henry [b 1847] who was a boiler maker [1871, 1881]

James [1849-11th November 1856] who was buried with his parents

Clifford [b 1851]

Mary [1854-1915] who married Abraham Firth
Sarah Ann [b 1856]
John [b 1859] who was a joiner [1881]
Alfred [b 1861] who was a boiler maker [1881]
Fred [b 1868]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at

16 High Road Well, Halifax [1871]
454 Gibbet Road, Halifax [1881]

George died 20th July 1882 (aged 66).

Rachel died 11th May 1899 (aged 75).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2006]

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Westwood, George William Hargreaves Ref W704

[1905-1988] Son of Ernest Hargreaves Westwood.

In March 1931, he married Estelle Speak.

Estelle was the daughter of Greenwood Speak of Hill Crest, Plane Tree Nest, Halifax,

They lived at 9 Westborough Drive, Halifax [1948]

Westwood, Harold Victor Leslie Ref W2783

[1896-1971] Known as Victor Westwood.

Son of Joseph Westwood.

In 1911, he was a schoolboy living with farmer George and Lilian Kirkbride and family at Close Foot Farm, Ulverston.

He was a butcher / an official of Halifax Agricultural Show / (possibly) a Director/Shareholder of the Halifax Abattoir / a meat inspector.

In 1928, he married Elsie Taylor in Halifax.

He lived at Rosemary Farm, Siddal [1936, 1971]

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Westwood, Henry Ref W283

[18??-18??] Of Lightcliffe.

He married Unknown.

Child: Frank [b 1860] who became a solicitor & married [1897] Annie Louise Wade

Westwood, Herbert Stuart Ref W706

[1907-1992] Son of Ernest Hargreaves Westwood.

In 1933, he married Ivy Mitchell [1901-19??], daughter of mason William Mitchell of Ingledene, Marlborough Drive, Halifax,

Ivy was the daughter of William Mitchell, mason, of Ingledene, Marlborough Drive, Halifax

He died in BarnstApre, Devon

Westwood, John Ref W2792

[1???-18??] A coal miner of Southowram.

On 18th February 1817, he married Elizabeth Lister of Halifax.

Child: Charles [b 1825]

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Westwood, John Ref W2791

[17??-1???] Of Southowram.

On 11th May 1788, he married Mary Taylor of Southowram

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Westwood, Joseph Ref W2784

[1862-1950] Or Joe.

Son of Thomas Westwood.

Born in Southowram; baptised [1863].

He was a butcher's assistant [1881] / a butcher [1889] / a butcher/shopkeeper (employer) [1891].

In 1889, he married (1) Hannah (Annie) Elizabeth Bateman [1860-1899].

Hannah (Annie) Elizabeth was the daughter of Charles Rhodes Bateman [1824-1896], currier of Cleckheaton

Children:

Lilian [1891-1892] ‡
Harold Victor Leslie
Arthur Reginald [b 1898] who married [1927] Marion E. Greenwood Winifred [1893] ‡ Enid Mabel [1895] ‡

The children (‡) were buried with their Westwood grandparent at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram

In November 1900, he married (2) Fanny Maria Bateman [1868-1958].

Fanny Maria was the sister of his first wife and the daughter of Charles Rhodes Bateman [1824-1896], leather merchant

Children:

Ronald [b 1901] who married [1929] Marion Bailey
Joe Douglas [b 1902] who married [1929] Millicent Harwood
Annie Kathleen [b 1905] who married [1931] Stephen E. Weaver
Charles Vivian [1908-1941] who married [1936] Constance Denison and lived at Belvoir, St Albans Road, Halifax
Roy Bateman [1909-1993] who married [1939] Isobel Green in 1939 and he died age 84 in 1933

In 1881, Joe and his mother Sarah (servant) were lodgers living with Thomas Thompson.

In 1891, Joe, wife Annie and daughter Lilian [aged 2 weeks] were living with Thomas Thompson.

They lived at 20 Market Street, Halifax [1901].

Living with them [in 1901] was visitor Thomas Thompson

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Westwood, Thomas Ref W2785

[1839-1870] Son of William Westwood.

He was a quarryman / a miner [1861].

In 1861, he married Sarah Ann Hemingway [1840-1889].

Sarah Ann was born 7th May 1840, the daughter of John Hemingway, tailor of Halifax

Child: Joseph

They lived at Park Nook, Southowram.

In 1881, Sarah (servant) and her son Joe were lodgers living with Thomas Thompson at Park Nook.

Sarah Ann died 9th May 1889 (aged 49).

Thomas died 5th October 1870 (aged 31).

The couple were buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram with granddaughters Lilian, Winifred & Enid Mabel and Martha Smith [1852-1899]

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Westwood, William Ref W2786

[1805-1893] Son of Betty and manufacturer Thomas Holdsworth.

Baptised in February 1805.

He was agricultural labourer [1841] / a mason [1861] / a farm labourer [1869] / a fence waller [1871, 1881] / living on own means [1891].

On 25th December 1838, he married Grace Smith [1815-1867].

Grace was the daughter of butcher Abraham Smith of Southowram

Children:

Thomas
Joseph [1841-1850]
William
Catherine [1845-17th July 1905] who never married ‡
Elizabeth [b 1847]
Elizabeth [1847-24th April 1911] who never married ‡
Hannah [1851-1873]
(possibly) Margaret Jane [14th March 1859-11th March 1913] ‡ who married Harry Atkins

They lived at Park Nook, Southowram [1841, 1871, 1881, 1861].

Living with them [in 1871] was grandson Joe Westwood [aged 8]

SRAM was buried at He Daughters ‡ [Grave Ref: R-E25]

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Westwood, William Ref W2787

[1843-1906] Son of William Westwood.

Born 30th April 1843.

He was a contractor [1869] / a dry waller [1891, 1901].

In February 1869, he married (1) Caroline Clayton 1836-1876.

Child: Grace [b 1870] who married Walter Sharp

Caroline died 9th September 1876 (aged 40).

In 1877, he married (2) Martha Hargreaves [1840-1883].

Children:

Ernest Hargreaves
Edgar Smith who died 5th February 1881 (aged 14 months)
Hannah Maria who died 24th February 1883 (aged 13 weeks)

Martha died (possibly of perinatal complications) in 1883.

In September 1896, he married (3) 1859-1???..

Margaret Jane, of Hall Ings Southowram, was born in Inverness, the daughter of labourer John McLean

They lived at

New Row / New Street, Southowram [1871]
New Street, Southowram [1891, 1901]

Caroline died 9th September 1876 (aged 40).

William died 21st May 1906.

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-D3]

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Wet Dock, Sowerby Bridge Ref W2533

Formerly the East Warehouse at Sowerby Bridge canal basin. Built around 1775

Wetherherd, Christopher Ref W4800

[17??-18??] He was one of the town's trustees for Halifax. He was removed in 1770, and William Chambers took his place.

He married Unknown.

Children:

Mary [17??-1805]

Daughter Mary died [19th October 1805]. An obituary recorded

Miss Mary Wetherherd, only daughter of the late Christopher Wetherherd Esq, of Halifax, died after a long and severe illness which she bore with the utmost fortitude and resignation. To her tenants she was a kind and indulgent landlady, and to the poor a most liberal benefactress

She bequeathed the interest from £400 to the poor of Halifax, for ever

Wetherherd, James Ref W682

[17??-17??] In November 1769, he attended the enquiry which had been called by the Marquis of Rockingham to discuss the problem of the coiners and the murder of William Deighton.

Wetherherd, James Ref W5600

[1704-1777] He married Mary [1710-1791].

Children:

Mary [1734-1805]
child
child
child
child
(possibly) child

Members of the family were buried in Halifax Parish Church.

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

Wetherherd, James Ref W1020

[1769-1822] He served as a Captain with the 23rd Light Dragoons and was severely wounded in the Irish Rebellion of 1798.

He served with the 7th Royal Veteran Battalion. There is a memorial to him in Halifax Parish Church.

The epitaph on the memorial is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Whalley & Appleyard Limited Ref W2482

Worsted spinners at Cross Mills, Halifax [1936]

Whalley, Arthur Thursby Ref W2642

[18??-19??] In 1908, he married Fanny Rebecca Hartley, daughter of Walter Edwin Crossley, in Burnley.

Children:

Alice who married Albert Bedford
Roy
Margaret
Annie who married Arthur Spencer

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Whalley's: J. Whalley & Company Ref W1762

Worsted spinners at New Mill, Wainstalls [1907-1910]. Established by Joseph Whalley

Whalley, Rev James Ref W540

[18??-18??] He was a Fellow of Magdalene College Cambridge before becoming Curate at Cross Stone [1868]

His first sermon was preached at the reopening of St Mary's Preaching Room, Todmorden.

In 1869, he wrote The Wild Moor

A Tale founded on fact by Rev James Whalley, curate at Cross-stone, Todmorden with a preface by the incumbent of Cross-stone, Rev Whiteley Mallinson

Whalley, John Ref W891

[1909-1941] Son of Mabel & John Whalley of Halifax.

During World War II, he served as an Electrical Artificer 2nd Class with the Royal Navy on HM Submarine Perseus.

He died 19th December 1941 (aged 32) when his ship struck a mine and sank in the Ionian Sea, with the loss of 60 of her crew of 61.

He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [Grave Ref 54 3]

Whalley, Joseph Ref W806

[16??-1???] Of Kilnhurst.

In 17??, he married Hannah Fielden at Shoebroad Meeting House

Whalley, Joseph Ref W1763

[18??-19??] Established J. Whalley & Company.

He lived at New Mill Terrace, near their Wainstalls Mill [1905]

Whalley, Richard Ref W815

[1830-1872] Born in Warley.

He was a carter [1871].

He married Sarah [1831-1???].

Sarah was born in Warley.
She was landlady to orphans [1891, 1901]

Children:

Richard [b 1857] who was a factory hand [1871], warehouseman [1881]
John [b 1862] who was a worsted overlooker [1881]
Annie [b 1865] who was a worsted spinner [1881]
Minnie [b 1868] who was a worsted warper [1891]
Joseph [b 1871] who was a worsted overlooker [1891]

They lived at

Denholm, Warley [1871]
Spring Mill, Wainstalls [1881]
Kell, Wainstalls [1891]
35 Kell Fold, Wainstalls [1901]

Richard died in Halifax [Q3 1872] (aged 42).

Living with Sarah were boarders

Emma Barnes [1891]
Elizabeth McGowan [1901]

Whalley, Richard Ref W82

[1842-1901] He was a stone miner (below ground) [1901].

He lived at 79 Briggate, Brighouse (a lodger with Sarah Ann and David Holland) [1901]

In August 1901, Harry Howlett was charged with causing the death of Richard at the Vine Hotel, Brighouse

Whalley, Rev Thomas Ref W228

[1???-16??] Curate at Todmorden [1633-1634]

Whalley, Rev William Ref W1943

[16??-16??] Minister at Cross Stone [1646].

On 31st December 1646, he was

curiously mixed up with a case of witchcraft at Heptonstall

Whams, Cragg Vale Ref W1028

Stands on the site of the Wharf Inn, Sowerby Bridge

Gerald Bryan Ingham

Wharf Garage, Sowerby Bridge Ref W128

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Wharf House, Elland Ref W108

Gas Works Lane. [1830]

Wharf House, Sowerby Bridge Ref W500

Wharf Street / Bolton Brow.

Late 18th century house.

Clough House was next door.

Owners and tenants have included

In 1897, Brear & Brown Limited bought the House for £2,050.

Jackson & Fox submitted plans for alterations to the property.

It was later known as the Wharf Hotel

See Wharf Lodge, Sowerby Bridge and Wharfinger House, Sowerby Bridge

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Wharf Inn Family Funeral Brief Ref W2244

A friendly society established in 1829 at the Wharf Inn, Sowerby Bridge

to provide money for funeral expenses, to prevent poor people having to appeal to the public

Wharf Inn Smoke Club, Sowerby Bridge Ref W2446

A smoke club at the Wharf Inn, Sowerby Bridge. Recorded in 1901 & 1905

Wharf Lodge, Sowerby Bridge Ref W881

Bolton Brow. Aka Wharf House.

Built about 1837 as a porter's lodge for the Rochdale Canal Company.

Between 1863-1894, the building was leased to the West Riding Constabulary for use as a Police Station. The barred rear window dates from this time, and the room was a cell.

Owners and tenants have included

William Akroyd [1861]
William Ivin [1871]

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Wharfinger House, Sowerby Bridge Ref W145

Bolton Brow.

Recorded in 1881, when Henry Richardson was living here

[1817-1880] Born in Liversedge.

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Wharlers, Northowram Ref W1422

Wharton, Abraham Ref W405

He was a master butcher [1851] / a butcher [1861].

In [Q1] 1840, he married Ellen Ellis [1815-1885] in Halifax.

Ellen was born in Halifax

Children:

Betsy [b 1841] who was a sales person in butcher's shop [1861]
Robert [b 1843] who was a butcher [1861]
Grace [b 1845] who was a dressmaker [1861]
Eliza Ann [b 1847]
Charles William [b 1849] who was a printer's apprentice [1861]
Mary Jane [1854-1887] who married [Halifax Q3 1874] Walter George Clough, & was buried with her parents

They lived at

2 Bath Terrace, Halifax [1851]
49 Back Lane, Halifax [1861]

Abraham died 29th February 1880 (aged 63).

Ellen died 21st January 1885 (aged 70).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 950]

Wharton, Ernest Wilfred Ref W369

[1885-1915] He was employed by Asquith's.

In [Q3] 1905, he married Catherine McDonald [1886-1909] in Halifax.

Children:

child
child

They lived at 2 Lewis Street, Halifax.

Catherine died Q4 1909 (aged 23).

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

He died following a German gas attack at Hill 60 [5th May 1915] (aged 30).

He was buried at Divisional Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref C 18].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Blackshawhead War Memorial

Wharton, Robert Ref W1496

[18??-19??] Quarry owners and stone merchants at Bank Close Quarry, Hipperholme [1905]

Wharton, Rev T. A. Ref W1036

[19??-19??] He was at Ambleside before becoming Vicar at St Matthew's Church, Northowram [1958-1965]. He left to become vicar of Chipping Norton

Wharton, Wilfred Ref W992

[1924-1944] Son of Frances Annie & Fred Wharton of Mytholmroyd.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 26th Vehicle Repair Depot Royal Army Ordnance Corps.

He died 27th May 1944 (aged 20).

He was buried at Accrington Cemetery [D K 552].

He is remembered on Blackshawhead War Memorial

Wharvell, James Henry Ref W943

[1919-1942] Son of John William Wharvell.

Born in Triangle.

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

He died 31st March 1942 (aged 23).

He is remembered on the Rangoon Memorial, Burma [Face 13]

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Wharvell, John William Ref W945

[1889-1968] Born in Leeds.

On 24th December 1912, he married Annie Clay [1892-1983] at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.

Annie was born in Halifax

Child: James Henry

They lived at Beechwood, Sowerby Bridge [1942]

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What's in Calderdale Ref W2841

Whatmough, Francis John Ref W604

[1857-1904] Cricketer.

Born Francis John Whatmuff in Saltaire [4th December 1856]. Known as Frank.

He played first-class cricket between 1878 and 1882. He played for Yorkshire against Australia in 1878.

He lived in Rastrick.

He was a journeyman painter [1882] / publican at the Stott's Arms, Brighouse [1891] / innkeeper at the Greyhound, Rastrick [1900-1904].

On 20th September 1882, he married Ellen, daughter of Thomas Bottomley Dyson, at Bradford Cathedral.

They brought up Harry and Maud Mary Whitehouse who were listed as cousins in the census.

Francis John died of liver cancer at Rastrick [3rd June 1904].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £106.

After his death, Ellen took over at the Greyhound

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Whatmough, James Ref W780

[1852-1926] Son of William Whatmough, delver.

Born in Halifax.

He was a mason of Skircoat [1874] / a mason & builder (employer) [1891] / a builder & contractor (employer) [1901] / a contracting builder (employer) [1911].

He married QDecember 1874 [1850-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.

Mary, of Skircoat, was born in Greetland, the daughter of Joseph Gledhill, butcher

Children:

Fred [b 1876] who was a stone mason [1891]

Edith [b 1879] who was a worsted spinner [1891], a warper [1901] & married Thomas Jagger
Willie / William
Ethel [b 1886] who was a stocking knitter [1901], a toffee shop wrapper-up [1911]
Annie [b 1888]
Elsie [b 1891]
May [b 1894] who was working in a printing office [1911]

They lived at

Moorfield Place, 48 Moorfield Street, Skircoat [1891]
30 Moorfield Street, Halifax [1901]
28 Moorfield Street, Halifax [1911, 1916]
50 Eldroth Road, Halifax [1926]

James died 20th October 1926 (aged 73).

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £3,879.

Probate was granted to his widow Mary, daughter Edith Jagger, and Edward Binns (clerk)

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Whatmough, Robert Ref W100

[16??-16??] A Halifax carrier. In 1667, he issued tradesmen's tokens worth ½d bearing the image of a loaded horse

Whatmough, Willie Ref W782

[1882-1916] Or William.

Son of James Whatmough.

He was employed by his father / a mason's apprentice [1901] / a mason banker hand [1911].

He was engaged to Sarah Jones of Gibbet Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he joined the Territorials [5th April 1916], then transferred and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was sent to France [August 1916].

He died 3rd September 1916 (aged 35) immediately after being hit by shrapnel as he was carrying wounded men from the front line to the dressing station.

The Halifax Courier [16th September 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross

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Wheat Ing Bridge, Wadsworth Ref W502

A single-span stone accommodation bridge built about 1780 for the cottages at Wheat Ing, Wadsworth

Wheat Ing, Wadsworth Ref W503

Originally 3 cottages built about 1780. Now a single dwelling.

Gives its name to Wheat Ing Bridge

Wheatcroft, Rev F. E. Ref W58

[18??-19??] MA.

Vicar of All Souls' Church, Halifax [1913, 1917]

Wheatcroft, John Ref W1501

[19??-] Editor of the Hebden Bridge Times and the Todmorden News [1984-1987]. In 2012, he published a novel Here in the Cull Valley. He lives in York [2012]

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Wheatcroft, T. Dalby Ref W794

[18??-18??] Curate at Brighouse [1852-1866]

Wheater, Horace Milton Ref W907

[1895-1917] Foster son of Alice Pilling of Benroyd Terrace, Holywell Green.

He worked for Dempster's in Elland.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

He was killed in action [13th May 1917] (aged 22).

He and his comrade George Thorpe, who trained together, were killed by the same shell.

He was buried at Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe, France [Grave Ref I P 11].

Wheatley Ref W119

Area to the north-west of Halifax

Wheatley & Wheatley Ref W1094

Wheatley, Annie Ref W7

[1871-1919] Daughter of Jane & Thomas Wheatley of Brighouse.

During World War I, she served as a Sister with the Territorial Force Nursing Service

She died 1st August 1919 (aged 48).

She was buried at Brighouse Cemetery [D U 106]

Wheatley Bottoms Ref W748

[1851-1913] Born in Wilstrop.

Wheatley Co-Op Ref W1600

Branch number 12 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in May 1864

Wheatley Falls Ref W2099

Waterfall on the Hebble Brook

Wheatley, George Ref W893

[1???-1???] He was the second husband of Isabel Otes, widow of John Waterhouse

Wheatley, Rev George Ref W349

[18??-19??] Minister at Bethesda Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Elland [1886]

Wheatley, Isaac Ref W691

In 1874, he married Hannah Sarah Woolford [1853-1921] in York.

Hannah was born in Wetherby

Children:

Gertrude [1877-1895]

John Percival
Walter [b 1883]
Emily Sarah [b 1888]

Isaac & Hannah ran the Brown Horse Inn, Coley [1895 to 1913].

Isaac died 18th June 1913.

Hannah carried on at the Brown Horse [1913-1917].

She died in Halifax [2nd October 1921].

Members of the family were buried at Coley Church

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Wheatley, John Ref W1024

[1???-1???] He married Sarah, daughter of William Holland.

Children:

William

The family lived at Royd House ??

Wheatley, John Percival Ref W692

[1879-1949] Son of Isaac Wheatley.

He was landlord of the Brown Horse, Coley [1921-1949]; his parents had held the pub [1895-1917].

In 1905, he married Bell Gaythorpe [1875-1940] in York

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Wheatley, Joseph Ref W2282

[1823-1897] Son of Richard Wheatley.

Born in Brighouse.

He was a draper in Halifax. He was retired in 1861.

In 12th April 1859, he married Agnes Sunderland.

Children:

Elizabeth [b the Isle of Wight 1859-1903] who married John McConnell
Susan [b Halifax 1861] who never married

They lived at

Tewson Cottages, Brighouse [1861]
Ganny Cottage, Brighouse [1871, 1897]

Agnes died at Christmas 1864.

Joseph died February 1897.

The 2 daughters remained with their father throughout his life.

In the year after his death, Elizabeth, then aged 38, married John McConnell.

The daughters are not buried with their parents in Mirfield

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Wheatley, Josiah Ref W234

[17??-18??] Or Joseph. Of Mirfield / Hopton.

He married Unknown.

Children:

Sarah
Elizabeth who married John Emmet

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Wheatley Liberal Club Ref W1773

Recorded in 1905 at 2 Ramsden Street, Wheatley when George Mills was secretary.

In 1917, Thomas Ramsden was secretary

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Wheatley Post Office Ref W1787

In 1874, Joseph Ashworth, a grocer, was postmaster.

Recorded in 1905 at 47 Wheatley Road. It was then at the same address as the business run by George Milnes, confectioner

Wheatley Railway Station Ref W1363

A station was planned here for the High Level Railway, but it was never built due to low passenger expectations

Wheatley, Richard Ref W2504

[1796-18??] Born in Kirkheaton.

He was a linen draper in Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse [1841, 1851].

He married Unknown.

He was (possibly) a widower [1841]

Child: Joseph

They lived at

Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse [1841]
Bridge Street, Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse [1851]

On 28th November 1840, an item in The Leeds Mercury announced

Sale of Messuage or Mansion House, 1134 square yards at the Ganny in Brighouse in the possession of Mr Richard Wheatley

which I assume refers to Ganny Cottage, Brighouse

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Wheatley Royd House, Brearley Ref W168

Early 17th century house. A window is inscribed RA and AH.

It is now 2 separate dwellings

Wheatley, Sarah Ref W118

[1803-1879] Daughter of Josiah Wheatley.

She married (1) John Hodgson.

She stayed on at Mulcture Hall, Halifax after her husband's death.

In November 1847, she married (2) John Crossley

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Wheatley Steam Laundry Company Limited Ref W1747

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

The above Laundry has now been going some six months or more, and is turning out work second to none
This Laundry is in an exceptionally good situation for the purpose, having any amount of outside drying ground and plenty of water
No Chemicals are used, and only female labour is employed
All they ask is for you to give them a trial, when they are confident that their work will speak for itself
The Ladies are specially asked to prove for themselves by visiting the Laundry, on any afternoon – Wednesday or Thursday in preference – when Mrs Callow, the manageress, will conduct them over the premises
Don't fail to give them a trial

Their registered office was at Jack Royd, Wheatley [1905, 1922]

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Wheatley, T. H. Ref W1735

[18??-19??] He was a Sergeant [in the Army] / drill instructor at Heath Grammar School [1905]

Wheatley Tunnel Ref W1220

819 yard long railway tunnel which took the High Level Railway from Greystones at Wheatley to Moorside at Illingworth

Wheatley Valley Bridge Ref W3160

In 1890, it was proposed to build a high-level road bridge from Beech Hill, Halifax to St George's Church, Lee Mount.

The design shown in the illustration was by Bancroft & Horsfall.

The bridge was not built

Wheatley Viaduct Ref W57

10-arched, 100 ft high viaduct which carried the High Level Railway across the Wheatley valley

Wheatley Wells, Wheatley Ref W1883

Natural spring.

See Wheatley Wells, Wheatley

Wheatley, William Ref W3780

[15??-16??] Yeoman of Emley.

He married Elisabeth (Eleanor) / Rosamunda, daughter of Charles Stansfeld.

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Wheelbarrows Ref W104

See Abraham Dawson and Watson Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge

Wheeler & Wilson Ref W2616

Sewing machine agents [1865] Partners included Mr Wheeler and Thomas Wilson

Wheeler, Rev E. T. C. Ref W1065

[19??-19??] He was in Hertfordshire before coming to serve in Stainland and Holywell Green in 1962

Wheelhouse, Ada Ref W1311

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Wheelhouse & Fletcher Ref W1694

Hebden Bridge tailors [1905].

Partners included Wallace Wheelhouse and James Fletcher

Wheelhouse & Howarth Ref W1503

Succeeded Wheelhouse & Shaw as corn millers and maltsters at Gauxholme Mill, Walsden. They were there in 1877

Partners included Joseph Wheelhouse and James Howarth.

The partnership was dissolved in 1879.

Howarth continued there on his own until the early 1880s.

He was the last corn miller at the mill

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Wheelhouse & Shaw Ref W1509

Corn millers at Gauxholme Mill, Walsden [186?]. Partners included Joseph Wheelhouse.

The firm became Wheelhouse & Howarth

Wheelhouse, Cockroft Ref W914

[1870-1930] Son of George Wheelhouse

He was a dyer of New Bridge, Heptonstall [1891] / a fustian dyer [1891] / a fustian cutter's labourer [1901] / a fustian dyer & finisher [1911].

On 24th January 1891, he married Eliza Robinson [1869-1???].

Eliza, of White Lee, Wadsworth, was the daughter of William Robinson, Stone Mason

Cockroft's sister Harriet (Hetty) Wheelhouse was a witness to the marriage

Children:

Sarah Elizabeth [b 11th March 1891]
Mary Jane / Janey [b 24th January 1893]
Annie [b 1895]
George [b 1896]
Edna [b 1898]
Bertha [b 1900]

They lived at

New Bridge, Heptonstall [1891]
Pall Mall, Burnley Road, Mytholmroyd [1901]
Mytholmroyd [1911]

Cockroft died in 1930 (aged 60)

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Wheelhouse, George Ref W917

[1798-1884] Son of Samuel Wheelhouse.

Born in Heptonstall.

He was a cartwright.

In 1824, he married Sarah Greenwood [1805-1867] at St Thomas's Church, Claremount.

Children:

Samuel [1824-1893] who was a railway porter, & married Sally Mitchell [1825-1884]
Jane [1826] who married [1845] James Fielden [1823-1???], warper
James [1827-1907] who was a carpenter, & married Mary Ann Bradbury [1829-1894]
Robert [1827-1864 Victoria, Australia] who was a Baker and storekeeper, & married [1859] Sarah Anne Upton [1838-1929]
Mary Ellen [1829-1894] who married [1852] Richard Fielding, warper [1927]
Grace [1830] who married [1848] William Nuttall, labourer [1828]
Thomas [1832] who died in infancy
Hannah [1833-1902] who married [1860] James Walsh, twister [1832]
Martha [1835-1920] who married [1859] Greenwood Dewhirst, carder [1837]
Thomas [1836-1916] who was a cartwright, & married [1860] Grace Sutcliffe [1837-1912]
Sarah [1838-1908] who married [1860] William Cheetham, fustian manufacturer [1837-1???]
John
William [1840] who died in infancy
George
William
Elizabeth [1844] who was a cotton card room hand [1871]
Joseph [1847-1849]
Eliza [1849] who married [1874] Thomas Wadsworth, wheelwright [1854]

The couple were buried at Heptonstall Church

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Wheelhouse, George Ref W912

[1843-1873] Son of George Wheelhouse.

He was a woollen card cutter of Heptonstall [1867] / a fustian cutter.

In 1867, he married Sarah Cockroft [1848-1???].

Sarah, of Wadsworth, was the daughter of James Cockroft, fustian cutter

Children:

Eliza [b 1869]
Cockroft
Harriet / Hetty [b 1873]

They lived at Garden Square, Heptonstall [1871].

George died in 1873.

He was buried at Heptonstall Church.

On 21st November 1877, Sarah married (2) Sutcliffe Greenwood

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Wheelhouse, John Ref W923

[1795-1846] Son of Samuel Wheelhouse.

Born in Heptonstall.

He was a carpenter.

In 1814, he married Grace Uttley [1790-1862] in Halifax.

Children:

Samuel [b 1815]
Sarah [b 1823]
Benjamin [b 1826]

John died Q4 1846.

Grace died in 1862.

The couple were buried at Heptonstall Church

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Wheelhouse, John Ref W191

[1827-1913] Son of Lydia Howard & Samuel Wheelhouse of Sowerby.

Baptised at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden [3rd June 1827].

He was a corn miller [1851] / a tanner [1871] / a currier [1878].

He married (1) Lea Hannah.

Children:

Sarah Ellen [b 1853]

Betsy [b 1857] who married Alfred Holt

In 1863, he married (2) Eliza Jane Lambert [1840-1909].

John died 18th September 1913 (aged 86).

Members of the family were buried at Lightcliffe Old Church Graveyard

Wheelhouse, John Ref W924

[1839-1918] Son of George Wheelhouse.

He was a fustian cutter.

In 1864, he married Hannah Spencer [1843-1915].

Child: Wallace

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Wheelhouse, Joseph Ref W6700

[1816-1???] Son of William Wheelhouse.

Born at Mayroyd Mill, Wadsworth.

He was a corn miller / partner in Wheelhouse & Shaw / partner in Wheelhouse & Howarth.

He married Grace Greenwood of Wadsworth.

They lived at Plane Tree Cottage, Clough, Walsden [1871]

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Wheelhouse, Robert Ref W922

[1794-1857] Son of Samuel Wheelhouse.

He was a farmer [1812].

In 1812, he married Hannah Scott [1794-1864].

Children:

Betty [b Colne 1811] who (probably) died in infancy
Martha [1813-1860] who married [Heptonstall 1840] George Sutcliffe
Betty [b Colne 1815-1904] who married [1833] Isaac Kennedy [1810-1883] & died at Woodstock Township. Schuyler County, Illinois
John [b Little Marsden 1816-1904] who married [Ohio 1842] Mary Hardway [b 1816]
George [b Marsden 1818-1908] who married [Ohio 1840] Mary Brown [1818-1883] & died at Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois
Robert [b Little Marsden 1822-1911] who married [1849] Margaret Deweese [1828-1908] & died at Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois
Sarah [b Marsden 1824] who married (1) George Oatman [b 1790] & (2) [1899] William B. Seward [b 1835]
Hannah [b Ohio 1828-1907] who married [Ohio 1854] Benjamin Bryant [1821-1866] & died at Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Jane [b Ohio 1836-1920] who married [1858] William Thomas Campbell [1825-1906] & died at St Louis, Missouri

Around 1826, the family (except daughter Martha) emigrated to the USA.

It is possible that Martha stayed behind to look after her grandfather Samuel Wheelhouse.
In his will, Samuel left 6 silver teaspoons to Martha

Robert died in Des Moins, Iowa, USA in 1857.

They are both buried at Polk city cemetery

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Wheelhouse, Samuel Ref W919

[1766-1839] Or Wheelas.

Born in West End, Fewston, North Yorkshire.

He was a wheelwright [1822].

In 1789, he married Martha Lambert [1767-1811] at Fewston.

Children:

The couple were buried at Heptonstall Church

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Wheelhouse, Taylor Ref W1988

[1833-1903] Leather dealer at Bailiff Bridge.

He was recorded as doing good business with France.

He was a member of the Clifton Board of Guardians [1869].

In [Q2] 1854, he (possibly) married Hannah Collins in Bradford.

Child: Ada who married Lionel C. G. Sharp

They lived at

Birkby Lane, Clifton [1869]
Birkby Hall, Bailiffe Bridge [1894]

He (possibly) died in Ulverston in 1903 (aged 70)

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Wheelhouse, Wallace Ref W1535

[1874-1925] Son of John Wheelhouse.

Born in Heptonstall.

He was a master tailor [1902] / partner in Wheelhouse & Fletcher.

In 1902, he married Ada Greenwood [1876-1909].

They lived at Beechwood, Hebden Bridge [1905].

Wallace died in Todmorden

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Wheelhouse, William Ref W1282

[17??-18??] Corn and flour miller at Mayroyd Mill, Hebden Bridge [1802, 1834].

He married Betty.

Child: Joseph Wheelhouse

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Wheelhouse, William Ref W822

[1794-1861] Corn miller.

He died 14th August 1861 (aged 67).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4128]

Wheelhouse, William Ref W675

[1796-1856] Son of Samuel Wheelhouse.

He was a wheelwright [1824, 1834] / a joiner [1841].

On 25th December 1820, he married Mary Kershaw [1790-1857] at Halifax Parish Church.

Mary & William already had a son: William Kershaw Wheelhouse [1817-1862]

Children:

Martha Sarah [1823-1900] who married (1) Hague Moss & (2) David Smith
Samuel [1825-1827]
Abraham [1829-1906] who married Jane Collinge and died in Victoria, Australia

They lived at Garden Square, Hebden Bridge [1841].

The couple were buried at Heptonstall Church: William [29th March 1856]; Mary [11th June 1857]

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Wheelhouse, William Ref W486

[1843-1915] Son of George Wheelhouse.

Born in Heptonstall.

He was a Lancashire & Yorkshire railway porter [1871].

In 1862, he married (1) Mary Dugdale.

Children:

Fred [1863-1871]
Agnes [1865-1871]
Walter [1867-1922]
Robert [1868-1869]

A Mary Whitehouse died in Todmorden (possibly of perinatal complications) [Q4 1869] (aged 22).

In 1872, William married (2) Mary Ann Austin [1843-1885] in Halifax.

Children:

Sarah [1873-1885]
Ada [1874-1944]
Richard [1875-1958]
Arthur [1876-1878]
George [1879-1879]
Martha [1879-1879]
Eugenia [b 1880]

Mary Ann died in 1885.

William married (3) Survivus [1839-1909].

Survivus (née Sutcliffe) was the widow of Mr Greenwood

They lived at Sand Bed, Stansfield [1871]

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Wheelwright ... Ref W585

The entries for people & families with the surname Wheelwright are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Wheelwright & Lumb Ref W1846

Woollen manufacturers at Berry Mill, Stainland [1874]

Wheelwright's Charity Ref W627

Halifax.

See West Grove Boiler Works, West Vale

Wheelwright's Charity Ref W628

Sowerby and Rishworth. Established by John Wheelwright.

He was one of the original trustees together with Ely Dyson of Clay House and Abraham Thomas of Dewsbury.

It was specified that one of successors of Wheelwright was to be his male heir, or, at least, someone with the surname Wheelwright.

See Rishworth School

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Wheelwright's: J. W. Wheelwright & Sons Ref W1564

Cotton spinners and doublers. They were at

Brian Royd Mill, Greetland [1905]
Small Lees Mill, Ripponden [1845, 1905 until 1931]
Callis Mill, Charlestown [1914]

Their head office was at Rishworth Mills. Recorded in 1905.

In 1907, it became J. W. Wheelwright & Sons Limited.

The subscribers were

The directors were

J. H. Wheelwright (chairman & governing director)
J. R. H. Wheelwright
D. G. Wheelwright

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Whelan, Peter Ref W947

[1897-1918] Son of Katherine & John Whelan of 6 St Thomas Street, Claremount, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

He died of wounds [30th June 1918] (aged 21).

He was buried at Hagle Dump Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref I H 1].

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

Whetherherd, Christopher Chamberlain Ref W30

[1731-1803] Son of James Whetherherd.

He married Unknown.

Child: James [1769-1822] who was a Captain in the 23rd Light Dragoons

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

Whetherherd, James Ref W1908

[1704-1777] He married Mary Chamberlain.

Children:

Christopher
Mary [1734-1805]
child who died in infancy
child who died in infancy
child who died in infancy
child who died in infancy

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

Whewall, Elizabeth Ref W2436

[1???-1???] Hosier at 4 Old Market Halifax [1837]

Whewall, James Ref W1791

[1813-1890] Stocking and worsted manufacturer and merchant at 1 Northgate, Halifax, and at 8 George Street, Halifax [1837].

He lived at Union Cross Yard [1845].

See Whewall's Court and William Whewall

Whewall, William Ref W17

Recorded in 1822, when he was a hosier at Old Market Place, Halifax

See Whewall's Court and James Whewall

Whichfield Ref W2613

A form of the name Witchfield

Whin Hill Wood, Wheatley Ref W746

Whinberry Stones, Heptonstall Moor Ref W560

A natural stone outcrop on Heptonstall Moor

Whinchat Hall, Clifton Ref W517

Whinney Cottage, Lightcliffe Ref W2656

Recorded around 1850 at Smith House Lane.

See Whinney House, Lightcliffe

Whinney Hall, Shelf Ref W789

Abraham Woodhead [1710]

Built around 14??. In 1455, the house passed from Richard Strange to James Otes, and passed down the family to James Oates in 1608.

Whinney Hill housing estate, Brighouse Ref W380

Housing estate at Whinney Hill Park which opened in 19??.

There were prefabricated houses there in the 1950s. These were later replaced by brick houses

See Whinney House, Lightcliffe and Whinny

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Whinney House, Lightcliffe Ref W2657

Recorded around 1850 at Cow Lane / Smith House Lane. The property is shown – but not named – on later maps.

Owners and tenants have included

Charles Appleyard [1861]

Whinney Hill housing estate was later built on adjacent land.

See Whinney Cottage, Lightcliffe

Whinney Royd, Northowram Ref W293

Aka Whinney Royd Farm.

Whinney Royd Lane.

The present farmhouse is probably late 17th century.

Owners and tenants have included

John Robertshaw [1911]

[1899-1918] Son of Miranda & Orlando Whipp of 10 High Street, Todmorden.

Whipp, Arthur Ref W200

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 9th April 1918 (aged 19).

He was buried at Vieille-Chapelle New Military Cemetery, Lacouture, France [Grave Ref III C 13].

He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Todmorden Unitarian Church

Whipp Brothers & Todd Limited Ref W1623

Cotton manufacturers at Millsteads Mill, Todmorden [1905]

Whipp, Charles Ref W422

[1834-1913] Born in Soyland [29th July 1834].

He was a farmer [1855].

On 24th December 1855, he married Grace Hollas in Halifax.

Grace was the daughter of Joseph Hollas

Children:

Jane [b Soyland 1854]
Hannah [b Soyland 1856 & died Kansas 1934]
Robert [b Soyland 1859]
Harriett [b Illinois 1867 & died Iowa 1949]
George Henry [b Illinois 1867 & died Iowa 1943]
Alice Jane [b Illinois 1868 & died Iowa 1929]
Flora [b Iowa 1871 & died Iowa 1953]
Frederick Joseph [b Iowa 1871 & died Iowa 1941]
May [b Iowa 1873 & died Missouri 1953]
Laura [b Iowa 1877]

In the 1850s, the family moved to Iowa, USA. Charles arrived on 9th May 1856.

Charles enlisted in the 7th Regiment of the Illinois Cavalry and took part in the American Civil War He was discharged on 9th July 1864.

Charles was naturalised on 15th July 1868.

Grace died 28th November 1907.

Charles died 17th May 1913.

They are both buried at Maple Hill Cemetery. College Springs, Iowa. The marker beside the gravestone indicates that Charles served in the American Civil War

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Whipp, Joe Ref W148

[1884-1954] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

On 18th July 1908, he married (1) Annie Maude Corney [1886-1941] at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge

Annie Maude was born in Sowerby Bridge

In [Q2] 1941, he married (2) Doris Emily [1897-1982] in Halifax.

Doris Emily [née Walsh] was the widow of Mr Crossley

Joe & Doris Emily both died in Blackpool

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Whipp, Roland Ref W668

[1896-1915] Son of Walker Whipp.

Born in Soyland.

He lived at 12 Upper Cross Well, Soyland.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed by a shell [24th December 1915].

The Halifax Courier [8th January 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20], on Ripponden War Memorial, and on the Roll of Honour at Zion Congregational Church, Ripponden

Whipp, Walker Ref W667

[1863-1941] Born in Soyland.

He was a maker-up of Ripponden [1882] /

He married Nelly Newall of Walsden [1782-1859].

Children:

Sarah

Richard
William

He died on 5th July 1859 when John Holden's joiner's shop in Union Street, Todmorden collapsed, killing James and Abraham Crossley who were working there at the time.

James's wife, Nelly, never recovered from the shock and died a few months later on 18th September.

The couple were buried at Christ Church, Todmorden

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Weatherill, Miles Ref W70

[1845-1868] Son of Richard Weatherill.

A cotton worker or check-weaver of Back Brook Street, Todmorden.

Miles was generally regarded as being

a young man of good character and conduct

although newspapers reported that

no gentleman's housemaid was free from his solicitations

After the hanging, a friend found a letter in Weatherill's cell in which he wrote

You know I am to hang. It is an awful shameful death to die

An effigy of Weatherill was installed at Madame Tussaud's.

This is discussed in the book Halifax Murders.

See James Weatherill

Weatherill, Richard Ref W6090

[1???-1???] He married Alice.

Child: Miles

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Weathersby, William Ref W895

[1772-1???] Born in Herefordshire.

He married Mary Cook [1773-1???].

Child: Ann [1798-1867] who married John Morgan

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Weaver to Web Ref W469

Weavers' Cottages Ref W1886

Some examples can be seen at

Green End, Old Town

Weavers' Rhyme Ref W72

An 18th/19th century rhyme records the route from the west along the Long Causeway which the weavers took between their homes and their markets:


Burnley for ready money,
Mereclough noa trust,
ye're peepin in at Stiperden,
But call at Kebs, ye must,
Blackshawhead for travellers,
and Heptonstall for trust,
Hepton Brig for landladies,
and Midgley near the moor,
Luddenden's a warm shop,
Royle's Head's varry cold,
if ye get to Halifax,
ye mun be varry bold

In order to make lines 4-7 scan, Donald Haigh has suggested that they should be:


Blackshawhead for travellers,
and Heptonstall for whores,
Hepton Brig for landladies,
and Midgley near the moors,

See Hull, Hell & Halifax

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Web Archive of the Calderdale Companion Ref W2413

The British Library has included the Calderdale Companion in their online Archives at

http://www.webarchive.org.uk/ukwa/

Webb's: Henry Webb & Company Ref W1833

Tar distillers at Rastrick [1874]

Webb, Rev James Ref W984

[1826-1876] He was Vicar of Hartshead-cum-Clifton [1866-1876] and Master of Clifton Free School [1867-1873], taking over from Rev James Webb.

He resigned in August 1876.

He left the district and died at Bournemouth [21st December 1876]

Webb, Captain Matthew Ref W2313

[1848-1883] In the 1870s, he trained at Hollingworth Lake for his cross-channel swim

Webb, Norman George Ref W1006

[1912-1943] Son of Zara Janet & Thomas James Webb of Hebden Bridge.

In [Q3] 1942, he married Doris Burley in Todmorden.

They lived in Hebden Bridge.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 102nd Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 23rd August 1943 (aged 31).

He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [Grave Ref 169]

Webb, Richard Ref W535

[1821-1899] Born in Ireland.

He was a revenue officer [1881].

Around 1849, he married Eliza Ann [1827-1???].

Eliza Ann was born in Ireland

Children:

Charles Reilley [b 1849] who was a postman [1881]
Agnes Delia [b 1856] who was a teacher [1881]

They lived at 6 Lister Street, Halifax [1881]

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Webb, Samuel Ref W1821

[18??-18??] Manufacturer of sanitary pipes, chimney tops, ridge tiles, fire and common bricks, boiler blocks, and flue covers at New Bank, Halifax [1874]

Webb, Samuel Ref W816

[18??-18??] He was landlord of the Hambletonian, Silver Street [1861] / landlord of the Albion Hotel, Claremount [1864]

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Webb, Thornton & Shaw Ref W1854

Fire and common brick manufacturer at Bank Top, Northowram [1861]

Webb, Zacharias Brierley Ref W753

[1868-19??] His father was not recorded on his marriage record.

Born in Pendleton, Lancashire.

He was a driver of Elland Lane, Elland [1906] / a labourer [1911].

In [Q4] 1906, he married Barbara Ann Hornsby in Halifax.

Barbara Ann was the daughter of William Hornsby.
She was a rag sorter [1911]

In 1911, they were living with Barbara's parents at 5 Upper Exley, Halifax

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Webber, Kenneth Frederick Albert Ref W1003

[1918-1945] Son of Rose & George Webber.

In [Q4] 1941, he married Ethel Riley in Halifax.

They lived in Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Corporal with the 49th Armoured Personnel Carrier Regiment Royal Armoured Corps.

He died 30th March 1945 (aged 27).

He was buried at Winterswijk Cemetery, Netherlands [Grave Ref 47]

Webster ... Ref W247

The entries for people & families with the surname Webster are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Webster & Wade Ref W1683

Marble masons at 7 Aked's Road, Halifax [1905]

Webster's, Brighouse Ref W1448

Brighouse furniture business. Established in 1865. The company now occupies a series of shops in Commercial Street

Webster's: George Webster & Son Limited Ref W1489

In 1819, George Webster had a grocery and confectionery business in 6 Southgate, Halifax and another at Hipperholme cross-roads (next to the Infants' School).

In 1828, he established his tea and grocery business at 3 and 5 Silver Street / Commercial Street, Halifax.

His son, Charles, took over the business, becoming sole partner.

In 1874, they were at 7 Union Street, Halifax.

Later, the company had the Mikado Café [1889], and the Imperial Café [1908].

In 1936, they had a shop in The Arcade Royale, Halifax.

The company went out of business in 1963

Webster's Green Label Ref W2687

Beer introduced by Samuel Webster's in 1928

Webster's, Hipperholme Ref W2858

A branch of George Webster & Son Limited stood at Hipperholme cross-roads (next to the Infants' School). It is now [2012] an office equipment company

Webster's: Samuel Webster & Sons Limited Ref W1644

Union Cross Yard, Halifax.

The brewery business was started by Samuel Webster at the Fountain Head Brewery in 1838.

He was joined by his sons, Isaac, George Henry and Samuel Green.

Other people who served in the Board included

John Hoyle

The company was registered in March 1890.

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

Samuel Webster & Sons Limited
Brewers and Wine & Spirit merchants
Offices; 57 Northgate, Halifax

On 30th December 1932, Samuel Webster's and Joseph Stocks amalgamated.

They became a part of the Grand Metropolitan group.

In 1895, Wilson's of Lancashire (established in 1834) became a part of the Group.

The Brewery is discussed in the book Halifax Pubs.

See George Bodger, Frances White Bodger, Eric Bodger, Prynn & Company, Victoria, Halifax and Webster's Green Label

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Wedgewood, William Ref W824

[1883-1940] Born in Seaton, Cumberland [8th July 1883].

On 22nd December 1833, he married Eliza Clarkson in Calverley.

Eliza from Brighouse was the daughter of Charles Clarkson

Children:

James William [1834-18th March 1836] who died aged 1 year & 8 months
Elizabeth who died in her infancy
Eliza Ann [1836-4th May 1838] who died aged 1 year & 8 months

Eliza died 6th April 1838 (aged 25).

Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

Wedgwood, William Robson Ref W841

He was a coal miner.

He was an excellent shot with the gun and took part in many clay-pigeon contents.

He won several trophies as a Cumberland wrestler.

He signed to play for Thrum Hall [1902].

He was chief try-scorer for Halifax [1903-1904].

He played for Cumberland [1905-1906]

He was Captain of Halifax [1907-1908]

He had to retire from rugby on account of heart disease [1912]

He was landlord of the Golden Pheasant, Halifax [1911] / landlord of the Lord Nelson, Halifax [July 1913-July 1914].

A benefit match was played on his behalf at Thrum Hall [1928].

In [Q4] 1902, he married Sarah Jane Underwood in Cockermouth.

Children:

Eva [1903-1946]
William Aaron [1907-1965]
John [1911-1937]

They lived at 115 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1940].

William died in Halifax [4th January 1940]

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Wee Sam Ref W239

Weeding, Major A. J. Ref W1916

[18??-1876] He served with the 33rd Duke of Wellington's Own Regiment. He died in India.

There is a memorial to him and other members of the regiment in Halifax Parish Church

Weedon, Thomas Ref W248

[1880-1915] Son of Emma (née Worley) & Richard Weedon, painter.

Born in Tooting, London.

He was a labourer [1911] / a dyer with Davis, Gordon & Company.

On 7th April 1907, he married Rose Gardiner [1882-19??] in Halifax.

Rose was the daughter of John Gardiner

Children:

Vera May [b 1914]
child

In 1911, a daughter Violet Weedon [aged 11] born in Halifax was recorded

They lived at

13 Wood Square Mill Lane, Boothtown [1911]
Lower Range Terrace, Range Bank [1915]
12 Waterloo Street, Boothtown [1916]

He was killed in action during a gas attack at the Battle of Hill 60 [5th May 1915].

The Halifax Courier [18th March 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

Official confirmation of his death didn't come until March 1916.

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Weekly Courier & Guardian Ref W542

Weightman, Hugh Ref W2207

[18??-19??] Motor coach proprietor.

He established Weightman's Tours Limited and began operating charabancs on excursions and tours from Halifax by 1923. The company's registered address was 5 Emscote Grove, Halifax.

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Weightman, Samuel Ref W2840

[1851-1???] Born in Bassingham, Lincolnshire.

Around 1898, he is mentioned in several newspaper reports of crimes and incidents in and around Halifax.

In 1871, he married Sarah Johnson [1850-1???], born in Coddington, in Newark, Nottinghamshire.

Children:

Fanny [b 1871]
Anne [b 1872]
Adeline / Adelina [b 1875]
Kate [b 1877]
Alice Mary [b 1879] who was a dressmaker [1911]
George [b 1880]
Millie [b 1882]
Minnie [b 1884]
Fred [b 1886]
Hugh [b 1887]
Liley [b 1889]
John [b 1892] who was a butcher's apprentice [1911]

They lived at

17 Hook Road, Hook, Goole [1881]
Omar Street, Heckmondwike [1891]
West Riding Court House, Halifax [1901]
Bottesford, Nottingham [1911]

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Welby, Moses Ref W7901

[1845-1923] Aka Owd Mo', Owd Mow.

Born in Farnworth, Lancashire.

He was a 19th century convert to Methodism.

Before his conversion, he was said to be the leader of a group of ungodly men.

On 25th March 1906, he preached at Salem Wesleyan Chapel, Hebden Bridge

He wrote an autobiography entitled From Coal-Pit To Joyful News Mission. The introduction to the book says

Moses Welsby was born and brought up in a public-house, his early surroundings and habits were rough and wicked, and he literally ran an evil course.
He was a noted dog-runner and pigeon-flyer, the racecourse knew him well, and in gambling and drink he spent most of his hardly-earned wages as a coal-miner.
Till his thirty-sixth year he lived without God, in a land of Bibles and Christian influences.
Some few years after his conversion, he was led in the providence of God to join our Joyful News Mission, and to devote his life to telling forth the news of a Saviour's love

He died in Rochdale

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Welch, Ernest William Ref W1096

[1863-1935] Born in Stockton on Tees

In 1890, he married Mary Totty [1861-1914].

in Stockton on Tees.

Mary was born in Albrighton, Shropshire, the daughter of George Totty, bricklayer

Child: George Henry

The family lived at 9 St Paul's Road. Halifax [1898, 1914, 1917].

Mary died at home [13th September 1914].

Ernest died in the Gibbet Street Institution [11th August 1935].

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [Grave Ref: 934-G]

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Welch, George Henry Ref W898

[1898-1917] Son of Ernest William Welch.

Born in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots (Formerly 2nd/7th Battalion).

He died of wounds [21st August 1917] (aged 19).

He was buried at Lebucquière Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I D 11]

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

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Welch, Nathaniel Ref W934

[1???-16??] Curate at Luddenden [1634]

Weldon, Frank Ref W400

Frank died in Halifax [Q3 1951] (aged 65)

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Weldrivet Boiler & Motor Company Limited Ref W1776

Boiler & motor makers at Empire Works, Holmfield [1905]

Well Close House, Brighouse Ref W1458

Off Church Lane.

Church Lane Surgery now stands on what was the drive to the house. Owners and tenants have included

Well Head Ref W101

Area of Halifax and site of a natural spring.

The well was known as Old Well and Common Well.

The area around the well was known as Oldwelling or Old Well Ing.

In 1398, John Smythson was charged with enclosing a footpath leading to the well.

In 1762, an Act was passed for the purpose of opening a water course from Well Head and other public springs.

In 1852, the wells supplied around 80,000 gallons per day.

Arthur Porritt writes that ...

in some of the town's inns, drinkers would ask for "Whisky and Well Head"

Two houses – Well Head and Old Well Head – stood here and were demolished in 1976 when the area was redeveloped.

See Act for supplying Halifax with Water [1762] and Royal Aerated Waters

Well Head Farm, Halifax Ref W210

Savile Road. Small Georgian Gothick building built in the 18th/19th century

William Knowles [1910]

See Knowles's Dairy

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Well Head Fields, Halifax Ref W475

The former grounds of Well Head House formed a deep valley west of Skircoat Road.

Once a rural setting, the area is now covered with the usual ubiquitous and unimaginative houses.

See Burdock Way

Well Head House, Halifax Ref W187

House at Well Head built for Grace Elizabeth and John Waterhouse after their wedding – possibly by John Carr.

Old Well Head was earlier.

The house had a Snetzler chamber organ which Catherine Grace Waterhouse gave to All Saints' Church, Elland in 1915.

John Waterhouse died here.

Catherine Grace Doherty Waterhouse was the last of the family to occupy the house.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Frank Thompson [1905]
Frank Lee [1916, 1956]
Kate Lee [1968]

A school visit in May 1903 recorded

the Scholars are visiting the gardens of Mrs Doherty-Waterhouse this week. In the grounds of Mrs Waterhouse, the scholars saw, a vinery, peach house, fighouse, and they saw such plants as the banana bearing fruit, the orange, cinnamon, myrtle, orchids, and many rare plants. There were 14 glasshouses

During the 1970s, there were many plans, including one to build a road through the estate.

While Halifax Council dithered (sounds familiar!), the house fell into disrepair and was demolished in 1976.

During the 1990s, the green parkland of the estate was given over for development and is now heavily built-up

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Well Head House: Organ Ref W845

In the 1760s, the Waterhouse family commissioned Johann Snetzler to build an organ at Well Head.

In 1915, Catherine Grace Waterhouse gave the organ to All Saints' Church, Elland and it was placed in the Lady Chapel there.

On 3rd September 1916, the organ was dedicated.

It fell into disrepair.

The Convent donated the organ to Halifax Minster.

On 8th March 2015, the Organ was rededicated with a service at the Minster.

It is estimated the it will cost £150,000 to restore the organ

Well House, Halifax Ref W576

Well of Saint John the Baptist Ref W102

Aka Jonas Well. A natural spring which was sited about 200 yards north of Halifax Parish Church at the end of Mulcture Hall Road.

See Cripplegate and Well I' Th' Wall Lane, Halifax

Well Royd, Stainland Ref W1063

High Street. Dated RRM 1762.

Adjoins Shepherd's Cottage, Stainland.

Owners and tenants have included

Edmund Schofield [1934]
William Cecil Edwards

Wellburn, Dr Edgar Duesbury Ref W1536

[1861-1941] Son of Eliza (née Harrison) [1824-1???] & Zachariah Tranmer Wellburn [1822-1898].

Born in Scarborough.

He served with the 1st Volunteer Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) [1890].

In [Q4] 1886, he married (1) Annie Elizabeth Darrell [1858-1892] in Halifax.

In [Q3] 1893, he married (2) Emma Hatton [1869-1936] in Halifax.

Children:

Emma Hatton 1894
Mary Hatton 1899
John Hatton 1906

The family lived at Beech House

Wellcroft Nurseries, Hipperholme Ref W2477

George Sharp & Sons were here [1905]

Wellesley, Arthur Ref W1947

[1769-1852] 1st Duke of Wellington. Politician and military leader.

See Duke of Wellington's Regiment, Napoleonic Wars, Peninsular War and Battle of Waterloo

Wellesley Barracks, Halifax Ref W476

Gibbet Street / Spring Hall Lane, Highroad Well.

The building was designed by the Royal Engineers' architect, J & W. Beanland of Bradford, in a castellated Gothic Revival style. The land was given by Charles Musgrave.

The 16 Army buildings included a chapel, officers buildings, the Orderly Room and the Guard Room.

The barrack blocks were known as Wellington and Musgrave.

The barracks were inaugurated on 29th August 1877 when the 33rd and 76th Regiments of Foot occupied the building.

In October 1877, the 6th West Yorkshire Militia moved in.

On 11th February 1918, there was an outbreak of smallpox at the Barracks, with 3 cases being reported in 6 days.

The present building was begun in 1938.

During World War II, it was used for A. T. S. Training.

The property was known as The Barracks until the name Wellesley Barracks was given in 1953.

The Duke of Wellington's Regiment remained at the barracks until 1959 when the barracks closed.

The site was bought by Halifax Council for £30,000 in September 1963 and renamed Wellesley Park. In May 2003, the Council approved controversial plans to build a new school at the Barracks.

The keep and other parts of the building are listed.

See Rev Alec Charlton and Halifax Academy

Wellesley Mount, Halifax Ref W2662

Houses at Savile Park Road

Owners and tenants have included

George Walker Highley [1901]

Wellesley Park Ref W327

Highroad Well. Wellesley Barracks was acquired by Halifax Council in 1963 and renamed. It was used for musical and physical education.

In Spring 2005, Halifax High School moved here from the old Clare Hall site on Huddersfield Road, Halifax

Wellfield House, Langfield Ref W1314

See Brighouse Agricultural Show, Brighouse Baths, Brighouse Charity Gala, Wellholme Day Nursery, Brighouse and The Gill family of Brighouse

James Nuttall [1851, 1861]
William Postlethwaite [1913]

Wellholme, Brighouse Ref W1512

Wellholme Park and the house were originally private land and a part of the Camm Park Estate owned by Alfred Camm and the Camm family.

The house is now a part of Wellholme, Brighouse

Owners and tenants have included

Rev John Child [1887]

See Richard Kershaw

Wellholme Park, Brighouse Ref W359

Bradford Road. Wellholme, Brighouse and the park were originally private land and a part of the Camm Park Estate owned by the Camm family.

In 1867, land was sold for the construction of the Parish Church of St James, which opened in 1870.

In 1902, a shelter popularly known as Park Parliament was erected.

In 1935, the park was bought by Brighouse Corporation as the town's main park.

In 1937, there were plans to build a new civic hall in the park.

In 1938, trenches were dug as a part of the town's defences.

It was used for galas, concerts, and public events from the start of the 20th century.

In 2012, this and Centre Vale Park, Todmorden were awarded Queen Elizabeth II Fields status, which protects the land forever.

Clifton Brook flows through the park.

Wellington Arcade Ref W453

Brighouse. Shopping precinct built in the 1960s on the site which had previously been occupied by Brighouse market, and the Wellington pub, and then bus station.

It has always been a rather dull, concrete, Soviet-style building.

Wellington Club Ref W591

Aka Southowram Wellington. Southowram football club of the late 19th century. Evolved into the Brookfoot Football Club

Wellington, Duke of Ref W1946

Wellock, David Ref W655

[1852-19??] Born in Malham.

He was a farm labourer [1911].

In [Q4] 1883, he married Sarah Ellen Briscoe [1863-19??] in Settle.

Sarah Ellen was born in Settle

Children:

child who died young [before 1911]

Robert [b 1887] who was a cotton spinner [1911]

Willie
Arthur [b 1893] who was a cotton piecer [1911]
John [b 1894] who was a cotton weaver [1911]

They lived at 6 Aspinall Street, Mytholmroyd [1911]

Wellock, Willie Ref W630

[1888-1917] Son of David Wellock.

Born in Mytholmroyd.

He was a cotton spinner [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Gunner with the Royal Field Artillery.

He died 30th August 1917 (aged 29).

He is remembered on a memorial in Mount Zion Methodist Church, Mytholmroyd and Scout Road Wesleyan Chapel, Mytholmroyd, and in the book Royd Regeneration

The Wells family of Norwood Green Ref W954

The family came to the district from Bowling with Isaac Wells, who was land agent for Sir Francis Lindley of Bolling Hall, Bradford

Wells & Company Ref W2712

Partners included W. Wells, George Lumb (of Lightlee Royd), and J. Lumb.

Recorded in September 1858, when the partnership was dissolved

Wells & Lumb Ref W2052

[1899-1918] Born in South Shields.

Partners included W. Wells, G. Lumb of Common Royd, G. Lumb of Lightlee Royd and J. Lumb.

The partnership was dissolved in August 1859

Wells & Spas Ref W1714

Wells, Edward Howey Ref W64

He was educated at Crossley & Porter School.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He died in France / Flanders [21st August 1918].

He was buried at Glageon Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I O 11].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax

Wells Farm, Warley Ref W2511

Stock Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

The Mellor family [1893]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Lynne Lancaster

Wells, G. Ref W1015

[1854-19??] Born in Stamford, Northamptonshire.

Question: Is he the same person as Gilbert Wells [1879-1917]?

He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial

This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

Wells, George Ref W1121

He was station master at Stanley Railway Station, Wakefield [1888] / station master at Denholme Railway Station [1893] / station master at Holmfield Railway Station [1900].

He married Diana A. [1857-1???].

Diana A. was born in Horncastle, Lincolnshire.
She was a dressmaker [1891]

Children:

Ada [b 1880]
Mabel [b 1887]
Annie [b 1890]

The family lived at Stanley Station House, Church Lane, Stanley cum Wrenthorpe, Wakefield [1891].

He retired in January 1919, after being employed by the Great Northern Railway for 54 years [1865-1919]

Wells, George Stansfield Ref W1551

[17??-18??] Cotton spinner at Beestonhirst Mill, Ripponden [1815].

In December 1839, he was declared bankrupt

Wells, Gilbert Ref W729

[1879-1917] Son of Jonas Wells.

He was a presser for Armitage's at Water Lane Dye Works, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died at Bullecourt [3rd May 1917] (aged 38)

Probate was granted to William Ewart Wells (wool merchant) and Ethel Wells (spinster).

This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham & Mandii Rayner-Hey

Wells, Isaac Ref W117

[1898-1917] Son of Willie Wells.

He was an apprentice butcher with W. Tordoff, Market Street, Halifax / a member of Norwood Green Congregational Institute.

During World War I, he enlisted [September 1916] and served as a Private with A Company 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was wounded by shrapnel and killed by shellfire as he was on his way to the dressing station [7th June 1917] (aged 19).

He was buried at Woods Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref III E 13].

Wells, John Ref W2433

[1822-1895] Born in Leeds. After 1867, the family moved to Rishworth.

In 1861, he married Sarah Jackson [1826-1884] from Rishworth.

Children:

Ruth [1862-1936] who married Mahlon Firth [1860-1929], brother of Fred
Mary
Elizabeth [1866-1935]

In 1881, there were lodgers with the family: John Bentley [1841-1???] who was a paper maker and Catharine E. Henry [1859-1???] who was a school teacher

He died at Rishworth.

John and daughter Elizabeth are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1895

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Derrick Habergham

Wells, John Stansfield Ref W1550

[17??-18??] Cotton spinner at Booth Bridge Mill, Ripponden [1818-1882]

Wells, John William Ref W106

[19??-19??] He served in World War II.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Building Society

Wells, Jonas Ref W402

[1810-18??] Born in Bowling, Bradford; baptised in Bradford [16th September 1910].

He married Sarah Ann [18??-1???].

Child: Gilbert

They lived at Norwood Green

Wells, Joseph Ref W454

[1???-17??] In 1737, he bought Bowers Hall, Barkisland and Bowers Mill. In 1770, he rebuilt the Mill as a corn mill

Wells, Joshua Ref W849

He was a coal miner [1841] / a coal merchant [1851] / a boat agent [1861] / a coal miner [1871].

He married Grace Womersley [1813-18??].

Grave was born in Norwood Green, the daughter of Matthew Womersley.
She was baptised in Halifax [14th March 1813]

Children:

Merab [b 1838] who was a factory girl [1851] & married Joseph Stead
Hannah [b 1841] who was a factory girl [1851], a worsted weaver [1861]
Faith [b 1843] who was a worsted weaver [1861]
Sarah [b 1844] who was a worsted spinner [1861], a weaver (alpaca) [1871]
Margaret [b 1846] who was a worsted spinner [1861]
Joshua [b 1850] who was a worsted spinner [1861], a plasterer [1871]
James [b 1857] who was a worsted spinner [1871]
Martha [b 1860]

The family lived at

Ox Heys, Shelf [1841]
Beck Hill, Bradford [1851, 1861, 1871]

Wells, Mary Ref W2542

[1864-1927] Daughter of John Wells.

She had a daughter, Henrietta Wells [1890-1968].

In 1898, she married Fred Firth.

Henrietta and her half-sister, Florrie, took over at the Brown Cow after Fred's death

This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham

The Wells, Warley Ref W1529

Stock Lane. At the Highroad Well end of Warley.

Late 18th century cottages.

Named for the wells which stand at the roadside.

The stonework around the wells was rebuilt by public subscription in 1836.

The wells and springs which supplied the area, gave Highroad Well its name.

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

Wells Farm, Warley

This & associated entries use material contributed by David Greaves

Wells, Willie Ref W120

[18??-1???] Or Walter.

He married Mary Jane [18??-1???].

Child: Isaac

The family lived at

Fieldhead Farm, Norwood Green
Green Mount, Norwood Green [1917]

Welsh, Anthony Ref W296

[18??-1???] Leeds artist who designed the pulpit at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge

Welsh, E. Ref W866

[1889-1916] Son of M. Welsh of 21 Wellgate, Greetland.

Born in Bradford.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 102nd Battalion Canadian Infantry.

He died 22nd October 1916 (aged 27).

He was buried at Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont, France [Grave Ref I D 14]

Welsh, Rev John Ref W256

[17??-17??] Aka Walsh. MA.

He was Curate at Todmorden [or Cross Stone, 1713-1726] / Curate at Cross Stone Church [1744] / Curate at Luddenden [1749-1750] / Curate at Sowerby [1750, 1776].

At Todmorden, he was said to have been

very successful in reclaiming Dissenters

Todmorden Endowed School was built during his ministry.

In 1758, he paid Window Tax of 2/- for 9 windows at Lane Ends Farm, Norland.

He was a subscriber to the publication of Watson's History.

In 1716, he married (1) Mary Lacey.

In 17??, he married (2) Betsy Gibson

Welsman, Henry Ref W471

[18??-18??] Around 1855, he established business as a plumber and glazier in Brighouse. In 1864, the business was taken over by Joseph Lawson

Wendy Hut Ref W1085

In the 1930s, the Halifax Courier ran a poetry competition for children

Wentworth, Anna Maria Ref W728

[1736-1788] Of Wentworth Woodhouse. Daughter of Godfrey Wentworth and Dorothy Pilkington.

She married Sir George Armytage.

She was buried at Hickleton, Yorkshire

Wentworth, Dorothy Ref W1149

[15??-1602] She was the third wife of Sir John Savile

Wentworth, Elizabeth Ref W1148

[15??-1593] Daughter of Thomas Wentworth of Elmshall.

She was the second wife of Sir John Savile

Wentworth, Sir George Ref W1905

[15??-16??] Of Woolley, Yorkshire.

He was MP for Pontefract.

He became a Royalist commander of the cavalry – Lieutenant-Colonel – during the Civil War.

He served at Halifax and occupied King Cross and Sowerby Bridge, watching for Parliamentary attacks from Manchester and Rochdale.

He was fined more than £3,000 in decimation.

See Joseph Priestley and Battle of Sowerby Bridge

Wentworth, George Ref W1243

Werla feslei Ref W107

Reference to Warley Town in Domesday Book

Wesley Bob Ref W2186

Wesley, Charles Ref W109

Jesus, lover of my soul

His Collection of 1737 is probably the first hymnal for congregational worship.

It is said that the climb to Heptonstall [1740] led him to compose the hymn

Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing

He visited Halifax in 1751 and preached to a crowd of 1,000 on 16th September.

He writes

15th September 1751: I ... followed our nimble guide, Johnny Grimshaw, to Ewood. His father came panting after us
16th September 1751: I preached at nine, in a convenient field to about a thousand believers ... and again at three, to about three thousand. Their spirit carried me beyond myself. Such a lively people I have not met with, so simple, loving, zealous. I could have gladly stayed to live and die with them

Wesley Court Reading Room Ref W425

Established in 1847. Merged with the Halifax Mechanics' Institute

Wesley House, Cragg Vale Ref W587

Formerly Cragg Vale Wesleyan Chapel.

It is now occupied by an organisation providing courses in the use of sewing machines

Wesley, John Ref W177

See The Bintliff mite box, Octagonal Chapel, Heptonstall, Sally Simpson and Stoneshey Gate, Heptonstall

Wesley's Pulpit Ref W24

A rock at Widdop where John Wesley preached in 1766 is inscribed JW 1766

Wesleyan Reform Movement Ref W2632

Aka The Reformers. Founded in 1859 by those Methodists who did not join the United Methodist Free Churches

West ... Ref W147

The entries for people & families with the surname West are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

West Air, Halifax Ref W307

Washer Lane. House designed by Richard Dugdale and built for John Edward Wainhouse [1877]. Wainhouse lived here until his death.

Dated 1877.

A remarkable feature of the house is that all of its windows are in different styles.

There are a number of cryptic Latin inscriptions referring to aspects of Wainhouse's life. One inscription

Spare the lowly and make war upon the proud

is said to be a reference to Wainhouse's feud with Edwards.

The house became a pub named the Royal, Pye Nest, the Folly, and the Wainhouse Tavern [by 2014]

West & Lister Ref W2026

Butter factors at Bradford and Brighouse.

Partners included Thomas West and Thomas Thompson Lister.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1854

West Bar, Todmorden Ref W2552

Numbers 1, 2 & 3 Pudding Lane. Early 18th century house and barn

West End Ref W218

The western end of Halifax, around King Cross

West End& Barn#44; Hipperholme Ref W8503

Mid 17th century double-aisled barn.

Now a private house.

West End Bridge, Hebden Bridge Ref W193

Aka New Bridge. Built in 1772 when the Old Bridge proved too steep and narrow to carry the new turnpike road from Todmorden to Halifax. It has 2 stone arches. It was widened in 1835

West End Café, Brighouse Ref W313

West End Congregational Mutual Improvement Society Ref W2394

Sowerby Bridge. Recorded in January 1903, when the members visited Halifax Gas Works.

See Mutual Improvement Societies and West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge

West End Farm, Hipperholme Ref W2604

Farm.

Owners and tenants have included

Rev George Edward Aspinall [1922] – after his death, the property, including 12 acres of land and houses at Towngate, was sold at auction for £1100

West End Golf Club Ref W439

Founded in 1906.

The course was extended on 4th April 1912.

A new clubhouse opened on 4th April 1914.

Members of the Club have included:

Hugh Campbell – a founder member
Harry Gaukroger

The course is on the site of the Halifax Race Course

West End, Hipperholme Ref W699

House dated 1693

West End House, Hebden Bridge Ref W421

Oldgate.

Built by Richard Sutcliffe Binns.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Thomas Crabtree [1905]

It was originally a private house, but has had many uses: a Methodist Sunday School, a dental surgery, a restaurant, and the Inn on the Bridge

West End RLFC, Halifax Ref W616

Rugby League Football Club.

Recorded in the 1930s

West End, Sowerby Bridge Ref W2121

The area of Sowerby Bridge west of the Ryburn.

Ryburn Buildings is a prominent feature of the south side of the street here

West End Tailoring Establishment, Halifax Ref W2250

Recorded in 1881 at 1 Hampden Place, Gibbet Street, when J. Bradford was proprietor

West End Working Men's Club, Sowerby Bridge Ref W1780

Recorded in 1900. Samuel Wilkinson was involved in construction of the Club [1901/1902]

Recorded in 1917 at Carlton Street, Sowerby Bridge, when Fred Greenwood was secretary.

See Savings Clubs and West End Working Men's Club Memorial

This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom

West Field House, Halifax Ref W1081

Lister Lane.

Question: Is this the same place as Westfield House, Halifax?

Owners and tenants have included

William Cooper [1891]

West Grove Bottling Company, Halifax Ref W2349

Brewers/bottlers run by W. M. Cockshott

This & associated entries use material contributed by Ian Lister

West Grove Home for Incurables, Halifax Ref W1459

Recorded in 1905 at 44 Hopwood Lane when the Matron was Miss McNeice

West Hadlow, Halifax Ref W915

West Hill Park Ref W111

Gibbet Street, Halifax.

On 29th August 1853, there are reports of

A very exciting race for £100 was run at West Hill Park, Halifax, between Isaac Hemingway of Leeds, and John Whittingham of Bradford, both celebrated runners. After a very severe struggle, the race was won by Whittingham

A notice in the local paper for 11th March 1854 announced

WEST HILL PARK
THE GREAT TEN MILE RACE
for £60 and the CHAMPIONS BELT (given by the proprietor of the Copenhagen Grounds, London) will be run in WEST HILL PARK, Halifax on Monday next, 13th March 1854 by WM. JACKSON, the American Deer, the present holder of the Belt, and J. PUDNEY of London, the winner of the Ten Mile Belt at Hyde Park, Sheffield on Monday last.
To be at the starting place by 4 o'clock.
Admission: Threepence each
No dogs allowed in the Park on any account whatsoever.
Parties found damaging the walls or trees will be prosecuted as the law directs.
The Belt (and also the one won by Pudney at Sheffield on Monday last) will be exhibited in the shop window of Mr. Oates, Silver Street, this day

Between 1863 and 1868, a Model housing scheme of 185 houses in Tudor and Gothic styles was built for John Crossley.

The designs were by Paull and Ayliffe and were centred around Park Congregational Church.

J. D. Taylor was active in promoting the scheme.

Several streets were named after 17th century Puritans and Nonconformists, such as Cromwell, Gladstone, Hampden, Heywood and Milton.

The Gibbet Street Turkish Baths were nearby.

See Joseph Horrocks and West Hill Park School & Preaching Room

This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles

West, Horsfall & West Ref W526

Cotton spinners and manufacturers at Gauxholme.

Partners included John West, John Horsfall, and Thomas West.

In January 1870, the partnership was declared insolvent

They were tenants of Gauxholme Cotton Mill in 1871 when it partly burnt down

West House, Elland Ref W1890

76 Westgate.

Owners and tenants have included

Dr John Hamerton [1830, 1871]

West House, Halifax Ref W83

Late 18th century house at the south-west corner of People's Park.

Owners and tenants have included

the Norris family
Charles Milne [1835, 1841]
Charles Norris [1844]
Mary, widow of James Edward Norris [1851]
Sir Francis Crossley when he was extending Belle Vue House
the Whitley family
John Whitley [1871, 1901]

From 1914 until the 1960s, it was the Council's Education Offices. Since then it has been owned by private companies

This & associated entries use material contributed by Ivan Birch & Les Piggin

West Laithe, Heptonstall Ref W161

A row of 18th century dwelling and underdwelling houses. The underdwellings are of the back-to-earth type

West Leigh, Halifax Ref W2259

House on Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

George Marvell Riley [1891, 1911]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Angela Sykes

West Lodge, Todmorden Ref W622

Stansfield.

Owners and tenants have included

Thomas Edward Hamerton [1845, 1870]

West Mount Building Society Ref W561

In 1870, the members built 14 back-to-back houses in Lincoln Street and Penn Street, Halifax

West Mount Co-Op Ref W1756

Branch number 29 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in January 1890

West Mount Street Livery Stables, Halifax Ref W2132

Pellon Lane.

Edgar Tillotson was here [1900, 1912]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles

West Riding Ref W1903

West Riding Ambulance Service Ref W2850

This became the West Yorkshire Metropolitan Ambulance Service [1974] and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service [1st July 2006]

This & associated entries use material contributed by David Ridehalgh

West Riding Building Society Ref W103

Unsuccessful society, closed in 188?

West Riding Constabulary Ref W477

Established in 1856.

See Captain Robert S. Ormsby and West Riding Constabulary Offices, Halifax

West Riding County Council Ref W562

Abbr: WRCC. Formed in 1888.

See John Caw, John Foster Clay, Joseph Greenwood and Joseph Smithies

West Riding Court House, Halifax Ref W387

See Borough Club, Halifax

West Riding Furnishing Company Ref W781

Recorded in 1915, when they were at 46-48 Northgate, Halifax.

See Halifax Furnishing Company

West Riding Junction Ref W2037

Line on the West Yorkshire Railway. It began at Copley Mills, joined the main line through Halifax then by way of Low Moor to Leeds and Pudsey. Recorded in March 1845

West Riding Lunatic Asylum Ref W159

West Riding Magistrates' Office Ref W708

Aka Sessions Court House. Opened next to the market in Market Street / Union Street, Halifax in 1818.

It was described as

The new Court Room in the Market Place

and

I'll take thee under the Clock

was a threat of legal action.

From 1849, the court-house was used as the Halifax County Court. It became unfit for use.

being opposite the Halifax Literary & Philosophical Society, and an unassuming building [which] adds little to the architectural beauty of the town

The court room measured 43 ft 10 ins long, 30 ft 10 ins wide, and 20 ft high.

In 1873, the new County Court building in Prescott Street came into use. The Union Street building then became a cocoa house.

The court house became the Central Hall.

See Halifax County Court

West Riding, MPs for Ref W1902

West Riding of Yorkshire Provident Society & Penny Savings Bank Ref W361

In May 1856, Edward Akroyd published a pamphlet proposing the creation of a West Riding Working Man's Provident Society and Penny Savings Bank.

On 17th November 1856, Akroyd convened a meeting at the Philosophical Hall, Leeds,

for the purpose of establishing a Provident Society, and Penny Savings' Bank for the West Riding

Resolutions were adopted in favour of the scheme.

In 1859, he established the Bank, supported

In 1861, the West Riding of Yorkshire was removed from the name – becoming the Yorkshire Penny Savings Bank – in order to enable the bank to operate across Yorkshire

This & associated entries use material contributed by Sylvia Crowder

The West Riding Patent Office Ref W1635

Established in 1852 by William Tasker at 3 Commercial Street, Halifax, when the Patent Law Amendment Act [1852] came into operation.

This was the first patent office in Yorkshire.

He was joined by A. B. Crossley.

It became Tasker & Crossley [1881].

West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum Ref W960

The original name (from 1818).

From 1948, it was known as the Stanley Royd Hospital, Wakefield

West Riding Permanent Benefit Building Society Ref W96

Established in 1849.

Recorded in 1881, when their Head Office was at 21 Waterhouse Street, Halifax, and G. Taylor was Manager

West Riding Police Station, Halifax Ref W2601

In 19??, the County police station of the West Riding Constabulary opened at the junction of Prescott Street and Skircoat Road.

This was the Headquarters for Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden.

Until 1974, both police stations – Harrison Road and Prescott Street – had their respective courts and cells.

From 1975, Prescott Street was used only as an administrative centre for Halifax and the surrounding towns.

It has been converted in apartments.

See Tom Gordon

West Riding Spinning Ref W783

See Oats Royd Mills, Luddenden

West Riding Telephone Company Ref W1577

Founded by Louis John Crossley

West Riding Union Banking Company Ref W2771

Partners included John Bottomley [1852] and William Helm [1853-1865]

West Riding Union Railway Ref W1351

Line through Halifax to Bradford, via Beacon Hill Tunnel. The company engineer was Sir John Hawkshaw.

In 1847, merged with other railways to become the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company

West Rodwell End Ref W2554

Rodwell End Lane. 2 mid 18th century cottages attached to Rodwell End Chapel

West Royd Farm, Warley Ref W289

Great Edge Lane / Butts Green Lane. The house is dated MM 1624 for Martin Milnes

West Royd, Sowerby Ref W338